bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of a Novel, Transdiagnostic, Hybrid Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Resilience in Youth (EMIcompass): Protocol for an Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Schick Anita , Paetzold Isabell , Rauschenberg Christian , Hirjak Dusan , Banaschewski Tobias , Meyer-Lindenberg Andreas , Boehnke Jan R , Boecking Benjamin , Reininghaus Ulrich
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

Most mental disorders first emerge in youth and, in their early stages, surface as subthreshold expressions of symptoms comprising a transdiagnostic phenotype of psychosis, mania, depression, and anxiety. Elevated stress reactivity is one of the most widely studied mechanisms underlying psychotic and affective mental health problems. Thus, targeting stress reactivity in youth is a promising indicated and translational preventive strategy for adverse mental health outcomes that could develop later in life and for improving resilience. Compassion-focused interventions offer a wide range of innovative therapeutic techniques that are particularly amenable to being implemented as ecological momentary interventions (EMIs), a specific type of mobile health intervention, to enable youth to access interventions in a given moment and context in daily life. This approach may bridge the current gap in youth mental health care.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate the clinical feasibility, candidate underlying mechanisms, and initial signals of the efficacy of a novel, transdiagnostic, hybrid EMI for improving resilience to stress in youth—EMIcompass.

METHODS

In an exploratory randomized controlled trial, youth aged between 14 and 25 years with current distress, a broad Clinical High At-Risk Mental State, or the first episode of a severe mental disorder will be randomly allocated to the EMIcompass intervention (ie, EMI plus face-to-face training sessions) in addition to treatment as usual or a control condition of treatment as usual only. Primary (stress reactivity) and secondary candidate mechanisms (resilience, interpersonal sensitivity, threat anticipation, negative affective appraisals, and momentary physiological markers of stress reactivity), as well as primary (psychological distress) and secondary outcomes (primary psychiatric symptoms and general psychopathology), will be assessed at baseline, postintervention, and at the 4-week follow-up.

RESULTS

The first enrollment was in August 2019, and as of May 2021, enrollment and randomization was completed (N=92). We expect data collection to be completed by August 2021.

CONCLUSIONS

This study is the first to establish feasibility, evidence on underlying mechanisms, and preliminary signals of the efficacy of a compassion-focused EMI in youth. If successful, a confirmatory randomized controlled trial will be warranted. Overall, our approach has the potential to significantly advance preventive interventions in youth mental health provision.

CLINICALTRIAL

German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00017265; https://www.drks.de/drks_web/navigate.do?navigationId=trial.HTML&TRIAL_ID=DRKS00017265

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/27462
Development of an Internet of Things Technology Platform (the NEX System) to Support Older Adults to Live Independently: Protocol for a Development and Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Timon Claire M , Heffernan Emma , Kilcullen Sophia M , Lee Hyowon , Hopper Louise , Quinn Joe , McDonald David , Gallagher Pamela , Smeaton Alan F , Moran Kieran , Hussey Pamela , Murphy Catriona
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

In a rapidly aging population, new and efficient ways of providing health and social support to older adults are required that not only preserve independence but also maintain quality of life and safety.

OBJECTIVE

The NEX project aims to develop an integrated Internet of Things system coupled with artificial intelligence to offer unobtrusive health and wellness monitoring to support older adults living independently in their home environment. The primary objective of this study is to develop and evaluate the technical performance and user acceptability of the NEX system. The secondary objective is to apply machine learning algorithms to the data collected via the NEX system to identify and eventually predict changes in the routines of older adults in their own home environment.

METHODS

The NEX project commenced in December 2019 and is expected to be completed by August 2022. Mixed methods research (web-based surveys and focus groups) was conducted with 426 participants, including older adults (aged ≥60 years), family caregivers, health care professionals, and home care workers, to inform the development of the NEX system (phase 1). The primary outcome will be evaluated in 2 successive trials (the Friendly trial [phase 2] and the Action Research Cycle trial [phase 3]). The secondary objective will be explored in the Action Research Cycle trial (phase 3). For the Friendly trial, 7 older adult participants aged ≥60 years and living alone in their own homes for a 10-week period were enrolled. A total of 30 older adult participants aged ≥60 years and living alone in their own homes will be recruited for a 10-week data collection period (phase 3).

RESULTS

Phase 1 of the project (n=426) was completed in December 2020, and phase 2 (n=7 participants for a 10-week pilot study) was completed in September 2021. The expected completion date for the third project phase (30 participants for the 10-week usability study) is June 2022.

CONCLUSIONS

The NEX project has considered the specific everyday needs of older adults and other stakeholders, which have contributed to the design of the integrated system. The innovation of the NEX system lies in the use of Internet of Things technologies and artificial intelligence to identify and predict changes in the routines of older adults. The findings of this project will contribute to the eHealth research agenda, focusing on the improvement of health care provision and patient support in home and community environments.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/35277
Bumerang Kerjasama EU-Turkey Joint Action Plan Terkait Penanganan Krisis Pengungsi Terhadap Turki
Authors: Sholihin Fitri , Rama Fernandhy Alfan
Published: December 2021

Tulisan ini menganalisis tentang tata kelola pengungsi Suriah di Turki dan hubungan kerja sama antara Uni Eropa dan Turki tentang penanganan krisis pengungsi. Migrasi massal dari Suriah telah menjadi titik balik utama dalam hubungan Uni Eropa dan Turki. Melalui migrasi massal Suriah pada tahun 2011, Turki menerapkan open door policy guna menangani masalah tersebut. Pada tahun 2013, Uni Eropa mulai menawarkan bantuan untuk berbagi beban bersama menangani krisis pengungsi tersebut yang dilanjutkan dengan action plan. Melalui action plan tersebut, Turki mulai menggunakan pengungsi sebagai alat kebijakan luar negeri yang memaksa yang digunakan untuk menentang persyaratan Uni Eropa. Turki mulai bertindak sebagai penekan oportunistik dengan menggunakan masalah krisis pengungsi untuk mendapat “keuntungan” dari action plan tersebut. Namun, alih-alih mendapat keuntungan, Turki harus menanggung “beban” pengungsi sendirian untuk menampung dan memberikan bantuan.
Almost-linear time decoding algorithm for topological codes
Authors: Delfosse Nicolas , Nickerson Naomi H.
Published: December 2021

In order to build a large scale quantum computer, one must be able to correct errors extremely fast. We design a fast decoding algorithm for topological codes to correct for Pauli errors and erasure and combination of both errors and erasure. Our algorithm has a worst case complexity of O(nα(n)), where n is the number of physical qubits and α is the inverse of Ackermann's function, which is very slowly growing. For all practical purposes, α(n)≤3. We prove that our algorithm performs optimally for errors of weight up to (d−1)/2 and for loss of up to d−1 qubits, where d is the minimum distance of the code. Numerically, we obtain a threshold of 9.9% for the 2d-toric code with perfect syndrome measurements and 2.6% with faulty measurements.
Zinātnes, pētniecības un inovācijas prioritāra attīstība kā Latvijas valsts ilgtspējīgas attīstības priekšnoteikums un Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas loma tajā
Authors: Kalviņš Ivars
Published: December 2021

LZA ir gatava uzņemties vadošās zinātniskās institūcijas lomu valsts budžeta finansētu, misijas orientētu pētījumu programmu (MOPP) īstenošanas koordinācijā, tās jāatjauno
Sabiedrības interešu, indivīda un individuālo tiesību ierobežošanas pieļaujamība un samērīgums Covid-19 kontekstā
Authors: Palkova Karina , Kudeikina Inga
Published: December 2021

Strīdu rašanos nevajadzētu uzskatīt par tiesiskā regulējuma problēmu. Tiesa ir kompetenta izšķirt strīdu, piepildot ģenerālklauzulu ar saturu un dodot tiesisko novērtējumu
Editorial
Authors: PPGAC Revista Cena
Published: December 2021

Revista Cena Nº 35 - Debates em Artes Cênicas
Violência de gênero e eficácia dos programas de intervenção com agressores
Authors: Pinto Weiblen Fabrício , Mezzomo Maria Luiza
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: o presente trabalho busca analisar os programas de intervenção com agressores e sua eficácia no âmbito de medidas para o enfrentamento da violência de gênero. Método: para tanto, será realizada uma análise predominantemente qualitativa, por meio de revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema e estudos de casos, em especial dois programas de intervenção com agressores implementados no Brasil, a fim de avaliá-los à luz dos principais critérios de qualidade indicados pela literatura especializada. Resultado: conclui-se que os programas de intervenção com agressores, desde que implementados de forma adequada, são mais eficazes do que sanções tradicionais na prevenção da violência de gênero. Todavia, quando realizados sem critérios mínimos de qualidade, geram o risco de ineficácia e de avaliações equivocadas quanto a esse ponto.
An activist investor’s successful corporate governance and strategic management impacts: An updated L Brands case study
Authors: Grove Hugh , Clouse Maclyn
Published: December 2021

The key research aim of this paper is to analyze whether an activist investor’s recommendations for financial, corporate governance, and strategic management performances were successful or not. This paper updates the initial case study of the activist investor, Barington Capital Group, in analyzing the performance of a public company, L Brands, which had lost $20 billion in market capitalization in the last three years prior to the public letter from Barington to the L Brands CEO in March 2019. This updated case study analyzes whether Barington’s initial recommendations worked as operational guidelines for improving L Brands’ financial, corporate governance, and strategic management performances. From its financial analysis, Barington recommended either an initial public offering of the superior performing Bath & Body Works brand or a spinoff of the weak performing Victoria’s Secret brand. From its corporate governance and strategic management analysis, Barington recommended that L Brands improve the composition of its board of directors whose deficiencies in director independence, industry experience, and diversity hindered its ability to effectively oversee and advise strategic management. It is important to note that this paper was prepared exclusively with public information.
Penetrating buttock trauma: a life-threatening injury that highlights the importance of good collaboration with trauma receiving hospitals
Authors: Angelou Dimitrios , McKeever Mark , Doran Amy , Malik Momin
Published: December 2021

A 54-year-old lady was brought to our A+E after falling from a
stepladder onto the metallic base of her artificial Christmas tree. The
metallic rod impaled her through the right buttock. X-rays and a CT was
performed prior to transport to a trauma centre causing delays to her
surgery.
A comprehensive overview of recent developments in RF-MEMS technology-based high-performance passive components for applications in the 5G and future telecommunications scenarios
Authors: Tagliapietra Girolamo , Iannacci Jacopo
Published: December 2021

The goal of this work is to provide an overview about the current development
of radio-frequency microelectromechanical systems technology, with special
attention towards those passive components bearing significant application
potential in the currently developing 5G paradigm. Due to the required
capabilities of such communication standard in terms of high data rates,
extended allocated spectrum, use of massive MIMO (Multiple-
Input-Multiple-Output) systems, beam steering and beam forming, the focus
will be on devices like switches, phase shifters, attenuators, filters, and
their packaging/integration. For each of the previous topics, several
valuable contributions appeared in the last decade, underlining the
improvements produced in the state of the art and the chance for RFMEMS
technology to play a prominent role in the actual implementation of the 5G
infrastructure.
MEMS resonator mass loading noise model: The case of bimodal adsorbing surface and finite adsorbate amount
Authors: Jokic Ivana , Jaksic Olga , Frantlovic Milos , Jaksic Zoran , Guha Koushik
Published: December 2021

Modeling of adsorption and desorption in microelectromechanical systems
(MEMS) generally is crucial for their optimization and control, whether it
is necessary to decrease the adsorption-desorption influence (thus ensuring
stable operation of ultra-precise micro and nanoresonators) or to increase
it (and enhancing in this manner the sensitivity of chemical and biological
resonant sensors). In this work we derive and use analytical mathematical
expressions to model stochastic fluctuations of the mass adsorbed on the
MEMS resonator (mass loading noise). We consider the case where the
resonator surface incorporates two different types of binding sites and
where non-negligible depletion of the adsorbate occurs in a closed resonator
chamber. We arrive at a novel expression for the power spectral density of
mass loading noise in resonators and prove the necessity of its application
in cases when resonators are exposed to low adsorbate concentrations. We use
the novel approach presented here to calculate the resonator performance. In
this way we ensure optimization of these MEMS devices and consequentially
abatement of adsorption-desorption noise-caused degradation of their
operation, both in the case of micro/nanoresonators and resonant sensors.
This work is intended for a general use in the design, development and
optimization of different MEMS systems based on mechanical resonators,
ranging from the RF components to chemical and biological sensors.
Introducing an optimal QCA crossbar switch for baseline network
Authors: Sabbaghi-Nadooshan Reza
Published: December 2021

Crossbar switch is the basic component in multi-stage interconnection
networks. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate performance of
a crossbar switch with two multiplexers. The presented crossbar switch was
simulated using quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) technology and QCA
Designer software, and was studied and optimized in terms of cell number,
occupied area, number of clocks, and energy consumption. Using the provided
crossbar switch, the baseline network was designed to be optimal in terms of
cell number and occupied area. Also, the number of input states was
investigated and simulated to verify accuracy of the baseline network. The
proposed crossbar switch uses 62 QCA cells and the occupied area by the
switch is equal to 0.06?m2 and its latency equals 4 clock zones, which is
more efficient than the other designs. In this paper, using the presented
crossbar switch, the baseline network was designed with 1713 cells, and
occupied area of 2.89?m2.
Thermal calculations and NOx emission analysis of a micro gas turbine system without a recuperator
Authors: Wang Yunyun , Liu Jiang , Wang Luyu , Fu Zaiguo , Weng Peifen
Published: December 2021

A thermal calculation based on a table of thermal properties of gas was carried out for a micro gas turbine system without a recuperator. The performance parameters of the micro gas turbine system were obtained. The results of the thermal calculations were verified using ASPEN PLUS, and it shows that the thermal calculations fit well with the ASPEN simulation results. Based on this thermal calculation method, the variation of the performance parameters of the micro gas turbine system under different pressure and temperature ratios was analyzed. The results show that there is no optimum pressure ratio within the general design parameters of micro gas turbines, which leads to extreme values of thermal efficiency. The NOx generation in the combustion chamber of the micro gas turbine based on the Zeldovich mechanism was modeled and analyzed by coupling the 1-D thermal calculation model with the NOx emission model. The relationship between NOx generation rate, molar fuel factor, the characteristic pressure, and the characteristic temperature was obtained. The results of the analysis show that, in terms of controlling NOx emissions from a gas turbine, the use of an increased pressure ratio has a significant advantage over an increased temperature ratio to improve the thermal efficiency of the micro gas turbine.
SGLT2 Inhibition Increases Fasting Glucagon but Does Not Restore the Counterregulatory Hormone Response to Hypoglycemia in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Boeder Schafer C. , Gregory Justin M. , Giovannetti Erin R. , Pettus Jeremy H.
Published: December 2021

Individuals with type 1 diabetes have an impaired glucagon counterregulatory response to hypoglycemia. Sodium—glucose cotransporter (SGLT) inhibitors increase glucagon concentrations. We evaluated whether SGLT inhibition restores the glucagon counterregulatory hormone response to hypoglycemia. Adults with type 1 diabetes (n = 22) were treated with the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin (5 mg daily) or placebo for 4 weeks in a randomized, double-blind, crossover study. After each treatment phase, participants underwent a hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp. Basal glucagon concentrations were 32% higher following dapagliflozin versus placebo, with a median within-participant difference of 2.75 pg/mL (95% CI 1.38–12.6). However, increased basal glucagon levels did not correlate with decreased rates of hypoglycemia and thus do not appear to be protective in avoiding hypoglycemia. During hypoglycemic clamp, SGLT2 inhibition did not change counterregulatory hormone concentrations, time to recovery from hypoglycemia, hypoglycemia symptoms, or cognitive function. Thus, despite raising basal glucagon concentrations, SGLT inhibitor treatment did not restore the impaired glucagon response to hypoglycemia. We propose that clinical reduction in hypoglycemia associated with these agents is a result of changes in diabetes care (e.g., lower insulin doses or improved glycemic variability) as opposed to a direct, physiologic effect of these medications on α-cell function.
Investigation of Different Types of Fibers for Roads by CBR Tests
Authors: ÇİÇEK Elif , BUYUKAKIN Volkan
Published: December 2021

In this study, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests in a laboratory were performed to observe the behaviour of granular layer fills reinforced with discrete fibers. Six different fiber types were used in granular road layer by using different methods. Firstly, fibers were added in the road as a layer, then they mixed with soil particles, and as a third method they mixed with soil by laying a geotextile in the road layer, in other words it was used as combine reinforced model. And as the last method only a geotextile was laid and used in the pavement soil. By using these methods, the influence of different type of reinforcements on CBR and bearing capacity ratio values were investigated. Additionally, effects on the pavement layer thickness were calculated and for the best configuration of fiber reinforced sample a cost analysis was conducted. As a result of the study, CBR test values for each fiber type used in the study have different values, and for small penetration levels some test results show no improvement for bearing capacity ratio of the road. It was noticed that when increasing the penetration level, the bearing capacity ratios have larger values. Thus, cost and layer thickness numbers were various for different reinforced road layer models. Therefore, in the real life road projects before using fiber types, cost and performance analysis should be made to determine the more effective one.
Feasibility study of dissimilar metal joining by laser riveting of Ti-6Al-4V to AA6061
Authors: Li Bowei , Khan Ali , Wang Bin , De Bono Paola
Published: December 2021

Aluminum of cylindrical profile (of diameter 1–4 mm) was trailed by laser metal wire deposition for potential riveting applications. The rivet was built onto a Ti6Al4V substrate through a hole in an AA6061 sheet. The built feature was postprocessed by a high-frequency laser washing technique to obtain the desired finish. Parameter optimization has allowed increased productivity by almost seven times while achieving required wetting conditions and metallurgical properties. It is found that the quality (both morphology and metallurgy) of the laser rivet joint is highly dependent on the laser wash parameters. The rivet crown and welding areas improved by the postwash process were directly reflected in the microhardness and shear tests and increased by 90% and 62%, respectively, compared with those in an unwashed rivet.
The Linear Pottery culture settlement in the upland zone between the Vistula and Bug rivers – current state and perspectives of research
Authors: Szeliga Marcin
Published: December 2021

There are 171 sites known from the interfluvial of the Vistula and Bug Rivers that attest to settling it between the Gniechowice and early Želiezovce phases of the Linear Pottery culture (LBK). The earliest finds concentrate only in the south-eastern part of this area, mainly in the Hrubieszów Basin. The intensification of settlement occurred in the music-note phase, along with the colonisation of the whole Lublin region and the emergence of the settlement oecumene proper. It mainly encompassed the loess zones and was a network of clusters located along small and medium rivers. Their development is corroborated, e.g., by traces of far-reaching, multidirectional contacts. The current state of research limits the scope of interpretations concerning the development of individual settlement clusters (especially the chronology and scope of the development of the LBK and the character and scale of colonisation and economic activity). Field research needs to be intensified to obtain new archaeological and environmental data on particular microregions.
Quality Assessment of Commercially Produced Sandcrete Blocks in Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Adese A. J. , Olajide O. D.
Published: December 2021

The frequent collapse of buildings in Nigeria has necessitated carrying out a quality check not only on the structural design of these buildings but also on the materials used in their construction. Sandcrete blocks are used as a walling unit mostly because they are cheap and fast to produce. They can also be use as either load-bearing or non-load bearing purpose. Hence, this paper gives an in-depth quality assessment of sandcrete blocks commercially produced in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Six sandcrete block producing locations were visited within the local government and both six inches (6″) blocks (450×150×225 mm) and nine inches (9″) blocks (450×225×225 mm) from each location were randomly collected, together with their soil samples. Twenty-four control samples of 6″ and 9″ sandcrete blocks were also produced in accordance with the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS 87: 2007). Specific gravity test, silt/clay content and sieve analysis test were performed on each soil samples from different locations to check their suitability for block production, in addition, bulk density, compressive strength and water absorption were performed on the collected sandcrete blocks. In general, the compressive strength of the block samples was between 1.09 N/mm2 to 1.19 N/mm2 for six inches and 1.37 N/mm2 to 1.64 N/mm2 for nine inches which falls below the 2.5 N/mm2 and 3.45 N/mm2 minimum recommendation given by the NIS.
Curriculum Mapping of Undergraduate Medical Programmes: Recommendations for Future Directions
Authors: Botha Gerda C. , Adefolalu Adegoke O.
Published: December 2021

Background: Medical schools are expected to churn out all-rounded healthcare professionals who are competent in the prerequisite knowledge and skills necessary to address the everchanging health needs of the society. This is usually made possible through innovation and strategy, one of which involves the continuous review and renewal of all the components of existing teaching and learning plans through a blueprinting process called curriculum mapping. This blueprint allows for curriculum goals development, together with management, reviewing and organizing its contents. As curriculum mapping of medical programmes was in its infancy stage at the time of this research, this study focusses on reporting the perspectives of the curriculum leaders on future directions for curriculum mapping of undergraduate medical programmes in South Africa.

Method: Purposive sampling was used in a qualitative study among fourteen academics involved in medical curricula at all eight medical schools. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, and analysis was done by thematic analysis.

Results: Curriculum planners have specific expectations of curriculum mapping of undergraduate programmes as a possible future strategy to drive curriculum review and renewal in the country. Although some agreement exists about the characteristic features, any mapping platform created should meet the specific institutional requirements that will address their challenges.

Conclusion: Finally, a national mandate from the authorities will be required to achieve curriculum benchmarking and collaboration amongst the medical schools to standardize undergraduate medical programme outcomes.
Influence of Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development Implementation on the Secondary Students’ Examination Scores in Public Schools in Kenya
Authors: Chirchir Kimeli Matthew , Letangule Solomon
Published: December 2021

The study sought to assess the influence of teacher performance appraisal and development implementation on the Secondary Students’ Examination Scores in Public Schools in Kenya. The study specifically sought to determine the extent to which the appraisal of Teacher knowledge and application, appraisal on professional development of teachers and the appraisal of teachers' time management on Secondary Students’ Examination Scores among public schools in Kenya. Optimizing descriptive cross-sectional survey research design, the study targeted all secondary school teachers in Kenya. The study adopted a simple random sampling technique using a ratio of 3:1 to ensure all the 200 schools were given a fair chance to participate in the study; further, a purposive sampling technique was also used to identify key informants. Primary data was collected through an online structured questionnaire. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was done by use of descriptive and inferential statistics respectively. The study concluded that appraisal of teachers' continuous professional development, appraisal of teachers' knowledge and application and the appraisal of teachers' continuous time management greatly influences their performance hence improving students' academic performance. The study recommends the enhancement of TPAD during the next review phase to embrace and connect parameters in the appraisal tool and students’ examination scores. Further, TSC in liaison with the ministry of education and the respective school principals should take deliberate effort to plan and set aside funds to enhance professional training, workshops, seminars, and conferences through which the teachers will be enlightened on how to enhance their professional knowledge and application while considering independent evaluators to enhance credibility, validity and reliability of teacher rating.
ANÁLISE DA SUSCEPTIBILIDADE À CONTAMINAÇÃO DAS UNIDADES AQUÍFERAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE JAÚ - SP
Authors: Rodrigues Coelho Bruna Stefane , Cordeiro Pereira Gabriele Luiza , Pereira Carvalho Ana Paula , Pereira Carvalho Ana Claudia , Almeida Dayana , Peruchi Trevisan Diego , Moschini Luiz Eduardo
Published: December 2021

O presente trabalho tem como área de estudo o município de Jaú, localizado no estado de São Paulo, onde se encontram os aquíferos Bauru, Guarani e o Serra Geral, este último o mais significativo na área. A metodologia envolveu a aplicação do Índice de Susceptibilidade (IS) com o objetivo de avaliar as áreas mais susceptíveis à contaminação de aquíferos no município. O que difere este índice dos demais é a utilização de dados referentes ao uso e cobertura do solo, sendo um atributo fundamental para a área de estudo, a qual possui grandes extensões de cultivo agrícola, especificamente cana-de-açúcar. Nos resultados, foi possível identificar a importância desse atributo e sua relevância para a classificação de susceptibilidade dos aquíferos à contaminação e, quando associado com os outros atributos ambientais (declividade, recarga líquida, unidades aquíferas e profundidade do nível da água) utilizados no cálculo do IS, mostrou-se determinante para a classificação da área. Por meio do cálculo do índice, obteve-se uma classificação de alto risco em 57,61% da área territorial do município. O método utilizado para o cálculo da susceptibilidade à contaminação dos aquíferos mostrou-se eficiente e condizente para adequada gestão ambiental do município.
Weshalb „Young Caritas“ auf agile Projekte setzt
Authors: Steeger Oliver
Published: December 2021

Mit dem Trend zu Klimaschutz kommt auch der Ruf nach sozialer Nachhaltigkeit. Was bedeutet unser Handeln nicht nur für Klima und Ressourcenverbrauch – sondern auch für die globale Gesellschaft? Sabine Depew, Landesleitung der Caritas Schleswig-Holstein, hat soziale Nachhaltigkeit seit Jahren im Blick. Für sie geht es darum, dies gesellschaftliche Klima und Wohlbefinden zu verbessern. Dass soziale Nachhaltigkeit gerade jetzt ins Bewusstsein rückt – dies verwundert sie wenig. Die Gesellschaft rücke wieder zusammen, sagt sie. Es gibt ein neues Miteinander und Füreinander. Vor allem junge Menschen haben feine Antennen dafür, wie sich ihr Handeln gesellschaftlich auswirkt. Sabine Depew erklärt im Interview, wie Nachhaltigkeit die soziale Arbeit prägt, weshalb agile Arbeitsweisen und Digitalität für soziale Projekte wichtig sind – und wie man Menschen heute für soziales Engagement gewinnt.
D-A-CH Forschungswerkstatt: Designing Projects
Authors: Huemann Martina , Schoper Yvonne , Reschwamm Katrin
Published: December 2021

Am Mittwoch, 2. Juni 2021, nahmen 50 Teilnehmer*innen an der ersten virtuellen D-A-CH Forschungswerkstatt teil. Dieses Kooperationsevent der drei deutschsprachigen IPMA® Vertretungen, pma – Projekt Management Austria, GPM – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement und spm – Swiss Project Management Association fand bereits zum 7. Mal statt. Heuer wurde die Netzwerkveranstaltung aufgrund der COVID-19-Pandemie erstmals online durchgeführt. Rund 50 Teilnehmer*innen aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz folgten der Einladung der Organisatorinnen Martina Huemann (pma), Yvonne Schoper (GPM) und Katrin Reschwamm (spm), um sich nach einem Jahr Zwangspause – 2020 konnte das Event aufgrund der Pandemie nicht durchgeführt werden – wieder zu vernetzen und in spannenden Workshops miteinander zu arbeiten. „Es ist wichtig, dass die durch dieses Eventformat geformte Community endlich wieder zusammenkommt. Deswegen hat pma beschlossen, diese Veranstaltung heuer online durchzuführen“, erklärte Martina Huemann in der Begrüßung.
Produktentwicklung für die hybride Zusammenarbeit
Authors: Höschl Michael , Huiber Patrick , Korn Robert
Published: December 2021

Praxisprojekte in Zusammenarbeit mit externen Auftraggebern erfreuen sich in der Projektmanagementlehre zunehmender Beliebtheit – Learning by Doing. Die digitale Lehre eröffnet hier Chancen: Sie ermöglicht z. B. eine Zusammenarbeit über größere Distanzen und dient dem Ideen- und Erfahrungstransfer aus der online-Lehre in die Geschäftswelt. Die spezifischen Erfahrungen aus der Perspektive der OTH Regensburg sowie der des Auftraggebers, der Unternehmensberatung fifty1 aus Wien, werden vorgestellt. Studierende erarbeiteten Ideen für digitale Beratungsprodukte, die zu marktfähigen Angeboten des Auftraggebers weiterentwickelt werden.
Es gibt kein „agiles Projektmanagement“
Authors: Eberspächer Matthias , Hahn Bernd , Warweitzky René
Published: December 2021

Das sogenannte agile und hybride Projektmanagement wird heiß diskutiert. Aber: was ist das überhaupt? Gibt es einen Konsens darüber, was unter diesen Begriffen zu verstehen ist? In diesem Beitrag vertreten wir die Hypothese, dass die genannten Begriffe prinzipiell nicht genau definierbar sind. Genauer ist es, vom Management agiler (oder hybrider) Projekte zu sprechen. Wir zeigen, zu welchen Fehlentwicklungen eine ungenaue Verwendung der Begriffe in Projekten führen könnte und wie diesen Fehlentwicklungen entgegengewirkt werden kann.
REFERENTES HISTÓRICOS DEL DESEMPEÑO PROFESIONAL. CASO DE ESTUDIO DE LOS MAESTROS QUE ENSEÑAN EN LA EDUCACIÓN BÁSICA PRIMARIA EN COLOMBIA
Authors: Caicedo Villamizar Surgei Bolivia , Álvarez Hugandy , Hernández Pérez Caridad
Published: December 2021

Se realiza una revisión sobre los referentes históricos del desempeño profesional y desempeño profesional docente, que permiten dar soporte de análisis al desempeño profesional pedagógico del docente en la educación básica primaria actual deColombia. Se presentan los referentes históricos de la formación de docentes en Colombia y las políticas emanadas por el gobierno para mejorar la incorporación de las TIC en losprocesos educativos de básica primaria.
CONSTRUCCIÓN DE UN MICROSCOPIO PERFILOMETRICO POR INTERFEROMETRÍA DE LUZ BLANCA
Authors: Sanchez Daza Juan A. , Molina Prado Martha Lucía , Arias Hernández Néstor. A.
Published: December 2021

En este trabajo se presenta el diseño y construcción de un microscopio perfilométrico por interferometría de luz blanca, que permite el levantamiento topográfico de objetos con resolución nanométrica. Por medio de un escaneo axial del objeto, se adquiere un conjunto de imágenes con franjas interferométricas deformadas las cuales dan información de la rugosidad del objeto. El principio del sistema está basado en la localización del pico de coherencia en cada posición Im(i,j) del conjunto de m imágenes adquiridas, en donde la posición z(m) del pico de coherencia cambia de acuerdo a la topografía del objeto. Se presenta una serie de reconstrucciones tridimensionales de varios objetos a resolución nanométrica, obtenidas de manera automática con la ayuda de una interface gráfica elaborada en Matlab, que permite el control de los dispositivos, procesado digital de las imágenes y el cálculo de la topografía del objeto.
CORRECTION OF MENSTRUAL FUNCTION DISORDERS IN GIRLS WITH OBESITY
Authors: Borshulyak Alla , Andriyets Oksana , Pryimak Svitlana , Andriyets Anatoliy
Published: December 2021

Based on the literature datа and the results of our studies, menstrual dysfunction in teen girls leads to disorders of the reproductive system in fertile age. Establishment of normal menstrual function in teen girls is an eﬀ ective measure for the prevention of future reproductive health disorders, which leads to improved methods of menstrual disorders diagnostics in overweight girls by analyzing clinical and anamnestic data, biochemical markers, development of diagnostic algorithm and pathogenetically based correction of menstrual disorders. To gain this aim, it was proposed to include to the complex of conventional therapy, diet therapy and drugs myo-inositol (inofolic softgel) and metformin. Evaluation of the treatment eﬀ ectiveness was performed on the regression dynamics of the disease main clinical symptom and the normalization of hormonal status indicators. The result of treatment was considered satisfactory when the patient had regular menstruation for 12 months on the background of the therapy, and the maintenance of irregular menstruation with a cycle duration of more than 38 days was unsatisfactory. As a result of treatment the body mass index has decreased in all the patients which received our complex of therapeutic measures, especially for obesity of the second and third degree what proves the eﬀ ectiveness of complex treatment. The appointment of proposed complex of treatment measures for patients is pathogenetically based, because after treatment, previously detected insulin resistance decreased signiﬁ cantly in all groups, but most and reliably in groups with obesity of the second and third degree and became almost within normal limits.
Blood type mystery
Authors: Tymofiychuk Inga , Semenenko Svetlana
Published: December 2021

In ancient times there was blood a symbol of life flow and energy. It was believed that it gives strength. Red paint and wine were used in traditional rites.Blood type is able to tell a lot of interesting things about its "owner" facts. Having information about your own blood type can be better to understand yourself and your body. The purpose of the article. In Article studies on the history of medicine, which form new ones, are considered ideas about the formation of blood groups. The novelty of the study due to the fact that the idea of ​​blood groups from year to year replenished with new data, which encourages the historical sketch. Main part. With increasing population and changing the environment reduces the possibility to get meat food. As a result, this led to the emergence "Vegetarian" second blood group A. Resettlement of peoples in Europe is the reason for the predominance of people with the second blood group there at this time. It is believed that the homeland of the gene of the third group B is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, in present-day India and Pakistan. The fourth blood group AB arose as a result of mixing holders of gene A and carriers of gene B. Today only 6% Europeans have a fourth blood type, which is the youngest in ABO system. The uniqueness of this group in the inheritance of high immunological protection, which is manifested in resistance to autoimmune and allergic diseases. Conclusions. Evolution human is impossible without a systematic change in gene frequencies population. Is evolution continuing now? Thoughts sometimes contradictory. Some believe that man has reached the top evolutionary tree, others disagree with such conclusions.
Analysis of factors influencing the formation of neurotic disorders in sudents of higher education institutions
Authors: Yurtsenyuk O.
Published: December 2021

The article analyzes the factors influencing the formation of non-psychotic mental disorders (NPD) in students of higher education institutions.The purpose of the study is to analyze the factors influencing the formation of non psychotic mental disorders in students of higher education.Material and methods. We analyzed the results of a survey of 1235 students. Methods applied: clinical, clinical, psychopathological, clinical, epidemiological, clinical and medical history, experimental psychological and statistical methods.

Results. It has been found that living alone much increases the risk of NPD, namely 2.21 times. Notably, more married students have an NPD of 15.46% versus 3.53% of healthy students (p <0.05). Significantly more students with NPD rated family relationships as "calm, cold" 19.87% versus 4.14% of healthy students (p<0.05). So we can say that cold relationships in the family are factors in the formation of NPD. Significantly more students with NPD recognized interpersonal conflicts in the team as an urgent problem - 96 (30.28%), while only 165 (17.97%) healthy students noted this problem (p <0.05).Conclusions. The identified patterns must be taken into account when building programs for early diagnosis of NPD, as well as when planning individually targeted psychotherapeutic care.
Teaching Translation during COVID-19 Outbreak: Challenges and Discoveries
Authors: Y. Alwazna Rafat
Published: December 2021

The present paper addresses translation teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak, seeking to discover the challenges translation teachers encounter in online education and the solutions available to resolve them. Its importance springs from the fact that teaching almost all over the world had to depend on distant teaching/learning through electronic platforms to face the pandemic of COVID-19. Therefore, the present study seeks to discover the challenges encountered in online translation teaching and the proposed solutions to overcome them. It intends to answer the following questions: how does teaching translation during the COVID-19 outbreak look like? What are the challenges encountered in teaching translation during the COVID-19 outbreak? What are the discoveries found in teaching translation during the COVID-19 outbreak that may serve as advantages/solutions for the challenges faced? The paper uses a comprehensive questionnaire containing closed-ended and open-ended questions to elicit quantitative and qualitative data from sixty translation teachers. The data shows that 40% of the participants evaluate their online translation teaching experience during the COVID-19 outbreak as enjoyable. In contrast, no participant has assessed their online translation teaching experience as not good. About 23.33% of the participants consider their online translation teaching experience very good, and the same percentage applies to those who evaluate their online translation teaching experience as good to some extent. Thus, around 13.33% of the participants consider their online translation teaching experience good. The data also indicates that most participants have encountered obstacles in online teaching and have concurrently proposed solutions to resolve them.
The Long-Term Effects of Workplace Bullying on Health, Wellbeing, and on the Professional and Personal Lives of Bully-victims
Authors: Marlowe Carolyn , Ang Huat Bin (Andy) , Akhtaruzzaman Akhtar
Published: December 2021

One of the aims of this study was to give a voice to the victims of workplace bullying (WPB). Narratives or stories told by the victims allow researchers to better understand, challenge, and update outdated thinking of WPB. This paper identifies gaps in the literature regarding the long-term consequences of WPB on workers’ health and wellbeing, and how this impacts their professional and personal lives. The findings of this paper are based on a qualitative study that documented individual experiences of six WPB victims. Analysis of the findings shows how deeply rooted the issue of WPB is, opens conversations, highlights possible causes, and redefines solutions. Reflecting on Aotearoa New Zealand’s laissez-faire attitude towards WPB as well as realising the need for anti-bullying strategies, clearer guidelines, and the promotion of interventions to support employees, this study raises the awareness of the long-term consequences of WPB and its impact on victims and society.
Role of society marginalization in spreading crime
Authors: Tymoshenko V.I.
Published: December 2021

The relevance of a problem of marginalization for the current state of crisis in Ukraine is considered in the article. Such social phenomena as violation of the principle of equality, sharp social delimitation, unemployment, inflation, corruption, poverty are the determining factors nowadays; they contribute to the marginalization of society. The special type of the personality with a crisis or catastrophic consciousness has already formed.

        The origin of the term "marginal man" is studied. The essence of marginalization and its causes, among which the main place is taken by transformational processes in society, which are always accompanied by an increase of negative phenomena in the spheres of economy, politics and spiritual life is characterized. In particular, marginalization of society promotes the imposition of Western values, which are not always acceptable to the mentality of Ukrainians. It leads to the alienation of citizens, their apathy and cynicism, mistrust of power. Such factors as the poorly thought-out national and migration policy of the state, the expansion of cultural ties between peoples, the availability of information through the Internet can contribute to the formation of the phenomenon of marginal person.

Migrants, unattended minors, persons engaged in vagrancy or begging, persons without a definite place of residence, persons who do not have a permanent place of employment, prisoners, persons who were convicted, sentenced, released from prison and did not try to make some lifestyle changes, persons involved in prostitution, chronic alcoholics, drug addicts; toxicants and others belong to the category of people who have the marginal lifestyle.

          A characteristic feature of the marginal personality is legal nihilism. A typical form of manifestation of the legal nihilism of marginalized groups can be called a deliberate violation of current legal acts, massive non-compliance with legal requirements. The lack of norms generates a total criminalization of social relations. It is grounded that the marginal situation can be a serious crime-causing factor. Marginal persons are often the victims of various crimes or criminals. The marginal lifestyle usually precedes the commission of crimes, and the deepening and spreading of marginalization processes negatively affects the quantitative and qualitative state of crime.
Implementation of the normative content of the principle of ensuring the right to liberty and security of person in the course of criminal procedural evidence
Authors: Miroshnichenko T.M.
Published: December 2021

Consolidation at the level of the Constitution of Ukraine of the principle of ensuring the right to liberty and security of person necessitated the study of its essence and normative content in order to assess the correctness of the legislative approach to formulating the principle at the level of sectoral regulations. The normative content of the principle is enshrined in Art. 12 of the CCP. Analysis of the wording of this article allows us to identify three components of the principle, which reflect its requirements: prohibition, protection, security. The first element of the principle is the provisions of Part 1 of Art. 12 of the CCP. The key concepts that substantively fill this element are the following: restriction of freedom in criminal proceedings is possible only by a reasoned court decision; the reason for such a restriction is the suspicion of committing a criminal offense; restriction of liberty occurs in the manner prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code. Procedures for restricting the right to liberty are corrected due to the importance of the restricted right. Judicial review proceedings on the prosecution's request to choose precautionary measures restricting liberty are characterized by its active position in proving the circumstances, which is the basis for restricting a person's liberty. The investigating judge, in the presence of a duly motivated and substantiated request, takes an active position solely to verify the information that is the basis of the request. The content of the element of protection consists of the provisions of the law on: the need to bring the detainee to the investigating judge as soon as possible and to check the legality and validity of the restriction of liberty; notification of the detention of the person of her relatives. The third element of the normative content of the principle is formulated in Part 5 of Art. 12 of the CCP. The law provides for criminal liability for knowingly illegal detention, pretext, house arrest or detention (Article 371 of the CPC), as well as the possibility of compensation for damage caused by illegal decisions, actions or omissions of the body carrying out investigative activities, pre-trial investigation, prosecution or court (Article 130 of the CPC).