bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategies for Parametric Design in Architecture
Authors: Pooja A. Niphadkar  , Ajinkya P. Niphadkar
Published: October 2022

A new specialist design role is emerging in the construction industry. The primary task related to this role is focused on the control, development and sharing of geometric information with members of the design team in order to develop a design solution. Individuals engaged in this role can be described as a parametric designers. Parametric design involves the exploration of multiple solutions to architectural design problems using parametric models. In the past these models have been defined by computer programs, now commercially available parametric software provides a simpler means of creating these models. It is anticipated that the emergence of parametric designers will spread and a deeper understanding of the role is required. This thesis is aimed at establishing a detailed understanding of the tasks related to this new specialism and to develop a set of considerations that should be made when undertaking these tasks. The position of the parametric designer in architectural practice presents new opportunities in the design process this thesis also aims to capture these. Developments in this field of design are driven by practice. It is proposed that a generalised understanding of applied parametric design is primarily developed through the study of practical experience. Two bodies of work inform this study. First, a detailed analytical review of published work that focuses on the application of parametric technology and originates from practice. This material concentrates on the documentation of case studies from a limited number of practices. Second, a series of case studies involving the author as participant and observer in the context of contemporary practice. This primary research of applied use of parametric tools is documented in detail and generalised findings are extracted. Analysis of the literature from practice and generalisations based on case studies is contrasted with a review of relevant design theory. Based on this, a series of strategies for the parametric designer are identified and discussed.
Yoga for Stress Relief in Our Body Life
Authors: Mohana Kumara
Published: October 2022

The state of the mind and that of the body are intimately related. If the mind is relaxed, the muscles in the body will also be relaxed. Stress produces a state of physical and mental tension. Yoga, developed thousands of years ago, is recognized as a form of mind-body medicine. In yoga, physical postures and breathing exercises improve muscle strength, flexibility, blood circulation and oxygen uptake as well as hormone function. In addition, the relaxation induced by meditation helps to stabilize the autonomic nervous system with a tendency towards parasympathetic dominance. Physiological benefits which follow, help yoga practitioners become more resilient to stressful conditions and reduce a variety of important risk factors for various diseases, especially cardio-respiratory diseases.
Yoga for Stress Management amongst Youth Businessmen in India
Authors: Dr. Shivanna R
Published: October 2022

Scientific and technological progress all over the globe has made man highly sensitive, critical and also creative. Which are all different expressions of stress, have shown no trend of decrease. When yoga combined with certain healing and therapeutic modalities, it increases the effectiveness and efficiency of those methods. A group of Individuals of Youth Businessmen aging 16 years to 30 years, where randomly selected from the Institute who were attending our YOGA CAMPS. We taken a group of Businessmen say 35 in numbers for our study, who have the stress related problems. We collected the data before they were come in to study. With the coding technique, we found several Businessmen gave their response positively with their problems. The yogic way of management of stress, is totally Holistic. The stress accumulated at the body level as stiffness of joints and spasms of muscles can be released by the practice of Yogasana. We conducted for 20 days exclusive classes of Yogasana for business people. Various Data for our Analysis were taken ie, Before the start of yoga practice and after the completion of yoga practice. Internal Awareness is to be used to allow the relaxation to continue. When we stretch the muscles (in the final position) the muscle tone increases and when we release the stretch (for example, when returning from the final position) the muscle tone decreases, reaches normalcy and then further decreases below its normal value. Only the stimulation and relaxation combine will from a ladder to release all the stress and tension and help us to progress further.
• Quantitative improvements.
• Reducing the stress problems
• Making inner harmony.
Therefore I suggest that if we include the Yogasana and Pranayam in Business Education, it will help the students to acquire more abilities of employment..
Evaluation of Gastro-Protective Activity of Nigella Sativa Seeds Extract in Wistar Rat
Authors: Adil Shaikh  , Dr Md Farooq Ahmed  , Prof. Rajshekhar Bhande  , Dr K. Sreenivas Rao  , Dr M. A. Aleem
Published: October 2022

Nigella sativa is commonly known as black seed traditionally used in various diseases. In this investigation to find out gastroprotective activity in rats. This paper reports on the investigation of the acute toxicity and gastroprotective effect of the Nigella sativa seed extract on Ibuprofen-induced ulcers. The extract did not show acute toxicity in mice treated with 2 g/kg p.o., but exhibited significant antiulcer activity in rats at doses of 300, and 400mg/kg p.o., with the reference drug omeprazole. The results provide evidence for the usage of Nigella sativa as angastroprotective agent, which has been based previously only on ethnopharmacological claims.
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) dengan Kecanduan Media Sosial pada Mahasiswa
Authors: Rahardjo Linda Kusuma Dewi , Soetjiningsih Christiana Hari
Published: October 2022

This study is a quantitative study that aims to determine the relationship between Fear of Missing Out and social media addiction in college students. The participants in this study were 67 active students of the Satya Wacana Christian University Faculty of Psychology, class of 2018-2020 who used social media for a minimum of 5 hours. The research instrument uses 2 measuring instruments, namely the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BMAS) Indonesian version modified by Maheswari and Dwiutami (2013) and the Indonesian Fear of missing Out Scale (FoMOS) modified by Kaloeti, Kurnia, and Tahamata (2021). Based on the results of data analysis using the Pearson product moment correlation test, there is a significant positive relationship between Fear of Missing Out and social media addiction with a correlation coefficient of 0.564 with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0. 05) which means that the higher the level of Fear of Missing Out, the higher the level of addiction to social media, and conversely the lower the level of Fear of Missing Out, the lower the level of addiction to social media. The results of this study can be used as a basis for making activities to reduce the level of addiction to social media.
Implementation of the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Approach in Fostering Students' Learning Motivation
Authors: Rochanah Rochanah , Silakhuddin Muhammad
Published: October 2022

Learning is a process that is pursued by each individual in order to achieve a better change and increase insight. It can be obtained through individual experiences with their interactions in the surrounding environment. This aricle analyzed the implementation of the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Approach in fostering students' learning motivation. The method used a literature review, where the author conducts a literature review on the variables discussed, the results of which are presented in the form of document descriptions and arguments. While the review process involves several stages, first, giving coded the data, evaluated and looked for relevance, interpreted it in depth to conclude if the findings were relevant in answering valid questions. This study was entirely dependent on secondary data in the form of field details that have been published in various scientific publication journals. The results showed that the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) approach can increase students' learning motivation because this approach views humans as individuals who have a tendency to think irrationally and rationally. The Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) approach eliminate emotional disorders that can damage the individual such as anxiety, feelings of hatred, feelings of fear, feelings of trouble, anger. Through the REBT approach, individuals with emotional disorders are treated to have high learning motivation so that the potential in students can develop optimally

Keywords: Rational Emotive Behavior Theraphy, Learning Motivation, Emotional Disorders
The Efforts in Improving the Education Quality by School Principal at Vocational High School Muhammadiyah 7 Gondanglegi Malang
Authors: Abdulloh Abdulloh , Muhtarom Muhtarom , Mahdali Fitriyah , Rahmani Ashila
Published: October 2022

The focus of this research was emphasized on the quality of education at Vocational High Schools (SMK) Muhammadiyah 7 Gondanglegi, which is about the principal's efforts to improve the quality of education. There were several arguments that form the basis of this research. Firstly, this school is included one of the leading Vocational High Schools (SMK) in Malang Regency. Secondly, the school has issuing high quality graduates (outputs) where these graduates are now widely scattered in several colleges. The article aimed to analyze the quality of education at SMK Muhammadiyah 7 Gondanglegi, the principal's efforts in improving the quality of education and the principal's strategy in barriers to Improving the quality of education. The method used descriptive qualitative. The collecting data used documentation and interviews. The result showed that the principal's efforts to improve the quality of education which is done in many ways. The obstacles faced by school principals as well solutions or policies in improving the quality of education. The success of the principal in improving the quality of education, in this case the researcher reveals the success this by describing the achievements and reputations that were obtained and held by the SMK Muhammadiyah 07 Gondanglegi.

Keywords: Education Quality, Improving Education Quality, Principal Quality
Despido objetivo versus despido colectivo. Una reforma inaplazable del artículo 53 del Estatuto de los Trabajadores
Authors: Bohigues Esparza María Desamparados
Published: October 2022

La reforma del mercado de trabajo operada por la Ley 3/2012, de reformas urgentes para el mercado de trabajo, afectó al régimen jurídico procesal del despido colectivo, tanto en su vertiente colectiva como individual, modificando aspectos muy significativos, creando un panorama complejo, dotado de una cierta inseguridad jurídica en determinados aspectos, que ha provocado una regulación carente de la menor simetría. Una de las cuestiones que ha suscitado mayores controversias es la relativa a la comunicación de la decisión extintiva y su contenido, en cuanto a los criterios tenidos en cuenta en la selección de las personas trabajadoras afectadas por la medida extintiva y a la expresión de la causa motivadora del despido.
Otro punto de inflexión lo constituyen los motivos de impugnación que los trabajadores pueden hacer valer para fundamentar su pretensión, pues algunos de ellos, como se verá, quedan supeditados a la acción colectiva produciendo efectos de indudable calado en las extinciones que se producen en el marco de un despido colectivo.
Pues bien, el objeto de este estudio es analizar el tratamiento de la extinción del contrato de trabajo por causas objetivas cuando el mismo se produce en el marco de un despido colectivo, poniendo en relación el tratamiento de la regulación sustantiva con la procesal, es decir, el derecho sustantivo y el derecho adjetivo, siendo inconcebible que el mismo se regule mediante preceptos adjetivos, sin haberse modificado el precepto sustantivo que lo regula. Tampoco lo ha hecho la última reforma laboral aprobada por el Real Decreto-Ley 32/2021, de 28 de diciembre.
Os níveis de pensamento e conhecimento contemplados na Base Nacional Comum Curricular do Ensino Médio
Authors: Miola Adriana , Santos Evandro Vaz dos
Published: October 2022

Este trabalho é de cunho qualitativo e tem como objetivo identificar quais níveis de pensamento e conhecimento estão contemplados na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) do Ensino Médio na área específica de Matemática. Para isso, utilizamos a Taxonomia de Bloom, segundo Ferraz e Belhot (2010), que conta com seis tipos de pensamentos, que são: lembrar, compreensão, aplicação, análise, avaliação e criar. Essa teoria propõe, também, a dimensão de conhecimentos, a saber: efetivo, conceitual, procedural e metacognitivo. Para realizar a análise, optamos pela metodologia de Análise de Conteúdo, de Bardin (1977), que envolve três etapas, sendo elas: organização, codificação e categorização. A análise foi feita a partir das habilidades da BNCC no que tange à área específica de Matemática. Concluímos que as habilidades dão ênfase aos níveis de aplicação, e nenhum à avaliação. Referente ao conhecimento, foi exaltado o conceitual e o metacognitivo não foi abordado em nenhuma habilidade, que podem levar os alunos a construir senso crítico. Esperamos que esta pesquisa possa contribuir para discussões sobre a BNCC na Educação Básica, especificamente, no Ensino Médio na área específica de Matemática e que os professores de Matemática busquem estratégias para sanar as lacunas referentes à aprendizagem dos estudantes que a BNCC apresenta, como as encontradas neste estudo.
Urgensi Literasi Digital Bagi Anak Usia Dini Dan Orang Tua
Authors: Lindriany Julita , Hidayati Dian , Muhammad Nasaruddin Datuk
Published: October 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguraikan pentingnya literasi digital bagi anak usia dini dalam melatih kecerdasan anak, psikologi, kecakapan bahasa, kognitif, emosional, sosial, akademik dan kritis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah prosedur kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan wawancara yang melibatkan 5 orang tua dari anak didik. Analisis data meliputi tahapan: collection, reduction, diplay, dan conclusion.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pentingnya literasi digital bagi anak usia dini dan orang tua dalam melatih kecerdasan anak, secara psikologi, kemampuan kecakapan bahasa, kognitif, emosional, sosial, akademik dan kritis, kemampuan kognitif anak meningkat dan kecakapan dalam berbahasa menjadi lebih baik serta memudahkan para orang tua mencari konten berisi cerita, gambar, nyanyian, dll yang sesuai anak usia dini. Literasi digital sangat penting dikembangkan oleh semua elemen dalam dunia pendidikan.
Çok Alanlı Sanat Eğitimi Yönteminin (ÇASEY) 5. Sınıf Öğrencilerin Sanatsal Yaratıcılıklarına Etkisi
Authors: ULUS Hüseyin
Published: October 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 5. Sınıf Görsel Sanatlar dersinde bir öğretim yöntemi olarak Çok Alanlı Sanat Eğitimi’nden yararlanılmasının öğrencilerin sanatsal yaratıcılıklarına etkisini incelemektir. Buradan hareketle çalışmada, yarı deneysel araştırma yöntemlerinden “Eşleştirilmiş Kontrol Gruplu Desen” modelinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini Çanakkale il merkezinde yer alan Ömer Mart Ortaokulu’nda öğrenimine devam eden 57 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Öğrencilerden 30’u kız 27’si erkektir. Araştırmanın uygulama sürecinde deney grubu olarak atanan 5-B şubesine Çok Alanlı Sanat Eğitimi Yöntemi, kontrol grubu olarak atanan 5-C şubesine ise geleneksel öğretim yöntemleri doğrultusunda ders aktarımı yapılmıştır. Bu işlem toplamda altı hafta sürmüştür. Uygulama sonrasında aynı ölçek sontest olarak verilmiş ve meydana gelen farklılaşma incelenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında elde edilen veriler SPSS 23 Paket Programı’na kodlanmış ve analiz işlemlerinde parametrik testlerden Repeated Measures Anova Testi’nden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda sanatsal yaratıcılık testi genelinde ve tüm alt boyutlarında Çok Alanlı Sanat Eğitimi Yöntemi’nin uygulandığı deney grubu öğrencileri lehine artış görülmüştür. Ancak cinsiyet değişkeni incelendiğinde, yalnızca Modelden Resim alt boyutunda deney grubu erkek öğrencileri lehine anlamlı farklılaşma gözlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara dayalı olarak Çok Alanlı Sanat Eğitimi Yöntemi’nin öğrencilerin sanatsal yaratıcılıklarını artırmada geleneksel öğretim yöntemlerine göre daha etkili olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Determinant Parents Of Student’s Decision In Choosing Junior High School (SMP) Education Services In Banten Province And Its Implications On Student Parent Satisfaction
Authors: Arianto Nurmin , Limakrisna Nandan , Horas V. Purba Jan
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of service quality on decisions, costs on decisions, CRM on decisions on satisfaction, service quality on satisfaction, costs on satisfaction, CRM on satisfaction, service quality on satisfaction through decisions and costs on satisfaction through decisions. and knowing CRM to satisfaction through decisions. The population of this research is parents of students who send their children to private junior high schools in Banten Province with a total of 4,707 schools and a sample of 200 schools while the number of parents of students is 370. The research method used in this study is a quantitative method with explanatory survey approach and data analysis methods using SEM with the help of SmartPLS. Based on the results of the study, the following findings were obtained: service quality has a positive and significant effect on decisions, costs have a positive and significant effect on decisions, CRM has a positive and significant effect on decisions, decisions affect satisfaction and service quality has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction, cost has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction and CRM has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction, service quality, cost, CRM has a positive effect on satisfaction through decisions. Therefore, the decision variable is a full mediating variable.The implication of the results of this study is that to increase Parental Satisfaction of Students at Junior High Schools in Banten Province, especially in the high level of Always Buying, it will be able to be increased if Junior High Schools in Banten Province are able to improve Parental Decisions in Choosing Schools, especially on the high dimensions of product choice (choice of choice). product), where the Decision of Parents of Students in Choosing Junior High Schools in Banten Province will be able to be improved if Junior High Schools in Banten Province are able to improve Customer Relationship Management, especially in the high development and increase in Education Costs, especially in the high cost of school supplies and equipment and improve the quality of service, especially in the high level of assurance (guarantee).
Method Implementation Zikir Tarekat Qadiriyah Wa Naqsyabandiyah In Fostering Student Piety
Authors: Jamil Riad , Trisnamansyah Sutaryat , Hanafiah Hanafiah , Karim Fatkhullah Faiz
Published: October 2022

This research is motivated by the implementation of TQN remembrance coaching in fostering student piety, due to the lack of student piety coaching through the remembrance method in schools or madrasas providing education. schools and madrasas. The purpose of this study is to find out how the implementation of TQN remembrance in fostering student piety in two schools that provide general education and religious education in finding actual profiles through a management theory approach. Specifically, this study describes and analyzes (1) Planning, (2) Implementation, (3) Evaluation and (4) Follow-up on the development of TQN remembrance by using the quality theory from Daming and the developmental theory from Huvinggurst. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies as well as validation of research results. The results of the study indicate that in general the implementation of TQN remembrance in fostering student piety carried out in general education providers, namely SMA and religion-based education providers, namely MA (Madrasah Aliyah) has been carried out objectively and measurably. In this case, basically the principles of TQN remembrance development starting from planning, implementation, evaluation and follow-up in the field have been carried out in accordance with management theories, concepts and principles, although in its implementation there are several obstacles that hinder optimal management due to the incompatibility between reality and the demands of the institution's wishes in this case as a determinant of internal policy makers. directed and appropriate. This is done so that the desired quality can be achieved and meet applicable standards. In addition, in the planning stage of this strategy, it is also necessary to analyze the needs of consumers or customers in order to help increase customer satisfaction with the products and services produced.
Sodium Phenylbutyrate-Ursodoxicoltaurine (Albrioza)
Authors: CADTH
Published: October 2022

CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.

The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.

This review assesses Sodium phenylbutyrate-ursodoxicoltaurine (Albrioza), 3 g/1 g per sachet, powder for oral suspension.

Indication (proposed): For the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
O PROFESSOR E A EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Santos Danielle Auxiliadora Viana , Silva Jaqueline Maria da , Melo Regina Maria de , Silva Rosalina Almeida Pereira e , Nascimento Rosângela Fernandes do , Resende Thelma Auxiliadora Silva de Jesus
Published: October 2022

Por meio da formação básica e continuada, o professor adquire conhecimento e o torna científico. É um processo contínuo porque esse conhecimento é social e pode mudar ao longo da carreira do professor. E para que o professor saiba quando mudar esse conhecimento, ele deve olhar de forma crítica e ponderada a sua atividade profissional. O objetivo principal desta pesquisa bibliográfica é descobrir as informações que um professor de educação física precisa para atuar na educação infantil. Neste artigo, discutimos informações importantes para a prática da atividade profissional do professor, quais sejam: científica, pedagógica, disciplinar, curricular, conhecimento, ensino/aprendizagem e experiência. É importante que o professor compreenda que a experiência por si só não é possível, a educação básica, inicial e continuada aliada à experiência diária é necessária para desenvolver a aprendizagem.
Decay times of atmospheric acoustic–gravity waves after deactivation of wave forcing
Authors: Gavrilov Nikolai M. , Kshevetskii Sergey P. , Koval Andrey V.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. High-resolution numerical simulations of non-stationary, nonlinear acoustic–gravity waves (AGWs) propagating upwards from surface wave sources are performed for different temporal intervals relative to activation and deactivation times of the wave forcing. After activating surface wave sources, amplitudes of AGW spectral components reach a quasi-stationary state. Then the surface wave forcing is deactivated in the numerical model, and amplitudes of vertically traveling AGW modes quickly decrease at all altitudes due to discontinuations of the upward propagation of wave energy from the wave sources. However, later the standard deviation of residual and secondary wave perturbations experiences a slower quasi-exponential decrease. High-resolution simulations allowed, for the first time, for the estimation of the decay times of this wave noise produced by slow residual, quasi-standing and secondary AGW spectral components, which vary between 20 and 100 h depending on altitude and the rate of wave source activation and deactivation. The standard deviations of the wave noise are larger for the case of sharp activation and deactivation of the wave forcing compared to the steep processes. These results show that transient wave sources may create long-lived wave perturbations, which can form a background level of wave noise in the atmosphere. This should be taken into account in parameterizations of atmospheric AGW impacts.
Algorithm for vertical distribution of boundary layer aerosol components in remote-sensing data
Authors: Wang Futing , Yang Ting , Wang Zifa , Wang Haibo , Chen Xi , Sun Yele , Li Jianjun , Tang Guigang , Chai Wenxuan
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The vertical distribution of atmospheric aerosol
components is vital to the estimation of radiative forcing and the catalysis of atmospheric photochemical processes. Based on the synergy of ground-based lidar and sun-photometer in Generalized Aerosol Retrieval from Radiometer and Lidar Combined data (GARRLiC), this paper developed a new algorithm to get the vertical mass concentration profiles of fine-mode aerosol components for the first time. Retrieval of aerosol properties was achieved based on the sky radiance at multiple scatter angles, total optical depth (TOD) at 440, 675, 870, and 1020 nm, and lidar signals at 532 and 1064 nm. In addition, the internal mixing model and normalized volume size distribution (VSD) model were established according to the absorption and water solubility of the aerosol components, to separate the profiles of black carbon (BC), water-insoluble organic matter (WIOM), water-soluble organic matter (WSOM), ammonium nitrate-like (AN), and fine aerosol water (AW) content. Results showed a reasonable vertical distribution of aerosol components compared with in situ observations and reanalysis data. The estimated and observed BC concentrations matched well with a correlation coefficient up to 0.91, while there was an evident overestimation of organic matter (OM = WIOM + WSOM, NMB = 0.98). Moreover, the retrieved AN concentrations were closer to the simulated results (R = 0.85), especially in polluted conditions. The BC and OM correlations were relatively weaker, with a correlation coefficient
of ∼ 0.5. Besides, the uncertainties caused by the input parameters (i.e., relative humidity (RH), volume concentration, and extinction coefficients) were
assessed using the Monte Carlo method. The AN and AW had smaller uncertainties at higher RH. Herein, the proposed algorithm was also applied to remote-sensing measurements in Beijing with two typical cases. In the clean condition with low RH, there were comparable AN and WIOM, but peaking at different altitudes. On the other hand, in the polluted case, AN was
dominant and the maximum mass concentration occurred near the surface. We
expected that the algorithm could provide a new idea for lidar inversion and promote the development of aerosol component profiles.
Conceptual models of dissolved carbon fluxes considering interannual typhoon responses under extreme climates in a two-layer stratified lake
Authors: Lin Hao-Chi , Nakayama Keisuke , Tsai Jeng-Wei , Chiu Chih-Yu
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Extreme climates affect the seasonal and interannual patterns of carbon (C) distribution due to the regimes of river inflow and thermal stratification within lentic ecosystems. Typhoons rapidly load substantial amounts of terrestrial C into subtropical small lakes, renewing and mixing the water column. We developed conceptual dissolved C models and hypothesized that allochthonous C loading and river inflow intrusion may affect the dissolved inorganic C (DIC) and dissolved organic C (DOC) distributions in a small subtropical lake under these extreme climates. A two-layer conceptual C models was developed to explore how the DIC and DOC fluxes respond to typhoon disturbances on seasonal and interannual time scales in a small subtropical lake (i.e., Yuan‒Yang Lake) while simultaneously considering autochthonous processes such as algal photosynthesis, remineralization, and vertical transportation. Monthly field samplings were conducted to measure DIC, DOC, and chlorophyll a concentrations to compare the temporal patterns of fluxes between typhoon years (2015–2016) and non-typhoon years (2017–2018). The results demonstrated that net ecosystem production was 3.14 times higher in the typhoon years than in the non-typhoon years in Yuan‒Yang Lake. The results suggested that the load of allochthonous C was the most crucial factor affecting the temporal variation of C fluxes in the typhoon years; on the other hand, the transportation rate shaped the seasonal C in the non-typhoon years due to thermal stratification within this small subtropical lake.
What weather variables are important for wet and slab avalanches under a changing climate in a low-altitude mountain range in Czechia?
Authors: Součková Markéta , Juras Roman , Dytrt Kryštof , Moravec Vojtěch , Blöcher Johanna Ruth , Hanel Martin
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Climate change impact on avalanches is ambiguous. Fewer, wetter, and smaller avalanches are expected in areas where snow cover is declining, while
in higher-altitude areas where snowfall prevails, snow avalanches are frequently and spontaneously triggered. In the present paper, we (1) analyse
trends in frequency, magnitude, and orientation of wet- and slab-avalanche activity during 59 winter seasons (1962–2021) and (2) detect the main
meteorological and snow drivers of wet and slab avalanches for winter seasons from 1979 to 2020 using machine learning techniques – decision trees
and random forest – with a tool that can balance the avalanche-day and non-avalanche-day dataset. In terms of avalanches, low to medium–high mountain
ranges are neglected in the literature. Therefore we focused on the low-altitude Czech Krkonoše mountain range (Central Europe). The analysis is
based on an avalanche dataset of 60 avalanche paths. The number and size of wet avalanches in February and March have increased, which is consistent with the
current literature, while the number of slab avalanches has decreased in the last 3 decades. More wet-avalanche releases might be connected to
winter season air temperature as it has risen by 1.8 ∘C since 1979. The random forest (RF) results indicate that wet avalanches are influenced by 3 d maximum and minimum air temperature, snow depth, wind speed, wind
direction, and rainfall. Slab-avalanche activity is influenced by snow depth, rainfall, new snow, and wind speed. Based on the balanced RF method,
air-temperature-related variables for slab avalanches were less important than rain- and snow-related variables. Surprisingly, the RF analysis
revealed a less significant than expected relationship between the new-snow sum and slab-avalanche activity. Our analysis allows the use of the
identified wet- and slab-avalanche driving variables to be included in the avalanche danger level alerts. Although it cannot replace operational
forecasting, machine learning can allow for additional insights for the decision-making process to mitigate avalanche hazard.
Observer-based power forecast of individual and aggregated offshore wind turbines
Authors: Theuer Frauke , Rott Andreas , Schneemann Jörge , von Bremen Lueder , Kühn Martin
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Due to the increasing share of wind energy in the power system, minute-scale wind power forecasts have gained importance. Remote-sensing-based approaches have proven to be a promising alternative to statistical methods and thus need to be further developed towards an operational use, aiming to increase their forecast availability and skill.
Therefore, the contribution of this paper is to extend lidar-based forecasts to a methodology for observer-based probabilistic power forecasts of individual wind turbines and aggregated wind farm power. To do so, lidar-based forecasts are combined with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)-based forecasts that advect wind vectors derived from wind turbine operational data. After a calibration, forecasts of individual turbines are aggregated to a probabilistic power forecast of turbine subsets by means of a copula approach. We found that combining the lidar- and SCADA-based forecasts significantly improved both forecast skill and forecast availability of a 5 min ahead probabilistic power forecast at an offshore wind farm. Calibration further increased the forecast skill. Calibrated observer-based forecasts outperformed the benchmark persistence for unstable atmospheric conditions. The aggregation of probabilistic forecasts of turbine subsets revealed the potential of the copula approach. We discuss the skill, robustness and dependency on atmospheric conditions of the individual forecasts, the value of the observer-based forecast, its calibration and aggregation, and more generally the value of minute-scale power forecasts of offshore wind. In conclusion, combining different data sources to an observer-based forecast is beneficial in all regarded cases. For an operational use one should distinguish between and adapt to atmospheric stability.
Storm clouds and rainbows: intersectional discourses of parents of transgender children in Aotearoa
Authors: Bres Julia de
Published: October 2022

This talk presents the results of a research project exploring the intersectional discourses adopted by parents of transgender children in Aotearoa to support their children and resist gender-based oppression. There is a growing body of research on parent experiences in this area, but it has overwhelming focused on trauma rather than resilience, and on parents who are white North American middle-class mothers. Existing research has pointed to a range of social discourses about childhood gender diversity that parents encounter, but our project is the first to analyse how parents respond to these from a discourse analysis perspective. Our research uses the method of reflective drawing, asking 20 parents of different genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds to draw their experience of parenting a transgender child and to discuss this in interview. We identify seven visual metaphors in the parents’ drawings, each representing distinct discourses of gender affirmation: these include storm clouds and rainbows, a maze, family portraits, blank space, holding hands, hearts, and arches. Using critical multimodal discourse analysis, we explore how the participants discursively construct their experience from their uniquely situated perspectives, as Māori, Pasifika, Asian, Pākehā, female, male, non-binary and queer parents. We argue that these perspectives reveal both challenges and benefits, reflecting the burdens of intersectional oppression, while fostering the parents’ capacity for engaging in discursive resistance to advance their children’s interests.
Improving Medication Adherence among Patients with Schizophrenia in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana: The Role of Therapeutic Alliance
Authors:   Department of Medicine, East Gonja Municipal Hospital, P. O. Box 12, Salaga, Ghana, Nketia Richmond , Menokpor Jude R. ,   College of Health, P. O. Box 23, Yamfo, Ghana
Published: October 2022

Schizophrenia is a chronic condition associated with poor psycho-social and medical outcomes. Non-adherence to antipsychotic medications accounts for most of the relapses in schizophrenia, resulting in frequent hospital readmissions, self-harm, violence, and poor cognitive, clinical, and functional outcome. This multi-center study examined the role of therapeutic alliance in medication adherence. One hundred and eight (108) schizophrenia patients aged 18-60 years were recruited for the study through a purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted at the Bono Regional Hospital and the Sunyani Municipal Hospital in Ghana. The Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) and the Scale to Assess the Therapeutic Relationship-Patients version (STAR-P) were adapted for the study. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Most of the respondents were between 18 and 35 years (85.2%) of age. Males constituted 61.1% of the sample. A larger proportion of the respondents were residents of urban communities (66.7%). More than half of the sample did not have any formal education (51.9%) and 51.9% were unemployed. The mean (standard deviation) for the overall medication adherence and the therapeutic alliance was 4.56 (± 1.715) and 42.16 (± 7.710) respectively. There was no association between overall therapeutic alliance and medication adherence, rs = .14, n = 108, p = .146. However, affective bond showed a weak negative correlation with medication adherence, rs = .19, n = 108, p = .044. This finding indicates the need for clinicians to consistently seek patients’ views and concerns at each level of their treatment to achieve optimum outcomes.
Occupational Health and Safety Issues among Artisans in the Bibiani Municipality
Authors:   Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre Sunyani, Bono region, Ghana, Alhaji Ishak Mohammed , Obeng-Ofori Daniel ,   Professor and Vice Chancellor, Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre-Sunyani, Bono Region
Published: October 2022

This study sought to identify and document key issues affecting occupational health and safety among artisans in the informal sector in the Bibiani Municipality of the Western North Region of Ghana. To realize this objective, a descriptive cross-sectional study using the qualitative approach was employed. This was done after an ethical clearance had been obtained from the Ghana Health Service Ethics Committee and prior consent was sought from all participants and managers of the study sites. A total of fifteen artisans participated in the study. The artisans spanned three major categories namely: fabrication, construction, and auto mechanic. A semi-structured interview guide was used to obtain responses from the participants through in-depth interviews. Valuable notes were also made from observations during the interview process. Data from the interview were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically. Firstly, most respondents displayed adequate knowledge of the concept of occupational health and safety, especially in the area of hazard identification. Secondly, most of the respondents showed positive attitudes toward occupational health and safety. This was evident in their expressed prioritization of occupational safety among all other factors needed to be productive at work. Thirdly, the artisans exhibited an appreciable level of occupational safety practices. Each respondent used at least one PPE on a regular basis. Finally, it was observed that the emergency preparedness of the respondents in the area of first aid responses and fire outbreak management was inadequate. The findings showed that there is more room for improvement for the artisans in the informal sector with regard to their knowledge, attitudes, and utilization of safe practices. There must be regular training for artisans to help update their knowledge and practices on occupational health and safety issues. The district and municipal authorities together with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must organize such training on a regular basis for artisans. Artisans must be strongly encouraged to join well-organized associations to make such training effective. There must be a national law targeting occupational health and safety issues for workers in the informal sector, with an enforcement regime visible at the local level. This will help improve compliance and minimize the incidents of workplace injuries and ill health.
Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Study at the Bono Regional Hospital, Sunyani, Ghana
Authors:   Department of Medicine, East Gonja Municipal Hospital, P. O. Box 12, Salaga, Ghana, Nketia Richmond , Akua Asraa Abigail ,   Department of Community Health, College of Health, Yamfo, Atta-Nyarko Daniel ,   Allied Health Professions Council, Ministry of Health, Ghana, Naana Arthur Francisca ,   Margret Marquart Catholic Nursing Training College, Kpando, Ghana., Adobasom-Anane Austin Gideon ,   Global Health and Infectious Disease Group, Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research, Kumasi, Ghana, Adotei Naomi ,   Department of Medicine, St. Luke Hospital, Kasei, Ghana
Published: October 2022

Optimal nutrition plays a key role in the survival and overall health outcome of young children. This study sought to assess infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and maternal socio-demographic factors and health-seeking behaviors affecting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Child Welfare Clinic of the Bono Regional Hospital, Sunyani, Ghana. Two hundred and forty-five mothers with 6-23 months old infant pairs were recruited for the study through convenience sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaires. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data. All infants (245) in the study had been breastfed at some point in time. Approximately, 5 in 10 infants (54.3%) were introduced to breast milk within the first hour of birth. EBF rate was 49.4%. More than 7 in 10 children (75.5 percent) were predominantly breastfed in their first 6 months of life. Eight in 10 infants (80.8%) were being fed complementary foods. In a multiple logistic regression analysis, maternal age and health education/counseling on EBF significantly predicted EBF practice. Mothers aged 35-49 years were more likely to practice EBF compared to those aged 15-24 years (AOR 0.47; 95% CI 0.24, 0.92). Also, mothers who received education/counseling on EBF during antenatal care were more likely to practice EBF than those who did not (AOR 2.68; 95% CI 1.29, 5.53). The rate of EBF was below the World Health Assembly approved target for 2025 (≥ 50%), suggesting a need for intervention.
Prevalence of mesial temporal sclerosis in patients with epilepsy who underwent magnetic resonance imaging in Gondar university hospital, North-West Ethiopia 2020
Authors: Dawit Dagne Moges  , Zerubabel Tegegne Desita
Published: October 2022

Background- Mesial temporal lobe sclerosis is commonly associated with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy and is seen in about 60% to 80% of cases. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of mesial temporal sclerosis on MRI among all epilepsy patients. Methods- Hospital based retrospective cross-sectional study in adult patients referred for MRI of the brain from January 2019 - September 2020 were conducted. The study is carried out at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital with a 1.5T Philips MRI machine, in Gondar town located 741 k.m. northwest of Addis Ababa. Results - A total of 77 patients were included, out of which 61 had generalized tonic clonic epilepsy, 7 had focal impaired awareness seizures, 6 had focal to bilateral tonic clonic and 2 had focal aware. Features of mesial temporal sclerosis were identified in 8 of 77 (10.4 %) of the cases, all of them had generalized tonic-clonic epilepsy & none of our participants with mesial temporal sclerosis had focal impaired awareness seizures. Mesial temporal sclerosis in our study is found to equally involve the right (50 %) and left (50 %) sides and none of our patients have bilateral involvement, and the most common findings are hippocampal atrophy in 6 out of 8 (75 %) of the cases and increased hippocampal signal intensity in 5 of 8 (62.5 %). Conclusion - The prevalence of mesial temporal sclerosis in patients with epilepsy is found to be less than what is documented in most literatures.
degree to which the dimensions of moral intelligence contribute to technological well-being among a sample of new students at Mu'tah University
Authors: Al-Dalaeen Anas Saleh , Al-Takhayneh Suhaib Khalid , Alzaben Mamduh Baniah Lafee , Al-Bdour Noor Talal , Algaralleh Abdulnaser
Published: October 2022

This study aimed at identifying the degree to which the dimensions of moral intelligence contribute to technological well-being among a sample of new students at Mu'tah University in Karak, Jordan. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher developed two scales: the scale of moral intelligence and the scale of technological well-being through the revision of the theoretical literature and the previous studies and through the electronic application of the scale in 2021. The study sample consisted of (184) students. The results revealed that the level of the dimensions of moral intelligence and technological well-being among the University students was medium. The results also revealed that the dimensions of moral intelligence contribute to predicting medical technological well-being with about (56%). In the light of the results, the study recommended the necessity of paying attention to the new students in the university as well as conducting further researches and studies as well as developing counselling programs that contribute to better adaptation and adjustment.
Evaluation of customized plate in mandibular angle fracture
Authors: Saleh Hiba Obad , Eddin Khaled Amr Salah , Noman Samer Abduljabar , Salah Ahmed Mohammed , Al-aroomy Leena Ali , Alwadeai Mohamed Salah
Published: October 2022

Background: A customized plate design is an appropriate plate structure for mandibular angle fracture using the minimum output values for stress of plate. Methods: To evaluate the effect of customized plate fixation versus a conventional superior-inferior miniplates fixation of mandibular angle fracture on patient satisfaction. Results: Most patients were males (92%) while (8%) were females. (69 %) of patients’ age ranged from 17-35 years old, and (31%) patients were aged between 35.1-45 years old. There was a statistical difference (p=0.000) in the postoperative sensory dysfunction in both groups. Conclusion: Customized plate is a proper plate structure for mandibular angle fracture, it ensured a proper alignment of the fracture with good fixation without any post-operative sensory dysfunction.
Determination of the main fruit chemical indicators of six apple cultivars in the agro-ecological zone of Deçan, Kosovo
Authors: Duhanaj Gjokë , Berisha Defrime
Published: October 2022

Study was conducted during three consecutive years, 2018-2020, in Deçan of Kosovo. There was studied the expression of the main fruit indicators of six new planted apple cultivars. Mean fruit weight varied from 93.3 g (Gold Delicious clone B) to 184.2 g (Jonagored). Saturn apple cultivar produced the largest size fruit (80 x 84 mm), while Montear Gala produced the lowest size fruit (58 x 70 mm). Fruit dry matter content varies from 14.6% (Saturn and Montear Gala cultivars) to 16.5% (Royal Gala), and 16.7% (Gold Delicious clone B). Fruit sugar content varies from 11.33% (Royal Gala) to 12.7% (Saturn). Total fruit acidity varies from 0.250 mg/100 g fresh fruit (Saturn) to 0.395 mg/100 g fresh fruit (Royal Gala). There were found significative differencies between cultivars for the main tested fruit indicators. There was found a significative relationship between some fruit indicators, as well.