bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatial Reasoning Skills as a Universal Learning Outcome
Authors:   University of Latvia, Karlsone Inguna
Published: June 2023

Over the last decades, the importance of spatial reasoning skills in all areas of life, including education, has received increasing attention while at the same time recognizing the need for solutions to organize learning processes to foster spatial reasoning skills. Connectivism learning theory emphasizes the importance of an individual’s ability to navigate today’s information space in the learning process. According to Connectivism, to learn is to create a microsystem of personal learning within the macrosystem of society by creating a Personal Learning Environment to promote learning autonomy and self-regulated learning strategies. Implementing Universal Design principles in education provides a theoretical framework for an inclusive educational solution based on respect for each learner’s unique learning and strategies, as determined by innate abilities and experiences gained through interactions with the environment and society. This study aims to explore the possibilities of modeling the educational process using a Universal Design approach and principles in the context of Connectivism learning theory, focusing on spatial reasoning skills as a prerequisite for diversity and developing an organizational process-oriented model to foster spatial reasoning skills as a learning outcome. The developed model of study organization has been validated in a design study process; the results allowed for the creation and justification of recommendations for using the research results in other study programs and future research.
The Development of Numeracy Test Using Three-Dimensional Framework to Assess Numeracy Skills in Grade 7
Authors:   University of Latvia, France Ilze , Mikite Marta , Burgmanis Girts , Namsone Dace
Published: June 2023

A growing body of evidence including international level studies (e.g. PISA, TIMSS) demonstrate that numeracy skills (also known internationally by other terms such as mathematical literacy) is crucial for a person’s educational achievements and for informed and participatory citizenship. Early and successful interventions to improve students’ numeracy skills lie in developing and using valid and reliable diagnostic tests for numeracy skill assessment. This study explored how developing a numeracy test based on three-dimensional framework could be used for numeracy diagnostic purposes in grade 7. To achieve this, initially a three-dimensional numeracy framework based on 1) content knowledge of mathematics, 2) information literacy skills, 3) complexity levels of SOLO taxonomy, was prepared. Then the framework was used to construct a 32-item numeracy test assessing the ability to use relationships, functions and numerical information in different contexts including science. Next, the instrument was administered to 7th grade students (N = 205) in four schools who were asked to complete 3 hour-long tests. Such diagnostic data could inform teachers on students’ numeracy skills and prepare instructional materials that target specific weaknesses in class level. Further, such information could inform personalized student learning instruction and produce improved numeracy diagnostic tests for future use.
Support to Children at Risk of Social Exclusion as a Component of Inclusive Education in Croatian Early Childhood Education and Care Institutions
Authors:   Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb, Bouillet Dejana , Panić Marina
Published: June 2023

Children’s participation in high-quality early childhood education and care (hereinafter ECEC) institutions and inclusive pedagogical practice represent an important compensatory mechanism that significantly reduces the risk of children’s social exclusion. The role of ECEC is to contribute to the reduction or possible elimination of the risks of social exclusion (hereinafter RSE) of children and the consequences of their unfavourable actions through systematic preventive action. The scientific project “Models of Response to Educational Needs of Children at Risk of Social Exclusion in ECEC Institutions” (MORENEC, hereafter the Project MORENEC), funded by the Croatian Science Foundation, is focused on issues arising from this topic. This research is an integral part of the Project, and its goal is to analyse how Croatian ECEC institutions contribute to the prevention of the RSE of children in order to prevent unfavourable developmental outcomes. The data were collected on a sample of 65 ECEC institutions, which is representative for Croatia. The obtained results indicate an uneven practice of preventing the RSE in Croatian ECEC institutions. Various methods, programmes and techniques are used to prevent the RSE of children. Only a third of ECEC institutions implement comprehensive, structured preventive programs, and only a fifth of institutions offer different forms of support for parents. The authors conclude that systematic support for children and families at RSE in the Croatian ECEC system, has not yet fully taken root. The findings point to the need to improve the preventive capacities of the Croatian ECEC system, with an emphasis on expanding the offer of science-based programmes led by educated staff, which includes various forms of support for children at RSE and their family members.
Changes in Social-Emotional Skills and Behaviour in Preschool Children after Participation in the Promoting Mental Health at Schools Program: The Social-Emotional Skills of Parents as a Mediator
Authors:   Department of Psychology, University of Latvia, Supe Inga , Martinsone Baiba , Cefai Carmel , Conte Elisabetta ,   Department of Psychology, University of Malta,   Department of Human Sciences for Education “R. Massa,” University of Milano-Bicocca
Published: June 2023

The social-emotional skills of preschool children develop at a rapid pace. How this development occurs is closely related to the child’s environment. The social-emotional skills of the parents themselves play an important role in the development of a preschool child’s social-emotional skills and have a strong influence on the development of children’s prosocial behaviour and a reduction in behavioural problems (both internalised and externalised). The aim of this study is to find out how the indicators of social-emotional competence and behaviour of preschool children change after participating in the Promoting Mental Health at Schools programme, based on teachers’ assessments. What is the relationship between the social-emotional skills of parents (parents’ assessment) and the social-emotional skills and behaviour of their children (teachers’ assessment)? Do higher SE skills of parents (self-assessed) mediate the growth of children’s social-emotional skills (as assessed by teachers)? As part of the Erasmus+ research project “Promoting Mental Health at Schools” (PROMEHS), a quasi-experimental study was carried out with pre-test and post-test measurements in experimental and control groups. It was found that in the sample of Latvian pre-schoolers, the teachers from the experimental group noticed the decrease in children’s behavioural difficulties and increase in prosocial behaviour and social-emotional skills in the experimental group were rated slightly higher in comparison with control group. Teachers rated children’s social understanding and relationship skills higher when parents indicated that the relationship with their child was better. A higher level of social-emotional competence of parents correlated negatively with children’s conduct problems. This study did not find that parents played a statistically significant role as mediators in the promotion of children’s social-emotional competence during implementation of the programme.
The Dimensions of Social Inclusion in the Right to Education
Authors:   Law Department, Epoka University, Miço Heliona
Published: June 2023

Ensuring high-quality and inclusive education contributes to the development of the talent and potential of all learners, by making the right to education available, accessible, acceptable and adaptable to ever-changing society. The right to education is a universal right widely sanctioned at the international and national level. Despite legal protection, the realization encounters obstacles due to the social conditions and economic difficulties of individuals. The right to education knows no borders and nationality. Universality of the right to education is a prerequisite which require by the state, as the bearer of obligations, the construction of different bridges in legislation and policies towards inclusion in education. The paper addresses the social inclusion in education as a means to achieve and enjoy the right to education on equal bases. The research identifies different marginalised groups and the gaps that exist between their right to education and its realization. The dimension of social inclusion will be oriented based on the analyses of the key documents, legal framework, policies and strategies implemented by Albania. The paper highlights the steps needed to be taken by the state to implement inclusion in education, with the aim of enjoying the universal and unlimited right to education. Therefore, analyses of inclusive education will serve to take further steps toward universal right to education, as an embedded right in international human right law.
Support for Children of Returning Migrant Families in Latvian Schools
Authors:   University of Latvia, Auziņa Una
Published: June 2023

Every year, approximately 800 families return to live in Latvia. Remigrant (returning migrant) families both include parents who were born in Latvia and spent their childhoods there, or were born abroad. The number of students from remigrating families in Latvian educational institutions is constantly increasing. Although there is some support for children from remigrating families, it does not necessarily reflect all the needs for a supportive and inclusive learning environment in an educational institution, especially in relation to student well-being, achievement and participation. Studies in Latvia show that if problems identified by the representatives of educational institutions (principals and educators) are more related to the learning content or the knowledge of the students, then the parents emphasize the aspect of attitude more. The parents believe that teachers sometimes lack understanding and tolerance, because the focus is more on learning subjects than building a class team, promoting cooperation or preventing conflicts. One of the resources to solve the identified problems of the integration process of students with foreign educational experience in schools is not only the collective mutual cooperation of the educational institution, support measures, cooperation with the student’s family, but also targeted work with the student’s classmates and the entire school community. This can contribute to the fact that every student in an educational institution can feel safe, motivated and passionate about eliminating the gaps in their knowledge and being included in the Latvian education system. The research uses theoretical analysis methods: an analysis of scientific literature and an analysis of international experience. Based on this, criteria for evaluating support will be developed.
Social-Emotional Skills, Behavioural Problems and Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Children
Authors: Ozerova Evita , Martinsone Baiba , Cefai Carmel , Conte Elisabetta
Published: June 2023

A topical question for teachers and parents is how to improve students’ well-being and success at school, starting from the early stages of their education. Research shows that social-emotional competence is one of the key variables significantly impacting children’s learning outcomes and that social-emotional learning contributes to higher learning outcomes and fewer behavioural problems, even in preschool. It is of great importance to obtain more evidence on the role of social-emotional skills in school adjustment, addressing this issue as early as possible to develop a deeper understanding of how to support children after their transition to elementary school. The current research aims to analyze relationships between social-emotional skills, behaviour problems and learning outcomes in a sample of elementary school students while also addressing gender differences in these relationships. The sample consisted of 590 elementary school students aged 7–11 years (mean age 9.14, SD 1.38), 53.2% (314) of whom were boys and 46.8% (276) were girls. The teachers completed the Social Skills Improvement System Social-Emotional Learning brief scales, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and a three-item questionnaire on their students’ learning outcomes. Higher social-emotional skills in elementary school students had significant associations with lower levels of behavioural problems and higher levels of learning outcomes. Moreover, the results indicated that teachers reported significantly higher levels of social-emotional skills and learning outcomes and fewer behavioural problems amongst girls in contrast to boys. These findings highlight the necessity to develop social-emotional skills in facilitating learning outcomes and behaviour adjustment in elementary school children. Teachers’ role as facilitators of social-emotional development must also be emphasized.
Análisis competitivo de la gestión del talento humano en el sector metalmecánico de la provincia Tundama en el departamento de Boyacá
Authors: Pineda González Myriam Lucía , Saavedra García María Luisa , Díaz Chacón Yasmín
Published: June 2023

En la provincia del Tundama, en Boyacá (Colombia), la competitividad de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (mipymes) industriales es un factor crítico para su éxito. Por tal motivo, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar diversos aspectos de la gestión del talento humano y la manera en que podría afectar la competitividad de las mipymes en la región. Para ello, se llevó a cabo un estudio cuantitativo de corte transversal que utilizó el instrumento mapa de competitividad del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), se aplicó a doscientas empresarios del sector metalmecánico, autopartista y carrocero en la provincia del Tundama y se empleó estadística descriptiva para el análisis de los datos recolectados. La investigación mostró que la mayoría de las empresas carecen de estructuras organizacionales formales y tienen oportunidades de mejora en el desarrollo de habilidades y trabajo en equipo. Asimismo, a pesar de cumplir con regulaciones de seguridad industrial, la salud y seguridad siguen siendo un factor crítico en el sector. Futuras investigaciones podrían abordar la evaluación del desarrollo de habilidades y el impacto del trabajo en equipo en el clima laboral y la productividad.
Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Speech and Language in Children
Authors:   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore., Raheem Amreen , Khan Sikander Ghayas ,   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore., Ahmed Muhammad ,   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore., Alvi Farrukh Jawad ,   Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore., Saleem Khadeeja ,   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore., Batool Sehar ,   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore.
Published: June 2023

Excessive use of screen time can negatively affect children's development of speech and language as well as other characteristics. Other researches also been conducted on screen time's influence on children's development. In this review, we examine the literature review done nationally and internationally. For this purpose, the researcher used two methods: (1) searches from different databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Google and Research Gate) and (2) Reference sections of previous studies. The maximum effect of screen time reported in the John JJ study, where 89.4% have excessive screen use. The minimum impact written in a study by Meta Van Den, which showed that only 6.6% of the patient reported speech delays due to media usage. The findings that have been analyzed in this study point to access the strategies to recede the habit of using electronic media in youngsters as it is impacting their speech and language development and causing attention, vision and other health problems. However, more researches are mandatory to examine several factors that lead to excessive screen time. KEYWORDS: Screen time, speech delay, effect of screen time, language development, children, negative effects, media use.
A pilot prospective longitudinal study comparing dupilumab to surgery in CRSwNP
Authors: Chang Eugene , Narendran Nirushan H. , Samargandy Shireen , Odisho Nora L. , Shroff Puneet , Carr Tara , Le Christopher
Published: June 2023

Background: To date, there have not been any direct comparative
studies assessing clinical outcomes in CRSwNP between biologic and
surgical therapies. Objective: To directly compare the effect
of dupilumab to FESS using subjective and objective outcomes of CRSwNP
patients in a prospective longitudinal study. Methods: We
prospectively enrolled 20 CRSwNP patients and counseled them on both
biologic and surgical options. Patients were able to decide on either
therapy, and data collected at baseline and 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-months
with subjective outcomes including the nasal congestion score (NCS) and
SNOT-22 questionnaires, and objectively by degree of smell (UPSIT-40)
and nasal polyp score (NPS). Results: All subjects met criteria
for either biologic therapy or surgery, with NPS >5,
Lund-Mackay score (LMK-CT)>16, SNOT-22>54, and
were graded as anosmic/hyposmic. There were no significant differences
in age, sex, comorbid asthma/Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease, or
prior FESS between groups. Both dupilumab and FESS significantly
improved outcomes by one year in patients with severe CRSwNP when
compared to baseline. At one-year, patients on dupilumab had greater
improvement in NCS, UPSIT and asthma control relative to one year post
FESS. In a subgroup of patients with a history of prior sinus surgery
and asthma, dupilumab had lower polyp recurrence rate compared to one
year post FESS. Conclusions: Both dupilumab and FESS can
significantly improve outcomes by one year in CRSwNP patients. However,
in those with a history of asthma and prior surgery, dupilumab is more
effective in reducing polyp recurrence and improving sinonasal outcomes
than FESS.
Settlement Patterns and Environmental Adaptation in Traditional Villages of Taihu Lake Basin: A Case Study of East Mountain Peninsula and West Mountain Island
Authors: TIAN HE , MA JIANWU
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the influence of geography and socio-cultural
aspects on traditional villages in the Taihu Lake region. It examines
how topography, water resources, and climate conditions affect village
development, architecture, infrastructure, and agricultural practices.
The research also explores the socio-cultural characteristics including
religious beliefs, clan culture, and commercial activities that shape
community dynamics. The findings highlight the adaptive strategies
employed by villages to manage water resources, cope with environmental
challenges, and maintain strong community relationships. This study
emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between
geography and socio-cultural factors in preserving and revitalizing
traditional villages for sustainable development.
Peptonics: a new family of cell-protecting surfactants for the recombinant expression of therapeutic proteins in mammalian cell cultures
Authors: Zhang Ka , Barbieri Eduardo , LeBarre Jacob , Rameez Shahid , Mostafa Sigma , Menegatti Stefano
Published: June 2023

Polymer surfactants are key components of cell culture media as they
prevent mechanical damage during fermentation in stirred bioreactors.
Among cell-protecting surfactants, Pluronics are widely utilized in
biomanufacturing to ensure high cell viability and productivity.
Mono-dispersity of monomer sequence and length is critical for the
effectiveness of Pluronics - since minor deviations can damage the cells
- but is challenging to achieve due to the stochastic nature of
polymerization. Responding to this challenge, this study introduces
Peptonics, a novel family of peptide and peptoid surfactants whose
monomer composition and sequence are de-signed to achieve high cell
viability and productivity at a fraction of chain length and cost of
Pluronics. A designed ensemble of Peptonics was initially characterized
via light scattering and tensiometry to select sequences whose phase
behavior and tensioactivity align with those of Pluronics. Selected
sequences were evaluated as cell-protecting surfactants using Chinese
hamster ovary (CHO) cells expressing therapeutic monoclonal antibodies
(mAb). Peptonics IH-T1010, ih-T1010, and ih-T1020 afforded high cell
density (up to 3·107 cells·mL-1) and viability (up to 95% within 10
days of culture), while reducing the accumulation of ammonia (a toxic
metabolite) by ~10% compared to Pluronic F-68. Improved
cell viability afforded high mAb titer (up to 5.5 mg·mL-1) and extended
the production window beyond 14 days; notably, Peptonic IH-T1020
decreased mAb fragmentation and aggregation ~5%, and
lowered the titer of host cell proteins by 16% compared to Pluronic
F-68. These features can improve significantly purification of mAbs,
thus increasing their availability at lower cost to patients.
How pondscapes function: Connectivity matters for biodiversity even across small spatial scales in aquatic metacommunities
Authors: Barta Barbara , Szabó Attila , Szabó Beáta , Ptacnik Robert , Horváth Zsófia , Vad Csaba
Published: June 2023

Habitat loss and fragmentation are growing global threats to natural
habitats and their networks, posing significant challenges to
biodiversity conservation. Among the most vulnerable ecosystems, ponds
stand out due to their small sizes exhibiting global declines in numbers
and extent. While it is generally agreed that connectivity in habitat
networks is crucial for sustaining biodiversity, the effect of
connectivity on biodiversity patterns over small-scaled habitat networks
has so far received less attention given the general assumption that
metacommunities lack spatial structuring on small scales. In this study,
we tested whether this holds for multiple passively and actively
dispersing organism groups in a well-delineated pond metacommunity of 54
bomb crater ponds situated within 1 km. We investigated the influence of
space and environment on species richness and metacommunity structure in
these ponds, which share similar age, size, and shape and are subject to
strong environmental gradients, making it an ideal study system. We
specifically examined the impact of network centrality on species
richness and eigenvector-based spatial arrangement on metacommunity
structure across different organism groups, including prokaryotes,
microeukaryotes, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, and amphibians. We
found that while environmental filtering is the primary driver of
community dynamics, there is also a significant spatial signal,
particularly for passively dispersing groups, demonstrating the role of
the central-peripheral connectivity gradient. These findings highlight
the importance of studying and protecting ponds as parts of a network
rather than focusing on individual ponds.
Efficacy of spinal cord epidural electrical stimulation in gait recovery of Spinal Cord Injury patients, a systematic review of human clinical trials
Authors: Rizi Mansour Parvaresh , Aminian Solaleh , Dehkordi Negin Karimi
Published: June 2023

After using epidural electrical stimulation to reduce spastic pains in
spinal cord injury sufferers from long ago, more recently the
possibility of its usage in improving motor abilities has been proposed
and shown in some human clinical trials. This systematic review searches
4 important databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus and web of
science in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines to find relevant human
clinical trials and extract their data to get the most accurate
conclusion and possibly consider the use of epidural electrical
stimulation more seriously and extensively to help spinal cord injury
patients struggling for their most basic skills. We concluded that
epidural electrical stimulation has had notable effect on regain of
walking even in those with chronic complete paralysis.
Ekonomiczno-ekologiczny wpływ wdrożenia zestawów drogowych klasy MLHV-SEC/HCT-HCV na łańcuchy dostaw przy przewozach general cargo
Authors: Brach Jarosław
Published: June 2023

Jednym z kluczowych elementów prowadzących do poprawy efektywności oraz redukcji kosztów i negatywnego oddziaływania na środowisko przez łańcuchy dostaw są zmiany zachodzące w systemach transportowych i środkach transportu obsługujących te łańcuchy. W artykule podjęto – dotychczas praktycznie nieobecną w polskiej literaturze naukowej – tematykę korzyści ekonomicznych, ekologicznych i organizacyjnych, jakie wiążą się z wprowadzeniem do eksploatacji wydłużonych megazestawów drogowych o podwyższonej dopuszczalnej masie całkowitej. Cel tego artykułu polega na udowodnieniu, że wdrożenie w przewozach tzw. ładunków ogólnych – general cargo megawydłużonych zestawów o podwyższonej masie całkowitej i w rezultacie o podniesionych zdolnościach przewozowych poprawi konkurencyjność łańcuchów dostaw wykorzystujących takie zestawy. Ten wzrost konkurencyjności stanowi pochodną tego, że zestawy takie pozwalają na zdecydowane ograniczenie zużycia paliwa i tym samym emisji substancji szkodliwych, w tym CO2, w przeliczeniu na wykonaną pracę przewozową. Dodatkowa obniżka kosztów zachodzi wskutek zmniejszenia o połowę do wykonania tej samej pracy przewozowej liczby niezbędnych kierowców i ciężarówek. Podstawowa teza badawcza brzmi zatem, że zestawy takie istotnie przyczyniają się do wzrostu konkurencyjności kosztowej łańcuchów dostaw oraz redukcji ich negatywnego wpływu środowiskowego. Artykuł ten w głównej mierze powstał na podstawie analizy wyników badań oraz artykułów naukowych opublikowanych przez renomowane skandynawskie – szwedzkie i fińskie – wyższe uczelnie oraz instytuty badawcze. Powyższe wynika z tego, że te dwa kraje mają w Europie największe praktyczne doświadczenie ze wdrażania zespołów tego rodzaju. Testy trwają zaś w Holandii i Hiszpanii.
Directions of transport system development according to the national environmental policy
Authors: Zych-Lewandowska Maria , Majewski Jakub
Published: June 2023

The article is the second in a series of articles on the negative externalities of passenger road, rail and air transport. It reviews the national documents in the field of environmental policy, identifies their content concerning transport which is used as a basis to determine the expected directions of development of this branch of economy. The authors presented a review of national strategic documents defining the directions of the Polish environmental policy, identified objectives and priorities relating directly or indirectly to transport activities, and compared the theoretical assumptions with the actual changes taking place on the transport markets, which allowed for an analysis of the compatibility of intentions with their implementation. The summary presents conclusions concerning the necessity of mutual coordination of transport development planning and environmental protection. The following articles will present the results of research on the above-mentioned negative effects of transport and recommendations for various stakeholder groups in relation to the analyzed topic.
Effects of Tirzepatide Versus Insulin Glargine on Cystatin C-Based Kidney Function: A SURPASS-4 Post-Hoc Analysis
Authors: J L Heerspink Hiddo , Sattar Naveed , Pavo Imre , Haupt Axel , L Duffin Kevin , Yang Zhengyu , J Wiese Russell , M Wilson Jonathan , Hemmingway Andrea , Z I Cherney David , R Tuttle Katherine
Published: June 2023

  

Objective

Tirzepatide reduces HbA1c and body weight, and creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline. Unlike eGFR-creatinine, eGFR-cystatin C is unaffected by muscle mass changes. We assessed effects of tirzepatide on eGFR-creatinine and -cystatin C.

Research Design and Methods

Our primary outcome was eGFR change from baseline at 52 weeks with pooled tirzepatide (5, 10, 15 mg) and titrated insulin glargine in adults with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk (SURPASS-4).

Results

LSM (SE) eGFR-creatinine (mL/min/1.73m2) change from baseline with tirzepatide and insulin glargine was -2.5 (0.38) and -3.9 (0.38) (between-group difference 1.4 [95% CI, 0.3 to 2.4]), and was -3.5 (0.37) and -5.3 (0.37) (between-group difference 1.8 [0.8 to 2.8]) for eGFR-cystatin C. Baseline, 1-year, and 1-year change from baseline values significantly correlated between eGFR-cystatin C and -creatinine. eGFR-measure changes did not correlate with body weight changes.

Conclusions

Tirzepatide slows the eGFR decline rate, supporting a kidney-protective effect. 
The post-stroke hemiplegic patient. 1. a method for evaluation of physical performance
Authors: Fugl-Meyer AR , Jääskö L , Leyman I , Olsson S , Steglind S.
Published: June 2023

A system for evalution of motor function, balance, some sensation qualities and join function in hemiplegic patients is described in detail. The system applies a cumulative numerical score. A series of hemiplegic patients has been followed from within one week post-stroke and troughout one year. When initially nearly flaccid hemiparalysis prevails, the motor recovery, if any occurs, follows a definable course. The findings in this study substantiate the validity of ontogenetic principles as applicable to the assessment of motor behaviour in hemiplegic patients, and focus the importance of early therapeutic measures agains coniratures.
alunas a professoras
Authors: Botelho Sabrina de Castro , Simões Daniele Borges , Esperança Joice Araújo
Published: June 2023

Esta pesquisa buscou compreender os desafios e as aprendizagens na inserção de professoras iniciantes egressas do curso de Pedagogia, assim como identificar e compreender quais ações formativas compõem o percurso de inserção profissional. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, produzida por meio da aplicação de questionários com professores da rede pública de ensino da cidade de Rio Grande/RS. As entrevistas foram analisadas por meio da Análise de Conteúdo, procedendo-se a leitura atenta e a categorização de elementos recorrentes. Assim, emergiram duas categorias, quais sejam: ingresso na docência e desafios de ser professora iniciante. Conclui-se que a docência iniciante é repleta de desafios e aprendizados e que as ações da gestão escolar são fundamentais para as professoras que ingressam na carreira docente, possibilitando suporte técnico e pedagógico a essas profissionais.
Evaluación de estilos de aprendizaje entre las licenciaturas de enfermería y psicología
Authors: Lechuga-Moreno Edgar Ivan , Simental-Chávez Lorena , López-Villa Erick Jesús
Published: June 2023

El aprendizaje conlleva un proceso en el cual cada uno de los estudiantes, a lo largo de su formación académica, construye y fortalece diferentes métodos y estrategias para transformar la información que se obtiene, la cual se convierte en conocimiento puro a través de los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar los estilos de aprendizaje que presentan los estudiantes universitarios de las licenciaturas de enfermería y de tronco común de psicología de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, campus Mexicali. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó el test Hábil estudios de aprendizaje de Isauro Blanco y equipo Habilmind. Se aplicó a 77 estudiantes, de los cuales el 32% son del sexo masculino y el 68% del sexo femenino. El 48% corresponde a los estudiantes de la licenciatura de enfermería y el 52% a los estudiantes de tronco común de psicología. El estudio es de tipo descriptivo-transversal, la medición de las variables se realizó en un solo tiempo. Como resultado sobresaliente, existe una similitud entre los resultados de ambas licenciaturas, sobresaliendo el área de tolerancia ante el esfuerzo y frustración. En las conclusiones se destaca que los estilos de aprendizaje proporcionan herramientas para potencializar la forma en que se aprende, por tal razón es sumamente importante identificarlos en un grupo para que el docente pueda planear sus actividades dentro del aula y obtener un aprendizaje significativo.
Nonlinear dynamics of kinetic fluctuations and quasi-linear relaxation in plasma
Authors:   Akhiezer Institute for Theoretical Physics, NSC Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology, Slyusarenko Yu. V. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ryzha I. A. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kirdin A. I. ,   Akhiezer Institute for Theoretical Physics, NSC Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology
Published: June 2023

We propose an approximation of pair correlations for solving the equations of the kinetic theory of long-wave (or large-scale) fluctuations in gaseous media. The basic ones are the general nonlinear equations of the large-scale fluctuations theory at the kinetic stage of system evolution, derived from the first principles of statistical mechanics. We show that based on the equations of the long-wave fluctuations kinetics in the case of weak interaction between particles, in the approximation of pair fluctuations it is possible to reproduce the main results of the quasi-linear theory of plasma. Thus, the well-known quasi-linear theory of plasma is provided with a first-principle justification.
A decentralized model to ensure traceability and sustainability of the food supply chain by combining blockchain, IoT, and machine learning
Authors:   Faculty of Science Ben M'scik University Hassan 2, Addou K. , El Ghoumari M. Y. ,   Faculty of Science Ben M'scik University Hassan 2, Achkdir S. ,   Faculty of Science Ben M'scik University Hassan 2, Azzouazi M. ,   Faculty of Science Ben M'scik University Hassan 2
Published: June 2023

Many food contamination incidents have occurred during the last decade which has proven the failure of the food supply chain management system to track the food, money, and information movement within the food supply chain. Many models have been established. This paper presents the design and implementation of the new model providing real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and storing on a tamper-proof blockchain of the main food supply movement. This system is using smart contracts that are deployed on the Ethereum blockchain to allow every participant to transact securely with other FSC players. IoT networks are implemented in different workplaces to gather multiple data about food status without human involvement to ensure transparency by different sensors. Machine learning models are established to ensure the correctness of the collected data and help drive decision making within the application or businesses.
PERSEPSI DAN KEMAMPUAN CALON GURU MATEMATIKA DALAM NUMERASI
Authors: Triana Mella , Widyastuti Widyastuti , Anggoro Bambang  Sri , Asnawati Rini , Ferdiansyah Muhammad , Gunowibowo Pentatito
Published: June 2023

Students' numeracy ability in Indonesia, which is relatively low, has taken the Indonesian government's effort to improve immediately. The government's efforts could also be supported by LPTK (Institute of Teachers Education) by diagnosing, equipping, developing, and evaluating competencies of pre-service teachers related to numeracy ability. The numeracy ability of pre-service teachers is indeed detected through perception and numeracy ability. The information would lead to the actual numeracy ability and support issues on developing pre-service numeracy ability. To answer the goals, this research was conducted using quantitative methods. The population of this research was pre-service mathematics teachers in the 2021/2022 academic year in four LPTK in Lampung province, which are at the University of Lampung, UIN Raden Intan Lampung, IAIN Metro, and STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung. The sample of this study was 81 mathematics pre-service teachers selected using simple random sampling technique. The data was generated through the questionnaire instrument and numeracy test kit. The results reveal the fact that the pre-service teacher had high positive category of perceptions and moderate category of numeracy ability. In addition, there is no significant relationship between the perception of pre-service mathematics teachers on numeracy and their the understanding and ability of numeracy.
Decision on Preserving Ankle Joint Function in Neglected Neck Talus Fracture Hawkins Type IV
Authors: Subawa IW , Pramana IGNBA , Pratama IPAA
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Talus fractures are rare injuries to the hindfoot that still challenging in treatment. Accounting for <1% of foot and ankle fractures, and approximately 50% of them occur at the level of the neck. The anastomotic ring of blood supply is likely to be damaged in neck talus fractures, which disrupt the blood flow and cause significant problems affecting fracture healing and its complication.
Case Illustration: We follow the progress of the illness from a 47 years old female complain pain on her left ankle after falling down 6 months before outpatient. Patient diagnosed as neglected close fracture left neck talus Hawkins type IV. Then patient undergo an ankle arthroscopy to evaluate the ankle joint in decision to preserve the tibiotalar joint, while arthrodesis performed in subtalar and talonavicular joints in this patient. This procedure achieved a good result in preserve ankle alignment, stability and soft tissue damage reduction. Improvement of VAS and AOFAS Score from 5 and 39 preoperative to 0 and 81 in follow-up of 3 months after surgery with good compliance of the patient.
Discussion: Arthroscopy is safe procedure obtaining anatomical joint surface and reduce tissue damage. Therefore, a clear articular surface must be found during arthroscopy in deciding to preserve the joint function. While subtalar arthrodesis also another option that can enhance blood supply to encourage union, although loss of some ankle motion has significant effect on ambulation.
Teaching Presence in Asynchronous Online Classes: It’s Not Just a Façade
Authors: Watson Sharon , Sullivan Daniel P. , Watson Kathryn
Published: June 2023

The expanding scale and scope of online education options, both in terms of design and delivery, creates significant questions that increasingly warrant research attention. This empirical study investigates students’ perceptions and evaluative judgments of a number of methods of setting and sustaining Instructor Presence in an online asynchronous course. Based on factor analysis of our data, we propose refining the idea of Instructor Presence in terms of stylistic versus substantive methods. Tests of student survey data indicate that, while students see value in both types of Instructor Presence, they perceive significantly greater benefit from substantive relative to stylistic methods.
Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom in the Teaching of Mathematics in an Online Environment: Identification of Factors Affecting the Learning Process
Authors: RUIZ PALMERO JULIO , GUILLÉN GÁMEZ FRANCISCO DAVID , COLOMO MAGAÑA ERNESTO , SÁNCHEZ VEGA ELENA
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom methodology for teaching mathematics, geometry in particular, in an online environment. Specifically, we measured: 1) the academic achievement of students who were taught in this way; and 2) perceptions of satisfaction with this methodology and the virtual sessions attended through digital resources. For this purpose, a pre-experimental and ex-post-facto design was used with a sample of 113 Secondary Education students. With regard to academic performance, positive and significant differences were found between the pre-test and the post-test, with previous underachievement in mathematics, efforts made towards learning and the educational level of the parents being predictors. In respect of the students' perceptions, the results showed a favourable satisfaction with the use of the Flipped Classroom, where the environmental context in which the educational process takes place interferes with their perceptions. However, slightly negative perceptions were found on the use of virtual sessions with digital resources, where the frequency of use of some resources and electronic devices has a significant influence. These results add value on how to further integrate this methodology in the subject of mathematics, where the use of digital resources to learn geometry helps to improve the different competences and skills of the students.
Student Attitudes Towards Distance Learning at a Large Urban Public College
Authors: Tuckel Peter S , Pok-Carabalona Kate
Published: June 2023

Student attitudes towards distance learning can affect both the acquisition of knowledge and the motivation to learn. This study explores student attitudes towards the following four topics: (1) technological and environmental impediments towards distance learning, (2) asynchronous vs. synchronous course preferences, (3) online vs. in-person course preferences, and (4) attitudes towards taking online courses in the future. The findings of the study are based on two anonymous online surveys conducted in the spring and fall of 2020 among students at a large urban public college located in the Northeast U.S.  The study reveals that a significant number of students have unreliable Internet and live in homes not conducive for online learning.  By a narrow margin, students prefer an asynchronous to a synchronous approach to online learning.  Along several dimensions covering different facets of the classroom experience, students prefer in-person courses to online courses.  The disparities favoring in-person classes are most noticeable with respect to the ability to concentrate in class sessions, feeling motivated to learn, and developing friendship ties with classmates.  Distinctive profiles exist among students who opt for these different teaching modalities.  Those students who are more positively disposed towards in-person classes tend to be younger,  freshmen or sophomores, those experiencing higher stress levels, and those whose physical arrangements at home are not conducive for learning.  Importantly, though, a majority of students say they were inclined towards taking more online course in the future.
Refugees and Online Engagement in Higher Education: A Capabilitarian Model
Authors: Witthaus Gabi
Published: June 2023

There are almost 90 million forced migrants around the world, many of whom could benefit from online higher education, and yet there is evidence that displaced people face challenges in online learning environments. This paper reports on a study in the context of a UK university’s master’s-level distance learning program that offers Sanctuary Scholarships to forced migrants. The study’s aims were: (1) to identify practical ways in which higher education institutions can support displaced learners to engage in online learning, and (2) to add to our theoretical understanding of refugees’ and asylum seekers’ engagement in online degree programs. The methodology included a theoretical and an empirical component. In the theoretical analysis, the indicators from Redmond et al.’s (2018) Online Engagement Framework were mapped onto capability lists drawn from the literature on the Capability Approach, generating a set of proposed underpinning capabilities for online engagement. The empirical analysis, which was carried out in parallel, was based on semi-structured interviews with ten online Sanctuary Scholars. Thematic analysis of the empirical data showed how the research participants had enacted behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and collaborative engagement and revealed some of the ways in which engagement fueled further engagement, alongside the mediating role of personal agency. When combined with the theoretical analysis, the findings enabled the creation of a capabilitarian online engagement model. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications for institutional policies and practices around learning design and delivery to support online engagement among displaced learners, and potentially also among other underrepresented students.
ASSOCIATION OF MARKERS OF LOW-GRADE INFLAMMATION IN PATIENTS WITH ST-ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Bielinskyi M.V. , Seredyuk N.M.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains a significant global health issue and early recognition and management are crucial for reducing damage and improving patient outcomes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a common metabolic disorder, is linked to STEMI due to factors like insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and low-grade inflammation. Aim. To determine the relationship between T2DM and low-grade inflammation markers in patients with STEMI by comparing the levels of systemic immuneinflammation indices, fibronectin, and soluble sST2 in STEMI patients with and without T2DM.Materials and methods. We enrolled 131 patients diagnosed with STEMI and T2DM who were admitted to the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Cardiological Center. The study population was divided into two groups: 1st - consisting of 97 patients with both STEMI and T2DM, and the 2nd - consisting of 34 patients with STEMI only.Results. The Systemic immune‐inflammation index (SII) (2074.50 (1838.45;2331.05) vs 1504.85 (1342.00;1943.38)), Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (7.80 (7.10;8.60) vs 6.30 (5.80;8.60), p=0.002), and Aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) (699.45±433.53 vs 531.80±217.27, p=0.033) were significantly higher in patients with STEMI and T2DM compared to patients with STEMI alone. Also, the levels of fibronectin (2.76±0.33 vs 2.53±0.44 ng/mL, p=0.002) and sST2 (23.06±1.19 vs 20.93±1.63 ng/mL, p=0.000) were higher in patients with STEMI and T2DM compared to patients with STEMI alone. The Platelet‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (PLR) (226.01±48.58 vs 224.19±59.61) and Systemic immune-inflammation index (SIRI) (2.59±1.54 vs 2.34±0.98) were not significantly different between the two groups. SII showed a very significant association with the 1st group (OR = 1.004 (1.002-1.005), p<0.001), NLR showed a significant positive association with the 1st group (OR = 1.647, 95% CI = 1.138-2.382, p = 0.008). The other markers showed no significant associations. Fibronectin (OR = 4.524, 95% CI = 1.646-12.430, p = 0.003) and sST2 (OR = 3.594, 95% CI = 2.203-5.864, p < 0.001) were both positively associated with the 1st group. Conclusions. Factors such as age, BMI, and markers of inflammation (SII, sST2, NLR) were significantly linked to T2DM in patients with STEMI. sST2 and SII were found to be better predictors of T2DM compared to other markers of inflammation. These results emphasize the importance of considering multiple factors in evaluating T2DM risk in STEMI patients.