bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Native Title as Displaced Mediator
Authors: Young Stephen
Published: December 2021

This article considers how native title is a legal manifestation of settler colonialism that operates as a displaced mediator. Using native title cases from Australia and elsewhere, this article argues that native title displaces Indigenous laws, customs, and practices in constructing native title holders as ‘traditional’ to mediate their integration into the so-called ‘modern’ nation. Legal processes construct native title and then retroactively posit that these legal constructions pre-exist the Crown’s acquisition of sovereignty. This provides legal support for the Crown’s acquisition of sovereignty and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who assert native title claims become subjects who aver and reproduce the myth that the Crown acquired sovereignty over them. Native title displaces more unsettling, decolonising practices but produces the appearance of justice through the production of existential and material benefits for its subjects. Northern Territory v Griffiths (2019) 364 ALR 208 (‘Timber Creek’) demonstrates this.
Family Property Division and the Principle of Judicial Restraint
Authors: Parkinson Patrick
Published: December 2021

The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides that judges must not alter property rights on the breakdown of the relationship unless satisfied that it is just and equitable to do so. This is the principle of judicial restraint. In the past, and prior to the 2012 decision of the High Court in Stanford v Stanford, this principle was given almost no effect. The High Court sought to correct this approach, insisting that the family courts should not begin from an assumption that a couple’s property rights are or should be different from the state of the legal and equitable title. It also reaffirmed that there is no community of property in Australia. This article considers the significance of the principle of judicial restraint: first, in cases where the property is already jointly owned and, secondly, in cases where the couple have chosen to keep their finances separate.
Néhány magyar igenévi szerkezet urál-altaji összevetésben
Authors: Tóth Zsolt
Published: December 2021

A magyar nyelv az alárendelő tartalmak kifejezését korábbi időkben alapvetően igenévi szerkezetekkel, azaz saját bővítményekkel rendelkező igenevek alkalmazásával oldotta meg. Az igenévi szerkezetek használata az évszázadok során hátrébb szorult, mára meghatározóvá vált a kötőszavas-utalószavas indoeurópai típusú alárendelő összetett mondatok használata. Legproduktívabban a jelzői funkciójú igenévi szerkezetek alkalmazása maradt fenn. Az igenévi szerkezetek sűrű használata nemcsak a magyar nyelv sajátossága volt, hanem a többi finnugor nyelvé is, amelyek közül a Volga-vidék és Szibéria finnugor nyelveiben továbbra is meghatározó maradt alkalmazásuk. Az altaji nyelvek szintaxisa az igenévi szerkezetek használata terén igen nagyfokú hasonlóságot, tipológiai egyezést mutat a finnugor nyelvekkel. Olyan igenévi szerkezetek, amelyek azonos elemekből vagy azonos logika alapján épülnek fel, megfigyelhetők számos, egymástól akár több ezer kilométerre lévő nyelvben is. A különböző szerkezetek egybevetése nemcsak történeti-összehasonlító szempontból rejt érdekességeket, hanem elméleti nyelvészeti szempontból is, hozzájárulhat az analógiák figyelembevétele révén mind a szintaxis, mind a morfológia bizonyos kérdéseinek tisztábban látásához. A mai magyar leíró nyelvtanban általánossá vált például az igenévi szerkezeteknek mellékmondatokként való leírása, morfológiában pedig a birtokos személyjellel ellátott befejezett melléknévi igenév igei igenévnek vagy igenév-igének való titulálása, amely állítások az ural-altaji párhuzamok figyelembevételével nem tekinthetők megalapozottaknak. Felépítésüket tekintve legváltozatosabbak az időhatározói funkciójú szerkezetek, szinte minden finnugor és altaji nyelvben találhatók mind előidejű, mind egyidejű, mind utóidejű szerkezetek. A tanulmány magyar tárgyi és időhatározói funkciójú szerkezetekhez keres megfeleléseket a török, a mongol (halha), a burját, a kalmük, a finn, a mari és az udmurt nyelvben. Az az igenévi szerkezet, például, amelynek alapja a befejezett melléknévi igenév és az után jelentésű névutó (pl. a termék megérkezte után) szinte az összes vizsgált nyelvben megtalálható, és az idegennyelvű példák analógiái segítségével belátható, hogy a megérkezte, eredetét tekintve, egy E/3 birtokos személyjellel ellátott befejezett melléknévi igenév. A többi szerkezet elemzése alapján is igazolható a magyar, illetve az uráli és altaji nyelvek igenévi szerkezeteinek nagyfokú tipológiai hasonlósága, amelynek eredetét jelen cikk nem vizsgálja, mindazonáltal a véletlen egybeesés vagy a nagyfokú kölcsönzés kizárhatónak látszik.
Egy székely népdalgyűjtő, zeneművész és pedagógus a XX. század első feléből
Authors: Deák-Sárosi László
Published: December 2021

Recenzió. Szittya Horváth Lajos népdalgyűjtése. Szerkesztette, a bevezető tanulmányt írta: Kása Csaba. MOMDIF Egyesület, Budapest, 2020. ISBN 979-0-801675-77-4. Szittya Horváth Lajos kottái. Szerkesztette, a bevezető tanulmányt írta: Kása Csaba. Mindszenty József Emlékmúzeum Alapítvány, Budapest, 2020. ISBN 979-0-801675-76-7.
Currículo, rituais e negociações de gênero
Authors: Araujo Iara Maria de , Cruz Tatiane Bantim da
Published: December 2021

A escola exerce um papel fundamental na construção das identidades de gênero. É no âmbito da prática curricular, nos rituais cotidianos da escola que as feminilidades e masculinidades vão sendo construídas, negociadas ou até mesmo transgredidas. A intenção do estudo é analisar as concepções de feminilidades e masculinidades produzidas e reproduzidas no contexto escolar, e as implicações dessas concepções nas relações de gênero, atentando para a forma como a escola lida com as transgressões de gênero. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de cunho qualitativo em uma escola pública de ensino fundamental, momento que foram realizadas observações do cotidiano escolar em distintos espaços de socialização. Pode-se perceber que a escola participa ativamente do processo de construção das identidades de gênero dos indivíduos na medida em que delimita espaços e fronteiras, separa meninas dos meninos, lança expectativas diferenciadas, naturaliza noções de feminilidades e masculinidades, reproduz preconceitos, desconsidera as desigualdades, entre outras situações.
Investigação decadal sobre diatomáceas e a qualidade da água nos rios urbanos a partir das ações antrópicas
Authors: Pereira Junior Antonio , Silva Pryscila Denise Almeida da , Jesus Edmir dos Santos , Morales Gundisalvo Piratoba
Published: December 2021

O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi investigar o teor das publicações acadêmicas quanto a associação delas com a qualidade da água em rios cujas margens foram desflorestadas e urbanizadas. O método utilizado foi o investigativo, com abrangência quantitativa e qualitativa, e natureza observativa. A análise dos dados obtidos indicaram que os estudos acerca da qualidade da água com base apenas na Resolução CONAMA 357 e atualizada pela de nº 430 (n = 4,0;16,0%, discorda totalmente); aqueles que envolveram diatomáceas, não associaram a poluição com ações trópicas (n = 8,0;32,0%, discorda parcialmente); houve publicações que correlacionaram diatomáceas com ações antrópicas (n = 4,0;16,0, concorda parcialmente), porém a pesquisa não em corpos lóticos; para a associação tema dessa pesquisa, houve uma quantidade considerada média (n = 9,0;36,0%, concorda totalmente). Então, as diatomáceas ocorrentes em rios urbanos, devido a sensibilidade às alterações antrópicas, sofrem alterações nas assembleias, além de poderem contribuir para os estudos palimnológicos.
Banana pell pellets for animal feed
Authors: Ferreira Cristian , Arboitte Miguelangelo Ziegler , Oliveira Franciele de Oliveira , Thurow Juliana Muliterno , Cerdotes Liliane , Lunardi Leandro , Castilhos Letícia de
Published: December 2021

The objective was to determine the exact moisture percentage for the formation of pellets from the banana peel, residues of banana candies, and the bromatological analysis of the final product. For the of the peel of banana, 10 different dehydration times were performed: zero; two; four; six; eight; ten; twelve; fourteen; sixteen and eighteen hours of dehydration, with four replicates each treatment. The exact moisture percentage for pellet formation was 18.84% moisture. The final product presented in its bromatological composition  81,16% of DM, 8,59% of CP, 26,8% of TND , 71,48% of NDF, 54,64% ADF, 0,8% of EE, 13,43% MM, 86,54% of OM, 0,22% of P e 0,068% of K. Evaluations in animal models should be performed in place of corn to determine the replacement levels in the diets and the performance of the animals.
ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN FEN BİLİMLERİ ÖĞRENME İHTİYACI İLE FEN ÖĞRENİMİNE YÖNELİMLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ VE ARALARINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: KIZILASLAN Burak , YEŞİLYURT Etem
Published: December 2021

Eğitimde ihtiyaç; bireyin bilişsel, duyuşsal ve devinişsel alanlarını ilgilendiren, mevcut davranışlar ile olması istenen davranışlar arasındaki fark şeklinde ifade edilmektedir. Öğrencinin öğrenme ihtiyaçlarının belirlenmesi öğretim sürecinin verimli olarak sürdürülmesi açısından oldukça önemlidir. Öğrenme ihtiyaçları, öğrencilerin fen bilimleri derslerinde fen öğrenimine yönelimlerini de etkilemektedir. Fen öğrenimine yönelim; değer verme, öğrenme hedeflerine yönelim, öz düzenleme ve öz yeterlik gibi öğrenci akademik başarısını doğrudan etkileyen önemli ögeleri barındırmaktadır. Bu araştırma sekizinci sınıf öğrencilerinin fen bilimleri dersi öğrenme ihtiyacı ile fen öğrenimine yönelimlerinin belirlenmesi ve bu iki değişken arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Genel tarama modeli kullanılarak yapılan bu araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılı ikinci döneminde Kahramanmaraş ili Göksun ve Elbistan İlçe Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğüne bağlı ortaokul sekizinci sınıf düzeyinde öğrenim gören 371 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri öğrenme ihtiyaçları ve fen öğrenimine yönelim ölçekleriyle elde edilmiştir. Veriler SPSS 24 ve AMOS 24 paket programları kullanılarak frekans, yüzde, aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma ve korelasyon teknikleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre çalışma grubunda yer alan ortaokul kademesi sekizinci sınıf düzeyi öğrencilerinin fen bilimleri derslerine ilişkin öğrenme ihtiyacı farkındalıklarının yüksek düzeyde olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bunun yanı sıra sekizinci sınıf öğrencilerinin fen öğrenimine yönelimlerinin; öğrencilerin başta fen bilimleri derslerindeki akademik başarısı olmak üzere motivasyon, öğrenme hedeflerine yönelim, öğrenme ve öğretme sürecine katılım, ders içi etkinliklerde aldıkları göreve değer verme, öz yeterlik performansları, öz düzenleme becerileri vb. değişkenlerinin kazanımı açısından öğrencilerin fen öğrenimine yönelim düzeyinin yeterli olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca sekizinci sınıf öğrencilerin fen bilimleri dersi öğrenme ihtiyacı ile fen öğrenimine yönelimleri arasında pozitif yönde, orta düzeyde ve anlamlı bir ilişkinin olduğu da araştırmanın sonuçları arasında yer aşmıştır. Ortaya çıkan sonuçlar doğrultusunda çeşitli öneriler sunulmuştur.
BİR SÖZLÜ KÜLTÜR UNSURU OLARAK RİVAYETİN ROMAN TİPİNE ETKİSİNE İLİŞKİN BİR İNCELEME: İNCE MEMED 1 ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: İLYAZ Emirhan
Published: December 2021

20. yüzyıl ideolojik Türk romanının en seçkin örneklerinden birisi olan İnce Memed, Türk romanına kazandırdığı modern eşkıya tipiyle, romancılığımız için çok önemli bir duraktır. Romanda, yazarın yoğun olarak kullandığı sözlü kültür ürünleri ve rivayetler, onun edebiyatında çok önemli bir yer işgal etmesinin yanında, İnce Memed romanında inşa edilen fedakâr, cesur ve halkçı modern eşkıya tipi için de son derece önemlidir. Romancı, dörtleme boyunca ideolojisi doğrultusunda inşa etmek istediği tipi, ikincil ve üçüncül kahramanları kullanarak rivayetlerle desteklemiş ve halkın geleneksel düşünme biçimini kullanarak mitolojik bir modern eşkıya tipi ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bunu yaparken, Türk edebiyatının köklü birikiminden faydalanan Yaşar Kemal'in romancılık anlayışı ve ortaya koyduğu tip, Dede Korkut Kitabı ve Köroğlu Destanı'ndaki tip inşa anlayışıyla aynı çizgide ilerlemektedir. Türk toplumunun ve edebiyatının seçkin örneklerinden olan ve toplumun her anlamda derinlikli yapısını gözler önüne seren bu metinler, aslında Türk toplumunu ve edebiyatını eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla ele almayı da salık veren yapıtlar arasında ilk sıralarda gelmektedir. Bu ürünler, toplumsal düşünceyi, sosyo-kültürel yapıyı ve toplumsal tabaklaşmayı tek bir frekansta toplayan tipleri içinde barındırması açısından üzerinde düşünülmesi ve incelenmesi gereken metinlerdir. Bu metinlerin 20. Yüzyıl ideolojik Türk romanıyla temaslarını açığa çıkarmaya çalışmak, modern romanımız ve toplumun bu romanları talep etme sebebine ilişkin önemli veriler elde etmemizi sağlar. Bu mevcut verilerle geçmiş edebi birikimimiz ve günümüzdeki edebiyat anlayışımızı sentezlemek gelecekteki toplumu, roman özelinde edebiyat üzerinden yeniden inşa etme ve ona bir ilerleme rotası belirleme olanağı tanıyacaktır. Geçmişte eşkıyalara vb. kriminal tiplere umut bağlayan bir toplumun ihtiras sahibi yönlerini roman üzerinde tespite çalışmak, türün sosyolojik anlamda da geniş bir birikimi olduğunu ispatlar. Rivayetler, bu birikimi de belirgin biçimde görmemize ve edebiyat araştırmalarını kullanmamıza imkân tanır. Bu çalışmada, İnce Memed dörtlemesinde görülen rivayet kaynaklı kısırdöngünün tip unsuruna etkisi, serinin birinci romanı üzerinden somutlaştırılmaya çalışılmıştır.
A Survey on Data Security in Cloud Computing Using Blockchain: Challenges, Existing-State-Of-The-Art Methods, And Future Directions
Authors: Muhammad Usman Ashraf
Published: December 2021

Cloud computing is one of the ruling storage solutions. However, the cloud computing centralized storage method is not stable. Blockchain, on the other hand, is a decentralized cloud storage system that ensures data security. Cloud environments are vulnerable to several attacks which compromise the basic confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security of the network. This research focus on decentralized, safe data storage, high data availability, and effective use of storage resources. To properly respond to the situation of the blockchain method, we have conducted a comprehensive survey of the most recent and promising blockchain state-of-the-art methods, the P2P network for data dissemination, hash functions for data authentication, and IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) protocol for data integrity. Furthermore, we have discussed a detailed comparison of consensus algorithms of Blockchain concerning security. Also, we have discussed the future of blockchain and cloud computing. The major focus of this study is to secure the data in Cloud computing using blockchain and ease for researchers for further research work.
Terapi Akupresur pada Tekanan Darah Penderita Hipertensi: Studi Literatur
Authors: Nur Dina Kamelia  , Anita Dwi Ariyani  , Rudiyanto Rudiyanto
Published: December 2021

Latar Belakang: Salah satu penyebab kematian nomor satu di dunia setiap tahun dan faktor risiko ketiga kematian dini adalah hipertensi. Pengobatan untuk hipertensi dapat diberikan melalui terapi non farmakologi salah satunya yaitu dengan terapi akupresur. Tujuan dari literature review untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi akupresur terhadap tekanan darah pada pasien dengan hipertensi. Metode: Study ini menggunakan literature review dengan metode pencarian artikel menggunakan PICOTT question pada database Trip, PubMed, dan Google Scholar. Penelusuran dibatasi pada artikel teks lengkap, penelitian asli, jurnal nasional dan internasional, yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2015-2020. Ditemukan 84 artikel dari semua basis data, 63 artikel Google scholar, 17 artikel PubMed, 4 artikel Trip. Hasil: Peneliti menemukan 10 artikel yang sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Hasil literature review menunjukkan hasil dari setiap artikel yaitu terdapat pengaruh terapi akupresur terhadap tekanan darah pasien dengan hipertensi di dalam 8 artikel, sedangkan ada 2 artikel yang tidak ada pengaruh terapi akupresur terhadap tekanan darah pasien dengan hipertensi. Kesimpulan: Terapi akupresur sebagai salah satu terapi komplementer diharapkan mampu untuk diaplikasikan perawat dalam menurunkan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi.
Developing an Educational Mobile Game to Provide Diabetes-Awareness Among Children
Authors: Selek Mustafa Berkant , Ciftciogullari Ugur Adnan , Yuce Yilmaz Kemal , Isler Yalcin
Published: December 2021

Diabetes is a serious life-long disease caused by the insufficient production of insulin hormones in the human body or the inefficient use of the insulin hormone in the human body. Diabetes is becoming more common day by day and it is a very important disease. Even so, people do not take diabetes seriously because they do not have enough information about diabetes. Also, most people cannot realize they have diabetes. For this reason, most of the studies in the literature have focused only on the diagnosis of diabetes. Diabetes treatment is an extremely costly process. In the treatment of diabetes, it is primarily aimed to raise the awareness of the patients' relatives and the patient. Training studies are carried out to raise the awareness of patient relatives and the patient. This training, which is given to raise awareness of patients and their relatives, is the most important and indispensable step of the diabetes treatment process. So, this education will achieve its goal more easily and quickly. In the prepared game, there will be information about diabetes prevention methods and diabetes disease. In case of doing factors that may cause diabetes in the game, the symptoms of the disease will be shown to the player. With the help of award-winning quizzes and short information in the game, a fun learning process is aimed for children. The longterm goals of the study are to raise awareness among nonpatients and reduce the frequency of occurrence of diabetes disease with the help of created awareness.
Electromagnetic Weaponed Anti Terrorism Robot
Authors: Demir Mert
Published: December 2021

This article proposes the integration of electromagnetic weapons on a robot, design and construction of an electromagnetic armed robot, autonomous targeting of possible targets with the electromagnetic weapon, and the features a electromagnetic armed safety robot should have. Unlike traditional user-targeted field security robot approaches, the robot mentioned in this study detects potential threats in the task area with image processing and artificial intelligence techniques, so the user can accurately identify and autonomously target targets without the need for controlled targeting. Unlike today’s armed robots, an electromagnetic armed robot, which will be a new literature study, has been developed to create a reference path. An electromagnetic weapon that can be carried by a robot is produced and integrated into the robot and a new armed robot approach with electromagnetic weapon is introduced. Various methods are proposed considering the range restriction of electromagnetic weapons and possible targeting errors of the robot user. A control algorithm has been developed to have the most appropriate targeting under the dynamic constraints of the robot and user for target tracking. Prototyping and experiments show the ability of an autonomous security robot with an autonomous targeting system to troubleshoot user problems and targeting problems. In addition, various methods and recommendations are provided for the features that a electromagnetic armed security robot working in the field should have.
Frequency Recognition from Temporal and Frequency Depth of the Brain-Computer Interface based on Steady-State Visual Evoked Potentials
Authors: Sayilgan Ebru , Yuce Yilmaz Kemal , Isler Yalcin
Published: December 2021

Brain-computer interface (BCI) system based on steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEP) have been acceleratingly used in different application areas from entertainment to rehabilitation, like clinical neuroscience, cognitive, and use of engineering researches. Of various electroencephalography paradigms, SSVEP-based BCI systems enable apoplectic people to communicate with outside world easily, due to their simple system structure, short or no training time, high temporal resolution, high information transfer rate, and affordable by comparing to other methods. SSVEP-based BCIs use multiple visual stimuli flickering at different frequencies to generate distinct commands. In this paper, we compared the classifier performances of combinations of binary commands flickering at seven different frequencies to determine which frequency pair gives the highest performance using temporal and spectral methods. For SSVEP frequency recognition, in total 25 temporal change characteristics of the signals and 15 frequency-based feature vectors extracted from the SSVEP signal. These feature vectors were applied to the input of seven well-known machine learning algorithms (Decision Tree, Discriminant Analysis, Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machines, Nearest Neighbour, and Ensemble Learning). In conclusion, we achieved 100% accuracy in 7.5 - 10 frequency pairs among these 2,520 distinct runs and we found that the most successful classifier is the Ensemble Learning classifier. The combination of these methods leads to an appropriate detailed and comparative analysis that represents the robustness and effectiveness of classical approaches.
Medicinal Plants for Prevention and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease
Authors: Otlu Onder , Bereketoglu Ceyhun , Kiran Tugba Raika , Bay Karabulut Aysun
Published: December 2021

The 2019-nCoV (new Corona Virus) outbreak was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Emergency Public Health Organization, on January 30, 2020, and WHO reported the 2019-nCoV pathogen to SARSCoV-2 and Corona virus Disease 2019 on 12 February. (COVID2019). COVID-19 was officially recognized as a Pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. Plants have been used all over the world as traditional medicine for centuries to treat many chronic infections, including viral diseases. In recent years, scientists have been trying to verify the potential of functional compounds to protect human health and cure diseases with their research on functional and nutraceutical foods. Traditional medicinal plants have a long history supported by many researches such as maintaining a healthy life, toxins taken in daily life, fighting and preventing diseases, and longevity. Studies on the antiviral, antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties of ethnomedical plants and natural phytochemicals can be considered as a great potential drug source against various ailments as well as Covid-19 treatment. Based on this study, plant extracts increase immunity with the increase in the number of white blood cells and lymphocytes in viral infections such as Covid-19, which can lead to fatal consequences, regulating the production and release of proinflammatory cytokines, showing an anti-inflammatory effect with a decrease in the C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, It appears to have a positive effect such as interfering with the development and potential antiviral agent activity. In this study, phytochemicals and effects associated with COVID-19 infection were reviewed.
A Comparison of Different Strategies for The Modification of Quartz Tuning Forks Based Mass Sensitive Sensors Using Natural Melanin Nanoparticles
Authors: Demir Derya , Gundogdu Sude , Kilic Seyda , Kartallioglu Tugce , Alkan Yusuf , Baysoy Engin , Kaleli Can Gizem
Published: December 2021

Quartz tuning fork (QTF) is a measurement tool that is gaining attraction nowadays due to remarkable features like their low cost, stable resonance frequency, and considerably low working frequency. However how to functionalize a QTF as a chemical or a physical sensor is still an important problem that needs to be solved for a widespread usage. This paper describes approaches to functionalize QTFs by utilizing melanin nanoparticles (MNP) in order to create a recognition layer for the creation of a target specific mass sensitive biosensor. In order to achieve this aim, electroplating and dip coating methods are chosen for their relative ease of use and cheap operating costs for the purpose of being industry-friendly and reproducible as a product for field applications. Moreover a comparative study on chemical etching of QTFs was conducted with the goal of improving MNP attachment during dip coating process.
Detecting Abnormalities in Heart Sounds
Authors: Telceken Muhammed , Kutlu Yakup
Published: December 2021

Heart sounds are important data that reflect the state of the heart. It is possible to prevent larger problems that may occur with early diagnosis of abnormalities in heart sounds. Therefore, in this study, the detection of abnormalities in heart sounds has been studied. In order to detect abnormalities in heart sounds, the heartbeat-sounds data set obtained free of charge from the kaggle.com website was examined. Mel frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCCs) were used in the selection of the characteristics of the sounds. Parameters such as the number of filters to be applied for MFCCs, the number of attributes to be extracted are examined separately with different values. The classification performance of heart sounds with feature matrices extracted in different parameters of MFCCs with K-nearest neighbor algorithm was investigated. The classification performance of different feature extractions was compared and the best case was tried to be determined. Two different records that make up the data set were examined separately as normal and abnormal. Then, the new data set obtained by combining the two records was examined as normal and abnormal.
Adults on the Autism Spectrum Face Significant Challenges Accessing Health Care Services
Authors: Ghahari Setareh , Widmer Megan , Heneghan Tom , Naganathan Methuna , Kathiravel Thanusha
Published: December 2021

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties with social skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, repetitive behaviours and atypical sensory processing. Individuals on the autism spectrum face a higher prevalence of health conditions and have a higher mortality rate than the general population. There is a critical need to understand adults’ experiences on the autism spectrum when accessing health care services to understand how to improve accessibility to health care for these individuals. The purpose of this scoping review was to investigate how adults on the autism spectrum access and experience health care services. Four databases, including Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycInfo, were systematically searched for literature exploring how individuals on the autism spectrum access and experience health care. Results were extracted and categorized into five determinants based on the accessibility framework described by Levesque et al. (2013). Results indicated adults on the autism spectrum experience numerous barriers when accessing health care services. The dimension of access most frequently cited was the appropriateness of care, followed by the acceptability of care. It is essential to explore access as it is often conceptualized as the availability and affordability of services; however, results of this study indicate the broader experience of quality care provision and acceptance of the individual are important in understanding the complex experience individuals on the autism spectrum face. Based on these findings, there is a need to provide comprehensive education and clinical practice guidelines for health care providers to help reduce barriers to providing appropriate care for adults on the autism spectrum. Efforts to destigmatize intrapersonal and extra-personal perceptions of individuals on the autism spectrum will help overcome the barriers that affect care acceptability. Further research must understand how to design and implement strategies to maximize health service access for adults on the autism spectrum.
The Perspective of the Oncology Health Care Professionals on Educational Conferences
Authors: Zekri Jamal , Alshehri Ahmed S , Alomary lbraheem S. , Alfayea Turki M. , Bahadur Yasir
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: Continuous education is vital to update the knowledge of the health care professionals (HCPs) engaged in cancer management. We aim to explore the perspective of the oncology HCPs on oncology conferences.

METHODS: A questionnaire was handed to the delegates and faculty of an oncology educational scientific conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The questionnaire explored the perspective on the ideal number, duration and the educational value of such conferences.

RESULTS: Medical oncologists represented 70.5% of the 78 responders. All responders attended oncology conferences in the preceding year with 24.4% have attended >9 conferences. The educational value of these conferences was rated 7.98/10. Two thirds are satisfied with the frequency of conducted event or desire more. Short (half to one day) meetings are preferred by 66.67% and the mean number of optimum educational events is 5.7 per year. Educational events were highly valued (score ≥ 8/10) as venues to meet colleagues.

CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the current frequency and scientific value of oncology conferences and educational events are satisfactory to the majority of the relevant HCPs in the KSA. More CME events of up to one day in duration seem to be desired.
THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF PRODUCTION OF A TRITICALE HYBRID GENETIC LINE AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF INTENSITY
Authors: Jaśkiewicz Bogusława , Madej Andrzej , Sułek Alicja
Published: December 2021

The aim of the study was to evaluate the economic efficiency of production of a hybrid genetic line of winter triticale in comparison with a short-straw form, at different intensity levels under cereal crop rotation conditions. Calculations were made based on three-year (2017-2019) field trial results. The analysis included tillage methods (traditional and simplified), differentiated nitrogen fertilization (0,90 and 120 kg N/ha) and two forms of triticale: The rotondo variety and the hybrid genetic line – BOH 2415. The gross margin was taken as a measure of economic efficiency. The economic effectiveness of cultivation of both forms of winter triticale was assessed from the perspective of utilizing one of the basic production factors, i.e., land. The gross profitability index for particular variants of the experiment was also calculated as the relation of production value to direct costs. The analysis of production and economic indices showed that the more favorable variant of winter triticale cultivation was hybrid form cultivation technology with the use of traditional tillage (plough) and a nitrogen fertilization rate at a level of 120 kg N/ha. The level of the obtained gross margin was more influenced by the level of the obtained yield and the purchase price of triticale than by the level of incurred direct costs depending on the soil tillage method.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SET-ASIDE AND FALLOW LAND SCALE IN POLAND
Authors: Grontkowska Anna
Published: December 2021

Changes in land management methods constantly occur, caused by natural, economic, social and demographic conditions. This paper aims to determine changes in set-asides and fallow land in Poland, in the years 1990-2020, and determine the spatial diversity of this phenomenon. The study was based on available statistical data for the studied period. The study shows that, before 2004, the share of fallow land was much more significant. After Poland acceded to the European Union, land left without cultivation decreased considerably with a simultaneous increase in the area of land used for agriculture. The results show that the share and number of hectares of fallow area decreased. The provinces of Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Opole and Wielkopolskie were characterized by the lowest percentage of fallow land in the agricultural area of the province. In contrast, the provinces of Podkarpackie, Lubuskie, Świętokrzyskie, Małopolskie, Śląskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie had the highest percentage of fallow land.
TERRITORIAL COHESION OF MUNICIPALITIES IN POLAND IN 2005-2017 IN TERMS OF SYNTHETIC MEASURE, IN THE CONTEXT OF CONVERGENCE AND SPATIAL CLUSTERING
Authors: Gospodarowicz Marcin
Published: December 2021

The concept of territorial cohesion has gained importance in the context of the development of the European Union’s regional policy, but definitions of the concept vary enormously. The article uses the concept of spatial development supporting economic and social aspects of cohesion and, on this basis, constructs a multidimensional index of territorial cohesion based on five dimensions (economic, demographic, infrastructural in two approaches and environmental) of the phenomenon. The measure was applied to the total population of municipalities (2175) in rural areas in Poland in the years 2005-2017. The aim of the study was to assess the territorial cohesion of municipalities in Poland in static and dynamic terms and use econometric tools to identify the potential convergence of cohesion and determine the effect of “catching up”, according to Jeffrey G. Williamson [1965], where municipalities with a higher level of cohesion are followed by municipalities with a lower level. The results of previous studies conducted at different regional levels indicate an increase in income polarization in rural areas and the creation of islands of convergence, where the regions with the highest and lowest wealth become similar intra-group but not inter-group. The results indicate a decrease in relative territorial cohesion in rural areas in Poland in 2005-2017 at a municipality level and a tendency to the formation of spatial clusters of entities with similar levels of the characteristic. They do not allow to confirm the view of convergence of cohesion between entities with different levels of the characteristic.
ONLINE MEAL ORDERING SERVICE QUALITY AND DELIVERY SPEED: OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESTAURANT OPERATORS?
Authors: Liu Weijun , Florkowski Wojciech J.
Published: December 2021

This study examines the importance customers attach to online meal service quality and delivery speed using data collected in 2017. The structured questionnaire probed for views on meal delivery services and socio-demographic information. The respondents participating in the survey were located in cities across 29 provinces in China. Ordered logit technique estimated equations for modeling service quality and delivery speed importance. Average meal price and food safety expectations were important to consumer perception of service quality, while payment convenience, ordered meal type, and delivery courier logo mattered to perception of delivery speed. Online order business managers should pay attention to orders with above average value, those with multiple, varied dishes, and deliveries to college dormitories. Customers ordering traditional Chinese dishes attach importance to delivery speed in contrast to those ordering barbecue. Courier appearance and display of health badges are also associated with importance attached to delivery speed.
Family Characteristics as Determinants of Mental Health in Adolescents
Authors: Maglica Toni , Ercegovac Ina Reić , Ljubetić Maja
Published: December 2021

The family environment is considered to be a micro-ecological system with numerous risk and protective factors for mental health. The goal of this research was to determine how different functional and/or structural family characteristics affect some indicators of mental health in adolescents. A number of 1,239 adolescents (ages 15–19) participated in the research. General Data Questionnaire, Family Life Satisfaction Scale, Family Communication Scale, Positive Mental Health Scale, Anxiety, Depression and Stress Scale, and Stressful Events in the Family Checklist, were applied. The results indicated no connection between sociodemographic characteristics and self-assessed satisfaction. Adolescents with older parents were less satisfied with their family and familial communication. Gender differences in mental health were confirmed, mostly to the detriment of girls. The mother’s age and the father’s level of education significantly correlate with individual mental health. Adolescents with older mothers reported lower mental health. Adolescents with fathers of lower educational status reported higher stress and depression level. Stress within the family proved to be significant in explaining adolescents’ mental health, especially due to financial issues, and conflicts among family members. Finally, the results indicated that family communication and satisfaction, with the control of sociodemographic characteristics and stress in a family, additionally explain the significant part of the variance in adolescents’ mental health.
The Predictive Ability of Type D Personality Pattern, Anxiety, and Depression in Cardiac Disease
Authors: Breik Wisam , Elbedour Salman
Published: December 2021

A growing body of empirical evidence suggests psychological and personality risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Western developed countries. This study expands that line of health research to a community sample of 309 Jordanians (half of whom were diagnosed with heart problems). Using the Distress Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, this study determined that Type D personality, depression, and anxiety have value in predicting cardiovascular disease. The results showed that older individuals with high levels of social inhibition are more likely to have heart disease compared to younger participants. Anxiety and depression were also potent risk factors. The emerging pattern confirms the cross-cultural validity of Type D personality as well as depression and anxiety indices in predisposing individuals to cardiovascular disease. This study calls for using a multiple-level-analysis approach combining personality and social influences. Patients and health providers can engineer health through psychological wellness and health-promotive behavior. Programs based on self-empowerment theory that target the roots of anxiety and depression, as well as the social inhibition and negative affectivity dimensions of Type D personality (e.g., rage, hostility), should be an integral component of any therapy or intervention.
The Role of the Employee in Hungarian Hospital Performance Appraisal Systems
Authors: Sárga Norbert Zétény , Kása Richárd
Published: December 2021

In this paper, we examined the employee Performance Appraisal System (PAS) of hospitals and gave a description of the role and significance of employees in the PAS covering 27% of the population of Hungarian state-run hospitals. In the research, we also examined the relationship between performance appraisal and employee engagement, as well as the practice of measuring employee satisfaction. We created a scale called Employee participation in the employee performance appraisal scale. Based on our findings, we can state that the employee is an active participant in the Hungarian performance appraisal systems of hospitals, as they are involved in the appraisal and their views are taken into account. It has been found that where employee satisfaction is measured, there is an opportunity for the employees to formulate reflections on their evaluations. Although not outstanding, the employee is considered a partner in the evaluation of his work.
Resilience intervention to Strengthen Self-Regulation in adolescent students with hearing loss
Authors: Adibsereshki Narges , Hatamizadeh Nikta , Kazemnejad Anoshirvan , Sajedi Firoozeh
Published: December 2021

Background: The importance of strong self-regulation (SR) abilities for academic and social success is known, yet relatively few studies examine students’ SR and how it can be promoted especially in adolescents with special needs, such as those students with hearing loss. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a resilience intervention program enhances SR in adolescents with hearing loss. Methods: This study was experimental with a pre-test, post-test, follow up and control group design. Participants included 122 students with hearing loss in mainstream settings randomly assigned to intervention and control groups (61 students in each group). The interventional group had training for six weeks (two times per week for 75 min). The Adolescent Self-Regulatory Inventory was used to measure the self-regulation of students. Results: The results indicated a significant difference between the control and interventional groups in SR, short SR, and Long SR after the intervention, at both the 6-week and 14-week measurements (p < 0.001). Conclusion: This study’s findings indicate that implementing resilience intervention programs can promote the self-regulation skills in adolescent students with hearing loss.
Examination of Coping Strategies among On-Site Paramedics
Authors: Moskola Vladimír , Sándor Ágnes Dóra , Susánszky Éva , Székely Andrea , Hornyák István , Ozsvárt Barbara , Néninger Tibor , Balogh Zoltán
Published: December 2021

The occurrence of physical and psychological symptoms that negatively influence everyday activities, efficient job performance, and professional patient treatment are common among paramedic workers. Aim: We uncovered the characteristic coping strategies applied by on-site paramedics and searched for correlations between these strategies and demographic, socio-economic characteristics, as well as factors related to work, workplace, and health behaviours. Sample and methodology: The survey was conducted between March 1, 2018, and February 28, 2019, among employees of the DG National Ambulance Service and participants of the Chamber of Hungarian Health Care Professionals. We used an abbreviated version of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire that contains 22 items (WOC-22). Descriptive statistics, independent samples T-tests, correlation calculations, analysis of variance with the Games-Howell post-hoc test were also carried out. Results: Tension reduction was a more common coping strategy among female and/or single paramedics as well as also being characteristic of people who work as paramedic officers. Problem-oriented coping stood out as a characteristic of people who have a higher level of education and/or are more satisfied with their financial situation. Risk-seeking appears dominantly among those who are not religious and/or have a lower level of education. Conclusions: Although paramedics are basically characterized by problem-oriented coping strategies, they quite often apply non-adaptive strategies as well; consequently, the chance of developing anxiety remains higher for them. Our aim is to use effective intervention methods for curbing the development of anxiety conditions among the ambulance personnel that have long-lasting negative effects on health care. To achieve this goal, we recommend including a questionnaire about coping strategies into the admission process of would-be paramedics; also, completing such questionnaires among the whole emergency workforce.
Antifungal Susceptibility of Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus, and Fusarium graminearum to Ganoderma lucidum Extract
Authors: Vahdani Marzieh , Shoeibi Shahram , Sharifan Anousheh
Published: December 2021

Background: Ganoderma lucidum is a well-known fungus that has been widely used in traditional medicine around the world, especially in East Asia, due to its various health promotion properties. Recently, researchers have drawn attention to the biologically active compounds found in this fungus, and this fungus has become very popular due to its pharmaceutical properties. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the antifungal properties of the Iranian strain of G. lucidum as a natural antifungal agent against harmful filamentous fungi common in the food industry. Methods: Three filamentous fungi, including Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus, and Fusarium graminearum, were used in this study for the antifungal evaluation of ethanolic, hydroalcoholic, and two aqueous extracts of G. lucidum with different concentrations by the broth microdilution method. Results: The results showed that only the ethanolic and hydroalcoholic extracts completely inhibited the growth of A. flavus at 2 and 3.5 mg/mL, respectively. Also, no antifungal activity was observed for the aqueous extract for all the three studied fungi. In addition, A. flavus was found to be more sensitive to G. lucidum extracts compared to the two other studied fungi. Conclusions: The ethanolic extract of G. lucidum was effective on A. flavus and can be used as a natural antifungal agent to prevent the growth of this harmful filamentous fungus.
Clinical, Demographic, and Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 in Zahedan, Southeastern Iran
Authors: Shahi Behzad , Kazemi Faeze , Mashaei Shahaboddin , Foroughian Mahdi , Ziaei Maryam , Rahmani Shaghayegh
Published: December 2021

: As the epidemic spreads, COVID-19 poses a severe threat to the health of communities. Description of epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 patients helps with the prevention and scientific control of the pandemic. This descriptive study was conducted to describe the clinical, demographic, and epidemiological characteristics of 65 patients suspected of having COVID-19. A research-made questionnaire was used for data collection. Moreover, the patient's vital signs were examined. The samples were classified into the two groups of subjects with positive and negative RT-PCR test. Descriptive statistics were used for the analysis of data. The most common manifestations were fever, shortness of breath, and dry cough. Moreover, the lowest proportion belonged to Rh-negative in all ABO blood groups. The patients were mainly male, about 44 years old, and their first and most common manifestations were fever, shortness of breath, and dry cough. In vital signs examination, reduction of blood oxygen saturation was the most important finding. Health centers need to consider these signs in treating COVID-19 patients.