bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Um relato sobre a monitoria na disciplina métodos quantitativos em psicologia
Authors: Dos Santos Solange Camilo , Teodoro João Vitor
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo verificar os impactos da monitoria na disciplina de Métodos Quantitativos em Psicologia, sobre os discentes do curso de Psicologia da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, mostrando os índices de aprovação e desistência, e valor médio das médias finais. Trazer as significações que os alunos tiveram sobre a experiência, através de questionário de opiniões, que engloba o modo como o conteúdo foi aplicado, questões relativas às práticas do docente e do monitor, além de identificar se as metodologias praticadas foram suficientes na melhora da relação destes alunos de ciências humanas com os conteúdos de ciências exatas e como isso pode ser melhorado através de novas estratégias na aplicação do conteúdo. Os resultados indicaram que houve melhora no índice de aprovação e nas notas finais dos estudantes, após a implantação da monitoria. Além da avaliação satisfatória da prática docente, do monitor e da condução da disciplina.
Ensino sobre políticas públicas e gestão social na educação a distância: relato de experiência
Authors: Gimenes Éder Rodrigo
Published: August 2023

A ampliação da modalidade de educação a distância no Brasil, combinada com o estabelecimento de políticas públicas para acesso à universidade pública e privada especialmente na década de 2010, proporcionou a expansão de oportunidades de formação profissional para um contingente expressivo de cidadãos. Tendo em vista a necessidade de estimular o contato com a realidade profissional desde o período de graduação, uma estratégia relevante passível de adoção pelas instituições de ensino superior que oferecem cursos a distância é a realização de atividades práticas como parte da avaliação das disciplinas. Diante do exposto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é apresentar e discutir um relato de experiência sobre a metodologia de imersão dos acadêmicos em atividades e/ou espaços de atuação profissional, com ênfase a propostas desenvolvidas junto a alunos dos cursos de graduação em Gestão Pública e Serviço Social. Os dados apresentados destacam a pertinência das referidas atividades à formação dos graduandos, especialmente no que tange aos diagnósticos sobre os ambientes profissionais que são passíveis por meio da coleta e análise de dados em atendimento ao comando das propostas.
Assessment of nutritional value and investigation of biological activities of Hylocereus costariscensis
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Hossain Md Mostofa , Shoeb Mohammad
Published: August 2023

Hylocereus costariscensis (Dragon fruit), an edible cactus species of the Cactaceae family, is rich in essential nutrients like antioxidants, dietary fibers, minerals, and vitamins. The aim of the study was to analyze the proximate composition and investigate the biological activities of the edible parts (flesh and seed) of H. costariscensis cultivated in Bangladesh. Air-dried fruits were successively extracted by n-hexane, dichloromethane, and methanol. The moisture and ash contents of the fruits were found to be 85.95 ± 0.53% and 0.99 ± 0.02%, respectively. UV and FT-IR spectral analysis showed the presence of different functional groups, which might be due to the presence of fatty acids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds. The total carbohydrate content was 10.52g/100g as determined by the modified Molisch method. Fatty acid analysis revealed the presence of octanoic acid (5%), palmitic acid (16%), octadecanoic acid (41%), cis-9-oleic acid (29%), and linoleic acid (6%). The total phenolic content of different extracts was determined by the Folin–Ciocalteau method, and the value was found to be higher in the methanol extract (151.05 ± 0.34 mg GAE/g) than in the other two extracts. Total flavonoid content and total antioxidant content were determined by the aluminum chloride method and the phosphomolybdate assay, respectively. The methanol extract exhibited the highest activities (91.54 ± 0.22 mg QE/g and 40.08 ± 0.21 mg AAE/g, respectively) among all extracts in both cases.
DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO MEASURING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS LEARNING
Authors: Sarifah Iva , M Kurnianti Endang
Published: August 2023

This study aims to produce a performance assessment instrument as an alternative to measure critical thinking skills in elementary mathematics learning. This study describes the process of developing assessment instruments and rubrics used to measure critical thinking skills in grade IV elementary school mathematics learning. This research was conducted in elementary schools in DKI Jakarta. The development of performance appraisal instruments as an alternative to measuring critical thinking skills in elementary mathematics learning is research and development (Research and Development / R &D) using mixed methods research. The model used in this study is the  ADDIE development model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). This research has just been carried out with the stages carried out in this study Analyze, Design, Development, and Implementation. Data collection using non-test techniques, namely interviews and product assessments. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques including expert judgment conducted by material experts (elementary mathematics learning), learning evaluation, and language. The calculation of validation results using Aiken's statistics  and instrument reliability is inter-rater reliability calculated using the Hoyt variance technique. VProduct feasibility alidation in terms of material, construction, and language aspects. The results of the analysis show that all instrument items are valid with a reliability coefficient of 0.98. The feasibility test results showed that the average feasibility of material aspects was 86.7%; construction aspect by 92%; and the language aspect of 90.7% with an overall average of 89.8%. These results show that the performance assessment instrument as an alternative to measuring critical thinking skills in grade IV elementary mathematics learning is categorized as very feasible. Thus, this instrument can be used in grade IV elementary mathematics learning.
EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGH TEMPERATURES AGAINST CALLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) ADULTS
Authors: Arfan Ahmed Gilal
Published: August 2023

Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus is a worldwide severe pests of pulse grains in the storage conditions. Considering the negative consequences of synthetic chemicals used against C. maculatus, effectiveness of various high temperatures were evaluated against it under lab conditions. The Classic® 1080 series laboratory oven (HT Company (Ilford) Ltd. UK) was used to get the desired temperatures of 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60ºC. Five pairs of freshly emerged C. maculatus adults were placed with twenty cowpea seeds in a petri dish  were used for each temperature regime for five exposure times i.e., 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 minutes. Data on adult mortality was observed after 24-hours. Results confirmed the effective of high temperatures against adult C. maculatus as 100% mortality of the targeted adults was recorded within 10 minutes at 60°C, whereas it took 40- and 50-minutes to kill 100% of the adults at 55 and 50°C, respectively. The LT50 values of required temperature against C. maculatus at various exposure timings ranged between 43.544°C at 50 minutes exposure to 48.994°C at 10 minutes exposure, whereas overall minimum and maximum fiducial limits for LT50 temperatures were ranged between 42.845 to 49.655°C. No negative impact of high temperatures was also recorded on the germination percentage of cowpea seeds as germination success recorded at various high temperatures was not significantly different from the control cowpea seeds.
Spritualitas Ugahari dalam Mengatasi Fenomena Flexing Pemuda Kristen di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Patasik Harif , Asniati  , Lungan Nopen
Published: August 2023

The development of science and technology is currently experiencing very significant developments. This development affects all groups in society, especially Christian youth at this time. One of the impacts of the development of science and technology that is commonly found in society at this time is the many flexing phenomena as a result of the industrial revolution 4.0. Therefore, people must apply religious spirituality. The research method used in this paper is a qualitative research method and through literature study with various existing literature. The results of this study are humble spirituality, which means that Christian youth need an adequate life at this time to minimize the phenomenon of flexing or a culture of showing off both in the real world and on social media. Apart from that, through humble spirituality, we invite all Christian youths to always be grateful and live simply, even though the development of the industrial revolution 4.0 is increasing.Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi pada saat ini mengalami perkembangan yang sangat signifikan. Perkembangan tersebut menjangkit semua kalangan dalam masyarakat terutama pemuda Kristen pada saat ini. Salah satu dampak dari perkembangan IPTEK yang banyak ditemui dalam masyarakat pada saat ini ialah banyaknyafenomena flexing sebagai akibat dari revolusi industri 4.0. Oleh sebab itu masyarakat harus menerapkan spritualitas ugahari. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini ialah metode penelitian kualitatif dan melalui studi pustaka dengan berbagai literatur yang ada. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah spritualitas ugahari yang berarti hidup bercukupan sangat diperlukan oleh pemuda kristen pada saat ini untuk meminimalisir fenomena flexing atau budaya pamer baik di dunia nyata maupun media sosial. Selain itu melalui spritualitas ugahari mengajak semua pemuda Kristen untuk selalu bersyukur dan hidup sederhana meskipun perkembangan revolusi industri 4.0 semakin meningkat.
Metode Penginjilan Kontekstual Terhadap Penganut Marapu di Sumba
Authors: Mawida
Published: August 2023

The worship of ancestral spirits is still practiced by several community groups, including residents in the Kangaroo village who still worship Marapu. Therefore it is necessary to apply proper evangelism to produce repentance, including using contextual evangelism methods. The purpose of this study is to discuss contextual evangelism methods for Marapu adherents in Sumba. This study used a qualitative method that collected data through interviews with 3 servants of God who had evangelized in the village of Kangaroo, Southwest Sumba Regency. The data that has been collected is then analyzed reductively by presenting the results that there are forms of contextual evangelism methods for the Marapu adherents in Kangaroo Village, including: evangelism using the method of building relationships (good relations), evangelism using the method of adaptation (adjustment), evangelism using the method of establishing communication (linguistics). The application of the contextual evangelism method turned out to have a big impact in producing the conversion of Marapu adherents to a person of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The application of contextual evangelism in Kangaruka village is quite effective because of the 62 Heads of Families who adhere to the Marapu sect, now there are 21 Heads of Families who have converted and embraced Christianity
 
Penyembahan terhadap roh nenek moyang masih dipraktikkan oleh beberapa kelompok masyarakat, termasuk warga di kampung Kanguruka yang masih menyembah Marapu. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya penerapan penginjilan yang tepat untuk menghasilkan pertobatan, di antaranya menggunakan metode penginjilan kontekstual. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membahas mengenai metode penginjilan kontekstual terhadap penganut Marapu di Sumba. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang mengumpulkan data melalui aktifitas wawancara terhadap 3 orang hamba Tuhan yang telah melakukan penginjilan di kampung Kanguruka, Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. Data yang telah terkumpul kemudian dianalisis secara reduktif dengan memaparkan hasil bahwa terdapat bentuk-bentuk metode penginjilan kontekstual terhadap masyarakat penganut Marapu di Kampung Kanguruka, antara lain: penginjilan dengan metode membangun relasi (hubungan baik), penginjilan dengan metode adaptasi (penyesuaian diri), penginjilan dengan metode menjalin komunikasi (linguistik). Penerapan metode penginjilan kontekstual tersebut ternyata memberi dampak yang besar dalam menghasilkan pertobatan dari orang-orang penganut Marapu menjadi pribadi yang beriman pada Tuhan Yesus Kristus. Penerapan penginjilan kontekstual di kampung Kanguruka cukup efektif karena dari 62 Kepala Keluarga penganut aliran Marapu, sekarang sudah ada 21 Kepala Keluarga yang mengalami pertobatan dan memeluk agama Kristen.
A Mini-Review of the Environmental Footprint of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Perez Teresa Castillo
Published: August 2023

The pressing requirement to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has catalyzed the development of sustainable mobility solutions. This review presents a detailed analysis of the environmental issues associated with traditional transportation systems, highlighting the significant role of sustainable mobility in addressing these challenges. Important strategies, including electric vehicles (EVs), mass transit, active transportation, and innovative mobility options, are examined. The review accentuates the necessity to cultivate more habitable communities, diminish emissions, enhance air quality, elevate energy efficiency, and contribute to a prosperous future through the adoption of sustainable mobility. The transition to sustainable transportation necessitates comprehensive policies, enabling regulations, and public participation. The creation and implementation of sustainable mobility strategies, the promotion of cleaner products and methods, and the fostering of collaboration across various sectors are pivotal roles for governments, legislators, and stakeholders. Additionally, public awareness campaigns and educational programs can drive behavioral changes and encourage the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions.
Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Rural Public Sector Banks
Authors: Prakash Ved , Singh Shubham Pratap
Published: August 2023

In the rapidly evolving banking sector, understanding the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction, particularly in rural public sector banks, is crucial. This research focuses on selected rural public sector banks in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh, India, investigating the dimensions of service quality and their impact on customer satisfaction. The study employs a quantitative research design, utilizing the SERVQUAL model for data collection and statistical analysis. Findings reveal that dimensions such as Tangibility, Reliability, Responsiveness and Empathy significantly influence customer satisfaction, with variations in their effects. The research highlights the importance of enhancing specific service quality factors to improve overall customer satisfaction and provides valuable insights for the rural banking sector. The study's outcomes shall guide targeted efforts in policy formulation, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of rural communities through enhanced public sector banking services.
Dynamics of oligotrophic pelagic environments:North western Mediterranean sea and subtropical north Atlantic
Authors:   , Bahamón Rivera Nixon
Published: August 2023

The response of phytoplankton to various ecological forcings was examined in the upper waters of the NW Mediterranean (MED) and the subtropical North Atlantic (NA) from field observations, analysis of historical data sets and numerical simulations. Particular emphasis was given to the role played by the water column structure in controlling the nitrogen diffusion and new production. Using numerical simulations, the effects of different levels of heating of surface waters and nutrient concentrations in waters below the euphotic zone were examined.
Spring microplankton metabolism of surface mixed waters in MED was studied. The system was heterotrophic explained by dark community respiration (DCR) rates higher than gross primary production (GPP) rates. The GPP to DCR ratio was ~0.53, indicating that the system was far from balance between carbon production (photosynthesis) and consumption (respiration), probably caused by organic matter accumulation in the mixed layer favouring respiration over production processes.
Summer primary production and nitrogen fluxes in stratified water layers in NA were analysed. The nitrogen flux fuelling new primary production was closely linked to vertical turbulent diffusion at the nitracline rather than at the thermocline. Upward diffused nitrogen inducing new production explaining 21% of total primary production. The vertical turbulent diffusion model used to estimate new production did not explain new production in the Canary Current zone, where laterally advected nutrients from coastal upwelling areas altered the vertical nitrate gradients.
A numerical ecological model of the pelagic domain was developed to assess the plankton response to different environmental pressures. The model represents the vertical dimension of the upper and intermediate water layers of the open ocean. A comparative study of the plankton functioning in MED and NA sites was carried out using the model. The nitrate entering the euphotic zone through the lower boundary explained the low but continuous primary production in the two systems. The latitudinal variability of plankton scenarios implied a year round different solar heating of the upper waters, altering both phytoplankton photosynthesis and mixed layer processes in the water column, with the latter dominating over the former in controlling the phytoplankton biomass. The balance of light availability and nutrient concentration controlled the chlorophyll maximum depth, but the zooplankton grazing prevented this maximum to reach greater concentrations. The model structure and functioning makes it suitable for comparative ecological studies and is expected to be applicable to other studies related to coastal and marine environmental issues.
Hydrodynamic response of a shallow and microtidal estuary : Alfacs Bay. From high to low frequency processes
Authors:   , Cerralbo Peñarroya Pablo
Published: August 2023

Using both observations and modelling tools, it is investigated the main hydrodynamic response mechanisms of a microtidal and shallow bay in the Mediterranean Sea: Alfacs Bay.
Main objectives are considered using differenttim e-scales approximations: from high frequency processes (corresponding periods of 1 to 3h), through tidal and daily wind influence, to low frequency and average response (days and weeks ).
Results revealed a clear circulation dominated by seiches on high frequency scales, demonstrating the effects on water column stratification. Moreover, spatial wind variability becomes a relevant mechanism influencing the hydrodynamic response under energetic wind events. The response at low frequency scales is determined by the combined effects of winds and gravitational circulation mainly due to the fres hwater inputs.
Both Bay's geometry -shape and shallow depths- and stratification are found to be much relevant in all the hydrodynamics mechanisms analysed. The results allow the better understanding of main hydrodynamics patterns of an area with strong anthropogenic pressure and notably social and economic role in the region, and being applicable to similar domains. As such, these bodies of water are exposed to several environmental and management problems and need to be considered for pollution protection issues .

A partir de l’ús combinat d’obs ervacions i eines de modelat numèric s'han investigat els principals mecanismes de resposta hidrodinàmica en una badia micromareal i poc profunda de la mar Mediterrània: la badia dels Alfacs.
Els principals objectius van des de l’anàlisi de processos fís ics d’alta freqüència (períodes associats de 1 a 3h), passant per l’anàlis i de les marees i els vents, fins l’anàlisi del comportament hidrodinàmic de baixa freqüència. Els resultats mostren un clar domini de les seiches en les corrents d’alta freqüència, demostrant la influencia d’aquest fenomen sobre l’estratificació en la columna d’aigua. La variabilitat es pacial dels vents es devé un mecanisme rellevant alhora de considerar la resposta de la badia als esdeveniments més energètics. Finalment, la resposta en baixa freqüència es veu fortament condicionada per la interacció entre els vents i la circulació gravitacional induïda per les aportacions d'aigua dolça.
Tant la geometria de la badia (forma i escassa profunditat) com l’estratificació tenen una importància cabdal en els mecanismes hidrodinàmics descrits. Els resultats obtinguts permeten conèixer millor la hidrodinàmica en una zona de forta pressió antropogènica i amb una rellevància social i econòmica important, sent les conclusions extrapolables a dominis similars. Així mateix, aquest tipus d’entorn es troba contínuament exposat a impactes ambientals i problemes de gestió, i el correcte coneixement de les seves característiques resulta indispensable per a les corresponents polítiques de protecció i conservació
Automatización de procesos mediante la guía GEMMA
Authors: Ponsa Asensio Pere , Vilanova i Arbós Ramon
Published: August 2023

Durante años se han publicado diversas obras de carácter docente sobre la automatización, centradas en el autómata programable y en las tareas de programación de casos prácticos. Este libro presenta una propuesta complementaria mediante el desarrollo sistemático de la guía GEMMA como metodología de uso genérico para cubrir aspectos de supervisión y automatización. Esta metodología permite el tratamiento de complejos problemas de automatización mediante una estructura modular ordenada. Además, la guía GEMMA comporta el estudio de algunos aspectos tecnológicos como, por ejemplo, el diseño del panel de mando. Por tanto, no se expone simplemente una metodología teórica, sino que el lector utiliza los conocimientos previamente adquiridos de sensórica, neumática, interacción persona-máquina, mantenimiento y seguridad. El libro presenta situaciones básicas para comprender la guía GEMMA, así como un caso práctico completo para ilustrar cómo esta guía puede ser una herramienta de trabajo útil para los profesionales de la automatización.
Ergonomía
Authors: Rodríguez Mondelo Pedro Manuel , Gregori Torada Enrique , Barrau Pedro
Published: August 2023

Conté: 1. Fundamentos. 2. Confort y estrés térmico.

La obra ofrece una visión general de los aspectos básicos de la ergonomía. Está dividida en ocho capítulos, que abordan los temas de relaciones dimensionales, relaciones informáticas y de control, relaciones ambientales, gasto energético y capacidad de trabajo físico y trabajo mental. El libro pretende ser una guía básica para aquellas personas que se inicien en el apasionante campo de la ergonomía.
Materiales compuestos : Procesos de fabricación de embarcaciones
Authors: Besednjak Alejandro Miguel
Published: August 2023

El libro es una introducción a los procesos de fabricación de embarcaciones con materiales compuestos, y se dirige a diseñadores, constructores y estudiantes de ingeniería naval. El objetivo fundamental es conocer y analizar los materiales compuestos y los procesos de fabricación, desde una perspectiva contextual; estudiar la problemática específica de la construcción de grandes estructuras marinas, y permitir mejorar las características del producto final desde diferentes ópticas, especialmente a través de las tecnologías emergentes, más respetuosas con el medio ambiente. El libro comienza con un estudio de los diferentes materiales que se pueden utilizar para realizar laminados y estructuras sandwich, y posteriormente presenta los diferentes procesos de fabricación como laminados por contacto, proyección simultánea, impregnadores, técnicas de vacío, preimpregnados, RTM, VRTM, infusión y autoclave.
Pemantauan Tumbuh Kembang Balita di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Menggunakan Denver II
Authors: Karyawati Tati
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini membahas pemantauan tumbuh kembang balita selama masa pandemi COVID-19 dengan menggunakan skala Denver II. Tujuan utama penelitian adalah untuk memahami dampak pandemi terhadap perkembangan motorik, bahasa, dan sosial balita. Metode penelitian melibatkan pengumpulan data dari balita menggunakan skala Denver II secara online. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya penurunan kemampuan motorik halus dan kasar, serta keterbatasan dalam aspek bahasa pada balita selama pandemi. Faktor penyebab utama meliputi kurangnya interaksi sosial dan pembatasan aktivitas luar ruangan. Meskipun demikian, beberapa balita menunjukkan peningkatan dalam kemampuan sosial, yang mungkin disebabkan oleh interaksi intensif di lingkungan keluarga. Penelitian ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya stimulasi motorik dan interaksi sosial dalam merawat balita selama krisis, untuk meminimalkan dampak negatif pandemi pada perkembangan anak.
Strategi Guru Akidah Akhlak dalam Menanggulangi Kenakalan Siswa Pasca Daring di MTs Negeri 3 Agam
Authors: Sari Fitri Nila , Aprison Wedra
Published: August 2023

The method used in this study is qualitative that researchers will see or observe natural objects. The research approach used is a qualitative description of a method that describes what happened in the field of akidah teacher's strategy for containing post-online student delinquency in MTSN 3 religions. The data gathering technique by observing school and class environment then interviewing akidah teacher and a few Indonesian students and teachers. The typical prank of MTSN 3 is that students often enter the classroom late, and boys don't follow the dress code and students often say bad things to their teachers and friends. How the whole world of akidah teachers take over this post-online delinquency. And what are the factors against and supporting akidah teacher's strategy to combat post-online student delinquency in MTSN 3 religion. From research, akidah teacher's strategy for overcoming delinquent students who are late into the classroom is with preventive measures that are being given taulans, reciting prayers. The law repressive action of repeating prayer in front of the class aloud, of standing in front of the class while raising his hand for a few minutes. A strategy for overcoming male students who do not follow the dress code is given a repressive measure by reproving errors and punishing by overturning the shirt.A teacher's strategy against delinquency that speaks impolitely by giving preventive measures of addressing students with the importance of modesty, the repressive act of reprimanding them for their errors, being directed at forgiveness, punishing by instructing to learn the scriptures or the hadith. Inhibitors come from a school environment, poor teacher cooperation, influence of peers, lack of parent cooperation and teachers keep a record of problem students' names. Support factors from school and parental support.
Predictors of Mortality in Pulmonary Embolism: A Real-Life Study
Authors: Fakılı Füsun , Taylan Mahşuk , Bilgiç İrem Zehra , Düzen İrfan Veysel
Published: August 2023

Objective: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the mortality and associated factors in patients with pulmonary embolism.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on adult patients with pulmonary embolism who applied to X University Hospital between January 1, 2017, and January 1, 2023. All-cause mortality and related factors in pulmonary embolism patients were determined.
Results: This study included 152 patients with a median age of 59 years and 81 (53.3%) women. The all-cause mortality rate was 25.7%, and pulmonary embolism-related deaths were 1.3%. Age (p<0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (p=0.013), heart failure (p=0.018), atrial fibrillation (p=0.015), massive pulmonary embolism (p=0.029), hemoglobin level (p<0.001) and NT-Pro BNP level (p<0.001) were significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality. In binary logistic regression analysis, for each unit of increasing pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) score, mortality increased 2.2-fold (95% CI:1.03-5.09), massive PTE 1.6-fold (95% CI:0.14-17.86), anticoagulant duration (daily) 0.98-fold (95% CI:0.98-0.99) and Hb level (per unit Hb reduction) 0.67-fold (95% CI:0.45-1.02) mortality was increasing. There was no statistical difference between the number of hospitalization days for patients with low and high PESI and simplified PE severity index (sPESI) scores.
Conclusions: All-cause mortality in patients with pulmonary embolism increased with age, cardiac diseases, and COPD comorbidities. The PESI and sPESI scores used in the acute phase of PTE were found to be highly reliable in predicting all-cause mortality in PE patients. The diagnosis of massive PE and elevated NT-proBNP levels, a marker of right ventricular dysfunction, were factors that increased mortality.
Review of the cadaver infectious diseases from past to present
Authors: TATLI Melike , SEÇGİN Yusuf , TOY Şeyma
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT
Background: The target of this study is to identify the infectious microbial organisms that may encountered from during handling the cadaver and find the various methods of protection for the anatomists and the students in the dissection room.
Materials and Methods: This study is a historical review of the previous studies between the years 2002 and 2022 taken from the database of Pubmed and Google Scholar by using the following keywords (infectious diseases, cadaver diseases, anatomists hazards, Cadavers; risk of disease transmission, anatomical dissection).
Results: As a result of the literature review, it was concluded that every cadaver should be considered infectious material until proven otherwise.
Conclusions: As a result of this article, it was concluded that the fixation of the cadaver does not prevent infectivity. And the only method to reduce morbidity and mortality resulted from handling cadavers is by following protective measures according to the guidelines. Both the proper preparation of the cadaver and the knowledge of the medical history of the cadaver play an important role in minimizing the risks associated with the procedure.
EDUKASI PERTOLONGAN PERTAMA PADA LUKA
Authors: Wulandari Yanti , Jaya Putra Hendra
Published: August 2023

Aktivitas interaksi sosial pada anak dapat berlangsung di lingkungan sekolah, rumah, maupun lingkungan sekitar. Namun terkadang dalam menjalankan aktivitasnya anak tidak luput dari kecelakaan yang menimbulkan perlukaan atau cedera. Hasil data menunjukkan jenis cedera untuk luka lecet/lebam/memar yang dialami  anak usia 1-4 tahun adalah 73,7% sedangkan untuk anak usia 5-14 tahun adalah 65,9%. Kecelakaan sehari-hari dapat terjadi kapanpun dan dimanapun, namun banyak masyarakat belum memahami tentang pertolongan pertama untuk mengatasi cedera berupa luka. Hal ini perlu mendapat perhatian karena proses penyembuhan bisa terhambat atau bahkan menimbulkan masalah yang baru karena kurang baiknya penanganan kecelakaan sehari-hari, guna mengatasi kejadian tersebut pada anak diperlukan edukasi upaya keselamatan dengan tindakan pertolongan pertama pada kecelakaan (P3K). Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan tentang pertolongan pertama pada Luka. Metode pengabdian ini adalah penyuluhan tentang pertolongan pertama pada luka. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan rata-rata nilai pretest sebelum dilakukan pemberian materi adalah 43, dan nilai postest setelah dilakukan pemberian pelatihan dan pemberian materi nilai rata-rata meningkat menjadi 86, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa setelah dilakukan pemberian penyuluhan terdapat peningkatan nilai pengetahuan 136 %.

 

Kata kunci : P3K, Luka, Anak
ЗАДАЧА КОШИ ДЛЯ НЕОДНОРОДНОГО ЛАПЛАСОВА ПОЛЯ
Authors:   Samarqand davlat universiteti, Жолгош Мардонов
Published: August 2023

В данной работе рассматривается решение задача Коши для неоднородного лапласова поля. Приводится формула регуляризации решения.
AMUDARYO HOZIRGI DELTASIDAGI YER USTI SUV OQIMLARINING GEOGRAFIK STRUKTURALARI
Authors:   Samarqand davlat universiteti, A.K Urazbayev
Published: August 2023

Maqolada kichik deltalardagi va kollektor havzalaridagi yer usti suv oqimlarining umumiy geografik strukturalari ochib berildi. Yer usti suv oqimlarining daraxtsimon strukturasi va havzaviy strukturasi obyektlarning ichki tuzilishi bilan bog'liq bo'lib, bu aloqadorlikda relyef strukturasi asosiy rol o'ynaydi. Shu bilan bir qatorda, yer usti suv oqimi strukturasi ikki guruhining landshaftlardagi geokimyoviy rejimni belgilashdagi ahamiyati ilmiy asoslandi. Ideallashtirilgan kichik deltalardagi yer usti suv oqimining daraxtsimon strukturasi asosan kichik deltalarning yuqori qismidan quyi qismi tomon harakat qiladi. Ideallashtirilgan kollektor havzalarida esa yer usti suv oqimlarining havzaviy strukturasi suv ayirg'ichdan kollektor o'zani tomon harakat qiladi
The cost of the rejection-resubmission cycle
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

Rejection is one of the unpleasant but inevitable components of life. There are positive components to rejection: they build character, they force you to deal with negativity and sometimes they force you to change your life to avoid future rejections.
Flashback: Nothing new in science?
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

During my flyfishing vacation last year, pretty much nothing was happening on this blog. Now that I’ve migrated the blog to WordPress, I can actually schedule posts to appear when in fact I’m not even at the computer. I’m using this functionality to re-blog a few posts from the archives during the month of august while I’m away. This post is from February 9, 2011:
Not to be outdone, Nature Magazine rejects data, publishes opinion
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

Barely a fortnight has passed since

Science Magazine

published the outcomes of a hoax perpetrated by one of their reporters, John Bohannon. Not surprisingly, the news article was widely criticized, not the least on this obscure blog. The content was simple enough: Bohannon picked a swath of largely fake journals, submitted fake manuscripts and boasted that more than 60% of his submissions were accepted.
Two evolutionary conserved, fundamental learning mechanisms
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

At this year’s Winter Conference on Animal Learning and Behavior, I was invited to give the keynote presentation on the relationship between classical and operant conditioning. Using the slides below, I argued that Skinner already had identified a weakness in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
If you comment online, you’re on stage
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

Apparently, the outrage of science denialists over their exposure in a recent psychological paper shows no signs of abating. It was denialists’ complaints and legal threats of libel/defamation suits that started the investigation of the paper and also in the comments to my post announcing my resignation as editor for

Frontiers

, the denialists complained that their public blog comments were used in a scientific paper.
A fistful of dollars: why corporate publishers have no place in scholarly communication
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

During my flyfishing vacation last year, pretty much nothing was happening on this blog. Now that I’ve migrated the blog to WordPress, I can actually schedule posts to appear when in fact I’m not even at the computer. I’m using this functionality to re-blog a few posts from the archives during the month of august while I’m away.
SHARE: Library-based publishing becoming a reality?
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

The recently released development draft for SHared Access Research Ecosystem (SHARE), authored by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in response to the OSTP memo on public access to federally funded research in the US sounds a lot like the library-based publishing system I’ve been perpetually arguing for.
Tweetlog: fruit flies, evolution and #openaccess
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

This third installment of my tweetlog covers July 10-18: Cytoskeletal Determinants of Stimulus-Response Habits https://feedly.com/k/15OdS3q Wow!
Flashback: All brains possess free will because there is no design in biology
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

During my flyfishing vacation last year, pretty much nothing was happening on this blog. Now that I’ve migrated the blog to WordPress, I can actually schedule posts to appear when in fact I’m not even at the computer. I’m using this functionality to re-blog a few posts from the archives during the month of august while I’m away.
Even the most thorough peer-review at the ‘best’ journals not up to snuff?
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

Talk about egg on face! Nature “the world’s best science” Magazine sets out to publish back-to-back papers on – of all topics – stem cell science. The same field that brought Science Magazine Who-Suk Hwang and Elsevier’s Cell Mitalipov’s ‘errors’. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
Why use fruit flies to study a gene involved in language?
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

This is the story behind our work on the function of the FoxP gene in the fruit fly

Drosophila

(more background info). As so many good things, it started with beer. Troy Zars and I were having a beer on one of the ICN evenings, I think it was in Vancouver in 2007. I had recently learned about the conserved role of FoxP2 in songbirds, out of one of the labs in Berlin, where I was based at the time.
One With The Freaks – very highly cited papers in biology
Authors: Royle Stephen
Published: August 2023

I read this recent paper about very highly cited papers and science funding in the UK. The paper itself was not very good, but the dataset which underlies the paper is something to behold, as I’ll explain below. The idea behind the paper was to examine very highly cited papers in biomedicine with a connection to the UK. Have those authors been successful in getting funding from MRC, Wellcome Trust or NIHR?
Science Magazine rejects data, publishes anecdote
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

Yesterday,

Science Magazine

published a news story (not a peer-reviewed paper) by Gonzo-Scientist John Bohannon on a sting operation in which a journalist submitted a bogus manuscript to 304 open access journals (observe that no toll access control group was used).

Science Magazine

reports that 157 journals accepted and 98 rejected the manuscript.
How to recharge in Sweden
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

Since the birth of our daughter, we spend our summers in Sweden, just like I used to, when I was little. This not only allows her to get more practice in Swedish then she gets talking with just me or her grandmother, but we also get to really recharge our batteries in the fabulous wilderness up there.
The danger of universal gold open access
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: August 2023

During my flyfishing vacation last year, pretty much nothing was happening on this blog. Now that I’ve migrated the blog to WordPress, I can actually schedule posts to appear when in fact I’m not even at the computer. I’m using this functionality to re-blog a few posts from the archives during the month of august while I’m away.
Visual Evoked Potential After Levodopa in Amblyopic Eyes
Authors: Abdelkader Mona , Saleh Sameh , Fawzy Ayman
Published: August 2023

Purpose to study the clinical and electrophysiological changes after Levodopa in amblyopic eyes. Methods: Fifty patients with amblyopia (20 hypermetropic anisometropia and 20 myopic anisometropic amblyopia,10 astigmatic amblyopic) were included in this study, Levodopa was administered daily for 6 weeks associated with occlusion therapy and visual training. The drug was stopped and patients continued on occlusion therapy associated with visual training for another 6 weeks. Then gradual reduction of occlusion time and visual training was performed for another 6 weeks, and finally all treatments were stopped for 6 weeks. Visual acuity and visual evoked potentials (VEP), including both multifocal VEP (MFVEP) and Pattern VEP (PVEP) were recorded before the treatment, at 1,6,12,18,24weeks after beginning of treatment. Results: Significant improvement of visual acuity (mean 0.50), with stabilization at the end of the 6th week associated with improved PVEP and MFVEP parameters was reported. Stabilization of the visual improvement after stoppage the treatment without any deterioration of vision or VEP parameters. Conclusion: Improved visual acuity with stabilization can be achieved with combined Levodopa, occlusion and visual training therapy confirmed with VEP improvement.
Clinical Case of Simultaneous Coronary and Neuro Intervention in A Patient with Multifocal Lesions
Authors: V Kolisnik , A Peleshenko , V. Goriachyi Oleksiy , O Brovarskaya
Published: August 2023

Multifocal atherosclerotic disease is most severe of cardiovascular pathology, which associated with significantly higher rate of MACCE, mortality, rehospitalization that requires multidisciplinary approach, multimodality imaging, complex treatment algorithm. Both, endovascular procedure and optimal medical therapy are used for each CAD and CVD. A hybrid simultaneous interventional procedure with using new antithrombotic agent may become a solution for improvement of outcomes in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and TIA/Stroke.
Autoimmune Systemic Diseases in Children: Epidemiology and Clinical Phenotypes in Senegal
Authors: Boubacar Ahy Diatta , Maysae Malky , Patrice Mendy , Nibirantije Pie , Tening Mame Ndiaye , Ndiague Fall , Mamadou Sarr , Ndour Niar , Khadim Diop , Saer Diadie , Assane Diop , Maodo Ndiaye , Moussa Diallo , Fatimata Ly , Suzanne Oumou Niang
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Systemic diseases (SD) include all non-organ-specific autoimmune and/or inflammatory disorders. In children, their severity is related to severe visceral damage and iatrogenic complications of treatment. This study aimed to determine the epidemiological, clinical evolutionary aspects of systemic diseases in children. Methodology: A cross-sectional, analytic study was carried out in the Dermato-pediatrics Department of the Albert Royer Hospital in Dakar from January 2020 to June 2022 (30 months). We included all children aged 0 to 16 years followed up for systemic autoimmune disease. Results: We collected 18 cases of systemic diseases in children, representing a hospital frequency of 0.36%. The SD were of the lupus type in 7 cases, dermatomyositis in 4 cases, scleroderma in 3 cases, mixed connectivity’s in 3 cases and APLS in 1 case. The sex ratio was 0.12. The mean age of the children was 10 years [4-14 years]. In lupus, lesions were acute in 5 cases, subacute in 1 case and chronic in 1 case. In dermatomyositis, the cutaneous manifestations were: periorbital erythredema, ulcer-necrotic lesions, atrophic lesions of photo-exposed areas, non-erosive cheilitis, a non-scarring alopecia, Gottron papules, poikiloderma and calcinosis. Dermatomyositis was associated with extracutaneous muscular, articular, cardiovascular and pulmonary involvement. In scleroderma, cutaneous manifestations included sclerodactyly, Raynaud's phenomenon and cutaneous sclerosis. Visceral involvement included rhythm disturbances and pulmonary fibrosis. Necrotic ulcers and cyanosis of the extremities were the circumstances in which APLS was discovered. The association lupus-dermatomyositis represented (66.7%) and lupus-APLS (33.3%). Corticosteroid therapy was administered in 38.8% of cases. The outcome was favorable in 27.77% (n=5), with death noted in 3 cases. Conclusion: Systemic autoimmune diseases of children are rare disorders. They are characterized by their clinical polymorphism and the severity of visceral damage. Early treatment and therapeutic education of parents can improve prognosis.
Pendekatan Personal Dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Terhadap Kesehatan Mata Di Desa Gedong Damai Kelurahan Kalitimbang Cilegon
Authors: Kurniawan Dery , Siregar Dina Khairuna , Fahri Fahri , Rahmadanti Leni , Wibisono Muhammad Rusydi , Sari Anggita Mega , Oktafianti Nur Atari , Hikmanudin Muhammad Anid
Published: August 2023

Menurut survey apabila gangguan kesehatan mata cenderung dibiarkan berlarut-larut tanpa adanya pencegahan atau tindakan, akan meningkatkan prevalensi jumlah penderita gangguan refraksi (seperti myopia) menjadi 52% di tahun 2050. Oleh karenanya, kesadaran menjadi langkah penting dalam upaya mencegah maupun mengobati gangguan kesehatan mata. Maka dari itu perlu diadakan kegiatan yang dapat memaksimalkan penyuluhan terkait kesehatan mata dengan pendekatan personal seperti pemeriksaan mata gratis. Agar nantinya, bersama dengan pihak yang bekerjasama dalam kegiatan ini yaitu Posyandu Remaja Gemini sebagai kelompok binaan yang disupervisi Puskesmas Cibeber Kota Cilegondapat mengawal dan memfasilitasi masyarakat demi terjaganya kesadaran mereka terhadap kesehatan mata. Metode pelaksanaan ini dilakukan secara kolaboratif dengan teknis model penyuluhan personal berupa pemeriksaan mata secara gratis. Pelaksanaan ini juga melakukan pengisian kuesioner dalam meninjau konteks kesadaran masyarakat terhadap kesehatan matanya. Kuesioner dibuat berdasarkan wawancara kepada pengguna kacamata di wilayah setempat. Dari kegiatan ini tercatat secara riwayat pemakaian kacamata terdapat 15 orang (sekitar 45%) sudah pernah memakai kacamata dan 18 orang (sekitar 55%) belum pernah memakai kacamata. Dari hasil kuesioner masih perlu menelusuri faktor-faktor yang menghambat perilaku masyarakat menjaga kesehatan mata, seperti menunda pemakaian kacamata. Diharapkan ke depannya program pemeriksaan mata dapat dilangsungkan secara rutin dan berkala sehingga kesadaran masyarakat terhadap kesehatan mata dapat terjaga.
Effect of Research Training Environment on Doctoral Students’ Research Intentions
Authors: Chumwichan Sutthisan , Wongwanich Suwimon , Piromsombat Chayut
Published: August 2023

The research training environment (RTE) is an important factor for enhancing doctoral students’ research intentions (RI). This study aims to develop and validate the casual relationship model of the RTE and RI, mediated by research self-efficacy (RSE) and research engagement (RE), and examine differential RTE effects in years 1-3 of the doctoral program. The research sample consisted of 246 doctoral students in years 1-3 of their doctoral program, with the respondents randomly selected from 13 universities in Thailand. Data were collected via questionnaire and analyzed using an integrated generalized structured component analysis (IGSCA) with multigroup analysis. The findings have shown that there was no mediation effect of RE or RSE between the RTE and RI in the first year. In contrast, mediation effects of RE and RSE were found in the second (β = .097) and third years (β = .723) of the doctoral program. Based on the results, it is suggested that the RTE component associated with RSE should be established (e.g., allowing students to engage with their projects early and minimally) in the first year. Furthermore, it is recommended that RSE and RE be developed concurrently (e.g., encouraging students to share research ideas with others) in the second and third years.