bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Worldwide Survey of Clinician Practice on use of Adjunctive Therapies Following Botulinum Toxin Injection for Spasticity
Authors: Schillebeeckx Fabienne , Mills Patricia B. , Ip Alvin , Schinwelski Michal , Teixeira Joao Eduardo Marten , Ashford Stephen , Bayle Nicolas , Chemello Elena , Jacinto Jorge , Nayar Meenakshi , Suzigan Erika , Deltombe Thierry
Published: July 2022

Objective: Non-pharmacological adjunctive therapies can be used alongside botulinum toxin injection to enhance its efficacy. The objective of this global study was to determine the current practice and perception among clinicians of the use of adjunctive therapies after botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of limb spasticity.Methods: A questionnaire with 22 questions on clinical practice demographics, self-reported use and clinician opinion on barriers to the use of complementary therapies, and priorities for future research was translated into 7 languages and distributed worldwide through national and international professional associations concerning (neuro)rehabilitation.Results: A total of 527 clinicians from 52 countries responded to the survey. Most commonly used physical interventions were: active exercise programmes at home (81%), stretching programmes at home (81%), and splinting (70%), followed by active movement exercises (65%) and within 30 min of botulinum toxin injection and constraint induced movement therapy (63%). The main barriers reported by clinicians to provision of these interventions were clinicians’ lack of time, limited financial resources, and lack of evidence. Future research should focus primarily on immediate active movement exercises and passive stretching.Conclusion: Worldwide, clinicians often recommend adjunctive therapies after a botulinum toxin injection to reduce spasticity. The most commonly used physical interventions among clinicians were active exercises at home, stretching at home, and splinting. Lack of evidence, time and financial constraints were identified as barriers to providing these interventions.
LAY ABSTRACTA neurological injury, such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, may cause muscle stiffness, a condition known as spasticity. Among available treatments for spasticity, botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin injected into the muscle, is used in cases of focal spasticity. Adjunctive therapies are therapies other than drugs that are used to enhance the efficacy of a treatment, such as botulinum toxin. The aim of this worldwide survey of clinicians was to determine the current clinical practice and perception of the use of adjunctive therapies following botulinum toxin injections. The results showed that the most frequently prescribed adjunctive therapies were active exercises at home, stretching at home, and splinting. The main barriers reported by clinicians to provision of these interventions were clinicians’ lack of time, limited financial resources, and lack of evidence.
"Attitudes of Parents of Lower Primary Grades Children Towards School Excursions"
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Department for Human Sciences, NEDELJKO M. MILANOVIĆ
Published: July 2022

"The aim of the research is to determine the attitude of parents of children in the lower grades of primary school towards school excursions. The theoretical part of the article presents the importance of excursions, as well as the role of parents in the entire process of organising excursions, while the second part of the article presents the results of the research. 208 parents participated, 39.9% being fathers and 60.1% being mothers. Data was collected with an instrument created for the purposes of this research and was analysed in detail and presented using a descriptive method. Parents’ attitudes are positively oriented towards excursions, noting their pedagogical significance for the development of the child’s entire personality. The role of parents in the process of preparation and organisation of the excursion is of great importance, and it is necessary that future research pays more attention to the parental function in all phases and flows of the excursion."
Students’ personal desire for excitement and teachers’ autonomy support in outdoor activity: Links to passion, intrinsic motivation, and effort
Authors: Waaler Rune , Halvari Hallgeir , Skjesol Knut , Ulstad Svein Olav
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study was to test the role of the personal desire for excitement and its links to autonomy support, harmonious and obsessive passion, and longitudinal intrinsic motivation, and effort in students’ favorite outdoor activity. 675 students at Norwegian folk high schools [folkehøgskole] attending a one-year study of their favorite outdoor activity (for instance, hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, kiting, and sailing) completed a questionnaire package. The desire for excitement positively predicted perceived autonomy support and the two types of passion. Autonomy support positively predicted harmonious passion, which in turn was positively linked to change in intrinsic motivation, which again positively predicted change in effort. Length of experience moderated the link between desire for excitement and obsessive passion. Furthermore, participants with short experience in the activity, relative to those with long experience and males, reported a higher desire for excitement and a higher obsessive passion. Autonomy support from teachers is important for young adults pursuing activities giving experiences of excitement, speed, and risk. Teachers can be autonomy supportive by acknowledging students’ feelings and perspectives, encouraging self-initiation and exploration of new experiences, avoiding communicating pressuring expectations, and instead offering choice among different types of exercises and training methods that may help the participants to attain their personal goals. In such a social context, it is important that teachers encourage them to further explore and to improve their skills, as they understand their excitement-seeking personality. Autonomy support might help the students choose activities providing excitement arousal in a good way, instead of high-risk activities with negative consequences.
An exploratory study of the challenges that arise when adults with autism spectrum disorder encounter the police and criminal justice system
Authors:   , King Julie-Elaine
Published: July 2022

There is limited research exploring police practice when dealing with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), therefore the aim of this thesis has been to identify, explore and critically analyse the views of key stakeholders concerning the significant gaps that exist in our knowledge, when adults with ASD encounter the police and criminal justice system. This study incorporates empirical data, generated through on-line surveys and semi-structured interviews reviewing the current situation relating to autism awareness. This thesis examines the factors that contribute to the difficulties that arise when responding to individuals with ASD when detained in police custody and provides a unique insight into the lived experiences of individuals within the autistic community involved in the custody process. The findings demonstrate that many police officers and appropriate adults do not have the requisite skills to understand or relate to individuals with ASD. In addition, current police screening procedures, standardised in most police forces do not routinely include autism amongst the list of characteristics that indicate additional safeguards should be applied. This leaves a significant proportion of individuals with ASD unrecognised as vulnerable, leaving the safeguards contained in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984) unimplemented. In conclusion, the findings support previous research regarding the need to address autism training for police and criminal justice professionals, but more work is needed to tackle the issues that stem from inadequate and ineffective police screening procedures. Further research is recommended to develop these findings; however, tentative results demonstrate that standardisation of police practice and an alternative to the current police custody process will greatly improve conditions for individuals with ASD, those that care for them and the criminal justice professionals who interact with them.
Investigation into the manipulation of non-uniformity and undercut features of a positive profile through silicon via
Authors:   , Gray Paul
Published: July 2022

The key enabling technology for 2.5D and 3D packaging applications is the through silicon via (TSV), this device allows integrated circuits and additional component layers to be vertically stacked, this minimises internal signalling lengths allowing for faster operation, reduced heat production and lower power consumption. TSV’s are commonly formed with a positive profile structure which minimises conductor deposition defects in downstream production stages. This research was carried out on an SPTS Technologies Ltd Pegasus™ deep silicon etcher employing a single step O2/SF6/Ar process. The aim was to identify a predictable set of process parameters that can be used manipulate the dimensions of the ‘undercut’ feature that regularly forms at the top of the TSV profile during dry plasma etch processing. An L16 (4^5) Taguchi Array was used to determine the interaction effects of changing five critical process parameters on the undercut feature dimensions. The results from the process sample runs were analysed using commercially available statistical analysis software to investigate any predictable interactions between process parameter values and TSV profile dimensions. The outcome showed that there were no relationships that would facilitate predictable manipulation of the undercut dimensions. However, a clear and predictable trend was observed from the results which showed that increasing the wafer platform temperature results in a decrease in across wafer non-uniformity of critical TSV profile dimensions.
Prospects for development of geothermal energy in Lviv region
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Yurkevych Yuriy , Savchenko Olena , Savchenko Zenon
Published: July 2022

The data of geological exploration works carried out in Lviv region allow us to speak about the significant energy potential of geothermal waters in this region. At present, six bore-wells have been discovered in which the temperature of geothermal waters reaches 120oC at a depth of more than 3000 m. However, today the energy potential of geothermal waters of Lviv region is not used for both technical and economic reasons. This article, analyze the most common schemes for the use of geothermal resources based on the experience of countries with developed geothermal energy For geothermal systems with parameters typical of Lviv region, the greatest effect can be achieved by using doublet systems, which consist of two wells: suction and injection, and the resulting heat energy can be used to heat a wide group of consumers.
Analysis of computer code and method used in thermal-hydraulic safety justification of VVER reactor plants
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lys Stepan
Published: July 2022

This article presents the analysis of the calculation procedure and computer code KLAST used in calculations of the control rod dynamic characteristics during safety justification of water-cooled water-moderated power reactor plants. The code allows accounting for pressure differentials as a function of time occurred under the design conditions on the reactor core and on the drive extension shaft as well change of coolant density in the core. The code can be used to calculate dynamic characteristics of the control and protection system of control rod of VVER-1000 reactor types under the design accident conditions with rupture of the drive housing and to calculate the control and protection system of control rod dynamic characteristics during drop and damping in case of reactor damage during design accident conditions with pipeline break. In calculation, the control and protection system of control rod dynamic characteristics are determined versus time.
Modelling the modes of system of asynchronous centrifugal units of multi-unit pumping station with serial connection of pumps
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lysiak Vladyslav , Oliinyk Mykhailo
Published: July 2022

Based on the current regulations on pipeline transport, the need for a systematic approach to the study of processes occurring in the technological complexes of pumping stations of the main pipelines and their power supply systems is shown. The development of effective control systems for such complexes in order to reduce energy consumption involves a comprehensive analysis of current modes and forecasting of both steady-state and dynamic modes by simultaneously studying their subsystems as a whole The replacement of obsolete centrifugal pumps of multi-unit pumping stations with main and booster pumps with the modern types with a significantly higher efficiency increases the importance of energy saving potential in dynamic modes. The scientific research results regarding modelling of pumping stations and their electrical complexes are analysed. It is shown that the generally accepted approach is not always sufficient for the effective study of the influence of subsystems of different physical nature of pumping stations on the power supply system and the mutual influence of these subsystems on each other. A formalized mathematical model of the system of asynchronous centrifugal units of a multi-unit pumping station with serial connection of pumps is built, its verification is carried out and the prospects of its use are discussed.
Analysis of influence of pipeline internal surface roughness on flow rate measured by means of standard pressure differential devices
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Matiko Fedir , Roman Vitalii , Matiko Halyna , Lesovoi Leonid
Published: July 2022

The paper presents the analysis of scientific and technical sources on the influence of constructive features of pressure differential flowmeters on flow rate measurement error. According to the research results, the significant surface roughness of pipe sections downstream of the orifice plate does not significantly affect the flow measurement result. The influence of the pipe roughness upstream of the orifice plate depends on geometric characteristics of roughness, the pipe diameter, the relative area of the orifice plate throat, and the Reynolds number. The change in the uncertainty of the orifice discharge coefficient under conditions of inhomogeneous measuring pipe roughness in the pipe section with a length of 10D upstream of the orifice plate is analyzed. The authors have determined that even a pipe section length of 1.5D with high roughness might be enough to change the flowmeter readings by more than 1% at a large orifice diameter ratio.
A Comparison of Achalasia Quality of Life Index and Eckardt Scores in Assessing Severity of Achalasia Cardia and Prognosis at 3 Months - A Single-Center Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Sreekumaran Rajeevan , Ramamoorthy Murali , Annasamy Chezhian , Immaneni Shubha , K Muthukumaran , Karunakaran Premkumar , Selvi Caroline , A. Aravind
Published: July 2022

Background: Eckardt score and Achalasia quality of life score (ASQ) are two scoring systems used in achalasia. This study tries to compare these scores in assessing the severity of the disease before and 3 months after initiation of treatment. Methods: 40 patients newly diagnosed with achalasia cardia were included in this study. Eckardt score and ASQ scores were calculated at the time of presentation. Patients underwent either Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM), Pneumatic dilatation (PD), or medical management with isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) after diagnosis. Patients were followed up after 3 months and these scores were assessed again to compare their reductions in different interventions. Results: The majority of the patients in this study underwent LHM (62.5%) followed by PD (32.5%). The average ASQ scores before and after PD were 20 and 12.8 respectively. The average ASQ scores before and after LHM were 20 and 12 respectively. The average Eckardt scores before and after the procedure were 8 and 2 in the PD group whereas this was 8 and 1.92 in the LHM group. There was a significant reduction in both Eckardt score and ASQ score after 3 months from baseline values in both the LHM and the PD groups (p<0.001) but not in the ISDN group. All the patients categorized as treatment success by the Eckardt score were similarly categorized by the ASQ score also. The percentage reduction in Eckardt score was found to be statistically significant and this was more in the LHM and the PD groups than in the ISDN group (p= <0.001). Percentage reduction in ASQ score post-procedure was not a statistically significant entity in any of the groups. Conclusion: Both the Eckardt score and Achalasia quality of life score are equally effective in assessing treatment response in achalasia cardia. The percentage reduction in Eckardt score after the procedure was found to be statistically significant in LHM and PD groups and not in the ISDN group. There was no statistically significant percentage reduction in ASQ score in any of the procedural groups.
The IMPLEMENTASI EARLY WARNING SYSTEM DAN RASIO PERUBAHAAN DANA TABARRU TERHADAP TINGKAT KESEHATAN ASURANSI
Authors: Lisdiyanti Vika , Suripto Suripto , Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of financial ratios in the Early Warning System (EWS) method and the ratio of changes in tabarru funds on the health level of shariah life insurance companies in Indonesia. The independent variables of the study include the profitability ratio which is proxied by the claim expense ratio, the liquidity ratio is proxied by the asset liquidity ratio, the premium stability ratio is proxied by the self-retention ratio and the ratio of changes in tabarru funds, while the dependent variable of the study is the health level of shariah life insurance as measured by solvency ratio or Risk Based Capital (RBC). The population in the study were 24 insurance companies and shariah life insurance based on the publication of the Financial Services Authority on February 19th 2016. Based on the purposive sampling method, 10 companies were selected as samples that met the research criteria for 5 years research period. The results of this study indicated in partially the ratio of changes tabarru funds had no significant effect on the health level of shariah life insurance. Meanwhile, profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, and premium stability ratios have a significant effect on the health level of shariah life insurance. Simultaneous, profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, premium stability ratios and the ratio of changes in tabarru funds have a significant effect on the health of shariah life insurance.

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Penelitian.ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh rasio keuangan dalam metode Early Warning System (EWS) dan rasio perubahaan dana tabarru terhadap tingkat kesehatan asuransi jiwa syariah di Indonesia. Variabel independen penelitian meliputi rasio profitabilitas dengan proksi rasio beban klaim, rasio likuiditas dengan proksi rasio likuiditas aset, rasio stabilitas premi dengan proksi rasio retensi diri dan rasio perubahaan dana tabarru. Sedangkan variabel dependen penelitian adalah tingkat kesehatan asuransi jiwa syariah dengan proksi Risk Based Capital (RBC). Penelitian ini menggunakan populasi sebanyak 24 asuransi jiwa syariah berdasarkan publikasi Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) pada 19 Februari 2016. Berdasarkan metode pemilihan sampel purposive terpilih 10 asuransi jiwa syariah yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian dengan periode pengamatan selama 5 tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial rasio perubahaan dana tabarru tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat kesehatan asuransi jiwa syariah. Sedangkan rasio profitabilitas, rasio likuiditas, dan rasio stabilitas premi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat kesehatan asuransi jiwa syariah. Secara simultan, rasio profitabilitas, rasio likuiditas, rasio stabilitas premi dan rasio perubahan dana tabarru berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kesehatan asuransi jiwa syariah.
Edukasi Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) pada Rumah Tangga di Desa Kalisari Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan
Authors: Susianti Susianti , Rudiyanto Waluyo , Windarti Indri , Zuraida Reni
Published: July 2022

Upaya yang dilakukan Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Lampung dalam meningkatkan cakupan PHBS Rumah Tangga antara lain melaluiadvokes mendorong keluarnya kebijakan PHBS di kabupaten/ kota, peningkatan kapasitas petugas promosi kesehatan, penyebaran informasi terkait PHBS ke masyarakat dan koordinasi dengan pengelola program terkait indikator PHBS. Kegiatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu-ibu di Desa Kalisari Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan tentang PHBS di rumah tangga dan diterapkannya PHBS di rumah tangga. Ibu-ibu tersebut diharap[kan dapat meneruskan pengetahuannnyakepada anggota rumah tangga untuk tahu, mau dan mampu menjalankan perilaku kehidupan yang bersih dan sehat serta memiliki peran yang aktif pada gerakan di tingkat masyarakat. Tujuan utama dari tatanan PHBS di tingkat rumah tangga adalah tercapainya rumah tangga yang sehat.  Metode pengadian yang dilaksanakan meliputi tiga kegiatan antara lain penyuluhan, diskusi dan evaluasi. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 25 September 2020 di kediaman Bapak Saring pada pukul 15.30sampai dengan 17.30 dan dihadiri oleh 20 orang ibu-ibu. Topik penyuluhan dan diskusi antara lain tentang pengertian PHBS dan10 indikator PHBS pada rumah tangga. Evaluasi yang dilakukan untuk menilai keberhasilan kegiatan ini terdiri dari evaluasi awal (pre-test), evaluasi proses dan evaluasi akhir (pre-test). Dari nilai pre test dan post test yang telah dilakukan didapatkan hasil rata-rata nilai pre test sebesar 62 dan nilai post test 86. Nilai tersebut menunjukkan telah terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan bagi ibu-ibu peserta edukasi tentang PHBS pada rumah tangga. Dengan demikian diharapkan dapat menularkan pengetahuannya  pada keluarga dan masyarakat sekitar sehingga penerapan PHBS dimasyarakat bisa meningkat.
Integrasi Agroforestri dan Sistem Budidaya Lebah Madu (Trigona Sp.) dalam Penguatan Food Estate di Humbang Hasundutan.
Authors: Hakim Luthfi , Sucipto Tito , Iswanto Apri Heri , Sutiawan Jajang , Hartono Rudi , Manurung Harisyah , Samsuri Samsuri , Zaitunah Anita , Syahputra OK Hasnanda , Purwoko Agus , Arinah Hafizah , Harahap Moehar Maraghiy , Ulfa Mariah , Rambey Ridahati , Fadhilla Suri , Susilowati Arida , Elfiati Deni , Rangkut Ahmad Baiquni
Published: July 2022

The community service program for the mandatory lecturer scheme in 2021, Universitas Sumatera Utara, is foc Integrasi Agroforestri dan Sistem Budidaya Lebah Madu (Trigona Sp.) dalam Penguatan Food Estate di Humbang Hasundutan.  used at the food estate location, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The purpose of this community service program is to develop a group of forest communities around the location of the food estate that are economically independent through the skills of honey bee cultivation of Trigona sp. in strengthening food at food estate locations. This program integrates forestry, agricultural, and honey bees Trigona sp. to form an interrelated cultivation system for the sustainability of ecological, economic, and social aspects. This program is carried out in the form of assistance in providing honey bee sires Trigona sp. and training in honey bee cultivation management. This program is expected to be able to have a positive impact on the community of food estate farmer groups as a companion business in managing food estates based on agricultural commodities.
Soft Skill Development for Ecosystem Services Measurement to Support FMUs and Aceh Community Forest Management
Authors: Ar Rasyid Ulfa Hansri , Anhar Ashabul , Subhan Subhan , Muslih Ali M. , Farida Anna , Yanti Lola Adres , Arlita Tuti , Umam Arif Habibal
Published: July 2022

Utilization of data and information on ecosystem services is used as a reference in the management of natural resources and the environment as well as a guide for policy makers to determine priority locations in critical ecosystem restoration. There are challenges for Forest Management Unit (FMU) staff and community members to accurately collect and report specific information on forest carbon, biodiversity, supply forest types, and cultural ecosystem services. This service aims to facilitate FMU staff and members of the social forestry community in Aceh Province to receive Excel-based training on ecosystem services tools. The method used is counseling through training activities carried out for six days using excel-based ecosystem services tools, namely forest carbon, tree biodiversity, and forest integrity Assessment (FIA). The participants of this activity were 22 participants who came from KPH staff, forest community groups, local government agencies (BKSDA Aceh, BPDASL KA, TNGL), as well as staff and students of Forestry at Syiah Kuala University. The results obtained from this activity are direct understanding and practice by participants regarding the use of excel-based ecosystem service tools.
Penyuluhan Upaya Peningkatan Madu di Desa Mataram, Kecamatan Gading Rejo, Kabupaten Pringsewu
Authors: Surnayanti Surnayanti , Indriyanto Indriyanto , Asmarahman Ceng , Riniarti Melya , Santoso Trio , Duryat Duryat , Tsani Machya Kartika , Damayanti Inggar , Bintoro Afif , Sulistiyawan Budi
Published: July 2022

Honey bee cultivation among the community is increasingly being carried out because honey has many benefits, besides the benefits for humans, honey also functions as a pollinator, namely: as a pollinating agent. Plants to produce good fruit require an optimal pollinator to produce good quality fruit. The role of bees for human life is very much because in addition to human needs for honey bees are also needed by plants, therefore honey bee cultivation is very important. To produce quality honey and optimal results, it is necessary to increase knowledge to the public about honey cultivation, one of the activities to educate farmers about increasing honey production is through community service activities. This service was carried out in Mataram Village, Gading Rejo District, Pringsewu Regency. The results of this service indicate that the honey harvest at OTM has not been maximized because there is still a lack of public knowledge about honey cultivation, after this counseling it is hoped that public understanding about honey bee cultivation can increase and increase honey productivity. Service activities are expected to be in accordance with the program targets that have been set, namely increasing honey productivity in OTM and more people being involved in honey cultivation activities
Mekanisme Penyelesaian Konflik Jalur dan Alat Penangkapan Ikan di Perairan Pulau Rukau Desa Semembang
Authors: Rahmadeni Yozi , Septian Doni
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan faktor dan mekanisme penyelesaian konflik jalur penangkapan dan alat penangkapan ikan di perairan Pulau Rukau Desa Semembang. Perairan ini merupakan satu-satunya zona produktif terakhir tempat bergantungnya mata pencaharian nelayan rawai tradisional Desa Semembang sejak turun temurun. Perairan ini mengalami beberapa kali konflik antar nelayan rawai tradisional dengan nelayan modern. Konflik memuncak terjadi pada tahun 2017 dan pada tahun 2021 yang berujung pada penyanderaan kapal serta pembakaran alat penangkapan ikan milik nelayan modern. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari Kepala Desa, Badan Perwakilan Daerah, Perwakilan Nelayan, Kepala Dusun, serta Polisi Khusus Pengawasan Sumber Daya Kelautan dan Perikanan Provinsi Kepulauan Riau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyebab konflik terjadi karena: 1) adanya perbedaan kepentingan antar nelayan, 2) pelanggaran jalur, dan 3) penggunaan alat penangkapan ikan modern oleh nelayan dari Kecamatan Meral Karimun dan Desa Kuala Selat Kecamatan Kateman. 4) tidak adanya sosialisasi kebijakan dan pengawasan atas pelanggaran dari Pos SDKP Provinsi Kepulauan Riau. Mekanisme penyelesaian konflik yang dilakukan melalui: pendekatan negosiasi, konsiliasi dan mediasi yang berakhir dengan surat kesepakatan perjanjian dengan mengacu kepada Undang-Undang Nomor 45 Tahun 2009 Tentang Perikanan dan Peraturan Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan Nomor 59/PERMEN-KP/2020 Tentang Jalur dan Alat Penangkapan Ikan di Wilayah Pengelolaan Perikanan Republik Indonesia.
Overpopulation and Agricultural Land Degradation in The Republic of Niger
Authors: Ziesig Mackenzy
Published: July 2022

This paper aims to review and present relevant literature on the land degradation crisis in the Republic of Niger in order to recommend an appropriate policy objective. Unsustainable agricultural practices are responsible for the deforestation, desertification, and loss of soil fertility that constitute Niger’s land degradation crisis. The term “agricultural land degradation” is established to describe land degradation that is prompted almost entirely by agriculture. Overpopulation is the principal driving factor of agricultural land degradation in Niger. The strong presence of gender inequality in the nation contributes to this overpopulation crisis. Therefore, the author suggests increasing the time young women spend in school as a policy measure for combating agricultural land degradation in the Republic of Niger.
Komparasi Penguasaan Konsep Siswa SMA dan Mahasiswa Pendidikan Fisika Pada Materi Vektor
Authors: Prawendra Yoga , Sartianis Gepi , Kusairi Sentot
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the difference in conceptual understanding of high school students and physics education students on vector material. This research is a quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The population of this study includes high school students and physics education students have studied vector material physics in East Java. Sampling was done by random sampling for high school students and physics education students in East Java. The instrument used to obtain the data is a conceptual understanding test in the form of 10 multiple choice questions. The results showed that the percentage level of conceptual understanding in high school students was 24% and physics education students 35%. So that students are included in the low category or do not understand while students are included in the medium category or understand. Thus it can be concluded that there are differences in conceptual understanding between high school students and physics education students. This study recommends that further research be conducted to determine the appropriate learning model in improving the understanding of concepts for high school students and physics education students.
Penerapan Simulasi Virtual Pembelajaran Fisika Terhadap Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Materi Suhu dan Kalor di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Setia Permana I Putu Yogi , Purwaningsih Endang
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar siswa melalui pembelajaran dengan simulasi virtual di masa pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa angket motivasi dan tes hasil belajar. Angket motivasi yang digunakan berupa angket tertutup. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 31 orang yang merupakan siswa kelas X TPL 1 SMK di Kabupaten Pasuruan. Sampel dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling adalah cara pengambilan sampel dengan acak sederhana melalui undian. Data kuantitatif diperoleh melalui pretest dant posttest yang meliputi tes hasil belajar. Sedangkan data kualitatif diperoleh melalui lembar angket motivasi belajar siswa. Data di uji dengan analisis N-gain, uji uormalitas, dan uji t berpasangan (paired sample t-test). Berdasarkan hasil analisis N-gain tes hasil belajar menunjukkan rata-rata tes hasil belajar sebelsar 0,59 (kategori sedang). Hasil uji t berpasangan tes hasil belajar motivasi belajar mendapatkan nilai Sig. (2-tailed) yang sama yaitu 0,00 kurang dari 0.05, menunjukkan perbedaan hasil belajar dan motivasi belajar yang signifikan. Berdasarkan hasil uji ini hasil belajar dan motivasi belajar sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pembelajaran dengan simulasi virtual fisika menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran fisika dengan simulasi virtual dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa secara signifikan dimasa pandemic covid-19.
Economic competitiveness vs. green competitiveness of agriculture in the European Union countries
Authors: Nowak Anna , Kasztelan Armand
Published: July 2022

Research background: Many scientists have researched the economic competitiveness of agriculture. At the same time, considerably less attention is paid to the so-called green competitiveness. Considering a global trend searching for solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the agricultural sector, it seems reasonable to explore the overlap between economic competitiveness and green competitiveness.
Purpose of the article: This study aims to answer the following questions: What is the level of economic and green competitiveness of agriculture in respective countries? What is the level of the comprehensive competitiveness of agriculture in EU member states?  Do the economic competitiveness outcomes of respective countries coincide with their green competitiveness rankings?
Methods: Taxonomic methods were applied to design synthetic indices of economic, green and comprehensive competitiveness of 27 member states of the European Union, based on multi-criteria sets of specific indicators from 2018.
Findings & value added: The results of analyses imply that, in general, the level of green competitiveness of agriculture is higher than the level of its economic competitiveness in EU member states. Simultaneously, the developed rankings show that respective countries' economic and green competitiveness are not linked. In other words, economic competitiveness outcomes do not match green competitiveness outcomes for EU agriculture. This work is a genuine contribution to studies on the methods for measuring and evaluating the competitiveness of agriculture as it designs separate synthetic measures for economic and green competitiveness and confronts both types of competitiveness in EU member states. The research findings for the first time provide clear answers to questions about the mutual relationship between economic and green competitiveness in agriculture. Furthermore, an added value of this study is that it introduces and attempts to define the notion of green competitiveness.
LA MAUVAISE REDISTRIBUTION DE LA RICHESSE EN AFRIQUE, VECTEUR DES CRISES MILITARO-POLITIQUES
Authors: GONDJE-DJAYANAYANG Godfroy-Luther
Published: July 2022

For decades the African continent has been exposed to a socio-political deterioration which is explained by inequalities and social fracture. It is due to that, the elite class is carrying out a policy of predation in the almost all this continent's wealth, consequently that cause obviously the social poverty. The assessment of social precarity, the unemployment, the lack of education, the policy of exclusion, social injustices, mass crimes, violations of the constitution, betrayal, terrorism, the increase of a military bureaucracy jeopardize the principles of the social contract. And yet, Africa has the wealths that wasted by the complicity of African actors. The societal awkwardness is deep that we must move more quickly towards the split of wealth between the population otherwise, Africa will risk being disfigured by the fear of arms and the seisme of popular protest. Therefore, it is necessary that "the African cultural genius base on the dogma of sharing".
THE INFLUENCE OF EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL IDEAS UPON IRANIAN PROSE AND NON-FICTION IN THE 60S AND 70S
Authors: MITEV Vladimir
Published: July 2022

Following the coup d’etat of 1953 and the trauma caused by it gradually in the 60s and 70s in Iran a new subjectivity, a new vision for the Iranian subject of modernity emerged. Iranians were called by their intellectuals to overcome the trauma, which was called “occidentosis”, a state in which everything that they try to create and produce is “stilborn”. They were asked to no longer accept predestination and quietism, developing courage instead, becoming militant and finding their own, authentic way of encountering technologies and the West. This paper systematically demonstrates that the new subjectivity, which can be seen in the Iranian prose and non-fiction in the 60s and 70s is heavily influenced by European intellectual ideas.
Volunteering in Romania: A Case Study That Can Inform Global Volunteerism
Authors:   ", Mateiu-Vescan Roxana ,   Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania roxanavescan@psychology.ro ", Ionescu Thea ,   Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Opre Adrian ,   Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: July 2022

"There are many theories that explain why humans display prosocial behaviors towards their fellows. Such prosocial behaviors manifest differently with respect to the culture where they occur. Over time, some prosocial behaviors have been formalized into volunteer work, which often happens in an association or a non-profit organization. In this qualitative research, we seek to grasp volunteering in its developmental phase, and present how volunteers, volunteers coordinators, and human resources experts conceptualize volunteering. We used a semi-structured interview guide to question 15 volunteers, 10 volunteers’ coordinators, and 10 human resources experts. Findings indicate that volunteering is a learning opportunity, where people can develop their skills while helping others. "
Editorial
Authors: Fernández-Arata Manuel
Published: July 2022

Liberabit, Revista Peruana de Psicología, comparte con la comunidad académica nacional e internacional el presente volumen conformado por seis artículos de investigación, cuatro empíricos y dos teóricos.
Iniciamos esta presentación con el trabajo realizado por Gutemberg de Sousa Lima Filho, Jéssica Gomes de Alcántara, Mateus Egilson da Silva Alves, Ludgleydson Fernandes de Araujo, Evair mendes da Silva Sousa, Igor Eduardo de Lima Bezerra y Maria Fernanda Lima Silva, realizan un estudio sobre las representaciones sociales de la vejez LGTB, considerando la comprensión social de la vejez, los estigmas sobre los géneros y las orientaciones sexuales y los cambios físicos y los obstáculos, reportando que las representaciones sociales están asociadas con las dificultades que existen para envejecer en sociedad y para discutir sobre la vejez LGTB, siendo estas mayores en las mujeres profesionales. Asimismo, presentamos el estudio realizado por Alfonso Elías-Risco y Gina Chávez-Ventura acerca de la eficacia de un programa biográfico profesional, que tiene como propósito disminuir las conductas sexuales de riesgo en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres, encontrando que el programa reduce las conductas sexuales de riesgo de los participantes, pero que en el caso de aquellos que padecen de una enfermedad de transmisión sexual, se presenta la disminución, pero sin extinguirse.
Integrative Dimensional Personality Inventory for ICD-11: Development and Evaluation in the Peruvian Correctional Setting
Authors: Hualparuca Olivera Luis Miguel , Ramos Campos Dayana Nicol , Arauco Vivas Paola Andrea , Coz Apumayta Rocío Milagros
Published: July 2022

Background: Personality disorder (PD) is an important predictor of the commission of crimes; however, there is a lack of clinical instruments adjusted to the characteristics of Peruvian convicts. Objective: To develop a reliable and valid comprehensive personality measurement instrument, the Integrative Dimensional Personality Inventory, ICD-11 version (IDPI-11), according to the standards of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Method: A stratified sample of prisoners from the Huancayo Penitentiary (HP) was selected (n study 1 = 60; n study 2 = 1095). Results: High reliability indices (McDonald’s ω ≥ .73) and adequate levels of content validity (CVI-S ≥ .87), construct validity, and criterion validity of the scales were found. This could explain the probability (a) of belonging to the group of inmates with instrumental or impulsive crimes (R2 N ≥ .52, OR ≥ 1.02, p ≤ .021), and (b) that recidivism, designated by the prison security level imposed, increases (R2 ≥ .53, β ≥ 1.16, p ≤ .008). Conclusions: The instrument is a valid and reliable measure that allows a dimensional and integrative assessment of the personality of convicts of the HP, according to ICD-11 standards.
 Authors’ contributions
LMHO, DNRC, and RMCA conceived the article;
DNRC and PAAV collected the data;
LMHO and PAAV performed the statistical analysis;
LMHO reviewed the contents; and
RMCA advised on the entire study and manuscript preparation process.
Detection of extracellular myocardial matrix with Dual Energy computed tomography: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lisitskaya M. V. , Vershinina O. Y. , Mershina E. A. , Plotnikova M. L. , Bazhenova D. A. , Shlyapkina O. S. , Sinitsin V. E.
Published: July 2022

Background. The amount of extracellular myocardial matrix is a non-invasive tool for quantitative assessment of myocardial fibrosis. MRI with late gadolinium-enhancement is considered to be the “Gold standard” of non-invasive practice.  Dual Energy computed tomography is a new non-invasive approach for detection of myocardial fibrosis and its prognostic value remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to summarize all available data and to study prognostic value of DECT for the detection of fibrotic changes in myocardium.

Methods. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, SCOPUS and Web of Science for cohort studies up to October 2021 that reported myocardial extracellular volume fraction quantification using contrast enhanced dual energy CT or/and MRI with delayed enhancement.

Results. Eleven studies met eligibility criteria. A systematic analysis demonstrated the difference in extracellular volume fraction in patients with fibrotic and inflammation changes of the myocardium, as well as good comparability between DECT and MRI. The value of extracellular volume fraction in myocardium with fibrotic or inflammatory changes was higher than in healthy tissue, which makes it possible to use the ECV as a non-invasive marker of myocardial fibrosis.
Multiple cystic pulmonary metastases of pancreas cancer masquerading as pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a case report
Authors: Balkarov A. Kh. , Zagudaeva N. S. , Prusakova K. V. , Kushnarev V. A. , Boyko N. V. , Kalinin P. S. , Mishchenko A. V.
Published: July 2022

Aim of the study: to evaluate the possibilities of differential diagnosis of cystic metastases of pancreatic cancer in the lungs and pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis (PLCH)

Materials and methods. Multiple cysts were visualized in the patient's lungs, which had thin and thick walls. We visualized in the patient's lung several small nodes with random distribution. These changes were located mainly in the upper and middle sections of the lungs, with the presence of several cysts and nodes near the costal-diaphragmatic angles. The differential diagnosis is formed from metastatic lung disease and pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Morphological verification of changes in the lungs confirmed metastatic lung disease.

Conclusion. A careful assessment of the thickness of the walls of cysts and the type of location of nodes in the patient's lungs made it possible to diagnose metastatic lung disease according to CT scans.
Air Quality in Fitness Centers
Authors: Peixoto Cátia , Slezakova Klara , Pereira Maria do Carmo , Morais Simone
Published: July 2022

To stay healthy, people frequent sports facilities. This work aimed to evaluate air pollution and comfort parameters in a fitness club in the post lockdown period (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), focusing on particulate material (PM10, PM2.5) and gaseous pollutants (total volatile organic compounds -TVOCs, carbon dioxide - CO2, and carbon monoxide – CO). Sampling was carried out for 10 consecutive days in October 2020 in one fitness center (Oporto, Portugal). The results showed that indoor PM10 ranged from 1.4 to 122.5 µg/m3 and PM2.5 was between 0.8 and 25 µg/m3; the overall levels were in accordance with the current legislation. TVOC means were 0.39 mg/m3 when not occupied and 0.43 mg/m3 when exercising subjects were present, thus also fulfilling the limit 0.6 mg/m3). Average CO2 was 1400 mg/m3 with temporal maxima (2660-2894 mg/m3) exceeding the protection threshold. Finally, temperature and relative humidity exceeded the recommended comfort levels, especially during group activity classes.
Qualitative Analysis of Sustainability Certification Systems Based on ISO 21929-1
Authors: BRUNO POLLI GUSTAVO HENRIQUE , Vaz Duarte Oliveira e Sá Ana Margarida , Pavani Biju Barbara
Published: July 2022

Sustainability certification systems are parameters used to measure the extent to which the building meets the necessary sustainable requirements. Currently, there are several types of sustainability certificates, in addition to regulatory standards. Therefore, this work sought to analyze the most influential sustainability certificate systems in the market, using the qualitative analysis of content created by Bardin and based on ISO 21929-1, with fourteen aspects, as a parameter for comparison, the focus of the study was adapted to this method to have a better understanding of the behavior of these systems. Some conditions were imposed to narrow down the number of certification systems, four systems were selected to be analyzed. After the qualitative analysis, it was possible to identify that DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen) is the only one that addressed all the fourteen aspects brought by ISO 21929-1, HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) addressed fewer aspects, HQE highly addresses them. However, LEED has a more detailed and clear approach to the aspect related to the Internal conditions and air quality. Lastly, BREEAM addresses thirteen of the fourteen aspects of ISO 21929-1, and most of its content addressed is from the environmental area.
A New Corneal Remodeling Technique with Laser Asymmetric Keratectomy Using Semi-Cylindrical Ablation Pattern Reducing Regional Asymmetry of Corneal Thickness, Case Series
Authors:   Kim’s Eye Hospital, Division Of Cornea, Cataract, And Refractive Surgery Konyang University School Of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic Of, Min Ji Sang , Min Byung Moo ,   Woori Eye Clinic, Affiliated Clinical Professor To Department Of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University School Of Medicine, Seo Ku, Daejon 35229, Korea, Republic Of, Lee Dong Cho ,   Yeongdong Joeun Eye Clinic, Affiliated Clinical Professor To Department Of Ophthalmology, Dankook University School Of Medicine, Yeongdong, Korea, Republic Of
Published: July 2022

Laser asymmetric keratectomy using semi-cylindrical ablation pattern (LAK-SCAP) is a new customized corneal remodeling method reducing regional asymmetry of corneal thickness, so could be to avoid and treat conventional laser refractive surgery adverse effects. Three eyes (3 patients) had laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) linked LAK-SCAP (L-LAK-SCAP) to reduce regional asymmetry of corneal thickness and correct refractive errors. On Orbscan map, the cones of the corneas were located in the peripheral side, the corneal thickness imbalance was severe due to the sum of 4 direction differences in corneal thickness >80µm.