bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Controle da disfunção temporomandibular utilizando laserterapia: Uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Costa Júnior Marcos Mouzart de Almeida , Monteiro Sidney Adônnys de Castro , Oliveira Alexandre Henrique Moura de
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre o uso da Laserterapia nos casos de Disfunção Temporomandibular. método: Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura, que utilizou artigos das bases de dados PubMed, Lilacs e Scielo, que tinham como objetivo a atuação fonoaudiológica com Laserterapia nos casos de DTM, publicados em português, entre os anos de 2016 e 2022 com os descritores “laserterapia”, “disfunção temporomandibular” e “odontologia”. Foram excluídos os artigos publicados em período inferior ao pré-estabelecido, que realizavam a Laserterapia no tratamento de outras patologias e que não descreveram o uso da Laserterapia como recurso para o tratamento da DTM. resultados: Após a triagem, 12 artigos foram selecionados, nos quais os resultados apontaram que o LASER é eficaz no controle da disfunção temporomandibular dolorosa, possibilitando redução da intensidade de dor e da movimentação mandibular, podendo-se observar também melhora da qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. conclusão: Conclui-se que a utilização da Laserterapia é considerada eficaz para o tratamento dos casos de DTM, já que por meio dos estudos apresentados nesse trabalho, pôde-se concluir que quando associada à terapia miofuncional, esse recurso traz diversos benefícios para o indivíduo, como diminuição da dor, melhora da abertura de boca, equilíbrio das funções do sistema estomatognático e melhora da qualidade de vida.
NEW SULFONAMIDO-BENZOXAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS: DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Authors: EROL Meryem , ACAR-HALICI Cemre , KUYUCUKLU Gülcan , SALAN Alparslan Semih , TEMİZ-ARPACI Özlem
Published: December 2023

Objective: Many investigations are conducted in the battle against infectious diseases in order to develop new drug-active ingredient candidate compounds and to identify leading compounds. The goal of this study was to synthesis a total of seven compounds, six of which are novel, with the general structure 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-5-(4-substitutedphenylsulfonamido)benzoxazole, to elucidate their structures, and to test their antimicrobial activities using the microdilution method.
Material and Method: The synthesis of the compounds was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, under PPA catalyst 2,4-diaminophenol and 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid were refluxed, and target compounds were produced in the second step by reacting 4-substitutedbenzenesulfonyl chloride with 5-Amino-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)benzoxazole. The compounds' antimicrobial activity was determined by using Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, and drug-resistant strains of these microorganisms in vitro antimicrobial activity studies. Furthermore, estimated ADME profiles were calculated using the SwissADME online software.
Result and Discussion: The structures of the synthesized compounds were elucidated using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and Mass spectroscopy, and also their melting points were determined. The antimicrobial activities of the compounds ranged from 64 µg/ml to ˃512 µg/ml and were weaker than the reference drugs. The best antimicrobial activity was reported against an isolate of E. faecalis, with all compounds having MIC values of 64 µg/ml. The fact that six of the seven synthesized compounds are novel and that their antimicrobial activity will be tested for the first time will make a significant contribution to studies to develop new or alternative antimicrobial agents.
Leavy, P., & Harris, A. (2019). Contemporary Feminist Research from Theory to Practice. New York, NY: The Guilford Press
Authors: Amyot Valerie
Published: December 2023

Reviewed by Valerie Amyot, MA student, Concordia University
Freirean Conceptions of Participatory Action Research and Teaching for Social Justice - Same Struggle, Different Fronts
Authors: Orlowski Paul
Published: December 2023

There are similar assumptions between participatory action research (PAR) and teaching for social justice (TSJ). Much of this paper focuses on the influence of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire on both PAR and TSJ. Personal anecdotes with both PAR and TSJ from my twenty years of experience as a teacher educator/researcher in western Canada demonstrate Freirean approaches. In their most successful incarnations, both PAR and TSJ use critical theory to deconstruct hegemony, utilize critical discourse analysis, and engage in ideology critique. Both aim to challenge the forces that give rise to false political consciousness. PAR concentrates on the subjectivity and lived experiences of the research participants. The TSJ approach I employ is also based on the lived experience of the students. Freirean conceptions of political consciousness-raising, or conscientização, is integral to both TSJ and PAR. Freire’s model for TSJ promotes a more progressive role for the school that encompasses pedagogy based on critical inquiry. Schools should unveil and transform oppressive practices and social arrangements that are created by unfair social hierarchies created by patriarchy, white supremacy, and unregulated capitalism. Freire emphasized the concept of praxis in his educational theory for emancipation. Praxis is the embodiment of students using their new found knowledge and political consciousness to employ agency and challenge the sources and structures of oppression. Praxis underlies Freire’s perspectives on both PAR and TSJ.
Cancellation of 2020 Conference: The Canadian Association of Action Research in Education
Authors: Barker Marianne
Published: December 2023

After a very tumultuous spring, the executive of CAARE’s parent organization - the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) - decided to cancel its upcoming conference in London, Ontario this June. CAARE has, of course, decided to follow suit. This was a lamentable decision but one that helped to insure public health. 

While presenters will not get a chance to discuss their research at the 2020 conference, we are happy to announce that we will still go through with the publication of the association’s conference proceedings, which will be found on the CJAR website in the coming months.

In the long term, we hope to see all members of CAARE at the 2021 conference which will be held at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
Action Research Network of the Americas Annual Conference, June 28-30, 2022, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, USA
Authors: Clausen Kurt W.
Published: December 2023

The ARNA conference will be meeting in Cedar City, Utah at Southern Utah University between San Diego, CA between June 28 and 30, 2022. 

Link to information:  https://arnawebsite.org/conferences/southern-utah-university/
Upcoming Events at Community-Based Research Canada until the end of May 2022
Authors: Canadian Journal of Action Research
Published: December 2023

Community-Based Research Canada offers ongoing events including the upcoming webinar “Making Waves in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” on February 23, 1pm, the webinar “Omamoo Wango Gamik: Creating a home for Indigenous youth during a global pandemic” on May 17, 12-1pm with an accompanying live discussion on March 24, 12-1:15pm.  Finally, SFU’s Community-Engaged Research Initiative Conference will be held between May 26, 7pm to May 29, 11 pm.

Link to information: https://www.communityresearchcanada.ca/events
Murky Waters: An Arts-Based Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
Authors: Ferguson Katya Adamov
Published: December 2023

The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba is the central site of this study which un/covers the potentialities of combining critical place inquiries and a/r/tography to mobilize Calls for Justice and education around displacement and disappearance of Indigenous Women and Girls. This study reflects part of my doctoral research which connects living, action-oriented inquiries utilizing earth-based art/works as public provocations. In this contribution, I share how my artistic process of encircling the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) monument with an intricate soil spiral and my encounters with women’s stories and educational resources from the National Inquiry have uncovered complexities of the ongoing disappearance and erasure of women. The discourses embedded in place reveal strong connections to settler colonial forces and have drawn attention to the role of the arts in supporting commemoration and reclaiming discourses of power and place. This action-oriented approach aims to find ways to bring important topics around MMIWG into curricular discussions. This study inspired action steps for advancing the Calls for Justice, including the design of walking professional learning experiences for teachers. The study shows how the place at the Forks functions as a framework inspired by the layered histories and geographies of this significant location.
Socioscientific Issues and COVID-19: Responding to Curriculum Reform through Action Research
Authors: Fuchs Travis T. , Jellema Elysia
Published: December 2023

This collaborative action research project documents the exploration and student learning outcomes of COVID-19 socioscientific issue-based lessons. Analysis of student interviews, surveys, and work, combined with classroom observations, revealed that COVID-19 socioscientific issue-based lessons improved students’ conceptual understanding of the science behind pandemic control measures, increased their feelings of personal responsibility in responding to COVID-19, and broadened their perspectives on the impacts of COVID-19 on diverse populations. The framework used to design the lesson series—Three Visions of Scientific Literacy—facilitated the authors' response to curriculum reform. Future use of the framework and implications for socioscientific issue-based teaching are discussed.
An Action Research Study of Using Group-Based Remote Learning with ESL High School Students in English Language Arts
Authors: Buelvas Danielle
Published: December 2023

At the time of writing, New York City high schools had been working remotely for a year, with educators facing some great challenges. Working remotely marked a significant difference in the way we teach and the way our students learn. Classroom spaces were no longer room numbers on doors; they were virtual meeting room numbers on platforms like Teams or Google Classroom, and they were accessible from anywhere by Wi-Fi. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO, 2020), school closures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic affected over 1.5 billion students and families. The Covid-19 pandemic presented multiple challenges for teaching students with English as a second language in an online instructional environment, but also opportunities for collaboration, training, and communication for inclusive educators to strive to meet the needs of their students. This article addresses the following teacher-researcher questions: 1) What opportunities do I find most rewarding teaching in an online environment to students for whom English is a second language? 2)  What do I find to be most challenging teaching English second language (ESL) students in the online context? 3) How can media play a part in online teaching and learning, and how do students respond to online learning with these mixed media platforms? 4) What recommendations can be offered to other inclusive educators who are teaching online?  The researcher discusses the methodological approach used to conduct the research, using methods including surveys and field notes. Further research conducted was based on the researcher’s journal of field notes kept throughout teaching a unit titled “Beowulf.” An analysis of student assessment data is also provided to show progress, where applicable, for one class of English Second Language students.
Reducing Violence Through Chess: Involving Pre-service Teachers in Participatory Action in Schools
Authors: Esau Omar
Published: December 2023

In this article, I critically reflect and describe how our Chess Development Project (CDP), initiated by pre-service teachers at a university in South Africa, helped create a safer, non-violent, and more supportive school environment. This participatory action research (PAR) project highlights the idea that higher education institutions should not only add to knowledge production but also contribute to practical improvement in the community. In this project, we introduced one sports code, chess, in a township school to reduce violence. The research question addressed was: To what extent does learner engagement in the CDP by pre-service teachers reduce school violence and bridge the gap between the university and the school? We set out to explore and discuss the potential of using chess as an educational tool for creating awareness, improving knowledge, and changing attitudes towards the challenges the learners face in life. The data collection techniques used were field notes, student assistant notes, interviews, questionnaires, and transcribed recordings of our research team reflections. As the coordinator of the project, I played the role of facilitator between the pre-service teachers and the township school. The findings suggest that this project was transformative. As a collective, the students and I became more aware of the day-to-day challenges that schools and communities face in the township areas in South Africa.
Using Participatory Action Research to Connect Research Agendas with User Needs: A Crowdsourcing Case Study
Authors: Li Xiufang (Leah) , Burnside-Lawry Judy
Published: December 2023

Crowdsourcing is a digital method used in business and academia to engage public participation in the provision of services, ideas, or information. This original case study focuses on examining process-based challenges of combining knowledge and skills of diverse crowdsourcing stakeholders in a network for shared learning. Participatory action research (PAR) was selected as the method to reflect all stakeholder agendas during the network’s formation. Findings demonstrate a shift in emphasis from initially complying with university funding criteria, to meeting the group’s desire for a network that encourages collaboration and capacity development for its users. This result advances understanding of deploying PAR to foster collaboration between crowdsourcing stakeholders for the purpose of forming a sustainable network for shared learning, and thereby informs future critical research pertaining to crowdsourcing policies and practice.
Conhecimento de Probabilidade de Alunos do Ensino Médio após o Ensino
Authors: Fernandes José António , Braga Bruno Marx
Published: December 2023

Neste artigo estuda-se o conhecimento em Probabilidade de alunos brasileiros do ensino médio, após terem frequentado as aulas de Probabilidade. No estudo participaram 203 alunos do 3.º ano do ensino médio, que frequentavam uma escola pública e uma escola privada da região de Brasília. Os alunos resolveram várias questões de Probabilidades, das quais vamos aqui analisar duas. Em ambas as questões, de entre dois acontecimentos, os alunos deviam identificar o mais provável ou se eram ambos igualmente prováveis. Em termos de resultados, verificou-se um fraco desempenho dos alunos, claramente pior no caso dos alunos da escola pública. Fundamentalmente, os alunos basearam as respostas corretas na determinação de probabilidades ou na comparação do número de casos favoráveis, enquanto as respostas incorretas resultaram da equiprobabilidade de obter qualquer face do dado, ignorar a ordem dos resultados, comparar o número de bolas brancas e pretas e comparar probabilidades simples.
Movimento de Ruptura Hegemônica dos Livros Didáticos para os Materiais Digitais na Prática dos Professores de Matemática no Ensino Médio
Authors: Rodrigues Márcio Urel , Brito Acelmo Jesus , Silva Luciano Duarte da
Published: December 2023

No presente artigo, apresentamos resultados de uma pesquisa que objetivou investigar as percepções dos estagiários – futuros professores de Matemática – sobre a utilização dos livros didáticos na prática pedagógica dos professores de Matemática atuantes no Ensino Médio. Utilizamos uma abordagem qualitativa para descrever e interpretar as informações que foram constituídas por meio de um questionário online respondido por 30 participantes nos anos de 2022 e 2023. Utilizamos a Análise de Conteúdo na perspectiva de Bardin (1977) e Rodrigues (2019), a qual nos proporcionou a constituição de quatro Unidades de Registro e uma Categoria de Análise, pela qual realizamos nossa interpretação. Os resultados indicam que existe um movimento de ruptura hegemônica dos livros didáticos de Matemática (físicos) para os materiais digitais nas práticas dos futuros professores de Matemática no Ensino Médio.
Mudanças na relação dos estudantes com a matemática: um olhar para desdobramentos da pandemia e do tempo integral
Authors: Penna Pedro de Oliveira Ribeiro , Deodato André Augusto
Published: December 2023

Este artigo insere-se no contexto de uma escola estadual de Minas Gerais que aderiu ao programa Ensino Médio em Tempo Integral durante o período de ensino remoto. Nele objetiva-se analisar mudanças na relação de estudantes do Ensino Médio com a matemática. Para tanto, fundamenta-se em autores que discorrem sobre as tecnologias digitais e sobre o conceito de foreground. Dessa maneira, realizou-se uma investigação qualitativa na qual o material empírico foi produzido a partir da observação das disciplinas de matemática e práticas experimentais, da aplicação de um questionário e de entrevistas semiestruturadas com discentes. Assim, notou-se uma fragilização da relação dos estudantes com a matemática relacionada com acúmulos de conteúdos decorrentes do ensino remoto, bem como uma ampliação do uso da fotografia como estratégia de registro nas aulas observadas.
Ensino Profissional Técnico: caminhos percorridos por João Lüderitz para a reorganização do ensino de matemática (1909)
Authors: Silveira Renata Feuser , Costa David Antonio da
Published: December 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar se a reorganização do ensino de matemática, especialmente na modalidade de ensino profissionalizante, teve origem sob a influência das observações feitas e relatadas por João Lüderitz durante suas visitas a instituições de ensino na Europa e nos Estados Unidos, em 1909. Para embasar teoricamente essa análise, foram explorados conceitos como expert e expertise. As fontes consultadas compreendem o relatório das viagens de Lüderitz (1909), programas de ensino e outras documentações. Os resultados revelam que, após retornar ao Brasil, Lüderitz iniciou um significativo processo de modificações curriculares no Instituto Técnico-Profissional, incluindo a reorganização do ensino de matemática, inspirado em modelos estrangeiros. Como desdobramento desse trabalho, em 1920, Lüderitz foi contratado para presidir o Serviço de Remodelação do Ensino Técnico no Brasil.
Investigation of the Human Diet in Pella (North Greece) from the Prehistoric to the Classical Period Using Stable Isotopes and Radiocarbon Dating
Authors: Maniatis1 Y 
Published: December 2023

The skeletal material from the Classical and Prehistoric period cemeteries of ancient Pella in Central Macedonia, Greece was examined anthropologically and analyzed for the stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen. Additionally, the Prehistoric cemetery burials were radiocarbon dated. The dates define the use of the prehistoric cemetery in the Early Bronze Age period (6600-6050 BC0.
Eﬀects of Balance and Proprioceptive Exercises on the Balance of Ice Hockey Players and the Risk of Lower Limb Injuries
Authors: Karvelytė Agnė , Sipavičienė Saulė
Published: December 2023

Background. Most ice hockey injuries are contact, but about 15% are non-contact musculoskeletal injuries and lower body injuries account for 30-45% of all injuries in ice hockey players. It is believed that proprioception and balance training can improve neuromuscular control, improve its ability to synchronise the muscle joint to improve dynamic stability and improve human performance, so balance and proprioception are suggested exercises as a regular part of training.
The aim. To determine the eﬀects of a 6-week balance and proprioception training exercises on balance and lower extremity injury risk in ice hockey players.
Material and methods. 20 men were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Six weeks were applied to the research group balance and proprioception exercises, twice a week for 45 minutes next to their regular training. The control group continued with regular training. Before and after the study, static balance was assessed by the ﬂamingo test, dynamic balance and lower extremity injury risk by the modified star excursion test, and injury risk assessment using the Functional Movement Assessment.
Results. In the intervention group after 6 weeks the static balance of the right and left leg improved statistically significantly (p<0,05), the dynamic balance of the right and left leg in the front, posteromedial, posterolateral directions (p<0,05), but functional movement patterns did not change statistically significantly (p>0,05). A statistically significant diﬀerence was found between the groups in the dynamic balance of the left and right leg in the front, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions (p<0,05) and the static balance of  the right leg (p<0,05). The results of the intervention group were better compared to the control group.
Conclusions. After the application of balance and proprioception training exercises, the static and dynamic balance of ice hockey players improved and the risk of injury in ice hockey players decreased.
Recommendations. Balance and proprioception exercises should be included in hockey physical training to improve static and dynamic balance and reduce the risk of injury. When performing balance and proprioception exercises, we recommend incorporating a variety of specific movements that are similar to those performed by athletes during training and competition. In order to determine the cause of injuries and their risk, it is very important to carry out regular tests, store them and analyse them.
Keywords: balance, proprioception, hockey, injury risk
The Inﬂuence of Physical Activity and Chess Sports on Children’s Physical Condition and Cognitive Functions
Authors: Šilinė Ligita , Danilčikaitė Tautvydė , Žlibinaitė Laura
Published: December 2023

Background. Children who play chess improve their academic results, cognitive and social skills, however, both cognitive and physical abilities are important for healthy development. Recent evidence suggests that physical activity has a positive impact not only on children’s physical abilities but cognitive functions as well. Yet it is not clear the eﬀect of physical activity and chess on children’s physical condition and cognitive functions.

The aim. To identify the inﬂuence of physical activity and chess sports on children’s physical condition and cognitive functions.

Methods. The study involved 30 children (8-9 years). They were equally divided into three groups: chess-playing (CHESS), physical activity and chess-playing (PA+CHESS), and physical activity (PA). The fnger reaching test was used to assess ﬂexibility, 10x5 m shuttlecock test was used to assess dexterity, handgrip strength was measured using the dynamometer, cognitive functions were evaluated using “MoCA-LT” and Bourdon-Anfmov tests.

Results. Flexibility and handgrip strength did not diﬀer signifcantly between groups (p>0.05). The dexterity in CHESS group was worse than in CHESS+PA and PA groups (p<0.05). The dexterity results of the CHESS+PA and PA groups did not diﬀer (p>0.05). The cognitive functions of the CHESS+PA group, as assessed by the MoCA test, were better than those of the PA group (p<0.05). No diﬀerence was found between other groups (p>0.05).

Conclusions. Children who play chess and participate in sport activity have better cognitive functions than children who only do sport. The worst results of dexterity test were in children who play chess only.

Keywords: physical condition, cognitive functions, chess sports, children.
Nursing Stress and Thought Control in a Multiperspectival Interpretive Phenomenological Analyses from the United Kingdom, United States and Switzerland
Authors: Ali Yumna , Kazmi Syeda Farhana
Published: December 2023

Background. Nurses constitute a worldwide community of human resources committed to critical care. They are exposed to stress and intruding thoughts so they are at the risk of poor performance. The study aimed to ask experts about how can nurses manage stress eﬀectively in Asian developing countries.

The aim. To explore stress management skills for nurses to be applied in developing Asian countries through the personal lived experience of experts from developed countries. Multiperspectival Interpretive Phenomenological Analyses (MIPA) are performed case by case and across the participants to establish convergence and divergence.

Methods. This experiential exploratory descriptive qualitative study was carried out by conducting semi-structured interviews with experts residing, educated, and professionally practising in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, with a purposing sample of 11 stress experts who were subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The current study uses HyperResearch software v.4.5.4 and also uses qualitative criteria (Lincoln & Guba, 1985) to increase data rigour and the Graneheim and Lundman method to analyse content (Graneheim & Lundman, 2004).

Results. The research data showed 102 codes, 4 experiential statements, and 15 personal experiential themes/subcategories. Strategies for stress management and thought control include the practiceof mindfulness and meditation through mindfulness-based stress reduction courses, mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy courses; and the conduction of mindfulness-based organisational education on a larger scale. Nurses can beneft from thought labelling, and cognitive defusion to challenge automatic thoughts. Systematically, nursing management can improve through intervision, on-the-job support, and balance of power gradient. Nurses must adopt stress relief strategies such as practicing self-compassion, yoga, the method of active noticing, rational emotive behaviour skills, afrmations, and acceptance.

Conclusion. Nurses face stress in daily life. Continuous and practical methods of stress management are important and contribute to stress reduction for them. It is essential for nurses to practice mindfulness, meditation, thought control, and stress relief processes to work optimally.

Keywords: stress management, thought control, nursing, psychology, qualitative.
Nutritional Status of Children with Beta Thalassemia Major
Authors: Joshi Dhara Bipin , Nayak Uma Siddharth
Published: December 2023

Background. Children with beta thalassemia major are at risk for poor nutritional status, which can lead to signifcant health problems. It is essential to evaluate the level of malnutrition among individuals.

The aim. To assess the nutritional status of children with beta thalassemia major using body mass index.

Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the District Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 119 children with beta thalassemia major as participants. The nutritional status of children aged 8 to 18 years was assessed from September 2021 to December 2021.

Results. Out of the 119 participants, 56 (47%) were female and 63 (53%) were male. The mean height was 150.82 ± 22.44 cm, the mean weight was 34.71 ± 11.62 kg, and the mean BMI was 15.28 ± 4.25. Out of a total of 119 patients, 62.18% were underweight, 31.93% were healthy, and 5.88% were overweight. 55% of females and 68% of males were underweight. There is a statistically signifcant association between age and nutrition status (P=0.04). The data depicts a statistically significant association between family monthly income and nutrition status (P=0.013).

Conclusion. Results of this study showed that the majority of the children with thalassemia were underweight. There is a statistical association between age, economic status, and nutritional status. There is a need to raise awareness about food and nutrition for children with beta thalassemia major.

Keywords: thalassemia major, body mass index (BMI), underweight, nutrition.
Efcacy of Low-Intensity Aerobic Exercise and Aerobic Combined with Resistance Exercise on Pain, Respiratory Function, Fatigue and Qualityof Life in Nursing Patients
Authors: Kvietkauskas Šarūnas , Juodžbalienė Vilma
Published: December 2023

Background. In older people with multiple comorbidities, quality of life declines due to physical deterioration, which may also contribute to psychological deterioration (Nóbrega et al., 2009; Subramaniam et al., 2019). In such cases, it is important to ensure adequate physical activity, as it can improve their physical and psychological condition (Bricca et al., 2020). Physical activity including aerobic exercises, resistance exercises, and stretching exercises can improve the quality of life in elderly (López-Torres, 2019), but it remains unclear which physical exercises are more effective.

The aim. To determine which of the physiotherapy programs - low-intensity aerobic exercises or combined aerobic and resistance exercises - are more effective in reducing pain and fatigue of nursing patients, improving respiratory indicators and quality of life.

Methods. 20 patients 74.85±5.4 years of age participated in the study. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: MIAP group - applied low-intensity aerobic exercise, APP group - aerobic and resistance exercise. Perceived pain was assessed using numerical pain scale (SAS). Respiratory function indicators were evaluated by spirometry. The multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI-20L) assessed general, physical and mental fatigue, decreased activity and motivation. The SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life.

Results. Applying the MIAP and APP programs was significantly reduced pain, physical fatigue, improved quality of life related to physical and mental health, and respiratory indicators (p<0.05).

Conclusions. A low-intensity aerobic exercise program was more effective in reducing fatigue, while an aerobic and resistance exercise program was more effective in improving respiratory function. Both programs were effective in improving mental and physical health-related quality of life and reducing pain.

Keywords: physiotherapy, quality of life, pain, respiratory function, fatigue.
SOLVATOCHROMIC PROPERTIES OF SOME 6,7-DIHYDROXYBENZOPYRYLLIUM PERCHLORATE DERIVATIVES
Authors: Zhukovetska O
Published: December 2023

The creation of new reagents based on benzopyrylium derivatives with improved che­mical-analytical characteristics is of interest because their preparative synthesis is relatively simple and consists in the condensation of triatomic phenols with β-dicarbonyl compounds. Benzopyryllium derivatives are reactive compounds and are able to redox reactions, complexes formation with polyvalent metal ions, and are also prone to acid-base transformations in solutions. It should be noted separately that hydroxyderivatives of ben­zopyrylium during complex formation can turn into anhydro bases with a quinoid structure, which leads to a significant bathochromic shift of the absorption band and an increase in the contrast of analytical reactions. The current work is devoted to the study of solvatochromic pro­perties of a number of 6,7-dihydroxybenzopyrylium perchlorate derivatives: 6,7-dihyd­roxy-2,4-dimethylbenzopyrylium, 6,7-dihyd­roxy-2-phenyl-4-methylbenzopyrylium and 6,7-di­hyd­roxy-2,4 -diphenylbenzopyrylium. The presented work is a continuation of research on synthesis, acid-base and complexation of 6,7-­dihyd­roxybenzopyrylium derivatives. The influence of the nature of organic solvents was stu­died using the example of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, iso-propanol, n-butanol, iso-butanol, n-pentanol, iso-pentanol, n-hexanol, n-heptanol, n-nonanol, decanol, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, acetonitrile, butyl acetate, toluene, and chloroform. It is shown that when a polar solvent is replaced by a less polar one, a bathochromic shift of the maximum of the absorption band of 6,7-dihydroxybenzopyrylium derivatives is observed, which corresponds to the n→π* electronic transition. It was noted that there is a satisfactory correlation (R = 0.795–0.993) between the position of the maximum absorption of the dye and the values of the Hansen parameter, Kamlet – Taft, donor and acceptor number according to Gutman.
A Rare Entity in Emergency Department: Trapdoor Fracture
Authors: Kuş Baycan , Baykan Necmi , Salt Ömer , Koyuncu Serhat , Akan Ayşe Şule
Published: December 2023

Trapdoor fracture also known as, ‘White-eyed blowout fracture’’ is generally seen among pediatric patients with orbital floor blowout fracture. It is presented as ‘’open door fracture’’ in adults because of the mineralized, fragile orbital bones. An 11-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency department (ED) because of falling and hitting his on the occipital region. His main complaint was diplopia. He did not have nausea or pain. No visible lesion detected on his head. When the orbital CT scan was examined carefully, a fracture of the right orbital floor and herniation of orbital soft tissue was noticed. The patient was transferred to the plastic surgery department for surgical intervention. Even though there is no direct trauma, or visible pathology around orbital region, emergency physiscians should keep in mind trapdoor fracture, especially in pediatric patients with head trauma.
LINGUISTIC COMPLEXITY AND SIMPLIFICATION IN TRANSLATION: COGNITIVELY-GROUNDED PHONOLOGICAL METRICS
Authors: ALMIHMADI Mariam
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

 

Translated text (TT) is characteristically simpler than non-translated (NTT) authentic text in terms of its lexicon, syntax, and style. It is still not clear what causes this phenomenon, and scholars continue to debate the issue. The traditional lexical metrics that are implemented in the simplification literature are often criticised as unreliable and lacking cognitive grounding. Moreover, being predominantly product-oriented, they cannot tell us how (or why) simplification happens. This paper addresses this limitation in the literature and proposes a paradigm that uses complexity-based measures adopted from Phonology and Cognitive Psychology. Calculations are run on a corpus of 100 translated and non-translated article abstracts drawn from five academic disciplines. Statistical analyses reveal significant differences between TTs and NTTs. The paper discusses the implications of these results and concludes that a cognition-informed approach is a key to demystifying simplification.

 

Keywords: linguistic complexity; simplification; phonological complexity; neighbourhood density, phonotactic probability
FORMATION OF MA- AND PA- ALLOMORPH: THE CASE OF SONORANT SEGMENTS’ CLUSTERING
Authors: FUZE Muhammad Farris Imadi , SYED JAAFAR Sharifah Raihan
Published: December 2023

The maN- and paN- are some affixes in Banjarese language that manifest the occurrence of homorganic nasal assimilation when forming allomorphs. But in some allomorphs, such as ma- and pa-, the nasal segment was completely deleted from the affixes. This study aims to provide a rational explanation for the deletion of the nasal segment in both allomorphs. A set of base words was retrieved from a dictionary, and respondents were chosen to recite each word as well as the derived word after it received the affixes. The ma- and pa- were formed as a result of each prefix being followed by a sonorant segment, both consonant and vowel. This is different from the Malay language, which only allows nasal segments to be deleted when a sonorant consonant follows them. This study is hoped to add some value to the previous studies as well as become a pioneer for upcoming studies.
TRIGGERED CODE-SWITCHING: A BOTTOM-UP APPROACH TO CODE-SWITCHING AMONG L2 TEACHERS
Authors: CHONG Yin Sheun , SALEHUDDIN Khazriyati , AMZAH Normalis , ABDUL HAMID Bahiyah
Published: December 2023

Classroom interaction in the second language (L2) is an important source of language

input for students. Yet, code-switching from the target language to another language is

commonplace in many L2 classrooms. Psycholinguistic studies have shown codeswitching

happens through top-down and bottom-up processes during bilingual speech

production. Triggering is a bottom-up process where code-switching is caused by words

that are shared between different languages. To investigate if triggered code-switching

takes place among secondary school ESL teachers in Malaysia, a study on teachers’

language use in class was conducted. A total of 111 minutes of interaction from two

English lessons was audio recorded and 225 instances of teacher code-switching in the

recordings were analysed. The analysis reveals that lexical transfers between English and

Malay and selected discourse markers triggered instances of code-switching among the

teachers. The findings suggest that teacher code-switching in L2 classrooms should be

considered from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives. Based on these findings,

suggestions for future studies on code-switching among L2 teachers were provided.
IMPLEMENTASI CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PADA LAYANAN DIGITALISASI PERPUSTAKAAN MENGGUNAKAN SENAYAN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Thaha Abdullah Malik Fajar , Tenriawaru Andi , Gunawan Gunawan
Published: December 2023

Program studi (Prodi) ilmu komputer merupakan salah satu Prodi yang ada di Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Halu Oleo. Prodi Ilmu Komputer menyimpan buku-buku secara fisik dan disimpan di dalam ruangan prodi, demikian juga dengan tugas akhir dari mahasiswa yang telah menyelesaikan studinya. Namun pengaksesan bacaan-bacaan seperti buku dan skripsi masih sulit diakses oleh Mahasiswa, pengaksesan dilakukan dengan cara menghubungi ketua Prodi untuk melakukan peminjaman buku atau pengunduhan skripsi.

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengimplementasikan Content Managament System (CMS), Senayan Library Managament System (SLiMS) untuk merancang dan membangun sistem perpustakaan digital Program Studi Ilmu Komputer Universitas Halu Oleo yang telah melewati pengujian performance testing dan System Usability Scale (SUS).

Metode pengembangan menggunakan Waterfall dan pengujian menggunakan Performance Testing serta System Usability Scale (SUS). Sistem perpustakaan digital menghasilkan pemulihan dan ketahanan terhadap pengaksesan 2500 users secara bersamaan selama 4 menit 10 detik. Demikian pengujian SUS menghasilkan rata-rata skor sebesar 70,6. Penilaian responden terhadap sistem perpustakaan digital dikategorikan C dengan persentil di atas rata,rata, Ok (adjective) dan mendekati batas penerimaan (acceptable), namun dari segi NPS bersifat pasif (passive).
IMPLEMENTASI METODE SIMPLE MULTI ATRIBUTE RATING TECHNIQUE DALAM SISTEM PENDUKUNG PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN EKSTRAKURIKULER (STUDI KASUS: MAN 1 KONAWE SELATAN)
Authors: Khabibah Umu , Ransi Natalis , Arviana Rahman Gusti
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini mengembangkan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) berbasis web untuk mempermudah pemilihan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler siswa SMA. Saat ini, metode manual yang digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan ekstrakurikuler di MAN 1 Konawe Selatan menyebabkan beberapa kendala, seperti hilangnya formulir pemilihan, distribusi formulir yang tidak merata, dan kesalahan dalam memilih kegiatan yang sesuai dengan karakteristik siswa. Metode Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) digunakan untuk penilaian alternatif secara sistematis melalui pemberian bobot pada kriteria. Tahapan melibatkan pengumpulan data, analisis kebutuhan, dan perancangan sistem menggunakan PHP dan MySQL. Sistem ini mencakup halaman login, pengelolaan kriteria, ekskul, serta registrasi siswa. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan Confusion Matrix, menghasilkan nilai Akurasi 50%, Presisi 12%, dan Recall 0.05%. Pengujian menggunakan Black Box Testing menunjukkan sistem berjalan sesuai harapan. Sistem ini diharapkan membantu siswa dalam memilih ekstrakurikuler sesuai minat dan karakteristik, juga meningkatkan efisiensi pengelolaan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler oleh guru. Penelitian ini memberikan manfaat teoritis dalam penerapan metode SMART dalam pemilihan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dan manfaat praktis bagi pengembangan sistem serupa di sekolah lain.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILAHAN KARYAWAN TETAP MENGGUNAKAN METODE AHP DAN TOPSIS
Authors: Arivion Pelagia , Wahyudin
Published: December 2023

Karyawan merupakan motor penggerak agar proses bisnis dalam sebuah perusahan dapat berjalan dengan lancar. Dalam meningkatkan kualitas dan kompetensi karyawan salah satu upaya yang dilakukan adalah pengangkatan karyawan menjadi karyawan tetap untuk menciptakan sumber daya manusia yang baru.Seleksi pengangkatan karyawan tetap pada PT. Pana Indo Alkestama seringkali terjadi kekeliruan, salah satunya adalah pemilihan tenaga kerja yang masih tidak obyektif atau masih tergantung atasannya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, perlu Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK). solusi hal tersebut yaitu menerapkan metode pengambilan keputusan yaitu AHP dan TOPSIS. Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada responden diantaranya: manager HRD, Staf HRD, dan Administrasi. Kemudian data tersebut diolah menggunakan Microsoft Excel.Hasil pada metode AHP dan TOPSIS dengan alternatif terpilih sama yaitu Bapak Syaiful. Dapat diketahui bahwa metode AHP dan TOPSIS relevan untuk pemilihan karyawan tetap di PT Pana Indo Alkestama.
STRATEGI PROMOSI PERBANKAN DENGAN ANALISIS DAN IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA RANDOM FOREST
Authors: Indrastata Ilham
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengimplementasikan algoritma Random Forest dalam konteks perbankan untuk menentukan strategi promosi yang efektif. Strategi promosi yang tepat sangat penting bagi lembaga keuangan seperti bank, karena dapat meningkatkan loyalitas nasabah, meningkatkan basis nasabah, dan mencapai pertumbuhan bisnis yang berkelanjutan. Pada tahap analisis, sejarah promosi dan respon pelanggan dari periode sebelumnya akan digunakan untuk membangun model. Algoritma Random Forest digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi variabel yang paling berpengaruh dalam menentukan efektivitas promosi. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan baru bagi industri perbankan dalam menentukan strategi promosi yang lebih efektif dan menghasilkan pengelolaan sumber daya yang lebih efisien. Dengan memanfaatkan algoritma Random Forest, diharapkan bank dapat meningkatkan tingkat keberhasilan promosi, mengurangi biaya yang rumit, dan mencapai tujuan bisnis yang lebih baik. Namun, penelitian ini juga menyadari bahwa faktor lain seperti ekonomi makro, tren pasar, dan kebijakan perusahaan juga perlu diperhatikan dalam merumuskan strategi promosi yang komprehensif.
Sistem Informasi Surat Perjalanan Dinas (SPPD) KPU Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Devianti Meryta , Cinderatama Toga Aldila , Alhamri Rinanza Zulmy , Yunhasnawa Yoppy
Published: December 2023

Perjalanan dinas merupakan suatu kegiatan yang dilaksanakan pegawai di sebuah instansi atau perusahaan terkait dengan tugas yang diberikan. Pada Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Kediri, saat ini proses surat perjalanan dinas masih dilakukan secara manual dengan pencatatan yang kurang efisien sehingga diperlukan sebuah Sistem Informasi untuk mendukung kinerja KPU Kabupaten Kediri. Penelitian ini menghasilkan perancangan dan sebuah Sistem Informasi Surat Perjalan Dinas(SPPD) pada KPU Kabupaten Kediri dengan dua level user Admin dan Pegawai.
A Case Report of Metal Induced MRI Accident and Diagnosis by Ultrasonography
Authors: ÇAĞLAYAN Fatma , AKKAYA Gülsüm , BAYRAMOĞLU Zeynep , AKOL GÖRGÜN Esin
Published: December 2023

Dental radiology has shown great developments in recent years. In addition to conventional radiography techniques, advanced imaging techniques are frequently used in dental radiology when necessary. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advanced imaging technique that is frequently used because of its high soft tissue resolution and no risk of ionizing radiation. However, it should be noted that MRI also has some risks. Ultrasonography (USG) is a very useful technique for imaging foreign bodies especially superficial ones. The purpose of this case report was to present the USG diagnosis and subsequent surgical removal of a metallic foreign body that interferes with MRI in a cheek of 40 years old female. At the same time, it was aimed to draw attention to the disadvantages of metals for MRI and the role of USG in detecting superficial foreign bodies.
A Deep Learning Approach to Automatic Tooth Detection and Numbering in Panoramic Radiographs: An Artificial Intelligence Study
Authors: MERTOĞLU Doğaçhan , KESER Gaye , NAMDAR PEKİNER Filiz Mediha , BAYRAKDAR İbrahim Şevki , ÇELİK Özer , ORHAN Kaan
Published: December 2023

Objective: n this study, in order to test the usability of artificial intelligence technologies in dentistry, which are becoming widespread and expanding day by day, and to investigate ways to benefit more from artificial intelligence technologies; a tooth detection and numbering study was performed on panoramic radiographs using a deep learning software.

Methods: A radiographic dataset containing 200 anonymous panoramic radiographs collected from individuals over the age of 18 was assessed in this retrospective investigation. The images were separated into three groups: training (80%), validation (10%), and test (10%), and tooth numbering was performed with the DCNN artificial intelligence software.

Results: The D-CNN system has been successful in detecting and numbering teeth. of teeth. The predicted precision, sensitivity, and F1 score were 0.996 (98.0%), 0.980 (98.0%), and 0.988 (98.8%), respectively.

Conclusion: The precision, sensitivity and F1 scores obtained in our study were found to be high, as 0.996 (98.0%), 0.980 (98.0%) and 0.988 (98.8%), respectively. Although the current algorithm based on Faster R-CNN shows promising results, future studies should be done by increasing the number of data for better tooth detection and numbering results.
Ett artikelformat för att dela kritiskt prövade erfarenheter
Authors: Lunde Torodd , Höst Gunnar
Published: December 2023

Skollagen kräver att skolan ska vila på vetenskaplig grund och beprövad erfarenhet. ATENA Didaktik ger stöd för detta genom att dels publicera artiklar om publicerad forskning skrivna för lärare, dels genom artikeltypen ”Reflektioner från praktiken”. Denna texttyp erbjuder en plattform för lärare att dokumentera och dela kritiskt prövade erfarenheter, för att på så sätt bidra till en kollegial professionell dialog och byggandet av beprövad erfarenhet. I den här texten fördjupar vi oss i vad Reflektioner från praktiken innebär och ger en översikt över de artiklar som hittills publicerats.
Ações de enfermagem no enfrentamento da obesidade infantil: revisão integrativa
Authors: Mendonça Fernanda Santiago Santos , Silva Josiane da , Alexandre Jordana , Haddad Maria do Carmo Fernandez Lourenço
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: explorar as evidências científicas sobre as ações de enfermagem para o enfretamento da obesidade infantil. Método: Tratou-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, as bases de dados que foram utilizadas no processo de buscas foram: Scientific Electronic Library Online e na PubMed. Como descritores, foram utilizados: enfermagem, Obesidade Pediátrica e Nutrição em Saúde Pública. Como critérios de inclusão foram elencadas publicações com disponibilidade gratuita e na íntegra; artigos escritos no idioma português; publicados entre os anos de 2018 a 2023. Resultados: A etapa de busca nas bases de dados evidenciou 189 artigos na PubMed, e 7 no SciELO, resultando em 196 publicações que, a partir da aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, e uso da estratégia PRISMA, resultaram na seleção de 7 publicações. Considerações finais: O presente estudo denota que as ações de enfermagem para o enfretamento da obesidade infantil estão muito ligadas a prevenção em saúde, por intermédio de orientações e avaliações de enfermagem.