bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PARLAMENTARNI IZBORI 2022: IZBORNE LISTE, KOALICIJE I REZULTATI IZBORA
Authors: Orlovic Slavisa
Published: October 2022

Predmet ovog rada su parlamentarni izbori u Srbiji 2022. godine od njihovog raspisivanja do konstituisanja parlamenta. Najpre analiziram aktere, odnosno političke partije, podnete liste i predizborne koalicije. S obzirom na to da se istovremeno održavaju prevremeni parlamentarni, redovni predsednički i izbori za Grad Beograd, kao i za neke jedinice lokalne samouprave, zauzimanje startnih pozicija imalo je i taktičke i strateške dimenzije u prepozicioniranju aktera vlasti i opozicije. Postoji neposredna veza i međuuticaj parlamentarnih, predsedničkih i beogradskih izbora. Nakon bojkota izbora dela opozicionih partija 2020. zabeležena je veća izlaznost i dobijen je pluralistički i reprezentativniji parlament. SNS je i dalje dominantna partija iako je dobila 16 % manje glasova nego na prethodnim izborima. Sada je prvi put od 2014. u prilici da nema apsolutnu većinu. Kao posledica smanjenja izbornog praga na 3 odsto imamo nove tendencije u partijskom sistemu u pogledu fragmentacije i polarizacije.
Tribological Studies of Pin Fin type Forced Convection Solar Air Dryer with Help of PCM as a Thermal Storage Medium
Authors: Mani R , Manikandan P , Harish N , Subramanian G Bala
Published: October 2022

Abstract: In the modern world solar energy is used various types of applications. This research uses solar energy to dry agricultural products (Ginger). The scientific and family name of ginger is Zingiber officinale. Ginger is used in the Medical field, cooking, etc. Dried ginger is used by enhancing digestion, which aids in burning fat that has been accumulated and digesting blood sugar, dry ginger promotes weight loss. In scientific studies, dry ginger has been shown to reduce triglyceride and total cholesterol levels. Dry ginger is a fantastic all-natural treatment for lowering excessive blood sugar levels. In this research, the solar dryer is consist of a pin fin with phase change materials. Paraffin wax is a phase change material here used to store latent heat. At sunrise, the energy is stored in the paraffin wax, and at sunset, the energy is released to heat the air. The result shows that thermodynamic performance has improved and hot air discharging time has increased by three and a half hours.
Skin Manifestations of Personal Protection Devices and Sanitizers Among COVID-19 Healthcare Providers: A Survey at Southern Region Hospitals, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alfahaad Hamad Ayed , Ali Alfataih Mahdi Turki Bin , Al Adainan Bader Maiedh Mohsen , Al Dundur Alhassan Ahmed M , Alyami Ali Mahdi J , Alyami Ali Hadi M , Almunajjim Mana Mahdi R , Al Khamsan Hamad Mahdi K , Al Abbas Ali Mansour Z , Balhareth Rashed Saleh M , Alyami Batool Hamad Hussain , Alzabin Aljoharah Ali H
Published: October 2022

Frontline worker’s prevalence of occupational skin disease has increased as a result of staff infection control measures such increased personal protective equipment (PPE) and stricter hand hygiene procedures. During the COVID-19 pandemic, assess the frequency of occupational skin disorders among healthcare workers at the general hospitals in the Najran region of southern Saudi Arabia is our main aim. Our objective comprises a cross-sectional study that will be carried out at the general hospitals in the Najran region of southern Saudi Arabia between March 1 and April 31, 2022, in order to achieve the goal. All medical professionals received a self-administered online survey (physicians, nurses and paramedics). The questionnaire asked about the severity of skin damage and the frequency and length of time that various infection prevention strategies were used. It was found that 68.2% had new onset of obvious skin damage and 31.8 % did not. 21.6% of the new onset of obvious skin damage was on the fingertips, 46.6% was on the hands, 22.4% was in paws, 3.4% was on the face and 6.0% was under the eye. 29.8% of the symptoms of the damaged site was itching, 44.7% dryness, 12.8% burning/pain, and 12.8% tenderness. 16.5 % of the type of skin lesions was peeling, 28.2% fissure, 18.8% erosion/ulcer, 24.7% redness, 4.7% papule (pimples) and 7.1% others. In our study, 68.2% of our participants suffered obvious skin damage during the pandemic: 90.6% of this occurred on the hands and 9.4% on the face. Contact dermatitis in the form of itching, dryness, burning, pain and tenderness were the most common adverse effects noted. Therefore, it is important to organize training on the prevention and management of possible skin lesions due to PPE use according to guidelines.
The effects of audit committee characteristics on its oversight effectiveness: Evidence from Hong Kong
Authors: Cheung Kwok Yip , Adelopo Ismail
Published: October 2022

This study examines the relationships between audit committee (AC) characteristics and its oversight effectiveness primarily measured as accrual and real earnings management in Hong Kong after the Asian financial crisis in 2008 for a sample of Hong Kong Hang Seng Index between 2010 and 2015. Using a total of 1719 firm-year observations, we find that audit committee size is negatively associated with discretionary accruals, while the average age of the audit committee members is positively associated with discretionary accruals. The average age of the audit committee members is negatively associated with real earnings management while audit committee tenure and the number of audit committee meetings motivate managers to engage in real earnings management. The findings are useful to regulators in Hong Kong and to those with similar institutional and cultural environments and ownership structure.
Geopolitical risks and asset prices: Wealth effects of delisting regulation on Chinese companies listed on the U.S. exchanges
Authors: Ghani WaQar , Margam Ashok
Published: October 2022

This study investigates the shareholder wealth effect of the passage of de-listing regulation on Chinese companies listed on the U.S. stock exchanges. Using a standard event study methodology similar to Dodd and Warner (1983) and Travlos (1987), we study three events leading up to the passage and the signing of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). The HFCAA mandates companies to provide assurance that they are not owned or controlled by a foreign government. In addition, the law requires that these companies provide access to the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) to examine their financial audits. The results of our study show a significant negative wealth effect around three test events for a sample of Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. These findings suggest that geopolitical tensions significantly affect firm value, thus affirming the notion that bilateral or multilateral tensions, once translated in to policy changes, do trickle down to the individual firm level, thereby providing direct evidence of the link between geopolitical uncertainty (risk) and asset prices. These results contribute to and extend the growing body of literature (Egger & Zhu, 2020) on geopolitical tensions and stock returns. Our findings have implications for those nations’ economies that are, directly or indirectly, a party to similar geopolitical alignments or rivalries.
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access for CIED Implantation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Authors: Saslcedo Jonathan
Published: October 2022

Introduction Vascular access is required for most cardiac
electrophysiology procedures. Over the past two decades, ultrasound
guidance has increased in utilization as the primary method for
assisting operators in gaining access for cardiac implantable electronic
device (CIED) implantation. Methods Ultrasound guidance using a
technique that includes both short-axis and long-axis views combined
with a twisting needle motion after maximal tenting provides an
extremely safe and reproducible technique for vascular access for all
CIED procedures. Results and Conclusions In this manuscript and
accompanying videos, the author will provide a step-by-step guide for
optimal ultrasound guided visualization and needle maneuver technique to
maximize safety and efficiency for vascular access in all CIED
procedures.
Common recognized parttern of IgE and IgG epitopes from major whey allergens against chinese infant and children
Authors: Hu Yongxin , Tang Rui , Li Hong , Sun Jin-Lyu , Wu Yong , Meng Xuanyi , Gao Jinyan , Chen Hongbing , Li Xin
Published: October 2022

Background: α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin in whey protein
account for a high proportion of milk protein and are the main allergens
in cow milk. With increasing prevalance in China, there are limited data
of epitope information on Chinese infants and children with cow’s milk
allergy. Methods: In this study, affinity-purified polyclonal
IgE/IgG antibodies from cow milk allergic subjects were used to screen a
phage display library containing 12 amino acid random peptides as
fusions to a coat protein, 140 unique peptide sequences were identified.
The bioinformatical tools with DNAman alignment tool and Pepitope Server
were used to identify linear and conformational epitopes, respectively.
In addition, peptide microarrays covering α-lactalbumin and
β-lactoglobulin sequences were used to validate linear epitopes.
Results: We found no significant difference in IgE and IgG
epitope recognition profiles between infant and children patients. Some
important regions were identified in both IgE and IgG epitopes, and some
linear epitopes are components of conformational epitopes.
Conclusion: The coupling of phage display with high-throughput
sequencing is a potential method to identify the epitope.
Variation and association of leaf traits of desert plants in the arid area, northwest China
Authors: Wang Hongyong , Yang Jie , Xie Tingitng , Ma Li , Shan Lishan
Published: October 2022

Characterizing variation and association of plant traits is critical for
understanding plant adaptation strategies and community-building
mechanisms. However, little is known about the variation in leaf traits
and the association between traits in desert plants of different life
types. We used principal components analysis, Pearson’s correlation,
phylogenetic independent contrasts, linear mixed model, and variance
decomposition to explore the variation and association of ten leaf
traits in 22 desert plants in the arid area. Our results showed that:
(1) Interspecific variation in leaf traits contributed more to total
variation than intraspecific variation. (2) Intraspecific and
interspecific variation in leaf traits were different among different
life forms, except for some traits that showed intraspecific variation
higher than interspecific in some functional types, other traits with
interspecific variation higher than intraspecific variation. (3) Desert
plants have a one-dimensional leaf economic spectrum, in which shrubs
are a fast acquisitive resource strategy, and herbs are a conservative
resource strategy. (4) There were trade-offs between leaf traits, which
were influenced by phylogeny. Our results suggest that variation of leaf
traits mainly comes from interspecific variation, but intraspecific
variation cannot be ignored. In addition, species with different life
forms will adopt different ecological strategies to adapt to arid
habitats. Therefore, we should study the variation and association of
plant traits according to different functional types, in the future.
Trends in SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Vaccine Antibody Prevalence in a Multi-Ethnic Inner-City Antenatal Population: a Cohort Study
Authors: Andreeva Daria , Gill Carolyn , Brockbank Anna , Hejmej Joanna , Conti-Ramsden Fran , Doores Katie , Seed Paul , Poston Lucilla
Published: October 2022

Objective: To determine SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a UK pregnancy
cohort and assess associations with demographic factors and vaccination
timing. Design: Observational cohort study. Setting: UK inner-city
maternity centre. Sample: 960 pregnant women attending nuchal scans from
July 2020-January 2022. Methods: Blood samples were tested for IgG
antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) and spike (S) proteins.
Self-reported demographics, vaccination status and previous Covid-19
infection were extracted from health records. Multivariable regression
models determined factors associated with seroprevalence and antibody
titers. Main outcome measures: IgG N- and S-protein antibody titers.
Results: 196/960 (20.4%) women were SARS-CoV-2 seropositive from
previous infection. Of these, 70 (35.7%) self-reported previous
infection. Amongst unvaccinated women, black women were most likely to
be SARS-CoV-2 seropositive (aRR 1.88 [95% CI, 1.35-2.61], P
< 0.001). Women from black and mixed ethnic backgrounds were
least likely to have a history of vaccination with seropositivity to
S-protein (aRR 0.58 [95% CI, 0.40-0.84], P = 0.004 and aRR 0.56
[95% CI, 0.34-0.92], P = 0.021 respectively). Double vaccinated,
previously infected women had higher IgG S-protein antibody titers than
unvaccinated, previously infected women (mean difference: 4.76, 95% CI
= [2.65, 6.86], P < 0.001). Vaccination timing before vs
during pregnancy did not significantly affect IgG S antibody titers
(F(1, 77) = [0.07], P = 0.785). Conclusions: This inner-city
pregnancy cohort demonstrates high rates of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2
infection with women of black ethnicity having higher infection risk and
lower vaccine uptake. SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers were highest among
double vaccinated, previously infected women.
The Mediating effect of Mother's Psychological Well-being in the Relationship Between Mother's Coaching Capability and Early Childhood Children's Empathy Ability
Authors:   The Korea Associantion For Early Childhood Education Administration, Oh An-Na
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating effect of mother's psychological well-being in the relationship between a mother's coaching capability and the empathy of early childhood children.
To this end, a survey of 217 mothers with infantile children in G City, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was conducted. The collected data were used through SPSS and AMOS 26.0 programs to perform reliability analysis, frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, factor analysis, and structural equation model analysis. First, the analysis showed significant static correlations between all the measurement variables. Second, a partial effect of psychological well-being was seen in the relationship between the mother's coaching capability and the child's empathy ability. This means that a mother's coaching capability can have a direct impact on her child's empathy ability and indirectly affect their psychological well-being. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that in order to support the development of child's empathy ability, a multifaceted approach is needed, taking into account not only the direct effects of the mother's coaching capability, but also the indirect effects of the mediator of psychological well-being.
Tendencje na rynku soi i rzepaku na świecie i w Polsce w latach 2001-2020
Authors: Stańko Stanisław , Mikuła Aneta
Published: October 2022

Celem opracowania była ocena dominujących zmian w produkcji i handlu zagranicznym u największych producentów, eksporterów i importerów soi i rzepaku oraz ich produktów na świecie i w Polsce w latach 2001-2020. W literaturze przedmiotu brakuje badań określających tendencje występujące u głównych producentów, eksporterów i importerów. Produkcja soi charakteryzowała się tendencją wzrostową w tempie 3,9% rocznie. W produkcji nasion soi i eksporcie dominują Brazylia, USA i Argentyna. W imporcie dominują Chiny i UE-27. Produkcja oleju sojowego i obroty handlowe cechowały się tendencjami wzrostowymi, a dużymi jego wytwórcami były: Chiny, USA, Brazylia i Argentyna. Największym eksporterem oleju jest Argentyna, a importerem Indie. W eksporcie śruty sojowej dominują: Argentyna, Brazylia i USA, a największym importerem jest UE-27.W Polsce głównym źródłem podaży nasion soi, oleju i śruty jest import. Pogłębiają się ujemne salda handlu zagranicznego tymi produktami. W największej skali rośnie import śruty sojowej, pozwalający w prawie 60% uzupełnić krajowe niedobory roślinnych surowców wysokobiałkowych. Produkcja rzepaku na świecie rosła w tempie 4% rocznie. Dominujący udział w światowej produkcji mają: Kanada, UE-27, Chiny i Indie. W eksporcie nasion dominują: Kanada i UE-27. Największym importerem rzepaku jest UE-27. Dużymi eksporterami śruty rzepakowej są: UE-27 i Kanada, a importerami:UE-27 i USA. Dużymi producentami oleju rzepakowego są: UE-27, Kanada, Chiny, Indie, a eksporterami: Kanada i UE-27.Dużymi importerami oleju rzepakowego są: UE-27, Chiny i USA.W Polsce produkcja rzepaku rosła w tempie 5,5% rocznie. Rosną obroty handlowe nasionami, olejem i śrutą rzepakową. Poprawia się dodatnie saldo handlu zagranicznego śrutą, pogarszają się dodatnie salda nasionami i olejem, które w ostatnich latach były ujemne.
Multimodality of the transmission of philological knowledge during classroom activities using ICT
Authors: Yaremenko Natalia , Kolomiets Nataliia , Kharadzjan Natalia , Mishenina Tetiana , Kohut Iryna Viktorivna
Published: October 2022

The article deals with multimodal learning strategies aimed at transferring philological knowledge with the help of information and communications technology (ICT). Using ICT makes it possible to apply visual association and create spatial images that express important object properties defined clearly by the means of dynamic visualization (animation). The authors note that using ICT in the sphere is associated with several methodological difficulties, since it requires a philologist-educator who possess a wide range of competences that go beyond humanitarian knowledge. The optimum software that allows creating audio-visual construct (interactive poster, computer animation, tag cloud, cognitive map etc.) is offered for studying process. The paper presents the results of sociological research on the readiness of students of philological specialties in pedagogical universities along with the teachers in different educational units for implementation of multimodal strategies of teaching using ICT. The authors proved the need to introduce an integrative course “Use of ICT in the study of philological disciplines”.
Conditions for the development of cultural and cultural-creative competencies of students in the process of artistic creation (from historical experience to the present day)
Authors: Fomina Natalia
Published: October 2022

The relevance of the studied topic owes to the problem of the humanization and humanitarization of modern education. The goal of the study is to determine the conditions for the development of students’ cultural and cultural-creative competencies in the process of artistic creation proven by the historical experience of Russian art education and upbringing, as well as to assess their practical importance for contemporary schooling from the standpoint of modern art pedagogy. The problem is examined based on the example of students’ creative competitions and educational and exhibition projects (cases) of 1997-2020 focused on the development of students’ cultural and cultural-creative competencies in the process of artistic creation and the perception of exhibitions presenting students’ creative works alongside the works the same theme by authors of different generations. In conclusion, the conditions for the development of students’ cultural and cultural-creative competencies in the process of artistic creation are identified.
Political usage of the football fan groups’ homophobia at the pride parades
Authors: Bakic Jovo
Published: October 2022

The paper presents the football fan groups? homophobia, short history of the
Pride parades and the ways in which leading politicians used it during the
last two decades. Parades were mainly either violently disrupted or canceled
out of security reasons because state was not capable to guarantee right to
peaceful public meetings. However, Parades took regularly place after 2014,
although homophobia was equally strong among football fans and equally
widespread in society. Did Serbia become a Rechtsstaat after 2014 or should
one look for answers at some other place? The answer is twofold: the Vucic
regime needs legitimation before the EU, and it has special relations with
football fan tribes. Some of the leaders of football fans ?delije? founded
firms as late as 2015, and the first safe Pride parade was held that year,
by means of which they made money laundering and enormeously enriched
themselves in deals with the state firms. The Vucic regime used some other
football fan leaders, assembled from various football fan tribes, to form a
new football fan tribe ?janjicari? in order to control disobedient ?grobari
(Grave diggers). There are serious indications that some members of the
Vucic family are involved in business-criminal-football fan connections
(Cvijic, 2022; Dojcinovic, Vojinovic, 2022; Markovic, 2021; Nesic, 2021;
Dojcinovic et al., 2020; Georgiev, 2020; Dojcinovic, Pavlovic, 2019;
Milivojevic, 2019; Pavlovic, Vojinovic, 2018). Therefore, the Rechtsstaat
has not been established, but a symbiosis between the organised crime and
authoritarian regime. That is why right protection of the LGBTI persons is
insecure in the future, and it has already been clearly shown before the
next Euopride that should be held in Belgrade in September 2022.
The influence of print and online media on spreading the transphobia in Serbia
Authors: Milanovic Aleksa
Published: October 2022

The increased visibility of transgender people in the past decade has been
accompanied by an increase in the level of institutional and general social
transphobia in Serbia. The mass media, through which the population of
Serbia is mostly informed about transgender people and transgender issues in
general, have a significant role in spreading and encouraging transphobia.
Texts in print and online media are usually the only source of information
about transgender people that reaches the citizens of Serbia. Most of these
texts contain offensive, outdated and inadequate terminology. The texts
report in a sensationalist manner and do not address transphobia as a
serious social problem that transgender people face on a daily basis. In
this article, I will deal with the representation of transgender people in
Serbian print and online media, as well as the impact of media reporting on
the spread of transphobia in Serbia. All texts dealing with the transgender
issues and transgender people were collected by searching the digital
archive of media texts for 2021 with the help of key words and tags. The
collected material is analyzed using the media content analysis method and
the critical discourse analysis method. The aim of this research is to
determine how print and online media represent transgender people in Serbia
and to what extent they influence the creation of prejudices, stereotypes
and negative attitudes about transgender people.
Auditor Judgment Bias Research: A 50-Year Trend Analysis and Emerging Technology Use
Authors: Lombardi Danielle R. , Sipior Janice C. , Dannemiller Steven
Published: October 2022

The increased development and use of automated and cognitive technologies at the Global Six, in conjunction with the increased availability of data and various levels of data structure, may exacerbate auditor judgment bias or give rise to new biases. We take a comprehensive approach to gain a new perspective by providing a 50-year trend analysis of auditor judgment bias, which results from relying on judgmental heuristics and the potential effects that the use of cognitive and automated technologies, such as artificial intelligence, may have on judgment. We describe individual biases and identify specific areas of research, commonalities and differences, gaps in the literature, and research methods applied. We construct a conceptual framework as a point of departure to guide future research by focusing on the impact of emerging technology. We conclude by identifying opportunities for future research.
ACE-Inhibitor or ARB-Induced Refractory Hypotension Treated With Vasopressin in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia for Dentistry: Two Case Reports
Authors: Waters Caitlin M. , Pelczar Kristen , Adlesic Edward C. , Schwartz Paul J. , Giovannitti Joseph A.
Published: October 2022

Two case reports present the use of vasopressin for treating refractory hypotension associated with continued angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) therapy prior to general anesthesia for oral surgery. Both patients were treated in an ambulatory dental surgery clinic and took either their ACEI or ARB medication for hypertension within 24 hours prior to undergoing an intubated general anesthetic. Persistent profound hypotension was encountered intraoperatively that was refractory to treatment with traditional methods. However, the ACEI- or ARB-induced refractory hypotension was successfully managed with the administration of vasopressin.
Effect of Reconditioning of Discrepant Cocoa on the Quality of Cocoa Beans
Authors: A Robert
Published: October 2022

Reconditioning of cocoa beans which involves re-drying, sieving, sorting and re-bagging of cocoa beans is a very important process in the cocoa industry. The study was conducted to identify the fungi on and in cocoa beans before and after reconditioning. Defective cocoa beans namely, Damp, Wet, Not Thoroughly Dried (NTD), Mouldy beans and Good beans (control) were placed on water agar and Potato Dextrose Agar before and after reconditioning to isolate and identify external and internal fungi following the cut test technique. The result showed that a total of ten fungal species were isolated from the types of defective beans before and after reconditioning. These were; Absidia spp. Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, Fusarium spp, Mucor spp, Paecilomyces spp, Penicillium spp, Rhizopus spp. Syncephalastrum spp. and Trichoderma spp. However, after reconditioning the number of fungi reduced to five (5) that is Absidia spp, Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, Mucor spp and Rhizopus spp in the various treatments. The cut test also showed five internal fungi in the various treatments and these were Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, Mucor spp, Penicillium spp, and Rhizopus spp, High moisture content of the cocoa beans recorded before reconditioning was reduced to the acceptable safe moisture content of 7.5% or less after reconditionig. The FFA levels for the healthy beans (control) (0.77%), wet beans (1.64%), Damp beans (1.43%) and NTD beans (1.65%) were significantly lower (p<0.05) than the FFA levels in the Mouldy beans (21.9%) after reconditioning. It can be concluded that reconditioning was capable of salvaging NTD beans, Damp beans and Wet beans with high moisture content from further spoilage.
Counting Households Containing Same-Sex Couples: An Inclusive Approach
Authors: Brandon Peter , Ivashchenko Oleg
Published: October 2022

Though societal acceptance of same-sex unions has grown, resulting in more inclusive government programs and policies and expanded legal protections, analysts remain uncertain about how to identify and enumerate same-sex households. Presently, the counts available of same-sex households in the United States oftentimes disagree. We show that the origins of these conflicting counts can be traced back to definitional and measurement issues in household surveys. In this study, we demonstrate how counts of same-sex households conflict, mislead, and undermine the goal of accurately representing the population of households with same-sex couples. By providing alternative approaches to counting household with same-sex couples we highlight the challenges in enumerating these households. We draw upon three federal household surveys to demonstrate the inconsistencies in the counts of same-sex households and to illustrate our methods. We argue that our proposed methods lead to more comprehensive and credible counts of households containing same-sex couples.
Resource Use Efficiency and Profitability Analysis of Tomato Production (Lycopersicum Esculetum Species) in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Authors: Ajibare Dolapo Benjamin , Anthony Luka , Alabi Olugbenga Omotayo , Njoku Victor Obinna , Ukaoha Christiana Amarachi , Oluleye Oladayo Daniel
Published: October 2022

This study evaluated resource use efficiency and profitability analysis of tomato production in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: determine the socio-economic characteristics of tomato farmers; analyze the cost, returns and profitability of tomato production, evaluate factors influencing output of tomato production, estimate resource use efficiency of tomato production, and identify the constraints facing tomato farmers in the study area. Multi-stage sampling technique was used. Primary data were collected through the use of well-structured questionnaires administered to 100 sampled tomato farmers. Data were analyzed using the following tools of analysis; descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, financial analysis, Cobb-Douglas production functional model and resource use efficiency index. The results show that 83% of sampled tomato farmers were male. About 54% of the sampled respondents were above 41years of age. Majority 79% of the sampled respondents had less than 5 members per household. The results of costs and return analysis show that total average revenue realized by tomato farmers in the study area was about N146,430.00 and total variable cost was N23,057.30. The cost of labour was about N 16,416 representing 70% of the proportion of the cost of tomato production in the study area. The gross margin obtained was N123,372.7 with operating ratio of 1.58 and rate of return on investment of 5.38 respectively. Factors influencing total output of tomato in the study area were household size (P<0.01), farm size (P<0.01), seed input (P<0.05), and labour input (P<0.01). Seed input, labour input, and chemical inputs were underutilized. The results further show that the sampled farmers encountered the following constraints in the cause of tomato production in the study area, land tenure system, lack of good road, inadequate capital, high cost of input and lack of price control. Therefore, the following recommendations were made; financial institutions should provide affordable financial support to tomato farmers and also encourage female farmers to participate in tomato production, improved seed varieties should be made available to farmers for increase in productivity, agricultural extension agents should be provided and organize training on post-harvest practices in order to increase farmers’ incomes and minimize tomatoes wastages in the study area, tomato farmers should form themselves into cooperatives in order for them to assess inputs and subsidies from the government, and also pool their resources together for easy access to inputs and negotiate price.
Pengaruh Metode Bermain Dan Motivasi Belajar terhadap Kebugaran Jasmani Siswa Smp Pgri 4 Padang
Authors: Camelisa Reffie , Syamsuar Syamsuar , Yendrizal Yendrizal , Syahrastani Syahrastani
Published: October 2022

The problem in this study, namely the lack of physical fitness of the male students of SMP PGRI 4 Padang. This study aims to see the effect of playing and motivation on physical fitness. This study uses a quasi-experimental method with a 2x2-level fakorial design. The number of samples from all treatment designs was 36 people, based on the division of the group 27% high learning motivation level and 27% low learning motivation level. Learning motivation instruments were measured by questionnaires and TKJI. The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's follow-up test with a significance level of = 0.05. The final results show: (1) There is a difference between the method of playing games using tools and the method of playing games without tools on physical fitness, (2) There is no interaction between playing methods and motivation on physical fitness, (3) There is no difference in the effect of high learning motivation between the method of playing games using tools and the method of playing without tools on physical fitness, (4) In the low motivation group, games without tools are better to use the method of playing games using tools on physical fitness.
Media Sirkuit Ladder Drill Terhadap Peningkatan Kecepatan Dan Kelincahan Siswa Min 1 Bojonegoro
Authors: Wahyono Muhammad , Susanto Nugroho , Harmono Bayu Akbar , Cahyono Febriyan Dwi
Published: October 2022

Biomotor fitness and ability are aspects that must be considered. This is because if you have good fitness, your body will not experience significant fatigue. Good biomotor abilities will also make body performance easier. In addition to educating Indonesian children, education has a function to improve students' biomotor abilities and fitness. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of training. To analyze the effect of increasing speed as a result of training and learning using the ladder drill circuit media and to analyze the effect of increased agility as a result of training and learning using the ladder drill circuit media. Based on the results of research and analysis that has been carried out, the game method or ladder drill training can improve speed and agility abilities
Motivasi Masyarakat Dalam Berolahraga Sepeda Pada Masa Covid-19 Di Kecamatan Sungai Pagu
Authors: Pratama Muhammad Yogi , Rifki Muhamad Sazeli
Published: October 2022

Masalah dalam penelitian adalah terjadinya penomena masyarakat beramai-ramai melakukan olahraga sepeda dimana sebelum masa pandemi covid 19 masyarakat jarang berolahraga khususnya olahraga sepeda. Adapun penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana motivasi masyarakat melakukan olahraga sepeda pada masa covid-19 di Kecamatan Sungai Pagu Kabupaten Solok Solok Selatan. Penelitian ini tergolong pada penelitian deskriptif, yaitu untuk menjelaskan fakta, keadaan sampel maupun peristiwa dengan benar bersifat alamiah maupun perbuatan manuasia. Sampel dalam penenelitian ini berjumlah 50 orang. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kusioner atau angket. Hasil angket disusun dan diolah secara deskriptif melalui persentase. Hasil penelitian ini adalah nilai rata-rata motivasi masyarakat dalam berolahraga sepeda pada masa covid-19 di Kecamatan Sungai Pagu Kabupaten Solok Selatan yaitu 3,58 dengan kategori baik. Berdasarkan data yang didapatkan sub indikator paling tinggi adalah sub indikator fisik dengan rata-rata skor 4,04 dengan persentase 81% pada kategori sangat baik dan yang paling rendah adalah sub indikator aktualisasi diri dengan rata-rata 3, 21 pada kategori baik dengan pesentase 64%.
Survei Tingkat Kedisiplinan Siswa Pada Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Karate
Authors: Jumaking Jumaking , Rosti Rosti , Hasnani Hasnani
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kedisiplinan siswa pada kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karate di SMP  Negeri 1 Mowewe. Penelitian ini termasuk  penelitian deskriftif kuantitatif yang berfokus pada metode survei. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa yang mengikuti kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karate di SMP Negeri 1 Mowewe yang  berjumlah 40 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kuesioner tingkat kedisiplinan siswa yang terbagi terbagi menjadi empat bagian aspek kedisiplinan yaitu: keteladanan, kepatuhan, kesetiaan dan ketertiban. Kuesioner tingkat kedisiplinan siswa memuat 30 item dengan 4 alteratif jawaban yaitu: sangat sesuai, sesuai, tidak sesuai, dan sangat tidak sesuai. Reliabilitas  intrumen dihitung dengan menggunakan Alpha Cronbach dengan nilai koefisien reliabilitas sebesar. Data dianalisis denga kategorisasi dengan lima kategori yaitu: sangat tinggi, tinggi, sedang, rendah dan sangat rendah. Berdasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh tingkat kedisiplinan siswa pada kegiatan ekstrakurikuler karate di SMP Negeri 1 Mowewe Sebagian besar berada pada kategori tinggi (kategori sangat tinggi 45% dan kategori tinggi 47,5%), hasil ini memungkinkan  siswa memili jawaban yang bagus atau memang memiliki kedisiplinan yang baik. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 92,5% siswa berada pada tingkat kedisiplinan tinggi, 2,5% berada pada kategori sedang, dan 5% berada pada kategori rendah sehingga dengan hasil itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa kedisiplinan siswa pada  ekstrakurikuler karate di SMP Negeri 1 Mowewe berada pada kategori tinggi. Berdasarkan item kuesioner yang skornya rend ah disajikan usulan topik-topik peningkatan kedisiplinan
Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran Dan Kemampuan Motorik Terhadap Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Jasmani Olahraga Dan Kesehatan Siswa
Authors: Suganda Siti Aisyah , Rifki Muhamad Sazeli , Alnedral Alnedral , Ikhsan Nurul
Published: October 2022

Masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu rendahnya hasil belajar keterampilan Pendidikan Jasmani Olahraga dan Kesehatan (PJOK) peserta didik SD Kartika 1-12 Padang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode pembelajaran dan kemampuan motorik terhadap hasil belajar PJOK SD Kartika 1-12 Padang. Metode penelitian ini adalah eksperimen rancangan factorial by level 2 x 2. Populasi adalah kelas IV, V, dan VI berjumlah 65 orang. Sampel sebanyak 48 orang berdasarkan pembagian kelompok 50% tingkat kemampuan motorik tinggi dan 50% kemampuan motorik rendah. Teknik pengumpulan data kemampuan motorik diukur dengan tes Scott Motor Ability dan untuk mengukur hasil belajar menggunakan tes keterampilan materi pembelajaran. Data dianalisis menggunakan ANAVA dua jalur pada taraf signifikansi α= 0,05. Selanjutnya, karena tidak ditemukan interaksi antara metode pembelajaran dan kemampuan motorik maka tidak dilakukan Uji Tukey. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan: (1) Secara keseluruhan tidak terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar metode pembelajaran PjBL dengan metode pembelajaran Penugasan, (2) Tidak terdapat interaski antara metode pembelajaran dengan kemampuan motorik terhadap hasil belajar pendidikan jasmani olahraga dan kesehatan, (3) Hasil belajar peserta didik perlakuan metode pembelajaran PjBL lebih baik dibandingkan dengan metode pembelajaran Penugasan pada kelompok kemampuan motorik tinggi, (4) Hasil belajar peserta didik perlakuan metode pembelajaran PjBL lebih baik dibandingkan dengan metode pembelajaran penugasan pada kelompok kemampuan motorik rendah.
Effects of medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Jeon Hae Ok , Chae Myung-Ock , Kim Ahrin
Published: October 2022

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to understand the characteristics of medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses, and to investigate the average effect size by combining the individual effects of these interventions. Data from studies meeting the inclusion criteria were systematically collected in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. The results showed that the average effect size (Hedges’ g) of the finally selected medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses calculated using a random-effects model was 0.500 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.342−0.659). Of the medication adherence interventions, an implementation intention intervention (using face-to-face meetings and telephone monitoring with personalized behavioral strategies) and a health belief model–based educational program were found to be highly effective. Face-to-face counseling was a significantly effective method of implementing medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses (Hedges’ g=0.531, 95% CI, 0.186−0.877), while medication adherence interventions through education and telehealth counseling were not effective. This study verified the effectiveness of personalized behavioral change strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy based on the health belief model, as well as face-to-face meetings, as medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses.
Infecciones asociadas con dispositivos, perfil microbiológico y resistencia bacteriana en unidades de cuidados intensivos de Casanare, Colombia
Authors: Ávila-Torres Yeimy Yised , Cáceres-Rojas Maria Fernanda , Aguilera-Becerra Astrid Maribel
Published: October 2022

Introducción: Entre las infecciones asociadas con la atención en salud, las relacionadas con dispositivos constituyen la patología más común en los pacientes que ingresan al servicio de cuidados intensivos. Objetivos: Determinar la distribución de las infecciones asociadas con dispositivos, su perfil microbiológico y resistencia bacteriana en las unidades de cuidados intensivos del departamento de Casanare, Colombia entre 2019 y 2020. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de corte transversal. La población de estudio fueron 93 pacientes admitidos entre enero de 2019 y diciembre de 2020 en dos unidades de cuidados intensivos del departamento de Casanare. La información fue suministrada por la Secretaría de Salud Departamental, a través de los reportes de los laboratorios clínicos por medio del programa WHONET 5.6. Resultados: Las infecciones del torrente sanguíneo asociadas con el uso de catéter fueron las más frecuentes, con un 84% (n: 78); seguidas de las infecciones sintomáticas de las vías urinarias asociadas con catéter, con un 12% (n: 11), y en menor proporción las neumonías asociadas con ventilador mecánico, en un 4% (n: 4). Las bacterias gramnegativas presentaron mayor frecuencia (61%; n: 14) en relación con las grampositivas (39%; n: 9). Conclusión: Las infecciones más frecuentes en los servicios analizados fueron las del torrente sanguíneo asociadas con el catéter y Pseudomonas aeruginosa fue el microrganismo más prevalente en los tres tipos de infección; mientras que el Enterococcus faecium fue resistente a una variedad de antibióticos. Tales resultados, al ser comparados con estudios realizados en varios países, demostraron que la distribución de estas infecciones es variable.
Efectos adversos por el uso de sustancias químicas en la salud de los trabajadores de la industria de la construcción. Artículo de revisión
Authors: Zapata-Alvarez Solaindy Andrea , Bautista-Avila Dayanis , Laguna-Acosta Carla Patricia , Rojas-Valderrama Pier Paolo , Rincón-Rojas Yessica Alejandra , Contreras-Pacheco Fabiola
Published: October 2022

Introducción: En el sector de la construcción es inevitable el uso de materiales que contienen sustancias químicas y la posibilidad de sufrir una enfermedad laboral si se desconocen los efectos adversos que estas sustancias causan en la salud, así como no asumir medidas de protección para prevenirlas. Objetivo: Determinar los efectos adversos por el uso de sustancias químicas en la salud de los trabajadores en la industria de la construcción. Metodología: Revisión descriptiva de información obtenida en bases de datos como Ovid, Proquest, SciELO, ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, Google Scholar Metrics, Scopus, Redalyc, Legal Legis y Pubmed. La información se eligió siguiendo criterios de elección. Desarrollo y discusión: Existen evidencias de que las diferentes sustancias químicas (asbesto, tolueno, silicio, polvo de cemento, soldadura, entre otros) presentes en los materiales utilizados en obras de construcción civil causan perjuicios en la salud del recurso humano (neuronales, pulmonares, respiratorios, inmunológicos, dermatoideos o reumatoideos), y por ello se consideran enfermedades ocupacionales. Conclusión: Se puede establecer claramente que los usos de sustancias químicas en materiales de construcción de obras civiles causan efectos adversos en los trabajadores. Este hallazgo amerita serias consideraciones en materia de seguridad y salud en el trabajo.
Autoeficacia percibida y autoexamen de mamas en mujeres de Montería (Colombia)
Authors: Lopez-Hoyos Lercy , Bohórquez-Moreno Cristina , Castillo-Ávila Irma Yolanda
Published: October 2022

Introducción: La práctica del autoexamen de mamas (AEM) puede estar influida por la autoeficacia percibida. Esta característica individual, definida como la confianza en las propias capacidades para alcanzar una meta, puede ayudar de forma positiva a que las mujeres desarrollen conductas promotoras de salud y realicen prácticas de cuidado rutinarias y regulares para la detección temprana del cáncer de mama. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de autoeficacia percibida y su relación con la práctica adecuada del AEM en mujeres mayores de 20 años de Montería (Colombia). Materiales y métodos: Estudio analítico, con 867 mujeres mayores de 20 años, seleccionadas por muestreo aleatorio multietápico. Se utilizó una encuesta sociodemográfica para la recolección de información, la Escala de Autoeficacia General Percibida y un cuestionario para medir la práctica del AEM. Los datos se almacenaron en una hoja de cálculo de Microsoft Excel y fueron procesados en el programa SPSSS, versión 24. Resultados: Participaron 867 mujeres, con una edad promedio 36,2 años (DE = 13,0). El 72,6 % (629) se practica el AEM. Solo el 2 % (20) de las participantes lo hacen de forma adecuada. La práctica del AEM fue mayor en mujeres con un mayor nivel de autoeficacia (86,2 %). Conclusiones: En Montería, las mujeres de más de 20 años de edad practican de forma inadecuada el AEM, lo que contrasta con un alto nivel de autoeficacia. La autoeficacia es fundamental para mejorar las prácticas de cuidado de la salud y desarrollarlas de forma regular.
Estrategia de comunicación en pro de la sensibilización social frente a los caninos callejeros en Tunja
Authors: Suárez Ruiz Paola Andrea
Published: October 2022

El siguiente trabajo surge del proyecto de investigación terminado Estrategias de comunicación ligadas a la salud pública y responsabilidad social frente a la adopción de caninos en Tunja, que buscó ‘generar una estrategia de comunicación orientada a la salud pública y la comunicación pública, que permitió la sensibilización colectiva sobre la tenencia de los caninos en Tunja, ello condujo a la construcción de piezas digitales como blogs, páginas webs especializadas, campañas de sensibilización “Mi cámara mi mejor amiga”, entre otras acciones que fueron encaminadas en los nuevos canales comunicativos de última era.
Impact of molecular chain length on polarizabilities of model acenes and oligomers
Authors: Uhliar Matej , Matúška Ján , Cagardová Denisa Mastiľák
Published: October 2022

A systematic quantum chemical study of model linear oligomers and their ring-fused (condensed) analogues based on six-membered and five-membered aromatic units is presented. Static electric polarizabilities were calculated for optimal geometries. The dependence of electronic and vibrational polarizability contributions on the molecular size was discussed and polymer limits were estimated. The presence of a diradical electronic structure in fused six-membered compounds significantly increases the polarizability values.
Research on non-linear visual matching model under inherent constraints of images
Authors: Zhang Xuwei , Yan Wen , Deng Li , Liu Zhiyu
Published: October 2022

Visual matching of plane images has promoted the development of artificial intelligence and digital vision. High-precision visual matching can promote the innovation of geometric measurement, visual navigation and other fields. Therefore, a non-linear visual matching model with inherent constraints is established in this paper. First, according to the principle of visual imaging, a non-linear conversion model of visual point coordinates is proposed, and the deviation of coordinate points is proofread. Then, inherent boundary constraints are introduced into the model to improve the accuracy of visual matching. Finally, through analysis and evaluation of error, results are generated showing that the visual matching model can effectively solve the shortcoming of low-matching accuracy in feature points, and provide more accurate data support for 3D calculation of images.