bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dampak pembangunan Jalan Balige bypass terhadap alih fungsi lahan Kabupaten Toba
Authors:   Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Toba, Tampubolon Dian Pranata , Utami Westi ,   Sekolah Tinggi Pertanahan Nasional, Sutaryono Sutaryono
Published: February 2022

Infrastructure development often has an impact on land use changes. This study aims to map the impact of Balige bypass road construction on land use changes and analyze its suitability with spatial planning. The research method was carried out through descriptive qualitative with a spatial approach. The data includes Sentinel images for 2017 and 2021, maps of the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) and interviews with government officials. Image analysis is carried out visually, while mapping of land use changes is carried out through overlaying land use maps for 2017 and 2021 and to map the suitability of the RTRW, overlaying land use maps with the RTRW. The results of the analysis show that after the road construction there was a change in land use from rice fields to settlements covering an area of 103.27 Ha. Meanwhile, an analysis of the RTRW shows that there is a mismatch in the use of a land area of 47.2 Ha. This study shows that the use of remote sensing through sentinel imagery and spatial analysis can be a tool for monitoring natural resources, this study is also useful as material for developing Geography learning. Pembangunan infrastruktur seringkali berdampak pada perubahan penggunaan tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan memetakan dampak pembangunan jalan Balige bypass terhadap perubahan penggunaan tanah dan menganalisis kesesuaiannya dengan tata ruang. Metode penelitian dilakukan melalui kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan spasial. Data yang digunakan meliputi citra Sentinel tahun 2017 dan 2021, peta Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah (RTRW) serta wawancara dengan pejabat pemerintahan. Analisis citra dilakukan secara visual, sementara pemetaan perubahan penggunaan tanah dilakukan melalui overlay peta penggunaan tanah 2017 dengan 2021, dan untuk memetakan kesesuaian RTRW dilakukan overlay peta penggunaan tanah dengan RTRW. Hasil analisis menunjukkan pasca pembangunan jalan terjadi perubahan penggunaan tanah dari sawah menjadi pemukiman seluas 103,27 Ha. Sementara analisis terhadap RTRW menunjukkan terjadi ketidaksesuaian penggunaan lahan seluas 47,2 Ha. Kajian ini menunjukkan pemanfaatan penginderaan jauh melalui citra sentinel serta analisis spasial mampu menjadi alat monitoring sumber daya alam, kajian ini juga bermanfaat sebagai bahan pengembangan pembelajaran ilmu Geografi.
COVID-19 y su incidencia en las condiciones socioeconómicas de trabajadores informales del sector turístico en Johnny Cay, San Andrés Isla (Colombia)
Authors: Roman Romero Raul , Maza Avila Francisco Javier , Mantilla Valbuena Silvia
Published: February 2022

This article analyzes the perception of the impact of COVID-19 on the socioeconomic conditions of informal workers in Johnny Cay, San Andrés Isla, Colombia, as well as the formulation of recommendations, from the actors themselves, that contribute to the improvement of their conditions. A questionnaire was applied, using the survey technique, to a sample of 101 informal workers on the key, assuming a confidence level of 95% and of error of 4.4%. The results show that the pandemic affected the income and quality of life of informal workers. In fact, mostof them did not earn any income during the closures decreed by the government. In addition, with the passage of Hurricane Iota, they saw their socioeconomic situation worsen, which generated increases in their levels of stress and anxiety. It should be noted that the workers expect animprovement in their socioeconomic conditions, thanks to the reactivation of tourism on the island. However, they consider of great importance the joint work with the local and national government to ensure investment in infrastructure, as well as the strengthening of customer service skills, in addition to compliance with biosafety protocols.
Fake news, libertad de expresión y derecho a la información, un nuevo reto para la responsabilidad civil
Authors: Jimenez Escalante Jessica Tatiana , Guerra Moreno Debora
Published: February 2022

Fake news is not a recent phenomenon, however, with the appearance of the internet and the enormous power of disseminating information through digital platforms (such as blogs, web pages and social networks) it has notably increased, being increasingly difficult to distinguish between truthful information and that which is not, compromising in some cases, rights such as a good name, privacy, dignity or even freedom of expression (particularly the right to be informed with veracity). Therefore, this research from deductive and inductive analysis methods, addresses fake news from the treatment that has been given to the phenomenon in the Inter-American Human Rights System and in the Colombian legal system (analyzing as the main source the jurisprudence ), contrast from which the sub-rules that define: i) the reinforced protection of freedom of expression and the risks assumed by the State model adopted in Colombia in the face of the violation of some rights in the exercise of this freedom are identified and ii) ) the scenarios in which the limits of said protection are exceeded and the claim for civil liability is appropriate for the violation of individual rights.
Flexible, Wearable and Fully-printed Smart Patch for pH and Hydration Sensing in Wounds
Authors: Iversen Mick , Monisha Monisha , Agarwala Shweta
Published: February 2022

Wound healing is a complex and dynamic regeneration process, wherein the physical and chemical parameters are continuously changing. Its management and monitoring can provide immense benefits, especially for bed-ridden patients. This work reports a low-cost, flexible, and fully printed on-skin patch sensor to measure the change in pH and fluid content in a wound. Such a bendable sensor can also be easily incorporated in a wound dressing. The sensor consists of different electrodes printed on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate for pH and moisture sensing. The fabricated sensor patch has a sensitivity of 7.1 ohm/pH for wound pH levels. The hydration sensor results showed that moisture levels on a semi-porous surface can be quantified through resistance change.
Early education on environmental protection and skills to respond to natural disaster and climate change for children disabilities at early intervention center
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hoang Yen
Published: February 2022

The article poses an idea to ensure children's right to access to information, education on environmental protection (EPE) and skills to respond to natural disasters and climate change (CC) for children with disabilities from an early age through educational and therapeutic programs, rehabilitation at Early Intervention Centers. The program will include 2 main components: Component 1 provides information about the surrounding environment and environmental protection education. Component 2 will be activities to practice some skills to respond to natural disasters and climate change. This program will be built according to the suggested framework and developed in ways that are suitable for different types of disabilities to be highly applicable. These are pictures, videos, braille, sign language for component 1 and game activities, plays or situations integrated with intervention and therapy activities for component 2
Climate change education for primary students through experience activities
Authors: Mai Thi Le Hai
Published: February 2022

Activities for climate change education for primary school students are not only practical but also topical significance. In primary schools, climate change educational content is integrated into educational content of various subjects, generally, and experiential activities, particularly. The article discusses some climate change issues, provides instructional procedures for activity design, and suggests some organizational contents for experience activities in primary schools.
The status of supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in families during the covid-19 period
Authors: Do Thi Thao , Nguyen Nu An , Nguyen Hoai Thuong , Tran Tuyet Anh , Ngo Thi Nguyet Anh , Nguyen Thi Hien , Do Xuan Dung
Published: February 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the daily lives and academic pursuits of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The article performed a survey on 140 parents through a Google form has found that the majority of children with ASD encounter many difficulties in issues such as: difficulties communicating and interacting with others; difficulty adapting to life changes; increasing inappropriate behavior; It's tough to keep old habits and skills, and the child is suffering from several health and physical issues, such as sleep disorders, constipation, and obesity. Faced with this predicament, parents have provided basic content support to their children in the following ways: Parents have used social stories to explain environmental changes to their children. Use picture schedule or a card that dictates behavior while also setting aside time for activities and actively guiding children in the practice of new abilities. Besides employing games, performing sensory conditioning activities to help children relax, entertain, exercise and connect with relatives and friends; Working together with teachers in planning, organizing activities and evaluating results. Parents, on the other hand, had numerous challenges during the implementation process, which is why they desired: expert support from the programs; online training courses are available; Teachers help with individual educational plans, sensory conditioning exercises, and game supply; the social community understands and supports children's adaptation in a timely manner. Simultaneously, the survey also identified the fundamental influencing variables on the child support process, in which subjective factors play an important role.
Characteristics of speech produced by vietnamese-speaking children with autism spectrum disorders
Authors: Pham Thi Ben , Nguyen Thi Huong , Dinh Thi Phu
Published: February 2022

Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by core deficits in social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviours. Research on speech characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder has limited. This article describes speech characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders in Vietnam. Research method for collecting data was questionnaire. Teachers (N = 189) who were providing intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders answered the questionnaires. Based on responses provided by teachers, results showed speech characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder as follows: 30% of participants were nonverbal, 38% were word users, 26% were sentence users, and 5% were narrators. Among 70% of the verbal participants, speech productions were described as: stuttering or obstruction (n = 92, 48.7%), producing nonword sounds (n = 91, 48.7%), speaking inaccurately (n = 86, 45.5%), echolalia (n = 83, 43.9%), and lisper (n = 48, 25.4%). These speech characteristics of Vietnamese-speaking children with autism spectrum disorders were similar with findings found in other studies in other languages. These speech characteristics were also considered as positive behavioural markers for identifying autism spectrum disorders and were a component for comprehensive intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Rates and manifestations of anxiety disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder according to the scared scale
Authors: Ngo Thuy Dung , Tran Van Cong
Published: February 2022

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability. Children with ASD face many challenges in life. In addition, literature shows that about 40% - 60% of these children have an anxiety disorder, which exacerbates the difficulties of these children. An early and accurate diagnosis will help treat anxiety in children with ASD more effectively. There have been a few studies on concurrent mental disorders in children with autism in Vietnam, but they are still preliminary. This study investigates the reality of anxiety disorders presenting in children with ASD according to the SCARED scale. The study results showed that 44,3% of children with autism showed signs of co-morbidities, which was anxiety disorders, reported from parents. The most common types of anxiety are separation anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder or panic disorder. The results from this study contribute an essential part to the theoretical and practical basis in the study of accompanying mental disorders in children with autism, and at the same time, open up further and more in -depth research directions in the future.
Intergrating early childhood education program activities group therapy in educational interventions for children with development disorders
Authors: Dinh Nguyen Trang Thu , Dong Thi Nguuyet Minh , Luong Thi Hong Nga , Nguyen Quynh Mai , Nguyen Thi Tuyet
Published: February 2022

Developmental Disorders (DD) encompasses a group of mental conditions originated in childhood that involve severe impairments in various aspects (physical, learning, language or behavioral). These disorders include communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disorders, movement disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The consequences of DD cause disabilities that can last a lifetime, affecting a child's ability to learn and participate in community integration. Currently, there are many studies in the world and in Vietnam on specialized therapeutic interventions for children with DD. The article proposes an approach as a method in educational intervention for this group of children with DD, which is to integrate the preschool education program with activities group therapy. The article presents the basic theoretical research bases, thereby proposing ways to integrate the preschool education program with group therapy with the content of rules and activities in the program. The Early Childhood Education program can integrate and propose notes when integrating the Early Childhood Education program in therapeutic interventions for children with DD.
Gamification in Virtual Learning in Tertiary Classrooms
Authors:   ollege of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China, Chan Sumie , Lo Noble
Published: February 2022

This research investigates the effectiveness and impacts of gamification in virtual learning in tertiary classrooms in Hong Kong. The study focuses on the transformation of physical and psychological behaviours of teachers in English across curriculum and university students towards game-based learning and their adaptability; the ease of applicability and popularity of various gaming tools in relation to both the educators and learners’ technological literacy and training received, as well as equipment support offered by educational institutions. The paper also explores the possibility and limitations of gamification in virtual classrooms. This accelerates future course development with corresponding changes towards course redesign and assessment restructuring with a switch to a new form of digital learning experience as the trend. The study thus provides a framework to the application of gamification in other language subjects and contexts in classroom learning across the globe, with reference to the motivational force and interactive learning.
An Error Analysis of Collocation Patterns of Delexical Verbs in Chinese EFL Earners’ Writing
Authors:   Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, Liang Chen , Dong Junhong
Published: February 2022

English writing skill has always been the weak point of Chinese EFL learners, how to improve English writing skill is the focus of the education circle. In addition, the appropriate use of verb can polish the writing paper. Furthermore, the frequently-adopted delexical verbs play an important role in the English sentence structure. The collocation patterns of delexical verbs deserve us put more attention. Through the analysis of the CLEC corpora, this paper found the main features of the incorrect use of the delexical verbs and investigated the reason as well as provide some pedagogical implications.
The Feasibility of the First Utility-Scale Wind Farm in Saudi Arabia (The 400 MW Dumat Al-Jandal Project)
Authors:   Chemical Engineering Department at Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Almutairi Kamel , Alahmadi Ramzi ,   Industrial Engineering Department at Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Published: February 2022

Saudi Arabia has an ambitious plan to diversify its power generation resources. Part of this plan includes launching the King Salman Renewable Energy Initiative (KSREI). The goal of this work is to study the feasibility of the first utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia, known as the 400 MW Dumat Al-Jandal project, and was conducted using the System Advisor Model (SAM) software. As the hub height of the wind turbine is usually different from the height at which the wind measurements are taken, the wind speeds were extrapolated to different heights using different methods. These methods are the power law using two different shear coefficients and the logarithmic law. The simulations were performed for 113 commercial wind turbines with different sizes and power curves to help enhance our understanding of the effects of these factors on wind farm performance. The technical analysis shows that the capacity factors of the most efficient wind machine types varied from 35.5%–26.8%, 32.9%–25.5%, and 29.7%–23.7% for the heights 140 m, 110 m, and 80 m, respectively. From an economic perspective, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the most efficient wind machine types varied from 3.23–4.57 ¢/kWh, 3.55–4.84 ¢/kWh, and 4.02-5.82 ¢/kWh for the heights 140 m, 110 m, and 80 m, respectively. The lowest possible LCOE (3.23 ¢/kWh), according to this analysis, is in the same range of the submitted LCOE by the project’s winning bidder. Finally, the net present value (NPV) shows that the project is economically feasible.
Are the Berries Ripe?: Export Potential for Ecuador's Blackberry Production
Authors: Barrera Víctor , Villacís Alexis , Alwang Jeffrey , Zapata Angélica ,   IDB Invest
Published: February 2022

Blackberry production has been common for decades in Ecuador''s inter-Andean valleys, but a fresh or processed export industry has not emerged despite export successes experienced in neighboring countries. This case study examines the potential for expansion of blackberry export market and identifies several key barriers: low volume of production for export, phytosanitary and other obstacles constraining production at scale, lack of support services from the public sector, and lack of an organizational presence for producers seeking alternative markets. While production of blackberry is relatively high, and markets and an export window exist, Ecuadors industry needs vision and leadership for a viable export industry to emerge.
Правовые пределы имущественной ответственности за вред окружающей среде
Authors: Митякина Н.М. , Григорьева А.И.
Published: February 2022

В современном мире люди все чаще задумываются о проблемах экологии, способах их решения и создании альтернативных, более безопасных продуктов для окружающей среды. В связи с этим государство постоянно дорабатывает и улучшает законодательную базу ответственности за вред окружающей среде. Поэтому тема правовых пределов имущественной ответственности является крайне важной и актуальной. Авторы проводят анализ правовых механизмов, выявляют дефекты и рассматривают способы их решения.
Measures of Spatial Population Distribution in Morogoro Region
Authors: Hamisi Salum Haji
Published: February 2022

Measuring the spatial distribution of populations has been a complex process and has been a concern of demographers, researchers, geographers, and academics around the world. This paper attempts to take a step forward by consciously taking it. It is a very complex undertaking because it involves facts from the population or the study area. And in practice in developing countries, the facts or practical information are hard to come by. The paper objectively focuses on measuring the extent of population distribution in the Morogoro region using the approaches of Otis (1957). The study was intended to provide a basis for planning for policymakers, governments, non-governmental organisations and community-based organisations. The methodology chosen in this paper is an exhaustive documentary analysis, as the data on this type of study is almost always credible and available to the public. Extensive use of secondary data was used. After review, recalculation, preliminary discussion and recast; the region's population has been shown to be unequally distributed, less concentrated in one settlement and less dense per square kilometre, even below the national average of 51 inhabitants per square kilometre. It suggests an uneven distribution of resources, making parts of the region populated and others less populated. Government has a role to play in ensuring that population distribution reflects available resources. Every measure selected and applied has some challenges or shortcomings, whether it is the availability of data or the accuracy of the tool.
The concentration effects of the conductive fillers in the carbon-carbon electrodes of the electrochemical capacitor
Authors:   ООО “Global SO”, Chaika Mikhail Yur'evich , Agupov Vladimir Vladimirovich ,   JSC VSKB Rikon, Gorshkov Vladislav Sergeevich ,   JSC VSKB Rikon, Glotov Anton Valer'evich ,   JSC VSKB Rikon, Ermakov Aleksandr Nikolaevich ,   Voronezh State University, Kravchenko Tamara Aleksandrovna ,   Voronezh State University
Published: February 2022

Recent experimental results on the electrical and electrochemical properties of carbon-carbon electrodes of electrochemical capacitors (supercapacitors) are discussed. The dependence of electronic conductivity, specific capacity and the equivalent series resistance on the concentration and nature of the conductive filler is revealed: carbon black PA-76, carbon fibers VGCF grown in vacuum. It is established that the capacity of the electrical double layer formed on the high extended surface area of carbon-carbon electrode material of electrochemical capacitor obtain a maximum value of 115 F / g at a concentration of conductive filler 15%. The equivalent series resistance does not depend on the concentration and nature of the conductive filler and electrical contact is defined on the boundary of the electrode material / current collector.
Research of sealed nickel-cadmium accumulators with thin electrodes formation
Authors:   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII), Smetankin Georgii Pavlovich , Burdyugov Aleksandr Sergeevich ,   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII), Plokhova Tat'yana Vladislavovna ,   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII)
Published: February 2022

The results of nickel-cadmium accumulators formation with asymmetric current, in the mode providing long life of the first cycle till the accumulator stress stops to grow, are represented. The possibility of using stress on the accumulator as criterion of charge completion is proved. Research shows efficiency of mode applying chosen criterion – consedirable decrease of charge-discharge cycles of formation while preserving given working characteristics.
Sprzężenie karier. Konstrukcja karier w środowiskach artystycznych i intelektualnych
Authors: Wagner Izabela
Published: February 2022

Niniejszy artykuł jest poświęcony interakcjom karier osób aktywnych zawodowo w środowiskach artystycznych i intelektualnych. Podstawą artykułu są dwa badania przeprowadzone w kilku ośrodkach europejskich. Pierwsze badanie dotyczy solistów skrzypków, a drugie fizyko-biochemików. W obu badanych środowiskach aktorzy są postrzegani przez specjalistów z ich dziedzin jako elita. Dziewięcioletnia praca badawcza, oparta głównie na metodach jakościowych, umożliwiła mi opracowanie procesu sprzężenia karier. Dzięki temu procesowi aktorzy przemieszczają się w swej przestrzeni zawodowej, zbliżając się do pozycji, którą postrzegają jako zawodowy sukces. Niniejsza analiza może być zastosowana w przypadku innych środowisk profesjonalnych.
„Unser wichtigstes Palladium ist die Sprache“ – Zur Frage von Nation, Identität und Sprache in einem multilingualen Umfeld am Beispiel des Grafen JOHANN MAILÁTH
Authors: Tamássy-Lénárt Orsolya
Published: February 2022

Der vorliegende Beitrag widmet sich der Frage, wie sich das komplizierte Verhältnis von Sprache, Nation und Identität im ungarischen Reformzeitalter entwickelte. Dargestellt werden die Pest-Budaer Literaturlandschaft in der ersten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts, die zu dieser Zeit im Königreich Ungarn kursierenden Auffassungen über die ‚Natio Hungarica‘ sowie das Schicksal jener Autor*innen, die sich trotz ihrer deutschen Muttersprache als Hungarus bekannten, aber die sich als Schriftsteller*innen nicht des Ungarischen bedienen wollten oder konnten. Als Beispiel dient Graf Johann Mailáth (1786-1855), eine transnationale Vermittlerfigur zwischen Pest-Buda und Wien und Anhänger der Idee des Staatspatriotismus im Sinne Hormayrs.
„Fangt an zu kochen – das Rezept folgt“ (nach Brian Eno). Aber das Setting, die Zutaten, der Appetit und die Experimentierlust sollten schon gegeben sein. (Post-)dramaturgische und spielästhetische Positionen und Diskurspotentiale
Authors: Tigges Stefan
Published: February 2022

Die sich ästhetisch zunehmend durchdringende zeitgenössische Theater- und Perfor­mancepraxis weisen ein erhebliches Innovations- und Diskurspotential auf, das sowohl spielästhetische als auch (post-)dramaturgische Fragen auslöst. Dabei interessieren u.a. folgende Aspekte, gerade auch im Hinblick auf die künstlerische Ausbildungspraxis, besonders: Schein, Authentizität, Repräsentationskritik, Autorschaft, Stückentwick­lung, (soziale) Teilhabe, Digitalisierung, Cross-gender-acting.
Eine vergleichende Studie zu Verwandtschaftsbezeichnungen im Chinesischen und im Deutschen
Authors: Duan Jiye , Aptacy Jarosław
Published: February 2022

Die Forschung im Bereich der Verwandtschaftsbezeichnungen ist ein wichtiger Be­stand­teil der Lexikologie und der sozialen Kultur. In diesem Beitrag werden deutsche und chinesische Verwandtschaftsbezeichnungen definiert, es werden ihre Merkmale er­schlossen und ihre Semantik dargestellt, um die Bezeichnungen in den beiden Sprachen zu vergleichen. Dadurch wird auch versucht, die Unterschiede zwischen der chinesi­schen und der deutschen Kultur in diesem Bereich zu identifizieren und deren mögliche Gründe zu ermitteln.
Seed Quality Enhancement for Improving Planting Value of Fresh and Aged Seed Lots of Chickpea
Authors: Kumar Mukesh , Yadav Shiv K. , Pandey S. , Yadav Sangita , Yadav R. , Lal S.K.
Published: February 2022

Background: Chickpea is the largest produced food legume in South Asia. It is mainly grown in dry or rainfed area, where patchy plant stand often results due to delayed and non-uniform emergence. Moreover, genotypes vary for seed germination and seedling vigour. Therefore, the study was undertaken to find most appropriate seed treatment for enhancement of planting value of desi and kabuli type chickpeas. Methods: Study was conducted at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi with fresh, 2 and 4 years stored seed lots of desi (Pusa 2028) and kabuli (Pusa 1108) varieties. The lots were compared with untreated (control) for quality and vigour parameters after giving seed enhancement treatments (SET); osmopriming, halopriming, solid matrix priming (SMP), thiram and neem khali. Result: Investigations revealed that SMP and thiram seed treatments significantly enhanced germination and field performance of fresh as well as aged seeds in these varieties. Effectiveness of treatments was found more pronounced in kabuli than desi type and thus confirmed the usefulness of SETs for poor vigour seeds. Results also showed that seed quality and vigour of both the types were significantly affected with time in storage. However, desi variety maintained satisfactory germination and field performance up to 2 years under ambient conditions of storage.
Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Kemandirian Lansia dalam Memenuhi Aktivitas Kehidupan Sehari-hari di Desa Tonusu Kecamatan Pamona Puselemba Kabupaten Poso
Authors: Djala Fany Lairin , Gugu Arwin
Published: February 2022

Background: Elderly is someone aged 60 years and over. The elderly experience changes in the form of decreased organ function so that the elderly have difficulty in fulfilling daily activities. Elderly independence in daily activities can be measured by the Katz Index. In this era of globalization, families are busy with their respective jobs so that they pay less attention to or provide support to the elderly. Objective: to determine the relationship between family support and independence of the elderly in fulfilling activities of daily life in Tonusu Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency. Methods: The type of research used is descriptive analytic with a cross-sectional approach. The sample used is 50 respondents using simple random sampling technique. Data collection was done by using a questionnaire. Results: showed that there was a relationship between emotional support and the independence of the elderly in fulfilling daily activities with a p value = 0.000, there was a relationship between instrumental support and the independence of the elderly in fulfilling daily activities (p value = 0.000), there was a relationship between assessment support and the independence of the elderly. in fulfilling daily activities (p value = 0.002), there is a relationship between informational support and the independence of the elderly in fulfilling daily activities (p value = 0.000), Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a relationship between family support and elderly independence in fulfilling activities of daily life in Tonusu Village, Pamona Puselemba Subdistrict, Poso Regency Keyword :Family support, Elderly independence
Yetişkin Ayrılma Anksiyetesi Bozukluğu: Bir Gözden Geçirme
Authors: NAMLI Zeynep , ÖZBAY Aynur , TAMAM Lut
Published: February 2022

Ayrılma anksiyetesi; bireyin temel bağlanma figürlerinden ayrılma ya da ayrılma beklentisi durumlarında aşırı kaygı yaşamasıdır. Ayrılma anksiyetesi bozukluğu, Ruhsal Bozuklukların Tanısal ve İstatistiksel El Kitabının beşinci (DSM-5) baskısına kadar çocukluk ve ergenlik dönemi bozukluğu olarak kabul edilmekteydi. Günümüzde ayrılma anksiyetesi bozukluğunun yetişkinlikte devam edebildiği ya da başladığı bilinmektedir. Yetişkin ayrılma anksiyete bozukluğu (YAAB) çocukluk dönemindekine benzer klinik belirtiler göstermektedir. YAAB’nin, anksiyete bozuklukları, travma sonrası stres bozukluğu, kişilik bozuklukları gibi çeşitli komorbid ruhsal hastalıklarla ilişkili olduğu gösterilmiştir. YAAB eşlik ettiği diğer psikiyatrik bozuklukların klinik belirtilerini ve gidişatını etkileyebilmektedir. YAAB’ye yönelik tedavi yaklaşımlarıyla ilgili yeterli veri bulunmamaktadır.
Prevalencia de discromatopsias en el gabinete de evaluación de visión al color de la UNAM FES Iztacala
Authors: Valera Mota Myrna Miriam , Méndez Mondragón Fernando Tadeo , Mendoza Tapia Gabriela , Trujillo Javier Alonso , Ricardez Abraham Alonso
Published: February 2022

El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar la prevalencia de discromatopsias de la clínica de optometría de la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala del periodo de agosto de 2016 a marzo del 2020. Como metodología, se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de 2901 pacientes mexicanos, 1231 hombres y 1670 mujeres que se presentaron a evaluación optométrica en la clínica de optometría y que vivían en la zona metropolitana de la ciudad de México. Aquello se desarrolló durante el periodo de agosto de 2016 a marzo de 2020, tiempo que lleva de existencia el gabinete de color. A todos los pacientes se les realizó D15, D15 desaturado y HRR. El análisis estadístico se realizó por medio del cálculo de prevalencia y chi cuadrada de bondad de ajuste. Como resultados, la prevalencia en mujeres de discromatopsias congénitas fue de 0,29 % y adquiridas del 1,79 %; en tanto, en hombres, las discromatopsias congénitas fueron 7,63 %, y las adquiridas fueron de 1,21 %. Como conclusión, se obtiene que la prevalencia de discromatopsias congénitas en hombres coincide con lo que indica la referencia mundial. Son las mujeres las que tienen una mayor prevalencia en discromatopsias adquiridas.
Concordancia entre el fotorefractómetro Plusoptix A12C y el autorefractómetro POTEC PRK-6000 para la identificación de errores de refracción en jóvenes
Authors: Rey-Rodriguez Diana V. , Leguizamón-Stevenson Anamaría , García-Lozada Diana
Published: February 2022

El propósito del presente artículo es evaluar la concordancia entre las medidas del fotorefractómetro portátil Plusoptix A12C y el autorefractómetro de mesa POTEC PRK-6000. Se evaluó la refracción objetiva sin cicloplejia en 99 participantes. La concordancia se interpretó con el coeficiente de correlación y concordancia de Lin (CCC), y los límites de acuerdo de Bland y Altman (LdA). Como resultados, se pudo observar que —en un escenario en el que la mediana de la edad de los sujetos fue de 21 años (rango 18 a 41) y 74,8 % fueron de sexo femenino, con el autorefractómetro— se obtuvo que el 73,7 % eran ojos miopes y 14,1 % hipermétropes. En tanto, según lo observado con el fotorefractómetro, el 45,5 % padecía miopía y el 14,1 % hipermetropía. Se identificaron diferencias estadística y clínicamente significativas en el equivalente esférico (diferencia de medianas -0,56, p=0,0041) (LdA 95 % -2,57-1,63). La mayor concordancia se halló en J0 global CCC 0,90 (IC 95 % 0,86-0,94), en miopes CCC 0,90 (IC 95 % 0,85-0,94), en hipermétropes CCC 0,94 (IC 95 % 0,86-1,00) y en >20 años CCC 0,91 (IC 95 % 0,87-0,95). El grado de acuerdo global fue bajo para J45 0,20 IC95 % (0,02-0,38). Los LdA mostraron importante variabilidad en los resultados refractivos de ambos equipos. Se concluyó que el equivalente esférico es de mayor valor negativo con el autorefractómetro POTEC PRK-6000. Existe mayor concordancia para J0 y menor para J45. Los pocos casos de hipermetropía en la muestra estudiada limitan la generalización de las conclusiones relacionadas con ese error de refracción.
Clostridium difficile Severity and Outcome at a North of Portugal Healthcare Facility
Authors: Barbosa-Martins João , Mendonça Joana , Carvalho Carolina , Sarmento Helena , Mota Paula , Coutinho Camila , Cotter Jorge
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Clostridium difficile infection has been increasingly reported, with a significant healthcare burden and important morbimortality. This study aimed to characterize and describe the severity and outcomes of this event at a Portuguese hospital.Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis, by clinical record review, of all confirmed cases diagnosed in a hospital in the North of Portugal, between January 2013 and December 2018. We included those who were non-pregnant and at least 18 years old.Results: Fifty-seven cases occurred, mostly in females and aged patients; 33.3% were healthcare facility-outset, while 31.6% were community-associated. Regarding severity, 43.9% had non-severe, while 29.8% severe and 21.0% fulminant presentations, the latter with the need of admission. Exposure to antibiotics occurred in 68.4%, while to proton-pump inhibitors in 57.9%. Risk factors for severe disease were female gender, chronic renal disease, and high neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio. Moreover, renal disease and a higher ratio were associated with fulminant disease. Thirty-day all-cause mortality was found in 15.8% while 90-day in 28.1%. Risk factors for 30-day mortality were renal disease, higher Charlson score, and higher neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio. Risk factors for 90-day mortality were advanced age, previous antibiotic exposure, higher Charlson score, and higher neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio.Conclusion: Data concerning Clostridium difficile infection severity and prognosis in Portugal is scarce, and future studies should focus on this important topic.
Australian Magpies Gymnorhina tibicen cooperate to remove tracking devices
Authors:   School of Science, Technology and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Petrie QLD 4502, Australia, Crampton Joel , Frère Celine ,   School of Biological Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia, Potvin Dominique ,   School of Science, Technology and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Petrie QLD 4502, Australia
Published: February 2022

Recent advances in tracking technology have enabled devices such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) loggers to be used on a wide variety of birds. Although there are established ethical considerations to these processes, different species may react differently to particular devices and attachments. Thus, pilot studies are still of utmost importance in this field. Here, we describe one such study trialling a novel harness design for GPS tracking devices on Australian Magpies Gymnorhina tibicen. Despite previous testing demonstrating the strength and durability of the harness, devices were removed within minutes to hours of initial fitting. Notably, removal was observed to involve one bird snapping another bird’s harness at the only weak point, such that the tracker was released. This behaviour demonstrates both cooperation and a moderate level of problem solving, providing potential further evidence of the cognitive abilities of this species. To our knowledge, this is the first study to report the conspecific removal of GPS trackers, and should be considered when planning future tracking studies especially on highly social species.
Nests and eggs of the Chestnut-backed Button-quail Turnix castanotus: Two new nests and a review of previous descriptions
Authors:   Research and Recovery of Endangered Species, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia, Patrick Patrick , Jackett Nigel ,   Research and Recovery of Endangered Species, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia, Mason Ian ,   Australian National Wildlife Collection, National Research Collections Australia, CSIRO, Canberra ACT, Australia, Rush Emily ,   Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia, Leseberg Nicholas ,   Research and Recovery of Endangered Species, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia, Watson James ,   Research and Recovery of Endangered Species, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
Published: February 2022

The Chestnut-backed Button-quail Turnix castanotus is a small, cryptic, ground-dwelling species endemic to savanna ecosystems of northern Australia. Due to aspects of its ecology, cryptic plumage and behaviour, and the remoteness of most of its distribution, there are few published observations from the field documenting its breeding biology. The eggs were first described in 1856 and have subsequently been described by other authors. Two nests were detected in the Northern Territory in March 2021. We compare nesting events there with previous descriptions and museum collections. Our findings are mostly consistent with other literature on this species, but are inconsistent with two contemporary accounts, which we suggest are based on misidentification of Painted Button-quail T. varius.
REGISTER ISTILAH BAHASA INGGRIS BIDANG KONSERVASI DAN PRESERVASI SENI WARISAN BUDAYA
Authors: Hapsari Prima Dona
Published: February 2022

Indonesia is rich in cultural heritage which is well-known in the world and most has been recognized by UNESCO. Cultural heritage can be in the form of objects, such as monuments, artefacts, and regions, or no objects, such as tradition, language, and ritual. The study discusses the register of English terms in the realm of conservation and preservation of cultural heritage art. It is aimed at learning English terms in the realm of conservation and preservation of cultural heritage to enrich English vocabulary, finding the form of specific terms in the field of conservation and preservation of cultural heritage, and providing an alphabetical list for terms in the field of conservation and preservation of cultural heritage in English and Indonesian. It is descriptive qualitative research with discourse analysis as a data analysis technique. Data collection techniques used are identification techniques in journal articles and books that discuss the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage. The use of registers in writing out the language in the field of art conservation and preservation, and a glossary of terms arranged systematically and in alphabetical order are urgently needed by academics, conservators, and students. Besides, the English terms in the field of conservation and preservation of the art of cultural heritage are aimed to facilitate students, lecturers, researchers, conservators, and others in understanding and applying them.
Spontaneous Facet Joint Osteoarthritis in NFAT1-Mutant Mice
Authors: Wang Jinxi , Lu Qinghua , Mackay Matthew J. , Liu Xiangliang , Feng Yi , Burton Douglas C. , Asher Marc A.
Published: February 2022

Background:

Facet joint (FJ) osteoarthritis (FJOA) is a widely prevalent spinal disorder but its pathogenesis remains unclear, largely due to the difficulties in conducting longitudinal human studies and lack of spontaneous-FJOA animal models for mechanistic investigations. This study aimed to investigate whether spontaneous FJOA occurs in mice bearing mutant NFAT1 (nuclear factor of activated T cells 1) transcription factor.

Methods:

The lumbar FJs of 50 NFAT1-mutant mice and of 50 wild-type control mice, of both sexes, were examined by histopathology, quantitative gene expression analysis, semiquantitative immunohistochemistry, and a novel FJOA scoring system for semiquantitative assessment of the histopathologic changes at 2, 6, 12, and 18 months of age. Age-dependent and tissue-specific histopathologic and gene or protein expression changes were analyzed statistically.

Results:

FJs in NFAT1-mutant mice displayed significantly increased expression of specific catabolic genes (p < 0.05) and proteins (p < 0.001) in cartilage and synovium as early as 2 months of age, followed by early osteoarthritic structural changes such as articular surface fissuring and chondro-osteophyte formation at 6 months. More severe cartilage lesions, osteophytes, subchondral bone changes, synovitis, and tissue-specific molecular alterations in FJs of NFAT1-mutant mice were observed at 12 and 18 months. Osteoarthritic structural changes were not detected in FJs of wild-type mice at any ages, although age-related cartilage degeneration was observed at 18 months. The novel FJOA scoring system had high intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility (correlation coefficients: r > 0.97). Whole-joint FJOA scoring showed significantly higher OA scores in FJs of NFAT1-mutant mice compared with wild-type mice at all time points (p = 0.0033 at 2 months, p = 0.0001 at 6 months, p < 0.0001 at 12 and 18 months).

Conclusions:

This study has identified the NFAT1-mutant mouse as a novel animal model of spontaneous FJOA with age-dependent and slowly progressing osteoarthritic features, developed the first FJOA scoring system, and elucidated the molecular mechanisms of NFAT1 mutation-induced FJOA.

Clinical Relevance:

This murine FJOA model resembles the features of human FJOA and may provide new insights into the pathogenesis of and therapeutic strategies for FJOA in humans.
PREDICTORS OF LATE PRESENTATION OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS IN PAKISTAN
Authors:   Abdullah Naeem Syed, KHAN Saad Alam
Published: February 2022

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes which can lead to visual impairment or even blindness. However, early detection and prompt treatment can reduce the risk of visual impairment significantly. Therefore, it is important to detect the socioeconomic predictors of late presentation of diabetic retinopathy which was the objective of this study.
Trends in adults’ energy imbalance gaps over two decades in Belgium using system dynamics modelling
Authors: Fallah-Fini Saeideh , Rezaei Tannaz , De Ridder Karin , vandevijvere stefanie
Published: February 2022

Background: The energy imbalance gap (EIG) represents the average daily difference between energy intake and energy expenditure. The maintenance energy gap (MEG) captures the increased energy intake needed to maintain a higher average bodyweight compared with an initial distribution of bodyweight. This study quantified the dynamics of the EIG and MEG over time and across different genders/regions/BMI groups for Belgian adults.Methods: A validated system dynamics model was adapted to estimate the trends/dynamics of the EIG among different subpopulations over two decades in Belgium. The model was calibrated using data from the six Belgium national Health Interview Surveys (1997,2001,2004,2008,2013,2018).Results: EIG was negative for all BMI groups among Belgian females in 2018, implying the start of a decrease in prevalence of overweight/obesity in this subpopulation. However, this was not the case among Belgian males. Flemish and Walloon males had positive EIGs across BMI groups in 2018, however, Brussels’ males showed negative EIGs across BMI groups. Flemish and Brussels’ females showed negative EIGs across all BMI groups in 2018, while Walloon females showed positive EIGs across almost all BMI groups. According to the MEG, Belgian men consumed (and expended) on average 59 kcal/day more in 2018 than in 1997 to maintain their heavier body weight. The MEG for Belgian women was 46kcal/day in 2018, triple the MEG in 2004.Conclusions: The detailed heterogeneous trends of the EIG explain the obesity patterns for different subpopulations in Belgium and could be used to model the differential effects of specific nutrition policies targeting energy intake.
How financial Crisis Effect the Dynamics of Exchange rate? Revisit the Portfolio Balance Model in the presence of financial Crisis
Authors: Hina Hafsa , Najeeb Muhammad
Published: February 2022

In this paper the influence of financial crisis on dynamics of exchange rate is captured by modifying the Portfolio balance model of Branson et al. (1985). This modification is based on the assumption that financial crisis originates in a foreign country and transmits to a small country via financial markets. It alters the preferred portfolio composition by influencing the need for domestic and international bonds. After establishing the basic conceptual framework, the effect of financial crisis on exchange rate is investigated in two scenarios. First case has considered a small domestic economy with no internal crisis. The emergence of a financial crisis in this case causes the currency to appreciate by rising demand for domestic financial assets while decreasing demand for international financial assets. Case two has considered the opposite economy which is experiencing a serious internal crisis at the time of external financial crisis. Hence, financial crisis originated in the foreign country affects the small country’s growth by reducing its ability to attract the capital funds from abroad. The domestic investor then speculates that financial crisis further worsens the economic growth and weakens the domestic currency which further makes the domestic bond relatively riskier than foreign bond. This motivates them to change the structure of portfolio investment by shifting their money out of domestic bonds to foreign bonds and consequently it depreciates the domestic currency. Finally, the empirical validity of second case is confirmed for Pakistan.