bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studi Komparasi Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dan Discovery Learning Pada Materi Larutan Penyangga di Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Telaga
Authors: Desni Ni Wayan , Sihaloho Mangara , Pikoli Masrid
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa yang mengikuti model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dan Discovery Learning pada materi Larutan Penyangga di Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Telaga. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Telaga dan diambil 2 kelas sebagai sampel. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Quasi experimental dengan desain Pretest-Postest Nonequivalent Control Grup. Instrumen penelitian

berupa tes berpikir kritis dalam bentuk esay yang sudah di uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Tes yang digunakan berstatus valid dengan reliabilitas r = 0,72 (kategori tinggi). Analisis data menggunakan uji F untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa pada taraf signifikan α = 0,05 diperoleh nilai Fhitung = 6,68 > Ftabel = 3,99 sehingga H0 berada pada daerah penolakan atau terima H1. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning memberikan pengaruh lebih baik dibandingkan Discovery Learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa.
Peningkatan Aktivitas Belajar Siswa Melalui Pembelajaran Kimia Berbasis Budaya Lokal
Authors: Taher Tamrin
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas belajar siswa pda mata pelajaran kimia menggunakan pendekatan berbasis budaya lokal. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada semester genap tahun ajaran 2017/2018 di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Kota Tidore Kepulauan untuk pokok bahasan Koloid. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI MIPA 2 yang berjumlah 22 orang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Action Research atau penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan sebanyak dua siklus. Data dikumpulkan melalui lembar observasi dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan aktivitas belajar siswa yang cukup signifikan dari pra-siklus, siklus I, dan siklus II. Rerata Aktivitas belajar siswa pada pra-siklus sebesar 21% dan mengalami peningkatan pada siklus I sebesar 72% serta 91% di siklus ke-II. Data tersebut manunjukkan bahwa aktivitas belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan yang cukup signifikan melalui pembelajaran berbasis budaya lokal.
TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA ACCORDING TO THE RUSSIAN PART OF THE EUTOS POPULATION-BASED STUDY
Authors: Turkina A. G. , Lazareva O. V. , Chelysheva E. Yu. , Shukhov O. A. , Kulikovsky A. A. , Galayko M. V. , Senderova O. M. , Pepelyaeva V. M. , Meresiy S. V. , Luchinin A. S. , Milyutina G. I. , Gavrilova L. V. , Avdeeva L. B. , Dasheeva D. B. , Vinogradova O. Yu. , Kulikov S. M.
Published: October 2019

Background.The European Population Register EUTOS for CML includes data on adult patients (n = 2904) diagnosed with Ph-positive (Ph+) and/or BCR-ABL1-positive (BCR-ABL1+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 20 European countries during the period from 2008 to December 2012. Russia took part in this study, having contributed 6.8 % of CML patients to the total number of patients in the Register.

Aim.To estimate long-term treatment outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed CML in the Russian Federation in comparison with the data obtained for a pan-European population cohort of patients.

Patients and methods.The cohort under study consisted of 197 patients from 6 Russia regions, all of whom were diagnosed with a Ph+ / BCR-ABL1 + CML during the period from October, 1, 2009 to December, 31, 2012. The patients’ median age was 50 (18–82) years, with men and women being represented in approximately equal proportions.

Results.In the first line, 97 % and 3 % of the patients received Imatinib and 2nd generation tyrosine kinase (TKI) inhibitors, respectively. The response dynamics was as follows: 12 months after the treatment, a complete cytogenetic response and a major molecular response were achieved in 40 % and 20 % of the patients. The overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival rates in patients in Russia following 12, 24 and 30 months were 93 %, 87 % and 84 %, and 92 %, 87 % and 87 %, respectively. In Russia, the study was prolonged. By 80 months of observation, the OS of patients in the chronic CML phase with a low and high risk of the disease progression had been 88 % and 56 %, respectively. In the acceleration phase, the 5-year overall survival rate was 39 %.

Conclusion.An analysis of treatment outcomes in CML patients in a population-based non-selected sample indicates an increase in the survival of CML patients. However, problematic aspects of the therapy have been identified, along with a need for intensification of the treatment in patients with an unfavourable CML prognosis.
COMBINATION THERAPY FOR MYELOFIBROSIS
Authors: Gribkova I. V. , Oleinik Yu. A. , Shalaev S. A. , Davydovskaya M. V. , Kokushkin K. A.
Published: October 2019

Introduction.Ruxolitinib presents itself as a drug for the pathogenetic treatment of myelofibrosis (MF). New drugs have recently been developed for the treatment of MF. A search for optimal combinations of these drugs with ruxolitinib appears to be a logical approach to the development of MF therapy.

Aim.To summarize data on the use of ruxolitinib in combination with various drugs approved or currently being studied in terms of their applicability for MF treatment.

General findings.The review analyses data in publications retrieved from the PubMed and Elibrary.ru databases, including clinical cases, original research papers and reviews. We discuss preliminary results of clinical trials of various rational combination therapies, which have demonstrated a high efficacy for the forms of the disease untreatable with ruxolithinib monotherapy, e.g. bone marrow fibrosis and anemia. Combinations of ruxolithinib with azacytidine, panobinostat and α-interferon have shown the most promising results.
ALGORITHMS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS OF PRE-TRANSFUSION IMMUNOHEMATOLOGICAL TESTING
Authors: Pashkova I. A.
Published: October 2019

Introduction. Screening and identification of anti-erythrocyte alloimmune antibodies in recipients is an important and necessary step in their testing before blood transfusion.

Aim. To formulate algorithms that could facilitate the process of pre-transfusion immunohematological testing.

General findings. Such a testing allows the development of post-transfusion reactions and complications to be avoided. The presence of alloantibodies of various specificities and autoantibodies in the test blood may complicate pre-transfusion testing and require the use of additional methods (adsorption, elution, etc.). The author has proposed an effective system of algorithms for conducting immunohematological studies, which can be used to identify patients at risk of developing immune post-transfusion complications and ensure an individual selection of compatible donor blood-transfusion products.
АВСТРАЛІЯ В ЦІЛЯХ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ 2019
Authors: Фролов Олександр
Published: October 2019

Усвідомлення людством реальної небезпеки екологічної катастрофи, яка загрожує існуванню цивілізації, стало причиною початку розробки концепції сталого розвитку. Новою парадигмою розвитку суспільства розглядається парадигма сталого розвитку, яку доцільно розуміти не лише в контексті зміни стосунків людини і природи задля розширення можливостей економічного зростання, а як скоординовану глобальну стратегію виживання людства, орієнтовану на збереження і відновлення природних спільнот у масштабах, необхідних для повернення до меж господарської місткості біосфери.
НАПРЯМКИ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ГОТЕЛЬНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Гоцуляк Леся
Published: October 2019

Проведений аналіз сучасного стану та перспективи розвитку комплексних закладів ресторанного господарства   та наведено основні напрямки розвитку бізнесу в Україні.
РОЗРОБЛЕННЯ НОВІТНІХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОЇ КУХНІ
Authors: Цехмейструк Світлана , Семко Тетяна
Published: October 2019

В статті  розглянуто новітні технології десертних страв, важливість поживної цінності продуктів, гарного естетичного вигляду  в оформленні страв. Ресторани європейської кухні використовують це прогресивне досягнення в технологіях, в школах навчання національних закладів ресторанного господарства.
РОЗВИТОК ТВОРЧИХ ЗДІБНОСТЕЙ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ ШЛЯХОМ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ
Authors: Кошель Анастасія
Published: October 2019

В сучасному суспільному, економічному та політичному житті України назріла проблема глобальної перебудови системи освіти. Її метою постає виховання гармонійної, толерантної, конкурентоспроможної, творчої особистості, здатної до самореалізації. Тому невід’ємною складовою навчально-виховного процесу є розвиток творчих здібностей дітей. Для реалізації цієї мети важливо користуватися новітніми технологіями навчання. Наразі в початковій школі вчителі не бажають відходити від традиційної системи навчання або не обізнані в інноваційних методах навчання. Нетрадиційні форми навчання, оригінальні методи, інноваційні технології на уроках в початковій школі спонукають дитину до нестандартного мислення, пошуку різноманітних розв’язків завдань, пізнавальної активності, фантазування та розкриття творчого потенціалу. Отож, вчителям необхідно вивчати, аналізувати, створювати самостійно, підбирати влучні для теми уроку інноваційні форми та методи роботи, залучаючи учнів до активної навчальної діяльності, в процесі якої розвиваються їх творчі здібності.
A KOORDINÁCIÓ SZABÁLYOZÁSA AZ ALKALMAZÁSI MAGYAR JOGBAN
Authors: Maksurov Aleksey
Published: October 2019

Itt láthatja a törvényt. A fentiek lehetőséget kínálnak a jogi lépések hatékonyságának javítására. Ez egy külön tanulmány. Ezt a tanulmányt sokféle jogi anyag felhasználásával végezték el. A vizsgálatot elvégezték. A koordinációs határvonalakból, valamint az együttműködés, az együttműködés és az interakció más formáiból készül.

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КООРДИНАЦІЙНЕ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ В КОНСТИТУЦІЙНОМУ (ДЕРЖАВНОМУ) ПРАВІ УГОРЩИНИ

У статті розповідається про можливості координаційної регулювання в конституційному (державному) праві Угорщини. Розглядаються питання координаційних дій і операцій, досліджуються форми координаційної взаємодії. В роботі дана оцінка сучасному стану рівня координаційної доктрини угорського права. Піддані критиці недоліки координаційної регулювання в угорському праві. Вироблені рекомендації щодо підвищення ефективності координації.

координація; правові технології; ефективність; юридичні дослідження; співпраця.
Human Resources Management Practices as Predictors of Teachers’ Job
Security in Secondary Schools in Udi Education Zone, Enugu State.
Authors: L. A. Aniako , I. A. Cliff
Published: October 2019

This study aimed at finding out the human resources management practices as predictors of teachers‟ job security in secondary schools in Enugu State. The study adopted a survey research design and was carried out in the 25 public secondary schools in Udi Education Zone, Enugu State. The population comprised 50
respondents (19 male and 31 female) secondary school teachers randomly sampled from the schools. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire, sectioned; A, B and C. The instrument was validated by experts while the reliability of the
instrument was determined by the use of Cronbach Alpha formula which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.76. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while t-test was used to analyze the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. The null hypotheses tested showed no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on the training,compensation, and performance appraisal practices which contribute to secondary school teachers‟ job security. It was found among others that training, compensation and performance appraisalwhich are human resource management practices studied; contribute to teachers‟ job security. Therefore, this human resource management practices contribute to teachers‟ job security in secondary schools in Enugu State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that teachers‟ training practices should be enhanced since it enhances teachers‟ job security. Teachers should be promoted as at when due and their salaries paid promptly to enhance their job security.
Assessing the Implementation of one of the Principles of Child Friendly School
Model in Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Enugu State.
Authors: Maria Agbo
Published: October 2019

Child Friendly School Model is an innovative strategy developed in United Nations level to enhance grassroots education for all children irrespective of race, nationality, gender, or physical disabilities. This model was developed to meet the requirements of trendy education practices in schools especially in developing countries
including Nigeria. The purpose is to help salvage the salient lapses in some areas in basic educational system, such as poor enrolment and increase in school dropouts in public schools. To meet the objectives of enhancing grassroots education, Child Friendly School Model follows fundamental principles that guide its system and management. One of these principles is that schools must have healthy and health-seeking environments. Unfortunately, many public schools in Enugu State do not implement this principle. Survey design guided this
study. The population of this study was the entire teachers and school heads in primary and Secondary Public Schools in Enugu State. 600 respondents were sampled, using stratified random sampling technique. Out of this, 300 respondents each were drawn from both Primary and Secondary Schools. A structured questionnaire containing 14 items was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean scores with standard deviations, derived from a 4-point rating scale. The results revealed that public schools in Enugu State
do not have healthy and health-seeking environments. School children do not receive medical attention in the school, there are no adequate first Aid supplies, and sick-bays are not available in the school among other problems.
Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials for Teaching Mathematics in Senior Secondary Schools.
Authors: L. O. Oni
Published: October 2019

The dwindling general performance of students in mathematics has been a source of concern to all stakeholders in education. This study investigated theavailability and utilization of instructional materials for teaching mathematics in senior secondary schools in Ibadan south-west local government, Oyo state, Nigeria. Tworesearch questions were formulated and descriptivesurveyresearch design was used for the study. Simple random sampling was used to select four schools and a sample size of 100 students participated in the study. Two instruments were developed to generate data for the study. The reliability coefficient values obtained were 0.7and 0.8 respectively. Data analysis involved the use of descriptive statistics. The result shows that 100 (100%) of the respondents indicated that textbooks are available, while 4 (4%) of the respondents claimed that textbooks are not available. Also, 99 (99%) of the respondents indicated that chalkboard are available and adequate, while only 1 (1%) of the respondents claimed that Chalkboard are not available. The instructional materials has mean of 2.2. Again, 20% of the respondents claimed that they highly utilized models, 10% indicated averagely utilized, 40% said slightly utilized while 30% indicated not utilized. From the findings on this study almost allthe respondents identified that textbooks and chalkboard are the most available and been utilisedinstructional materials for teaching mathematics in secondary schools.This implies that most schools still stick to conventional „chalk and talk‟ system of teaching mathematics which may not enable secondary school students to compete with their counterparts in the global world. Therefore, Proper utilization of other instructional materials such as models should be utilized to expose students beyond „chalk and talk‟ system of teaching which will also improve academic performance of students.
Leadership and Education for National Security: The Role of Educational
Managers
Authors: J. O. Eimuhi
Published: October 2019

This paper looked at leadership and education for national security: the role of educational management. This
paper posits that leadership and education are vital tools to maintaining national security in Nigeria. The
challenges to national security in Nigeria ranges from Boko Haram insurgency, Fulani herdsmen killings,
kidnapping and adoption of school children, ethnic and tribal crises, among others. It was suggested that for
maintenance of peace and security in the country, the educational managers must ensure that core subject
areas in the school curricula are emphasized such as civic education, social studies and peace and conflict
resolution studies as well as entrepreneurship and vocational subjects for self employment. The government on
her part must ensure that unemployment rate is reduced.
Roles of Guidance and Counselling Services in the Security Administration of
Secondary Schools in Enugu State.
Authors: N.H. Ene , Ngozi May Ezeudu
Published: October 2019

This study focused on the role of guidance and counselling services in the security administration of secondary
schools in Enugu State. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. Two research questions
and two hypotheses guided the study. The population for the study consisted of 291 school counsellors in the
urban and rural areas in the 291 secondary schools. A questionnaire designed on a 4 Likert type scale was
used in the study. The researcher made used of a 10-item questionnaire which was faced validated by three
experts in the Faculty of Education, ESUT. The reliability of the instrument was determined by using Cronbach
Alpha. The reliability index was .80 and it showed that the instrument was reliable. The data were analysed
using mean with standard deviation while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The findings of the
study among others showed that the respondents were of the view that the roles of guidance and counselling
services relating to organising in-service courses in the security administration of secondary schools in Enugu
State is to a low extent.One of the recommendations made was that, there should be constant and continuous
staff training, retraining and development programmes in order to build the capacity of counsellors. However,
counsellors should be exposed to new technological means in order to aid effective utilization of guidance and
counselling services in the school relating to organising in-service courses.
Skills Improvement Needs of Building Craftsmen in Building Construction
Industries for National Security.
Authors: R. Yusuf Karfe , M. Abubakar , M. Abdullahi
Published: October 2019

This study was designed to determine the Skills Improvement Needs of Building Craftsmen in Building
Construction Industries for National Security in Bauchi State, Nigeria. The research adopted a descriptive
survey research design. The target population for the study was 61 respondents made up of 34 Building
Engineers and 27 Foremen in the Building Construction Industries. A 63 item structured questionnaire was
used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts and Cronbach alpha reliability estimate
was used to ascertain the extent of sameness of the items and reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained. Data
was collected and analysed using statistical package for social science (SPSS Version 22), Mean and standard
deviation were used to answer the research question, while t-test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level
of significance. The findings on skills required indicated that all the items are required by the respondents, and
the finding on the techniques of improving skills gap indicated that the respondents agreed with all the items.
Findings revealed that building craftsmen in building construction industries required all the practical skills need
for improvement in their work trade in brick/block work skills, plastering/rendering skills and foundation skills for
national security. The study therefore recommended among others, that Building Construction Industries should
organize retraining workshop for their Craftsmen on the areas where they require skill improvements.
Improving Skills in Senior Secondary Schools for Effective Performance in
Computer Based Test and Security.
Authors: B.G. Agu , G.M. Eya
Published: October 2019

Students are accessed using paper and pen on cognitive abilities in Nigeria. This method of assessment
encourages different forms of examination malpractices. The threat of examination malpractices on the validity
of examination outcomes has resulted in some examination bodies adopting different methods of examination.
One of such methods is the computer based test (CBT). Using survey research method, this study investigated
the levels of competency in computer literacy skills possessed by senior secondary school students. Three
research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Problems encountered by the students and
prospective methods of enhancing computer based test (CBT) acceptance in Nigeria were also documented. A
total of 310 copies of the questionnaire were administered to students who participated in the 2015 Unified
Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at Afrihub Information and Communication Technology (CBT)
centre, Institution of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu and 237
representing 76% were adequately completed and found usable. The findings revealed among others that
majority of the respondents confirmed that CBT can curb examination malpractice. Majority of candidates were
also found to prefer CBT to the paper and pencil test (PPT). The mean, standard deviation and Pearson‟s
Correlation Analysis showed that the respondent is preference for CBT were sensitive across gender. While
improving electricity was identified as critical in enhancing CBT examinations, poor ICT skills on the part of
students and the invigilators were also identified as the major problems facing the implementation of JAMB
CBT examination in Nigeria.
Impact of Security of School Environment on the Academic Performance of
Secondary School Students in Enugu State.
Authors: O.M. Obiokolocha , . Ofoegbu
Published: October 2019

This study was carried out to investigate the impact of security of the school environment on the academic
performance of secondary school students in Enugu State. The design of the study was descriptive survey
design.The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The population for this study
was all the teachers in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State.The population of the teachers was 523 in both
urban and rural areas (232 teachers for urban areas and 291 for rural areas). The researchers applied the rule
of thumb by getting 10% of the teachers‟ population. The instrument consisted of 12 items whose reliability was
gotten by a trial testing inAgbani Education Zone on 15 teachers. The reliability of the instrument was
determined using Cronbach Alpha with an overall reliability index of 0.79 which made the instrument reliable.
The data were analysed using mean with standard deviation while t-test statistics was used to test the
hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that the respondents were of the views that, the security of
school environment relating to school buildings have an impact on the academic performance of the secondary
school students in Enugu Education Zone to a great extent. It was recommended among others that the school
buildings should be looked into seriously by the government, parents, non-governmental organizations among
others in order to meet the standard of other secondary schools in different climes for an improved academic
performance.
Extent of Application of Information Management Principles by Principlals of
Public and Private Secondary Schools in their Schools Administration for
Quality Assurance.
Authors: C.I. Ani
Published: October 2019

The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent principals of private and public secondary schools
in Enugu State apply the identified information management principles in the administration of their schools for
quality assurance. The population for the study consisted of 816 principals and 3,128 teachers in the public and
private secondary schools in Enugu State. Stratified, proportionate random sampling technique was used to get
a sample of 394 respondents using 10% of each stratum. The design of the study was a descriptive survey.
The instrument for data collection was a researcher made questionnaire, validated by 3 experts, one in the area
of Measurement and evaluation and two in the area of educational management. The reliability of the
instrument was tested using the responses from 10 principals and 46 teachers in public and private secondary
schools in Ebonyi State. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. The research
questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test
statistics.
Effective Management of Education for National Security and Sustainable
Development in Nigeria.
Authors: P.O. Nebo
Published: October 2019

The situation of Nigerian educational system and quality is becoming worrisome as her policy is more focused
on the quantitative than qualitative aspect of institutional development. The Nigerian educational system has
undoubtedly encountered a number of significant impediments in the last few decades and it continues to
struggle with the implementation and assurance of educational and teaching quality because of lack of effective
management and planning. A shortage of accurate statistical data, poor financing, lack of qualified planners,
poor national economic performance, unsuitable governing structures, political interference, and general
instability have all contributed to low quality education in the country. Thus, this paper sought to examine the
effective management of education for national security and sustainable development in Nigeria. The study
adopted secondary sources of data and a review of other scholars‟ views. The paper shall conceptualize quality
education, national development, national security, factors militating against quality education in Nigeria, and
seeks for ways of enhancing the quality of education in Nigeria. The study is aimed at improving the quality of
education and enhancing security and sustainable development of the nation.
Strategies for Enhancing Leadership Competencies among Technical Education
Students of Nigerian Universities for National Security.
Authors: Victor Oguejiofor
Published: October 2019

The study was a survey research conducted to investigate the strategies for enhancing leadership
competencies among technical education students of Nigeria Universities for national security. The study was
conducted in Enugu State of Nigeria. The population for the study was made up of 113 final year students of
technical education in Enugu State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were tested at .05 significant levels guided the study. A 31- items questionnaire was constructed and validated and its reliability of
0.77 was used to generate data from the respondents. The research questions were analyzed using mean and
standard deviation, while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that all
the strategies identified are essential for enhancing leadership competencies among technical education
students for national security. The study concluded among other things that leadership failure is the major
factor responsible for inability of leaders to manager national insecurity. It was recommended among others,
that technical education planners should inculcate in the curriculum leadership skills that would help students to
be effective future leaders for national security.
معنى الحياة وعلاقته بكل من الرضا عن الحياة وبعض أبعاد التفكير الإيجابي لدى طلبة الجامعة بدولة الكويت
Authors: البشر سعاد , الحميدي حسن
Published: October 2019

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى التعرف على طبيعة العلاقة بين معنى الحياة وأبعاده وبين الرضا عن الحياة وبعض أبعاد التفكير الإيجابي (التوقعات الإيجابية، والتفتح المعرفي، والتقبل الإيجابي، والسماحة) لدى طلبة وطالبات الجامعة بدولة الكويت. تكونت العينة من (115) طالبا وطالبة، واستخدمت الدراسة كل من مقياس معنى الحياة إعداد الباحثين، ومقياس الرضا عن الحياة، ومقاييس التوقعات الإيجابية، والتفتح المعرفي، والتقبل الإيجابي، والسماحة من قائمة التفكير الإيجابي. وقد أشارت النتائج إلى: وجود ارتباط موجب ودال إحصائيا بين درجات معنى الحياة وأبعاده وكل من درجات الرضا عن الحياة، ودرجات التوقعات الإيجابية والتفتح المعرفي والتقبل الإيجابي والسماحة، وتبين عدم وجود فروق بين الذكور والإناث في الدرجة الكلية لمعنى الحياة، وأبعادها المختلفة، كما توصلت النتائج إلى وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين طلبة الجامعة الذكور والإناث في الدرجة الكلية للرضا عن الحياة، ودرجة السماحة لصالح الطلاب الذكور. كما دلت النتائج إلى عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين الذكور والإناث في درجات التوقعات الإيجابية، والتفتح المعرفي، والتقبل الإيجابي، كما أسهمت درجات الرضا عن الحياة فقط بالتنبؤ بصورة دالة إحصائيا بدرجات معنى الحياة.
An Analysis of Intertextuality in William Blake’s Companion Poems: The Lamb and The Tyger
Authors: Eshreteh Mohmood , Khalil Zeiadee
Published: October 2019

This study undertakes a thorough analysis of the aspects of intertextuality and their undertones in William Blake’s companion poems:The Lamb (1789) from the Songs of Innocence and The Tyger (1794) from the Songs of Experience. These poems are often read side by side since they are described as counterparts to one another reflecting Blake’s dualistic ideology on the conflicting states of the human soul (good vs. evil). The researchers adopted Charles Bazerman’s(2004) theory in analyzing intertextuality within texts. The analysis of the poems revealed that there are 22 instances of religious and literary intertextual allusions within both poems and their type of textual integration was mainly description. In addition, a great percentage of those allusions consist of religious undertones which help reflect the dualistic approach that Blake adopted in his volumes of poetry.
فاعلية استراتيجية تدريسية تستند إلى نظام D2L للتعلّم الإلكتروني في تنمية مهارتي الإحساس بالمشكلة والتعلم الذاتي لدى الطلاب المعلمين تخصص الفيزياء في جامعة المجمعة
Authors: الحربي عبد الله
Published: October 2019

هدف البحث الحالي تحديد فاعلية استراتيجية تدريسية تستند إلى  نظام D2L للتعلّم الإلكتروني في تنمية مهارتي الإحساس بالمشكلة والتعلم الذاتي لدى الطلاب المعلمين تخصص الفيزياء، وتكونت أدوات البحث من اختبار درجة امتلاك مهارات الإحساس بالمشكلة، ومقياس مهارات التعلم الذاتي، وبلغت عينة البحث 30 طالباً من الطلاب المعلمين تخصص الفيزياء، وأظهرت نتائج البحث فاعلية الاستراتيجية التدريسية في تنمية مهارتي الإحساس بالمشكلة والتعلم الذاتي، وأوصى البحث على أهمية تطوير الخطة الدراسية لبرنامج إعداد معلم الفيزياء ليتضمن مقرر تطبيقي لتدريس مهارتي الإحساس بالمشكلة والتعلم الذاتي، وأهمية التحاق الطلاب المعلمين في تخصص الفيزياء ببرامج التنمية المهنية لتطوير قدراتهم التدريسية، وتدريبهم على استخدام الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة بما يُعزز التنمية المهنية الذاتية لديهم.
شعريّة النّصّ الشّعريّ الرّومانتيكيّ السّوريّ الحديث نصّ «الصّورة المسحورة» للشاعر «عمر أبو قوس» أنموذجًا
Authors: محمد ربيعة , أعرج خالد
Published: October 2019

يعدّ البحث في الشّعريّة مجالًا ثريًّا لمن يروم البحث عن سرّ الجمال في النّصّ الشّعريّ، فهل يكمن هذا السّر في إيقاع النّصّ أو في تراكيبه أو في دلالتّه أو في تضافر هذه المستويات فيما بينها؟ يهدف هذا البحث إلى إلقاء الضّوء على نصّ رومانتيكيّ بغية الكشف عن شعريّته، فالشّعريّة مصطلح حظي بحظّ وافر من التّنظير النّقديّ، لكنّه على مستوى التّطبيق لايزال في حاجةٍ كبيرةٍ إلى كثيرٍ من الدّراسات التّطبيقيّة التّي تسبر أغوار النّصوص الأدبيّة لتسنبط القوانين الشّعريّة التّي منحتها صفة الأدبيّة أو الشّعريّة، لذا سيحاول البحث دراسة شعريّة نصّ رومانتيكيّ من النّتاج السّوري الحديث، والوقوف على مستوياتها الصّوتيّة والتّركيبيّة والدلاليّة، للكشف عن أبعادها الجماليّة. ويتوزّع البحث على مدخلٍ يتضمّن التّعريف بكلّ من الشّعريّة، والرّومانتيكيّة،وقسم تطبيقيّ اتّخذ من نصّ «الصّورة المسحورة» موضوعًا للعمليّة التطبيقية التّحليليّة، وملحق تضمن مدونة الشاعر وتعريف بالشّاعر «عمر أبو  قوس»،.
Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infection in Cranial Surgery with Vancomycin Powder Application into Wound
Authors: REHMAN SAMI UR , KHAN RIFFAT ULLAH , ABBAS GHAYUR , ZUBAIR USAMA BIN , KHAN KAMRAN , BHATTI SAJID NAZEER
Published: October 2019

Objective: To see the effect of application of Vancomycin powder directly into the subgaleal space in reducing the postoperative surgical site infections.Materials and Methods: All the patients who underwent consecutive elective craniotomies from April 2017 to May 2018 Dept of Neurosurgery, szabmu, PIMS, Islamabad. The control group received the standard routine prophylaxis according to the hospital protocols, whereas the treatment group, in addition to the standard prophylaxis, received Vancomycin powder in the surgical wound in addition to the standard routine prophylaxis. Results: 182 patients were enrolled in the study, 91 allocated to each the control and treatment group (Vancomycin). Six patients were lost to follow up. There were 90 patients in the control group and 86 patients in the treatment (Vancomycin) group. Both the groups were almost statistically similar. In the control group, 34.09% (n = 60) were male and 17.04% (n = 30) were female. In the treatment group, 29.54% (n = 52) were male and 19.31% (n = 34) were female. The overall rate of surgical site infection (SSI) was 3.97% (7 out of 176 cases). A statistically significant difference found in infection rate between the treatment group, 0% (0 out of 86 cases) and the control group, 7.77% (7 out of 90 cases) with the p value of 0.002. Conclusions: The use of topical Vancomycin powder in surgical wounds may significantly reduce the incidence of infection in patients undergoing elective craniotomies. It is a promising means of preventing devastating and harmful postoperative wound infections.
Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Associated with Elevated ICP and Brain Edema
Authors: NAWAZ SHAHID , HAYAT FAKHAR , KHAN SARFARAZ , REHMAN SARAH , SARDAR NOOR
Published: October 2019

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the outcome of decompressive craniectomy in patients of traumatic head injury done in MTI, DHQ teaching hospital.Materials and Methods: 189 patients with head injury were operated in a period of 15 months (April 2018-June 2019). Among 189 patients only 50 (32 men and 18 women) were treated with decompressive craniectomy (DC). We analyze only 50 cases that were treated with DC. Demographic details, GCS, time of DC and complications were recorded. Glasgow Outcome Scale was used as a measure of clinical outcome.Results: Out of 50 patients, 18 (36%) showed a complete recovery, mild disability was found in 10 (20%) patients. The percentage of severe disability was observed in 7 (14%) patients asexual condition existed in 5 (12%) patients and the mortality rate was 12% (6 patients). 4 (8%) patients did not report us back. We excluded them from our final result analysis. A good result was presented in 28 patients (56%). Age was found to have a statistically significant association with clinical outcomes (p = 0.002). Moreover, the patients experiencing DC within 18 hours had an improved result (p = 0.001). The better GCS score before surgery was associated with good results (p = 0.001).Conclusion: Decompressive craniectomy is associated with better clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury associated with refractory cerebral edema and elevated intracranial pressure.
Analysis of Head Injuries Due to Motorcycle Accidents Attended in Medical Teaching … 182 Institute (MTI), DHQ, Gomal Medical College (GMC), Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Authors: KHAN SARFARAZ , NAWAZ SHAHID , HAYAT FAKHAR , REHMAN SARAH , SARDAR NOOR
Published: October 2019

Objective: The consumption of motorbike is increasing in Asia. The aim of this study was to analyze the head injuries due to motorcycle accidents attended in the District Headquarter (DHQ), Dera Ismail Khan. Material and Methods: All the age groups from both genders were part of our study. All the patients show reduced GCS with some sign of having abnormalities on Computed tomography (CT) brain were included in our eligibility criteria. Pedestrians, those died before hospital arrival, complain about any other type of injury other than a head injury, and not have proper admission in the hospital was excluded from the study.Results: 478 patients were included in the current study. More than 44.14% of accidents were reported in patients aged 20 – 29 years. 441 (92.25%) were men, and 381 (79.7%) were driving themselves. Among 478 only 71 (14.85%) were wearing a helmet. Almost 47.48% of the accidents occurred on the weekend. 274 (57.32%) patients reached the hospital within 5 hours after the accident. 218 (45.6%) patients had a head injury. Brain edema was the most common CT abnormality 214 (44.8%).Conclusion: Mainly, the males were affected by a motorcycle accident and face head injury in the third decade of their life. The CT scan indicates brain edema as the most common findings. 45.6% of patients have a severe head injury and a mortality rate of 13.4% was reported.
Peripheral Neuropathy in Newly Diagnosed Cases of Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: AKRAM NAZ , BUTT AMBREEN , WAHEED KHADIJA
Published: October 2019

Objective: Diabetes mellitus linked to severe macrovascular and the microvescular complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the challenging complication of the diabetes mellitus, which is linked to the morbidity, mortality, and big economic burden. We determined the frequency of peripheral neuropathy in newly diagnosed cases of type II diabetes mellitus.Materials & Methods: The current descriptive Cross Sectional study took place in Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, From June 2014 to January 2015. All the patients, those were newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, aged 30-60 years and both genders were included. Detailed history regarding diabetes was taken. Patients underwent for the evaluation of peripheral neuropathy by taking physical examination, previous history and vibration perception test. All the data was recorded in the Proforma.Results: Total 150 cases were studied, out of them, 42.67% were aged 30-45 years while 57.33% were in the age range of 46-60 years and their overall mean age was 46.35 ± 9.52 years. Males were 54.0% and females were 46.0%. Frequency of peripheral neuropathy for newly diagnosed type II diabetic subjects was noted 20.67%, with insignificant association of age and gender.Conclusion: It was concluded that the peripheral neuropathy was 20.67% among patients newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
Steroid Induced Gastrointestinal Perforation in a Traumatic Injury. Atypical Complication to a Common Drug
Authors: AHMAD KAMBOH USMAN , ASHRAF MOHAMMAD
Published: October 2019

We report this case of a male patient with cervical spine injury following shallow water diving. With power of 3/5 in all 4 limbs and grade 2 subluxation (C5/C6) the patient was operated on undergoing a 360 degree fixation and unlocking of facets; he was administered steroids and developed abdominal distention. An eventual CT scan showing a pneumoperitoneum revealed he had developed a gastrointestinal perforation. GI perforation is a less well recognized side effect of steroids. It can be difficult to diagnose, as the steroids can mask the symptoms of gut perforation by reducing the clinical expression of peritonitis, and a serious complication; been reported in the literature to have a mortality ranging from 27% to a 100%.1-3 We report this case as a clinical reminder of the risk of GI perforation from steroid use and to emphasize the role of a multi-disciplinary team in the management of trauma patients.
Immunocompromised Districts of Skin: A Case Series and a Literature Review
Authors: Vojvodic Aleksandra , Tirant Michael , Di Nardo Veronica , Lotti Torello , Wollina Uwe
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND: The concept of immunocompromised districts of skin has been developed by Ruocco and helps to explain certain aspects of the macromorphology of skin diseases. This concept unites the isomorphic response of Koebner and the isotopic response of Wolf.
CASE REPORTS: We present different cutaneous conditions which can lead to immunocompromised districts of skin such as scars, radiodermatitis, lymphedema, disturbed innervation or mechanical friction etc. Typical and rarer skin disorders associated with them are discussed and illustrated by their observations.
CONCLUSION: At this moment, we wish to inform dermatologists and non-dermatologists about Ruocco’s concept and its implications.
Consumption of Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Primary Health Care in Albania, 2004-2016
Authors: Kakariqi Laerta , Vyshka Gentian
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition requiring sometimes lifelong pharmacological treatment, and continuous specialist monitoring.
AIM: To investigate the use of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) in epilepsy, with focus on the exposure of AEDs, differences and changes in prescription patterns over time; to evaluate the relation between the consumption data of AED and the level of epileptic morbidity for the period 2004-2016.
STUDY DESIGN: Official data regarding the consumption of AEDs within Albania were collected retrospectively. Every year of the period, 2004-2016 has been considered separately.
METHODS: The data were assembled from Health Insurance Institute (HII) in Tirana, Albania and analysed for the period 2004-2016. The consumption of drugs was expressed as several Defined Daily Dose (DDDs)/1000 inhabitants/day. Also, for all the period under study 2004-2016, we analysed the data of import and domestic production of drugs, which represent the real consumption of drugs in the country. These data were subsequently involved in a comparative analysis with the utilisation data according to the HII, as well as through performing international comparisons of the consumption of AEDs drugs.
RESULTS: Epilepsy morbidity data indicate that there exists a correlation statistically significant between this disease and the trend of consumption of AEDs.
CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that the level of consumption for AEDs in Albania is very low when compared globally; with a decrease in the consumption of classic antiepileptic drugs and a parallel increase in the consumption of new generation drugs.
The Effect of Surface Treatments on the Shear Bond Strength of Indirect Esthetic Restorative Materials to Dentin
Authors: Masri Dhuha M. , Alghamdi Nisreen S. , Alhawiti Najoud S. , Alawi Renad M. , Alhothari Shroug K. , Yousief Salah A. , Mekky Mahmoud A.
Published: October 2019

AIM: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the influence of air abrasion, hydrofluoric acid, and combination of air abrasion and hydrofluoric acid on the shear bond strength between dentin and CEREC, VITA VM7, and E-max.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ninety extracted human lower molars were used. The teeth were divided into three groups (n = 30) according to the surface treatment (air abrasion, hydrofluoric acid, and air abrasion + hydrofluoric acid). Each group was then subdivided into three subgroups (n = 10) according to the ceramic material (CEREC, E-max, and VITA VM7). Shear bond strength was determined by the compressive mode of force applied at the ceramic-tooth interface. The collected data were analysed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey’s post-hoc test statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.
RESULTS: The highest mean shear bond strength value was recorded with the CEREC group treated by hydrofluoric acid (8.01MPa). While the least mean shear bond strength was recorded with the Cerec group but when treated by air abrasion alone, it was 4.33MPa.
CONCLUSION: Hydrofluoric acid etching for various types of ceramic restoration improved the bond strength to dentin.
An Analysis of the Concepts for Organization and Arranging with Furniture of Office Spaces
Authors: Aziri Zejnelabedin , Nikoljski Panevski Elena
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND: With this paper it is made an analysis of the concepts for organization of the furniture and furnishing of office spaces. Two different aspects are beeing developed, which are intended for two different business structures and entities. The comparative approach for two functional divergent concepts allows clearer insight in the requests, the possibilities and the capacities of the premise for each specific purpose. Through the project analyzes the potential users of the office space would have detailed review and knowledge for the planning and the design procedures of the concrete space. The organization of the furniture and the remaining arrangement vary in the two project varieties created for them and are much depended on the analyzes of the anthropometric and ergonomic principles of design being applied in the development of the project varieties.AIM: The aim of the ergonomic analyzes being shown in the paper is to get quality and comfortable working space, in which the human factor is very important.RESULTS: Through better understanding of the ergonomic parameters, the designer can influence on the health and the safety in the working place. In fact, responsibility and task of each designer is to constantly follow the researches in the field of the ergonomic in order to apply, maintain and improve them while designing the furniture and the interior. In this paper the most frequent ergonomic problems are being covered appearing in separate characteristic working places. Also, the amount of communication and manipulation space is being mentioned. Moreover, the nodes with problematic connections are being mentioned and the opportunities to overcome them. CONCLUSION: Only with quality understanding of the human factor, its working place, the equipment, the working environment and the interaction relationships which exist between them, could the furniture and the interiors be designed in healthy and safe manner to create effective and efficient working systems.
Risk Factors for Readmission After Surgical Treatment of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Authors: Gutman Ilya M. , Niemeier Thomas E. , Gilbert Shawn R.
Published: October 2019

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common, surgically treated adolescent hip condition. This study sought to evaluate postoperative complications and factors associated with hospital readmission using a nationally representative database. The 2013 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Readmissions Database was queried to analyze the incidence of acute readmission and complications for all patients with SCFE. Patients were separated based on 3 different operative approaches (open procedures, closed procedures, or both) and were compared based on choice of procedure, clinical characteristics, patient demographics, comorbidities, and complications. Univariate and multivariate techniques were used to predict readmission and complications. A total of 1082 patients with SCFE were identified; 58 (5.9%) were readmitted within 90 days of the index surgery, and 47 (73.4%) underwent a “closed” surgery, including 18 bilateral (27.4%). Increasing age and shorter primary length of stay were protective against readmission. Patients with the comorbidity of hypothyroidism were 47.4 times more likely to be readmitted. Obesity, sex, and median household income were not predictive of readmission. Patients readmitted were more likely to have undergone an index procedure of closed reduction or both an open and closed reduction procedure. This study is the first to report national SCFE readmission and complication rates and allows pediatric orthopedic surgeons to have a better understanding of associated risk factors. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(6):e507–e513.]