bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Greener Synthesis of Potential Anti-bacterial Pyrimidin-2(1H)-one Derivatives
using Recyclable Nanocatalyst, Fe3O4@SiPr@vanillin@TGA
Authors: Nikpassand Mohammad , Fekri Leila Z. , Varma Rajender S. , Hoseinnezhad Elaheh
Published: October 2022

Background:

Dihydropyrimidinones are an essential component of heterocycles due to
their useful attributes, such as calcium channel blockers, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-neoplastic
agents, anti-bacterial agents, anti-hypertensives, , and, anti-virals.

Objective:

Synthesis of Fe3O4@SiPr@vanillin@TGA MNPs and their structure and morphology
determination by FT-IR, VSM, EDX, XRD, TEM, FE-SEM, Zeta potential, and TGA.

Methods:

A synthetic mixture of aldehydes, acetophenone, urea, H2O and Fe3O4@SiPr@ vanillin@
TGA MNPs, were stirred at room temperature to establish the appropriate and optimum reaction
time.

Results:

An efficient and greener method for the synthesis of arylpyrimidinones using
Fe3O4@SiPr@vanillin@TGA MNPs in aqueous medium has been accomplished.

Conclusion:

Higher yields, simpler handling, ease of separation and recycling of the magnetic catalysts,
and following the green chemistry tenets for waste minimization and exploitation of abundant
natural materials are some of the key features of this process. The anti-bacterial activity of compounds
4a-n and 6a-e were evaluated, and all four bacteria studied were affected by the synthesized
compounds.
Depression Among the Caregivers of Breast Cancer Patients and its Association with the Quality of Life
Authors: Rababa’h Suzie Y. , Alzoubi Karem H. , Alquraan Laiali , Karasneh Reema , Al-azzam Sayer I , Alrabadi Nasr
Published: October 2022

Introduction:

This study investigated the prevalence of depression among the Jordanian caregivers of patients with breast cancer and its effect on their health-related quality of life (QOL).

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study with a sample that consisted of 122 caregivers recruited from 2 hospitals in Jordan over 5 months. A validated questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence of depression symptoms and the aspects of QOL among the participants using Beck’s Depression Inventory-II score and the 36-Item Survey Form (SF-36) score.

Results and Discussion:

Depression symptoms were revealed in 27.9% of caregivers. Regarding the QOL, the mental health (MH) subscale was considerably associated with caregivers’ age (P=0.007). The marital status of caregivers was significantly associated with pain (Bodily Pain BP) (P=0.015), Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI;P=0.009), and social functioning (SF) (P=0.008). The number of caregivers’ siblings was considerably associated with MH (P=0.040) subscale. The monthly income of caregivers was associated with BP (P=0.042). The residency of caregivers was considerably connected with role limitations because of emotional problems (RE) (P=0.027) and role limitations due to physical health (RF) (P=0.013) subscales. There was a significant correlation between the existing family history of depression with RF (P=0.009), RE (P=0.005), SF (P=0.003), and energy/fatigue (Vitality VT) (P=0.001) subscales. Furthermore, the physical activity of caregivers was connected with the RF (P=0.030), general health (GH) (P=0.018), RE (P=0.015), and MH (P=0.003) subscales.

Conclusion:

Around a third of the caregivers revealed depression symptoms. The QOL subscales for these caregivers were connected with various health and social factors, such as age, number of siblings, marital status, monthly income, residency, family history of depression, and physical activity. The evaluation of the mental and physical well-being of caregivers should always be considered and managed to help them to cope with their QOL.
Effect of the Fraction of Inspired Oxygen on Intermittent Central Venous Oxygen Saturation Measurements
Authors: Abdelwahab Heba Wagih , Ghanem Marwa Salah , Haddad Aya Taha , Ehab Ahmed
Published: October 2022

Background:

Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) is an essential test readily performed both by medical and nursing personnel in a critical care setting. It gives information on the patient‘s oxygen supply, oxygen consumption, and cardiac output. It plays an important role in early goal-directed treatment.

Objectives:

This study was planned to assess the effect of different fractions of inspired oxygen (FiO2) levels on central venous oxygen saturation for consideration during the evaluation of central venous oxygen saturation.

Methods:

This interventional cross-over study enrolled 60 critically ill, nonmechanically ventilated patients. Blood samples were repeatedly drawn from the distal end of the central venous catheter for blood gas analysis after administration of 30%, 40%, and 50% FIO2 respectively.

Results:

The results showed that increasing FiO2 from 30% to 40% resulted in a mean increase in ScvO2 of 6.2%. While increasing FiO2 from 40% to 50% resulted in a mean increase in ScvO2 of 3.2%. A significant increase in ScvO2 with changes in FiO2 level was recorded among patients in shock or patients with pneumonia (from 30% to 50%, p=0.002 in shock patients and from 30% to 40%, p=0.02 in patients with pneumonia).

Conclusion:

Increasing FiO2 resulted in a substantial rise in ScvO2. ScvO2 changes in response to a therapeutic challenge should be interpreted at constant FiO2 level, especially in patients with pneumonia.
Nursing Home Residence, Overweight and Cognitive Status are Related to
Falls in Older Adults: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Oliveira Ana Carolina , Lopes Paula , Lara Jerusa , Moreira Natalia , Pereira Gleber , Rodacki Andre
Published: October 2022

Background:

Nursing home residents are likely to differ from community older adults when their gait parameters are compared, as nursing home residents present more falls

Aim:

The study aim was to identify the main fall occurrence predictors (anthropometrics, functional and gait-related parameters) between older adults living in community and nursing homes during self-selected (SSWS) and fast walking speeds (FWS).

Methods:

A hundred and sixty-five older adults were selected from the community (n= 92) and nursing home (n=73) with and without fall history. They were assessed for fall history, functionality, cognitive status, and several gait parameters in SSWS and FWS conditions.

Results:

Fallers differed from non-fallers in the SSWS, while such differences were not evidenced during the FWS. Cadence and stride width did not differ when living backgrounds were compared. Nursing home residents walked slower than their non-institutionalized peers, regardless of fall history or walking speed. Besides, binary logistic regression analysis showed that living in a nursing home, age, body mass index (BMI), mini-mental state examination (MMSE), and step width were related to falls in the SSWS. On the other hand, living in a nursing home, having a larger BMI and low MMSE scores were fall predictors in the FWS.

Conclusion:

Fall occurrence can be identified by factors related to living in nursing homes, cognitive status, BMI, and gait parameters, at the SSWS. Cognitive status and BMI are related to falls in the FWS for those living in nursing homes.
A Review on Phenol-Formaldehyde Biocomposites
Authors: Salam Reem , Ravindran Lakshmipriya , Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan , Thomas Sabu
Published: October 2022

Due to the greater thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability of
Phenol Formaldehyde (PF) resin, it occupies a very special position in the resin field. Nowadays,
natural fiber reinforced PF composite materials are widely used. The objective of this study is to
discuss the property improvements of natural fiber reinforced PF biocomposites. This review paper
discusses thermal, electrical, diffusion, viscoelastic, tribological, morphological, and mechanical
and biodegradability properties. Biocomposites will be a substitute for plastics which provides properties
of both natural and synthetic ones. The greater the pollution magnitude, the more devastating
the impacts on people’s health, the environment, and economic well-being. The main sources of
pollution contributing to it are vehicle exhaust, open waste burning, lighting, heating and the combustion
of various fuels for cooking. When compared with plastic materials, PF biocomposites are
partially biodegradable, hence limiting the amount of pollution rate. Moreover, it has a wide range
of applications, such as packaging, construction, automobiles, and household purposes. In short, this
review aims to provide detailed information regarding PF biocomposites.
Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the administrative staff of a hospital in North Lima
Authors:   Facultad de Negocios, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima, Perú, Meneses-Claudio Brian , Mantarí-Escobar Katherine ,   Dirección de Redes Integradas de Salud (DIRIS), Lima, Perú, Tarmeño-Bernuy Luis ,   Facultad de Negocios, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima, Perú, Lee Huamani Enrique ,   Image Processing Research Laboratory (INTI-Lab), Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades, Lima, Perú, Yauri-Machaca Melissa ,   Research and Technology Direction, Business on Making Technologies, Lima, Perú
Published: October 2022

The impact due to the coronavirus worldwide has generated in the general population an imbalance in their well-being, especially in mental health, since the degree of vulnerability resulting from the pandemic has been too high, so the objective of the research is to determine the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the administrative staff of a hospital center in North Lima. This is a cross-sectional quantitative-descriptive study, with a total population of 150 participants in the study. In the results we observed that 18.4% (n=30) have a high psychological impact, 58.8% (n=80) have a medium psychological impact and 22.8% (n=40) have a low psychological impact. In conclusion, shady medical care should be conducted for the mental health care of the personnel who are working in hospital centers.
Branching Charity Platform in the Endemic Era: Public acceptance of e-Charity programs
Authors: Saiful Bahar Afiqah Aisyah , Ismail Md Jais , Soo Wincci , Yap Eng Sim
Published: October 2022

The need for charity drives in Malaysia has become even more crucial with the halt and closure of countless businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to social restrictions implied, the method of collecting charity funds is now severely limited, resulting in the deployment of social media platforms. Suiting the current needs, this research aimed to understand the public's acceptance of e-charity programs. This quantitative research studied the response of 129 samples spread from urban and rural areas in Malaysia. Data were collected through a questionnaire in Google Form and distributed through social media platforms. Results show the public is willing to do charity online, and it is a way to encourage charitable behaviour.
Italian Musical Effects and Authentic Phonetics: Effective lyric diction in Crude furie by Handel
Authors: Syed Hussain Sharifah Nurilmuhayati , Boon Bernard Tan Yong
Published: October 2022

Italian is the most commonly used language in the repertory of Western classical vocal music. Italian vocal music spreads globally and is a compulsory genre of music for classical vocal studies all around the globe including in Malaysia. This study investigates the effective lyric diction of Italian, including surveying the musical effects caused by the language and its authentic phonetics, in an attempt to discover ways for singers to communicate the language effectively in singing. A detailed analysis of the opera aria Crude furie by composer George Fredrich Handel will be carried out to apply those ideas into practice.
Expressing the Prolonged Grief Disorder through Face Expression by using Silk Screen
Authors: Syaiffulhisham Siti Farzana , Sabri Nik Syahida , Zainal Abidin Mursyidah , Ibrahim Nurul Shafinaz
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the project is to express prolonged grief through facial expressions. Grief is a natural response to loss because it is a universal and singular experience. Art students and academics frequently employed art-based study as a technique and research strategy. This study's methodology includes the processes of artwork analysis, visual data collection, and artwork making. According to the researcher, this study will significantly impact the art scene, especially among printmakers. The outcomes will be implemented in producing artworks incorporating silk screen printing techniques.
Significance of Piano Education for the Elderly in China
Authors: Li Wang , Yoong Chong Yew
Published: October 2022

Growing old is an inevitable cycle of life. Senior citizens are affected by diseases that are associated with old age. Those suffering from these diseases tend to face various problems in life. A decline in cognitive function and a comparatively lowered quality of life are among the issues faced by these senior citizens. Piano education is a ‘go-to’ choice for people who want to improve their overall cognitive functions and brain creativity. Piano education can help the elderly to expand their cognitive function and improve their quality of life.
The Role of Academic Health Systems in Leading the “Third Wave” of Digital Health Innovation
Authors: Faruki Adeel A , Zane Richard D , Wiler Jennifer L
Published: October 2022

Investors, entrepreneurs, health care pundits, and venture capital firms all agree that the health care sector is awaiting a digital revolution. Steven Case, in 2016, predicted a “third wave” of innovation that would leverage big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to transform medicine and finally achieve reduced costs, improved efficiency, and better patient outcomes. Academic medical centers (AMCs) have the infrastructure and resources needed by digital health intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs to innovate, iterate, and optimize technology solutions for the major pain points of modern medicine. With large unique patient data sets, strong research programs, and subject matter experts, AMCs have the ability to assess, optimize, and integrate new digital health tools with feedback at the point of care and research-based clinical validation. As AMCs begin to explore digital health solutions, they must decide between forming internal teams to develop these innovations or collaborating with external companies. Although each has its drawbacks and benefits, AMCs can both benefit from and drive forward the digital health innovations that will result from this journey. This viewpoint will provide an explanation as to why AMCs are ideal incubators for digital health solutions and describe what these organizations will need to be successful in leading this “third wave” of innovation.
The Use of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Mobile Apps for Supporting a Healthy Diet and Controlling Hypertension in Adults: Systematic Review
Authors: Alnooh Ghadah , Alessa Tourkiah , Hawley Mark , de Witte Luc
Published: October 2022

Background

Uncontrolled hypertension is a public health issue, with increasing prevalence worldwide. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is one of the most effective dietary approaches for lowering blood pressure (BP). Dietary mobile apps have gained popularity and are being used to support DASH diet self-management, aiming to improve DASH diet adherence and thus lower BP.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of smartphone apps that support self-management to improve DASH diet adherence and consequently reduce BP. A secondary aim was to assess engagement, satisfaction, acceptance, and usability related to DASH mobile app use.

Methods

The Embase (OVID), Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar electronic databases were used to conduct systematic searches for studies conducted between 2008 and 2021 that used DASH smartphone apps to support self-management. The reference lists of the included articles were also checked. Studies were eligible if they (1) were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or pre-post studies of app-based interventions for adults (aged 18 years or above) with prehypertension or hypertension, without consideration of gender or sociodemographic characteristics; (2) used mobile phone apps alone or combined with another component, such as communication with others; (3) used or did not use any comparator; and (4) had the primary outcome measures of BP level and adherence to the DASH diet. For eligible studies, data were extracted and outcomes were organized into logical categories, including clinical outcomes (eg, systolic BP, diastolic BP, and weight loss), DASH diet adherence, app usability and acceptability, and user engagement and satisfaction. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration’s Risk of Bias tool for RCTs, and nonrandomized quantitative studies were evaluated using a tool provided by the US National Institutes of Health.

Results

A total of 5 studies (3 RCTs and 2 pre-post studies) including 334 participants examined DASH mobile apps. All studies found a positive trend related to the use of DASH smartphone apps, but the 3 RCTs had a high risk of bias. One pre-post study had a high risk of bias, while the other had a low risk. As a consequence, no firm conclusions could be drawn regarding the effectiveness of DASH smartphone apps for increasing DASH diet adherence and lowering BP. All the apps appeared to be acceptable and easy to use.

Conclusions

There is weak emerging evidence of a positive effect of using DASH smartphone apps for supporting self-management to improve DASH diet adherence and consequently lower BP. Further research is needed to provide high-quality evidence that can determine the effectiveness of DASH smartphone apps.
The Effect of an App-Based Home Exercise Program on Self-reported Pain Intensity in Unspecific and Degenerative Back Pain: Pragmatic Open-label Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Weise Hannes , Zenner Benedikt , Schmiedchen Bettina , Benning Leo , Bulitta Michael , Schmitz Daniel , Weise Kuno
Published: October 2022

Background

The recommended first-line treatment for unspecific and degenerative back pain consists of movement exercises and patient education.

Objective

Using a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial, we evaluated the effectiveness of a digital home exercise program on self-reported pain intensity compared with the standard of care for physiotherapy.

Methods

Participant recruitment was based on newspaper advertisements and a consecutive on-site assessment for eligibility and enrollment. Participants with unspecific and degenerative back pain aged ≥18 years were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive a 12-week stand-alone digital home exercise program or physiotherapy. The digital home exercise program included 4 exercises daily, while physiotherapy included 6 to 12 sessions, depending on the severity of symptoms. The primary outcome was pain, which was assessed using a verbal numerical rating scale. The clinical relevance of pain reduction was assessed using the following thresholds: improvement of at least 1.4 points on the verbal numerical rating scale and a pain reduction of at least 30%.

Results

During the study period, 108 participants were assigned to the intervention group and 105 participants to the control group. The mean difference in pain scores between the 2 groups at 12 weeks was −2.44 (95% CI −2.92 to −1.95; P<.01) in favor of the intervention group. The group receiving the digital therapeutic achieved a clinically relevant reduction in pain over the course of the study (baseline vs 12 weeks), with a mean change of −3.35 (SD 2.05) score points or −53.1% (SD 29.5). By contrast, this change did not reach clinical relevance in the control group (mean −0.91, SD 1.5; −14.6%, SD 25.3). Retention rates of 89.9% in the intervention group and 97.3% in the control group were maintained throughout the study.

Conclusions

The use of the app-based home exercise program led to a significant and clinically relevant reduction in pain intensity throughout the 12-week duration of the program. The intervention studied showed superior improvement in self-reported pain intensity when compared with the standard of care. Given the great demand for standard physiotherapy for unspecific and degenerative back pain, digital therapeutics are evolving into a suitable therapeutic option that can overcome the limitations of access and availability of conventional modes of health care delivery into this spectrum of indications. However, further independent evaluations are required to support the growing body of evidence on the effectiveness of digital therapeutics in real-world care settings.

Trial Registration

German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00022781; https://tinyurl.com/hpdraa89
MEMFASILITASI KEMAMPUAN REFLEKSI DIRI MAHASISWA KEDOKTERAN: APA DAN BAGAIMANA?
Authors: Oktaria Dwita , Sari Dian Puspita , Soemantri Diantha , Greviana Nadia
Published: October 2022

Background: Self-reflection skill is essential for doctors to develop professional attitudes, therapeutic relationships between doctor-patient, and lifelong learning. Self-reflection needs to be developed during medical study in a structured and systematic manner, either in a professionalism course or other learning opportunities. Gaps: Reflective learning in medical education often only focuses on improving the understanding of professionalism rather than developing students' self-reflection skills. In addition, the opportunity to conduct self-reflection in the curriculum is still limited, and assessment of reflection ability is challenging. There are doubts as to whether self-reflection needs to be assessed. Recommendation:  The opportunity to conduct guided self-reflection needs to be allocated in a structured manner in the curriculum to develop learners’ reflection skills. The strategy to develop self-reflection skills involves a series of educational interventions, including providing guidance and feedback on reflection and ensuring that students' self-reflection is assessed. Reflections on feedback obtained within the learning process can help students to take advantage of the feedback provided, develop self-assessment skills, and improve their performance. In assessing reflection, educators need to consider the time, approach, and purpose of assessment and ensure that the focus is on learners’ ability to self-reflect. Self-reflection needs to be cultivated by creating a conducive environment. The process of mentoring and providing constructive feedback is essential in building reflective dialogue with students to increase students’ motivation to reflect.
THE READINESS FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDONESIA: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Authors: Firdausa Sarah , Rachmah Rachmah , Vonna Azizah , Renaldi Teuku , Jannah Noraliyatun , Siregar Masra Lena , Wahyuni Sri , Syahrizal Dedy
Published: October 2022

Background: The importance of the interprofessional education (IPE) program has been depicted through various forms of the IPE curriculum. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a change in the implementation of IPE; this has caused the method of implementing IPE to change online. This study aims to assess the readiness of three different healthcare professions for implementing IPE using the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS).Methods: The RIPLS survey was completed by 108 medical students, 40 pharmacy students, and 30 nursing students at Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia. The survey was done after the students carried out the online IPE intervention, which was held during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also completed open-ended questions reflecting their attitude towards and experience from the online IPE implementation.Results: There was no significant difference regarding student readiness for interprofessional learning among the three academic disciplines. Generally, as many as 57.9% of students showed a positive perception of IPE. Separate analysis for each study program showed that all of them were in the high range of scores for positive perception. Pharmacy students have the highest positive perception of IPE (60%), while medical and nursing students’ scores were 54.6% and 53.3%, respectively. Qualitative interviews revealed that: 1) the scheduling of IPE implementation was not suitable for the students, 2) the online communication between professions was not as effective as expected challenging, and 3) there was a growing awareness to respect other professions.Conclusion: It can be concluded that conducting the IPE program during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced many obstacles, especially communication. However, it still maintains the main objective of IPE, which is to respect other professions.
HOW DOES CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CHANGES DURING PANDEMIC AFFECT ON PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY?
Authors: Susani Yoga Pamungkas , Sari Dian Puspita , Amalia Emmy
Published: October 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted clinical medical education, and clinical learning was forced to swiftly adapt by blending offline clinical services with online learning. Changes in the clinical learning environment will have an impact on professional identity. This study aimed to determine the impact of changes in the learning environment on medical students' professional identity. Methods: This was a two-phase mixed-method study with an explanatory sequential design. The PHEEM instrument measured students' perceptions of the learning environment before and during the pandemic, and PIM was used to measure professional identity. Fifty-one clinical students participated in this phase. In the second qualitative phase, fifteen students were selected to join three focus group discussions based on the proportion of sex and completion of the clinical rotation.Results: there was a significant decrease in student perceptions of teaching during the pandemic (p 0.003). This result is in line with qualitative findings, namely a decrease in opportunities for participation and interaction in the social aspects of learning. This lowered self-confidence in clinical competence was supported by a higher correlation between perceptions of the learning environment and professional identity before the pandemic than during the pandemic (respectively r 0.561; 0.554 p < 0.01).Conclusion: During the pandemic, there was a decrease in clinical students' participation opportunities, which resulted in decreased confidence in specific clinical competencies, but decreased participation had no effect on comfort and willingness to be engaged in the medical profession. This situation brings awareness to further improve competence through various training and practices.
ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT USING INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS IN ONLINE LECTURES
Authors: Utomo Prattama Santoso , Utama Muhamad Reza
Published: October 2022

Background: Online lectures are now increasing in popularity for medical education worldwide. Online lectures were reported effective and efficient and might facilitate a safe learning environment with physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there is a range of online meeting applications available, namely, Zoom®, GoogleMeet®, Webex®, and many others. The main challenge of online lectures is ensuring students’ engagement throughout the learning activity. Lecturers possess lower control of the class environment online than face-to-face activities. Passive students are also another barrier and concern. This article reviews the use of quizzes and online surveys as interactive applications to increase students’ engagement during online lectures, for instance, Zoom® Polls and Mentimeter ®.Learning Media Review: Zoom® Polls is easy for quizzes and surveys to complement Zoom® meetings. The polls can be used synchronously for large and small-class activities. Meanwhile, Mentimeter® also has a quiz, survey and word cloud as interactive activities during online lectures. Mentimeter® is a web-based application in which the free version allows access to most of its features. The utilization of interactive applications should be carefully prepared to ensure good student engagement but not overly used to prevent possible distractions. Instructions and question items should be made clear and thorough.Conclusion: Survey and interactive presentation applications are offered to present better class and online lecture engagement
WHY WE HAVE TO REFORM MIDWIFERY EDUCATION?
Authors: Nugraheny Esti , Yanti Yanti , Joewono Hermanto Tri
Published: October 2022

Background: Learner, methods and contents are three important parts of the learning variables beside  lecturer, academic environment and patients. Facts and new findings show that we need to reform these learning variables accordingly especially in Obstetrics and Midwifery domainGaps:maternal deaths is still high despite higher number of obstetricians, doctors and midwives; as well asthe government has encouraged an increase in the number of institutions providing midwifery study programs. On the other hand, new paradigm in education has been ordered by the Ministry of Education such as student-centred learning, Outcome-based education, and also other approaches suggested by expert in medical education such as holistic education, bedside teaching, feedback & reflection, and problem based learning. Thus modify educational content and method in obstetrics and midwivery inline with new facts and findings and appropriate methods is necessary.Recommendation: One alternative to modify educational content and methods in midwifery education that can be implemented in clinical learning is the continuity of care approach accompanied by continuous feedback. This approach is proven to be able to reduce maternal mortality and as an effort to synergize education in an effort to achieve government program targets. However, in reality, midwifery education institutions have not fully adopted this approach. So there is a need for leadership commitment to carry out learning reforms with a sustainable curriculum approach, continuous feedback, continuous assessment, continuous midwifery care and continuous supervision so that learning outcomes as outputs and reducing maternal mortality as an outcome can be as expected.
An Application Study on AI Educational Robots in Spoken English Exercises of Chinese Primary Schools
Authors: Feng Yang , Yanan Yu , Cao Lina
Published: October 2022

China’s primary schools offer limited English courses, and the society lacks the environment for naturally acquiring English in everyday life. Students typically have weak spoken English abilities and inadequate application of English. With the aim of addressing this issue, 79 fifth-graders from China’s Hangzhou L elementary school participated in a one-semester AI-assisted English-speaking practice experiment. The control class practiced spoken English by reading English texts aloud, whereas the experimental class practiced for 30 minutes a day using the “AI educational robots + graded picture books + role play” approach. According to the results of the experiment’s post-test, Chinese primary school students regarded the experimental class’s acquisition mode to be highly appealing, this approach was well accepted by both students and parents and brought enthusiasm and good effect of spoken English exercise. The experimental class’s average daily reading time for English role-play reading grew by about 30 minutes, the amount of reading increased by five times, the amount of time spent watching cartoons and playing video games fell by nearly 28 minutes, and the spoken English score climbed by 37 points, representing an increase of 82% when compared to the control class; Additionally, the standard level of pronunciation and intonation has increased by two grades, from “poor” to “good,” and the English final exam scores have increased by roughly 8%. However, there has not been a considerable change in the aforementioned control class indicators. This AI-assisted second language practice technique is affordable, efficient, and helpful and has good implications for second language acquisition in other countries.
POL GOTFRID O FAŠIZMU, ANTIFAŠIZMU I BORBI ZA OZNAČAVANJE
Authors: Djurkovic Misa
Published: October 2022

U ovom radu autor polazi od činjenice da u vreme obeležavanja veka od Marša na Rim i dolaska fašizma na vlast, stanje izučavanja ove tematike kod nas veoma nazadovoljavajuće. Ne samo da ne postoje prevodi važnih studija takozvanog novog kanona o teoriji i istoriji fašizma, već ne postoje ni radovi ili doktorske teze koje bi prenele tu vrstu produkcije i uvida u naš akademski i javni prostor. Otud autor daje između ostalog i pregled retkih novih domaćih poduhvata toga tipa, ali pre svega svoju naraciju gradi oko dvoknjižnog projekta američkog teoretičara Pola Gotfrida. Njegova njiga o fašizmu je objavljena 2016, a ona o antifašizmu kao njen nastavak 2021. godine. Osim kratke informacije o ovom zanimljivom predstavniku takozvane struje paleokonzervativizma, daje se pregled teza i doprinosa ove dve knjige, kao i kritički osvrt na određene nedostatke. Kroz to izlaganje nudi se i jedna vrsta popisa najvažnijih tema i tačaka u savremenom izučavanju fašizma, ali se ukazuje i na neizbežnu polemičnost i težnju ka instrumentalizaciji upotrebe ovog termina u javnom diskursu.
OBRAZOVNA POLITIKA REPUBLIKE SRBIJE – IZMEĐU INTEGRATIVNOG I INKLUZIVNOG MODELA
Authors: Beric Jovan
Published: October 2022

Politika inkluzivnog obrazovanja je neophodan segment koji se mora adekvatno sprovesti ukoliko težimo stvaranju humanijeg, pravednijeg i tolerantnijeg društva, društva sa demokratskim vrednostima koje će svim pojedincima i grupama omogućiti priliku da dosegnu i iskažu svoje maksimalne potencijale. Kako se navedene vrednosti i načela usvajaju u najranijem dobu, obrazovni proces će u velikoj meri kreirati stavove generacija koje dolaze. Stoga se inkluzija treba sagledati ne samo u pogledu poboljšanja vaspitno-obrazovnog sistema, već i u pogledu stvaranja jednog boljeg, humanijeg i pravednijeg društva. Imajući u vidu da nastavnici predstavljaju aktere koji svojim znanjima, iskustvima i stavovima mogu značajno oblikovati inkluzivnu praksu, tokom rada se razmatraju rezultati različitih istraživanja o stavovima nastavnika o inkluzivnom obrazovanju nakon uvođenja inkluzije u obrazovni sistem Republike Srbije. Istraživanja ukazuju da postoje brojne barijere i problemi za adekvatnu implementaciju obrazovne inkluzije. Tu treba izdvojiti neadekvatno inicijalno obrazovanje nastavnika, nedovoljnu posećenost obuka i njihov kvalitet, te u skladu sa tim nedovoljne kompetencije nastavnika, zatim neprilagođene tehničke uslove rada, manjak sistemske podrške i nedovoljnu uključenost ključnih aktera. Pomenute barijere mogu dovesti do opadanja motivacije nastavnika za rad, osećaja iscrpljenosti, stresa, a zatim i do sindroma sagorevanja koji će se negativno reflektovati na kvalitet obrazovanja. Iz svega navedenog možemo zaključiti da se u Republici Srbiji pre može govoriti o integraciji dece sa smetnjama u razvoju i invaliditetom u redovan obrazovni sistem, nego o njihovoj inkluziji. Treba imati u vidu da su analizirana istraživanja uglavnom vezana za jednu jedinicu lokalne samouprave, te da u narednom periodu treba raditi na sprovođenju sveobuhvatnijih istraživanja koja će obuhvatiti veći uzorak na teritoriji Republike Srbije i detaljnije identifikovati ključne barijere i prepreke.
La telesecundaria en México
Authors: Navarrete-Cazales Zaira , López Hernández Paola Andrea
Published: October 2022

El objetivo principal de este artículo es analizar el entramado de acontecimientos, eventos y contingencias que han dado lugar a la conformación de la telesecundaria en México. Se expone un trabajo de tipo cualitativo y corte documental que emplea como herramienta analítica la genealogía de Foucault a partir de las nociones de emergencia y procedencia, para dar cuenta del estado actual y el desarrollo de dicha modalidad educativa en el periodo comprendido entre 1968 y 2021. Se encontró que la telesecundaria, a través de los años, se ha constituido como una modalidad educativa sumamente importante dentro del sistema educativo nacional, ya que atiende a un porcentaje significativo de estudiantes de los sectores sociales que presentan más carencias y que no tienen acceso al aprendizaje en otras escuelas, principalmente debido a la falta de recursos.
STRATEGIC DIAGNOSIS OF THE INNOVATIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUTHERN RUSSIAN REGIONS: INSTITUTIONS, INSTRUMENTS, THE POTENTIAL OF TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMIC
Authors:   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Екатерина Валерьевна Каплюк , Кристина Сергеевна Руднева ,   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2022

The innovative development of meso-level systems occurs under the permanent influence of many factors of the internal and external environment, including institutional ones. This actualizes the importance of taking into account the objectively existing hierarchical relationship and interdependence of state and regional policies, as well as the strategic goals of the innovative development of economic entities in the region. In this context, it is important to take into account that at present, intensive and effective innovation of the industrial base of the region is a necessary condition for the development of industry in the context of constant adaptation of the potential of subjects to changing environmental conditions. At the same time, real practice verifies the fact that the possibilities of inertial development have been exhausted and new development models are needed based on the introduction of advanced production technologies, informatization and digitalization. The circular economy model can give impetus to the development of industry. This model is based on the principles of resource efficiency, product life cycle control, the formation of an environmentally responsible environment, and the implementation of efficient business models. In this regard, the purpose of the article is to solve an applied scientific problem: the development of tools for strategic diagnostics of the innovative landscape of regions, which is characterized, on the one hand, by the level of innovative development, as the basic platform for the transition from a linear economy, the level of a circular economy, on the other hand, taking into account the parameters of resource efficiency, greening, waste management and recycling of materials. The article presents the results of approbation calculations on the example of the southern Russian regions, within which a group of regions was identified that have a basic platform for the introduction and development of a circular economy.
PROBLEMS OF THE FUEL AND ENERGY COMPLEX OF IRAQ: ANALYSIS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Taganrog, Russia, Tatiana A. Makarenya , Ibrahim Hussein Obaidi Ahmed ,   Southern Federal University, Taganrog, Russia
Published: October 2022

In this article, the authors analyze the state of the fuel and energy complex in Iraq. Authors try to make Iraq start a new path for development fuel and energy sector by reviewing investments in this sector. Iraqi Ministry of oil has announced ambitious plans to raise oil production and exports over the current decade by relying on foreign investment as a main means to achieve this increased production, and the main way for investors seeking to enter the Iraqi oil and gas market is growing by the oil licensing rounds announced by the Iraqi ministry of oil.
SHARING AS A TOOL OF LONELINESS MARKETING
Authors:   Ростовский государственный экономический университет (РИНХ), Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Александра Михайловна Пономарева ,   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Максим Александрович Пономарев ,   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2022

The article represents a study of the sharing economy, the loneliness economy and the loneliness marketing as interrelated tools. The supplemented classification of the types of loneliness is given as the basis for consumers segmentation and the matrix "consumer - product" is developed in accordance with the types of loneliness.
EXPERIENCE OF IMPLEMENTING GOVTECH TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: GLOBAL TRENDS AND WORLD'S BEST PRACTICES OVERVIEW
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Евгения Александровна Васюта , Татьяна Валентиновна Подольская ,   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2022

Today, at a time of widespread development of new technologies, the authorities are beginning to use them to interact with society. The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of digital competencies not only for society, but also for the state. The potential for the GovTech market is significant, but economic prerequisites are needed so that the potential can become a promising growth point in the field of public and municipal administration. The article identifies the main trends, players and forecasts of the development of this industry. Also, as part of the study, an overview of the digital maturity of public administration systems in various countries was conducted, the values of the Digital Government Index rating were analyzed, and recommendations were given for the development of the domestic GovTech sector necessary to create an effective ecosystem of startups in this area.
MASS-MEDIA AS AN INSTRUMENT OF INFLUENCE ON THE FORMATION OF A FAVORABLE IMAGE OF THE STATE IN THE MASS CONSCIOUSNESS
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Светлана Ивановна Кузина ,   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Алина Сергеевна Семеренко ,   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to the actual problem of forming a positive image of the state through the use of the media. Foreign policy processes demonstrate the importance of a high-quality collective image of the state as a tool for protecting and promoting one's own interests for the country. The mechanism of influence on the mass consciousness by means of a "symbolic concept" is described, which makes it possible to cover the subjective component of the image of the state, which is inaccessible to the PR-maker.
DIGITALIZATION AND STYLE OF POLITICAL THINKING
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Елена Алексеевна Склярова ,   Донской государственный технический университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2022

Digitalization in this article is considered as a mechanism for the formation, influence and transformation of public opinion, as a tool for "programming" the style of political thinking. In this article, the key issue is the relationship of processes: scientific and technical and socio-political. The need to study the use of the achievements of scientific and technological progress in various spheres of public life, including political, seems relevant. It is noted that digitalization in the modern world can be used as a powerful ideological weapon, serve as a platform for the dissemination of fake information, support for the culture of cancellation, Russophobic sentiments, cloning of modern forms of ostracism. The analysis of the characteristic features of the modern style of political thinking is carried out, it is emphasized that digitalization can influence the processes of transformation of a person's worldview, his way of thinking, style of political thinking.
GEOPOLITICAL CONTOURS OF EUROPE: HISTORICAL AND METODOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Authors:   Ростовский государственный университет путей сообщения, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Елена Николаевна Тованчова , Ольга Андреевна Полякова ,   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2022

The article analyzes the essence and specifics of the functioning of the political process of the European Union in a globalizing world and the rapid change of the social and political situation, identifying the geopolitical features of the European Union, which reflect the position of subjective dominance in a complex configuration of annexation and secession manifestations associated with various formats of functional activities of global players in the geopolitical space and political reality of the European Union.
REPRESENTATION IN ACCEPTED COMMUNICATIVE POLITICAL PRACTICES
Authors:   Национальный исследовательский Томский государственный университет, Томск, Россия, Гарник Вагинакович Туманян , Буда Зоригтоевич Лыгденов ,   Национальный исследовательский Томский государственный университет, Томск, Россия, Валерия Федоровна Толпышева ,   Национальный исследовательский Томский государственный университет, Томск, Россия
Published: October 2022

The article devoted the scientific problem concerning the symbolic representation of political subjects (parties, leaders) in the political media reality. To solve it, two political and communicative practices are studied: ideological and figurative representation in social networks. At the same time, political ideology is understood as a new horizontally shaped communication. The network image of a politician gravitates towards traditional models and role content. The conclusion testifies to the fundamental importance of the political representation of subjects that should be present in all types of political reality. But the empirical part indicates that the ideological representation of Russian parties is insufficient, and the figurative representation of politicians sins with image monotony.
RESEARCH ON FACTOR IDENTIFICATION OF CHINESE INTERSTATE PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Natalia N. Yevchenko , Xiaohan Wang ,   Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Published: October 2022

The problem of large interstate projects managing is of particular relevance in the context of investment cooperation expansion between states, the implementation of programs for interstate transport and other infrastructure construction. The growth in the number and volume of interstate investment projects creates a special layer of tasks management associated with the risks of their implementation, and insufficient accounting and errors in eliminating risks can lead to significant economic and reputational losses. Chinese international engineering enterprises have accumulated valuable experience in the implementation of a significant number of interstate projects. However, due to the complex and constantly changing foreign environment, Chinese enterprises face difficulties in implementing these projects, including due to the poor understanding of the risks concept and insufficient risk management technologies. The purpose of the study is to identify the factors and stages of the implementation of China's interstate projects that are most vulnerable to risks and propose measures to minimize them based on the concept of risk diversification by the project life cycle stages, developing general principles of risk management and a system of specific project risks. An analysis of the results of the implementation of a number of large completed investment projects of the PRC based on the author's methodology made it possible to formulate the conclusion that for an interstate project, the priority attention of the authorities should be focused on minimizing the risks of the construction stage. The second risky stage is the turnover and startup stage. For government authorities and participating companies, the authors formulate a number of practical recommendations on technologies for large interstate projects risks minimizing.