bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Воспоминания об академике Н.Соднома
Authors: Ю.П Гангрский
Published: March 2023

Большая часть научной деятельности академика Н. Соднома была связана с Объедименным институтом ядерных исследований, поэтому он остался в пашпи многих сотрудников ОИЯИ. Н. Содном был участником того исторического Ученого совета в 1956 г., на котором было принято решение об образованки ОИЯИ, и в дальнейшем он активно участвовал в жизни института, как находясь в Дубне, так и оставаясь в Монголии. Начало его работы в институте было в Лаборатории нейтронной физики. затем на посту вице-директора ОИЯИ и. наконец. в Лаборатории ядерных реакций руководителем сектора активационного анализа. Хотя этот период был совсем коротким (он продолжался менее года до избрания Н. Соднома президентом Монгольской академки наук в 1987 г.), его связь с Лабораторией ядерных реакций была. пожалуй, теснее. чем с другими лабораториями ОИЯИ. Объясняется это двумя причинами. Во-первых, работая вице- директором ОИЯИ, он курировал физику низких энергий - основное направление деятельности ЛЯР. Во-вторых, в ЛЯР постоянно работало много монгольских сотрудников, и Н. Содном пристально следил за их деятельностью, оказывая при необходимости помощь. По-видимому, этим объясняется то, что развиваемыс в Монгольском университете направления научной работы, которые во многом были обязаны Н. Содному. в значительной степени совпадают с тематикой ЛЯР. К ним можно отнести активационный анализ руд и природных образцов, диэлектрические детекторы осколков деления, сооружение нейтронного генератора и электронного ускорителя микротрона.
Diagnosing Sexually Transmitted Disease from Some Symptoms Using Machine Learning Models
Authors: Adeboye Nureni Olawale , K. A. Dr. Bashiru , Afolabi Mr. , Ojurongbe Dr. (Mrs)
Published: March 2023

Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) is of serious concern, especially among the youths. Efforts to eradicate such diseases are often frustrated due to different sociodemographic elements and clinical factors that usually lead to misdiagnosis. Thus, this paper applied six (6) distinct machine learning models to accurately analyze STD infections reported by 400 patients that attended Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Medical Center, Ogun State Nigeria. Weak non-significant correlations were obtained between the 7 symptoms considered for the diagnoses and the diagnosis outcome, but no significant pattern was observed. However, the application of data mining tools revealed a hidden pattern that correctly predicted the outcome using the subjects’ symptoms, age, and sex. 4 out of the 6 machine learning models were adjudged to perform well using different performance metrics, of which Logistic regression model was found to be the best. The model feature importance chat shows that Vagina Discharge and Vagina itching have the highest and almost the same level of impact on the possibility of a diagnosed patient having STDs. Furthermore, a 100% performance of logistic regression implies that the model correctly predicted all the 309 true negatives and 101 true positives with a misclassification (misdiagnosis) of zero.
MATHEMATICAL PROBABILITY: LEARNER'S MISCONCEPTION IN A SELECTED SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL
Authors: Hendricks Winston , Olawale Babawande Emmanuel
Published: March 2023

Mathematics plays an essential role in developing human thought, particularly in developing problem-solving and reasoning. While mathematics has become a problem-solving tool in various fields, including science, it has distinct qualities known as probability and, more specifically, probability theory. For most learners, the probability is difficult to learn and conceptualize. Hence, the present study investigates learners’ misconceptions in the teaching and learning of probability in a selected school in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Underpinned by a Post-positivist paradigm, the study employed a quantitative research approach and a survey design in which data were gathered from mathematics learners from grades 10-12. Findings revealed that although the frequency of misconceptions varied across grade levels, it was difficult to describe how misconceptions about probability changed. As such, while learners progressed through the grades, some misconceptions faded with age, others remained stable, and others grew in power. The findings also revealed that the types of probability misconceptions did not differ significantly by gender, and male learners tend to have more misconceptions about probability than female learners.
Pierre Bourdieu
Authors: Vieira Alboni Marisa Dudeque Pianovski , Passos Edson Rodrigues
Published: March 2023

O objetivo geral do artigo é analisar criticamente como ocorre a legitimação sindical para representar a categoria dos professores em Educação Básica pública, tendo em vista a organização simbólica e de poder, por meio da teoria de Pierre Bourdieu, considerando as categorias: poder simbólico, habitus e campo. Optou-se por realizar uma pesquisa circunscrita a um determinado contexto linguístico dialético. A pesquisa é de caráter bibliográfico, com abordagem qualitativa, com base principalmente nas obras A economia das trocas simbólicas e O poder simbólico, ambas de Bourdieu. A pesquisa acerca das teorias de Bourdieu possibilitou ver com clareza as contradições existentes nos campos de poder sindical e estatal, estimulando a compreensão crítica acerca dessa realidade. Além disso, promoveu a criação de conhecimento e aprendizagem, tendo os conceitos de Bourdieu como fonte de pesquisa.
Harmonization of the legislation of foreign investments of the developing countries with that of the European
Authors: Salihu Vjollca , Murati Besnik
Published: March 2023

Foreign investment plays a crucial role in a country’s development. Seen from the perspective of the importance of the impact of foreign capital investment on the host and country of origin, the main purpose of this study is to analyze the compatibility of Kosovo’s foreign investment legislation with that of the European Union (EU) to further emphasize the importance of the judiciary and law enforcement as influential factors in attracting foreign investment in the case of Kosovo. Through descriptive, comparative, and analytical research, this study analyses the legal framework for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kosovo in comparison with the EU. A new database of FDI incentives shows that providing financial incentives to foreign investors is quite common for countries trying to attract investors seeking efficiency (Andersen et al., 2017). The paper concludes that the absorption of foreign investment requires well-defined policies and strategies, continuous improvements in the legal and institutional framework, political stability and sustainable economic growth, improvement and modernization of infrastructure, as well as climate improvements for the business environment and investment. Based on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2008), FDI is a key element in this rapidly evolving economic integration, also referred to as globalization, thus FDI provides a means of establishing direct, lasting links between economies.
Sequence elements within the PEXEL motif and its downstream region modulate PTEX dependent protein export in Plasmodium falciparum .
Authors: Gilson Paul R. , Gabriela Mikha , Barnes Claudia B. G. , Leong Dickson , Sleebs Brad E. , Schneider Molly P. , Littler Dene R. , Crabb Brendan S. , Koning-Ward Tania F. de
Published: March 2023

The parasite Plasmodium falciparum causes the most severe form of
malaria and to invade and replicate in red blood cells (RBCs), it
exports hundreds of proteins across the encasing parasitophorous vacuole
membrane (PVM) into this host cell. The exported proteins help modify
the RBC to support rapid parasite growth and avoidance of the human
immune system. Most exported proteins possess a conserved
Plasmodium Export Element (PEXEL) motif with the consensus
RxLxE/D/Q amino acid sequence, which acts as a proteolytic cleavage
recognition site within the parasite’s endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
Cleavage occurs after the P L residue and is thought
to help release the protein from the ER so it can be putatively escorted
by the HSP101 chaperone to the parasitophorous vacuole space surrounding
the intraerythrocytic parasite. HSP101 and its cargo are then thought to
assemble with the rest of a Plasmodium Translocon for Exported
proteins (PTEX) complex, that then recognises the xE/D/Q capped N
terminus of the exported protein and translocates it across the vacuole
membrane into the RBC compartment. Here, we present evidence that
supports a dual role for the PEXEL’s conserved P ’
position E/Q/D residue, firstly, for plasmepsin V cleavage in the ER,
and secondly, for efficient PTEX mediated export across the PVM into the
RBC. We also present evidence that the downstream ‘spacer’ region
separating the PEXEL motif from the folded functional region of the
exported protein controls cargo interaction with PTEX as well. The
spacer must be of a sufficient length and permissive amino acid
composition to engage the HSP101 unfoldase component of PTEX to be
efficiently translocated into the RBC compartment.
Assistive Computer Software: Motivations, Challenges and Expectations of Visually Impaired Undergraduates at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Data and Information Science Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Ogunsola Kemi , Fagbeja T.V
Published: March 2023

The emergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has significantly improved the way visually impaired persons access information. With the use of assistive computer software, they can access information easily just like their sighted counterparts. Previous studies were based on awareness, and factors affecting the use of assistive computer software by visually impaired persons. This study was carried out to investigate the motivations, challenges and expectations of visually impaired undergraduates of the University of Lagos for using assistive computer software. The study adopts a descriptive survey design. The study used a purposive sampling technique and a semi-structured interview guide for data collection. Thirty-six visually impaired students from fourteen departments at the University of Lagos participated in the study. Data collected was categorised into themes (nodes) and analysed using NVIVO version 12 application software. The findings revealed that visually impaired persons believe that assistive computer software help them access information as they find them as alternatives to their sight. They also find the assistive computer software useful and easy to use. The study recommends that developers of assistive computer software should make the software affordable and accessible. Educational institutions should also provide a conducive learning environment for students with visual impairment by making facilities and materials in accessible formats. They should also make assistive computer software available. Keywords: Assistive technology, Computer software, ICTs, Information access, Visual impairment
A Treatise on Some Selected Statistical Stress Management Models (SMMs)
Authors:   A Treatise on Some Selected Statistical Stress Management Models (SMMs), Ogoke Uchenna Petronilla , Nduka Ethelbert Chinaka
Published: March 2023

In the past decades, the majority of studies to date have focused on different conditions that may lead to stress and the effects such conditions had without harmonising the statistical models together as an improvement in the development of new stress models for managing stress related problems. This paper tried to describe stress from different perspectives, reviewed collection of detailed literatures on stress models and carefully presents and tabulates the enlisted models to guide any researcher working in related field to pick from the pools of models listed. Keywords: Stress, Types, Psychological, Models, X-ray, Logistic regression
Neuroimmune Mediators of Pruritus in Hispanic Scalp Psoriatic Itch
Authors: Nattkemper Leigh A. , Lipman Zoe M. , Ingrasci Giuseppe , Maldonado Claudia , Garces Juan Carlos , Loayza Enrique , Yosipovitch Gil
Published: March 2023

Scalp psoriatic itch is a common, bothersome, yet understudied, condition with numerous associated treatment challenges. The aim of this study was to enhance our understanding of the pathophysiology of scalp psoriatic itch. Immunohistochemical analysis of known neuroimmune mediators of pruritus was conducted using scalp biopsies from 27 Hispanic psoriatic patients. Patients were categorized into mild/moderate or severe itch groups according to their itch intensity rating of scalp itch. Protease activated receptor (PAR2), substance P, transient receptor potential (TRP)V3, TRPM8 and interleukin-23 expression all correlated  significantly with itch intensity. The pathophysiology of scalp psoriasis is largely non-histaminergic, mediated by PAR2, interleukin-23, transient receptor potential channels, and substance P.
Educational Technology to Support Reading Comprehension and Writing Competency Processes Through the Use of Writing in Virtual Learning Environments
Authors: Cataño Lopera Genny Alejandra
Published: March 2023

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have energized communication and facilitated interaction in society, eliminating spatial and temporal barriers and becoming an essential tool for the contemporary world. In the educational field, reading comprehension and writing skills, approached through purposeful writing practices mediated by ICTs, can have a significant impact on teaching and learning processes, for which it is essential that teachers encourage the development of digital and media competence through the renewal of their pedagogical practices, and guide students in the assertive use of ICTs so that they can participate in the construction of their own knowledge and contribute to the improvement of society.
Case Study on the Long-Term Recovery Process of a Woman Experiencing Amenorrhea in Long-Distance Running
Authors: Iwamoto Sayumi , Ohta Masako , Ito Ayako
Published: March 2023

This case study presented information on a female athlete who did not match the trends observed (anthropometry and energy intake) in previous female athlete triad studies. The participant had amenorrhea and joined our research project at 19 years of age. This case study focused on the participant’s personal history related to diet and practice since she started long-distance running until this study through interviews. It explored her approach to decision-making and her behavior regarding running during her high-school days. The response to oral medication treatment for menarche, which started in her first year of college, was also examined. This practical case study observed the participant in detail to obtain easily comprehensible real-life health-related data on female athletes and the significance of proper athletic conditioning education from a young age.
Effect of Fungal Toxins on Immunodefic Indicators
Authors: Shaban Semaa A. , Mezher Milad A. , Alsugmainy Rafea
Published: March 2023

Mycotoxins are natural toxins generally caused by some types of mold (fungi) that may be found in foods. Mold (Fungi) grows on (grains, nuts, spices, dried fruits, apples, and coffee seeds). Due to their effective impact on humans and animals, mycotoxins have gained a great deal of attention as studies have shown that mycotoxins are among the most significant causes of human cancer, in particular liver and kidney cancer, in addition to their impact on the suppression of the immune system, as well as inducing genetic defects and congenital malformations. The Codex Alimentarius Commission develops “international standards and codes of practice” to reduce contact to mycotoxin in some foods. The spectrum of effects ranges from severe poisoning to continuing harmful effects such as immunodeficiency and cancer.This work aims to summarize a comprehensive review of the effects and toxicity of the mycotoxins on Immunodefic Indicators.We collect almost 150 published papers from Science direct, PubMed, Elsevier, nature, Wiley, and research gate. Then extract 60 papers, which included quality research (experimental and descriptive study) to write this review paper based. Mycotoxins produced from fungi and know the effect of these toxins on immune indicators. Mycotoxins are fungal metabolism produced and effect on immunity. According to the body's resistance to these toxins, the type of mushroom produced from it and its lethal ability.“Mycotoxins” can contaminate a number of raw materials and affect animals to be at serious health risk. Regulations or guidelines apply at the European level for 6 myotoxins.
Enhancement of anti-bactericidal and anti-biofilm activities of silver nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant enteric pathogens isolated from children with diarrhea
Authors: Naser Issam J.
Published: March 2023

Background: Gastroenteritis has a significant mortality andmorbidity incidence in children globally. Antimicrobial resistance in Enterobacteriaceaeis a serious public health problem, especially in developing countries.Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the anti-bacterial and anti-biofilmactivities of AgNPs alone and in combination with kanamycin against multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and P. aeruginosa isolated from diarrheal children.Materials and methods: 90 Enterobacteriaceae and P. aeruginosa isolates fromdiarrheal children were evaluated against 10 antibiotics. Minimum inhibitory doses ofAgNPs and kanamycin were determined using broth microdilution, synergistic wasdetermined using Checkerboard dilution tests, and the Calgary technique was used toanalyze biofilm development.Results: A total of 90 stool cultures were conducted for bacteria associated withdiarrhea among children attending some Baghdad hospitals. The findings revealed thatbacterial diarrhea was most often caused by E. coli 31 (34.5%), followed by S. typhi 19(21.1%), K. pneumoniae 14 (15.5%), P. aeruginosa 11 (12.2%) and S. sonnei 6 (6.7%),and significant variations between the strain's species were discovered using statisticalanalysis (P < 0.05). The present study's findings revealed that bacteria isolated fromchildren with diarrhea were spread significantly in age groups of 37–48 months andsignificantly different between age groups (P < 0.05), with a male/female ratio of0.57/1. Imipenem and amikacin were the most active antibiotics compared to penicillin,which was the least effective antibiotic. The combination of sublethal doses of AgNPswith sub-MIC (½MIC) of kanamycin exhibited substantial synergistic bactericidaleffects against MDR-Enterobacteriaceae. AgNPs inhibited biofilm formation by55%–65% for diarrhea-causing bacteria, while the combination of AgNPs withkanamycin demonstrated the strongest biofilm inhibition of around 80%–90% againstMDR-Enterobacteriaceae with a highly significant variation (P < 0.05).Conclusions: The outcomes of the research shows that the combination of AgNPs withkanamycin has remarkable synergistic bactericidal and anti-biofilm effectivenessagainst MDR-Enterobacteriaceae isolated from diarrheal children.
Effect Biological lupine Albus on some wool physiological traits of Awassi Lambs
Authors: Al-Samarrai Afraah M. Mohammed
Published: March 2023

Back Ground: The study was conducted in the field of animal production - College of Agriculture / University of Tikrit for the period from 15/2/2017 to 15/5/2017.

Objective: to study the effect of replacing the seeds of white Lupinus albus  as a protein source instead of soybean meal and its effect on some characteristics of wool: (softness  , elongation, tensile strength, raw weight and clean weight) at the age of (4 and 6) months, respectively, for the mentioned characteristics, and the quality of wool fibers is the basis of characteristics and defects, as the fiber diameter is the main determinant of quality.

Materials and Methods: The experiment was conducted by raising twelve Awassi lambs, 4 months old, with an average starting weight of 24.65 ± 2.49 kg. The lambs were distributed among 3 treatments (4 lambs/treatment). At levels (0, 6 and 12%) for the first treatment (control), the second and the third, respectively.

Results: After completing the experiment using white lupine seeds, the results indicated that there were no significant differences between the studied traits (softness, tensile strength, raw weight and clean weight) at the age of (4 and 6) months, respectively, except for the second treatment (6% lupine), which was significantly superior (0.05).  > P) In terms of elongation at the age of 6 months (65.25 ± 1.92) compared to the first and second treatments (0 and 12) % lupine, respectively.

Conclusion: I used a balanced diet in its content of energy and protein and added a protein source (white lupine seeds) instead of soy beans and did not occur any negative changes that affected the qualities of wool, and this means the positive use of it in feeding ruminan
Xerostomia as a public health problem
Authors: Jurčić Čulina Ivana
Published: March 2023

Statistički podaci razvijenih zemalja evidentno ukazuju da broj starijih osoba u strukturi opće populacije raste i da se starosna dob stanovništva povećava te da ljudi živedulje. Produljenjem životnog vijeka povećava se učestalost kroničnih bolesti i primjene različitih lijekova, što utječe na zdravlje usne šupljine i opće zdravlje. Brojna istraživanja pokazuju porast prevalencije kserostomije među starijom populacijom pa možemo govoriti o kserostomiji kao javnozdravstvenom problemu. Jedan je od najčešćih i najneugodnijih oralnih simptoma suhoća usta ili kserostomija. Kserostomiju treba razlikovati od hiposalivacije, jer suhoća usta ne znači nužno i smanjeno lučenje sline. Razliku između kserostomije i hiposalivacije moguće je objektivno utvrditi mjerenjem količine ukupne nestimulirane sline sijalometrijskim testom. Kserostomija je najčešće posljedica disfunkcije žlijezda slinovnica, ali može biti povezana s raznim sustavnim bolestima, bolestima centralnog i perifernog živčanog sustava, uporabom lijekova, autoimunim bolestima, zračenjem u području glave i vrata, kemoterapijom, psihičkim stanjima, infektivnim bolestima i dr. Histološke promjene u žlijezdama slinovnicama koje se očituju povećanim stvaranjem vezivnog tkiva, odlaganjem masti i smanjenjem broja acinusa koji stvaraju primarnu slinu također mogu biti uzrok nastanka kserostomije, koja je u tom slučaju posljedica promjena povezanih sa starenjem. Oralni su simptomi koji upućuju na kserostomiju: suhoća usne šupljine i ždrijela, osjećaj žeđi, zadržavanje hrane na zubima i sluznici usne šupljine, poteškoće u govoru, žvakanju i gutanju, poteškoće pri nošenju na- domjestaka, zadah iz usta, hipogeuzija i/ili disgeuzija, pekuće i/ili bolne senzacije sluznice usne šupljine. Kse - rostomija povećava rizik za nastanak zubnog karijesa, zubnih erozija, parodontalnih bolesti, oralnih infekcija i upala žlijezda slinovnica. Dijagnostika bolesti žlijezda slinovnica započinje inspekcijom i uzimanjem detaljne anamneze. Kvantitativnom se metodom sijalometrijom sakuplja slina i odmah utvrđuje stupanj disfunkcije žli- jezde te potvrđuje hiposalivacija ili kserostomija. Ovi- sno o uzroku kserostomije i stupnju oštećenja žlijezda slinovnica razlikujemo tri vrste pristupa u liječenju: etio- loški pristup, metoda stimulacije lučenja sline i simpto- matsko-palijativni pristup liječenja suhih usta. Cilj ovog je rada ukazati na potrebu edukacije zdravstvenih rad- nika svih smjerova u svrhu interdisciplinarne suradnje radi kvalitetnijeg, bržeg i efikasnijeg rješavanja proble- ma suhih usta kao javnozdravstvenog problema, kao i poticanja na zdravstvenu izobrazbu pacijenata koja, prema odrednicama Svjetske zdravstvene organizacije (SZO), predstavlja prvi i najvažniji korak prevencije oralnih bolesti.
LEAN concept - possibilities of implementation and improvement of business processes in public healthcare organizations
Authors: Medjedović Edin , Imamović Fahira , Hajdarević Amela , Jonuzovic – Prosic Sabaheta , Suljević Alma , Iglica Amer , Begić Edin , Zvizdic Zlatan , Sehic -Krslak Sabina , Kurjak Asim
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The basic postulate of the lean concept is that greater efficiency of the work process can be achieved through a process of continuous improvement,which aims to eliminate waste and maximize activities that add value.The Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy and the United States were examples of healthcare systems that implemented the lean concept.Aim: To examine the opinion of health workers of a public hospital in the Sarajevo area about the possibilities of improving business processes by implementing thelean concept.Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was sent to the e-mail addresses of health workers of public health organizations. 91 respondents of both sexes (doctors ofmedicine, residents, registered nurses, nurses and administrative staff) were included.Results: A positive correlation was establishedin the attitude toward the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes. According to the participant’s opinion, the greater effectiveness of business processes contributes to greater efficiency (r=0.846; p<0,05). Spearman’s coefficient rs=0.81 shows a strong connection between the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes.Conclusion: The study showed that there is a positive attitude towards the impact of the lean concept on improving the efficiency of business processes. The reducexpected positive effects of the implementation of the lean concept are manifested through faster provision of services to patients, reduction of service waiting times and general improvement of business processes.
Infekcije lokomotornog sustava – pregledni rad
Authors: Matanović Luka , Mađarević Tomislav , Franić Miljenko , Lojen Josip , Marić Ivan
Published: March 2023

Uvod: Infekcije lokomotornog sustava mogu se podijeliti u nekoliko osnovnih skupina ovisno o lokalizaciji, vremenu trajanja i prisutnosti stranog materijala. Kirurške infekcije povećavaju morbiditet i mortalitet bolesnika, financijski trošak liječenja te predstavljaju golemi globalni javnozdravstveni problem. Liječenje infekcija lokomotornog sustava može biti antibiotsko ili kirurško, a najčešće je potrebno kombinirati ove dvije metode. Cilj rada: Cilj je ovog rada dati pregled infekcija lokomotornog sustava s kojima se susreću ortopedi i traumatolozi u svojem radu, uz pregled suvremene literature dostupne na ovu temu. Rasprava: U raspravi su prikazane sve infekcije lokomotornog sustava i za svaku su opisane klinička slika, dijagnostika i suvremene opcije liječenja. Zaključak: Možemo zaključiti da su sve infekcije mišićno-koštanog sustava potencijalno vrlo teška stanja koja, ako se na vrijeme ne prepoznaju i ne liječe, mogu završiti trajnom invalidnošću, daljnjim hematogenim širenjem bakterija i razvojem sepse, pa čak i smrću bolesnika.
The Needs Analysis of Pre-secondary Teachers for Communication Competency as a Core Competency of Teachers
Authors:   Korea Univ. Institute of Educational Research, Kim Mi ho , Lee Ju young , Kim Hyun ji
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the needs of preliminary secondary school teachers to find out what communication competency are necessary as the core competencies of secondary school teachers. To this end, 159 students in the teaching course of Busan P University were surveyed on a total of 21 questions corresponding to three categories of social, instrumental, and creative communication and seven sub-competencies (understanding, expression, attitude, digital literacy, information data literacy, collaboration, and innovation). For demand analysis, the difference between importance and current retention was analyzed through the corresponding sample t-test, and the priority of communication subcapabilities was derived through Borich demand analysis and The Locus for Focus Model. As a result of the overall analysis, there was a significant difference between the required level and the current level in all questions, and the top priority competencies derived by comparing the Borich demand and the LF model were ‘understanding competency’ and ‘information and data literacy competency’. By department, the humanities and social science departments and arts and sports departments had the highest demands for information and data literacy competency, and science and engineering departments had the highest demands for innovation competency. These results can be used as basic data for the development of curriculum and educational programs in future teacher training institutes.
An Analysis Study on School Field Practicum Perceived by Secondary School Preservice Teachers
Authors:   Korea Univ. Institute of Educational Research, Jeong Hanho
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the actual conditions of school field practicum recognized by secondary school preservice teachers and to suggest effective directions. Therefore, this study collected data from pre-service teachers enrolled in the Department of Education at University A located in the metropolitan area. In addition, this study explored the practice process, practice type, and practice support system in the practice school, and also explored the method of effective secondary school field practicum. Suggestions based on the results of this study are as follows. First, even in an emergency such as COVID-19, the period of secondary school field practicum should not be reduced, but should be maintained. Second, the practice school should establish a systematic practice plan that organically connects 'preparatory education-main practice-post evaluation'. Third, universities, which are secondary teacher education institutions, should reinforce their own pre-training. Considering that school field practicum in front-line practice schools is not systematic and takes place in a short period of time, it is necessary to prepare and operate a practice program on its own. In this study, implications for activating school field practicum in secondary teacher training institutions in a desirable direction were presented.
Path analysis of factors affecting team trust in team activities using Metaverse: Using Gather Town
Authors:   Korea Univ. Institute of Educational Research, Lee Yuna , Kim Jinah , Lee Suji , Kim Eun Young , Lee Sangsoo
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to verify the mediating effect of team efficacy in the process of team cohesion, team shared mental model, and team communication affecting team trust in team activities using the metaverse, Gather Town. For this purpose, team trust, team cohesion, team shared mental model, team communication, and team efficacy were tested on 31 college students and graduate students of education taking courses in educational methods and educational technology at P University. Team cohesion, team shared mental model, team communication were set as independent variables, team efficacy was set as mediating variables, and team trust was set as dependent variables. As a result of the study, first, team trust, team cohesion, team shared mental model, and team communication were all found to have a statistically significant correlation. Second, it was found that team cohesion and team shared mental model had an indirect effect on team trust through team efficacy. In other words, it was revealed that team efficacy had a mediating effect on the relationship between team cohesion and the shared team mental model. On the other hand, team communication did not appear to affect team efficacy and team trust. Accordingly, it was found that team cohesiveness, team shared mental model, and team efficacy are important variables for increasing team trust in team activities using Gather Town.
Interpretation of Media System Dependency Theory on Financial Technology
Authors: Rohmah Nurliya Ni'matul , Rahmawati Endang
Published: March 2023

A study on the interpretation of people's dependency behavior on digital technology, one of which is in the financial sector in daily life by adapting the theory of Media Dependency System. This article discusses the application of the theory which consists of (1) an analysis of dependence on fintech based on the social system of womenprenuers in Lombok; and (2) interpretation of media system dependency theory on fintech. A total of 108 samples from the population of womenprenuers in Lombok to test its statistical hypotheses. The results revealed there is a positive correlation between the location of the respondents, the business they were in and the financial platform used simultaneously on their dependence on fintech ecosystem
News Production Management of CekFakta in Dealing with Hoax Outbreak Information on the Social Media
Authors: Indo Benni , Sujoko Anang
Published: March 2023

In the digital era, the competition of mass media leads to the practice of media economy as well as creativity in presenting news content. On the other hand, the mass media are challenged to deal with hoaxes. This study aims to find out how the management of news production at Tempo through the CekFakta page. This study uses qualitative methods with content analysis data collection techniques and in-depth interviews. Data collection through interviews with CekFakta journalists, article documentation and literature studies since 2021. The results of this study reveal that there are three important aspects that determine news products, namely the format, quality and content leverage. In terms of format, the news on the CekFakta page has a specificity conclusion the information circulating is true or not. There are three charts that make up the body of fact-checking news, first introduction to the viral information, secondly an explanation of the method of finding the truth of the information and the third stage is conclusions related to the information being studied. Consumer can understand easily the content of the information with the guide. In terms of quality, Tempo has a methodology that becomes the basic guideline for journalists to make news. The benefit aspect is done by disseminating the news through social media. In practice, to achieve these three aspects, fact-checking journalists work with the help of tools obtained through collaboration with external participants. In the era of media industrialization, the news agency has become a company that aims to make a profit. News, as a product of mass media companies must also be designed in such a way as to generate profits. Thus, the practice of journalism must also be adapted to the times. Fact-checking journalism exists not only to improve the quality of information, but also to bring financial benefits to the company.
Instagram Content Impact on Digital Literacy Capability
Authors: Fardiah Dedeh , Darmawan Ferry , Rinawati Rini , Cholifah Yuristia Wira , Abdullah Sandi Ibrahim
Published: March 2023

Instagram has become a social media with many users. Previous research has shown that Instagram content is often associated with learning media, promotion, entertainment, and politics. The purpose of this study is to see the relationship between Instagram content and people's digital literacy skills. Using the correlational method, the survey respondents were followers of the @jabarsaberhoaks Instagram account, which reached 59.5 thousand. The results showed two main content elements of @jabarsaberhoaks visual aspects of photos and videos, as well as textual elements that accompanied the visuals. While the themes raised consist of seven themes, namely saberinfo, saberliteration, saberbudaya, saberquote, sabertainment, saberquiz, and sabermoment.  The conclusion of this study is that hoax educational content on Instagram @jabarsaberhoaks has an impact on people's digital literacy levels.
Trained dogs can accurately discriminate between scents of saliva samples from dogs with cancer versus healthy controls
Authors: Malone Laurie A. , Pellin MacKenzie A. , Valentine Kendal M.
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

To determine whether dogs can be trained to utilize olfaction to differentiate between saliva samples from dogs with cancer and those from healthy control dogs.

SAMPLE

Canine patient saliva samples were collected (October 2020 to July 2022) from 139 dogs diagnosed with malignant tumors and from 161 healthy dogs (control samples) for use during training and testing of the dog detection team. Samples from canine patients were collected prior to treatment with radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

PROCEDURES

Six pet dogs (mean ± SD age, 5.4 ± 1.9 years) were trained for odor discrimination between healthy control and malignant tumor samples. Training of the dogs, using a reward-based positive reinforcement method, took place 1 to 3 times per week for a period of 6 months (January to June 2022). After training was complete, a subset of samples not utilized during the training sessions were selected for use during odor discrimination testing of the dog team.

RESULTS

The trained dogs could accurately distinguish between samples from cancer patients versus control dogs with a mean sensitivity of 90% and mean specificity of 98%, and with mean positive and negative predictive values of 95%.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This study serves as preliminary evidence that dogs can be trained to detect differences in scent between saliva samples from cancer and normal patients. Further studies should expand upon these results with a larger sample, varied tumor types, use of non-cancer diseases as controls, and exploration of this technique in feline patients.
Coxsackie B – Pantropic Viruses
Authors: Gad Beata , Wieczorek Magdalena
Published: March 2023

Coxsackieviruses (CV), as all enteroviruses, are small, non-enveloped, icosahedral-shaped capsid viruses. They belong to the family Picornaviridae. This group was named after the town of Coxsackie in New York State (USA) where was recognized the first human case of coxsackievirus infection in the 40s of the XX century. Coxsackie B (CVB) are distinguished from other enteroviruses by ability to infect many types of tissues and organs. This wide tropism reason that these viruses are etiologic agents of large number of different diseases. CVB cause infection of the heart, pleura, pancreas, lungs and liver, causing myocarditis, pleurodynia, pericarditis, pneumonia and hepatitis. They can invade the central nervous system and induce meningitis, encephalitis, or acute flaccid paralysis. They also cause systemic neonatal disease and chronic infections such as type 1 diabetes and chronic myocarditis. This pantropic character of CVB can be determinate by specific virus – receptor interaction, which initiate the infection and viral spread. CVB attach at least two receptor proteins: the coxsackievirus – adenovirus receptor (CAR) and the decay – accelerating factor (DAF). Moreover, other anonymous determinant may play a role in tissue permissiveness and disease severity. This article summarizes the main aspects of Coxsackieviruses B infection: replication, virus-receptor interaction, genetic variability, pathogenesis, epidemiology and diagnostics.
Symmetry analysis and exact solutions of extended Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation in fluids
Authors: Majola Christina , Moleleki Letlhogonolo Daddy
Published: March 2023

The extended Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (eKP) equation in fluids is investigated by using Lie symmetry analysis. The symmetry reductions, together with the simplest equation method, are used to obtain exact solutions of the eKP equation. Finally, we derive the conservation laws of eKP by using multiplier approach.
Clustering of Data Represented by Pairwise Comparisons
Authors: Dvoenko Sergey
Published: March 2023

In this paper, experimental data, given in the form of pairwise comparisons, such as distances or similarities, are considered. Clustering algorithms for processing such data are developed based on the well-known k-means procedure. Relations to factor analysis are shown. The problems of improving clustering quality and of finding the proper number of clusters in the case of pairwise comparisons are considered. Illustrative examples are provided.
Readiness of Low Complexity ERP for Continuous Auditing in SMEs: The Brazilian Case Study
Authors: Goncalves Rosana Carmen M. Grillo , Imoniana Joshua Onome
Published: March 2023

The continuous auditing technology assures integrity of accounting systems and consequently improves the decision-making process of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that implement it. Considering that SMEs located in developing countries function within a more risk prone environment and do not have resources to implement all layers of customized corporate functions in information systems, one argues for their reliance on the features of low complexity of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to benefit from continuous auditing (CA). The purpose of this study is to relate the understanding of the CA demands and low complexity ERP systems’ technical functionalities in SMEs. Thus, to fulfill this objective, a conceptual model has been drawn to integrate the key concepts related to CA. Four pillars are the core of this model, namely: segregation of duties (SoD) with role-based access control centered on process-based approach (PBA); internal checkpoints; audit trails; and the level of integration of the continuous auditing software. This model was validated through the benchmarking of the implementation of the pillars in three cases of low complexity ERP systems adopted by SMEs in a developing country. The benchmarking/results of the study show significant differences between operational mechanisms of the three ERP software. Namely, the role-based access control exists in the two of the ERP_LC but not in the Brazilian one. Also, there is no check-point in the Brazilian ERP_LC and it does not integrate with continuous audit features. This study distinguishes between the low complexity ERP’s functionalities and the features of a more complex environment, thus bringing an important contribution to the study of low complexity ERP’s readiness for continuous monitoring in SME’s internal auditing processes.
Modern neuroradiological diagnostic methods for intracranial arterial aneurysms: a review
Authors: Semin K. S. , Pronin I. N. , Eliava Sh. Sh. , Konovalov A. N. , Batalov A. I. , Zakharova N. E.
Published: March 2023

Aim. Analysis of modern neuroimaging methods of intracranial arterial aneurysms with an emphasis on the possibilities of MR imaging of the vessel wall.

Methods. Scientific articles and clinical recommendations from the PubMed from 2012 to 2020 were included into analysis, using keywords: aneurysm, CT, MRI, CFD (computational hydrodynamics), vessel wall imaging. As a result of the search, 137 articles were selected of which 27 articles were used in the review, supplemented by 10 articles from the reference lists 1990–2012.

Results. Modern possibilities of intracranial arterial aneurysms imaging were demonstrated, with particular attention to the advantages of the method of MR imaging of the vessel wall. The main technical aspects of MR vessel wall imaging were demonstrated.

Conclusion. Modern CT and MR imaging can provide additional information about the processes occurring in the lumen of the aneurysm and its wall. This information can be a key factor in the neurosurgical patient management.
Geophysical Survey and Changes in the Use of the Cultural Landscape
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Department of Information Sources and Landscape Archaeology, Letenská 4, 118 01, Prague 1, Czech Republic, Křivánek Roman , Tirpák Jan ,   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Trieda Andreja Hlinku 603/1, 949 74 Nitra, Slovakia
Published: March 2023

The results of detailed and large-scale geophysical measurements in archaeology have been steadily increasing for years. The growth in measured data has also increased the need for processing and interpretation; in archaeology, this primarily means the archaeological interpretation of the measured data. However, the information contained in geophysical data includes a substantial volume or area of data of varying size or thickness of some different natural or modern anthropogenic origin (beyond archaeological interest). Like the archaeological situations themselves, these must also be identified and demarcated. The presented article consists of a wide range of case studies in which the result of a specific applied geophysical method includes both the desired interpretations of archaeological features and the differentiation and warning of other anomalies, the origin of which may or may not be unambiguous or related to the post-deposition processes of archaeological features. The purpose of selecting several different examples of results in our paper is to point out that there are many more consequences of anthropogenic activity hidden beneath the surface of the terrain of the contemporary cultural landscape than just those that archaeologists have in their viewfinder. Other anomalies in specific environments may be of natural origin or related to various geological, pedological or hydrological changes in a site’s natural environment. This should be dealt with by the alternative differentiation of anomalies of various probable origins; the interpretive descriptions, diagrams or maps should not just focus strictly on the anticipated subsurface relics of the archaeological features and situations, as these are not there alone.
Application of Phytolith (Microbiomorphic) and Non-Pollen Palynomorph Analyses to the Geoarchaeological Study of the Graft Farmyard, the Netherlands
Authors:   FindX Research Company, Palestrinalaan Laan 1157, 8031VK Zwolle, the Netherlands, Druzhinina Olga , Hruševar Dario ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, van den Berghe Kasper Jurgen ,   FindX Research Company, Palestrinalaan Laan 1157, 8031VK Zwolle, the Netherlands, de Jong-Lambregts Nancy ,   Gemeente Alkmaar, Archaeological Centre, Bergerweg 1, 1815 AC Alkmaar, the Netherlands, Golyeva Alexandra ,   Institute of Geography Russian Academy of Sciences, Staromonetniy Lane 29, 119017 Moscow, Russia, Bakrač Koraljka ,   Croatian Geological Survey, Milana Sachsa 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Mitič Božena ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Published: March 2023

The aim of the present paper is to discuss the application of phytolith (microbiomorphic) and non-pollen palynomorph (NPP) analyses to the geoarchaeological study of a Medieval – Early Modern Time period farmyard in Graft, a settlement located in the polder region of North Holland, the Netherlands. The authors have assessed the potential of the methods chosen for studying this type of archaeological site during rescue excavations, when archaeologists often have a limited number of samples or methods for geoarchaeological analysis. The studies conducted have proved the informative value and effectiveness of microbiomorphic and NPP analyses in rescue excavations, especially when applied in combination, thus providing controlling and complementary information for each analysis. The data obtained have provided an important insight into the archaeological interpretation of the cultural layer within the farmyard. In addition, more information was gained on the local palaeoenvironmental dynamics and the phases of economic activity at the farmyard during the 13th–17th centuries CE.