bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management of the Bronchial Asthma Patients at Practice of Family Doctors
Authors:   Propedeutic Department to the Internal Medicine, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Vinnytsia, Ukraine, Mostovoy Yuriy , Demchuk Anna , Konstantynovych Tetyana
Published: May 2022

With purpose to assess the primary care for bronchial asthma (BA) patients the anonymous survey of 175 family doctors was performed. We established low percent (2,9%) of self-depended diagnosis of BA by family doctors. It showed their extremely poor role in the primary BA diagnosis. The most frequently diagnosis of BA made by pulmonologist or allergist (75,4%). The management of a patient with BA was performed by a family doctor in collaboration with allergist or pulmonologist in 53,2% of cases, 70% family doctors meet with BA patients for control of disease every 1-3 month. They prescribed correct basis therapy with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) or combination of ICS with long-action beta agonist most of patients. Misinterpretation of asthma control are showed by most of family doctors. The vast majority of patients (98.8%) had at least one exacerbation of asthma per year. Only 25% of family doctors treated patients with BA exacerbation self-dependently. They used nebulization of high doses of bronchodilators and ICS for treatment of BA exacerbation in outpatient setting for 91,4% of cases. We found low level of prescriptions of systemic corticosteroids for treatment of BA exacerbations in outpatient setting and misunderstanding of systemic corticosteroid therapy. Family doctors need additional educational activities and monitoring adherence to national and international guidelines.
Obesity Among Male Employees at Saudi Aramco: Trends, Factors, and Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Recommendations
Authors:   Obesity Among Male Employees at Saudi Aramco: Trends, Factors, and Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Recommendations, Woodman Alexander , Jaoua Nizar
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this primary data analysis is to estimate the prevalence of obesity in a specific workplace in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The information would then be used to predict the prevalence of obesity among the male workforce of Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world. A total of N=1,000 male employees (883Saudis, 117non-Saudis), aged 19-65, participated. They were randomly selected from several male Saudi Aramco stations and were asked to take a survey. Chi-square test was used to measure the significance effect of some independent variables on the BMI status. The overall prevalence was estimated, with a confidence level of 95%, at 22.5±2.6% for obesity, 36.7±3% for overweight, and 1±0.6% for underweight. The figures highly depended on the region where they spent their childhood, their age, nationality, and amount of exercise performed per week. For instance, 27.4±4.2% of those who grew up in the Eastern Province were estimated to be obese (vs. 16.5±3.5% among those raised elsewhere in KSA), and 28.7±5% of those who rarely exercise (less than 1 hour per week) were considered obese (vs. 17.8±4.1% among those who work out for at least 3 hours per week). As a result, a logistic model, involving these factors, was used for future prediction. For example, non-Saudis would be about 2.3 times more likely to be obese, and those aged 30-39 would be about 1.9 times more likely to be obese compared to “under 30” and “50 or more” age groups and 1.7 times more likely to be so than those aged 40-49. In addition, the lowest and highest conditional probabilities of obesity relative to this model were determined (6.6% and 66.4%). As a result, the likeliest male employees to be obese; the non-Saudi ones, raised in the Easter Province, aged 30-39 and exercise very little (less than 1h/w), would actually have more than two chances in three to be obese. Based on relatively concerning figures about obesity in male employees of Saudi Aramco, this paper recommends workplace wellness program model to improve the health of employees and their productivity, by creating an atmosphere of health and care for their well-being.
Degree of Control and Main Complications of Hyperthyroid Pregnant Women in a Real Life Experience with Methimazol
Authors: Arizmendi Diana Elizabeth Díaz , Zerón Hugo Mendieta
Published: May 2022

Hyperthyroidism is one of the main endocrinopathies during pregnancy. The aim of this project was to identify the degree of control of hyperthyroid pregnant women based on the recommendations of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in a real situation without the availability of propylthiouracil. This was a descriptive, retrospective and longitudinal study, including medical files of pregnant women with hyperthyroidism between 18 and 35 years. They were classified as having "Adequate" control if their thyroid profiles were within the recommendations of the ATA and had no adrenergic symptoms; and were categorized as having "Inadequate" control if they were not stabilized with monotherapy, or if they required high doses of antithyroid drugs or beta-blockers or showed serious complications including the need of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for mothers or neonates. The Chi square test was performed between treatment groups during the third trimester and the complications of pregnant women or neonates. A total of 173 hyperthyroid pregnant women were studied with an average age of 21 ± 4.7 years. Of the 33 patients with hyperthyroidism who received monotherapy with methimazole until the end of pregnancy, 23 (69.69%) were classified as having "Adequate" control. In a real life situation there is delay in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy but even without propylthiuracil, an “Adequate” control can be reached in up to 20.53% of cases based on a methimazole monotherapy.
Problem and Prospects of Structural Changes and Its Social Impact on Industrial Relations
Authors: Desta Tolossa  , Eskender Alemu
Published: May 2022

The goal of this research was to look at the societal issues of industrial relations at the federal polytechnic of oil and gas in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and to examine the various industrial relations practices used by most firms. The research design was a descriptive survey with the goal of investigating and observing good industrial relations practices in oil and gas businesses operating in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is critical for businesses to avoid societal conflicts and dissatisfactions and to maintain industrial peace and harmony as a result of improved performance at work, which promotes productivity and growth. Human beings are the active agents who amass money, exploit natural resources, construct social, economic, and political systems, and drive a country's progress ahead.
Pilot Empirical Survey Study on the Impact of Counterterrorism Measures on Humanitarian Action & Comment on the Study
Authors: Burniske Jessica , Modirzadeh Naz
Published: May 2022

To help determine the measurable impact of counterterrorism laws on humanitarian action, the Counterterrorism and Humanitarian Engagement (CHE) Project at the Harvard Law School Program on International Law and Armed Conflict collected data from humanitarian actors demonstrating the impact (or lack thereof) of counterterrorism laws and regulations on humanitarian organizations and their work. The Pilot Empirical Survey Study on the Impact of Counterterrorism Measures on Humanitarian Action (by Jessica S. Burniske and Naz K. Modirzadeh, March 2017) captures the resulting initial attempt at a pilot empirical study in this domain. Modirzadeh wrote a Comment on the Study (March 2017). That Comment raises considerations for states and donors, for humanitarian organizations, and for researchers.
For Fuzzy Classification of Databases with Fuzzy Classification Query Language
Authors: Mahini Seyfali
Published: May 2022

Business information systems have extensive databases that are mainly managed in relational databases. What is often missing are automated procedures to analyze these inventories without major restructuring. Based on this, we develop the Fuzzy Classification Query Language, FCQL, which enables fuzzy queries to the extended database schema using linguistic variables and converts them into SQL statements to the database. With this, we give the user a data mining tool so that he can start extended queries on his databases based on a pre-defined fuzzy classification and obtain an improved basis for decision making. As a result, the fuzzy classification query language enables marketers to improve customer value, launch useful programs, automate overall customization, and refine business campaigns.
An Analysis on FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF ECOMMERCE RETAILERS
Authors: KUMAR ASHOK
Published: May 2022

This project report tries to explore all possible factors that are affecting the competitiveness of e commerce retailers. Competitiveness is one of the popular and yet controversial concepts in the literature. Not only its definition, but also its measurement is on debate. Because the concept has a multifaceted nature, there are some methodological challenges that make measurements difficult. Here, is an exploratory study & in-depth analysis by using an integrated approach to study competitiveness such as resources, abilities, processes, etc. The availability and continued growth of Internet technologies have created great opportunities for users all over the globe to benefit from IT services and use them in a variety of different ways. The use of IT to conduct business online is known as E Commerce (Electronic Commerce). According to me globalization is one of the biggest reasons for the rise of E commerce industry due to globalisation now our reach is extended. E commerce simply refers to buying & selling of products, services & information via computer network including internet. E commerce is a very vast industry in which there are different types of e commerce business exists i.e., B2B, B2C, C2B, C2C, G2B, G2C, C2G, B2G. they all the working or can be worked on an e commerce business model. And with the help of an e commerce their operations are so smooth & effective. There are many big players exists when it comes to an e commerce industry for example, Amazon, Flipkart, Udaan, Zomato, etc. E commerce industry is an emerging industry which is growing every day by some percentage, but with the growth percentage the competition, problems & challenges is also increasing. For that the analysis of the industry as well as the competitor is very crucial thing to do. We have to observe the industry very closely to understand the factors that are affecting the competitiveness of e commerce retailers.
GREEN BANKING
Authors: Bhatnagar Ayush
Published: May 2022

The financial region has informed crucial enhancements and hobbies withinside the ongoing past; the good-sized majority of the banks take inexperienced monetary activities. The banks are embracing one of a kind herbal practice of their regular commercial enterprise activities for the herbal fear to preserve up the environmental equalization. Hence, banking component assumes a pressing process in advancing clearly maintainable and socially reliable project. Inside ecological impact of the monetary region, for example, usage of vitality, paper and water is further low and clean. Condition the board withinside the monetary commercial enterprise is regarded as susceptible to be hazard administration. It expands the mission really well worth and brings down misfortune share as better fine credit score portfolio brings approximately better profit. Banks might not be certainly the polluters but they for the maximum component have a monetary affiliation with certain organizations/project amplify which might be polluters or will be in future.
Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease during Outbreak Pandemic
Authors: Rohmah Ulfa , Rosliany Nia , Suarti Ni Made
Published: May 2022

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during a pandemic is of particular concern because it can worsen the disease. The COVID-19 pandemic is known to cause many deaths and a high spread of the virus. This is a concern for people with COPD regarding the risk of death. The indicator of worsening COPD symptoms is when patients with COPD need to be hospitalized. During the pandemic outbreak, social distancing, use of face masks, and lockdown were implemented. Several studies have reported reduced hospital admissions for COPD exacerbations. It is necessary to intervene judiciously to solve the problem in order to maintain the stability of COPD patients.
Development of A Smart Rescue Communication System for Drowning Personnel
Authors: Asianuba Ifeoma B. , Saana Kpegara N.
Published: May 2022

Recently, there is an alarming increase in the number of deaths resulting from late rescue of drowning personnel falling overboard. Most mechanisms deployed are faced with the inability to detect the exact location of the drowning person especially when completely submerged in water. This paper therefore describes the development of a smart rescue communication system for drowning personnel. The developed system considered two major activities involved in drowning: the first scenario considers when the individual is completely submerged in water and the second; when the victim is struggling to survive. Thus, water and vibration sensors are useful input devices in actualizing the work. Arduino microcontroller was also used for the control system mechanism. For drowning and drowned situations which is detected and specified by the readings from the relevant sensors, an SMS (short message system) alert is communicated to the rescue personnel’s phone indicating that there is an emergency. The exact location of the man overboard is also indicated in the SMS with the aid of the global positioning system (GPS) module. The SMS is sent at specified intervals to increase awareness of the current situation to aid fast rescue operation. The prototype is designed to be a wearable device. 
Determine the medical causes and diseases which led to early and permanent medical disqualification of military cadets
Authors:   Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Forensic Medical Organization, Tehran, Iran, Farahani Azade A. , Shahali Hamze ,   AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2022

Background and Aim: Efficient manpower is the most important of military capital, and many studies have shown the relationship between personal health and organizational performance. The preparation of military cadet volunteers to enter aeronautical training and the provision of optimal services in the form of well-trained pilots requires many material spiritual resources that disabilities, make them waste. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study with target population of Iranian air force cadets with early and permanent medical disqualification from 1986 to 2016. Results: 80 cases were detected, including 25 kills and 55 early and permanent medical disqualification. The main causes were ear, nose and throat, psychiatry and cardiac, respectively. Common diseases include motion sickness, generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder and epilepsy, respectively. The total number of lost service years was 1412 person years and the average of lost service years was 25.67 person years. Most of the lost service years were related to medical causes included ear, nose and throat, psychiatric and cardiac, and diseases included motion sickness, generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder, respectively. Neurologic causes resulted in highest average of lost service years and high blood pressure was the major diseases, respectively. Conclusions: Due to the lack of similar studies, the results of this study were compared with the data, which extracted from previous studies in the pilot’s population. Because of occupational similarity between pilots and cadets, It was expected that the most common causes in pilots and cadets should be the same, but we found that the results are very different.
Perspectives On Health Care Cost-Consciousness among Medical Students and Physicians
Authors: Arumugam Balaji , Kandallu RS Sivapriya , Jeevanandham S
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Health care costs consciousness refers to care that aims to assess the benefits, harms and costs of interventions by the physicians. Rising health care costs have created an urgent need to improve physicians’ knowledge on health care costs for providing cost conscious care.
Objectives: This study was done to assess and compare the knowledge and attitude towards health care cost consciousness of the undergraduate medical students and interns.
Methodology: A Mixed Method study was done using a standardized questionnaire among 388 medical students and a Qualitative approach using In-depth interviews with 15 practicing physicians and a Focus group discussion to understand their perceptions on cost-conscious care and their opinions on introducing Cost-conscious curriculum for the medical students. Data analysed using a framework analytical approach and NVivo12.
Results: 84% of the students agreed that all health personnel should be familiar with health care costs, 84.5% agreed that inclusion of the health care cost consciousness in medical curriculum is important for their carrier. The themes emerged identified the various perceptions, determinants on health care costs, cost-conscious decision making and their responsibility as a physician.
Conclusion: The physicians and interns strongly suggested including a structured learning on Cost-Conscious Care as a part of medical education to educate and train the future physicians.
Socio-Demographic and Obstetrical Factors Influencing Consumption of Iron and Calcium Supplement In A Rural Community
Authors: Kumar Vinod , Jain Mayank , Jain Manish , Thakan Somya , Garg Kapil , Shukla Umashankar
Published: May 2022

Background: Calcium supplementation during pregnancy has a proven potential to reduce adverse gestational outcomes, in particular by decreasing the risk of developing hypertensive disorders during gestation.

Objective: to evaluate various factors influencing the consumption of iron folic acid and calcium tablets supplementation during pregnancy.

Methodology: A community based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 women in the rural field practice area of Jhalawar. Data were collected by house to house visit and analysed using chi-square test.

Results: Only 55.5% pregnant women have taken IFA tablets while 23.5% women have taken tablets of calcium during their pregnancy. IFA consumption were significantly associated with level of education of women and their husband, socio-economic class, type of family, number of ANC visits and presence of husband during those visits and mass media exposure Calcium consumption were also associated with level of education of women, socio-economic class, number of ANC visits and presence of husband during those visits.

Conclusions:  Consumption of IFA tablets was higher than the national level however calcium consumption was low. Emphasis should be given on early registration, multiple ANC visits, role of family and husband in caring of mother during pregnancy to improve consumptions of IFA and Calcium supplements.
Physical Activity and Diet as a Perceived Panacea to Mental Illness of Women in India: Reality Check
Authors: Sharma Sumita , Patnaik Lipilekha , Sahu Trilochan , Pattanaik Sumitra
Published: May 2022

Looking towards the evidence of physical activityand dietary effect on mental health, a massive search of literatures was done and it was concluded that, lifestyle behavioral practices like yoga, exercises and healthy food intake enhances self-esteem capacity and promotes a healthy life by balancing emotions and cognition with daily hurdles.The narration reports the means of preventing mental illness like depression, anxiety and stress among married women through the light of physical activity and diet. However,lack ofexercise and negligence towards mainstreaming of mental health services in primary health care raises the burden of common mental disorders in the community.
Prevalence Of Allergic Rhinitis and Its Perceived Effect on Academic Activity Among College Students – A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Chauhan Ripudamansingh , S.K. Rajesh , Chauhan Shweta
Published: May 2022

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread and under diagnosed upper airway disease. It has significant social and economic burden. Symptoms may cause fatigue, mood changes and difficult sleep that may have deleterious effect on student’s academic activity.
Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study among 1337 college students in Vadodara city of Gujarat, selected by cluster sampling method. Response was recorded using SFAR (Score for allergic rhinitis) scale and a semi structured questionnaire.
Results: Prevalence of AR using SFAR was 19.22% among college students, out of them 65.4% were girls and 34.6% boys. The prevalence of two major variant of AR, perennial and seasonal was 38.91% and 51.75% respectively. 81.32% were aware about their allergy, 20.23% had gone for allergy test and 73.08% among them resulted positive. 82.49% students had perceived that AR is affecting their academic activity among SFAR≥7 group.
Conclusion: The results of this survey showed elevated prevalence of AR among college students in Vadodara city; however, allergy tests and physician visits for AR conditions were less. Major proportion that had self-reported AR has shown associated comorbidity. Students with AR, perceive a negative effect on their academic activity that equally affects girls and boys.
Psychic and Social Paralysis of a Rising Generation: A Study of John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and Esiaba Irobi’s Nwokedi
Authors: Oyibo Eze Norbert , Salifu Peter Ogohi
Published: May 2022

This paper examines the response of youths or the rising generation, to the socio-economic and political factors that ceaselessly widen the gap between the elite and the ordinary people, especially the youth and which tend to force the youth to resort to violence as a means of making their point or calling attention to the neglected leaders of tomorrow. While Look Back in Anger represents the anger period, a notable era in English Drama, Irobi’s play in English; Nwokedi, appears to suggest that the Nigerian youth seem to grope in a more devastating condition in a post-colonial Nigeria, where poor leadership has created all manner of socio-economic and political tension. The youthful generation in both plays embodied in the characters, Jimmy and Nwokedi, respectively violently demonstrate their resentment against the ruling class ideology and the social order it promotes. Their resolve points strongly to a revolution that a positive change may only quell. The paper submits that youths should, along with their agitations for a better society, give no holiday to developing new ideas and visions on which their ambitions will thrive. Leaders on all fronts are also cautioned to realize the destructive effects of bad leadership and avert uprisings from an angry citizenry by living up to their mandates.
Területi gyakorlatok értékelése főiskolai ápolóhallgatók körében
Authors: Nagy-Gál Anetta
Published: May 2022

A vizsgálat célja: A főiskolai ápolóhallgatók képzésében alapvető az elméleti és a gyakorlati képzés egyensúlyának kialakítása. A célkiűzés annak felmérése volt, hogy milyenek a hallgatók területi gyakorlatokon szerzett tapasztalatai, milyen problémákat jeleznek a képzés szakmai kompetenciákra felkészítésében lényeges szerepet játszó komponensben. Adatok és módszerek: A vizsgálati mintát a Semmelweis Egyetem Egészségtudományi Karának ápolóképzésében részt vevő 3. és 4. évfolyamos hallgatói alkották (N=96 fő). Az adatgyűjtés módszere kvantitatív jellegű, online kérdőív kitöltésére épült, amelyben három nyitott kérdés formájában kvalitatív jellegű elemek is szerepeltek. Eredmények: A Likert-skálán mért állítások között az elmélet-gyakorlat egyensúlya, az oktatásban résztvevők szerepe, a gyakorlati feladatok elvégzésére fordított idő kapta mindkét évfolyamtól az alacsonyabb átlagos rangszámokat. A logisztikus regresszió alkalmas a gyakorlatról kialakított pozitív/ negatív benyomás bekövetkezési valószínűségének becslésére, több magyarázó változó együttes hatásaként. Következtetés: A területi gyakorlati képzésre vonatkozó problémák – egy előző (2009) vizsgálat eredményeihez képest – továbbra is megoldatlanok.
The Role of Prosocial Behavior and Adversity Quotient Against Social Loafing in Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Amuntai
Authors: Noorrahman Fajar
Published: May 2022

Today, human social life is closely related to cooperation. Collaboration can maximize the work done one of them in a study group, but there is also a reduced effort (Social Loafing) which results in a lack of results achieved. Therefore we need the ability to deal with problems (Adversity Intelligence) and helping behavior (Prosocial Behavior) to reduce social loafing. This study aims to determine the role of prosocial behavior and adversity quotient on social loafing in student study groups at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Amuntai. Research methods Using quantitative methods with purposive sampling techniques. The subjects of the study were 458 students at the at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Amuntai. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Based on the results of multiple linear regression analysis, it is known that RSquare = 0.553 with p = 0.000 (p <0.01), the calculation results prove that there is a Role of Prosocial Behavior and Adversity Quotient Against Social Loafing in Student Learning Groups in Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Amuntai very significant at 55.3%, 44.7% influenced by other variables not examined. There is a very significant and negative role of prosocial behavior towards social sloth meaning that the higher the prosocial behavior, the lower the social sloth or vice versa. There is a very significant and negative role of Adversity Quotient on social loafing, the higher the Adversity Quotient, the lower social loafing or vice versa.
Impacto ambiental (IA) de la actividad antrópica en seis comunidades originarias awajun de la provincia de Bagua, Amazonas, Perú, el 2019
Authors: Beltrán Orbegoso Raúl Antonio , Paati Kugkumas Ronald , Akintui Antich Julián , Esamat Shuwi Jacob
Published: May 2022

El impacto ambiental (IA) de la actividad humana en las comunidades originarias de la región Amazonas es poco conocido; por tanto, el objetivo de la investigación fue identificar el IA de la actividad antrópica en seis comunidades originarias awajun de la región Amazonas, Perú, el 2019. El estudio es exploratorio y descriptivo. El IA se determinó usando la matriz bidireccional de Leopold (modificado por Beltrán, 2005), la cual considera en sus columnas las cinco actividades antrópicas más importantes identificadas en las seis comunidades: acumulación de residuos sólidos en botaderos, destrucción del talud y suelo del río Marañón, extracción incontrolada de Guadua angustifolia "bambú", construcción de estanques para piscicultura familiar, el cultivo intenso de Theobroma cacao "cacao" y de Oriza sativa "arroz"; y en sus filas, a los trece impactos ambientales más notorios, observados en las mismas comunidades. Se midieron cinco criterios: duración, extensión, intensidad, reversibilidad y magnitudtotal; finalmente se valoró el impacto ambiental total. Se halló que los botaderos de residuos sólidos en la ribera del río Marañón y la destrucción del suelo pedregoso de su cauce representan las actividades más agresiva (-30.0 y -25.0); asimismo, la pérdida de escolaridad infantil y la pérdida de la estructura del suelo son los efectos con mayor impacto negativo (-5.0 y-4.4). De otro lado, la actividad humana de la construcción de estanques para piscicultura familiar es la menos agresiva (3.0) y la generación de subempleo juvenil es el impacto ambiental positivo más fuerte ( 4.8).
Etnomatemática: Hidráulica lúdica a partir de las figuras geométricas de la cerámica awajún
Authors: Estela Urbina Ronald Omar , Contreras Barsallo Elisa , Vásquez Delgado Jean Erich , Pósito Díaz Daniel Jeremy , Vásquez Julca Janett Ignacia , Ugkum Samekash Segundo Gerson
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación fue revalorar los saberes matemáticos que se evidencian en la cerámica awajún y vincularlos como estrategia lúdica para la enseñanza de la hidráulica de canales en los estudiantes de ingeniería civil de la Universidad Nacional Intercultural “Fabiola Salazar Leguía” de Bagua. La metodología empleada consistió en realizar estudios observacionales y descriptivos. La pertinencia del enfoque radica en describir las prácticas ancestrales y costumbres de una determinada comunidad con relación a su contexto cultural. La investigación se desarrolló en tres etapas: i) Revisión documentaria, así como fuentes de información gráfica y virtual de la cerámica awajún. ii) Se recolectaron muestras de la cerámica awajún y realización de entrevistas a pobladoras awajún. iii) Se elaboraron perfiles de canales hidráulicos cuya referencia son las figuras geométricas que aparecen en la cerámica awajún moldeadas en piezas del tangram. Asimismo, se digitalizó algunos diseños de cerámicas. Los resultados obtenidos fueron la sistematización de la información respecto a los insumos empleados para la elaboración de las cerámicas awajún, además la identificación de las figuras geométricas que aparecen de forma recurrente en esta cerámica, principalmente en las piníg y amamuk. Se concluye que, en la cerámica awajún se evidencia que sus pobladores poseen un conocimiento elemental de la geometría, principalmente del círculo, triángulo y las líneas. y que, haciendo uso de las piezas del tangram, tomando como base el triángulo de las figuras geométricas de la cerámica awajún, se demuestra que el radio hidráulico es el mejor en condiciones de canal trapezoidal.
Antioxidant responses are associated with differences in drought tolerance between maize and sorghum.
Authors: Ali Ali Elnaeim Elbasheir , Ludidi Ndiko
Published: May 2022

Drought is a major cause of decreased yield in crops worldwide. Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and maize (Zea mays) are two of the key crops in Africa serving as human food as well as livestock feed. For improved crop production, selection for drought resilient genotypes is imperative and the biological basis for drought tolerance ought to be fully understood to achieve such selection. Sorghum can tolerate drought better than maize and it is a key model for studying the physiological and biochemical mechanisms conferring drought tolerance. In this study, comparative analyses in terms of changes in growth, chlorophyll content, ROS content, lipid peroxidation level and the activity of antioxidant enzymes were investigated. Exposure to drought triggered ROS generation in both plant species. However, sorghum showed less cell damage under water deficit compared to maize. Furthermore, differences in antioxidant enzyme activity between maize and sorghum were identified. Our findings reveal differences in and association between the physiological and biochemical responses of maize and sorghum to drought, which may be relevant for breeding drought tolerant crops.
Insomnia in adolescence: from diagnosis to education and therapy
Authors: Kubiak Hanna
Published: May 2022

The article deals with the problems of sleep disorders common in adolescents, with particular emphasis on insomnia. It is as an important problem that affects the quality of life of young people in all aspects related to physical, emotional, social development, as well as functioning at school. The aim of the article is to discuss the context of the risk, causes and effects of insomnia in the adolescent population. As part of pro-health education, the need to provide pedagogical and psychological support to young people in the field of conscious care for the quality of sleep is emphasized. It is worth educating young people by indicating the causes and effects of insomnia, also in the context of knowledge about the course of regulatory processes in the body in a broader context. Working on insomnia also involves being aware of one's emotions and learning to regulate them.
Opportunities and limitations of counselling focused on working a family experiencing a divorce crisis. Counsellor's reflections
Authors: Piotrowska Maja
Published: May 2022

Divorce is becoming a common experience for many adults and children in Polish families. As a result, there is a growing need for counselling for family members who have experienced divorce. Both children and parents need help and support. When faced with divorce, parents have a double responsibility. On the one hand, they have to take care of themselves and "work through" their personal experience. On the other hand, they have to take care of their children during this time and support them on their way to return to balance. The aim of this article is to present, based on my own practice, the opportunities and limitations in counselling work with parents in a situation of a divorce conflict. Describing them in the context of a counselling relationship provides a basis for creating guidelines helpful in working with this group of clients.
Hortitherapy and other forms of contact with nature as educational support in pandemic (and not only) times
Authors: Rojewska Ewa
Published: May 2022

The aim of this article is to analyse various forms of contact with nature in the perspective of the possibility of obtaining educational support in (post)pandemic everyday life.
The most important educational challenges include in particular: digital fatigue and the related deterioration of affective state, as well as deterioration of the mental condition as a result of the pandemic experience. The way to respond to those contemporary challenges are various forms of contact with nature, such as: forest baths, ornithological therapy, hortitherapy, therapeutical parks, sylvotherapy, chromotherapy, lithotherapy.
As a result of research, it was shown that our contact with nature has a therapeutic value in terms of physical and psychological, individual and social perspective. Being safe and attentive with oneself, is a necessary condition for a supportive and safe relationship with other people.
Factors associated with postoperative visual outcome in acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery—a cross-sectional, analytical study
Authors: Senthamizh, MS Tharini , Aravind, MS Haripriya , Singh, MS Tanpreet Pal
Published: May 2022

PurposeTo identify predictors of visual outcome in patients with acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included consecutive patients with acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery at our tertiary care center between January 2017 and June 2018. Baseline demographic details, surgical details, and treatment offered were extracted from the medical record, and patients were followed for 3 months after diagnosis and treatment for endophthalmitis. A good outcome was defined as visual acuity of greater than 6/12; a poor outcome, visual acuity of less than 6/60 on 3-month follow-up. The factors associated with these outcomes were analyzed.ResultsA total of 60 patients were included, of whom 32 (53%) had good visual outcome, and 11 (18%) had poor visual outcome. On univariate analysis, factors associated with good outcome were younger age at surgery, male sex, diabetes, absence of hypopyon, and absence of fibrillary membrane over the intraocular lens (IOL). Poor visual acuity at presentation, inability to visualize the optic disc on indirect ophthalmoscopy, and negative microbiological culture were associated with poor visual outcome. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that absent hypopyon (OR = 19.50; 95% CI, 2.87-132.14) and absent fibrillary membrane over the IOL (OR =15.0; 95% CI, 2.34-96.89) were independent factors for good visual outcome. Negative microbiological culture (OR = 18.67; 95% CI, 2.32-150.13) was the only independent factor associated with poor visual outcome.ConclusionsThe clinical findings at presentation and microbiological profile play an important role in determining the outcome in patients with acute post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis.
Photodynamic therapy for peripapillary pachychoroid syndrome—a case report
Authors: Manayath George J. , Verghese Shishir , Ranjan Ratnesh , Narendran Venkatapathy
Published: May 2022

A 76-year-old man presented with reduced visual acuity in both eyes, more severe in the right eye. His previous medical history included anti–vascular endothelial growth factor treatment, with multiple intravitreal injections in both eyes, and repeated focal laser in the left eye. His best-corrected visual acuity was 20/200 in the right eye and 20/40 in the left eye. Based on fundus examination and multimodal imaging, the patient was diagnosed with pachychoroid disease with peripapillary pachychoroid syndrome in the right eye and nasal macular scarring with late cystoid degeneration in the left eye. He underwent low-fluence photodynamic therapy in both eyes. At 6 months’ follow-up, best-corrected visual acuity improved to 20/120 in the right eye and was maintained at 20/40 in the left eye, with good anatomical outcome.
Decolonizing Imperialized Upbringing Styles in the African Context
Authors: Kithinji Kiambi Julius
Published: May 2022

In the African traditional society, parenting was something everyone looked forward to. Right from childhood the African people were brought up and socialized towards this great expectation. Moreover, parenting was not just a couple’s assignment but communal and all societal structures were aligned in such a way that there was parenting everywhere. However, given the realities of our changing times, the promise of an enjoyable and easy time in parenting has highly been curtailed by many factors. Parenting in the African context has been challenged from many quarters. Many parents are grappling with the question of errant and extremely independent breed of children. Part of the problem has been Africa’s alignment to globalizing forces. For example, the decades of the 90s saw crusades in advocacy for Africa to adopt more alien styles of families. With this came smaller families mimicked and modeled more from Western and global conceptualizations of family. Parenting has been left to nuclear parents, and single parents. Opportunities for parenting have been minimized and this has complicated the equation for a balanced African society. This chapter explores imperializing factors that have complicated parenting in Africa contributing to continued loss of African communality and proposes superlative imperative as a method of decolonizing and neutralizing this tide of influence without reverting to the extremely traditional styles of parenting. It particularly places the African Christian church at the centre of the decolonization process.
Exploring the Quality of “Quality Time”: A Temporal View on Mothers’ Experiences during COVID-19
Authors: Slobodin Ortal
Published: May 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many parents, especially mothers, to juggle paid work and supervise home-schooled children for extended periods. While educators, mental health professionals, and the popular media often constructed this forced family time as a unique opportunity for “quality time,” studies are increasingly recognizing its adverse effects on mothers’ well-being. Integrating sociology of time theories with feminist criticism of the intensive mothering ideology, this chapter links idealized cultural representations of mother-child time to the dominant ideologies of “intensive mothering.” According to these ideologies, mothers’ time with children is irreplaceable and crucial for children’s optimal development. Therefore, mothers should devote more and more time to their children’s physical and mental needs. Based on content analysis of text data from parenting online advice columns, blogs written by mothers, and mothers’ Facebook groups, this chapter examines whether and how notions of time and temporality create, maintain, and challenge intensive mothering ideologies during the pandemic.
Escala de valoración del acogimiento residencial. Propiedades psicométricas e implicaciones para la intervención orientadora
Authors: Fernández-Martínez Ana , González-Peiteado Margarita , Pino-Juste Margarita
Published: May 2022

El acogimiento residencial es uno de los recursos de protección a la infancia y adolescencia más importante. El objetivo de este estudio es construir y validar una escala de valoración de la calidad del acogimiento residencial (VAR) de menores en función de la opinión de los profesionales implicados. La muestra está integrada por 536 profesionales. Se aportó evidencia de contenido mediante juicio de expertos y evidencia de estructura interna a partir del análisis factorial exploratorio. Los registros obtenidos fueron analizados por seis jueces en función de su correspondencia y de su claridad semántica. El análisis de la estructura interna de los 50 ítems se llevó a cabo mediante un análisis factorial exploratorio utilizando el método de componentes principales con rotación Varimax que mostró una solución de 5 factores revelando un buen ajuste estadístico: 1) Calidad profesional e individualización, 2) Proceso: ingreso y permanencia, 3) Recursos, 4) Adecuación normativa, 5) Perspectivas de futuro. El análisis de la fiabilidad mostró altos valores de consistencia interna para la escala global y para cada uno de los factores. Por tanto, este instrumento resulta adecuado y permitirá desarrollar futuras investigaciones, así como acciones encaminadas a implementar, monitorizar, orientar o mejorar planes la actuación profesional. También se concibe como material de diagnóstico o análisis de necesidades y evaluación de la efectividad de las intervenciones orientadoras.
Perceiving learning regulation with Moodle: Implications for guidance
Authors: Diogo De Oliveira Paula , Vieira Da Veiga-Simão Ana Margarida , Costa Ferreira Paula , Ferreira Aristides
Published: May 2022

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo comprender cómo los estudiantes de secundaria informan sobre cómo se autorregulan el aprendizaje al usar la plataforma del Entorno de aprendizaje dinámico orientado a objetos modulares (Moodle). Para lograr este objetivo, una muestra de estudiantes de secundaria (N=438) respondió al Aprendizaje Autorregulado con Inventario Moodle (SRL-MI). El análisis factorial exploratorio (219 participantes) y el análisis factorial confirmatorio (219 participantes) revelaron buenos índices de ajuste para el instrumento utilizado. En general, los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes reflexionaron e informaron cómo autorregularon su aprendizaje al usar la plataforma Moodle. Los resultados también demostraron cómo los estudiantes de secundaria se consideraban a sí mismos como aprendices. A través de la teoría de respuesta al ítem, los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes sobreestimaron la forma en que autorregularon su aprendizaje en diferentes fases (previsión: α = 0,93, rendimiento: α = 0,88 y autorreflexión: α = 0,92). Esto revela la dificultad que tienen los estudiantes de este grupo de edad y la inexactitud con la que informan cómo autorregulan su aprendizaje al usar la plataforma Moodle. Específicamente, los estudiantes revelaron cierta dificultad para informar los procesos de planificación estratégica, los procesos de regulación de la atención y sus procesos de autorreacción. Los estudiantes demostraron menos dificultad para informar creencias de autoeficacia sobre lo que pudieron aprender, monitorear estrategias y las razones del éxito. Se discuten las implicaciones para la práctica orientadora con respecto a la promoción de la autorreflexión de los estudiantes y las sugerencias para futuras investigaciones.
BERRY, David M. y FAGERJORD, Anders. Digital Humanities. Knowledge and Critique in a Digital Age. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2017. ISBN 13:978-0745697666
Authors: Bernal Miriam Jiménez
Published: May 2022

Digital Humanities. Knowledge and critique in a digital age supone un recorrido por la trayectoria de las Humanidades Digitales desde sus inicios hasta sus posibles desarrollos futuros. La idea principal es que las Humanidades Digitales, que parecen estar todavía en proceso de construcción, van mucho más allá del debate entre lo digital y lo análogico y del uso instrumental de la Informática, dada la cantidad de productos culturales distribuidos, consumidos y producidos gracias a medios digitales en la actualidad. Gracias al análisis exhaustivo de las preocupaciones y dificultades de los humanistas digitales, esta obra ofrece una amplia y profunda visión de esta transdisciplina y sugiere interesantes líneas futuras de investigación.
Blended Learning y factores sociodemográficos en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés en educación media superior
Authors: Alvarez-Castillo Edgar , Tarango Javier , González-Quiñones Fidel
Published: May 2022

Los procesos educativos actuales exigen la renovación en formas de aprendizaje de los adolescentes, quienes demandan procedimientos efectivos y relevantes, especialmente basados en el uso de las tecnologías. El presente estudio experimenta el Blended Learning (BL) para fortalecer el aprendizaje del idioma inglés como segunda lengua y toma como referencia de aplicación dos grupos (experimental y de control) durante un semestre académico en instituciones públicas de educación media superior (EMS), ubicadas en Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, en la frontera México-Estados Unidos. Los resultados de la investigación se obtuvieron de la siguiente forma: (1) aplicación de una encuesta para identificar diversos factores sociodemográficos (sexo, nivel socioeconómico, tipo de familia, cantidad y tipo de miembros de la familia que hablan inglés, nivel de conocimiento del idioma, participantes que han residido y estudiado en Estados Unidos, tiempo promedio de uso de las TIC en idioma propio y en idioma inglés, pasatiempos en idioma inglés, y actividades laborales y de estudio); (2) comprobación de la efectividad académica del BL (grupo experimental) y del método tradicional (grupo de control); (3) análisis de resultados del grupo experimental a través de un pre-test y un post-test; y (4) estudio de posible influencia de los factores sociodemográficos en el desempeño académico de los participantes. La investigación concluye con la identificación de bondades del BL y cuestiona la influencia de diversos elementos del entorno social del estudiante en el logro del aprendizaje del idioma inglés.