bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Availability Level of the Aesthetic Approach in Mathematics Textbooks for the Higher Grades at the Primary Stage in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alkhuzaim Khalid Mohammed , Alwahbi Thamer Ali
Published: November 2023

This study aims to establish the presence of aesthetic underpinnings in Saudi mathematics textbooks. For this, the researchers used descriptive-analytical methods. We looked at fourth, fifth, and sixth grade math textbooks. The arbitrated aesthetic method divides 27 signals into seven basic domains. The content availability of each main aesthetic approach area was found to be constant across all books in the elementary stage's upper grades. Aesthetic strategies were used in primary mathematics textbooks at a rate of 34%. The average percentages for the major domains were: 76.9% major themes, 57.7% mental level, 52.8% science framework, 35.4% mathematics and arts, 10.7% mathematics and emotional components, and 2.2 % athletic aesthetic criteria. The researchers suggested designing mathematics courses and texts artistically. Keywords: textbooks, mathematics, aesthetic approach, mathematical aesthetic, content analysis
The Relationships Between State Higher Education Funding Strategies and College Access and Success
Authors: Kelchen Robert , Ortagus Justin , Rosinger Kelly , Baker Dominique , Lingo Mitch
Published: November 2023

We compiled the first longitudinal data set with detailed state funding information to examine whether different funding strategies for public higher education correlate with college access and completion, with a focus on outcomes among racially minoritized students. We found no relationships between funding mechanisms and student outcomes at public universities. However, at community colleges, we found that funding strategies that combine base adjustments and enrollment or performance components may increase enrollment, but not completions.
Militarist Eğilimlerin Askeri Reklamlara Yönelik Tutuma Etkisi
Authors: UZMAN Ali Çağan , TOSUN Nurhan Zeynep
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışma, bireylerin militarist eğilimlerinin, askeri reklamlara yönelik tutumları üzerindeki potansiyel etkisini detaylı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Türkiye'nin sahip olduğu köklü askeri tarihi ve kültürü göz önüne alındığında, askeri reklamların ve bu reklamlara karşı oluşan tutumların, toplumsal ve kültürel dinamiklerle nasıl etkileşime girdiği önemli bir sorunsaldır. Araştırmada, katılımcılara yüz yüze bir anket uygulanarak militarist tutumları belirlenmiştir. Bu aşamadan sonra, Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri'nin 2023 yılında resmi YouTube hesabında yayınladığı "Önce Vatan" adlı reklam videosu katılımcılara izletilmiştir. Video izlendikten sonra, militarist eğilimlerin bu reklama nasıl bir etkisi olduğunu anlamak için bir tutum ölçeği kullanılarak katılımcıların reklama ilişkin görüşleri alınmıştır. Anket sonuçlarının değerlendirilmesi amacıyla öncelikle militarist eğilimlerle askeri reklama yönelik tutum arasındaki ilişkinin varlığını ve şiddetini belirlemek için korelasyon analizi yapılmış, anlamlı bir ilişkinin tespit edilmesinin ardından militarist eğilimin alt faktörlerinin askeri reklama yönelik tutum üzerindeki etkisini analiz etmek için çoklu regresyon metodu kullanılmıştır. Yapılan araştırmalar sonucunda, militarist eğilimlerin, askeri reklamlara yönelik tutumları üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisinin olduğu ortaya koyulmuştur.
Development of a model for hybrid training of musicians-performers based on OBE (outcomes-based education) considering international experience
Authors: Chenyu Wang
Published: November 2023

Countries with a high level of socio-economic development, faced with global challenges and undesirable consequences of the pandemic of COVID-19, declared their orientation towards reforms in many areas, one of which was education. Today, a new development vector has been proclaimed in this area - the creation of a system that will be minimally exposed to external threats and will contribute to the achievement of national results. This article is devoted to the analysis of international experience in creating a model of education based on results.
متطلبات استخدام التعليم الإلكتروني في مدارس الجمعية الخيرية الإسلامية في فلسطين من وجهة نظر المعلمين
Authors: فواز فارس التميمي  , د.نبيل حبرين الجندي
Published: November 2023

هذه الدراسة تسعى إلى التحقق من متطلبات تطبيق التعليم الإلكتروني في مدارس الجمعية الخيرية الإسلامية في فلسطين حسب المعلمين، والتحقق من دلالة الفروق في متوسطات استجابات المعلمين وفقاً للمتغيرات التصنيفية ( كالجنس، وعدد سنوات الخدمة،والمؤهل العلمي،  ومستوى المدرسة) وطبقت المنهج الوصفي والأداة هي الإستبانة، والعينة قوامها (124) معلماً ومعلمة تم اختيارها بطريقة المسح الشامل، وبينت النتائج أن درجة متطلبات تطبيق التعليم الإلكتروني في مدارس الجمعية الخيرية الإسلامية جاءت متوسطة، وأن هناك فروقاً دالة في متوسطات استجابات المعلمين حول متطلبات تصميم المقرر الإلكتروني وفقاً لمتغير المؤهل العلمي لصالح حملة الشهادات العليا، وعدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائياً لكل من ( الجنس، وسنوات الخبرة، ومستوى المدرسة).
ثقافة الاستهلاك والتغير الاجتماعي في ظل العولمة من منظور الخدمة الاجتماعية
Authors: أ.م. د. نزار عبد السادة النصار
Published: November 2023

يمثل موضوع الاستهلاك في الدراسات السيسولوجية ، أهمية كبيرة كونه من المواضيع الحديثة، لقد هدفت الدراسة الحالية الى معرفة ثقافة الاستهلاك واثرها في المجتمع، وكيفية ترشيد الاستهلاك والحد من الهدر والاسراف غير الضروري، وكذلك الكشف عن أنماط السلوك الاستهلاكي في ظل التغير الاجتماعي، وكذلك معرفة دور وسائل الاعلام الحديثة في المساهمة في نشر ثقافة الاستهلاك في المجتمع. وقد توصلت الدراسة الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات في هذا المجال. وقد تطرقت الدراسة الى ان دور العولمة لا يقتصر امرها على استكشافها كموضوع في حد ذاته، بل يضاف الى ذلك ان تأثيرها يشكل سمة بارزة، وكذلك تدخل مناهج الخدمة الاجتماعية بنماذجها المختلفة للتعامل مع العوامل الاجتماعية المؤثرة على الاستهلاك الغير ضروري والمظهري
قراءة في رواية مقتل بائع الكتب من خلال نظرية ميخائيل باختي
Authors: م.د. محمد غركان سرحان
Published: November 2023

تستمد نظرية "باختين" وجاهتها المعرفية والمنهجية من التأثير الذي أحدثته في مختلف الاتّجاهات النقديّة التي اغتنى بها المشهد النقدي الأوروبيّ منذ الستينيّات من القرن العشرين، كما تعدّ نظرية الأجناس الأدبية من النظريات النقدية الحديثة التي انبعث الاهتمام بها مؤخرًا في الأعمال الأدبيّة، ويظهر أنّها من النظريات التي لم يتفطّن لها النقاد القدماء، ولم يغوصوا في سبر أغوارها وأسرارها، ويحسب للنقاد الغربيين المعاصرين وقوفهم عندها؛ فــباختين في كتابه "الخطاب الروائي" لفت الانتباه إلى تداخل الأجناس الأدبية في الرواية، ونعتها بالأجناس المتخللّة، وتحدّث "تودوروف" عن أصولها وعلاقاتها، وذلك في دراسته التي وسمها بـ"الأنواع الأدبيّة"، وأشارت "جوليا كريستيفا" في كتابها "علم النّصّ" إلى النّصّ المغلق، والتداخل النّصّي، وتوقّف "جيرار جينيت" في كتابه "مدخل لجامع النّصّ" عند تداخل الأجناس الأدبية، وأطلق عليها: جامع النّصّ
النـظام الاقتصـادي فـي الـدولة الغزنـوية (351- 582هـ /962-1186م)
Authors: أ.م.د. أحمد محمد جودي
Published: November 2023

تعد الدولة الغزنوية أحدى الأمارات الإسلامية التي قامت في المشرق الإسلاميوارتبطت بالخلافة العباسية وحكمت لاكثر من قرنين أتسمت أغلبها بالاستقرار السياسي والتطور الحضاري والازدهار الاقتصادي، ولذا وجه كثير من الباحثين في تاريخ المشرق الإسلامي على المستوى السياسي والحضاري اهتمامهم لدراسة الجوانب المختلفة للدولة الغزنوية، وقد ارتأينا الخوض في الجانب الاقتصادي لبلاد ماوراء النهر وخراسان في العصر الغزنوي.
وقد تناولت أوجه النظام الاقتصادي المختلفة للدولة الغزنوية بدءاً بنظام الارواء الزراعي والنشاط الأقتصادي للاراضي الزراعية، مروراً بالنشاط الصناعي للدولة الغزنوية، وانتهاءاً بالاسواق التي ازدهرت بين جنباتها.
وقد أستخدمت العديد من المصادر والمراجع التي أفادة موضوع البحث وكان أهمها كتاب (صورة الأرض) لابن حوقل,(ت 367هـ / 977م ), وكتاب(احسن التقاسيم في معرفة الأقاليم ) للمقدسي,(ت 380هـ / 990م ) وكتاب ( تاريخ بيهق) لمحمد بن حسين البيهقي,(ت 458هـ/ 1066م) أما المراجع وكان أهمها كتاب (خراسان في العصر الغزنوي) لمحمد حسن العمادي وبحث (الأسواق في خراسان في العصر الغزنوي), لأبراهيم علي السيد القلا
Linguistic Profile Before, During and After the Onset of Psychosis: A Cluster Analysis
Authors: Dalal Tyler C. , Liang Liangbing , Silva Angelica , Voppel Alban , Palaniyappan Lena
Published: November 2023

Background and hypothesis: “Oddities” in language and communication have historically been seen as a core feature of schizophrenia. The application of natural language processing (NLP) to speech samples can elucidate even the most subtle deviations in language. We aim to determine if speech-NLP based profiles that are distinctive of schizophrenia can be observed across the various clinical phases of psychosis. Design: Our sample consisted of 147 participants and included 39 healthy controls (HC), 72 were First-Episode Psychosis (FEP), 18 Chronic high-risk (CHR), 18 Schizophrenia (SZ). A structured task elicited 3 minutes of speech, which was then transformed into a quantitative measure on 12 linguistic variables (lexical, syntactic, semantic). Cluster analysis that leveraged healthy variations was then applied to determine linguistic subgroups.Results: We observed a three-cluster solution. The largest cluster, included most HC and the majority of patients, indicating a ‘Typical Linguistic Profile (TLP)’. One of the clusters had notably high semantic similarity in word choices with less perceptual words, lower cohesion and analytical structure; this cluster was almost entirely composed of patients in early stages of psychosis (EPP - Early Phase Profile). A second atypical cluster had more patients with established schizophrenia (SPP - Stable Phase Profile), with more perceptual but less cognitive/emotional word classes, simpler syntactic structure, and a lack of sufficient reference to prior information (reduced givenness). Conclusion: These findings provide insight into the differences in language at different stages of psychosis and their relevance to disease trajectories. Both EPP and SPP experienced detectable speech deviations and variations in disease burden.
Temporal characteristics of the spatial congruency effects of gaze and arrows: A distribution analysis
Authors: Tanaka Yoshihiko , Oyama Takato , Ishikawa Kenta , Okubo Matia
Published: November 2023

Directional judgments of the arrow became slower when the direction and location were incongruent in the spatial Stroop task (i.e., a spatial Stroop effect). In contrast, gaze judgments were slower when they were congruent (i.e., a reversed congruency effect). The present study examined the reaction time (RT) distribution of interference effects in the spatial Stroop task to clarify the temporal characteristics of the spatial Stroop effect, which is known to be reversed for social targets, such as gaze direction. Participants responded to the laterally presented target (i.e., arrow, gaze, fish-only, and fish with mosaic) while ignoring its location. The arrow’s spatial Stroop effect decreased as the overall RT increased, reflecting the temporal decay of automatically activated task-irrelevant codes (i.e., location). Critically, the gaze’s reversed congruency effect increased as the overall RT increased. This result supports the dual-stage hypothesis (Tanaka et al., 2023) and reflects the late-arriving selective inhibition of task-irrelevant codes. Similar results were replicated in Experiment 2, which manipulated the complexity of the backgrounds of non-social targets and in the reanalysis of existing data. These findings imply that the interplay between task-irrelevant activation and subsequent inhibition is modulated by specific stimulus characteristics, influencing spatial response selection.
BUILDING UP VOCABULARY USING THE ROLE PLAY STRATEGY IN YOUNG ADULT LEARNERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Authors: Lascano Pérez Mónica Jisela , Altamirano Carvajal Sonnia Paulina
Published: November 2023

Vocabulary is considered as an essential element in foreign language development. Learning how to use the new vocabulary words in a specific context provides learners more opportunities to express their ideas effectively. However, foreign language environments have used some traditional strategies to introduce this sub-skill causing an inefficient foreign language production. Implementing the role play strategy offers foreign learners an interactive and valuable source to use the language productively in authentic simulated situations. This research was performed to determine the effect of the role play strategy in building up vocabulary. A group of 48 participants from A2 level at Universidad Técnica de Ambato were immersed in this study. The researchers developed a quasi-experimental study in which the control and the experimental groups were not chosen randomly. The control group remained learning the vocabulary with the traditional strategies, while the experimental group was approached to the implementation of an interactive and meaningful strategy: the semi-scripted role play. A standardized rubric from Cambridge University Press for A2 level was used to assess the speaking skills in the grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation, and interactive communication criteria. According to the results obtained once the pre-test and post-test were applied, the students of both groups significantly improved their ability to build up vocabulary at the A2 level, although in the case of the experimental group the result was even better since it showed a significant difference concerning the control group (p-value = 0,0055).
Was the UK Government’s Policymaking ‘Evidence-Based’ During the Pandemic? Reflections on Science and Politics
Authors: Hammersley Martyn
Published: November 2023

At face value, it could be argued that, during the pandemic, UK Government policymaking (like that in some other countries) came close to being evidence-based, in the sense that it drew on virological and epidemiological evidence about the spread of the virus, as well as on a broader range of scientific evidence about what measures were likely to be successful in dealing with it. I consider what this case can tell us about the complexities and limits of evidence-based policymaking, and about the conditions required if closer approximation to a model of rational decision-making drawing on scientific evidence is to be achieved. In particular, I examine: problems caused by uncertainties surrounding scientific evidence and advice; issues to do with the channels of communication by which scientific information reached policymakers; the fuzzy interface between evidence and grounds for policy action; and the contextual factors that affected both its reception and its production – in particular, the role of interests and ideology.
Comparison between two different doses of Norepinephrine infusion for preventing post spinal Anesthesia Hypotension during Cesarean section
Authors: Bhattarai Rupak , Yadav Amarendra Kumar , Shah Parasmani , Sharma Prabin
Published: November 2023

Introduction:  Post spinal maternal hypotension is common complication during cesarean section. Norepinephrine is a vasopressor recently used in obstetrics anesthesia. However, there are less data available regarding its optimal dose.

Objective: The main objective of this study is to compare two doses of infusion of norepinephrine for post spinal hypotension during cesarean delivery.

Methodology: A prospective, randomized, double blinded study on full term pregnant patient scheduled for elective cesarean delivery. The infusion of Norepinephrine started after spinal anesthesia after patient randomly divided into two groups. Group A received norepinephrine infusion rate of 0.025ug/kg/min and Group B received at rate of 0.050ug/kg/min. The norepinephrine was continued till 5 minutes after the delivery of fetus and subsequently stopped. These two groups were compared with systolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, heart rate, intraoperative hypotensive episodes, Nausea and Vomiting, tachycardia and neonatal outcomes.

Results:  Systolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure was higher in group B when compared with group A at all time intervals intraoperatively. The minimum systolic blood pressure and mean arterial blood pressure in group A were 91.61±8.76 and 59.8±5.29 and group B were 90.67±1.21 and 65±3.46 respectively. No significant difference in heart rate between the two groups. In 0.025ug/kg/min group had 23 (46%) hypotensive episode whereas in 0.050ug/kg/min group had 6 (12%) hypotensive episodes (p<0.001). In group A 9 patient had nausea and vomiting. Bradycardia was seen in 2 % of patient in group A. Tachycardia was seen in 4% of patients in group B. Apgar score was comparable and significant (P<0.05) in 10 minutes.

Conclusion: In the present study, the infusion of  0.050ug/kg/min norepinephrine reduced the hypotensive episodes when compared with the infusion of 0.025ug/kg/min norepinephrine following spinal Anesthesia during cesarean delivery.
Cross Sectional study to evaluate Psychosocial impact of Covid 19 among medical students of BMCTH
Authors: Guragain Parth , Niraula Aarju , Kafle Tara Kumari , Bhagat Baby Kumari , Agarwal Hulas
Published: November 2023

Introduction: COVID-19, a profoundly contagious viral disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has had a devastating impact globally, leading to over 6 million fatalities worldwide. Covid 19 caused isolation, anxiety, grief, economic stress, and disrupted routines, leading to mental struggles, strained relationships, and increased demand for mental health services globally.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out psychosocial impact of covid 19 among medical students of BMCTH and to assess the factors associated with psychosocial impact of covid 19.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among all medical students of Birat medical college teaching hospital from August, 2022 to January 2023. Data was collected from 258 eligible participants using GHQ12 questionnaire. Chi-square test was applied for assessing association between dependent and independent variables and binary logistic regression analysis was used to find the determinants.

Results: Present study was conducted among 258 medical students. Among them 43.0% had normal psychological status, 27.5% were in borderline 15.5% showed evidence of psychological distress and 14.0% were experiencing severe psychological distress. Bivariate analysis between socio-demographic characteristics and psychosocial status showed gender, work overload, work hours in covid ward, exposure to false covid information and covid quarantine were significantly associated with psychological distress at p- value < 0.05. Further important  variables were run for multivariate analysis which revealed age (B=3.46, CI:1.45-8.23  and P=0.005), gender (B=3.20, CI: 1.61-6.37  and P=0.001) and work overload (B=9.63, CI: 4.32-21.49  and P=0.000) were found as significant predictors/determinants of psychological distress. Age greater than 24 years, female gender and higher work load were significantly associated with psychological distress.

Conclusion: The psychological distress among the medical students due to covid 19 was in appalling situation. The study found age >24 years, female gender and higher workload were the predictor of the psychological distress Integrated efforts from medical college, parents, peers and faculties are to be initiated to address the existing problems.
Comparison between clinical and ultrasonographic parameters in predicting difficult airway: An observational prospective study
Authors: Poudel Deepak , Pyakurel Kumud , Sah Birendra Prasad , Pokhrel Anuja , Khanal Kanak , Rajbanshi Lalit K
Published: November 2023

Introduction : Various clinical tests are applied at the bedside to predict difficult airway during the pre-anaesthetic examination. Ultrasonography can be used to evaluate the airway and predict difficulty in laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation.

Objective : To compare the various clinical and ultrasonographic parameters in predicting difficult airway.

Methodology: This prospective observational study was carried out at Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital. The clinical parameters obtained were Modified Mallampati Grade (MMP), Upper Lip Bite Test (ULBT) and Thyromental Distance (TMD) and the ultrasonographic (USG) parameters used were Tongue Volume (TV), Hyomental Distance Ratio (HMDR) and distance of soft tissue from skin to hyoid bone (DSHB).These results were correlated with Cormack-Lehane (CL) grade during laryngoscopy of 200 patients. The sensitivity, specificity, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve along with Area under the curve (AUC) was calculated for each parameter.

Result: Incidence of difficult airway was 15.5%. The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonographic tongue volume (TV) was higher among all parameters in predicting difficult airway. The specificity of HMDR and DSHB were better compared to clinical parameters.

Conclusion: The use of ultrasound in pre-anaesthetic examination can be a viable tool along with clinical parameters for prediction of difficult airway.
Measurement of Serum Vitamin D Level and its association with Rheumatoid Arthritis, A prospective study at eastern region of Nepal.
Authors: Gupta Mithilesh Kumar , Gupta Pradeep Kumar , Panthee Rajan
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by synovitis. The etiology and pathogenesis of RA remain obscure and many factors may be associated with its pathogenesis. Recent findings support that low levels of serum Vitamin D is associated with an increased risk for the development of RA. Recently, the role of vitamin D deficiency in the pathogenesis of RA, as well as the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the activity of RA has also been an area of interest for many researchers.

Objectives: The objectives of this study is to analyse the vitamin D levels in RA patients and investigate the association between the serum levels of vitamin D and disease activity of RA patients from Eastern region of Nepal.

Methodology: A prospective study was conducted at Birat Medical college teaching hospital, Tankisinwari from September 2022 to August 2023. A total of 150 patients, after fulfilling exclusion and inclusion criteria were enrolled with convenience sampling technique. A control group (n=97) of patients were also enrolled for comparison. After collection of all data, ANOVA test was used to compare continuous variables between control and vitamin D groups.

Results: Vitamin D deficiency was found in 35 patients (23.3%), Vitamin D insufficiency found in 94 patients (62.6%), and is normal in only 21 patients (14%). Also patients with RA had significantly lower vitamin D levels in comparison to patients with control activity.  The difference between these two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05).

Conclusion: Our study finds a significant inverse relationship between blood vitamin D levels and RA activity. However, due to the small number of patients included in the current study, further research with a larger sample size is needed to gain a better understanding of the relationship between RA activity and vitamin D.
Supraorbital and Auriculotemporal Nerve Entrapment: A Lesser-Known Cause of headache mimicking Migraine-like Symptoms
Authors: Rayamajhi Anuj Jung , Bhattarai Prajjwal Raj
Published: November 2023

Extracranial headaches, although not rare, can be a significant contributor to chronic headaches, affecting approximately 4% of individuals. Among the potential causes of these headaches, entrapment neuropathy in the facial area is a prominent factor, with supraoptic nerve entrapment being a leading cause. The resulting pain typically manifests in the frontal forehead regions that are innervated by this nerve. Ultrasound-guided supraoptic nerve interventions serve a dual purpose, acting as both a diagnostic tool and a therapeutic measure, offering valuable benefits in managing this condition.
Drug Utilization Pattern in Pneumonia among Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Yadav Anita , Rimal Bandana , Aryal Anita , Paudel Nabina
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: Pneumonia remains the leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in young children in low and middle-income countries like Nepal. Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for pediatric pneumonia patients. To prevent antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics must be prescribed rationally. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the drug utilization pattern in pediatric pneumonia patients at a tertiary care hospital by using World Health Organization (WHO) prescribing indicators.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among pediatric pneumonia patients at Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal from December 2022 to May 2023. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (UCMS/IRC/191/22) and the purposive sampling method was used. Data were collected from pro-forma to assess WHO prescribing indicators and analyzed in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 program and expressed as frequency and percentage for all variables.
RESULTS: A total of 1408 drugs were prescribed to 196 prescriptions or patients. The average number of drugs per prescription was 7.18. The most common 51.5% of prescriptions contain 4-5 drugs per prescription. The percentage of prescriptions with antibiotics and injections was 100% respectively. Drugs prescribed by generic name were 44.24% and those matched to the national Essential Drugs List of Nepal were 53.19%. Cephalosporins (86.7%) were the most frequently prescribed antibiotics followed by aminoglycosides (79.1%). All the antibiotics were given parenterally (100%).
CONCLUSIONS: The study reported inadequate compliance with WHO prescribing indicators and recommended policy formulation and application by regulatory agencies to promote the drug utilization study.
Association between Socioeconomic Status and Motor Skill Development among Preschool Children of Lekhnath, Pokhara: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Shrestha Ripti , Yadav Bijendra Prasad , Amatya Neebha , Rana Rajab , Prajapati Rajesh
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: Gross and fine motor skills are both necessary for healthy growth. According to studies, children from lower “Socioeconomic Status (SES)” families have delayed development of these fundamental motor skills, placing them at risk for delayed motor skill development. The current research’s objective was to study the occurrence of developmental risks and the variances between the gross as well as fine motor growth related to the SES of pre-schoolers in Pokhara.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: One district preschool in the Lekhnath municipality of Pokhara was selected for the study. 102 elementary school students between 3-6 years were evaluated. Children’s fine and gross motor skill and SES of their parents were calibrated. The values were compared and evaluated for the various economic status and genders keeping p<0.05 as significant.
RESULTS: Particularly in the area of fine motor abilities, significant variations between the SES groups were found. Gross motor growth had a greater variation and was substantial than fine motor skill. Fine motor growth risk prevalence ranged from 1.9% to 21.0%, while gross motor growth risk prevalence peaked at 14.63%. Age and sex also affected the prevalence rates.
CONCLUSIONS: In pre-schoolers aged three to six, fine motor skills are strongly correlated with socioeconomic level. A correlation in gross motor skills was not established. In this study, sex had a greater impact on motor development than SES
Effects Of Covid-19 Pandemic on Studying Habits of Students
Authors: Bhandari Ashok , Poudel Pratima
Published: November 2023

The research article investigates the impact of COVID-19 on the performance of students studying at the graduate and undergraduate levels in Kathmandu Valley. The aim of the study is to present how students have adapted to the shift from in-person to online learning environments during the pandemic. The text is based on representatives of 223 from varied groups allowing its relevance with authenticity. Indeed, COVID-19 has destructed and scattered the understanding and belief which is inherited throughout the generations. Its effect touched almost all fields and the education industry also became a victim of it. Students faced ample challenges along with the faculties members to cope with it. Students were found frustrated when they were deprived of physical education and at the same time, it is observed that they faced several inconveniences in the developed e-learning system. Observing students' psychology, using techniques to teach, the technology used to generate a learning environment, and so on found that e-learning is not as effective as physical learning.
Philosophie an der Universität des Saarlands - Die 75-jährige Geschichte des Philosophischen Instituts
Authors: Schweitzer Stephan , Aurast Anna
Published: November 2023

Im November 1948 öffnen die Pforten der frisch gegründeten Universität des Saarlandes. Diese Publikation blickt auf das 75-jährige Bestehen des dortigen Philosophischen Instituts zurück und wirft dabei – insofern Philosophen die Geschicke der Universität beeinflusst haben und deren Entwicklung wiederum Folgen für das Institut hatte – auch einen Blick auf die Geschichte der Saar-Universität. Der Band zeichnet zum einen wichtige Ereignisse am Institut nach und erzählt von den daran beteiligten Personen. Zum anderen stellt er alle ordentlichen und außerordentlichen Professorinnen und Professoren, die im Verlauf der Zeit am Institut wirkten, in Form von Biogrammen vor. Den Abschluss bilden Register zu den am Institut verfassten wissenschaftlichen Qualifikationsarbeiten.
Vrednovanje zadovoljstva korisnika usluga upravnih odjela za komunalne poslove u gradovima Sisačko-moslavačke županije
Authors: Dadasović Bojan
Published: November 2023

Zadovoljstvo korisnika upravnim uslugama, posebno onima u lokalnoj samoupravi Republike Hrvatske često je zapostavljeno zbog niza problema i nedostatka provedenih istraživanja o toj temi. Korisnici upravnih usluga, njihova očekivanja i potrebe nisu u fokusu rada lokalne samouprave i nemaju adekvatnu ulogu. Shvaćanje i mjerenje kvalitete rada upravnih tijela je različito te je razvijen niz posebnih instrumenata i modela namijenjenih njezinom unaprjeđenju. U ovom je radu predstavljeno provedeno istraživanje zadovoljstva korisnika radom upravnih odjela za komunalne poslove u gradovima Sisačko-moslavačke županije, na uzorku od 364 ispitanika, primjenom prilagođenoga SERQUAL anketnoga upitnika. Rezultati provedenoga istraživanja otkrivaju da postoji određeni jaz koji se javlja između očekivane i percipirane kvalitete rada upravnog odjela za komunalne poslove. Takav uvid dovodi do zaključka da upravna tijela u gradovima Sisačko moslavačke županije trebaju uzeti u obzir važnost praćenja kvalitete kao temelj upravljanja kvalitetom.
Central-Local Relations in Zimbabwe
Authors: Marumahoko Sylvester
Published: November 2023

The study examines current central-local interactions in Zimbabwe and is based on document analysis. It looks at what might be a trend in Zimbabwe’s intergovernmental structure, one that is marked by an increase in the national level meddling in local government affairs. After a brief introduction, the paper outlines its structure and approach. The conceptual and theoretical framework is then presented. There is a brief discussion of three theories: subsidiarity, jurisdictional design principles, and decentralisation theorem. This is followed by a brief discussion on the territorial organisation of Zimbabwe, with the intention of providing readers with context and perspective. The paper then examines central-local interactions, after which the discussion turns to whether the takeovers fit within the theoretical framework. The examination is conducted against the backdrop of the requirement to safeguard the local level’s integrity, reputation, and autonomy. The paper’s conclusion is that local government matters and is an important component of Zimbabwe’s governmental structure.
Conditions for Effective Implementation of Quality Management Systems in Public Administration
Authors: Baschung Lukas
Published: November 2023

After the introduction of quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) in the private sector, they were also starting to be used in the public sector. However, the simple one-to-one transfer of QMS from the private to the public sector has been accompanied by criticism, mostly due to the specific nature of public administrations which would be incompatible with QMS concepts coming from the private sector. In addition, it turned out that circumstances of quality management systems implementation (QMS) are determinant for the success of QMS in public administrations. However, literature on relevant conditions for successful implementation is dispersed in qualitative case studies, country studies or one specific type of QMS. Therefore, this article gathers and synthesises relevant variables through a thematic literature review, which was carried out in internal databases of 21 leading public administration journals and three leading quality management journals, as well as in Google Scholar. Five variable categories, which are transversal to all analysed QMS could be detected in an inductive way: commitment and resources, structure and culture, attitude and skills, time, and measurement and communication. Given the high level of requirements related to the implementation of QMS and the limited pressure to adhere to quality management labels in the public sector, it is suggested that public administration managers also examine alternative non-systemic quality management tools to improve their organizations’ performance. Public administrations could use simplified QMS or even only a series of quality management tools in order to improve their performance. Research has shown that single quality management tools can have a positive impact on the performance of public administrations. Thus, there seems to be some potential for non-systemic quality management.
La relación de España con Argelia: Más allá de la colaboración energética
Authors:   Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid (URJC), Morán Sagrario
Published: November 2023

:. España, puente de unión entre los continentes africano y europeo, tiene como objetivo preferente de su política exterior mantener estrechas y profundas relaciones de cooperación con los dos vecinos situados en la orilla sur del Mediterráneo y actores esenciales del Magreb: Marruecos y Argelia. Este artículo intenta explicar si la recomendación hecha por el Emperador Carlos V a su hijo Felipe, “dos países vecinos no pueden ni deben ser enemigos”, ha sido la tónica general en los vínculos entre los dos Estados; así como los factores que han condicionado el contenido de sus relaciones de cooperación en las últimas décadas, y también los vaivenes o momentos de tensión vividos, junto con las causas específicas que los produjeron. España y Argelia son dos países vecinos y muy próximos geográficamente, pero representan realidades políticas, culturales y religiosas diferentes que explican, en buena medida, la distancia que existe entre los dos países y la complejidad de sus relaciones. Esta diferenciación exige una mayor atención a iniciativas de sociedades civiles.
Development of Methods to Obtain Composite Materials from Organoclays
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Ibraimova Dana M-K. , Rozhkova Olga V. ,   Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Musabekov Kuanyshbek B. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Tazhibayeva Sagdat M. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Rozhkov Vitaly I. ,   Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Yermekov Marat Т. ,   JSC “Science and Technology Solutions”, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: November 2023

The paper presents methods to obtain a bionanocomposite from hydrophobic halloysite with bacteridic properties. During the study using TEM analysis, it was established that Karaganda halloysite has a natural nanostructured material and has a cylindrical in shape (halloysite nanotube HNT). It was shown that bactericidal properties of nanoclays are due to exchange reactions between Ag+ and with active groups of nanoclay, where free H+ ions are present. The presence of several peaks characteristic of silver was detected by energydispersive X-ray spectroscopy, indicating exchange reactions involving silver. The bactericidal properties of silver-modified halloysite were proven using in situ analysis with live bacteria. The observed displacements of interlayer spaces from values of 9.997 Å to 17.51 Å in the diffraction patterns confirmed the successful intercalation of octadecylamine into the nanohalloisite galleries. Such medicinal bionanocomposite materials can be used as carriers of various vitamins and drugs due to their high adsorption properties. A study to obtain bactericidal oleophilic (hydrophobic) bionanocomposites based on Karaganda halloysite was carried out for the first time and it includes the stages of processing halloysite with silver ions and the stage of hydrophobization of bactericidal halloysite.
Трансплантация фекальной микробиоты в лечении воспалительных заболеваний кишечника
Authors: Privalov M. A. , Sizenko A. K.
Published: November 2023

Запальні захворювання кишечника (ЗЗК) – хронічні рецидивуючі захворювання, які асоціюються із значними показниками смертності та інвалідності, а також з вираженим погіршенням якості життя. Точна етіологія цих станів невідома, однак кількість даних, що підтверджують участь кишкової мікрофлори в патогенезі ЗЗК, збільшується. Незважаючи на велику кількість підходів, які активно досліджують, деякі хворі залишаються рефрактерними до стандартної терапії або відмічають розвиток побічних ефектів. Враховуючи можливу роль шлунковокишкової мікрофлори в розвитку ЗЗК, вивчають методи, спрямовані на зміну кишкової мікробіоти, однак їх ефективність неоднакова в різних дослідженнях. Трансплантацію фекальної мікробіоти (ТФМ) можна розглядати як альтернативну схему для ведення хворих із ЗЗК, але нині недостатньо інформації, що підтверджувала б її ефективність в схожих обставинах. Необхідні додаткові дані для формування зрозумілих і точних висновків, які можна буде використовувати в практичній діяльності та майбутніх дослідженнях.
Cовременные перспективы диагностики и лечения пищевой непереносимости
Authors: Martynchuk O. A. , Gubska O. Yu.
Published: November 2023

Нами виявлено найчастіші симптоми та патологічні стани, асоційовані з харчовою непереносимістю, та їх динаміку під час використання дієтичних рекомендацій, розроблених на підставі результатів тесту-FED (ФЕД). Визначено частоту реакцій за типом харчової непереносимості відносно найбільш поширених продуктів харчування. Встановлено можливість нормалізації маси тіла у пацієнтів з високими показниками індексу маси тіла.
Оценка микроскопического состояния слизистой оболочки желудка при функциональной диспепсии у детей
Authors: Pavlenko N. V. , Voloshin K. V.
Published: November 2023

Наведено результати морфологічного дослідження слизової оболонки (СО) шлунка у дітей з функціональною диспепсією. Виявлено мікроскопічні зміни у всіх дітей незалежно від ендоскпічного стану СО шлунка та дванадцятипалої кишки. Спостерігалась мікроскопічна картина пошкодження епітелію та його регенерації; у більш складних випадках при зниженні регенератоного потенціалу з’являються ознаки інтерстиціального запалення. Визначено актуальність морфологічного дослідження для диференціальної діагностики функціональної диспепсії та хронічного гастриту у дітей.
Остеодефіцит при хронічному панкреатиті: шляхи корекції
Authors: Babinets L. S. , Semenova I. V. , Borovik I. O.
Published: November 2023

Доведено доцільність використання препаратів Вітрум Кальціум 600 + D400 та Ризендрос® в комплексному лікуванні хворих на хронічний панкреатит із супутнім остеодефіцитом, що зумовило достовірне (Р < 0,05) покращання стану мінералізації кістки – збільшення мінеральної щільності кісткової тканини.
Результати клінікопсихопатологічного та психодіагностичного дослідження співробітників фінансово-кредитних установ з невротичними розладами
Authors: Solovyova M. О.
Published: November 2023

У статті наведено результати клініко-психопатологічного та психодіагностичного дослідження стану психічного здоров’я співробітників фінансово-кредитних установ, а також аналіз клінічних форм виявлених розладів.
Роль антиоксидантов и антигипоксантов в комплексном лечении одонтогенной флегмоны челюстно-лицевой области
Authors: Avetikov D. S. , Cuong V. V. , Stavickij S. O. , Yacenko I. V. , Lokes K. P.
Published: November 2023

Мета роботи – систематизація даних спеціальної літератури для найбільш чіткого визначення напрямів вивчення ефективності застосування антиоксидантних і антигіпоксантних препаратів у комплексному лікуванні хворих з гнійно-запальними захворюваннями щелепно-лицевої ділянки. У статті наведено аналіз результатів застосування антиоксидантної та антигіпоксантної терапії при гнійно-запальних процесах різної локалізації. Визначено напрями дослідження впливу антиоксидантної та антигіпоксантної терапії на біологічно-біохімічні показники тканини щелепно-лицевої ділянки й організму хворого в цілому.
Grammarly dalam Essay Writing sebagai Media Berbasis Komputer
Authors: Muzdalifah Indah , Asril Elvira
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus pada mata kuliah Essay Writing dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran Grammarly berbantuan komputer. Banyak siswa yang menulis tanpa memperhatikan Struktur Tata Bahasa yang benar. Adapun kendala di lapangan, sulitnya dosen mengkaji setiap tulisan mahasiswa secara detail dan mendalam. Selain itu, proses ini memerlukan banyak waktu sehingga tidak efektif bagi mahasiswa untuk memeriksa tulisannya atau bagi dosen untuk memeriksa tulisan mahasiswa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peranan Grammarly dalam pembelajaran Essay Writing, penerapan penggunaan Grammarly dalam pembelajaran Essay Writing, dan menemukan dampak yang ditimbulkan dari penggunaan Grammarly. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Instrumen sebagai alat yang digunakan dalam mengumpulkan data penelitian adalah instrumen angket, dan hasil analisis tulisan siswa menggunakan aplikasi Grammarly. Hasil penelitian ini diasumsikan dapat memberikan kontribusi terhadap penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis komputer berupa Grammarly dalam pembelajaran bahasa khususnya Essay Writing. Hasil penelitian ini terdapat tiga temuan berdasarkan pertanyaan penelitian. Pertama, peran Grammarly dalam pembelajaran Essay Writing memberikan dampak positif bagi siswa yang mempelajari mata kuliah menulis esai. Kedua, Grammarly membantu siswa mendeteksi kesalahan mereka dalam menulis. Ketiga, terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan dalam keterampilan menulis setelah siswa menggunakan Grammarly dalam mata kuliah Essay Writing.
МЕХАНІЗМ УПРАВЛІННЯ КАПІТАЛОМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: ЛАРІОНОВА Катерина , КАПІНОС Геннадій
Published: November 2023

У статті виокремлено головні характеристики власного капіталу, розглянуто його складові елементи та джерела утворення. Зазначено, що ефективна діяльності будь якого суб'єкта господарювання напряму залежить від якісного управління капіталом підприємства. Запропоноване власне визначення управління капіталом підприємства та обґрунтована основна його мета та завдання. Удосконалено підходи до формування організаційно-економічного механізму управління капіталом підприємства. Застосування функціонального та системного підходів в дослідженні управлінського процесу дозволило розробити структуру механізму управління капіталом підприємства. Дослідивши основні елементи механізму управління формуванням та використанням капіталу підприємства розроблено його модель. Удосконалено механізм управління капіталом підприємства шляхом створення формуючого та функціонального блоків, що дає можливість комплексно здійснювати управління капіталом підприємства та ґрунтується на здійсненні поетапного вибору й використанні методів, важелів, заходів управління і формуванні адекватної їм структури системи управління. Реалізація запропонованого підходу спрямована на забезпечення підвищення ефективності управління капіталом суб’єкта господарювання, що дозволить максимізувати прибуток та мінімізувати комерційний ризик.
p53 in renal cell carcinoma: a biomarker for disease progression
Authors: Habib Manal A. , Ibrahim Mazin J. , Farhan Saad D.
Published: November 2023

Background: P53 is an important tumor marker in many malignancies, the P53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene that plays a key role in the regulation of the cell cycle.
Toward Objective Teaching Teaching Clinical Skills.
Authors: Rasul Hikmat A.
Published: November 2023

students may knowledge of facts but they can not apply them, so they have the knowlege but they do not have enough of skills.
Assessing Computer Skills and attitudes toward electronic learing and internet use in a sample of third year medical students of baghdad medical college- iraq.
Authors: Al naaimi Ahmed. S.
Published: November 2023

introduction: medical schools and medical education look different as we advance into the 21st century. The call for medical students to become literate in the uses of information technology has become a familiar reform.
The application of cumulating lattice to accelerate diffusion during thermal diffusion chromiing
Authors: Shaburova N. A. , Pashkeev I. Yu.
Published: November 2023

The creation of coatings on parts with improved corrosion resistance, throughput at low and high temperatures, wear resistance makes it possible to expand the possibilities of using low and medium alloy steels. Traditional methods for creating protective coatings are various types of chemical-thermal treatment and thermal diffusion chromium plating, in particular. In recent decades, attempts have been repeatedly made to increase the efficiency of the process of thermal diffusion saturation of chromium metal, mainly due to complex saturation with vanadium, boron and other elements, as well as the use of external physical influences that accelerate diffusion. Previously, in the works of the authors, it was shown that the introduction of electron-emitter metal powder into the composition of the metal part of the filling ensures the acceleration of diffusion processes during thermal diffusion chromium plating due to the action of an internal emission field. A similar effect is also observed when replacing corundum in the separating part of the filling with powders of solid electrolytes (minerals such as serpentine and scheelite, which are emitters of electrons and anions of the oxygen when heated). An additional enhancement of the internal emission field was noted when cumula-tive nickel and molybdenum lattice were used, however, the effect of the geometric characteristics of these lattice on the magnitude of the thermal emission of electrons and oxygen anions and, as a result, the diffusion acceleration was not established. The paper presents the results of saturation of samples of steel X35CrNi2-3 at a temperature of 1000°C for 24 hours using cumulative lattice that differ in the density of holes per unit area: 20, 10 and 6 holes/cm2. The control of the elemental composition of the diffusion layer was carried out on transverse sections in the direction from the saturated surface to base metal of the sample using a JEOL JSM-6460LV universal scanning (scanning) electron microscope. X-ray phase analysis was performed on an Ultima IV diffractometer, the radiation used was Cu-Kα. The microstructure was studied using an optical microscope Axio Observer D1.m. The microhardness of the coatings was measured using an FM-800 microhardness tester. It has been established that the use of cumulative nickel lattices provides an increase in the depth of the diffusion layer in the base metal by at least 25% and additional alloying coating with a grating metal element with a hole density of 10 pieces/cm2 or more. At a lower density of perforating the lattice, the opposite effect is observed