bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hubungan Latihan High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) dengan Peningkatan Kadar Leukosit pada Atlet Lari Jarak Jauh PASI Kota Malang
Authors: Suroso Ahmad Alfan Rosma , Gesang Kinanti Rias , Tri Wahyudi Nanang
Published: January 2024

Latihan fisik intensitas tinggi dapat meningkatkan tingkat inflamasi dalam tubuh yang ditandai dengan keluarnya reactive oxygen species (ROS) dalam tubuh yang dapat memicu meningkatnya kadar leukosit. Penelitian bertujuan melihat hubungan antara latihan high intensity interval training (HIIT) dengan peningkatan kadar leukosit pada atlet lari jarak jauh. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pre experiment dengan desain penelitian one group pretest posttest design. Metode latihan HIIT subjek diberi instruksi melakukan lari interval dengan rasio 1:1 dengan pembagian 2 menit lari cepat dan 2 menit berjalan dilakukan sebanyak 10 kali. Saat latihan subjek dipantau intensitasnya menggunakan skala borg dengan tetap dipertahankan pada skala 7-10. Sebelum dan sesudah diberi latihan subjek diambil darahnya melalui pembuluh darah vena pada bagian cubiti sebanyak 10 µl. Setelah dilakukan pengambilan sampel darah, sampel diteliti di laboratorium patologi klinik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Brawijaya. Hasil penelitian diperoleh rata-rata kadar leukosit sebelum latihan adalah sebanyak 5,375 (SD ± 0,5970) dan kadar leukosit setelah latihan adalah 6,687 (SD ± 1,6496). Uji hipotesis menggunakan Paired Sample T-test dengan nilai sig. (2-Tailed) 0,085 (p > 0,05. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah kadar leukosit sebelum dan sesudah latihan terdapat pengaruh yang tidak signifikan.
Pengaruh Latihan Bola Gantung terhadap Kemampuan Service Permainan Sepak Takraw pada Atlet Sepak Takraw PPLP Riau
Authors: Raja Febri Irawady  , Zainur  , Syahriadi
Published: January 2024

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bahwa atlet tersebut masi kurang, Servis sering gagal mendapatkan point, karena laju bola kurang keras terlalu mudah di terima lawan, bola sering menyangkut di net, dan saat melakukan servis kurang tepat sasaran atau bola keluar atlet PPLP Riau. Tujuan peneliti ini adalah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh metode latihan bola gantung terhadap kemampuan service permainan sepak takraw pada atlet sepak takraw PPLP Riau. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen lapangan, rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest- posttestest only one grup design, Populasi dalam penelitian ini ada sebanyak 8 peserta PPLP Sepak Takraw Riau yang masih aktif . Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes service sepaktakraw. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji normalitas dan uji t, untuk mengetahui pengaruh sebelum dan sesudah latihan yang diberikan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji hipotesis diperoleh harga thitung (6.60) > ttabel (1.895) pada taraf signifikansi α = 0,05 pada jumlah sampel berjumlah 8. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa latihan service bola gantung berpengaruh terhadap  kemampuan service permainan sepaktakraw pada atlet sepaktakraw PPLP Riau.
Tingkat Kesegaran Jasmani Peserta Ekstrakurikuler Futsal Di SMP Negeri Se-Kecamatan Singosari
Authors: Abdillah Mochamad Ilham , Wahyudi Usman , Kurniawan Rama
Published: January 2024

Kesegaran jasmani dapat diartikan suatu kesanggupan tubuh dalam menjalankan kegiatan setiap harinya yang relatif lama tanpa merasa keletihan berlebihan serta tetap memiliki persedian energi untuk melaksanakan aktivitas lainnya. Peran penting kesegaran jasmani tubuh guna untuk menunjang ketika melaksanakan kegiatan setiap harinya dan tentunya bagi siswa disekolah untuk memperlancar proses belajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mengkaji kesegaran jasmani peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal di SMP Negeri Se Kecamatan Singosari. Rancangan penelitian ini menggunakan pendeketan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Subyeknya adalah seluruh peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal di SMP Negeri Se Kecamatan Singosari sejumlah 78 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen Tes Kesegaran Jasmani Indonesia (TKJI) kriteria usia 13-15 tahun. Teknik analisa yang digunakan menggunakan rumus persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat 33,33% berkategori baik, 62,82% berkategori sedang, 3,85% berkategori kurang dan 0% berkategori baik sekali dan kurang sekali. Sehingga dapat dikatakan hasil dari survei tingkat kesegaran jasmani peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal di SMP Negeri Se Kecamatan singosari berkategori sedang.
Analysis of The Effectiveness of Web Portals used in Academic Institutions of Tribhuvan University
Authors: Pandey Romkant , Diyal Suresh Bahadur , Malla Vijaya
Published: January 2024

For many academic institutions, the website has been used as a tool for inter- and intra-organizational information exchange. Since universities and colleges have started to use their websites as information centers, effective website design and functionality are very important for higher education institutions to attract students and share information regarding academic activities. The researcher observed various web portals based on the technology used, user perspective, and compatibility of some academic institutions observing that many students spent a lot of time on the Internet than in libraries. A checklist is formed to collect data from the websites and explains it in different tables and figures. Thus, the study is designed to provide insights into ICT colleges' websites' effectiveness.
All the websites are based on PHP, mostly WordPress, The use of Bootstrap is quite good, comparatively websites have slow page loading speeds due to the lack of code and image optimization though valid and standardized codes were used. The use of media queries was very impressive but the lack of proper placing of CSS codes made it visually poor on some of the devices. This research explores the effectiveness of portals and websites in academic institutions and some recommendations are made based on the findings.
Enhancing Investment Strategies: A Comprehensive Technical Analysis Approach for Informed Buy-Sell-Hold Decisions in NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange)
Authors: Joshi Dushyant Lal
Published: January 2024

Stock price forecasting is a type of time series issue that anticipates a company's condition based on an analysis of time values. To address the Buy-Sell-Hold problem, investors need to make accurate predictions about future indices or stock price changes. In this study, data was collected for 6 months (February 2023 to July 2023), and technical trading tools such as candlesticks, Bollinger Band, and MACD were used. While personal views of respondents were taken from Google Form Questionnaire Surveys to determine the Buy-Sell-Hold in NEPSE. A questionnaire survey yielded 62 responses. A combined chart of Candle Sticks, BB, and MACD gives better results compared to the analysis of a single technical indicator. This data shows that 70.97% agreed that the technical analysis gives the right path and decision, and the rest 29.03% did not agree with the technical analysis to predict the Buy-Sell-Hold decisions. However, seeing the statically, real distribution of the "Buy-Sell-Hold" would be helpful for a fuller analysis and understanding of the data. These analyses can be favourable to the good economic and political condition of Nepal.
Examining Employee Perceptions of External Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in the Nepalese Banking Sector: A Descriptive Analysis
Authors: Yonghang Yangsang
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to explore employee perceptions of external corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in the Nepalese banking sector. The study used a descriptive research design and collected primary data using questionnaires distributed to employees of commercial banks in Nepal. A real sample was used, and the sample size was 40 participants. The study results show that employees have a positive perception of their company's external CSR efforts, including charitable contributions and environmental initiatives. Importantly, demographic factors like gender, marital status, age, years of service, and education do not significantly influence these perceptions. Thus, the organization’s commitment to external CSR appears consistent across diverse employee demographics. Future researchers can explore the relationship between employees' active involvement in CSR activities, such as volunteering, and their perceptions of the company's CSR commitment.
A Unique Spectrum of Care Tool Provides a Self-Regulated Learning Opportunity and Facilitates Client Communication
Authors: Hohenhaus Ann E. , Provost David C.
Published: January 2024

Providing only the most state-of-the-art, intensive, and expensive level of treatment available does not meet the needs of every pet owner and pet. To overcome this barrier, veterinarians are working to provide spectrum of care (SOC) options to pet owners. This teaching tip describes the creation of a Spectrum of Care Options Presentation and Explanation (SCOPE), a tool that can serve a variety of educational purposes and improve delivery of care across the spectrum of care. The SCOPE considers andragogy, evidence-based medicine, and pet owner preferences related to communication as well as the cost of care. The use of a SCOPE during oncology consultations led by an intern on an oncology service rotation demonstrated its utility in identifying evidence-based SOC options for pets with cancer, serve as a self-regulated learning experience for the participating intern, and elicit pet owner and pet contextual issues impacting the care plan. The SCOPE can be used to promote the implementation of SOC in veterinary medicine. The SCOPE is flexible and may be adapted for use in disciplines other than oncology and with a variety of learners, such as veterinary students, or in early career mentoring programs.
Articulation, Agency and Embodiment in Contemporary Pakistani Urdu Poetry by Women
Authors: Mansoor Asma , Arif, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan Najeeba
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the notions of â€œarticulation,â€ â€œagencyâ€ and â€œembodimentâ€ in Urdu poetry composed by Pakistani women. Although these terms have been taken from the First world feminist discourses, we aim to highlight how these three terms were not merely reflected in the contemporary poetry of Pakistani women, but rather were used to express their own modalities and associations as they countered the patriarchal system within which they were embedded. Our study does not simply apply these terms on selected poems by Kishwar Naheed (1940-), Fehmeeda Riaz (1946-) and Azra Abbas (1948-), but it also explores how these terms undergo a discursive diffraction as the Pakistani woman is no longer seen as a subaltern entity with a silenced subjectivity. We have taken on board the synonymic idea of writing as an agentive act of embodiment, as theorised by Luce Irigaray and HÃ©lÃ¨ne Cixous. This is to show that while these terms were theorised by Western feminists, contemporary Pakistani women writers have, over the last few decades, been enacting these terms in ways which deny the stereotypical projection of the Third world woman in the Western gender discourses. For these women writers, writing enacts embodiment through articulation and thus agentively counters the objectifying gaze of the patriarchal order.
Legacies of War in Current Diasporic Sri Lankan Womenâ€™s Writing
Authors: Jayasuriya, University of Texas at El Paso, USA Maryse
Published: January 2024

Since the end of the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict, Sri Lankan writers have sought to come to terms with the long-running war and its violent conclusion. This essay considers three recent novels by Sri Lankan diasporic women: Nayomi Munaweeraâ€™s Island of a Thousand Mirrors (2012), Chandani LokugÃ©â€™ s Softly, As I Leave You (2012) and Minoli Salgadoâ€™s A Little Dust on the Eyes (2014). Each of these novels focuses on the trauma of the war and the way that the war has affected and continues to affect those in the diaspora as well as in the homeland. Moreover, the novels provide a comparative view of the diasporaâ€™s relation to the war, as Munaweera is resident in North America, Salgado in the United Kingdom, and LokugÃ© in Australia. In keeping with this issueâ€™s theme â€“ â€œfrom compressed worlds to open spacesâ€ â€“ my essay explores how South Asian women writers address the Sri Lankan war in the open spaces of the transnational Sri Lankan diaspora. As all three novels suggest, the end of the military conflict has not ended the need to understand the quarter-century of violence that preceded it. Diasporic women writers continue to intervene in a still fraught ethnopolitical situation, as all three novels deal with questions of loss, violence, trauma and the persistence of the conflict in the diaspora.
Gene-Protective Narratives: The Arabian Nights Reconsidered
Authors: Pagan, University of Malaya, Malaysia Nicholas O.
Published: January 2024

While acknowledging the importance of Mark Turnerâ€™s claim that Shahrazad, the character from The Arabian Nights, epitomises the â€œliterary mind,â€ this paper points to possible shortcomings in his argument. Through careful consideration of Shahrazadâ€™s function in the narratives within narratives that make up The Arabian Nights, the paper plays down the literary dimensions of her storytelling ability, drawing attention instead to the ways in which she invariably uses language as an instrument designed to achieve a specific end. By incorporating ideas from thinkers outside of the humanities -- especially Daniel C. Dennett and Richard Dawkins â€“ the paper offers a new reading of The Arabian Nights, which incorporates the contention that Shahrazad is both a user of language and is used by language â€“ a spinner of webs of narrative who is also caught up in these webs. Distinguishing carefully between genes and the bodies that contain them, the paper proposes that a fundamental aspect of Shahrazadâ€™s identity is that she is a vehicle for the spreading of genes. Finally, generalising from the stories contained in The Arabian Nights, the paper concludes that other literary narratives may also turn out to be more fundamentally gene-protective than they are â€œliterary.â€
FORMATION OF READINESS OF WOULD-BE TEACHERS MAJORING IN MATHEMATICS FOR INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITY IN THE PROCESS OF STUDY OF MATHEMATICAL DISCIPLINES
Authors:   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет, АСHKAN V.
Published: January 2024

У статті розглядається процес вивчення математичних дисциплін як складник методичної системи формування готовності майбутніх учителів математики до інноваційної педагогічної діяльності. Готовність майбутнього вчителя математики до інноваційної педагогічної діяльності тлумачиться як інтегративна якість його особистості, яка є результатом синтезу мотивів, цінностей, знань, умінь та практичного суб’єктного досвіду й забезпечує успішну педагогічну діяльність, спрямовану на створення, розповсюдження та свідоме і доцільне використання інновацій у процесі навчання математики. Виокремлено та обґрунтовано основні шляхи формування готовності майбутніх вчителів математики до інноваційної педагогічної діяльності в процесі вивчення математичних дисциплін (елементарна математика, математичний аналіз та лінійна алгебра). Обґрунтовано, що процесі вивчення математичних дисциплін доцільно організовувати інноваційне навчання, що передбачає комбінування традиційних та інноваційних форм і методів. Зокрема, у процесі навчання елементарної математики доцільно змінювати акценти у формах роботи; використовувати широкий діапазон методів інтерактивного навчання, серед іншого і методу проєктів. З метою пропедевтичної підготовки до інноваційної педагогічної діяльності в процесі вивчення математичних дисциплін доцільно використовувати як традиційні, так й інноваційні засоби навчання. До останніх відносимо: задачі з різних тем математичних дисциплін, що розв’язуються декількома методами (способами), Rich задачі, пошуково-дослідницькі задачі для аудиторної та позааудиторної роботи. Також у процесі вивчення математичних дисциплін доцільно під час введення нових понять та способів діяльності з ними мотиваційний компонент пов’язувати з прикладною спрямованістю та змістом навчання математики в школі; під час навчання розв’язуванню задач ознайомлювати студентів із методичними аспектами навчання, зокрема з етапами розв’язування задачі. Ключові слова: математичні дисципліни, готовність до інноваційної педагогічної діяльності, елементарна математика, математичний аналіз, учитель математики.
Strategi Pengelolahan dan Perencanaan Keuangan Desa Tahun 2023 (Studi Pada Kantor Desa Sekarwangi Kecamatan Cibadak Kabupaten Sukabumi)
Authors: Rachmat Pramukty Rachmat Pramukty  , Arfian  , Efrianto Gatot , Rudiansyah Bambang , Wandy Yusef , Irianto Heru , Sushanty Vera Rimbawani , Azhar Satrio Waliyudin , Estiawan Belva Yulivio , Hafidzi Muhammad Kamil , Hidayat Manarul , Azzahra Salsabila Putri , Yahya Ananda Intan Fadhilah , Hidayatullah Akmal , Nurfath Al Fachri , Ramadhanty Denisa , Nurcahyani Lala Intan , Armeita Ade , Safaat Birkham Pahmi , Riandini Anyeu , Yusuf Fauzi Maulana , Nurahim Yudi , Nurahim Yudi , Salsabila Annisa Septi Rahayu , Warhana Fajar Wira , Syihab Firiyal Luthfi , Wahyudianto Raafi Catur , Wibowo Daffa Satrio , Dermawan Alif Fito , Malau Aulia Rohman , Alfianti Fifi Nur Alfianti , Anggraini Vella Dwi , Sitorus Betris Kristin Sosor Ambar Wati
Published: January 2024

This research aims to evaluate how the Sekarwangi village office has succeeded in increasing the level of responsibility in planning and managing village finances. The method used in this research is qualitative, with data collection carried out through interviews, observation and document analysis. The research results show that the Sekarwangi village office has implemented special actions to increase the accountability of village financial planning, such as implementing a village financial information system and attracting active community participation in the planning process. However, this study also identified a number of obstacles faced by village level offices in achieving harmonious accountability, such as limited human resources and limited technology. Therefore, this research provides suggestions for increasing the accountability of village-level financial planning, including human resource training and improving technological infrastructure. This study provides valuable insight into the efforts of the Sekarwangi Village Office in realizing harmonization of accountability in village financial planning, which can be a basis for further improvements in village financial management, not only in Sekarwangi Village but also in all villages.
КРИТЕРІЇ ВІДБОРУ ДОСЛІДНИЦЬКИХ НАВЧАЛЬНИХ ЗАВДАНЬ ДЛЯ ФОРМУВАННЯ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНИХ УМІНЬ УЧНІВ
Authors: Мирончук Наталія
Published: January 2024

The article summarizes the views of researchers regarding the criteria definition for the selection of educational content (curriculum, subjects, topics, textbooks, research tasks, etc.). The criteria for selecting research educational tasks for the formation of organizational skills of students are singled out and characterized. It is emphasized that the exploratory nature of education in specialized education institutions increases the role of students' organizational skills, the formation of which reflects the ability to organize observation, experimentation, search and research, project activities in the process of education and extracurricular activities. It is noted that the use of research educational tasks in the educational process for the development of organizational skills contributes to the formation in students of systemic knowledge, creative thinking, the ability to predict the goal, the result, develop a plan of search actions, find constructive methods of practical activity, apply variable behaviour in the educational environment. Research educational tasks can be offered in the form of questions, hypotheses, algorithms, independent modelling, etc. The system of proposed research educational tasks should contribute to the formation of students’ organizational skills, as well as mastering the techniques of algorithmic, creative activity. The general criteria for the selection of research educational tasks are determined: significance and consideration of students' interests; necessity and sufficiency for the formation of organizational skills; the level of difficulty of the task is available; optimality of tasks in terms of content, time, correspondence of students' experience and realism of tasks; variability in content, nature of execution and focus on the formation of various types of students’ organizational skills.
CURRENT TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Androshchuk Ihor , Androshchuk Iryna , Bidyuk Natalya , Tretko Vitalii
Published: January 2024

The article defines the current trends in the development of the Ukrainian higher education system in in particular and globally due to the spread of the coronavirus and the Russian-Ukrainian war, which have had an impact on the different educational spheres. The results of the research indicate the problems that prevent further research development of higher education in Ukraine and reduce the effectiveness of investing in this area. It has been defined that education is a means of reproducing and increasing the spiritual and intellectual potential of the nation, national and patriotic education of citizens, a factor in the modernization of production, economic development, and the enhancement of the state's authority in the global space. A detailed analysis of current (dominant) trends in the development of the Ukrainian higher education system (the humanization and humanization of education, its continuity; the internationalization and cross-cultural communication; the preservation of national and cultural identity; the renewal of content, organizational forms and teaching methods; the stimulating impact of education on the individual and its continuity; the integrаtion of education science and production; the updating facilities and resources; the diversification of funding resources) has been carried out. It has been established that the development of the higher education system in Ukraine is based on historical and cultural traditions, and socio-economic factors, and depends on the influence of global education policy. It has been concluded that the development of a national higher education system is reflected in the global framework as the current sustainable development goal. It is also significant to consider the prioritization of the individual in the education system, the improvement of the social status of research and teaching staff in society; updating the material and technical base by modern production needs and the safety of education.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНОЇКОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ УЧНІВ НА УРОКАХ МАТЕМАТИКИ
Authors: Михайленко Любов , Андрієвська Марина
Published: January 2024

To delineate and substantiate the nuances of developing information and communication competence in students during mathematics lessons, we conducted an extensive analysis of state educational regulations, including the Law of Ukraine "On Education," the New Ukrainian School Concept, the Concept of Digital Competence Development, the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education, and mathematics curriculum materials. We also scrutinized sources available on the Internet related to international educational monitoring studies and synthesized both international and domestic pedagogical experience. The study asserts that the formation of information and communication competence in students during mathematics education arises from the demands of the school mathematics curriculum. Mandatory learning outcomes in the mathematical education sector encompass requirements characterizing students' information and communication competence. The process of learning mathematics should facilitate not only the overall development of students' personalities but also the acquisition of a system of mathematical knowledge, improvement of problem-solving skills, and an understanding of the importance of mathematics as the language of science, technology, and innovation. Additionally, students should recognize the significance of information and communication technologies in effectively addressing mathematical challenges. The integrated use of information technologies in the educational process, especially in the context of distance and blended learning, contributes to the development of students' information and communication competence. This is contingent upon the methodically sound selection of educational content, didactic materials, and teaching strategies by educators. It is elucidated that the primary means of cultivating students' information and communication competence lies in the specialized system of educational tasks and examples present in school mathematics textbooks. These materials are designed to foster students' personal qualities, creativity, critical thinking, and their ability to generate and articulate their thoughts.
ЕЛЕКТРОННЕ НАВЧАННЯ У ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧНІЙ ОСВІТІ ВЕЛИКОЇ БРИТАНІЇ
Authors: Шунков Василь
Published: January 2024

The article highlights the peculiarities of using e-learning in pharmaceutical education in the UK. E-learning is considered as a guided pedagogical process of transferring contextual learning to students. It is noted that e-learning is a CAL, CAE or CAI concept combined with new perspectives and technologies. Software products and web applications for e-learning for pharmacists in the UK and for use in hospitals, pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies are analyzed. Examples of academic elearning packages in the Pharmaceutical Sciences programme are given. It has been found that two types of communication technologies are used for the effective creation of e-learning content, namely: asynchronous and synchronous with a rational combination of pedagogical approaches: instructional, social constructivist, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural. It has been found that there is a clear trend towards the creation of a virtual learning environment in higher pharmaceutical education in the UK. Attention is focused on the main advantages of e-learning in the field of pharmaceutical education in the UK: virtual laboratories, interactive learning, access to resources, continuous professional development, blended learning, technological progress. Modern LMS platforms for e-learning of pharmacists in UK universities are identified and characterized: Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas by Instructure, edX, Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, Khan Academy. It is concluded that e-learning in pharmaceutical education in the UK has its advantages and problems that the scientific and educational community is actively working to solve.
Mental Health of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Authors: Paripally Shankar , K. Subramanyam
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Living with HIV/AIDS can significantly impact a person’s mental health, posing various challenges that extend beyond the physical aspects of the disease. The intersection of HIV/AIDS and mental health presents a complex landscape influenced by a range of factors, including stigma, social isolation, psychological distress, and the implications of a chronic illness. Upon receiving an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, individuals often experience a whirlwind of emotions, such as fear, anxiety, shock, and uncertainty about the future. The stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS can exacerbate these feelings, leading to self-isolation, shame, and a reluctance to seek support or disclose their status due to fear of discrimination or rejection. Aim/Objectives: Impact of gender, age and stages of HIV on mental health among persons living with HIV/AIDS in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh state. To assess the impact of gender, age and stages of HIV on mental health among persons living with HIV/AIDS. Sample: The subjects of the present investigation are drawn HIV/AIDS persons in ART and ICTC centers in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh State of India. Tool: Mental health status inventory designed by Jagadish and Srivastava (1983) was used. Design: There are three independent variables in the investigation and each variable is further classified into two, a 2 × 3 × 4 factorial design was employed. Results: Mean, SD and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) were calculated. Discussion: Males are good mental health than females. Conclusion: Subjects of 26-35 years are good mental health than the subjects of 46-55 years. Subjects with Primary Infection are good mental health than subjects with Opportunistic Infections/AIDS.
Exploring the abyss in Kleene’s computability theory
Authors: Sanders Sam
Published: January 2024

Kleene’s computability theory based on the S1–S9 computation schemes constitutes a model for computing with objects of any finite type and extends Turing’s ‘machine model’ which formalises computing with real numbers. A fundamental distinction in Kleene’s framework is between normal and non-normal functionals where the former compute the associated Kleene quantifier [Formula: see text] and the latter do not. Historically, the focus was on normal functionals, but recently new non-normal functionals have been studied based on well-known theorems, the weakest among which seems to be the uncountability of the reals. These new non-normal functionals are fundamentally different from historical examples like Tait’s fan functional: the latter is computable from [Formula: see text], while the former are computable in [Formula: see text] but not in weaker oracles. Of course, there is a great divide or abyss separating [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] and we identify slight variations of our new non-normal functionals that are again computable in [Formula: see text], i.e. fall on different sides of this abyss. Our examples are based on mainstream mathematical notions, like quasi-continuity, Baire classes, bounded variation, and semi-continuity from real analysis.
Diagnostic Performance of Socio-Emotional Informant-Based Questionnaires for the Clinical Detection of the Behavioral Variant of Frontotemporal Dementia
Authors: Panzavolta Andrea , Cerami Chiara , Marcone Alessandra , Zamboni Michele , Iannaccone Sandro , Dodich Alessandra
Published: January 2024

Background: Although social cognitive dysfunction is a major feature of the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), quantitative measurement of social behavior changes is poorly available in clinical settings. Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of social-emotional questionnaires in distinguishing bvFTD from healthy control (HC) subjects and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Methods: We enrolled 29 bvFTD, 24 AD, and 18 HC subjects matched for age, sex, and education. Two informant-based measures of socio-emotional sensitivity and empathy (i.e., revised Self-Monitoring Scale (rSMS) and Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI)) were administered. One-way ANOVA was performed to compare groups, whereas Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curve analysis tested questionnaire ability in distinguishing groups. A short version of IRI (sIRI) was obtained by excluding the non-contributing subscale (i.e., personal distress). Results: Compared to HC and AD, bvFTD showed significantly lower scores in rSMS and IRI scores, except for IRI personal distress subscale. The sIRI showed an excellent performance in early diagnosis (bvFTD versus HC = AUC 0.95). Both sIRI and rSMS showed good performance in distinguishing bvFTD from AD (AUC 0.83). Conclusions: ROC analyses support the usefulness of informant social questionnaires in memory clinics and their potential value in screening procedures for research eligibility in forthcoming trials. In the timely diagnosis of bvFTD patients, IRI and rSMS may supply crucial information for the early detection of signs and symptoms affecting social-emotional skills, which might otherwise be underrecognized.
Targeting GluR3 in Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease: Novel Compounds and Therapeutic Prospects
Authors: Saeed Amir , Alharazi Talal , Alshaghdali Khalid , Rezgui Raja , Elnaem Ibtihag , Alreshidi Bunder Albdullah T. , Tasleem Munazzah , Saeed Mohd
Published: January 2024

Background: The present study investigates the interrelated pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with the objective of elucidating common underlying mechanisms. Objective: Our objective is to identify previously undiscovered biogenic compounds from the NuBBE database that specifically interact with GluR3. This study examines the bidirectional association between depression and AD, specifically focusing on the role of depression as a risk factor in the onset and progression of the disease. Methods: In this study, we utilize pharmacokinetics, homology modeling, and molecular docking-based virtual screening techniques to examine the GluR3 AMPA receptor subunit. Results: The compounds, namely ZINC000002558953, ZINC000001228056, ZINC000000187911, ZINC000003954487, and ZINC000002040988, exhibited favorable pharmacokinetic profiles and drug-like characteristics, displaying high binding affinities to the GluR3 binding pocket. Conclusions: These findings suggest that targeting GluR3 could hold promise for the development of therapies for depression and AD. Further validation through in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies is necessary to explore the potential of these compounds as lead candidates for potent and selective GluR3 inhibitors. The shared molecular mechanisms between depression and AD provide an opportunity for novel treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously.
Interventions for Persons with Young-Onset Dementia and Their Families: A Scoping Review
Authors: Cui Xiaoyan , Wang Junqiao , Wu Bei , Zhao Qianhua , Tang Xueting , Wang Jing
Published: January 2024

Background:

Dementia occurring before age 65 is known as young-onset dementia (YOD), with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type. YOD poses unique challenges for persons and families, impacting their working-age years and family responsibilities. Person-centered interventions and services are essential to improve their quality of life and social engagement.

Objective:

This study aims to synthesize non-pharmacological interventions for persons with YOD and their families to inform future targeted interventions.

Methods:

We conducted a systematic literature search across four databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and CINAHL. The included articles were carefully screened, categorized, and synthesized by following Arksey and O’Malley’s five stages framework.

Results:

We included 20 studies reported in 24 papers, with 11 studies (14 papers) on persons with YOD and nine studies (10 papers) on families. Quantitative intervention results vary, but qualitative interviews show positive feedback. Stakeholders provided positive evaluations, stating these interventions provided a sense of normalcy, facilitated communication among families, enhanced the independence of persons with YOD, and improved the families’ caregiving self-efficacy, thereby reducing care burden and psychological distress. The heterogeneity among the studies posed integration challenges.

Conclusions:

Interventions for YOD can improve the quality of life for both persons with YOD and their families. More extensive intervention studies are urgently needed, especially in developing countries, with a focus on family-centered and life course perspectives. In future intervention research design, a more extensive incorporation of stakeholder involvement is essential for successful implementation. Moreover, the integration of new technologies shows promise as a potential avenue for intervention advancement.
Fuzzy admissible congruences on type B semigroups with E-properties, and their applications
Authors: Li Chunhua , Zhu Ying , Zhan Xiaoqin , Huang Huawei
Published: January 2024

Type B semigroups are described as the generalized inverse semigroups in the range of abundant semigroup. Motivated by studying fuzzy congruences in inverse semigroups, and as a continuation of N. Kuroki’s work in inverse semigroups and our work in abundant semigroups in terms of fuzzy subsets, this paper considers fuzzy admissible congruences on some classes of type B semigroups. Our main purpose is to show when a fuzzy admissible congruence on a type B semigroup with E-properties is E-properties preserving. In particular, we get some sufficient and necessary conditions for some classes of type B semigroups to be primitive, E-unitary and E-reflexive, respectively. As an application, we extend our results to the cases of inverse semigroups.
Intelligent detection of foreign objects over coal flow based on improved GANomaly
Authors: Wang Yong , Jiang Zhipeng , Wang Yihan , Yang Chunyu , Zou Liang
Published: January 2024

The mining belt conveyor is one of the most important modules in coal mine, whose safety always be threatened by the foreign objects. Although the traditional target detection methods achieve promising results in various computer vision tasks, the performance heavily depends on sufficient labelled data. However, in real-world production scenario, it is difficult to acquire huge number of images with foreign objects. The obtained datasets lacking of capacity and diversity are not suitable for training supervised learning-based foreign objects detection models. To address this concern, we propose a novel method for detecting the foreign objects on the surface of underground coal conveyor belt via improved GANomaly. The proposed foreign objects detection method employs generative adversarial networks (GAN) with attention gate to capture the distribution of normality in both high-dimensional image space and low-dimensional latent vector space. Only the normal images without foreign object are utilized to adversarially train the proposed network, including a U-shape generator to reconstruct the input image and a discriminator to classify real images from reconstructed ones. Then the combination of the difference between the input and generated images as well as the difference between latent representations are utilized as the anomaly score to evaluate whether the input image contain foreign objects. Experimental results over 707 images from real-world industrial scenarios demonstrate that the proposed method achieves an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.864 and is superior to the previous GAN-based anomaly detection methods.
RETRACTED: An improved interval type-2 possibilistic C-means clustering algorithm for interclass maximization
Authors: Xing Haihua , Zhang Min , Tong Qixiang , Zeng Xiya , Chen Huannan
Published: January 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
RETRACTED: Will the opening of the metro promote local entrepreneurship? –A counterfactual test of Chinese urban data based on the model of synthetic control method
Authors: Lin Shanlang , Lin Zeyu
Published: January 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Background separation network for video anomaly detection
Authors: Ye Qing , Song Zihan , Zhao Yuqi , Zhang Yongmei
Published: January 2024

Video anomaly detection refers to the automatic identification of abnormal behaviors, objects, or events in videos. However, current methods for anomaly detection based on original frames lack a comprehensive understanding of the importance of foreground information, making it challenging to efficiently address video anomaly detection in the presence of complex background interference. In this paper, we propose a video anomaly detection algorithm based on Background Separation Network (BSN) to address this issue. Firstly, we utilize a video stabilization algorithm to reduce video jitter and enhance the quality of input video frames. Secondly, BSN shifts the focus from the entire frame to the foreground region with higher anomaly detection value. BSN utilizes the motion pixel distribution of the video as the basis for foreground extraction, enabling pixel-level background separation to obtain more accurate and complete foreground targets. Lastly, a certain proportion of foreground targets in the foreground image are masked as background, reducing the interference caused by redundant targets on the detection results. The proposed method achieves an accuracy of 96.2% on the UCSD ped2 dataset, demonstrating its effectiveness. This method contributes to accurately detecting abnormal behaviors in real-world surveillance videos to protect the safety of public lives and assets.
Ethical issues of nosology in disorders of consciousness
Authors: Robbins Nathaniel M. , Bernat James L.
Published: January 2024

The current classification scheme for severe disorders of consciousness (DoC) has several shortcomings. First, there is no consensus on how to incorporate patients with covert consciousness. Second, there is a mismatch between the definitions of severe DoC, based on consciousness, and the diagnosis of these same DoC, which is based on observable motoric responsiveness. Third, current categories are grouped into large heterogeneous syndromes which share phenotype, but do not incorporate underlying pathophysiology. Here we discuss several ethical issues pertaining to the current nosology of severe DoC. We conclude by proposing a revised nosology which addresses these shortcomings.
The Life After Stroke In Northern Sweden Study (LASINS): Methodology, cohort demographics and initial results
Authors: Kähler Maria , Nilsson Hanna M. , Lexell Jan
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: To advance rehabilitation we need a comprehensive understanding of functioning and disability of people after stroke. OBJECTIVE: To present an overview of the methodology of the Life After Stroke In Northern Sweden Study, compare participants and non-participants regarding gender and age, and describe baseline sociodemographics, stroke characteristics and the participants’ self-rated degree of recovery. METHODS: Data were collected through a study specific questionnaire, from the participants’ medical records and with internationally established self-assessment tools focusing on sleep disturbances, depressive symptoms, fatigue, physical activity, and remaining physical and cognitive impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions and life satisfaction. RESULTS: Of 301 potential participants, 160 comprise the final sample (response rate 53%; 86 men and 74 women, mean age 73 years±11, mean time since stroke onset 35 months±11; 18– 61). Most participants had an ischemic stroke (87%), were retired (84%), cohabitant (63%) and walked independently (71%). The mean self-rated degree of recovery was 75 (SD±24; 0– 100). CONCLUSIONS: These baseline data together with forthcoming studies will describe stroke-related impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions and life satisfaction more than one year after stroke, and deepen our understanding of factors of importance for a healthy and successful life after stroke.
Efficacy of balance exercises intervention on postural control-related impairment in children with sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Kamel Roshdy M. , Khaireldin Alaaeldin , Gad Allah Mohamed A. , Bakhoom Ramez Yousry Fawzy , Abdelhakiem Nadia Mohamed , Mehrem Elsayed S.
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of permanent hearing impairment and results in postural control and motor deficits in children that may affect or delay all developmental indicators. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of balance exercises intervention on postural control-related impairment in children with sensorineural hearing loss. METHODS: Forty students of both genders, ages ranging from 10 to 16 years, diagnosed with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, were selected from the Public School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in El-Minia district, Minia governorate, Egypt. They divided randomly into two groups, 20 (study group), received balance exercises in addition to their ordinary daily living activities. Meanwhile, the control group of 20 children practiced only the ordinary daily living activities. The outcome was assessed pre-treatment and post-treatment by Humac Balance System and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test (BOT-2) subtest (5) for balance. RESULTS: Regarding the Humac balance system and subtest (5) of BOT-2, there was a statistically significant difference between pre-treatment data and post-treatment data of the study group with a p value equal to 0.036 or less. However, no statistically significant difference was observed in the control group with a p value equal to 0.096 or more. Finally, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups with respect to the post-treatment data, where the p value was 0.014 or less. CONCLUSION: Postural control of children with sensorineural hearing loss has been improved by balance exercises.
What are the effects of information provision for stroke survivors and their caregivers? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary
Authors: Chan Soo Chin , Engkasan Julia Patrick
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: Stroke can lead to permanent and severe disability. Provision of information to stroke survivors and their carers could help them cope with consequences of stroke and aware of secondary prevention. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this Cochrane review was to assess the effects of active or passive information provision for stroke survivors or their carers. METHODS: The population addressed in this review included stroke survivors, their carers, or both. The intervention studied was provision of active or passive information compared to standard care or where information and another therapy were compared with the other therapy alone, or where the comparison was between active and passive information provision. The primary outcomes were knowledge about stroke and stroke services, and anxiety. CONCLUSIONS: The authors concluded that the active provision of information may improve stroke survivors stroke-related knowledge and quality of life. It may reduce the cases and symptoms of anxiety and probably depression. The effect of active information provision to carers and passive information provision is still unclear; however, passive information may worsen stroke patients’ symptoms of anxiety and depression.
A model based on PDCA and data mining approach for the prevention of occupational accidents in the plumbing activity in the construction sector
Authors: Mosquera Rodolfo , Pérez Vergara Ileana G. , Contreras-Pacheco Orlando E.
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: Occupational accidents in the plumbing activity in the construction sector in developing countries have high rates of work absenteeism. The productivity of enterprises is heavily influenced by it. OBJECTIVE: To propose a model based on the Plan, Do, Check, and Act cycle and data mining for the prevention of occupational accidents in the plumbing activity in the construction sector. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was administered on a total of 200 male technical workers in plumbing. It considers biological, biomechanical, chemical, and, physical risk factors. Three data mining algorithms were compared: Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, and Decision Trees, classifying the occurrences occupational accident. The model was validated considering 20% of the data collected, maintaining the same proportion between accidents and non-accidents. The model was applied to data collected from the last 17 years of occupational accidents in the plumbing activity in a Colombian construction company. RESULTS: The results showed that, in 90.5% of the cases, the decision tree classifier (J48) correctly identified the possible cases of occupational accidents with the biological, chemical, and, biomechanical, risk factors training variables applied in the model. CONCLUSION: The results of this study are promising in that the model is efficient in predicting the occurrence of an occupational accident in the plumbing activity in the construction sector. For the accidents identified and the associated causes, a plan of measures to mitigate the risk of occupational accidents is proposed.