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Gamification as an effective motivation tool in the field of physical education and sports
Authors: Ivanyuk P.O. , Bondar A.S.
Published: July 2024

Gamification, or the introduction of game mechanics into non-game contexts, has gained considerable popularity in various fields of activity. In recent years, this approach has been actively used in physical education and sports as a means of increasing motivation, interest, and training efficiency. This article examines the scientific aspects of gamification and its impact on motivation and performance in the field of physical culture and sports. An experimental study was conducted with 28 fitness club clients, divided into control and experimental groups. The results showed that gamification significantly increases the level of motivation, satisfaction, and frequency of training attendance. The study demonstrated that the internal motivation of participants in the experimental group increased by 29.15% in the "Physical Activity" subscale and by 38.91% in the "Weight Management" subscale, compared to 8.51% and 16.29% in the control group, respectively. Additionally, 71.43% of participants in the experimental group achieved their personal goals, compared to 42.86% in the control group. The frequency of training attendance was higher in the experimental group (90.47%) compared to the control group (72.81%), indicating the effectiveness of gamified training programs in enhancing participant engagement. These findings highlight the potential of gamification to significantly increase physical activity and participant engagement in the training process. The article also discusses the theoretical foundations of gamification, including Self-Determination Theory, which emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and social interaction in enhancing motivation. These results confirm the effectiveness of gamified programs in increasing physical activity, satisfaction, and participant engagement in the training process. The findings underscore the transformative potential of gamification in physical education and sports, paving the way for more innovative approaches to enhance motivation and performance
Features of physical rehabilitation of athletes with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system
Authors: Krupenya Svitlana , Bondar Olena , Verzlova Karina
Published: July 2024

This article examines issues that are aimed at the rehabilitation of sportsmen of the musculoskeletal system. A major role is played by movement, which is carried out due to the musculoskeletal system, which consists of bones in combination with muscles. Muscles belong to the active part of the motor apparatus, because they move bone levers. Bones are the passive part of the musculoskeletal system.
The use of means and methods of therapeutic physical culture in physical rehabilitation certainly gives advantages: you can perform physical exercises in different places; convenience in load dosing; selective effect on a group of muscles, etc.
Diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system should be aimed at restoring not only the affected area, but also the general restoration of the body. It is necessary to reduce the inflammatory process, restore metabolism in the affected area and, if possible, preserve the function of the body part (joint) as much as possible. Rehabilitation of the disease of the musculoskeletal system must necessarily include a comprehensive solution, since only with a comprehensive approach can the desired result be achieved. At all stages of treatment, physical or physical culture and sports rehabilitation, massage, physiotherapy, mechanotherapy and psychological support are used.
Gymnastic exercises have a beneficial effect on the activation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, restore muscle strength. It is necessary to constantly perform physical exercises with dosed and increasing loads, this is necessary to accelerate the resorption of effusion, improve blood circulation, restore dynamic muscle work and reduce atrophy. Athletes with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system have a decrease in the intensity of somatic and vegetative functions.
Technical and tactical training as the main factor in the formation of sportsmanship of football players of different ages
Authors: Mamytko A.V. , Hadyko O.O.
Published: July 2024

This article analyzes modern approaches to solving the problems of technical and tactical training of young football players. The effectiveness of the educational and training process is often associated with the use of adequate steps in the organization and conduct of educational and training sessions taking into account the age characteristics of young football players. In the course of the study, much attention was paid to the issues of combining such parameters as the size of the football field for games, the age of young football players, the quantitative composition of football players during the game, the tactical location of players on the football field and their functions. Taking into account the mentioned parameters in the process of technical and tactical training of young football players creates the necessary prerequisites for the harmonious development of the player in various aspects of his individual preparation and contributes to the education of qualified football players of various playing roles. The most characteristic feature of the development of modern football, in particular youth football, is the increase in the intensity of the game, in which individual, group, team technical and tactical skill and high physical fitness of the players are manifested. In order to win, teams must have players who know how to play "quickly" and make decisions in difficult situations that are constantly changing in conditions of scarcity of space and time, as well as who rationally possess technique in combination with tactical actions and high speed of movement.
Level of anxiety and confidence of football players
Authors: Romanyuk M.V.
Published: July 2024

The article examines the relationship between levels of self-confidence and anxiety among young football players in the context of high-achieving sports. The purpose of the work was to determine the levels of self-confidence and anxiety in sports competitions, as well as to reveal the relationships between these indicators. 18 football players, aged 16-17, who trained at the DYSSH-15 base in Kyiv, took part in the study. The Illinois Self Evaluation Questionnaire was used to assess psychological and physiological anxiety, and the Sports Competition Anxiety Test was used to assess anxiety in sports competitions. The results showed that a high level of psychological anxiety was found in 22.2% of athletes, while a high level of physiological anxiety was absent. The greatest discrepancy was observed at a low level of anxiety: 27.8% of athletes have a low level of psychological anxiety, and 72.2% have a low level of physiological anxiety. Correlation analysis showed a strong positive relationship between psychological and physiological anxiety (0.68) and a significant positive relationship between physiological anxiety and competition anxiety (0.60). The largest negative correlation was found between physiological anxiety and self-confidence (-0.31). Overall, the results highlight the importance of developing psychological support strategies to reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence among young athletes.
أثر تطبيق برنامج إثرائي في وعْي طلاب ما بعد التعليم الأساسي في سلطنة عمان بالقيم الإسلامية
Authors: Saleh Al-Rajhi Hamed Salem , نئ عبد الله نئ محمد سيف العزيزي
Published: July 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على مدى تحقق الوعي المعرفي بالقيم الإسلامية لدى طلبة مرحلة ما بعد التعليم الأساسي بسلطنة عمان من وجهة نظرهم، وقد أُعِدَّ برنامجٌ إثرائيّ يتكون من وحدة دراسية ودليل للمعلم. في مقرر التربية الإسلامية للصف الحادي عشر ومقياس (اختبار) لمعرفة أثر هذا البرنامج في الارتقاء تنمية بالوعي المعرفي لديهم، وتكون هذا المقياس (الاختبار) من (40) موقفا حياتيًّا مستمدًّا من القيم الإسلامية. واتخذ الباحث من المنهج الكمي منهجا لبحثه. وقد اُختير أفرادُ عينة الدراسة بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة؛ وبلغ عددهم خمسين وثلاثمائة طالب (350 طالبا وطالبة)؛ توزع أفراد العينة على قسمين: مائتا طالب (200 طالب)، وخمسون ومائة طالبة (150 طالبة) من طلاب مدارس التعليم ما بعد الأساسي الحكوميّة في ولايتي مسقط، ومطرح، والبالغ عددهم (4000) طالبٍ وطالبة. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة أنّ درجات القيم الاحتمالية لجميع مجالات مقياس القيم الإسلامية لدى الطلبة جاءت أقل دلالة من المستوى الافتراضي لها (0.05)، وهو ما يشير إلى وجود فروقات ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسط درجات طلاب المجموعة التجريبية وبين متوسطات درجات طلاب المجموعة الضابطة في التطبيق البعدي لجميع مجالات البرنامج، وهذا يعني أنّ البرنامج الإثرائي له أثر كبيرٌ في النماء المعرفي والوعي بالقيم الإسلامية لدى طلاب مرحلة ما بعد التعليم الأساسي بسلطنة عمان. وفي ضوء نتائج البحث يُوصى الباحث ببعض التوصيات، أهمها إعداد برنامج مماثلة تثري كافة المقررات الدراسية، وتعزز الوعي بالقيم الإسلامية في المراحل التعليمية بسلطنة عمان .
CELEBRATE Feeding: A Responsive Approach to Food and Feeding in Early Learning Settings
Authors: Rossiter Melissa D. , Young Margaret , Dickson Elizabeth , Campbell Julie E. , Caldwell Sarah , Mcisaac Jessie-Lee
Published: July 2024

Early learning and child care (ELCC) settings in Canada follow nutrition standards that outline food provisions, with many also encouraging responsive feeding practices that help to create a supportive environment for children. Caregivers who lack confidence in children’s ability to regulate their own intake, or those who feel stressed about mealtime, may unknowingly engage in less responsive feeding practices. The CELEBRATE Feeding Approach is a flexible framework, driven by behaviour change theory, that builds on previous definitions and concepts of responsive feeding in ELCC environments. Through this approach, there is an intentional focus on supporting early childhood educators to implement feeding practices that are more responsive. The approach incorporates 13 target educator behaviours related to the three overlapping categories of CELEBRATE language, CELEBRATE Mealtime, and CELEBRATE Play. These practices recognize and support the development of a child’s sense of autonomy, confidence, and self-regulation not only at mealtimes but also through play-based exploration and language that is used throughout the day around food and feeding. The goal is that children will be open to a wide variety of food, develop their self-regulation skills, and build the foundation for a positive relationship with food throughout their lifetime.
Preliminary Results of Searches for Long-Term Microwave Radiation of a Thunderstorm Atmosphere at a Wavelength of 1.35 cm
Authors: Bordonskiy G. S. , Gurulev A. A. , Orlov A. O.
Published: July 2024

Measurement of non-thermal radiation is currently one of the directions of remote sensing of the Earth. Powerful electromagnetic radiation of the atmosphere, initiated by cosmic rays, in the range from low frequencies to the gamma range, has recently been discovered here. Of particular interest is the study of such radiation in the microwave range, where the technique of aerospace research is well developed. This paper presents the results of joint measurements of microwave and gamma radiation of the atmosphere during thunderstorms in the summer of 2022 in Transbaikalia. The aim of the study was to search for relatively long (up to several minutes) electromagnetic radiation near the frequency of 22.2 GHz on the line of the rotational spectrum of water vapor molecules. It was assumed that such a feature could arise due to the appearance of avalanches of escaping electrons generated by cosmic rays. In this process, in addition to the braking gamma radiation, the gas medium is excited, which can cause its superradiance in the microwave range. In the case of strong electrification in fields with a voltage above 0.284 MV/m, a unique phenomenon may occur - a self-sustaining photonuclear reaction in the lower atmosphere in thunderclouds. In this process, the electromagnetic glow can last from units to tens of minutes. In the performed study, several episodes of increasing radiation intensity in the microwave range were detected, accompanied by gamma-ray pulses in a thunderstorm atmosphere. The glow detected in the experiment can be explained by local electrical discharges with increasing electrification of clouds. Another explanation is the occurrence of a self-sustaining photonuclear reaction that creates a large volume of excited gas. The ways of improving the microwave measurement technique for recording high-energy phenomena in the lower atmosphere at a great distance from the measuring equipment, where gamma rays are not recorded, using the satellite are discussed.
Rappresentazioni audiovisive delle isole pelagie alla luce degli Island Studies: il caso di Lampedusa.
Authors: Di Giovanni Elisabetta
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The contamination of hermeneutic tools from anthropology, geography, and cultural studies allows us to adopt cinema as an analytical lens to understand the condition of insularity experienced by the Pelagie Islands, based on the relational turn in the landscape of Island Studies, which is that interdisciplinary field focused on the study of islands and insular communities. The author proposes a prospective analysis for understanding the identity, movement, geopolitical, and economic dynamics in close correlation with the insular space of the Pelagie Islands, understood as a context where multi-level relationships intertwine between micro and macro, between humans and nature, and between the local and the global. By examining films such as «Respiro» (2002), «Terraferma» (2011), «Fuocoammare» (2016), «Lampedusa in Winter» (2015), and «Cca Semu» (2018) the aim is to bring out documentary representations of the “islandness” that characterizes the Pelagie Islands, particularly Lampedusa, by linking sociopolitical conditions that render these islands a symbol of the Anthropocene. What visual representation of the social reality of Lampedusa emerges through films and docufilms? How can audiovisual representations contribute to understanding the challenges and opportunities that islands like Lampedusa face in the contemporary world? The author reflects on how Italian and international auteur cinema offers counter-narratives, as opposed to the mainstream media discourse, that express both the condition of the islanders and that of the migrants, who, in the migratory process, also experience a condition of islandness analogous but not identical to that of the inhabitants of Lampedusa
Science Communication. Scientific expertise and new public
Authors: Buoncompagni Giacomo
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The practice of communicating science to the public of 'non-experts' has a much longer history than its theoretical and empirical research. In fact, the first academic journal devoted to this topic was founded only in 1992 and was called Public Understanding of Science (Bucchi, 2008). On the other hand, if we think back to the publication of various popularisation books in the eighteenth century, the reports of various scientific discoveries in the daily press, and the exhibitions and fairs where all the advances in science were displayed, we can understand that the communication of scientific results to the public is an activity that is really far removed from the past.
Examining the Effects of Magneto Priming on Rice and Determination of Crop Indices from Absorption Spectrum for Ecological Yield
Authors: Singh Preetinder , Sharma Himani Goyal
Published: July 2024

A magnetic field is a kind of therapy for plants that boosts plant health and plants immunity. I have considered rice samples and prepared those for therapy with the help of different fertilisers and soil quality is of prime concern. Plant biochemistry, structure, and photosynthetic pathway all have a major impact on radiation absorption in the photo synthetically active radiation (PAR) zone. Instruments are used to measure the effects of these traits on absorbed PAR, root and shoot length for determination of various parameters including Nitrogen nutrition index.The health of the crop depends on numerous factors including primary chlorophyll enhancement and regulation on behalf of its post-sown treatment for better yield in PB-41 and PB-06. In this paper, natural crop therapy is used which reduces the use of pesticides and urea which leads to less soil pollution and less water pollution in the agriculture sector and is environment friendly. By using this technique one can improve the nutritional values of crops. Results have been validated by MATLAB. Study reveals the investigation of the magnetization on rice before and after sowing. It shows that a magnetic field with controlled intensity is helpful to grow crops with better immunity and yield which requires less number of pesticides and less amount of urea to provide better outcomes which is environment and soil-friendly and helps the microorganisms to support productivity.
Aerobic Composting of Organic Waste, Alternative and an Efficient Solid Waste Management Solution
Authors: Abbas Rafal I. , Flayeh Hussein M.
Published: July 2024

The process of composting which involves the treatment of organic wastes to obtain a stable clean product, has become an increasingly desirable choice, at any scale from home to large waste treatment plants. Composting serves as an alternative to landfilling for managing biodegradable waste while also increasing or preserving soil organic matter, decreasing solid waste, and reducing disposal costs. The compost product improves the condition of the soil, reduces erosion, and helps reduce plant diseases without having adverse impacts on the environment. This study aims to manufacture high-quality compost as a solid waste management method by converting organic waste into a useful resource for the community in a financially and ecologically sustainable manner. We investigated the potential of aerobic composting by controlling the operation process parameters, including monitoring the pH value, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N), and moisture content during the composting. We studied the physiochemical and biological changes of composting using a 60-liter bioreactor. The composting process determined an average pH value between 6.9 and 7.8, and it revealed a decrease in TOC from 26.18 to 22.19. Additionally, compost process monitoring indicated a maximum temperature rise of 69 °C over the first three days, and then a decrease after 20 days of air temperature. Total nitrogen in the NH4+/NO3-ratio nitrification decreased to less than 1.4, and the compost in the C/N ratio decreased from 20.75 to 10.035 and setting quality criteria by comparing the final product quality produced through the in-vessel composting.
Energy management optimization of hybrid electric vehicles based on deep learning model predictive control
Authors: Cao Yuan , Zhou Menghao
Published: July 2024

In this paper, the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) energy management optimization method is proposed based on deep learning (DL) model predictive control. Through empirical research combined with the questionnaire survey, this article not only provides a new perspective and practical basis but also improves the efficiency and accuracy of the model by improving the relevant algorithms. The study first analyzes the importance of HEV energy management and reviews the existing literature. Then, the optimization method of HEV energy management based on the deep learning model is introduced in detail, including the composition of energy management for hybrid electric vehicles, the structure and working principle of the deep learning model, especially the backpropagation neural network (BPNN) and the convolutional neural network (CNN), and the steps of application of deep learning in energy management. In the experimental part, questionnaire data from 1,500 consumers were used to design the HEV energy management optimization scheme, and consumers’ attitudes and preferences towards HEV energy optimization were discussed. The experimental results show that the proposed model can predict HEV energy consumption under different road conditions (urban roads, highways, mountain areas, suburban areas, and construction sites), and the difference between the average predicted energy consumption and the actual energy consumption is between 0.1KWH and 0.3KWH, showing high prediction accuracy. In addition, the deep learning-based energy management strategy outperforms traditional control strategies in terms of fuel consumption (6.2 L/100 km), battery charge and discharge times (814), battery life, and CO2 emissions, significantly improving the efficiency of HEV energy. These results demonstrate the great potential and practical application value of deep learning models in the optimization of energy management of HEVs, helping to drive the development of more sustainable and efficient transportation systems.
Summary Report APE 2024 - Keep the conversation going Academic Publishing in Europe, 9–10 January 2024, Berlin, Germany
Authors: Engelen-Visser Astrid
Published: July 2024

This report summarizes APE 2024 (Academic Publishing in Europe, 9–10 January 2024, Berlin, Germany), the 19th edition of the yearly conference bringing together stakeholders within the realm of scholarly publishing. This year’s conference, moderated by Brill’s Chief Publishing Officer Jasmin Lange, was themed ‘Keep the Conversation Going,’ and highlighted topics such as publishers contributing to the SDGs, research integrity, the pros and cons of AI, and open science.
Geroscience and the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease: Between Myth and Reality
Authors: Boccardi Virginia , Ruggiero Carmelinda , Cecchetti Roberta , Mecocci Patrizia
Published: July 2024

Aging is associated with a gradual decline in cellular stability, leading to a decrease in overall health. In the brain, this process is closely linked with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding the mechanisms of brain aging is crucial for developing strategies aimed at enhancing both lifespan and health span. Recent advancements in geroscience, the study of the relationship between aging and age-related diseases, have begun to redefine our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, guiding the development of preventive medical strategies that target the aging process itself rather than merely addressing the symptomatic manifestations of the disease.
Benchmarking frameworks and comparative studies of Controller Area Network (CAN) intrusion detection systems: A review
Authors: Sharmin Shaila , Mansor Hafizah , Abdul Kadir Andi Fitriah , Aziz Normaziah A.
Published: July 2024

The development of intrusion detection systems (IDS) for the in-vehicle Controller Area Network (CAN) bus is one of the main efforts being taken to secure the in-vehicle network against various cyberattacks, which have the potential to cause vehicles to malfunction and result in dangerous accidents. These CAN IDS are evaluated in disparate experimental conditions that vary in terms of the workload used, the features used, the metrics reported, etc., which makes direct comparison difficult. Therefore, there have been several benchmarking frameworks and comparative studies designed to evaluate CAN IDS in similar experimental conditions to understand their relative performance and facilitate the selection of the best CAN IDS for implementation in automotive networks. This work provides a comprehensive survey of CAN IDS benchmarking frameworks and comparative studies in the current literature. A CAN IDS evaluation design space is also proposed in this work, which draws from the wider CAN IDS literature. This is not only expected to serve as a guide for designing CAN IDS evaluation experiments but is also used for categorising current benchmarking efforts. The surveyed works have been discussed on the basis of the five aspects in the design space – namely, IDS type, attack model, evaluation type, workload generation, and evaluation metrics – and recommendations for future work have been identified.
Adaptive multi-cascaded ResNet-based efficient multimedia steganography framework using hybrid mouth brooding fish-emperor penguin optimization mechanism
Authors: Kiran Garikamukkala Vijaya , Krishnan Vidhya
Published: July 2024

A massive amount of data is transmitted in the Internet of Things (IoT). Nowadays, the concerning of security issues are the major factor while transferring data through wireless networks. Since, data privacy becomes complicated. In this research work, a newly proposed model for multimedia steganography is developed. Initially, the required video is obtained from the publically available datasets, and then the acquired input is subjected to the Adaptive Discrete Cosine Transformation (DCT) based block process. The optimal blocks are chosen by the Adaptive Multi-cascaded ResNet (AMC-ResNet) model for applying stego data. Here, the parameter optimization takes place in the DCT and ResNet model to enhance the steganography performance via the Mouth Brooding Fish Emperor Penguin Optimization (MBFEPO) derived from the Mouth Brooding Fish Algorithm (MBFA) and Emperor Penguin Optimization Algorithm (EPOA). Finally, the inverse DCT is employed at the blocks to get the final stego video. In the audio steganography phase, the wanted audio is gathered from external websites. The collected data are given to the Short-time Fourier Transform (STFT) to convert into the spectrogram image, and then the spectrogram image is given to the Adaptive DCT block, selecting the block to apply stego data. Thus, the blocks are selected with the utilization of the Adaptive Multi-cascaded ResNet (AMC-ResNet), where the parameters within the DCT and the ResNet are optimized via the same MBFEPO to improve the performance. After, the Inverse ADCT is applied to reconstruct the spectrogram image. Then, the resultant stego audio is obtained by using the Inverse STFT. Finally, several experiments are conducted to estimate the working ability of the proposed steganography model. The outcome of the recommended model shows 12.3%, 52.6%, 12.3%, and 84.3% better performance SFO, HBA, MBFA, and EPOA in terms of median. The recommended model performs superior performance rather than the existing approaches.
Genetic Landscape of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in Czech Patients
Authors: Baumgartner Daniel , Mušová Zuzana , Zídková Jana , Hedvičáková Petra , Vlčková Eva , Joppeková Lubica , Kramářová Tereza , Fajkusová Lenka , Stránecký Viktor , Geryk Jan , Votýpka Pavel , Mazanec Radim
Published: July 2024

Background:

Genetic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and constitute a link to its association with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Gene-targeted therapies for some forms of ALS (C9orf72, SOD1) have recently gained momentum. Genetic architecture in Czech ALS patients has not been comprehensively assessed so far.

Objective:

We aimed to deliver pilot data on the genetic landscape of ALS in our country.

Methods:

A cohort of patients with ALS ( n = 88), recruited from two Czech Neuromuscular Centers, was assessed for hexanucleotide repeat expansion (HRE) in C9orf72 and also for genetic variations in other 36 ALS-linked genes via next-generation sequencing (NGS). Nine patients (10.1%) had a familial ALS. Further, we analyzed two subgroups of sporadic patients – with concomitant FTD ( n = 7) and with young-onset of the disease ( n = 22).

Results:

We detected the pathogenic HRE in C9orf72 in 12 patients (13.5%) and three other pathogenic variants in FUS, TARDBP and TBK1, each in one patient. Additional 7 novel and 9 rare known variants with uncertain causal significance have been detected in 15 patients. Three sporadic patients with FTD (42.9%) were harbouring a pathogenic variant (all HRE in C9orf72). Surprisingly, none of the young-onset sporadic patients harboured a pathogenic variant and we detected no pathogenic SOD1 variant in our cohort.

Conclusion:

Our findings resemble those from other European populations, with the highest prevalence of HRE in the C9orf72 gene. Further, our findings suggest a possibility of a missing genetic variability among young-onset patients.
Para table tennis improves psychological/mental and cardiovascular health in individuals with spinal cord injury
Authors: Tsou Hsi-Kai , Chen Hsiao-Yu , Shih Kuan-Chung , Lin Yueh-Chiang
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Although rehabilitation exercise is known to be beneficial for cardiovascular and mental health, it remains a daunting challenge for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) who rely on wheelchairs for mobility. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 4-week para table tennis program in enhancing self-efficacy and health outcomes in adults with SCI. METHODS: A total of 39 SCI patients were included and divided into the experimental group (n = 18, a 4-week para table tennis training program) and the control group (n = 21). Frequency domain indices of heart rate variability (HRV) were used to evaluate the function of the autonomic nervous system. RESULTS: Following para table tennis training, there was a significant reduction in the physical stress index (PSI, P < 0.001), accompanied by shifts in autonomic regulation of vagal dominance. Additionally, the para table tennis training led to significant improvements in vessel state, differential pulse wave index, atrial elasticity, eccentric constriction power, remaining blood volume, and self-efficacy (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Para table tennis training results in favorable changes in sympathetic tone, enhanced self-efficacy, improved cardiovascular well-being, and an overall positive transformation in HRV.
Multi-dimensional dense attention network for pixel-wise segmentation of optic disc in colour fundus images
Authors: MA Sreema , A Jayachandran , Perumal T Sudarson Rama
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Segmentation of retinal fragments like blood vessels, Optic Disc (OD), and Optic Cup (OC) enables the early detection of different retinal pathologies like Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), Glaucoma, etc. OBJECTIVE: Accurate segmentation of OD remains challenging due to blurred boundaries, vessel occlusion, and other distractions and limitations. These days, deep learning is rapidly progressing in the segmentation of image pixels, and a number of network models have been proposed for end-to-end image segmentation. However, there are still certain limitations, such as limited ability to represent context, inadequate feature processing, limited receptive field, etc., which lead to the loss of local details and blurred boundaries. METHODS: A multi-dimensional dense attention network, or MDDA-Net, is proposed for pixel-wise segmentation of OD in retinal images in order to address the aforementioned issues and produce more thorough and accurate segmentation results. In order to acquire powerful contexts when faced with limited context representation capabilities, a dense attention block is recommended. A triple-attention (TA) block is introduced in order to better extract the relationship between pixels and obtain more comprehensive information, with the goal of addressing the insufficient feature processing. In the meantime, a multi-scale context fusion (MCF) is suggested for acquiring the multi-scale contexts through context improvement. RESULTS: Specifically, we provide a thorough assessment of the suggested approach on three difficult datasets. In the MESSIDOR and ORIGA data sets, the suggested MDDA-NET approach obtains accuracy levels of 99.28% and 98.95%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The experimental results show that the MDDA-Net can obtain better performance than state-of-the-art deep learning models under the same environmental conditions.
A novel maternal thyroid disease prediction using multi-scale vision transformer architecture with improved linguistic hedges neural-fuzzy classifier
Authors: H Summia Parveen , S Karthik , R Sabitha
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Early pregnancy thyroid function assessment in mothers is covered. The benefits of using load-specific reference ranges are well-established. OBJECTIVE: We pondered whether the categorization of maternal thyroid function would change if multiple blood samples obtained early in pregnancy were used. Even though binary classification is a common goal of current disease diagnosis techniques, the data sets are small, and the outcomes are not validated. Most current approaches concentrate on model optimization, focusing less on feature engineering. METHODS: The suggested method can predict increased protein binding, non-thyroid syndrome (NTIS) (simultaneous non-thyroid disease), autoimmune thyroiditis (compensated hypothyroidism), and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (primary hypothyroidism). In this paper, we develop an automatic thyroid nodule classification system using a multi-scale vision transformer and image enhancement. Graph equalization is the chosen technique for image enhancement, and in our experiments, we used neural networks with four-layer network nodes. This work presents an enhanced linguistic coverage neuro-fuzzy classifier with chosen features for thyroid disease feature selection diagnosis. The training procedure is optimized, and a multi-scale vision transformer network is employed. Each hop connection in Dense Net now has trainable weight parameters, altering the architecture. Images of thyroid nodules from 508 patients make up the data set for this article. Sets of 80% training and 20% validation and 70% training and 30% validation are created from the data. Simultaneously, we take into account how the number of training iterations, network structure, activation function of network nodes, and other factors affect the classification outcomes. RESULTS: According to the experimental results, the best number of training iterations is 500, the logistic function is the best activation function, and the ideal network structure is 2500-40-2-1. CONCLUSION: K-fold validation and performance comparison with previous research validate the suggested methodology’s enhanced effectiveness.
Parenting Styles, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Decision-Making Power in University Students
Authors: Naeem Sonia , Afzal Roqaiya , Ahmad Ammal
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the association between parenting styles, academic self-efficacy, and decision-making power among university students. The sample included 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students (100 men and 100 women) aged 18-28 years. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. They were surveyed using a short version of the Parental Authority Questionnaire, Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, and Decision-Making Collaboration Scale. Correlation analysis was employed to assess the relationships between variables. Independent sample t-test was used to examine gender differences and regression analysis was used to identify the predictor variables for decision-making power. The results indicated a positive relationship between authoritative parenting styles, decision-making power, and academic self-efficacy among university students (p < .05). Regression analysis indicated authoritative parenting, permissive parenting, curricular activities, utilization of resources, and adjustment as predictors of decision-making power in university students. The results of an independent sample t-test showed significant gender differences between authoritarian parenting, curricular activities, and time management. Based on the results, the study concluded that the decision-making abilities of university students are significantly shaped by parenting styles, academic self-efficacy, and factors such as curricular activities and resource utilization. Further, gender differences in certain aspects highlight the need for tailored interventions. Overall, this research provides valuable insights for fostering holistic student development.
Social Media Usage and Depressive Symptoms in University Students: A Correlation Study
Authors: Mateen Mawra , Agha Syed Azizuddin
Published: July 2024

Traditionally Depression is considered to be common among people, yet it is often unrecognized and unnoticed in the general population. The technological revolution has brought advancement in communication across the globe and has given rise to social media platforms. However, it has both positive and negative impacts on the life of individuals as indicated by many research studies. The present research study aimed to know the association between depression and social media usage among university students. The study was carried out with 130 university students (n= 65 Men; n= 65 Women) from two public sector universities. The study data was collected using a participant information form, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D), and Social Networking Usage Questionnaire (SNUQ). The data was analyzed using SPSS. It was found that use of social media was significantly associated with and predicted depressive symptoms among students. It was concluded that social media usage has a potential role in developing depression among students.
Köpek Scapula ve Humerus 3D Baskılarının Üretiminin ve Eğitimdeki Etkinliğinin Araştırılması
Authors: Akyürek Meryem , Orhan İmdat , Fidancı Sinem Gül , Açıkgöz Ayla
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 3D lazer tarayıcı ve yazıcı kullanarak köpek iskeletine ait bazı kemiklerin üretilmesi ve 3D kemiklerin eğitimdeki etkinliğinin araştırılmasıdır. Bu amaçla bir köpek iskeletine ait scapula ve humerus 3D lazer tara-yıcı ile taranmış, 3D yazıcı kullanılarak 3D kemikler üretilmiştir. Sonrasında 3D kemiklerin eğitimdeki etkinliğinin araştı-rılması için öğrenci grupları üzerinde pratik eğitim ve ardından sınav yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak 3D kemiklerin, en az gerçek kemikler kadar eğitimde başarılı olduğu ortaya konulmuştur.
Diagnostik des Funktionalen Sehens unter optimierten Beleuchtungsbedingungen
Authors: Proske Claas
Published: July 2024

Dieser Artikel stellt die Möglichkeiten zur Überprüfung des Funktionalen Sehens im Diagnostikraum des Landesbildungszentrums für Blinde Hannover unter Berücksichtigung ausgewählter Gütekriterien der Beleuchtung dar. Neben theoretischen Hintergründen zur Beleuchtungsstärke und Lichtfarbe im Zusammenhang mit der visuellen Wahrnehmung, wird über die technischen Parameter bei der Raumausleuchtung informiert. Mittels tabletgesteuerter Bedienung kann eine ortsunabhängige Veränderung der Beleuchtungssituation ermöglicht werden, sodass zeitgleich diagnostische Beobachtungen hinsichtlich der Auswirkung von Beleuchtungsparametern auf das Sehen gesammelt werden können. Die diagnostischen Beobachtungen münden in Empfehlungen zur Umfeld- und Arbeitsplatzgestaltung unter dem Aspekt der Beleuchtung, um einen Transfer in den Alltag ermöglichen zu können.
BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BUSINESS ENTITY: FEATURES OF THE SECURITY PROCESS AND MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES
Authors: Terletska Yuliya ,   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University
Published: July 2024

The article examines the peculiarities of the process of ensuring and the priorities of managing the business sustainability of the enterprise. It was established that despite the need to stimulate consumer demand, rational use of available resources and optimization of the pricing process, the top managers of economic entities faced the need to objectively assess their own potential in the context of ensuring business sustainability. It has been proven that ensuring the optimal level of business sustainability directly affects the balanced development and the level of competitiveness of the product manufacturer. Analysis of the business stability of Ukrainian companies indicates the formation of unfavorable trends caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic and military aggression by the Russian Federation. Therefore, top managers of enterprises that seek to withstand fierce competition on the market without significant losses should take into account the adverse influence of the factors of the operating environment, as well as, based on their analysis, apply adequate measures to increase the level of their own business sustainability. It has been established that the optimization of business processes is an effective tool for ensuring the efficiency of the company's functioning process in modern conditions, which contributes to increasing profits and increasing productivity, reducing costs, and increasing the quality of products and services in order to meet the needs of consumers. In order to maximize the quality of business processes at domestic enterprises, it is necessary to use such optimization methods that will allow establishing a balance between the satisfaction of consumer needs and competitive market forces, on the one hand, and business process efficiency indicators, on the other. It was found that the innovative priorities of the strategic development of the enterprise can create new consumer values and improve the properties of products, the interest in which shows a tendency to decrease on the part of buyers. The innovative priorities of the strategic development of oil and fat complex enterprises are defined, and the ways of increasing the business sustainability of domestic business entities in modern conditions are substantiated.
TỶ LỆ BỊ BẮT NẠT VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TỶ LỆ BỊ BẮT NẠT VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở HỌC SINH TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG HỆ GIÁO DỤC THƯỜNG XUYÊN TẠI THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM 2024
Authors: Lê Võ Hồng Tuyết , Nguyễn Thị Trang , Đinh Văn Ngôn , Nguyễn Thị Thu An , Thái Thanh Trúc
Published: July 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Hiện nay, bắt nạt là một vấn đề rất được quan tâm trong xã hội nói chung và trong môi trường học đường nói riêng. Bắt nạt có liên quan đến những hậu quả bất lợi ngắn hạn và dài hạn về cả sức khỏe thể chất lẫn tinh thần của trẻ vị thành niên. Tuy nhiên, có rất ít nghiên cứu được thực hiện trên học sinh trung học phổ thông hệ giáo dục thường xuyên tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.

Mục tiêu: Xác định tỷ lệ bị bắt nạt và các yếu tố liên quan ở học sinh trung học phổ thông hệ giáo dục thường xuyên tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh năm 2024.

Đối tượng và Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu cắt ngang được thực hiện trên 1499 học sinh trung học phổ thông tại Trung tâm Giáo dục nghề nghiệp - Giáo dục thường xuyên (TT. GDNN – GDTX) tại quận 12, quận Tân Phú, huyện Bình Chánh, và huyện Hóc Môn từ tháng 02/2024 – 04/2024. Nghiên cứu sử dụng bộ câu hỏi tự điền. Việc bị bắt nạt được đánh giá bằng thang đo YRBS.

Kết quả: Tỷ lệ bị bắt nạt học đường và bị bắt nạt trực tuyến lần lượt là 6,8% và 13,8%. Kết quả cho thấy mối liên quan giữa xu hướng tính dục, kinh tế gia đình, mối quan hệ với bạn bè với bắt nạt học đường. Đối với bắt nạt trực tuyến, kết quả cho thấy mối liên quan với khối lớp, giới tính, xu hướng tính dục, kinh tế gia đình, mối quan hệ với bạn bè.

Kết luận: Bắt nạt là một vấn đề sức khỏe cộng đồng nghiêm trọng và phổ biến nhưng có thể phòng ngừa được. Nhà trường, thầy cô, gia đình và các bên liên quan cần có chiến lược hỗ trợ và can thiệp phù hợp đặc biệt là những học sinh dễ bị tổn thương.
IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, Mangroves of The Agulhas
Authors: Riddin Taryn , Adams Janine , Rajkaran Anusha , Machite Anesu , Peer Nasreen , Suarez Ena
Published: July 2024

Mangroves of the Agulhas is a regional ecosystem subgroup (Level 4 unit of the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology). It includes the marine ecoregions of Agulhas Bank and KwaZulu-Natal that extend along the South African eastern coastline. The extent of the Agulhas mangroves in 2023 is 23.0 km2, representing 0.02% of the global mangrove area. Mangroves in this province are limited to 31 estuaries which provide sheltered conditions as mangroves do not occur along the open coastline. The biota is characterized by three species of true mangroves, and 88 associated animal species. The Agulhas province mangroves are classified as terrigenous sedimentary. Natural drivers of extent and distribution include sedimentation, floods, mouth dynamics, storm surges, marine sediment deposition and propagule distribution. The ecosystem is threatened by anthropogenic pressures including urban and industrial development, harvesting for wood, livestock browsing and trampling, restriction of tidal exchange by infrastructure, freshwater abstraction causing estuary mouth closures and lower salinity, and pollution (plastics, heavy metals, oils, fungal pathogens, and coal dust). Under climate change, an increased frequency of tropical storms poses additional risks to mangrove survival due to sediment deposition, estuary mouth closures and back-flooding. The mangrove net area change has been positive since the 1970s (+51.5%), mainly due to flow modifications and an artificial mouth opening in the Mhalthuze Estuary, which contributes ~62.5% of the total mangrove area. Natural regeneration of mangroves has occurred in some estuaries previously impacted by mouth closure related to sea storms. There are also signs of a poleward shift to southern latitudes. However, the ecosystem has collapsed in 11 estuaries since the 1930s due to development, mouth closures and inundation of mangrove stands along with sediment deposition following floods. Similar losses are expected to increase under predicted climate change scenarios. Since mangrove stands are limited laterally by development, future sea-level rise will result in permanent losses. Overall, the status of the Agulhas mangrove ecosystem is assessed as Endangered (EN).
The Effect of Availability Bias and Representativeness Bias on Investment Decisions Among Millennials and Gen Z in Indonesia
Authors: TEKMAPRO Kurniana , Haymans Manurung Adler , Sembel Roy
Published: July 2024

The investment represents a more advanced financial activity than solely depositing funds in a bank for safekeeping. The investment is anticipated to mitigate the effect of inflation on the fluctuation of the currency's worth. Millennials and Generation Z are demographic cohorts that significantly affect the capital market; nonetheless, numerous individuals within these generations exhibit imprudent investment behaviour, primarily attributable to biases in their investment decisions. The research aimed to critically examine prior studies employing different methods to further the understanding of availability bias and representativeness bias in Indonesia. The study utilised a quantitative method. The participants of this study consisted of investors from the Gen Z and millennial cohorts in Indonesia. The sample size in this investigation consisted of 120 samples. The sampling technique employed in this study was purposive sampling, namel7 a strategy selecting participants based on predetermined criteria. The study's criteria encompassed individuals classified as investors, falling within the age range of 17 to 35 years, and possessing a minimum of 6 months of expertise in the field of investment. This study's findings indicated that bias availability and bias affected statistically significant and positively affected investment decision-making among millennials and Gen Z individuals in Indonesia. The data revealed that 14.7% of investment decisions are affected by variables related to availability bias and representativeness bias, with the remaining 85.3% being affected by other variables.
Pengaruh Kesadaran Wajib Pajak Dan Sanksi Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Pengusaha Online Tiktok Shop
Authors: Setijawibawa Melina , Sudirgo Tony
Published: July 2024

Aplikasi belanja kian beragam contohnya TikTok Shop. Peminatnya membeludak dengan cara berjualan live dan memberikan contoh produk disana juga berupa video kreatif dan yang paling penting gratis ongkir dan bisa COD. Terlepas dari biaya pemesanan, admin aplikasi dan program affiliasi juga lebih mudah. Tujuannya dilakukan penelitian mengetahui apakah para pengusaha online TikTok Shop sadar akan wajib pajak dan sanksi pajak mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak. Dengan 120 sampel dan dianalisis SMART PLS 3.0 metodenya kuantitatif. Hasilnya Kesadaran wajib pajak memiliki pengaruh secara langsung yang signifikan dan positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak dan Sanksi pajak memiliki pengaruh secara langsung yang signifikan dan positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak