bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Machine learning of language use on Twitter reveals weak and non-specific predictions
Authors: Kelley Sean , Mhaonaigh Caoimhe Ní , Burke Louise , Whelan Robert , Gillan Claire
Published: March 2021

Background: Depressed individuals use language differently than healthy controls and it has been proposed that social media posts could therefore be used to identify depression. But much of the evidence behind this claim relies on indirect measures of mental health that are sometimes circular, such as statements of self-diagnosis (“Got an OCD diagnosis today”) on social media or membership in disorder-specific online forums. Relatedly, few studies have tested if these language features are specific to depression versus other aspects of mental health. Methods: We analyzed the Tweets of 1,006 participants who completed questionnaires assessing symptoms of depression and 8 other mental health conditions. Daily Tweets were subjected to textual analysis and the resulting linguistic features were used to train an Elastic Net model on depression severity, using nested cross validation. We then tested performance in a held-out test set (30%), comparing predictions of depression versus 8 other aspects of mental health. Results: The depression trained model had only modest predictive performance when tested out of sample, explaining just 2.5% of variance in depression symptoms (R2 = 0.025, r = 0.16). The performance of this model was as-good or superior when used to identify other aspects of mental health: schizotypy (R2 = 0.035, r = 0.19), social anxiety (R2 = 0.025, r = 0.16), eating disorders (R2 = 0.011, r = 0.12), generalized anxiety (R2 = 0.041, r = 0.21), above chance for obsessive-compulsive disorder (R2 = 0.011, r = 0.12), apathy (R2 = 0.008, r = 0.11), but not significant for alcohol abuse (R2 = -0.012, r = 0.04) or impulsivity (R2 = -0.001, r = 0.08).Conclusions: Machine learning analysis of social media data, when trained on well-validated clinical instruments, could not make meaningful individualized out-of-sample predictions regarding mental health status of users. For the small effects observed, language use associated with depression was non-specific, having similar performance in predicting other mental health problems.
performance: An R Package for Assessment, Comparison and Testing of Statistical Models
Authors: Lüdecke Daniel , Ben-Shachar Mattan S. , Patil Indrajeet , Waggoner Philip , Makowski Dominique
Published: March 2021

A crucial part of statistical analysis is evaluating a model's quality and fit, or performance. During analysis, especially with regression models, investigating the fit of models to data also often involves selecting the best fitting model amongst many competing models. Upon investigation, fit indices should also be reported both visually and numerically to bring readers in on the investigative effort. While functions to build and produce diagnostic plots or to compute fit statistics exist, these are located across many packages, which results in a lack of a unique and consistent approach to assess the performance of many types of models. The result is a difficult-to-navigate, unorganized ecosystem of individual packages with different syntax, making it onerous for researchers to locate and use fit indices relevant for their unique purposes. The performance package in R fills this gap by offering researchers a suite of intuitive functions with consistent syntax for computing, building, and presenting regression model fit statistics and visualizations.
Hearing outcome following ossicular reconstruction for incus defects using partial ossicular replacement prosthesis
Authors: Regmi Deepak , Rajak Ashik , Mahato Nain Bahadur
Published: March 2021

Background: Situation of incus erosion is common while performing tympanoplasties for cases of chronic otitis media. As none of the available techniques is said to be gold standard, a cost effective and easily available partial ossicular replacement prosthesis is employed and the postoperative hearing outcome is presented.

Objectives: To assess the hearing results of ossiculoplasty using partial ossicular replacement prosthesis (PORP) during tympanoplasty.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary referral hospital of Nepal from June 2018 to September 2019. Thirty consecutive patients who underwent tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media (inactive/mucosal) with incudostapedial discontinuity were operated using polytetrafluroethylene partial ossicular replacement prosthesis without removing the incus. Pure tone averages, air-bone gap (ABG) and air conduction gain were calculated pre and post-operatively.

Results: There was no extrusion of prosthesis. The post-operative air-bone gap less than 20 dB was achieved in 23 (77%) cases. All the patients had post-operative air-bone gap of ≤25 dB. There were no major complications.

Conclusion: Polytetrafluroethylene partial ossicular replacement prosthesis is safe, reliable and efficient alternative for ossiculoplasty when the incus is found to have eroded during tympanoplasty surgery.
Neonatal outcome of maternal premature rupture of membranes more than 18 hours
Authors: Shakya Amshu , Gupta Sweta Kumari
Published: March 2021

Background: Premature Rupture of Membranes  has been known to complicate pregnancy since ages. Several risk factors may be associated with occurrence of premature rupture of membranes. It is associated with varied neonatal complications, neonatal sepsis and prematurity being the most hazardous ones.

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the incidence of neonatal sepsis following premature rupture of membranes, risk factors and neonatal complications associated with premature rupture of membrane of more than 18 hours in the neonates admitted in a tertiary care center.

Methodology: Descriptive observational study was undertaken for 18 months from August 2013 to January 2015 in the College of Medical Sciences, Chitwan, Nepal. This study included 82 neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with maternal history of premature rupture of membranes of more than 18 hours with medical conditions excluded. 

Results: The incidence of premature rupture of membranes in this hospital was 8.9%. Frequently associated maternal risk factors were history of prior abortion (16, 19.5%), urinary tract infection (7, 8.5%), and antecedent coitus (7, 8.5%). In the study population, 68 (83%) neonates had complications and 14 (17%) neonates had no complication. The incidence of neonatal sepsis following PROM in present study was 6.1%. Neonatal sepsis was significantly associated with chorioamnionitis (p<0.001). The most frequently occurring complication was probable neonatal sepsis (53, 64.6%), followed by prematurity (31, 37.8%) and perinatal asphyxia (15, 18.3%). There was a directly proportional relation of neonatal sepsis, chorioamnionitis, respiratory distress syndrome and mortality with duration of premature rupture of membranes.

Conclusion: Commonly occurring maternal risk factors with PROM were prior abortion, UTI and antecedent coitus. In the study population, infectious morbidity was highest.  Chorioamnionitis was significantly associated with culture proven neonatal sepsis. Prolonged duration of premature rupture of membranes increased the risk of neonatal sepsis, meningitis, respiratory distress syndrome and perinatal death. Prevention of these risk factors, appropriate and timely management including improved obstetric and neonatal care can provide intact survival of the neonates.
Complications of inguinal hernia repair in children: A tertiary hospital experience
Authors: Chukwubuike Kevin Emeka
Published: March 2021

Background: Repair of inguinal hernia is one of the most frequently performed procedures in pediatric surgery. 

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the complications we encountered following repair of inguinal hernia in children. 

Methodology: This was a retrospective study done in children aged 15 years and below who had complications following inguinal hernia repair (both emergency and elective) at the pediatric surgery unit of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) Enugu, Nigeria, between January 2014 and December 2018. 

Results: A total of 1243 cases of pediatric inguinal hernia repairs were performed during the study period. Out of this, 123 patients developed complications, accounting for 9.9% of the total cases. There was male predominance with a median age of 1 year. Most of the complications were noted in infants undergoing emergency repairs. Scrotal complications were the most common complications which resolved on non-operative treatment. Other complications in descending order of frequency included wound infection, hernia recurrence, testicular atrophy and sensory disturbances in the inguinal region. There was no mortality following the surgeries.

Conclusion: Pediatric inguinal hernia repair is a procedure with potential complications more so in infants following an emergency repair. Preoperative parental counseling and timely referral are mandatory.
Five years experiences in diagnosis and management of jejuno-ileal atresia in Kanti children’s hospital
Authors: Basnet Anupama , Thapa Bijay , Dhoubadel Prativa , Kayastha Anuj
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Jejuno-ileal atresia is a major cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence, clinical presentation, management, and outcome of jejunoileal atresia at our institute over a period of five years.

Methods: The medical records of the patients with the diagnosis of jejunoileal atresia during a period of five years (April 2014 to April 2019) were obtained from the hospital record section and surgical intensive care unit, and were reviewed and analyzed.

Results: There were 61 cases of jejunoileal atresia among 144 cases of intestinal atresia. Twenty-nine (47.5%) of them were male. Laparotomy with resection of atretic part with anti-mesenteric tapering enteroplasty and end to end anastomosis was done in 15, and resection without tapering enteroplasty with end to end anastomosis was done in 39 patients. Thirty-eight patients (62.3%) were discharged while Twenty-three (37.7%) cases were lost to mortality.

Conclusions: Although the mortality and morbidity rate are high in jejunoileal atresia, early diagnosis, improvement in surgical technique, modern ventilatory support and advanced in intensive care unit has led to the significant increase in the survival rate.
Comparison of non-invasive haemodynamic monitors of stress response to endo-tracheal intubation with perfusion index in patients undergoing elective surgery
Authors: Lama Moktan Sushila , Karki Manan
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Laryngoscopy and intubation is always associated with a short term reflex sympathetic pressor response. The perfusion index is an indirect, non-invasive, and continuous measure of peripheral perfusion by pulse oximeter which can detect the stress response to intubation similar to heart rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.

Methods: This prospective observational study enrolled sixty-five normotensive patients of American society of anesthesiologists physical status grade I and II scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia. Tracheal intubation was performed after induction with intravenous fentanyl, propofol and vecuronium. Heart rate, Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure and Perfusion Index were measured before induction of anesthesia, before intubation and one minute, three minutes, five minutes after the insertion of the endotracheal tube. Increase in heart rate by ?10 beats per minute, systolic and diastolic blood pressure by ?15 millimeters of mercury and decrease in Perfusion index ?10% after endotracheal intubation as compared to preintubationvalue were considered positive haemodynamic changes.

Results: Endotracheal intubation produced a significant increase in heart rate and blood pressure whereas perfusion index decreased significantly. Our study showed that perfusion index response criterion achieved 97.7% (Confidence interval 97.58-97.86) sensitivity in detecting the stress response to insertion of endotracheal tube whereas systolic and diastolic blood pressure achieved sensitivity of 90% and 92% respectively.

Conclusion: Perfusion Index is easier, reliable and non-invasive alternative to conventional haemodynamic criteria for detection of stress response to endotracheal intubation.
Surgical site Infection after gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries- A retrospective evaluation from a single center of western India
Authors: Vasavada Bhavin , Patel Hardik
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Aim of our study to evaluate various factors responsible for surgical site infection after gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries.
Methods: Patients who underwent gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery in our department were evaluated retrospectively. Various factors associated with surgical site infection were evaluated using univariate and multivariate analysis. Surgical site infection was defined as any culture positive discharge from the wound within 30 days of surgery.
Results: We evaluated a total of 331 patients operated between April 2018 and March 2020. 14 patients were lost to follow up after discharge and before completing post operative day 30. Eighteen patients expired before 30 days without developing SSI and were excluded from the study as per exclusion criteria. 299 patients were included in the study. Twenty patients developed surgical site infection. It showed SSI rate in our study population was 6.68%. On univariate analysis prolonged hospital stay, more blood product used, higher CDC grade of surgery, higher ASA grade, more operative time, open surgeries, colorectal and HPB surgeries were associated with surgical site infections. On multivariate analysis only prolonged hospital stay independently predicted SSI. (p=0.014, Odds ratio 1.223, 95% confidence interval 1.042-1.435.).
Conclusion: Prolonged hospital stay independently predicts surgical site infections after gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery.
Prevalence of surgical site infection in patient with bile spillage during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Parajuli Anuj
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Iatrogenic gallbladder perforation with bile spillage (BS) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) occurs frequently but its impact to the patient can range from port site surgical site infection (SSI), bowel obstruction, intraperitoneal abscess to none. We aim to examine the prevalence of port site SSI in patients with bile spillage during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods: A prospective descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken which included consecutive patients who underwent LC over a period of six months and had intraoperative bile spillage. Patients were noted and evaluated for the presence of port site SSI. Patients were assessed clinically during hospitalization and on follow-up at five and even days post operatively. Bile spillage (BS) as a possible risk factor for port site surgical site infection (SSI) was analyzed.

Results: Out of 318 patients, there were 229 (72%) female and 89(28%) male patients with a mean age of 46 ± 11.7 years. BS occurred in 66 (20.8%) patients. Port site SSI was present in 14 (4.4%) patients. SSI among patients with bile spillage was present in 8 (12.1%) and among patients without BS was 6 (2.3%).

Conclusion: The present study reveals that iatrogenic gallbladder perforation with BS has higher prevalence of port site SSI.
Colonic interposition for recurrent Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma of stomach: a case report
Authors: Regmee Sujan , Kharel Shrijan , Bohara Tanka Prasad , Joshi Mukund Raj
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Gastric cancer is a major cause of cancer death worldwide. Potential curative treatment for gastric cancer is radical gastrectomy. The reasons for local recurrence could be many like inadequate margin at the time of resection, biology of the disease, bad patient compliance. Esophagogastrectomy with colonic interposition may be required in case of distal esophageal carcinoma, carcinoma of proximal stomach and also in esophagogastric anastomotic recurrence, especially when the stomach is not suitable or available.

Case description: A 30-year-old female, who had undergone proximal partial gastrectomy about 14 months back for poorly differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma of stomach, was admitted with a 20 days history of dysphagia which was initially for solid food but later progressed causing difficulty in swallowing liquid as well. In past 14 months patient had undergone 6 cycles of chemotherapy.  Transhiatal esophagectomy with interposition of right colon with terminal ileum with end to end anastomosis of oesophagus and ileal ends followed by colojejunostomy and ileocolostomy with FJ placement.

Conclusion: When enough stomach remains it can be used as an esophageal replacement. However, when the stomach cannot be used due to more extensive primary disease or like in this case, needs to be resected due to recurrence of the disease, the interposed colon or jejunum needs to be used for esophageal reconstruction.
Role of Socio-Technical Assistance (STA) in Private Housing Reconstruction for Vulnerable Community (A case study of Okhaldhunga District, Nepal)
Authors: Karki Tej Bahadur , Lamsal Rita , Poudel Namita
Published: March 2021

Vulnerability is such stage when such people and group can be easily harmed physically or emotionally. They are always in risk in natural or man-made disaster so such people and groups should be cared and supported by all concerns. Great earthquake of August 2015, many old age people, poor, single women, child-headed family and disable family become vulnerable in earthquake affected districts of Nepal. So, Nepal Government had deployed the Socio-Technical Assistance (STA) team to support the vulnerable households. The main objective of this study was to identify the role of STA in private housing reconstruction of vulnerable household. The study was conducted in Okhaldhunga district among the 35 vulnerable households. The study was based on the mixed method so both quantitative and qualitative method was used to collect the data. The findings show that majority of ethnic group who were more than 70 years old were in urgent need of support who were fully supported by STA. almost all beneficiaries were happy with the support and behaviour of STA. economically, 44.1% household had spent more than 3 Lakh to build the house so they had to manage the additional amount. They had taken loan from relative and neighbor so Nepal Government should provide livelihood support to such household to improve their socio-economic status.
Purposeful development of motor abilities of junior schoolchildren by means of outdoor games
Authors: Dmytrenko S. M. , Herasymyshyn V. P. , Khoronzhevskyi L. Ye. , Chuiko Yu. A.
Published: March 2021

One of the most important issues of physical education, which requires a positive rethinking and scientific substantiation, is the development of motor abilities in schoolchildren at physical education lessons. The study involved 54 schoolchildren of 4th grade. At the beginning of the study, we conducted testing to determine the level of physical fitness. The article presents some aspects of the study on the development of physical fitness of schoolchildren by means of outdoor games. The technology is based on the orderly use of outdoor games and game exercises of varying intensity and orientation. Features of the developed technology: teaching students the main ways of motor activity by means of outdoor games and game exercises, improving the acquired abilities and skills exclusively by playing the method. In the course of the experiment, the effectiveness of the technology for increasing the physical fitness of schoolchildren was proved with the orderly use of outdoor games of different intensity. The experimental group in the studied indices of physical fitness was ahead of the representatives of the control group after the experiment.
Implementation of introduction of innovative mobile games in the educational process of foreign students in higher education institutions
Authors: Ilnytska Ganna , Klymenchenko Victoria , Konovalenko Oksana
Published: March 2021

The proposed article is devoted to the introduction of innovative mobile games in the educational process of foreign students of higher education institutions to identify interest in innovative author's creation of mobile games for use in the educational process during academic physical education classes. The purpose of the work is to implement the introduction of innovative mobile games into the educational process of foreign students of higher education institutions. A scientific novelty consists of a creative approach in the use of 16 new mobile games with standard sports equipment and non-sports equipment during academic physical education classes. The team of authors of this article are scientific and pedagogical workers of three Kharkiv Universities and have been working on the creation of an author’s complex of the most modern universal mobile games for students with different levels of physical fitness and di fferent levels of health. The objectives of the study were to identify students' interest to innovative author's creation of mobile games for use in the educational process during academic physical education classes. Conclusions. An objective analysis of the results obtained from the previous questionnaire provided specific data for the rapid management decisions to optimize the educational process of physical education. The questionnaire conducted after the experiment proved that the students liked the lessons with the use of new moving games, and the students noted the creative approach of teachers to their work. The introduced author's mobile games of a wide range helped teachers to establish relationships with students, to establish communication and interaction between students of different nationalities, to promote the development of motor skills, to involve students in academic classes who enjoy attending them. Thus, the purpose of the research is realized and the efficiency and social benefit of using modern, new mobile games in the educational process of students is proved.
Problems of physical culture in educational institutions and their solution
Authors: Kostyuchenko M. , Tkachenko I. , Ryabchenko V. , Donets I.
Published: March 2021

One of the conditions of successful solution of social question is the existance of clear imaginations about its sense and forming generally known imaginations about solution. It is general thought. But when we search solutions this condition is ignored. It is watched when reforming physical education of students and scholars.

The essence of question is clear: weak material base, not enough number of lessons etcetera. But there are most serious reasons. There are an absence of imaginations about what we want from students’ and school physical culture; without this we cannot understand what it has to be school physical culture. As a result people have different imaginations. We can see complex co– existence of three environments: educational, training and health environments. The analysis of special literature shows that modern investigations and publications pay not enough attention to certain effective methodics which promote qualitative forming and solving educational, training and health questions as well as bring up all – side developed scholars and students when physical education.
The preparedness of future primary school teacher for professional activity in physical culture: the structural-component analysis
Authors: Maksymchuk Borys , Kakhiani Yuliia , Kevpanych Vasyl , Zvonar Vasyl , Petrushko Maryna , Dzhugan Lyubov
Published: March 2021

In modern pedagogical science, the study of the preparedness of future specialists for professional activity remains relevant. The research of many scientists has been devoted to the study of this problem in recent years. Revealing the essence of the state of preparedness of future primary school teachers for professional activity in physical culture, some authors consider it as a personal characteristic of a specialist, others as functional. Modern higher school pedagogy is faced with an important theoretical and practical task, which concerns improving the process of professional development of the personality of a teacher in general and a primary school teacher, in particular, to work on physical education. Ways and methods of forming preparedness for teacher activity among students of the pedagogical university are a complex socio-psychological phenomenon. It combines a complex of individual and psychological qualities of the personality, a certain system of professional and pedagogical knowledge, abilities, and skills. The teacher’s preparedness for work is considered a form of connection of a vocational and pedagogical orientation with the worldview, life attitudes, and spiritual values, as well as with the ethical, strong-willed, and emotional spheres. A significant drawback in this field of knowledge and practice continues to be the weak connection of theory with practice in the process of training in IHE. References to the experience of schools in the study of theory, the orientation to knowledge in the process of pedagogical practice don’t solve the problem yet, we are studying. We need special work of IHE, which would help to understand the theoretical and practical preparedness of students for pedagogical activity.
The use of video recordings in the organization of recreational classes with students
Authors: Petrenko Olena , Torkina Anastasia
Published: March 2021

One of the important areas that has undergone significant changes due to the epidemic and the quarantine measures caused by it is education. The need to quickly change the forms of conducting classes has become a real test for teachers of performing disciplines of a sports profile, and prompted them to search and experiment in the use of information technologies and technical means in the educational process. Since sports education in general and the teaching of academic disciplines that form sports skills have their own specific differences, the use of information technologies in this area has caused a number of problems that require separate detailed consideration. Distance learning has become mainstream in the context of global quarantine. Therefore, this problem inspired the consideration in the article of such issues as the methodology for preparing and conducting practical classes, as well as the use of information technologies and technical means such as video products, multimedia presentations, encyclopedias, simulators and games that are used in the educational process of students and will help it. improvement. The use of these technical means and information technologies contributes to the improvement of education in conditions of quarantine restrictions, as well as to the improvement of the perception of information through new technologies, methods and means. With the use of information technologies, students become more clear about the material of the disciplines of a sports profile.
The role of the menu in the day mode of highly qualified athletes
Authors: Томчук І.С. , Tomchuk L.
Published: March 2021

The article theoretically substantiates the role of the menu as the primary factor in the training process of highly qualified athletes. The main directions for compiling the menu are determined. Brief characteristics of the nutrients needed to create a daily diet are given, taking into account their characteristics. The introduction of two- and three-time training has significantly changed the diet of highly qualified athletes, and the improvement of training methods has led to a significant increase in the energy costs of the body. A huge amount of training makes organizing very difficult, not only the diet during the training day, but also its component in the quantity and quality of the menu. A well-planned menu, in turn, is the basis for increasing the athlete's performance. An athlete who follows a balanced diet, including the number of calories, is easier to adapt to physical and mental stress. How to balance nutrition so that, without increasing the volume of food, the athlete’s body can be maximally satisfied in energy and nutrients when preparing the menu. Since after measuring the amount in a calorimeter, the heat generated by a person, which translates into “burned” calories, is always less than when burning food in a calorimeter. Since the metabolism in a living organism is not capable of absolute oxidation, the second indicator is always less than the first in a certain proportion, reflecting the efficiency of metabolism [12]. However, it should be noted that, despite the importance of this issue for athletes, to paint a full menu is often fraught with various kinds of difficulties. The fact is that the recommendations for the preparation of diets differ from each other. Diets are different. One of them, developed by nutrition experts. Others are invented by people who are not related not only to nutrition, but also to medicine in general. There is much more speculation and exaggeration in them than scientifically based recommendations. Therefore, it can be difficult for a non-specialist to understand those proposals, which are full of all kinds of scientifically unconfirmed diets.
Using mobile applications as one of the means of a healthy lifestyle
Authors: Khurtenko O.V. , Dmitrenko S.M. , Sorokina N.O. , Lyshyshyn G.V.
Published: March 2021

The article systematizes data on the use of the most popular mobile applications designed to increase the level of motivation of student youth. We analyzed Internet resources in order to analyze the features and benefits of free and paid mobile applications that are available for gadgets on the operating system iOS and Android. We conducted a questionnaire which aimed to determine the motives for the use of modern mobile applications by students of different ages. Thus, the use of mobile gadgets and applications to them increases the motivation to exercise, stimulates young people's interest in their own health. All applications are aimed at leading a healthy lifestyle, improving health, improving physical fitness and increasing motivation to exercise. Most young people use mobile applications in the following areas: general physical training; walking, running; strength training; control of physical fitness; proper nutrition; water balance. Among the motives of young people for the use of mobile applications in the process of physical culture and health classes are identified: figure correction, lack of time to visit the gym. Mobile applications help to adhere to the schedule, plan and mode of training, diversify daily activities and help control water balance and product selection.
NON-FINANCIAL SECTOR AS A MONEY LAUNDERING BARRIER
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Trg Republike Hrvatske 14, Zagreb, Croatia, Cindori Sonja
Published: March 2021

The variety of professions in a scope of non-financial sector offers the possibility to operate as professional money launderers. As intermediaries, they can support money launderers in concealing the true nature or source of illegally obtained proceeds. Their role in concealing the beneficial ownership while hiding, collecting and moving illegally acquired property is becoming increasingly attractive. The attractiveness of active or passive engagement depends on the ability to act within the specificity of the profession, as well as their competencies in conducting transactions.
INTEGRATING THE TRAINING IN STANDARDIZATION IN UNIVERSITY CURRICULA – EUROPEAN DIMENSIONS AND CHALLENGES
Authors:   Laboratory of Digitization – Burgas, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria, 8000 Burgas, 5 Demokratsiya Blvd., Nikolova Evgeniya , Zhelev Yanislav ,   Laboratory of Digitization – Burgas, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria, 8000 Burgas, 5 Demokratsiya Blvd., Monova-Zheleva Mariya ,   Laboratory of Digitization – Burgas, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria, 8000 Burgas, 5 Demokratsiya Blvd.
Published: March 2021

Standardization and standards play a key role in today’s competitive landscape. It is already broadly recognised the importance of the standards and standardization regarding the knowledge and best practices transfer, global supply chain networks building and management, the achievement of economic efficiency and sustainability as well as boosting the innovations. Taking into consideration the importance and the urgent need outlined by the business and the industries for a workforce equipped with relevant knowledge and skills regarding standardization and standards, this paper is focused on the following questions: (i) what are the reasons the standards-related training are still not adequately represented in the academic disciplines; (ii) what is the University lecturers and students’ levels of awareness about the international and European standardization systems and their readiness to improve their knowledge and competencies in the field of standardization; (iii) what are the main aspects to improve the training in terms of standards and standardization in university education. The authors of this paper propose answers to these questions on the base of the results achieved through a comprehensive study conducted in five European countries in the framework of the international project “Standards Teaching in University Education” /STUNED/, funded by the Erasmus plus program of the European Commission.
RESEARCH ON INFLUENCING FACTORS OF RURAL ENDOGENOUS DEVELOPMENT ABILITY BASED ON TOBIT MODEL
Authors:   Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Henan, China, Chen Junmin , Stoyanets Nataliya ,   Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine, 40024, Sumy Gerasima Kondratieva street, 161, Hu Zetao ,   Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine, 40024, Sumy Gerasima Kondratieva street, 161; Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Henan, China
Published: March 2021

Cultivating and digging the endogenous power of rural development is the basis of sustainable rural development. The article sets explanatory variables from the perspective of social network structure theory, and constructs a Tobit multiple regression empirical model that affect rural endogenous ability. The study found that the amount of social structural holes, the strength of weak ties, the role of village committees, and the quality of village cadres have a significant positive effect on the improvement of rural endogenous capabilities. Accordingly, it is recommended that Henan region creates market opportunities for various types of elites to serve the rural revitalization ; fully explore and use weak ties to fight for more resources for the rural revitalization ; further strengthen the collective economy, strengthen the village collective administrative power from the perspective of legislation, and optimize the control of the collective power of the village ; the formation of a cultural psychological structure that is conducive to the endogenous development of the village .
POSSIBILITIES OF USING ARTIFICIAL RADIAL BASIS FUNCTION NEURAL NETWORKS FOR MODELING ECONOMIC PROCESSES
Authors:   University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, Projektowa str. 4, 20-209 Lublin, Poland, Wołowiec Tomasz , Martyniuk Volodymyr ,   University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, Projektowa str. 4, 20-209 Lublin, Poland
Published: March 2021

The possibility of using artificial radial basis function neural networks for modeling of economic phenomena and processes is shown. The basic characteristics and parameters of an artificial radial basis function neural network are shown and the advantages of using this type of artificial neural networks for modeling economic phenomena and processes are emphasized. Using an artificial radial basis function neural network, together with official statistics for 2010-2017, the modeling of the influence caused by work efficiency indicators of the customs authorities of Ukraine on the indicators of economic security of Ukraine was carried out. The results obtained showed good analytical and prognostic properties of an artificial radial basis function neural network when modeling the impact of customs authorities’ performance on the state’s economic security indicators.
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC - HOW WELL ARE WE BALANCING HEALTH, FREEDOM, AND THE ECONOMY?
Authors:   School of Law, Legal Medicine section, University of Camerino, Italy, piazza Cavour 19, Camerino (MC), Italy, Piergiorgio Fedeli , Mariano Cingolani ,   Department of Law, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Macerata, via Giovanni Mario Crescimbeni 30, Macerata, Italy, Cannovo Nunzia ,   University of Federico II, Naples, Ethics Committee, Località Montagnano 22, Camerino (MC), Italy, Scendoni Roberto ,   Department of Law, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Macerata, via Giovanni Mario Crescimbeni 30, Macerata, Italy, Guarino Rosa ,   University of Federico II, Naples, Via Roma n.426, Melito di Napoli (NA), Italy
Published: March 2021

The worsening healthcare emergency with the COVID-19 pandemic has demanded a prompt reaction from authorities to contain the damage related to the spread of the virus. Our aim is to provide a bioethical contribution, with a careful analysis about the balance of individual rights with those of the whole community. The protection of the right to health in the emergency phase, with the restriction of the right to work and other rights, can have long-term negative consequences on the economy, with fallout affecting funding for the healthcare system as well. The right to health in its community dimension can sometimes clash with the protection of the sacrosanct dignity of the individual. Choices to protect health may have social and economic repercussions that could undermine the stability of many national governments.
ON ONE APPROACH OF FORECASTING NATURAL DISASTERS WITH THE SYSTEM OF PATTERN RECOGNITION WITH LEARNING
Authors: Nelly Tkemaladze  , Giorgi Mamulashvili
Published: March 2021

There are a number of recognition problems in different fields that can be solved with the system of pattern recognition with learning – SPRL elaborated by us. The problem of forecasting natural disasters (floods, mudslides) in the given year, the fixed region, and the period belongs to it. To solve it, it is set in the terms of pattern recognition with learning according to which it is necessary to pre-determine the learning descriptions in the same region of the previous years using data of the previous 12 months of the period. From learning descriptions, firstly are separated control descriptions, then the variants of learning and learning recognizable descriptions. Besides, it is necessary to determine descriptions in year, in the same region using data of the same previous period of the (the first model). After transformation and increasing the informativity of the learning descriptions, the knowledge and data bases are determined for learning recognizable and control descriptions in relation to the variants and classes (the second model). Using them, one decision is made on belonging to the respective class for learning recognizable descriptions, but for control descriptions – the primary decisions according to the number of variants, and then on their basis – one decision. Exactly according to the results of the recognition of control descriptions a decision is made on the occurrence (non-occurrence) of a natural disaster in the same region and period (the third model). The article discusses the arguments related to this fact. This model considers the correction of data bases with respect to variants and classes, also, defines the effectiveness of working of the SPRL and its detector of trust. Considering the specifics of forecasting, the initial data of at least 5 years are required to select the best knowledge and data bases with the use of which a disaster should be forecasted.
REVITALIZATION OF THE URBAN WATERFRONT AREAS
Authors: Samoilenko Yevheniia
Published: March 2021

The article presents a strategy for renovation in the riverside area: improvement of water protection functions; rehabilitation of disturbed territories; the use of recreational and urban planning potential of such territories for creating a recreational framework on the waterfront; integration of eco-clusters into the structure of riverside territories and the development of an integrated management system for waterfront zones. As a result of the research, the necessity of rethink the attitude to urban planning within the riverside areas is formulated. Possibilities of sustainable development of riparian territories are determined. Stages of rehabilitation of communal warehousing and industrial territories for sustainable development and rehabilitation of urban areas are proposed. A formalized model of structural renovation of the exploring areas are being built, on the basis of which the identified principles of rehabilitation are being tested. The significance of the obtained results for urban science lies in the development of new approaches to the identification and formation of the structure of territories in the area of interaction with the water area. In the formulation of the basic principles underlying the structural and planning transformations of riparian areas.
Moringa protein drink increases testosterone and anabolic status of men with hyperlipidemia: A randomized controlled study
Authors: JUAN Ciara Angeli
Published: March 2021

Testosterone is important in health, sexual function, body composition, and athletic performance. However, hormonal levels decrease with metabolic syndrome. Moringa oleifera, traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, has been shown to improve testosterone levels in metabolic syndrome. However, there is a dearth of studies on humans, and the mechanisms involved remain to be elucidated. This randomized, repeated measures study aims to determine if four-week supplementation of Moringa leaf powder in the form of a protein drink can improve resting levels of testosterone and related hormones, and whether any improvement translates to improved anabolic status during hypertrophy weight training. Relationships between hormonal levels and lipid profile were also explored. Three young men (28.33 ± 2.08) with hypercholesterolemia but normal testosterone levels were blood tested for hormonal levels and lipid profile at three time points: baseline, after Moringa supplementation, and after placebo supplementation. Pre-exercise and post-exercise testosterone and cortisol levels were measured on each testing day. Significant differences were found between Moringa and placebo in resting testosterone, anabolic status, and acute exercise-induced anabolic response. No significant difference was observed in any of the markers of lipid profile. Four-week supplementation of Moringa leaf powder in the form of a protein drink significantly increased resting testosterone and anabolic status in men with hyperlipidemia but with normal testosterone levels. Men with hyperlipidemia showed blunted anabolic response to a hypertrophy weight training protocol, which was attenuated by Moringa supplementation. Mechanisms may be independent of improvements in lipid profile.
GAMBARAN STRES AKADEMIK SAAT PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH (PJJ) PADA SISWA DI SMK NEGERI 1 GODEAN TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020/2021
Authors: Indriani Tati
Published: March 2021

Academic stress is one of the problems experienced by students due to academic pressure to get a score that is in accordance with the Minimum Completeness Standard (SKM), coupled with current conditions that make students have to do distance learning. This study aims to determine the level of academic stress of students at SMK Negeri 1 Godean. This research uses descriptive quantitative method. The population of this research is all students of SMK Negeri 1 Godean. The random sampling technique was used in this research, so that the sample size was 352 students. The results showed that the academic stress of students of SMK Negeri 1 Godean was more in the high category as many as 182 students or 51.7%. Based on the four aspects of academic stress, there are psychological, physiological, and cognitive aspects that show high categories, while behavior aspects are in the low category.
HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH ORANG TUA DENGAN SELF ESTEEM REMAJA KELAS XI TKJ DI SMK DARUL FALAH SUNGAI TANANG NAGARI KASIK PUTIH KECAMATAN SUNGAI AUR KABUPATEN PASAMAN BARAT
Authors: Amri Khairul , Sukatno Sukatno , Haryanti Ziska
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan pola asuh orang tua dengan self esteem remaja kelas XI TKJ di SMK Darul Falah Sungai Tanang Nagari Kasik Putih Kecamatan Sungai Aur. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa SMK Darul Falah Sungai Tanang terdiri dari 3 kelas yaitu kelas X, XI, dan XII. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 1 kelas yaitu kelas XI TKJ berjumlah 26 siswa. Instrument penelitian berupa kuisioner sebanyak 30 soal. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji normalitas, uji linearitas, uji hipotesis dan analisis regresi linier berganda.Berdasarkan uji hipotesis diketahui nilai Sig. adalah sebesar 0,000. Karena nilai Sig. 0,000 < 0,05, maka sesuai dengan dasar pengambilan keputusan dalam uji F dapat disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis diterima atau dengan kata lain ada hubungan yang signifikan positif antara pola asuh orang tua dengan self esteem remaja kelas XI TKJ di SMK Darul Falah Sungai Tanang.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN KECERDASAN EMOSI TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR GEOGRAFI SISWA
Authors: Putri Nur Syahadani
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya motivasi berprestasi dan kecerdasan emosional siswa. Motivasi berprestasi dan kecerdasan emosional merupakan faktor yang diduga dapat mempengaruhi hasil belajar Geografi siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mendeskripsikan motivasi berprestasi, (2) mendeskripsikan kecerdasan emosional, (3) mendeskripsikan hasil belajar mahasiswa Geografi, (4) mengetahui pengaruh motivasi berprestasi terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa Geografi, (5) mengetahui pengaruh motivasi berprestasi terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa Geografi. Kecerdasan emosional terhadap hasil belajar siswa geografi, (6) pengaruh motivasi berprestasi dan kecerdasan emosional secara bersama-sama terhadap hasil belajar siswa geografi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa SMA Negeri 1 Nan Sabaris Pauh Kamba Pariaman kelas XI tahun pelajaran 2014/2015 yang berjumlah 136 orang, sampel sebanyak 102 orang, yang dipilih dengan teknik proporsional random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah skala motivasi berprestasi dan skala kecerdasan emosional. Dianalisa dengan statistik deskriptif, regresi sederhana dan regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) motivasi berprestasi siswa secara umum berada pada kategori sedang, (2) kecerdasan emosional siswa secara umum berada pada kategori rendah, (3) hasil belajar geografi siswa pada kategori rendah, (4) kecerdasan emosional siswa secara umum berada pada kategori rendah, (3) hasil belajar geografi siswa pada kategori rendah, (4) ) terdapat pengaruh motivasi berprestasi dengan hasil belajar siswa geografi, (5) ada pengaruh kecerdasan emosional dengan hasil belajar siswa geografi, (6) ada pengaruh antara motivasi berprestasi, kecerdasan emosional dengan hasil belajar siswa geografi. Implikasi dari hasil penelitian dijadikan sebagai bahan masukan untuk membuat program layanan bimbingan dan konseling yang dapat meningkatkan motivasi berprestasi, kecerdasan emosional dan hasil belajar geografi siswa