bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION BY ROAD
Authors:   The National academy of hte National Guard of Ukraine, Shasha I. , Tsebriuk I. ,   The National academy of hte National Guard of Ukraine, Bondar Ye. ,   The National academy of hte National Guard of Ukraine
Published: June 2023

Assessment of the quality of traffic management and design solutions in the field of traffic management in cities, complex systems for organizing the movement of cities with a population of more than 100 thousand people residents, temporary schemes of organization for the period of overlapping of significant sections of the street network is combined with the need to take into account a large amount of data to resolve contradictions of uncertainty of an objective and subjective nature. Taking into account the variety of factos to assess the effectiveness of the organization and management of traffic is possible only for small sections of the street network using advanced information technologies to improve the quality of automated traffic management through the implementation of optimization principles. The effectiveness of traffic management can be assessed by many factors that depend on its management. As an objective function of traffic management, a number of authors suggest using the following values: the number of road accidents, socio-economic damages from road accidents, the amount of harmful substances, the total travel time along the route, the number of stops per trip, the skip rate, the average delay of the crew per cycle, the average downtime, connection speed, traffic intensity, etc. The proposed calculations of the amount of the total risk and the average length of a person's life, which use basic normative data, allow to give a quantitative assessment of the danger of atmospheric air pollution. In this regard, environmental risk can be applied as an objective function of traffic management. As can be seen from the above results, both the environmental risk, and the time the car travels from one point to another, and fuel consumption are determined depending on the delays of vehicles in front of regulated intersections. Therefore, it is advisable to recommend as a target function for optimizing traffic management the value of the total time of vehicle delays in front of intersections of the urban street network in one cycle of regulation.
Analysis of Aqueous Humor Cytokines in Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema
Authors: Wang Li Lyung , Kim Do Gyun
Published: June 2023

Purpose: To investigate the cytokine concentrations of aqueous humor in patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME).Methods: Fifty-seven subjects were included in the exudative AMD, DME and control groups, each group has 19 patients. Aqueous levels of cytokines epidermal growth factor (EGF), vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), interleukin (IL)-3, IL-8, IL-6, IL-12p40, intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) were investigated in each groups. Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test were performed to compare cytokine concentrations.Results: Aqueous levels of EGF, VEGF-C, MCP-1, HGF, IL-3, IL-8 were significantly higher in exudative AMD group than control group (p = < 0.0001, < 0.0001, 0.004, 0.015, < 0.0001, 0.014) and EGF, VEGF-C, IL-3, IL-8 were significantly higher in DME group than control group (p = < 0.0001, < 0.0001, < 0.0001, 0.005). In the comparison between the exudative AMD and DME groups, EGF was significantly higher in the exudative AMD group (p = 0.001).Conclusions: Various cytokines were increased in patients with exudative AMD and DME. In particular, EGF showed a higher level in exudative AMD than in DME.
Etiology of Isolated Third, Fourth, and Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsies with a Cancer History
Authors: Lee Dongyoung , Park Kyung-Ah
Published: June 2023

Purpose: To investigate the causes of isolated ocular motor nerve palsy in patients with a history of cancer.Methods: The charts of 30 patients with cancer diagnosed with isolated acquired third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies from March 2013 to December 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Sex, age of onset, underlying disease and causes of cranial nerve palsy were analyzed.Results: Sixth cranial nerve palsy (n = 18, 60.0%) was the most common. Brain metastasis (n = 13, 43.3%) was the most common etiology, followed by microvascular causes (n = 11, 36.7%), radiation-induced neuropathy (n = 2, 6.7%), and undetermined (n = 4, 13.3%). Among the 13 patients with palsies due to brain metastasis, only one (7.7%) had been in complete remission for more than 1 year. Of the remaining 17 patients with other causes, seven (41.2%) had been in complete remission of a previously diagnosed cancer for more than 1 year.Conclusions: In patients with a history of cancer, cranial nerve palsy due to brain metastasis was the most common cause, and it was more likely if the primary cancer had not been in remission for more than 1 year. Brain magnetic resonance imaging should be performed as soon as possible to confirm brain metastasis and a differential diagnosis including various other causes is also important.
Visual Function after Multifocal Intraocular Lens Insertion in a Heterozygous Granular Corneal Dystrophy Type 2 Patient: Case Report
Authors: Suh Ji Hyung , Kim Tae Hwan , Choi Jin Seok , Jun Ikhyun , Cho Sang Il , Kim Eung Kweon
Published: June 2023

Purpose: A patient with heterozygous granular corneal dystrophy type 2 (GCD2) underwent phacoemulsification with multifocal intraocular lens insertion, and complained of visual discomfort. We investigated the cause of the discomfort and visual function in this case.Case summary: A 59-year-old woman with granular opacity had slit lamp photographs taken 5 years earlier. Two years later, she underwent phacoemulsification with multifocal intraocular lens (Trifocal AT Lisa tri toric 839MP®, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Inc., Jena, Germany) insertion in both eyes at a local clinic. She felt very uncomfortable after the surgery, but the granular and lattice opacities due to GCD2 of her corneas remained stationary for 5 years. Her visual acuity decreased from preoperatively (preoperative: right 0.5, left 0.6; last visit: right 0.3, left 0.4). Her contrast sensitivity was also decreased and the total higher order aberration was increased (right 1.590 μm, left 1.194 μm), compared to normal range.Conclusions: Multifocal intraocular lens insertion in cataract surgery can lead to severe declines in contrast sensitivity and visual acuity and increased higher-order aberration in a GCD2 patient. It may not be advisable to use multifocal intraocular lenses in a GCD2 patient.
A Kaleidoscope of Play and Learning in Online Spaces during COVID-19 Times: Insights from Early Childhood Educators
Authors: Bonello Charmaine , Deguara Josephine , Milton Josephine , Camilleri Rosienne , Muscat Tania
Published: June 2023

Through the perspectives of early childhood educators (ECEs) working with under-fives, this article explores how play and learning featured when shifted abruptly to online spaces during COVID-19 in Malta. This work draws on Siemens’ connectivism learning theory which sees the integration of technology and social interactions as connections that empower learning in a digital age. The COVID-19 scenario called for immediately available data; consequently, a quantitative methodology was adopted. Two online surveys were held: in 2020 and 2021.  Two hundred sixty-three ECEs participated in the first online survey, while seventy-nine the second. Findings locate benefits, challenges, and opportunities for play and learning online, shaped by the development of three key changing patterns in Maltese ECEC: an uneven start for ECEs, e-interactions, and curricula and pedagogies in online spaces – a kaleidoscope of play and learning in COVID-19 times. Implications for pre-service and in-service ECEs’ support, monitoring, and training are discussed to facilitate effective play and learning in online environments.
Planejamento Estratégico. Nível de utilização das ferramentas do planejamento estratégico nas empresas de Nova Serrana
Authors: Medeiros Caroline Goulart Lacerda , Mota Maria Tereza Araújo , Castro Willian Antônio de
Published: June 2023

As ferramentas do planejamento estratégico são utilizadas pelas empresas para aprimorar e desenvolver conhecimentos necessários para construção de metas para que assim a empresa consiga obter melhores resultados. Este estudo analisa o nível de conhecimento e utilização dos empresários do ramo calçadista de Nova Serrana em relação as ferramentas do planejamento estratégico. Para responder o problema de pesquisa foi aplicado um questionário para 250 (duzentas e cinquenta) pessoas obtendo 73 (setenta e três) respostas e os resultados demonstram que os empresários conhecem pouco as ferramentas do planejamento estratégico, sendo que a maioria dos empresários visualizam as mesmas como despesas e não como investimento. Assim, é destacado como as ferramentas do planejamento estratégico são de grande importância para as empresas terem uma visão de futuro, ampla, segura e eficiente, corrigindo os erros com as metas e planejamentos, obtendo as informações necessárias para a tomada de decisão, colocando-as em uma boa posição no mercado.
Espécies de Ipomoea e intoxicação animal – Revisão de literatura
Authors: Dantas Flaviana da Silva , Melo Jaianne Keitt Alves de , Ramos Taciana Rabelo Ramalho , Baptista Filho Luiz Carlos Fontes , Aquino Pedro Gregório Vieira
Published: June 2023

Objetivou-se descrever informações acerca das espécies de Ipomoea e sua relação com as intoxicações animal, por meio de conceitos sobre os aspectos clínicopatológicos e preventivo. Realizou-se uma revisão narrativa utilizando palavras-chave “plantas neurotóxicas”, “intoxicação animal”, “Convolvulaceae”, “Ipomoea”, “armazenamento lisossomal”, “síndrome tremorgênica” por meio da consulta as bases de dados Google Acadêmico, SciELO, PubMed, Elsevier e periódicos capes. As buscas foram limitadas ao período entre janeiro de 1997 a fevereiro de 2023, no idioma português e/ou inglês. A seleção dos estudos foi realizada pelos autores, de modo independente, por meio de leitura do título, resumo e texto completo. O processo de síntese ocorreu em dois eixos norteadores: espécies de Ipomoea e intoxicação animal. Algumas espécies de Convolvulaceae são tóxicas para animais de produção, o gênero Ipomoea é a maior classe botânica da família, podem conter swainsonina e/ou calisteginas, casos de intoxicação ocorrem pela escassez de pastagens no período de seca, logo após as chuvas, essas plantas rebrotam, animais ingerem e desenvolvem os sinais clínicos, com alterações neurológicas relacionadas ao armazenamento de oligossacarídeos e problemas reprodutivos. O estudo da epidemiologia, sinais clínicos e patologia das intoxicações que comprometem o sistema nervoso, contribui para a profilaxia e controle das intoxicações, além do diagnóstico diferencial. A quantidade de material ingerido e o tempo de exposição à toxina são fatores determinantes para surtos de intoxicação animal. Conclui-se que o gênero Ipomoea reúne plantas tóxicas com epidemiologia, clínica e desfecho econômico relevantes em ruminantes devido à variabilidade de espécies e concentrações dos seus princípios tóxicos.
A systematic literature review on Machine Learning Model evaluation on healthcare applications
Authors: Souza Cezar Miranda Paula de , Barreto Cephas Alves da Silveira , Macedo Lhayana Vieira de , Brito Bruna Alice Oliveira de , Targino Victor Vieira , Betcel Emanuel Costa , Almeida Fernando Gomes de , Rodrigues Arthur Andrade Galvíncio , Malaquias Ramon Santos , Barroca Filho Itamir de Morais
Published: June 2023

Machine Learning (ML) models have been applied to solve problems in various fields, which necessarily involves proper evaluation of models to ensure performance. Once deployed, ML models are subject to performance issues, such as those related to changes in data (drift). This type of issue has prompted efforts in model analysis and maintenance, as well as in continual learning, which seeks the ability to continuously learn from a (continuous) stream of data. Therefore, it's important to understand and develop methodologies that can be used to evaluate ML models, making their use in real-world environments feasible. Amongst current areas of application for ML, one that stands out, in particular, is Machine Learning for Healthcare, especially in conjunction with Software for Decision Support of Medical Applications, which presents specific challenges for the evaluation and monitoring of models, particularly given that incorrect prediction or classification can lead to life-threatening situations. This paper presents a systematic literature review that aims at identifying state-of-the-art techniques for evaluating and maintaining ML models for healthcare in effective use in the real world.
Obtenção e caracterização físico-química de concentrados proteicos das folhas de ora-pro-nóbis
Authors: Arena Raul Vinicius Pujol , Ribeiro Paula Ferreira de Araújo , Kaminski Tiago André
Published: June 2023

A Pereskia aculeata, planta popularmente conhecida como ora-pro-nóbis, se enquadra no conceito de Planta Alimentícia Não Convencional (PANC). O trabalho teve como objetivo obter farinha e concentrados proteicos a partir das folhas de ora-pro-nóbis, avaliando algumas características físico-químicas com relevância tecnológica e nutricional. Foi elaborada uma farinha e testados quatro tratamentos para concentração proteica: concentração doméstica (CD), termo coagulação (TC), coagulação ácida (CA) e termo coagulação ácida (TCA). Os produtos foram avaliados quanto à cor, rendimento, conteúdo proteico, recuperação de proteína e capacidade antioxidante. A farinha apresentou tonalidade mais clara, verde e amarela em relação aos concentrados, os quais diferiram entre si na luminosidade e no atributo a*. O rendimento do CD foi menor em relação aos demais concentrados, mas esse tratamento apresentou maior teor de proteínas (31,68%), mais que o dobro da farinha (15,14%) e superior aos tratamentos TC, CA e TCA, com valores médios de 26,25; 27,37 e 24,12%, respectivamente. Os tratamentos TC, CA e TCA tiveram maior recuperação proteica, com respectivas médias de 61,05; 62,85 e 54,61%, em relação ao CD (34,48%). A farinha demonstrou capacidade antioxidante superior aos concentrados, dentre os quais o TCA teve maior capacidade antioxidante, ou seja, as concentrações acarretaram em perdas de compostos bioativos da ora-pro-nóbis. Conclui-se que os tratamentos para concentrar a proteína foram exitosos, no entanto, o rendimento, teor proteico e a recuperação de proteínas não foram elevados, além de ficarem mais escuros, menos verdes e perderem capacidade antioxidante, o que representa uma desvantagem em relação à farinha de ora-pro-nóbis.
Relato de experiência: estudo sobre saúde mental e uso de psicofármacos entre estudantes de medicina do Extremo Sul da Bahia
Authors: Ribeiro Rute Oliveira , Silva Kassielly Cordeiro , Oliveira Rafaela Lino de , Novais Lara Costa , Barreto Ítalo Eduardo Santigo , Silva Henika Priscila Lima
Published: June 2023

Introdução: Considerando a elevada prevalência de transtornos psiquiátricos entre os acadêmicos de medicina é imprescindível o desenvolvimento por parte das instituições de ensino medidas que visem combater e prevenir o desenvolvimento desses agravos. Objetivos: Analisar a saúde mental e o consequente uso de psicofármacos entre estudantes de medicina. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo, realizado por meio de um questionário online, Google Forms, durante os meses de março e abril de 2023, com estudantes de medicina do Extremo Sul da Bahia. Os estudantes foram questionados quanto aos hábitos de vida e saúde, bem como o uso de psicofármacos. Resultados: Na experiência, houve prevalência de respostas de acadêmicos de instituições privadas, do sexo feminino, entre 21 e 25 anos, do 1° ao 2° ano. A maioria relatou ter aumentado a ansiedade após o início do curso e, por isso, recebem apoio psicológico. A maior parte dos acadêmicos praticam alguma atividade religiosa, de lazer, priorizam o descanso e não realizam automedicação. Quando usam algum psicofármaco, o destaque é concedido aos antidepressivos e psicoestimulantes. Conclusão: É imprescindível a mobilização da comunidade acadêmica na tentativa de suporte individual e coletivo, frente ao adoecimento mental da população estudada. As medidas devem ressaltar os fatores de risco e protetivos à saúde mental de acadêmicos, corpo docente e equipe de apoio estudantil, para a consequente redução dos transtornos mentais e do uso de psicofármacos.
Instrumentos que avaliam risco de quedas em idosos: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Monteiro Beatriz de Oliveira , Castro Eduarda Maria Albuquerque , Nascimento Kinbelly Soares , Barbosa Maria Fernanda Junqueira , Nunes Adriele de Morais , Santos Rosalba Maria dos
Published: June 2023

O objetivo é analisar os instrumentos mais utilizados na literatura e descrever o grau de sensibilidade e especificidade dos mesmos, para avaliar risco de quedas em pessoas idosas. Metodologia: É uma revisão integrativa, de caráter qualitativo. As buscas ocorreram entre os meses de maio a outubro, nas bases de dados PubMed, Science Direct,LiLacs, Scielo, BVS e PeDro, de acordo com a questão da pesquisa, delimitada pela estratégia PICO. As estratégias de buscas foram formadas por meio de termos indexados ao DECs/Mesh e no processo de filtragem foram considerados elegíveis estudos que avaliam o risco de quedas em idosos e que apresentam a sensibilidade e especificidade de cada instrumento, dentro dos critérios de inclusão estabelecidos pelos autores, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Não houve restrição quanto ao ano de publicação. Resultados: Foram selecionados 4.109 artigos. Após o processo de filtragem por títulos, resumos e leitura completa, nove artigos foram elegíveis e incluídos na revisão. A amostra total compreende 1.715 pessoas idosas, com idade média de 72,5 anos. Os instrumentos: BESTest, Mini - BESTest, SF- APT, MCHSAT, Quicksreen, 30s-CST e 30s CST modificado apresentaram melhores resultados para sensibilidade e especificidade, quando comparados aos outros instrumentos estudados. Conclusão: O presente estudo apresentou os instrumentos mais utilizados na literatura para avaliação do risco de quedas em idosos, assim como, os descreveu e expôs o grau de sensibilidade especificidade de cada.
Análise de dados ecocardiográficos em pacientes pediátricos submetidos a correção cirúrgica de coarctação da aorta no Oeste do Paraná
Authors: Audi Juliana Belinati , Mendonça Carmem Maria Costa , Bresolin Adriana Chassot
Published: June 2023

A coarctação da aorta (CoAo) é uma cardiopatia congênita caracterizada por um estreitamento da aorta em qualquer região que se localize que entre o arco aórtico e a bifurcação da aorta abdominal. Na suspeita dessa malformação, a ecocardiograma é o primeiro exame a ser realizado para avaliar aspectos anatômicos e funcionais desse coração. Através dessa investigação é possível confirmar o diagnóstico e dar seguimento ao caso, encaminhando o paciente para correção cirúrgica. O presente artigo tem como objetivo avaliar e comparar diferentes pacientes pós-operatórios, portadores da CoAo, buscando identificar variáveis ecocardiográficas prévias ao tratamento cirúrgico capazes de interferirem no prognóstico e aumentarem o risco de recoarctação. Diante disso, foi realizado um estudo observacional retrospectivo, com análise dos prontuários de uma clínica particular de cardiologia pediátrica em Cascavel-PR, entre 1º de janeiro à 31 de dezembro de 2021. Foram avaliados dados ecocardiográficos, pessoais e cirúrgicos. Mediante as variáveis analisada, conclui-se que existe uma predominância no sexo masculino, ausência de outras doenças cardiovasculares associam-se à recoarctação de aorta. PCA e outras cardiopatias associadas são mais presentes em pacientes para recoarctação.
Nova Lei sobre laqueadura tubária no Brasil e seus impactos sociais: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Paula Ana Carolina de Souza , Ferreira Isabella Venturini de Abreu , Requeijo Márcio José Rosa
Published: June 2023

A ligadura tubária é um método de esterilização, em que o mecanismo promovido se baseia em impedir a união dos gametas e consequentemente eliminar as probabilidades de fecundação. Para que o procedimento possa ser realizado, há regras impostas constitucionalmente, e recentemente ocorreram alterações nos pré-requisitos, com o surgimento da Lei nº 14.443. O presente estudo é baseado na pergunta norteadora: “Quais as alterações nas regras que abordam sobre a laqueadura tubária e seus impactos sociais?”. Dessa forma, este estudo consiste em uma análise sobre os possíveis impactos sociais que a nova Lei pode gerar. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, do tipo Integrativa, baseada em produções científicas das bases de dados: National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Google Scholar e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e terminologias cadastradas nos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCs), publicados do anos de 2013 a 2023. A laqueadura se mostrou prática frequente e atrelada a importantes temas, envolvendo religião, política, ética, questões demográficas e sociais. A nova Lei consequentemente impacta em todos esses aspectos, o que evidencia a necessidade de medidas de disseminação do conhecimento ao público.
Puerto Rican pre-teenagers’ physical and sedentary activities, dietary trends, and stress
Authors: Hodge Samuel R. , Sánchez Omar , Martínez Rivera Christian , Meshelemiah Jacquelyn C. A. , Almodóvar Morales Mathew G. , Martín Cordero Danette A. , Gyamerah Gyai T. Kwabena
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze physical activity, sedentary activity, and dietary behaviors of preadolescents in Puerto Rico. A secondary purpose was to examine perceived stress and the weight status of the Puerto Rican preadolescents. Participants were 107 pre-teenagers (ages 6 to 11 years old) attending public elementary schools in Puerto Rico. Using a descriptive cross-sectional survey study design, we collected data on participants’ physical activity, sedentary activity, dietary behaviors, and perceived stress. We also measured participants’ height and weight, and calculated body mass indices. MINITAB descriptive and inferential statistical tests were used in analyzing the data. Results indicate that, on average, the participants partook in physical activities for less than 10 minutes each day, but regularly participated in sedentary activities. Their food behaviors varied. ANOVA tests revealed they were not significantly different in height and weight as a function of gender (F = 0.78, p = .46), but differed significantly in height and weight as a function of age (F = 7.02, p < .00) with older children, on average at greater height and weight. On average, the participants’ BMI scores fell within the healthy category, but ranged from healthy to overweight. Mostly, the participants had low levels of stress, worry, or nervousness. Instead, they felt supported and loved. In conclusion, more research in kinesiology is needed, whereby investigators explore, interrogate, and analyze health and social inequities associated with physical and sedentary activities, stress events, and food behaviors of preadolescents in Puerto Rico.
UYUŞTURUCU MADDE BAĞIMLILIĞI VE TÜRKİYE’DE UYUŞTURUCU MADDE KULLANIMININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Fatma Ceren
Published: June 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada faydalanılan birtakım istatistiki değerler ile uyuşturucu madde kullanım oranlarının ortaya konulması amaçlanmaktadır.
Sonuç ve Tartışma: Ulaşılan bilgiler ışığında Türkiye’de madde kullanım oranı günden güne arttığı görülmektedir. Emniyet Müdürlüğü ile birlikte kurumlar kaynaklarını uyuşturucu ile mücadele etmek için kullanmaktadır. Yapılan araştırmalara göre istatistiki analizler doğrultusunda mücadele için daha kapsamlı ve caydırıcı önlemler alınması zorunluluğu ortaya çıkmaktadır. Konu ile ilgili olan tüm paydaşlar, uyuşturucu ile mücadele için tüm paydaşlar ve kurumlar aynı mücadeleci yaklaşıma sahip olmalıdır.
ASSESSMENT OF PHARMACY STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF HANDLING HIGH ALERT MEDICATIONS
Authors: SELÇUK Aysu , OKUYAN Betül
Published: June 2023

Objective: High alert medications (HAM) are medications commonly used in health care settings that are associated with significant harm when used in error. Improvement in the knowledge and practice of pharmacists is crucial to prevent and solve medication errors associated with HAM. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of pharmacy students about HAM.
Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy students (3rd, 4th and 5th-year students) through an online survey in Ankara, Türkiye between 1 May 2021 and 31 October 2021. A Turkish translated and validated version of the High Alert Medications Knowledge Questionnaire was used. Only a correct answer was given score of 1 among the knowledge questions. The common resources for HAM use in the practice were assessed.
Result and Discussion: Among 124 students, 80.6% were female. The mean age (standard derivation ± SD) of the students was 23.3 ± 1.37 years. The percentages of the 3rd, 4th and 5th-year students were 51.6%, 16.1% and 32.3%, respectively. The mean ± SD score of the students was 6.8 ± 3.28 out of 20. The 5th-year students (8.00 ± 2.90) were more likely to get higher scores compared to 3rd-years (5.89 ± 3.15) (p = 0.003). RxMediaPharma® (local online drug information database) was the most (75.0%) commonly used resource by pharmacy students. The pharmacy students’ knowledge about HAM was poor. Educational interventions are necessary early in the clinical pharmacy curriculum to improve pharmacy students' knowledge and preparedness to handle HAM.
SIMULTANEOUS SPECTROPHOTMETRIC DETERMINATION OF FLUOXETINE AND OLANZAPINE GREENNES ASSESSMENT
Authors: TIRIS Gizem , OVEN Elif Naz , ERK Nevin
Published: June 2023

Objective: In our study, the simultaneous determination of fluoxetine (FLX) and olanzapine (OLZ) was performed by absorbance subtraction and absorbance correction spectrophotometric methods.
Material and Method: The active substances were determined by choosing the isosbestic point of 232 nm in the absorbance subtraction method and 255 nm and 245 nm wavelengths in the absorbance correction method. The accuracy of the methods was determined by applying the percentage recovery studies to the laboratory mixtures. The percent recovery values were found in the range of 98.1-100.2 for OLZ and 96.8-105.3 for FLX. The concentration range studied was 3.12-15.62 and 3.45-17.28 µg/ml for OLZ and FLX, respectively.
Result and Discussion: In the study, two active substances used in antidepressant treatment were determined simultaneously. Today, these active substances used in the treatment have started to be used in combination in order to achieve a better effect of the treatment. Therefore, simultaneous analysis of two active substances becomes important. Two different spectrophotometric methods were used for analysis. The methods have been successfully applied and validated for the simultaneous determination of antidepressant active substances. Since the applied methods do not require pre-separation and can be applied directly, the amount of waste generated is reduced. Environmentally sensitive methods have been applied.
Problem-based learning as an assessment: Enhancing students’ connective learning and constructive learning
Authors:   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China., Dutta Shanta , He Mingjing ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China., C.W. Tsang Daniel ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
Published: June 2023

For the sake of enhancing students’ broad knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional competences, this educational research project implemented problem-based learning (PBL) as a pedagogic tool in a large-class setting with 154 students involved at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The students participated in a problem-solving task that accounted for 25% of their course assessment (summative), which was designed with complex scenarios similar to real-life circumstances. The PBL assessment was structured in a way that required students' efforts to explore and connect relevant ideas supplemented with verifiable study materials, and a guided learning environment was provided by the course instructor and tutors. Learning activities were tailored to foster students’ active engagement and self-directed learning attitude towards resolving the PBL assessment. To evaluate the performance of the PBL approach, pre-and post-test questionnaire surveys were conducted to understand the improvement of students’ confidence regarding their learning ability, knowledge building, critical thinking, skill transfer, etc. The findings of these surveys revealed that the PBL assessment and related learning activities successfully stimulated students’ self-directed learning behaviour, enhanced their collaboration among peers, and expanded their capacity to develop critical skills for complex problem-solving tasks. Despite a challenging online learning environment compared to traditional classroom settings owing to the pandemic situation, the students considered this PBL assessment with guidance by the course instructor and tutors as creative, exciting, and very effective for life-long skill development. This research highlighted great prospects regarding implementing PBL approaches, even as an assessment component, in higher education institutions, which could be highly beneficial for nurturing competent graduates with essential practice-oriented skills and self-directed learning behaviour. Keywords: Higher Education, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Learning Theories, Teaching Pedagogy, Constructivism, Connectivism.
The PAD Class - New Wisdom of Chinese Education: A Book Review
Authors:   Liberal Study College, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, No.19, Qingyuan North Rd, Huangcun, Daxing District, Beijing 102617, China., Cao Haifeng , Sun Shuling ,   Liberal Study College, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, No.19, Qingyuan North Rd, Huangcun, Daxing District, Beijing 102617, China.
Published: June 2023

The PAD Class (Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion), proposed by Professor Zhang Xuexin in Fudan University, is a new paradigm for classroom teaching combining strengths of lecturing and discussion. With half class time allocated for teacher's presentation and the other half for students' discussion, an assimilation stage is inserted between presentation and discussion for independent and individualized learning with a purpose to stimulate the in-depth learning. Taking ground in Chinese philosophy, the paradigm, based on psychological and pedagogical rationales, has earned its effectiveness in enhancing active learning and popularity in China and deserves to be introduced, further analyzed and known by the world for its innovation and contribution to education. Keywords: PAD class, four elements, 4C core abilities, qualitative evaluation.
The effect of post COVID-19 on public higher education institutes – external studies
Authors:   Faculty of Social Science, Ariel University, Israel., Davidovich Nitza , Basel Dekel ,   Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Israel., Shoval Shraga ,   Faculty of Engineering, Ariel University, Israel.
Published: June 2023

Many academic institutes were forced to close their campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop alternative teaching programs. In this pioneering study, we examine the effect of COVID-19 on the off-campus learning experience of university students in public institutes that is in addition to the on-campus learning experience. Off-campus learning is defined as a learning experience that complements frontal learning and includes digital courses from other academic institutions, lessons given by private/commercial entities, and classes given outside the campuses by external practitioners. The study is a quantitative study based on a survey of attitudes conducted among students, in a case study of a university in Israel. The study involved 118 students from the Faculty of Engineering at a public university. The study was conducted shortly after the return of students to the campus, following the long periods of off-campus studies. We examined the dimensions of online teaching, based on the theory and model of Hativa (2015). In addition, we analyzed the statements that express students ' perceptions of online teaching. The results of the study show an unambiguous picture: The COVID-19 pandemic revolutionized the learning habits of students. This revolution is very quiet, but very significant and is characterized by reduced attendance of students on the campuses, and by a significant involvement of private/commercial entities in the academic programs. Information about the trends of off-campus courses sheds light not only on the learning habits of students today, but also draws lines on possible future learning trends. Keywords: Higher education, COVID-19 pandemic, off-campus learning, digital courses.
Regionally endothermic traits in planktivorous basking sharks Cetorhinus maximus
Authors: Dolton HR , Jackson AL , Deaville R , Hall J , Hall G , McManus G , Perkins MW , Rolfe RA , Snelling EP , Houghton JDR , Sims DW , Payne NL
Published: June 2023

Few fast-swimming apex fishes are classified as ‘regional endotherms’, having evolved a relatively uncommon suite of traits (e.g. elevated body temperatures, centralised red muscle, and thick-walled hearts) thought to facilitate a fast, predatory lifestyle. Unlike those apex predators, Endangered basking sharks Cetorhinus maximus are massive filter-feeding planktivores assumed to have the anatomy and physiology typical of fully ectothermic fishes. We combined dissections of stranded specimens with biologging of free-swimming individuals and found that basking sharks have red muscle located medially at the trunk, almost 50% compact myocardium of the ventricle, and subcutaneous white muscle temperatures consistently 1.0 to 1.5°C above ambient. Collectively, our findings suggest basking sharks are not full ectotherms, instead sharing several traits used to define a regional endotherm, thus deviating from our current understanding of the species and questioning the link between physiology and ecology of regionally endothermic shark species. With successful forecasting of population dynamics and distribution shifts often improved by accurate physiological data, our results may help explain movement patterns of the species, which could ultimately facilitate conservation efforts.
A comparison of fishing methods to sample coastal fish communities in temperate seagrass meadows
Authors: Henseler C , Oesterwind D
Published: June 2023

In the face of ongoing habitat destruction and biodiversity loss, adequate sampling methods for coastal fish communities are required to conduct sound ecological research and reduce sampling impacts in vulnerable habitats like seagrass meadows. However, different active and passive fishing methods might only capture specific fragments of fish diversity, varying in their catch efficiency for certain species and traits. To aid scientists with their choice of sampling methodology, we compared 5 common fishing methods (multimesh gillnet, eelfyke, minnow trap, bottom trawl, beach seine) to test how efficiently they display taxonomic and trait diversity of seagrass fish communities and whether their catchability differs between seasons. Among passive methods, gillnets captured the highest and minnow traps the lowest fish diversity (abundance, species richness, Shannon index, trait richness, trait dispersion). Seasonal differences in fish diversity were observed when comparing beach seines and bottom trawls to gillnets. Active methods displayed increased fish diversity from summer until autumn, which is likely linked to seasonal variations in community composition among methods, i.e. active methods had a higher catchability for gobies, sticklebacks and pipefish, representing typical seagrass inhabitants. Abundances of specific species and traits (e.g. body size, vertical habitat use) differed among methods, suggesting that fishing methods complement each other in sampling fish communities. Therefore, to obtain a holistic picture of fish diversity in seagrass meadows, at least 2 fishing methods should be combined (e.g. gillnet and 1 active method), while specific methods might be sufficient to target certain species or traits dependent on the research objective.
DETERMINATION OF THE COMPOSITION AND STABILITY CONSTANT OF COBALT (II) POLYLIGAND CITRATE-MOLYBDATE COMPLEXES
Authors: Nikitenko Vasyl , Kublanovsky Valeriy , Yapontseva Yuliya
Published: June 2023

The complex formation of cobalt (II) with citrate (cit3–) and molybdate (MoO42–) ions in 0.3 mol·l-1 Na2SO4 solution at 20°C was studied by spectrophotometric method. It has been established that in a citrate-molybdate electrolyte at pH 9.0, cobalt (II) ions form, depending on the ratio of the equilibrium concentrations of ligands: molybdate [Co(MoO4)2]2–, citrate [Co(cit)2]4– and polyligand complexes [Co(cit)m(MoO4)n]+2-(3m+2n). The composition of [Co(cit)(MoO4)]3– polyligand complexes was determined, the equilibrium constant Ke of the reaction of their formation and their stability constant (lgβMLX = 5.86) The dependence of the degree of formation of molybdate, citrate and polyligand complexes of cobalt (II) in citrate-molybdate electrolyte on the logarithm of the ratio of equilibrium concentrations of ligands was calculated.
The Category of Imagery in the Study of Fine Arts in China in the Second Half of the 20th — Early 21st Century: Chinese Art Discourse
Authors:   Kharkiv State Academy of Design and  Arts, Tarasov Volodymyr , Wang Veikie ,   Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the important problem of studying the imagery principles of fine art in China in the second half of the 20th — early 21st century. The focus is on the category of imagery. Today, this category is among the main ones within the research apparatus of Chinese art critics. Today the fine art of China has a very interesting art history ground; almost all the main vectors of Chinese art development need theoretical generalization. The categorical apparatus of research, which in many aspects differs from the conceptual and terminological discourse familiar to European scientists, is of great importance for the analysis of the development of Chinese art. Based on the analysis of a wide range of professional literature, which covers current research of the last decade (2012–2022), the authors of the article offer the following conclusions. Chinese scholars are actively using the traditional spectrum of art analysis: from the search for formal characteristics of works of art to the generalization of the system of imagery principles. In most cases, the category of imagery is interpreted as part of the axiological apparatus of art. This allows us to explain the essential features of the artistic idea of a work of art in relation to the properties of technical and compositional aspects. The main artistic elements that make up the content of the analytical apparatus include technical and technological, formal, compositional and plastic aspects of the analysis. They represent the “material” imagery nature of the work of art. According to research by Chinese scholars (including Fu Qiang, Jia Xiaodong, Zhang Chaohui, etc.), the system of means of expression is an integral part of the organization and expression of the artistic nature of art. At the same time, the interpretation of the artistic imagery of the work determines the “immaterial” (aesthetic and philosophical) nature of the evaluation of the work of art. It is often based on literary or religious reminiscences. In many studies, Chinese scholars have sought to show the direct relationship between two groups of artistic elements that generally make up the conceptual field of the imagery category.
Amerikan Popülistleri Popülist Miydi? Liberal Popülizm Eleştirisinin Sınırları Üzerine
Authors: ATEŞ Kazım
Published: June 2023

Jan-Werner Müller’in kendilerini açıkça popülist olarak tanımlamış olsalar bile Amerikan Popülistlerinin popülist olmadıklarını iddia etmesi sadece metodolojik değil, daha önemlisi, kavramsal bir soruna işaret etmektedir. Müller, Soğuk Savaş liberalizminin ürettiği demokrasi modelinin asimetrik karşı kavramı olarak inşa ettiği popülizm kavramını olduğu gibi kabul etmekte ancak bu kavramı mümkün kılan kurucu ya da arketipik örneği dışlamaktadır. Bunun nedeni, Amerikan Popülistlerinin, 1950’lerde Richard Hofstadter’in Amerikan Popülistleri tarihi yorumunu benimseyen, çoğulcu-prosedürel ya da elitist demokrasi modelini savunanların iddia ettiği gibi anti-demokratik, ilerleme karşıtı, ırkçı, proto-faşist değil, demokratik, çoğulcu, ilerlemeci, kapsayıcı olmasıdır. Böyle olunca, Popülistler Müller ve diğer liberal eleştirilerin negatif, pejoratif bir popülizm tanımına uymamaktadır. Bu durumda iki seçenek vardır: ya popülizm kavramı terk edilmelidir ya da analitik bir değeri olduğu ölçüde otoriterleşmeden çıkış ve demokratikleşmenin ya da demokrasiyi demokratikleştirmenin politik mantığı olarak yeniden tanımlanmalıdır. Bu makale, ikinci seçeneğin değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini savunurken, Müller’in popülizm eleştirisini eleştirerek, genel olarak liberal popülizm eleştirisinin sınırlarını göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Study of the feasibility of using an enriched product based on goat’s milk in the nutrition of vulnerable groups of the population
Authors: Volkova L. Yu. , Nikitina E. A. , Orlova S. V.
Published: June 2023

The diet of the majority of the adult population does not meet the principles of a healthy diet. Modifiable factors are associated with lifestyle and diet, which play an important role in the development of diseases. Sufficient intake of energy, protein and micronutrients from food serves as a prophylactic factor for a number of chronic non-communicable NCDs. Among all groups of the adult population, the most sensitive to unbalanced, deficient nutrition of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as the elderly. As a result, the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition among the elderly and senile is from 15 to 90 %. The physiological course of pregnancy and the adequate formation of the fetus are impossible in conditions of a lack of nutrients. Protein-energy insufficiency and a lack of microelements in the body of a pregnant woman leads to complications of the gestational process, deterioration of the fetus, and can cause the development of a significant spectrum of chronic NCDs in a child. The choice of a product for optimizing the nutrition of vulnerable groups of the population, taking into account their physiological characteristics, seems to be an urgent task. The purpose of this study was to study the feasibility and relevance of using in the diet of vulnerable groups of the population (the elderly, pregnant and lactating women) an fortified product based on goat’s milk. Compared to cow’s milk, goat’s milk has a greater nutritional and biological value, is easier to digest, its fatty acid composition has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and prevent cardiovascular diseases, and also helps strengthen the immune system, improves calcium absorption, and does not violate absorption of iron. Additional enrichment of goat milk products with vitamins and microelements increases their nutritional value. An actual way to correct the nutrition of vulnerable groups of the population is the introduction of fortified products made on the basis of goat’s milk into the diet.
Potential impact of vitamin D on women’s reproductive health
Authors: Vodolazkaya A. N. , Orlova S. V. , Nikitina E. A. , Prokopenko E. V. , Pigareva Yu A. , Balashova N. V.
Published: June 2023

In recent years, the role of vitamin D in women’s reproductive health has been widely studied. Accumulated experimental evidence suggest that vitamin D may play a modulating role in the metabolic and hormonal indicators of women’s fertility. This review reflects numerous of clinical studies on the potential impact of vitamin D on the female reproductive system. Analysis of data indicates the need for further randomized clinical trials of vitamin D.
The role of omega PUFAs in the complex prevention and treatment of certain skin diseases
Authors: Prokopenko E. V. , Orlova S. V. , Nikitina E. A. , Vodolazkaya A. N. , Balashova N. V. , Pigareva Yu. A.
Published: June 2023

A growing body of nutritional evidence shows that we are indeed «what we eat» and the fatty acid content of our diet has far-reaching physiological implications, many of which we are only just beginning to understand. A variety of fatty acids are present in the human diet, in the human bloodstream, and in human cells and tissues. Fatty acids are energy sources and components of membranes. They have biological activities that affect cellular and tissue metabolism, function and response, hormonal and other signals. Through these effects, fatty acids affect health, well-being, and disease risk. While the health effects of fatty acids have traditionally been of greatest interest in cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and reproductive and neurocognitive disorders, it is now clear that fatty acids are also involved in a number of other diseases, including skin diseases, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, acne.
Inventario de parques urbanos para el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030: el caso de Hermosillo, Sonora
Authors: López Torrero Juan Carlos , Navarro Navarro Luis Alan
Published: June 2023

The objective of this article is to analyze and describe the difficulties in compiling an inventory of urban parks carried out in the municipality of Hermosillo, Sonora. A mixed methodology was applied: a list was obtained from the Parks and Gardens Directorate (DPJ) with the parks served by this dependency. Each park was located and georeferenced by integrating a Geographic Information System for spatial analysis; and interviews were applied to key actors. The results show that there is no complete and exhaustive inventory of parks, whatever the conceptualization that is made of these, and that the DPJ list is due more to administrative and management needs. A limiting factor of this study was the lack of access to public information. It concludes by emphasizing that estimates of indicators based on this list should be taken with reservation in future research.
El poblamiento de Tijuana durante los años 20. Una aproximación desde fuentes censales y eclesiásticas
Authors: Piñera Ramírez David , Espinoza Meléndez Pedro
Published: June 2023

The paper analyzes the population growth in Tijuana during the 1920s when the town had the highest growth rates in its history. We draw a demographic, territorial, and migratory profile using censuses and ecclesiastical sources, although both have limitations: the censuses, due to the changes in the municipal organization and the ecclesiastical because they do not cover the entire decade. However, both allow us to observe that this phenomenon was the result of migratory processes, explained by the border condition and Prohibition established in the United States. The census sources show that the phenomenon was not widespread along the border and that a working- age male population predominated in Tijuana’s service sector. The parish records show that the main places of origin of the migration to Tijuana were the entities of the Mexican Northwest and West.