bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of a classification-based approach to low back pain in primary care – a benchmarking controlled trial
Authors: Simula Anna Sofia , Malmivaara Antti , Booth Neill , Karppinen Jaro
Published: April 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of classification-based approach for low back pain care in Finnish primary care.
Design: A benchmarking controlled trial design was used.
Subjects/patients: Three primary healthcare areas and 654 low back pain patients with or without sciatica.
Methods: Classification-based care (using the STarT Back Tool) was implemented using organizational-, healthcare professional-, and patient-level interventions. The primary outcome was change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, Physical Function (PROMIS PF-20) from baseline to 12 months.
Results: No difference was found between the intervention and control in change in PROMIS PF-20 over the 12-month follow-up (mean difference 0.33 confidence interval –2.27 to 2.9, p = 0.473). Low back pain-related healthcare use, imaging, and sick leave days were significantly lower in the intervention group. Reduction in intensity of low back pain appeared to be already achieved at the 3-month follow-up (mean difference –1.3, confidence interval –2.1 to –0.5) in the intervention group, while in the control group the same level of reduction was observed at 12 months (mean difference 0.7, confidence interval –0.2 to 1.5, treatment*time p = 0.003). 
Conclusion: Although classification-based care did not appear to influence physical functioning, more rapid reductions in pain intensity and reductions in healthcare use and sick leave days were observed in the intervention group.
Gas Flow Modelling and Validation for the Design of New Particulate Collection Systems in Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Authors:   , Butcher Daniel
Published: April 2024

This project aimed to create a reusable filter system that effectively removes fine metallic particles generated during the Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (LBPF) process, which would improve the sustainability of the manufacturing process and its environmental impact. The study investigated various gas-separation techniques, including magnetic and cyclone, to optimise particulate collec-tion systems in LBPF. Ultimately, the study chose the cyclone technique used with the existing disposable safe-change filter.The gas flow inside the system was simulated using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, and the results were validated through experimental techniques. A 3D metallic printable cyclone system design was created specifically for a Renishaw AM500 LPBF machine, and the proposed cyclone design was manufactured using a Renishaw AM400 and assembled to a RenAM 500M for validation and testing.The study found that the proposed cyclone design was highly effective in capturing and re-moving micron and nano-sized particles generated during the LPBF process, and it extended the operating lifetime of the standard disposable safe-change filter by up to sixteen times. Adding an interchangeable lattice wall further improved the cyclone design by removing additional and smaller particle sizes. Another design variant with conformal cooling was also tested, and the re-sults showed that gas cooling by heat exchangers could reduce larger spatter particles.In summary, the optimised filter system for LBPF developed in this study has the potential to improve the sustainability of the manufacturing process and its environmental impact, as well as extend the lifetime and reduce the costs of existing filter systems. This would make LBPF a more competitive Additive Manufacturing (AM) technique, especially in key markets such as aerospace and medicine. Further testing of lattice design variations is needed, but this research represents a promising step towards improving the LBPF process.
A Educação Ambiental no Ensino de Química das escolas brasileiras de educação básica
Authors: Carvalho Lorrana Beatriz de Jesus , Faria Filho Fausto de Melo
Published: April 2024

Os problemas ambientais da atualidade estão prejudicando a natureza e a qualidade de vida do homem, colocando em risco o futuro da humanidade. Essa realidade mostra a importância de políticas públicas para garantir que a educação ambiental esteja presente nas escolas. Portanto, esse trabalho tem como objetivo descrever as práticas de educação ambiental no ensino de química de escolas de educação básica, por meio de revisão bibliográfica. Primeiramente, conduziu-se uma pesquisa por artigos acadêmicos com o tema "educação ambiental no ensino de química", com o período de análise definido de 2000 a 2022. Posteriormente, realizou-se uma busca por documentos da legislação brasileira relacionados à educação ambiental. Após leitura dos resumos, 11 artigos foram escolhidos para análise textual. Observou-se a importância de inserir a educação ambiental no ensino de química como instrumento para trabalhar a preservação ambiental e reduzir as consequências das ações antrópicas no meio ambiente por meio de práticas contextualizadas em sala de aula, destacando a instituição escolar como um espaço propício para a formação integral do indivíduo nas perspectivas da educação ambiental.
Literatura e multidisciplinaridade: a leitura literária como prática educacional integradora
Authors: Costa Ana Paula , Marrafão Jaqueline Araújo Esteves , Magalhães Epaminondas de Matos , Pereira Marcos Aparecido
Published: April 2024

Sabemos que a leitura é essencial no acesso ao conhecimento e na compreensão do mundo ao nosso redor. A literatura, por sua vez, desempenha um papel igualmente significativo, contribuindo para a formação cultural e intelectual dos indivíduos e permitindo refletir sobre a diversidade humana por meio das questões sociais abordadas nas obras literárias. Na escola, é fundamental promover a leitura literária como parte essencial do desenvolvimento integral dos estudantes, indo além das disciplinas de Língua Portuguesa e Literatura. Assim, este artigo busca explorar a conexão entre literatura e multidisciplinaridade, evidenciando a importância da promoção da leitura literária como uma responsabilidade a ser compartilhada por diversas áreas do conhecimento. Para isso, revisamos estudos de autores como Cândido (2004), Silva (2020), Mortatti (2018) e Martins (1997) entre outros. Desse modo, esperamos contribuir para a disseminação e valorização da leitura literária como prática educacional, unindo conhecimentos multidisciplinares à apreciação estética das obras literárias.
Letramento visual, crítico e estatístico: Leitura de gráficos com estudantes do 2º ano do Ensino Médio
Authors: Brilhadori Elizabeth Keli , Voltolini Ana Graciela Mendes Fernandes da Fonseca
Published: April 2024

A sociedade moderna tem aproximado a escola de um mundo cada vez mais dinâmico e digital, gerando, como consequência, transformações no modo de ensinar e aprender. Daí a necessidade de desenvolver uma leitura além da sala de aula e de diferentes linguagens ou formas de apresentação. Exemplo disso é o gênero gráfico. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo deste artigo é apresentar a contribuição do letramento multimodal na compreensão de gráficos estatísticos por alunos do Ensino Médio nas aulas de Língua Portuguesa. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quanti-quali com características da pesquisa-ação, por meio de oficinas no período de abril a maio de 2023, no município de Rondonópolis-MT. A partir dos resultados obtidos, foi possível comprovar que trabalhar com gráficos nas aulas de Língua Portuguesa contribui de modo significativo para a compreensão dos alunos acerca desse gênero, o que possibilita uma apropriação competente, evidenciando a relevância da escola em atividades que visem ao letramento, sobretudo, o crítico.
Application of the theory of dimensions in research of floor materials dispensers in multifactor experiment
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Dmytriv Vasyl , Sahan Oleh ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Gorodnyak Roman ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: April 2024

Aim. The development of methods of the theory of similarity and dimensionality, criterion values, as an intermediate component between theory and experiment, which ensures a functional connection between entire sets of values that characterize the process at the level of a physical model and simplify the planned experiment. Method. Processes that have a single nature of the interaction of physical phenomena can be used to build mathematical models in the study of a continuous disk dispenser. That is, only those physical processes related to the mechanics of a dispersed body can serve as models for the processes occurring during dosing. In this case, the main processes occurring in the model and nature will have the same equations describing similar processes. Thus, geometric, kinematic and dynamic similarities can be used to model the dosing process. Results. The application of methods of the theory of similarity and dimensionality, criterion values, as an intermediate component between theory and experiment, ensures a functional connection between entire sets of values that characterize the process at the level of a physical model. Scientific novelty. The use of dimensionality theory in a factorial planned experiment allows to reduce the number of factors, simplifies the mathematical interpretation of the nature of the response criterion and provides a graphical representation in the form of a 3-D model. Access to the fundamental similarity numbers confirms the reliability of the model and expands the number of factors that characterize the physics of the process directly through the similarity numbers. Practical value. The method of transforming the factor space by the methods of the theory of dimensional similarity and enabling the formation of criterion values, as an intermediate component between theory and experiment, which provides a functional connection between entire sets of values that characterize the process at the level of a physical model and simplifies the conduct of a planned experiment for processes and systems, which are characterized by a significant number of factors
Features of construction of truck cranes on the special wheeled platforms
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Zinko Roman , Burian Mykhailo ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Faryma Vitalii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: April 2024

Problem statement and the research purpose. Modernization and improvement of manufactured mobile cranes makes it possible to increase their load capacity, improve their operational properties, change their appearance, etc. At the same time, the modernization must take into account the features of new or changed components in order to ensure the requirements of strength and reliability. In the case of special and specialized equipment, loads are manifested in the mode of movement (transportation) and execution of technological processes. Since these modes are different, units and their parts must be tested with these effects in mind. Therefore, a comprehensive approach is important when modernizing mobile lifting and transport equipment.Methodology of the study. Mobile cranes combine two modes of operation - transportation and handling of cargo, to check the parts, it is necessary to determine the stability conditions of the machine in these two modes and the forces acting on the parts. For the mode of movement (transportation), the calculation of the angle of static stability of the crane is carried out without and with the deformation of tires and springs and the forces that arise in this case. Cases are also considered when the crane is located on an inclined section across the slope and the spring lock is on/off. Results of the investigations. Based on the review of the structure and research in the field of crane construction, it was established that one of the important factors that affect the operation of automobile cranes is ensuring the strength of individual structural elements, in particular the spars. In the SolidWorks Simulation environment, the calculation of the maximum allowable stress and the resulting displacement was carried out, taking into account the tightening forces of the bolts that act on the rigidly fixed spars of the car crane chassis, during braking. Scientific novelty. The article presents an example of determining critical loads in different operating modes and ways to eliminate the destruction of elements of an automobile crane as a basis for the development of a generalized methodology. Practical value of the results. To reduce stresses, the mount was moved to the front axle of the truck crane by 400 mm, which ensures the condition of strength. Scopes of further investigations on the subject of the paper. Further research can be directed to the development of a generalized methodology for determining critical loads in various operating modes and ways to eliminate the destruction of elements of an automobile crane
Study of the technical state parameters of large-size rotating mechanisms
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kuzio Ihor , Sholoviy Yurii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Maherus Nadiia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: April 2024

Goal of the article is to develop a mathematical model of the movement of the cross-section center of the elliptical casing in the supporting elliptical bandage to increase the straightness of the geometric axis of the rotary furnace body at the support point, which depends on the sizes of the elliptical casing and bandage, their mutual location on the support, as well as the axes orientation of the ellipses of the cross-section casing relative to each other on different supports. Significance. The high-quality installation of the rotary furnace casing is determined by the straightness of its geometric axis, and not only at the time of control, but also during the mechanism operation. It is obvious that if this condition is observed, optimal operating conditions of the mechanism, its reliability and durability can be achieved. However, the measurement results and installation accuracy are affected by such a property of the measurement object as the deviation of the body shape from the circular cylindrical one, especially in the places of support. The new sub-bandages casing for installation have smaller deviations from the round-cylindrical shape than those that were in use. These deviations appear mainly as ellipticity or ovality. Since the new bandage, as a rule, does not have other distortions of the shape, except for ellipticity, to clarify the issue, the displacement of the cross-section center of the elliptical casing in the elliptical bandage should be considered. Method. For the cross-section of a support node with an elliptical bandage and a sub-bandage casing, using the complete elliptic integral of the second kind and its presentation in the form of a hypergeometric series, the center coordinates of the ellipse of the casing cross section in the YOZ coordinate system are determined and a detailed analysis of the factors and parameters of the system affecting its position is provided. Results. The position of the geometric axis of the body at the support point depends on the ellipticity of the sub-bandage casing and the bandage, their mutual location on the support, as well as the axes orientation of the ellipses relative to each other on different supports. Since the position of the geometric axis does not remain unchanged during the rotation of the body, the location of the scattering ellipses centers on one straight line will be optimal. Scientific novelty. Mathematical dependencies have been established to determine the center coordinates of the ellipse of the casing cross section in the YOZ coordinate system, the origin is in the center of the circle with the conventional radius of the ellipse of the rotary furnace cross section. Practical significance. The proposed method of estimation will further increase the straightness of the geometric axis of the rotary furnace, both at the time of control and during the operation of the mechanism.
Simulation of the power skiving process for cutting an internal gear with modelling of undeformed chips
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Slipchuk Andrii
Published: April 2024

Aim. The aim of this paper is to create a 3D model of the undeformed chips produced during the cutting of an internal gear ring. By modelling the power skiving process, it is necessary to investigate the influence of various geometric and technological parameters on the thickness and cut area of the chips produced. Method. By simulating the gear turning process, it is possible to reproduce the cutting of the gear teeth and accurately determine the geometric parameters and the shape of the undeformed chip at each moment. A model of the workpiece and cutting tool was created in the CAD system environment and the position of the bodies relative to each other was determined with the highest possible accuracy. Results. Following the simulations, graphical dependencies of the change in thickness and area of the undeformed chip cross-sections on module, feed, tool position and tilt were produced. The nature of the influence of these parameters on the cup cutter blades was also determined. The scientific novelty and practical significance. The study makes it possible to analyse the dynamics of changes in the geometric dimensions of undeformed chips produced by each cutter blade and to identify the most stressed zones. Furthermore, knowing the complete chip information, it is possible to study the force characteristics of the cutting process on the blades, heat flows, calculate machining errors and predict tool wear. After a complete analysis of all the results of the Power Skiving process study, it is possible to recommend the optimum operating modes of the available equipment for a given gear, taking into account the number of teeth, their module and the workpiece material.
Optimalisasi Strategi Pemasaran Gula Jawa di UMKM Gula Merah Leugit Padukuhan Kabrokan Kulon
Authors: Kurnianingtyas Chandra Dewi
Published: April 2024

Padukuhan Kabrokan Kulon is an Padukuhan located in Sendangsari Village, Pajangan District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Padukuhan Kabrokan Kulon has a lot of potential in the field of tourism objects and natural resources. One of the potentials in the field of natural resources is palm sugar SMEs. However, due to limitations in communication, technology, access to information, and funds, the potential of the Kabrokan Kulon Padukuhan, especially the Java sugar MSMEs, is not being utilized to its full potential. Therefore, there is a need for empowerment through educational activities about packaging design for Javanese sugar SMEs, socialization of simple bookkeeping, and also empowering Javanese sugar SMEs through branding communication to Javanese sugar SMEs in Padukuhan Kabrokan Kulon. So that from the results of data collection, the servant chose the potential of natural resources in Padukuhan Kabrokan Kulon, namely Javanese sugar SMEs which were made and discussed in village potential, moodboards, packaging from besek, videos on the potential of Javanese sugar villages and simple bookkeeping. From the results of the video, it is hoped that it will be useful and the village's efforts to maximize village potential.
"Creating Shared Values "Ambarrukmo Agridaya" Melalui Model Bisnis Agrowisata Untuk Peningkatan Ekonomi Masyarakat"
Authors: Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti  , Tegar Satya Putra  , Gilang Ahmad Fauzi  , Prihatno  , Rafaella Ancilla Ayu
Published: April 2024

Wilayah Yogyakarta dikenal akan potensi agrowisatanya yang besar namun belum tergali secara optimal. Ambarrukmo Group melihat kesempatan ini untuk mengaplikasikan konsep Creating Shared Value (CSV), dimana pengembangan agrowisata dijalankan secara kolektif dengan kemitraan publik dan swasta. Melalui kerja sama dengan akademisi, grup ini berupaya menerapkan hasil riset ke dalam strategi bisnis dan pengembangan program yang berkelanjutan. Ambarrukmo, dengan empat unit bisnis strategisnya, menargetkan untuk mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai budaya dan pemberdayaan UMKM melalui inisiatif wisata dan akomodasi. Ambisi ini mencakup pembangunan model bisnis berbasis CSV yang berdampak lingkungan dan sosial, membedakan diri dari CSR yang hanya mengejar peningkatan reputasi perusahaan. Analisis agrowisata dan agribisnis di Yogyakarta menjadi fondasi untuk memahami dan memanfaatkan potensi sektor ini. Pengembangan lebih lanjut melibatkan pemilihan lokasi strategis dan kerja sama erat dengan pemangku kepentingan untuk memastikan pertumbuhan ekonomi sekaligus kesejahteraan masyarakat. Proyek pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan menjadi referensi dalam pembuatan model bisnis agrowisata yang berkelanjutan. Melalui pendekatan multidisiplin yang melibatkan universitas dan industri, inisiatif ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya kolaborasi antara pemerintah dan swasta. Masyarakat lokal diuntungkan melalui pengembangan bisnis, peningkatan kualitas produksi, serta pengintegrasian strategi CSV untuk pertumbuhan yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan.
Post-operative nursing bleeding management in mitral valve repair-re-exploration patient during early post-operative period: Case report
Authors: Nurrahmani Ulfah , Hafsah Riani Siti , Sudjud Reza Widianto
Published: April 2024

Background: One of the first targets of post-operative care for cardiac surgery is to control bleeding. Significant bleeding can affect cardiac function as it can lead to hemorrhagic shock, severe anemia, and cardiac tamponade. Valve surgery has a mortality rate of 3.4%. Mitral valve repair surgery has a mortality rate of 1.2% compared to a valve replacement mortality rate of 4.5%. A quick and appropriate decision in the management of bleeding is one of the factors determining the patient's outcome. This study aims to report on nursing bleeding management in mitral valve repair-re-exploration patient during early postoperative period. This research is qualitative research using the case study method.
Case: 59-year-old female with a medical diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse with severe mitral regurgitation of non-significant coronary artery diseases performed mitral valve repair surgery. This case has a score of 1 on the Papworth scale, which means low risk of bleeding. During treatment in the ICU, there was an increase in blood production from the chest tube of 1,670 ml within six hours post-surgery. PT APTT value was within normal range. Bleeding management during early post-operative period was carried out, namely conducting supporting laboratory tests, monitoring hypotension, monitoring urine production, performing chest tube maintenance, giving blood transfusions, fluid management and collaboration for re-exploration. Re-exploration surgery was performed at the sixth hour of post-operative care.
Conclusion: The application of post-operative nursing bleeding management in mitral valve repair-re-exploration patient during the early post-operative period provides good clinical outcomes. Effective collaboration (multi-disciplinary teams) between cardiac surgeon, perfusionist, anesthetist, clinical pharmacist, and nurse is required to prevent and manage post-operative bleeding.
The awareness of non-cosmetic operations performed by the plastic surgeon among the general population and their attitude towards plastic surgery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Alsaud Jolan , Alshaalan Sultan , Alhadlaq Abdulrahman , AlQahtani Reemah , Alanazi Khaled , Alshammari Mishal
Published: April 2024

Background: Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a distinct and little-understood surgical subspecialty. Both the general public and professionals are confused about the scope of the specialty. The purpose of this study was to measure the awareness and perception among the general population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, regarding the discipline of plastic surgery and the non-cosmetic operations performed by plastic surgeons.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aged 18 years and older through an online, self-administered questionnaire prepared by using Google Forms and distributed to the community via a social media application. These data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science Statistics software, version 23. A p-value of
Validation Studies a Questionnaire Developed to Measure Incubator Business Technology Performance using PLS-SEM Approach
Authors: Fithri Prima , Hasan Alizar , Syafrizal Syafrizal , Games Donard
Published: April 2024

This research aims to collect data nationally using a questionnaire based on statements related to the performance factors of the Technology Business Incubator in Indonesia. This research uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method to test the validity and reliability of adapted scales. There are five stages starting with an outer model test to test the validity and reliability of the questionnaire's feasibility. The population in this research are organizations that are affiliated with the Indonesian Business Incubator Association (AIBI) and Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, including business incubators belonging to ministries, local governments, the private sector and universities, there are 182 Technology Business Incubators in Indonesia. Testing in this research looks at whether the questions in the questionnaire are valid or not by going through two stages of convergent validity and discriminant validity. The first stage is convergent validity that aim of finding out the correlation between indicators and their latent variables. The second stage is discriminant validity which aims to find out whether the latent variable has adequate discriminant value and this was done to find out whether the statement items in the questionnaire were reliable and consistent in measuring the same symptoms in respondents. This research looks at the results of convergent validity analysis to consider the results of factor loading indicators on relevant factors, the results of testing the validity of all factors with a value greater than 0.50, one of which is an AVE value of 0.550, indicating that the indicators in these variables have a strong contribution in measuring the desired construct, and the reliability test of all variables is reliable because it exceeds 0.70, one of which is the facility variable which has a value of 0.858.
Occurrence of guggulsterone content based chemotypes in Commiphora wightii
Authors: Haque Inamul , Mukhopadhyay Kunal
Published: April 2024

Commiphora wightii is a critically endangered plant endemic in the arid and semi-arid regions of India. Oleogum is produced by the plant schizogenously. Upon making an incision, this gum exudes from the wound and solidifies in the arid environment. This solidfied gum-resin called ‘gum guggul or guggal’ is mentioned in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha literature for the treatment of many ailments. The steroidal ketones, E- and Z- guggulsterone are believed to be the active principles responsible for the medicinal properties. These resin samples were collected from plants in a few regions of Rajasthan, India, for quantitation of guggulsterone content using HPLC. Based on the quantitation of the guggulsterone content, we were able to identify three chemotypes. The first and the most common chemotype showed relatively much higher Z-guggulsterone than E-guggulsterone, the second type showed the absence of E-guggulsterone, the third and rare type showed the presence of equal amounts E- and Z-guggulsterone.
Transtorno de humor bipolar
Authors: Silva Antônio Geraldo da , Meleiro Alexandrina Maria Augusto da Silva , Moreno Doris Hupfeld
Published: April 2024

Apresentação: Antônio Geraldo
Transmissão ao vivo: RecPlay Produtora
Produção: Departamento de Comunicação da ABP
Realização: Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria - ABP
التغيرات المناخية واثرها في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة : العراق انموذجا
Authors: م.د دعاء نوري فليح
Published: April 2024

تعد عملية التنمية المستدامة احد اهم متطلبات اشباع  ومعالجة المستجدات الحديثة في العالم اليوم، من خلال تعبئة الموارد المادية والبشرية لغرض اجراء تحولات كبرى في المجتمع، وتأسيس بنى اجتماعية سياسية مختصة تسانده وتؤدي وظائفه، وتكون هذه العلميات مصحوبه بتوترات وتحديات عديدة منها  ازمة  التغير المناخي التي تعد احد اهم القضايا المطروحة على المستوى العالمي في ظل ما يترتب على هذه الظاهرة من تغيرات خطيرة تهدد مستقبل الانسان على الارض، كما  ان الارتفاع السريع في متوسط درجات الحرارة  من الممكن ان يؤدي الى تهديد الاستقرار في العالم  من خلال تعطيل امدادات الماء والغذاء، ويسهم ارتفاع درجات الحرارة اسهاما مباشر في حدوث الاثار الضارة، مثل الجفاف و موجات الحر  وارتفاع مستوى سطح البحر والظواهر الجوية القصوى وفقدان التنوع البيولوجي وانهيار النظم الايكولوجية، ان التأثيرات السلبية لتغير المناخ على كل من القطاع الزراعي  والامن الغذائي  وصحة الانسان والبنية التحتية، بالإضافة الى تداعيات التغيرات المناخ على حركة الهجرة والامن الانساني،  تمثل تحديا رئيسيا امام تحقيق عملية التنمية المستدامة .
Functionality before and after physiotherapy in post COVID-19 patients
Authors:   Hospital de Especialidades “Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho”, López-Siete Margarita , Huerta-Carmona Macbeth ,   Hospital de Especialidades “Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho”, Sánchez-Manzano Mónica ,   Hospital de Especialidades “Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho”, Morales-Montiel Brenda V. ,   Hospital de Especialidades “Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho”, Gracián-Castro Esmeralda ,   Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, García-Galicia Arturo ,   Hospital de Especialidades "Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho", Montiel-Jarquín Álvaro J. ,   Hospital de Especialidades "Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho", Bertado-Ramirez Nancy R. ,   Hospital de Especialidades "Gral. Div. Manuel Ávila Camacho"
Published: April 2024

Background: COVID-19 is a disease that since its appearance in 2019 has represented a challenge for health services. The sequelae are a consequence of a deterioration in the quality of life, fatigue, dyspnea and joint pain. Objective: Compare physical, respiratory, cognitive and functional independence functional parameters in post-COVID-19 patients, with respiratory sequelae before and after a respiratory physical and occupational therapy program. Methods: A comparative, quasi-experimental, prospective study was conducted in outpatients discharged from hospitalization due to COVID-19 in a 3rd level hospital of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social in Puebla, Mexico during 2020-2021. Scales were applied before and after the rehabilitation program. Descriptive statistics were used. Results: We included 116 patients, 57.7% men, mean age 47.32 years (min. 20, max. 79); 77 (66.3%) patients had moderate symptoms in hospitalization. A significant p value was obtained (p <0.000) Conclusions: Significant improvement is observed in post-COVID-19 patients after receiving respiratory physical and occupational therapy.
Salt Perception Threshold and Vascular Risk in Prehypertensive Women Compared to Normotensive and Hypertensive Women
Authors: Ganji Vidya , Taranikanti Madhuri , Umesh Madhusudhan , M Kalpana , Vamshidhar I. S. , John Nitin Ashok , Gaur Archana
Published: April 2024

Objectives:

To evaluate and compare the Salt perception threshold and vascular stiffness in pre-hypertensive women with that of normotensive and hypertensive women.

Materials and Methods:

Study design – This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 440 adult females in the age group of 25–60 years from urban and rural areas were included in the study. After initial screening, the subjects were divided into three groups. Group I: Prehypertensive females; Group II: Hypertensive females; and Group III: Normotensive females. Salt perception threshold was determined by salt impregnated taste strips with sodium chloride at different concentrations. Vascular stiffness of the subjects was measured and compared using an oscillometric non-invasive arteriography.

Results:

The salt intake was higher by 2.1 g/day in Group I females and 5.6 g/day in Group II females when compared to Group III females. The salt detection threshold and SPT were higher significantly in pre-hypertensive females and much higher in hypertensive females compared to normotensive females. The mean values of brachial ankle pulse wave velocity (BaPWV) and carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV) were found to be significantly higher in Group I females compared to normotensives.

Conclusion:

High SPT in prehypertensive females will lead to high consumption of salt to achieve taste satisfaction. A progressive reduction of salt in food is recommended in these females would significantly decrease the percent progression of pre-HTN to HTN decreasing the risk for cardiovascular morbidity.
دور الإدارة بالأهداف في تعزيز التعلم الذاتي وأثره في تطوير مهارات الموظفين الفنية والشخصية في المؤسسات الناشئة - المؤسسات الناشئة في لبنان نموذجاً
Authors: شغري رضوان نظيف
Published: April 2024

إن تبني نظام الإدارة بالأهداف والاعتماد عليه في المؤسسات الناشئة في لبنان هو من أهم الأدوار الذي على أصحاب المؤسسات ومدرائها ومدراء الأقسام فيها اعتماده، وهذا سيساهم في تخفيف هدر الموارد المالية والبشرية وغيرها. إن المؤسسات الناشئة في لبنان تعتمد بشكل عام على العمل بطريقة عشوائية وإن كانت في غاية الحماس والتحفيز، فالإدارة بالأهداف وقياس الإنجاز ليست أمور ثانوية يمكن التغاضي عنها، ولكن يجب تبنيها وتعزيزها وجعلها ثقافة في جميع العمليات داخل المؤسسات. إن نسبة كبيرة من المؤسسات الناشئة وخصوصا في لبنان تخرج من السوق منذ السنة الأولى على البداية، ليس بسبب الأوضاع الاقتصادية أو ضعف الموارد المالية، بل بسبب ضعف الإدارة والحفاظ على الموارد الحالية وبسبب العمل بعشوائية وعدم اعتماد نظام واضح يحدد مستوى الإنجاز. إن الهدف من هذه الدراسة كان لتسليط الضوء على أهمية الإدارة بالأهداف ودورها في تطوير مهارات الموظفين الفنية والشخصية في المؤسسات الناشئة في لبنان، وقد تم أخذ عينة الدراسة من لبنان موزعة على ثلاثة مدن رئيسية وهي (بيروت، طرابلس وصيدا). هذه الدراسة لخصت وأظهرت ضعف المؤسسات الناشئة باعتماد الإدارة بالأهداف، كما وأظهرت تطور مهارات الموظفين الفنية والشخصية في الشركات التي تعتمد على الإدارة بالأهداف في عملها وبدون برامج تدريبية مستمرة. كما أظهرت الدراسة، أن الإدارة بالأهداف تحفز الموظف على التعلم والتطور بشكل ذاتي وتعطيه الحرية في اتخاذ القرار وحل المشكلات وغيرها. كما حددت الدراسة بعض التحديات والمشاكل التي تواجه حديثي التخرج، حيث أنهم يفتقرون للمهارات الفنية والشخصية عند تخرجهم ويصطدمون في سوق العمل، خصوصا إن لم يكن هناك مؤسسات احترافية تعمل على تطوير مهاراتهم تخولهم للحصول على فرص أكبر وأفضل في المستقبل.
أثر جودة حياة العمل على ممارسات إدارة الموارد البشرية - دراسة ميدانية على الموظفين الإداريين في مستشفى القوات المسلحة بجنوب المملكة العربية السعودية للفترة(2016- 2017) -
Authors: القرشي سوزان محمد , القحطاني سامية مذكر
Published: April 2024

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى تحديد أثر جودة حياة العمل على ممارسات إدارة الموارد البشرية في مستشفى القوات المسلحة بجنوب المملكة العربية السعودية وكذلك التعرف على العلاقات بين أبعاد جودة حياة العمل المتمثلة (ظروف العمل المعنوية، خصائص الوظيفة، التعويضات والمزايا، جماعة العمل، أسلوب الرئيس في الإشراف، المشاركة في القرارات) وبين ممارسات الموارد البشرية (التدريب والتطوير، الأجور والمكافآت، تقييم الأداء، والاستقطاب والاختيار) وأخيراً التحقق من وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية حول استجابات عينة الدراسة وفقاً لمتغيرات(الجنس، المؤهل، المستوى الوظيفي، العمر، الخبرة، الجنسية). وقد اشتمل مجتمع البحث على (767) موظفاً إدارياً في مستشفى القوات المسلحة بجنوب المملكة العربية السعودية، خلال فترة البحث الميدانية في عام (2016/2017 )، وتم توزيع (262) استبانة على عينة عشوائية من مجتمع البحث، واسترد منها(233) استبانة صالحة، وقابلة للتحليل، واستخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي كمنهج للبحث، وقد تم الاستعانة بدراسة (المغربي، 2004) في بناء وتطوير الاستبانة. وعولجت البيانات احصائياً باستخدام برنامج الحزمة الإحصائية للعلوم الاجتماعية (SPSS)، وتم التأكد من صدق وثبات الأداة عند معامل كرونباخ بلغ (82.0 - 89.0) كان أعلاها لبعد استقطاب الموارد البشرية وأقلها المشاركة في القرارات، وتم التأكد من أن البيانات موزعة توزيعا طبيعياً. وقد توصلت الدراسة للعديد من النتائج، أهمها: يتمتع مستشفى القوات المسلحة بجنوب المملكة بجودة مرتفعة في حياة عمل الإداريين، وإن أعلاها جودة ظروف العمل المعنوية بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (4.23)، بينما كانت المشاركة في القرارات أقلها جودة بمتوسط حسابي (3.88). ويمارس مستشفى القوات المسلحة بجنوب المملكة إدارة الموارد البشرية على نحو مرتفع، وإن ممارسة تقييم أداء الموارد البشرية يعتبر الأكثر اهتماما بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (4.23)، بينما الأجور والمكافآت تعتبر الأقل اهتماماً بمتوسط حسابي (3.83). وهناك تأثير إيجابي ومباشر في جودة حياة العمل بأبعادها، على ممارسات إدارة الموارد البشرية، وتعتبر التعويضات والمزايا الأكثر تأثيراً على إدارة الموارد البشرية حيث بلغت قيمة t (7.730). أوصت الدراسة بالعديد من التوصيات أهمها: إتاحة الفرصة للإداري في مستشفى القوات المسلحة بالجنوب بحرية التصرف في الحالات الطارئة التي يصادفها في المستشفى بما يتناسب مع الحالة وحث الإداريين العمل كروح الفريق الواحد وإبداء مشاعرهم ومقترحاتهم بدون أي تكليف تجاه الإداريين وضرورة عقد ورش عمل تطبيقية من قبل مختلف إدارات المؤسسات بتطوير وتفعيل جودة حياة العمل على ممارسات إدارة الموارد البشرية.
Shaping a Seaside Resort: the Development of Caroline Bay 1890 - 1939
Authors:   , Donald Jane
Published: April 2024

This thesis explores the development of Caroline Bay from its unassuming beginning – a stretch of sand with a few bathing machines immediately adjacent to the South Island town of Timaru – into what was essentially a replica of an English seaside resort. Underlying this, however, is an examination of the multi-faceted historical process of shaping a large-scale amenity, highlighting the roles played by various stakeholders from individuals and voluntary organisations to local authorities.

Caroline Bay is unique in New Zealand. Harbour works in the late nineteenth century transformed what had been a treacherous roadstead into a safe harbour, and as a fortuitous by-product created a wide beach. From this inauspicious beginning, Caroline Bay developed as an extraordinarily popular holiday destination. The scale and rapidity of this transformation was astonishing, yet it has never been comprehensively studied.

This thesis employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis to investigate how a provincial town successfully established an attractive amenity which not only enhanced the lives of its own residents but also drew in thousands of visitors. By examining such issues as the social dynamics that drove Caroline Bay’s growth, the conflicts that occurred between local authorities, and the networks established and reinforced through associational and community life, this study addresses gaps in our urban historiography and in histories of New Zealand tourism.

Historical studies of tourism in New Zealand are predominantly confined to ‘the scenic and the sublime’. Caroline Bay was marketed very early on as a distinctive seaside resort: an analysis of the extraordinary number of holidaymakers and excursionists that followed offers new insights into the economic benefits that domestic tourism brought. In particular, it contributes to a broader discourse on the gendered nature of enterprise by detailed case studies of women who developed specialised guest houses to cater for visitors.
Distributed Architecture for Procedural Terrain Generation in Video Games
Authors:   , Dalefield Elroy
Published: April 2024

Procedural generation is often used to create maps and levels in video games in real-time as opposed to loading designer made levels from file. A single player game on a single machine can easily produce the game world by itself. However in a multiplayer game the additional players will also need the game world generated for them. The host machine will need to be capable of generating the game world for all active players by itself which leads to limitations on the number of players that can be playing at once. The goal of this thesis was to understand the relationship between procedural content generation and the distribution of game processes. By distributing content generation to the client machines, it could lighten the load on the host machine negating performance loss from additional clients. Tests were run comparing the time taken when distributing verses not distributing procedural generation requests to the clients. The test showed a significant improvement in generation speed when having client nodes aid the server, especially when the host had a long queue of content needing to be generated.
Şamanizm İnancına Bağlı Bebek Adlandırmaları
Authors: Sevinç Makbule , Elmas Melek
Published: April 2024

Ad verme olgusu, kadim zamanlardan günümüze toplumların tarihinde ve kültüründe önemli bir yer edinmiş, içinde bulunduğu kültürün gelenek, görenek ve inançları bağlamında şekillenmiştir. Çalışmada kökeni Şamanist Türklere dayanan ad verme ritüellerinin Müslüman Türklerde maddi ve manevi birçok ögeyle yeniden şekillenmesi incelenmiş, çocuklara verilen isimlerin kültürel ve manevi önemi üzerinde durulmuştur. Ayrıca çalışmada, ad verme ritüellerinde inanç sisteminin toplumu etkileme şekli tabu ve örtmece sözler bağlamında değerlendirilmiştir. Türk toplumunda ad verme eylemi, tarihi ve kültürel birçok olgudan beslenmiştir. Aynı zamanda bu gelenek, Türklerin tarih boyunca yaşadıkları coğrafyaların ve etkileşimde bulundukları toplumların izlerini taşımıştır. Geçmiş zamanlardan bugüne bu etkileşim göz önünde bulundurularak çalışmada, Türk toplumunda ad verme ritüelinin devamlılığı üzerine bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Aynı zamanda bu ritüellerin çocukların hem fiziksel hem de ruhsal dünyasının korunmasında önemli bir yere sahip olduğu inancı bağlamında çocuk adlandırmaları üzerine inceleme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ad, tek başına tanımlayıcı bir sözcük olmaktan ziyade kökene ve toplumsal bağlara atıfta bulunan, maddi ve manevi kimliği bünyesinde barındıran bir eylemdir. Bu sebeple, Türk toplumunda doğum öncesi, doğum ve doğum sonrasında gerçekleştirilen birtakım ritüellere bağlı olarak gelişen ad verme eylemi, toplumun inançlarını ve kültürel değerlerini yansıtması şekliyle makaleye konu olmuştur. Bu bağlamda kaynak kişilerle yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda Satılmış, Dursun, Ahmet ve Yaşar adlarının çocuklara veriliş amaçları incelenmiştir.
Risâletü'l-İslâm Adlı Eserden Tarama Sözlüğüne Katkılar
Authors: Güven Ömer
Published: April 2024

Risâletü’l-İslâm ilmihal konusunda yazılmış mensur bir eserdir. Eski Anadolu Türkçesi mahsullerinden olan eser, çeşitli hikayelerin bir araya getirilmesi ile oluşmuş bir tercüme metindir. Eser, Yakup b. Yahşi adlı devlet adamının isteği üzerine Arapçadan Türkçeye tercüme edilmiştir. Risâletü’l-İslâm’da namaz, oruç, zekât, hac, kölelik, abdest, miras, gusül, nikah, boşanma gibi pek çok konu detaylı olarak incelenmiştir. Yine bu konuların içerisinde çeşitli kıssalara da yer verilmiştir. Risâletü’l-İslâm söz varlığı açısından oldukça zengindir. Bünyesinde Eski Anadolu Türkçesi dönemine ait birçok söz varlığı barındırır. Üzerinde çalışmakta olduğumuz eserin bu zengin söz varlığı, çeşitli açılardan inceleme ve araştırma yapmayı gerektirmektedir. Bu kapsamda ilk olarak Risâletü’l-İslâm adlı eserden Tarama Sözlüğüne katkı mahiyetinde bu çalışma hazırlanmıştır. Çalışmada tespit edilen söz varlığı iki başlık altında incelenmiştir. İlk olarak Risâletü’l-İslâm adlı eserde yer alıp Tarama Sözlüğü’nde yer almayan söz varlığı değerlendirilmiştir. İkinci olarak ise Tarama Sözlüğü’nde olup anlam ve(ya) şekil açısından farklılık gösteren söz varlığı ele alınmıştır. İncelenen söz varlığı eserin en kapsamlı nüshası olan Koç Üniversitesi Suna Kıraç Kütüphanesi Yazma Eserler Koleksiyonu numara 214’te yer alan nüshasından alınmıştır. İnceleme yapılırken Türkçenin tarihî dönemlerinde kaleme alınmış pek çok metinle de mukayese yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmadaki temel amaç; tarihî Türkiye Türkçesi söz varlığının en önemli sözlüğü olan Tarama Sözlüğü’ne, küçük de olsa, bir katkı sağlayabilmektir.
Covid-19 Pandemisinin Toplumsal Değişime Etkileri: Elazığ Örneği
Authors: Başgün Ferda , Doğan Adem
Published: April 2024

Tarih boyunca pandemilerin toplumları kısa sürede çok yönlü olarak etkilediği ve toplumsal değişimlere yol açtığı görülmüştür. Covid-19 pandemisi 2019 yılının sonlarında ortaya çıkarak küresel düzeyde etkileri olmuş ve toplumsal düzeyde bir dizi değişimi gerekli kılmıştır. Modern dünyanın ilk karşılaştığı pandemi olan Covid-19’un insan sağlığını tehdit eden yönleri tüm toplumlarda bir panik dalgası meydana getirmiştir. Bu pandemi küresel bazda toplumları etkisi altına alarak normal hayat akışını bir anda değiştirmiştir. Bu kapsamda yüz yüze etkileşim alanları sınırlandırılmış ve uzaktan etkileşimi sağlayan yöntemlere yönelim artmıştır. Pandemi sürecinin neden olduğu yasaklar ve kısıtlamalar kapsamında iletişim ihtiyacı daha da artarken uzaktan erişimi sağlayan dijital iletişim araçlarına yeni misyonlar yüklenmiştir. Bu çalışma, son yüzyılın ilk pandemisi olan Covid-19 pandemi sürecinin toplumları nasıl etkilediğini literatürdeki diğer çalışmalara göre daha bütüncül bir yaklaşımla ele almaktadır. Pandemi sürecine ilişkin literatürde yapılan araştırmalar bu sürecin farklı boyutlarını ele almasına karşın bu çalışmada, pandemi sürecinin toplumdaki gündelik hayat akışına etkileri kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemeye tabi tutulmuştur. Dolayısıyla bu araştırma, Covid-19 pandemisinin, toplumsal değişime etki eden faktörler çerçevesinde toplumların sosyal yaşamlarında ne tür değişimler yaşandığını ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Elazığ ilinde yapılan alan araştırması ile pandemi sürecinin toplumsal değişim sürecine etkisi ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu çerçevede, veriler yüz yüze anket tekniği kullanılarak 1.100 örneklem ile görüşülerek elde edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular kapsamında pandemi süreci toplumsal kaygı düzeyini artırmış; eğitim, ekonomi, iletişim pratikleri ve toplumsal yaşamı yeni normallere göre şekillendirmiştir.
Çağdaş Sanatta Canlı Hayvan Kullanımına Ekoeleştirel Bakış
Authors: Göktepe Beyza , Ötgün Cebrail
Published: April 2024

Sanatta canlı hayvan kullanımı, özellikle performatif sanatlarda ekoeleştirel çerçevede eşitlik, birlikte paylaşım ve hayvan hakları konusunda önemli bir tartışma yaratmıştır. Bu çalışmada, “sanatçının nesnesi” olma rolünü üstlenen canlı hayvanın, hazır nesneden farklı olarak, sanat yapıtına aktif bir özne konumunda dahil olup olamayacağı tartışılmıştır. Canlı hayvanın dahil olduğu yapıtlar, ‘insan merkezci’ bakıştan yana eşitlik dengesi bozulduğundan, etik tartışmasını da beraberinde getirmektedir. Sanatçının araç olarak canlı hayvan kullanması, hayvanın insanla insanın hayvanla olan ilişkilerinin niteliği, canlı hayvan kullanılan yapıtlarda öznenin rolü, canlı dünyasının bir varlığı olarak hayvanın belirli haklara sahip olup olmadığı bu tartışmanın kapsamını oluşturmaktadır. Bu ayrımı ortaya çıkarmak için insan ve insan dışı kategorileştirmenin eleştirisini yapan, doğayla kültür arasındaki karşılaşmalara hem sahne hem araç olan, temelde tüm tahakkümleri reddeden ve yeryüzü temelli bir okuma alanı olan ekoeleştirel inceleme yöntemi benimsenmiştir. Çünkü ekoeleştirinin dil odaklılığı reddeden, insan merkezciliği sorgulayan ve canlıların eşit olmayan koşullarda varlıklarını sürdürmelerini eleştiren bir okuma yöntemi önerdiği söylenebilir. Böylece insan ve insan dışı arasındaki ilişkiye, özellikle insan kavramına eleştirel bir bakış açısı getirerek, sanat alanında incelenmesi için yöntem oluşturur. Bu anlamda canlı hayvanların dahil olduğu sanat yapıtlarını incelemek için yeni ve tek taraflı olmayan bir perspektif sunmak hedeflenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında, canlı hayvana karşı sanatçı tahakkümünü ortaya koyan ve insan merkezci bir tutum sergileyen yapıtlara örnek olarak Guillermo Vargas'ın enstalasyonu ele alınmıştır. Hayvan ve sanatçının iş birliğini mümkün kılan ve özellikle sanat adına zapt edilmeyen ya da kötü muamele görmeyen Pierre Huyghe'un enstalasyonu ile Sanna Kannisto'nun performatif fotoğrafları ise ekoeleştirel bakışla değerlendirilmiştir.