bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sadeleştirilmiş Matematik Maddeleriyle Öğrenci Performansı ve Madde Anlaşılırlığı Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: AVCI Özgür , YALÇIN Seher
Published: November 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı sadeleştirilmiş matematik maddeleriyle öğrenci performansı ve madde anlaşılırlığı arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Araştırma, çoklu durum çalışması modelinde tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, farklı illerde ikamet eden, farklı okullarda okuyan ve çevrimiçi olarak ulaşılabilen 38 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın esas uygulaması 14 yaşındaki 20 öğrenciyle yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın verileri iki aşamada toplanmıştır. İlk aşamada, çevrimiçi olarak 14 yaş grubundaki 20 öğrencinin her biriyle sesli düşünme protokolleri (SDP) ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yürütülmüştür. Bu aşamada veriler orijinal ve sadeleştirilmiş matematik başarı testleri ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu yardımıyla toplanmıştır. İkinci aşamada orijinal ve sadeleştirilmiş test formlarındaki maddelerin dilsel karmaşıklık düzeyi puanlanmıştır. Bu işlem için dereceli puanlama anahtarı (DPA) kullanılmıştır. Verilerin çözümlenmesinde hipotez testlerinden, frekans dağılımlarından ve içerik analizinden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, matematik maddelerinin yaygın kelimelerle ve kısa cümlelerle oluşturulmasının, maddenin ölçtüğü davranışa sahip öğrenciler için anlaşılırlığa katkı yapabileceğine işaret etmektedir. Elde edilen bulgular, bu katkının dil becerileri bakımından yetersizliği olan öğrencilerde daha fazla olabileceğine işaret etmektedir.
Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Fisioterapi Pada Anak Dengan Kondisi ISPA Menggunakan Modalitas Baby Massage dan Clapping di Komunitas Posyandu Balita
Authors: Susanti Nur , Nahdliyyah Ade Irma , Hermawan Agung , Elsant Fitri Amalia
Published: November 2022

Infeksi Saluran Nafas Atas (ISPA) merupakan penyakit infeksi pada saluran pernafasan bagian atas yang dimulai dari rongga hidung sampai luring. ISPA sering kali dijumpai pada anak karena sistem imun yang masih lemah. Hasil observasi dan wawancara pada ibu dan kader posyandu seruni poncol Kota Pekalongan dihasilkan banyak ibu balita yang belum mengetahui penanganan fisioterapi pada anak dengan kondisi ISPA. Sebagia ibu balita yang pernah mengalami ISPA hanya diberikan medikamentosa saja. Tujuan fisioterapi pada ISPA yaitu membersihkan jalan nafas karena adanya penyumbatan dari sputum atau lendir. Selain pembersihan nafas juga harus dijaga kondisinya dengan massage. Massage pada bayi dapat meningkatkan imunitas sehingga meminimalkan anak terkena serangan infeksi. Pembersihan jalan nafas dengan clapping yang bertujuan membantu pengeluaran sputum sehingga nafas pada anak lebih lancer. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu balita dan kader tentang penanganan dan pencegahan fisioterapi pada anak ISPA. Kegiatan ini berupa penyuluhan dan pelatihan, penyuluhan berupa pemberian materi secara teori tentang ISPA dan penanganan Fisioterapinya. Pelatihan berupa praktek massage dan clapping pada anak dengan kondisi ISPA. Hasil kegiatan ini yaitu adanya peningkatan pengetahuan 8 ibu balita tentang fisioterapi pada anak dengan kondisi ISPA.
Penyuluhan dan Pemanfaatan Jeruk Nipis Madu (JEMU) untuk Mengatasi Emesis Gravidarum
Authors: Melly Damayanti
Published: November 2022

Emesis Gravidarum merupakan suatu keadaan mual yang terkadang disertai muntah dan jika tidak diatasi dapat berkembang menjadi hiperemesis gravidarum. Hal ini dapat menimbulkan dehidrasi pada ibu, sehingga menggangu kesehatan ibu dan janin di dalam kandungan. Setiap wanita hamil akan memiliki derajat mual yang berbeda-beda. Kondisi ibu hamil sangat rentan terhadap penggunaan obat-obatan. Untuk itu terapi komplementer merupakan salah satu alternatif pilihan. Penggunaan 30 ml air jeruk nipis yang dicampur dengan 1 sdm madu dapat membantu mengurangi keluhan tersebut jika dikonsumsi selama 3 hari berturut-turut. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi keluhan emesis gravidarum. Kegiatan ini telah dilaksanakan pada bulan April-Mei 2021 pada 30 ibu hamil Trimester I dan II dengan metode penyuluhan, pemberian jeruk nipis madu (JEMU) untuk dikonsumsi selama 3 hari, pendampingan dan evaluasi keluhan emesis. Pengetahuan ibu dinilai dengan pemberian kuesioner sebelum dan setelah penyuluhan, sedangkan keluhan mual muntah dinilai dengan skor PUQE. Keluhan emesis dinilai sebelum dan setelah mengkonsumsi JEMU selama 3 hari. Setelah kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, terdapat peningkatan rata-rata pengetahuan ibu tentang emesis gravidarum sebesar 5,3 dan juga terjadi penurunan skor PUQE sebesar 3,1.
Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan Melalui Pendalaman Materi Esensial Bagi Guru MGMP Fisika Madrasah Aliyah Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Supeno
Published: November 2022

Physics teachers must master the structure, concepts, scientific mindset and develop subject matter to provide broad and deep knowledge for students. Professional teachers must develop professionalism continuously through lifelong learning, one of which is to explore the essential material to increase mastery of the content of the subject matter. Physics teachers who are members of the Madrasah Aliyah Physics Teacher Consultation forum throughout Jember Regency have carried out continuous professional development, especially mastering essential physics materials. The activity implementation team, FKIP lecturers at the University of Jember, and core teachers discussed crucial physics materials. The results of this activity show that physics teachers can master the essential physics subject matter, are categorized as complex, and often lead to misconceptions. Teachers are also able to plan and carry out physics practicum. Teachers can use mastery of physics subject matter to design physics teaching materials and physics assessments to improve the quality of physics learning.
Perancangan Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Online Yang Efektif Untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Pedagogis Guru
Authors: Ragawanti Debora Tri , Kisnanto Yustina Priska
Published: November 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memfasilitasi para peserta guru dalam meningkatkan kemampuan pedagogis mereka untuk merancang pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris online yang efektif dan menarik. Peserta kegiatan ini adalah 25 guru bidang studi Bahasa Inggris di SD-SMP-SMA Terpadu Pahoa, Tangerang, Indonesia. Program ini terdiri dari empat fase, meliputi: analisis kebutuhan, perancangan materi pelatihan, lokakarya dan coaching clinic, dan evaluasi. Fase analisis kebutuhan dilakukan melalui interview dan survei; hasil analisis ini digunakan untuk merancang materi lokakarya dan coaching clinic di fase kedua. Pada fase ketiga, sesi lokakarya dan coaching clinic dilakukan secara daring menggunakan Google Meet; pada saat sesi diskusi kelompok, peserta dibagi ke dalam breakout rooms. Evaluasi melalui diskusi yang reflektif dengan penyelenggara program dilaksanakan pada fase keempat. Sebagai kesimpulan, program ini dapat menjawab kebutuhan para peserta guru dalam merancang pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris daring yang sesuai dengan tujuan pembelajaran, koheren, dan menarik. Selain itu, melalui program ini para peserta guru dapat merancang pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris daring berdasarkan prinsip pembelajaran efektif dan learning engagement dengan lebih baik. Dengan berdasarkan analisis kebutuhan guru, program pelatihan profesi guru semacam ini dapat terlaksana secara lebih efektif.
Complejo conventual de la Orden Franciscana de Hellín. Análisis histórico, constructivo y de patologías
Authors: García Hermosa Jorge
Published: November 2022

El objetivo principal de la presente publicación es el estudio de uno de los edificios más importantes del patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de Hellín, su Complejo Conventual de la Orden de San Francisco o sencillamente el convento de los franciscanos. Aunque sus habitantes conocen su ubicación, buena parte de ellos desconoce la historia del edificio, su arquitectura y construcción y el importante y rico patrimonio que alberga en su interior. Por ello, resulta interesante este amplio estudio en el que se incluyen todos estos aspectos, al que ha de sumarse su estado actual de conservación, con el fin de obtener el conocimiento más amplio posible del edificio.
THE POTENTIAL SOIL ORGANIC CARBON STOCKS IN MANGROVE AREAS OF SINJAI DISTRICT, SOUTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Authors: Malik Abdul , Ichsan Ali Muhammad , Annas Suwardi , Jalil Abdul Rasyid , Mulya Restu Utami , Gravani Konstantina
Published: November 2022

The soil pool is the primary sink for carbon in mangrove wetlands and plays a major role in mitigating climate change. However, aquaculture pond expansions go further to disrupt carbon storage in mangroves. The aim of this study is to estimate the stock of soil organic carbon (SOC) in the mangrove area of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The mangroves of Sinjai District in South Sulawesi are a disturbed region with no previous study on SOC stock. We implemented a line transect method at five study sites, collected 15 soil cores at a depth of 0–15 cm, 15–30 cm, and 30–50 cm, and performed soil analysis using the Loss on Ignition method. We find that the mean value of SOC stock is 413.10±12.37 Mg C ha–1. More attention to the conservation and restoration of lost mangrove areas is a high priority. It may also increase the stock of SOC to mitigate climate change. This study will help to preserve the remaining mangroves.
Les thèses encadrées par Gérard Vergnaud
Authors: Vinatier Isabelle , Weil-Barais Annick
Published: November 2022

Cet article présente une analyse thématique des thèses dirigées par Gérard Vergnaud, dont les résumés ont été collectés sur les sites officiels répertoriant les thèses soutenues en France.
Gérard Vergnaud et Pierre Rabardel, entre filiation et débats, une contribution à la didactique professionnelle
Authors: Vidal-Gomel Christine , Bourmaud Gaëtan , Muñoz Gregory
Published: November 2022

Ce texte examine des filiations et des points de débat, entre la théorie des champs conceptuels de Gérard Vergnaud et le modèle des activités médiatisées par les instruments de Pierre Rabardel, puis le modèle COMPETY que ce dernier a élaboré avec Renan Samurçay. Ces éléments de discussion fournissent une occasion de mettre en perspective différentes façons de mobiliser le concept de schème et leurs conséquences, mais aussi de souligner les apports de ces deux auteurs à la didactique professionnelle.
La recherche qualitative
Authors: Mourey Damien
Published: November 2022

Résumé La recherche présentée s’intéresse aux usages sociaux des chiffres et outils de gestion comptables engagés par des managers dans le cours de réunions d’évaluation des performances inter-organisationnelles. Ces situations sociales sont ambiguës et rassemblent des participants exprimant des visions du monde, des intérêts et des cadres sociaux-culturels différents. Cette recherche a mobilisé une méthodologie qualitative reposant sur une exposition longue du chercheur au sein du système social étudié. La méthode de recherche s’apparente à l’observation participante (Goffman, 1989) et suppose un assujettissement complet aux contingences qui pèsent sur les acteurs organisationnels du système social étudié. La première partie du chapitre explicite la genèse, le contexte et la problématisation de la recherche. La deuxième partie expose le travail concret de terrain ainsi que le processus de théorisation émergent de cette recherche. La troisième partie présente certains résultats et analyse des épisodes marquants de ce travail de terrain. La quatrième partie présente des contributions sur les plans théorique, méthodologique et managérial. En particulier, le concept de « chercheur caméléon » est proposé pour rendre compte du positionnement et de l’activité du chercheur sur le terrain. Enfin, trois recommandations principales sont formulées pour les doctorants désireux de s’engager dans cette voie qui, si elle est souvent source de créativité et d’originalité dans les résultats produits, n’en demeure pas moins une aventure exigeante.
Une seule Chine ?
Authors: Bondaz Antoine
Published: November 2022

La crise d’août 2022 dans le détroit de Taïwan s’inscrit dans une stratégie visant à accroître la pression sur l’île. Le Parti communiste chinois promeut le « principe d’une seule Chine », dénonce des « ingérences étrangères » et refuse de prendre en compte la volonté du peuple taïwanais. Le maintien du statu quo est pourtant indispensable.
Hydrogène, le point de vue d’un régulateur
Authors: Faucheux Ivan
Published: November 2022

La crise de l’énergie oblige tous les acteurs du système énergétique à repenser leurs modes historiques de fonctionnement. La brutalité de cette crise, qui trouve son origine dans une brutalité géopolitique encore plus affreuse, accélère ces réflexions et oblige à des actions encore plus rapides qu’elles n’ont été anticipées. L’hydrogène, avant d’être un vecteur énergétique, notamment pour les transports, est une molécule de base pour l’industrie. En raison de sa dépendance au gaz et de son caractère carboné, la production de l’hydrogène par des moyens décarbonés devient donc une urgence climatique, mais aussi géostratégique pour l’Europe et la France. Dans le présent article, nous entendons donner, en tant que membre de la CRE, le point de vue de cette commission, mais assorti de quelques commentaires plus personnels. À titre de caveat liminaire, les chiffres fournis sont souvent pré-crise (notamment pour les prix du gaz et de l’électricité) et doivent donc avant tout être considérés comme des ordres de grandeur. Ne disposant pas d’une boule de cristal suffisamment efficace pour prédire les prix à échéance de trois ans, qui dépendront des conditions d’approvisionnement en gaz par la Russie et de la disponibilité du parc nucléaire pour la France, nous invitons le lecteur à les utiliser comme un proxy de premier ordre permettant de se projeter dans un avenir où la crise de la guerre en Ukraine sera gérée, mais où l’urgence climatique demeurera…
Le bassin houiller lorrain, un territoire qui s’intéresse de longue date à l’hydrogène
Authors: Pitance Gilbert
Published: November 2022

Les régions dotées d’une industrie lourde et, à ce titre, fortes consommatrices d’énergie ont toujours travaillé sur le long terme, s’appuyant notamment sur des études prospectives. L’une d’elles, la Lorraine, a vécu la fin de ses activités sidérurgiques et charbonnières. La naissance de la production d’électricité nucléaire à Cattenom a suscité l’engagement d’une réflexion sur la production massive d’hydrogène, une réflexion menée dans le cadre d’une cellule de veille technologique et de différents essais et études réalisés dès 1995. Sa proximité avec l’Allemagne voisine a permis à la région Lorraine d’initier des contacts fructueux avec des organismes poursuivant le même but qu’elle, celui du développement d’une filière hydrogène. Les données collectées et l’élan donné par l’association ALPHEA ont permis, malgré l’arrêt de l’activité de cette structure en 2017, d’opérer un rebond dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre des stratégies nationales Hydrogène respectives de la France et de l’Allemagne, notamment en proposant à l’espace transfrontalier considéré une activité de remplacement lors de l’arrêt de l’une des dernières centrales au charbon encore en activité en France, celle de Émile-Huchet à Saint-Avold (en Moselle).
Les carburants de synthèse produits à partir d’hydrogène électrolytique et des émissions de CO 2 du secteur cimentier : un vecteur de décarbonation du transport maritime
Authors: de Raphélis-Soissan Pierre , Parenty Arthur
Published: November 2022

Responsable de 2,5 % des émissions mondiales de gaz à effet de serre, le transport maritime international fait partie des secteurs particulièrement difficiles à décarboner. Parmi les vecteurs de décarbonation possibles et permettant de conserver un service acceptable pour l’économie, les carburants de synthèse produits à partir d’hydrogène électrolytique et de CO 2 disposent d’avantages certains : sous forme de méthanol de synthèse, ils peuvent être utilisés pour alimenter les systèmes de motorisation à combustion existants ; en outre, ils ne nécessitent pas un recours à la biomasse. Si de nombreux projets de production massive de carburants de synthèse se développent à travers l’Europe, certains défis industriels, énergétiques et réglementaires doivent encore être relevés pour libérer le plein potentiel de cette filière.
Hydrogène et transport de marchandises par camions
Authors: Hauet Jean-Pierre , Lacire Servan
Published: November 2022

L’hydrogène d’origine électrolytique est susceptible de concourir, aux côtés de l’usage direct de l’électricité, à la décarbonation de l’économie. Le marché des transports professionnels, aussi bien routiers que ferroviaires ou maritimes, est souvent cité comme un débouché potentiel important de l’hydrogène. Une étude réalisée par Équilibre des énergies a évalué le marché potentiel des transports routiers de marchandises et analysé les infrastructures à mettre en place aux horizons 2030 et 2050 pour que ce marché puisse se développer. Celle-ci montre que le marché de l’hydrogène destiné aux camions peut s’ouvrir si des corridors de l’hydrogène sont mis en place au niveau transeuropéen. Mais la concurrence avec les systèmes de route électrique est à prendre en considération.
Un rostro olvidado: una novela inédita de Josefina de la Torre
Authors: Patrón Sánchez Marina
Published: November 2022

Bajo el seudónimo Laura de Cominges, Josefina de la Torre publicó once novelas románticas y policiacas entre 1938 y 1944, la mayoría de ellas gracias al proyecto editorial familiar La Novela Ideal. Muchas de ellas fueron adaptadas a guiones cinematográficos -aunque solo una llegó a ser estrenada-, radiofónicos o incluso libretos teatrales. Recientemente estas novelas han vuelto a reeditarse junto a la inédita e incompleta La desconocida. Sin embargo, en el archivo personal de la autora, conservado en la Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, se encuentra otra novela inédita completa: Un rostro olvidado, pero presentada a la censura bajo el título Amor salvaje. Con este trabajo no solo queremos rescatar esta novela, sino también analizar el alcance y la importancia que tuvo La Novela Ideal en la vida y la obra de Josefina de la Torre, ya que le permitió no solo destacar como novelista de géneros populares, sino también como guionista y adaptadora.
An Item Response Theory Approach to Enhance Peer Assessment Effectiveness in Massive Open Online Courses
Authors: Nakayama Minoru , Sciarrone Filippo , Temperini Marco , Uto Masaki
Published: November 2022

Massive open on-line courses (MOOCs) are effective and flexible resources to educate, train, and empower populations. Peer assessment (PA) provides a powerful pedagogical strategy to support educational activities and foster learners' success, also where a huge number of learners is involved. Item response theory (IRT) can model students' features, such as the skill to accomplish a task, and the capability to mark tasks. In this paper the authors investigate the applicability of IRT models to PA, in the learning environments of MOOCs. The main goal is to evaluate the relationships between some students' IRT parameters (ability, strictness) and some PA parameters (number of graders per task, and rating scale). The authors use a data-set simulating a large class (1,000 peers), built by a Gaussian distribution of the students' skill, to accomplish a task. The IRT analysis of the PA data allow to say that the best estimate for peers' ability is when 15 raters per task are used, with a [1,10] rating scale.
EfficientNet-B0 Model for Face Mask Detection Based on Social Information Retrieval
Authors: Sharma Moolchand , Gunwant Harsh , Saggar Pranay , Gupta Luv , Gupta Deepak
Published: November 2022

The world was introduced to the term coronavirus at the end of 2019, following which everyone was thrown into stress and anxiety. The pandemic has been a complete disaster, wreaking devastation and resulting in a significant loss of human life throughout the world. The governments of various countries have issued guidelines and protocols to be followed for stopping the surge in cases (i.e., wearing masks). Amidst all this chaos, the only weapon is technology. So, the detection of face masks is important. The authors utilized a dataset that included images of individuals in society wearing and not wearing masks. They gathered the information required to train a model by using deep networks like EfficientNetB0, MobileNetV2, ResNet50, and InceptionV3. With EfficientNet-B0, they have been able to achieve an accuracy of 99.70% on a two-class classification issue. These methods make face mask detection easier and help in knowledge discovery. These technological breakthroughs may aid in information retrieval as well as help society and guarantee that such a healthcare disaster does not occur again.
AI-Assisted Dynamic Modelling for Data Management in a Distributed System
Authors: Wang Yingjun , He Shaoyang , Wang Yiran
Published: November 2022

There are many interdependent computers available in distributed networks. In such schemes, overall ownership costs comprise facilities, such as computers, controls, etc.; buying hardware; and running expenses such as wages, electrical charges, etc. Strom use is a large part of operating expenses. AI-assisted dynamic modelling for data management (AI-DM) framework is proposed. The high percentage of power use is connected explicitly to inadequate planning of energy. This research suggests creating a multi-objective method to plan the preparation of multi-criteria software solutions for distributed systems using the fuzzy TOPSIS tool as a comprehensive guide to multi-criteria management. The execution results demonstrate that this strategy could then sacrifice requirements by weight.
Human Emotion Identification from Speech using Neural Network
Authors: Rajdeep Bhoomi , Patel Hardik B. , , Iyer Sailesh
Published: November 2022

Detection of mood and behavior by voice analysis which helps to detect the speaker’s mood by the voice frequency. Here, I aim to present the mood like happy, and sad and behavior detection devices using machine learning and artificial intelligence which can be detected by voice analysis. Using this device, it detects the user’s mood. Moreover, this device detects the frequency by trained model and algorithm. The algorithm is well trained to catch the frequency where it helps to identify the mood happy or sad of the speaker and behavior. On the other hand, behavior can be predicted in form, it can be either positive or negative. So, this device helps to prevent mental health issues and is used in medical and gaming testing. Furthermore, it is easy to identify a person’s mood by their expression and by their actions in daily activities. But it is effective and challenging to detect mood and behavior by voice frequency because a rich environment affects the most. Thus, this device works as a signal processing.
Public services in the field ofsocial protection of the population: international experience, administrative and penal aspects
Authors: Arifkhodzhaieva Tetiana , Panova Oksana , Lazariev Vladyslav , Zhyvova Yuliia , Shkuta Oleh
Published: November 2022

The issue of optimizing the mechanism for providing public services in the field of social protection of the population due to the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine on the part of Russia (from 2014 to the present), as a result of which internally displaced persons need to solve a number of urgent needs both in European countries (Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, etc.), including related to their accounting in these countries. In this sense, the objective of this editorial is twofold, on the one hand, to present volume 40, number 74 of Political Questions and, on the other, to highlight the concept and types of guarantees of ensuring legality concerning provision of public services in the sphere of social protection of population. It is concluded that the following types of guarantees of ensuring legality concerning provision of public services in the sphere of social protection of population in Ukraine have been justified: appeal of decisions, actions or inaction of public administration subjects on the provision of public services in the sphere of social protection of population in court (administrative proceedings); control over activities of public administration subjects concerning provision of public services in the sphere of social protection of population.
Trade agreements, digital development and international commercial arbitration
Authors: Nahnybida Volodymyr , Bilousov Yurii , Bliakharskyi Yaroslav , Boiarskyi Ievgen , Ishchuk Anatolii
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the article was to study the problems that arise during the settlement of disputes in the order of international commercial arbitration. The article used general scientific (dialectic, analysis and synthesis) and special legal (comparative legal, formal-logical, systemic, hermeneutic, axiological) methods. In the results of the research, it was established that the characteristic features of electronic development contracts in international trade are: electronic forms of conclusion of pre-contractual and contractual communication, making amendments and additions to the contract. Taking into account the features that accompany the chosen form of contracting prevails the need to refer to the provisions of the applicable legislation on tax and customs legislation and protection of personal data, etc. The conclusions state that the main problems in the resolution of disputes arising from e-commerce contracts, in international commercial arbitration, are the issues of requirements and validity of the arbitration clauses contained in such contracts, the importance of the agreements reached in the pre-contractual stage in the subsequent resolution of disputes between the parties and the problems of proof arising from the peculiarities of entering into relevant contracts
Análisis de desempeño de segmentación sobre imágenes de muestras de sangre periférica
Authors: Brown Grandales Henrry Tomás , Paz Soto Yaima , Herold García Silena
Published: November 2022

La sicklemia es una enfermedad con alta incidencia en la población cubana. Se caracteriza por la deformación del eritrocito y puede estudiarse empleando técnicas automatizadas para análisis de imágenes de sangre, que dependen de la calidad de los bordes detectados. En este trabajo se propone un estudio comparativo sobre el desempeño de cuatro métodos de segmentación (Umbralización, Mean-Shift, Level-Set y Chan-Vese) aplicados a este tipo de imágenes. La experimentación permitió demostrar la superioridad del método Mean-Shift, los resultados fueron evaluados empleando métricas de media, varianza, distancia de Baddeley e índice de Jaccard y Dice.
Sistema de Transmisión Interhospitalaria de Imágenes Médicas
Authors: Savón Berenguer Asday , Blanco Lores Henry
Published: November 2022

La transmisión de imágenes médicas entre instituciones hospitalarias, basada en estándares modernos y de manera segura, constituye una demanda no satisfecha dentro del Sistema de Salud de Cuba. Particularmente los departamentos radiológicos, que basan sus servicios en sistemas PACS, perciben tanto el incremento de los volúmenes diarios de información médica por las distintas modalidades imagenológicas como la reducción de personal especializado para analizar estos altos volúmenes. Las herramientas informáticas desplegadas en las instituciones hospitalarias no garantizan la compatibilidad con la normativa DICOM para la transmisión de imágenes médicas, lo cual limita o impide el intercambio entre ellas.

Se propone una solución basada en el sistema imagis PACS, desplegado en toda la región oriental de Cuba, y los servicios DICOM ofrecidos a través de la web que implementa el servidor DICOM ligero Orthanc, basados en el estándar DICOM. Se diseña un experimento para la validación de la solución, del cual se exponen los resultados obtenidos.
MICROPLASTICS AS AN EMERGING THREAT TO THE FRESHWATER FISHES: A REVIEW
Authors: Verma Ashok Kumar , Prakash Sadguru
Published: November 2022

In the present scenario, microplastics (MPs) are emitted into the environment either directly from the use of cosmetic products or indirectly from the decomposition of big plastic items. These are commonly found in aquatic environments and amongst the most serious threats to freshwater ecosystems. Plastic components are broken down into the small fragments from large fragments during the treatment procedure in treatment plants of wastewater. Such plants act as an entry point for the MPs into the aquatic ecosystem; so it is necessary that MPs must be removed from the wastewater during the treatment process. Microplastics can be consumed directly by fish or indirectly through prey that contains these particles. These MPs can have a variety of ecotoxicological consequences on fish, including behavioural changes, cytotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and liver stress, among other things. The presence of microplastics along with the contaminants can boost the deposition of such contaminants in aquatic biota. Since the microplastics are of emerging concern, hence authors attempted to explain the possible impacts of these particles on aquatic species and human beings.
Congregation of News in a Digitized World Using News Angle
Authors: Kulkarni Samarth , Nandeppanavar Anupama S , Kudari Medha
Published: November 2022

Technology is rapidly growing and fast and instant network connections have changed life. The use of mobile, tablets, and laptops are increasing. In this fast and information-oriented world, we need to stay updated with every incident and news. The NewsAngle app is an android mobile application where users have access to the latest news from the Admin app. The application has focused on the existing system and tried to solve problems such as the improvised notification system, news with tags, and live news channel option using youtube APIs. A payment gateway is integrated into the system which will help to alter the users into two separate categories like paid and free users. Android studio used in applications supports programming languages like Java, Kotlin, and XML (Extensible Markup Language). The drag-and-drop feature for the user interface and the java code auto-completion feature for the backend have made android studio easy to use. The main focus of the application is to connect news articles from all around the world and deliver to them to users as fast as possible. It provides automation, immediacy, adaption, and personalization. The Application provides information about the stock market, mutual funds, and cryptocurrency. The user can see share market values and live television channels which are displayed in the application.
Training intensity distribution on running time in amateur endurance runners: a scoping review
Authors: Cruz Gonzalez Jerman Jesyd , Arboleda-Serna Víctor Hugo
Published: November 2022

Problem: Intensity in endurance training is important for improving race time; its optimal handling in amateur runners has not been extensively studied. The polarized training intensity distribution (TID) model emerges as a possibility to reduce race time; however, effect of this model remains to be demonstrated compared to other TID models.
Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the current state of the evidence its the gaps, according to the effect of the polarized TID model on race time in amateur runners compared to other TID models.
Method: A scoping review without date restrictions was carried out in PubMed, EBSCO, SciELO, LILACS, and Google Scholar. Randomized controlled studies, quasi-experimental studies, and case studies, which comprise polarized TID model in amateur runners on race time, were include.
Results: Five studies evaluated the effect on running time using the polarized TID model compared to other models in amateur runners; four of them did not show differences between groups in the race times in two, five, and ten km. Only one study showed a significant difference in the race time at 21 km.
Conclusions: The model with polarized TID did not show significant differences in race time compared to other models, except for a case report in which the polarized TID was higher by 21 km compared to the threshold TID: 1 hour. 20 min. 22 seconds and 1 hour. 26 min. 34s, respectively. The scarce evidence found, the heterogeneity in the distances in the evaluated race time, the distribution of zones in the same TID, the duration of the interventions, and the monitoring of the loads, are the main limitations found in the studies. The polarized TID could contribute to adherence, lower perception of effort, and injury prevention. However, this must be tested in future studies.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE TEXTUAL DOUBLETS IN THE PROLOGUE IN VERSE FROM ITS TURNOVO EDITION
Authors: Krivchev Petar
Published: November 2022

This article discusses textual doublet, excertped from the Tarnovo edition of the mid-fourteenth century Prologue in Verse. Special attention is paid to the textual doublets of nouns. The presented lexical units are accompanied by their Greek form, and еach doublet is given in context, and the specific volume, page, and line of work are indicated in brackets. In addition, the word formation of the given lexical units is also included.
"Modelo matemático de la producción de la empresa salinerito en la provincia de bolívar"
Authors: Verdezoto Carlos Alfredo Sánchez , Verdezoto Carmita del Rocío Sánchez , Verdezoto Mónica Anita Cáliz , Caiza José Luis Domínguez
Published: November 2022

El presente trabajo investigativo es de tipo descriptivo, predictivo y longitudinal con tendencia. El objetivo fue desarrollar un modelo matemático para la producción de la empresa Confites El Salinerito en la provincia Bolívar, a partir de los valores de producción en el periodo de enero 2017 a julio 2020, los datos fueron obtenidos directamente de la empresa. Para alcanzar los objetivos de la investigación se aplicó la metodología propuesta por Box-Jenkins, la cual describe las características de las series de tiempo en términos de tendencia, estacionalidad y estacionariedad; para la estimación de los parámetros, el procesamiento y el análisis de los datos se aplicó el software libre RStudio versión 4.0.1. Se concluyó que el modelo matemático que se ajusta con mayor precisión a los valores de producción de la empresa fue el SARIMA (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) 12, el mismo que permitió realizar los pronósticos de la producción mensual para el periodo de agosto 2020 a enero del 2021. También se realizó la comparación de los resultados que arrojan el modelo desarrollado y la metodología que utiliza la empresa para establecer su producción mensual.
Bridging Theory-Practice Gap: Connecting Feedback with Teaching Practicum
Authors: Masood Faiza , Khan Abdul Rehman , Munawar Uzma
Published: November 2022

Incorporating theory into practice is not a simple but rather a dialectical and complex process of observing, scaffolding, reflecting, and coordinating prospective teachers (PT) at teaching practicum. It has been observed that interaction in the form of academic feedback between cooperative teachers (CT) and PTs is poor. The study explores the perception of CTs, PTs and UTs (University teachers) about feedback practices to bridge the theory-practice gap during teaching practicum in the preservice teacher education program (PTEP). It is an exploratory investigation applying the survey method and semi-structured interview to collect data from PTs, CTs, and UTs to answer the investigation inquiries about the role of feedback practices in bridging the theory- practice gap. Purposive and criterion sampling techniques were used, and 98 PTs, 30 CT,s and 15 UTs participated in the study. Findings reveal that CTs are working as mentors without professional training, recognition of their contributions, and professional incentives and contradictory findings by the PTs and CTs about the in-time, targeted, supportive oral-written feedback at teaching practicum.
Evaluation of organ weights and ventricular thicknesses in electrocution related deaths based on autopsy reports: a biophysical approach
Authors: Kilinc Evren , Ozturk Onur , Oruc Mucahit , Celbis Osman , Admin
Published: November 2022

Objective: To evaluate autopsy reports of the deaths due to electrocution in terms of body mass index, body surface area, and organ weights with a biophysical perspective.
Method: The retrospective study was conducted in Malatya, Turkey, and comprised autopsy reports of electrocution cases that were obtained from the local branch of the Council of Forensic Medicine related to the period from 2012 to 2019. Organ weights and ventricular thicknesses were compared in terms of body mass index and body surface area. Electrical marks were also evaluated in detail. Data was analysed using SPSS 18.
Results: Of the 45 cases, 36(%) were male and 9(%) were female. The overall mean age was mean age of 39±13 years (range: 20-71 years). There were no significant differences in organ weights and ventricular thicknesses in different body mass index groups (p>0.05). The weights of head and heart were significantly different in relation to body surface area (p<0.05), but no significant difference were found for other organs and ventricular thickness (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Comparing the organ weights in electrocution autopsies to normal organ weights may help decide the cause of death. During autopsy, electrical marks should be evaluated by considering the characteristics of the electrical current.
Key Words: Electrocution, BMI, BSA, Organ weights.
Mindfulness- A breakthrough in HIV treatment Significance of mindful practices in HIV treatment
Authors: Javed Iqbal Dua , Seher Muskan , Waseem Radeyah
Published: November 2022

HIV is a well-known cause of immunodeficiency as it suppresses the immune system leading to a plethora of symptoms collectively termed AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Despite rigorous ongoing research and advancement in the associated risk factors of acquiring HIV, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, mortality reached the peak at 45% in 2015[1]. However, a recent study conducted in 2018 by Kate Hendricks Thomas et al. indicates that mindfulness practices enhance primary prevention practices and ameliorate the self-reported quality of life for patients suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV and AIDS [2]. Mindfulness is described as complete awareness of our thoughts, bodily sensations, feelings, and the environment that surrounds us in a nurturing manner. Two specific types of mindfulness therapy are usually focused upon; Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This could pave a new path towards efficiently countering the hindrances associated with the diagnosis and treatment of the disease in Pakistan. Pakistan is a high-risk country in terms of the prevalence of HIV[3], and it is high time to take drastic measures to restrict the spread and reduce the disease burden. Mindfulness-based therapies offer a potential solution here. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has also proven to improve neurocognitive performance, and psychosocial well-being, and reduce the harmful effects of stress that can increase viral replication, suppress the immune response, and hinder constancy to ART [4] [5]. Despite the surfacing positive factors, there is a scarcity of knowledge and awareness regarding mindfulness in Pakistan. The disease burden in Pakistan due to the stigmas and discrimination associated with the disease, reduced screening practices, and delayed ART regimens. Physicians here play a pivotal role in educating the masses about the above-listed obstacles, and also in educating and providing training regarding mindfulness practices. The government shares an equal responsibility to inform the public about mindfulness therapies and create opportunities for the public to indulge in this practice.
Monkeypox – a cause of concern?
Authors: Umer Usman Malik  , Muhammad Arham Bin Kashif  , Ume Habiba
Published: November 2022

Madam, the Monkeypox disease is a zoonotic infection caused by the Monkeypox virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family. With a similar clinical presentation as the now eradicated smallpox, which includes fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy [1], the disease has remained endemic in Africa since the first reported case in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970. However, the latest news coverage has revealed new outbreaks of Monkeypox in non-endemic regions, which has left us wondering, ‘are we seeing the beginnings of a new Epidemic?’
Since its discovery, the number of reported cases of Monkeypox are on the rise, with the first case reported from outside Africa in 2003, when a Monkeypox outbreak reported from U.S.A following a shipment of Prairie dogs received from Ghana [2]. Between 2010-2019, cases were reported in the United Kingdom, Israel, and Singapore, all of which were associated with a recent travel history to Monkeypox endemic countries.
As of 21 May 2022, the WHO reports 92 confirmed and 28 suspected cases of Monkeypox in humans from countries where the disease is non-endemic, with the highest numbers being reported in the UK, Spain, and Portugal. These cases are unique because the individuals involved were all infected locally, most of whom were men who had  sex with men (MSMs) [3] , indicating a sexual mode of transmission that warrants  further investigation. The cases being reported in the U.S.A and the U.K are concerning given the high number of international visitors to these countries, who may then spread the infection to their home countries.
We believe that the emerging disease poses serious challenges within Pakistan and abroad. While new therapeutic agents (Tecovirimat) and a vaccine (MVA-BN) have been approved for Monkeypox, their availability remains limited. This issue would further be exacerbated by the challenges faced during the vaccination strategies used against Covid-19 in Pakistan [4]. Moreover, Human-to-human transmissions via sharing of beds and eating utensils has also been identified [5], which is concerning given Pakistan’s high population density and low socioeconomic status. We request that the respective Health authorities act to raise awareness of the disease. This may be accomplished by launching an Awareness Campaign using telecommunications and social media. Furthermore, screening of those with a recent travel history to countries with reported outbreaks should be conducted to curtail the spread of disease.
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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF COCOA PRODUCTION IN IDANRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: O. P. Oladoyin , O.A. Aturamu,
Published: November 2022

This study was carried out to investigate the cost-benefit of cocoa production in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. Primary data were used for this study and a well-structured questionnaire and personal interview were used for the collection of the data. The production data covered a period of 3years (2018- 2020). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique and multiple regression analysis. The study showed that the majority (64.2%) of the farmers were within the active age group, with an average age of 55years old. About 72.5% of the cocoa farmers were male and 27.5% were female. Majority (68.3%) of the farmers were married and nearly (65.0%) had a household size of 4 – 6 members. The sampled cocoa farmers had an average farming experience of 17 years, while about 75% of the farmers had formal education and 25% had no formal education. The study revealed that the total costs were estimated to be N165,001.85, N120,822.62 and N108,243.55 for the period of 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The study recorded a Net Farm Income of N360,437.17, N499,228.80 and N591,993.82 across the years. The result of the cost-benefit analysis showed that at an interest rate of 20%, cocoa production was profitable. Also, a benefit-cost ratio of 4.48 was obtained indicating that for every N1 invested in cocoa production, a profit of N3.48 kobo was made as a profit which implies that cocoa production was profitable in the study area. The result revealed that inadequate credit facilities are the major constraint in the study area followed by inadequate modern equipment. This implies that the majority of the cocoa farmers are still practising the traditional farming method. Therefore, it is recommended that extension workers should be visiting the farmers in the study area regularly to enlighten them on modern techniques to adopt to boost cocoa production in the study area.
Government Communications in the Implementation of Vaccinations and Health Protocols for Handling Covid-19
Authors: Londa Jeffry W. , Suwu Evie A. A , Waani Fonny J. , Sambiran Sarah
Published: November 2022

The implementation of vaccination and the implementation of the Covid 19 Health protocol is a program run by the government in an effort to suppress the spread of the virus. The rejection by some people is related to the fact that vaccines are considered unsafe and not halal and Covid is just an ordinary disease. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach to explain the communication process of the Manado City Government in the implementation of vaccinations and health protocols for handling Covid 19. The research findings are that the communication carried out by the government has made the public understand the benefits of implementing vaccinations and health protocols for handling Covid 19. The government functions as chairperson. environment and cooperate with social organizations and religious organizations in helping deliver messages to the public regarding the implementation of vaccinations and health protocols for handling Covid 19. The conclusion of the study is that social organizations and religious organizations are scroll communicators as well as media that can be functioned by the government in delivering messages to the public.
Üzlet kontra geopolitika : Oroszország újabb keleti nyitása Ázsia gazdasági nagyhatalmainak szemszögéből
Authors: Goreczky Péter
Published: November 2022

Az elemzés azt vizsgálja, hogy Oroszország újabb ázsiai orientációja mit jelent a kontinens nagy gazdasági erőközpontjai – Kína, Japán, Dél-Korea, India és az ASEAN-régió – számára. Oroszország jelenleg sokkal nehezebb helyzetből kezd hozzá ázsiai gazdasági kapcsolatainak építéséhez, mint 2012-ben. Az újabb keleti nyitás valószínűsíthetően most is elsősorban Kínáról fog szólni, ami ugyanakkor leszűkíti Moszkva ázsiai mozgásterét, és hatással lehet más gazdasági erőközpontokkal való viszonyára is. Japán és Dél-Korea számára fontosabb az amerikai biztonsági védőernyő, mint az Oroszországgal való gazdasági kapcsolatépítés. Az orosz keleti nyitás Kína után India számára kínálja a legtöbb gazdasági lehetőséget, ugyanakkor Kína megerősödött alkupozíciója Oroszországgal szemben Újdelhi céljainak sem felel meg. Az ASEAN-országok érdekei különbözőek, a régió jövőbeni gazdasági teljesítménye szempontjából az orosz kapcsolat általánosságban nem lesz meghatározó. Ázsia gazdasági nagyhatalmainak óvatossága az Oroszországgal való interakciók terén azt bizonyítja, hogy az Egyesült Államok továbbra is meghatározó gazdasági befolyással bír a régióban.