bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Methods Of Selected British Pastors Evaluated In The Light Of The New Testament And Ellen G. White For Their Usefulness To The Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Smith Paul
Published: June 2023

Since the early 1950s immigrants have been arriving in Britain in large numbers from the Caribbean and from Asia. Some immigrants from the West Indies have joined Seventh-day Adventist churches. Currently, statistics indicate that although Seventh-day Adventist membership has increased in Britain since 1950, the Black percentage has risen considerably while the White percentage has dramatically declined. This study was undertaken in the hope that by examining the methods of four successful non-Seventh-day Adventist pastors in England and comparing their approaches with instructions found in Scripture and the writings of Ellen G. White we could find pointers which could help Seventh-day Adventist pastors in Britain enlarge their indigenous intake. Four non-Seventh-day Adventist churches, two in Cambridge and two in London, which experienced growth in the late 1970s and early 1980s were selected. It was my plan to interview the pastors concerned and to hand surveys to forty-eight people, twelve in each church, in an endeavor to find what methods, if any, they had found productive. Chapter 1 deals with the theory of church growth. Subjects are covered which church growth experts say are relevant to a healthy, growing church: strategy, leadership, goal-setting, prayer, the Homogeneous Unit Principle, church planting, house groups, and preaching— although preaching is hardly ever mentioned in church growth literature. In chapter 2 I provide the answers to the questions I asked the four pastors. Identical questions were presented about growth strategies and goal-setting, sermon preparation, prayer life, and special ministries. I also raised questions about small groups and about the pastors' publications. Chapter 3 focuses on selected New Testament and Ellen G. White criteria for evaluating ministerial methods: preaching and teaching, leadership, strategy and organization, prayer, ministering to the needy, house meetings, house to house labor, and the pastor's personal qualifications. Chapter 4 evaluates the four pastors against the criteria listed in chapter 3. The concluding chapter offers suggestions for Seventh-day Adventist pastors in Britain today, mingled with personal reflections. Generally speaking, none of the selected pastors set out to attain growth in their churches by means of church growth strategy. They desired to be led by God and believed that preaching and worship style largely explain their congregational growth. One pastor feels that house groups provided the major contribution to his church's growth, but the survey of his members revealed that even they believed spiritual emphasis and worship patterns were more important than house groups.
Estudios de mercado en las zonas productoras de amaranto en Valles Altos
Authors:   Instituto Nacional de Investigación Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuaría-Campo Experimental Valle de México, Sangerman-Jarquín Dora María , Cortés Espinoza Lorena ,   Centro de Investigaciones Económicas, Sociales y Tecnológicas de la Agroindustria y Agricultura Mundial y Centros Regionales-UACH, Schwentesius de Rinderman Rita ,   Centro de Investigaciones Económicas, Sociales y Tecnológicas de la Agroindustria y Agricultura Mundial y Centros Regionales-UACH, Cruz León Artemio ,   Centro de Investigaciones Económicas, Sociales y Tecnológicas de la Agroindustria y Agricultura Mundial y Centros Regionales-UACH, Navarro Bravo Agustín ,   Instituto Nacional de Investigación Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuaría-Campo Experimental Valle de México
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue realizar un estudio de mercado en las zonas productoras de amaranto en la zona de los Valles Altos. Se diseñó la entrevista semiestructurada, la cual está integrada por preguntas cerradas y abiertas; la entrevista se dividió en información general del productor, destino, uso de la producción, costos, utilidad e ingresos. En Valles Altos se entrevistaron a 89 productores de amaranto para grano, localizados en 26 comunidades de 13 municipios y delegaciones de las principales regiones productoras de la semilla de los estados de Puebla (Cohuacan, Tochimilco Tecamachalco, Atlixco Caltepec), México (Amecameca y San Juan Teotihuacán), Tlaxcala (Nativitas), Morelos (Temoac) y Distrito Federal en las delegaciones Xochimilco, Tláhuac y Milpa Alta. El periodo de estudio fue 2009 a 2010; se visitaron los cultivos en las parcelas de algunos productores, en donde se observó el amaranto en la etapa del secado de la panoja, para lo cual se encuentra cortado y tirado en el terreno, para posteriormente trillarlo. En otros casos aún no se cortaba el amaranto y en otros ya se había trillado. También se realizaron entrevistas en la Feria de Alegría y del Olivo de Tulyehualco, en la Delegación Xochimilco, Distrito Federal, en las bodegas y en las casas de los productores.
Tendencia de la contaminación atmosférica en Tonalá
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Reyes Nodhal Rosa Elena , Alvarado Castellanos Teresita de Jesús ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Guevara Ernesto Marcelo
Published: June 2023

El objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en analizar los niveles de contaminación atmosférica en el municipio de Tonalá mediante la comparación de los valores observados para cada contaminante por el monitor “Lomada Dorada” de acuerdo con la norma mexicana actual y con las nuevas pautas propuestas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud en 2006. La información de los valores Imecas ha sido concentrada en promedio trimestral de acuerdo con las estaciones del año desde 1996 a 2009.
Inversión extranjera directa y medio ambiente
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Sandoval Bravo Salvador , Coronado Ramírez Semei Leopoldo ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Porras Serrano Jesús ,   Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Published: June 2023

En el presente trabajo se analiza la literatura referente a la relación entre la inversión extranjera directa y el medio ambiente, en distintos aspectos; asimismo se revisan algunos instrumentos de política ambiental que los gobiernos implementan para coordinar de manera integral el desarrollo económico. Finalmente, se estudia lo que resulta de la aplicación de tales controles ambientales en el contexto de la ied, a través de modelos teóricos contemporáneos.
Santiago volador: efectos del cambio climático en la producción del maíz en la cuenca alta del río Santiago
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Peniche Camps Salvador , Guzmán Arroyo Manuel
Published: June 2023

El trabajo que se presenta tiene como objetivo exponer algunas de las tendencias del cambio climático en la cuenca alta del río Santiago. A través del marco teórico de los “ríos voladores”, desarrollado por el científico británico Gerard Moss, se ofrecen algunas líneas de interpretación sobre la relación entre el cambio climático, la precipitación, los volúmenes del lago de Chapala y el desempeño agrícola en el caso del cultivo de maíz.
Estado socioeconómico de las regiones 08 Costa Sur y 09 Costa Norte del estado de Jalisco (continuación)
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Venegas Herrera Carmen , Castañeda Huizar Porfirio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: June 2023

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Agricultura protegida: competitividad mundial, mexicana y sinaloense
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Gaxiola Carrasco Héctor E.
Published: June 2023

México libra una lucha frontal contra Florida, EU, principal competidor por el mercado estadounidense de hortaliza fresca, así como contra un pujante Canadá, su otro socio dentro del TLCAN y segundo ya serio competidor en tal mercado, y finalmente frente a España y Holanda. Estos países cifran su competencia en ofrecer al mercado de EU un producto hortícola abrumadoramente de invernadero, por lo cual resulta urgente que nuestro país: 1) busque generalizar esta importantísima tecnología que sustituya aquellas técnicas abismalmente improductivas como son las de cielo abierto y maya sombra; 2) controle su oferta de agricultura protegida e igualmente la de cielo abierto, pues la falta de planeación de ellas ha conducido a una baja de precios al productor.
ORIENTACIÓN HOMOSEXUAL EN BRASIL: ESTUDIO HASTA EL AÑO DE 2011
Authors: Verbicaro Soares Douglas , Vilhena Dourado Flávio Augusto
Published: June 2023

En este estudio si trabajará la idea de que la orientación del deseo homosexual no deberá ser entendida como algo limitador, que impida la realización de cualquier actividad cotidiana en sociedad. Se notará que tener esa condición no representa un riesgo para la sociedad. Así, la investigación buscará retratar que la homosexualidad no lo es un factor de exclusión para la participación de personas con esta orientación dentro de la sociedad brasileña. Para el estudio se ha utilizado una metodología deductiva multidisciplinar, con relación al derecho, la historia, etcétera. El presente artículo concluye por la existencia de prácticas de discriminación que explicitan un problema antiguo en el país, en especial con relación a la diversidad sexual y la exclusión social de homosexuales.
EVALUASI PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SMP ISLAM MATHOLI’UL FALAH BLORA PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH TAHUN 2021
Authors: Lelono Ragowo Sandhi
Published: June 2023

Evaluation of the program to know the achievement of the program objectives by knowing the implementation of program activities. Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) evaluation model is an easier model to understand and assess in terms of character education in schools that will be thorough as a whole.  This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques through interviews and documentation on school residents. The results showed that the character education program at Matholiuúl Falah Islamic Junior High School was almost entirely well run, the shortcomings occurred in the facilities and infrastructure, few students were not disciplined. The evaluation of the character education program at SMP Islam Matholi'ul Falah Blora, Central Java Province, has got good results in planting character values implemented, and internalization or habituation of character education of each student conducting activities in school. His advice is to improve the understanding and ability of school residents for character education in his school.
KUALITAS PELAYANAN PERUSAHAAN UMUM DAERAH AIR MINUM TIRTO NEGORO KABUPATEN SRAGEN
Authors: Haryanti Haryanti , Winarti Winarti , Pramono Joko
Published: June 2023

Perusahaan Umum Daerah Air Minum Tirto Negoro adalah perusahaan pelayanan penyediaan dan penyaluran air minum kepada masyarakat yang merupakan Badan Usaha Milik Daerah (BUMD) Pemerintah Kabupaten Sragen, namun sejauh usianya saat ini yang telah mencapai 43 tahun masih terdapat permasalahan yang dihadapi di dalam memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kualitas pelayanan Perusahaan Umum Daerah Air Minum Tirto Negoro Kabupaten Sragen. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi.

Adapun permasalahan yang terdapat pada Perumda Air Minum Tirto Negoro Kabupaten Sragen diantaranya adalah banyaknya pipa yang bocor karena usianya yang sudah tua sehingga kebocoran tersebut menyebabkan air kotor dan keruh, water meter yang rusak, debit air yang kecil saat hari Lebaran yang disebabkan karena pemakaian yang lebih banyak dari hari biasa serta kurang telitinya loket pembayaran PPOB (Payment Point Online Banking) yang menyebabkan kesalahan pembayaran dari pelanggan.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pelayanan yang diberikan oleh Perusahaan Umum Daerah Air Minum Tirto Negoro Kabupaten Sragen dari sisi tersedianya sarana dan prasarana serta fasilitas baik, kehandalan baik, jaminan baik, hanya dari sisi empati saja yang menjadi catatan untuk dilakukan peningkatan dalam melakukan pelayanan karena masih kurang baik.

Kata kunci: Kualitas, Pelayanan, Perusahaan Umum Daerah (Perumda) Air Minum, Tirto Negoro.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CLONORCHOSIS FOCI IN NORTH VIET NAM
Authors:   FBUN Tyumen Research Institute of Regional Infectious Pathology, Fattakhov R.G. , Stepanova T.F. ,   FBUN Tyumen Research Institute of Regional Infectious Pathology, Than Nga Bui Thi ,   Research Fellow, Joint Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Research Technology Center.
Published: June 2023

The article analyzes the results of studies on the first and second intermediate hosts of the clonorchosis pathogen in mountainous and coastal provinces of Northern Vietnam. Habitats of mollusks of the family Bythiniidae of the first intermediate hosts of Clonorchosis sinensis are identified. Infestation by C.sinensis larvae was detected only in clams Parafossarulus striatulus in Thác Bá reservoir 0.1% of cases. Infestation of fish with cysts of this trematode was found in 6 of 12 studied provinces. The most favorable conditions for the formation and functioning of clonorchosis foci are created in the floodplain of the Hôngkha River and its tributaries in the central and coastal provinces of North Vietnam. Key words: molluscs, fish, cercariae, metacercariae, floodplain and river systems.
INFLUENCE OF PARASITIC PROTOTOS ON THE INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA OF EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks» of the Federal Medical Agency, Moscow, Abramov I.A. , Rakova V.M. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks» of the Federal Medical Agency, Moscow,   FSBEI FPE RMACPE MOH Russia, Moscow, Rudneva O.V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks» of the Federal Medical Agency, Moscow, Pankova M.N. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks» of the Federal Medical Agency, Moscow, Fedets Z.E. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks» of the Federal Medical Agency, Moscow, Bagaeva U.V. ,   North-Ossetian State University named after Kosta Levanovich Khetagurov, Vladikavkaz, Cherchesova S.K. ,   North-Ossetian State University named after Kosta Levanovich Khetagurov, Vladikavkaz, Shegurova A.F. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks» of the Federal Medical Agency, Moscow,   Moscow State Regional Pedagogical University; Mytishchi, Avagyan M.R. ,   Department of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in the Moscow Region, Mytishchi,   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow
Published: June 2023

There is relatively little information on the effect of probiotic supplements used in helminthiasis, and one can only guess how much probiotics can affect helminthiasis and associated inflammatory and immunopathological changes in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as how parasitosis can affect the properties of probiotic preparations. The aim of this study was to study the effect of Giardia and Cryptosporidium on the intestinal microbiota of experimental animals in the study of probiotics. In the intestinal microbiota of experimental mice with successfully integrated probiotic strains of Lactobacillus sakei and Lactococcus lactis, cryptosporidium and giardia, which may indicate the antagonistic effect of cryptosporidium and giardia did not find these strains after protozoal invasion against these strains. Key words: probiotics, cryptosporidium, giardia, microbiome.
Potencial evocado miogênico vestibular e eletrococleografia em pacientes com vertigem posicional paroxística benigna
Authors: Rossetto Ana Paula , Aita Aline Domingues Chaves , Aita Fabiano Sbicigo , Zen Paulo Ricardo Gazzola , Sleifer Pricila
Published: June 2023

Introdução: A Vertigem Posicional Paroxística Benigna (VPPB) é considerada a causa mais frequente de vertigem atribuída a uma disfunção vestibular. O Potencial Evocado Miogênico Vestibular (VEMP) e a Eletrococleografia (ECochG) são exames complementares da avaliação otoneurológica que apresentam diversas características favoráveis à sua utilização, pois avaliam estruturas específicas do sistema vestibular. Objetivos: Analisar e correlacionar as respostas do Potencial Evocado Miogênico Vestibular Cervical (cVEMP) e da ECochG em pacientes com diagnóstico de VPPB. Métodos: Estudo transversal com intervenção diagnóstica por meio da audiometria tonal e vocal, medidas de imitância acústica, cVEMP e ECochG, no qual foram avaliados 23 indivíduos com diagnóstico médico de VPPB. Resultados: No cVEMP, as médias das latências de P13 e N23 foram 16,9ms e 23,7ms na OD e, 17,0ms e 24,0ms na OE, respectivamente. A média do índice de assimetria foi de 19,3%. Na testagem da ECochG, 21 indivíduos apresentaram alterações. Conclusão: Na correlação da ECochG com a VPPB, os resultados evidenciaram relevância estatística, diferentemente dos resultados do cVEMP correlacionados com a VPPB, não apresentaram estatística significativa. No entanto, verificou-se, nas análises individuais e qualitativas, presença de alterações nos achados do cVEMP.
Doença reumática autorreferida e presença de dor em idosos no interior do Amazonas, Brasil
Authors: Prestes Yandra Alves , Silva Geuziane Souza da , Braga Johrdy Amilton da Costa , Checchi Maria Helena Ribeiro de , Leon Elisa Brosina de , Campos Hércules Lázaro Morais
Published: June 2023

Introdução: Identificou-se e descreveu-se a presença de doença reumática autorreferida e de dor em idosos do interior do Amazonas. Métodos: Foram visitados 131 idosos residentes do Amazonas. Utilizou-se o Índice de Comorbidades Funcional (ICF) para rastrear a presença de doenças autorreferidas e para avaliação de dor utilizou-se a Escala numérica e de faces que são sensíveis para baixa escolaridade e alterações cognitivas. Resultados: A maioria dos idosos deste estudo não apresentou presença de doenças reumáticas autorreferidas e são funcionais, porém, grande parte relata dor de moderada à forte principalmente na coluna lombar, joelhos e pernas.
PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL SELF-FULFILLMENT OF FUTURE AVIATION SPECIALISTS
Authors:   Flight Academy of the National Aviation University, RADUL Serhii
Published: June 2023

The article substantiates the pedagogical conditions for the professional self-realization formation of future aviation specialists in the process of educational and professional training: social and professional communication; management skills; capacity for work. Communicativeness is the guiding lever for the quality of future aviation specialist professionalism. An aviation specialist must have a high level of psychological and pedagogical competence; feel the need for self-knowledge, self-change self-control, and self-correction. Such specialist also needs to form and develop reflexivity, flexibility, empathy, and positive communication. Self-analysis of an aviation specialist reflects the following processes: socialization and professional self-determination; the process of individualization and the foundations of intrapersonal self-determination; integral process of the individual self-determination. The main indicator of managerial/organizational abilities is the capability to independently resolve situations by profession (occupational, psychological, pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and domestic). The main organizational task of future aviation specialist is the ability to learn how to project one's own personal and professional growth. This can be realized only on the basis of active application of psychological knowledge in the socio- and intercultural spaciousness. Activity and self-determination are the basic components of the professional self-realization of the future aviation specialist. Effective formation and consolidation of managerial capacities is possible only in special developing social environment (social oasis). Much attention is paid to the ability to work effectively, creatively, resourcefully and productively – capacity for work. The professional competence of the future aviation specialist depends both on the assimilation of normative samples and standards, and on the development of critical thinking. Along with mental mobility, we distinguish creative attitude towards the future profession. An important condition for creative activity is the presence of the following characteristics: professional focus on activity (motivation), availability of professional competences (professionalism) and emotional flexibility (emotional rigidity). Also, professional development and integration into the university/social microenvironment develops the ability to quickly master adaptation, flexibility, dynamics, and mobility. Key words: professional self-realization, aviation specialist, environment, professional communication, management skills, work capacity, competences, self-analysis, self-development, self-improvement.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN ESP CLASSES FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN HISTORY
Authors:   Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, DUBINSKYY Volodymyr , DUBINSKA Anastasia ,   Kamianets-Podilskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University
Published: June 2023

The given article is devoted to the question of the application of authentic materials in ESP classes for students majoring in History. This paper represents the results of the effective use of authentic materials through their integration of lexical, grammatical, conversational, and business writing perspectives of ESP studying. The results of our investigations suggest that the levels of student knowledge in ESP, the effective use of all skills, and motivation for further studying ESP can be achieved by the students in an authentic context. The main approaches, guiding principles, and Bloom’s taxonomy for designing and applying tasks for conducting ESP classes are viewed as core things to use for effective ESP classes with future perspectives of the creation of highly qualified specialists in History. Also, we focus on ways of using the given materials as the mean of realization of the blended learning model and the development of soft and hard skills in students. Key words: ESP, authentic materials, competencies, motivation, effective language use, the field of study, learners, history, future career.
FORECASTING THE STATE DEBT OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING THE STATE DEBT SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: Kornieva A. O.
Published: June 2023

Objective. The objective of the article is to assess the state of debt indicators, identify posi­tive and negative changes in the structure and dynamics of debt indicators, forecast the amount of public debt of Ukraine, and develop recommendations to ensure medium-term debt sustainability of the state in the context of anticrisis action plan.

Methods. The theoretical basis of the study is the scientific works of domestic andforeign sci­entists on public debt management, debt policy, debt sustainability and debt security of the state. The following research methods are used in the research process: analysis and synthesis (to deter­mine crisis and intercrisis periods), historical-logical (to group and determine causal relation­ships), econometric modeling (to build models for forecasting VAT and public debt) and scenario analysis (to assess possible options for further events).

Results. Based on the analysis of statistics on public debt, budget deficit, their ratio to GDP, the main trends in public policy regarding compliance with the convergence criteria, three historical periods in the dynamics of public debt and budget deficit are identified, the causes and conse­quences of financial crises are determined. A fundamentally new approach to forecasting public debt and determining the safe amount of additional borrowing in accordance with safe sources of debt repayment is proposed, the choice of such sources is justified. A regression model of public debt forecast is built. In order to ensure the solvency of the state in the medium term, a system of tactical measures in the field of tax and budget policy is proposed.
DETERMINATION OF THE POTENTIAL CONSUMER PROFILE WHILE PLANNING THE ENTERPRISE PR-STRATEGY
Authors: Kozhukhova T. V. , Malovychko S. V. , Karabaza I. A. , Kryzhovska V. Yu.
Published: June 2023

Objective. The objective of the article is to determine the main characteristics of the potential consumer's profile when planning the enterprise PR-strategy.

Methods. The following are used: method of analysis (while studying the service consumers ' behavior by types of values), the method of synthesis (to identify the type of need met by carwash services and create a proprietary model of analysis of the axiologicalfield of the consumers buying services), the method of expert assessment (to identify the key values of the carwash services con­sumer when planning the enterprise PR-strategy in terms of using proprietary model of analysis of the consumers axiological field).

Results. In the article, the value orientations of carwash services consumers are identified based on the application of M. Rokeach's, Shet Newman Gross's theories. The psychogenic needs of carwash services consumers are detailed based on H. Murray's theory. The type of need met by carwash services are identified. That is the secondary need of physiological origin (to be neat). It is characterized as positive, obvious and conscious. The proprietary model of analysis of the axiological field of the consumers buying carwash services are suggested. In terms of this model, it is established that the most important value groups for carwash services consum­ers are functional and social values. The first stage of the PR-strategy planning process of the enterprise, the carwash services seller on the market, are detailed. The profile of a potential market services consumer is identified. This potential consumer is a person whose key values are comfortable life, pleasure, neatness, family safety, public recognition, sense of achievement, am­bition, etc. The practical importance of the results obtained lies in the possibility of developing suggestions for further enterprise PR-strategy planning and developing the enterprise advertis­ing targeted at end users in terms of this strategy. It is recommended to develop suggestions for the developing of marketing communications initiatives designed to promote the services on the market, in further studies.
Socio-economic condition and indigenous poultry production scenario in a selected cluster area of Bangladesh
Authors: Shahjahan Md , Bhuiyan AKFH
Published: June 2023

A baseline survey was conducted in a cluster area (279 households) of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh to know the farmers’ socio-economic condition, and overall production and husbandry practices regarding indigenous poultry farming and assess future outlook. Data were analyzed following descriptive statistics. Most of the farmers (54.84%) were in middle age type (31-50 years) and landless (41.58%). The average annual income of farmers recorded 61,260 BDT or 875 USD where agriculture (49.10%) was found as primary occupation. The average indigenous chicken (196 HHs), duck (16 HHs) and pigeon (4 HHs) distribution per household were 5.62, 3.81 and 3, respectively. Average egg production per clutch in chicken and duck identified 13.47 and 17.50 eggs, respectively, with 76.78 and 69.61% hatchability. Indigenous poultry (60.20%) housed inside the dwelling of farmers. Natural and uncontrolled breeding observed for all indigenous livestock in the studied area. Vaccination practice followed very limited for poultry while Newcastle disease found most prominent in poultry (65.82%). Proper initiative, funding, farm-based training to educated farmers including modern animal husbandry practices could increase indigenous poultry population and consequent profit.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (3), 557-563
Lessons from a COVID-19 outbreak in the disability support sector, Australian Capital Territory, August 2021
Authors: Phabmixay Aruna , Polkinghorne Ben , Marmor Alexandra , Pingault Nevada , Sloan-Gardner Timothy S , Kirk Martyn D
Published: June 2023

People with disability are at higher risk of severe outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Due to complex client needs and available staffing, disability support providers (DSP) were limited in their ability to mitigate the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 into disability support settings. This report describes the characteristics of a Delta variant outbreak associated with a single DSP in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), in August 2021. We calculated attack rates for workplace exposure sites and households, using the number of people present at workplaces and households as the denominator. Thirty confirmed cases were identified, comprised of 13 support workers, six clients, and 11 household and other contacts. The median age of cases was 30.5 years (range 1 to 80 years) and 5 cases (17%) were hospitalised. No cases were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) or died. Twenty-two percent of people in close contact with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases in this cluster (23/103) subsequently tested positive to SARS-CoV-2. Investigations identified multiple primary cases, with one primary case the likely infection source for at least 17 other cases. Despite the majority being eligible for vaccination, only two cases were fully vaccinated (two doses > 14 days before exposure). The mean secondary attack rate at workplace sites (15% or 12/80 close contacts infected) was lower than the tertiary attack rate (47.8% or 11/23 close contacts infected). The overall risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 in DSP-related work sites was lower than for household settings (relative risk: 0.42; 95% confidence interval: 0.21–0.82). These findings demonstrate the importance of ongoing collaboration between governments and the disability support sector. Development and delivery of targeted health messaging to people with disability and to disability support workers, regarding infection control in the home setting, and identification of enablers for vaccination, should be the highest priorities from this collaboration.
Studies on the Wilson Dam Reservoir Water quality in relation to fishing, Ahmednagar
District, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Talole Sandip D. , Tambe Dinkar S.
Published: June 2023

For a duration of Twelve months starting from June 2021 to May, 2022, changes in Temp., pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), hardness, total alkalinity, chloride, magnesium, and calcium have been studied on monthly basis in Wilson Dam reservoir Ahmednagar (MS) India. To determine whether this reservoir was appropriate for fish and fishing methods, they were examined. All of the physicochemical data found showed that the water’s Temp., pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), hardness, total alkalinity, chloride, magnesium, and calcium fluctuated within acceptable bounds. In contrast, calcium and magnesium levels were extremely low throughout the study period, whereas chloride levels were higher than ideal during the summer, post-monsoon and low during the monsoon.
Preterm infant cues during breastfeeding and its measurement: A scoping review
Authors: Purwandari Haryatiningsih , Purnamasari Meivita Dewi , Mulyono Wastu Adi , Huang Mei-Chih
Published: June 2023

Background: Preterm infants display certain behaviors to communicate their needs, known as preterm infant cues. However, the existing research on preterm infant cues primarily draws from studies conducted on bottle-fed infants rather than breastfed infants.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the concept of preterm infant cues during breastfeeding and its appropriate instruments.
Design: A scoping review.
Data Sources: The articles published up to January 2022 were searched from multiple sources from EBSCOhost Web, namely CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MEDLINE, ERIC, and E-Journals.
Review Methods: The articles retrieved for this review were screened using PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcomes) format.Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) checklist was used in selecting the articles, and Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal was utilized by two independent authors to assess the articles’ quality. A descriptive method was used to analyze the data.
Results: The initial review stage found 183 potential articles, but only four satisfied the criteria. The notion of preterm infant cues during breastfeeding is centered on the actions of preterm infants while positioned on their mother's chest. These feeding cues are identifiable before, during, and after breastfeeding and include cues for hunger, self-regulation, stress, satiation, approach, avoidance, and sucking quality. To effectively recognize these cues, tools such as the Preterm Infants Cues Coding System (PFCCS), Infant Driven Scale (IDS), Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP), and Preterm Breastfeeding Behavior Scale (PIBBS) can be utilized.
Conclusion: The study findings highlight the importance of recognizing preterm infant cues during breastfeeding to facilitate proper feeding and developmental care. Observational studies have proven to be an effective means of observing these cues during breastfeeding. By leveraging the cues identified in this review alongside tools such as PFCCS, IDS, NIDCAP, and PIBBS, nurses can accurately interpret preterm infants' breastfeeding cues in neonatal care settings of all levels. This, in turn, can aid in developing care plans that promote better feeding ability outcomes.
Recovery-oriented nursing service for people with schizophrenia in the community: An integrative review
Authors: Thongsalab Jutharat , Yunibhand Jintana , Uthis Penpaktr
Published: June 2023

Background: The recovery-oriented service concept has been recognized for its impact on mental health practices and services. As the largest group of mental healthcare providers, mental health nurses are well-positioned to deliver recovery-oriented services but face challenges due to role ambiguity and identity issues. Therefore, clarifying the role and principles of mental health nursing is essential. Objective: This study aimed to identify essential nursing practices for individuals with schizophrenia in recovery-oriented mental health services. Design: The study utilized a five-step integrative review approach, including problem identification, literature search definition, critical analysis of methodological quality, data analysis, and data presentation. Data Sources: Multiple databases, such as ScienceDirect and Scopus, as well as online libraries and journals/publishers, including Sage journals, APA PsyNet, SpringerLink, PsychiatryOnline, Taylor & Francis Online, and Wiley Online Library, were searched. The search spanned from the inception of the recovery-oriented services concept in 1993 to 2022. Review Methods: Content and thematic analysis were employed to analyze and synthesize the findings from the included studies. Results: Twenty-four articles met the inclusion criteria. Two themes were identified: 1) Direct nursing care, consisting of six sub-themes: therapeutic nurse-patient relationship (TNPR), psychoeducation (PE), coping skill training (CST), cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), interventions to improve medication adherence (IMA), and social functioning (SF); and 2) Indirect nursing care. Conclusion: This study highlights the crucial role of nursing and nursing practices in recovery-oriented services. Mental health nurses prioritize person-centered care, therapeutic relationships, and collaboration with peer support workers to enhance treatment effectiveness. In addition, they focus on improving medication adherence, providing coping support, and promoting social capabilities, ultimately improving individuals’ quality of life. Aligning actions with recovery-oriented principles, mental health nurses emphasize empowerment and holistic care. Further research in this area will enhance the healthcare system and better support individuals on their recovery journey.
ANALISIS KINERJA JARINGAN WIRELESS LAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE QOS DAN RMA
Authors: Sarah Astia Ningsih  , Subardin  , Gunawan
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil tentang kualitas kinerja jaringan Wireless LAN menggunakan metode QOS dan RMA di FMIPA UHO. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan lima parameter QOS yang terdiri dari throughput, packet loss, delay, jitter, dan MOS menggunakan software Wireshark. Metode RMA digunakan untuk melihat up time dan down time jaringan Wireless LAN menggunakan software PRTG.

 Masalah yang cukup mengganggu kinerja dari jaringan Wireless LAN yang ada di Gazebo FMIPA UHO adalah masalah yang ditemukan yaitu sering terputusnya koneksi, hal ini disebabkan karena media perantara pada area ini menggunakan Wireless, sehingga jarak yang cukup jauh dan banyaknya user yang terhubung sangat mempengaruhi kinerja jaringan WLAN.

Berdasarkan hasil dari pembahasan analisis, diperoleh kualitas kinerja jaringan Wireless LAN Gazebo FMIPA UHO maka dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut: 1) Parameter QoS yaitu throughput yang menurut versi TIPHON, Kapasitas bandwidth juga berpengaruh terhadap nilai QoS. Seperti yang telah diamati kecepatan transfer data nilai rata-rata tertinggi terjadi yaitu 11,870 Kbps. 2) Nilai delay rata rata tertinggi masih dibawah 150 ms yaitu 118.19 ms. 3) packet loss nilai rata rata packet loss termasuk dalam kategori bagus, karena nilai packet loss-nya 0,7 %. 4) Jitter kategori bagus dengan nilai rata- rata 19,4 ms dan pada jam siang dengan kondisi pada jam pagi tergolong pada kategori bagus yaitu rata- rata 25,81 ms.5) Nilai MOS berdasakan penilaian responden kualitas jaringan Gazebo FMIPA UHO yaitu 44 % untuk nilai tertinggi dengan kategori netral atau cukup baik. Hasil pengukuran Untuk nilai persentasi kemampuan jaringan Wi-Fi Gazebo FMIPA UHO untuk beroperasi tanpa terjadi kegagalan menggunakan metode RMA yaitu rata-rata waktu maximal adalah 3.69 % dan waktu minimal 2,71 %. Dari hasil pengolahan data QoS dan RMA yang telah dilakukan baik itu pada kondisi jam pagi dan pada kondisi jam siang dapat disimpulkan bahwa rata-rata kualitas jaringan internet yang ada tergolong dalam kategori cukup baik , ini artinya secara garis besar jaringan internet di Wi-Fi Gazebo FMIPA UHO yaitu cukup baik.
Autoencoder-based myoelectric controller for prosthetic hands
Authors: Portnova-Fahreeva Alexandra A. , Rizzoglio Fabio , Mussa-Ivaldi Ferdinando A. , Rombokas Eric
Published: June 2023

In the past, linear dimensionality-reduction techniques, such as Principal Component Analysis, have been used to simplify the myoelectric control of high-dimensional prosthetic hands. Nonetheless, their nonlinear counterparts, such as Autoencoders, have been shown to be more effective at compressing and reconstructing complex hand kinematics data. As a result, they have a potential of being a more accurate tool for prosthetic hand control. Here, we present a novel Autoencoder-based controller, in which the user is able to control a high-dimensional (17D) virtual hand via a low-dimensional (2D) space. We assess the efficacy of the controller via a validation experiment with four unimpaired participants. All the participants were able to significantly decrease the time it took for them to match a target gesture with a virtual hand to an average of 6.9s and three out of four participants significantly improved path efficiency. Our results suggest that the Autoencoder-based controller has the potential to be used to manipulate high-dimensional hand systems via a myoelectric interface with a higher accuracy than PCA; however, more exploration needs to be done on the most effective ways of learning such a controller.
Assessing the influence of distinct culture media on human pre-implantation development using single-embryo transcriptomics
Authors: Ducreux Bastien , Barberet Julie , Guilleman Magali , Pérez-Palacios Raquel , Teissandier Aurélie , Bourc’his Déborah , Fauque Patricia
Published: June 2023

The use of assisted reproductive technologies is consistently rising across the world. However, making an informed choice on which embryo culture medium should be preferred to ensure satisfactory pregnancy rates and the health of future children critically lacks scientific background. In particular, embryos within their first days of development are highly sensitive to their micro-environment, and it is unknown how their transcriptome adapts to different embryo culture compositions. Here, we determined the impact of culture media composition on gene expression in human pre-implantation embryos. By employing single-embryo RNA-sequencing after 2 or 5 days of the post-fertilization culture in different commercially available media (Ferticult, Global, and SSM), we revealed medium-specific differences in gene expression changes. Embryos cultured pre-compaction until day 2 in Ferticult or Global media notably displayed 266 differentially expressed genes, which were related to essential developmental pathways. Herein, 19 of them could have a key role in early development, based on their previously described dynamic expression changes across development. When embryos were cultured after day 2 in the same media considered more suitable because of its amino acid enrichment, 18 differentially expressed genes thought to be involved in the transition from early to later embryonic stages were identified. Overall, the differences were reduced at the blastocyst stage, highlighting the ability of embryos conceived in a suboptimal in vitro culture medium to mitigate the transcriptomic profile acquired under different pre-compaction environments.
Digital music interventions for stress with bio-sensing: a survey
Authors: Ferguson Arron , Castellanos Carlos , Pasquier Philippe
Published: June 2023

Music therapy is used to treat stress and anxiety in patients for a broad range of reasons such as cancer treatment, substance abuse, addressing trauma, and just daily stress in life. However, access to treatment is limited by the need for trained music therapists and the difficulty of quantitatively measuring efficacy in treatment. We present a survey of digital music systems that utilize biosensing for the purpose of reducing stress and anxiety with therapeutic use of music. The survey analyzes biosensing instruments for brain activity, cardiovascular, electrodermal, and respiratory measurements for efficacy in reduction in stress and anxiety. The survey also emphasizes digital music systems where biosensing is utilized to adapt music playback to the subject, forming a biofeedback loop. We also discuss how these digital music systems can use biofeedback coupled with machine learning to provide improved efficacy. Lastly, we posit that such digital music systems can be realized using consumer-grade biosensing wearables coupled with smartphones. Such systems can provide benefit to music therapists as well as to anyone wanting to treat stress from daily living.
High genetic risk for depression as an independent risk factor for mortality in patients referred for coronary angiography
Authors: Krämer Robert M. , Moissl Angela P. , Lorkowski Stefan , Krämer Bernhard K. , Lehtimäki Terho , Mishra Binisha H. , Mishra Pashupati P. , Leipe Jan , März Winfried , Kleber Marcus E. , Müller-Myhsok Bertram , Delgado Graciela E.
Published: June 2023

Background

Different observations have suggested that patients with depression have a higher risk for a number of comorbidities and mortality. The underlying causes have not been fully understood yet.

Aims

The aim of our study was to investigate the association of a genetic depression risk score (GDRS) with mortality [all-cause and cardiovascular (CV)] and markers of depression (including intake of antidepressants and a history of depression) in the Ludwigshafen Risk and Cardiovascular Health (LURIC) study involving 3,316 patients who had been referred for coronary angiography.

Methods and results

The GDRS was calculated in 3,061 LURIC participants according to a previously published method and was found to be associated with all-cause (p = 0.016) and CV mortality (p = 0.0023). In Cox regression models adjusted for age, sex, body mass index, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, hypertension, smoking, and diabetes mellitus, the GDRS remained significantly associated with all-cause [1.18 (1.04–1.34, p = 0.013)] and CV [1.31 (1.11–1.55, p = 0.001)] mortality. The GDRS was not associated with the intake of antidepressants or a history of depression. However, this cohort of CV patients had not specifically been assessed for depression, leading to marked underreporting. We were unable to identify any specific biomarkers correlated with the GDRS in LURIC participants.

Conclusion

A genetic predisposition for depression estimated by a GDRS was independently associated with all-cause and CV mortality in our cohort of patients who had been referred for coronary angiography. No biomarker correlating with the GDRS could be identified.
Quality of life in patients with transcatheter aortic valve implantation: an analysis from the INTERVENT project
Authors: Tamm Alexander R. , Jobst Marina L. , Geyer Martin , Hahad Omar , Buderus Victoria , Schmidt Alexander , Prochaska Jürgen H. , Wild Philipp S. , Treede Hendrik , Münzel Thomas , von Bardeleben Ralph Stephan
Published: June 2023

Background

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a standard treatment for patients with aortic valve stenosis due to its very low mortality and complication rates. However, survival and physical integrity are not the only important factors. Quality of life (QoL) improvement is a crucial part in the evaluation of therapy success.

Methods

Patients with TAVI were questioned about their QoL before, one month and one year after the intervention as part of the INTERVENT registry trial at Mainz University Medical Center. Three different questionnaires were included in the data collection (Katz ADL, EQ-5D-5l, PHQ-D).

Results

We included 285 TAVI patients in the analysis (mean age 79.8 years, 59.4% male, mean EuroSCORE II 3.8%). 30-day mortality was 3.6%, complications of any kind occurred in 18.9% of the patients. Main finding was a significant increase in the general state of health measured on the visual analog scale by an average of 4.53 (± 23.58) points (BL to 1-month follow-up, p = 0.009) and by 5.19 (± 23.64) points (BL to 12-month follow-up, p = 0.016). There was also an improvement of depression symptoms, which was reflected in a decrease in the total value of the PHQ-D by 1.67 (± 4.75) points (BL to 12-month follow-up, p = 0.001). The evaluation of the EQ-5D-5l showed a significant improvement in mobility after one month (M = −0.41 (± 1.31), p < 0.001. Regarding the independence of the patients, no significant difference could be found. Apart from that, patients with risk factors, comorbidities or complications also benefited from the intervention despite their poor starting position.

Conclusion

We could show an early benefit of QoL in TAVI patients with significant improvement in the subjective state of health and a decrease in symptoms of depression. These findings were consistent over 1 year of follow up.