bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quantifying the international collaboration of researchers and research institutions
Authors: Cardoso Pedro , Fukushima Caroline Sayuri , Mammola Stefano
Published: December 2021

Author-level metrics (number of publications, citations, h-index) remain prime yet controversial measures of academic performance. Among other issues, they do not account for collaboration and knowledge transfer between people, institutions and, ultimately, countries. They also do nothing to contradict the oblivion to which knowledge and data providers, such as field or lab researchers across the world, are often relegated, and they often serve to intensify the differences between high- and low-income countries. The internationalization of institutions is also gaining relevance, although no standard metrics exist yet. Given these considerations, the evaluation of careers and institutions by publication numbers does nothing to contradict the persistence of considerable inequalities within academia.To help change the status quo, we propose the i-index, a publication metric that incentivizes the collaborative attitude of scientists across borders. Following the same rationale used to calculate the h-index, we express the i-index as the i number of co-author countries in more than i publications. Widespread use of the index may promote the quest for international collaboration beyond the limited scope of one’s own country. It enhances the transfer of knowledge and recognition of often relegated collaborators. We also test the index at the institutional level, providing a tool that helps to quantify the effort many institutions are making toward fair practices in research benefits and data sharing. Our ultimate goal is that the adoption of this index will incentivize sharing and collaboration between those countries with greater access to research funding and infrastructure and less developed countries.
A Darkening Spring: How Preexisting Distrust Shaped COVID-19 Skepticism
Authors: Priniski J. Hunter
Published: December 2021

Despite widespread communication of the health risks associated with the COVID-19 virus, many Americans underestimated its risks and were antagonistic regarding preventative measures. Political partisanship has been linked to diverging attitudes towards the virus, but the cognitive processes underlying this divergence remain unclear. Bayesian models fit to data gathered through two preregistered, online surveys administered before (March 13, 2020, N = 850) and during the first-wave (April-May, 2020, N = 1610) of cases in the United States, reveal two preexisting forms of distrust––distrust in Democratic politicians and in medical scientists––that drove initial skepticism about the virus. During the first-wave of cases, additional factors came into play, suggesting that skeptical attitudes became more deeply embedded within a complex network of auxiliary beliefs. These findings highlight how mechanisms that enhance cognitive coherence can drive anti-science attitudes.
Design Choices in the Infant Habituation Paradigm: A Pre-registered Crowd-Sourced Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Zaharieva Martina Stefanova , Kucharský Šimon , Colonnesi Cristina , Gu Tongyu , Jo Soobin , Luttenbacher Ines , Mannsdörfer Lilli , Matetovici Magda , Mickute Urte , Raijmakers Maartje Eusebia Josefa , Staaks Janneke , Torma Zoltán , Visser Ingmar
Published: December 2021

Methodological variations and inconsistency in reporting practices pose considerable challenges to the interpretation and generalizability of outcomes derived from the habituation paradigm -one of the most prominent methods for studying infant cognition. In a systematic review, we map out experimental design choices in habituation study samples aged 0-18 months using looking time measures. 2,853 records published in peer-reviewed journals between 2000-2019 were extracted from PsycInfo and Web of Science. 781 (27.4%) papers were deemed eligible after screening (Fleiss kappa = .60, 95%, CI[.40 -.80], 6 blind raters). We adopt a collaborative, multi-lab approach for crowd-sourced data collection involving raters from the developmental research community. In a meta-analysis, we assess the impact of habituation detection criteria on the novelty effect size, moderated by age. Our results will inform a detailed evaluation of experimental designs and a set of recommendations to improve research and reporting practices in infant habituation research.
Serendipity: the myth of delayed lightning strikes
Authors: Nguyen Minh-Hoang
Published: December 2021

The serendipity-based creativity process in their conceptual development papers has been particularly appealing for me due to its power to harness unexpectedly useful information as a strategic advantage in business operations, technological innovations, and scientific discoveries. Their metaphor for the serendipity process resembles the radar technology for detecting fast-flying objects. Nonetheless, others refer to it as "lightning strikes". So I call it a serendipity strike.
Partisan Fertility and Presidential Elections
Authors: Dahl Gordon , Lu Runjing , Mullins William
Published: December 2021

Changes in political leadership drive sharp changes in public policy and partisan beliefs about the future. We exploit the surprise 2016 election of Trump to identify the effects of a shift in political power on one of the most consequential household decisions: whether to have a child. Republican-leaning counties experience a sharp and persistent increase in fertility relative to Democratic counties, a shift amounting to 1.2 to 2.2% of the national fertility rate. In addition, Hispanics see fertility fall relative to non-Hispanics, especially compared to rural or evangelical whites.
Effectiveness of Oral Health Education on Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Practices of Lower Secondary School Children in Kathmandu District
Authors: Khanal Sunita , Bhattarai Rosina , Shrestha Sujita , Rao G. Nagaraja
Published: December 2021

Background: An important goal of health system is health promotion and disease prevention. In order to enable people to develop personal skills in managing their own oral health, there is a recognized need to deliver oral health information to people during clinical encounters. To ensure positive, long term dental health and hygiene, good oral hygiene practices are necessary from young age. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of oral health education on oral hygiene knowledge, practices of lower secondary school children in Kathmandu district.

Methods: A quasi -experimental study was conducted among lower secondary school children of Kathmandu district. Altogether 400 students participated in the study. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection purpose which contained 15 knowledge questions and 10 practice questions. The data was analysed by using SPSS version 20 software. Multiple linear regression analysis was used at ≤0.05 level of significance.

Results: Altogether 400 students participated in all three visits of the study. The participants were divided into two experimental groups i.e. audio-visual and chart and model groups. The knowledge level increased in both the experimental groups after subsequent health education. Audio-visual method was found to be more effective in improving knowledge (p≤0.001) and practice.

Conclusions: The oral health education was found to be effective in increasing oral health related knowledge and practices of students.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Prevention of Catheter-associated UTI among Nurses of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: K.C. Rashmi , Dhakal Binita
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the common bacterial infections worldwide and approximately 80% are associated with a urinary catheter. Catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) has been associated with increased mortality, morbidity, length of hospital stay and the best way of CAUTI prevention is to adhere to recommended guidelines on infection control in the use of a urinary catheter.

Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among the nurses of college of medical sciences. A total of 160 staff nurses were selected using a probability simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire for knowledge, Likert scale for attitude, and checklist for practice regarding the prevention of CAUTI. The data gathered was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software.

Results: Among the total of 160 participants, most of the nurses 59.37% had moderate knowledge and 16.25% had adequate knowledge towards the prevention of CAUTI. The positive attitude of nurses was 41.88% and the majority of nurses 64.38% had a good level of practice. Also, age (p=0.022), professional qualification (p=0.001), designation (p=0.001), current area of practice (p=0.030) and previous information towards CAUTI prevention (p=0.003) among all the socio-demographic variables were statistically significant with the level of knowledge regarding the prevention of CAUTI.

Conclusion: Majority of nurses level of knowledge was not satisfactory and had a negative attitude regarding CAUTI prevention. This indicates that the implementation of an educational program is needed to enhance nurses' knowledge regarding catheter management to improve quality care.

Keywords: attitude; catheter-associated urinary tract infections; CAUTI; practice; UTI
Foundation characteristics of the soils of different parts of Nepal
Authors: Koirala M. P. , Ojha G.
Published: December 2021

This paper deals with foundation characteristics of the soils of different parts of Nepal. In this paper, multiple approaches were adopted to explore foundation characteristic s of the soil. In this study 14 sites from different parts of the country were selected; 2 sites from the hilly region, 2 sites from the inner Terai and 10 sites from the Terai. In each site two test sites were selected. In each test site simplified penetration apparatus (SPA) tests were carried out and were accompanied by the auger tests. Soil samples from different depths in each site were collected for the direct shear test, soil classification, LL­ PL test, density and other tests and these tests were carried out in laboratory. Bearing capacity of the soils thus obtained from the laboratory was compared with the soil types of certain depth and the Nc value at that depth. From the study it was found that the Nc value depends upon the types of the soil and the compactness of the soils. This study showed that Nc value can be converted in to the ultimate bearing capacity by multiplying the obtained Nc value by the factor of 35 within 80% confidence. Resistivity measurements were carried out only to explore the suitability of the sites for the purposed construction of substations in terms of earthing. Resistivity measurement showed that the sites are suitable for the construction of purposed substations.
Scenario of hill cuttings in and around the Chittagong City of Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Asib
Published: December 2021

This paper reveals that the Chittagong City is dotted with numerous hills and hillocks, and has gained a peculiar and typical landscape because of these hills. Moreover, it has given the city some environmental advantages with its green vegetation clad slopes and fertile valleys. It also reveals that the city is growing very rapidly and the urban population also increasing alarmingly in the recent years. The rapid urbanization and industrial growth have turned the Chittagong to a most densely city in the South Asian region. In order to facilitate this urban growth tremendous pressure has been exerted on the limited land surfaces in and around the city. These have led into an increasing spree of excavations and cuttings of hillocks and hills in Chittagong City areas. In the present paper, the ca uses, nature and effects of these unwise human interferences in nature have been examined and analyzed.
Mental Health At The Workplace: An Online Exploratory Study On Perceived Stress, Common Mental Disorder, And Sleep During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sharma P , Pokharel M , Sharma P , Sharma S , Acharya S
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Stress in the workplace is a well-known phenomenon. With the current COVID-19 pandemic and the measures to counteract it has led to a psychological toll on employees of almost all sectors. We aim at exploring the self-perceived stress, screen for anxiety, and depression, and sleep problems among the employees of a corporate business house.

Material And Method: An online survey using a cross-sectional design and purposive sampling was conducted during the lock-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal among the employees of a corporate house before conducting a stress management session. The tools used were semi-structured proforma and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ4), and Single-item sleep quality scale (SQS). A descriptive statistical analysis was performed.

Results: The majority of the respondents were male (64.9%), unmarried (78.9%), and lived with their family (92.8%). A moderate level of stress was present among 86.0% and a high level of stress among 5.2% of respondents. 24.6% and 33.3% of individuals were screened positive for anxiety and depression respectively. 17.5% of the individuals had poor sleep and 15.8% perceived their work efficiency was decreased.

Conclusion: The stress and psychological problems reported by the respondents strongly suggest a need for regular stress management programs. Further studies are warranted with a larger sample size and from different sectors to look at the real impact of COVID-19 on the employees.
Prevalence & Factors Associated With Anxiety Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic of a Hospital
Authors: Paudel R , Paudyal S , Shrestha S
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Anxiety during pregnancy is an important predictor of postpartum anxiety. Pregnancy is a time of increased vulnerability for the development of anxiety. Maternal anxiety may also have an impact on the developing fetus. The current study aims to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety during pregnancy.

Material and Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 pregnant women during the antenatal period. A purposive sampling technique was used and data collection was done from November 15, 2019, to December 14, 2019. Ethical permission was obtained from the concerned authority. All pregnant women were interviewed during their antenatal visit and a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze and interpretation of the findings.

Results: The prevalence of anxiety was 32.6%. Among them, 18.9% had borderline anxiety and 13.7% had abnormal anxiety. More than one-fifth (21.1%) of pregnant women were worried about the sex of the baby. Although, 68.4% of them had occasionally felt tense, and 75.8% had worried thoughts from time to time. Anxiety during pregnancy was significantly associated with gravida, history of abortion, maternal desire regarding the pregnancy and worry about the sex of a fetus (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The status of anxiety was quite common during pregnancy and its occurrence is associated with the pregnant woman's gravida, history of abortion, intention of pregnancy and worried about the sex of a fetus. Antenatal screening for anxiety should be carried out early from the antenatal clinics for improving the psychological well-being of women.
Coding grammatical signals in Western Tamang: a typological perspective
Authors: Regmi Dan Raj
Published: December 2021

Western Tamang differs from Eastern Tamang while coding grammatical signals by different morphosyntactic devices especially at propositional information level. Both dialects almost equally share most of the common structural features of Bodish group. However, dialect specific differences have to be compared from a typological perspective for practical implications in Tamang.
A case series of infectious complications in medical tourists requiring hospital admission or outpatient home parenteral therapy
Authors: Robinson Paul D , Vaughan Stephen , Missaghi Bayan , Meatherall Bonnie , Pattullo Andrew , Kuhn Susan , Conly John
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: Travelling for medical care is increasing, and this medical tourism (MT) may have complications, notably infectious diseases (ID). We sought to identify MT-related infections (MTRIs) in a large Canadian health region and estimate resulting costs. METHODS: Retrospective and prospective capture of post-MT cases requiring hospital admission or outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy was completed by canvassing ID physicians practising in Calgary, Alberta, from January 2017 to July 2019. Cost estimates for management were made with the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s (CIHI’s) patient cost estimator database tool applied to estimated rates of Canadians engaging in MT from a 2017 Fraser Institute report. RESULTS: We identified 12 cases of MT-related infectious syndromes. Eight had microbial etiologies identified. MTs were young (mean 40.3 [SD 12.2] y) and female ( n = 11) and pursued surgical treatment ( n = 11). Destination countries and surgical procedures varied but were largely cosmetic ( n = 5) and orthopaedic ( n = 3). Duration to organism identification (mean 5.3 wk) and treatment courses (mean 19 wk) appeared lengthy. CIHI cost estimates for management of relevant infectious complications of our cases ranged from $6,288 to $20,741, with total cost for cases with matching codes ( n = 8) totalling $94,290. CONCLUSIONS: In our series of MTRIs, etiologic organisms often found in Canadian-performed post-procedural infections were identified, and prolonged treatment durations were noted. Young women pursuing cosmetic surgery may be a population to target with public health measures to reduce the incidence of MTRIs and burden of disease.
PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR 7-9 YEAR OLD JUDOISTS
Authors: Shuba Liudmyla , Shuba Victoria
Published: December 2021

Judo is a detailed system of movements that allows you to govern the body as a harmoniously single organism capable of developing the physical abilities and functional fitness of athletes. In the conditions of competitive activity in judo the individual multivariate way of technical and tactical performance in the form of the throws, restraints, painful and suffocating locks is observed. Performing all these techniques requires strength, endurance, instant speed and coordination skills. The purpose of the article is improvement the methods of general and special physical training development for 7-9 year-old judokas. The experimentation facility was Children's and Youth Sports School № 11, Zaporizhia. It was attended by 43 boys aged 7-9 who were divided into control (n=21) and experimental (n=22) groups, all boys were classified in the main medical group. All sportsmen were in the primary training stage. The research paper describes the improved method of 7-9 year-old judokas training. The method determines and theoretically justifies correspondence of physical exercises and proportionality of muscle loading with functional peculiarities for child’s body. The method is based on multifaceted special preparation that helps to broaden motion behavior experience of young judokas and create appropriate base for their general technical preparedness. The efficiency of the developed method was investigated when comparing the obtained indicators in the control and experimental groups. The percentage increase in indicators was divided into three groups: the smallest, average and highest. But in the experimental group all indicators improved, in the control group - some of them improved slightly, others did not undergo significant changes. In accordance to the research, there is a positive influence of the improved methodology on the development of general and special physical preparedness level among 7-9 year-old judokas.
The influence of sports games on the psychophysical condition of students
Authors: Arefieva L. , Plіushchakova O. , Gancheva V. , Goncharenko V. , Mazur I. , Bykova G. , Zaporozhanov O. , Kozenko S. , Korneichuk Y.
Published: December 2021

Sports games are one of the most effective means for involvement of student youth in exercises and sports, increase their physical activity, which contributes to strengthening their health and motivation to engage in physical education and sports. Sports games contribute to the intensification of the process of development of motor skills of students and improve their psycho-emotional state. The article examines the influence of sports games on the psychophysical state of students. The study was conducted at the National Dragomanov Pedagogical University. The test involved 72 students, including 36 students engaged in various sport games (football, basketball, volleyball), and 36 students who attended scheduled physical education classes and did not additionally play sports. The psychophysical state of students was assessed according to the SAN method and indicators of body mass index, vital index, strength index, Robinson index. It was confirmed that sports games have a positive effect on physical development, functional and psycho-emotional states of students: students who were engaged in sport games at the end of the study had better indicators than students who attended scheduled physical education classes. The high level of indicators of psychophysical state of students will help to improve the success of mastering academic disciplines in the educational process, will provide preparation for active life and will improve their future professional activity.
Methods of Physical Therapy for athletes who Specialize in the Sambo wrestling with the use of Kinesiological Taping for neck injuries
Authors: Bogdan Kindzer , Babych Nataliia , Sirenko Romana , Rybchych Ivan , Ilnytsky Іvan , Petrenko Nataliia
Published: December 2021

Taking into account the Results of Monitoring of Scientific-Methodical, Special and reference literature, it is established hat the issue of development and testing of Methods of Physical Therapy of Highly qualified athletes Specializing in contact Martial Arts using Kinesiological Taping for neck injuries is devoted to insufficient Research Methods, which requires Further Research and emphasizes the relevance and Practical component of the chosen area of Scientific Research.

The Main Purpose of Scientific Research is to develop a Method of Physical Therapy for Highly qualified athletes who specialize in Sambo wrestling (Combat Sambo) with the use of Kinesiological Taping for neck injuries. In the Process of Research and Analytical work, the following Research Methods were used: axiomatic, expert evaluation, idealization, formalization, historical and logical, ascent from the specific, as well as own experience in organizing a System of Physical Therapy for athletes specializing in Martial Arts.

As a Result of Theoretical Research, members of the Research group developed a Method of Physical Therapy of Sambo wrestlers (Combat Sambo) with High qualification using the Means of Kinesiological Taping for neck injuries. Prospects for Further Research in the chosen direction of Scientific Research include testing of Experimental Methods of Physical Therapy of Highly Skilled Combat Sambo wrestlers with the use of Kinesiological Taping for neck injuries at different stages of their long-term preparation.
The influence of judo classes on the psycho-emotional state of schoolchildren aged 16–17
Authors: Filina Valentina
Published: December 2021

The problem of improving the health of children, as well as strengthening their physical, mental and spiritual health is one of the most important tasks of the state.  The process of judo training is accompanied by the alternation of different emotional states.  These states are positive or negative, depending on a number of reasons.  During the struggle, emotional states change.  It depends on the course of the match.  Emotion management and the ability to maintain a stable psycho-emotional state is produced by a judoka in the process of gaining sports experience. In recent years, the modern view of healthy living has aroused interest in health care systems and educational institutions based on the inextricable link between body and mind.

In addition, public interest in various types of martial arts has now increased to ensure good physical shape and health.  Deterioration of psycho-emotional state and health involuntarily leads to a decrease in intellectual activity.  Judo, according to many researchers, is one of the best ways to improve the physical, mental and emotional state of students.  The article identifies the level of situational anxiety and tests (Spielberger-Hanin) among schoolchildren aged 16-17 who practice judo.  And also the comparative analysis of dynamics of indicators of a psychoemotional condition of boys and girls of 16 – 17 years in the course of experiment is made.  The results of research have shown that judo classes have a positive effect on the psycho-emotional state of students, meet the age, functional, physical and mental characteristics of boys and girls 16 – 17 years and can be used to solve health problems of judo practitioners.
Діагностика особливостей мовленнєвого мислення у дітей з церебральним паралічем
Authors: Romanenko Оksana , Rudenko Liliia , Shevtsov Andrii
Published: December 2021

Мета. Теоретичний аналіз та висвітлення результатів діагностики особливостей мовленнєвого мислення в дітей з церебральним паралічем.

Методи. В якості психолінгводіагностичного інструментарію застосовано методику, вихідним варіантом якої є тест структури вербального інтелекту Р. Амтхауера, модифікований Л. Переслені.

Результати. Концептуальну основу статті склали положення про значущість переходу від дошкільного до молодшого шкільного віку  як важливого етапу в мовленнєвому розвитку дитини, оскільки саме в цей період дитина оволодіває усвідомленим алгоритмом користування мовленням. Процедура діагностики охоплювала вивчення таких параметрів: (1) показники розвитку мовленнєвого мислення: активізація словника щодо загальної обізнаності дитини; експлікація здатності до абстрагування; вербалізація здатності до встановлення логічних зв’язків і відношень між предметами; здатність до застосування в мовленні узагальнюючих понять; (2) научуваність дитини, що виявлялася у здатності застосовувати педагогічну допомогу у вигляді алгоритмізованої блок-схеми в процесі виконання завдань. Виявлено диспропорційність структури мовленнєвого мислення, зокрема, на початок шкільного навчання в дошкільників нагромаджено певний запас конкретних знань про предмети навколишнього світу, але ще не сформовані уявлення про кількісні, часові та просторові відношення між ними. Встановлено, що дітям з церебральним паралічем притаманна специфічна група помилок, які мають стійкий характер. Найбільші труднощі в них викликають зв’язки між предметами, що опосередковуються просторовими відношеннями та передбачають використання прийменників.

Висновки. Серед чинників розвитку мовленнєвого мислення слід відзначити нейродинамічні особливості цієї категорії дітей, що виявляються в неспроможності повною мірою утримувати всі вихідні дані при сприйнятті смислових одиниць мовлення, труднощах підтримання стабільного рівня діяльності, а також недостатності та неповноцінності минулого досвіду. Зниження психічної активності в цих дітей внаслідок органічного ураження призводить до уповільнення сприймання та розуміння мовленнєвих стимулів. Це обумовлює необхідність надання їм психолого-педагогічної допомоги, що містить алгоритмізовані блок-схеми та дає змогу стимулювати формування мовленнєвого мислення у взаємодії мовленнєвих та пізнавальних компонентів.
WAYS OF FORMING STEM-COMPETENCIES OF NATURAL EDUCATION APPLICANTS
Authors:   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет, KRAVCHENKO L. , KRAVCHENKO N. ,   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет
Published: December 2021

The urgency of the topic is due to the shortage of specialists in science-intensive and high-tech industries in the Ukrainian and world labor markets. It is emphasized that in the opinion of the world community the introduction of STEM education is a quick and effective way to solve the problem, but in the Ukrainian educational space, there is a problem of teacher training who is aware of his social responsibility and is able to achieve new pedagogical goals. The purpose of the work is to study and determine the ways of formation of STEM-competencies of natural education applicants. The paper considers the main directions of the strategy of building the educational process in order to implement the tasks of STEM-education and ways of forming STEM-competencies of natural education students, emphasizes the need to modernize scientific and methodological training of future teachers of natural education that provides for the change of traditional approaches to the organization of the educational process in institutions of higher pedagogical education to an innovative, radical revision of existing models of education, educational professional programs, methods of teaching. The stages of the introduction of the STEM-approach taking into account the sensitive periods of human development (“windows of opportunities”) are analyzed. The importance of interuniversity, regional and international contacts of teachers and students, regular exchange of experience at seminars, conferences and symposia, exchange of students, graduate students, teachers, implementation of joint projects, research programs are emphasized. Key words: STEM-education, STEM-competencies, natural education, soft skills, innovative learning technologies.
COMPUTER-ORIENTED ELEMENTS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICAL DISCIPLINES OF FUTURE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS
Authors:   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет, KRASNOZHON O. , MATSIUK V. ,   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет
Published: December 2021

The article is devoted to the issues of constructing effective computer-oriented components of the methodological system of teaching the disciplines «Linear Algebra» and «Probability Theory with Elements of Mathematical Statistics» provided for in the educational and professional program «Secondary Education (Mathematics)» of the first level of higher education in the specialty 014 Secondary Education (Mathematics). The article analyzes the methodological aspects of the effective organization of computations when finding the angle between a given vector and a nonzero subspace of Euclidean space, as well as using the least squares method for processing experimental data. The theoretical and practical information known to students-mathematicians from the corresponding sections of these academic disciplines is briefly presented. Analyzed educational, methodological and scientific literature used in teaching linear algebra and probability theory with elements of mathematical statistics; the expediency of using computer-oriented elements of teaching mathematical disciplines of future mathematics teachers has been substantiated. The authors proposed the use of computer-oriented learning elements in the processing of the content of disciplines and the development of test tasks of different levels of complexity in linear algebra and probability theory with elements of mathematical statistics in order to objectively assess the level of students' knowledge and timely correct individual educational trajectories. The article provides examples of the application of computer-oriented elements of teaching linear algebra and probability theory with elements of mathematical statistics, and also analyzes the methodological features of the organization of calculations in the software mathematical environment Mathcad. The methodological and practical materials presented in the article can be useful for students to organize and activate independent scientific and pedagogical activities, teachers of secondary educational institutions, heads of optional and circle work of students, teachers of linear algebra and probability theory courses with elements of mathematical statistics of pedagogical higher educational institutions. Key words: methods of teaching mathematics, computer-oriented elements of teaching mathematics, linear algebra, probability theory, mathematical statistics, Euclidean space, non-zero subspace of Euclidean space, least squares method.
MODERN EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN ELECTRICITY AS A MEANS OF FORMATION PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN PHYSICS
Authors:   Волинський національний університет імені Лесі Українки, PANKEVYCH S.
Published: December 2021

The article highlights the results of the organization of laboratory work using a modern digital training panel on electricity in a laboratory workshop on physics, which was developed and manufactured in Lutsk by the R & D center Mirroschool. As a result of the research, we proposed a method of organizing laboratory work in physics using a training panel. The article contains a fragment of laboratory work in physics, which allows to intensify the cognitive activity of students in teaching physics. The guidelines will be useful primarily for physics teachers and instructors who conduct laboratory work and demonstrations on electricity, laboratory technicians in physical laboratories who work with physical equipment, and will be useful to students who master the knowledge of experimental science. The training panel on electricity fully provides training rooms for physical classrooms, laboratories and training facilities in the section «Electrodynamics», which are used in the school curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The panel can be used by both teachers and lecturers in higher education institutions. Of course, laboratory work and demonstrations of general secondary education institutions are quite easy to modernize and adapt, which allows you to use other training panels that are presented in the market of educational equipment. But when it comes to higher education or colleges, the list of laboratory work can be significantly reduced, or simply have to use additional educational equipment and laboratory workshops. The electric training panel is a modern, school, educational equipment, which, among other things, successfully agrees with the educational norms of the new Ukrainian school and STEM education. The panel meets all requirements: language legislation, education standards, compliance with sanitary legislation, fire and electrical safety, health care requirements, etc. Also, all consumables are available for purchase in Ukraine. Key words: laboratory work, demonstration, method, training panel, education.
COACHING AS A FORM OF ACTIVE LEARNING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Authors:   Тернопільський національний педагогічний університет імені Володимира Гнатюка, TURCHYN A. , TSAR I. ,   Тернопільський національний педагогічний університет імені Володимира Гнатюка
Published: December 2021

The authors analyse the interpretations of the concept of coaching in scientific thought in general, and as a new direction in the educational environment in particular. It has been found out that special-pedagogical coaching originated in the USA as «Content-Focused Coaching» and was used in teaching staff training. Theoretical and methodological aspects of pedagogical coaching, which contributes to the growth of motivation of higher education students, both in personal and communicative development and helps to realize their potentialities, have been investigated. The key aspects of pedagogical coaching such as: implementation of activities on the principles of partnership, joint preparation for the class and implementation of its stages, and reflection have been highlighted. It has been found out that «linguistic coaching» is widely used in foreign language teaching, which is aimed at creating optimal conditions for acquisition, and effective and quick transmission of language knowledge from a teacher (coach) to a student, providing, first of all, the student’s awareness of learning objectives and resources, increasing the variety of learning ways, raising the responsibility of a higher education student for the course and the results of learning. The importance of the coach’s role has been emphasized, the principles and algorithms of his/her actions in organizing and conducting a foreign language class using linguistic coaching have been determined. It has been stated that the coaching technologies under analyzing are realized by means of dialogic communication and cover 4 stages: motivation, planning, realization, reflexion. The article substantiates the main stages of a session with the use of coaching forms of training, reveals the principles and methods of work. The coaching technique is gaining popularity and is more and more often used in the educational process of higher educational institutions. Key words: coaching, foreign language, foreign language teaching, linguistic coaching, active learning methods.
Yeni Toplumsal Hareketler Bağlamında Black Lives Matter (BLM) Örneği
Authors: KONAK İhsan
Published: December 2021

Bu çalışma Black Lives Matter (BLM-Siyahların Hayatı Önemlidir) hareketini yeni toplumsal hareketler bağlamında değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Öncelikle yeni toplumsal hareketlerin teorik çerçevesi ve geleneksel “eski” toplumsal hareketlere nazaran “yeni” nitelendirmesinin gerekçeleri ortaya konulmaktadır. Ardından Black Lives Matter hareketinin ortaya çıkış ve gelişim sürecine yer verilmektedir. Bu noktada sosyal ağların hareketin gelişimindeki rolü irdelenmektedir. Bir twitter etiketi olarak ortaya çıkan BLM hareketinin diğer siyah özgürlük hareketlerinden farklı olan yönleri, Amerikan kamuoyundaki BLM algısı ve BLM’ın Amerikan kamuoyuna etkisi değerlendirilmektedir. Sanal âlemde sosyal medya platformları aracılığıyla ortaya konulan birlikteliğin Amerikan sokaklarında nasıl makes bularak toplumsal harekete dönüştüğü analiz edilmektedir.
Two-year validation and minimal clinically important difference of the Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey Physical Component Score in patients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
Authors: Lynch Conor P. , Cha Elliot D. K. , Mohan Shruthi , Geoghegan Cara E. , Jadczak Caroline N. , Singh Kern
Published: December 2021

OBJECTIVE

The Physical Component Score of the Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey (VR-12 PCS) has been assessed for use at short-term and intermediate-term time points for lumbar fusion populations. This study assesses the long-term validity and establishes minimal clinically important difference (MCID) values of VR-12 PCS in patients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF).

METHODS

A surgical registry was retrospectively reviewed for primary, elective, single-level MIS TLIF procedures with posterior instrumentation. Patients missing preoperative and 2-year postoperative VR-12 PCS survey data were excluded. VR-12 PCS, SF-12 Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively. Responsiveness of the VR-12 measure was assessed in two ways. First, the mean postoperative PROM scores were compared with preoperative baseline values using a paired Student t-test. Second, MCID values were calculated using both distribution-based and anchor-based methods and used to assess improvement in VR-12 score at the 2-year time point. Discriminant validity of the VR-12 was assessed using cross-sectional and longitudinal anchors. Convergent validity of the VR-12 measure was assessed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and partial time-independent correlation. Floor and ceiling effects were assessed.

RESULTS

A total of 74 patients who underwent MIS TLIF were included. The VR-12 PCS demonstrated significant improvements at all time points from 12 weeks to 2 years (p < 0.001 for all). VR-12 PCSs were significantly different for patients classified using cross-sectional anchors (p < 0.001) and longitudinal anchors (p ≤ 0.005). Calculated MCID values ranged from 4.1 to 8.5, and 4.1 was selected as the optimal MCID, which 87.8% of patients achieved. Strong, significant correlations of the VR-12 PCS with SF-12 PCS and PROMIS PF were demonstrated at all time points (p < 0.001 for all). No significant floor or ceiling effects were detected.

CONCLUSIONS

The VR-12 PCS demonstrated excellent responsiveness, discriminant and convergent validity, and no significant floor or ceiling effects up to 2 years after MIS TLIF. Therefore, VR-12 PCS may serve as a valid measure of long-term physical function.
Optimizing nerve transfer surgery in tetraplegia: clinical decision making based on innervation patterns in spinal cord injury
Authors: Dibble *Christopher F. , Javeed Saad , Khalifeh Jawad M. , Midha Rajiv , Yang Lynda J. S. , Juknis Neringa , Ray Wilson Z.
Published: December 2021

OBJECTIVE

Nerve transfers are increasingly being utilized in the treatment of chronic tetraplegia, with increasing literature describing significant improvements in sensorimotor function up to years after injury. However, despite technical advances, clinical outcomes remain heterogenous. Preoperative electrodiagnostic testing is the most direct measure of nerve health and may provide prognostic information that can optimize preoperative patient selection. The objective of this study in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) was to determine various zones of injury (ZOIs) via electrodiagnostic assessment (EDX) to predict motor outcomes after nerve transfers in tetraplegia.

METHODS

This retrospective review of prospectively collected data included all patients with tetraplegia from cervical SCI who underwent nerve transfer at the authors’ institution between 2013 and 2020. Preoperative demographic data, results of EDX, operative details, and postoperative motor outcomes were extracted. EDX was standardized into grades that describe donor and recipient nerves. Five zones of SCI were defined. Motor outcomes were then compared based on various zones of innervation.

RESULTS

Nineteen tetraplegic patients were identified who underwent 52 nerve transfers targeting hand function, and 75% of these nerve transfers were performed more than 1 year postinjury, with a median interval to surgery following SCI of 24 (range 8–142) months. Normal recipient compound muscle action potential and isolated upper motor neuron injury on electromyography (EMG) were associated with greater motor recovery. When nerve transfers were stratified based on donor EMG, greater motor gains were associated with normal than with abnormal donor EMG motor unit recruitment patterns. When nerve transfers were separated based on donor and recipient nerves, normal flexor donors were more crucial than normal extensor donors in powering their respective flexor recipients.

CONCLUSIONS

This study elucidates the relationship of the preoperative innervation zones in SCI patients to final motor outcomes. EDX studies can be used to tailor surgical therapies for nerve transfers in patients with tetraplegia. The authors propose an algorithm for optimizing nerve transfer strategies in tetraplegia, whereby understanding the ZOI and grade of the donor/recipient nerve is critical to predicting motor outcomes.
Ultrasonic spine surgery for every thoracic disc herniation: a 43-patient case series and technical note demonstrating safety and efficacy using a partial transpedicular thoracic discectomy with ultrasonic aspiration and ultrasound guidance
Authors: Saway Brian F. , Alshareef Mohammed , Lajthia Orgest , Cunningham Coby , Shope Chelsea , Martinez Jaime L. , Kalhorn Stephen P.
Published: December 2021

OBJECTIVE

Thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are a challenging pathology. A variety of surgical techniques have been used to achieve spinal cord decompression. This series elucidates the versatility, efficacy, and safety of the partial transpedicular approach with the use of intraoperative ultrasound and ultrasonic aspiration for resection of TDHs of various sizes, locations, and consistencies. This technique can be deployed to safely remove all TDHs.

METHODS

A retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent a thoracic discectomy via the partial transpedicular approach between January 2014 and December 2020 by a single surgeon. Variables reviewed included demographics, perioperative imaging, and functional outcome scores.

RESULTS

A total of 43 patients (53.5% female) underwent 54 discectomies. The most common presenting symptoms were myelopathy (86%), motor weakness (72%), and sensory deficit (65%) with a symptom duration of 10.4 ± 11.6 months. A total of 21 (38.9%) discs were fully calcified on imaging and 15 (27.8%) were partially calcified. A total of 36 (66.7%) were giant TDHs (> 40% canal compromise). The average operative time was 197.2 ± 77.1 minutes with an average blood loss of 238.8 ± 250 ml. Six patients required ICU stays. Hospital length of stay was 4.40 ± 3.4 days. Of patients with follow-up MRI, 38 of 40 (95%) disc levels demonstrated < 20% residual disc. Postoperative Frankel scores (> 3 months) were maintained or improved for all patients, with 28 (65.1%) patients having an increase of 1 grade or more on their Frankel score. Six (14%) patients required repeat surgery, 2 of which were due to reherniation, 2 were from adjacent-level herniation, and 2 others were from wound problems. Patients with calcified TDHs had similar improvement in Frankel grade compared to patients without calcified TDH. Additionally, improvement in intraoperative neuromonitoring was associated with a greater improvement in Frankel grade.

CONCLUSIONS

The authors demonstrate a minimally disruptive, posterior approach that uses intraoperative ultrasound and ultrasonic aspiration with excellent outcomes and a complication profile similar to or better than other reported case series. This posterior approach is a valuable complement to the spine surgeon’s arsenal for the confident tackling of all TDHs.
Complex ecological branch of law in terms of globalization
Authors: Dobroboh Lydmyla
Published: December 2021

The article deals with study of the impact of globalization on the development of a complex branch of environmental law. A significant development of science and technology in the modern world, the relative "development of the planet" and globalization processes necessitate the solution of qualitatively new scientific and applied problems and, in particular, the need to take into account the intensive development of world industry, limited natural resources and environmental requirements. and social mobility. The author has analyzed the most important historical events, implementation of international norms on environmental protection to national legislation. A particular attention has been paid to the development of the idea of environmental protection in European law in the second half of XX century and the separation within it of European environmental law. Recently, such important issues as the management of genetically modified organisms, the management of waste and hazardous chemicals, the reduction of harmful emissions into the atmosphere and water pollution have been regulated. This state of legal regulation of environmental relations at the level of international law has a positive impact on the national legislation of the Member States of the European Union and other states that have taken the European direction of development, including Ukraine. One of the important areas of cooperation between the European Union and Ukraine is the joint solution of problems in the field of environmental management and environmental protection. It has been concluded that the international legal regulation of environmental relations is a system of purposeful actions of subjects of international law, aimed at the rational use of nature and environmental protection in order to preserve it for present and future generations. The green economy is a priority for the European Union.