bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CM-generator: an approach for generating customized correlation matrices
Authors: Duarte Anderson , Martins Helgem , Oliveira Fernando
Published: December 2022

The simulation of random correlation matrices is an important procedure in different research areas. This study presents a method called Custom Matrix generator, which generates correlation matrices that always fulfill the appropriate mathematical conditions. In addition, we present an algorithm based on this method which can generate customized correlation matrices for different applications used in several studies. The method is efficient in terms of computational time and it minimizes errors in the process of generating customized correlation matrices.
Simultaneous thyroglossal duct cyst with parathyroid cyst - a case report
Authors: Gengyu Chen
Published: December 2022

Thyroglossal duct cysts (TDC) are common congenital deformities of the neck in children. Most of them are cysts formed by the thyroglossal ducts that do not disappear and degenerate in the early embryonic stage, and some residual structures are formed [1]. TDC exists alone and is rarely complicated by other congenital embryonic malformations. Only a few reports of TDC with branchial cleft cysts, thyroid cancer, thyroid hematoma, and epidermoid cysts have been reported [2-5]. However, the patient coexisted with TDC and parathyroid cyst (PC), a rare disease that has never been reported in the weapons literature. Therefore, we report a patient with a simultaneous TDC and a PC to explore the correlation between the two congenital anomalies.
A Dubious Pelvic Abscess in a patient with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Authors: Garcia Joana Lemos , Braga Miguel , Doutel Defilm , Barroca Rita , Fonseca Ricardo , Castela Joana , Rosa Isadora , Venâncio José , Claro Isabel
Published: December 2022

A 54-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department due to 1 month lower right quadrant abdominal pain, with fever in the last 2 days. Three years before, she had been diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and had undergone prophylactic total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch, with no perioperative complications. Blood analysis showed an elevated C-reactive protein (7.8mg/dL). The abdominopelvic CT showed an irregular pelvic collection with air bubbles, lined by a thickened enhancing wall, lymphadenopathies and mesenteric fat densification. Endoscopic evaluation showed bulging of the ileal pouch wall. These findings were suggestive of a pelvic abscess and the patient was empirically treated with piperacillin/tazobactam, with clinical improvement. Two months later, the symptoms recurred. CT scan was repeated, showing persistence of the previously described pelvic collection, in communication with the intestinal lumen, associated with a soft tissue infiltrative tumour in the mesentery and at the site of the previous ileostomy. Endoscopic evaluation showed, in the closed end of the pouch, two fistulous openings leading to an ulcerated and friable lesion. Ultrasound-guided biopsy revealed fascicles with elongated, spindled cells of uniform appearance and pale cytoplasm, set in a collagenous stroma, without signs of cytologic atypia. Immunohistochemistry showed nuclear beta-catenin staining. These findings were suggestive of a desmoid tumour. After a multidisciplinary meeting, a derivation ileostomy was placed and systemic treatment with tamoxifen was began. This case illustrates the importance of considering the patient as a whole, including knowledge of past medical and family history, that may alert to alternative diagnosis.
This case illustrates the importance of considering the patient as a whole, including knowledge of past medical and family history, that may alert to alternative diagnosis.
Childhood effortful control and adherence to physical distancing during COVID-19 pandemic: a 10-Year follow-up study
Authors: Croci Marcos Signoretti , Brañas Marcelo J. A. A , Hoffman Mauricio Scopel , Salto Ana Beatriz Ravagnani , Salum Giovanni Abrahão , Rohde Luis Augusto , Miguel Euripedes Constantino , Pan Pedro Mario
Published: December 2022

Physical distancing is a vital health measure to prevent pathogens from spreading during pandemics. Many factors, including personality characteristics, may influence the ability to adhere to these mitigation measures. However, no longitudinal research has studied temperament dimensions influencing physical distancing. Therefore, we aimed to investigate if childhood temperament dimensions as predictors of later difficulty in physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used data from the Brazilian High-Risk Cohort Study (BHRC). Five temperament dimensions were assessed at baseline with the self-report version of the Early Temperament Questionnaire-Revised Version (EATQ-R): effortful control (EC), fear, frustration, shyness, and surgency. In addition, the Coronavirus Health Impact Survey (CRISIS) Youth Self-Report assessed the difficulty in physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, ten years after baseline. The factor structure of EATQ-R was generated by confirmatory factor analysis, and logistic regression models were used to determine temperament associations with difficulty distancing. Effortful control dimension emerged as a factor associated with lower levels of perceived difficulty in adhering to physical distancing (OR = 0.823, 95% CI: 0.691–0.979, p < 0.029). Therefore, EC trait can be a potential target for early intervention strategy for increasing adherence to safety measures during pandemics.
Prognostic value of Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) in Gastric Cancers Associates with Tumor Microenvironment Immunity
Authors: Chen Yongyi , Chen Siyu , Zhu Jing , Liu Xin , gong Wangang , Zhou Sihang , Xu Songxiao
Published: December 2022

Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) is a tumor suppressor gene whose inactivation occurs frequently in different tumor types. However, whether LKB1 associates with the clinical features of gastric cancer (GC) and regulates tumor immunity remains unknown. In this study, we found that LKB1 was highly expressed in the serum of healthy individuals (n = 176) compared with that of GC patients (n = 416), and was also associated with clinical outcomes and good survival rates in GC patients. Furthermore, genes associated with immune checkpoint and T cell activation, such as PD-1, PD-L1, CD8A, CD8B, CD28 and GZMM, were highly expressed in the GC subgroups with high LKB1 expression. Compared with fresh gastric cancerous tissue, LKB1 significantly high expressed in CD3 + CD8 + T cells and CD3 + CD8 + CD28 + T cells in fresh adjacent noncancerous tissues. CD3 + CD8 + T cells produced INF-γ anti-cancer immune response. Furthermore, CD3 + CD8 + T cells proportion which expressed of LKB, showed positive correction with INF-γ expression. Moreover, GC patients with low LKB1 expression showed a poor objective response rate and worse progression free survival and overall survival with pembrolizumab. In conclusion, these results suggest that LKB1 may be a potential immune checkpoint in GC patients.
An unusual case of lower limb dysplasia with ulcer after interventional closure of PDA in childhood
Authors: Li Zizhuo , Xie Ping , Li Jingsong , Xiao Qiuyu , Yang Rui , Deng Yan
Published: December 2022

Background: Lower limb dysplasia is a rare complication after interventional closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in childhood. The most common treatment of PDA is interventional closure via femoral artery. Compared with traditional surgery, its advantages include less trauma and faster postoperative recovery, but the complications after interventional occlusion should not be ignored.
Case presentation: A 10-year-old girl had redness and swelling of the toes of the right lower limb with skin ulceration on the medial side of the right foot for more than 4 months. She accepted interventional closure of PDA 7 years ago. Physical examination showed that the right foot was about 2 cm shorter than the left foot. We present a rare case of a young girl with lower limb dysplasia after interventional closure of PDA in childhood, Combined findings of Color Doppler ultrasound, Intravenous Ultrasound (IVUS), Computed tomography angiography (CTA) and Angiography, we found right foot developmental delay most likely was due to vascular injury after interventional closure of PDA in childhood.
Conclusion: It is critical to understand not only the acute but also the long-term complications that may occur after interventional procedure. To avoid the development of vascular injury, it is advised that patients who underwent femoral artery catheterization for interventional treatment in their early years undergo strict clinical and imaging surveillance.
Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and readiness during the COVID-19 epidemic: A cross-sectional study in Baghdad
Authors: Al-Obaidi Mazen M. Jamil , Mahmood Adnan Hussein , Al-Adhamy Mohammed
Published: December 2022

Background
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies have been expected to make extraordinary efforts to prevent client cross-infection and to sell masks and disinfectants. Additionally, in most countries, the government might be considered to be responsible for taking the lead in informing the public about the outbreak and associated public health measures. This study aimed to assess Iraqi pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and readiness in relation to COVID-19.
Methods
Seventy pharmacies in Baghdad were randomly visited (from March 20 to May 15, 2020) outside of lockdown hours (9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m) and had to complete a survey using Google forms following each visit. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. Numbers and percentages were used to summarize the results.
Results
The Iraqi pharmacists in Baghdad trusted the World Health Organization (WHO), the media, and websites, including Ministry of Health (MOH) websites for COVID-19 information. In terms of COVID-19 treatment, the pharmacists prescribed acetaminophen and corticosteroids. Zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin D were recommended to improve immunity, and these medicines were given orally. Most pharmacists suggested that the call center of the MOH was not answered.
Conclusion
The Iraqi MOH did not include pharmacists in its health emergency preparations, which resulted in a delay in pharmacies’ readiness. National governments and organizations may benefit from using pharmacists’ knowledge and skills to reduce or stop future COVID-19 waves and manage risk if these waves occur.
Scavenger Receptor Class B Type 1 Gene Polymorphism as a Possible Genetic Risk Factor for Insulin resistance
Authors: Himanshu D. , Wamique Mohd , Tamrakar Akhilesh , Ali Wahid , Pandey Sandeep
Published: December 2022

The association between SCARB1 rs74830677 (c.1127 C > T, [P.pro 367 leu] P367L) gene polymorphisms and insulin resistance (IR) has been not been analysed and studied. The clinical relevance of these findings remained uncertain and brings into question the importance of SCARB1 in human physiology. So, we investigated the hypothesis the SCARB1 SNPs in association with the risk of developing insulin resistance. A total of 600 individuals, including 300 T2DM and 300 healthy individuals, were enrolled in the study. Blood samples were collected from each T2DM and healthy individual. CT method for the relative quantitation were used for gene expression level in T2DM and healthy controls. Also, restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis was achieved to detect the incidence of genetic polymorphisms. HOMA resistance index and QUICKI were calculated from fasting plasma glucose and insulin values. In the present study, there was strong association observed between T2DM and SCARB1 rs74830677 gene polymorphism (OR = 1.7, 95% CI 1.18–2.71, P = 0.07). Further, T allele were associated with increase serum insulin and HOMA-IR. Our genotyping data showed that SCARB1 rs7480677 variant is significantly higher in subjects with increased HOMA-IR. Thus, we conclude that SCARB1 polymorphisms may play a crucial role in pathogenesis and susceptibility of insulin resistance thus leads to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Video foreground and background separation via Gaussian scale mixture and generalized nuclear norm based robust principal component analysis
Authors: Yang Yongpeng , Yang Zhenzhen , Li Jianlin
Published: December 2022

With the rapid development of information technology, the video foreground and background separation has attracted much interests in the computer version. Recently, robust principal component analysis (RPCA) has been widely used in the task of video foreground and background separation. However, the current RPCA methods have more challenge since they are difficult to find the optimal surrogate functions which can describe the sparse and low-rank components of videos very well. This paper proposes a novel RPCA method based on Gaussian scale mixture and general nuclear norm (GSMGNN) to facilitate video foreground and background separation efficiently. In this novel method, we use the Gaussian mixture scale and the nonconvex generalized nuclear norm to describe the sparse foreground and the low-rank background, respectively. Moreover, considering that noise is always existed in the practical scene, we extend the proposed GSMGNN method to the robust Gaussian scale mixture and general nuclear norm (RGSMGNN) method by inducing the noise item. And then, we adopt the efficient alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) method to solve these two new proposed methods. At last, we apply these two proposed methods to the video foreground and background separation experiments, and observe their significant encouraging results compared to the existing RPCA-based video foreground and background separation methods.
Quantum ant colony-based mobile-aware service deployment in SDN-based multi- access edge computing environments
Authors: Li Chunlin , Zhang Yong , Luo Youlong
Published: December 2022

With the popularity of emerging mobile services such as virtual reality and online gaming, users are increasingly expecting a higher quality of immersive experience. To address the problems of communication reliability and latency performance between controllers and switches due to single link failures in the network, this paper proposes a reliable placement method for controllers based on deployment cost and link failure probability. A model of reliability and worst-case propagation delay based on link failure probability is constructed, and a controller placement strategy with minimum network cost is solved by a controller placement algorithm based on density-peak clustering. This paper proposes a mobile-aware service adaptive deployment approach to address the problem of long user-perceived latency and high migration costs due to the limitations of edge server resources and coverage areas as well as the dynamic nature of user movement. A mobility model based on the probability density function of sojourn time and a service deployment overhead model based on user mobility are constructed, and the service adaptive deployment scheme is solved by a quantum ant colony algorithm. Experimental results show that the proposed placement algorithm weighs the deployment cost, worst-case propagation delay and reliability of the controllers, and gives a reasonable number of controllers as well as their locations. The proposed deployment algorithm can optimize the quality of user experience.
The Problems of the Interactive Approach in the Actual Theory and Practice of Teaching
Authors:   Ural State Pedagogical University, Evgeniya V. Korotaeva , Anna S. Andryunina ,   Ural State Pedagogical University
Published: December 2022

The article is a generalization and analysis of materials devoted to the actual problem of interactive learning. Introduction. The interest of scientists and educators in the topic of interactivity was recorded at the end of the twentieth century, but at that time the authors considered such learning as a form of interaction between students and the educational environment. In the present period, the specificity of which is due to global digitalization, both interactive learning itself and its interpretation have been transformed. Today, interactive learning is comprehended through various definitions: method, technology, approach, form, means. This testifies to the heterogeneity of approaches to understanding the theoretical foundations, as well as the practice-oriented possibilities of the described phenomenon. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to determine the essential characteristics of interactive learning, to clarify the methodology that ensures productive implementation – both on the part of teachers and on the part of students. The target orientation of the material also determined its novelty. Materials and research methods. The study uses the semantic differential method for a comparative assessment of the characteristics of classes with students of a pedagogical university, conducted both in traditional and interactive forms. Specific results of the study. Analysis of the data showed that students prefer the interactive form of learning, highly appreciating its characteristics such as activity, collectivity, subjectivity, etc. In traditional classes, respondents noted such characteristics as passivity, monologue, regimentation, etc. Discussion of the research results. The data indicate the need to increase in the process of preparing students for classes in an interactive format. This is especially true for future teachers, who in their future professional activities will themselves have to rely on this format of learning and communication. Conclusions and prospects of the study. In general, the study confirms the need for further understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical approaches related to interactive learning, which also implies a conscious transformation of the positions of the subjects of the educational process. Keywords: interactive learning, conceptual analysis, the specifics of teaching in an interactive format, students of a pedagogical university, future teachers
Opportunities for the Formation of University Students’ Digital Competence
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Svetlana B. Petrosyan
Published: December 2022

The relevance of this article lies in the fact that during the period of the accelerating process of the technological development of society, the active introduction of electronic and distance learning technologies, electronic educational resources, the creation of a digital educational environment, it is necessary to prevent emerging very controversial problems. One of which is the demand for primary school teachers who have the necessary skills to work in a digital educational environment and the urgent need that arises against this background to prepare students and undergraduates for professional activities in accordance with modern educational trends. Thus, the article presents an analysis of the problem of preparing modern undergraduates in the direction “Pedagogical education”, profile “Primary education” for the implementation of their professional activities in the context of creating a unified digital educational environment of elementary school. A study developed on the basis of the methods of K. Zamfir (modified by A. A. Rean), V. I. Andreeva, studies by S. A. Zaitseva, where undergraduates were asked to complete tasks and answer questions related to the organization of a unified digital educational environment in elementary school. The study has made it possible to identify the level of their readiness to use digital technologies in their professional activities that contribute to the creation of a digital educational environment in elementary school. The task of the study was also to identify “gaps” in the process of developing the digital competence of undergraduates and further work to eliminate them, in order to prepare highly qualified specialists with skills that will allow them to independently develop and improve their digital competence and maintain professional mobility. The author of the article offers practical tasks that will improve the level of digital knowledge and skills of undergraduates: knowledge about digital technologies, understanding the possibilities of their use, understanding the essence of the digital transformation of the educational process, the skill of working with information, the ability to work in a unified digital educational environment of elementary school, etc. The research materials can be useful for teachers of universities, secondary vocational education, as well as additional education in organizing the process of professional training of primary school teachers. Keywords: digital transformation of education, digital competence, digital competence, digitalization of the educational process, digital technologies, primary education
The Problem of the Development of Reading Literacy of Primary School Students: Methodological and Methodical Aspects
Authors:   Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Elena A. Ryabukhina
Published: December 2022

The problem of the reading literacy development of primary school students remains relevant in the modern educational space. Most of the theoretical reviews and practical recommendations aimed at solving this problem are based on the concept of reading literacy proposed in the PISA tests. When teachers developing methodological recommendations for the development of reading skills, they often lose sight of the fact that PISA texts and tasks are aimed at control, and not at the development of reading literacy. The authors of the international system for monitoring reading literacy apply the method of working with text when learning a foreign language and focus on information skills. If we use a similar technique to work with text in our native language, we will violate the patterns of perception and understanding of what is read, described in the studies of psycho- and sociolinguists. That is why the article discusses the methodological grounds for correcting the methodology for developing the reading literacy of primary school students. Based on the theory of speech activity, sociolinguistic studies of the text and the provisions of functional stylistics, the processes of perception and understanding of the text in the native language are described, the necessary components of meaningful reading are identified, which makes it possible to ensure progressive movement from a more primitive level of understanding of the text to a deeper one. Diagnostics of reading skills in sixth graders was carried out, gaps in the reading actions of students were identified. As intermediate results of the study, methodological materials for the development of reading literacy are presented, they are developed taking into account the described methodological foundations and difficulties found during the diagnostics. The continuation of the experimental work will make it possible to correct the content and methods used in methodological practice for the development of students’ reading literacy when working with texts in their native language. Keywords: reading literacy, text, reader actions, theory of speech activity, reading as a type of speech activity, text perception, text understanding, text interpretation
Epäonnistumisen anatomia. Kuvaputkitehdas Valcon nousu ja tuho 1976–1980
Authors: Nevalainen Pasi
Published: December 2022

The rise and fall of the state-owned picture tube factory Valco: An analysis of the causes and consequences of the failure Valco (1976–1980) was a state-owned company that manufactured cathode ray tubes for the television industry. The company’s scandalous failure has been widely identified as one of the largest investment errors in Finland’s economic history. This book is the first in-depth study of the roots, events, and consequences of that project. This study analyses Valco from a microhistorical perspective, looking at the numerous factors that led to its failure, from the company’s founding process to investigations after its demise. These events are linked to broader phenomena in economic and business history, such as the changing economic policy of the government and the emergence of global supply chains in the electronics industry. Valco is a significant single case with a concrete impact on Finland’s economic history. First, it changed the general perception of state-owned companies and, because of this, also more general perceptions of the role of the state in the economy. As a result, the initiative to develop the electronics industry was transferred to private companies such as Nokia. Second, Valco’s case revealed the problems of state ownership of companies in a very concrete way. Due to Valco’s failure, the objectives of state ownership were clarified, and the corporate governance system was modernised. In this way, Valco is linked to the modernization of Finnish state capitalism from the 1970s onwards.
Construction and validation of the Self-assessed Successful Aging Scale
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Nakić Radoš Sandra
Published: December 2022

Menarche is a key pubertal change for girls which is accompanied by different psychosocial changes, both pleasant and unpleasant, shaped by cultural and societal influences. This study aimed to examine: (1) the main source of information about menstruation before menarche among Croatian girls, (2) to whom girls confide about menarche and how they perceive the response of the significant other, (3) the role of preparedness and response of significant other for emotional reaction to menarche in adolescent girls. Postmenarcheal girls (N = 246) from primary and secondary schools from Croatia filled out the Expected/ Experienced Emotions related to Menarche Scale measuring pleasant and unpleasant emotional reactions; Preparedness for the Menarche; Significant Other’s Responses to Girl’s Menarche Checklist measuring informational support and positive emotional responses; and a set of specific questions. For most adolescent girls, the mother is both the main source of information (97.2%) and the first person to confide about the menarche (83.7%). Girls perceived the response of the significant other more as informational support (such as providing information on the use of sanitary products) than as positive emotional response. However, the positive emotional response of the significant other, together with higher levels of preparedness, predicted higher levels of girl’s pleasant personal experience at menarche. Psychoeducation should be focused both on girls and their mothers so they could know how to prepare their daughters timely and respond positively to this important event. Key words: menarche, menstruation, preparedness, mother, puberty
Career information seeking behavior of Croatian psychology students: preliminary data
Authors:   Odjel za psihologiju, Sveučilište u Zadru, Zadar, Hrvatska, Jakšić Krešimir , Perin Višnja ,   Strukovna Udruga djelatnika u upravljanju ljudskim resursima – Centar HR, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Published: December 2022

Adaptation to job market requirements can be easier if one possesses adequate skills and uses reliable career information sources. Psychology students have a broad spectrum of skills; however, little is known about their career information seeking behavior. The main goal of the study was to identify sources of career-related information that Croatian psychology students use and to determine their level of satisfaction with the sources, perception of trustworthiness of and accessibility to those sources. These characteristics are important determinants of sources prolonged use. A pencil-paper study was conducted on a sample of 337 psychology students. The main findings are: 1) students on average use 6 career information sources, with friends and immediate family members being dominant; 2) students are the most satisfied with practitioners, who are also trusted the most; 3) Students do not perceive any information source as highly available to them. The present study gives a first insight into career information seeking behavior of Croatian psychology students. Hopefully, more studies and practical implications will follow. Keywords: career development, information seeking behavior, psychology students, sources of career-related information
Study of self-generated blindness
Authors:   Pedagoški fakultet Sveučilišta u
            Primorskoj, Cankarjeva ulica 5, 6000 Koper, Slovenija, Kermauner Aksinja
Published: December 2022

Članak opisuje kvalitativnu studiju samogenerirane sljepoće, a temelji se na
fenomenološkoj metodi istraživanja i introspekcije – istraživanje na osobnom iskustvu. U
prvom pokusu nominalni podaci koje je dobio istraživač kao slijepa osoba kodiraju se i
kategoriziraju. Pokus samogenerirane sljepoće ponavlja se u skladu s dobivenim
kategorijama, a provodi se u skladu s postupcima fenomenološkog istraživanja. Rezul tati
pokazuju da svijet slijepih nije samo ograničen svijet onih koji vide; i on je
vijabilan, sveobuhvatan, pun. Istina je da je strukturalno drukčiji jer se temelji na
osjetilu dodira, koji je strukturalno posve drukčiji nego vid. Istraživanje na osobnom
iskustvu pokušava iz druge perspektive otvoriti novi aspekt doktrine sljepoće na
području doživljavanja slijepih. Povećana pažnja, osjetljivost osjetila i usredotočenost
na ovdje i sada kod slijepih osoba također mogu biti povezani s punom svjesnošću
(mindfulness). Ključne riječi: fenomenologija, puna svjesnost (mindfulness),
istraživanje na osobnom iskustvu, sljepoća
Provjera konstruktne i kriterijske valjanosti Skale situacijske motivacije u sportskom kontekstu
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Odsjek za psihologiju, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51000 Rijeka, Anić Petra , Host Ivana ,   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Odsjek za psihologiju, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51000 Rijeka, Mohorić Tamara ,   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Odsjek za psihologiju, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51000 Rijeka
Published: December 2022

Motivacija za vježbanje, odnosno bavljenje sportom ili sudjelovanje u tjelesnoj aktivnosti tema je koja se istražuje dugi niz godina. Cilj ovoga rada bio je validirati prevedenu verziju Skale situacijske motivacije u sportskom kontekstu na hrvatski jezik te provjeriti njezine metrijske karakteristike. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo ukupno 449 (55% žena) aktivnih i rekreativnih sportaša, u dobi od 15 do 64 godine (M = 27,60, SD = 10,50). Sudionici su ispunili Upitnik motivacije za vježbanje EMI-2 (Markland i Ingledew, 1997; Vlašić i sur., 2002) te Skalu situacijske motivacije (Guay i sur., 2000), koja, prema teoriji samoodređenja, ispituje intrinzičnu motivaciju, identificiranu regulaciju, eksternalnu regulaciju i amotivaciju. Rezultati potvrđuju zadovoljavajuću konstruktnu i kriterijsku valjanost hrvatske verzije Skale situacijske motivacije te invarijatnost s obzirom na spol sportaša. S obzirom na važnost tjelesne aktivnosti za zdravlje, potrebno je razumjeti motive koji se nalaze u podlozi vježbanja ili treniranja kako bismo mogli potaknuti ljude na bavljenje sportom i ostanak u sportu, bilo aktivnom ili rekreativnom. Ključne riječi: teorija samoodređenja, Skala situacijske motivacije, motivacija za vježbanje
Mogu li nagrade povećati intrinzičnu motivaciju za učenje? - Pregled istraživanja
Authors:   Sveučilište u Zadru, Odjel za psihologiju, Sorić Izabela
Published: December 2022

Pitanje može li se nagradama poticati poželjno ponašanje postavlja se u psihologiji već desetljećima u vrlo različitim kontekstima (obrazovnom, sportskom, industrijskom i sl.). U znanstveno-istraživačkom smislu ovo pitanje proizlazi iz teoretske pretpostavke o odvojenosti (negativnoj interakciji) intrinzične i ekstrinzične motivacije, odnosno iz pretpostavke da nagrade (kao oblik ekstrinzične motivacije) smanjuju intrinzičnu motivaciju. U radu je kroz pregled psiholoških i neuroznanstvenih istraživanja ovih pretpostavki naglašena sva kompleksnost i osjetljivost fenomena nagrađivanja i njegova utjecaja na motivaciju pojedinca. Naime, efekt nagrada na intrinzičnu motivaciju ovisan je o velikom broju faktora vezanih uz: samu osobnost nagrađivane osobe, vrstu nagrađene aktivnosti i početni stupnju motivacije za nju, karakteristike same nagrade i kontekst u kojem se nagrađivanje vrši. Prikazana istraživanja i njihovi rezultati interpretirani su s obzirom na mogućnost njihove implementacije u obrazovnu praksu, odnosno kao odgovor na pitanje može li se nagradama pojačati učenička intrinzična motivacija za učenje. Ključne riječi: nagrade, intrinzična motivacija, ekstrinzična motivacija, neuroznanost, obrazovni kontekst
Uloga psiholoških potreba i sustava nagrađivanja u doživljaju zanesenosti pri igranju videoigara
Authors:   Odjel za psihologiju, Sveučilište u Zadru, Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV 2, 23 000 Zadar, Lušić Maja , Valerjev Pavle ,   Odjel za psihologiju, Sveučilište u Zadru, Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV 2, 23 000 Zadar
Published: December 2022

S razvojem industrije videoigara, mnogi istraživači nastoje identificirati kako karakteristike igrača, igre i njihova interakcija utječu na pojavu iskustva potpune zanesenosti u videoigrama. Stoga je cilj istraživanja ispitati odnos zadovoljenja osnovnih psiholoških potreba i frekvencije igranja igara s doživljajem zanesenosti pri igranju videoigara s visokim razinama nagrada ili kazni. Glavni problemi istraživanja su bili utvrditi postoji li razlika u kompetentnosti, autonomiji i doživljaju zanesenosti između aktivnih igrača i neigrača u situaciji nagrade i kazne te utvrditi prediktivni doprinos frekvencije igranja videoigara i osnovnih psiholoških potreba u objašnjenju varijance doživljaja zanesenosti. Sudionici (N = 69) su sudjelovali u eksperimentu u kojem su igrali dvije igre, od kojih je jedna igra imala izraženo visoke razine nagrade, a druga izraženo visoke razine kazni. Po završetku igranja pojedine igre, sudionici su ispunili Kratku skalu stanja zanesenosti i dvije subskale PENS upitnika. Analizom rezultata utvrđeno je da su svi sudionici doživjeli više razine kompetentnosti, autonomije i zanesenosti dok su igrali nagrađujuću igru, a igrači su doživljavali više razine kompetentnosti i zanesenosti od neigrača u obje situacije. Značajni prediktori zanesenosti su bili frekvencija igranja videoigara te zadovoljenje potrebe za kompetentnošću u situaciji igranja igre s izrazitim kaznama, a u situaciji igranja igre s izrazitim nagradama značajni prediktor bila je potreba za kompetentnošću. Konačno, zadovoljenje potrebe za kompetencijom tijekom igranja nagrađujućih igara može doprinijeti osjećajima zanesenosti, dok je kod kažnjavajućih igara uz kompetenciju prediktivno prijašnje iskustvo s igrama. Ključne riječi: videoigre, nagrade i kazne, zanesenost, psihološke potrebe
Generative learning for the problem of critical slowing down in lattice Gross-Neveu model
Authors: Singha Ankur , Chakrabarti Dipankar , Arora Vipul
Published: December 2022

In lattice field theory, Monte Carlo simulation algorithms get highly
affected by critical slowing down in the critical region, where
autocorrelation time increases rapidly. Hence the cost of generation of
lattice configurations near the critical region increases sharply. In
this paper, we use a Conditional Generative Adversarial Network (C-GAN)
for sampling lattice configurations. We train the C-GAN on the dataset
consisting of Hybrid Monte Carlo (HMC) samples in regions away from the
critical region, i.e., in the regions where the HMC simulation cost is
not so high. Then we use the trained C-GAN model to generate independent
samples in the critical region. We perform both interpolation and
extrapolation to the critical region. Thus, the overall computational
cost is reduced. We test our approach for Gross-Neveu model in 1+1
dimension. We find that the observable distributions obtained from the
proposed C-GAN model match with those obtained from HMC simulations,
while circumventing the problem of critical slowing down.
COMBATING HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER-RELATED INFECTION USING AN ANTIBIOTIC LOCK, ACASE-CONTROL STUDY, AT KING FAHD HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Saeed Ibrahim , A. Alghamdi Abdulrahman , M. Alghamdi Wesam , K. Alkhaldi Saud , Alomar Ali , M. Nassef Fares , M. Alrayes Majd
Published: December 2022

Background: Catheter-related infections (CRI) in hemodialysis patients are very common complications with devastating consequences if not managed appropriately, as most of the morbidity and mortality among these patients are caused by bacteremia related to hemodialysis. Hence, safety issues exist to restrict the spread of infections among this group of patients. A prophylactic technique that is worth of much discussion is the use of antimicrobial lock solutions (ALS). Several studies have been conducted in this area. Yet, there is no consensus recommendation in this regarding. Hence, the purpose of our study is to examine the efficacy of ALS for prevention of CRI in patients undergoing HD. Methodology: Methods:A total of 86 TCC in 69 HD patients were enrolled at the time of catheter insertion for delivering HD. Patients were randomized into two groups: Group I (36 patients-39 insertions) included TCC with antibiotic-lock therapy and Group II (33 patients-47 insertions) with routine TCC management. Infection-free catheter surviÂ­val of both groups was evaluated and compared at the end of the 7-month study period. Results:A total of 67 TCC-related infections were detected, with an incidence rate of 8.79/1000 dialysis sessions (ds). Out of these infections, 50 belonged to patients in group II with an incidence rate of 12.88/1000 ds, and 17 in patients of group I with an incidence rate of 4.51/1000 ds (p<0.001) (Table 3). The bacteremia rate was 5.14/1000 ds in patients of group II and only 0.63/1000 ds in patients of group I (p<0.001). Clinical sepsis occurred in 19 (28.4%) of the 67 TCC infections. Clinical sepsis rate was significantly lower in patients of group I (0.61/1000ds) compared with 4.12/1000 ds in group II patients (p<0.005). Conclusion: TCC lock with vancomycin and gentamycin appears to be highly effective strategy for the reduction of morbidity, and potentially mortality and costs, associated with TCC-related bacterial infections in HD patients. In this study, this protocol was free of side effects.
AN ANALYSIS OF CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MAJOR ECONOMIC VARIBALES
Authors: Saravanan S.
Published: December 2022

India contemplates Atma nirbharta, the economic policy should also strive to promote export dynamism and propel Indian economy to the path of long term sustained economic growth and development.Exports and imports are one of the fundamental drivers of engine of growth for any economy. It can have an impact on countryÂ’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exchange rate, level of inflation as well as interest rates.An Attempt has been made whether Export have causal relationship on GDP or Import have causal relationship on GDP, to conclude import increases, which may lead to increases GDP, when import materials can be value added and finally it increases GDP. In case of exports there is significant impact of exports on GDP but GDP does have significant impact on Exports. India, unlike the Asian Tigers, has never managed to be an export-driven economy.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE FISHING IN THE SINGROBO-AHOUATY DAM PROJECT AREA (BANDAMA RIVER)
Authors:   Felix HOUPHOUET-BOIGNY University (UFHB), Biosciences Training and Research, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Amalan Sylvie NDA , Naminata KONE ,   Superior Normal School (ENS) Abidjan, Science and Technology Department de, 08 BP 10 Abidjan 08, Cote dIvoire., Gnonleba Franck dit Hervis BOGUHE ,   Felix HOUPHOUET-BOIGNY University (UFHB), Biosciences Training and Research, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire., Kouassi Brahiman KIEN ,   Peleforo GON COULIBALY University of Korhogo, Biological Sciences Training and Research, BP 1328 Korhogo,Cote dIvoire., Siaka BERTE ,   Felix HOUPHOUET-BOIGNY University (UFHB), Biosciences Training and Research, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Cote dIvoire.
Published: December 2022

Dams bulding can lead to the disturbance of the living environment of aquatic species, directly impacting the fishing sector and indirectly the lives of riparian populations.A new hydroelectric dam is currently under construction on the Bandama River. This development could cause risks of disruption of the habits of the riparian populations who live from activities related to fishing. This study was conducted to obtain baseline data on the lives of the local populations before the dam is actually put in place in order to understand the long-term impacts of this hydroelectric development. Informationswerecollected every day, except holidays, in the villages of the area impacted by the development, between November 2019 and October 2020.A questionnaire was used with the actors (fishermen and fishmongers) and interviews were held to characterize their activities, income and socio-demographic profile. Most of the fishermen are natives who practice the activity on a part-time basis, with agriculture as a secondary activity while the non-native fishermen are full-time. The majority of fishermen are educated, with a rate of 48%. The others are either illiterate (31%) or have attended Koranic school (21%). They are adults in the 30 to 45 age group. The fishing activity is successful with excellent profit margins, despite the lack of organization noted in some localities. The distribution circuit observed involves sale by rope or by heap, and processing by smoking, with the involvement of fishmongers. In the study area, fishing provides a good income for the actors and is practiced mainly by Ivorians. The results of the characteristics of the fishing activities constitute a basis for assessing the future impact of the dam, and also for the managers in the implementation of a sustainable management plan of the fishery resources in this area.
COMPARISON OF INFLAMMATORY MARKERS BETWEEN COVID VACCINATED POPULATION AND NATURALLY INFECTED POPULATION
Authors: Rani Medhi Sikha , Paul Ankita , Joy Remya , Chakraborty Jyoti , S. Narayan , Babu S.V Suresh , Shenoy Rajesh
Published: December 2022

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic poses formidable obstacles in the fields of medicine, science, and public health. SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome and may spread fast, with potentially fatal consequences. Establishing reliable laboratory biomarkers capable of risk-based patient classification is crucial for ensuring timely therapy. The study focuses on the problems of the COVIDâ€19 vaccine and multisystem inflammatory syndrome. Multi-organ failure in patients with severe COVID-19 consequences is mostly caused by systemic vasculitis and cytokine-mediated coagulation abnormalities, as shown by a review of recently published data. In addition, the study examines biomarkers associated with COVID-19 disease progression. Lastly, the study focuses on Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines (Il-1 and Il-6) And Lung Inflammation by Coronavirus-19 and its Anti-Inflammatory Strategies.
ETIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS OF FEMALE INFERTILITY IN PRAVARA RURAL HOSPITAL, LONI
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rural Medical College and Pravara Rural Hospital of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Ahmednagar., P. Thakare Aishwarya , Sachdev Shalini ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rural Medical College and Pravara Rural Hospital of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Ahmednagar., Bangal V. B. ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rural Medical College and Pravara Rural Hospital of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Ahmednagar.
Published: December 2022

Objectives: Parenthood is one of the most important aspects of adult life in both women & men. Infertility is a medical condition that can cause psychological, physical, spiritual, mental & medical detriments to the patient. The aim of the present study was to investigate the etiology and risk factors associated with female infertility in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni. Overall, 133 infertile females were included. The variables including socio-demographic characteristics, smoking, body mass index (BMI), and infertility status (e.g., type of fertility, duration, etc.) etc. were assessed by a self-administered and validated questionnaire. Results: The most common causes of female infertility were ovarian factors out of which PCOS was the leading cause. There was a significant association between female factor infertility and age of women, womens age at marriage, number of abortions, presence of an underlying disease and BMI, etc. Conclusions: The review is helpful to all the scientific, medical researchers who can put efforts to put an end to female infertility. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, getting regular checkups with the doctor and maintenance of normal body weight can avoid fertility problems. The medical and socio-economic support of infertile women, which means easier access to medical services, higher insurance coverage, broader social support, and information are important requirements for resolving the problem.
DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING LENGTH OF ICU STAY IN RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS UNDERGOING GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
Authors: Sharma Girraj , Sharma Jagdeep , Batra Y.K
Published: December 2022

Background: In this study, we wantedto evaluate the duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay in renal transplant recipients and identify the perioperative factors affecting the duration of ICU stay. Materials And Methods: This was a hospital basedprospective cohort study conducted among 76 patients who presented with renal transplantationto the Department ofAnaesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali of Punjab State, from May 2018 toApril 2019after obtaining clearance from Institutional Ethics Committee and written informed consent from the study participants. Results: Longer ICU stay was associated with pleural effusion and left ventricular hypokinesia(p value <0.05). No significant association was found between other clinical conditions and duration of ICU stay.Longer ICU stay was associated if duration of dialysis is longer and thrice a week dialysis. This was statistically significant (p value <0.05).Higher mean serum lactate levels were associated with longer ICU stay (p value <0.05).Longer ICU stay was found in those who had lower mean arterial pressure, higher systolic blood pressure and lower urine output. This was found to be statistically significant. Longer ICU stay was associated with low blood pH, higher serum lactate and lower urine output during post-operative period. This was found to be significant Conclusion:There were certain factors which affected the duration of ICU stay â€“ Older age, higher ASA grades, longer duration of dialysis, and higher frequency of dialysis.Among the perioperative parameters- preoperative mean serum lactate levels, intraoperative lower mean arterial pressure, lower systolic blood pressure and lower urine output, post-operative low blood pH, higher serum lactate and lower urine output were associated with longer duration of ICU stay.