bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Addiction psychiatry training experience, belief about addiction and brief screening for substance use among medical interns: A cross-sectional survey
Authors: Pokhrel P , Rai N , Thapaliya S , Shah B , Singh SB , Sah MK , Khadka D , Sharma PP
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Substance use and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) have been shown to contribute substantially to the global burden of disease. However health workers belief system and attitude towards understanding and conceptualizing addiction makes the difference in the approach and treatment of the condition. This study tries to focus on the understanding and belief system of medical interns, and to see and contrast if their use of substance and their training about addiction during MBBS makes any difference in understanding and approaching addiction related cases.

Material And Method: This is a cross- sectional, onetime assessment of medical interns working in KIST medical college and teaching hospital based on questionnaires and likert scale assessing addiction belief strength from time frame of April 2019 to 15th of May 2019. The sampling method will be convenient sampling method and finding will be evaluated further.

Results: Out of 61 participants, 69% had completed psychiatry posting and were satisfied with their approach to patients with addiction related issues. Majority of them believed in disease model and their use of substance didn’t negatively influence the approach to patient care.

Conclusion: Good exposure, training and skills given to students during MBBS years on addiction related diagnosis and treatment does help to understand addiction issues better and treat it as a biological model.
Knowledge among Nurses Regarding Post-Partum Depression in a Tertiary Hospital Setting of Nepal
Authors: Gurung S , Shah S , Lamichhane K
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Postpartum depression is an important health problem which influences well-being, quality and security of life and may cause more serious problems than major depression occurring in normal life periods. It has an adverse influence on self-esteem, skills, child care, familial responsibility and roles of the mother. The aim of the study was to find out nurses’ knowledge regarding postpartum depression.

Material And Method: Descriptive study design was used to find out the knowledge regarding postpartum depression among nurses. Seventy-four nurses were selected from general and critical care units of a hospital by non probability enumerative sampling technique for the study. Data was collected by pre tested self-administered semi-structured questionnaire and collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) with SPSS version 20.

Results: Fifty percent of respondents knew postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of mood disorder associated with childbirth. Majority of respondents knew poor marital relationship (85%), unwanted and unplanned pregnancy (83.88%), previous mental illness (78.40%) and lack of family support (66.20%) are risk factors of PPD. Regarding symptoms of PPD respondents knew low energy (78.37%), extreme sadness (68.91%), changes in sleeping and eating pattern (67.56%) and crying (66.21%). Eighty percentages of the respondents knew PPD can be identified by observation and antidepressant drug (88%) and psychotherapy (83.78%) are medical management of PPD. Majority of respondents knew nursing management of PPD are maintaining close observation of mother (93.24%), maintaining safe environment (86.48%) and family counseling (83.78%). Eighty one percentage respondents knew poor mother infant attachment is main consequence of PPD in child and poor relationship (54.05%), suicide (33.79%) and harm to baby (12%) in mother. Fifty four percentages had low knowledge regarding PPD.

Conclusion: It is concluded that knowledge regarding PPD is inadequate among nurses. It is recommended that hospital management should provide in-service education to nurses to uplift their professional knowledge regarding PPD and encourage applying knowledge in practice during care of women with PPD.
An Analysis of the Statistics Content in Nepali School Textbooks
Authors: Jones Dustin L. , Basyal Deepak
Published: November 2019

To determine the nature and extent of the statistics content that Nepali students may learn in school, we examined mathematics textbooks for grades 4-10 from five different publishers. All of the tasks in each statistics chapter were examined, for a total of 1755 tasks across 35 textbooks. Each task was classified according to the phases of the statistical problem-solving process (formulate questions, collect data, analyse data, interpret results) that were addressed. Nearly every task required students to analyse data; the other phases were rarely addressed. Additionally, tasks addressing the analysis phase were coded according to analysis activities; the majority of these tasks required students to read a display and perform a mathematical calculation. For each series, at least two-thirds of the statistics tasks followed a similar worked example. Based on these findings, we offer recommendations for teachers, text book writers, and the Curriculum Development Centre.
THE USE OF BSC WITH THE REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE FOR A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN BRAZIL
Authors: Leite Ana Célia Galdino , Oliveira Marcelo Albuquerque de , Reis Dércio Luiz , Vieira Raimundo Kennedy , Veroneze Gabriela de Mattos
Published: November 2019

Higher-Education Institutions need to meet the quality requirements required by the Ministry of Education - MEC, which define the criteria that should be included in the HEI Planning. In this way, using the balanced scorecard - BSC model, using the objectives and goals established in the PDI can help the leaders in the strategic management of HEI. Given this, the objective established for this work is to propose a BSC model from the perspective of Regulation for a private HEI. The methodology was qualitative, using the bibliographic research procedure and case study of a private IES in Porto Velho - RO. After the literature review, a fifth perspective for the BSC was developed, which was called the Regulatory Perspective, creating a Strategic Management model for the researched institution, thus improving decision-making processes.
Outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in the ambulatory surgery center setting: safety assessment for the Medicare population
Authors: Rossi Vincent , Asher Anthony , Peters David , Zuckerman Scott L. , Smith Mark , Henegar Martin , Dyer Hunter , Coric Domagoj , Pfortmiller Deborah , Adamson Tim , McGirt Matthew
Published: November 2019

OBJECTIVE

Several studies have demonstrated that anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery in the outpatient versus hospital setting provides improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and patient satisfaction without a compromise in safety or outcome. Recent anecdotal reports, however, have questioned whether outpatient ACDF surgery is safe in the > 65-year-old Medicare population. To date, no clinical study has assessed the safety of outpatient ACDF in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), specifically in a Medicare population. The authors set out to analyze their 3-year experience with Medicare-enrolled patients undergoing ACDF surgery at a single ASC to determine its safety profile, perioperative care protocol, and associated outcomes.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis of 119 consecutive patients > 65 years (Medicare-eligible) who underwent 1-, 2-, or 3-level ACDF at a single ASC from 2015 to 2018 (since Medicare payment approval) was conducted. All patients were in American Society of Anesthesiologists classes I–III. Postoperatively, patients were observed for a minimum of 4 hours in a recovery setting for the following factors: neck swelling, neurological status, ability to swallow solid food, and urination capacity. All patients received a multimodal pain management regimen prior to discharge home. Data were collected on patient demographics, comorbidities, operative details, and all perioperative and 90-day morbidity.

RESULTS

Complete data were available for all 119 consecutive Medicare-eligible patients, 97 (81.5%) of whom were actively enrolled in Medicare. One-, 2-, and 3-level ACDFs were performed in 103 (86.6%), 15 (12.6%), and 1 (0.8%) patients, respectively. No patients required return to the operating room for intervention within the 4-hour postanesthesia care unit observation window. No patients required transfer from the ASC to the hospital setting for further observation or intervention. Thirty-day adverse events were reported in 2.4% of cases, all of which resolved by 90 days after surgery. The incidence of 90-day hospital readmission was 1.7% (n = 2), with 1 patient (0.8%) requiring reoperation at the index level for deep infection. All-cause 90-day mortality was 0%.

CONCLUSIONS

An analysis of consecutive Medicare patients (American Society of Anesthesiologists classes I–III) who underwent mostly 1-level and some 2-level ACDFs in an ASC setting demonstrates that surgical complications occur at a low rate with a safety profile similar to that reported for both inpatient ACDF and patients younger than 65 years. In an effort to reduce cost and improve efficiency of care, surgeons can safely perform ACDF in the Medicare population in an ASC environment utilizing patient selection criteria and perioperative management similar to those reported here.
Preoperative coil localization for spinal surgery: technical note
Authors: Castle-Kirszbaum Mendel , Maingard Julian , Goldschlager Tony , Chandra Ronil V.
Published: November 2019

Intraoperative localization in spinal surgery is essential to facilitate the best surgical outcome and to avoid wrong-site surgery. Intraoperative fluoroscopy is generally adequate, but anatomical variation, body habitus, and the inherent difficulties of fluoroscopy at certain levels may lead the surgeon astray. Here, the authors present their technique for preoperative localization that relies solely on fixed anatomical landmarks using CT-guided, percutaneously placed radiopaque markers. In the outpatient setting, low-dose CT scanning of the neuraxis is performed to identify fixed landmarks and, under local anesthesia and CT guidance, a pushable microcoil is inserted through a Chiba needle into the periosteum of the pedicle at the level of interest. The patient returns home with no precautions while the coil is in situ, and then the patient returns sometime later for surgery. Intraoperatively, typically a single lateral radiograph is required to visualize the coil and the level. Preoperative placement of radiopaque markers at the level of interest is an effective tool for avoiding wrong-site surgery, especially in circumstances in which fluoroscopy may be troublesome. The authors’ method is accurate, effective, and expeditious and can be performed easily in the outpatient setting.
Augmented Reality Tools in Physics Training at Higher Technical Educational Institutions
Authors: Грунтова Тетяна , Єчкало Юлія , Стрюк Андрій , Пікільняк Андрій
Published: November 2019

Hruntova T. V., Yechkalo YU. V., Stryuk A. M. and Pikilʹnyak A. V. Augmented Reality Tools in Physics Training at Higher Technical Educational Institutions.

Research goal: the research is aimed at theoretical substantiation of applying the augmented reality technology and its peculiarities at higher technical educational institutions. Research objectives: the research is to solve the problems of determining the role and place of the technology in the educational process and its possible application to physics training. Object of research: teaching physics to students of higher technical educational institutions. Subject of research: the augmented reality technology as a component of the training process at higher educational institutions. Research methods used: theoretical methods include analysis of scientific and methodological literature; empirical methods include studying and observation of the training process. Research results: analysis of scientific publications allows defining the notion of augmented reality; application of augmented reality objects during laboratory practical works on physics is suggested. Main conclusions. introduction of the augmented reality technology in thetraining process at higher technical educational institutions increases learning efficiency, facilitates students’ training and cognitive activities, improves the quality of knowledge acquisition, provokes interest in a subject, promotesdevelopment of research skills and a future specialist’s competent personality.
Implementation of Gamification and Elements of Augmented Reality During the Binary Lessons in a Secondary School
Authors: Бузько Вікторія , Бонк Алла , Тронь Віталій
Published: November 2019

Buzko V, L., Bonk A.V. and Tron V.V. Implementation of Gamification and Elements of Augmented Reality During the Binary Lessons in a Secondary School.The purpose of the research is to consider the possibilities of gamification and elements of augmented reality in the secondary school during the binary lessons in Physics and English. The objective of the research is to give examples of conducting binary lessons by means of gaming and elements of augmented reality. The object of the research is the process of teaching Physics and English in a secondary school. The subject of the research is the use of gamification and the elements of augmented reality when conducting binary lessons in a secondary school. The article considers the possibility of introducing the elements of augmented reality and gamification in a secondary school during the binary lessons. Examples of binary lessons for the secondary school students using gamification and augmented reality elements are given.The introduction of various types of educational activities during the binary lessons is analyzed. The results of the research indicate that gamification and the introduction of the elements of augmented reality in the process of studying in a secondary school contribute to the formation and development of cognitive interest of students in Physics and English; it will promote the application of scientific and technical knowledge in real life.
Structuring Augmented Reality Information on the stemua.science
Authors: Шаповалов Віктор , Атамась Артем , Білик Жанна , Шаповалов Євгеній , Учитель Олександр
Published: November 2019

Shapovalov V.V., Atamas A.I., Bilyk Zh.I., Shapovalov YE.V. and Uchytel A.D. Structuring Augmented Reality Information on the stemua.science.

It is demonstrated that one of the conditions for successful scientific and pedagogical work is exchanging of methodical materials, including with using of augmented reality. We propose to classify approaches of placing methodical materials on closed, open and open-moderated types. One of the important benefits of a closed type is the high quality of the methodical material, but it’s limited by amount of material and the lack of exchange opportunities that are problems, and there are no open-moderated resources in the Ukrainian language. The aim of this article is to analyze approaches of systematization of methodical material with using of augmented reality and recommend using of STEMUA for systematization of them. It is shown that STEMUA allows teachers to develop methodical material and place it on this platform. The platform automatically organizes methodical material in the database. Consequently, the platform is satisfying the methodical needs of Ukrainian teachers for material with using of complementary reality in the teaching. It is recommended for teachers and methodists to provide development and methodical materials with using of augmented reality and add them to the platform database.
The role of arginase in the microcirculation in cardiovascular disease
Authors: Wernly Bernhard , Pernow John , Kelm Malte , Jung Christian
Published: November 2019

In the microcirculation, the exchange of nutrients, water, gas, hormones, and waste takes place, and it is divided into the three main sections arterioles, capillaries, and venules. Disturbances in the microcirculation can be measured using surrogate parameters or be visualized either indirectly or directly.

Arginase is a manganese metalloenzyme hydrolyzing L-arginine to urea and L-ornithine. It is located in different cell types, including vascular cells, but also in circulating cells such as red blood cells. A variety of pro-inflammatory factors, as well as interleukins, stimulate increased arginase expression. An increase in arginase activity consequently leads to a consumption of L-arginine needed for nitric oxide (NO) production by endothelial NO synthase. A vast body of evidence convincingly showed that increased arginase activity is associated with endothelial dysfunction in larger vessels of the vascular tree. Of note, arginase also influences the microcirculation. Arginase inhibition leads to an increase in the bioavailability of NO and reduces superoxide levels, resulting in improved endothelial function. Arginase inhibition might, therefore, be a potent treatment strategy in cardiovascular medicine. Recently, red blood cells emerged as an influential player in the development from increased arginase activity to endothelial dysfunction. As red blood cells directly interact with the microcirculation in gas exchange, this could constitute a potential link between arginase activity, endothelial dysfunction and microcirculatory disturbances.

The aim of this review is to summarize recent findings revealing the role of arginase in regulating vascular function with particular emphasis on the microcirculation.
Conservative Treatment of Odontogenic Fibromixoma in maxilla with 11-year follow-up. Case report.
Authors: Campos León , Moscoso Cristian
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Odontogenic mixomas (OMs) are a locally infiltrating slow-growing intraosseous nonmetastasizing tumors of the maxilla and the mandible that have the potential for bone destruction and cortical expansion, showing high recurrence rates. Their frequency varies around the world, accounting for 3-20% of all odontogenic tumors, ranking third among odontogenic tumors. They predominantly affect young adults, but may occur in various age groups. Report: A 37-year-old female patient who in August 2005 sought treatment at the Maxillofacial Dental Unit at Hospital Higueras, Talcahuano, Chile, for a left maxillary bone lesion. An increase in volume was observed in the left maxillary region in the clinical analysis of the oral cavity. The neoplasm was sessile and painless, measuring approximately 3 cm, with a greater diameter in the vestibule, firm on palpation and without signs of gangliopathy. Computed cone beam tomography imaging showed an extensive infiltrating osteolytic lesion in the left maxillary sinus, with no involvement of the orbital bone structure. Analysis of incisional biopsy yielded the diagnosis of Odontogenic Fibromixoma. It was proposed to perform the conservative treatment of the lesion, consisting of enucleation and surgical curettage, obtaining excellent postoperative results and absence of relapse after 11-year follow-up. Conclusion: The present case report provides evidence that supports the conservative surgical approach for the treatment of odontogenic myxomas, which contributes to a better postoperative quality of life for the patient.
PENENTUAN KADAR ASAM ELAGAT EKSTRAK METANOL KULIT BUAH DAN BIJI BUAH DELIMA (Punica granatum. L)
Authors: VAN HARLING VINA N
Published: November 2019

Penelitian tentang Pengukuran kadar asam elagat dalam ekstrak metanol kulit buah dan biji delima (Punica granatum) dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk membandingkan kadar asam elagat dalam kulit buah dengan biji delima, Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: kadar asam elagat pada kulit buah sebesar 2,8 % w/w (berat kering) relatif lebih besar dibandingkan pada bijinya yaitu 0,76 % w/w (berat kering), dan kadar asam elagat pada kulit buah sebesar 0,72% w/w (berat basah) masih relative lebih besar dibandingkan bijinya yaitu 0,68% w/w.
关于水利工程施工安全管理的思考
Authors: 楼 易承 , 靳 永卫 , 吴 小林 , 李 昊晏 , 姜 羽寒
Published: November 2019

水利工程作为我国基础的民生工程项目,其建设对于我国经济社会发展都有重要影响,而且水利工程在应用的过程中,不仅仅能够发挥其本身的社会效益,还能创造出经济效益,所以对水利工程进行施工和管理就至关重要。水利工程由于其规模十分巨大,所以在施工时任何一个施工流程或施工环节出现了偏差,都会影响其最终的施工质量,也会造成施工安全隐患,造成不必要的损失。因此在水利工程施工过程中,要求必须要加强施工安全管理工作,保证水利工程项目的顺利施工。
水利工程泵站机电设备的规范化安装与检修
Authors: 吴 本华
Published: November 2019

泵站机电设备是水利工程的重要组成内容,与水利工程的安全稳定性息息相关。要降低泵站机电设备安全风险,必须保证安装与检修的标准规范化。本文简要介绍了泵站机电设备规范化安装的要点,以及安装环节存在的问题,并提出了相应的设备检修策略。
宜昌市小流域暴雨洪水影响因数及规律初探
Authors: 徐 克兵 , 方 祯 , 朱 正军
Published: November 2019

宜昌市境内暴雨洪涝灾害频发,而小流域暴雨洪水规律研究可以提前对洪水进行初步的预估,对洪水灾害的预防和应对具有重要的意义,规律研究对于中小河流河道整治、水库洪水复核、塘坝、淤地坝、桥涵等小型水利工程、交通工程和电力工程的规划设计具有重要应用价值,同时对于探索流域产流、汇流机理也具有重要的理论意义。
GIS在水文水资源领域的应用探究
Authors: 刁 贵芳 , 严 小龙
Published: November 2019

如今,水文水源勘测工作受到了人们的高度关注。GIS技术在水源勘测工作中,获取信息更加顺畅,可实现信息资料的可视化,提高水文水资源勘测水平。本文就将分析GIS在水文水资源领域的应用,以供借鉴。
小型农田水利工程现有问题分析及应对策略
Authors: 胡 桂萍
Published: November 2019

小型农田水利工程是与我国农业发展息息相关的大工程,是促使我国农业发展水平得到进一步提高的关键所在。为此,重视小型农田水利工程中出现的问题,及时地找出适合的应对策略才能够推动我国农业经济的未来发展。接下来,本篇论文围绕小型农田水利工程现有问题分析及应对策略,望能够对同行业有一定的参考借鉴价值。
BIM技术在机电安装工程中的应用研究
Authors: 徐 权晴
Published: November 2019

本文针对BIM技术在机电安装工程中的应用,结合理论实践,在简要阐述目前机电安装工程设计和施工现状的基础上,分析了BIM技术的特点,最后论述了此项技术在机电安装工程中的具体应用,分析结果表明,科学合理的应用BIM技术,既能降低机电安装工程设计与施工的难度,保证施工质量,也可以提升提升安装速度,降低成本,值得大范围推广应用。
10kV配电网中低压无功补偿装置的设计与应用
Authors: 宋 瑶
Published: November 2019

电能作为居民生活中必不可少的一种能源,随着居民需求的增加,呈现出日益紧张的趋势。为了节能减耗,无功补偿装置被广泛的应用到低压配电网中,它不但可以保持电网中的电压稳定,对设备利用率的提高也是十分有利的。因此,本文对该话题展开了研究,目的在于通过研究,将无功补偿方案应用到更大范围的低压配电网中,为我国智能电网的建设贡献自己的一份力量。
水利工程施工中导流施工技术的应用
Authors: 李 明
Published: November 2019

我国经济社会的不断发展,推动了我国建筑技术的迅速提,水利工程建设是我国最重要的基础设施之一,在水利工程建设当中,我国拥有多项先进的施工技术,其中导流施工是最实用最常见的水利施工技术之一。本文主要分析了导流施工技术的具体内涵,在水利工程当中的应用价值,以及当前我国导流技术存在的问题,并在此之上分析探讨了这些问题产生的原因,并提出了行之有效的改进措施,希望对我国水利工程的进一步发展提供帮助。
水利水电工程截流工程施工探讨应用
Authors: 纪 风兰
Published: November 2019

水利水电工程中的对中小河流拦截的截流工程关系着整个水利水电建筑工程的整体质量。水利水电工程中的截流工程的施工不仅应该选择合适的施工时间,还应该结合当地的施工环境和水流情况,进行特色化的施工,进而取得更好地施工效果。本文首先对截流工程的施工方法作以介绍,然后针对我国现有的水利水电工程中的截流工程的施工特点进行介绍,最后对水利水电工程中的截流工程的施工难度进行分析和说明,希望能通过本文完善我国的水利水电工程中的截流工程的施工体系,从而进一步的促进我国水利水电工程中的截流工程的更好更快发展。
蚌埠市生态补偿标准初探
Authors: 李 瑞
Published: November 2019

蚌埠市在构建淮河生态经济带绿色发展体系中,最重要的一个目标就是“水更清”,“水更清”需要开展水生态文明建设等方式达成,而在推进水生态文明建设的各类手段中,建立流域生态补偿机制可以说是极其有效的一种方式。本文结合蚌埠市水资源和水质状况,提出蚌埠市开展流域生态补偿标准的相关建议。
节水灌溉水利工程施工技术探析
Authors: 赵 爱平 , 李 江维
Published: November 2019

随着我国科技发展速度不断提升,水利工程技术的发展已经进入到了一个新的阶段,我国水资源供应紧缺是一项急需解决的重要问题。随着我国社会经济水平的不断提升,水利工程行业的发展也进入到了一个新的阶段,水利工程的发展对我国农业发展起着重要的促进作用,节水灌溉水利工程施工技术的应用情况也会直接关系到农业水资源的利用效率,从而关系到农业生产的经济效益以及环保情况。基于此,本文尝试对节水灌溉水利工程施工技术进行了探析。
水利工程中的生态问题与生态水利工程分析
Authors: 梁 炎
Published: November 2019

作为建设国家基础设施的重要组成部分,建设水利工程可以提供大量用于农业灌溉的电力,并在预防和控制洪水方面发挥作用。建设水利工程会对生态环境造成一定的影响。基于此,以下在用水项目和生态用水项目中讨论与生态水利有关的问题。
Designing the Radiotelephony Plain English Corpus (RTPEC): A specialized spoken English language corpus towards a description of aeronautical communications in non-routine situations
Authors: C.A. Prado Malila , Tosquil Lucks Patricia
Published: November 2019

Pilots and air traffic controllers need to undergo a specific English test in order to be granted a license for international operations. A language proficiency scale was developed to serve as a parameter to all aviation regulatory agencies throughout the world by targeting the language produced specifically by air traffic controllers and pilots in radio communications when non-routine situations (such as technical problems, bird strike, changes in weather, health problems on board, etc.) occur (ICAO 2010). However, there is a lack of empirical investigation which could shed light upon this particular register helping the users of the scale with its understanding. In an attempt to fill this gap, this paper outlines a compilation of the Radiotelephony Plain English Corpus (RPTEC), a spoken corpus of aeronautical communication consisting of transcriptions of exchanges between pilots and air traffic controllers in non-routine situations for research and pedagogical purposes. By presenting steps taken during the process, we intend to provide fellow researchers with data which may suit other purposes and yield further analyses, as well as enlighten similar investigations in the field of English for Specific Purposes.
Graphene-MoS2-Au-TiO2-SiO2 Hybrid SPR Biosensor: A New Window for Formalin Detection
Authors: Hossain Md. Biplob , Rahman Khan M. M. , Sadiqur Rahman Md. , Bin Badrudduza S. S. , Sabiha M. M. , Rana Md. Masud
Published: November 2019

In this article, numerically a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor is developed based on Graphene-M­­­­OS2-Au-TiO2-SiO2 hybrid structure for formalin detection. This developed sensor sensed the presence of formalin by applying attenuated total reflection (ATR). In ATR method, we developed and observed two characteristics curve, one is “SPR angle versus minimum reflectance (Rmin)” and another is “SPR frequency (SPRF) versus maximum transmittance (Tmax). In the proposed sensor, Chitosan is used as probe legend to perform specific reaction with the formalin (40% formaldehyde) as target legend. Here, graphene and MoS2 both are used as biomolecular acknowledgment element (BAE). And TiO2 as well as SiO2 bilayers are used to improve sensor sensitivity and Gold (Au) is to sharp SPR curve. In numerical results, the variation of SPRF and SPR angle for inappropriate sensing of formalin is quiet insignificant which confirms the absence of formalin. On the other hand, these variations for appropriate sensing is considerably significant that confirms the presence of formalin. At the end of this article, a study of variation of sensitivity of the proposed biosensor in corresponding to the increment of refractive index with a refractive index step 0.01 RIU is measured. In inclusion of TiO2-SiO2 bilayers with Graphene-M­­­­OS2, maximum sensitivity of 85.375% more is numerically reported.
Epileptic Seizure Prediction and Source Localization using Entropy Analysis of Scalp EEG
Authors: Reza Mohammad Ali , Arefin ASM Shamsul
Published: November 2019

Epilepsy is one of most common neurological disorders that affects people of all ages and can cause unpredictable seizures which may even cause death. The prediction of epileptic activities thus can have a great impact in avoiding fatal injuries through early preparation with medicines and also in improving the efficacy of medicines. A technique for early prediction of epileptic seizure from EEG signal is proposed in this paper. The pre-ictal period of epileptic seizure clearly depicts a start of seizure and comparing the changes in entropy of EEG signals in different brain regions during the pre-seizure period, the proposed technique could successfully predict the seizure using entropy analysis. Moreover, the region of the epileptic activities was also localized by dividing the total brain into four topographic regions and by calculating the entropy from this four zones separately. Thus, this proposed technique has the potential to help the clinical neurologists to investigate seizure detection and treat the patient in a better way with less supervision and better accuracy.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics Vol.11 No.1 2018 P 16-25
About Using Mobile Learning Methods in Foreign Language Learning In NonLinguistic Institutions of Higher Education
Authors: Skrypnyk Nataliia
Published: November 2019

The article is devoted to the analysis of the methods of mobile learning in relation to foreign language learning in institutions of higher education and systematization of their practical use. Despite the fact that mobile devices with internet access are becoming more and more widespread among students and teachers, mobile learning, in foreign language learning in particular, is not common in non-linguistic institutions of higher education nowadays. The concepts of «mobile learning», «mobile technologies» have been described. Mobile learning of a foreign language should be understood as a form of learning process organization and control based on the use of mobile communication devices, where students can develop and improve their language skills, form socio-cultural and intercultural competences in order to use a foreign language as a means of communication in the social and professional sphere anywhere and at any time. Mobile technologies involve the use of mobile devices, access to training aids, forms of educational interaction and forms of training materials and tasks.
The didactic possibilities of mobile technologies have been considered. They include accessibility by means of mobile devices; the possibility of storing and transmitting information of various formats; the possibility to post comments or make changes to the content; possibility of using them as information resources; the possibility of
organizing a network discussion; the possibility to perform group and individual projects. The didactic and methodical functions of mobile technologies when learning foreign language have been presented. The requirements to mobile learning programs and advantages of their using have been covered. The disadvantages and problems
of using mobile learning in foreign language learning have been given. Division of practical using methods of mobile learning in relation to foreign language learning in non-linguistic institutions of higher education into five groups has been presented. Each group has been grounded and illustrated with examples.
The Vös’as’, the Udmurt sacrificial priest: an old task for young men
Authors: Toulouze Eva , Niglas Liivo
Published: November 2019

In the Udmurt diaspora of Northern Bashkortostan, the Udmurt traditional religion is very much alive; it is part of the villagers’ everyday life. Rituals are regularly held both at the village level and at a wider community, composed of several villages, and they involve the whole population. This article focuses on the key character of Udmurt ritual: the sacrificial priest, called vös’as’, and attempts to sketch a pattern of function performing and transmission, taking into account the lightly different practice in two local groups of villages. Further on it reflects on its historical perspective, in a Finno-Ugric context in which often practice of ethnic religions is seen and/or used as a marker for ethnicity.
Connected with God: Body, the social, and the transcendent
Authors: Opas Minna , Haapalainen Anna
Published: November 2019

The special issue Connected with God: Body, the Social, and the Transcendent addresses the very topical question of the architecture of religious, especially Christian, experiences. Specifically, it examines the processes in which Christians experience the connection with, and gain knowledge of, God in and through the body, and, in particular, the role of social relatedness and morality in generating and informing these experiences. The issue challenges the view of an individual subjective relationship with God, and argues that Christian experiences of God’s presence are not solely a matter of an individual’s relationship with the divine but are very much made possible, guided, and conceptualised through corporeal relationships with social others – believers and other fellow-humans. Through detailed ethnographic and historical examination, the issue also addresses the question of whether and how the form of Christianity practised influences people’s experiences of divine presence.
Spiritual senses as a resource
Authors: Haapalainen Anna
Published: November 2019

This article discusses knowledge gained through experiencing the presence of God through the ‘spiritual senses’ as a resource in an Evangelical Lutheran parish. Believers’ being-in-touch experiences with the divine produce a special kind of knowledge that can be shared and passed on in the parish. This ‘spiritual asset’ plays an important part in parochial activities. This development can be explained by the rise of experience-based religiosity and charismatic Christianity, a global Christian trend which is also affecting the mainline churches.
Archaeology and Celtic Myth
Authors: Wooding Jonathan M
Published: November 2019

This article arises from a plenary invitation to compare myth and archaeology in the context of Celtic-speaking cultures. Approaches to myth in this context have undergone significant reassessment in the light of revisionist approaches to definitions of ‘native’ culture and ‘Celtic’ identity. These reassessments have implications for comparisons that are made between archaeological evidence and narratives, or elements thereof, that are arguably identifiable as mythic. New approaches to data in both subject areas affect roles that have long been played by myth in public reception of archaeological discoveries and in supporting cultural identities. Past approaches to such comparisons inspire caution, even scepticism, but some critical use of myth as an idea can be seen as productive – for example, in questioning conservative interpretations of textual or material data.
Was Guðmundr á Glasisvǫllum Irish?
Authors: Lummer Felix
Published: November 2019

This article tackles the question of a possible Irish origin for the Old Norse literary figure Guðmundr á Glasisvǫllum. The images of Guðmundr, his realm Glasisvellir, and the sometimes associated territory of Ódáinsakr fluctuate in various ways in the different saga narratives in which they occur. The variability of the Guðmundr á Glasisvǫllum narrative has caused scholars to debate its possible origin for over a century. The more widely supported notion is that a mythological compound around Guðmundr must have originated in Irish mythology and folklore rather than being an indigenous, Nordic construct. The present article aims to follow up on this discussion, comparing the original Old Norse source material and that found in Gesta Danorum to Irish accounts that might have influenced them. By highlighting the differences between the Guðmundr á Glasisvǫllum complex and the suggested Irish sources, the degree to which it seems likely the motif could actually have originated in Irish thought will be assessed. Norwegian folk tales about the magical island Utrøst will then be considered to highlight the possibility of a more local background for Guðmundr and his realm.
Thor’s Return of the Giant Geirrod’s Red-Hot Missile Seen in a Cosmic Context
Authors: Lyle Emily
Published: November 2019

Discussion of the specific episode is preceded by a brief presentation of current theory concerning Indo-European myth in its cosmological framework to provide context. In the cosmological view sketched by Michael Witzel in The Origins of the World’s Mythologies, the hero/young god must engage in a series of feats to create the conditions for human life to flourish. I have suggested that the conditions before the hero’s actions in the Indo-European context are envisaged as the extremes: too close; too hot; too dry; and too wet. It is argued that this particular threat is ‘too hot’ and comes from a giant figure who is one of the old gods, probably identifiable as Odin. When Geirrod throws a red-hot missile at Thor, Thor catches it and kills the giant when he sends it back. The related stories of Thor’s visit to Utgarthaloki and Thorstein’s visit to Geirrod are also treated, and attention is drawn to Welsh and Irish parallels which make an equivalence between thrown weapon and destructive gaze. It is suggested that the story may culminate in the motif of eye as star found separately.
Classification of Vegetation Cover of the Absheron Peninsula Ecosystem
Authors: Guseynova S.
Published: November 2019

The article deals with the natural geographical location, geological and geomorphological structure, climatic conditions of the Absheron Peninsula. In aquatic ecosystems and arid conditions, there are significant differences between natural ecosystems in their physiological processes, breathing, nutrition, structure, reproduction, etc. Existing ecosystems of the Absheron Peninsula in terms of desertification expressed more significantly. The conducted complex researches are directed on the restoration of fertility of soils and their rational use.
Dynamics of Glaucoma Prevalence in the Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Оmоrоvа G.
Published: November 2019

This article discusses the dynamics of glaucoma prevalence in the Kyrgyz Republic. At present glaucoma is one of the pressing problems of modern health care, as it occupies one of the leading places among the causes of irreversible loss of vision. According to WHO glaucoma accounts for up to 5% of all eye pathology. By 2020, the number of patients will increase to 5.9 million and 5.3 million will lose sight due to primary glaucoma. The proportion of primary glaucoma among the causes of primary disability has been stable at a fairly high level from 20 to 28% over the years. The problem of glaucoma control requires improvement of the system of organization of early detection and dispensary observation of patients, which will contribute to control of the level of morbidity and quality of medical care. The article used data from the Republican Medical and Information Center of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic from 2014 to 2018. On the basis of a comprehensive analysis, the authors identified trends in the incidence of diseases of the eye and its appendages, glaucoma among adults, adolescents and children of the Kyrgyz Republic. The incidence of diseases of the eye and its appendages, glaucoma among adults, teenagers and children in dynamics from 2014 to 2018 has been studied. The share of glaucoma in the total number of diseases of the eye and its appendages among adults, teenagers and children is considered. Analysis of the dynamics of disease prevalence of the eye, its appendages, glaucoma, both among adults and teenagers, and among children under 14 years of age showed an increase in the indicator in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The proportion of glaucoma from the total morbidity of the eye and its appendages among adults and adolescents in the years under study averaged 6.4%, among children under 14 — 0.2%. It is necessary to strengthen measures for early detection, dispensarization of glaucoma patients, as well as to carry out information work among the population.
Clinical and Epidemiological Features of the Course of Acute Bacterial Meningitis in Various Age Groups
Authors: Beregovoi A. , Dzholbunova Z. , Kadyrova R.
Published: November 2019

The clinical and epidemiological features of the course of acute bacterial meningitis in various age groups of patients in the period from 2014 to 2018 are described. An analysis of 398 case histories of patients was performed. Patients were divided into 5 age groups. The inclusion criterion is the presence of bacterial meningitis of any etiology. Patients with serious meningitis of viral and tuberculous etiology were excluded. Statistical processing was carried out using the SPSS program (determination of compliance with Gauss law, descriptive statistics, determination of average values, relationships between disease indicators, Bonferroni correction). Risk factors were determined, the course of neuro infection in various age groups was revealed, the criteria and the timing of the diagnosis of meningitis.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Artificial Intelligence: Long-term Personalized Rehabilitation and Medical and Social Support
Authors: Bulgakova S. , Romanchuk P. , Romanchuk N. , Pyatin V. , Romanov D. , Volobuev A.
Published: November 2019

Modern technologies and tools for the rehabilitation of patients with Alzheimer’s disease have many potential applications for the treatment of dementia from diagnosis and evaluation to medical care, medical, social and economic support: from healthy aging, to accelerated and pathological aging of Homo sapiens. Doctor and neuroscientist: a modern solution to problems of rehabilitation ‘cognitive brain’ of Homo sapiens using on the one hand, tools and technologies of artificial intelligence, and with another — a multidisciplinary collaboration with clinical neurophysiologist ‘universal’ specialist in the field of neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and geriatrics. Systems biology, Biophysics, physiology, neurophysiology and highlight the multidimensional and combinatorial profiles of genetic, biological, pathophysiological and clinical biomarkers that reflects the heterogeneity of neurodegeneration, by means of modern efficient analysis tools to register and create comprehensive maps of the brain and recording of dynamic models in different systems: from molecules to neurons to brain regions. Bioinformatics, neuroimaging and neurophysiology of systems are aimed at calculating neural network models of the relationship between structure and dynamic function in brain networks. Structural and functional markers of the brain establish a link between clinical phenotypes and molecular pathophysiological mechanisms. Phenotypic variability is now considered one of the biggest problems in gerontology and geriatrics. MRI imaging to detect subtle changes in brain tissue and structure, fMRI imaging to measure changes in brain activity, and EEG to measure electrical activity have given clinicians many new insights into what happens in the brain in healthy and pathological aging. The paradigm of system neurophysiology is aimed at studying the fundamental principles of functioning of integrated neural systems through the integration and analysis of neural information recorded in a multimodal way (for example, fMRI and EEG), through computational modeling and combining data mining methods. The ultimate goal of systemic neurophysiology is to find out how signals are represented in neocortical networks and what role many different neural components play. Modern artificial intelligence technologies are capable of many things, including predicting Alzheimer's disease with the help of combined and hybrid neuroimaging, sequencing of a new generation, etc., in order to start timely and effective rehabilitation brain Homo sapiens.
Analisis Hubungan Antara Tingkat Keterpaparan Media dengan Tingkat Pemahaman Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja di Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Sidabutar Windo Harjoin , Sitorus Muhammad Ancha , Gustiasari Widia
Published: November 2019

Masa remaja merupakan masa peralihan dari masa kanak-kanak menuju kepada kedewasaan. Media memegang peran penting dalam penyebarluasan informasi tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja. Tujuan analisis ini dilakukan dengan upaya untuk menemukan bagaimana hubungan keterpaparan media dengan pengetahuan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder yang merupakan hasil Survei Indikator Kinerja Program KKBPK RPJMN Tahun 2017. Data yang dimanfaatkan adalah data tentang keterpaparan media dan data pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi remaja di Sumatera Utara pada tahun 2017. Data di analisis dengan menggunakan Uji Chi Square. Berdasarkan hasil analisa silang dapat dilihat dari 131 responden yang terpapar informasi KRR, 61 orang (45,8%) di antaranya memiliki tingkat pengetahuan KRR yang baik dan 71 orang (60%) memiliki tingkat pengetahuan KRR yang rendah. Sementara dari 989 orang responden yang terpapar lebih sedikit informasi KRR, 204 orang (20,6%) diantaranya memiliki tingkat pengetahuan KRR baik dan 785 orang (79,4) diantaranya memiliki tingkat pengetahuan yang kurang. Hasil chi-suare test, menunjukkan angka keterhubungan sebesar 0,000 dimana angka ini lebih kecil dari 0,05, sehingga disimpulkan bahwa tingkat keterpaparan informasi KRR memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan tingkat pengetahuan KRR remaja di Provinsi Sumatera Utara.
Analisis Kelembagaan Implementasi Perhutanan Sosial di Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Affandi Oding
Published: November 2019

Deforestrasi dan degradasi hutan yang disebabkan oleh buruknya tata kelola hutan telah menimbulkan hilangnya akses masyarakat terhadap sumberdaya hutan (SDH). Dalam upaya memperbaiki tata kelola hutan serta meningkatkan hak dan akses legal masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan hutan, Pemerintah Indonesia telah mengalokasikan kawasan hutan seluas 12,7 juta hektar dalam Program Perhutanan Sosial (PS). Di tingkat daerah, Provinsi Sumut telah menetapkan target PS seluas 550.887 hektar. Sejak program PS dikeluarkan tahun 2016, dalam implementasinya masih berjalan lambat dan belum menjadi pendukung tata kelola hutan yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kelembagaan implementasi program PS di Provinsi Sumut. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, FGD, dan kajian dokumen. Analisis penelitian dilakukan secara deskriptif dan kelembagaan melalui pendekatan kerangka kerja: Struktur Kelembagaan - Karaketeristik Sumberdaya – Perilaku Aktor – Kinerja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, program PS di Provinsi Sumut masih berjalan lambat sehingga belum menjadi pendukung dalam tata kelola hutan yang baik. Situasi kelembagaan program PS menunjukkan: (1) Pemda Provinsi Sumut belum mempunyai peraturan khusus tentang Fasilitasi Implementasi Program PS; (2) Program PS mampu mengubah karakteristik SDH dari common pool goods menjadi private goods; (3) Adanya perbedaan kepentingan dan kekuasaan actor menjadikan perilaku actor belum sepenuhnya mendukung program PS; (4) Kinerja implemementasi program PS masih terkategori rendah. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja kelembagaan direkomendasikan: Pada tingkat nasional diterbitkan Inpres atau Kepres dan pada tingkat Provinsi Sumut diterbitkan Peraturan Gubernur tentang Fasilitisi Implementasi PS; Melakukan peningkatan kualitas dan pendampingan aktor pelaksana program PS; Disusun rencana aksi bersama dalam pelaksanaan program PS;Untuk meningkatkan motivasi aktor PS maka diadakan Inovasi Perhutanan Sosial Award;  serta Adanya pengintergrasian program PS dengan industri atau jasa berbasis SDH dengan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi digital

Kata kunci: Perhutanan Sosial; Kelembagaan; Tata Kelola Hutan, Provinsi Sumut
Pengetahuan, Persepsi dan Kebijakan Pengelolaan Ekowisata Gajah di Kawasan Aek Nauli, Danau Toba
Authors: Kuswanda Wanda
Published: November 2019

The development of tourist destinations is very important to increase the return of traveler to Lake Toba, North Sumatra. The Aek Nauli Elephant Conservation Camp (ANECC) is one of the locations that being developed in the Special Purpose Forest Region (SPFR) of Aek Nauli  as a location conservation and scientific tourism for Sumatran elephants. Elephant was chosen an 'icon' for new ecotourism because them are animals that attract communities. This study aims to obtain information about knowledge and visitor perceptions as well as policy recommendations to develop elephant scientific tourism for supporting the tourist visits to Lake Toba in ANECC, SPFR of Aek Nauli,  North Sumatra. This research was conducted in the ANECC area for six months, starting from May to October 2018. Data collection were used by questionnaires and interviews. Respondents are ANECC visitors who were selected by using the purposive random sampling method. Data analysis is carried out quantitatively whit frequency tables. The results showed that visitors knowledge about the existence of elephant ecotourism came from friends and social media. They visited ANECC for curiosity and interest in the presence of elephants. Perception of 85% respondents is positive for elephant scientific tourism because of good service, elephant attractions presentation and adequate facilities and free. The policy references are recommended for the ANECC development as follows implement to animal welfare and health for elephants, reinforce coordination and communication between managers, develop cooperation with business society (travel and hotels), to make  ecotourism packages that integrated with Lake Toba, improve promotion through internet marketing and social networking and collaborating with local communities.