bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacto económico de la investigación del frijol en la agricultura hondureña: el caso de la variedad Amadeus 77
Authors: Rosa-Rodriguez Lorena Marcely , Sandoval Luis A.
Published: July 2023

En América Latina la agricultura está asociada con la pobreza y con estrategias de producción insostenibles en el largo plazo, afectadas negativamente por la carencia de presupuestos de investigación agrícola. Con la investigación agrícola se perciben beneficios como mejoramiento de los patrones de ingresos y calidad de vida, en la variedad y calidad de alimentos disponibles, competitividad de los productos nacionales en los mercados mundiales y en un medio ambiente más sano. Aunque algunos países intentan promover la investigación en la región, no existe una cultura de evaluación que permita estimar el retorno que tienen las investigaciones en términos económicos. El objetivo de este estudio fue medir el impacto de la investigación para la liberación de una variedad de frijol mejorado realizada en el Programa de Investigación en Frijol (PIF) de la Escuela Agrícola Panamericana, Zamorano, en el desarrollo económico de la agricultura hondureña. Se utilizó el método de excedentes económicos causado por el desplazamiento de la curva de oferta del frijol en Honduras debido al aumento en la producción total por la introducción de la variedad Amadeus 77 en el 2003. Esta investigación encontró un impacto positivo en la curva de oferta de frijol en Honduras, causando una mayor productividad para los agricultores y un menor precio del frijol al consumidor; durante ocho años de investigación y 14 de comercialización, se ha obtenido un beneficio neto de USD 15,253,498. La investigación agrícola genera efectos positivos en la economía, dando mayor rendimiento a la producción y manteniendo precios de los alimentos.
HAVO ELEKTR UZATISH LINIYALARINING KLASSIFIKATSIYALARI BO’YICHA TIZIMLI TAHLIL O’TKAZISH
Authors: Tovboyev A.N. , Tog‘ayev I B
Published: July 2023

Havo elektr uzatish liniyasi – bu elektr energiyasini uzatish uchun mo‘ljallangan o‘tkazgichlar, tayanchlar va liniya armaturalari bilan ta’minlangan tizim. Elektr uzatish liniyalari energiya tizimlarida birlashtiruvchi element hisoblanadi. Bunda stansiya va podstansiyalarni,energiya ishlab chiqaruvchilarni iste’molchilar bilan bog‘lovchi elementlar to‘plamini tashkil etadi. Elektr energiyasini uzoq masofalarga uzatishda yo‘qotishlarni kamaytirish uchun o‘tkazgichlardagi elektr energiyasi yo‘qotishlarini tok kuchining yuqoriligi va kuchlanish pasayib ketganligi bilan bog‘lanadi.Yillar davomida turli xil kuchlanishli elektr uzatish liniyalarida ularning klassifikatsiyasi bo‘yicha aktiv,rekativ quvvat va kuchlanish isroflari o‘rganilib tahlil qilib kelinmoqda.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПОВЕДЕНИЯ ГЛИН В КОМБИНИРОВАННЫХ МОДЕЛЯХ
Authors: Халимов И.У. , Каримов И.А. , Шарафутдинов У.З. , Мирзаев Ж.А.
Published: July 2023

В работе изложены результаты лабораторных исследований по различным аспектам поведения глин в процессе под- земного выщелачивания урана из осадочных месторождений. На ряде типов глинистых материалов рассмотрено влияние различных факторов процесса: природа и концентрация растворителя, времени контакта, содержания урана и на основ- ные технологические показатели: поведение урана и расход растворителя. Показано, что в условиях фильтрационного выщелачивания извлечение урана из глин может происходить из прикон- тактного слоя.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ТЕХНОГЕННЫХ ОТХОДОВ ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КЕРАМИЧЕСКИХ СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ
Authors: Кадырова З.Р. , Курязов З.М.
Published: July 2023

Представлен обзор зарубежных и отечественных исследований по утилизации различных промышленных отходов при производстве керамических строительных изделий – кирпича, камня, плитки. Рассмотрены основные технические требо- вания, предъявляемые к стеновым керамическим материалам. Проанализированы классификации отходов используемых в производстве керамических строительных материалов. Показано, что в ряде случаев использование отходов приводит к улучшению свойств материалов. Утилизация крупнотоннажных промышленных отходов, прежде всего, горно- металлургического и топливно-энергетического комплексов в керамические строительные материалы экономически эффек- тивна и направлена на решение экологических и социальных проблем.
ПОВЫШЕНИЕ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ БОРТОВ КАРЬЕРА ПУТЕМ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ВОГНУТОГО ПРОФИЛЯ ОТКОСА ВЫСОКОГО УСТУПА
Authors: Заиров Ш.Ш. , Номдоров Р.У. , Ашуралиев У.Т.
Published: July 2023

В работе даны результаты анализа рациональных конструкций нерабочих бортов карьера и исследовано влияние взрывных работ в приконтурной зоне на состояние откосов уступов. Разработан способ повышения устойчивости бортов карьера путем формирования вогнутого профиля откоса высокого уступа, обеспечивающего качество заоткоски уступа, полную сохранность законтурного массива и безопасность ведения горных работ.
РАЗРАБОТКА СИСТЕМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧНОСТЬЮ И ОЦЕНКА КАЧЕСТВА ФУНКЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ РАБОЧИХ МЕСТ ГОРНОГО ПРОИЗВОДСТВА
Authors: Мислибаев И.Т. , Махмудов А.М. , Махмудов Ш.А. , Муминов Р.О.
Published: July 2023

В статье рассматриваются вопросы системы управления технологичностью и оценки качества функционирования рабочих мест горного производства. Согласно разработанным методикам приведены результаты показателей для оцен- ки технологичности рабочих мест и методы их определения, а также уровень технологичности и качества функциониро- вания рабочих мест рудника Мурунтау по единичным и комплексным показателям. Приведены результаты исследований по изменению годовой производительности десяти экскаваторов типа ЭКГ-15. Разработаны мероприятия по повышению уровня качества системы «ЭАК» рудника Мурунтау АО «НГМК».
КОМПЛЕКСИРОВАНИЕ СЕЙСМОРАЗВЕДКИ ОГТ-2Д И ЭЛЕКТРОРАЗВЕДКИ ПРИ ИЗУЧЕНИИ КАЙНОЗОЙСКИХ ОТЛОЖЕНИЙ ФЕРГАНСКОЙ ВПАДИНЫ
Authors: Урмонов А.Х. , Камолов А.С.
Published: July 2023

В статье рассматривается комплексное применение сейсморазведки ОГТ-2, 3Д и электроразведки при изучении кайно- зойских отложений Ферганской впадины. Освещено геологическое строение перспективного на обнаружения нефти и газа Акбарабадского участка, дана характеристика выявленным здесь сейсморазведкой перспективным структурам. Приведе- ны результаты электроразведочных исследований комплексом методов ЧЗ-ВП, ВЭЗ-ВП и МТЗ. Предложен усовершенство- ванный способ несимметричного многоэлектродного зондирования, с целью повышения производительности труда, и ка- чества полевых материалов, а также снижения стоимости работ. Подробно описана методика выполнения полевых ра- бот способом несимметричного многоэлектродного зондирования. Даны рекомендации геологического и методического характера.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ВЛИЯНИЯ ЛЕГИРОВАНИЯ НА ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИОННЫЕ СВОЙСТВА ЧУГУНОВ МАРОК 280Х29НЛ И 330Х17Л С ЦЕЛЬЮ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ИХ КАЧЕСТВА
Authors: Ахмедов Х.И. , Куликов В.Ю. , Квон С.С. , Жумаев А.А.
Published: July 2023

Исследованы твѐрдость и микроструктура чугунов марок 280Х29НЛ и 330Х17Л – наиболее распространенных для изготовления деталей горно-металлургического оборудования, работающих в условиях износа. С помощью программы Thermo-CalC проведен термодинамический анализ многокомпонентных систем Fe-2,6C-Cr-л.э. с целью изучения процессов кристаллизации сплавов, формирования в них структуры металлической основы, а также образования и трансформации карбидных фаз. На основании проведенного анализа определено оптимальное количество и соотношение легирующих элементов (Cr, Mn, Si и Ti) в системе Fe-2,6C-Cr-л.э., необходимое для образования металлической матрицы и карбидной фазы, которые обеспечивают максимальную твердость сплава.
URAN KONLARI TARIXIDAN
Authors: Raupov X.R.
Published: July 2023

XX asrning 20-50-yillarida O‘rta Osiyo hududida geologlar tomonidan olib borilgan geologik qidiruv ishlari natijasida uran konlari topildi. Maqolada uran konlari, uni qayta ishlash bilan bog‘liq jarayonlar, ishlab chiqarish korxonalarining tarixi yoritilgan.
Role of agroforestry in integrated ecosystem management - A case of success
Authors: Giri T. , Mazumdar Asis
Published: July 2023

Annual forest degradation rate in our country is about 0.15% or 95 thousand ha and out of total agricultural land in India a major part (105 million ha) is under rainfed agricultural practices. Thus there is a need to develop the degraded land to maintain the current rate of forest productivity. The traditional agricultural practices and forestry are constrained by their limited inherent capacity of productivity. Agroforestry, spanning both the land use systems – agriculture and forestry obviously a viable alternative which take care of the objectives of both systems i.e. food security and ecological stability of forest simultaneously. Through this study an attempt has been made to develop a suitable Agroforestry models for reclamation of the vast chunk of red lateritic wastelands in the State of West Bengal in association with the local NGOs and the indigenous people that is the need for the hour. It is found through this field experiment that with the right kind of technology and selection of better combination of different tree species and intercrops with little external input even the gravelly lateritic barren wasteland can be reclaimed as ecologically and economically productive ones.
Indigenous knowledge of wild plant resources used as food in Gaya district, Bihar
Authors: Aditya Pratap , Yadav Somya , Kumar Anil , Yadav D.
Published: July 2023

The present article pertains of wild plant consumption by human e.g. staple foods, vegetables and fruits collected from different areas of Gaya district, Bihar. The wild food plant resources fulfill the basic need as the dietary requirements of the rural people during famine and flood. These species play a critical part in the survival of both individuals and entire communities during the period of food scarcity. The aim of the paper is to explore the wild plant resources and their sustainable consumption by rural people. Some of them are semi wild or partially domesticated. Altogether 79 wild food plant species have been documented with their botanical names followed by family, local name, parts consumed and way of consumption.
Enfl uran Dokumentacja proponowanych dopuszczalnych wielkości narażenia zawodowego
Authors: Kupczewska-Dobecka Małgorzata , Dobecki Marek
Published: July 2023

Enfl uran jest fl uorowanym anestetykiem wziewnym. Dane dotyczące działania enfl uranu uzyskano głównie od osób poddawanych narkozie. Minimalne stężenie enfl uranu w pęcherzykach płucnych w trakcie znieczulania, wyrażone jako procent atmosfery MAC (Minimal Anesthetic Concentration), wynosi dla osób dorosłych ok. 1,68% obj. U pacjentów obserwowano przypadki złośliwej hipertermii, niedociśnienie, depresję ośrodka oddechowego i niedotlenienie, zaburzenia rytmu serca oraz leukocytozę. Stwierdzano przypadki łagodnego i umiarkowanego uszkodzenia wątroby. Oszacowany próg obniżenia sprawności psychomotorycznej u ochotników narażonych na enfl uran z powietrzem wynosi 5% wartości MAC. Badania epidemiologiczne dotyczące narażenia zawodowego wzbudziły podejrzenie o wpływ mieszanin gazów znieczulających na częstość poronień, rozwój płodu, poród przedwczesny i wady wrodzone u dzieci, jednak w żadnym z tych badań nie określono szczegółowo rodzaju i stężenia stosowanych gazów znieczulających. W badaniu rakotwórczości i mutagenności dla enfl uranu uzyskano wyniki ujemne. Badania na zwierzętach obejmowały głównie narażenie na stężenia subanestetyczne enfl uranu. W większości doświadczeń nie znaleziono dowodów na zaburzenia płodności lub uszkodzenia płodu przez enfl uran u zwierząt. Skutkiem krytycznym działania enfl uranu u ludzi jest wpływ na ośrodkowy układ nerwowy, manifestujący się pogorszeniem sprawności psychomotorycznej. Do wyliczenia wartości NDS enfluranu wykorzystano wyniki badań na zwierzętach. Za wartość NOAEC dla działania układowego enfluranu przyjęto stężenie 153,2 mg/m3 (20 ppm), wyznaczone u szczurów (samców) narażanych na enfluran 8 h/dzień, 5 dni/tydzień łącznie przez 99 dni. Zaproponowano wartość NDS dla enfluranu na poziomie 38 mg/m3 (5 ppm). Zakres tematyczny artykułu obejmuje zagadnienia zdrowia oraz bezpieczeństwa i higieny środowiska pracy będące przedmiotem badań z zakresu nauk o zdrowiu i inżynierii środowiska.
OSMANLI HUKUKUNDA KEŞİF UYGULAMALARI (16-18. YÜZYILLAR)
Authors: HÜSEYNİKLİOĞLU Ayşe Gül
Published: July 2023

Osmanlı hukukunda keşif, bir davada delillerin ortaya çıkarılması, haklı ile haksızın ayırt edilmesi, ileride doğacak herhangi bir ihtilaf veya itirazın önlenmesi için başvurulan önemli hukukî bir usuldür. Mühimme defterleri, şer‘iyye sicilleri ile Osmanlı Arşivi’ndeki muhtelif belge tasniflerinde akla gelebilecek her hususa dair keşif örnekleri mevcuttur.

Şimdiye kadar bu alanda önemli çalışmalar yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmaların büyük çoğunluğu, sicillere yansıyan katl, yaralama, kaza ile ölüm, intihar, boğulma gibi olayların keşfine yöneliktir. Bu çalışmamızda, keşif usulünün sadece zikredilen olaylarla sınırlı olmadığı, idarî bakımdan devlet merkezine ulaşan arz ve şikâyetlerden, ülke genelindeki kale, palanga, köprü, suyolları ile cami veya kiliselerin tamir ve bakımı, vakıfların muhasebesi, toplumsal huzuru bozan eylemler ve kişiler arası çeşitli anlaşmazlıklar gibi konularda da keşif belgeleri değerlendirilmeye çalışılmıştır.

Konunun kaynaklarını iki kısımda ele almak mümkündür. Arşiv kaynakları birinci elden kaynaklardır. Osmanlı Arşivi’ndeki muhtelif belgeler ile İSAM tarafından yayımlanan İstanbul kadı sicilleri, akademik çalışmalara konu olmuş siciller ve mühimme defterleri temel kaynaklarımızdır. Öte yandan siciller esas alınarak, bazı sancaklarda adlî vakalar, katl ve yaralama gibi sınırlı olayların keşfine dair çalışmalardan da istifade edilmiştir.

Keşif, takip ettiğimiz belgelerden 16. yüzyıldan başlayarak 18. yüzyılın sonlarına kadar var olup sonraki yüzyıllarda da devam etmiş ve modern hukukumuzun önemli bir usulü olarak günümüze kadar gelmiştir. Başka bir ifade ile günümüz keşif usulünün temelleri tarihimizin derinliklerinde mevcuttur.
Development and Quality Evaluation of Non-Dairy Yogurts
Authors: Naz Hina , Raza Nighat , Murtaza Shamas , Naz Ambreen , Farooq Umar
Published: July 2023

Development of fermented vegetarian milk based food will be important to fulfill nutritional value of both elderly and individuals that require more energy intake. Objective: To develop non-dairy vegan yogurts from soy milk, oat milk and coconut milk in conjunction with lactic acid fermentation. Methods: Soy yogurt, oat yogurt and coconut yogurt was analyzed for crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, carbohydrates, ash contents, moisture contents, titratable acidity, total soluble solids and pH analysis and to check its quality and acceptability by sensory evaluation for color, aroma, taste, consistency and acidity. Results: The mean values of crude protein of yogurts showed that soy yogurt contain more protein contents than other yogurts that was 6.0±0.1. The mean values for crude fat contents showed that maximum value 8.5±0.65 was noticed in the coconut yogurt and lowest value 3.1±0.1 was observed in soy yogurt. Mean values of crude fiber showed that fiber contents are present in more amount in soy yogurt (1.93±0.152). The mean maximum value for moisture contents was 84.43±4.007 that was noticed in soy yogurt and lowest value 66.69±0.164 was observed in oat yogurt. Mean values for carbohydrate in soy, oat and coconut yogurt was 9.28±0.01, 20.76±0.659 and 16.16±1.258. Mean results of overall acceptability of soy yogurt, oat yogurt and coconut yogurt was 7±0.35, 7.25±0.36 and 8±0.4 respectively. Conclusions: The study's findings demonstrated that it is possible to make plant-based yoghurt to meet the organoleptic needs of consumers, particularly those who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet.
Population and Distribution of Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in Lamtang National Park of the Nepal Himalaya
Authors: Dhakal Pravat , Sharma Ranjit Kumar , Rajak Birat Raj , Pandey Naresh , Khanal Laxman
Published: July 2023

The Himalayan ecosystems, which are among the least studied mountain ecosystems, face threats and habitat degradation due to unplanned development, natural calamities, and overgrazing. Ungulates like  Himalayan tahrs (Hemitragus jemlahicus), play a crucial role in mountain ecology as it forms the major prey base of the top predators of mountain ecosystems. Objective: To explore the population status, distribution, and habitat uses of Himalayan tahrs in Lamtang National Park (LNP), Central Nepal by line transect method during May 2022. Methods: Total 20 transects each of about 500 m length were established randomly along the Lamtang River at different elevations from 3100m to 4300m and Himalayan tahrs were observed. Results: A total of 154 Himalayan tahrs were recorded from 9 herds that accounted for an average herd size of 17.1 ± 5.77 individuals. The elevational distribution of the herds ranged between 3107 m and 4200 m asl. Their preferred habitat was rocky cliffs, with grasslands, shrublands, and rhododendron-fir-mixed forests being utilized to a lesser extent. The tahrs predominantly inhabited rugged terrain on south-facing slopes, prioritizing it over other available habitats. Conclusions: The demographic indices of the Himalayan tahrs in the LNP show a remarkable decline when compared with the previous studies in the same area in 1976 and 2006. Therefore, conservation and management initiatives of the Himalayan tahrs are urgently needed in the LNP
Role of Scrotal Support to Prevent Scrotal Edema After Inguinal Hernioplasty
Authors: Nafees Afshan , Ghayasuddin Muhammad , Ali Muhammad , Jariullah Imran , Waseem Ramsha , Ekram Ali , Fatima Kinza , Hasan Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Inguinal hernia is a quite common condition that is often seen in the elderly as compared to younger patients. Objective: To find out the prevalence of patients developing scrotal edema after inguinal hernioplasty and evaluate the role of scrotal support in avoiding it in our setting. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at K.V.S.S. Site Hospital, Karachi for the period of January 2021 to December 2022. All the data that were collected and analyzed on the latest version of SPSS. The frequencies calculated for the categorical data while the mean  found for the numerical data. The chi-square test was run to find out the effectiveness of scrotal support in reducing the frequency of scrotal swelling. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: 50(55.6%) patients were in the age group of 50-70 years. The majority were smokers (66.7%) and had a BMI>30 (83.3%). 40(44.4%) patients had a significant surgical history. The majority of the patients in our study had diabetes (66.7%). 59% of the patients in our study had an indirect hernia. 25(27.8%) patients who were not given scrotal support developed scrotal edema however only 1(1.1%) who were provided scrotal support immediately after the surgery developed scrotal edema. The association between scrotal support and scrotal edema was statistically significant (p<0.01). Conclusions: Scrotal support has a positive role in preventing scrotal edema in our study.
Prevalence and Awareness Survey of Tuberculosis in The Suspected Population of Bajaur Agency in Fata, Pakistan
Authors: Jawad Mohammad , Bilal Asif , Khan Sheraz , Rizwan Muhammad , Arshad Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Tuberculosis is most common infectious disease of the lungs and is a leading cause of Mortality among infectious caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its infections occurring in about 1% of the population each year. Objective: To trace out the effects of TB in peoples of different ages, areas, and lifestyle and also check the Awareness level of TB in Educated and Married peoples. Methods: A total of 200 Samples were collected from Agency Headquarter hospital Khar Bajaur Agency and were screened out for TB by Microscopic examination, X-rays and Gene Xpert. Results: The Result revealed that out of 200 individuals 68 (34%) were positive, of which 36 (31.03%) were Male and 32(38.09%) were female. Conclusions: TB was higher in female as compared to Male. Prevalence of TB in different age groups was measured. The highest percentage was 39(69.64%) in age group 11-20 years while the lowest was 8(26.66%) in age group of 1-10 years. The major modes of transmission were spitting, coughing, sneezing, talking and singing.
Assessment of Knowledge and Associated Factors with Supplemental Oxygen Administration for Critically Ill Patients among Nurses
Authors: Younas Moniba , Ali Amjad , Rafiq Nasim , Tayyab Ammara , Asif Hadiqa , Asghar Shabana , Afzal Maham
Published: July 2023

Oxygen is a commonly used medication. Insufficient oxygen levels in the bloodstream can lead to cellular malfunctions, organ failure, and ultimately, death. Oxygen, much like any other pharmaceutical substance, can be beneficial in reducing mortality when administered correctly, but it can also have adverse effects when misused. The use of supplemental oxygen therapy (SOT) plays a crucial role in preserving the lives of numerous patients suffering from cardio-pulmonary issues, requiring the development of updated guidelines. Objective: To assess the knowledge level of nurses and to identify the associated factors regarding oxygen administration for critical ill patients. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study carried out among nurses of Shalamar hospital, Lahore with a sample size of 82. A modified form of questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical chi-square test was utilized to analyze the study findings. Results: This study found that there were 69.5% females and 30.5% were male. Most of them had age between 20 to 30 years. Regarding knowledge level almost 75.6% participants had good knowledge, 19.5% had moderate knowledge with a mean score of 11.37. Furthermore there was a signification association among knowledge level and experience, duration of administration and duration of prescription with p<0.05 while gender, age, qualification and working area were not directly associated with the knowledge level of nurses with p>0.05. Conclusions: Most of participants were female having age between 20 to 30 years. Most of the nurses had good and moderate knowledge regarding supplemental oxygen therapy (SOT). So it needs a continuing education to stay updated regarding new guidelines for oxygen administration.
DYNAMICS OF THE RURAL INDIAN ECONOMY: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
Authors: Kumar Bharat  , Vishwa Suresh
Published: July 2023

This research article presents a comprehensive study on the dynamics of the rural Indian economy. With a focus on understanding the key sectors, evaluating government policies, exploring technology's role, and analyzing challenges and opportunities, this study aims to provide insights into the intricacies of rural economic development. Through an in-depth examination of the primary sectors driving the rural economy, including agriculture, livestock, forestry, handicrafts, and rural industries, the research uncovers their economic significance, interdependencies, and growth potential. The assessment of government policies and initiatives sheds light on their impact on income generation, employment opportunities, infrastructure development, and market access in rural areas. the study explores the transformative power of technology and innovation in rural economic development. It investigates successful models and interventions that leverage technology to enhance productivity, value chain integration, and market access in rural sectors. The research also addresses the challenges faced by the rural Indian economy, such as agrarian distress, limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, and climate change impacts. By identifying opportunities for sustainable development, such as diversification of rural livelihoods, promotion of entrepreneurship, and strengthening of rural-urban linkages, this study aims to contribute to the advancement of rural economic growth and prosperity.
Exploring Multisystemic Resilience among Youth of Color Exposed to Direct and Indirect Violence
Authors: Jamison Lacy , Howell Kathryn , Campbell Kaytryn , Thomsen Kari , Hasselle Amanda
Published: July 2023

Objectives: Youth of color (YOC) are more likely to experience direct and indirect violence compared to non-Hispanic White youth. Although the negative consequences of violence exposure are well-established, less is understood about factors that may facilitate resilience.

Methods: The current study utilized hierarchical linear regression modeling to examine the associations between resilience and psychological health, social support, and school engagement among YOC in the United States who have experienced violence. Participants included 75 YOC (Mage = 9.39; SD = 1.56; 84.1% Black or African American, 9.3% Biracial or Multiracial, 5.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Indigenous) who were directly or indirectly exposed to violence in the past year. They were recruited from a family justice center in the southern United States.

Results: The final model was significant (F(5,74) = 21.71; p < .001) and accounted for 57% of the variance in resilience. Specifically, lower levels of direct violence exposure (β = -.18; p = .002), greater social support from friends and nonparental adults (β = .35; p < .001), and more school engagement (β = .47; p < .001) were related to higher resilience.

Conclusions and Implications: Findings highlight the importance of interpersonal and school resources in facilitating resilience among YOC who have been exposed to violence. Clinicians are encouraged to connect YOC with accessible resources to foster behavioral, cognitive, and emotional involvement in school. Further, mental health care providers can assist YOC by helping them establish and maintain supportive relationships, which may enhance resilience.
KONTROVERSI PENGGUNAAN ALAT MUSIK DALAM PERIBADATAN GEREJA KRISTEN
Authors: Andrianikus Trivena , Saerang Herdemei
Published: July 2023

Penggunaan alat musik dalam peribadatan gereja Kristen telah menjadi topik kontroversial selama bertahun-tahun. Beberapa denominasi gereja memperbolehkan penggunaan alat musik modern. Di lain pihak ada juga yang menyatakan bahwa penggunaan alat musik modern dalam peribadatan gereja Kristen melanggar tradisi gereja dan mengalihkan fokus jemaat dari penyembahan kepada Tuhan. Begitu pentingnya sebagai warga gereja, jemaat memiliki pemahaman yang utuh tentang penggunaan alat musik dalam peribadatan gereja Kristen. Alat-alat musik yang digunakan dalam Alkitab sebagai sarana untuk memuliakan Allah dan memperkaya pengalaman penyembahan dalam Alkitab. Di masa sekarang ini seiring dengan perkembangan gereja, musik gereja mulai memperkaya diri dengan mengembangkan berbagai bentuk musik baru. Penggunaan musik dan alat musik dalam satu peribadatan gereja harus dirumuskan dengan jelas oleh pemangku jabatan di gereja. Pengertian secara utuh tentang musik dan alat musik gereja begitu besar peranannya dalam ekspresi ibadah Kristen. Perjalanan musik dan alat musik menjadi bagian dalam suatu ibadah itu sudah terjadi begitu sangat lama dan tercatat dalam sejarah perkembangan gereja. Penggunaan alat musik dalam ibadah Kristen harus memiliki tujuan yang jelas. Yesus Kristus mengetahui ke dalam hati umat-Nya dan tahu betul mengapa dalam satu Ibadah Kristen menggunakan alat musik dan suara seruan umat dalam pujiannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Data yang dikumpulkan berasal dari kajian literatur kepustakaan dan studi terhadap Alkitab dengan menggunakan metode analisis teks untuk menemukan prinsip Alkitab.
Influence of biological sample pre-analytical manipulation for fat-soluble vitamin analysis
Authors: Elefson Sarah , Greiner Laura
Published: July 2023

Objective: Determine how sample handling affects nutrient analysis of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. Materials and methods: In experiment 1, blood was collected in either plasma or serum blood tubes and exposed to 4 hours of light or wrapped in aluminum foil to protect from light. In experiment 2, blood was collected at hours 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 after the consumption of feed. In experiment 3, vitamins and minerals were assessed in varying degrees of hemolyzed blood samples. Experiment 4 evaluated liver samples exposed to various temperatures for up to 12 hours. In experiment 5, serum and liver samples were processed the day of, 1 day after, or 2 days after collection and subsequent placement into coolers with icepacks. Results: There was a significant difference (P < .05) for the interaction of tube type and light exposure for vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D3) and a tendency (P < .10) for a tube type and light exposure interaction for vitamin A (retinol). Experiment 2 found serum vitamin concentrations changed post feed consumption both linearly and quadratically. Alpha-tocopherol peaked at 4 hours post meal consumption, whereas retinol peaked at 6 hours. In experiment 3, the degree of hemolysis affected (P < .05) nutrient concentration. Experiment 4 and 5 showed no differences (P > .05) in degradation of retinol and alpha-tocopherol. Implication: As many pre-analytical factors can affect laboratory results, care must be taken when collecting, handling, and storing samples for diagnostic analysis of vitamins and minerals.
Designing a system using telepresence technology to enhance the feeling of "being there" for elderly individuals at healthcare centers
Authors: Shen Yu-Lien , Chen Chien-Hsu , Chen I-Hsin
Published: July 2023

The study focuses on enhancing the "being there" presence by using 360 real-time video technology to create a remote interactive device system for the elderly in health care centers. By enhancing the “being there” presence of elderly, we can improve the physical and mental health of the elderly.In the experiment, the guide put on a wearable device to make a tour of a specific place, and the elderly watched the tour from a remote location on a monitor. After the test, we conducted a semi-structured interview with the participant to understand their feelings about the operation of the device, the content of the system, and their sense of "being there" presence. We also conducted expert interviews with the experimental results to establish the device's design direction, usability, and usage patterns.From the study, we have concluded that the design and usability of the navigation device and the viewer device, as well as the clarity of the viewing screen, are the main factors that affect remote presence. Devices that meet the usability of both parties can increase the sense of "being there" presence. Additionally, the interaction process between the elderly and the remote guide, as well as the content design and the process of interaction between the two people, can help enhance the remote presence of the elderly.
An exploratory user study on the design of smart walking aids for community-dwelling older adults
Authors: Mao Qian , Li Zihan , Huang Chengxi , Wang Hailiang
Published: July 2023

Population aging has increasingly become an issue of concern globally. Aging inevitably reduces older adults’ physical capacity (e.g., mobility) and further affects their ability to live independently or perform daily activities. Walking aids (e.g., canes) are generally used as assistive devices to provide physical support and reduce fall risk in daily activities. Given the rapid development of artificial intelligence algorithms and hardware computing capability, smart walking aids with functions like fall alert, health monitoring, and positioning have become promising in elderly care. However, it remains unclear whether community-dwelling older adults are ready for smart walking aids. The present study aims to explore community-dwelling older adults’ attitudes and perceptions of smart walking aids, especially on the functions of fall alert, health monitoring, pill reminder, positioning, and topography detection. The results are expected to guide future designs of smart walking aids to increase users’ well-being in daily life. A convenience sampling method was applied to collect data via an online questionnaire for demographic information, attitudes, and design expectations toward smart walking aids. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression models were used to analyze the associations among demographics, attitudes, and design expectations. The data were collected from 264 valid respondents (148 males and 116 females; 60.5±7.4 years). The results showed safety assurance, sturdy products, and additional intelligent functions were the most expected design elements in smart walking aids. Community-dwelling older adults preferred three intelligent functions: fall alert, health monitoring, and positioning. However, complex operations would resist users from adopting smart walking aids, showing the importance of usability in future designs. No significant group differences were found in purchase preference and attitudes toward smart walking aids among gender (p > 0.06), education (p > 0.35), and living arrangement (p > 0.06). The results of binary logistic regressions showed that individuals with a user history of smart walking aids are about ten times more likely to buy smart walking aids than those with no user history (p = 0.025, OR = 10.376). Older adults aged 71-80 preferred smart walking aids over other age groups (p = 0.048). Individuals aged 61-70 years are more interested in the intelligent functions of fall alert (p = 0.002) and health monitoring (p = 0.021). Community-dwelling older adults showed positive attitudes to smart walking aids with functions such as fall alerts, health monitoring, and positioning to support their independence in their daily lives. User-centered designs are crucially needed to speed up the successful implementation of smart walking aids in the community.
Simplified CAD model of a person for the simulation of their movements
Authors: Rafael Morano Okuno Hector , Sandoval Guillermo , Caltenco Castillo Rafael , Esqueda Merino Donovan , De Jesus Solis Cordova Jose , Andres Garcia Garcia Andres
Published: July 2023

Currently, several computer programs evaluate the ergonomics of products or measure the physical effort a person must make in a particular task, either at her job, at home, or as a mechanical or electronic machine user. However, these computer programs are expensive and sometimes need to be installed with another program to run within them and share resources such as solid modeling, mass calculation, drawing generation, and finite element analysis.This article aims to define a simplified person model that can be used in different computer programs pointed at the academic community and available with student licenses. These models will simulate the mechanisms of the devices older adults and people with special needs use for their training or recovery, making it possible to calculate the kinematics involved in using these appliances.This work also shows the type of kinematic constraints that must be defined so that the simplified model of a person can move. Each set of kinematic constraints will simulate a specific movement; the more constraints used, the better the representation of the natural movement of a person. Subsequently, with the simplified person model, devices aimed at older adults and people with special needs can be designed and evaluated and used in various computer programs with licenses for students.The methodology consists of initially defining a first simplified model of a person, as essential as possible, to define the kinematic restrictions to simulate their movements. Subsequently, a case study is used to evaluate the movements transmitted from an elliptical machine toward the person. Finally, a kinematic inversion is carried out to analyze the movements transmitted from the person to the elliptical machine.At the beginning of this work, a review of the leading computer programs that evaluate a person's ergonomics is made. Then the procedure used to define the simplified person model with its kinematic constraints is shown. Subsequently, through the case study, movements transmitted from the person to the case study and from the case study to the person are evaluated. At the end, the results are presented, as well as future work and conclusions.
Bridging the generation gap: Improving empathic accuracy by Personas
Authors: Kuan Ming Chiu , Huang Dinghau
Published: July 2023

With the aging population increasing, understanding this emerging user group is a current important topic. Past research has indicated that personas are beneficial for young designers to make inferences about the elder group, and can evoke creativity. Therefore, this research has adjusted the existing personas for better results in both aspects. This research has added the identity category to the existing personas, expecting that it would guide young designers to be aware of the identities of the video characters other than the elders, thus considering more potential needs and be able to understand the characters by their words instead of the group they belong to 17 students with design background were recruited in this research. They watch the interviews of the elders and write different versions of personas, followed by scoring through empathic accuracy process and creativity evaluation process. The results of the research indicated that, adding the identity category to the personas did enable to find more potential needs, however, it did not have any effect on empathic accuracy. Compared to the current design process that emphasizes on improving the empathy of designers in order to recognize a wider range of needs, this research suggests that improving the ability to identify needs does not necessarily require “reading minds” of the users, that is, having to fully understand the thoughts and feelings of users does not necessarily lead to creativity; by letting designers be aware of the identity categories of the group, the potential of recognizing needs can be expanded, thus bringing more possibilities to design.
Design of Ergonomics-based Bath Chair for the Elderly
Authors: Chen Xin , Ji Hongling , Xu Le
Published: July 2023

Today, with the global population aging, more and more older people live alone. Daily bathing becomes extremely difficult, or even dangerous, for these older people who live alone with little legs. In this study, a questionnaire survey (195 older people were invited to participate in the questionnaire), user profile, and in-depth interview (3 older people with typical characteristics were profiled and interviewed) were used, and a user journey map of older people's bathing was drawn to understand their bathing process and needs more clearly. Then, we analyzed the problems of existing elderly bathing products by combining the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly. The product combines ergonomic principles and integrated design theory. Subsequent evaluation experiments were conducted through prototypes, and we also increased the details of the product according to the activities of the elderly when bathing in order to achieve thorough safety protection for the elderly group. This study can effectively reflect the potential perceived needs of the elderly for furniture products and the updated, relevant ergonomic data and provide adequate references for the design practice of furniture for the elderly.
The Changing Face of Human Resources Development with Technology Dynamics
Authors: Wadhawan Kirti
Published: July 2023

We all are living under the umbrella of technology driven lifestyle. No matter whatsoever walk of life you belonged to, the boons of technology and its dynamics are thriving its potential to the best in that respective area of interest. Interestingly technological innovations are dynamic by nature, therefore one can easily leverage the frequent upgradations and modifications into the existing version in use, making our life more comfortable and full of ease. Technology is a big aid for modern man to access everything in just few clicks without putting his hard efforts in real terms. Since technology is never stagnant, we humans are always in the state of bliss for getting better things every time. In the milieu, where technology had thrilled almost every aspect of human life. We can easily relate its presence in our professional lifestyle as well. When we said; Human Resources Development in particular, we not only mean training and development of manpower or the human resource, rather it means Electronic Human Resource Development or how technology dynamics are actually changing the entire concept of doing HRD. In this research paper, we will be focusing upon how the rapid changing technology is acting as a corner stone for e-HRD, vis-a-vis future workforce. How technology dynamics is making the job of modern HR managers much easy with respect to training and development needs of their respective workforce. Although there are variety of aspects which are covered under HRD as a subject. It is impossible to cover all of them in single research paper, therefore the entire focus of this research paper is on how technology dynamics are changing the face of HRD in general and it's Training and Development part in particular. Our entire focus is on how technology is helpful for modern manager to conveniently conduct the training of their human resource working under them, along with their holistic development. The research paper is based upon literature review collected from like-minded research papers and also from primary data, secondary sources, reports and magazines. We have taken the sample size of 65 respondent for conducting this study. The paper further suggest suitable measures that can be adopted for more improvement with respect to HRD.
TOPLUMUN KORUYUCU AŞILARLA İLGİLİ TUTUM VE DAVRANIŞLARI: İSTANBUL İLİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: GÖGER Zeynep
Published: July 2023

Covid-19 pandemisi bireylerin aşıya yönelik tutumları üzerinde olumsuz etkilere neden olmuş ve özellikle Covid-19 aşısına karşı oluşan bu olumsuz tutum genel olarak diğer koruyucu aşılara karşı bakış açısını değiştirmiştir. Bu araştırmada toplumun koruyucu aşılarla ilgili tutum, bilgi ve davranışlarını tespit etmeye yönelik olarak kesitsel bir çalışma yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, katılımcıların koruyucu aşılara yönelik tutum ve bilgileri değerlendirildiğinde, demografik değişkenlere yönelik farklılıklar sonucunda, aşılara ve aşılanmaya karşı genel itibariyle anlamlı bir fark olmadığı gözlemlenmektir. Ancak bununla birlikte sağlık okuryazarlığına sahip olan ve sağlıkla alakalı eğitim almış olan bireylerin, aşılanmaya ve koruyucu aşılara karşı daha bilinçli oldukları ve koruyucu aşılara karşı daha olumlu bir tutum içinde olduğu gözlemlenmektedir. Aşı güvenliğine ilişkin sorularda katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğu olumlu cevap vermiştir. Ancak yeni geliştirilen aşılarla ilgili sorularda cevaplar olumsuz yönde artış göstermiştir. Sonuç olarak özellikle pandemi gibi halk sağlığını tehdit eden durumlarda bireylerin aşı reddi ya da aşıya karşı olumsuz bakış açılarını değiştirmek için bireylere aşı konusunda en doğru bilgilerin yetkili makamlarca verilmesi önerilir.
Düşük Kütleli X-Işın Çiftlerinin Durum Geçişlerinin Zamansal Ölçek Kullanılarak Belirlenmesi
Authors: SONBAŞ Eda , MOHAMED Kamal , DHUGA Kalvir , GOGUS Ersin
Published: July 2023

Bileşenlerinden biri Kara delik (KD) olan Düşük kütleli X-ışın çiftlerinin (LMXB'lerin), ani parlamalara uğradıklarında sergiledikleri farklı yığılma süreçleri ile ilişkili tayfsal evreler ve geçişler gösterdikleri yaygın olarak kabul edilmektedir. Kompakt bileşeni bir nötron yıldızı (NY) olan LMXB'lerin de, KD-LMXB'lere benzer tayfsal evre geçişleri sergiledikleri bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada, parlama profili q-eğri yapısı gösteren 9 tane KD ve NY-LMXB' nin zamansal analiz sonuçları sunulmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında RXTE arşiv verileri kullanılarak kaynakların tayfsal evreleri ile ilişkili olan minimal zaman ölçeği (MTS) elde edilmiştir. KD ve NY kaynaklarında meydana gelen tayfsal değişimleri izlemede MTS'nin öneminin ileri boyutta araştırılması için kaynakların evre geçişlerine özgü diğer parametreler olan ışıma şiddeti, RMS değişkenliği ve sertlik oranları ile karşılaştırılmıştır.
GLEAM Radyo Kaynakları Kataloğundaki Aday Süpernova Kalıntısı G20.1-0.2’nin Gama Işımasının Araştırılması
Authors: ÖZYILMAZ Pınar
Published: July 2023

İlk olarak, 345◦ < l < 60◦ ve 180◦ < l < 240◦ yapılan GaLactic ve Extragalactic All-sky Murchison Widefield Array

(GLEAM) gözlemlerinin kapsamında, olası bir süpernova kalıntısı (SNK) adayı olarak tanıtılan G20.1-0.2’yi analiz etmek

için Fermi-Geniş Alan Teleskobu (Fermi-LAT) tarafından toplanan 14 yıllık gama ışını verilerini inceledik. 0.2-300 GeV

enerji aralığında yapılan gama ışını verisi analizimiz, 4FGL J1828.0-1133 olarak adlandırılan dördüncü Fermi-LAT (4FGL)

kataloğundan bir gama ışını kaynağının, (L, B) = (20.177°, -0.254°) Galaktik koordinatlarında bulunduğunu gösterdi ve

bu noktasal yapıdaki kaynağın konum hata elipsi, uzamsal olarak G20.1-0.2 ile çakışmaktadır.Bu çalışmada 14 yıllık Fermi-

LAT verisini kullanarak 4FGL J1828.0-1133 kaynağını yeniden analiz ettik ve G20.1-0.2 ile arasındaki uzamsal örtüşmenin

detaylarını araştırdık. Analizimiz neticesinde 4FGL J1828.0-1133 gama ışını noktasal kaynağını sinyal arka-alan değerinin

∼ 6σ olduğunu ve enerji tayfının kuvvet kanununa uyduğunu tespit ettik.
Tinjauan atas Age-related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Dewi Anak Agung Fridami
Published: July 2023

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) merupakan penyakit degeneratif makula yang mengakibatkan gangguan penglihatan sentral pada usia lanjut. AMD yang didapatkan pada sekitar 5,8% individu dengan kebutaan, merupakan penyebab kebutaan keempat terbanyak di dunia. Faktor risiko AMD meliputi usia, genetik, merokok, dan nutrisi. AMD diklasifikasikan menjadi AMD non-neovaskular (dry) dan neovaskular (wet). Pada tahap awal AMD sering tidak bergejala, pada tahap lanjut dapat ditemukan hilang penglihatan sentral disertai distorsi visual dengan gambaran drusen, geographic atrophy, atau neovaskularisasi koroid pada pemeriksaan fundus. Pencitraan retina diperlukan untuk menentukan tata laksana sesuai derajat penyakit. Penanganan AMD non-neovaskular saat ini ditekankan pada observasi dan kemampuan pasien untuk mengenali perubahan fungsi visual serta deteksi dini neovaskularisasi koroid. Modifikasi gaya hidup, seperti berhenti merokok dan suplementasi nutrisi, dapat dilakukan untuk mencegah progresivitas AMD. Terapi anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) saat ini merupakan pilihan untuk tata laksana AMD neovaskular.
 
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a macular degenerative disease causing impaired central vision in elderly. AMD occurs in approximately 5.8% of individuals with blindness; it is the fourth leading cause of blindness in the world. The risk factors of AMD include age, genetics, smoking, and nutrition. AMD is classified into non-neovascular (dry) and neovascular (wet) AMD. Early AMD is often asymptomatic, loss of central vision with visual distortion can happen in the later stages. Drusen, geographic atrophy, or choroidal neovascularization can be observed in fundus examination. Retinal imaging is needed to determine management according to the stage of the disease. Current management of non-neovascular AMD is emphasized through observation and the patient’s ability to recognize changes in visual function as well as early detection of choroidal neovascularization. Lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and nutritional supplementation can prevent the progression of AMD. Anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) therapy is currently an option for the management of neovascular AMD.