bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A GPU IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TSUNAMI EQUATION
Authors: Mekebayev Nurbapa , Altybay Arshyn , Darkenbayev Dauren
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we consider numerical simulation and GPU (graphics processing unit) computing for the two-dimensional non-linear tsunami equation, which is a fundamental equation of tsunami propagation in shallow water areas. Tsunamis are highly destructive natural disasters that have a significant impact on coastal regions. These events are typically caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and possibly an asteroid impact. To solve numerically, firstly we discretized these equations in a rectangular domain and then transformed the partial differential equations into semi-implicit finite difference schemes. The spatial and time derivatives are approximated by using the second-order centered differences following the Crank-Nicolson method and the calculation method is based on the Jacobi method; the computation is performed using the C++ programming language; and the visualization of numerical results is performed by Matlab 2021. The initial condition was given as a Gaussian, and the basin profile has been approximated by a hyperbolic tangent. To accelerate the sequential algorithm, a parallel computation algorithm is developed using CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) technology. CUDA technology has long been used for the numerical solution of partial differential equations (PDEs). It uses the parallel computing capabilities of graphics processing units (GPUs) to speed up the PDE solution. By taking advantage of the GPU’s massive parallelism, CUDA technology can significantly speed up PDE computations, making it an effective tool for scientific computing in a variety of fields. The performance of the parallel implementation is tested by comparing the computation time between the sequential (CPU) solver and CUDA implementations for various mesh sizes. The comparison shows that our parallel implementation gives significant acceleration in the implementation of CUDA.
The Effect Of Financial Performance, Leverage, Good Corporate Governance And Company Size On The Sustainability Report (Study Of Companies Listed On The IDX, LQ 45 In Year 2015 – 2019)
Authors: NURDIN Nurdin , RIYADI Padlah
Published: May 2023

PurposeThe research aims to determine the effect of financial performance, leverage, good corporate governance and company size on sustainability reports (study of companies listed on the LQ 45 2015 – 2019). Entity business management is currently not only based on economic aspects but also social aspects as the main basis for decision makers.
MethodologyThis study aims to determine and analyze the effect of profitability, leverage, institutional ownership, audit committee, independent commissioners, and company size on the sustainability reports of LQ 45 companies listed on the IDX in 2015-2019, so that 85 research samples were determined. Data was processed and analyzed using multiple linear regression.
FindingsRelated to sustainability in full and detail in the annual report or make a separate report regarding the company's social and environmental activities in the sustainability report or sustainability reporting. FOR Investors Investment is given to entities engaged in the natural resource management sector. Disclosure of sustainability reports is a consideration because entities that carry out and report corporate social responsibility will undoubtedly be more attractive to investors. After all, this gives legitimacy to the company's good value in the eyes of investors.
ImplicationFuture research is expected to use different objects, such as companies in the manufacturing and mining sectors, which are directly correlated with environmental aspects and different indices, for example, SRI-KEHATI, LQ45, Kompas 100, and so on. The different research times and variables are also a suggestion for other researchers—the value of shares, aspects of capital, and other financial performance.
EMIGRATION STATISTICS – THE HERALD OF THE SURVIVAL OF THE POPULATION OF GEORGIA OR THE DEMOGRAPHIC CRISIS
Authors: Abesadze Nino , Abesadze Otar , Kinkladze Rusudan , Paresashvili Nino
Published: May 2023

Mass emigration from Georgia began after the collapse of the Soviet Union. 30 years have passed since then but emigration in the country is still an actual problem. The purpose of the research is to reveal the statistical trends of emigration in Georgia, against the background of comparative analysis of emigration and remittances. In the research process statistical methods: observation, grouping and analysis were used. Results. In 2020, the number of Georgian emigrants abroad amounted to 74,264 people. The largest part of Georgian emigrants is in Russia, Greece, Ukraine, India, Azerbaijan and Armenia. The age of most immigrants is between 20–35 years. The largest number of immigrants is recorded in the Imereti region; Along with the increase in emigration, the number of remittances received from abroad also increases, the demographic situation is worsening, and unemployment rates are high.
A newly recorded genus with description of a new cave-dwelling species of Flagelliphantes (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from northeastern China
Authors: Yang Lan , Yao Zhiyuan , Irfan Muhammad , He Qiaoqiao
Published: May 2023

The genus Flagelliphantes Saaristo & Tanasevitch, 1996 was proposed by Saaristo & Tanasevitch, 1996 to accommodate three ex-Lepthyphantes species distributed in northern Eurasia. Male Flagelliphantes are easlily recognised by having a hood-shaped thumb on the embolus. The females have a long, S-shaped scape and the posterior median plate of the epigyne is grossly enlarged (“hypertrophied”).

While examining Linyphiidae Blackwall, 1859 specimens from Yunxia Cave in China’s Jilin Province, we discovered a new cave-dwelling species of the genus Flagelliphantes, F. yunxia sp. n. In this paper, we provide detailed description and photos of its diagnostic somatic and genitalic features. It is the first record of the genus from China.
Studies of Diaporthe (Diaporthaceae, Diaporthales) species associated with plant cankers in Beijing, China, with three new species described
Authors: Bai Yukun , Lin Lu , Pan Meng , Fan Xinlei
Published: May 2023

The genus Diaporthe (Diaporthaceae, Diaporthales) comprises endophytes, pathogens and saprophytes, inhabiting a wide range of woody hosts and resulting in serious canker disease. To determine the diversity of Diaporthe species associated with canker disease of host plants in Beijing, China, a total of 35 representative strains were isolated from 18 host genera. Three novel species (D. changpingensis, D. diospyrina and D. ulmina) and four known species (D. corylicola, D. donglingensis, D. eres and D. rostrata) were identified, based on morphological comparison and phylogenetic analyses using partial ITS, cal, his3, tef1-α and tub2 loci. These results provide an understanding of the taxonomy of Diaporthe species associated with canker diseases in Beijing, China.
A new species of Sterculia (Malvaceae) from Vietnam
Authors: Kieu Cam Nhung , Tran Duc Binh , Le Ngoc Han , Duong Thi Hoan , Bui Thu Ha , Nguyen Thu Thuy , Bui Hong Quang , Tran The Bach
Published: May 2023

A new species of Sterculia from Vietnam – S. konchurangensis – is described, illustrated, and compared with the similar S. lanceolata. S. konchurangensis differs from S. lanceolata by the length of the petiole (7.0–9.5 vs. 25–35 mm), shape of the leaf blade (obovate or elliptic vs. elliptic, lanceolate or elliptic-lanceolate), length of the leaf blade (6–8 vs. 9–20 cm), and length of the calyx lobe (11–12.5 vs. 4–6 mm). A diagnostic key of the 22 Sterculia species occurring in Vietnam is also provided.
Implementation of project-based learning for design of experiments using 3D printing
Authors: Unzueta Gorka , Eguren José Alberto
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to present how the project-based learning (PBL) methodology was implemented in the Faculty of Engineering of Mondragon Unibertsitatea in the second year of the Engineering in Industrial Organisation degree to help integrate statistical knowledge related to the design of experiments (DOE) and the use of advanced technologies, such as additive manufacturing (AD; also known as 3D printing).Design/methodology/approach: The methodology applied was PBL, which enables learners to apply theoretical concepts to a controlled real-world environment and to make decisions based on practical experience. PBL was applied in a team setting involving 51 students divided into 12 teams.Findings: The improvement in academic results demonstrate an improvement in the acquisition and assimilation of technical knowledge of the use of statistical tools through experimentation in a semi-industrial environment. In addition, the results of the satisfaction surveys show an increase in the motivation and commitment of the students during the project.Originality/value: The value of the work lies in the integration of advanced technologies (AM or 3D printing) and statistical knowledge in DOE through the PBL methodology in a higher education environment.
Regularity and abundance on semigroups of transformations preserving an equivalence relation on an invariant set
Authors: Sripon Kitsanachai , Laysirikul Ekkachai , Chaiya Yanisa
Published: May 2023

Let $ T(X) $ be the full transformation semigroup on a nonempty set $ X $. For an equivalence relation $ E $ on $ X $ and a nonempty subset $ Y $ of $ X $, let

   \begin{document}$ \overline{S}_E(X, Y) = \{ \alpha \in T(X) : \forall x, y \in Y, (x, y) \in E \Rightarrow (x \alpha, y \alpha) \in E, x \alpha, y \alpha \in Y \}. $\end{document}

Then $ \overline{S}_E(X, Y) $ is a subsemigroup of $ T(X) $ consisting of all full transformations that leave $ Y $ and the equivalence relation $ E $ on $ Y $ invariant. In this paper, we show that $ \overline{S}_E(X, Y) $ is not regular in general and determine all its regular elements. Then we characterize relations $ \mathcal{L} $, $ \mathcal{L}^* $, $ \mathcal{R} $ and $ \mathcal{R}^* $ on $ \overline{S}_E(X, Y) $ and apply these characterizations to obtain the abundance on such semigroup.
A quantum resistant universal designated verifier signature proof
Authors: Thanalakshmi P. , Anbazhagan N. , Joshi Gyanendra Prasad , Yang Eunmok
Published: May 2023

In order to ensure that only the designated person can verify the signer's signature on the message, Steinfeld et al. introduced the concept of Universal Designated Verifier Signature (UDVS), which enables a designator who has obtained a signature on a message from the signer to designate the signature to any desired designated verifier. This idea was developed to address the privacy concerns of the signature holder at the time of certificate distribution. They are appropriate for applications that demand the designer's secrecy. The fact that the designated verifier must generate a public key with regard to the signer's public parameter for signature verification is a significant drawback of UDVS methods. In cases where the verifier is unable to begin the key generation procedure, this constraint is inapplicable. Baek et al. developed the idea of "Universal Designated Verifier Signature Proof (UDVSP)", which does not require the verifier's public key for verification, to get around this restriction. All existing UDVSP constructions are based on a discrete logarithm problem, which is vulnerable to quantum computer attacks. As a result, an efficient quantum resistant UDVSP is built on a hard problem in coding theory, as suggested by NIST reports. The scheme's security against forgeability and impersonation attacks is examined using the random oracle model.
Analysis of a stochastic epidemic model for cholera disease based on probability density function with standard incidence rate
Authors: Song Yuqin , Liu Peijiang , Din Anwarud
Published: May 2023

Acute diarrhea caused by consuming unclean water or food is known as the epidemic cholera. A model for the epidemic cholera is formulated by considering the instants at which a person contracts the disease and the instant at which the individual exhibits symptoms after consuming the poisoned food and water. Initially, the model is formulated from the deterministic point of view, and then it is converted to a system of stochastic differential equations. In addition to the biological interpretation of the stochastic model, we proved the existence of the possible equilibria of the associated deterministic model, and accordingly, stability theorems are presented. It is demonstrated that the proposed stochastic model has a unique global solution, and adequate criteria are constructed by using the Lyapunov function theory, which guarantees that the system has persistence in the mean whenever $ {\bf{R_s^0}} > 1 $. For the case of $ R_s < 1 $, we proved that the disease will tend to be eliminated from the community. Some graphical solutions were produced in order to better validate the analytical results that were acquired. This research can offer a solid theoretical foundation for comprehensive knowledge of other chronic communicable diseases. Additionally, our approach seeks to offer a technique for creating Lyapunov functions that may be utilized to investigate the stationary distributions of models with non-linear stochastic perturbations.
The association between serum hypoxia inducible factor-1α level and urothelial bladder cancer: A preliminary study
Authors: Siregar Ginanda Putra , Parwati Ida , Noegroho Bambang Sasongko , Safridai Ferry , Situmorang Gerhard Reinaldi , Yohana Raden , Khairani Astrid Feinisa
Published: May 2023

Introduction: We aim to evaluate the association between serum hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-1α level and stage and grade of urothelial bladder cancer (UBC). Methods: A case-control study was conducted at Haji Adam Malik Hospital Medan, Indonesia. Inclusion criteria for case group was subject aged 18 years or older and diagnosed with UBC based on histopathological examination. Control group consisted of gender and age matched healthy subjects. Serum HIF-1α level was determined using ELISA method. Data was analyzed with chi square, Mann Whitney, and independent T tests. Results: A total of 80 subjects were enrolled and divided into case and control groups equally. Most subjects were males with mean age of 69.65 years for case group and 68.25 years for control group. Most subjects had advanced primary tumor and lymph node stages. Only 30% subjects had metastasized UBC. Higher serum HIF-1α level was observed in case group (p < 0.001). Serum HIF-1α level was strongly associated with metastasis stage (p < 0.001), followed by lymph node (p = 0.005) and primary tumor (p = 0. 013) stages. Serum HIF-1α level was not associated with grading (p = 0.134). Conclusions: Serum HIF-1α level is associated with staging but not grading of UBC.
Community perception and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine in South-West Nigeria: an online cross-sectional study
Authors: Olugbenga-Bello Adenike Iyanuoluwa , Bamidele Olayinka Oluwabusola , Ilori Oluwatosin Ruth , Ige Roseline Olabisi , Anegbe Norbertta Ekpen
Published: May 2023

Background. The development of COVID-19 vaccines holds great potential for controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Vaccines, irrespective of the disease are generally fraught with hesitancy, and Nigeria has a history of vaccine hesitancy.Objective. This study aimed at determining the perception of community members about the COVID-19 vaccine and their readiness to accept the vaccine in South West, Nigeria.Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed to collect data from consenting adults using a structured online questionnaire for a period of three weeks. Data were subjected to a Chi-square test and logistic regression for bivariate and multivariate analysis, respectively.Results. A total of 807 respondents participated in the survey with 57.7% males and 42.3% females. Forty-five respondents (5.6%) had previously been diagnosed with COVID-19 while 11.5% of the respondents had co-morbidity. The overall perception of COVID-19 vaccines was good. Fifty-nine (59%) percent of the respondents were willing to accept the vaccine and will also encourage their family members to take the vaccine. Vaccine origin and cost were determinants of vaccine acceptability. Nonacceptability of the vaccine (61.6%) was based on possible adverse effects of the vaccine and mistrust of the government. Educational level, skill status, type of employment, and sector of employment were associated (P0.001) with the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine.Conclusions. Citizens were willing to take COVID-19 vaccines, however, a lack of trust in government programs might undermine the vaccine campaign. Hence, the government needs to rebuild trust with the citizens towards achieving a high vaccination rate for COVID-19.
Infermiere di emergenza territoriale, formazione e competenze: analisi concettuale
Authors: De Luca Walter , Lucenti Enrico , Andreucci Andrea , Colamaria Nicola
Published: May 2023

Il Sistema di Soccorso Sanitario italiano è disomogeneo: la costituzione dell'equipaggio d'ambulanza, i criteri di assun- zione e mantenimento del ruolo differiscono tra le organizzazioni. La legislazione favorisce autonomia e responsabilità  professionale, ma nonostante ciò non è chiara l'identità dell'infermiere di emergenza territoriale, i requisiti per poter ottenere il ruolo differiscono nelle realtà. L'obiettivo dello studio è quindi l'esplorazione del concetto di Infermiere di emergenza territoriale individuandone formazione, conoscenze e competenze.
Quality of life among geriatric population residing in Bhavnagar city, Gujarat, Western India
Authors: Trivedi Bansi
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

All of the health status, lifestyle, satisfaction, mental state, or well-being, all facets of health status together reflect the multidimensional nature of quality of life (QOL) in an individual. Our objective is to assess quality of life and factors affecting quality of life.

Methods:

We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among 260 subjects (aged ≥ 60 years) residing in 13 wards of Bhavnagar city during September 2019–2020 after taking permission from ethics committee (no. 892) using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF-25 (WHO QOL BREF-25) scale. We assessed psychiatric morbidity using General Health Questionnaire-12 scale. Independent t-test was performed to find out factors associated with quality of life.

Result:

Among 260 subjects, 36% were males. Study found highest score in psychological domain and lowest score in physical domain of WHO QOL BREF-25 scale. Physical health was better among Muslims, geriatrics <75 year of age, not addicted abusive substance and no co-morbid condition, whereas geriatrics belonged to upper socio-economic status and normal as per General Health Questionnaire-12 scale had better social relationship. Environmental domain score was significantly better among males and geriatric without co-morbidity.

Conclusion:

These findings highlight the importance of active ageing interventions in order to improve the quality of life.
Novel markers of COVID-19 mortality-A comparative study with patients of acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Sharma Yash Paul , Gawalkar Atit A. , Batta Akash , Shrimanth Yamasandi Siddegowda , Revaiah Pruthvi C. , Karki Pragya , Chaudhary Vikas , Kasinadhuni Ganesh , Santosh Krishna , Bootla Dinakar , Kumar Sanjeev , Patel Nitin Kumar J , Sambyal Bharat Singh , Panda Prashant
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

COVID-19 can cause severe pneumonia that can progress to multiple organ failure. It is believed that dysregulation of inflammation and cytokine storm, contributes to severe COVID-19. As inflammatory mediators play an important role in the pathogenesis of the severe disease, inflammatory markers like fever, leucocytosis, and C-reactive protein are known to predict severe disease. Various other biomarkers have been known to have prognostic value in patients with COVID-19 infection. Inflammation, both local and systemic plays an important role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Thus in this study, we aimed to compare and describe the various biomarkers, and mortality between patients admitted with COVID-19 infection and ACS patients without COVID-19 infection.

Methods:

In a retrospective observational case-control study, a total of 108 patients admitted to our hospital during the month of May 2021 with COVID-19 were enrolled. Patients of the acute coronary syndrome (tested negative for COVID-19 infection) admitted during the same month were enrolled (including both the intensive care unit and ward) as controls.

Results:

The median age of patients with COVID was significantly lower than that of patients with acute coronary syndrome [49 years (IQR, 36-62 years) and 60 years (IQR, 52-66 years)]. Left ventricular ejection fraction was significantly higher among patients with COVID infection (58.5 ± 6.3% versus 36.9 ± 9.3%). The total leukocyte count was significantly higher among patients with COVID-19 compared to those with acute coronary syndrome [13200 per microliter (8625-17500) vs 9800 per microliter (8150-12150), P < 0.001]. The blood urea level was significantly higher among patients with COVID infection [52.5 (IQR, 34.7-81.5) versus 20 (IQR, 16-31)]. Levels of C-reactive protein were significantly higher among patients with COVID [39 (IQR, 7.7-100) versus 2 (1.4-3.5)]. The mortality of patients hospitalized with COVID was 4 times higher than those with acute coronary syndrome [25.9% (28) versus 6.1% (6)]. Survivors of COVID-19 had higher hemoglobin levels than those who did not [12.5 g/dLvs 11.5 g/dL, P = 0.03].

Conclusions:

Elevated total leukocyte counts reflect underlying secondary bacterial infection among patients with COVID-19 and help initiate appropriate antibiotics. Depletion of intravascular volume reflected by an increased urea/creatinine ratio increases the risk of mortality and warrants aggressive measures of rehydration and albumin infusion.
Riesz-type criteria for L-functions in the Selberg class
Authors: Gupta Shivajee , Vatwani Akshaa
Published: May 2023

We formulate a generalization of Riesz-type criteria in the setting of L-functions belonging to the Selberg class. We obtain a criterion which is sufficient for the grand Riemann hypothesis (GRH) for L-functions satisfying axioms of the Selberg class without imposing the Ramanujan hypothesis on their coefficients. We also construct a subclass of the Selberg class and prove a necessary criterion for GRH for L-functions in this subclass. Identities of Ramanujan–Hardy–Littlewood type are also established in this setting, specific cases of which yield new transformation formulas involving special values of the Meijer G-function of the type
${G^{n , 0}_{0 , n}}$
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El papel de las ediciones institucionales
Authors: Reig Ramón
Published: May 2023

El esquema que vamos a seguir para desarrollar este tema es simple pero, aún así, lo estimamos como el más conveniente: esbozaremos en primer lugar la intención última que tienen las ediciones institucionales; pasaremos a continuación a constatar las ventajas o aspectos positivos que se derivan de esa intención última, para después continuar con las facetas negativas que aparecen como consecuencia de la existencia de este tipo de publicaciones; trataremos brevemente sobre lo que aquí hemos llamado "ediciones mixtas" para, al final, extraer de todo ello alguna conclusión.
Efekt kompresji. Bartleby, czyli tajemnica inności
Authors: Kuster Maciej
Published: May 2023

Compression Effect. Bartleby, or the Mystery of Otherness

The text proposes to read Bartleby, the Scrivener as a case of modern genealogy of Otherness. The aporias in Melville’s intertextual prose loudly reverberate in theology and philosophy – therefore one cannot read Melville’s novella without referencing the Bible but also the writings of Blanchot, Derrida, Levinas, Deleuze. Bartleby owes his popularity to the genius of Melville, who, by commenting on the America of his times, included in his short prosaic works hundreds of ambiguous and internally contradictory tropes. The aporias which we now call Bartleby have been discussed by such contemporary critics as Žižek and Butler, who in the formula “I would prefer not to” see the outline of an emancipatory project in late-modernity capitalism. “Compression Effect” is the literary testimony of the experience of a new community which faces an “excess” of politically and religiously engaged texts with a simultaneous “shortage” of divinity in life institutionalized by modernity.
Literatura światowa widziana z warsztatu Gombrowicza albo Witold Gombrowicz według Milana Kundery
Authors: Bielecki Marian
Published: May 2023

World Literature as Seen in Gombrowicz’s Craft, or Witold Gombrowicz according to Milan Kundera

The article is a reconstruction of the project of “world literature” as presented in Milan Kundera’s essays. The writings of Witold Gombrowicz have a special place in Kundera’s conceptualisation (alongside those of Kafka, Musil or Broch), and the argumentation follows commentaries on him. The analyses presented here are concerned with three dimensions of Kundera’s project: historical-literary, theoretical-literary, and interpretative. The last of these is implemented not only by means of interpretative remarks on specific works by selected writers scattered throughout the essays, but also in Kundera’s inspirations and borrowings. The article discusses Kundera’s novel Život je jinde (Life is Elsewhere) as an example of dependence considered in terms of Harold Bloom’s “influence” on the writer.
Zagadnienie ustalenia odpłatności za pobyt mieszkańca w domu pomocy społecznej
Authors: Stępień Maria
Published: May 2023

Zagadnienie ustalenia odpłatności za usługi świadczone w domach pomocy społecznej jest niezwykle złożone i bywa problematyczne. W niniejszym artykule omówione zostaną podstawowe kwestie związane z tym zagadnieniem. Analizie poddane zostanie grono osób zobowiązanych do wniesienia opłaty za pobyt mieszkańca w domu pomocy społecznej wraz z regulacjami dotyczącymi określenia wysokości opłaty oraz trybu konkretyzacji zobowiązania. Omówione zostaną również najnowsze zmiany obejmujące instytucję zwolnienia z opłaty. Celem artykułu jest prezentacja procesu ustalenia opłaty za pobyt mieszkańca domu pomocy społecznej wraz ze wskazaniem rozwiązań, których zastosowanie służy interesom wszystkich stron postępowania.

The issue of determining payment for a resident’s stay in a social welfare home

The issue of determining payment for services provided in social welfare homes is extremely complex and sometimes problematic. This article will discuss the basic issues related to this issue. The group of persons obliged to pay a fee for a resident’s stay in a social welfare home will be analyzed, along with regulations on determining the amount of the fee and the mode of concretizing the obligation. The latest changes involving the institution of exemption from the fee will also be discussed. The purpose of the article is to present the process of determining the fee for the stay of a resident of a social welfare home, together with an indication of solutions whose application serves the interests of all parties to the proceedings.
Sposoby pokonywania barier komunikacyjnych wobec osób niesłyszących przez placówki administracji publicznej
Authors: Koszyk Krystyna
Published: May 2023

Osoby niepełnosprawne są wśród nas i chciałyby funkcjonować na równi ze wszystkimi. Państwo powinno zapewniać pełną realizację wszystkich praw człowieka i podstawowych wolności wszystkich osób niepełnosprawnych1, w tym również g/Głuchych. Zapewnia to między innymi Ustawa o języku migowym i innych środkach komunikowania się z 19 sierpnia 2011r.2, dzięki której osoby niesłyszące powinny mieć ułatwiony kontakt z urzędnikami. Poszerzeniem zapisów Ustawy jest Program Rządowy DOSTĘPNOŚĆ PLUS. Jego celem jest zapewnienie swobodnego dostępu do dóbr, usług oraz możliwości udziału w życiu społecznym i publicznym osób o szczególnych potrzebach3. Zakłada on poprawę m.in. dostępności architektonicznej, cyfrowej, edukacyjnej i organizacyjnej. Należy jednak zadać pytanie: Czy zapisy ustawowe i programowe są realizowane w rzeczywistości i w jakim zakresie? W niniejszym artykule opisano, jak poszczególne placówki administracji publicznej (banki, policja, pogotowie ratunkowe, straż pożarna, urząd miasta, Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych, szkoły publiczne) realizują Ustawę o języku migowym i innych środkach komunikacji. Z ostatniej części artykułu pt. „Zderzenie z rzeczywistością” można dowiedzieć się, jak naprawdę wygląda sytuacja osób niesłyszących, którzy z różnych przyczyn korzystają z placówek administracji publicznej oraz jak funkcjonują wybrane instytucje publiczne mając na uwadze dobro osób g/Głuchych.

Ways of overcoming communication barriers with deaf people by public administration institutions

People with disabilities are among us and would like to function equally with everyone else. The state should guarantee the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedom of all disabled people,4 including the deaf. This is ensured by the Act on Sign Language and Other Means of Communication adopted on August 19, 2011,5 thanks to which deaf people should have an easy contact with officials. The Government Program AVAILABILITY PLUS is an extension of the provisions of the Act. Its purpose is to provide free access to goods, services and the possibility of participation in social and public life for people with special needs.6 It assumes the improvement of- among others- architectural, digital, communication and organizational accessibility. However, the question should be asked: Are statutory and program provisions actually implemented? If yes, then to what extent? This article describes how individual public institutions (banks, police, emergency, fire brigade, city hall, social security institution, public schools) implement the Act on Sign language and other means of communication. From the last part of the article entitled „Collision with reality”, you can find out what is the real situation of deaf who use public administration facilities (for various reasons), and how selected public institutions function keeping in mind the good of deaf people.
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Intravenous Fluid Therapy in Children at SKIMS Soura, Srinagar
Authors: Ahmad Adil , Akhter Aisha , Bano Zareefa
Published: May 2023

Background: One of the common and routinely performed nursing care procedures is fluid therapy given via intravenous route to patients admitted into hospitals or any other healthcare institute. This has been in practice at the global level for the past 2 centuries. Crystalloids and colloid blood products are some of the components that are commonly infused into the bloodstream of a patient in liquid form. Fluid therapy is important when providing care to acutely ill children in the emergency department or hospitalised children. Early and appropriate fluid administration improves outcomes and reduces mortality in children. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the pre and posttest knowledge of staff nurses regarding intravenous fluid therapy in children. Methodology: Pre-experimental group pre-test post-test design was used to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on the knowledge and practice of 60 staff nurses regarding intravenous fluid therapy in children at SKIMS Soura, Srinagar through a purposive sampling technique. Assessment of knowledge and practice was done by a Self-structured questionnaire and checklist. Results: The mean post-test knowledge score of the study subjects (38.57±6.705) was significantly higher than that of the mean pre-test knowledge score (26.87± 7.674) at a 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: The staff nurses had Moderate knowledge regarding intravenous fluid therapy in children. The structured teaching program was found to be effective in improving the knowledge scores of study subjects, hence there was a dire need to educate them regarding intravenous fluid therapy in children.
Evaluación formativa. Estrategia en la gestión de procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje
Authors: Mancilla Curi Benita Sonia , Paliza Arellano Yovana Milagros , Orosco-Fabian Jhon Richard , Espinoza Luján Zoila Xiomara
Published: May 2023

El libro pretende determinar el efecto de la evaluación formativa en la gestión de procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje en estudiantes universitarios. El estudio es de tipo aplicado y se usó el diseño cuasi experimental. La muestra estuvo conformada por 240 estudiantes de la facultad de educación inicial de una universidad Estatal de la capital del Perú, siendo 120 estudiantes integrantes del grupo control y 120 del grupo experimental. Se utilizó la observación como técnica de investigación y la guía de observación como instrumento para el recojo de datos, la cual cuenta con validez por juicio de expertos y un coeficiente Alfa de 0.83. Los resultados muestran que, en el pretest, los estudiantes del grupo control obtuvieron puntajes entre el nivel bajo (99.2%) y medio (0,8%), y los estudiantes del grupo experimental obtuvieron puntajes en el nivel bajo (100%). Después de la intervención al grupo experimental con el programa propuesto y de la aplicación del postest los resultados muestran diferencias en ambos grupos, los estudiantes del grupo control obtuvieron puntajes en el nivel bajo (17,5%), medio (3,3%) y alto (79,2%), mientras que los del grupo experimental obtuvieron puntajes en el nivel medio (5%) y alto (95%). Y cuando se hizo la contrastación de hipótesis, se obtuvo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el postest al comparar ambos grupos, concluyendo que, la evaluación formativa como estrategia tiene efecto significativo en la gestión de procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje en estudiantes de una universidad estatal de la capital del Perú.
Dispositivo de espacialidad intersticial: acoso sexual en los territorios, traslados y contextos. Zonas de violencia de género heteronormadas en Chihuahua, México
Authors: Martínez Ochoa Hugo , Chaparro Medina Paola Margarita
Published: May 2023

El presente libro trabaja la violencia sexual a partir del acoso desde la condición de expresión de violencia de género que condiciona la estancia, traslado y territorializa los espacios a favor del patriarcado. Ello en la interpretación de los estudios urbanos, el estructuralismo-estructuralista y los estudios de género. El objetivo es identificar los territorios y contextos del ejercicio de acoso sexual contra las mujeres en la ciudad de Chihuahua. A lo referido, a partir de los ejercicios de la cartografía participante, entrevista a profundidad y observación participante. El texto describe el discurso y la percepción de las violencias desde las subjetividades y las condiciones de identificación de las mujeres jóvenes de la ciudad de Chihuahua, ilustra a partir de los mecanismos de la cartografía y las narrativas, las condiciones de ejercicio de violencia, control y condiciones subyacentes que permean su vida cotidiana y excluyen su corporalidad de los espacios tanto públicos como privados. El análisis da cuenta de la dicotomía excluir-negar e incluir-castigar, desde la materialización de la violencia tanto en los territorios como en los cuerpos, que condicionan la participación urbana de las mujeres y da cuenta de la heteronorma territorial que impacta desde los espacios íntimos hasta los públicos.
HOTS Questions Validity Test Class VII at MTs Nurul Falah Palembang
Authors: Kurniawan Liwanda Alan , Adeng Adeng , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Published: May 2023

HOTS is a learning evaluation activity that trains students' higher order thinking skills. Based on the results of observations, it showed that students had not been able to work on questions at the HOTS level. This is caused by several things (1) there is no guideline for preparing HOTS questions for teachers (2) the awareness of teachers to make HOTS questions is still very low. Based on this urgency, the purpose of this research is to produce valid hot questions at MTs Nurul Falah Palembang. This research uses the Tessmer model. The formative research type Tessmer development model is adopted as the research model. The self-assessment stage, the formative evaluation stage (prototyping), which includes expert and one-to-one evaluation (low resistance to revision) and small group feedback, and the field test stage are the four stages of this study (high resistance). The results of the research and discussion have been carried out that the validity test after being tested through 3 aspects, namely aspects of language assessment, material and construction that the hots question development product at MTS Nurul Falah Palembang was declared valid.
Digital Teaching Materials Based on Attention Relevance Confidence Satisfaction Substance Pressure Material
Authors: Sundari Wiwin , Siahaan Sardianto Markos , Ismet Ismet
Published: May 2023

Teaching materials that are commonly used during the science learning process are printed teaching materials, so digital teaching materials are developed based on attention relevance confidence satisfaction (ARCS) on substance pressure material. Alessi and Trolip development model used in this research has 3 stages which include planning, design and development. The alpha test stage, results of the development of digital teaching materials found that ARCS based digital teaching materials were declared valid with a score of 71.48%, the beta test stage, the practical ARCS-based digital teaching material results given by three students in the high, medium and low categories get an average score of 80% which is included in the practical category and ARCS-based digital teaching materials were effective in improving class VIII student learning outcomes after the pretest and posttest were carried out and the N-gain result was 0.61 in the medium category. so that ARCS-based digital teaching materials on substance pressure material are declared valid, practical and effective
CARACTERÍSTICAS DA PESCA PRATICADA NA BAÍA DO SOL (ILHA DE MOSQUEIRO, ESTADO DO PARÁ)
Authors: Braga Mariana , Chagas Rafael
Published: May 2023

The objective of the present work was to describe the artisanal fishing carried out by the artisanal fishermen of the fishing community of Baia do Sol, Mosqueiro Island, State of Pará. Data collection took place through interviews with fishermen associated and not associated with the Z-9 colony of the Baia do Sol community, from April to October 2022, using semi-structured questionnaires to assist in data collection. In the study, 30 artisanal fishermen were interviewed, most of them male, using snowball sampling. The results indicate that the artisanal fishing practiced in Baia do Sol has the gill net as the main fishing gear. Fishing is carried out in boats called rowing boats, made of wood. Fishing areas cover some locations around Mosqueiro Island, extending to the Northeast of Pará. In addition, it was found that the commercialization of fish is carried out, primarily, at the local level.
El espíritu panamericano de Fernando Neubarth
Authors: Fajardo Estefanía
Published: May 2023

El médico brasilero recibió en el Congreso PANLAR 2023 el reconocimiento al Espíritu Panamericano. Su premisa: queremos ser buenos médicos, para eso necesitamos ser buenas personas.
Effects of Sexed and Conventional Semen Use and Calf Sex on Milk Yield Parameters, Body Weight and Milk Electrical Conductivity in Holstein Cows
Authors: BAYRIL Tahir
Published: May 2023

This study was designed to determine the effects of semen type and calf gender on milk yield parameters, milk electrical conductivity and milk flow values and postpartum maternal body weight. A total of 265 Holstein cows in the first lactation were used in the study. The effect of sperm type on maternal body weight levels after calving and milk electrical conductivity values was significant (P0.05). Heifers inseminated with sexed semen had higher 100-days milk yield, milk peak yield and postpartum maternal body weight in the first lactation. Milk peak duration was higher in heifers inseminated with conventional semen (P0.05). In conclusion, heifers inseminated with sexed semen had higher maternal body weights, 100-days milk yield, milk peak yields and milk electrical conductivity levels in the first lactation than inseminated with conventional semen
Zorunlu Askerlik Uygulamasının Akademik Personelin Çalışma Hayatına Yansımaları/ Reflections of Compulsory Military Service on the Working Life of Academic Staff
Authors: BİLGİN Ebru , BEŞİRLİ Ömer Batuhan
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı; zorunlu askerlik uygulamasının Türkiye’deki çeşitli üniversitelerde görev yapan akademik personelin (Öğretim Üyesi, Öğretim Görevlisi, Öğretim Elemanı) çalışma hayatına yansımasını olgubilim deseni perspektifinden inceleyerek, akademisyenlerin askerlik sürecinde karşılaştıkları çalışma hayatı sorunlarına ilişkin gerçekleştirilecek düzenlemelere ışık tutmaktır. Bu doğrultuda amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 18 akademik personel ile yarı yapılandırılmış derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmeler neticesinde elde edilen veriler betimsel analize tabi tutulmuş ve çalışmanın bulgularına ulaşılmıştır. Bu çerçevede zorunlu askerlik uygulamasının akademik personelin çalışma hayatına etkisi; ücret ve diğer ekonomik koşullar, çalışma sürelerinin belirsizliği, eğitim süreci, istihdam edilebilirlik, emeğin üretken kapasitesi ve âtıl işgücü temaları altında ele alınarak akademisyenlerin geleceğe ilişkin beklentileri tespit edilmiştir.
Keterlibatan Murid Sekolah Menengah Luar Bandar: Peranan Sokongan Ibu Bapa dan Guru
Authors: James Elisa Gerit , Surat Shahlan , Rahman Saemah
Published: May 2023

Keterlibatan murid memainkan peranan penting dalam pembelajaran di sekolah di samping mempengaruhi perkembangan diri murid. Tujuan utama kajian ini dijalankan iaitu untuk mengenal pasti sokongan ibu bapa dan guru terhadap keterlibatan murid di lima buah sekolah menengah luar bandar daerah Subis. Kajian ini dijalankan dalam bentuk tinjauan. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data secara rawak terhadap 260 orang responden murid tingkatan 5 di daerah Subis. Cara pengumpulan data adalah menggunakan instrumen borang soal selidik. Untuk menganalisis frekuensi, peratus, min, dan sisihan piawaian analisis deskriptif telah digunakan. Secara keseluruhan dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap sokongan guru terhadap keterlibatan murid sekolah menengah luar bandar pada tahap yang tinggi (M=4.04, SP= 0.53). Namun tahap sokongan lain seperti tahap keterlibatan individu murid menunjukkan tahap yang sederhana tinggi iaitu ( M=3.77, SP=0.58) dan tahap sokongan ibu bapa (M=3.8, SP=0.52) pada tahap sederhana tinggi. Terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara sokongan ibu bapa dengan keterlibatan murid (r=0.580, p=0.0001) dan ini terbukti melalui analisis Korelasi Pearson yang telah dikaji. Kesimpulannya keterlibatan murid saling berhubung dengan sokongan ibu bapa dan guru. Diharapkan kajian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai sumber rujukan khususnya terhadap sekolah-sekolah menengah luar bandar, ibu bapa dan guru.
Pre-professional internships and professional training of administration students at Ica
Authors: Perales Jesús Vilca
Published: May 2023

Pre-professional internships in professional training serve to develop knowledge and practical skills and abilities in students that allow them to have new scenarios of their own professional career, put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired in their study stages. Currently, in Peru, according to Law, pre-professional internships carried out by students for a period equal to or greater than three months are recognized as work experience for performance in public and private institutions, benefiting thousands of interns nationwide, because jobs they ask for a certain amount of work experience; favoring them in a future job position. The purpose of the study was to determine, explain, and analyze the performance of pre-professional internships by students and the impact they have on their academic stage as well as on their professional life of university administration students.
Does the Turkish Statistical Institute Understate Inflation Figures after It Stopped Disclosure Item Price Details in the Inflation Basket?
Authors: Çelen Aydın
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The main objective of this research was to detect whether Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) started to understate inflation figures as alleged after it stopped announcing detailed item prices in the inflation basket.

Methodology: The study started with a simple Before-After analysis and then expanded to an application of the more comprehensive Difference-in-Differences (DiD) method. Inflation figures announced by ITO (İstanbul Chamber of Commerce) and ENAG (Inflation Research Group) were used as control group in DiD analysis. The study used monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data between November 2021 and January 2023. Data has been collected from the webpage of TURKSTAT, ITO and ENAG.

Findings: The fact that the price details in the inflation basket were not disclosed did not have a statistically significant effect on the difference between TURKSTAT figures and ITO and ENAG figures. Therefore, we could not reach a finding that supports the views and criticisms that TURKSTAT may understate inflation by not publishing the basket details.

Recommendation: Although it has been shown that covering up the price details in the inflation basket does not have a statistically significant dropping effect on TURKSTAT figures compared to ITO and ENAG figures, disclosing price details to the public, as in previous years, may increase transparency and trust in the institution.
Constraints and Prospects of Online Platforms in Higher Learning Institutions: The Case of Selected Private Universities in Lusaka District, Zambia
Authors: Kabundula Pelekelo P. , Namushi Namakando
Published: May 2023

The aim of the paper to establish the constraints and prospects of online teaching and learning platforms among lecturers and students in private Universities in Lusaka district. Multiple studies have demonstrated that COVID-19 has brought a rapid growth and paradigm shift in so many sectors of development inclusive of education worldwide. So much has been documented about COVID-19 and its impact on education mainly in public institutions. However, it has not been pronounced much in private institutions. Therefore, we sought to establish the constraints and prospects of online teaching and learning platforms among Lecturers and Students in private Universities in Lusaka District, Zambia. The study adopted a qualitative approach and utilised a descriptive design. 15 Lecturers and 30 Students were purposively sampled from three selected higher learning institutions and completed the face-face in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. This was done for a period of one month in order to better understand the constraints and prospects of online teaching and learning platforms. Constraints of online teaching and learning platform included lack of training and support, lack of technical equipment, lack of access to quality technological and digital infrastructure, Poor ICT skills, lack of reliable and stable internet connectivity, lack of computer gadgets, power outrage and non-availability of electricity and webcams in university settings. Prospects and support of online teaching and learning platform included promotion of e-learning libraries, low-cost strategies of internet facilities, mandatory ICT training, shaping of career aspirations and provision of opportunities to cater for a large number of students as opposed to the physical arrangement. Our study shows that COVID-19 pandemic is real and persistent with its negative consequences. Prospects such as low-cost strategies to internet and electricity facilities as well as ICT-supportive infrastructures and equipment across the globe are desirable.