bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utilizing Geo-information for Mountain Community Adaptation
Authors: Khezri Adish , Tuladhar Arbind Man , Zevenbergen Jaap
Published: January 2023

Mountain communities are vulnerable to diseases, malnutrition, and insecurity of land, which may lead to losing shelter and livelihood. This paper reveals that the current way of living of the mountain communities is unsustainable and vulnerable, and there is a lack in improving their adaptive ability for climate change adaptation. In order to understand how to improve the adaptive ability of the mountain community, this research makes a critical analysis of three case studies in Nepal, Indonesia and Peru. The results indicate the importance of geo-information as services or products at each scale ranging from global, regional, national, state/province, community to individual. The aim is to emphasize on access to geo-information that helps reduce the community vulnerability by providing a more effective adaptation program. Here we propose a framework for a Mountain Community Adaptive System (MCAS) which establishes the relationships between the vulnerability, livelihood and climate change adaptation.
United Nations/Nepal Workshop on the Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems Kathmandu, 12 – 16 December 2016
Authors: Manandhar Niraj , Timilsina Susmita
Published: January 2023

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La dimensión metacognitiva de la competencia aprender a aprender en titulaciones españolas
Authors: Escalante Ferrer Ana Esther , Coronado Fernández Sandra Elisa , Moctezuma-Ramírez Evelyn E.
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es identificar componentes metacognitivos de la competencia “aprender a aprender” en los programas docentes de las titulaciones de Pedagogía e Ingeniería en Telecomunicaciones de España. Estos componentes implican el manejo del conocimiento de sí, de la tarea y las estrategias para abordarla, la planificación, organización y gestión del tiempo, la autoevaluación, el control y autorregulación, y la resolución de problemas durante el propio proceso de aprendizaje, aspectos clave para la formación profesional de aprendices autónomos. La metodología consistió en la revisión de 1,896 programas docentes de estas titulaciones desde una perspectiva cualitativo documental. Mediante un análisis de contenido cualitativo, se efectuó la codificación de los componentes de la dimensión metacognitiva que propone el modelo teórico de la competencia aprender a aprender de Gargallo et al. (2020a). Los resultados muestran que las competencias aparecen atomizadas en habilidades, conocimientos y muy escasamente incorporan actitudes y elementos contextuales, por lo que se concluye que difícilmente la propuesta curricular, como se encuentra expresada, pueda desarrollar la dimensión metacognitiva de la citada competencia.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A REMOTE VILLAGE
Authors:   Donetsk National Technical University, Telychko Hanna , Romanenkov Dmytro ,   Donetsk National Technical University, Kariev Bohdan ,   Donetsk National Technical University, Rogozhyn Andrii ,   Donetsk National Technical University
Published: January 2023

Purpose. Modernization of existing solutions for automatic control of water supply in a remote village. Methodology. The integrated approach to analyze the design object, to choose of the concept of building a water supply management system, to use mathematical methods for the study of operations, and the description of the control and management system have been used for the research. Results. The article provides a critical analysis of existing modern solutions for water supply in remote villages. Water consumption and water supply sources for the population, namely water intake wells, and calculation of the volume of the water tower, have been determined. Frequency regulation of pumping units and principles of automation of pumping stations have also been given. Priority directions for further research to improve the efficiency of water supply has been established. An algorithm for monitoring and controlling of autonomous water supply has been developed, and a SCADA system has been created to monitor the status of the pumping station. Scientific novelty. A unique water supply system has been proposed instead of the centralized one. A SCADA system to control the current state of the complex has been created. Practical significance. Optimization model of the automatic control system of the water supply of a remote village with a backup power supply and real-time control of the system. This solution has been designed for the full cycle of water supply, to reduce costs. It ensures uninterrupted water supply, optimize the operation of pumping stations and adapt the existing infrastructure to changing water quality requirements.
AUTOMATIC WAGON LOADING CONTROL SYSTEM USING INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Donetsk National Technical University, Telychko Hanna , Korshikov Oleksii ,   Donetsk National Technical University, Mashianov Danylo ,   Donetsk National Technical University, Tkachenko Oleh ,   Donetsk National Technical University
Published: January 2023

Purpose: To develop a system for automatic control of car loading to combine separate nodes into one common system to ensure greater control and reliability of the process. Research methods are grapho-combinatorial. Methodology: The research is justified by a logical synthesis based on the hardware of embedded control systems, programming in the language of functional blocks of the MEK61131-3 standard. Results: The requirements for the structure of the automation system of coal loading complexes have been formulated, the basic automation equipment has been selected, and the control algorithms have been determined. Based on the requirements for the automation system, a functional scheme and its technical implementation of the automation of coal loading complexes as a single control system have been developed. The algorithm and subsequently the SAC program of the local system have been developed, which is able to show its performance in the "Owen Logic" environment. This made it possible to adjust and select the correct coefficients and possible calculated data. Scientific novelty: Development of a functional model of the coal loading complex and the use of wireless communications, aimed at combining fragmented local systems into one common one to ensure greater control and reliability of the process. Practical significance: Functional and structural model of the coal loading complex allows to increase its level of automation, reliability and efficiency of operation, to eliminate the shortcomings of the technical fragmentation of the system and to prevent significant material, time and economic costs for setting up the system.
Bases de données médicales scientifiques et moteurs de recherche en français
Authors: Joly L.-M. , Leroy J.-P. , Roussel M. , Darmoni S.
Published: January 2023

L’accès aux revues médicales scientifiques est indispensable pour les médecins ou les paramédicaux qui souhaitent maintenir à jour leurs connaissances, se documenter pour la prise en charge d’un patient ou s’engager dans des travaux de recherche. Au-delà des outils anglo-saxons (Pub-Med, Google Scholar) qui impliquent de réaliser la recherche documentaire en anglais et qui listent principalement des ressources en anglais, il existe des outils qui permettent une recherche en français et couvrent des ressources en français de façon beaucoup plus complète que les outils anglosaxons. Nous présentons tout d’abord le portail en français CISMeF (Catalogue et Index des sites médicaux de langue française) ouvrant l’accès à une base de données centrée sur les ressources Internet médicales en français (doc’CISMEF) et sur la base LiSSa (Littérature scientifique médicale francophone en santé), tous deux utilisant un moteur de recherche en français : HeTOP (Health Terminology/Ontology Portal). D’autres bases de données et moteurs de recherche en français sont ensuite présentés, soit généralistes (Summon, Wikipédia Encyclopédie médicale), soit spécialisés (Recomedical, VIDAL, Orphanet, Agents tératogènes). Ils sont pour la plupart interfacés et reliés à PubMed. Leur utilité au quotidien nous paraît indiscutable que ce soit pour la recherche documentaire « à froid », mais aussi directement pour la prise en charge des patients au cabinet ou à l’hôpital.
PSİKOLOJİK DAYANIKLILIĞIN ÇALIŞANLAR AÇISINDAN SONUÇLARI: BİR ALAN ARAŞTIRMASI
Authors: MAVİ Yüksel , YEŞİL Salih
Published: January 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı psikolojik dayanıklılığın duygusal emek, çalışan performansı, iş tatmini ve yaşam doyumuna etkisini incelemektir. Bu çalışmada, nicel araştırma yöntemine başvurulmuştur. Çalışmada, veri toplama aracı olarak anket formundan faydalanılmıştır. Örneklemini, bir alış-veriş merkezinin çalışanları oluşturmuştur. Çalışmanın verilerini analiz etmek için SPSS 25.0 ve SmartPLS 3.0 yazılım programları kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre kendini adamanın ve kontrolün yüzeysel davranışı pozitif yönde; meydan okumanın yüzeysel davranışı negatif yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Kendini adamanın derinlemesine davranışı pozitif yönde etkilediği; meydan okumanın ve kontrolün derinlemesine davranışı etkilemediği görülmüştür. Meydan okumanın iş tatminini pozitif yönde etkilediği; kendini adamanın ve kontrolün iş tatminini etkilemediği tespit edilmiştir. Kendini adamanın, meydan okumanın, kontrolün çalışan performansını ve yaşam doyumunu etkilemediği saptanmıştır. Çalışmada psikolojik dayanıklılık, duygusal emek, çalışan performansı, iş tatmini ve yaşam doyumu değişkenleri ele alınmıştır. Psikolojik dayanıklılığın ilişkilendirildiği bu değişkenlerin tümünün bir model altında toplanması, alış-veriş merkezi çalışanlarına uygulanması araştırmanın özgünlüğünü ortaya koymaktadır.
TÜRK BANKACILIK SEKTÖRÜNDE LİKİDİTE KARŞILAMA ORANINI BELİRLEYEN FAKTÖRLER: COVID – 19 PANDEMİ DÖNEMİNİ DE KAPSAYAN BİR PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ UYGULAMASI
Authors: ÇAKMAK Ahmet , SUNAL Onur
Published: January 2023

Ekonominin geneli ve finansal sistemin önemli aktörlerinden olan bankalar, küresel ve ulusal ölçekte ekonomide yaşanan gelişmelerden doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak etkilenmekte, çeşitli risklere maruz kalarak faaliyetlerini sürdürmektedir. Bu nedenle bankaların maruz kaldıkları riskler ve risklerin yönetimi önemlidir. Belirtilen riskler arasında yeralan likidite riski bankalar için hayati öneme sahip olup, proaktif yönetim gerektirmektedir. Bu kapsamda, hazırlanan çalışma ile Türk Bankacılık sektörü ölçeğinde bankalarda likidite düzeyinin bir göstergesi olan Likidite Karşılama Oranının içsel ve dışsal belirleyicilerinin Covid-19 dönemini kapsayacak şekilde ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Türkiye’de faaliyette bulunan 19 ticari ve 4 katılım bankasının 2015/12 ay ve 2021/9 arası çeyrek dönemlik verileri kurulan modeller kapsamında, panel veri analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir.

Analiz neticesinde, örneklem kapsamında mevduat ve katılım bankalarından oluşan Türk bankacılık sektörünün likidite düzeyi ile bankalara özgü mevduat, kredi mevduat oranı, öz kaynak kârlılığı, sermaye yeterlilik oranı, öz kaynaklar ve aktif büyüklük ile makro ekonomik faktörlerden para arzı, kredi temerrüt takası, kontrol değişkeni Covid dönemi arasında istatistik açıdan anlamlı ilişkilerin bulunduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Ahatanhel Krymsky and Bukovyna
Authors: Kovalets Lidiia
Published: January 2023

The article using reliable facts and argued assumptions reconstructs a paradigm of A. Krymsky’s contacts with Bukovyna and Bukovynians, in particular not yet traced pages and updates a unique source base, namely forgotten, scattered newspaper and book literary-critical, memoir materials. It turns out that the paradigm of these contacts is interesting and branched out. It began in A. Krymsky’s early youth by reading the works by Y. Fed’kovych and continued in fact throughout his life. Besides the characteristic of Fed’kovych’s interests, it is said about his publication of wide scholar and artistic issues in Bukovina periodicals. The link between A. Krymsky and A. Kobylianska is discussed more deeply than up to now. Thus, we disprove preliminary statements about authenticity of their meetings in Chernivtsi in 1898, in Kyiv, and at the farmstead Zelenyi Hay near Hadiach in 1899; we point to attempts by the Soviet organisers of science to falsify materials relating to the issue. In the history of the scholar’s contacts with eminent philologist and cultural figure V. Simovych’s, they were remarkable due to their epistolary relations and personal meetings in Kharkiv and Kyiv in 1927 and in Lviv in 1940 – meaningful, businesslike, not devoid of a warm human component. A whole range of other asks were outlined, on which it is still worth concentrating in the future, comprehending the subject. So the investigation of prominent, nowadays unjustly forgotten author is completed as well as enriched history of literary, social and cultural interconnections of scientific and creative intellectuals of isolated parts of Ukraine in the late 19th – the first decades of the 20th century.
The Most Significant Receptive “Node” of Vasyl Stus’ Poetry
Authors: Chervinska Olha
Published: January 2023

The article under studies reveals the issue of key arguments that arise while reading the poetry by Vasyl Stus at the time of his ideological persecution and imprisonment, carrying out poetological and comparative interpretation of the verses “Ves obshyr miy chotyry na chotyry…” (“My whole expanse is four by four…”) and “Zazyrayu v zavtra – tma i tmuscha…” (“Looking into tomorrow – darkness and gloom”). The experience of murderous “today” (in the second verse, the paradigm of “today” has been condensed with the “days of remembering”) inevitably leads the poetic thought to the fragmentation of space and time. The latter may be regarded as the very point that gives an almost unmistakable answer to the question about Stus’ verse, which has the right to be called his last one (final). Despite the tragedy of experiencing loneliness and thought of inevitable death in both verses, the projection of time is made in opposite directions. In the first example, it leads directly from the prison cell to the mortal afterlife, while in the second – from the emptied dwelling of “looking into tomorrow” purposefully turns back, finding a life-affirming balance in analogies extrapolated from the episodes of historical antiquity. Therefore, Vasyl Stus does not reveal the theme of existential boundaries in these two verses as the psychology of the pre-death state (“No fear, no pain, no hesitation / before death...”). This theme assumes a philosophical dialogue, communication of a completely different kind, entering ontology, the inner and the boundless space of the author’s spirit, as well as leading both the author and the readers beyond the horizon of the obvious and becoming the most important receptive “node” of his poetics.
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS IN UKRAINE
Authors: Derkach Oleksandr
Published: January 2023

The article examines the main practical aspects of the implementation of socially responsible agrarian business in Ukraine, in particular, conscientious business practices; environmental protection activities and resource conservation; development of local society, development of personnel aimed at training and professional development. It is proposed to distinguish the following phases at the current stage of formation and development of social responsibility of domestic agrarian business subjects as a mechanism for increasing their competitiveness: initial, adjacent and terminal. In the first phase of the formation of social programs for the purpose of increasing competitiveness, pilot companies and the development of criteria for assessing the social responsibility of agrarian business entities, principles, the period of implementation and methods of implementation, etc. are determined. The next phase will be considered the holding of an internal social audit by agrarian companies and other subjects of agrarian business. The adjacent stage is a transitional phase of the external assessment of the social responsibility of agrarian business entities, which should provide an assessment by civilian independent experts and the community of the social effect of the activities of agribusiness representatives. The final phase should contribute to the formation of the rating of socially responsible companies of agricultural production in the country, which is also an effective tool for forming their image and customer loyalty, increasing their competitiveness in the domestic space. It is emphasized that the intervention of the state in the sphere of social responsibility of agrarian business should be of a recommendatory, framework nature. The moral support of these processes from the state is especially important for the development of social responsibility of agribusiness subjects in the country. Moreover, some tax breaks for corporations are even more beneficial to the budget and society, since corporations are more accurately and effectively able to solve local regional problems through social responsibility. The business community can either develop its own standard in the area of social responsibility, or join any of the existing Western standards in this area with its adaptation, or provide advisory assistance from the state.
Logistics Costs for Seaborne Trade in Nigeria: An Empirical Study
Authors: Ojenya Salawu Yekini , Mohammadreza Ghadiri Seyed
Published: January 2023

Seaports are fundamentally connectivity points in the global economic system, especially container ports, which are supportive and well-connected to major global trade routes. Regular and dependable services from shipping are critical to lowering the costs of trade, particularly transportation expenses, integrating supply chains, and enabling global trade. For Nigeria, trade costs seem to be an impediment to international trade development, and improving trade logistics performance is crucial to enhancing nations' trade acceptability. Field surveys were conducted in some selected seaports and outward environments, and hypotheses were examined in order to assess the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the ports' facilities and activities. The result revealed that logistics costs, customs effectiveness, quality of infrastructure, government policies, and logistics service deliveries have significant effects on the development of seaborne trade in Nigeria. Therefore, institutional improvements will lower logistics costs, providing opportunities to expand seaborne trade, and benefit consumers worldwide through competitive freight costs.
The Effectiveness Of Giving Warm Water Compresses To Reduce Typhoid Fever
Authors: Nurhanifah Dewi , Qamariah Siti , Darmayanti Darmayanti
Published: January 2023

Demam merupakan masalah yang timbul pada pasien yang menderita demam tifoid. Tindakan yang dapat dilakukan untuk menurukan suhu tubuh dengan menggunakan kompres hangat. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui efektivitas antara pemberian kompres hangat daerah axilla dan daerah femoral terhadap penurunan suhu tubuh pasien demam tifoid. Metode penelitian menggunakan quasi experiment dengan rancangan nonequivalent control group (pretest-posttest). Sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 responden. Hasil penelitian pada kelompok kompres hangat di axilla sebelum ( =38,43°C) dan sesudah ( =37,52°C), pada kelompok kompres hangat di femoral sebelum ( =38,43°C) dan sesudah ( =37,91°C). Uji paired t test menunjukkan ada perbedaan suhu tubuh sebelum dan sesudah diberikan kompres hangat di axilla dengan ρ value 0,000 dan di femoral ρ value 0,000. Uji independent sample t test menunjukkan ada perbedaan antara pemberian kompres hangat di axilla dan di femoral terhadap penurunan suhu tubuh pada anak demam dengan ρ value 0,000. Hasil dari penelitian ini bisa digunakan untuk bukti terbaru untuk keefektifan penggunaan kompres hangat di area axilla dan femoral anak.
Pengaruh Effortful Swallow Terhadap Intake Nutrisi Pada Pasien Stroke dengan Disfagia
Authors: Hariati Nida , Rizani Akhmad , Marwansyah Marwansyah
Published: January 2023

Stroke dapat menyebabkan kerusakan saraf kranial terutama saraf kranial trigeminal, fasialis, glosofaringeal, vagal dan hipoglosus yang dapat berakibat disfagia. Disfagia merupakan kondisi klinis yang ditandai dengan adanya kesulitan saat menelan sehingga berisiko terjadinya malnutrisi. Effortful swallow mampu meningkatkan gerakan dasar lidah posterior dan meningkatkan kekuatan menelan sehingga dapat meningkatkan intake nutrisi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh effortful swallow terhadap intake nutrisi pada pasien disfagia. Metode penelitian eksperimental dengan rancangan Quasy Experiment. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pasien stroke di ruang saraf RSUD Ulin dan RSUD Dr. H. Moch Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin dengan sampel 10 pasien, diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data dianalisis dengan uji wilcoxon dan mann-whitney. Hasil penelitian menyatakan terdapat pengaruh effortful swallow terhadap intake nutrisi pada pasien stroke dengan disfagia di ruang saraf RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin dan RSUD Dr. H. Moch Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin dengan hasil uji mann-whitney nilai p= 0,008 (a = 0,05). Rumah sakit perlu menjadikan latihan effortful swallow sebagai intervensi keperawatan pada pasien yang mengalami disfagia dalam upaya pemenuhan kebutuhan nutrisi serta memberikan edukasi kepada pasien dan keluarga.
Espécies fitopatogênicas de Phytophthora
Authors: Reis Ailton , Feitosa Maria Isabella de souza , Luz Edna Dora Newman , Santos Álvaro Figueredo dos
Published: January 2023

The genus Phytophthora accommodates six of the ten species of oomycetes listed as the most important for their destructive potential to agriculture. Phytopathogens of this genus attack a wide range of hosts, where they cause seed and root rot, seedling damping off, collar, tuber and rhizome rot and soft rot in fruits in contact with the soil. Although they are basically considered soil pathogens, some species can attack the aerial part of their hosts and cause leaf blight and fruit, stem and flower rot. The management of diseases caused by Phytophthora spp. can be difficult because it is an inhabitant of the soil where it survives for long periods through resistance structures and because of its polyphagous nature. Since the first description of the genus, almost a century and a half ago, this oomycete has been widely studied, with significant advances in the understanding of biology, physiology and genetic variability. More recently, with the use of genomic sequencing techniques, it has been possible to establish the phylogenetic relationships of Phytophthora spp. with other organisms at different taxonomic levels. These studies continue to expand widely, as organisms are constantly exposed to evolutionary processes. In this sense, with the advances in the use of molecular markers, it has been possible to identify new species, phytopathogens and inhabitants of aquatic and forest environments, and also to resolve some species complexes. This review aimed to compile the state of the art of the advances obtained in the studies of Phytophthora spp., focusing on research collaboration in understanding the pathosystems involving this genus in the main species of cultivated plants
Structural But Not Functional Connectivity Differences within Default Mode Network Indicate Conversion to Dementia
Authors: Marin-Marin Lidón , Miró-Padilla Anna , Costumero Víctor
Published: January 2023

Background: Malfunctioning of the default mode network (DMN) has been consistently related to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, evidence on differences in this network between MCI converters (MCI-c) and non-converters (MCI-nc), which could mark progression to AD, is still inconsistent. Objective: To multimodally investigate the DMN in the AD continuum. Methods: We measured gray matter (GM) volume, white matter (WM) integrity, and functional connectivity (FC) at rest in healthy elderly controls, MCI-c, MCI-nc, and AD patients, matched on sociodemographic variables. Results: Significant differences between AD patients and controls were found in the structure of most of the regions of the DMN. MCI-c only differed from MCI-nc in GM volume of the left parahippocampus and bilateral hippocampi and middle frontal gyri, as well as in WM integrity of the parahippocampal cingulum connecting the left hippocampus and precuneus. We found significant correlations between integrity in some of those regions and global neuropsychological status, as well as an excellent discrimination ability between converters and non-converters for the sum of GM volume of left parahippocampus, bilateral hippocampi, and middle frontal gyri, and WM integrity of left parahippocampal cingulum. However, we found no significant differences in FC. Conclusion: These results further support the relationship between abnormalities in the DMN and AD, and suggest that structural measures could be more accurate than resting-state estimates as markers of conversion from MCI to AD.
Positive Results from the Fecal Immunochemical Test Can Be Related to Dementia: A Nationwide Population-Based Study in South Korea
Authors: Jun Yu Kyung , Lee Seung Woo , Kim Kwang Woo , Moon Jung Min , Koh Seong-Joon , Lee Hyun Jung , Kim Joo Sung , Han Kyungdo , Im Jong Pil
Published: January 2023

Background: The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is widely used in screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), but FIT results can be positive for diseases other than CRC. Objective: We investigated the association between positive results of FIT and the incidence of dementia using a nationwide database. Methods: FIT-positive participants were collected from a database provided by the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Results: The incidence of all kinds of dementia was higher in FIT-positive than FIT-negative subjects (p < 0.0001). FIT-positive participants had a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (p < 0.0001) and vascular dementia (p = 0.0002), compared to participants with FIT negativity. The risk of all kinds of dementia or AD in FIT-positive participants was higher in younger (age < 65 years) than older participants (p < 0.0001 for all kinds of dementia; p = 0.0002 for AD). Conclusion: FIT positivity was correlated with an increased risk of dementia, especially in participants under 65 years of age. The study suggests that clinicians can consider dementia when FIT-positive participants fail to show any malignancies.
Evaluating Implementation and Outcomes of a Person-Centered Care Model for People with Dementia in the Rehabilitation In-Patient Setting: Project Protocol
Authors: Chenoweth Lynn , Williams Anna , McGuire Jane , Reyes Patricia , Maiden Genevieve , Brodaty Henry , Liu Zhixin , Cook Jacquelene , McCade Donna , Taylor-Rubin Cathleen , Freeman Matilda , Burley Claire
Published: January 2023

Background: While Australian guidelines promote person-centered healthcare (PCC) for persons with dementia, healthcare systems, routines, rules, and workplace cultures can pose challenges in the provision of PCC. Objective: To present a knowledge translation protocol of the PCC model in a sub-acute rehabilitation hospital. Methods: The two-year pre/post/follow-up translation project will include (n = 80) persons with dementia, (n = 80) adult family/carers of patient participants, (n = 60) healthcare staff (medical, nursing, allied health), and (n = 8) PCC staff champions. Champions will complete six half-days’ training in PCC. Medical, nursing, and allied health staff will be provided with PCC learning manuals, complete six hours of online PCC education and attend six face-to-face PCC education sessions. Champions will provide ongoing support to staff in PCC practice. The Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework will be used to evaluate: i) outcomes for prospective patients provided with PCC, compared with a matched sample of retrospective patients (primary outcomes agitation incidence and severity); 2) champion and staff PCC knowledge, confidence, engagement, and practice quality; 3) person, family/carer, champion, and staff satisfaction with PCC; 4) PCC costs and benefits; and 5) organizational structures, systems and policies required to implement and maintain PCC in sub-acute healthcare. Results: We will identify if PCC benefits persons with dementia, staff, and healthcare services, and we will generate evidence on the educational and organizational resources required to embed PCC in practice. Conclusion: Project findings will inform tailored PCC education applications for dissemination in healthcare and produce evidence-based PCC practice guidelines to improve healthcare for persons with dementia.
The Association Between Diabetes Duration and Domain-Specific Cognitive Impairment: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Tang Xingyao , Wang Ying , Simó Rafael , Stehouwer Coen D.A. , Zhou Jian-Bo
Published: January 2023

Background: Diabetes is a risk factor for cognitive impairment, and disease duration is associated with geriatric decline and functional disabilities. Objective: This study aimed to examine the association of diabetes duration with domain-specific cognitive impairment in elderly. Methods: A total of 3,142 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from the period between 2011 and 2014 were included. We assessed cognitive function using the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), the CERAD Word Learning (CERAD-WL) test, the CERAD Delayed Recall (CERAD-DR) test and animal fluency (AF) test. Results: After adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education level, and annual household income, we found that diabetes with a duration longer than 20 years were at 3.32-fold increased risk of DSST impairment (OR = 3.32, 95% CI: 1.95 to 5.67), 1.72-fold increased risk of CERAD-WL impairment (OR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.13 to 2.62), and 1.76-fold increased risk of AF impairment (OR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.23 to 2.53), compared with those with no diabetes. Associations were generally stronger in women than in men. Participants with diabetes, who were diagnosed at 50–59 years old were at increased risk of DSST impairment, CERAD-WL impairment, CERAD-DR impairment, and AF impairment per 5 years longer duration of diabetes. Conclusion: Longer diabetes duration was associated with the increased risk of cognitive impairment, especially in processing speed and attention. The presence of chronic kidney disease was associated with the increased risk of DSST impairment.
Linguistic and Psychometric Validation of the Cognition Bolt-On Version of the Japanese EQ-5D-5L for the Elderly
Authors: Igarashi Ataru , Sakata Yukinori , Azuma-Kasai Mie , Kamiyama Harue , Kawaguchi Mika , Tomita Kiyoyuki , Ishii Mika , Ikeda Manabu
Published: January 2023

Background: The need for a cognition bolt-on version of the EQ-5D, which would capture cognitive impairment by adding a dimension to the generic instrument assessing health status, has been increasing in Japan. Objective: To develop a cognition bolt-on version of the 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L+C), we linguistically validated a cognition dimension and psychometrically validated the EQ-5D-5L+C. Methods: Following linguistic validation of the cognition dimension, psychometric validation of the EQ-5D-5L+C proxy version utilized anonymized data collected from nursing home residents between October 2021 to April 2022. The validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change were evaluated. Results: Data from 254 participants, including the finalized Japanese EQ-5D-5L+C proxy version, were analyzed for the psychometric validation. Mean (±standard deviation) age and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores were 87.14±7.29 years and 15.76±8.46, respectively. The correlation was strongest between the cognition dimension and MMSE scores (rs = –0.640). Test-retest reliability was good in the cognition dimension in both baseline and two-time points (3 months: k = 0.644; 6 months: k = 0.656). Although a correlation between changes in the cognition dimension and those in the MMSE score from baseline was weak (3 months: rs = –0.191; 6 months: rs = –0.267), a correlation with changes in the MMSE score was higher when the cognition dimension was added compared to the EQ-5D alone (3 months: rs = –0.142 versus rs = –0.074). Conclusion: The Japanese EQ-5D-5L+C proxy version developed is a valid tool that captures health status including cognitive function, with a consideration for an over-time assessment. The benefits in adding the cognition dimension to the EQ-5D-5L to assess health state were suggested.
An analysis of hormones and mineral nutrients in fruit from terminal and lateral racemes of two blueberry cultivars
Authors: Shen Min , Chen Qiang , Zhang Yan , Guo Peipei , Zhu Bo , He Feng , Hu Yong , Xiao Jiaxin
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: In general, fruit that develops from early-opening flowers ripens earlier than fruit from late-opening flowers. However, the opposite has been observed in the rabbiteye blueberry cultivar “Brightwell” (Vaccinium ashei). OBJECTIVE: From the differences of endogenous hormones and mineral nutrition, with attempt to analyze the reasons for fruit from late-opening flowers on lateral racemes of “Brightwell” ripened earlier than fruit from early-opening flowers on terminal racemes. RESULTS: Fruit from late-opening flowers on lateral racemes of “Brightwell” ripened earlier than fruit from early-opening flowers on terminal racemes. This may be associated with the higher levels of giberellin 1, abscisic acid (ABA), salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, phosphorus, iron and boron in the early developmental stages, and the higher ABA level and lower giberellin 9 level in the fruit ripening stages on lateral racemes, compared with on terminal racemes. However, the fruit borne on the terminal racemes of “O’Neal” grew faster than fruit borne on lateral racemes, this may be correlated with the higher IAA, iron, manganese, zinc and boron levels, and the lower ABA level, in the early fruit developmental stages on terminal racemes, compared with on lateral racemes. CONCLUSIONS: The growth and ripening differences in fruit set at the two positions of the two blueberry cultivars may be associated with hormonal and nutritional control during fruit development.
Novel neural network architecture using sharpened cosine similarity for robust classification of Covid-19, pneumonia and tuberculosis diseases from X-rays
Authors: Balan Elakkiya , Saraniya O.
Published: January 2023

COVID-19 is a rapidly proliferating transmissible virus that substantially impacts the world population. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for fast testing, diagnosis, and treatment. However, there is a growing need for quick testing, diagnosis, and treatment. In order to treat infected individuals, stop the spread of the disease, and cure severe pneumonia, early covid-19 detection is crucial. Along with covid-19, various pneumonia etiologies, including tuberculosis, provide additional difficulties for the medical system. In this study, covid-19, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other specific diseases are categorized using Sharpened Cosine Similarity Network (SCS-Net) rather than dot products in neural networks. In order to benchmark the SCS-Net, the model’s performance is evaluated on binary class (covid-19 and normal), and four-class (tuberculosis, covid-19, pneumonia, and normal) based X-ray images. The proposed SCS-Net for distinguishing various lung disorders has been successfully validated. In multiclass classification, the proposed SCS-Net succeeded with an accuracy of 94.05% and a Cohen’s kappa score of 90.70%; in binary class, it achieved an accuracy of 96.67% and its Cohen’s kappa score of 93.70%. According to our investigation, SCS in deep neural networks significantly lowers the test error with lower divergence. SCS significantly increases classification accuracy in neural networks and speeds up training.
Fault diagnosis of oil-immersed transformer based on MGTO-BSCN
Authors: Yi Lingzhi , Long Jiao , Huang Jianxiong , Xu Xunjian , Feng Wenqing , She Haixiang
Published: January 2023

In order to improve the accuracy and reliability of fault diagnosis of oil-immersed power transformers, a fault diagnosis method based on the Modified Artificial Gorilla Troops Optimizer (MGTO) and the Stochastic Configuration Networks with Block Increments (BSCN) is proposed. First, the original artificial gorilla troop optimization algorithm is improved, which effectively improves the convergence speed and optimization accuracy of the algorithm. Secondly, the conventional Stochastic Configuration Networks (SCN) learning methodology is modified when the fault diagnosis model is constructed. The original SCN adopts point incremental approach to gradually add hidden nodes, while BSCN adopts block increment approach to learn features. It significantly accelerates training. MGTO algorithm is used to jointly optimize regularization parameter and scale factor in BSCN model, and the fault diagnosis model with the highest accuracy is constructed. The experimental results show that the accuracy of MGTO-BSCN for transformer fault diagnosis reaches 95.9%, which is 3.5%, 9.9% and 11.7% higher than BSCN fault diagnosis models optimized by GTO, Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) respectively, reflecting the superiority of MGTO algorithm. Meanwhile, the comparison with the traditional model shows that the proposed method has obvious advantages in diagnostic effect.
Effect of near infrared spectroscopy instrumentation on forecasting protein and digestibility of cottonseed
Authors:   EMBRAPA, Santos Sueli Freitas dos , Bomfim Marco Aurélio Delmondes ,   EMBRAPA, Medeiros Everaldo Paulo de ,   EMBRAPA
Published: January 2023

The objective was to evaluate the effect of near infrared spectroscopy instrumentation with NIRS FOSS and Perten on predictions of crude protein (CP) and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDDM) and in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVDOM) of cottonseed. The models for the CP parameter obtained better results in the NIR Perten and FOSS instruments than the models for IVDDM and IVDOM of cottonseed. In addition, the model with the best performance observed for CP was attributed to NIR Perten, considering its best RPD index.
Assessing the Correlation between Aboveground Carbon Stock, NDVI and Tree Species Diversity (A Study of Kailali and Kanchanpur District)
Authors: Devkota Sajana , Asheshwar Mandal Ram , Khadka Ananda
Published: January 2023

There is limited research to show the correlation between biophysical character and reflectance value of satellite imageries. Thus, this research was conducted to show the relation between the reflectance value (Normalized Differences Vegetation Index: NDVI) and biophysical characteristics (carbon stock and biodiversity) of forest. Kanchanpur and Kailali districts of Nepal were selected as the study sites. Total 184 plots were established to measure the height and diameter at breast height (DBH). The Landsat 8 image of 2022 was downloaded from USGS.gov. Above ground tree biomass was calculated which was further converted into carbon stock. Tree species diversity was assessed using Shannon-Weiner index (H’). Furthermore, Pearson’ correlation was performed to show the relation between aboveground carbon stock vs NDVI and biodiversity vs NDVI. The descriptive statistics showed that mean value of above ground carbon with standard deviation was 109.70±64.52 and 96.76±53.79 ton/ha in Kanchanpur and Kailali districts respectively. The mean value with standard deviation of H’ index was 1.163 ±0.512 and 1.247 ±0.56 in Kanchanpur and Kailali districts respectively. The mean value with standard deviation of NDVI of the sampled plots was 0.491±0.268 and 0.367±0.192 of Kanchanpur and Kailali districts respectively. The R value of Carbon stock vs NDVI was 0.54 and 0.382 of study sites in Kanchanpur and Kailali districts respectively. Similar results were of Carbon stock vs H’ index and H’ index vs NDVI of the study sites of these districts. t-test showed that, these equations were significant at 5% since p value was less than 0.05. This study will be useful to understand the application of NDVI to correlate with biophysical characteristics of the forest.
IMAGING OF NORMAL PRESSURE HYDROCEPHALUS
Authors: Nazwar Tommy Alfandy , Bal'afif Farhad , Wardhana Donny Wisnu , Yueniwati Yuyun , Pradana Wisniardhy
Published: January 2023

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is hydrocephalus without an increase in intracranial pressure. The term Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH) has been used to describe individuals presenting with ventriculomegaly of unexplained etiology, accompanied by the classic triad of symptoms (gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and dementia). CT-scan is more practical, cheaper, widely available, and can assess the anatomical condition of the brain and ventricles, but MRI is the best modality and superior to CT. It can assess the anatomic conditions better, changes in white matter, and the presence of flow-void sign. Radiological signs of INPH are the presence of ventriculomegaly with Evan's index > 0.3, z-EI > 0.42, the presence of DESH (Disproportionately Enlarged Subarachnoid Space Hydrocephalus), cingulate sign, callosal angle <90°
AN AORTOPULMONARY TUNNEL AS AN EXTRA-CARDIAC SYSTEMIC TO PULMONARY SHUNT
Authors: Ishak Azril , Abu Hassan Hasyma , Mohammed Yusri
Published: January 2023

Aortopulmonary window, one of the rarest congenital heart diseases, causes unrestricted left-to-right shunt and may lead to congestive heart failure, pulmonary vascular obstructive disease and low cardiac output. Echocardiogram and CT angiography are important non-invasive diagnostic tools. Surgical closure is indicated in all patients diagnosed with APW and is usually performed at the time of diagnosis to reduce the risk of developing early pulmonary vascular disease. We report on a term baby girl with variant of aortopulmonary window which manifest as a tunnel on CT angiography.
MALAYSIA STROKE CONFERENCE 2022 4
Authors: 2022 Malaysia Stroke Conference
Published: January 2023

1. BALANCE TRAINING TO IMPROVE HAND FUNCTION IN STROKE: A SCOPING REVIEW
2. CHALLENGES IN DELIVERING TELE-REHABILITATION FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MALAYSIA
3. INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FUNCTIONING, DISABILITY AND HEALTH AS PREDICTORS FOR PATIENT OUTCOME
4. PREDICTORS OF POST STROKE UNFAVORABLE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS WITH HYPERGLYCEMIA DURING ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE
5. THERAPIST'S ROLE IN THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE FOR THE PATIENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN STROKE REHABILITATION
6. COVID-19 VACCINATION, INFECTION, AND RISK OF STROKE IN MALAYSIA
7. EFFECTIVENESS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AUGMENTED WITH COGNITIVE REMEDIATION THERAPY FOR STROKE SURVIVORS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS IN IMPROVING WORK READINESS: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
8. DEVELOPING A MALAY LANGUAGE EXECUTIVE FUNCTION ASSESSMENT: A SURVEY WITH SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS IN MALAYSIA (Non-clinical study)
Right Middle Cerebral Artery Intracranial Stent for Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
Authors: Abdul Rahim Ezamin , Mohd Yaakob Mohd Naim , Kamis Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz , Muda Ahmad Sobri , Md Noh Mohamad Syafeeq Faeez
Published: January 2023

The article briefly discusses the basis of why the intracranial stent was deployed during mechanical thrombectomy.
ANTARA EKONOMI ISLAM DAN EKONOMI KONVENSIONAL
Authors: Azhar Azhar
Published: January 2023

Ekonomi Islam berasaskan Al-Quran dan Sunnah. Asas muamalah yang berbentuk  suruhan dan larangan bertujuan untuk membangaun  keseimbangan rohani dan jasmani manusia berasaskan tauhid. Sedangkan  ekonomi konvensional lahirberdasarkan pemikiran manusia yang bisa berubah dan bersifat tidak kekal, bahkan terkadang mengabaikan aspek etika dan moral tergantung kepentingan apa  dan siapa.
KOMPETENSI GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM ‎MENYUSUN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN ‎ DI KALIMANTAN TENGAH
Authors: Supriadi Gito , Azis Abdul
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Mendeskripsikan kompetensi guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dalam merumuskan indikator pencapaian kompetensi. (2) Mendeskripsikan kompetensi guru dalam mengembangkan materi pelajaran. (3) Mendeskripsikan kompetensi guru dalam merumuskan penilaian hasil belajar.
Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan dokumentasi dan wawancara. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 500 guru PAI yang tersebar di Kabupaten Kapuas, Kotawaringin Timur dan Barito Selatan. Analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif dalam bentuk persentase dan Rata-rata.
Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa : (1) kompetensi guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dalam merumuskan indikator pencapaian kompetensi memperoleh nilai sebesar 68,65 termasuk kategori cukup.( 2) Kompetensi guru PAI dalam mengembangkan materi pelajaran memperoleh nilai sebesar 78,38 masuk  kategori baik. (3) Kompetensi guru PAI dalam merumuskan instrument evaluasi HOTS memperoleh nilai sebesar 72,24 berada kategori baik.
ANALISIS PERAN WANITA BEKERJA DALAM KEUANGAN RUMAH TANGGA: STUDI KASUS PADA PENJUAL NASI BORAN DI KABUPATEN LAMONGAN
Authors: Maf'ula Faricha , Assadam Elvina , Utomo Dias Tiara
Published: January 2023

Dewasa ini keikutsertaan wanita dalam peran publik mengalami peningkatan. Wanita yang bekerja menunjukkan kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap pembangunan. Fokus penelitian ini pada wanita penjual nasi Boran di Kabupaten Lamongan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kondisi sosial dan ekonomi; pengaruh pendapatan penjual nasi Boran terhadap keuangan rumah tangga; dan menganalisis motivasi sebagai penjual nasi Boran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah mixed-methodology.  Data kuantitatif diperoleh melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan PLS-SEM. Data kualitatif berasal dari wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebesar 96,12% menunjukkan berjualan nasi boran sebagai  pekerjaan utama dan mayoritas sebesar 39,0% responden berperan tunggal sebagai sumber pendapatan tetap keluarga. Kedua, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pada pendapatan penjual nasi Boran terhadap keuangan rumah tangganya. Ketiga, urutan prioritas motivasi wanita sebagai penjual nasi Boran yakni (1) untuk memenuhi kebutuhan anggota keluarga.; (2) tradisi turun menurun di keluarga; (3) jumlah tanggungan keluarga yang banyak; (4) ingin memiliki pendapatan sendiri; (5) pendapatan suami tidak mencukupi kebutuhan keluarga; (6) melihat kesuksesan tetangga/saudara yang sukses berjualan nasi boran.
PERAN LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KONSELING TERHADAP PERILAKU SISWA MAN 2 BANJAR
Authors: Tatiah Tatiah
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran layanan bimbingan konseling terhadap perilaku siswa di MAN 2 Banjar. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan mengambil lokasi di MAN 2 Banjar. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah dengan mereduksi data yang didapat kemudian menyajikan data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa layanan guru bimbingan konseling di MAN 2 Banjar dalam membantu menangani perilaku  siswa memiliki peranan yang penting dalam mengarahkan, membimbing dan membentuk perilaku siswa. Pemberian layanan bimbingan konseling terhadap perilaku siswa cukup maksimal. Guru bimbingan konseling sudah berusaha melaksanakan tugas dan kewajibannya yaitu dengan melaksanakan pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling secara aktif bahkan kepala sekolah ikut terjun dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan siswa. Sedangkan untuk sarannya adalah sebagai berikut: 1) Bagi guru, diharapkan dengan proses pemberian layanan bimbingan konseling, mampu memberikan arahan bimbingan kepada siswa terutama bagi guru bimbingan konseling. 2) Bagi Siswa, selalu berperilaku baik dengan teman sebaya, guru dan orang tua agar tidak ada permasalahan yang dapat mengganggu siswa yang lain sehingga aktifitas belajar mengajar di kelas berjalan dengan baik. 3) Bagi sekolah, diharapkan guru bimbinan konseling di MAN 2 Banjar di tambah lagi agar program bimbingan kkonseling lebih efektif. 4) Bagi Peneliti yang akan datang, hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat digunakan sebagai bahan pertimbangan dalam melakukan penelitian dengan topik yang sama dan lingkup yang lebih luas.