bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Waiting Lists for Psychotherapy and Provider Attitudes Toward Low-Intensity Treatments as Potential Interventions: Survey Study
Authors: Peipert Allison , Krendl Anne C , Lorenzo-Luaces Lorenzo
Published: August 2022

Background

Common mental disorders, including depression and anxiety, are leading causes of disability worldwide. Digital mental health interventions, such as web-based self-help and other low-intensity treatments (LITs) that are not digital (eg, bibliotherapy), have the potential to reach many individuals by circumventing common barriers present in traditional mental health care. It is unclear how often LITs are used in clinical practice, or whether providers would be interested in their use for treatment waiting lists.

Objective

The aims of this study were to (1) describe current practices for treatment waiting lists, (2) describe providers’ attitudes toward digital and nondigital LITs for patients on a waiting list, and (3) explore providers’ willingness to use digital and nondigital LITs and their decisions to learn about them.

Methods

We surveyed 141 practicing mental health care providers (eg, therapists and psychologists) and provided an opportunity for them to learn about LITs.

Results

Most participants reported keeping a waiting list. Few participants reported currently recommending digital or nondigital LITs, though most were willing to use at least one for patients on their waiting list. Attitudes toward digital and nondigital LITs were neutral to positive. Guided digital and nondigital LITs were generally perceived to be more effective but less accessible, and unguided interventions were perceived to be less effective but more accessible. Most participants selected to access additional information on LITs, with the most popular being web-based self-help.

Conclusions

Results suggest providers are currently not recommending LITs for patients on treatment waiting lists but would be willing to recommend them. Future work should explore barriers and facilitators to implementing digital and nondigital LITs for patients on treatment waiting lists.
Telehealth Frontiers: Social Telerobots in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Authors: Ahumada-Newhart Veronica , Marcin James
Published: August 2022

Background

COVID-19 has severely impacted health in vulnerable demographics. As communities transition back to in-person work, learning, and social activities, pediatric patients who are restricted to their homes due to medical conditions face unprecedented isolation. Prior to the pandemic, it was estimated that each year, over 2.5 million US children remained at home due to medical conditions. Confronting gaps in health and technical resources is central to addressing the challenges faced by children who remain at home. Having children use mobile telemedicine units (telerobots) to interact with their outside environment (eg, school and play, etc) is increasingly recognized for its potential to support children’s development. Additionally, social telerobots are emerging as a novel form of telehealth. A social telerobot is a tele-operated unit with a mobile base, 2-way audio/video capabilities, and some semiautonomous features.

Objective

In this paper, we aimed to provide a critical review of studies focused on the use of social telerobots for pediatric populations.

Methods

To examine the evidence on telerobots as a telehealth intervention, we conducted electronic and full-text searches of private and public databases in June 2010. We included studies with the pediatric personal use of interactive telehealth technologies and telerobot studies that explored effects on child development. We excluded telehealth and telerobot studies with adult (aged >18 years) participants.

Results

In addition to telehealth and telerobot advantages, evidence from the literature suggests 3 promising robot-mediated supports that contribute to optimal child development—belonging, competence, and autonomy. These robot-mediated supports may be leveraged for improved pediatric patient socioemotional development, well-being, and quality-of-life activities that transfer traditional developmental and behavioral experiences from organic local environments to the remote child.

Conclusions

This review contributes to the creation of the first pediatric telehealth taxonomy of care that includes the personal use of telehealth technologies as a compelling form of telehealth care.
Assessing and Promoting Cardiovascular Health for Adolescent Women: A User-Centered Design Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Bradley Kolbi , Arconada Alvarez Santiago J. , Gilmore Amanda K. , Greenleaf Morgan , Herbert Aayahna , Kottke Melissa J. , Parsell Maren , Patterson Sierra , Smith Tymirra , Sotos-Prieto Mercedes , Gooding Holly C.
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in women in the United States. Awareness of CVD and its risk factors are critical to reversing this trend.

OBJECTIVE

This project aimed to assess CVD awareness among adolescent and young adult women and develop a lifestyle-based cardiovascular risk assessment tool for use with this population.

METHODS

This study used a 3-phase iterative design process with young women from primary care and reproductive care clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. In Phase 1, we administered a modified version of the American Heart Association Women’s Health Survey to young women ages 15-24 (n=67) to assess their general CVD awareness. In Phase 2, we interviewed young women ages 13-21 (n=10) and healthcare practitioners (n=10) to solicit suggestions for adapting an existing adult cardiovascular risk assessment tool for this age group. In Phase 3, we employed an iterative user-centered design process to collect feedback from approximately 105 young women as we adapted the adult tool.

RESULTS

Only 10.5% (n=7) of young women surveyed correctly identified CVD as the leading cause of death among women in the US. Few respondents reported having discussed their personal risk (6%, n=4) or family history of CVD (11.9%, n=8) with a healthcare provider. Young women demonstrated increased CVD awareness and knowledge after completing the adult risk assessment tool and suggested making the tool more teen-friendly by incorporating relevant foods and activity options. The result of the iterative design process was a youth friendly prototype of a CVD risk assessment tool.

CONCLUSIONS

Adolescent and young adult women demonstrate low awareness of CVD. This study illustrates the potential value of a CVD risk assessment tool adapted for use with young women and showcases the importance of user-centered design when creating digital health interventions.
The Problem of Installing Elevator in Old Residence and Its Solution
Authors: Li YiLong
Published: August 2022

The installation of elevators in old residential areas is one of the important livelihood projects, and the voting rules for matters jointly decided by the owners have a significant impact on the process of the project. High-floor owners and low-floor owners often have difficulty reaching a consensus on elevator funding and compensation schemes. At present, in order to smoothly promote the installation of elevators, most regions have reduced the proportion of owners’ voting consent to “double two-thirds”, and the Civil Code has also modified the rules for the owners to jointly decide on matters. But new problems have arisen in protecting the interests of a small number of owners who oppose the installation of elevators. In the context of promoting the addition of new elevators to old residences, this article focuses on the protection of the rights and interests of the minority owners and tries to propose solutions which can coordinate the interests of the multiple parties. For example, if the resolution of adding new elevator has special impact on the proper exercise of the exclusive rights of the minority owners or infringes upon the legitimate rights of the minority owners, the special consent of such owners shall be obtained; legislations should respect and protect the remedies and compensation for losses of the legitimate rights and interests of the owners who object to the addition of new elevators, improve the revocation right of the owners and regulate the scheme of capital contribution and compensation, etc.
Agroforestry as a Solution Elicited from the Connection between Land Surface Temperature and Spectral Indices in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Authors:   Department of Agroforestry & Environmental Science, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Shapla Tarulata
Published: August 2022

The current investigation assessed the relationship between the Land Surface Temperature (LST) in terms of vegetation and built-up indices in the Mymensingh district during the winter season using Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS. The lowest LST indicated in the study has been found within areas where vegetation was the highest/most dense while the highest LST was found in areas with increasing built-up. It was also found that LST-NDVI (R2 = 0.74) and LST-NDBI (R2 = 0.99) possess a negative and positive correlation respectively thus showing that the applied methods show efficient techniques to monitor and correlate the LST with the spectral indices. Although the phenomena of urbanization cannot be stopped entirely, however, it can be controlled through proper planning and stricter policies which can ensure adequate living for all the residents along with a balanced ecosystem. As a consequence of growing urbanization, there exists serious stress on vegetation therefore, the application of agroforestry technology on a large scale can ensure better living and improve socio-economic conditions. Keywords: LST, NDVI, NDBI, Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS, Agroforestry.
Entre Mallkus y Apachetas. Prácticas demarcatorias en las primeras inscripciones de la propiedad en la comunidad de Cariquima
Authors: Espinoza Collao Alvaro
Published: August 2022

This article draws on the diachronic historical context in the high Andean region of Tarapacá to analyze demarcation and property line practices in early property registrations in Cariquima indigenous communities. The process took place in the early 20th century. It culminated in the fragmentation of great historical colonial communities, which forced the local indigenous population to redefine customary practices in a new context of land tenure. Defining property and establishing property lines permanently altered social peace and created conflict from tensions surrounding the new legal structure. In this context, the article proposes the overall continuity of the pre-Hispanic sanctity passed down through ancestry and identifies a cosmopraxis that, translated as Aymara law, serves as a guide for resolving ownership conflicts related to indigenous property.
Repetitive corrugation and straightening effect on the microstructure, crystallographic texture and electrochemical behavior for the Al-7075 alloy
Authors: Romero-Resendiz Liliana , Hernandez Miguel , Cabrera José María , Elizalde Sergio , Amigó-Borrás Vicente , Figueroa Ignacio Alejandro , Covelo Alba , Gonzalez Gonzalo
Published: August 2022

Anti-corrosion susceptibility is one of the top criteria for selecting metallic materials for several industrial applications. This work studies the corrosion performance on an Al-7075 alloy obtained by Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening (RCS). This processing method generated a microstructure formed by randomly distributed micro-, submicro-, and nano- metric grain sizes. The samples exhibited a drop in corrosion resistance for a longer duration in the electrolyte and higher deformation. However, the samples processed by RCS showed better electrochemical stability in comparison with the non-deformed condition. The improvement of electrochemical stability could be associated with the particular microstructure generated during the RCS process.
Disaster description vividness and intention to donate: The mediating role of sympathy
Authors: Yuan Ping , Liu Yanbin , Cheng Yuan , Yuan Yanpeng
Published: August 2022

From the perspective of affective events theory, we examined how the vividness of a disaster description affects the public's willingness to donate money to victims of the disaster. We conducted three experimental studies (Studies 1–3) and a survey study (Study 4), and the findings show that the vividness of a disaster description was positively related to individuals' willingness to donate (Study 1), and that this result was maintained when participants' affect and demographic variables were taken into consideration (Study 2). Further, sympathy mediated the effect of vivid descriptions of a disaster on the public's intention to donate money (Studies 3 and 4). We have provided a new understanding of the relationship between the vividness of a disaster description and the public's intention to donate money.
Illegitimate tasks and nurses' work engagement: The role of ego depletion
Authors: Dong Chenyan , Zhang Li
Published: August 2022

This study explored whether ego depletion mediated the relationship between illegitimate tasks and nurses' work engagement. We recruited 760 Chinese nurses at three tertiary hospitals and a general hospital to complete a survey on illegitimate tasks, ego depletion, and work engagement.
The results show that illegitimate tasks were negatively related to work engagement and that ego depletion partially mediated this relationship. These results provide a theoretical reference to improve nurses' work engagement through avoiding illegitimate tasks.
TAHAPAN PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF PADA MASA EARLY CHILDHOOD
Authors: Hijriati Hijriati
Published: August 2022

Perkembangan kognitif sangat penting untuk mengembangkan kemampuan anak

dalam mengeksplorasi lingkungan, karena berkaitan dengan pikiran sadar

seorang anak. Semakin bertambah besarnya koordinasi dan pengendalian

motorik, maka dunia kognitif anak berkembang pesat, makin kreatif, bebas dan

imajinatif. Perkembangan kognitif pada Tahap Praoperasional (early childhood)

yang membentang selama usia 2 hingga 7 tahun, perubahan paling jelas yang

terjadi adalah peningkatan luar biasa dalam aktivitas representasi atau

simbolis.Pada masa early childhood merupakan tahap awal pembentukan konsep

secara stabil. Penalaran mental mulai muncul, egosentrisme mulai kuat dan

kemudian lemah, serta keyakinan terhadap hal yang magis terbentuk. Anak

sudah mulai memahami pengetahuan umum dan sains serta mengenal konsep

ukuran, bentuk, warna dan pola. Melalui perkembangan kognitif, fungsi pikir

anak dapat digunakan dengan cepat dan tepat untuk mengatasi suatu situasi

dalam memecahkan suatu masalah. Faktor yang mempengaruhi perkembangan

kognitifpada masa early childhood diantaranya faktor hereditas/keturunan faktor

lingkungan,faktor kematangan,faktor pembentukan,faktor kebebasan, dan faktor

minat dan bakat. Adapun tujuan perkembangan kognitif diarahkan pada

pengembangan auditory, visual, taktik, kinestetik, aritmetika, geometri, dan sains

permulaan.
PEMBELAJARAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP MELALUI SENTRA BERMAIN PERAN DI TK IT AN-NAJAH
Authors: Monika Kia
Published: August 2022

Pembelajaran entrepreneurship penting dilakukan bagi anak usia dini, karena dalam kehidupan sehari-hari anak akan sering mengalami entrepreneur/jual beli secara langsung. Melalui sentra bermain peran dalam pembelajaran entrepreneurship bagi anak memungkinkan anak secara langsung memerankan peran sebagai penjual dan pembeli serta mengenal mata uang yang digunakan sebagai alat tukar untuk membeli sesuatu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui manfaat sentra bermain peran bagi anak usia dini dan untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran entrepreneurship melalui sentra bermain peran. Untuk memperoleh data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran entrepreneurship melalui sentra bermain peran memiliki banyak manfaat, diantaranya anak dapat berperan sebagai penjual dan pembeli, anak dapat mengenal angka, mengenal mata uang, dan mengenal warna. Anak juga sangat antusias mengikuti pembelajaran ini. antusiasme anak muncul karena dalam sentra bermain peran ini memberikan kesempatan bagi anak untuk lebih aktif, tertarik, dan bersemangat dalam mengikuti proses pembelajaran.
Using Multiple-Covariate Distance Sampling to estimate Djaffa Mountains Guereza (Colobus guereza gallarum) density and abundance across forest fragments in Ahmar Mountains, Ethiopia
Authors: Qufa Chala , Bekele Afework , Zinner Dietmar , Atickem Anagaw
Published: August 2022

Estimating population densities is essential for understanding primate
ecology and for guiding conservation efforts. Such information, however,
is still scarce for many forest primates. The Djaffa Mountains guereza
(Colobus guereza gallarum) is an Ethiopian endemic taxon for
which information about their distribution and population size are
missing. To fill this gap of knowledge, we conducted line-transect
surveys in forest fragments within the range of C. g.
gallarum in the Ahmar Mountains, Eastern Ethiopia. Between
December 2020 and September 2021, we sampled 22 transects, covering a
total distance of 93.7 km. We found considerable variation of encounter
rates among the forest fragments. In total, we encountered 79 guereza
clusters (most likely groups) and estimated their overall population
density as 16.5 clusters/km (95%CI = 10.2–24.5) and
83.1 individuals/km (95%CI = 50.7–121.1). Their
estimated population size was 15,205 (95%CI = 9288–22,163)
individuals. This population density is thus lower than of C.
g. guereza in other parts of Ethiopia. Given that the
habitat of C. g. gallarum and its population are
highly fragmented, further monitoring of the population and
exploring the possibilities of reconnecting its habitat should be of
conservation priority.
PARROT: Prediction of enzyme abundances using protein-constrained metabolic models
Authors: Ferreira Maurício Alexander de Moura , Silveira Wendel Batista da , Nikoloski Zoran
Published: August 2022

Motivation: Protein allocation determines activity of cellular
pathways and affects growth across all organisms. Therefore, a variety
of experimental and machine learning approaches has been developed to
quantify and predict protein abundances, respectively. Yet, despite
advances in protein quantification, it remains challenging to predict
condition-specific allocation of enzymes in metabolic networks.

Results: Here we propose a family of constrained-based
approaches, termed PARROT, to predict enzyme allocations based on the
principle of minimizing the enzyme allocation adjustment using protein
constrained metabolic models. To this end, PARROT variants model the
minimization of enzyme reallocation using four different (combinations
of) distance functions. We demonstrate that the PARROT variant that
minimizes the Manhattan distance of enzyme allocations outperforms
existing approaches based on the parsimonious distribution of fluxes or
enzymes for both Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces
cerevisiae. Further, we show that the combined minimization of flux and
enzyme allocation adjustment leads to poor and inconsistent predictions.
Together, our findings indicate that minimization of resource rather
than flux redistribution is a governing principle determining
steady-state pathway activity for microorganism grown in suboptimal
conditions.

Availability and implementation: The implementation of PARROT
can be found in the GitHub repository:
https://github.com/mauricioamf/PARROT
Associations of New-onset Atrial Fibrillation with Risks of Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease and Mortality among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Geng Tingting , Wang Yi , Lu Qi , Zhang Yan-Bo , Chen Jun-Xiang , Zhou Yan-Feng , Wan Zhenzhen , Guo Kunquan , Yang Kun , Liu Liegang , Liu Gang , Pan An
Published: August 2022

  

Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently occurs in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D); however, the longitudinal associations of new-onset AF with risks of adverse health outcomes in patients with T2D remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the associations of new-onset AF with subsequent risks of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and mortality among patients with T2D.

Research design and methods: We included 16,551 adults with T2D, who were free of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and CKD at recruitment from the UK Biobank study. Time-varying Cox regression models were used to assess the associations of incident AF with subsequent risks of incident ASCVD, heart failure, CKD, and mortality.

Results: Among the patients with T2D, 1394 developed AF and 15,157 remained free of AF during the follow-up. Over median follow-up of 10.7-11.0 years, we documented 2872 ASCVD, 852 heart failure, 1548 CKD, and 1776 total death (409 CVD deaths). Among patients with T2D, those with incident AF had higher risks of ASCVD (HR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.59-2.16), heart failure (HR, 4.40; 95% CI, 3.67-5.28), CKD (HR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.41-2.01),all-cause mortality (HR, 2.91; 95% CI, 2.53-3.34), and CVD mortality (HR, 3.75; 95% CI, 2.93-4.80) compared with those without incident AF.

Conclusion: Patients with T2D who developed AF had significantly increased risks of developing subsequent adverse cardiovascular events, CKD, and mortality. Our data underscore the importance of strategies of AF prevention to reduce macro- and microvascular complications in patients with T2D.
REDD1 ablation attenuates the development of renal complications in diabetic mice
Authors: Sunilkumar Siddharth , Yerlikaya Esma I. , Toro Allyson L. , Miller William P. , Chen Han , Hu Kebin , Kimball Scot R. , Dennis Michael D.
Published: August 2022

Chronic hyperglycemia contributes to development of diabetic kidney disease by promoting glomerular injury. In this study, we evaluated the hypothesis that hyperglycemic conditions promote expression of the stress response protein regulated in development and DNA damage response 1 (REDD1) in the kidney in a manner that contributes to the development of oxidative stress and renal injury. After 16 weeks of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes, albuminuria and renal hypertrophy were observed in wildtype mice coincident with increased renal REDD1 expression. In contrast, diabetic REDD1 knockout (KO) mice did not exhibit impaired renal physiology. Histopathologic examination revealed that glomerular damage including mesangial expansion, matrix deposition, and podocytopenia in the kidneys of diabetic wildtype mice were reduced or absent in diabetic REDD1 KO mice. In cultured human podocytes, exposure to hyperglycemic conditions enhanced REDD1 expression, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and promoted cell death. In both the kidney of diabetic mice and in podocyte cultures exposed to hyperglycemic conditions, REDD1 deletion reduced ROS and prevented podocyte loss. Benefits of REDD1 deletion were recapitulated by pharmacological GSK3β suppression, supporting a role for REDD1-dependent GSK3β activation in diabetes-induced oxidative stress and renal defects. The results support a role for REDD1 in diabetes-induced renal complications.
Academic Integrity of Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method Analysis
Authors: San Jose Ariel Epan
Published: August 2022

This study explored the academic integrity of tertiary students during the pandemic. Sixty-six students and nine faculty members were participants in the study. Two adapted survey questionnaires and a validated researcher-made interview guide were used to obtain pertinent data. Quantitative results revealed that most students committed academic dishonesty; however, they considered those misconducts moderate cheating. Teachers observed that students committed cheating more than once; however, they only call students’ attention. Qualitative information showed that most students knew the importance of academic integrity; lack of time, procrastination, lack of comprehension, lack of study habits, having a job, low self-esteem, and having the desire to get better marks were the reasons why students committed academic misconduct. Students suggested that the academic institution needs to initiate innovations and implement stricter sanctions on those who committed academic misconduct. A pledge of academic honesty was developed for students to commit to academic integrity.
ISLAMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BASED ON NATURAL RESOURCE (NR) ASSET EMPOWERMENT IN PONGGOK VILLAGE, POLANHARJO, KLATEN
Authors: Hidayah Sri Noor Mustaqimatul , Saliyo Saliyo , Qodarsasi Umi
Published: August 2022

This study aims to reveal the implementation of Islamic Community development based on the empowerment of Natural Resources (NA) assets in Ponggok Village, Polanharjo, Klaten. This research on the development of an Islamic Community based on the empowerment of Natural Resources (NA) assets was carried out using a qualitative approach with the type of field research with data collection techniques using interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The results showed that the development of an Islamic Community based on asset empowerment in Ponggok Village, Polanharjo, Klaten was carried out by; (1) Exploring the natural potential of Ponggok Village which is used as a tourist attraction for Umbul Ponggok, (2) Development of the Umbul Ponggok tourist area through BUMDes Tirta Mandiri, and (3) Marketing strategy of the Umbul Ponggok tourist area through social media. The current achievements obtained by Ponggok Village in developing the potential of natural resources cannot be separated from the cooperation of the village government, the tourism office, and residents to boost the standard of living of the people in it and improve the quality of better tourism through the development of natural resource potential. Suggestions for further researchers to conduct research in Ponggok Village with other studies, In addition, to conduct research related to the development of natural resources in other areas.Keywords: Community Development, Natural Resource (NR), Ponggok Village
Prospects for scientific communications in social sciences and humanities sphere in current conditions
Authors: Fomin-Nilov D. V.
Published: August 2022

The article discusses the place of social sciences and humanities in the system of scientific knowledge in modern Russia, and shows on the example of historical memory, and how their importance to ensure national security and development of society as a whole, especially emphasizing the predictive function, has increased in the current context. The problem of the transition from old forms of scientific communication to new ones: from printed publications to digital tools of production, storage and distribution of scientific knowledge is considered. Drawing historical parallels, the author explains how important to maintain the position of domestic science and our country in the world to make this transition, and emphasizes the role of the editors and editorial boards in solving this problem.
Non-criteria expertise of research projects: Typed examples
Authors: Konson G. R.
Published: August 2022

The article focuses on the academic expertise. Various types of assessment are considered. The author studies the evaluation’s violations and systematizes them in the phenomenon of expertise’s criteria declining. So, it is no coincidence the special attention is paid to the expertise’s parameterization. This work is the result of its author experience – for more than 20 years – with dozens of research institutions in different countries. Findings and outcomes can be used both by the expertise-holders (the definition of this publication’s author) in various fields of this kind of research activity and by the projects /text’s contributors.
Karayemişte (Laurocerasus officinalis Roemer) Çiçek Tozu Kalite Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: FAT Ayşegül , BEYHAN Neriman , BALIK Hüseyin
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışmada, 2015-2016 yıllarında, Giresun Fındık Araştırma Enstitüsü’nün arazisinde bulunan karayemiş genotiplerinin çiçek tozu kalitesi belirlenmiştir. Denemede Orta ve Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinden seçilmiş 10 adet karayemiş genotipi (08-02, 28-04, 52-08, 52-12, 52-17, 52-18, 52-20, 53-05, 54-03 ve 55-04) kullanılmıştır. Çiçeklenme tarihleri 2015 yılında 19 Mart ile 24 Nisan, 2016 yılında 4 Mart ile 6 Nisan arasında gözlenmiştir. Çiçeklenme tarihleri yıllara göre farklılık göstermiş, 2016 yılında çiçeklenme 15 gün daha erken başlamış ve çiçeklenme süresi daha kısa olmuştur. Karayemiş genotiplerinde çiçek tozu canlılık ve çimlenme oranları %81-90 arasında bulunmuştur. 2016 yılında elde edilen canlılık ve çimlenme oranları 2015 yılına göre daha yüksek olmuştur. Genotiplerde anormal yapılı çiçek tozu miktarı kayda değer miktarlarda bulunmamıştır.
Yenilebilir Kaplama Uygulamalarının Trabzon Hurması (Diospyros kaki L.) Muhafazasına Etkileri
Authors: BAL Erdinç , ZİLCİ Mustafa
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışmada, Fuyu Trabzon hurması çeşidine ait meyvelere hasat sonrası Guar gam yüzey kaplama uygulamalarının (0, %1, %2 ve %3) meyve kalitesi ve muhafaza süresi üzerine etkileri araştırılmıştır. Uygulamalar sonrasında meyveler soğuk hava deposunda 0-1oC ve %85-90 oransal nemli ortamda 3 ay süre ile muhafaza altına alınmıştır. Muhafaza süresince Guar gam kaplamanın Trabzon hurması meyveleri üzerine su kaybı, solunum hızı, toplam suda çözünür kuru madde, titre edilebilir asitlik, meyve eti sertliği, askorbik asit, toplam fenolik bileşikler ve tat değerlendirmesine etkileri araştırılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, Guar gam uygulaması, kontrole kıyasla ağırlık kaybını ve solunum hızını azaltmıştır. Ancak, Guar gam uygulamaları içerisinde %2 ve %3'lük dozları daha etkili bulunmuştur. Bu dozlar meyve eti sertliğini, askorbik asit ve toplam fenolik bileşikleri daha iyi korumakla beraber tat değişimini de yavaşlatmıştır. Sonuç olarak, uygun dozda Guar gam ile yüzey kaplamanın Fuyu Trabzon hurması çeşidinde kaliteyi korumak ve depolama ömrünü uzatmak için kullanılabileceğini göstermektedir.
Determination of Genetic Diversity in Banana and Bell Pepper Lines Using Molecular Markers
Authors: NAS Yahya , İLBİ Hülya
Published: August 2022

Successful hybrid cultivar breeding is depend on the high genetic diversity of the plant sources, as well as the homozygous and genetically distant lines requiring hybridization. The aim of this study is to determine the genetic distance between the inbred lines of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in order to increase efficacy of the breeding program. In this study, the genetic distances between the inbred lines of 44 bell peppers and 35 banana peppers were investigated using the SRAP (Sequence Related Amplified Polymorphism) markers. Based on pattern scores, dendrograms were produced by the UPGMA (unweighted pair-group method of mathematical averages method). Out of the 71 primer combinations tested, 50 combinations revealed polymorphisms among the banana pepper lines, and a total of 123 polymorphic bands were obtained. In the bell pepper lines, 24 SRAP primer combinations were tested and 15 combinations had 25 polymorphic bands. Based on the UPGMA cluster analysis, the pepper lines divided into groups as bell peppers and banana peppers. While the genetic similarity among the banana pepper lines varied between 0.62 and 0.98, the genetic similarity among the bell pepper lines varied between 0.54 and 1.00. As a result, it can be stated that the SRAP markers can be used successfully for determining the genetic distances of the pepper inbred lines thus will help the breeding programme.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE ADVANCEMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, email: radu.serban@ubbcluj.ro, ȘERBAN RADU-TIBERIU , BACIU ALIN MARIU ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: August 2022

Abstract. Introduction. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, major challenges have arisen in terms of the development of the teaching process and sports training. For some of them, the solution was offered by the already existing hardware and software technologies, and this created new educational contexts, as well as opportunities for adaptation and evolution of the teaching and training process. Objectives. Identify in the literature some principles, guidelines, and recommendations regarding the implementation of technology in the educational and training process. Methods. In this paper, the method of studying the literature was used, using information published in international databases. Results. The specialized literature offers many studies on the subject of education assisted by information and communication technology tools, being available examples of success in the specialized practice. Conclusions. The challenges and objectives of current education must be considered in the incorporation of technology into education before deciding how information and communication technology tools can be used to achieve them. The educational context has adapted to the current times, teachers become guides and designers of learning situations where technology is a tool that must be used masterfully by them.
WHAT HAPPENS UNDER CRISIS: A COVID-19 PANDEMIC MATTER ABOUT SOCIAL ISOLATION
Authors: STANCA Petruta Ionela , TARBUJARU Tudor
Published: August 2022

The study aims to understand what happens during a crisis and provides the story of the COVID-19 pandemic about social isolation. The coronavirus outbreak made the government impose specific measures to reduce the spread. The measures include social isolation and social distancing. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of how COVID-19 social isolation had detrimental effects on people’s psychological well-being. The study shows the relationship between the disruption caused by the pandemic, i.e., social isolation, and people’s psychological well-being. Provides an extensive literature review on how the crisis disrupted the workplace, negatively affecting job satisfaction and productivity. The research involves a qualitative systematic literature review on social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. The study involves articles which are thoroughly assessed using the exclusion and inclusion criteria to provide a comprehensive understanding of the study themes. The study concludes that social isolation influences people’s mental health in their personal lives and work life. People lack the feeling of social connectedness, which leads to increased levels of depression, stress, and anxiety. Working remotely during the pandemic heightened people’s stress and depression and ultimately reducing job satisfaction and productivity.
Article history: Received 27 April 2022; Revised 17 May 2022; Accepted 10 June 2022; Available online 30 June 2022; Available print 30 August 2022.
JEL Classification: I19, I39, Z13
« PETIT OU GRAND CAFÉ ? » : QUELQUES QUESTIONNEMENTS LIÉS À L’ANALYSE D’UN ACTE LANGAGIER SAISI DANS UNE TEMPORALITÉ LARGE EN CONTEXTE DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE EXOLINGUE
Authors: GEORGE Clotilde
Published: August 2022

‟Small or Large Coffee?”: A Few Aspects Related to the Analysis of a Language Act Captured in a Broader Temporality in the Context of an Exolingual Professional Training. We are interested in the form of the interaction that takes place between a chef and an allophone apprentice in a French restaurant, through the comparative analysis of one language act, a coffee proposal, captured by a camera on four occasions, from the first day of training to the fourth month of the apprentice's employment. This data set allows us to observe the evolving character of the “interactional bricolage” and its inscription in two temporalities which are combined, that of production-reception and that of language acquisition, at the same time as it underlines the implications of the exolinguistic character of the situation for the role of the apprentice master.
Impact of psoas muscle evaluation on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation
Authors: Minol Jan-Philipp , Dalyanoglu Hannan , Yilmaz Esma , Dalyanoglu Ismail , Immohr Moritz Benjamin , Korbmacher Bernhard , Aissa Joel , Boeken Udo , Akhyari Payam , Lichtenberg Artur , Sugimura Yukiharu
Published: August 2022

Aims

The measurement of muscle mass reflects the physical components of frailty, which might affect postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between preoperative skeletal muscle evaluation and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing LVAD implantation.

Methods

From January 2010 to December 2017, a total of 63 patients were enrolled in this single-centre study. A retrospective analysis of preoperative abdominal computed tomography (CT) for psoas muscle index (PSMI) and Hounsfield-Units of the Psoas Muscle (PSHU) at the level of the mid-L4 vertebra was performed.

Results

Sixty-three patients (male; n = 49, 78%), with a mean age of 58.0 ± 11.8 years, were treated with LVAD due to dilated (32%) or ischemic cardiomyopathy (68%). Among them, 43 patients (68.3%) were categorized in the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support profile I. The survival rate was 73.0% at 30 days and 44.4% at 1 year. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses revealed that PSMI was a significant numeric predictor of 1-year mortality (P = 0.04). In contrast, PSHU displayed a significant predictive potential for pericardial effusion (P = 0.03) and respiratory insufficiency (P = 0.01). In addition, comparative ROC curve analysis revealed no significant difference in the predictive potential of PSMI and PSHU.

Conclusion

Preoperative PSMI might be a predictor of 1-year mortality in patients undergoing LVAD implantation. In contrast, the PSHU seemed to potentially assume postoperative adverse events in this study. Thus, the evaluation of the preoperative psoas muscle using CT appears to be promising.
Precision Machining Technology of Jewelry on CNC Machine Tool Based on Mathematical Modeling
Authors: Qian Nianhua , Zhou Ningrui
Published: August 2022

This article establishes the actual movement mathematical model of CNC machine tools for the precision processing of jewelry. Through analyzing the general geometric error analysis model of CNC machine tools with less than five axes and the method of solving precision CNC instructions, the operating principle of the CNC machine tools is studied. At the same time, we use a transformation matrix to express the relationship between the various moving bodies. The article abstracts the complex motion relationship between entities as the relationship between mathematical matrices. The experimental results show that the theoretical method proposed in this paper can increase the machining accuracy of the machine tool by more than 50%.
The Law of Large Numbers in Children’s Education
Authors: Luo Yuenian , Almasadeh Ali , Erkir Sarp
Published: August 2022

Based on the R language, the article designs two universal random simulation functions for the law of large numbers, LLN-mean and LLN-graph, used to calculate related variables and draw simulation graphs. At the same time, the law of large numbers is applied to children’s education. At the same time, through correlation or correlation analysis, we can find the leading internal factors and highly correlated external factors of children’s educational activities. This provides technical support for educational decision-making, educational management, and educational research. The study results found that the law of large numbers has a good test effect on the influencing factors of children’s educational activities.
Data structure simulation for the reform of the teaching process of university computer courses
Authors: Ma Guofeng , Guo Qiongqiong , Alshalabi Riyad
Published: August 2022

Initially we applied the same data structure to grid generation, with further research, we found that the overall calculation efficiency of such a design is not high, and it is difficult to maintain. Finally, we designed different data structures based on the different characteristics of the two parts, in the grid generation, more consideration is given to flexibility and maintainability, a method to determine the flux function through the boundary of a triangular mesh is given. This method first obtains the two-dimensional Euler equations in the normal direction of the boundary of the control volume element, in the system of projection equations, the flux along the tangent to the boundary can be regarded as passive convection, therefore, the one-dimensional Riemann problem solver can be directly used to calculate the flux function passing through the boundary of the triangular control unit. This method under various flow conditions, including supersonic pipe flow and subsonic isentropic flow with strong shock waves, all have high precision and good stability.
Evaluation and Verification of Patent Value Based on Combination Forecasting Model
Authors: Xiao Xiaoqing , Duan Xinhui , Zhao Yongfa , Pan Junzhen , Shen Guiquan , Pan Xiaomei , Wang Quanxi , Lutfi Bishr
Published: August 2022

This paper studies a combination forecasting model with strong adaptability and high dimension to evaluate value of patents, and verifies the model empirically in the research. Through the AHP analysis, five necessary factors that affect the value of patents are discovered, which come from both the characteristic factors of the patent itself and the institutional characteristic factors that attempt to transform the patent. We’ve constructed a state space model through some data that can already obtain the added value of its patent through the Hejun value evaluation model and deployed the state space model in the artificial intelligence data space to have the neural network training. Another part of the known data is used to empirically verify this model, and it is found that the data fits well. Not only can the model be used for patent conversion institutions to evaluate patents, but also for patent holders to evaluate patent conversion institutions.
Calculus Logic Function in Integrated Manufacturing Automation of Single Chip Microcomputer
Authors: Xie Yuancheng , Shatat Ahmad Saleh
Published: August 2022

First, this paper uses the Lyapunov stability function to construct the time-space implicit calculus equation model of the integrated manufacturing of single-chip microcomputers for the abnormal diffusion phenomenon. Secondly, we use the differential data fusion algorithm modeling of the discrete manufacturing system and introduce the implicit calculus equation modeling method. Finally, the article uses the singular boundary method to give the simulation results. The study found that the implicit calculus equation modeling method is simpler than the existing model, and the physical and statistical concepts are clear.
Biological Monitoring Using Lichens as a Source of Information About Contamination of Mountain with Heavy Metals
Authors: Budzyńska-Lipka Wiktoria , Świsłowski Paweł , Rajfur Małgorzata
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study was passive biomonitoring of the mountains of southern Poland. Lichens Hypogymnia physodes were used for the study. Concentrations of the heavy metals Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb were determined in these lichens. The concentrations were measured by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). The analysis of the concentrations of the determined heavy metals in the lichen thallus allowed to determine the places with the highest and the lowest contamination with a given heavy metal in the study area. It was shown that the area of Great Czantoria and Big Soszow is the most contaminated with heavy metals among the investigated areas. The study shows that the transport of analytes with the wind from distant emission sources, low-level emission (coal burning), and traffic have the greatest influence on the level of atmospheric aerosol pollution in the study area.
Fractionation and Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Its Relation to Chlorophyll-a at the Coastal Area of Semarang City
Authors: Maslukah Lilik , Wirasatriya Anindya , Widada Sugeng , Ismunarti Dwi Haryo , Yusuf Muh , Salma Ummu , Zainuri Muhammad
Published: August 2022

We investigate the distribution of various fractions phosphorus (P) in sediments at the coastal area of Semarang City. Samples were collected from thirteen locations at the Banjir Kanal Barat, port and Banjir Kanal Timur. Sedimentary parameters such as sand, silt, clay, and organic carbon were analysed in order to find out their relation with various P fractions. The sediment types are predominantly sandy and silty with low clay content. Among all fractions (loosely bound/Ads-P), bound calcium/Ca-P), iron bound/Fe-P), and organic fraction/OP), Ca-P fractions constitute the largest portion (71.2 %) followed by iron-bound (17.0 %), organic fraction (10.4 %) and loosely bound (1.4 %). The bioavailable P fractions range from 20.2 % to 42.0 % of the total P (TP) content with average 28.8 %. Relatively high Ads-P content is observed in offshore locations with comparatively high mud percentage as compared with the near-shore locations. The order of abundance of the main forms of P in the Semarang coastal surface sediments is as follows: Ca-P > Fe-P > OP > Ads-P. The concentration of this fraction causes the abundance of chlorophyll-a from 9.09 to 21.09 mg/m3.
Occupational Stress and Quality of Life among Health Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Vamvakas Efstratios , Kontogeorgou Ioanna , Ntaountaki Aggeliki , Karkouli Georgia , Pisimisi Eleni , Karampekiou Eirini , Politis Efstathios , Moskofi Iordana , Konitopoulos Dimitrios , Dokoutsidou Eleni , Grigoropoulou Maria , Theodorakopoulou Maria , Armaganidis Apostolos
Published: August 2022

Introduction

Healthcare professionals, due to the nature of their work, have always experienced occupational stress, depression and low quality of life, which have been aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aim

A large-scale cross-sectional descriptive correlational study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Greek healthcare professionals’ psychological status and quality of life.

Material and Methods

The study was conducted at “Attikon” General University Hospital and the 2nd Health Region in Athens, Greece. An assessment of anxiety and depression was carried out using the Zung’s Self-Rating Anxiety and Depression Scale (SAS/SDS). To assess the participants’ Quality of Life (QoL) the Short Form Survey-36 (SF-36) was used.

Results

147 healthcare professionals were enrolled in the study. 70.7% experienced normal stress levels, 23.8% mild, 4.8% moderate and 0.7% severe. Mild depression was experienced by 34.7%, moderate by 10.2% and severe by 1.4%, with a 53.7% showing no depressive symptoms. Women experienced higher levels of anxiety and depression (p=0.001 & 0.001 respectively), and were 5.4 times more at risk to develop anxiety [Odds Ratio (OR) 5.357, 95% Confidence Interval (CI), 1.95-14.72: p=0.001] and 3.4 depression (OR, 3.365, 95% CI, 1.59- 7.12: p=0.002). Nurses and other professionals experienced higher stress and depression levels (p=0.004 & 0.040 respectively) than doctors. Participants reporting more exhaustion exhibited higher anxiety and depression levels (p=0.001). Compared to the pre-COVID-19 era, women (p=0.001), other health professionals (p=0.001) and those experiencing more physical burnout during COVID-19 (p=0.005) reported worse physical health. Anxiety and depression were negatively correlated with most sub scales of SF-36 except social functioning and bodily pain (p=0.001).

Conclusions

Healthcare professionals’ QoL has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and they experience higher levels of anxiety and depression. There is a need to develop strategies to address the negative psychological impact of this pandemic on healthcare professionals.