bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Racial Disparities in Health Care With Timing to Amputation Following Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Authors: Miller Taavy A. , Campbell James H. , Bloom Nick , Wurdeman Shane R.
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

To examine variations in timing of lower-limb amputation (LLA) across race/ethnicity and sex among older adults with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). It was hypothesized Black/African Americans were more likely to have LLA post-DFU earlier compared with non-Hispanic/Whites, and more men would receive LLA earlier post-DFU compared with women.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This was a retrospective cohort analysis of enrolled Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries with a diagnosis of DFU during the study period (2012–2017), allowing up to 5 years post-DFU. Final analytic sample contained 643,287 individuals; the subsample consisted of 68,633 individuals with LLA only. The primary outcome was mutually exclusive groups based on timing of LLA. Multinomial logistic regression was applied to assess likelihood of membership into a group post-DFU based on characteristics such as sex and race/ethnicity.

RESULTS

Black/African American beneficiaries had 1.98 (95% CI 1.93–2.03) times the odds of receiving an LLA within 1 year of DFU diagnosis compared with non-Hispanic/White beneficiaries relative to no amputation. Female beneficiaries had increased odds (odds ratio [OR] 1.07, 95% CI 1.02–1.11] between 1 and 3 years and OR 1.08 [95% CI 1.03–1.12] in ≥3 years) of a delayed LLA compared with men among those that underwent LLA.

CONCLUSIONS

Notably, these results present novel evidence on timing of LLA between racial groups and sex for Medicare FFS beneficiaries post-DFU. Results may be generalizable to individuals with Medicare FFS and DFU. Clinically more targeted, evidence-based decision making informs care decisions with opportunities to address inequities related to the social determinants of health that may lead to LLA.
Thermal Methods in Chemical Weapon Destruction And Computer Modeling of Plasma Technology
Authors: ŞAHİN Murat , DERELİ Caner
Published: September 2022

Disposal of chemical weapons is a very complex issue, and this ammunition can be disposed of by nonthermal or thermal methods after separating from metal and energetic parts. Thermal methods are incineration, supercritical oxidation, and plasma gasification technology. Since the plasma gasification technology is operated at temperatures much higher than 2000 ºC, the bond structures of chemical compounds are broken and gases containing fewer heavy metals are released. This method, which is a more environmentally friendly disposal method compared to other thermal methods, is the subject of the study. The gasification of chemical agents such as Sulfur Mustard, Nitrogen Mustard, and Tabun, and explosives TNT (trinitrotoluen), RDX (Royal Demolition Explosive), and PETN (Pentaerythritol tetranitrate) with plasma technology was modeled with VMGSim© software, and the contents of the synthesis gas released were examined. Both chemical agents and explosives studied in this study were chosen because they are the most commonly used chemicals in chemical munitions. Besides, the effect of the amount of air, oxygen, and steam entering the reactor on the composition of the combustion products released while these chemicals are gasified has been investigated.
Correction of post-traumatic lower-limb discrepancy with Precice intramedullary lengthening nails: a review of 34 adults with an average follow-up of 2 years
Authors: Radler Christof , Mindler Gabriel T , Stauffer Alexandra , Weiß Carina , Ganger Rudolf
Published: September 2022

Background and purpose: We report results and complications of gradual bone lengthening for post-traumatic lower-limb length discrepancy (LLD) with Precice intramedullary lengthening nails in 34 adults.Patients and methods: Inclusion criteria were lower-limb lengthening using the Precice nail, posttraumatic etiology, age older than 18 years, and minimum follow-up of 12 months after implantation. 34 patients met the inclusion criteria. Radiological and clinical outcome data were collected.Results: Precice lengthening was performed in the femur in 28 patients (21 antegrade, 7 retrograde) and in the tibia in 6. Mean patient age at time of surgery was 32 years (18–72). Mean preoperative LLD was 31 mm (20–71). Acute correction of axial or rotational malalignment was performed in 11 segments. At final follow-up (mean 2 years [1.1–3.6]), 33 of 34 nails had been removed. All lengthening sites were healed, and all patients mobilized with full weight-bearing. 14 adverse events occurred in 11 patients and were categorized as problems (n = 5), obstacles (n = 3), and complications (n = 6). Unplanned surgery was necessary in 7 patients, 3 of whom did not complete treatment with Precice.Interpretation: Correction of posttraumatic LLD with or without axial malalignment using Precice intramedullary lengthening nails is associated with a low number of complications and good functional outcome. However, one-fifth of patients in this series needed further unplanned surgery for revision of obstacles or complications.
Prevalence of ABO and RhD Antigen in District Nowshera an Experience in Blood Bank of Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex Nowshera
Authors: H Khan
Published: September 2022

Objectives: To screen the donors for the frequency of different blood groups, reason for deferral and comparative analysis of the donation in two consecutive years in blood bank of Qazi Hussian Ahmed Medical Complex Nowshera. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Blood bank of Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex, Nowshera from 25th April 2017 to 5th May 2019. A total of 3429 donors were included in the study. From each donor blood was collected in strict sterile environment. ABO and Rh blood grouping were done by agglutination method using antisera A, antisera B and antisera D. The frequency of different blood group was recorded. Data was analyzed for percentage calculation. Results: A total of 3429 donors received in the blood bank for donation. The age range of the donor was from 18 years to 52 years. The mean age was 35 years with standard deviation of 3.24. 3018(88%) of the donors were males and 411(12%) females. The distribution of RhD+ and RhD- blood groups was 89.90% and 10.09% respectively. The frequency of “RhD+ blood groups in target population” was B: 1226(35.75%), O: 807(23.53%), A: 754(22%) and AB:296(8.63%). The frequency of “Rh Negative blood groups” was: B: 139(4.05%), O: 95(2.77%), A:84(2.45%) and AB: 28(0.82%). The packed cell wastage rate in our blood bank was 185 (5.4%). The donor deferral rate was 0.7% (24cases) due to positive virology. In quarter 2 of 2017, 767 bags received for transfusion due to dengue outbreak in District Nowshera. Hepatitis B Virus was major cause of deferral that was reported in 14 cases followed by HCV Virus in 13 cases. Conclusion: The frequency of “Rh-positive blood group” was BOA and AB respectively. Blood Group B was noted in 35% of the donors that counted to be the major prevalent Rh positive blood group in our population. Regarding the Rh Negative blood group again the frequency was B,O,A and AB. Blood group B- was prevalent as a major negative blood group in our population that was recorded in 4.05% cases. AB- Blood group was the rare blood group noted in 0.82% of the donors. The main cause of deferral was Hep B virus that was noted in 14 cases followed by HCV virus in 13 case. The total prevalence of the hepatitis in the donors presented to our blood bank was 0.7%.
Haematological Profile in COVID-19 Infection
Authors: S Das
Published: September 2022

In COVID-19 transitory and reversible perturbation of myelopoeisis and granulopoiesis is disordered. Characteristic changes on peripheral blood smear can help in diagnosis, may be in prognosis and treatment protocols. Decrease in lymphocyte count and increase in the neutrophilic lymphocytic ratio (NLR ratio) are the obvious abnormalities detected. Coronovirus mainly affects lungs as most of the ACE-2 receptors are present in lung. Corona has S spikes which helps in attaching it to the ACE -2 Receptor mainly affecting the type II pneumocytes causing capillary leakage and alveolar edema leading to breathing difficulty. COVID-19 is a global pandemic more research is required for prognostication, treatment and diagnostic protocols as disease was an unknown entity before its occurrence.
Pleural Effusions in Hematologic Diseases – A Narrative Review
Authors: A Fantin
Published: September 2022

Background: Pleural effusions frequently occur in hematologic disorders. The diagnosis of this entity is extremely challenging, as traditional techniques, such as pleural fluid cytology and pleural biopsy, have a low diagnostic yield. In addition, a growing number of evidence suggests that the appearance of a pleural effusion leads to a worse prognosis. The aim of this work is to provide a non-systematic review of haematological pathologies more frequently associated with a pleural effusion, the diagnostic challenges and treatment options. Methodology: This revision work is the result of a critical analysis of the existing literature, carried out by collecting the main bibliographic entries in different languages present in international scientific databases relative to the topic of interest. All the arguments have been elaborated by the authors and critically re-proposed, in a non-systematic way (narrative revision).
Some Haematological Parameters of the Elderly in Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors: GI Amilo
Published: September 2022

The assessment of haematological parameters is very necessary because, they are important proxy indicators useful in the assessment of immune status, therapeutic purposes and monitoring of disease progression and treatment outcome for proper patient management. This study was aimed at determining some haematological parameters in apparently healthy elderly persons living in Sokoto, Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study involving a total of 105 apparently healthy elderly persons living in Sokoto. Elderly persons aged 60years and above were recruited for the study. Full blood counts (FBC) were determined using five part haematological analyser by Mindray, Germany. Data were analysed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Haematological parameters showed distinct differences with some local reference ranges. This study found out that the values of WBC, Lymphocyte, Neutrophil, Eosinophil, Monocyte, RDW-CV, Platelet Count, MPV, PDW and Plateletcrit were within the normal range in according to reference ranges used in Sokoto. While the values of RBC, HCT, MCHC, MCH and MCV were lower based on reference values used in Sokoto. However, RDW-CV was raised. There were statistical significant increases in mean values of Hb, HCT and MCV among male than females in Sokoto metropolis (p<0.05). There was statistical significant increases in mean values of PLT count among females than males in (p<0.05). There were statistical differences in mean values of Neutrophil, RBC, HCT, PLT and PCT among different age groups in Sokoto metropolis (p<0.05). There were statistical differences in mean values of WBC, Lymphocyte, Neutrophil, Eosinophil, RDW-CV, PLT, PDW and PCT among different groups of BMI in Sokoto metropolis (p<0.05). It was observed that monocyte increased significantly with BMI from normal weight to obesity (p<0.05). In conclusion, this study established a baseline data for FBC in elderly in Sokoto. Some of the parameters under study vary with local reference range. Elderly have lower haemoglobin and HCT. There is age, gender and BMI variation in the parameters studied. There is need to establish a different reference ranges for elderly in a given location for proper understanding and management of elderly population in our society.
Genetic Polymorphism of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Sickle Cell Disease Patients in South-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: CO Okonkwo
Published: September 2022

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder resulting from a point mutation of thymine (T) for adenine (A) at codon 6 of the gene for beta-globin chain of haemoglobin, leading to substitution of Valine for Glutamate at position 6 of the amino acid sequence, thereby shifting the isoelectric point of the protein. The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) (T-786C) in the 5’ promoter region which affects the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (ENOS) gene is critical in determining the predisposition of humans to diseases including SCD. This work was therefore aimed at investigating the presence of SNP (T-786C) in the 5’ promoter region of ENOS gene in patients with SCD with respect to controls, visiting the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, south-Eastern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The study recruited a total of 50 subjects including 20 SCD patients (SS), 15 sickle cell carriers (AS) and 15 healthy non-carriers (AA). DNA was extracted from venous blood samples; PCR amplification was done using specified primers to the region of polymorphism, and finally followed by HpaII restriction enzyme digestion. Results: The results obtained showed only TT genotype across all samples, and so could not establish any relationship between the SNP T-786C ENOS gene region and SCD. There was presence of the same genotype in both test and control groups. Conclusion: This research findings therefore suggest that T-786C ENOS gene polymorphism is not associated with SCD in south-Eastern Nigeria and thus cannot genetically influence the phenotypic outcome of the disease in the clime.
Evaluation of Haematoimmunological, Erythropoietic Growth Factor and Virological Status in HIV-Patients
Authors: J ESAN Ayodele
Published: September 2022

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus reduces immune status and diminishes haematological values causing decreased or ineffective haematopoiesis in HIV-infected individuals. Aim: To evaluate haematoimmunological, erythropoietic growth factor and virological status in HIV-patients. Methodology: This study was carried out at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. One hundred samples each were collected from HIV positive subjects on ART and ART-naïve, one hundred samples were collected from apparently healthy individuals as control. Six milliliters of whole blood were collected from each subject; 3mls of whole blood was dispensed into K2EDTA bottle for immediate analysis of haematological parameters using haematology analyzer, CD4 and CD8 count were analyzed using flow cytometer. The remaining 3ml of blood was dispensed into plain bottle, serum was extracted for erythropoietin analysis using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique and viral load using polymerase chain reaction. Results: Mean values of RBC indices CD4, CD4/CD8, EPO, TWBC and LYM among ART-naïve were significantly lower (p<0.05) compared to ART and control subjects. Mean values of CD8, VL, NEU, MONO, EOSIN and BASO in ART-naïve were significantly higher (p<0.05) compared to ART and control subjects. Conclusion: HIV infection suppresses erythropoietic growth factor, haematoimmunological, and virological parameters as observed in the study. However, there is an improvement in HIV subjects on ART compared with ART-naïve, this suggested that there is positive response to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients.
Expression of the Emotions in Pigeons
Authors: MK Ashraful
Published: September 2022

Unexpressed emotions in dove showed its body expression 13 (81.25%) like incubating, tender, aggressive, feeding, regurgitation, flying, courtship, nesting, mating, post-mating, frightened, resting, and helpless where facial expression were only 3 (18.75%) out of 16 behaviours. Age-related characteristics were incubating, aggressive, regurgitation, courtship, nesting, mating, post-mating, and shame (50%). Except incubating, feeding, regurgitation, courtship, nesting, mating, and post-mating other behaviours were depended on environmental factors (56.25%) and genetical characteristics were 43.75%. Facial expressions were not seen for lacking facial muscles of the pigeons. Only aggressive and mating behaviour were prominent by observing the puffing of the feathers.
The Long and Winding Road in the Cross-Process among Authors and Editors must not Fall into Pandora's Box: The Role of Reviewers
Authors: Peiro Ignacio Garcia
Published: September 2022

This opinion note summarizes the role of editors with many drafts sent to a same journal being unaccepted after passing successive rounds. The Editor's previous knowledge of the reviewer's subject matter due to the lack of reviewer's specialists in mind about the topics addressed may usually fall in a self-deception problem for authors. This behaviour drives in that many authors do not publish every one of its manuscripts that, although them being good, falls in its pandora's own box of the authors.
Renal Involvement in Acute Gastroenteritis under 5 years of Age in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Western Nepal–A prospective Observational Study
Authors: NK Gupta
Published: September 2022

Background: Acute renal failure is one of the important complications of acute gastroenteritis in children. Early intervention and proper fluid replacement may lessen this risk. Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract that commonly affects young children. It causes an increase in loss of water and electrolytes due to vomiting and diarrhea resulting to dehydration, which is the main cause of mortality in children under five years with acute gastroenteritis. Therefore, this study was designed to find out the incidence of AGE and the status of associated electrolyte derangements, renal involvement and other biochemical and haematological variables. Material and Methods: This cross sectional study comprised of 100 cases of AGE in children aged <5 years of age. Demographic profile of the patients, details of diarrhea, and accompanying degree of dehydration (defined as per World health Organization criteria) with any associated complication were included. Various electrolyte parameters along with biochemical and hematological parameters (serum urea, serum creatinine, hemoglobin, total leukocyte count) were investigated. Results: This study found that urea and creatinine were elevated in 29(29%) and 62(62%) of the cases respectively. Electrolyte disturbances were seen in 42% of cases among which hyponatremia was the most common electrolyte disturbance seen. Majority of patients had isonatremic dehydration 58%. Hyponatremic dehydration was most common in some dehydration, which was 30%. We found hypokalemia in 31% cases. Conclusion: Measurements of renal parameters early can help to predict the complications due to AGE and may help in the prevention of diarrhea related complications in children.
Systematic Literature Review: Grammarly as a Medium in Analyzing Grammar for University Students
Authors: Aghisna Daroina  , Widy Esa Febriani  , Amalia Aulianisa  , Wihdah Amali Fadlia
Published: September 2022

Nowadays, the rapid growth of technologies brings out the educational learning application or web. One example of educational technology is the automatic online grammar checker, Grammarly. Grammarly is an online application that is used to scan documents for grammar checkers and plagiarism checkers. It provides suggestions on all forms of corrective vocabulary and sentence or rephrasing suggestions. Besides, Grammarly also includes the correct word and provide several alternatives and identify possible misspellings of the word. Researchers used the systematic literature review as the method of the research. This systematic literature review aims to explore on how Grammarly as a medium for analyzing grammar is used in the process of the analysis. The researchers are interested to review the literature on Grammarly as a medium for analyzing grammar. Moreover, researchers attempt to look at the effectiveness of Grammarly on learning activities. Researchers found 35 journal articles that are eligible for the analysis. The result showed that the presence of Grammarly had been identified to be a good learning assistance and useful to use for students. Meanwhile, in the implementation of the application, Grammarly has a lot of room for improvement to be made in this application.
IMPLEMENTASI KONSELING MULTIKULTUR DALAM MENANGGULANGI BULLYING
Authors: Khairunisa Khairunisa , Firman Firman , Ahmad Rizka
Published: September 2022

Indonesia, sebagai negara multikultural dengan suku, agama, ajaran dan paham yang beragam berpeluang membuka kesempatan bagi berbagai paham untuk memengaruhinya. Dunia pendidikan menjadi salah satu target penyebaran benih bullying yang sangat potensial. Paham bullying cenderung mengabaikan aspek keragaman (uniformity) dan meniadakan kebhinekaan (plurality). Kondisi psikologis remaja merupakan masa yang rentan dan sensitif terhadap pengaruh lingkungan. Pada masa ini, remaja identik dengan masa pencarian jati diri dan adanya keinginan untuk memantapkan filsafat hidupnya. Layanan bimbingan konseling merupakan salah satu layanan dalam dunia pendidikan yang sangat strategis dalam menanggulangi penyebaran benih bullying. Layanan konseling melalui konsep multikultur dinilai sangat diperlukan dalam membentuk pribadi remaja yang mampu untuk saling menghormati dalam setiap perbedaan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bermaksud untuk menunjukkan bahwa konseling multikultur merupakan salah satu cara menumbuhkan sikap beradab peserta didik sehingga tidak terjebak pada pemahaman yang salah terhadap perbedaan.Kata Kunci: konseling multikultur, bullying
Cuerpos y afectos en pandemia. Las experiencias del miedo
Authors: Camezzana Daniela , Capasso Verónica , Mora Ana Sabrina , Sáez Mariana
Published: September 2022

En este artículo se propone analizar las experiencias vinculadas al cuerpo y a los afectos en pandemia, principalmente el miedo, a partir de un relevamiento llevado a cabo durante el año 2021 en el marco del “Programa de Investigación de la Sociedad Argentina Contemporánea. Las ciencias sociales y humanas en la crisis COVID-19”. Entre las indagaciones realizadas se efectuaron un conjunto de focus groups constituidos por personas de diferentes rangos etarios, filiación política y dispersión territorial. A partir de la información registrada y partiendo de considerar que los afectos son colectivos, y que son un tipo de experiencia y una capacidad corporal, producidos en el marco de determinadas condiciones materiales (que pueden excederlas), en este trabajo se retoman las palabras con las que se designa la experiencia de vida durante el 2020-2021, los afectos mencionados, su vínculo con circunstancias específicas y las diferencias en clave generacional. Así, se realiza un acercamiento a las ideas prevalentes en relación a la pandemia, la vacunación y la actividad física desde el miedo (como afecto que se asumió como dominante), entre otros, con el objetivo de pensar la relación cuerpo-afectos en este contexto de excepcionalidad.
El Monstruo está de vuelta. El diario La Nación y la identidad política del kirchnerismo (2008-2015)
Authors: Castrelo Víctor
Published: September 2022

¿Qué propiedades definieron el objeto discursivo kirchnerismo según el diario “La Nación”? ¿Son las mismas que definen al peronismo? ¿Cuál es la filiación entre la identidad política del kirchnerismo y la del peronismo?En este artículo intentaremos responder algunas de estas preguntas a partir del análisis de la construcción que el diario “La Nación” (LN) hizo del kirchnerismo en tanto objeto discursivo. Rastrearemos el haz de aspectos a partir de los cuales este fue desagregado e indagaremos en las memorias discursivas en las que abrevan esos aspectos en tanto huellas polifónicas. El objetivo es dar cuenta de losideologemas y propiedades que LN atribuyó al kirchnerismo como objeto discursivo durante cinco acontecimientos significativose identificar las filiaciones identitarias en los que estos abrevan. Se trata de un conjunto de ejes que constituyen una discusión acerca de las identidades políticas en la Argentina.
Extensión universitaria y socialismo. Las lecturas de la Reforma universitaria desde el Ateneo Popular
Authors: Parot Varela Pilar
Published: September 2022

El artículo analiza la relación entre socialismo, extensión universitaria y movimiento estudiantil a partir de una comparación entre la posición oficial del Partido Socialista frente a la Reforma universitaria y la posición de los socialistas que formaron parte del Ateneo Popular (fundado por Enrique Del valle Iberlucea y Alicia Moreau). Mostraremos que, frente a la lectura liberal y anticlerical de Juan B. Justo, los miembros del Ateneo Popular interpretaron la Reforma universitaria en clave obrera y como parte de un movimiento de renovación universitaria que, desde años atrás, buscaba incorporar a los trabajadores a la universidad mediante proyectos de educación popular. El Ateneo Popular y su órgano de difusión, la revista Humanidad Nueva, reunieron a un conjunto de jóvenes que apoyarían a Del Valle Iberlucea en su posición tercerista y que emprenderían un proceso de radicalización del movimiento estudiantil.
THE ISSUES OF DIAGNOSING FEARS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Authors: Manukyan Alina
Published: September 2022

Fears typical for children with autism of certain age groups is expressed and experienced with various levels of intensity. In addition, the context of overcoming those fears may vary as well. These factors, unfortunately, are not always taken into consideration when organizing and conducting psychological work with children with autism to overcome their fears. Thus, outside this specificity, it is quite natural to assume that psychological work with children will not be predictable and effective.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPROACHES TO OVERCOMING TOILETING DIFFICULTIES IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Authors: Melkonyan Armenuhi
Published: September 2022

The aim of this work is to investigate the toileting difficulties of children with autism and to propose an appropriate occupational therapy intervention.
The work is entirely based on quantitative research methodology. Quantitative research is descriptive research data collection and analysis of which focus on standardization and structuring. The study was conducted online with parents of 82 children with autism. The quantitative method used for data collection and analysis made it possible to strictly adhere to the stated aims and objectives of the study.
The summary of the results showed that the dominant majority of the children of the parents who participated in the research are male representatives 67 (82%), female - 15 (18%). As a result of the analysis of the data provided by the parents, it was found that 36 (45%) of the children have different types of difficulties in using the toilet fully, and 30 (35%) have partial difficulties. Most children attend rehabilitation centers, 71 (89%), but not all receive occupational therapy intervention services.
THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING INFORMATION-CONSULTING SYSTEM OF SPEECH THERAPY SUPPORT REGARDING THE STUTTERING ISSUES IN THE EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURES
Authors: Saratikyan Lilit
Published: September 2022

The aim of the study was to discover the level of awareness, knowledge and perceptions of the pedagogues on the perspectives and the ways of overcoming stuttering and the role of the psychological-pedagogical environment. The theoretical basis for this study was obtained throughout the analysis of about 32 scientific-pedagogical sources that address the issues of understanding the problems in the information-consulting field during the process of overcoming stuttering. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to outline the gaps in the psychological and pedagogical support provided to stuttering people and to identify the level of awareness of the pedagogical staff of the educational settings regarding these issues. In total 100 employees: 77 pedagogues (30 teachers, 30 subject teachers, and 17 educators) and 23 special pedagogues working in the field of psycho-pedagogy took part in the current survey.
The results stated that the perception about the real edges of overcoming stuttering formed in the society in Armenia was very limited and the efficiency of speech therapy work was low. About 93% of the participants had general view related to the stuttering manifestations and there were passive implementation and awareness of effective methods for overcoming the stuttering. Only 5% (special pedagogues) were aware of the single approaches such as â€œsilence mode; syllabic speechâ€ used with stuttering children, which were not considered comprehensive methods to treat the stuttering. Due to absence of professional speech therapy information-consulting system and lack of highly qualified specialists, 59% of the respondents convinced that overcoming the stuttering was impossible. The findings of current study indicated the need to develop the information-consulting system and recommendation guidelines for the pedagogues to support children in process of overcoming stuttering, as well as the methods of cooperation between the family members and speech therapists.
THE CHALLENGES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION IN SUPPORTING ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM TO ACCOMPLISH SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES
Authors: Simonyan Tsovinar , Harutyunyan Zaruhi
Published: September 2022

Objective: The study aimed to explore occupational therapy intervention approaches to strengthen and enhance the self-care skills of adolescents with autism.
Method: This research used qualitative methodology and in total five occupational therapists working in rehabilitation centers were involved in expert interviews. The thematic analysis method was applied for data analysis and main categories were developed to describe occupational therapy intervention approaches used in enhancing the self-care performance of adolescents with autism (Guest, MacQueen, and Namey, 2012).
Conclusion: Four themes were developed to describe the main difficulties of adolescents with autism in performing self-care activities: person-based difficulties in performing self-care activities; challenges in providing external assistance to carry out self-care. As well as effective occupational therapy support was formed to strengthen their active participation in self-care: execution of interventions based on adolescents' active involvement; a combination of occupational therapy specified approaches (using visual-verbal cues, chaining teaching, and time visualization).
Estética y cotidianidad en la vivienda vernácula mexicana
Authors: Velasco Ávalos Mauricio , Pineda Almanza Alma
Published: September 2022

The aesthetic appreciation of vernacular housing in Mexico has been linked to its “cultural significance” since the twentieth century, or to its quality of capital, in the neo-liberal postmodernity. However, the aesthetic approach as an inhabitant exercise has been repeatedly neglected. Nowadays, in a crisis of reason, which allows us to consider as valid the personal positions from the considerations of “perception” and “reading” and the configuration of aesthetics through semiotics, allow the approach to the aesthetics of Vernacular housing, based on the valuation that the inhabitant makes. That because it is the receptacle of his life and the generator of legitimate individual meanings. Given the complexity of the globalizing context, it seems that the testimony of everyday life that vernacular housing represents has a means to defend itself in the utilitarian.
Developing a Model and Questionnaire for Predicting Intention to Use Job Boards: A Jobseeker-Oriented Research on the E-Recruitment Adoption in Iran
Authors: Seyedi Seyedeh Samaneh , Darroudi Abolfazl , Haghighinasab Manijeh
Published: September 2022

By integrating several prominent theories and models in technology adoption, this study develops a research model to examine the factors affecting jobseekers’ intention to use job boards. The validity and reliability of the researcher-developed instrument, the SEDA-IUQ (SEDA-Intention to Use Questionnaire), were assessed using a combination of statistical methods. Utilizing the data collected from 447 Iranian respondents, findings from the exploratory factor analysis provided evidence for the five-factor solution, that is, technological innovation, functional adequacy, content accessibility, practical utility, and reputation-seeking intention, for the 36-item SEDA-IUQ. Various relationships in the research model are tested using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. In addition to developing a practical questionnaire that the e-recruitment researchers and practitioners can deploy to study jobseekers’ behavioral intentions, this is the first study on job search websites’ adoption in the Iranian context. The results support existing literature on e-recruitment adoption and extend it by demonstrating the multidimensionality of jobseekers’ perceptions and behavioral intentions toward e-recruitment.
Identification of Chemical Compound in Melinjo Peel Beverage using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy
Authors: Apriliyanti Mulia Winirsya , Ardiyansyah M , Arum Puspito , Jayus Jayus , Sjaifullah Achmad
Published: September 2022

Beverages that have positive benefits for human health are called functional beverages. The processing of melinjo peel as a drink is to optimize the utilization of waste from local Indonesian plants that have the potential to contain bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to identify the chemical compounds in melinjo peel beverage using the GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy) method with column oven temperature of 65oC, injection temperature of 260oC, and pressure of 38.9 kPa with a total flow of 42.8 mL/minute and linear speed of 32.2 cm/sec. Purge flow 3.0 mL/min with a split ratio of 50.0. Identification of chemical compounds showed that the melinjo fruit peel beverage was dominated by oleic acid, myristic acid, methyl 6-hydroxystearate, and methyl tricosanoate.
Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Terung Putih Pada Lahan Marginal Toraja Dengan Penambahan Bokashi Jerami
Authors: Vonnisye Vonnisye , Allorante Sri Oktavia , Limbongan Yusuf L , Pasanda Afra Andre
Published: September 2022

Toraja memiliki tipe lahan marginal. Lahan ini merupakan lahan yang miskin unsur hara dengan kandungan besi dan aluminium yang tinggi. Hal ini dikarenakan curah hujan di Toraja cukup tinggi. Oleh karena itu, untuk mengatasi masalah ini, bahan organik ditambahkan ke dalam tanah. Salah satu bahan organik yang cocok digunakan adalah jerami karena merupakan salah satu limbah pertanian yang cukup tinggi di Toraja. Jerami diolah menjadi bokashi untuk menambahkan bahan organik ke dalam tanah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pertumbuhan dan produksi terong putih di lahan marginal Toraja dengan penambahan bokashi jerami. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi dan dokumentasi. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis varians. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang diamati adalah tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, bobot kering tanaman, diameter buah, panjang buah, bobot per buah, dan bobot buah per petak yang menunjukkan respon yang signifikan terhadap pemberian bokashi jerami. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pemberian jerami bokashi dengan dosis 1,2 kg/10 kg tanah menunjukkan hasil terbaik untuk pertumbuhan dan produksi terong putih di lahan marginal Toraja.
Strategi pengembangan bisnis bibit porang Jember
Authors: Kurniawati Yeni Ida , Kurniawan Bagus Putu Yudhia , Muksin Muksin , Galushasti Andarula
Published: September 2022

Tanaman porang memiliki nilai ekonomis yang tinggi dan merupakan komoditas ekspor unggulan, ketersediaan benih yang terbatas menjadi kendala. Hingga saat ini, masih ada satu varietas yang dilepas oleh pemerintah, sehingga tidak semua permintaan bibit porang dapat dipenuhi. Penelitian ini menggabungkan penelitian eksplorasi, deskriptif, dan penjelasan. Hal ini dilakukan untuk memperoleh informasi mendalam tentang pembobotan dan pemeringkatan serta menyiapkan beberapa alternatif strategi pengembangan bisnis yang dapat diimplementasikan melalui kajian teori dan penelitian sebelumnya sebelum melanjutkan penelitian deskriptif. Metode analisis data yang digunakan untuk mengetahui alternatif strategi pengembangan bisnis adalah matriks SWOT. Lima alternatif strategi dapat direkomendasikan untuk mengembangkan bisnis benih porang di Indobreed Agro Nusantara. Kekuatan utama industri adalah formula teknis, sedangkan kelemahan sektor ini adalah pengadaan  benih porang. Peluang utama adalah peningkatan permintaan, sedangkan ancaman dari industri adalah peraturan pemerintah tentang distribusi produk porang. Penelitian ini memperoleh beberapa alternatif strategi yang dapat direkomendasikan untuk diimplementasikan untuk mengembangkan usaha benih porang di Indobreed Agro Nusantara. Yakni, modal usaha dapat ditambah dengan menerapkan pinjaman usaha masyarakat kepada bank. Kapasitas produksi tambahan. Memodifikasi bentuk luar produk menjadi tepung porang mengikuti tingkat monopoli industri produk porang yang ada.
Production of 3 Varieties of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) on Soilless Farming System Based on Intermittent Irrigation as Urban Farming Method
Authors: Widodo Tirto Wahyu , Damanhuri Damanhuri , Muhklisin Ilham , Titale Indra Alief
Published: September 2022

The increase of Indonesians is one of the reasons for the high demand of rice along with the main reason for the reduction of fields due to land use change. This problem triggers farmers to cultivate rice without using land as a planting medium, especially in urban areas (urban farming). This study aims to determine the differences in production on 3 varieties of rice in the soilless cultivation system with intermittent irrigation as an urban farming method. The experimental was arranged in a complete randomized factorial design with 2 factors and 3 replications. The first factor is rice variety consisting of Ciherang, IR 64, and Mapan 05, while the second factor is the type of soilless medium consisting of topsoil+husk+non-intermittent, water+husk+non-intermittent, water+non-intermittent, and water+ intermittent every day. The results showed that Mapan 05 variety had the best response on panicle length (22.57 cm), number of grains per panicle (113.97 grains), number of filled grains per panicle (100.35 cm), and grain weight per clump (47.48 g). Meanwhile, topsoil+husk+non-intermittent media had the best effect on panicle length (23.14 cm), root length (37.28 cm), number of grains per panicle (111.48 grains), number of filled grains per panicle (97.31 grains), and weight of 1000 grains (32.63 g). In general, there was an interaction between both treatments on the ratio of shoots and roots. The addition of husks to the planting media is thought can make the planting media in the desired condition of the plant so that nutrients, oxygen, and other needs can be obtained by plants easily which results in high production.
Minat dan Perilaku Petani dalam Penerapan Pertanian Organik di Tidore Maluku Utara
Authors: Mardianah Mardianah , Setiyowati Tri , Ernawati Erna
Published: September 2022

Pertanian heavy input telah terbukti memiliki dampak negatiif terhadap lingkungan. Pergeseran menuju pertanian yang berkelanjutan seperti pertanian organik menjadi hal yang penting untuk dilakukan. Dengan beragam program yang dilakukan Petani ditidore perlahan mulai menggunakan input input organik sebagai subtitusi input produksi mereka. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1). mendeskripsikan perilaku petani dalam budidaya pertanian organik di Tidore, (2). Mendeskripsikan  minat dan perilaku petani dalam melakukan budidaya pertanian organik, dan (3)mengetahui pengaruh minat, umur, pendidikan, dan pengalaman terhadap perilaku pertanian organik pada petani.Penelitian ini didesain sebagai penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survey. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 74 petani sayuran di Tidore yang diambil secara multistage random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan statistic deksriptif dan inferensia. Hasil penelitian menunjukan; Secara umum petani dalam budidaya sebagian besar menanam komoditas jagung, cabe, tomat dan terong. System budidaya yang digunakan 91,9 persen secara monoculture dan 8,1 % dengan tumpangsari. Petani sudah mulai menggunakan input input organik dalam budidaya pertanian. Walaupun belum 100 persen input organik, namun sebagai mulai menerapkan sebagain input organik dalam usaha taninya. Pupuk organik yang biasa digunakan petani sebagai subtistusi pupuk kimia berupa pupuk kendang ataupun kompos dari membuat sendiri atau membeli. Secara  rata rata petani melakukan subtitusi input non organik dengan input organik pada proporsi 50 persen. Minat petani dan pengalman dalam usaha tani memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap perilaku penerapan input pertanian organik.
¿Qué es filosofía?
Authors: Betancourt Delgado William
Published: September 2022

La filosofía es cuestión de los griegos. Nuestra investigación comienza con el proceso histórico que dio origen a la filosofía partiendo de la consideración de la palabra, de su inscripción en el lenguaje y de su relación con la cultura, con el mito y con la poesía en la determinación de la existencia. Nos detenemos en el pensamiento de Heráclito, quien señala, desde el comienzo, el sentido originario de la esencia del filosofar en el Fragmento 35, que discutimos detenidamente. Conscientes de que tampoco entre los griegos se llegó a una plena determinación de la filosofía y de que a lo largo de la historia su comprensión se ha modificado permanentemente, siendo además preciso dilucidar tanto su relación con la ciencia como con la cosmovisión, consideramos importante preguntar por su sentido a dos pensadores capitales en su desenvolvimiento histórico: F. Nietzsche, quien se ocupa de su comprensión en relación con la educación y M. Heidegger, quien intenta una renovada concepción de la filosofía en el siglo XX. En orden a exponer nuestra visión de la filosofía en la época actual de la cultura caracterizada por la crisis abordamos este problema, señalando que la filosofía desde su origen es un producto de la crisis. Finalmente adelantamos nuestra reflexión en torno a la relación entre filosofía e historia de la filosofía y afirmamos, una vez más, que la filosofía es cuestión de los griegos. Como epílogo incluimos algunas referencias al desarrollo de la filosofía en Colombia.
5 passos para (não) produzir vídeos educativos para o YouTube
Authors: Villarinho Clara Nóvoa Gonçalves , Forster Renê
Published: September 2022

A produção exponencial de conhecimento e conteúdos na contemporaneidade tem levado a academia a buscar formas mais amigáveis e atraentes de levar o conhecimento científico ao grande público. Nesse sentido, pesquisadores têm recorrido às redes sociais e às mídias digitais como ferramentas de divulgação científica. Este trabalho apresenta um relato de experiência da divulgação da Linguística no YouTube. Relatamos o processo de criação e os resultados da produção de três vídeos de uma série de animação em stop-motion sobre conceitos básicos da linguística. Neste texto, apresentamos a motivação, descrevemos a proposta e refletimos acerca do fluxo de produção do projeto, dando destaque às dificuldades que, como produtores amadores, encontramos em cada uma dessas etapas. Consideramos, em particular, a dificuldade de adaptação da linguagem acadêmica, as necessidades de financiamento, o domínio de ferramentas técnicas, além da dinâmica de divulgação de conteúdos em ambiente digital. Apresentaremos também os primeiros resultados e as perspectivas futuras do projeto, diante da experiência desses primeiros vídeos.
THE IMPACT OF CHINESE WHISPER GAME AND VOCABULARY MASTERY ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Suryadi Suryadi
Published: September 2022

The study's goal was to see how the Chinese whisper game and vocabulary practice affected the students' ability to communicate in English. The experimental approach was being used in this study. A 2x2 factorial design is used in research. Data on learning outcomes were gathered through pre- and post-testing activities. There were 280 students in the class of X MA Negeri 1 Serang, and a random sample of 80 students were chosen to participate in the study. Experiment and control groups were significantly different at the posttest, according to the results of this study. For the FO, the value is 5.225, whereas for the Significance, the number ranges from 0.025 < 0.05. This shows that the null hypothesis has been rejected and the research hypothesis has been validated. For students' capacity to communicate effectively in English, this suggests a distinction between the effects of playing Chinese whisper games and learning vocabulary
Adherencia a pszichoszociális tényezők tükrében: támogatási lehetőségek a szívelégtelenségtől a szívtranszplantációig
Authors: Assabiny Alexandra , Ocsovszky Zsófia , Otohal József , Becker Dávid , Merkely Béla , Sax Balázs
Published: September 2022

A szívelégtelen beteg életútját számos ponton befolyásolja pszichés állapota és szociális helyzete. Ezen tényezők és a fizikai betegség egymásra hatásai hozzájárulnak a beteg együttműködési készségéhez (adherencia), ezen keresztül is hatva a betegség kimenetelére, a beteg életminőségére. Ugyanakkor, ezen faktorok interdiszciplináris voltuknál fogva a mindennapi gyakorlatban nehezen értékelhetők és kezelhetők az orvos szempontjából, ebben segítséget nyújthat a társszakmákkal való szoros együttműködésen alapuló ellátási forma. Jelen összefoglaló célja az adherenciát befolyásoló lelki és szociális faktorok áttekintése a szívelégtelenségtől a szívtranszplantációig, multidiszciplináris szemléletben.
Teaching FAIR in Computational Chemistry: Managing and publishing data using the twin tools of Compute Portals and Repositories.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: September 2022

The history of the development of two tools for managing research resources and the data produced from them is summarised. These tools are a portal or electronic laboratory notebook for computational chemistry interfaced in one direction to a high-performance computing resource and in the other direction to a modern research data repository. The essential features of both these tools are described over two generations of each, with examples of student work cited as examples using persistent identifiers or PIDs, better known as DOIs. Underpinning this is metadata describing the data being processed. The evolution of managing data in this manner over almost two decades and its progress towards what can now be summarised by the acronym FAIR data is outlined.
Electrostatic Embedding of Machine Learning Potentials
Authors: Zinovjev Kirill
Published: September 2022

This work presents a variant of an electrostatic embedding scheme that allows the embedding of arbitrary machine learned potentials trained on molecular systems in vacuo. The scheme is based on physically motivated models of electronic density and polarizability, resulting in a generic model without relying on an exhaustive training set. The scheme only requires in vacuo single point QM calculations to provide training densities and molecular dipolar polarizabilities. As an example, the scheme is applied to create an embedding model for the QM7 dataset using Gaussian Process Regression with only 445 reference atomic environments. The model was tested on SARS-CoV-2 protease complex with PF-00835231, resulting in predicted embedding energy RMSE of 2 kcal/mol, compared to explicit DFT/MM calculations.