bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on the Hopelessness of Turkish Physical Education and Sports School Students / Istraživanje bespomoćnosti studenata tjelesnog odgoja i studenata u sportskim školama
Authors: Ozsaker Murat , Vurgun Nılgun
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis study aims to evaluate and compare university students’ hopelessness levels for specific variables. The sample included 535 university students at the School of Physical Education and Sports (SPES) of the Adnan Menderes University. The 20-item Beck Hopelessness Scale, developed by Beck et al. (1974), was used in the study. Seber et al. (1993), Durak and Palabıyıkoğlu (1994) created a Turkish adaptation of the scale. Based on the data, descriptive frequencies and percentage tables were obtained. The Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests, nonparametric correlation and linear regression analyses were implemented using the SPSS 16.0 statistical software for the hopelessness scores. There was an insignificant correlation between students’ hopelessness levels in different departments and playing sports, while students’ hopelessness scores in the training department were higher than the scores of students in other departments. The low income students’ hopelessness levels were higher, but there was a significant correlation between low income and middle/high income.Key words: hopelessness; School of Physical Education and Sports; university students---SažetakOvo istraživanje ima za cilj vrednovati i usporediti razine bespomoćnosti studenata za pojedine varijable. Uzorak je činilo 535 studenata iz Škole za kineziologiju i sport (SPES) Sveučilišta Adnan. U istraživanju se koristila Bekova skala bespomoćnosti koja ima 20 jedinica, a koju su razvili Beck i sur. (1974). Seber i sur. (1993), Durak i Palabıyıkoğlu (1994) prilagodili su skalu prema turskim potrebama. Rezultate smo dobili deskriptivnom statistikom – frekvencijama i postotcima. Mann Whitney U Kruskal-Wallis testovi, neparametrijske korelacije i analiza linearne regresije korišteni su s pomoću SPSS 16.0 statističkog programa za rezultate bespomoćnosti. Neznačajna korelacija ustanovljena je kod razine bespomoćnosti studenata u različitim odjelima i u bavljenju sportom, dok su rezultati bespomoćnosti studenata u odjelu vježbanja viši nego studenata u ostalim odjelima. Razina bespomoćnosti studenata koji imaju niže izvore prihoda bila je viša, ali značajna korelacija pokazala se između studenata s niskim prihodima i srednje/visokim primanjima. Ključne riječi: bespomoćnost; Škola za Kineziologiju i sport; studenti
Student’s Musical Preferences: The Role of Music Education, Characteristics of Music and Personality Traits/Glazbene preferencije studenata: uloga glazbenog obrazovanja, karakteristika glazbe i značajki osobnosti
Authors: Dobrota Snjezana , Reic Ercegovac Ina
Published: August 2023

Abstract The aim of this research was to examine the relationship between music education and musical preferences for different tempo and tonality and to explore what personality traits of the Big five-factor model contribute to the explanation of individual differences in musical preferences. The survey included 202 female and male students of the University of Split who were selected on the basis of their music education. Music compact disc containing 16 musical excerpts, Questionnaire for testing musical preference and Questionnaire for personality traits were used. The results confirmed the significant effects of music education and music characteristics on the musical preferences. Participants with the highest degree of music education enjoy all musical examples alike, regardless of musical characteristics, while other participants reported a significantly higher degree of liking the music in major key and fast tempo. Music education was a significant predictor in explaining musical preferences for major key music in fast tempo, while openness to experience was significant in predicting preferences for the minor music in slow tempo.Key words: Big five-factor model; music pedagogy; tempo; tonality.---Sažetak Cilj istraživanja bio je ispitati odnos između glazbenog obrazovanja i preferencija glazbe različitog tempa i tonaliteta te provjeriti koje osobine ličnosti iz petfaktorskog modela doprinose objašnjenju individualnih razlika u glazbenim preferencijama. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 202 studentica i studenata Sveučilišta u Splitu koji su odabrani na temelju kriterija glazbenog obrazovanja. Za potrebe istraživanja pripremljen je glazbeni nosač zvuka, Upitnik za ispitivanje glazbenih preferencija i Upitnik za ispitivanje osobina ličnosti.Rezultati potvrđuju značajne efekte glazbenog obrazovanja i glazbenih osobina na preferencije glazbe različitog tempa i tonaliteta. Sudionici s najvećim stupnjem glazbenog obrazovanja podjednako preferiraju glazbu bez obzira na njezine karakteristike, a ostali sudionici iskazuju značajno veći stupanj prefiranja durske glazbe brzog tempa. Značajnim prediktorima u objašnjenju glazbenih preferencija pokazalo se glazbeno obrazovanje za dursku glazbu brzog tempa, a osobina intelekta za molsku glazbu polaganog tempa. Ključne riječi: glazbena pedagogija; petfaktorski model; tempo; tonalitet
Basic Emotions and Colours as Perceived by Fourth Grade Pupils / Percepcija temeljnih emocija i boja učenika četvrtog razreda osnovne škole
Authors: Duh Matjaž , Kolar Rebeka
Published: August 2023

AbstractWe face colours in thousands of shades every day, but we sometimes easily ignore them. If we really want to understand the relationship between “humans and colours”, we must remember that colours have got physical characteristics as well as strong physiological and psychological impact on us. In the present study the investigation was focused on the relationship between basic emotions and colours as perceived by fourth grade pupils, their favourite and unpopular colours, and the emotional stability of pupils with respect to self-esteem and expectations for the future, in terms of colours. We were interested in the existence of differences according to gender, the average annual grades and the relationship between the expression of emotions with colours and emotional stability in terms of colours. We found that most pupils associated positive emotions with warm colours and negative emotions with the cool ones. Among the favourite colour is purple, the most popular for girls, and blue was found to be the most popular for boys. Black is the colour that the pupils did not like. We also found that most pupils think about self-esteem, and their expectations for the future create significant stress for them.Key words: emotional stability; expectations for the future; feelings; self-esteem; warm and cool colours. ---  SažetakSvakodnevno smo okruženi bojama u tisućama nijansi, ali ih ponekad jednostavno ignoriramo. Ako stvarno želimo razumjeti odnos između "ljudi i boja", moramo biti svjesni toga da boje imaju fizičke karakteristike, ali i izražene fiziološke i psihološke učinke na nas. U našem istraživanju ispitivali smo percepciju učenika četvrtog razreda o odnosu između osnovnih emocija i boja, njihove omiljene i nepopularne boje, kao i povezanost emocionalne stabilnosti učenika, izražene putem njihova samopoštovanja i očekivanja od budućnosti, uz pomoć boja. Namjera nam je bila utvrditi postoje li razlike prema spolu, prosječnoj godišnjoj ocjeni i odnosu između izražavanja emocija s pomoću boja i emocionalne stabilnosti s obzirom na boje. Rezultati su pokazali da većina učenika povezuje pozitivne emocije s toplim bojama, a negativne emocije s hladnima. Među omiljenim je bojama ljubičasta, koja je i najpopularnija među djevojčicama, dok je plava najpopularnija među dječacima. Crnu boju učenici ne vole. Također se pokazalo da većina učenika razmišlja o samopoštovanju, kao i da im njihova očekivanja vezana uz budućnost uzrokuju značajan stres.Ključne riječi: emocionalna stabilnost; očekivanja vezana uz budućnost; osjećaji; samopoštovanje; tople i hladne boje.
Aimé Césaire, las Antillas francesas y Francia. Las ambigüedades de una relación histórica compleja
Authors: Béchacq Dimitri
Published: August 2023

Este artículo examina la trayectoria de Aimé Césaire (1913-2008), sus actividades y posiciones políticas e ideológicas, en un contexto antillano marcado por numerosas y profundas transformaciones sociopolíticas, desde la segunda mitad del siglo XIX hasta la década de 1970. Su objetivo es desentrañar las ambigüedades de una figura histórica y anticolonial de primer orden que trabajó para integrar los antiguos territorios esclavistas en una nación francesa que luchaba por reconciliarse con el legado del colonialismo. El poeta reconvertido en político luchó, no sin contradicciones, por una asimilación –legislativa, jurídica y social– cada vez mayor, al tiempo que defendía las identidades y culturas únicas de las Antillas. Este trabajo se basa en las recientes producciones académicas sobre las relaciones entre estos territorios y el Estado francés, en las últimas bibliografías publicadas sobre Aimé Césaire, así como en archivos inexplorados o inéditos. Este conjunto de fuentes permite situar el itinerario de Aimé Césaire en la intersección de los planos locales, nacionales e internacionales.
Geographic distribution of pocket gophers (Rodentia, Geomyidae) of Honduras
Authors: Gómez-Corea Wilson Noel , Marineros Leonel , Vega Hermes Leonel , López-Aguilar Tania Paola
Published: August 2023

Three species of pocket gophers, family Geomyidae, have been reported from Honduras. We summarize and update the distribution of these species based on burrow observations, sightings, photographs, and a voucher specimen, most of which were obtained during surveys conducted between 2011 and 2022. We report one new, eastern most locality for Heterogeomys hispidus from the Department of Atlántida, a specimen of Orthogeomys grandis from the Department of La Paz, and 17 additional localities for geomyids. These include records located on the Caribbean versant of the Sierra Madre along the Río Ulúa and between the documented distributions of H. hispidus and O. grandis, and records between the known distributions of H. hispidus and H. cherriei. These observations provide an excellent opportunity to examine the relative ecological limits of the three taxa.
Use of exercises with increased coordination complexity in the training process of young female volleyball players aged 13-14 years
Authors: Boichuk Roman , Iermakov Sergii , Nosko Mykola , Nosko Yuliya , Vaskan Ivan , Коrop Mykhailo , Kurtova Halyna , Grashchenkova Zhanna
Published: August 2023

Background and Study Aim. In the context of training young female volleyball players, understanding the criteria, extent, and impact of exercises with heightened coordination complexity becomes crucial. This study aims to determine the evaluation criteria, scope, and effects of incorporating exercises with elevated coordination demands on the specific athletic readiness of young female volleyball players aged 13–14 years.
Material and Methods. The study involved female volleyball players aged 13–14 years (n=24) with an average of 4 years of professional experience. Participants were divided into a control group (n=12) and an experimental group (n=12). Prior to the study, both children and their parents were thoroughly informed about the research procedures, and parental consent was obtained for participation. The coordination exercises were categorized into five groups, each assigned a complexity rating from 1 to 5. The assessment utilized a battery of tests.
Results. The findings reveal that coordination training yielded a more pronounced advancement in the development of various coordination abilities among female volleyball players in the experimental group, as compared to those in the control group. A statistically significant enhancement (p<0.05) was evident across all indices of coordination readiness within the experimental group. In contrast, the control group demonstrated notable progress only in 3 out of 10 instances (p<0.05). In the control group, noteworthy increases (p<0.05) were observed in spatial orientation, motor activity restructuring, and response indicators. Female volleyball players in the experimental group exhibited substantial improvement (p<0.05–0.001) across all indicators of technical readiness, including reception, attack hit, serve, and ball pass. Conversely, the control group players showed comparatively less remarkable changes in this aspect of readiness, with significant enhancement (p<0.05) identified in three parameters.
Conclusions. The strategic incorporation of exercises with progressively heightened coordination demands emerges as a valuable approach in substantially enhancing the range of coordination abilities among young female volleyball players. Recognizing this factor provides the means to expedite and optimize the mastery of motor skills more effectively.
O Ensino Integrado das Práticas de Análise de Alimentos pelo Uso de Procedimentos Operacionais
Authors: Veloso Cláudia , Cavalcante Rivadavia Porto , Senna Mary Lucia Gomes , Castilho Weimar Silva , De Souza Wallysonn Alves
Published: August 2023

Para a realização de análises de alimentos, é necessário uma série de procedimentos. Quando várias são as análises a serem realizadas em um alimento é imprescindível que o analista consiga organizar as operações analíticas de forma integrada utilizando-se de uma lógica que viabilize o desenvolvimento do conjunto de análises. Diante disto, este trabalho visou a criação e implementação de uma sequência didática  que integre os procedimentos operacionais das análises mais rotineiras em alimentos. A integração das práticas analíticas contribuiu para que os alunos pudessem ter a percepção de como as diversas operações que compõem as análises de alimentos interferem-se mutuamente, proporcionando assim um aprendizado menos fragmentado e mais significativo.
Ensino Médio Integrado
Authors: Silva Paulo César Bispo , Lima Andreza Maria
Published: August 2023

O Ensino Médio integrado busca uma formação integral. Nosso objetivo é analisar as representações sociais do Ensino Médio Integrado construídas por professores de Física do IFPE - campus Pesqueira. O referencial é a Teoria das Representações Sociais. A pesquisa é qualitativa. Participaram quatro professores. Para a coleta, realizada remotamente devido à Covid-19, utilizamos a entrevista semiestruturada.  Para a análise, a Técnica de Análise de Conteúdo Categorial Temática.  Parte dos professores representa, como finalidade do Ensino Médio Integrado, a formação integral do estudante. No entanto, há construções representacionais que se distanciam dos princípios basilares desse ensino, como a representação de que a sua função é preparar para o mercado de trabalho.
Desafios da classe-que-vive-do-trabalho para permanecer na universidade:
Authors: LEITE DA SILVA FRANCISCO WILSON , COSTA EDSON FERREIRA DA , SILVA ESLANE COSTA DA , ARAUJO AMANDA SILVA , NASCIMENTO RAQUEL SILVA DO , ALVES FERNANDO BRASIL
Published: August 2023

Discute-se, com base nos dados da SESu/MEC, o crescimento no número de vagas no ensino superior da última década no Brasil. Programas como FIES, SISU, PROUNI, REUNI e política de reserva de vagas, que resultou no aumento de estudantes universitários no país. O público-alvo na presente análise é vista com recorte de classe social específica do modo de produção capitalista, classe-que-vive-do-trabalho. Utiliza de análise de dados e análise de discursos para evidenciar as contradições e os fatores históricos e materiais de existência que interferem diretamente na vida acadêmica dos que permanecem. O ingresso no ensino superior evidencia desafios para a conclusão ou não do curso.
Identidade docente de professores dos Institutos Federais
Authors: Coelho Geide Rosa , Costa Fernanda Rodrigues Alves
Published: August 2023

Este estudo apresenta uma revisão da literatura sobre o processo de construção da identidade profissional do professor que atua nos Institutos Federais. O levantamento considerou dissertações e teses disponíveis no portal CAPES e artigos na plataforma SciELO publicados no período de 2008 até maio de 2021. Os resultados indicam convergência na compreensão da identidade docente como um construto dinâmico resultado de experiências pessoais, formativas e profissionais. Todavia, o objeto é tratado em diferentes perspectivas. Além disso, este artigo evidencia que pesquisas sobre a identidade do professor do Ensino Básico, Técnico e Tecnológico ainda são incipientes o que denota a necessidade de estudos que auxiliem na compreensão dessa temática.
Analysis of Socio-demographic Characteristics, Desire for Education and Welfare Services according to Life Cycle of Adults with Physical Disabilities
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Kim Doo Young
Published: August 2023

The present study is intended to provide a detailed analysis of socio-demographic characteristics and desire for education and welfare services from adults with physical disabilities, and, building upon these results, propose policy tasks related to education and welfare support according to their life cycle. To this end, the author collected data about adults with physical disabilities from original data in the government-led “survey on current situation of people with disabilities” conducted in 2020 for research and went into secondary analysis. The key results are stated as follows. First, as adults with physical disabilities grow older, the rate of emergence witnessed a spike. It was surprising to see that old women showed the highest rate of physical disabilities, and that the number of people with disabilities with moderate disability grew steadily as they become older. The serious finding was that older people suffering from physical disabilities with under secondary-level educational background represented 53.4 percent and households whose average monthly income worth under 2 million won accounted for 68 percent. As such, they were at risk of educational level and economic conditions. Second, 40.5 percent of young adults, 37.2 percent of middle-aged adults, and 47.3 percent of old adults generally said that there are not many convenient facilities for people with disabilities and they feel difficulty in doing outdoor activities due to absence of helpers. Another notable finding was that young adults with physical disabilities were discontent with culture and leisure activities. Third, 83.8 percent of adults with physical disabilities mentioned that there exists no lifelong-learning programs to join. They demanded a priority in strengthening making public programs on the need for support with an aim to encourage their participation in lifelong-learning programs, while calling for support measures to guarantee their income from communities and the government.
A Qualitative Study on the Communication Experience of Hearing Impairment Listeners through COVID-19 Pandemic: Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Jung Eunbyul , Bahng Junghwa
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 Pandemic has begun. Quarantine guidelines called “social distancing” were implemented, and many changes occurred in people's daily lives. Hearing-impaired listeners, who communicated daily wearing hearing aids or cochlear implants, faced new obstacles, such as sudden changes in communication methods and wearing masks. This study attempted to discover their way of communication by conducting an in-depth interview with seven hearing-impaired people in their 20s and 40s who suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Results revealed that three main themes were emerged: 'communication experience,' 'COVID-19 pandemic and communication', and 'communication and the quality of life of the hearing-impaired people.' The 'communication experience' was divided into three communication methods: face-to-face, text, and video conversation(video call). 'COVID-19 Pandemic and communication' describes the communication experience of wearing masks and their right to live threatened in the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, in 'Communication and Quality of Life of the hearing-impaired people,' we looked at their QoL experiences, whose communication difficulties were increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a mask increases communication difficulty physically and psychologically, putting their obstacles and limitations in a more difficult position.
Effects of the Discrimination Experiences of the Adults with Disability on Their Social Participation: The Daily Living Ability as a Mediation
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Kim Sangyong
Published: August 2023

This study reviews the effects of the discrimination experiences of the adults with disability on their social participation. Through its route, it verifies the mediation effects of the daily living ability. For this review, this study used data on the real state of the adults with disability collected in 2020 by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs. Data samples were made by the stratified cluster sampling method. The major findings of this study are as follows: First, the daily living ability and social participation of the adults with disability show a statistically significant difference by gender, age, education, registered disability type, and marriage. Females show higher the daily living ability and social participation than males. On the other hand, discrimination experiences do not show a significant gender difference. Second, discrimination experiences affect social participation. With a higher degree of discrimination, they show lower social participation. Also, with a higher the daily living ability, they do more social participation. Third, discrimination experiences of the adults with disability directly affect their social participation. The daily living ability as a mediation role indirectly affects the adults with disability trial of social participation.
Del vivir-envejecer
Authors:   Fundación Opción Colombia (FUNDACOL), Robledo Marín Carlos Arturo
Published: August 2023

La diferencia parece obvia, pero en ocasiones se confunden las experiencias del envejecimiento y de la vejez; y aunque están estrechamente ligadas, comprender por qué no son lo mismo es fundamental para llevar una vida de calidad, independientemente de los años que se tengan. Este libro aborda las comprensiones y representaciones que tienen las mismas personas viejas, desde una perspectiva teórica, interdisciplinaria y fenomenológica, sobre la salud y el cuerpo; las relaciones sociales y la sexualidad; las expresiones y la incidencia en el contexto del envejecer; los significados respecto de las transformaciones en la idea de sí; el manejo de la economía y el consumo; y alrededor de la vida, la muerte y la trascendencia. En esa construcción de narrativas sobre el envejecer, se resignifican visiones foráneas y estereotipadas del envejecimiento y se proponen nuevas formas de vivir la longevidad.
La vida, la compasión y la muerte
Authors:   Universidad EAFIT, Cuartas Restrepo Juan Manuel
Published: August 2023

El presente libro traza algunos desafíos que le exigen al hombre estar atento para juzgar e interrogar, porque son muchas las expresiones de la cotidianidad que pueden perderse sin remedio. Situaciones como la compasión, la libertad, la vida en la ciudad, las drogas, el hambre, la violencia, la muerte hacen posible la discusión sobre aquello que repercute como un eco de cuanto se dice sobre nosotros mismos. En la forma del ensayo cobra realidad aquí la razón de asuntos que, desde la experiencia vital, despliegan consideraciones y conocimientos sobre la condición humana.
A Cross-Country Validation Between Kosovo and the Netherlands of the Dutch Perceptual-Motor Skills Assessment for Talent Detection in Table Tennis
Authors: Abazi Blerta , Berisha Milaim , Faber Irene Renate
Published: August 2023

Background. This study focused on the cross-country validation of the Dutch perceptual-motor skills assessment used for talent detection in table tennis which also could be the basis to create country-specific norm values in young children (aged 7 to 9).
Materials and methods. In total, data from 172 children from Kosovo and 219 children from the Netherlands were compared. The data consisted of the outcomes of seven items of the Dutch perceptual-motor skills assessment evaluating gross motor function (i.e., sprint and vertical jump) and ball control (i.e., throwing a ball, speed while dribbling, aiming at target, ball skills and eye-hand coordination). A multivariate GLM analysis revealed significant differences between the two countries with large effect sizes regarding both constructs. Preliminary normative values are presented per country.
Results. The results show that perceptual-motor skills can vary between children of the same age and sex between European countries. For that reason, it seems sensible to further investigate the necessity of establishing norm values per country and also the underlying mechanisms that might reveal why and how cross-country differences arise.
Conclusions. Moreover, it might make sense to study an international sample of recreational and high performance youth and adult players to create a benchmark for talent detection and talent identification in table tennis. This will likely gain more insight into what the key aspects are to participate in table tennis and what is necessary for the elite level.
Differences Between U21 and U23 Semi-Professional Soccer Players in Perfectionism and Passion
Authors: Martín-Moya Ricardo , Ogallar-Blanco Adelaida Irene , García-Mármol Eduardo , Liñán-González Antonio , González-Fernández Francisco Tomás
Published: August 2023

Study purpose. The aim of this study is to analyse differences in perfectionism and passion and how these variables interact and might be expected to affect performance in U21 and U23 soccer players.
Materials and methods. A total of 60 healthy semi-professional soccer players (age: 21.57±1.95 years; height: 179.76±5.79 cm) participated in the study. The participants were divided into two equal groups, one with those players younger than 21 years old and the other including players aged 21–23. This study was descriptive with a cross-sectional design and used the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) and Passion Scale questionnaires.
Results. A paired-samples t-test was used for defining differences as a repeated measures analysis (U21 Group and U23 Group). Additionally, a t-test with data from the FMPS revealed significant differences in perfectionism global score, concern over mistakes, parental expectations, parental criticism, doubts about actions and organization. The participants were shown to be a heterogeneous group in both perfectionism and passion, with moderate perfectionistic characteristics, except for the personal standards subscale, in which the opposite trend was found. According to the outcomes obtained, the U21 group shows significant values in terms of the level of perfectionism.
Conclusions. This research has highlighted the importance of addressing maladaptive perfectionism in interventions and support programs for athletes. Strategies such as promoting a growth mindset, encouraging self-compassion, and fostering a supportive and mastery-oriented environment have been suggested to help athletes manage perfectionistic tendencies and enhance their well-being and performance.
Qiagen RNEasy PowerMicrobiome RNA extraction kit v2
Authors: Dan Siemon Michael
Published: August 2023

The samples were processed using the Qiagen RNeasy PowerMicrobiome kit with the modifications described by Schang et al., 2021. As a substitute for vortexing described in the kit protocol, bead-beating was used. 100ul of phenol-chloroform-isoamyl alcohol was added to the bead beating tubes before the addition of the membranes. Bead-beating was conducted 4x for 30s at 4 m/s. After pelletizing the samples with centrifugation, the supernatant was processed through spin columns. Spin columns were incubated with DNase Digestion Solution for 15 minutes to isolate only RNA. The RNA was eluted from the spin columns by passing 50 uL of DEPC water through twice.
Antibiotic sensitivity patterns and molecular detection of Enterotoxin genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from frozen muscle foods
Authors: Akinware Oluwaseyi , Olusola Ogidi Clement , Akinyele Bamidele Juliet
Published: August 2023

Stapylococcus aureus is considered to be the most common pathogen in commonly consumed and improperly stored frozen foods. Hence, this study investigated the antibiotic sensitivity patterns and the occurrence of enterotoxin genes (sea and seb) in S. aureus isolated from frozen poultry meat of chicken, turkey and fish, namely Trachurus trachurus, Scomber scrombus and Merluccious merluccious. A total of 500 samples of raw meat from chicken (n = 130), turkey (n =130), and different fish (n =240) were randomly purchased from various markets and shopping malls in Akure between September 2020 and December 2021. The antibiotic sensitivity of isolated S. aureus was determined by disk diffusion method. S. aureus was analyzed for enterotoxin genes by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The highest staphylococcal count (7.70 ×105 CFU/g) was observed in T. trachurus. One hundred and twenty five S. aureus were isolated from meat and fish with the highest occurrence (40.80%) in turkey meat. S. aureus is highly resistant (33.3 to 100%) to the tested antibiotics. The PCR assay, respectively, showed sea and seb coded for staphylococcal enterotoxin A and B. The presence of staphylococcal enterotoxin A and B in frozen muscle foods could be attributed to unhygienic conditions during processing and storage. The occurrence of antibiotic resistant and enterotoxigenic S. aureus in muscle foods could pose a serious threat to people when consumed. Hence, urgent attention is required to avert the incidences of staphylococcal food poisoning after consuming frozen meat and fish.
Drying parameters of wild lettuce (Lactuca taraxaxifolia L) affected by different drying methods
Authors: Adesoji Ogunlade Clement , Olatayo Jekayinfa Simeon , Oyedele Olusola Janet , Sola Olajire Ajekigbe , Oluseye Oladipo Abigael
Published: August 2023

This study focused on the effect of drying method on drying properties of wild lettuce leaves. The fresh wild lettuce was washed thoroughly to remove extraneous parts and subjected to pretreatments by dipping 200 g of vegetable samples into the water (1.5w/v) solution with 0.3% sodium metabisulphite held at room temperature. The pre-treated and untreated leaves were weighed and loaded in stainless steel tray and subjected to drying under cabinet dryer, open-sun drying and solar dryer. The wild lettuce drying curve exhibits a gentle downward curve, i.e. a high moisture loss at the early period of drying for all the drying methods used. The effective moisture diffusivity and activation energy were determined. The effective moisture diffusivity increased with the increase in temperature of drying. This study showed that post harvest losses of wild letuce can be minimized through drying, using mechnical devices or open sun drying, which is one of the oldest preservation processes available to the mankind.
EDUCAÇÃO ON-LINE NA PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO STRICTO SENSU: O CASO DA UNIDADE CURRICULAR “APPLIED INSTRUCIONAL DESIGN” DO PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO ON-LINE EM TECNOLOGIA EDUCATIVA DA UNIVERSIDADE DO ESTADO DE OHIO NOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
Authors: Santos Edmea Oliveira , Correia Ana Paula
Published: August 2023

Durante a pandemia da covid-19, o Brasil vivenciou na Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu práticas curriculares de educação online, EAD e ensino remoto nunca vivenciadas em sua inteireza. Por outro lado, diversas universidades, em diferentes contextos, já vinham praticando currículos online antes da pandemia Covid-19. Com objetivo de investigar práticas pioneiras de educação online na pós-graduação, analisamos através da metodologia da imersão online, o caso da unidade curricular “Applied Instrucional Design” do Programa de Pós-Graduação Online em Tecnologia Educativa da Universidade do Estado de Ohio nos Estados Unidos. Entendemos por desenho didático curricular, a arquitetura de conteúdos e situações de aprendizagem, que convergem a linguagem da hipermídia com a comunicação interativa síncronas e assíncronas, em sintonia com a materialidade da ação docente e discente, no caso aqui a docência online interativa. Os achados da pesquisa revelaram sobretudo: 1) a importância da semana de ambientação como rede de apoio para a mobilização de saberes online; 2) o desenho curricular hipermidiático como curadoria digital em rede; 3) a importância da docência colaborativa entre docente titular e docentes assistentes; 4) o trabalho por projetos que não separa a formação acadêmico da qualificação profissional em contextos reais.
A ESCRITA POLIFÔNICA SOBRE A FUNDAÇÃO DO CONSERVATÓRIO DE MÚSICA DE SERGIPE
Authors: Santos Kadja Emanuelle Araujo , Vilas-Bôas Carvalho do Nascimento Ester Fraga
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a fundação e as práticas educativas do Conservatório de Música de Sergipe em seu primeiro ano de atividade. Está fundamentado nos conceitos de representações e práticas (CHARTIER, 1990), instituições educativas (Magalhães, 2004) e cultura escolar (JULIA, 2001). A pesquisa é qualitativa de caráter histórico-documental e as fontes que deram suporte para a realização desse trabalho foram as produções acadêmicas sobre a fundação do Conservatório de Música de Sergipe e as edições de novembro de 1945 a dezembro de 1946 do Jornal Diário Oficial de Sergipe e do Jornal Correio de Aracaju. A metodologia utilizada foi a revisão bibliográfica, análise documental de jornais, imagens e da legislação educacional (Decretos, Pareceres, Leis). Os resultados revelam a realização do Curso de Férias (1945) como a primeira prática educativa promovida pela Instituição, o processo de admissão de alunos (1945 e 1946) e as apresentações musicais.
Methodology for testing and monitoring artificial intelligence-based software for medical diagnostics
Authors: Vasiliev Yuri A. , Vlazimirsky Anton V. , Omelyanskaya Olga V. , Arzamasov Kirill M. , Chetverikov Sergey F. , Rumyantsev Denis A. , Zelenova Maria A.
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: The global amount of investment in companies developing artificial intelligence (AI)-based software technologies for medical diagnostics reached $80 million in 2016, rose to $152 million in 2017, and is expected to continue growing. While software manufacturing companies should comply with existing clinical, bioethical, legal, and methodological frameworks and standards, there is a lack of uniform national and international standards and protocols for testing and monitoring AI-based software.
AIM: This objective of this study is to develop a universal methodology for testing and monitoring AI-based software for medical diagnostics, with the aim of improving its quality and implementing its integration into practical healthcare.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research process involved an analytical phase in which a literature review was conducted on the PubMed and eLibrary databases. The practical stage included the approbation of the developed methodology within the framework of an experiment focused on the use of innovative technologies in the field of computer vision to analyze medical images and further application in the health care system of the city of Moscow.
RESULTS: A methodology for testing and monitoring AI-based software for medical diagnostics has been developed, aimed at improving its quality and introducing it into practical healthcare. The methodology consists of seven stages: self-testing, functional testing, calibration testing, technological monitoring, clinical monitoring, feedback, and refinement.
CONCLUSION: Distinctive features of the methodology include its cyclical stages of monitoring and software development, leading to continuous improvement of its quality, the presence of detailed requirements for the results of the software work, and the participation of doctors in software evaluation. The methodology will allow software developers to achieve significant outcomes and demonstrate achievements across various areas. It also empowers users to make informed and confident choices among software options that have passed an independent and comprehensive quality check.
Quality management system: A tool for the development of the organization or an additional burden?
Authors: Zayunchkovskiy Sergey Yu. , Konovalov Sergey A. , Zinchenko Viktoria V. , Sharova Daria E. , Ahkmad Ekaterina S. , Vladzymyrskyy Anton V.
Published: August 2023

A quality management system constitutes one of the organizations management systems that provides for the selection of a set of processes in the organizations activities designed to ensure the stable quality of products and services provided.
The growth of global industrial production has underscored the need for the creation of such production and management systems. These systems are designed to ensure that enterprises remains prepared to meet the constantly changing consumer value of manufactured products in accordance with consumer requirements, as well as the satisfaction of consumers themselves. As a result, attention began to focus on the production processes implemented within the organization when creating products. Regarding the production of medical devices, a quality management system can be defined as an organizational structure encompassing its functions, procedures, processes, and resources necessary for the coordinated direction and management of a manufacturing organization with respect to the quality of medical products.
The article reflects the principles of the quality management system and management processes. Noteworthy emphasis is placed on the features of quality management systems for medical devices, including the features of the quality management system for software that is a medical device. Furthermore, the conditions under which the quality management system becomes a tool for ensuring the sustainable development of the organization are noted.
Application of Authority Control Process in Koha Cataloguing System
Authors: Saha Sujan , Mandal Sukumar
Published: August 2023

This study suggests a pragmatic approach to the authority control process in library cataloguing systems in order to develop a better database that facilitates speedy information retrieval from library OPACs. The authority control method also creates a unified bibliographic database with separate access points for both library users and library professionals. To review the authority control procedure for the sake of this study, we used free and open-source library management software, namely Koha. Different methods are followed by the Koha administration and its cataloguing module. The bibliographic and authority frameworks are very helpful and conducive to all the libraries and information centers. The originality of this study has been successfully demonstrated by library cataloguers’ observations on frequent strategies for carrying out the authority control processes.
Data Cleansing, Standardization and Data Migration Framework for Proprietary to Open-Source ILMS in India
Authors: Mishra Vinod Kumar , Rath Durga Sankar
Published: August 2023

The present study discusses data migration and various issues involved in data cleansing and standardization. Libraries are moving to the popular open-source ILMS Koha. The paper describes the design of a data migration framework from proprietary Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) to Koha. The issues related to data quality in source ILMS and processes involve understanding and correcting raw data. The paper highlights the methods, tips and tricks, configurations, and data migration in open ILMS Koha. Studies proved Open Source Solutions (OSS) such as Koha for library automation is the better choice as it supports customization at a minimal cost. The paper examines the errors, mistakes and lack of uniformity of data in source databases and methods for quality enhancement of raw data. The current article is of practical significance for those who wish to migrate from existing ILMS to open-source solutions like Koha. The paper covers the migration of bibliographic data, member data and transaction data.
Emotional Intelligence among Librarians in Karnataka: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Sengupta Mousumi , Sunil M. V.
Published: August 2023

This paper attempts to study ‘Emotional Intelligence’ (EI) to understand the library professionals in the post-covid scenario which has seen technology adoption in library and information services. This study investigates EI among librarians in India by employing the ability model, and administering SSEIT as a research tool. The present study revealed that, in general, the respondents perceive themselves as more or less capable of dealing with situations with EI. However, analysis indicates that respondents differed in perceiving the difficulty and their ability level to tackle a workplace situation with emotional abilities. Data analysis also revealed that respondents with different education level differed significantly in their overall EI scores.
Objectification of Women Through Metaphors in Stand-up Comedy. From Cars to Banana Bread
Authors: Wawrzyniuk Justyna
Published: August 2023

This paper examines metaphorical expressions labelled under the conceptual metaphor A WOMEN IS AN OBJECT originating from 30 performances by female North American stand-up comedians. By combining the Conceptual Metaphor Theory (Lakoff & Johnson, 1980/2003) and stand-up comedy research, this corpus- and the dictionary-assisted study examines how women and womanhood are conceptualized in terms of objects such as buildings, food, houseware, or vehicles. The multilevel analysis of the expressions shows that the interplay between the subversive character of stand-up comedy and gendered metaphors allows for reclaiming the power over stereotypical language under the guise of humour.
Aspectos ecológicos de la macroalga roja Chondracanthus chamissoi (C. Agardh) Kützing en la región La Libertad, Perú A1.3
Authors:   Universidad César Vallejo, Uribe Alzamora Roberto , Atoche Suclupe Dennis ,   Universidad César Vallejo, Paredes Paredes Jacinto ,   Universidad César Vallejo
Published: August 2023

El objetivo general del presente estudio fue conocer el estado bioecológico de la macroalga roja Chondracanthus chamissoi en las principales praderas de la región La Libertad. Mensualmente, se evaluaron 23 praderas entre enero y diciembre del 2022. La metodología utilizada consistió en la colecta de datos biológicos y ambientales para ser analizados en el laboratorio y, posteriormente, procesados. Los resultados mostraron que el hábitat fue dinámico en cuanto a espacio y a características fisicoquímicas. Las condiciones ambientales que caracterizaron el borde costero de la región La Libertad durante el año 2022 fueron determinantes para un incremento en la producción de las praderas de C. chamissoi. Estos resultados son un referente histórico para realizar predicciones sobre su producción en similares condiciones futuras. La biomasa total, estimada entre enero y diciembre del 2022 en la región La Libertad, fue de 429.5 toneladas (t). La provincia de Ascope presentó las mayores densidades y biomasas. En toda la región, la condición reproductiva indicó que los ejemplares vegetativos fueron dominantes. Se identificaron 47 taxas de fauna y 25 de flora recurrentes que comparten el hábitat. Se recomienda mantener la estrategia de rotación dentro de las mismas praderas. Esto permitirá mejorar la abundancia y biomasa, y evitar la extracción de ejemplares con estructuras reproductivas visibles, lo cual es fácilmente reconocido por los extractores algueros. Finalmente, el apoyo en la trazabilidad del recurso es necesario para que los pescadores artesanales cuenten con un sistema de comercialización estandarizado en la región La Libertad, lo cual se verá traducido en una mejor gestión de sus praderas naturales, mejora en la calidad de vida, en el manejo y la conservación local del recurso y su biodiversidad asociada.
Fortalecimiento de capacidades e implementación tecnológica en el manejo técnico eficiente de la pradera macroalgal, región La Libertad R1, A1.1 - A1.2
Authors:   Universidad César Vallejo, Alcántara Minchola Jorge Jaime
Published: August 2023

En el marco del proyecto, se desarrollaron, a través de labores de extensionismo pesquero, el asesoramiento, la asistencia técnica y el acompañamiento a los extractores de algas marinas de la región La Libertad que se distribuyeron en siete Organizaciones Sociales de Pescadores Artesanales (OSPA) en temas de formalización, buenas prácticas pesqueras, fortalecimiento organizacional y fomento de la cultura crediticia. El objetivo consistió en realizar un manejo técnico eficiente de las praderas algales, y monitorear y registrar los volúmenes de extracción del recurso Chondracanthus chamissoi “yuyo”. Durante el periodo de enero a diciembre del 2022, tres obtuvieron el permiso de pesca para la extracción de Chondracanthus chamissoi y dos lo renovaron, quedando al término del periodo las siete con el permiso de pesca vigente (100%). Formalizándose a un total de 222 extractores, se realizaron un total de 184 asesoramientos técnicos y se han capacitado, en buenas prácticas pesqueras, a 131 extractores (64.5%). El volumen total de extracción de Chondracanthus chamissoi en la región La Libertad registrado de febrero a diciembre 2022 fue de 746,66 toneladas, siendo la Asociación de Extractores de Recursos Marinos Costeros de la Provincia de Paiján Amigos x Siempre la que reportó la mayor cantidad con un total de 315,82 toneladas (42%); asimismo, la provincia de Ascope reportó los mayores volúmenes de extracción durante este periodo con un total de 333,88 toneladas (44.7%). Los precios en playa variaron de 0,50 a 0,80 soles en diciembre y de 5 a 8 soles en los meses de julio y agosto, lo que determina que existe un bajo nivel de liderazgo en las OSPA: solo tres de ellas acatan los acuerdos tomados a un 70% en temas de buenas prácticas. Por eso, se recomienda ordenar la actividad, regulando el acceso y la comercialización, para garantizar la sostenibilidad de las praderas naturales.
Neurogenic Hyperprolactinemia
Authors: Arzumanyan K.A. , Levchenko S.V. , Bolvakh A.S. , Dyba E.E. , Mesyan M.A , Matyushenko A.D.
Published: August 2023

Neurogenic hyperprolactinemia is a rather rare clinical form of hyperprolactinemia, therefore, this pathology may escape the attention of clinicians. At the same time, a high level of prolactin in blood can result in severe metabolic disorders, infertility, decreased bone tissue density, obesity, increased insulin resistance, and poor lipid metabolism. If the disease is not diagnosed in time, it will lead not only to the significantly decreased health and life quality level, but can also contribute to the increased risk of breast cancer formation. The main reason for the development of neurogenic hyperprolactinemia can be various pathological processes in chest, spinal cord and mammary glands. The neurogenic mechanism is triggered by the activation of afferent impulses going to the posterior sections of the spinal cord. The main diagnostic tactics is the exclusion of the most common causes of hyperprolactinemia, identification of the pathological process in the thoracic region, and detection of high prolactin level in the blood serum. Taking the pathogenetic mechanism into account, the treatment of neurogenic hyperprolactinemia consists in eliminating the pathological focus and prescribing dopamine agonists. The purpose of this article is to define the main clinical features associated with the diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic hyperprolactinemia.