bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BiTDB: Constructing A Built-in TEE Secure Database for Embedded Systems
Authors: Ma Chengyan , Lu Di , Lv Chaoyue , Xi Ning , Jiang Xiaohong , Shen Yulong , Ma Jiangfen
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we propose BiTDB, a built-in Trusted Execution
Environment (TEE) database for embedded systems, to realize higher
system availability while ensuring data confidentiality. With BiTDB,
dilemmas the state-of-the-art research work on secure embedded databases
has to face can be significantly reduced and eliminated, including (i)
complicated research and realization on searchable encryption algorithms
(SEA), (ii) limited support to all database operations, and (iii) almost
none of specific design and optimizations toward build-in TEE embedded
databases. Through BiTDB, all database operations can process plaintext
in TEE instead of retrieving on ciphertext by developing complicated
SEAs. To enable BiTDB to handle database files in Rich Execution
Environmen (REE) as local ones, we extend the TEE OS with generic file
I/O libraries. Then, we contribute three critical optimizations to
significantly reduce redundant memory and file operations between TEE
and REE, and BiTDB achieve better system performance and availability in
embedded systems. Finally, we have implemented the prototype system
based on OP-TEE and SQLite for several typical platforms, including
virtualization and hardware environments. The TPC-H test shows BiTDB can
achieve 85% (on average) of the original database performance while
guaranteeing data confidentiality and integrity. Our project repository
is at https://github.com/CharlieMCY/BiTDB.
Task-oriented design of a multi-degree of freedom upper limb prosthesis with integrated myocontrol and sensory feedback
Authors: Kashiwakura Jumpei , Alva Patrick Gabriel Sagategui , Mendez Guerra Irene , Bona Conrad , Atashzar S. Farokh , Farina Dario
Published: August 2023

Despite the progresses in upper limb prosthetic technologies of the past decades, there is still a large gap between the user needs and the available devices. Here, we describe the design and validation of a fully integrated, multi-degree of freedom upper limb prosthetic system designed on the basis of user survey studies. The system has five degrees of freedom, sufficient grasping/pinching force achieved by a combination of direct and underactuated activation to perform activities of daily living, an active wrist, a closed-loop tactile biofeedback system, and simultaneous/proportional myoelectric control. The aforementioned components have been successfully integrated into a standalone prosthetic system. The system has been tested for its capacity to reproduce the human grasp when applied to objects common in daily living. Moreover, we tested the system in standardized clinical tests that showed a reduction of shoulder and trunk compensatory movements with respect to a state-of- the-art commercial prosthesis.
Underwater Acoustic Target Recognition in Passive Sonar Using Spectrogram and Modified MobileNet Network Classifier
Authors: Akbarian Hassan , Sedaaghi Mohammad Hossein
Published: August 2023

In this article, to achieve reliable results by deep learning methods, we collected the raw acoustic signals received by the hydrophones in the relevant database with the label of each class, and we performed the necessary pre-processing on them so that they become a stationary signal and finally provided them to the spectrogram system. Next, by using short-term frequency transformation (STFT), the spectrogram of high resonance components is obtained and used as the input of the modified MobileNet classifier for model training and evaluation. The simulation results with the Python program indicate that the suggested technique can reach a classification accuracy of 97.37% and a validation loss of less than 3%.   
Joint Two-tier User Association and Resource Management for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks
Authors: Nguyen-Kha Hung , Ha, Vu Nguyen , lagunas Eva , Chatzinotas Symeon , Grotz Joel
Published: August 2023

This paper investigates the uplink transmission of an integrated satellite-terrestrial network, wherein the low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites provide backhaul services to isolated cellular base stations (BSs) for forwarding mobile user (UE) data to the core network. In this integrated system, the high mobility of LEO satellites introduces significant challenges in managing radio resource allocation (RA), as well as the associations between UEs, BSs, and LEO satellites for supporting users’ demands efficiently, while also dynamically balancing the capacity of UE-BS access and BS-LEO backhaul links. Regarding these critical issues, the paper aims to jointly optimize the two-tier UE-BS-LEO satellite association, sub-channel assignment, bandwidth allocation, and power control to meet users’ demands in the shortest transmission time. This optimization problem, however, falls into the category of mixed-integer non-convex programming, making it very challenging and requiring advanced solution techniques to find optimal solutions. To tackle this complex problem efficiently, we first develop an iterative centralized algorithm by utilizing convex approximation and compressed-sensing-based methods to deal with binary variables. Furthermore, for practical implementation and to offload computation from the central processing node, we propose a decentralized algorithm that can be implemented in parallel at local controllers and achieve efficient solutions. Numerical results are also illustrated to strengthen the effectiveness of our proposed algorithms compared to traditional greedy and benchmark algorithms.
Carga de trabalho docente e suas consequências à saúde durante a pandemia
Authors: Santos Iraneide Nascimento , Ruela Guilherme de Andrade , Silva Érica Barbosa Magueta , Silva Andressa Fernandes da , Dias Ana Cleide da Silva Dias
Published: August 2023

A pandemia do COVID-19 colocou uma pressão sem precedentes sobre professores em todo o mundo, levantando sérias preocupações sobre suas cargas de trabalho e consequências como aumento de ansiedade e esgotamento. Objetivou-se identificar as consequências da carga de trabalho para a saúde do professor da educação básica durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Revisão sistemática cuja coleta ocorreu em fevereiro/2023 em portais e bases de dados virtuais com estratégia elaborada através do PICo. Incluídos artigos acerca da temática, resultantes de estudos observacionais, sem filtro de idioma, publicados a partir do início da pandemia em 2020 até janeiro de 2023. A busca identificou 6.958 estudos, após triagem e seleção foram incluídos seis relatos na síntese. Os resultados mostraram que a carga de trabalho adicional evidenciada em tempos de pandemia, além de outros fatores como a falta de familiaridade com novas ferramentas e a carência de formação nesses meios, insuficiência de recursos tecnológicos, a preocupação excessiva com a questão do isolamento social, da privação do contato humano e do risco de contaminação e morte pelo vírus COVID-19, repercutiu na qualidade de vida e no aumento de condições como depressão, ansiedade, estresse, transtorno de pânico, insônia, medo, raiva e síndrome de burnout.
A Study on IFN-γ and IL-10 Gene Expression Changes in Gallus gallus Embryo Infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Its Possible Restoration by Bakreshwar Hot Spring Water
Authors: Naskar Sulagna , Chatterjee Debasmita , Singh Banhishikha , Paira Krishnendu , Das Satadal
Published: August 2023

Bakreswar hot spring is a naturally occurring hot spring located at Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. The surface temperatures of the hot springs varies between 35°C to 66°C. The water of hot spring is alkaline with pH 9 and has curative properties. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important pathogen causing hospital acquired infections and in this study we used multi-drug resistance (MDR) isolate. The motive of the study is to compare the IL-10 and IFN-γ gene expression changes in Gallus gallus domesticus embryo infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa by using the Bakreswar hot spring water.The curative properties of the hot spring water collected from Agnikund (65°C) was studied on 14thdays old chick eggs infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. After harvesting and allantoic fluid collection, RNA extraction was done and cDNA synthesis and RT-PCR were performed. After infection of the chick embryo with MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both IL-10 and IFN-Ƴ gene expressions were increased, but in the curative sets those were challenged with Bakreswar hot spring water IL-10 and IFN- γ both gene expressions were decreased. From this study we may conclude that hot spring water of Bakreswar has antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to which it decreses the cytokine gene expressions.
Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis: A Case Reports
Authors: Soualili Nadim Abdelhak , Bourouba Meriem El Batoul , Lahcene Abdelghani , Bouchenak Kamel
Published: August 2023

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a disease characterized by a chronicle inflammatory process in which part or all of the digestive tract is enveloped by a dense fibro collagen membrane. The clinical picture is not very telling and nonspecific, however imaging, in particular injected computed tomography, easily allows the diagnosis, but the idiopathic form remains very rare. In this article, we report the case of a 44-years-old man with no particular history, who presents to the emergency room for stopping materials and gases, an abdomino-pelvic calculated tomography injected confirms the diagnosis of an intestinal obstruction consecutive to idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.
Short-Term Safety and Effectivess of Apipuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Arm Clinical Trial
Authors: Atayoglu Ali Timucin , Atar Sevgi , Guner Atayoglu Ayten , Demirhan Esma , Ozturk Ahmet , Topal İlknur , Bilim Serhad , Atayolu Rumeysa
Published: August 2023

Objective: Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, often poses challenges in conventional medical treatment, leading patients to explore traditional and complementary medicine options including apitherapy. Bee venom, known for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, has been considered as a potential therapy. This study investigates the short-term safety and effectiveness of applying live bee venom in knee osteoarthritis patients.
Materials and Methods: Conducted at a university hospital's Apitherapy Clinic, this single-arm clinical trial enrolled individuals diagnosed with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (stage 2-3). A single session of live bee venom application was administered to acupuncture points ST35, EX-LE4, and ash-chi, specifically targeting the painful knee joint. Data collection involved the utilization of a Demographic Information Questionnaire and SF-12 Scale, along with a comparison of the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), 5 Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5xSST), and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire before and after the treatment.
Results: Before the treatment, the average NRS value stood at 7.14 ± 1.7, and following the intervention, it notably decreased to 3.06 ± 2.16 (p<0.05). Additionally, the mean value for the 5xSST decreased from 14.59 ± 3.36 before treatment to 11.75 ± 2.30 after treatment. The WOMAC scale also showed a significant difference between pre- and post-treatment (p<0.05), with the mean value decreasing from 41.91 ± 18.07 before treatment to 15.57 ± 15.14 after treatment.
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate a significant improvement in the NRS, 5xSST, and WOMAC scales after the administration of live bee venom for knee osteoarthritis patients.
Deteksi cemaran Staphylococcus aureus pada ayam krispy lokal di sekitar salah satu universitas kota Medan
Authors: Rahayu Yayuk Putri , Mambang D. Elysa Putri , Nasution Haris Munandar , Ramadani Adelia
Published: August 2023

Daging ayam lebih diminati oleh konsumen karena mudah diolah, bisa diterima oleh seluruh kalangan warga serta mempunyai harga yang ekonomis. Keracunan makanan dapat disebabkan oleh kontaminasi enterotoksin yang disebabkan oleh Staphyococcus aureus. Pengelolaan daging ayam yang tidak sesuai standar serta kurang higienis dapat mempengaruhi kesehatan manusia. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeteksi keberadaan bakteri S. aureus pada ayam goreng krispy lokal di sekitar salah satu universitas di kota Medan. Metode penelitian digunakan untuk mendeteksi kehadiran S. aureus dalam sampel menggunakan media Baird Parker Agar Base (BPA) dan Egg Yolk secara bersamaan. Kuantifikasi cemaran S. aureus dilakukan dengan penerapan metode Angka Lempeng Total (ALT). Temuan dari dua sampel daging ayam goreng lokal, yaitu sampel A dan B, mengindikasikan hasil positif terhadap keberadaan S. aureus, dengan angka cemaran yang melampaui batas ambang sebesar 1X102 CFU/ml. Hal ini mengakibatkan ketidaksesuaian dengan standar SNI yang ditetapkan. Sebaliknya, pada sampel daging ayam goreng krispy lokal C dan D, hasilnya menunjukkan negatif terhadap keberadaan bakteri patogen S. aureus, dengan nilai cemaran yang tidak melebihi ambang batas 1X102 CFU/ml. Oleh karena itu, hasil ini sesuai dengan ketentuan standar SNI.
Strengthening Smart Grid Cybersecurity: An In-Depth Investigation into the Fusion of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing
Authors: Rahul Kumar Jha
Published: August 2023

Smart grid technology has transformed electricity distribution and management, but it also exposes critical infrastructures to cybersecurity threats. To mitigate these risks, the integration of machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) techniques has emerged as a promising approach. This survey paper analyses current research and applications related to ML and NLP integration, exploring methods for risk assessment, log analysis, threat analysis, intrusion detection, and anomaly detection. It also explores challenges, potential opportunities, and future research directions for enhancing smart grid cybersecurity through the synergy of ML and NLP. The study's key contributions include providing a thorough understanding of state-of-the-art techniques and paving the way for more robust and resilient smart grid defences against cyber threats.
Movimentos hipercinéticos decorrentes de vitamina B12 limítrofe.
Authors: Moraes Frederico , Souza Gustavo , Melo Frederico
Published: August 2023

Este relato de caso discute uma paciente adulta, 27 anos, sexo feminino a qual apresentou movimentos involuntários hipercinéticos, subdiagnosticados por vários anos. Ela foi refratária a diversos tratamentos, experimentando uma melhora significativa após receber administração parenteral de vitamina B12. A paciente apresentava histórico de “tremores” há oito anos, predominantemente em membros superiores. Foi diagnosticada com coreia por um médico neurologista de sua cidade natal. Seus movimentos hipercinéticos afetavam suas atividades diárias. Ela também apresentava sinais neurológicos associados à deficiência de vitamina B12, como hipopalestesia de membros inferiores, reflexos diminuídos e ataxia. Os exames laboratoriais anteriores mostravam níveis baixos de vitamina B12 (248 pg/mL). Inicialmente, houve suspeita de Neuromielite Óptica, mas os testes não confirmaram essa condição. Após tratamento com vitamina B12 parenteral os níveis de B12 passaram para 877 pg/mL tendo a paciente apresentado redução dos movimentos involuntários e uma melhora significativa de seu estado geral. A deficiência de vitamina B12 pode causar distúrbios do movimento, e a terapia com vitamina B12 é eficaz para reverter esses sintomas.
EVALUATING INTERVENTIONS AND COPING MECHANISMS FOR ALLEVIATING OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN THE IT INDUSTRY AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON JOB PERFORMANCE
Authors: Dr.S.A Mohamed Ali  , Ms. Sunitha P
Published: August 2023

Occupational stress is a growing problem in todays businesses of all sizes. Companies dependent on IT are not exempt from this rule. The Information Technology (IT) industry in Bangalore, India main IT city, is one of the top ten most stressful workplaces in the country. Although the IT industry has embraced new technologies and innovation, workers are overburdened with tasks and experiencing high levels of stress. Stress is on the rise among IT workers because of the industrys rapid pace of change. This research aimed to determine what factors in the IT industry contribute to employees stress levels. The effects of stress on the health of IT workers are highlighted in this research. This research also makes an effort to zero in on the stress management initiatives undertaken by several IT companies. Despite efforts to lessen occupational stress among IT personnel, the studys findings reveal that many different factors contribute to mental health problems in the industry. According to the results of this survey, the majority of workers experienced both mental and physical stress as a result of their workloads.
KEYWORDS: Occupational Stress, IT Industry, Job performance, Evaluation, Intervention
A Manifesto for Rewarding and Recognizing Team Infrastructure Roles
Authors: Bennett Arielle , Garside Daniel , Gould van Praag Cassandra , Hostler Thomas J. , Kherroubi Garcia Ismael , Plomp Esther , Schettino Antonio , Teplitzky Samantha , Ye Hao
Published: August 2023

The Scientific Reform Movement has highlighted the need for large research teams with diverse skills. This has necessitated the growth of professional team infrastructure roles (TIRs) who support research through specialised skills, but do not have primary responsibility for conceiving or leading research projects. TIRs such as Lab Technicians, Project Managers, Data Stewards, Community Managers, and Research Software Engineers all play an important role in ensuring the success of a research project, but are commonly neglected under current reward and recognition procedures, which focus on the individual academic researcher instead of the teams involved.

Without meaningful identification and recognition of TIR contributions, we risk reinforcing the conceptual and practical division between academic researchers and TIRs. This situation is inequitable and detrimental to the research enterprise: the limited potential for career advancement for TIRs may cause them to leave for other occupations, ultimately leading to a loss of institutional skill, expertise, and memory.

This contribution explores the evolution of specialist TIRs and the status of these positions in various settings. We provide three case study descriptions of TIR activities, so that readers may become more familiar with the breadth and depth of their work. We then propose system level changes designed to embed meaningful recognition of all contributions. Acknowledging the contributions of all research roles will help retain skill and expertise, and lead to collaborative research ecosystems that are well-positioned to address complex research challenges.
The Subtitling of Taboo and Offensive Language into Arabic: A Case Study of 'White Chicks' and 'Perfect Find'
Authors: Alharthi Adel Awadh
Published: August 2023

The present study investigates the use of different types of taboo and offensive language in two subtitled American movies: White Chicks and Perfect Find. The study discusses the common subtitling strategies used by Arab subtitlers to render instances of taboo and bad language found in the selected data.  It also seeks to address the following two research questions: a) what are the types of taboo and offensive language in the selected data and what problems do they pose in subtitling; b) how did Arab subtitler(s) deal with taboo and offensive language and what subtitling strategies were used to render them. The classifications of taboo and offensive language by Ávila Cabrera (2014) are adopted in the current study. The research also draws on Gottlieb's (1992) taxonomy of subtitling strategies, Newmark's taxonomy of translation techniques (1988), and Williams' model (1975). The findings of the study showed that there were four types of offensive language found in the selected data, namely cursing, insult, derogatory tone, and expletive. In addition, four subcategories of taboo were found. These are references to body part, sexual reference, scatology, and ethical/racial taboo. The study also found that Arab subtitlers used nine types of strategies to render taboo and offensive language: transfer, euphemism, paraphrase, literal translation, omission, condensation, extension, dislocation, and generalization. The use of these interventional strategies indicates that, in many cases, taboo and offensive language were challenging for the subtitlers. The results of the study have gone some way towards enhancing our understanding of the nature of different types of taboo and offensive language, and how they are treated and transferred between very different languages and cultures.
PENILAIAN KESULITAN SOAL PTT BERDASARKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA UPT SPF SD INPRES KARUWISI 2
Authors: Sitti Rahma  , Rukli  , Erwin Akib
Published: August 2023

This study aims to investigate the difficulty level of PTT (Midterm Assessment) questions according to students' perceptions and its impact on learning outcomes at UPT SPF (Formal Education Technical Implementation Unit) SD Inpres Karuwisi 2. The research sample consisted of 30 students in the fourth grade. Students' learning outcomes were assessed based on the interval grades, with the following findings: there was 1 student with a grade in interval 2.5, 1 student with a grade in interval 2, 10 students with grades in interval 2.5, 8 students with grades in interval 3, 7 students with grades in interval 3.5, and 3 students with grades in interval 4. The study concludes that the difficulty level of PTT questions significantly influences students' perceptions and learning outcomes. Questions that match students' ability level encourage motivation and interest in learning, while questions that are too difficult or too easy can negatively impact students' learning outcomes. Therefore, it is essential to adjust the difficulty level of PTT questions according to students' abilities to achieve optimal learning outcomes.
Reinforcement Learning and Its Applications in Finance
Authors: Ilyas Amin , Asri Kholifatul Husna
Published: August 2023

Reinforcement learning (RL) models, a practical application drawn upon deep neural networks, are among the models examined in to identify its applicability to solve various problems related to financial areas including stock markets, portfolio management, forex markets, bankruptcy and insolvency, financial crisis, and cryptocurrency. A comprehensive introductory text focusing on financial applications of RL is rare if not difficult to find. This essay is aimed at presenting a short yet concise one-stop-resource that covers: (a) few important basics of RL, (b) types of problems it can address, (c) how it works, (d) its strength and limitations especially when compared to other approaches, (e) scopes within which the use of RL is recommended, and (f) examples of its applications in finance. Getting this writing to be comprehensive and effective in practice is a much more ambitious attempt, but it does highlight what it makes to work in practice.  sample/object of research, research instruments, and research results
HoReCa MARKET DURING THE WAR IN UKRAINE: CURRENT STATE AND KEY TRENDS
Authors: STAVSKA Uliya
Published: August 2023

The article researches the current state of the HoReCa market in Ukraine. It is noted that the specificity of the HoReCa market is that everything is focused on potential customers of a particular restaurant, hotel or other establishment. Features of the HoReCa market in Ukraine are described. The structuring of the domestic food market was carried out and it was found that more than 50% are occupied by restaurants and cafes. At the same time, a reduction in hotels and a low concentration of visitors to food establishments compared to European counterparts were noted.

An analysis of the activity indicators of the subjects of the hotel and restaurant sector in Ukraine for the period 2018-2022 was carried out in physical and monetary terms. A marketing study of the current situation of the HoReCa market was conducted, taking into account the military situation in Ukraine, namely: the dynamics of development indicators and the capacity of this market; sales structure, taking into account the variety of food products of restaurant establishments of different forms of ownership; the cost of raw materials of suppliers depending on the region of Ukraine, as well as the variability of food by the region, types of hotel and restaurant establishments. The economic activity of the most powerful entities of the HoReCa market in Ukraine, their investment attractiveness and the risks that may threaten it have been studied.

The most noticeable current trends in the HoReCa market of Ukraine, which has received their further development in the future, including during the war, were evaluated, namely: Dark Kitchen or a kitchen without a restaurant; shop-restaurant, shop-cafe and other combinations; Drive In or the concept of in-car service; Food Box or the concept of delivering «food kits» with step-by-step recipes for cooking «restaurant» dishes; vending machines – food preparation and sales jobs.

Problem areas of the restaurant activity were investigated. The emergence of new restaurants in 2022 in the central and western regions of the country was studied. The specific trends of the changes in the structure of demand for food products in the HoReCa market of Ukraine in 2022 are characterized.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIETY
Authors: LABENKO Oleksandr
Published: August 2023

Today, humanity is at a stage where further development is possible only if economic, environmental and social factors are effectively combined to ensure sustainable development of the society. Their implementation largely depends on the available financial resources. The COVID-19 pandemic and the russian federation’s war against Ukraine have increased the risk of a divergence between the developed and developing countries. The article notes that there are various forms of sustainability, including environmental (biodiversity conservation), economic (achieving a balance between the economic efficiency of enterprises and environmental issues) and social (ensuring social justice). The factors that have led to an increase in the financing gap for sustainable development goals are outlined: a decline in income in developing countries; an increase in public spending in these countries. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the russian-Ukrainian war on the financial development of countries is determined. It is established that in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, developing countries need additional funding, which can come from four sources: domestic public resources (or revenues), international public resources, domestic private resources or international private resources. Sources of external financing include international trade, foreign direct investment and other private flows (from businesses and individuals), international financial and technical cooperation, and external debt. One of the priority domestic sources of financing is tax revenues. Combating tax evasion and illicit financial flows is also important. Factors to facilitate the strategic planning and financing for sustainable development at the national and regional levels in Ukraine include: developing an integrated national financial system; conducting a rapid integrated assessment of the inclusion of sustainable development goals in national and subnational planning; reviewing of all current methods of financing sustainable development; and assessing the system of budgeting for sustainable development. The paper also reflects the key points of the EBA's research on sustainable development in Ukraine.
English-Language Proficiency Requirements for Migration to Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and the Implications for Language Testing Research
Authors: McLeod Melissa
Published: August 2023

Language proficiency testing has long played a role as both facilitator and barrier in global migration. This paper outlines how Canada and other traditional migrant destination countries use English-language proficiency testing for immigration, asylum and resettlement, and citizenship. It identifies commonalities between these three related areas of migration and the covert values that are often embedded in the required test scores. It identifies different approaches for conducting research under the umbrella of Shohamy’s (2001) Critical Language Testing and concludes with language testing research and advocacy suggestions specific to the Canadian context.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretiminde Karşılaştıkları Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri
Authors: ARSLANTAŞ Tuğba , AKTÜRKOĞLU Banu
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, okul öncesi öğretmenlerine göre Türkçenin yabancı dil olarak öğretiminde karşılaşılan sorunların ve bu sorunların çözümüne ilişkin önerilerin neler olduğunu belirlemektir. Sorunlara ve önerilere ilişkin derinlemesine bilgi alabilmek için araştırmada nitel yaklaşım benimsenmiştir. Çalışmanın alt problemlerine cevap bulmak amacıyla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu hazırlanmıştır. Sınıfında Türkçeyi yeterince kullanamayan en az iki yabancı öğrencinin olması ve sınıfın 60-72 ay grubu olması katılım ölçütlerine dayalı olarak Millî Eğitim Bakanlığına bağlı resmî ve özel ilkokul ile anaokullarında çalışan 10 okul öncesi öğretmeni ile görüşülmüş ve soruları cevaplandırmaları istenmiştir. Görüşme sonunda elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin karşılaştıkları sorunlar program, öğretme-öğrenme süreci, kültürel farklılıklar ve akademik yeterlilikler açısından ele alınmış ve buna yönelik öneriler ifade edilmiştir. Öğretmenlerin en çok karşılaştıkları sorunun öğretme-öğrenme sürecinde dil sorunu olduğu, bunun yanı sıra dil etkinliklerine katılmada isteksizlik, yönergeyi yanlış uygulama gibi sorunlarla karşılaştıkları belirlenmiştir.
Understanding teacher preparation of the past: The student teaching block in agricultural education
Authors: Price Tyler J. , Ferand Natalie K. , Sewell Emily A. , Coleman Bradley M.
Published: August 2023

The preparatory experiences leading up to student teaching vary greatly. Understanding the evolution of the student teaching block can provide key guidance on what is needed for the student teacher of today and the student teacher of tomorrow. A historical narrative approach was used to understand the student teaching block as it has been developed and implemented historically in agricultural education. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants who were current faculty at the rank of Professor in agricultural education and had been involved in agricultural education for at least 25 years. Four themes emerged through our analysis: (a) origins, (b) purpose and philosophy, (c) structural elements of the block, and (d) limitations and forward-thinking. Based on the findings, the purpose of the block as it relates to the agricultural education profession is to provide an intensive, immersive experience to prepare soon-to-be student teachers in an environment that provides an opportunity for practice and reflection before entering the classroom. It is recommended that periodic check-ins or seminars with student teachers be done to ensure they can reflect, share experiences, exchange ideas, discuss best practices, and learn from each other as they experience student teaching.
Call for Papers: The Game, a Gamified Tool for Teaching Scientific Writing in Engineering Students
Authors: Núñez-Pacheco Rosa , Vidal Duarte Elizabeth , Turpo-Gebera Osbaldo , Castro-Gutiérrez Eveling
Published: August 2023

This paper presents the evaluation of the alpha version of a gamified tool called Call for Papers: The Game (CfP:TG), specially designed for teaching scientific writing in the training of future engineers. A non-probabilistic convenience sampling was carried out with the participation of engineering students from a Peruvian public university. The short version of the user experience questionnaire (UEQ) was applied, and usability was qualitatively evaluated. The main results indicate that the Pragmatic Quality of CfP:TG is in the neutral range with a value of 0.729, and the Hedonic Quality receives a positive evaluation with a value of 1.089.
Elasticidad en el comportamiento del productor, según oferta de arroz en Perú
Authors: Vera-Ninacondor Carlos Pedro , Cusihuamán-Sisa Gregorio Nicolas , Alarcón-Condori Javier Guido , Aguilar-Del-Carpio Carlos Ilich
Published: August 2023

The elasticity of supply is important for decision-making in the behavior of paddy rice producers. In this sense, the objective of this study is to estimate the short-term and long-term supply elasticity for paddy rice in Peru, using the Nerlove model, and considering the harvested area of paddy rice as a dependent variable. The results show that the elasticity of supply of paddy rice in the short term is inelastic (0.203866), and in the long term it is also inelastic (0.335631), in addition, the adjustment coefficient of the producers is 0.607412.
Individual differences in the neural dynamics of visual narrative comprehension: The effects of proficiency and age of acquisition
Authors: Coderre Emily L. , Cohn Neil
Published: August 2023

Understanding visual narrative sequences, as found in comics, is known to recruit similar cognitive mechanisms to verbal language. As measured by event-related potentials (ERPs), these manifest as initial negativities (N400, LAN) and subsequent positivities (P600). While these components are thought to index discrete processing stages, they differentially arise across participants for any given stimulus. In language contexts, proficiency modulates brain responses, with smaller N400 effects and larger P600 effects appearing with increasing proficiency. In visual narratives, recent work has also emphasized the role of proficiency in neural response patterns. We thus explored whether individual differences in proficiency modulate neural responses to visual narrative sequencing in similar ways as in language. We combined ERP data from 12 studies examining semantic and/or grammatical processing of visual narrative sequences. Using linear mixed effects modeling, we demonstrate differential effects of visual language proficiency and “age of acquisition” on N400 and P600 responses. Our results align with those reported in language contexts, providing further evidence for the similarity of linguistic and visual narrative processing, and emphasize the role of both proficiency and age of acquisition in visual narrative comprehension.
Validity of nursing diagnoses/outcomes and interventions for people with heart failure
Authors: Nascimento Maria Naiane Rolim , Félix Nuno Damácio de Carvalho , Cruz Neto João , Araújo Moziane Mendonça de , Rebouças Cristiana Brasil de Almeida , Oliveira Célida Juliana de
Published: August 2023

Objective: To validate the content of nursing diagnosis/outcome and intervention statements for the care of people with heart failure.

Method: This is methodological study, according to the steps for building terminology subsets in Brazil. Survey conducted from 2019-2020. Statements and interventions were organized according to the mid-range theory for nursing in cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Results: a total of 58 experts participated in the study. A total of 39 nursing diagnoses/outcomes and 168 interventions were validated. The statements with the highest agreement were related to rehabilitation care followed by the supervised cardiovascular rehabilitation program.

Conclusion: The study validated the content of statements of a terminology subset for people with heart failure, and allowed the composition of a nursing language based on a classification system recognized worldwide.
Construction and validity of definitions for outcome indicators of the INICIARE-26 instrument
Authors: Graeff Murilo dos Santos , Almeida Miriam de Abreu
Published: August 2023

Objective: To construct and validate with experts the conceptual definitions (CD), operational definitions (OD) and magnitude of the operational definition (MOD) of the 26 outcome indicators of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), INICIARE-26 instrument components, which measures patients’ dependency on nursing care.

Methods: A methodological study, in two stages, between January and July 2022. In the first, CD, OD and MOD were developed based on scientific literature. Semantic and conceptual equivalences were observed, in addition to standardization of the indicators’ textual formulation. In the second, the Delphi method was used for content validity by eight experts who assessed the relevance of the definitions under the following aspects: “not relevant”; “little relevant”; “quite relevant”; “highly relevant”. The Content Validity Index (CVI) was used, with a value greater than 0.78 for agreement analysis.
Results

The CD CVI was unanimous for 15 indicators; CD were fully consensual for 17 indicators; MOD was obtained a CVI of 1.00 for 13 indicators. The other items had a CVI of 0.88. The items that did not reach 1.00 of agreement were revised, according to experts’ suggestions, with the aim of improving and providing greater clarity for instrument application.

Conclusion: The definitions were constructed and, at the time of validity, reached a satisfactory degree of agreement among experts, and some were unanimous.
Nursing and medical students’ engagement and quality of life
Authors: Spina Giovana , Pinto Maria Helena , Beccaria Lúcia Marinilza , Parro Maria Claudia , Galisteu Kátia Jaira , Pereira Adriana Pelegrini dos Santos
Published: August 2023

Objective: To investigate the correlation between nursing and medical students’ engagement and quality of life at a private college.

Methods: This is an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, carried out with 219 undergraduate students, using three self-administered questionnaires: one with sociodemographic data; Study & Well-being Survey, to assess student engagement; and the Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), to assess quality of life. Data normality was tested using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and for inferential analysis, within expected standards, Spearman’s correlation test between the engagement dimensions and the quality of life domains was used.

Results: A total of 171 medical students and 48 nursing students participated, 160 (73.06%) female and 59 (26.94%) male. Engagement had a mean score of 3.57 ± 0.92 and quality of life with an average greater than 50. The correlation between engagement and quality of life was considered moderate between the vigor dimension and the energy/vitality domain (r=0.505), and health mental (r=0.332) and between dedication (r=0.400) and absorption (r=0.313) dimensions with the energy/vitality domain.

Conclusion: The correlation was weak between most nursing and medical students’ quality of life and engagement domains.
Pegfilgrastim OBI device use for neutropenia prevention: a scoping review
Authors: Martins Vivian do Prado , Mendes Karina Dal Sasso , Santos Bruna Nogueira dos , Filardi Bruno Andraus , Vieira Letícia Genova , Silveira Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira
Published: August 2023

Objective: To map the health care of Pegfilgrastim On-body Injector in neutropenia prevention in adults with cancer in home care after outpatient chemotherapy.

Methods: This is a scoping review based on the JBI methodology. Only studies with adults with cancer undergoing outpatient chemotherapy were included. The search was carried out in the Cochrane, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, LIVIVO and Web of Science databases, in addition to gray literature ProQuest, SciELO, Database in Nursing, Google Scholar, Open Grey, drug leaflet and websites. The searches in the references of selected studies were exhausted. All identified studies were exported to the EndNote reference manager for organization and removal of duplicates. The Rayyan web application was used for evidence selection. The studies were selected by pairs independently, with conflicts resolved by a third researcher.

Results: A total of 10 articles were included, whose results were subdivided into categories: patient compliance, health team opinion, patient workload in cancer treatment and device use in clinical practice. The device has few flaws and was accepted by health care teams and patients in most studies.

Conclusion: The main health care for Pegfilgrastim On-body Injector use is related to the skin preparation technique where the device will be applied, in addition to device preparation and administration. Moreover, the importance of assessing the knowledge of patients and their family about the device is highlighted, providing all the necessary guidelines, verbally and in writing, clearly and objectively, and validating this information, making sure that patients have understood all of them and are safe.
Salicylic acid seed priming boosts germination in Brassica rapa ssp pekinensis under cold stress
Authors: Kim Si-Hong , Jang Dong-Cheol , Lee Jong-Ju , Heo Jae-Yun
Published: August 2023

In Korea, the seeds of Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis are sown in the winter and spring months. Cold stress can result in irregular seed germination and poor seedling establishment in some cases. Priming seeds with salicylic acid (SA) can reduce the likelihood of poor seedling establishment when exposed to cold stress conditions, which is beneficial for many plant species. The present study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of seed priming with SA on seed germination and seedling establishment in B. rapa ssp. pekinensis under cold stress conditions. Seeds were soaked in different SA concentrations (0.5 and 1.0 mM) for 12 and 24 hours, respectively, and then both primed and unprimed seeds germinated at 5 oC. Using SA treatment, seed germination was improved, as was root and shoot length, which were both longer in SA primed seeds than in unprimed seeds. Based on the findings, it is possible to use SA priming as one of the most effective ways to maintain productivity in B. rapa ssp. pekinensis while it is exposed to low temperatures.
Occurrence and molecular characterization of begomoviruses associated with cassava across agro-ecological zones in Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekpiken E.E. , Eyong O.I. , Adediji A.O.
Published: August 2023

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major root crop in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cross River State, Nigeria, where the crop is cultivated as a staple food in many communities. Cassava mosaic begomoviruses (CMBs) have limited cassava production across Africa. Thus, between March and August 2021, forty-five samples of symptomatic cassava leaves across the state were collected and evaluated for CMBs using molecular techniques. Partial sequencing of the African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV) and East African cassava mosaic virus (EACMV) coat protein genes produced sequence lengths of 620 bp for representative isolates from Okpoma (MZ507578), Ababene (MZ507579) and Idundu (MZ507580), and 554 bp for an Ovonum isolate, respectively. BLASTn results for MZ507578 and MZ507580 showed a percentage similarity of 99.35 and 99.03%, respectively with the nucleotide sequence of ACMV (MH251339) from Nigeria for MZ507579, percentage similarity was 99.84% with ACMV (MG250088) from Ghana. Conversely, the Ovonum isolate showed a 100% percentage similarity with EACMV (MW826364) from Nigeria. Phylogenetic analysis clustered the Calabar isolates (MZ507578, MZ507579 and MZ507580) with MH251339 from Nigeria, MG250088 from Ghana and EU155147 from Togo while the Ovonum isolate was grouped with MW826364 and MT571462, both from Nigeria. The two main CMBs in Nigeria, ACMV and EACMV, were identified and characterized from Cross River state in this study, indicating that disease monitoring should be continuous and more virus-resistant cultivars should be introduced for proper virus management.
Content-Based Image Retrieval using Hard Voting Ensemble Method of Inception, Xception, and Mobilenet Architectures
Authors: Mohammed Meqdam , Oraibi Zakariya , Hussain Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Advancements in internet accessibility and the affordability of digital picture sensors have led to the proliferation of extensive image databases utilized across a multitude of applications. Addressing the semantic gap between low-level attributes and human visual perception has become pivotal in refining Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) methodologies, especially within this context. As this field is intensely researched, numerous efficient algorithms for CBIR systems have surfaced, precipitating significant progress in the artificial intelligence field. In this study, we propose employing a hard voting ensemble approach on features derived from three robust deep learning architectures: Inception, Exception, and Mobilenet. This is aimed at bridging the divide between low-level image features and human visual perception. The Euclidean method is adopted to determine the similarity metric between the query image and the features database. The outcome was a noticeable improvement in image retrieval accuracy. We applied our approach to a practical dataset named CBIR 50, which encompasses categories such as mobile phones, cars, cameras, and cats. The effectiveness of our method was thereby validated. Our approach outshone existing CBIR algorithms with superior accuracy (ACC), precision (PREC), recall (REC), and F1-score (F1-S), proving to be a noteworthy addition to the field of CBIR. Our proposed methodology could be potentially extended to various other sectors, including medical imaging and surveillance systems, where image retrieval accuracy is of paramount importance.
The Potential Utilizing ChatGPT for Education and Teaching Students: Understanding, Prospects, Challenges, and Utilization"
Authors: Oktaria Renti , Ali Irhamni , Putra Purwanto
Published: August 2023

This research aims to analyze the development of the ChatGPT topic in the context of its utilization and the challenges in supporting 21st-century education and learning programs that require the development of learning media as well as mapping the risks associated with the presence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) phenomenon, specifically ChatGPT. This requires the development of learning media as well as the mapping of risks associated with the presence of AI phenomenon, specifically ChatGPT. The method used in this study is a literature review related to ChatGPT, gathered from the Google database using the Google Advanced search strategy. The keywords "ChatGPT," "education," and "learning" were used to access various publications, particularly national and international scholarly articles that discuss relevant topics. The research findings generally indicate that ChatGPT is currently popular and dynamic, and it is predicted to continue growing in the future. However, discussions specifically related to ChatGPT in the field of education and learning are still the subject of debate, with both supporters and dissenters presenting rational arguments. Several examples demonstrate the significant positive benefits of ChatGPT's presence. To avoid confusion, it is crucial to establish policies formulated by authorized entities and implement them nationally with various supporting regulations.