bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of demographic and laboratory data of young and elderly patients who deceased due to COVID-19
Authors: ÇEKMEN Bora
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Differences between young and elderly patients who deceased due to COVID-19 require further elucidation. The present study aimed to compare the differences between young and elderly patients who died from COVID-19.

Material and Method: In this single-center cross-sectional study, patients included who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and had died in the course of hospital follow-up. The following data were recorded. Demographic characteristics of the patients, date of diagnosis, length of diagnosis to death, the first place of hospitalization, duration of hospitalization at the clinical service and intensive care unit, blood parameters. Patients included in the study were divided into 2 groups, i.e., patients aged
Association between vitamin D levels and frequency of disease exacerbations and hospitalizations in patients with COPD
Authors: BULUT Sertan , KARAMANLI Harun , ŞAHİN Mustafa Engin , ÇELİK Deniz , BİBER Çiğdem
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating disorder that restricts the physical activity of patients who are deprived of sunlight, which is a source of vitamin D. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between vitamin D and the frequency of exacerbation and hospitalization among patients with COPD.

Material and Method: In the main analysis, 303 patients with COPD (stage GOLD A to D) were included in a retrospective cohort study in Turkey. Serum levels of vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) were measured in 303 patients with COPD and were associated with pulmonary function, AECOPD frequency and hospitalization in the previous year. Results: For COPD patients, the mean reference level of 25 hydroxyvitamin D in serum was 12.5 ng/dL. In comparison to patients with a serious 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency (< 10 ng/dL, n=119 [39,3%]), patients with a moderate deficiency (10-19.99 ng/dL, n=100 [33%]), inadequate levels (20-29.99 ng/dL, n=49 [16,2%]) presented a different risk of exacerbation (incidence rate ratio, 2.3 [95% CI, 1.9-2.6], 1.6 [95% CI, 1.2-2.0], and 0.8 [95% CI, 0.3-1.2] respectively). In patients with desirable levels (> 30 ng/dL, n=34 [11,2%]), the risk was lower but not significant (incidence ratio, 0.7 [95% CI, 0.2-1.2]. In COPD patients, 25-hydroxyvitamin D rates are low correlated with 1-s forced expiratory volume (FEV1) (r=0.187, p=0.0013).

Conclusion: 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency is a frequent occurrence in COPD and is correlated with the frequency of exacerbation and hospitalization in COPD patients.
The factor analysis approach to mortality prediction in COVID-19 severe disease using laboratory values: a retrospective study
Authors: KARA Umut , ŞİMŞEK Fatih , ÖZHAN Mehmet Özgür , INCE Mehmet Emin , ÖZKAN Gökhan , ŞENKAL Serkan , COŞAR Ahmet
Published: March 2022

Aim: Factor analysis is a statistical approach used mainly in social science scale development systems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of factorial structures formed by laboratory values in predicting mortality in severe COVID-19 patients. Material and Method: The study included 281 patients diagnosed with ‘‘severe coronavirus infection’’ according to the WHO COVID-19 clinical management guideline who were treated in a 13-bed adult tertiary-level critical care unit of a tertiary level hospital. For a total of 23 variables (ALT, AST, BUN, creatinine, Na, K, LDH, CRP, CK, ferritin, D-dimer, INR, TB, Glu, NLR, WBC, fibrinogen, % NEU, PLT, HTC, % LYM, TLC, Alb), laboratory values were collected. A two-step method was used to determine if exploratory factors might be used in place of laboratory variables. First, the ability of individual laboratory variables to predict mortality was obtained by analysis of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Then, the ability of factors created from these variables to predict mortality was measured using ROC analysis. The area under curve (AUC) values were compared between the two conditions. Results: The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value calculated using factor analysis on the variables was found to be 0.661. The significance level of the Bartlett’s Test was 0.6. A five-factor structure was created based on the Scree Plot. The fifth factor, which included CRP, fibrinogen, and ferritin, was the highest for predicting mortality (AUC: 0.677). According to the individual laboratory variables, the first factor comprising TLC, CK, and NLR, had the most remarkable success (AUC: 0,642). Conclusions: The factor analysis approach can be used to present an alternative perspective for predicting mortality in COVID-19 critical disease. The factor including CRP, fibrinogen, and ferritin predicted mortality at the highest rate in this study.
The use of predialysis glucose as long term glycemic marker in hemodialysis patients
Authors: TOPAL Mustafa , OZKAN KURTGOZ Pervin
Published: March 2022

Aim: The major cause of chronic renal disease (CRD) is diabetes mellitus (DM). Although there are some other long term glycemic markers available, HbA1c remains the gold standart in CRD. In this study we aimed to explore the relation between average predialysis glucose and HbA1c levels.

Material and Method: 101 diabetic hemodialysis patients from two centers were included in this study. Last 2 and 3 months’ average predialysis glucose levels were obtained. After 3 months, HbA1c levels were also studied.

Results: A significant and strong correlation between HbA1c and both 2 and 3 months’ average predialysis glucose levels were found (p
Vitamin D levels and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19
Authors: SAYGILI Emre Sedar , KARAKILIÇ Ersen
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to an increased susceptibility risk of COVID-19. However, the data on the link between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 related in-hospital mortality is debatable. This study investigated whether vitamin D levels are associated with intensive care unit (ICU) admission and COVID-19 related in-hospital mortality.

Material and Method: We conducted a retrospective study with hospitalized COVID-19 patients between March 2020 and March 2021. 25 OH Vitamin D (Vit-D) levels
fT3 index/TSH index ratio and free thyroid hormone index in the differential diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis
Authors: SAKIZ Davut , ÇALAPKULU Murat , SENCAR Muhammed Erkam , UCAN Bekir , ÖZTÜRK ÜNSAL İlknur , ÖZBEK Mustafa , ÇAKAL Erman
Published: March 2022

Aim: Common causes of thyrotoxicosis are hyperthyroidism and destructive thyroiditis. Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by high serum thyroid hormone levels as a result of over-synthesis of thyroid hormones, the most common causes of which are Graves' disease (GD) and toxic nodular goiter (TNG). Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) causes thyrotoxicosis due to the circulating thyroid hormones of destructive thyroiditis. Differential diagnosis is important because GD, TNG and SAT treatment approaches are different. The aim of this study was to analyze whether it is possible to make a differential diagnosis for these conditions by examining free thyroid hormones, fT3/fT4 ratio, fT3 index/TSH index (fT3I/TSHI) ratio and Free Thyroid Hormone Index (FTHI).

Material and Method: This retrospective study included 150 patients who were diagnosed with GD, TNG and SAT. The fT3 index (fT3I) was calculated as the ratio between the fT3 value and the fT3 upper limit of normal value (fT3I=fT3/4 pg/ml). The fT4 index (fT4I) was calculated as the ratio between the fT4 value and the fT4 upper limit of normal value (fT4I=fT4/1.23 mg/dl). The TSH index (TSHI) was calculated as the ratio between TSH value and the TSH lower limit of normal limit (TSHI=TSH/0.38 mIU/L). The FTHI index was calculated using the formula of (fT3 level/fT3 upper limit of normal) / (fT4 level/fT4 upper limit of normal).

Results: The fT3, fT3/fT4 ratio and FTHI were found to be higher in hyperthyroid patients compared to subacute thyroiditis patients. fT4 and fT3I/TSHI levels were similar in hyperthyroid patients and SAT patients (p=0.49, p=0.11, respectively ). The cut-off level of FTHI for hyperthyroidism was determined as 0.97 with sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 76.3% (AUC=0.833, p< 0.001). When hyperthyroidic patients were divided into two groups as GD and TNG, no significant difference was found in fT3/fT4 ratio (p:0.99). The fT3 (p
The effect of pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination trends in patients with chronic diseases
Authors: İNAN Osman , ŞAHİNER Enes
Published: March 2022

Aim: We planned this study to examine whether the measures taken against COVID-19 infection during the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination process raise awareness about influenza and pneumococcal vaccines for patients in the risk group.

Material and Method: Patients over the age of 18 who were in the risk group according to CDC and had chronic diseases requiring influenza and pneumococcal vaccination were included in the study. A questionnaire consisting of seven questions was applied to all volunteers, showing their clinical demographic findings, their vaccination history, and whether the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination processes contributed to the vaccination processes.

Results: It was found that 42.5% of the entire population had had a preventive vaccine before. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it was determined by the survey that 74.7% of the people would get their preventive vaccinations regularly from now on. After that, it was determined that the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination processes were effective at a rate of 57.9% in the formation of this idea in the group that wanted to get a preventive vaccine.

Conclusion: As a result, the idea of having a preventive vaccination compared to the period before the pandemic increased during the pandemic period in relation to the events experienced in the pandemic. In this, it was determined that catching COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and intensive care unit admission and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns were effective in the cases in the risk group.
Forensic-medical retrospective analysis of cardiovascular injuries admitted to the emergency department
Authors: ÖNER Bedirhan Sezer , AS Ahmet Kağan
Published: March 2022

Aim: Vascular and cardiac injuries are rare cases compared to other traumas in terms of admission rates to emergency services. Vascular emergencies secondary to trauma are among 1-2.5% of all trauma patients admitted to the emergency department. In addition, the admission rate of heart injuries is around 1%. With this study, we will analyze and interpret cardio-vascular injuries, which are rare compared to other traumas, from a forensic-medical aspect.

Material and Method: This study is a retrospective cohort study using data from our hospital's automation and archive system. Patients who developed iatrogenic trauma, had solid organ injury in addition to their existing injury, were brought to the emergency room as deceased, and patients who came to the emergency room with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation were not included in the study. A total of 411 cases, 88 cardiac injuries and 323 vascular injuries, aged 16-82 years were included in the study.

Results: In the 5-year analysis, the rate of life-threatening injuries due to cardiac and vascular injuries among cardiovascular emergencies is 22%. 88 patients with cardiac injury were included in this study.18 (20.5%) of the patients were female and 70 (79.5%) were male. The most common injury sites were upper extremity (43.7%), lower extremity (25.7%), thorax (21.4%), abdomen-pelvic region (4.1%), head-neck (2.6%), multiple vascular injury (2.1%), respectively.

Conclusion: Cardiovascular injuries are among the traumas with high mortality and morbidity. It is important that the cases consulted to cardiovascular surgery in the emergency department are forensic cases and that the forensic reports of these cases are carefully prepared.
Evaluation of spleen stiffness in healthy population: a vibration-controlled transient elastography study
Authors: KANİ Haluk Tarık , KEKLİKKIRAN Çağlayan , ERGENÇ İlkay , YILMAZ Yusuf
Published: March 2022

Aim: Vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) is an accurate technique that has an increasing use. In recent years, VCTE was started to use in predicting spleen stiffness (SS). Portal vein pressure and flow have an impact on SS and in previous studies it was used to predict portal hypertension, esophageal varices. In this study, our aim was to evaluate the SS measurements in healthy population and its correlation with age, sex, liver stiffness measurement (LSM), continued attenuation parameter (CAP) and body mass index (BMI).

Material and Method: We enrolled healthy volunteers who were agreed to participate to the study and collected age, sex, smoking history, alcohol consumption, body mass index before the VCTE procedure. Liver and spleen elastography were performed to all patients by VCTE.

Results: A total of 97 participants were enrolled to the study, 15 patients were excluded and 82 patients included for the final analysis. There was no significant difference in SS, liver stiffness measurement LSM, CAP and BMI between females and males. There was no correlation between age and SS. There was a weak correlation between SS and LSM, SS and CAP and no correlation was found between SS and BMI.

Conclusions: SS had a weak correlation with LSM and CAP but not with BMI, age and sex. There is no extra-large probe use in SS measurement and it was a challenge in participants with increased submucosal fat thickness. Multiple and repeatable studies needed to set an accurate cut-off point and evaluate the factors that impact on SS in healthy individuals.
Four Elements Reconfigurable MIMO Antenna for Dual Band Applications
Authors: Choudhary Vipin , Meshram Manoj Kumar , Hesselbarth Jan
Published: March 2022

Four-element reconfigurable multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antennas for dual band applications are proposed. The frequency reconfigurability of the proposed antennas is achieved by incorporation of three PIN diodes within the single element. The antenna covers multiple switchable operating bands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wi-MAX)/Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) applications (3.4-3.6GHz, 3.8-3.86GHz, 5.18-5.27GHz, 5.35-5.5GHz and 5.67-5.8GHz). The proposed MIMO antenna consists of 2x2 elements on a single FR4 substrate.The combinations of MIMO and reconfigurable antenna provide improved performance in terms of envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) and channel capacity loss (CCL) in multiple-frequency bands. The MIMO antenna system performance including the isolation, ECC, CCL, and the diversity gain (DG) are simulated and measured. High isolation (≥ 25dB) is achieved between reconfigurable MIMO antenna ports without any internal and external decoupling network. The proposed antenna has sufficient performance that makes it suitable for indoor access points (IAPs).
Effect of Cognitive Training on Lower Limb Muscular Activity in Older Adults With Balance Impairment During Walking
Authors:   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Humanities, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran., Azadian Elaheh , Jafarnezhadgero Amir Ali ,   Department of Sport Managements and Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two different approaches of dual-task training and executive training on lower limb muscular activity in older adults with balance impairment. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study performed with a pre-test and post-test method. Thirty old adults (Mean±SD age=73.8±4.6 y, height=1.65±0.06 m, weight=69.17±12.67 kg) were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: two experimental groups included Cognitive Dual-Task training (CDT; participants did exercises under the dual-task condition with cognitive tasks, such as forward counting, simple visual search task, etc.) and Executive Function training (EF; included a mixture of 20 tasks involving working memory tasks, inhibitory and speed of processing tasks), and a control group. The training session lasted 45 min and was held three times a week for eight weeks. Gait muscle activity under single-task and Dual-Task (DT) conditions was recorded before and after training. Results: during the stance phase of normal walking, the amplitude of Electromyography (EMG) activity of right Tibialis Anterior (TA) muscle in the post-test was about 32% lower than that in the pre-test in the CDT group (P=0.011), and no statistically significant change was between pre- and post-training in the EF and control groups (P>0.05). During the swing phase of DT walking, the amplitude of EMG activity of the right Vastus Lateralis (VL) muscle in the post-test was about 15.5% higher than that in the pre-test in the CDT group (P=0.013), and in the right VL muscle during the post-test was lower than that in the pre-test in the EF group (P=0.01). In the CDT group, right ankle co-contraction during the stance phase in the post-test was statistically different from that in the pre-test. In all three groups, muscular EMG asymmetry demonstrated no statistically significant change between pre- and post-training measures (P>0.05). Conclusion: Overall, both training groups showed similar muscular activity in the post-test than pre-test; however, in the EF training group, walking velocity improved more than that in the CDT group. Therefore, because of improvements in both walking velocity and muscle activities after EF training, this training mode is suggested for older adults.
Configuración y administración avanzada sobre el Sistema Operativo Centos 7.0
Authors: Hidalgo Guijarro Jairo Vladimir , Arcos Ponce Georgina Guadalupe , Naranjo Cedeño Jeffery Alex
Published: March 2022

Este libro se ha creado con el fin de proporcionar a los usuarios interesados en la instalación y administración del sistema operativo una fuente de consulta que incluye los procesos y procedimientos, explicados paso a paso para la utilización y configuración de servidores a través de la utilización del Sistema Operativo Linux Centos 7.0, constituyéndose en un aporte para estudiantes, docentes y público en general. El texto está dispuesto en 16 capítulos que se subdividen en 45 temas. En el capítulo I se hace una introducción a Centos 7.0, su instalación, configuración de interfaces y creación de usuarios. El capítulo II hace una introducción a Linux Ubuntu y el cambio de contraseña ROOT. En el capítulo III se desarrolla el tema Samba, instalación y gestión de usuarios. En el capítulo IV y V se realiza una breve introducción a Debian y Moodle. El capítulo VI contiene una introducción a Squid. El capítulo VII presenta la forma de instalar ssh en Linux. En el capítulo VIII se describe a Netdata, En el capítulo IX se realiza una introducción a VNC. El capítulo X se trabaja con webmin y su configuración. En el capítulo XI se realiza una introducción de Joomla, instalación y su configuración. En el capítulo XII se realiza una introducción a wine 7 En el capítulo XIII se habla de IPESEC. El capítulo XIV realiza una introducción a los sistemas de archivos NFS en Linux. En el capítulo XV se encuentra una introducción a Openvpn, como se configurará, sus tipos y sus diversos clientes. El capítulo final hace una introducción a los servidores Ubuntu y FTP. Cada capítulo muestra de manera práctica los temas a tratar, por lo que el estudiante debe analizar y comprender cada práctica y concepto propuesto en cada unidad, lo que le permitirá desarrollar la habilidad de auto aprendizaje de un profesional en formación. En sus primeras páginas descubrirá una guía práctica de la instalación y configuración del sistema operativo dentro de una máquina virtual; además, podrá encontrar otras características del sistema que se demandan para la gestión y administración de servidores, redes y usuarios tanto en línea como locales. Por último, el libro cuenta con un glosario de los términos más frecuentes que se utilizan lo que permitirá interactuar de manera más fácil con los usuarios y profesionales de Linux.
PENGARUH IMPLEMENTASI PRINSIP GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (GCG) TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN (Studi Kasus Bank Bjb ZIEBAR Bandung, Jawa Barat)
Authors: Wahyudin Wahyudin , Titin Ai , Gunadi Trida , Elya Rima
Published: March 2022

Koperasi Konsumen Bank BJB (ZIEBAR) Kota Bandung merupakan koperasi yang beranggotakan karyawan-karyawati Bank Bjb yang didirikan dengan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan anggota pada khususnya dan kemajuan perekonomian bangsa pada umumnya. Unit usaha simpan pinjam merupakan unit usaha utama yang dimiliki oleh koperasi ini. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masalah koperasi yang belum mampu untuk mencapai volume usaha yang maksimal dari hal tersebut tentunya membuat kinerja keuangan dari koperasi menjadi terganggu. Hal tersebut diduga karena adanya pengaruh dari implementasi dari prinsip-prinsip good corporate governance. Sehingga tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah membuktikan pengaruh secara parsial maupun simultan dari prinsip-prinsip good corporate governance terhadap kinerja keuangan.

Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Adapun data yang diperlukan yaitu data primer, sekunder, kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Terdapat enam variabel dalam penelitian yaitu Transparansi (X1), Akuntabilitas (X2), dan Pertanggungjawaban (X3), Kemandirian (X4), Kewajaran (X5) sebagai variabel bebas dan Kinerja Keuangan (Y) sebagai variabel terikat. Dengan mengambil sumber data dari informan, responden, dan catatan atau dokumen lain. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui beberapa cara yaitu observasi, wawancara, kuisioner (angket), penelitian kepustakaan dan eksplorasi internet. Sedangkan untuk pengolahan data dilakukan dengan program IBM SPSS Statistics versi 22.0 yaitu dengan analisis regresi sederhana dan berganda.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, dari uji parsial (uji t) pada transparansi nilai t sebesar 1,751 dan dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,083, pada akuntabilitas nilai t sebesar 4,574 dan dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,000, pada pertanggungjawaban nilai t sebesar 2,221 dan dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,029, pada kemandirian mempunyai nilai t sebesar 3,191 dan dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,002, dan pada kewajaran memiliki nilai t sebesar 2,588 dan nilai siginifikan 0,011 yang berarti kelima variabel bebas tersebut berpengaruh positif secara parsial terhadap kinerja keuangan. Sedangkan melalui uji simultan (uji F) diperoleh hasil yaitu prinsip-prinsip good corporate governance menunjukkan nilai koefisien F sebesar 8,392 dengan nilai siginifikan 0,000 maka dapat dikatakan bahwa prinsip-prinsip good corporate governance berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan.
Stavovi odgojitelja rane i predškolske dobi prema online stručnom usavršavanju
Authors: Celizić Maja , Zovko Anita
Published: March 2022

Tradicionalni modeli stručnoga usavršavanja u raskoraku su s potrebama suvremenoga odgoja i obrazovanja. U središte se stavlja online učenje i razvoj informacijsko-digitalnih kompetencija. Empirijski dio rada prikazuje rezultate istraživanja stavova odgojno-obrazovnih djelatnika u gradovima Zagrebačke županije i Grada Zagreba o online stručnom usavršavanju. Online anketno istraživanje provedeno je u 11 odgojno-obrazovnih ustanova rane i predškolske dobi, proporcionalno raspoređenih u Zagrebu, Samoboru, Svetoj Nedelji i Velikoj Gorici. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 80 ispitanika kojih većina pokazuje pozitivan stav prema online stručnom usavršavanju. Kao nedostatak navode tehničke poteškoće. S obzirom na prosječnu razinu informatičkih vještina ukazuje se potreba za razvojem IKT kompetencija odgojitelja rane i predškolske dobi.
ДЕРЖАВНА ФІНАНСОВА ПІДТРИМКА ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В НАЦІОНАЛЬНИХ УМОВАХ НЕОІНДУСТРІАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: Савастєєва Оксана , Журавльова Тетяна , Скляров Дмитро
Published: March 2022

В статті досліджені актуальні аспекти інноваційної діяльності в умовах національної моделі неоіндустріального розвитку. Узагальнено чинники зниження інноваційної активності вітчизняних промислових підприємств. На основі аналізу статистичних показників щодо сукупних витрат на інновації за джерелами фінансування з’ясовано, що значним негативним фактором виступає відсутність комплексу державних заходів. На підставі аналізу зарубіжної практики доведено, що позитивний світовий досвід базується на концепції державного фінансування на засадах пільгового оподаткування та політики амортизації. Доведена доцільність здійснення інноваційної активності за рахунок звільнення фінансових ресурсів через особливі режими обліково-амортизаційної і податкової політики. Представлена структурно-логічна схема активізації інноваційної діяльності в умовах неоіндустріального розвитку.
УПРАВЛІННЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ У СУЧАСНІЙ СТРУКТУРІ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ
Authors: Глущенко Лариса , Пілявоз Тетяна , Коваль Наталія
Published: March 2022

Стаття присвячена теоретичні засади управління персоналом у сучасній структурі управління підприємства. Управління персоналом - дуже поширений і важливий соціально-економічний феномен. Це дуже складне, багатоцільове і багатогранне явище. В статті досліджено сутність поняття «управління персоналом». Розглянуто основні напрямки системи управління персоналом на підприємстві та групи методів управління персоналом. Виокремлено основні компоненти системи управління персоналу та представлено структуру функціональних підсистем управління персоналом підприємства. Представлено структуру цілей системи управління персоналом. Розглянуто елементи системи управління персоналом підприємства та їх характеристика.
Soli Pompeiopolis Afrika Kırmızı Astarlı Seramikleri
Authors: YILDIZ Volkan
Published: March 2022

Bu çalışmada, Ovalık Kilikya Bölgesi’nin önemli bir liman kenti olan Soli Pompeiopolis’te bulunan Afrika Kırmızı Astarlı Seramikleri değerlendirilmiştir. Kentte, 1999-2019 yılları arasında Sütunlu Cadde, nekropolis ve Soli Höyük’te gerçekleştirilen sistematik kazılar ile ortaya çıkarılan Geç Roma seramikleri arasında Afrika Kırmızı Astarlı Seramikleri, en yoğun ikinci grubu oluşturmaktadır. Bu seramik grupları yoğun olarak Sütunlu Cadde’de bulunmuştur. Bu gruba giren 109 parça seramik saptanmıştır. Bu kadar yoğun bir grup beraberinde 20 farklı formdan oluşan bir repertuvarın oluşmasını sağlamıştır. Grubun form repertuvarının oluşturulmasında genel olarak Hayes’in tipolojisi örnek alınmıştır. Hayes’in tipolojisinde olmayan bir form ise Mackensen’nin tipolojisine göre değerlendirilmiştir. Tespit edilen formların tamamı yiyecek servisinde kullanılan tabak, kâse ve kapaklardır. Söz konusu grupta saptanan formlara işlevsel açıdan bakıldığında, Afrika Kırmızı Astarlı Seramikleri arasında bulunan kapalı kapların yerine farklı ebatlarda tabak, kâse ve kapakların tercih edildiği görülmüştür. Bu kap repertuvarı, gelir düzeyi düşük halkın bu kap kacakları tercih ettiğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca barbotine, aplike veya kalıpta yapılan kabartmalı bezemelerin görüldüğü daha nitelikli kapların eksikliği de, Soli Pompeiopolislilerin hayat standartları açısından da fikir vermektedir. Üretildikleri süreçte metal kaplara gerek formları gerekse bezemeleriyle de öykünen bu seramikler; Kuzey Afrika’da Tunus’un merkezi ile kuzeyinde bulunan atölyelerde MS 1. yüzyıl ortalarından MS 7. yüzyıl sonlarına kadar üretilmişlerdir. Soli Pompeiopolis’te tespit edilen Afrika Kırmızı Astarlı grubu MS 1. ve 4. yüzyıllar arasında sınırlı sayıdadır. Bu veriler, kentin MS 1. yüzyılın son çeyreğinden itibaren Kuzey Afrika ile ticaret ilişkisinin olduğunu göstermektedir. Kentte, Afrika Kırmızı Astarlıları sayısının ve form çeşitliliğinin artmaya başladığı tarih MS 5. yüzyılken; en yoğun görüldüğü tarih MS 6. yüzyıldır. MS 7. yüzyıldan itibaren ise Afrika Kırmızı Astarlılarının sayısında ciddi oranda bir düşüş görülür. Bu olumsuz etkinin nedeni MS 7. yüzyılda bölgeyi etkisi altına alan Arap akınları olmalıdır. Bu veriler, kentin MS 7. yüzyıldaki Arap akınları sırasında var olduğunu ve de belli bir süre daha varlığını devam ettirdiğini; limanının aktif bir şekilde kullanıldığını göstermektedir.
VILLAGE BUSINESS AGENCY (BUM DESA) Practices Establishment and Characteristics of BUM Desa
Authors: Amrianah Herlina
Published: March 2022

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WANPRESTASI IN THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE GENERAL WORKING AND SPATIAL SERVICE
Authors: M.Saleh Sri Mustikasari , Qahar Abdul , Zainuddin
Published: March 2022

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LAW ENFORCEMENT ON CRIMINAL ACTIONS OF LENDING CORRUPTION IN PT. MALUKU BANK (Judgment Study at Ambon District Court)
Authors: Jafarudin  , Thalib Hambali , M Nur Fadhillah
Published: March 2022

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IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES OF WORSHIP IN BARRU REGENCY
Authors: Aminah Andi , Zul Pratama Hasyim Aditya
Published: March 2022

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HUKUM DAN ASPEK LAINNYA (POLITIK, EKONOMI, SOSIAL BUDAYA, PERTAHANAN DAN KEAMANAN) SEBAGAI ALAT PEREKAYASA KEHIDUPAN MASYARAKAT.
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Sabir
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui makna antara hukum da perundang-undangan. Hukum cakupannya lebih luas daripada perundang-undangan karena hukum meliputi ; perundang-undangan dalam arti peraturan tertulis sekaligus mencakup pula tata pergaulan hidup bermasyarakat yang telah melembaga sebagai aturan meskipun dalam bentuk yang tidak tertulis. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan perundang- undangan dengan teknik pustaka, mengumpulkan bahan-bahan hukum atau literature hukum.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Hukum, bersama berbagai aspek lainnya (politik, ekonomi, sosial budaya, pertahanan dan keamanan) berfungsi pula sebagai alat perekayasa kehidupan masyarakat. Maksudnya, hukum dapat turut mengarahkan perkembangan kehidupan bermasyarakat melalui penataan, terhadap pergaulan hidup anggota masyarakat. Dengan disertai ancaman sanksi hukum dapat mendorong anggota masyarakat untuk berprilaku tertentu atau sebaliknya.
Authentication for 5G Mobile Wireless Networks
Authors: Bunga Dwiputriane Daphne , Huay Heng Swee
Published: March 2022

Discussions regarding 5G mobile wireless networks frequently involve the impact they will create to our daily lives. Some view 5G as a disruption while some are questioning the need to deploy the network when conventional mobile networks are still performing optimally. The economic and lifestyle impact of 5G is rather subjective, but it is definite that there will be consequences to the security and privacy discussion sphere with an emphasis on authentication. As it arrives with new mechanisms, there is certainly a whole new attacking avenues to be capitalised. This paper surveys the state of 5G mobile wireless networks in terms of authentication. It further discusses the security features and challenges in the 5G mobile wireless networks, and future directions will also be charted.
Effectiveness of the Simulation of Acoustic Protection for a Specific Urban Situation
Authors: Nowoświat Artur , Żuchowski Rafał , Pudełko Bartłomiej
Published: March 2022

The present article is addressing the problem of street noise investigation in urban agglomeration and the simulation of protection devices against noise. Noise levels were measured in the vicinity of the national road in Bieruń, Silesia in Poland. The publication attempts to assess the acoustic climate between a roundabout and an intersection. Based on the measured noise, the acoustic mapping was made in the SoundPlan program. The range of noise impact from the examined road section was determined. Finally, two concepts of preventive measures limiting the excessive impacts on the environment were presented, along with the indication of the impact on building development, business operations as well as transport links and traffic.
Growth mindset for advanced math students
Authors: Leo Adelaide
Published: March 2022

In this 8 min video, the challenges of fostering productive mindsets for advanced math students are discussed and practical classroom approaches are presented to support student growth and development.
Literacy and play in kindergarten
Authors: Charlotte Henderson
Published: March 2022

In this 10 minute video, the challenges of fostering both literacy and play in the kindergarten classroom are discussed and practical classroom approaches are presented to support student growth and development.
Intertribal Collaboration and Health
Authors: Tutt Marissa , Becenti Lyle , Tallis Kristen , Teufel-Shone Nicolette
Published: March 2022

In the United States, American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) are rebuilding their nations through assertion of sovereignty, standards of governance, cultural frameworks, strategic orientation, and effective leadership. The approach emphasizes tribal self-determination in managing nation affairs and reducing reliance on state and federal assistance. Through nation-building, tribal nations can improve their citizens’ health and well-being while empowering local capacity and cultural pride. Intertribal collaboration can be an effective strategy to leverage resources and create a coalition for support and knowledge exchange; however, the research documenting practices, and outcomes of tribal health management that uses intertribal collaboration is limited. This systematic review investigates health-focused collaborations among the tribal nations in North America. Peer-reviewed articles that included at least two federally recognized tribes, described AIAN driven initiatives, implemented a health management plan, collaborated between Indigenous leaders, and goals of social, behavioural, mental, and physical health outcomes were examined. This search was limited to articles published between January 1, 1970 to November 30, 2019. The PRISMA systematic review process was used. Twenty-seven articles were screened, and three articles were eligible for thematic review. The articles highlighted the importance of utilizing an Indigenous framework to facilitate program management and collaboration, recognition of cultural differences, and sovereignty rights. Characteristics that contributed to the establishment and strengthening of intertribal collaboration were: (1) adapt new proposals, (2) respectful recognition of sovereignty, and (3) transparent and honest communication. The small sample size indicated most Indigenous health programs are not “AIAN-driven”, limiting the foundation for building evidence-based frameworks.
"Sōhkē"
Authors: Olson Nahanni
Published: March 2022

“sōhkē” is an expression of the understanding of the Cree word for strength and how this is felt in Indigenous communities. It is written from the perspective and based on the experiences of an educator and Cree woman in Treaty 6 territory.
“The Strengths of Our Community and Our Culture”
Authors: Auger Monique
Published: March 2022

While cultural continuity has been identified as an important Indigenous determinant of health, there is limited qualitative research that has sought to understand the meaning and context of cultural continuity for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada. Specifically, despite reported disparities in mental health for the Métis population in British Columbia (BC) and elsewhere—as well as challenges that many Métis people face in maintaining cultural connectedness—cultural continuity research with Métis communities remains largely ignored. This qualitative study explores Métis people’s experiences and conceptualizations of mental health and cultural continuity through conversational interviews, analyzed to understand the overarching themes within a Métis worldview. From this analysis, three themes are presented within the scope of this paper: Métis stories of culture, identity, and mental health; the importance of community; and intergenerational knowledge transmission. This research speaks to the important role that cultural continuity plays in shaping Métis journeys with mental health. There is a need for continued support for the maintenance of Métis cultural practices, language revitalization, and Elder-youth engagement opportunities for increased cultural continuity for Métis people, families, and communities in BC.
Multifunctional Web-system to register and control intellectual products in scientific research
Authors: Vlasova S. A. , Kalenov N. E.
Published: March 2022

The authors present the web-system providing services of acquiring and accessing multiaspect information on science and research products (publications and papers delivered at scientific events) generated by researchers at an organization or a group of organizations. The system is designed at the Interdepartmental Supercomputer Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The System is targeted at both end users interested in obtaining specific data and at administrators and librarians who are to report to their parent organizations. The System’s information base comprises linked data on the following categories: personalia (authors of publications and papers); organizations with their divisions; publications at analytical, monographic and union levels; inventor certificates; scientific events (conferences, symposia, seminars); papers. The system is structured in two modules, the administrative (for data loading and editing) and user module – retrieval system for information search, visualization, navigation through linked resources and data exporting. The System specific feature is that it introduces the concept of “equivalent” objects, i. e. the objects represented by different metadata though related to the same physical entity. In compliance with current reporting standards, the entries also comprise funding resources of the publications, as well as the authors’ affiliation as specified in the articles. While accentuating the friendliness of the system user interface, the authors recommend to use the System in research and academic libraries as an instrument of publication activity assessment.
The methods and forms of e-learning and distance educational technologies: Blended learning 2.0
Authors: Mukhametshin R. R.
Published: March 2022

Several findings of the study of students’ attitude toward methods and forms of e-learning and distance educational technologies, are discussed. The surveyed area of studies is “library and information activities”. In May, 2021, the author conducted the survey at educational institutions of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The master program students demonstrated the higher level of engagement working with electronic and online learning technologies than the undergraduates. The author explains this with the fact that postgraduate students are offered more time for their independent work, moreover, they master the universal competence – “the ability of self-organization and self-education”. The author establishes that big (and possibly, excessive) number of information systems and mass media was used for the final and midterm assessment and knowledge transfer using distance learning technologies. In the final part of the study, the author demonstrates that the vast majority of respondents (75.7% bachelors and 81.5% masters) think it necessary to apply e-learning and online technologies in education. The study enables to evaluate the modern trends of continuing library and information education and to specify challenges of its development in the circumstances of digital transformation of education and culture.
American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors
Authors: Rock Cheryl L. , Thomson Cynthia A. , Sullivan Kristen R. , Howe Carol L. , Kushi Lawrence H. , Caan Bette J. , Neuhouser Marian L. , Bandera Elisa V. , Wang Ying , Robien Kimberly , Basen‐Engquist Karen M. , Brown Justin C. , Courneya Kerry S. , Crane Tracy E. , Garcia David O. , Grant Barbara L. , Hamilton Kathryn K. , Hartman Sheri J. , Kenfield Stacey A. , Martinez Maria Elena , Meyerhardt Jeffrey A. , Nekhlyudov Larissa , Overholser Linda , Patel Alpa V. , Pinto Bernardine M. , Platek Mary E. , Rees‐Punia Erika , Spees Colleen K. , Gapstur Susan M. , McCullough Marjorie L.
Published: March 2022

The overall 5‐year relative survival rate for all cancers combined is now 68%, and there are over 16.9 million survivors in the United States. Evidence from laboratory and observational studies suggests that factors such as diet, physical activity, and obesity may affect risk for recurrence and overall survival after a cancer diagnosis. The purpose of this American Cancer Society guideline is to provide evidence‐based, cancer‐specific recommendations for anthropometric parameters, physical activity, diet, and alcohol intake for reducing recurrence and cancer‐specific and overall mortality. The audiences for this guideline are health care providers caring for cancer survivors as well as cancer survivors and their families. The guideline is intended to serve as a resource for informing American Cancer Society programs, health policy, and the media. Sources of evidence that form the basis of this guideline are systematic literature reviews, meta‐analyses, pooled analyses of cohort studies, and large randomized clinical trials published since 2012. Recommendations for nutrition and physical activity during cancer treatment, informed by current practice, large cancer care organizations, and reviews of other expert bodies, are also presented. To provide additional context for the guidelines, the authors also include information on the relationship between health‐related behaviors and comorbidities, long‐term sequelae and patient‐reported outcomes, and health disparities, with attention to enabling survivors' ability to adhere to recommendations. Approaches to meet survivors' needs are addressed as well as clinical care coordination and resources for nutrition and physical activity counseling after a cancer diagnosis.
Sistem Informasi Lembaga Bimbingan Belajar Fawwaaz Kiddy Club Berbasis Web
Authors: Mulyani Asri , Sulastri Sri
Published: March 2022

Sistem informasi dalam hal ini sangat dibutuhkan sebagai sarana prasarana untuk memudahkan pekerjaan manusia. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sebelumnya tujuan penelitian ini yaitu membuat perancangan Sistem Informasi Lembaga Bimbingan Belajar Fawwaz Kiddy Club Berbasis Web yang meliputi proses pendaftaran dan pembayaran yang dilakukan secara online, dengan menggunakan sistem multi-user, sehingga dapat membantu lembaga bimbel dalam mengelola data murid serta memudahkan orangtua atau murid untuk melakukan pendaftaran juga memudahkan untuk mendapatkan informasi pembayaran. Metode pengembangan sistem informasi lembaga bimbingan belajar ini menggunakan metode Rational Unified Process yaitu metodologi pengembangan perangkat lunak berorientasi objek yang memiliki 4 tahapan meliputi : inception, elaboration, construction dan transition. Pemodelan yang digunakan yaitu Unified Modeling Language dengan menggunakan beberapa diagram yaitu use case diagram, activity diagram, sequence diagram, dan class diagram. Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan adalah PHP dengan menggunakan XAMPP dan MySQLi sebagai database. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa sistem informasi lembaga bimbingan belajar berbasis web, yang diharapkan dapat mempermudah pekerjaan suatu lembaga, juga memudahkan bagi para murid yang ingin melakukan pendaftaran maupun pembayaran untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai hal tersebut.
Технологии виртуальной и дополненной реальности в образовательном процессе
Authors: Полевода Иван Иванович , Иваницкий Александр Григорьевич , Миканович Андрей Станиславович , Пастухов Сергей Михайлович , Грачулин Александр Владимирович , Рябцев Виталий Николаевич , Навроцкий Олег Дмитриевич , Лихоманов Алексей Олегович , Винярский Георгий Владимирович , Гусаров Игорь Сергеевич
Published: March 2022

Цель. Выполнить сбор и анализ научно-технической информации в области использования технологий виртуальной (VR) и дополненной (AR) реальности в образовательном процессе, в частности при подготовке спасателей-пожарных.
Методы. Общая методология работы предусматривала использование теоретических методов исследования (анализ, синтез, сравнение).
Результаты. Проведен сбор и анализ научно-технической информации в области использования виртуальных технологий в образовательном процессе. Рассмотрены общие сведения о VR/AR-технологиях, в частности история их создания, основные области применения, а также технические элементы и устройства, используемые для реализации данных технологий в различных сферах деятельности человека. Рассмотрены направления и способы использования виртуальной и дополненной реальности в образовательном процессе, приведены примеры применяемых за рубежом учебных программно-аппаратных комплексов, тренажеров и платформ для различных направлений образования, а также проанализированы исследования эффективности применения данных технологий в сфере образования в целом. Рассмотрены и проанализированы виртуальные технологии, применяемые для обучения спасателей-пожарных как на территории Беларуси, так и за рубежом.
Область применения исследований. Результаты обзора и анализа сведений о применении технологий виртуальной и дополненной реальности в образовательном процессе могут быть в дальнейшем использованы при разработке VR/AR-тренажеров для подготовки спасателей-пожарных.
Dags för kroppen att bli ett innehåll i fysik?
Authors: Lunde Torodd
Published: March 2022

I en studie har forskare tittat närmare på hur elever i årskurs 8 använde kroppen för att lära sig att hantera utrustning och att observera fenomen. De kom fram till att kroppen spelade en avgörande roll i elevernas arbete med att producera fenomen, men att detta inte var något som problematiserades i undervisningen. Forskarna drar slutsatsen att kroppsligt kunnande är något som skulle kunna betraktas som ett fysikinnehåll på samma sätt som annat innehåll.
Some Identifiable Factors Responsible for the Variation in Cocoa Production in Nigeria and Other Cocoa Producing Nations, Adjudicated by Their Contributions to the Global Market
Authors: Etaware Peter Mudiaga
Published: March 2022

The increasing human population is indeed responsible for the upsurge in the demand for cocoa products and the saddling pressure on the global cocoa market. Sadly, the contributions of some major producers like Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana, to the global cocoa market is dwindling (while others are appreciating). Climate change, diseases and poor farm management have been identified as major factors affecting global cocoa production. Nigeria, was the major focus of this research. Cocoa farms were investigated (Nigeria only), black pod disease (BPD) pressure was described by ETAPOD (a model for black pod disease prediction), while climate and cocoa production data were obtained from the relevant databases. On the global scene, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia experienced shortfall in their contribution to global cocoa production from 26.15, 20.55, 7.45, 12.14, 4.07, and 1.40%, respectively (1970s), to 16.99, 6.31, 5.67, 4.54, 3.96, and 1.09%, respectively (2000s). Cross River State, Nigeria's leading producer of cocoa (1970–1990s) is currently ranked 3rd in the nation. Unfortunately, cocoa farmers in Nigeria are completely dependent on pesticide application (100%) to save their crops. A prognosis of global BPD outbreak showed that Honduras (15.1%) and Lagos, Nigeria (14.4%) are foremost hotspots for BPD invasion. Hopefully, scientific advancement in cocoa production might be the key to these problems.