bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Features and Risk Factors for Complications of
Facial Herpes Zoster in Inpatients
Authors: Jeong Sangbin , Kim SeungJong , Suh Moo Kyu , Lee Kwan
Published: January 2023

Background: Few studies have been reported on facial herpes zoster and the risk factors for its complications.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the clinical features and risk factors with facial herpes zoster.
Methods: We examined the medical records of 676 patients with facial herpes zoster during a 10-year-period from 2011 to 2020. We assessed the proportion of ocular complications, Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, and postherpetic neuralgia in patients with facial herpes zoster according to several clinical factors including age, sex, dermatomes, underlying disease, and time to initiate antiviral treatment.
Results: The incidence of ocular complications was significantly higher in males (Odds ratia [OR], 2.59; 95% CI, 1.26~5.32), and with involvement of ophthalmic branches of the trigeminal nerve (V1: OR, 14.28; 95% CI, 3.62~56.29; V1 inclusion: OR, 20.68; 95% CI, 7.99~53.55), underlying diseases (OR, 1.70; 95% CI, 1.08~2.68) and positive Hutchinson's sign (OR, 3.59; 95% CI, 1.72~7.49). Ramsay-Hunt syndrome was significantly correlated
with involvement of VII dermatome (OR, 24.68; 95% CI, 2.97~204.75), and showed considerable significant with otalgia (OR, 3.31; 95% CI 0.98~11.22). Postherpetic neuralgia was significantly higher in those over 60 years of age (OR, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.48~2.78), ocular complications (OR, 2.28; 95% CI, 1.57~3.30), and ear involvement (OR
1.94; 95% CI 1.17~3.20).
Conclusion: These results demonstrated that facial herpes zoster was associated with ocular complications, Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, and postherpetic neuralgia. The incidence of these complications was related to risk factors such as sex, age, dermatome, underlying disease, Hutchinson's sign and otalgia. To decrease the risk of complications associated with facial herpes zoster, patients should receive appropriate antiviral therapy and interdepartmental consultations immediately.
Deep Dermatophytosis Presented as Multiple Exophytic Masses caused by Trichophyton rubrum in Immunocompromised Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis; A Case Report
Authors: Seol Jung Eun , Hong Seong Min , Jang Seung Hee , Ahn Sang Woo , Choi Jong Soo , Shin Jeong Hwan , Kim Jayoung , Kim Hyojin
Published: January 2023

Dermatophytes invade the stratum corneum and infect the skin, nails, and hair, mostly resulting in superficial infections. Deep dermatophytosis involving the dermis and subcutaneous layer has rarely been reported in immunocompromised individuals. Herein, we report a case of deep dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum. A 71-year-old woman presented with multiple erythematous exophytic and subcutaneous nodules in both the lower legs. The patient was taking immunosuppressive agents for rheumatoid arthritis and antifungal agents for tinea pedis and onychomycosis, which was improperly ceased. Histopathological findings showed diffuse granulomatous infiltration with multinucleated cells, lymphocytes, histiocytes, and neutrophils in the dermis. Septate and branched hyphae were observed in the dermis using periodic acid-Schiff diastase and Gomori methenamine silver staining. T. rubrum was identified in fungal culture from the tissue sample and confirmed through phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer and large subunit regions in ribosomal ribonucleic acid gene. Intravenous amphotericin B was administered for septic shock before the confirmation of the causative organism, which rapidly improved the condition.
Management of post-partum haemorhage at tertiary care center
Authors: Patel Tejal L. , Shah Prachi G.
Published: January 2023

Background: In developing countries like India post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) contributes to 35% of all maternal deaths and 239 per 1,00,000 deaths. So, PPH is a high-risk condition which increases maternal morbidities and mortalities. Hence it mandates a multidisciplinary approach. Audit of misses and near misses helps to determine causes of maternal morbidity and mortality and identify gaps in care. Aim of the study was to study conservative and definitive management of PPH.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of all patients who has undergone PPH and also cases who referred from outside with PPH in department of obstetrics and gynaecology at civil hospital Ahmedabad from January 2021 to January 2022.
Results: Out of 6029 deliveries there were 171 cases of PPH (2.8%). Which of 150 cases (87.7%) managed by conservative management (uterine conserving) and 21 (12.3%) cases were required definitive management (hysterectomy) due to failure of conservative management. Out of all cases 78.8% cases of PPH were due to atonicity of uterus and 19.1% cases were due to traumatic cause. Early recourse to hysterectomy was recommended especially where bleeding is associated with morbidly adherent placenta.
Conclusions: PPH is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. We now have more options for conservative management which can greatly reduce its sequelae and more importantly in patients with wider issues of reproductive health. But in case of intractable bleeding and non-responsive by conservative management definitive management (Hysterectomy) is life saving and last resource.
Knowledge, attitude and practices related to drug prescription among medical officers and postgraduate residents in B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Authors: Rai Dillisher , Rauniar Gajendra P. , Pandey Dipesh R. , Mandal Namita K. , Sarraf Deependra P.
Published: January 2023

Background: Pharmacology, being both basic and applied science, forms the backbone of rational therapeutics. Traditional teaching of pharmacology is teacher centered with emphasis on learning the facts on drugs. Inadequate knowledge may cause irrational prescribing which leads to huge loss of lives and money. Objective was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices among doctors regarding prescription.
Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was used among medical officers and postgraduate residents to collect the data regarding their undergraduate training in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, prescribing habits, commonly consulted drug information sources and any perceived deficiencies in their undergraduate clinical pharmacology teaching. Descriptive statistics were calculated.
Results: Out of 116 respondents, 69 were males and mean age was 28.8±2.3 years. Ninety-eight (84.5%) participants were aware about teaching of prescription writing in their undergraduate course and 101 (87.1%) participants knew the parts of prescription. One hundred (86.2%) participants considered safety as the most important aspects of prescribing a drug. One hundred and four (89.7%) participants thought that undergraduate pharmacology training taught them to prescribe safely. One hundred and eleven (95.7%) thought that the undergraduate pharmacology teaching should be improved. Out of 116 participants, 84 (72.4%) had encountered problems while prescribing during their internship. Sixty-eight (58.6%) participants used internet as a source of information about safety, efficacy and cost of drugs for prescription. Ninety-five (81.9%) participants prescribed supplemental vitamins and irons according to patient need.
Conclusions: Majority of participants felt that they do have good knowledge in prescribing medicines and the training on prescription writing should be reinforced.
Novel triple therapy in osteoarthritis of knee joint
Authors: Hukumathirao Kalyan K. , Kotha Ashok N. , Pondugula Venugopal R. , Koduru Satya K.
Published: January 2023

Background: Regenerative medicine may be defined as the process of replacing or regenerating human tissues or cells of humans to restore or to get very near to normal function of human life. Biological tissues found in humans such as blood, fat, bone marrow are the main resources of regenerative medicine which help in natural process of healing of soft tissue. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a physical modality that helps in enhancing healing process of soft tissues. Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a gradually progressive degenerative condition with the loss of articular cartilage. The early stages of disease are managed conservatively with the aim of retarding the rate of cartilage destruction.
Methods: A total of 80 patients underwent the novel triple therapy. The objective is to find out the potential of combination therapy in early degenerative disease of knee with the aim of reduction of inflammation. A protocol was developed which involved three injections of platelet rich plasma (PRP), six sessions of combined ESWT and physiotherapy.
Results: Evaluation was mainly based on WOMAC/KSS/VAS scores. Patients in stage 1 and 2 (55+15=70) had excellent results for 36 months, patients in stage 3 (10 cases) had satisfactory outcome at 24 months.
Conclusions: Triple therapy is an alternative treatment or in few cases a definitive treatment in degenerative disease of knee joint where medical and surgical management has minimal or no role. Triple therapy in mild to moderate osteoarthritis of knee joint has better outcome.
Sterilization techniques of anesthetic and critical care equipment – A review
Authors: Shetti Akshaya Narayan , Abhishek H.N.  , Sreekanth Chandrappa , Ashwin A.B.  , Safdhar Hasmi R.  , Thakur Aarati , Mustilwar Rachita G
Published: January 2023

Disinfection and sterilization are important and core steps in healthcare system. The infection control is not only for the benefit of the patient but presently it is a medico legally held responsible. One should have adequate knowledge about the sterilization of equipment. Although various disposable single use materials are present in healthcare system it will not be a cost effective method especially for the developing and underdeveloped countries. Inadequate knowledge will lead to hospital acquired infections and may also lead to life threatening cross infections. A proper infection control team and multidisciplinary approach will help to counter the infections in a scientific and cost effective way. This article describes various methods used for sterilization and also describes various commonly used equipment and their sterilization techniques.
Conscious sedation and anesthesiologist — A Review
Authors: Abhishek H N  , Safdhar Hasmi R  , Kale Preeti Prakash , Mustilwar Rachita G , Shetti Akshaya Narayan , Ranganathan Vijayakumar
Published: January 2023

Conscious sedation is most commonly practiced in western world in comparison to developing and underdeveloped countries. Due to advancement of technology and availability of safety drugs to anesthetize the patient is helping the patients to undergo certain procedures especially in dentistry. This technique helps mainly for pediatric patients and to patients who are very anxious. One should not forget that if patient selection is not appropriate or if minimum required facilities are not available then he or she may have to face medico-legal problems. This article reviews the concept of conscious sedation and the role of anesthesiologists.
Examination of sequence of strokes by optical method
Authors: Gupta Reeta R. , Nassruddin
Published: January 2023

The sequence in which the writing strokes have been executed on a paper is known as sequence of strokes. Examining the sequence of strokes can help in determining the relative age of ink which is required in various cases related to document examination including examination of wills, cheques, statements, receipts, agreements etc. The current study is focused on examining the sequence of strokes executed with a ball point pen. Video Spectral Comparator 8000 (VSC8000) has been used for the current examination. The test samples and the actual questioned documents were examined under VSC8000. It was observed that depending on the pressure through which the strokes have been executed, identification of sequence of two or more intersecting writing strokes was possible.
Household poisoning in children: Case series
Authors: Singh Rishabh Kumar , Singh Shrayash , Sunil  , Rani Mukta
Published: January 2023

Household poisons are substances in home that can cause harm when swallowed, inhaled or touched. They include medicines, detergents, cleaning products, toiletries, garden chemicals and other common household products. Each year hundreds of people from all age groups require medical attention for poisoning from products commonly found around the home. This type of poisoning occurs more commonly in children under five years of age. We are presenting summary of 7 cases of common household chemicals poisoning among pediatric age group brought for post-mortem examination at Department of Forensic Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
Using confidence interval-based estimation of relevance to determine women’s emotions and perceptions of the Malaysian road environment during COVID-19
Authors: Samah Irza Hanie Abu , Rashid Intan Maizura Abd , Naiemah Saraih Ummi , Husain Wan Ahmad Fauzi Wan , Rahim Nur Syafiqah A , Jawi Zulhaidi Mohd
Published: January 2023

The road environment is one of the factors that contribute to road accidents. Extensive research has been conducted on the diversity of road users, conditions, and environments; however, it tends to be general in focus. In Malaysia, the road environment is an important element of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) agenda. As women play a greater role in a country’s population growth, they are considered to hold greater responsibility for the nation’s sustainability. This paper examines the road environment in Malaysia, centering on women’s perceptions and using emotions as a predictor. The study data were collected via an online Google form that was specifically targeted at female drivers. A total of 93 respondents participated in the survey. The results include an R2 value equal to 0.27 with a 99% confidence interval. The results indicate that emotions played a moderate role in determining women’s perceptions of the on-road environment. Meanwhile, respondents with negative emotions were able to separate their cognitive processes without affecting their perception. Current research indicates that the confidence interval-based estimation of relevance (CIBER) technique is efficient at predicting behavior and is useful for behavior modification in the future, which has significant implications for policy revision and recommendations. Limitations of this research include its focus on women and reliance on data collected during the pandemic, which may be different from other events or situations. Finally, this research suggests that it would be appropriate to establish future behavior interventions among road users at the national level.
Education for sustainability toolkit: The new water culture approach
Authors: Balbuena-Hernandez Rosa Iris , Sampedro-Rosas Maria Laura , Rodriguez-Herrera America Libertad , Bedolla-Solano Ramon , Soto-Rios Maria de Lourdes , Carrasco-Urrutia Katya Aimee
Published: January 2023

The New Culture of Water (NCW) is a catalyst for sustainable transformation between political agreements and the unsustainability of the real world, thus requiring an integral participation for an efficient water management where the academy will try to make a substantial contribution. Therefore, this study aimed to design, implement and evaluate four competencies: Knowledge, Attitude, Perception and Practices (KAPP) of a formal program of Education for Sustainability (EfS) on the New Water Culture (NWC), addressing issues such as prevention of water quality, conservation and efficient use at home. To carry out the evaluation, a semi-structured survey of 47 items was conducted in three stages: at the beginning (diagnostic), during the development of the (EfS) (formative) and at the end (summative). A total of 103 nursing students participated in the (EfS), divided into two groups A and B, with the addition of group C as a control group. The results showed that group A had the best results, in general. Statistical tests to calculate the mean, standard deviation (SD) and a validation with the nonparametric Wilcoxon test showing a significant change in the participants of group A, which indicated an important impact of the (EfS). This study also provides an overview of the community situation that can help trigger early warnings to identify weaknesses in water management.
Influence of temperature on heart rate variability parameters
Authors: Murtazin A. A. , Maksjutov N. F. , Usenko A. B. , Izotov A. A. , Malsagova K. A. , Butkova T. V. , Stepanov A. A. , Petrov A. A. , Balakin E. I.
Published: January 2023

Assessment of heart rate variability (HRV) is widely used in modern sports medicine to determine the functional state of the body, planning of training cycles and rehabilitation programs. This method is distinguished not only by its accessibility and versatility, but also by its high sensitivity to environmental conditions. In this article we decided to consider the possibility of using HRV parameters to assess the degree of body adaptation to heat stress. The article considers the impact of high temperature from the position of stress, gives a description of the basic mechanisms of adaptation and physiological processes under heat stress and considers the main works in which the impact of high temperature and HRV appears.
Information as a tool for personalized medicine development. How to rule for patient benefit. Big data science
Authors: Shlyakhto E. V. , Konradi A. O. , Kurapeev D. I.
Published: January 2023

The article summarizes modern approaches of big data analytics implementation in healthcare, including OMIC’s data. The existing challenges for big data in medicine, barriers for implementation, reasons for slow development of practical usage of big data analytics and artificial intelligence in healthcare are discusses as well as perspective for the nearest future.
Recombinant vaccine candidates with integrated adjuvants provide stimulation of an effective immune response against bacterial infections
Authors: Leontieva G. F. , Kramskaya T. A. , Grabovskaya K. B. , Gupalova T. V. , Dmitriev A. V. , Suvorov A.  N.
Published: January 2023

The use of recombinant proteins as vaccine preparations is limited by their weak immunogenicity, which can be enhanced by the use of adjuvants, the development of which is an important and urgent problem of modern vaccinology. Significantly, adjuvants as additives to vaccine preparations are of concern to clinicians. From this point of view, the idea of including an internal adjuvant into the structure of a recombinant protein molecule is of undoubted interest. Previously, we synthesized and studied two recombinant vaccine preparations specific for S. agalactiae (Su4) and S. pneumoniae (PSPF). Each of them was a tandem of immunogenic bacterial surface proteins in combination with an additional adjuvant site. The amino acid sequence identical to flagellin acted as an internal adjuvant. In this work, we investigated the possibility of additional enhancement of the body’s immune response to immunization with recombinant Su4 and PSPF proteins due to the simultaneous administration of an external adjuvant, carboxymethylchitosan or Imject Alum.

Studies have shown that the additional introduction of these adjuvants into the composition of the vaccine preparation did not affect the immunogenicity of the Su4 and PSPF proteins, which included the internal adjuvant flagellin. The protective efficacy of the immune response to all immunization options was comparable.

Thus, the inclusion of a flagellin insert as an internal adjuvant into the composition of recombinant proteins ensures the development of the highest possible level of the immune response and its protective efficacy against the corresponding pathogens of a bacterial infection.
Microbiota disorders in bacterial vaginosis and the possibility of personalized therapy of the disease with the use of probiotics (review)
Authors: Klimov N. A. , Shamova O. V.
Published: January 2023

The review presents data on the etiology and treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by the replacement of a protective microbiota in a lower part of a female reproductive tract with the pathogenic one. This disease is widespread in a world, in some cases it is asymptomatic, but is accompanied by complications, which include chorioamnionitis, inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, cervicitis, premature birth. In some cases, the disease is characterized by a recurrent course that requires a personalized treatment.
Primer set for detecting enterococcal bacteriophages
Authors: Tkachev P. V. , Kuleshevich E. V. , Goncharov A. E.
Published: January 2023

Introduction. The development and use of therapeutic drugs based on bacterial viruses, or bacteriophages, is a promising direction in the fight against bacterial infections. The composition of phage preparations must be constantly updated, which requires the search for new viruses through the screening of biological material and samples from the environment.

Purpose. Development of a method for the search and identification of virulent enterococcal bacteriophages based on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Materials and methods. The known diversity of enterococcal viruses was assessed by database searches of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Primers were selected using the NCBI PrimerBlast and Primer3 programs. Primers were tested on seven commercial phage cocktails and 46 biomaterial samples. The specificity of PCR was confirmed by determining the nucleotide sequences of PCR products.

Results. The obligately virulent enterococcal bacteriophages described in the literature belong to five ICTV approved genera: Copernicusvirus, Efquatrovirus, Kochikohdavirus, Saphexavirus, and Schiekvirus. Representatives of the sixth genus, Phifelvirus, have a temperate life cycle. The PCR scheme developed by us is intended for specific amplification of fragments of the gene of the main capsid protein of the mentioned genera of bacteriophages. It was used to identify representatives of all five genera of virulent enterococcal bacteriophages in commercial phage cocktails. In samples of biological material, we identified representatives of the genera Efquatrovirus, Kochikohdavirus, Saphexavirus and Schiekvirus.

Conclusion. The PCR scheme presented in this work makes it possible to detect all currently described obligately virulent bacteriophages infecting Enterococcus spp. in phagolysates and samples of biological material, and can also be used to determine the genera of viruses.
Problem solving in science technology and society learning improving junior high school students' scientific attitudes and process skills
Authors: Papilaya Pamella Mercy
Published: January 2023

Problem solving research applied in the Science Technology and Society Learning aimed to improve students' science process skills and scientific attitudes. For this purpose, two complete classes of the same teacher were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The research was conducted at a public school in Ambon City, beginning with a classroom placement test. The cognitive learning outcome test instrument was developed with a cognitive load that has been achieved according to the unit level, namely class IX and has met the prerequisite test of the instrument's quality. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups related to process skills and attitudes towards science after the treatment. In the experimental group, mean scores were found to be consistently higher across all dimensions of process skills and scientific attitudes compared to the control group. Besides, the mean score showed an increase in the experimental group students'. The qualitative findings also reveal that students find problem solving fun. According to problem solving students, finding information and writing reports is one of the problem solving features that contributes the most to their learning.
Digital competence of science teachers in terms of gender, length of work, and school levels of teaching
Authors: Kartimi Kartimi , Onwardono Rit Riyanto  , Winarso Widodo
Published: January 2023

Technological development in education should be balanced with digital competencies to create optimal education. This development has increased during the pandemic, which requires teachers to master digital competence to organize education for students. This study aims to determine the digital competence of science teachers and investigate differences in gender, length of work, and school levels of teaching. This study employed a cross-sectional survey and involved 105 science teachers in West Java Province, Indonesia. Online questionnaires were used to collect the data. This research has revealed that science teachers have different digital competence at the school level. In contrast, they do not have divergent digital competence regarding gender and length of work. Teachers with good digital competence can develop collaborative learning.
Keywords: Education, Digital Competence, Science Teacher
Technology-based learning strategies in Digital Madrasah Program
Authors: Haddade Hasyim , Nur Askar , Mustami Muhammad Khalifah , Achruh Andi
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to demonstrate the Research-based Digital Madrasah history and technology-based learning strategies and developments. It is a qualitative descriptive study that uses in-depth interviews for collecting data from informants, including the head of a madrasah, educators, and students, which are analyzed by N-Vivo Software. The results indicated several learning strategies in Research-based Digital Madrasah that were applied and integrated with technology. This includes the use of the tablet in the learning process, especially for the seventh-grade students who were directed at 100% digital-based learning processes. They utilized the technology application in learning, including the Arabic language learning, such as the Alef application, and digital-based academic and non-academic service management. The result confirms that the implementation of strategies in technology-based learning significantly supports madrasah development in the future.
Keywords: Digital Madrasah, strategy, technology-based learning, development, learning application.
Development of interactive websites to increase learning interest in physical education learning
Authors: Rihatno Taufik , Amanda Firya , Marini Arita , Sagita Julius , Safitri Desy , Maksum Arifin
Published: January 2023

This study aims to produce an interactive website based on Google Sites for fourth-grade elementary school students to increase student interest in physical education learning. This study used the research and development method using the Analyse, Design, Development, Implement, Evaluation model. The results showed that the validation of experts in material includes material practicality at 80% in the excellent category and media expert validation has the quality of design at 96% in the outstanding category. The effectiveness of the learning media used questionnaires related to learning interests distributed to the students. This study concludes that interactive websites based on Google Sites positively impacted learning interest for elementary school students in physical education. The contribution of this study is to help students learn physical education with more fun and accessibility.
Keywords: Elementary school, Google Sites, interactive website, physical education learning, student interest.
The impacts of nation state ideology in the early republican period of Turkey (1923-1938) on culture and art policies
Authors: Erdal Gulsen G.
Published: January 2023

The rapid change and transition process experienced through the Modernization / Westernization period entered with the Republic, which was founded in Turkey in 1923, includes intense constructions of culture and art media. All these constructions desired to be realized involve provision of a secular platform for political and ideal life, integration of culture into all parts of the society using the national history as a basis in culture, structuring high cultural institutions and bringing them into force. Due to the conditions of the period, educational administration is centralized. The objective of the elementary education is to train citizens for the new republic and raise the awareness of citizenship. Educational policies and programs rising national consciousness with a universal-humanist-secular approach is the principal feature of the republican education system.Keywords: Early Reepublic period.
Intelligent spaces: Effects of pervasive environments on the role of interior designer
Authors: Yildirim İnanç Işıl
Published: January 2023

Intelligent spaces are rooms or areas that are embedded with sensors and actuators which enable the spaces to perceive and understand what is happening in them. Through an increasing number of computers and wireless communication technologies networked them, these spaces have the ability of receiving the parameters of physical world which users exist in their relevant context, analysing and processing the data with the interfaces between the physical and digital world, and react or change their mode and augment the human functionality, on time. Integration of computer and physical space results a space which have the computer's thinking ability. Due to the space having intelligence, sensors and the capability to communicate, definitions are not the same as in usual space. Pervasive computing is transforming interior spaces by allowing utilities, goods and information to appear dynamically where and when they are needed. Also, we are face with the space that can understand what is happening inside and outside it and which is not passive to the changing environmental situations. Intelligent interiors can become immersive sensory environments that combine the advantages of automation and modern technology with sensory feedback and materiality. The advances in hardware, system design, and software made enable to achieve this vision. In this world, physical objects and spaces are linked to the digital world and information about the physical world can be used to support human functionality and experience. In this paper, the vision of intelligent space will be explained and the innovations that helped to realize these spaces will be introduced. The social and psychological impacts of the future technologies while designing interior space will be discussed. The changing way we work and live and interfering boundaries of the space titles were asked by the way of a short questionnaire to the Interior Design Students who have the seminar about Intelligent and Interactive Spaces this semester, so their knowledge about these spaces and computer technologies are enough to comment the questions. This will give us the idea of futureâ€™s interior designersâ€™ new role in these environments. These finding will give us a supporting knowledge about intelligent or thinking spaces and their impacts on the roles of interior designers.Keywords: Intelligent spaces, pervasive environments, interior design education, future vision.
Towards the development of prosocial behavior in students through the use of video games
Authors: Maraza-Quispe Benjamin , Mamani-Nina Luis Angel , Mamani-Sucasaca Ebelyn María
Published: January 2023

Currently, in the information and knowledge society in which we live, the use of video games has become widespread among children and adolescent students. Given this reality, we wonder to what extent the use of video games helps to develop the prosocial behavior of students, so as to encourage Solidarity and Help Response, Perspective Taking, Altruism and Assistance among students.  The objective of the research is to measure the efficacy of the treatment given through video games in the prosocial behavior of students in Regular Basic Education.  The methodology applied is quasi-experimental through the application of the video game Sandbox Minecraft in students, a pre-test and post-test was applied that considers a Prosocial Skills Scale for Adolescents (EHP-A): Solidarity and Help Response, Perspective Taking, Altruism and Assistance among students. It allowed to measure the students' prosocial behavior. Five game sessions were developed with personalized dynamics in the Sandbox Minecraft video game in its multiplayer mode. The results show that the dynamics applied through the five game sessions were able to improve and increase solidarity and Help Response, Perspective Taking, Altruism and Assistance among the students. In conclusion, the short-term effectiveness of the use of the Sandbox Minecraft video game to improve prosocial behavior in students is demonstrated.
Keywords: Video game, Sandbox, Minecraft, behavior, prosocial, education, learning
Jordanian college students’ challenges and attitudes towards online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ababneh Sana , Alkouri Zaid
Published: January 2023

Abstract                           
As the COVID-19 pandemic strikes Jordan, many universities have implemented online education. However, effective use by students has been hindered by many challenges and attitudes. In this paper, we examine the experiences and attitudes of students during the COVID-19 pandemic in regards to online education, focusing on Al-Balqa Applied University and Jerash University. An online questionnaire was administered to 200 students from 2 different universities who took different online courses through Al-Balqa Applied University and Jerash University. The study found that students from Al-Balqa Applied University and Jerash University face similar challenges in e-learning. Moreover, female students suffered more than male students during the pandemic with regard to the challenges they faced in e-learning. In addition, Jerash University students are significantly more disposed to e-learning than students from other universities. In addition, male students are more likely than female students to be positive about e-learning.
Keywords: Online education, learning technology, computer networking, undergraduate challenges attitudes, Pandemic, Jordan.
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on augmented reality with an emphasis on education vs. Physics education
Authors: Suprapto Nadi , Prahani Binar Kurnia , Deta Utama Alan , Rizki Iqbal Ainur , Bakri Fauzi
Published: January 2023

Analyzing peer-reviewed literature on augmented reality (AR) is vital for future research and development. The objective of the current study was to assess research activity on AR with an emphasis on education and physics education. A bibliometric method was applied using SciVerse Scopus. The study period was from 1978 to 2021. The search query found 3393 documents in the AR-related education literature and 97 in the AR-related physics education literature. The bibliometric analysis result shows that the similarity of the results of visualization of AR in education networks with AR in physics education is: that research focuses on students, and the majority is integrated with virtual reality. This research has implications for providing insight to the next researcher in finding gap research and novelty in the field of AR in education and physics education.
The level of digital literacy ability of elementary school students
Authors: Sajidan Sajidan , Atmojo Idam Ragil Widianto , Desstya Anatri , Parmin Parmin , Saputri Dwi Yuniasih , Salimi Moh
Published: January 2023

Digital literacy skills are mandatory for students to master so that they can process information wisely. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of digital literacy of elementary school students. The research method used in this research is quantitative. The sample of this research is 86 elementary students in Laweyan Sub-district, Surakarta, Indonesia. The data collection technique used is a test that validated by an expert. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive statistical analysis. The result of this study shows that the students’ level of ability in digital literacy is good with the fulfillment of five indicators, namely the use of technology reaches 79.75% or students can analyze the functions of hardware and software in technology, the management of information on digital media reaches 70% or the students can search for valid data sources, social networking reaches 82.25% or students can design and participate in digital technology, online safety reaches 83.33% or students can protect their personal data, and students can identify impacts of technology with percentage reaches 72%. The result of this research can be used as a reference to measure the level of students' digital literacy.
Keywords: Digital literacy, students, elementary school
The reality of equal educational opportunities from employees' perspectives
Authors: Rayahneh Mohammed Salman Qassim
Published: January 2023

The study aimed to identify the reality of applying equal educational opportunities in public schools in Irbid Kasbah directorate of education from its employees' perspectives (school principals, assistant principals, teachers, and administrators). The researcher used the descriptive approach in addition to a 22-item questionnaire spread over five domains. The study sample consisted of 110 participants chosen by the stratified random sampling method according to their job title as follow: school principal 18, assistant principal 18, teachers 51 and administrators 23. The results indicated that the application of equal opportunities procedures in the Ministry of Education from the employees' perspectives on the scale paragraphs as a whole was medium with a mean of (2.74). Based on the results, the researcher recommended officials to develop a general framework for equal opportunities, analyze the legislations that govern the workflow in the Ministry of Education with regard to equal opportunities.
Keywords: Directorate of Education; Employees;; equal opportunities; Irbid Kasbah; Reality
Transformation of academic education and university experience in developing entrepreneurship competencies
Authors: Aubakirova Saltanat , Kozhamzharova Maira , Akhmetova Gaukhar , Artykbayeva Gulzhan , Iskakova Zauresh , Zhayabayeva Ramilya
Published: January 2023

This study examines the entrepreneurial competencies of students of NJSC 'Toraighyrov University' (ToU). To this end, students’ entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial orientations were measured, according to several socio-demographic data: entrepreneurial experience, gender of student, faculty, year of study, and attitude to educational modules on entrepreneurship. Field studies were carried out from 1 to 20 April 2021. In total, 3166 students completed the entrepreneurial module, and 2429 students took part in the survey.  The object was undergraduate students of 3-4 courses, and graduate students of 1-2 courses, who passed the disciplines of the entrepreneurial module. This article can be used in further research on transforming entrepreneurial education in Kazakhstan due to the globalization and digitalization of the global business environment.

Keywords: Business incubators, entrepreneurial competencies, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurial university, startups
Audio - Article Summaries Volume 12, Special Issue (English)
Authors: Burkholder Gary J
Published: January 2023

As an added service to those visiting the journal, the HLRC provides in English and Spanish a brief audio summary of the articles published in the issue. This is the English version.
Analysis of the impact of banking sector credit on the real sector
Authors: Magaji Sule , Musa Ibrahim
Published: January 2023

This study examines the impact of banking sector credit on Nigeria’s real sector based on data from 1986 to 2019 using the ARDL model. The bound testing result indicates that there is a long-run relationship between the variables of interest with real gross domestic product (RGDP) as the dependent variable. The result indicates that commercial bank credit (CBC) has a positive impact on RGDP in the long and short runs, which is consistent with a priori expectations. Domestic private investment (DPI) was found to have a negative and significant relationship with RGDP in the long and short runs. The estimated equations of the specified models show a significant positive relationship between government capital expenditure (GCE) and RGDP. In the short run, a significant increase in DPI, CBC, and GCE will bring about a significant increase in RGDP. The parameter estimates of DPI, CBC and GCE are statistically significant, as indicated by the t-value. The study reveals that effective utilization and distribution of bank credit to the real sector promotes economic growth. Therefore, the study recommends that there should be improved banking sector credit which will improve the output of the real sector and, in turn, boosts the economy.
Capital controls and capital flow volatility during global shocks: Indian experience
Authors: Kumar Sujit
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the issue of capital controls in India and their effectiveness in stabilizing the capital flow volatility in the economy. It documents the evolution of the capital controls regime in India since its economic liberalization in 1991 and focuses on India’s experience with capital controls in the period leading up to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 until the taper tantrum aftermath in 2013. We construct a capital controls index based on data from the IMF’s Annual Report on Exchange Arrangements and Exchange Restrictions (AREAER). The index shows careful ease of capital controls by Indian policymakers in the financial sectors, i.e., the capital market, money market and direct investment, over the 2001–2008 period. The index further shows that the process of decontrol in the capital market stagnated during 2009–2014 due to the GFC to insulate the Indian economy from global shocks. This paper further explores the impact of capital controls in managing capital flow volatility in the context of the GFC. Using the tobit estimation approach, we show that capital controls effectively reduce capital flow volatility in the pre-GFC period followed by a limited impact post-GFC. This complements the capital account liberalization process during pre-GFC period. Our findings support India’s prudent approach to capital account management as financial markets evolve to manage risk efficiently in a large economy.
ОБЗОР И РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ МЕТОДОВ АППРОКСИМАЦИИ ДАННЫХ ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КИНЕМАТИЧЕСКИХ КРИВЫХ ЭРУПТИВНОГО ПРОТУБЕРАНЦА
Authors:   ИКИ РАН, Радивон Арина , Зимовец Иван
Published: January 2023

Надёжное количественное определение кинематических характеристик эруптивных протуберанцев на Солнце важно для понимания их физики, их связи со вспышками и корональными выбросами массы, что необходимо для изучения и прогнозирования космической погоды. В предыдущих работах на основе анализа ультрафиолетовых изображений Солнца по данным SDO/AIA нами были получены зависимости расстояния, скорости и ускорения от времени для нескольких эруптивных событий, но ошибки используемого метода были неудовлетворительно большими. В настоящем исследовании реализовано несколько методов для устранения этой проблемы, в том числе метод сплайнов, метод скользящего среднего и метод регуляризации. Последний позволяет получить аппроксимацию данных нужной гладкости, а также минимизировать ошибки расчётных кинематических кривых. Также был оптимизирован метод построения диаграммы «время - расстояние» по данным SDO/AIA до полуавтоматического метода областей и применён к нескольким эруптивным событиям.
МОДЕЛИ ВНУТРЕННЕГО СТРОЕНИЯ ВЕНЕРЫ НА ОСНОВЕ МОДЕЛИ ЗЕМЛИ PREM
Authors:   МФТИ, Аморим Даржилан , Гудкова Тамара ,   ИФЗ РАН
Published: January 2023

Изучение недр Венеры имеет ключевое значение для понимания эволюции и геологической истории планеты. В работе построены 72 модели внутреннего строения Венеры на основе модели Земли PREM. Модели отличаются мощностью коры, радиусом и плотностью ядра. Для каждой из них рассчитаны распределение плотности, давления, массы, гравитационного ускорения и скорости сейсмических волн по радиусу, а также вычислены момент инерции I и приливное число Лява k 2. Полученные результаты были сопоставлены с имеющимися оценками I и k 2. Анализ моделей позволяет заключить, что присутствие твёрдого внутреннего ядра на Венере маловероятно, и что модели с радиусом ядра в интервале от 3000 до 3400 км - более правдоподобные.
СТЕРЕОСКОПИЧЕСКИЙ МЕТОД ПОИСКА СИГНАЛА НА ТЕЛЕСКОПАХ TAIGA-IACT
Authors:   НИИЯФ МГУ, Разумов Александр
Published: January 2023

Атмосферные черенковские телескопы выступают мощным инструментом гамма-астрономии сверхвысоких энергий. Астрофизический комплекс TAIGA (Тункинская долина, Республика Бурятия) включает в себя три (с апреля 2022 г.) атмосферных черенковских телескопа TAIGA-IACT, и в ближайшей перспективе их число будет увеличено до пяти. Описывается методика поиска сигнала от астрофизических источников гамма-квантов сверхвысоких энергий (более 1 ТэВ) по данным наблюдений источника HAWC J2019+368 Dragonfly Nebula в созвездии Лебедь за 2020-2021 гг. Источник представляет собой пульсарную туманность (PWN) со спектром энергий гамма-квантов, простирающимся дальше 100 ТэВ. Приведён обзор источника и методов обработки данных моделирования и экспериментальных данных. За 2020 г. по результатам обработки 40 ч совместных наблюдений двух атмосферных черенковских телескопов, выделен сигнал с уровнем значимости в 3σ с возможным улучшением обработки методами машинного обучения.
ИЗМЕНЧИВОСТЬ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ГЕЛИЯ В КОРОНАЛЬНЫХ ВЫБРОСАХ МАССЫ НА СРЕДНИХ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННЫХ МАСШТАБАХ
Authors:   ИКИ РАН, Хохлачев Александр , Рязанцева Мария , Ермолаев Юрий , Рахманова Людмила , Лодкина Ирина
Published: January 2023

Работа посвящена анализу связи изменений относительного содержания гелия и ряда параметров плазмы солнечного ветра и межпланетного магнитного поля внутри межпланетных проявлений корональных выбросов массы. Ранее двумя независимыми методами было выявлено, что на пространственных масштабах ~107 км внутри корональных выбросов массы наблюдается антикорреляция содержания гелия и плазменного параметра β, и было высказано предположение о существовании электрического тока, обогащённого ионами гелия, с характерными размерами ~106 км. В настоящей работе связь между указанными выше параметрами исследуется на меньших масштабах: 105-106 км. Показано, что на данных масштабах не прослеживается однозначная антикорреляция содержания гелия и параметра β. Выявлено существование локальных областей, в которых увеличение содержания гелия наблюдается одновременно с ростом либо со спадом величины межпланетного магнитного поля. При этом события со значимой положительной и отрицательной корреляцией содержания гелия и величины магнитного поля приблизительно равновероятны и суммарно наблюдаются в ~10 % случаев...
СВЕРХКОРОТКИЙ РАДИОИМПУЛЬС С ЧАСТОТНОЙ МАНИПУЛЯЦИЕЙ НА МЕЖПЛАНЕТНОЙ ТРАССЕ
Authors:   ФИРЭ РАН, Худышев Юрий
Published: January 2023

Рассмотрены характер и возможные особенности процесса распространения сверхкороткого синусоидального радиоимпульса с частотной манипуляцией в бесстолкновительной плазменной среде на трассах с интегральным электронным содержанием (TEC), соответствующим межпланетным расстояниям. Показано, что при достаточно больших величинах TEC изменения напряжённости поля во времени на входе в среду и на приёмном конце трассы могут принципиально различаться, а временной ход мгновенной частоты колебаний поля характеризуется его убыванием, близким к монотонному. При этом вид автокорреляционных функций деформированных импульсов с увеличением TEC сохраняется. Показано также, что особенности временных вариаций принимаемого поля могут быть априори ожидаемыми на основе предварительного анализа амплитудного спектра излучаемого импульса.