bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Operational Tests of a Modular Installation and Transport Assembly of Steel Arch Support in Underground Excavations
Authors: Krauze Krzysztof , Mucha Kamil , Wydro Tomasz , Kutnik Andrzej , Hałas Waldemar , Ruda Piotr , Osowski Dawid
Published: September 2021

The roof support, especially the ŁP yielding steel arch support, is transported and assembled in the face with the use of auxiliary machines. This activity in Polish underground mines causes numerous problems, which until present have not been solved. Currently, transport and assembly are carried out manually, while the roadheader and suspended rail are used only to a small extent. Therefore, the modular installation and transport assembly was developed jointly by FAMA Sp. z o. o. and AGH University of Science and Technology. The solution in question enables performing a number of functions (including transport and assembly of all kinds of support arches), which are not available in currently manufactured equipment. The proposed manipulator solves numerous problems occurring during the installation of the steel arch support in an underground mining excavation and significantly improves the process of drilling galleries. This innovative solution considerably differs from the existing ones, and its greatest advantage is versatility with regard to the cross-section and equipment of the roadway, as well as a wide range of functions. In addition, it can also be used for reloading works. The modular installation and transport assembly together with a platform, a temporary mechanized roof support and a mining machine, make up a mechanizes roadheader complex, which enables continuous mining, loading and installing the permanent support in underground workings.
Statistical and Econometric Analysis of Selected Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kempa Wojciech , Rydarowska-Kurzbauer Joanna , Halama Marzena , Smuda Elżbieta , Biel Maciej
Published: September 2021

The paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on macroeconomic activity in the selected European countries. The studies are based on monthly and quarterly indicators of GDP, unemployment rates and key indicators of the tourism sector. To present how COVID-19 has affected these macroeconomic variables, statistic data from the three periods are compared. Namely, data are collected from the pre-pandemic period, i.e. the fourth quarter of 2019 as the reference period, the second period covers the first quarter of 2020 and means the beginning of the pandemic, and the third one covers second quarter of 2020, during which the pandemic has spread to all the analyzed countries. The following statistical techniques are used in the research: regression analysis, the hierarchical grouping of agglomerations, k-means method, and selected non-parametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis test for a selected group of countries and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for a selected pair of countries). The results show the significant impact of the pandemic on the level of gross domestic product, unemployment rate and turism sector. In most cases, a correlation between incidence of COVID-19 infections, unemployment rate and GDP is observed. The statistical techniques also allow to demonstrate the similarities and differences in the response of the economies to the COVID-19 pandemic. Central Statistical Offices of the selected countries are the main data source and for all calculations Statistica version 13.3. is used.
Technological Capabilities of Well Cementing
Authors: Ivanova Tatiana N. , Zasadzień Michał
Published: September 2021

Cementing of casing string is a final operation before the next stage of well construction; it provides maximum operational life of the well. Cementing of casing string is carried out with the use of technology, based on squeezing of the whole volume of drilling mud by special grouting composition. The main purposes of cementing include isolation of water-bearing horizon, strengthening of borehole walls in unconsolidated and unstable rocks. Well cementing process is divided into five subsequent operations. Firstly, grouting mixture is prepared in concrete mixers (cementing units) with necessary water-to-cement ratio and additives. Secondly, prepared grouting solution is injected in a well. Thirdly, the solution is squeezed into the space between the casing pipes and wellbore walls. Then it is necessary to wait until the cement sheath is hardened. And at last, quality control is carried out. For convenient transportation, the equipment for well cementing is installed on the truck chassis (KAMAZ, URAL and etc.). All components are poured in concrete mixer, then the water is added and everything is being mixed until formation of uniform mass, which is later pumped in a well. Oil and Gas Industry Safety Regulations say that «calculated endurance of casing string cementing should not exceed 75% of time of cement thickening, established by laboratory tests». Therefore, it is necessary to carry out all operations of injection of fluids into the well as soon as possible without any incompliances of the cementing technology. With cementing material used and its water-to-cement ratio of 0.5, the average time of cement thickening is 120 minutes, according to laboratory tests. Therefore, a set of operations of injection of fluids should not exceed 90 minutes.
APRENDER E ENSINAR EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA: O ENSINO REMOTO NOS CURSOS DE TURISMO E HOTELARIA DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO MARANHÃO
Authors: Correia Jonilson Costa
Published: September 2021

Este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar as atividades ofertadas no ensino remoto pelos professores dos cursos de Turismo e Hotelaria da Universidade Federal do Maranhão no período de pandemia da COVID-19 (webinários, webcursos e lives), sobre temas relacionados às duas áreas que são atendidas pelos docentes dos cursos tais como: gastronomia, hospitalidade, hotelaria, eventos, patrimônio, marketing e metodologias de pesquisa, e, além disso, tem como objetivo específico verificar como os alunos percebem o ensino e a aprendizagem remota neste contexto. O estudo dialoga com o campo da educação que contribui para o entendimento teórico-metodológico sobre o processo de ensino e aprendizagem na educação superior. Também faz parte do referencial teórico deste trabalho os documentos/normativas que discutem no âmbito do Ministério da Educação e Instituições de Ensino Superior – IFES – as questões de atividades remotas nos cursos de graduação. O estudo tem abordagem qualitativa e se desenvolve a partir de um duplo caminho: a revisão bibliográfica e o estudo de caso. Foi aplicado um questionário semiestruturado para os alunos dos cursos de turismo e hotelaria no formato Google forms. Em suas narrativas os alunos demonstram que há pontos positivos e negativos nesse momento, mas que tanto as Instituições de ensino como professores e alunos estão se reinventando e explorando novos caminhos para aprender e ensinar com o uso de tecnologias digitais. Também é necessária a implantação de políticas públicas para inclusão de todos os envolvidos neste processo de ensino e aprendizagem remoto.
Cave and rock shelter sediments of southern Africa: a review of the chronostratigraphic and palaeoenvironmental record from Marine Isotope Stage 6 to 1
Authors: Stratford D. , Braun K. , Morrissey P.
Published: September 2021

Caves and rock shelters contribute important records to local, regional and sub-continental reconstructions of environment and climate change through the southern African Quaternary. Against a backdrop of pronounced climate change, the archaeological record of the Marine Isotope Stage 6 to 1 period in southern Africa documents a remarkable time in the behavioural and technological evolution of anatomically modern humans. Significant evidence of this evolution is represented in diverse components of the sedimentary record in caves and rock shelters in the region. We present a catalogue of published caves and rock shelters in southern Africa that preserve temporally-relevant clastic and chemical palaeoclimatic proxies in order to: (1) facilitate the integration of cave and rock shelter sedimentary data into broader, regional chronostratigraphically-correlated palaeoclimatic sequences; and (2) identify possible areas and proxies that require focused research in the future. To demonstrate the complexity of the Marine Isotope Stage 6 to 1 stratigraphic record and use of palaeoenvironmental proxies, we present three case studies representing interior and coastal contexts: Border Cave, Klasies River Mouth and Pinnacle Point. These examples aptly demonstrate the challenges of these contexts, but also the opportunities for palaeoenvironmental research in southern Africa when conducted through integrated, multidisciplinary approaches. Published records of palaeoenvironmental research from cave and rock shelter sequences in southern Africa are heavily biased to the South African coastal areas and the record is temporally and spatially fragmented. However, there are interesting patterns in the chronostratigraphic record and in the distribution of sites within the context of the geology and vegetation ecology of southern Africa that require further exploration. There are also promising techniques in stable isotope analysis that can be applied to abundant sedimentary components found in the region’s caves and rock shelters, and in its museums.
Legal framework of Azerbaijan's foreign policy with the CIS countries
Authors: Abdullayev Nazim Nizami
Published: September 2021

This article explores the legal framework of the foreign policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the post-Soviet space. This topic gains special relevance on the background of changes in the regional distribution of potentials after the Second Karabakh War. The subject of this research is the main agreements signed by Azerbaijan with the CIS countries in a bilateral format, as well as within the organization. Emphasis is placed on the normative legal documents that form the foundation of foreign policy relations in the military-political, economic, energy, and transport sectors as the highest priority for the country. Special attention is given to the analysis of legal institutionalization of Azerbaijan's foreign policy in the post-Soviet space in conjunction with the evolution of foreign policy concept of the country. The article employs general dialectical, logical, historical and formal-legal methods for determining the key trends and characteristics of the legal framework of Azerbaijan's foreign policy. The scientific novelty consists in periodization of the development of legal framework of Azerbaijan’s foreign policy: the first period was under the Presidency of Ayaz Mutalibov and Abulfaz Elchibey, the third covers the period from the autumn of 1993 to the late 1990s, and the fourth is since 2000. The first period marks sporadic nature of Azerbaijan's relations with the CIS countries. During the second period, the country joined multilateral institutions that emerged in the post-Soviet space. The third stage is characterized by transition towards the development of bilateral relations with the CIS countries, and shifting away from multilateral approach. It is worth noting, that this research is focused namely on examination of the legal framework Azerbaijan's foreign policy, rather than the generally accepted in the Russian scientific literature political-legal approach, which considers the normative documents in the context of political processes.
Analogies in International law and problems of the development of space law
Authors: Shinkaretskaya Galina Georgievna
Published: September 2021

This article indicates that the existing international space law fails to regulate the dynamically developing space activity. The International policy-making in this sphere has established when the applied space activity virtually did not exist. Currently, the actively developing and very profitable space activity, for the most part involves the economic entities. The author notes that a range of means, such as contracts, recommendation documents, and national legislation are employed in the development of space law. The question raised whether the analogy can be applied for the development of international space law. This method of filling the gaps is widespread and largely used in private international law; however, its value for the public international law has not been determined. An essential issue is the ratio between the formalized sources of law and analogies; methodology for determining the existence of deficiencies of law; criteria for similarity and difference of the situations that imply the use of analogy. For solving the set tasks, the author uses the formal-logical, systemic, comparative, and other research methods. The author believes that it is possible to trace several factors that allow using analogies in the international law. The analogy should be substantiated for each individual case; it is necessary to draw comparison between regulated and unregulated cases; determine the identity of the elements that are relevant for application of analogy.
Multilingualism: A Resource for Meaning-Making and Creating Ontological Access
Authors: Jonker Anita
Published: September 2021

This article explores first-year Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) students’ multilingual practices in a university course where students have access to professionally translated technical terminology of the subject field. The study examines whether multilingual technical terminology—embedded in a dialogic teaching model—can contribute to students’ epistemological and ontological access to the disciplinary content, and whether it can contribute to knowledge construction in a discipline by incorporating students’ oral contributions of their lived experiences into the curriculum content. In order to answer the research questions, qualitative data were collected by transcribing, analysing and interpreting students’ multilingual oral contributions on key political science topics. The findings of the study confirm that students’ vernacular literacies can play an important role in providing epistemological and ontological access for students at university, and can contribute to authentic transformation and decolonisation of higher education.
Author Response to “Are Findings From a Pragmatic Dry Needling Trial Always Applicable in the Real World?”
Authors: Gattie Eric , Cleland Joshua A. , Pandya Jeevan , Snodgrass Suzanne
Published: September 2021

Author response to the JOSPT Letter to the Editor-in-Chief “Are Findings From a Pragmatic Dry Needling Trial Always Applicable in the Real World?”

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(9):471–472. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.0202-R
Disruptive Times, Disruptive Engineering, the Need for New Approaches for Disruptive Project Management
Authors: Geert Dewulf
Published: September 2021

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Analisis Kesalahan Peserta Didik Kelas X SMK Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pemecahan Masalah Berdasarkan Tahapan Kastolan
Authors: Putri Suci Aisyah , Musdi Edwin
Published: September 2021

Mathematics is one of the important subjects to improve the mathematical problem solving ability of Vocational High School (SMK) students. However, there are still many who make mistakes when solving problem solving problems. The purpose of this article is to describe student errors in solving problem solving problems based on the Kastolan stages. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques in this study were written tests and field notes. The research subjects were students of class X SMK. The results of this study indicate that there are 3 types of errors made by students in solving problem solving problems according to the Kastolan stages, namely (1) conceptual errors, there are 42% of students who make this error; (2) procedural errors, 28% of students made this mistake; and (3) technical errors, there are 33% of students who make mistakes.

 
Developing Narrative Text-Based Module for Teaching Reading Comprehension: Focus on Practicality
Authors: Novitri Safriyani
Published: September 2021

This paper shows the function of a narrative text-based module to develop students reading skills. The research design is R & D (Research and Development), focusing on students' practicality. The researcher tried to find out the analysis and the practicality of the module in designing and implementing reading in a narrative text based-module. The sample was selected from second-semester students at the English Department of FKIP UIR. The students were given a test to be answered to find out the practicality, which consisted of pre-test and post-test. The module provides exercises that encourage the students to develop their reading comprehension. This module combines summary and references in every unit of the module. This module provides a formative test with an answer key at the end of each chapter.
Developing “My Plate” Poster as a Nutrition Education Media of Pregnant Women in Efforts to Prevent Stunting
Authors: Atasasih Hesti , Aziz Alkausyari
Published: September 2021

One of nutritional problems experienced by toddlers is stunting, which is a short or very short body condition in children due to chronic malnutrition that occurs from pregnant women to children aged 2 years. Nutrition education is a method and effort to increase knowledge of nutrition and eating behavior in order to create optimal nutritional status. Education for the “My Plate” poster is important for pregnant women to implement a healthy diet and to meet daily nutritional needs as an effort to prevent stunting. This research was conducted by interview method. From the result of this research, a poster of “My Plate-Pregnant Women” has been designed as a nutrition education media.

 

Keywords: Nutriotion Education Poster, Pregnant Women, Stunting
Analysis of the Characteristics of Chronic Energy Deficiency in Pregnant Women during the Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors: Mukkadas Hardianti , Cristian B I Made , Salma Wa Ode
Published: September 2021

Pregnant women who experience chronic energy deficiency (KEK) tend to give birth to LBW babies and have a greater risk of death. Objective: This study was to analyze the factors associated with the incidence of KEK in pregnant women. Methods: The study was conducted for 2 months, in 2020 at Anggaberi Health Center and Soropia Health Center in Konawe district. Design: cross sectional, quantitative data collection and secondary data. The research sample was pregnant women who were registered in the maternal cohort data, which were taken randomly as many as 115 people. Univariate data analysis was carried out descriptively to see the distribution of the values ​​of the causal factors, bivariate analysis was carried out to analyze the relationship between the causal factors and the incidence of KEK through statistics, namely Chi-square test and cross tabulation with a significance value of 0.05. The results of the study found that the factors associated with the incidence of KEK were age (p-value = 0.000), education level (p-value = 0.000), employment status (p-value = 0.000), and pregnancy weight (p-value = 0.000 ). The incidence of KEK is more likely in mothers who have characteristics such as age < 20 years and > 35 years, low education, not working and low pregnant weight. Therefore, it is hoped that an increase in food security at the family level can be socialized through providing information to preconception women through counseling, flip-charts and posters.
Variations spatio-temporelles de l’abondance des nauplii de copépodes dans les lagunes côtières tropicales en relation avec les variables environnementales : cas des lagunes de la Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Etilé* Raphaël N’doua , Kamelan Marius Tanoh , Bedia Théophile Aké , Aka Maryse N’guessan , Bi Gouli Gooré , Kouamelan Paul Essetchi , N’douba Valentin
Published: September 2021

Les nauplii de copépodes sont abondants dans les milieux aquatiques en zone tropicale et présentent des caractéristiques biochimiques et physiques intéressantes qui font d’eux, une bonne alternative et/ou un supplément de nourriture pour les larves de poissons. Tous les facteurs environnementaux gouvernant leur variation peuvent avoir un impact sur le succès de reproduction et le développement de ces larves de poissons. Ce travail vise principalement à connaître les variations spatio-temporelles de l’abondance des nauplii de copépodes dans les milieux lagunaires de Côte d’Ivoire en relation avec les paramètres physico-chimiques de ces écosystèmes saumâtres afin d’en identifier le déterminisme. Cette étude montre que l’abondance des nauplii varie significativement durant les saisons, avec les valeurs moyennes de la saison sèche (12-98 ind.l-1) supérieures à celle de la saison humide (9-88 ind.l-1). Nos résultats montrent également qu’au niveau des lagunes de Grand-Lahou et de Fresco, les abondances les plus faibles ont été enregistrées au niveau de la zone de communication entre la lagune et la mer (canal) à toutes les saisons. L’étude de la corrélation entre les paramètres physico-chimiques et l’abondance des nauplii des copépodes montre que l’abondance des nauplii augmente avec la température, la conductivité, l’oxygène dissous, le nitrite, l’ammonium avec une corrélation significativement positive (Rs: 0,21-0,94 et p < 0,001). En revanche, l’abondance des nauplii montre une corrélation négative et non significative à la turbidité et au pH dans tous les milieux d’étude (Rs: -0,03 à -0,62 et p > 0,05).
Une évaluation ex-post du crédit optimal octroyé aux jeunes dans le cadre du Programme de Promotion de l’Entrepreneuriat Agropastoral dans la région du Centre au Cameroun
Authors: FolefacK Achille Jean Jaza , Ngapana Patricia Nadège Nju’pue , Muluh George Achu
Published: September 2021

This study uses an ex-post evaluation method to estimate the optimal external funding level that maximizes the benefit of agro-pastoral enterprises supported by the youth program for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Agro-pastoral Activities (PEA-Youth Program) in the Centre region of Cameroon. The Linear Programming (LP) model recommends a personal contribution between 238,510 and 995,000 FCFA for each enterprise. It also recommends full use of start-up/subsidized credit (1,200,000 FCFA) for each activity, which can be justified by its zero interest rate (0%) as compared to the productive credit (15% interest rate) whose use(<1,500,000 FCFA) is recommended for short cycle activities (poultry, maize) and not recommended for long cycle activities (piggery, plantain, cassava production). The results of LP rotation restriction are similar to the profitability results using the economic rate of return (ERR) and suggest monoculture as profitable to only one activity (plantain), while the four remaining enterprises (maize, piggery, poultry, cassava) could be profitable if undertaken simultaneously or in association. Hence, the PEA-Youth Program should consider funding several activities at the same time, increasing the level of subsidized credit for short cycle agro-pastoral enterprises whereas productive credit should instead be revised downwards or eliminated completely for long cycle activities.
Timothy Morton, Humankind: Solidarity with Nonhuman People. London and New York: Verso, 2019, 224 pp., ISBN 9781788731003
Authors: Yang Xiaoli
Published: September 2021

Abstract: What makes humans and nonhumans ecological beings in the wake of the Anthropocene? Timothy Morton’s Humankind invites us to consider this philosophical issue as intrinsically aesthetic, ethical, and political. Through his illuminating terminology, Morton argues that becoming human is to understand that we are in fact embedded in the network of solidarity and kindness with nonhumans. Being ecological, for Morton, means being spectral and capable of appreciating the spectrality, pleasure, and beauty of nonhuman beings. In our relationship with nonhuman beings, we are the actants who should overcome our troubled anthropocentrism and mull over what makes us humans, physically and experientially. By putting Marxism, object-oriented ontology, and political ecology into dialogue, Morton revisits the implicit inclusion of nonhuman beings in Marxism, revealing that Marxism can still serve as a critical resource of thinking through a kind of communist existence shared by all ecological beings.
Composition and nutritional value of traditional rural Iranian foods
Authors: Azar M. , Aminpour A.
Published: September 2021

There are a limited number of studies available on the composition and nutritional value of traditional rural foods in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this study, an attempt was made to collect information on these foods through a questionnaire by health workers in rural areas of northern, southern, eastern, western and central regions of the country. A total of 24 traditional rural foods and composite dishes were identified. Eshkeneh-daneh and ab-baneh contained high energy and protein contents among plant and mixed [plant and animal] foods, respectively. Their energy density and protein-energy ratio were very high. The calcium content was relatively high in ab-baneh, but the iron content rather low in both. Melon seed in eshkeneh-daneh and local nuts in ab-baneh were the main ingredients in these composite dishes
Immunohistochemical detection of p53 protein in ameloblastoma types
Authors: El Sissy N. A.
Published: September 2021

Overexpression of p53 protein in unicystic ameloblastoma [uAB]is denser than in the conventional ameloblastoma [cAB]type, indicating increased wild type p53 – suppressing the growth potential of uAB and denoting the early event of neoplastic transformation, probably of a previous odontogenic cyst. Overexpression of p53 in borderline cAB and malignant ameloblastoma [mAB]types might reflect a mutational p53 protein playing an oncogenic role, promoting tumour growth. Overexpression of p53 protein could be a valid screening method for predicting underlying malignant genetic changes in AB types, through increased frequency of immunoreactive cells or increased staining density
Prevalence and distribution of anopheline mosquitoes in malaria endemic areas of Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Abdoon A. M. M. O. , Al Shahrani A. M.
Published: September 2021

To study the prevalence of anopheline mosquitoes, over 180 sites were sampled in malaria-endemic areas of Asir region, Saudi Arabia, during June 1999-April 2001. A total of 7085 larval and 754 adult female Anopheles spp. specimens were collected. Seven species were identified: An. dthali, An. rupicolus, An. sergentii, An. arabiensis, An. multicolor, An. turkhudi and An. pretoriensis. Both An. arabiensis and An. sergentii are known vectors of malaria in the region. An. dthali occurred in all sites and was the most abundant species. An. turkhudi was collected in low numbers as larvae only. An. multicolor and An. pretoriensis were recorded for the first time in Asir region. An. sergentii is a species of the northern areas of the region, whereas An. arabiensis was more prevalent in the south
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in Yemen:incidence,presentation and antibiotic susceptibility
Authors: Al Moyed K. A. , Al Shamahy H. A.
Published: September 2021

To determine the incidence, clinical presentation and antibiotic susceptibility of Mycoplasma pneumoniae at the main hospitals in Sana’a, we studied 405 patients clinically and radiographically diagnosed with lower respiratory tract infections aged 10-60 years. M. pneumoniae was identified by 3 different methods: culture, antigen detection and IgM serology. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed for confirmed isolates by macro-broth dilution technique. There were 125 patients [30.9%] with current infection, mostly among younger age groups, with bronchopneumonia the most common underlying clinical condition. All tested isolates were susceptible to all antibiotics in the in vitro antibiogram, with erythromycin the most active. The results indicate the need for different approaches in the diagnosis of M. pneumoniae infection in Yemen
Student screening for inherited blood disorders in Bahrain
Authors: Al Arrayed S. , Hafadh N. , Amin S. , Al Mukhareq H. , Sanad H.
Published: September 2021

In Bahrain and neighbouring countries inherited disorders of haemoglobin, i. e. sickle-cell disease, thalassaemias and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency, are common. As part of the National Student Screening Project to determine the prevalence of genetic blood disorders and raise awareness among young Bahrainis, we screened 11th-grade students from 38 schools [5685 students], organized lectures and distributed information about these disorders. Haemoglobin electrophoresis, high performance liquid chromatography, blood grouping and G6PD deficiency testing were performed. Prevalences were: 1.2% sickle-cell disease; 13.8% sickle-cell trait; 0.09% beta-thalassaemia; 2.9% beta-thalassaemia trait; 23.2% G6PD deficiency; 1.9% G6PD deficiency carrier. Health education, carrier screening and premarital counselling remain the best ways to reduce disease incidence with potentially significant financial savings and social and health benefits
Comparative study of lung function in Iranian factory workers exposed to silica dust
Authors: Bahrami A. R. , Mahjub H.
Published: September 2021

The study compared lung function among 322 workers in pottery, ceramic, stone-cutter and stone-grinder factories in the west of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Concentrations of silica particles <2 microm were measured in the ambient air of factories. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1] and forced vital capacity [FVC] were significantly lower in stone-grinders compared with pottery, ceramic or stone-cutter workers and a control group. No difference in lung function was found in pottery and stone-cutter workers with less than 20 years occupation compared with controls. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms in stone-grinders was higher than other workers. The concentration of silica particles of stone-grinder factories was 40-110 times higher than in ceramic and potteries factories. More attention is needed to ventilation systems and health care of stone-grinders
Patient satisfaction with primary health care services in two districts in Lower and Upper Egypt
Authors: Gadallah M. , Zaki B. , Rady M. , Anwer W. , Sallam I.
Published: September 2021

Thistudy compares patient satisfaction with primary health care services and identifies factors associated with patient satisfaction in two health districts in Egypt where a project for upgrading primary health care services had been running for three years. An exit interview was conducted for 1108 patients using a structured questionnaire. The results revealed that most clients using primary health care services were females. Patient satisfaction was high for accessibility, waiting area conditions and performance of doctors and nurses. The main complaints centred on the availability of prescribed drugs and laboratory investigations. Additionally, level of privacy in the consultation room was described as unsatisfactory by 33% of patients. There was no association between overall patient satisfaction and age, gender, education level or type of service received
Survey of surgical and radiological semiology modules and their adaptation to the Arabic cultural environment
Authors: Ben Abdel Aziz A. , Ben Fadhl M. , Harrabi I. , Ghannem H.
Published: September 2021

Manyprofessors of medicine oppose the Arabization of the teaching of medical science in the Maghreb countries, under pretext of the inability of Arabic to convey scientific concepts objectively compared with French. We made a qualitative survey of surgical and radiological semiology used in the Faculty of Medecine, Ibn El Jazzar. Terms, expressions and synonyms were identified and classified according to their cultural load into two categories: “culturally adapted terms” and “culturally strange terms” in relation to the national culture. It was evident that the majority of the recorded expression were based on Western culture. Thus the hypothesis of the neutrality of the French language in the medical teaching is invalid. Furthermore the use of French poses difficulties for students in underst and ing the scientific matter taught, and indirectly promotes Western culture within the medical academic establishments of the Arabic world. The use of the mother tongue in teaching medicine is today an educational necessity
Effects of passive smoking on children's health:a review
Authors: Hawamdah A. , Kasasbeh F. A. , Ahmad M. A.
Published: September 2021

Since the mid-1980s there has been increasing interest in the effects of passive smoking on the health of children. It has been estimated that the total nicotine dose received by children whose parents smoke is equivalent to their actively smoking between 60 and 150 cigarettes per year. This review article considers the evidence for a relationship between passive smoking and disorders such as: prenatal damage to the fetus; poor growth indicators; respiratory illness; atopy and asthma; coronary heart disease; and sudden infant death syndrome. We conclude that paediatricians should not be complacent about the hazards of passive smoking for children and that public health education efforts should be continued
Análisis de la serie secular de precipitación anual del Observatorio Fabra (Barcelona) (1914-2020)
Authors: Martín Vide Javier , Moreno-García M.ª Carmen
Published: September 2021

Se ha analizado estadísticamente la serie secular de precipitación anual del observatorio Fabra de Barcelona (1914-2020), así como las de cuatro subperiodos (1914-1930, 1931-1960, 1961-1990, 1991-2020). La serie completa no presenta tendencia estadísticamente significativa, siendo, además, parecidos los valores de los parámetros estadísticos de los tres subperíodos de 30 años. Las distribuciones de probabilidad Log-normal y Log-gamma de 2 parámetros, con sesgo positivo, ofrecen un buen ajuste tanto de la serie completa, como de las de los tres treintenios, existiendo en cada caso otras varias que también lo hacen. La distribución Normal, aun siendo aceptable según algunos de los tests de ajuste, es descartada por su simetría y su dominio ilimitado.
Distribución espacial y tendencias de indicadores agroclimáticos en la España peninsular
Authors: Serrano Notivoli Roberto , Beguería Santiago
Published: September 2021

Se presenta una nueva base de datos de 12 indicadores agroclimáticos para la España peninsular sobre una malla de 5x5 km para el periodo 1981-2010. El cálculo de los indicadores se basó en la información de temperaturas máxima y mínima diarias extraídas de la base de datos STEAD. Se cartografían y describen los valores normales de todos los indicadores y se analizan los cambios durante todo el periodo mediante un análisis de tendencias. Los resultados muestran una elevada dependencia de los factores geográficos locales (elevación, latitud y distancia a la costa) en la distribución espacial de los valores normales. Sin embargo, esta influencia queda relegada en las tendencias a la costa mediterránea y las zonas montañosas. Se advierte un notable adelanto en la fecha de las heladas acompañado de un descenso en el número de eventos de helada, con elevada variabilidad espacial en las tendencias. Los indicadores de integrales térmicas presentan un aumento significativo como consecuencia del incremento de las temperaturas, especialmente en primavera y verano.
La gentrificación de los climas urbanos y su influencia sobre las temperaturas de la superficie terrestre y el COVID-19 durante el año 2020 en Santiago de Chile
Authors: Romero Hugo , Henrique Mendes Flávio
Published: September 2021

Las investigaciones exploratorias sobre el comportamiento espacial del COVID-19 se han concentrado en las correlaciones entre las tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad y sus determinantes socio-económicos. Reconociendo la indudable importancia de las condiciones climáticas y sus cambios estacionales en los brotes y difusión de la pandemia, se han correlacionado también, con resultados diversos, con informaciones climáticas a escala de ciudades, países y regiones globales, sin explorar  las características diferenciales de los climas al interior de las ciudades y su relación espacial con las tasas de incidencia del COVID-19. El clima urbano de Santiago, representado en este caso por la distribución espacial de las temperaturas superficiales a través del año 2020, se asocia con las tasas de incidencia de la pandemia a escala de comunas o conjuntos de barrios, observando condiciones de injusticias socioambientales que son  urgentes de resolver.
Lehiaketako kiroletik aisialdiko jarduera fisikora: emakumeen esperientziak eta esanahiak
Authors: Eizagirre Sagastibeltza Olaia , Fernandez Lasa Uxue , Usabiaga Arruabarrena Oidui
Published: September 2021

Ikerketa honen helburua izan zen pilotari izandako emakumeek lehiaketako kirola zergatik utzi zuten ezagutzea eta beraien behar eta interesetara egokituko litzatekeen ereduak zer ezaugarri izan behar lituzkeen identifikatzea. Feminismo postestrukturalistaren ikuspegian oinarritutako elkarrizketa sakon zein taldeeztabaidaren bidez, Nafarroako pilota-elkarte bateko lau pilotari ohiren eta entrenatzailearen bizipenak jaso eta aztertu ziren. Itzultzeko aukera aztertzen hasiz gero, beste eskaintza-eredu bat nahiko lukete, haien interesetara egokitua, besteak beste, giro ona eta taldearekiko konpromisoa nabarmendu zituzten. Horrela, garai batean topatu zituzten zailtasunei erresistentzia agertu eta ahalduntzeari bide emango liokete. Hala ere, zalantzak eta kontraesanak azaleratu ziren, eskaintzak nolakoa izan behar lukeen erabat argi geratu gabe. Errealitate-aniztasuna dela eta, konplexua izan liteke jarduera fisikoan aritzeko aisialdiko talde bat sortzea. Emakumeen ahotsetatik beraientzako aisialdiko eskaintza sortzeak, ordea, jarduera fisikoarekiko atxikimendua eraginkorragoa izaten lagun lezake.
Lazarragaren eskuizkribuko  adizkia: grafia-kontu bat baino gehiago
Authors: Ariztimuño Lopez Borja
Published: September 2021

Badira hamabost urte pasatxo aurkitu zutenetik, eta ordutik hona Lazarragaren eskuizkribuak harribitxi bezainbeste buruhauste eman dizkigu. Hala, transkripzio eta edizio kritiko fidagarriaz gain, izan da bestelako ekarpenik ere hura hobeto ulertzeko bidean. Halakoa nahi lukeen lan honetan, testua ez ezik eskuizkribuaren argazkiak ere aztertu ditut, orain arte heldu ez zaion grafiari lotutako arazo bat argitu nahiz, eta Lazarragaren hizkeran (eta haren ingurukoetan) argi egiteko asmoz. Nire proposamena da Lazarragak han-hemenka hizkien gainean idatzitako ikurrek egiazko balio fonologikoa dutela, kasu batzuetan bederen; esaterako,  adizkian. Labur esanda, <ñagon> irakurri behar dela frogatzen saiatuko naiz, eta horren inplikazio morfologiko eta etimologiko batzuk argitzen.
Hizkuntza-aldagaien aldakortasuna: lehen hurbilketa
Authors: Aurrekoetxea Olabarri Gotzon , Abasolo Isasa Juan , Clua Julve Esteve , Usobiaga Iker , Salicrú Pagués Miquel
Published: September 2021

Geolinguistikan orain arteko ikerketa gehienen helburua hizkuntzaren bariazioak geografian duen proiekzioa ikertzea izan da. Ikerketa honetan, aldiz, hizkuntzaezaugarriek marrazten dituzten isoglosen artean patroi geografikorik den ikertzen da. Hizkuntzalaritzan maiz entzun den «hitz bakoitzak bere historia du» esaldia egia den frogatzeko metodologia berri baten lehen urratsak eman dira bertan. Horretarako gramatika-ezaugarriak erabili dira; hain zuzen ere, aditz jokatuari dagozkion ezaugarriak. Bide berria garatzean dialektologia kuantitatiboan ezagunak diren cluster analisia eta Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) erabili dira: cluster analisiaren bidez aztertzen diren aldagaien arteko balizko patroi geolinguistikoak zehazteko eta MDS analisia aldagaien hurbiltasun-urruntasunak ikertzeko. Gramatika-ezaugarrietan ezaugarri batzuek patroi berak erakusten dituzte eta aplikatu den metodologiak aurreikuspen interesgarriak eskaintzen dituela ondorioztatzen da.
Herritartasuna aztergai: zer diote Hego Euskal Herriko gizarte-mugimenduek?
Authors: Epelde Juaristi Maddalen , Zabalo Bilbao Julen , Iraola Arretxe Iker , Bergantiños Franco Noemi , Sagastizabal Emilio-Yus Marina
Published: September 2021

Herritartasuna, izatez, kontzeptu aldakor eta eztabaidatua da. Hego Euskal Herriko gizarte-mugimenduek herritartasunaz garatzen duten diskurtsoa aztertzea da artikulu honen helburua. Ikuspegi kualitatibo batetik, feminismoan, euskalgintzan, migrazioen mugimenduan edota sozioekologian aritzen diren kideen iritziak aztertuz, mahaigaineratzen den ondorio nagusia da gizarte-mugimenduek herritartasun subjektiboa eta kolektiboa lehenesten dutela. Euskal Herriaren kasuan, afera horri herritartasunaren eta naziotasunaren arteko hartu-eman konplexua ere gehitzen zaio: Estatu-mailako euskal herritartasun objektibo ofizialik ez da existitzen, eta horrek herritartasunari buruzko eztabaida areagotzen du.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEWARNAI GAMBAR GEOMETRI PADA ANAK USIA DINI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA KRAYON PADA KELOMPOK A TK PERTIWI 26-55 SURADADI TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020 / 2021
Authors: Muarum Muarum
Published: September 2021

Latar belakang yang mendorong penulis melakukan penelitian ini adalah kurangnya kemampuan mewarnai gambar geometri anak pada usia 4- 5 tahun di kelompok A. Beberapa permasalahan yang terjadi dalam penelitian ini adalah kurangnya kemampuan anak dalam mewarnai gambar geometri menggunakan media krayon. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah upaya meningkatkan kemampuan anak dalam rangka melatih kemampuan motorik halusnya melalui kegiatan mewarnai di TK Pertiwi 26-55 Suradadi yang beralamat di desa Suradadi Kecamatan Suradadi Kabupaten Tegal. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan penelitian tindakan kelas. Subjek penelitiannya adalah anak usia 4–5 tahun pada kelompok A yang terdiri dari 20 anak di TK Pertiwi 26-55 Suradadi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan melalui metode pemberian tugas dan demonstrasi. Analisa data yang digunakan menggunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan aktivitas anak–anak didik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kemampuan mewarnai yang dicapai anak didik lebih meningkat dibandingkan dengan sebelumnya dimana kondisi awal hanya mencapai 15% namun setelah dilakukan praktek penelitian tindakan kelas pada siklus 1 mengalami peningkatan sebesar 65% dan pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 85%. Disimpulkan bahwa melalui kegiatan media krayon anak dapat meningkatkan kemampuan mewarnai anak.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MOTORIK KASAR MELALUI BERMAIN BALAP KARUNG MEMINDAHKAN BOLA PADA KELOMPOK B TK AISYIYAH AL HUSNA KECAMATAN GEMUH KABUPATEN KENDAL
Authors: Prawidyasari Firma
Published: September 2021

Latar belakang yang mendorong penulis melakukan penelitian ini adalah masih rendahnya kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak kelompok B. Hal ini dapat dilihat ketika melakukan gerakan berayun, mengangkat, bergoyang, merentang, memeluk, melengkung, memutar, membungkuk dan mendorong. Keterampilan ini membutuhkan keseimbangan atau kestabilan tubuh, yaitu gerakan yang membutuhkan keseimbangan pada taraf tertentu seperti, berputar dan mengayunkan kedua tangan di tempat. Tujuan yang hendak dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui (1) kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak didik; (2) peningkatan kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak melalui kegiatan bermain balap karung memindahkan bola. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Subjek penelitian adalah anak TK Aisyiyah Al Husna Gemuh Kendal yang berjumlah 21 anak. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian tindakan kelas ini adalah observasi, dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tindakan kelas untuk meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar melalui bermain balap karung memindahkan bola yang dilakukan pada anak TK Aisyiyah Al Husna Gemuh Kendal dapat disimpulkan bahwa melalui bermain balap karung memindahkan bola dapat meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar pada anak. Hal tersebut ditandai  dari ketercapaian indikator keberhasilan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan peningkatan hasil belajar dari siklus I, dapat diketahui bahwa ketuntasan yang dicapai sebanyak 11 anak (52,38%). Pada siklus II yang ketuntasan yang dicapai sebanyak 80,95% atau 17 anak dinyatakan berhasil, dari pencapaian hasil pembelajaran siklus II sudah mencapai indikator keberhasilan yang telah ditetapkan dalam penelitian ini, sehingga tidak perlu dilakukan perbaikan pada siklus berikutnya. Disimpulkan bahwa melalui bermain balap karung memindahkan bola dapat meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar.
A Seleção de Fontes de Informação em Bibliotecas Prisionais do Estado de Alagoas: do direito às condições de acesso do usuário apenado
Authors: Tonin Jaciana de Holanda Costa , Souza Edivanio Duarte de
Published: September 2021

As bibliotecas prisionais têm o propósito de condicionar aos apenados oportunidades para desenvolver habilidades sociais e técnicas, evitar a ociosidade e prepará-los para eventual liberação. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se analisar o processo de seleção de fontes de informação em Bibliotecas do Sistema Prisional do Estado de Alagoas. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa de campo junto às três Bibliotecas Prisionais com aplicação de um questionário composto de perguntas abertas e fechadas. A pesquisa foi realizada de forma exploratória e descritiva, com análise de dados sob os aspectos qualitativo e quantitativo. Os resultados evidenciam que o complexo prisional de Alagoas possui bibliotecas que atendem à comunidade carcerária e aos servidores. Essas, contudo, não usam documento de formação e desenvolvimento de coleções, de modo geral, ou uma política de seleção de fontes de informação, do modo específico. As fontes disponibilizadas aos usuários apenados, no entanto, não deixam de ser selecionadas criteriosamente. Esse processo é feito no momento em que os livros são emprestados aos presos, buscando adequar a coleção às necessidades básicas de informação e ao incentivo à leitura, sobretudo, no processo de ressocialização.
q-SPACE (q-TIME)-DEFORMATION OF THE CONTINUITY EQUATION
Authors: Othman Hakeem A.
Published: September 2021

A q-space (q-time)-deformation of the continuity equations are introduced using the q-derivative (or Jackson derivative). By quantum calculus, we solve such equations. The free cases are discussed separately.
Promoting teacher professionalism in language education from the perspective of critical intercultural literacy
Authors: Fang Fan , Elyas Tariq
Published: September 2021

Against the backdrop of globalisation, many English language teaching (ELT) curricula emphasise the need to promote awareness of intercultural communication. However, in many settings, the current ELT practices still predominantly focus on Anglophone cultures or interactions with Anglophone speakers, as the teachers and materials may not fully anticipate the cultural complexity and diversity the students will encounter in the future. This paper reports on a case study designed to build teachers’ critical intercultural literacy through a series of workshops at a university located in southeast China, specifically aiming to train Chinese university teachers in how to challenge textbook content from a critical perspective. Through an analysis of interviews with teachers and their reflective journal entries, this paper examines how teachers made sense of critically-oriented teaching and it discusses the implications for developing a critical stance beyond the classroom informed by critical pedagogy and Global Englishes language teaching.