bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dimensions of Depressive Symptoms in Young Children: Factor Analysis of the Preschool Feelings Checklist-Scale
Authors: Camacho Nicolas Leonardo , Fowler Carina Hilary , Gaffrey Michael
Published: September 2022

The current study is an investigation of the dimensionality of the Preschool Feelings Checklist–Scale (PFC-S), a caregiver-report questionnaire of early childhood depressive symptom severity. Caregivers of 450 young children, ages 3-8 years (M = 5.62, SD = 0.95; 49% Female; 7% Hispanic; 66% white), completed the PFC-S and questionnaires on child emotion regulation and expression and self-reported depressive symptomatology. Confirmatory factor analyses indicated that a one-factor structure did not adequately fit the current PFC-S data. Using exploratory factor analysis, a three-factor structure emerged as interpretable and structurally sound, yielding reliable factors related to Social and Behavioral Anhedonia, Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation, and Excessive Guilt and Sadness. This factor structure showed configural and scalar invariance across preschool- and early middle childhood aged children as well as children assigned male and female sex at birth. Correlations between the three factors and constructs related to depression suggested preliminary construct validity. The current study provides initial evidence for a multidimensional structure of the PFC-S and improves our understanding of early childhood depressive symptoms.
Accountability Challenges for Distributed Implementation of Quality Assessments
Authors: Pages Remy , Knopf Herman T. , Sherlock Philip , Chapman Robert S.
Published: September 2022

When the implementation of quality assessments is distributed across geographical regions, some level of measurement bias can occur due to local characteristics. Within larger states, classroom observations implemented by regional agencies are potentially sensitive to such bias, leading to accountability challenges. Yet, equivalent ratings are desirable whenever quality-levels are indeed identical: while cross-region score distributions might vary, measurement itself should not be affected by regional group membership. We tested this requirement from assessments implemented over 18,000 classrooms, clustered within 30 county coalitions. We showed which regions and which parts of the quality assessments were most susceptible to measurement bias.
PENERAPAN PRINSIP-PRINSIP ARSITEKTUR EKSPRESIONIS DALAM PERANCANGAN THEATRE ART CENTER DI RENGAT
Authors: Ningsih Aprilliya , Faisal Gun , Rijal Muhammad
Published: September 2022

Dalam Kehidupan manusia saat ini erat kaitannya dengan yang namanya seni dan budaya. Terutama seni teater yang menampilkan pertunjukan yang berisi dialog, akting, tarian, dan nyanyian yang dilakukan oleh para pemainnya diatas panggung. Fasilitas penunjang dan pendidikan yang berfokus pada bakat dan minat generasi muda terutama pada bidang seni teater saat ini sangat kurang diperhatikan. Hal ini mempengaruhi penurunan aktivitas pada beberapa komunitas atau sanggar teater yang sudah ada. Kurangnya fasilitas yang memadai untuk pendidikan dan pertunjukan seni teater merupakan salah satu yang melatar belakangi perencanaan dan perancangan Theatre Art Center di Rengat. RengatÂ  merupakan kota yang kaya tentang adat istiadat serta kesenian teaternya, hal ini dapat dilihat dari sering diadakannya pementasan teater di beberapa gedung. Ditambah dengan banyaknya berdiri komunitas atau sanggar teater didaerah tersebut. Theatre Art Center menjadi wadah kegiatan seni teater yang berfungsi sebagai ruang edukasi dan pertunjukan, sehingga dapat mendukung minat dan bakat bagi masyarakat dalam pementasan seni teater. Tema Ekspresionis akan menerapkan ciri dan nilai dari ekspresionisme ke dalam rancangan. Tema akan diterapkan pada tapak, fasad maupun ruang di dalam bangunan.
КАТЕГОРІЯ ТВОРЧОГО РОЗВИТКУ ВИКЛАДАЧА В КОНТЕКСТІ РІЗНИХ ОСВІТНІХ ПАРАДИГМ
Authors: Акімова Ольга , Сапогов Микита , Мельник АЛЛА
Published: September 2022

The article highlights the main approaches to the definition of specific theories and models that reflect the essential characteristics of the category of the creative development of the teacher in the context of different educational paradigms. The characteristics of belonging to a certain educational paradigm within the framework of three priorities are considered: biological, social, and humanistic. The article presents some theories of the creative development of personality: biologization approach, intuitionism, bisocial theory, individual theory, analytical theory, psychoanalytic theory, humanistic concept, etc. Emphasis is placed on the peculiarities of the interpretation of the concept of creative development of personality in different theories and approaches. Accordingly, in the biologization approach, creative development reflects the process of life and creative activity is based on the principle of self-duplication; the intuitive approach involves ensuring the meaning of life based on human creativity; the biologization concept involves the formation of a creative self-ideal and humanistic concepts are based on the focus on self-actualization and complete humanity.
ДУАЛЬНА ОСВІТА В НІМЕЧЧИНІ: ДОСВІД, ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ, МОЖЛИВОСТІ
Authors: ГУРЕВИЧ РОМАН , Кадемія Майя , Опушко НАДІЯ
Published: September 2022

The article considers the issues of organization, functioning and prospects of modernization of dual education in the European Union on the example of Germany. Dual education or Duales Studium in Germany is a little-known field for many scholars, educators, applicants and parents. The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is also introducing this system of training in our country. Among the many promising areas of this activity, dual education has many positive qualities. First of all, it is a great prospect for employment of graduates of educational institutions: higher, professional higher and professional (vocational). Given the need to build the country, rebuild enterprises, organizations, institutions, the study of the dual system of education is invaluable for Ukraine.
ЗБАГАЧЕННЯ ТВОРЧОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ВЧИТЕЛЯ ЗАСОБАМИ АНАЛІЗУ ТА РОЗВ’ЯЗАННЯ ПРОБЛЕМНО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ СИТУАЦІЙ
Authors: Каплінський Василь
Published: September 2022

The article reflects the enrichment of the creative potential of the future teacher by solving problem-pedagogical situations, since the professional development of a teacher involves the mandatory mastery of the experience of research and creative activity. On the basis of the generalization of the approaches of step-by-step analysis of the problem-pedagogical situation, a technology for its solution has been developed, according to which the achievement of the expected result involves the understanding and awareness of the problem, goal setting, and the actualization of pedagogical knowledge as theoretical positions for solving the situation; choosing the optimal way to influence the situation; design of backlash and further development of events; implementation of the optimal method of influence and its communicative support. The content of the article is based on the use of the author's manual "100 difficult situations in lessons and outside of lessons: looking for solutions" with various pedagogical situations proposed for analysis and solution: with ready-made solution options that require critical thinking and evaluation in terms of compliance or inconsistency with the circumstances; with the task of predicting the consequences of the proposed options and supplementing them with their own considerations; situations, the continuation of which (optimal solutions) are presented at the end of the collection, and the student turns to them after his own attempts to predict the development of events and compares his predictions with real solutions; unfinished situations that offer to independently model one's own options for further behavior; situations with specific tasks for each, aimed at realizing the student's creative potential; with the construction of creative models of the teacher's self-presentation when meeting the students for the first time; situations that combine several problems and require special attention to the content of events, etc. Thus, solving them, the future teacher gradually masters the experience of creative activity.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO TEACHING THE PRINCIPLES OF TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATION OF INFLAMMATION AS A TYPICAL PATHOLOGICAL PROCESS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Authors: Akimov O.Ye.
Published: September 2022

Inflammation is a typical pathological process that develops as a result of an injury and aimed at eliminating the damaging agent and restoring the integrity of the body. Students of the II (Master) level first encounter the concept of "inflammation" at the Department of Pathophysiology when studying the module I "General Pathophysiology". Basic textbooks on the discipline "Pathophysiology" comprehensively provide information on inflammation as a typical pathological process and distinguish generally accepted stages of this process, though a limited amount of data on the participation of specific transcription factors in the regulation of inflammation is represented. This causes difficulty for medical students when studying additional literature and learning lecture material. Understanding the mechanisms of transcriptional regulation of inflammation will help students to correctly diagnose the stages of this process and thus plan rational intervention to manage it. This can contribute to the quality of medical education and, in the long term, the quality of medical services.

The purpose of this work is to develop a methodological approach to teaching the principles of transcriptional regulation of inflammation at the Department of Pathophysiology. The analysis of literature sources showed a certain antagonism between NF-kB and Nrf-2 at the stage of alteration. The predominance of Nrf-2 will reduce the intensity of secondary alteration, while the predominance of NF-kB will increase it. At the stage of exudation, another important transcription factor, namely AP-1, is added to the regulation of inflammation. Its role depends on the stimulation of cells by certain regulatory agents. To provide optimal conditions for repair of the damaged area, NF-kB activation should be reduced, Nrf-2 activation should be increased, and AP-1 should be activated via p38. Methodological approach to teaching the principles of transcriptional regulation of inflammation at the department of pathophysiology should include: emphasis on the importance of specific transcription factors in the regulation of cellular processes; schematically justified relationship and functional antagonism of transcription factors NF-kB and Nrf-2 at the stage of alteration; discussion regarding the ambiguous role of the transcription factor AP-1 in maintaining and stopping exudation; evidence of the need for the predominance of Nrf-2 and AP-1 activation for the full recovery of damaged tissue during proliferation.
The Self as the Spiritual Subject. An Overview of Selected Concepts in View of the Positivist Paradigm
Authors: Jastrzębski Andrzej
Published: September 2022

The main predicament presented in this article lies in the complexity found in the internal structure of the human being when one searches for key elements that define its essence and uniqueness. The overview begins with empirical research as exemplified in psychology, continues in presenting chosen theories in modern philosophy, with an accent on the phenomenological method, and subsequently puts forward the synthesis of them both in psychotherapy. The last part is dedicated to theology as a distinct way to uncover what the essence of being human is, as based on divine Revelation; the latter is the only one of the presented sciences to be explicitly aware of the source of the mystery at the basis of being human. This article attempts to compare the research end results of chosen approaches by demonstrating their relationship to the most hidden aspects of being human. The analysis is organized around the concept of recognizing and accepting the place of mystery in the understanding of what are the most essential elements in the human being. As a result, psychology is conceptualized as a science that does not allow mystery; theology, however, is found to underline the presence of mystery in relationship to our divine origins.
ANALISIS ALASAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MENGGUNAKAN JALUR PEDESTRIAN DI KOTA BANDARLAMPUNG
Authors: Perkasa Mahendra Eka , Artemisia B. Chrysvania , Murwadi Haris
Published: September 2022

Abstract: A good city is a city that is able to make it easier for people to carry out various activities in the city while still paying attention to its environmental conditions, such as the availability of pedestrian paths. The pedestrian path is a facility that functions as a space for pedestrians to carry out various activities in a city so that they can walk comfortably and safely. With pedestrian paths, a city can become a city that is more environmentally friendly, because it can reduce emissions from using motorized vehicles that can cause air pollution in an urban environment, such as cycling and walking. The purpose of this research is to find out what reasons make the people of Bandarlampung City use the pedestrian path and to find out what types of activities make people use the pedestrian path. The method used in this study is a qualitative method, data collection was carried out by distributing online questionnaires that were distributed to some of the people of Bandarlampung City. This study found the reasons for the community in using the pedestrian path which were then grouped into two groups of reasons, namely the groups of reasons which were Activity and Non-Activity in nature. The reason group that is Activity consists of the reasons for Accessibility and Kind of Activity. The non-activity group of reasons consists of Lane Comfort and Pushers. Abstrak: Sebuah kota yang baik adalah kota yang mampu memudahkan masyarakat dalam melakukan berbagai aktivitas di dalam kota dengan tetap memperhatikan kondisi lingkungannya, seperti tersedianya jalur pedestrian. Jalur pedestrian merupakan sebuah fasilitas yang berfungsi sebagai ruang bagi pejalan kaki dalam melakukan berbagai aktivitas di suatu kota agar dapat berjalan dengan nyaman dan aman. Adanya jalur pedestrian, suatu kota dapat menjadi kota yang lebih ramah lingkungan, karena dapat mengurasi emisi dari penggunaan kendaraan bermesin yang dapat mengakibatkan pencemaran udara pada suatu lingkungan perkotaan, seperti bersepeda dan berjalan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui alasan apa saja yang membuat masyarakat Kota Bandarlampung mengunakan jalur pedestrian dan  mengetahui jenis kegiatan apa saja yang membuat masyarakat menggunakan jalur pedestrian. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuisioner online yang dibagikan kepada sebagian masyarakat Kota Bandarlampung. Penelitian ini menemukan alasan masyarakat dalam menggunakan jalur pedestrian yang kemudian dikelompokkan menjadi dua kelompok alasan, yaitu kelompok alasan yang bersifat Activity dan Non-Activity. Kelompok alasan yang bersifat Activity terdiri dari kelompok alasan Accesibility dan Kind of Activity. Kelompok alasan yang bersifat Non-Activity terdiri dari Lane Comfort dan Pushers.
PEMANFAATAN RUANG KAWASAN TEBING BREKSI UNTUK KEGIATAN PARIWISATA PADA PERIODE TAHUN 2016-2017
Authors: Kusumaningrum Noni , Fariz Nuthqy
Published: September 2022

Abstract: A number of tourism destination components have occupied the spaces of Tebing Beksi area so that the distribution of space around Tebing Breksi has formed which forms certain patterns. The aim of this research is to identify the use of the area around the Tebing Beksi. The study used a descriptive method regarding the use of space. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be illustrated that the use of space is mostly located on the east side of the Tebing Beksi area and extends to north and south side.Abstrak: Sejumlah komponen destinasi pariwisata telah menempati ruang-ruang kawasan Tebing Breksi sehingga terbentuk sebaran ruang di sekitar Tebing Breksi yang membentuk pola-pola tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pemanfaatan kawasan di sekitar Tebing Beksi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif mengenai pemanfaatan ruang. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat digambarkan bahwa pemanfaatan ruang sebagian besar terletak di sisi timur kawasan Tebing Beksi dan meluas ke sisi utara dan selatan
REVITALISASI KAWASAN KOTA LAMA SEMARANG: ANTARA HARAPAN DAN KENYATAAN
Authors: Sonaesti Ceratomia , Purwanto Edi
Published: September 2022

Abstract: Semarang Old Town area has a row of historic buildings. Revitalization efforts have been made by the Government since 2017 to increase the attractiveness of the area in order to increase tourism potential in Semarang and to maintain the preservation of cultural heritage buildings. Currently, the condition of this area is getting better and more lively and attracts more visitors. However, so far there are various assumptions regarding of the Semarang Old City Area’s revitalization successness, so it is necessary to conduct a study to find out the problems that still exist to increase the successness of this area’s revitalization. This study was using a a comparative descriptive method. The evaluation results show that the revitalization of this area has not yet fully met the revitalization objectives, because although it has been able to improve its physical, economic and social qualities, it has not yet fully improved from a cultural perspective because there are still several problems, including street furniture, crowds concentrated in one area, volume of vehicles, infrastructure development, many unused buildings, vandalism and building facades differences. This is also not in accordance with the Government's vision of making this area a permanent list of "World Heritage Sites".Abstrak: Kawasan Kota Lama Semarang memiliki deretan bangunan bersejarah. Telah dilakukan upaya revitalisasi oleh Pemerintah terhadap Kawasan ini sejak tahun 2017 untuk meningkatkan daya tarik kawasan tersebut dalam rangka meningkatkan potensi pariwisata di Kota Semarang serta untuk menjaga kelestarian bangunan-bangunan cagar budaya yang ada di kawasan tersebut. Saat ini kondisi Kawasan Kota Lama ini menjadi lebih baik dan lebih hidup serta menarik lebih banyak pengunjung. Namun selama ini terdapat berbagai macam anggapan mengenai keberhasilan revitalisasi Kawasan Kota Lama Semarang, sehingga perlu dilakukan evaluasi untuk mengetahui permasalahan yang masih ada untuk meningkatkan keberhasilan revitalisasi Kawasan ini. Evaluasi ini dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif komparasi. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa revitalisasi kawasan ini masih belum sepenuhnya memenuhi tujuan revitalisasi, karena meskipun telah mampu meningkatkan kualias fisik, ekonomi dan sosial, namun belum belum sepenuhnya meningkatkan dari sisi budaya karena masih terdapat beberapa permasalahan antara lain mengenai street furniture, keramaian yang terpusat di satu titik, volume kendaraan, pembangunan infrastruktur, banyak bangunan yang tidak dimanfaatkan, vandalisme serta perbedaan fasad bangunan. Hal tersebut juga belum sesuai dengan visi Pemerintah dalam menjadikan Kawasan ini sebagai daftar tetap “World Site Heritage”.
PENERAPAN IDENTITAS PERUSAHAAN DALAM PERANCANGAN INTERIOR: STUDI KASUS LEMBAGA BAHASA LIA PENGADEGAN
Authors: Hapsoro Nur Arief , Zahra Zetta Andalusia
Published: September 2022

Abstract: Corporate identity is totally important to make the public identify its existence easily. Corporate identity must be applied in its interior design to directly present the visual form of the spaces to its users. The case study in this research is the interior design of Lembaga Bahasa LIA Pengadegan building. Researchers found that LIA identity is not fully applied in the space forming elements—floor, wall and ceiling. Therefore, the aim of this research is to get the public insights about the application of LIA identity on its interior design by means of questionnaire and then match the results with the respondents’ answers and the researcher’s opinion about the identity being applied. This research uses a qualitative method where data is gained by filling in questionnaire, source, and pictures. Data analysis results in a descriptive conclusion: researchers, the public and source have the same opinion about the color of LIA identity, but they have different opinion about other elements of LIA identity.   Abstrak: Identitas perusahaan sangatlah penting agar perusahaan tersebut dikenal masyarakat. Identitas perusahaan harus diterapkan dalam perancangan interiornya sehingga bentuk visualnya dapat dihadirkan secara langsung untuk pengguna ruang. Studi kasus yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini adalah interior gedung Lembaga Bahasa LIA Pengadegan yang merupakan Kantor pusat sekaligus tempat kursus bahasa Inggris. Peneliti bahwa identitas LIA kurang diterapkan pada elemen pembentuk ruang-lantai, dinding dan plafon. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh pandangan masyarakat terhadap penerapan identitas LIA pada perancangannya melalui pengisian kuesioner, serta mencocokkannya dengan jawaban narasumber pada saat wawancara dan pandangan peneliti mengenai identitas yang diterapkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengumpulan datanya berupa pengisian kuesioner, wawancara dan foto.  Data dianalisis menghasilkan kesimpulan yang berbentuk deskripsi berupa: peneliti, masyarakat, dan narasumber memiliki pandangan yang serupa terhadap warna identitas LIA, namun ketiga pihak tersebut memiliki pandangan yang berbeda terhadap elemen identitas lainnya.
ETIMOLOGI SAUJANA SEBAGAI CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
Authors: Salouw Elvis , Ikaputra Ikaputra
Published: September 2022

Abstract: The term Landscape has different meanings from various points of view. Landscape in the scope of planning is defined as the aesthetics of the scenery, the urban environment, the field of land cover related to visuals as well as areas related to traditional and cultural characteristics. Cultural landscape is a landscape that is formed as a result of human interaction with nature. In Indonesia, the cultural landscape is defined as Saujana. The use of the word saujana in various studies related to landscape has not been completely consistent. By using the literature study method, this study aims to examine the etymology of Saujana and its suitability with the terminology of the cultural landscape. The results of this study found that the word saujana has the closest meaning to the word Landscape, but it is not appropriate when it is paired with the term cultural landscape. The recommendation from this study is that the use of the term saujana which refers to the cultural landscape needs to be reviewedAbstrak: Istilah Landscape memiliki pemaknaan yang berbeda dari berbagai sudut pandang. Landscape dalam lingkup perencanaan diartikan sebagai sebagai estetika pemandangan, lingkungan perkotaan, bidang tutupan lahan yang berkaitan dengan visual serta area yang berkaitan dengan karakteristik adat dan budaya. Cultural landscape merupakan landscape yang terbentuk dari hasil interaksi manusia dengan alam. Di Indonesia, cultural landscape diartikan sebagai Saujana. Pengunaan kata saujana dalam berbagai penelitian yang berkaitan dengan landscape belum sepenuhnya konsisten. Dengan menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji etimologi saujana serta kesesuaiannya dengan terminologi cultural landscape. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan gambaran bahwa kata saujana memiliki kedekatan makna dengan kata landscape, namun tidak sesuai jika dipadankan dengan istilah cultural landscape. Rekomendasi dari studi ini adalah penggunaan istilah saujana yang merujuk pada cultural landscape perlu dikaji kembali.
POTENSI VISUAL DAN STORYTELLING EKOWISATA BUKIT PANGONAN DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Basuki Basuki
Published: September 2022

Obyek wisata Bukit Pangonan Kabupaten Banyumas mempunyai potensi dalam pengembangan tujuan wisata yang hijau, sehat, alami dan lokal di era digital. Potensi visual tidak hanya terkait dengan estetika, namun juga nilai dan makna yang lebih luas, seperti: kebahagiaan, pengalaman, pengetahuan, kenangan (memori), konektivitas sosial, bahasa dan aktualisasi diri dalam bentuk narasi cerita (storytelling). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi potensi visual obyek wisata bukit Pangonan Kabupaten Banyumas. Potensi visual yaitu visual yang unik dan bernilai dari obyek wisata tersebut. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif eksploratif melalui studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner terbuka (open-ended), wawancara dan studi dokumen dari berbagai sumber yang terpublikasi maupun yang tidak terpublikasi. Data kemudian diolah secara kualitatif dengan metode open coding, axial coding, dan selective coding. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa potensi visual fisik kawasan wisata Bukit Pangonan adalah:  view diatas bukit, wisata hijau-sehat-alami, dan wisata lokal. Faktor-faktor tersebut merupakan faktor unik dan bernilai yang dapat menciptakan sense of place Bukit Pangonan. Namun demikian, utilitas marjinal akan semakin menurun seiring dengan intensitas kunjungan, sehingga peran kreativitas diperlukan untuk memperkuat potensi visual branding kawasan
Nilai Karakter Anak Pada Permainan Tradisional Gobak Sodor dan Egrang
Authors: Sholikin Muhammad , Fajrie Nur , Ismaya Erik Aditia
Published: September 2022

Kebudayaan menjadi suatu hal yang melekat dan tidak bisa dipisahkan dari bangsa Indonesia. Permainan tradisional menjadi salah satu kebudayaan Indonesia yang relevan dan cocok untuk anak-anak. Permainan tradisional memiliki unsur kesenangan serta cocok untuk mengembangkan karakter pada usia anak-anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan nilai-nilai karakter yang terkandung dalam permainan tradisional Gobak Sodor dan Egrang. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pemaparan data bersifat deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan April sampai Juni 2021 di Desa Bae Kecamatan Bae Kabupaten Kudus dengan mengambil subjek enam anak yang bertempat tinggal di Desa Bae. Data didapatkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan pencatatan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa ada lima karakter utama yang terkandung dalam permainan tradisional Gobak Sodor dan Egrang. Nilai-nilai karakter yang dianalisis dalam permainan tradisional Gobak Sodor dan Egrang sesuai dengan Undang-undang Nomor 23 Tahun 2003 tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional meliputi (1) religius, (2) nasionalisme, (3) mandiri, (4) gotong-royong dan (5) integritas.
A new wireless actuator integrating magnetic resonance coupling with reluctance actuator
Authors: Zhang Lihui , Xia Yongming , Ma Jien , Zheng Jun , Yan Wenjun , Fang Youtong , Lu Qinfen , Gong Zhe
Published: September 2022

The subcutaneous implant, which can realize on-demand drug release, is used for the treatments of some chronic diseases such as chronic pain, diabetes, and osteoporosis. This paper proposes a new type of wireless actuator for potential use in active implantable drug delivery systems. The proposed structure suits both wireless power well, which requires far-field flux traveling and receiving, and actuator design, which should take advantage of strong local magnetic fields. The mover in the actuator generates mechanical movement when power is transferred wirelessly to the actuator, and the mover restores to its original position when the wireless power stops. The maximum oscillation amplitude of the mover can be achieved when the ON and OFF frequency of the wireless power transfer is equal to the mechanical resonant frequency of the mover. Experimental results on a prototype actuator with 20 mm in diameter and 10.3 mm in thickness are given for validating the proposed new idea.
Making the most of a Morbidity and Mortality meeting
Authors: Quiney Gabriella , Colucci Gianluca
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND: Morbidity and Mortality meetings (M&Ms) are a fundamental element of surgical practice. However, there has been little investigation into best practices, to maximise education and improvement outcomes. OBJECTIVE: Create a new, evidence-based M&M methodology, that facilitates standardised analysis of errors in a non-judgemental fashion, and highlights areas for improvement. METHODS: A Quality Improvement (QI) methodology was used. This project encompassed a literature review and two sequential QI cycles. A literature review and initial survey highlighted best practice and identified areas for improvement. From this information, a new standardised format was created, which centred around a new modified Fishbone framework, incorporating the London Protocol methodology. The project then sequentially tested new formats, with feedback collected for every new format. RESULTS: The literature review and surveys guided improvement of the M&M. The need for standardisation was highlighted. The new PowerPoint template and modified Fishbone ensured presentations and analysis were consistent and systematic. Participants reported that M&Ms were more engaging, interactive and structured, ensuring improved discussion of errors. The modified Fishbone framework reinforced a blame-free, system-focused analysis. CONCLUSION: M&Ms are a critical aspect of patient safety. This project utilised simple QI tools to encourage collaborative reflection, learning and improvement.
Which screening tool should be used for identifying aspiration risk associated with dysphagia in acute stroke? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary
Authors: Kiekens Carlotte , Tognonato Carlo
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is a common impairment in patients with acute stroke and is associated with an increased risk of complications such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and dehydration, as well as with poor outcome and higher mortality. Therefore, immediate screening for aspiration risk is recommended, using a bedside swallow screening tool. OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic accuracy and the sensitivity and specificity of bedside screening tests for detecting risk of aspiration associated with dysphagia in people with acute stroke. METHODS: A summary of the Cochrane Review by Boaden et al. 2021, with comments from a rehabilitation perspective. RESULTS: The review included 25 studies with 3953 participants and 37 screening tests. No single study demonstrated 100% sensitivity and specificity with low risk of bias for all domains. The best performing swallow screening tools were the Bedside Aspiration test (combined water swallow and instrumental tool), the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS, water plus other consistencies) and the Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test (TOR-BSST, water only). However, these tests were based on single studies with small sample sizes. It was not possible to explore the influence of sources of heterogeneity. CONCLUSIONS: No single swallow screening tool with high accuracy as well as good quality evidence could be identified, but recommendations for further high-quality research are offered.
HE4 and CA125 serum biomarker monitoring in women with epithelial ovarian cancer
Authors: Samborski Alexandra , Miller M. Craig , Blackman Alexandra , MacLaughlan-David Shannon , Jackson Amanda , Lambert-Messerlian Geralyn , Rowswell-Turner Rachel , Moore Richard G.
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND:

CA125 is the gold standard serum biomarker for monitoring patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Human epididymal protein 4 (HE4) is a novel serum biomarker for EOC patients.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this trial was to examine the utility of measuring serum HE4 levels for monitoring EOC patients and to compare HE4 performance parameters to serum CA125.

METHODS:

A retrospective trial using residual longitudinal serum samples drawn during treatment and monitoring from EOC patients. Serum CA125 and HE4 levels were analyzed at each time point, and a velocity of change was calculated and correlated with clinical status. The null hypothesis was that HE4 is inferior to CA125, and this was tested using concordance and two-sided Fisher’s exact testing. McNemar’s test was used to assess the overall agreement of the two assays with the clinical status.

RESULTS:

A total of 129 patients with 272 separate clinical periods and 1739 events (serum samples) were evaluated. Using a 25% change in serum biomarker levels to indicate change in disease status, the accuracy and NPV determined for HE4 versus CA125 were 81.8% versus 82.6% ( p = 0.846) and 87.4% versus 89.7% ( p = 0.082), respectively. Concordance comparison of HE4 accuracy / CA125 accuracy was 0.990, indicating HE4 was not inferior to CA125 (McNemar’s test p-value = 0.522). Performing a velocity of change analysis, the accuracy and NPV determined for HE4 versus CA125 were 78.3% versus 78.6% ( p = 0.995) and 74.9% versus 76.3% ( p = 0.815), respectively. Concordance comparison of HE4 velocity accuracy / CA125 velocity accuracy was 0.996, again indicating HE4 was not inferior to CA125 (McNemar’s test p-value = 0.884). The combination of HE4 and CA125 velocity changes showed a similar accuracy of 81.3% ( p = 0.797 compared to HE4 and CA125 alone) and NPV of 81.1% ( p≥0.172 compared to HE4 and CA125 alone), and an increased sensitivity of 70.5% ( p≤0.070 compared to HE4 and CA125 alone).

CONCLUSION:

HE4 is equivalent to CA125 for monitoring of EOC patients. The combination of CA125 and HE4 velocities is superior to either marker alone.
Industry 4.0 design project based on exposure situations: A case study in aeronautics
Authors: Galey Louis , Albert Marion , Brossard Mathilde , Noël-Suberville Catherine , Garrigou Alain
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND: Industry 4.0 generates risks renewing stakes for design projects integrating work activities, as can be done in activity centred ergonomics and participatory ergonomics. OBJECTIVE: This article aims to show the contribution of using typical situations to define requirements for Industry 4.0 design projects from a case study supporting a design project for a plant of the future assembling additive metal manufacturing processes (SLM type) in aeronautics. METHOD: The method is based on construction of the approach, the identification of typical exposure or action situations (through video and measurement) on four different company sites, three collective confrontation interviews (using typical situations) similar to reflexive and constructive simulations, and the setting of requirements. RESULTS: Results highlights specific exposure situations during the work, which the collective confrontation interviews made it possible to understand, enabling to collectively debate organisational, technical or social determinants, in order to define requirements from the point of view of the work, within the framework of the design project. CONCLUSION: Discussion of exposure situation allows an initial framework to discuss way to implement the work differently as a first step to transform the current situations during the design process. The observation of the possible use of requirements in project management can then be carried out. This exploratory work makes it possible to observe the contribution of the use of typical exposure situations as a complement to typical action situations in order to specify exposure situations and identify transformation perspectives.
Structuring the simulation for participation during design: Designing integrated operations centers in the oil industry – A case study1
Authors: Oggioni Barbara Passos , Duarte Francisco José de Castro Moura , Abraçado Mateus Pereira , Béguin Pascal
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND: The need for participative approaches in design is a key concern for Ergonomics. There exists a vast array of philosophies and techniques which may come under the heading of participation, but several of these methods are indeed not really participatory in the real sense of the concept. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to reveal the elements that allow an ergonomic simulation approach to be applied as a design process method centered on the work perspective and anchored on the participation concept. METHODS: This study is centered on the subsequent analysis of a case study: the design of an Onshore Collaborative Center (OCC), in the context of Integrated Operations (IO) of the oil industry. The simulation sessions were filmed and recorded, and a logbook of the progress of the design process was produced daily in order to preserve the memory of the case. RESULTS: The main result of the research highlights that simulation is a method capable of presenting work as an important factor in the transformation of the project, as well as in technical choices, in addition to opening space for different participants and their various perspectives. However, for it to be an effective method of participation, there is the need for a “back and forth” process between work analysis and simulation during the ergonomic simulation approach. CONCLUSION: This study showed which elements support the construction of ergonomic simulation as a method capable of structuring the participation in design process. For this, the simulation must be based on work analysis and articulate the knowledge of different actors for decision-making to allow for new developments while promoting the vision of work as an important decision variable in the design process.
The practice of ergonomics as a design discipline in the basic design of oil platforms
Authors: Marins Camila P. , Leite Priscila B. C. , Mercado Marina P. , Garotti Luciano V. , Duarte Francisco J.C.M.
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND: Ergonomics is increasingly gaining ground in projects in the energy sector, as well as in the continuous process industry, although the discipline is still framing its space in this milieu. This issue emerges from the designers’ lack of familiarity with ergonomics work, especially in engineering design projects, combined with the usual expectations of organizations regarding the participation of ergonomists and the deliverables they ought to develop throughout the project. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to report the participation of a team of ergonomists in an oil platform basic design, discussing ergonomics structuring as an emerging design discipline. METHODS: This qualitative study used participant observation as a methodology approach aligned with the theoretical framework of Activity Ergonomics (AE). The data collection occurred between October 2018 and June 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. RESULTS: The results show the challenges faced by the ergonomics team and strategies adopted in order to create technical specifications (TS), which will determine the work conditions in the future platforms. An evolution in relation to the practice of Ergonomics during this project can be pointed out, even though part of its scope of action remains to be better understood among the design team. CONCLUSION: Considering oil platform project contexts, this work highlights how ergonomics can help integrate the different rationalities that compose the design process.
Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption on Electricity Consumption and Generation: Evidence from California
Authors: Ferdousee Atia
Published: September 2022

The market share of electric vehicles (EV) is growing in the USA, and there are substantial numbers of federal, and state-level incentives for EV consumers. These incentives are in place primarily due to environmental concerns. This study focuses on two interrelated aspects of EV adoption. First, using monthly county-level data from 2010 to 2019, this study reveals that electric vehicles and their supportive infrastructures, such as charging stations, have a significant effect on residential and commercial electricity consumption in California. Second, analyzing electricity generation information by county, this study finds a significant negative relation between electricity usage and the share of electricity that comes from renewable sources. Although EVs emit lower pollutants than conventional vehicles, they require a significant amount of electricity for charging. If the electricity generation doesn’t involve renewable or cleaner sources, public spending on EV may not contribute to a cleaner environment as much as expected.
Impact of Revenues from Oil and Non-Oil Sectors on the Economic Growth of Azerbaijan
Authors: Huseynli Nigar
Published: September 2022

The main purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between the revenues obtained from the oil and non-oil sectors of Azerbaijan, which is a country dependent on the oil industry, and its economic growth. The fact that Azerbaijan is an oil-dominated country and a large part of its exports consist of oil may have caused us to think that the share of oil in the country's incomes will be higher. However, the fact that the country generally exports oil in crude form and imports it ready-made affects the final result. In this study, the share of the oil and non-oil sectors in the economic growth of the country over a 20-year period is determined. Another aim of the study is to reveal how the earnings from these two different sectors affect the employment level of the country. During the study, the logarithm of the variables was taken and included in the analysis in order to measure the strong relationship between the data. According to the results obtained, the development of these sectors affects the decrease in unemployment levels and has be a positive result between the realized economic growth and oil revenues and non-oil sector revenues.
The Effect of Electricity Distribution Loos, Electricity Power Consumption, Electricity Intensity on Energy Consumption in West Africa
Authors: Atiku Abubakar Mohammed , Ismail Suraya , Roslan Farah , Ahmad Ali Umar
Published: September 2022

This paper analyses the effect of electricity distribution loos, carbon emissions, growth, and energy consumption nexus in West Africa utilising pooled series data that spans the decades of 1970 to 2019. The paper employs cross sectional auto regressive distributive lag model (CS-ARDL), and Dumitrescu Hurlin Causality Test. The result of unit root test reveals that the variables have mixed stationary. In addition, the empirical analysis revealed a statistically significant negative relationship between electricity distribution losses on energy consumption while electricity intensity level, electricity power consumption and economic growth prevails positive on energy consumption in the log-run. The result established a unidirectional causal relationship running from energy consumption LEC to electricity distribution losses LEDL while a bidirectional relationship was found between electricity intensity level LEIL causing LEPC electric power consumption and carbon emission LCO2.
Analyzing the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis in terms of Airplane Transport: Empirical Examination for Baltic States
Authors: Bahadır Seda
Published: September 2022

The main goal of this paper is to investigate the long-term nexus among energy consumption, economic growth, civil aviation, and CO2 emissions by performing the ARDL, DOLS and Panel data analysis for Baltic countries including Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania from 1992 to 2021 within the context of EKC hypothesis. The long-term ARDL and DOLS models result indicate that there is a statistically significant relationship between the air transport, CO2, GDP, and energy consumption for Estonia from 1992 to 2021. On the other hand, the impact of independent variables containing air transport, GDP, and energy consumption on CO2 emission is demonstrated empirically from 1992 to 2021 which is affirmed the EKC hypothesis for Baltic countries through panel data analysis. According to empirical findings, legal arrangements should be made for the production and use of alternative fuels by policy makers in order to provide economic and social benefits in terms of reduction environmental pollution. Low-emission fuels and hybrid or electric vehicles must be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as a solution for environmental degredation in Baltic countries.
Employee Performance Analysis Influenced by Leadership Style, Motivation and Work Discipline
Authors: Purnama Marselia , Hidayat Adrian , Angreni Tri
Published: September 2022

This study aims to examine and analyze employee performance analysis which is influenced by leadership style, motivation and work discipline. The analytical method used in this study is a survey research method. The sampling technique in this study used a questionnaire. Data analysis used multiple regression analysis.

The results of this study note that the relationship of leadership style, motivation, and work discipline to employee performance. Beta value of leadership style 0.729 and 0.000 significance value <0.05. Leadership style has a significant relationship to employee performance. Beta value of motivation 0.191 and 0.028 significant value <0.05. Motivation has a significant relationship to employee performance. Beta value of work discipline 0.204 and 0.008 significance value <0.05. Work discipline has a significant relationship with employee performance. leadership style, motivation and work discipline have a significant relationship to employee performance together. The F statistic value is 57,258 with a significance of 0.000 < 0.05. Determination coefficient value 0.630
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL STUDY OF GRAPEVINE WINTER RESISTANCE
Authors:   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,, Kiseleva G.K. , Ilyina I.A. ,   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,, Sokolova V.V. ,   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,, Zaporozhets N.M. ,   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,, Khokhlova A.A. ,   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,, Karavaeva A.V. ,   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,, Shalyakho T.V. ,   Federal State Budget  Scientific Institution  «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making»,
Published: September 2022

In the unstable conditions of the Anapo-Taman zone of the Krasnodar Kray, the issues of grape resistance to low tempera-tures in the winter period are of particular relevance. The results of a physiological and biochemical assessment of the winter hardiness of grape varieties (interspecific hybrids) of various ecological and geo-graphical origin are presented: Kristall (control – Euro-Amur-American origin; Dostoyny, Krasnostop AZOS – Euro-American origin; Vostorg – Amur-American origin; Aligote – Western-European origin, Zarif – East European origin. The studies were carried out on the basis of the ampelographic collection of the "North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center for Horticulture, Viticulture, Winemaking" (NCFSCHVW), located in the city of Anapa. Differences in the water content of the buds, the content starch, soluble sugars, proline, associated with the formation of a protective response to the meteorological conditions of the autumn-winter period 2020–2022. According to the degree of decrease in water content of the buds, the degree of starch hydrolysis, the dynamics of the accumulation of water soluble sugars in response to low temperatures in the win-ter period varieties Kristall, Krasnostop AZOS, Vostorg showed the greatest po-tential for resistance to low temperatures in the autumn-winter period of 2020–2022 compared to other varieties studied. Varie-ties Kristall, Krasnostop AZOS, Vostorg are recommended for cultivation in the Anapo-Taman zone of the Krasnodar Kray and for breeding purposes as sources of winter hardiness.