bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Central Sleep Apnea After Sleep Surgery
Authors: Kim Jungghi , Ha Jong-Gyun , Cho Hyung-Ju
Published: March 2022

Central sleep apnea (CSA) is defined as an absence of breathing without respiratory drive during sleep. It can occur after treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a phenomenon known as treatment-emergent central sleep apnea (TECSA). We present a case of a 23-year-old male who developed CSA after pharyngeal and nasal surgery for severe OSA. High loop gain and increased ventilations from frequent arousal are likely explanations for our patient’s central apnea, which resolved with positive airway pressure therapy that possibly alleviated residual airway obstruction and ventilatory instability. This case suggests that effectiveness of treatment for OSA should be based on careful long-term observation with multiple follow-up polysomnography tests, especially in patients at high risk of TECSA.
Clinical Manifestations and Surgical Treatment Outcomes of Paranasal Sinus Osteoma
Authors: Cho Ara , Jung Youngrak , Park Ju Ha , Jeong Yeonsu , Cho Hyung-Ju
Published: March 2022

Background and Objectives: Osteomas are the most common benign tumors of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses (PNSs). In this study, clinical features and imaging findings were analyzed in patients with osteoma confirmed by ostiomeatal unit (OMU) computed tomography (CT) and PNS CT, and the surgical treatment performed at our hospital was introduced.Methods: The Severance Clinical Research Analysis Portal (SCRAP) service of Severance Hospital was used to collect research data. A total of 128 cases of osteomas of the nasal cavity or PNSs confirmed by OMU CT or PNS CT was retrospectively reviewed, including the location and size of the osteoma, clinical features, accompanying findings on imaging tests, and cases of surgical treatment.Results: In this study, osteomas were found in about 0.55% of patients who underwent computed tomography. Osteomas were most frequently found in the ethmoid sinus, followed by the frontal sinus, fronto-ethmoid sinus, maxillary sinus, intranasal sphenoid sinus, and maxillary sinus-ethmoid sinus. Patients with osteomas complained of symptoms such as rhinorrhea, postnasal drip, nasal congestion, hyposmia, headache, visual disturbance, and lacrimal duct obstruction.Conclusion: Surgical treatment was considered for patients presenting with severe headache, visual field symptoms, or accompanying rhinosinusitis. Surgery was performed by endoscopic or external approaches depending on location and size of the osteoma.
Analysis of Publication Activity and Patent Activity in Biotechnology from 2001 to 2020.
Authors: Beskaravainaya Elena , Mitroshin Ivan
Published: March 2022

The article presents an analysis of research on biotechnology over the past 20 years based on the materials of patent and bibliometric databases. The dynamics of publication activity in the category ‘Biotechnology and applied Microbiology’ by years, thematic categories, and countries is revealed. The leading states in various fields are identified. The entry of Russian research into the world scientific space is determined, and priority vectors of domestic developments are noted. The most productive categories of biotechnological research within the country and with international participation are shown. Conclusions are drawn about developing areas of domestic research and areas with negative publication dynamics. Based on the subject matter of articles, the number of publications and citations, a list of Russian organizations for which biotechnology is the main field of activity has been compiled. The authors of the article review patent activity in the field of biotechnology, highlight the most relevant areas of patent activity in medicine, pharmacy, and agriculture. The most significant domestic inventions in recent years are noted. Conclusions are drawn about the high technical level of domestic inventions and their practical significance. The necessity of introducing scientific research into practical developments through the creation of various firms and enterprises on the basis of scientific institutions is indicated.
Daya Tarik Dan Partisipasi Kelompok Masyarakat Desa Wisata Kopi Sidomulyo Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Suciati Luh Putu , Afkarina Izza
Published: March 2022

The pattern of development of the Sidomulyo Coffee Tourism Village, Jember Regency in the new normal era can be judged from the level of attractiveness of the Tourism Village and the level of participation from community groups. This research aims to identify the potential objects of tourism appeal and potential natural interest, as well as aware of the participation rates performed by the group of the Cidomulyo Coffee Village. This research was held in the village of Sidomulyo Jember County. The sample used is as many as eight people and the group of Sidomulyo village as 21 people. The analysis method uses skoring analysis. Research results indicate that a component of good value attraction components are worth a pretty good, an amenity component tend to be involved in performing activities, quite often involved in performing activities, quite involved in performing activities, quite a development process
Factors affecting the adaptation of farmers to innovations according to extension workers: The case of Aegean Region
Authors: BOYACI Murat
Published: March 2022

Objective: In this study, the adoption of innovations, which is the main performance indicator in extension organizations examined with the help of data collected from 966 extension workers in the Aegean Region. The main purpose of the study was to determine the effective factors in the adoption of innovations in agricultural extension.
Material and Methods: The research was data collected from public, private companies, extension workers working in farmers' organizations, and dealers by using a survey in eight provinces in the Aegean Region. In the interpretation of data, descriptive statistics such as percentages, and averages, and Kruskal Wallis, chi-square, T, reliability tests and factor, correlation, and logistic regression analyses were employed for interpret the data.
Results: An extension worker in the region averagely serves 1559 farmers. Although one-fourth of the extension workers in the region are women, the levels of benefiting of services by women farmers are low. The rate of extension activities in working hours (26.4%) and farmers' adoption rates of innovations/suggestions (56%) are low. Extension workers give 1.5 suggestions/innovations per year to farmers in the region. The adoption levels of innovations are high for fruits and vegetables production.
Conclusions: The age of extension workers, their occupational satisfaction, extension share in the working hours, and the number of days devoted to farmers' visits, the number of farmers reached, the farmers' education levels, attending in-service training, as information sources to utilize the market mechanisms, and giving the place for economic, social, and environmental dimensions besides technical increase the adoption rates of the farmers to innovations in the region.
Tüketicilerin fast food ürünlerine yönelik tüketim tercihleri: İzmir İli örneği
Authors: TUMAY BULUT Ecem , KENANOĞLU BEKTAŞ Zerrin
Published: March 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, İzmir ilinde fast food tüketen tüketicilerin fast food ürünlerine yönelik tüketim ve satın alma tercihlerini belirlemektir.
Materyal ve Yöntem: İzmir ilinin Balçova, Bornova, Karşıyaka, Konak ve Gaziemir olmak üzere beş ilçesinde bulunan alışveriş merkezlerinde, oransal örnekleme yöntemini kullanarak 271 tüketici ile yüz yüze yapılan anket çalışmasından elde edilen veriler oluşturmaktadır. Ankete katılan tüketiciler farklı demografik özelliklerine göre gruplara ayrılmıştır. Gruplar arası karşılaştırmalarda Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis testi ve Khi-kare testi kullanılmıştır.
Araştırma Bulguları: Tüketicilerin fast food ürünlerini tüketmelerinde en önemli gördükleri nedenler; lezzetli olması, zamandan tasarruf sağlaması ve bu ürünleri sevmeleridir. Kadın tüketicilerin çoğunluğunun ayda bir kez, erkek tüketicilerin çoğunluğunun ise haftada bir-iki kez fast food tükettikleri saptanmıştır. Çalışan tüketicilerin ise çalışmayan tüketicilere göre fast food tüketim sıklıklarının daha fazla olduğu belirlenmiştir. Tüketicilerin yaşı arttıkça fast food tüketme sıklığı azalmaktadır. Yüksek gelirli tüketicilerin köfte ve lahmacun/pide, daha düşük gelire sahip tüketicilerin ise daha çok patates kızartması tükettikleri saptanmıştır.
Sonuç: Tüketicilerin tüketim alışkanlıkları konusunda farkındalık yaratarak daha sağlıklı fast food ürünlerine yönlendirilmesi gerektiği, sağlıklı beslenme bilinci konusunda gençleri teşvik edecek çalışmaların yapılmasının gerekliliği vurgulanmıştır.
Tüketicilerin organik gıda ürün reklamından etkilenme faktörleri: Iğdır ili örneği
Authors: KONU KADİRHANOĞULLARI Meryem , KADİRHANOĞULLARI İbrahim Hakkı , KARADAŞ Köksal
Published: March 2022

Amaç: Organik gıda ürün reklamından Iğdır ilindeki tüketicilerin etkilenme faktörlerini belirlemektir. Materyal ve Yöntem: Çalışmada Veri Madenciliği Karar Ağacı yönteminden Ki-kare otomatik etkileşim detektörü (CHAID) algoritması kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini Iğdır ilinde bulunan bireylerden örnekleme metoduyla seçilen 165 tüketici oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmanın verileri anket yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Araştırma Bulguları: Çalışmanın sonucunda organik gıda ürün reklamından etkilenme faktörleri; Medeni durum, aylık hane halkı geliri, eğitim durumu, iş durumu ve yaş olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuç: Tüketicilerin farklı demografik özellikleri ürün reklamından etkilenme faktörlerini farklılaştırdığı görülmüştür.
Investigation of agricultural supports on forage crop production: a perspective of the effects of supports on the basis of regions
Authors: CEVHER Celal , ALTUNKAYNAK Bülent , ATASEVEN Yener , KÖKSAL Özdal , BAYRAMOĞLU Zeki , GÜL YAVUZ Gonca
Published: March 2022

Objective: Although the farmers producing forage crops have been supported since 2000, the targeted level of forage crop production has not been reached. Hence a study was conducted and the objective of this t was to determine the factors affecting the increase in forage crop production at the regional level.
Material and Methods: The Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia Regions, where forage crop production is common in Turkey, were selected. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with randomly selected 980 forage crop producers. Linear regression analysis was used to analyze the data.
Results: It has been determined that the most important variables affecting the increase in forage crop production in both regions are the presence of land and the number of animals. An increase of 1 hectare in the irrigated land led to an increase in the production of 2.77 hectares of vetch crop (Vicia sativa L.) in the Central Anatolia Region. In the Eastern Anatolia Region, it was determined that this situation caused an increase in the production of 4.69 hectares of alfalfa crops (Medicago sativa L.). After the subsidies, the forage crop production of the non-animal farmers was approximately 2.14 times higher than the livestock farmers.
Conclusion: Giving forage crops supports considering the crops production pattern and geographical conditions of the regions will contribute more to the increase in forage crops production.
Social interaction of teachers with parent’s students with disabilities as a prerequisite for professional self-determination of adolescents
Authors:   Yaroslavl state pedagogical university named after К. D. Ushinsky, Tikhomirova Larisa F. , Volosova Svetlana A. ,   Yaroslavl state pedagogical university named after К. D. Ushinsky
Published: March 2022

The article is devoted to current issues of inclusive education: professional self-determination of adolescents with disabilities in inclusive educational institutions. The authors note that one of the necessary conditions for professional self-determination of adolescents with disabilities is the interaction of teachers and parents, which contributes to the integration of subjects of interaction, their mutual enrichment and development, as well as the further implementation of a single approach to the formation of professional self-determination of adolescents with disabilities.
Formation of functional literacy of persons with special psychophysical development in the ecological sphere of life in the conditions of inclusive education
Authors:   National Institute of education of the Republic of Belarus, Adashchik Lyudmila V.
Published: March 2022

The article considers the problems of the formation of functional literacy and its structural elements in the field of ecological culture of persons with special features of psychophysical development. Possible ways of forming universal components of functional literacy are listed and justified. Multiplicative variants of games and exercises are proposed, in the course of which it is possible to create conditions where the listed universal components will be formed more efficiently.
Competency building approach in education of pupils with autistic specter disorder
Authors:   Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, Luzhnova Kseniya N. , Vovk Valentin N. ,   Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University
Published: March 2022

The content of special education in our time should contribute to the formation in children with disabilities of the ability to cope with daily social and personal tasks that arise when interacting with the environment - that is what "competence" means. In this article, based on the studied special psychological and pedagogical literature, the concepts of "competence", "competence" are considered, thecharacteristics of the "competence-based approach" are given in relation to teaching children with autism spectrum disorders.
Theoretical aspects of the formation of functional literacy in children with disabilities
Authors:   Yaroslavl state pedagogical university named after К. D. Ushinsky, Chebusheva Elena V.
Published: March 2022

This article is devoted to the definition of the concept of "functional literacy", components of functional literacy. The article discusses the problems that hinder the formation of functional literacy in modern schoolchildren, including children with developmental disabilities. Trends of the modern education system towards achieving the subject results of schoolchildren, and not the formation of the ability to use these results in life. These problems are connected with modern educational and social trends, with other ways of information orientation of students, with the peculiarities of their psychophysical development.
The practice of "supplemental lulling" as a model for organizing a developing environment for children and youth with special needs
Authors:   Rehabilitation center «Lullabed», Haustova Elizaveta P.
Published: March 2022

The article introduces a new approach - the practice of "supplemental lulling", which carries out a complex effect using the methods of music and body therapy, helping to cope with complex psychological conditions and disorders and creating a comfortable environment for people of different ages. The author shows how this method can develop and support children and youth with special needs in various ways.
Pedagogical diagnostics of psychoverbal developmentof young children: modern view of the problem
Authors:   Yaroslavl state pedagogical university named after К. D. Ushinsky, Rusanova Liliya S. , Rabina Ekaterina F. ,   Center for helping children, Yaroslavl, Russia, Goncharenko Ekaterina I. ,   Yaroslavl state pedagogical university named after К. D. Ushinsky
Published: March 2022

The article describes the importance of early and timely diagnosis, the difficulties faced by specialists at the stage of diagnostic examination, as well as the need to provide corrective assistance at the early stages of the formation and development of a child. The article presents the main aspects of pedagogical diagnostics of the psychoverbal development of young children, describes the parameters for assessing the psychoverbal development of a third year child and the scoring of each parameter.
Multilevel learning content in the formation of supportive and communicative skills in students with severe multiple developmental disabilities
Authors:   Center for correction and development education and rehabilitation of the Leninsky district of Minsk, Minsk, Republic of Belarus, Pivovarchik Tatyana B.
Published: March 2022

The article defines the prerequisites for improving the educational content of children with severe multiple developmental disabilities, analyzes the existing curricula for children of this category in the Republic of Belarus in terms of defining the goals and content of education, as well as the presence of an effective component, presents an attempt to determine the grounds for identifying the design levels of multilevel content. learning. The author indicates the methods of teaching communication for children with severe multiple disorders: basal communication, an alternative communication system, a system of supportive communication with traditional programs for the development of oral speech.
Effect of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Activities in Stroke Subjects
Authors: Mursyida Ana , Masduchi Reni Hendrarati , Subadi Imam
Published: March 2022

Background: Stroke is the main causes of upper extremity weakness that may affect physicalindependency resulting in long-term disability. Previous studies showed that A-tDCS can improve neurological damage. A-tDCS causes depolarization and inducesbrainsynapticplasticity in strokesubjects.Aim: To analyze the effect of Anodal-tDCS to the flexor digitorum superficialis muscles activities in stroke subjects.Material and Methods: This experimental study was conducted from April to September 2020. Eightpatients who suffered first attack ischemic stroke, aged 40 to 70 years old, were recruited from PMR out patient clinic at Dr.Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya. Subjects were randomized in to experimental and control group. The control group was given occupational therapy for 30 minutes, while the experimental group was given A-tDCS with intensity 2 mA for 20 minutes and occupational therapy for 30 minutes in 5 consecutive days. Measurement of FDS muscle activities using sEMG were performed before and after interventionin both groups. Results: There was an increase of FDS muscles activities after treatment incontrol group (p=0,048) while there was no similar result in treatment group (p=0,188). Thechangeofmuscles activities was notdifferent betweengroups(p=0,974).Conclusion: tDCS provides no significant benefit in terms of muscle activities in patients with stroke. Small number of samples and other several factors might limit the significancy of current study. Further study is needed to determine the benefit of A-tDCS as a rehabilitation modality in patient with stroke.
Asimetrik Bilgi Sorununun Türkiye Bankacılık Sektörü Kredi Piyasasına Etkisi: Dumitrescu And Hurlin Panel Nedensellik Testi İle Bir Araştırma(The Effect of the Credit Market the Banking Sector in Turkey the Problem of Asymmetric Information: A Research With Dumitrescu and Hurlin Panel Causality Test)
Authors: Timur Ersin , Günay Burhan
Published: March 2022

Amaç –Bu çalışmanın amacı, asimetrik bilgi sorununun Türkiye bankacılık sektörü kredi piyasasına etkisinin araştırılarak kredi tayınlamasının Türkiye’de bankacılık sektöründe geçerliliğinin test edilmesidir. Bu amaç ile BİST BANKA(XBANK) endeksinde yer alan bankaların 2001-2019 yıllarına ait toplam kredilerin toplam aktiflere oranı ve takipteki kredilerin toplam kredilere oranı değişkenleri kullanılmıştır.Yöntem –BİST BANKA(XBANK) endeksinde yer alan bankaların 2001-2019 yıllarına ait toplam kredilerin toplam aktiflere oranı ve takipteki kredilerin toplam kredilere oranı değişkenleri kullanılmış ve bu değişkenler arasındaki ilişki ikinci nesil Dumitrescu and Hurlin Panel Nedensellik Testi ile analiz edilmiştir.Bulgular –Dumitrescu and Hurlin Panel Nedensellik Testi analizi sonucunda, incelenen dönem aralığında BİST BANKA (XBANK) endeksinde sıralanan bankalarca kredi tayınlamasına gidilmediği tespit edilmiştir. Tartışma –Ulaşılan bulgular neticesinde kredi tayınlamasının geçerli olmadığı tespitine varılarakasimetrik bilginin azaltılmasında gerçekleştirilen düzenlemeler, etkin risk yönetimi, kamusal düzenlemeler, iyi ve kötü müşterilerin tespitine yönelik sıkı uygulamalar ve kredi piyasası düzenlemeleri vb. faaliyetlerin önemli etkisi olduğu söylenebilir.
Akademisyenlerin Çalışma Ortamında Karşılaştıkları Psikososyal Tehlikeler: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması(Psychosocial Hazards Faced By Academics in the Working Environment: A Scale Development Study)
Authors: Baykan Pınar , Senemtaşı Ünal Ebru
Published: March 2022

Amaç –Bu çalışmanın amacı, akademisyenlerin karşılaştıkları psikososyaltehlikelerin belirlenebilmesi için geçerli ve güvenilir bir psikososyal tehlike belirleme ölçeği geliştirmektir. Yöntem –Nicel araştırma yönteminin dayanak alındığı bu araştırma tarama (survey) yöntemi ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler Türkiye'deki üniversitelerde görev yapan 865 akademisyenden toplanmıştır. Açımlayıcı Faktör analizi ve Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi uygulanabilmesi için 865 katılımcı içeren örneklem, rastgele iki eşit kitleye ayrılarak AFA ve DFA grupları oluşturulmuştur. Ölçeğin güvenilirlik ölçütü için Cronbach’s alpha ve Birleşik güvenilirlik değerleri hesaplanırken, geçerlilik için ise yakınsama ve ayrışma geçerliliği değerleri hesaplanmıştır.Bulgular –Çeşitli tekniklerin işe koşularak gerçekleştirildiği açımlayıcıanaliz sonucunda, ölçeğin 39 madde ve 7 alt boyuttan oluştuğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Alan yazın dikkate alınarak isimlendirilen boyutlar; iş yükü ve iş temposu, kurum kültürü, işin içeriği, iş ve iş dışı yaşam etkileşimi, tükenmişlik, sağlık ve iş programları boyutları olarak belirtilmiştir. Ölçeğin toplam varyansı %65,039 olarak bulunmuştur. Psikososyal Tehlike Belirleme Ölçeği (PST) alt boyutlarının Cronbach’s alpha sonuçları (α>0,8) elde edildiğinden “yüksek güvenilirlik” düzeyindedir. Sadece sağlık boyutunda (,761) “oldukça güvenilir” düzeydedir. Composite reliability değerlerinde ise tüm boyutlar için hesaplanan katsayı (CR>0.70) olduğundan birleşik güvenilirlik şartının sağlandığı ifade edilebilir. Ölçeğin geçerliliği kapsamında uygulanan doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda 7 faktörlü yapının doğrulandığı ve ölçeğin psikososyal tehlikeleri belirlemede kullanılabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.Tartışma –Çalışma hayatında son yıllarda meydana gelen gelişmeler ve değişiklikler psikososyal boyutta sağlık konusuna ilginin artmasına sebep olmuştur. Özellikle çalışma şekillerinde yaşanan zorunlu değişiklikler çalışanların psikososyal yönden olumsuz etkilenmelerine sebep olmaktadır. Bu olumsuz etkilerin ortaya çıkmasına sebep olan psikososyal tehlikelerin belirlenmesi ve tespit edilen riskleri minimize etmek için önlemlerin alınması çalışan sağlığı açısından önemli görülmektedir.
Covid-19 un Finansal Sıkıntı Üzerine Etkisi: Bist Turizm Endeksi Uygulaması(The Effect of Covid-19 On Financial Distress: Evidence from Bist Tourism Index)
Authors: Gezen Aslı , Özcan Sedef
Published: March 2022

Amaç -2019 yılının son çeyreğinde Çin'in Wuhankentinde ortaya çıkıp kısa sürede tüm dünyaya yayılan Covid-19, ülkelerarası seyahat kısıtlamalarına ve yasakların uygulanmasına sebep olmuştur. Bu uygulamalar ile ülkelerin finansal piyasaları olumsuz etkilemiş ve başta turizm işletmeleri olmak üzere birçok işletme ciddi sorunlar yaşamaya başlamıştır. Covid-19’un Borsa İstanbul (BİST) Turizm Endeksi’nde işlem gören turizm işletmelerinin finansal durumlarına etkisini belirlemeyi amaçlayan bu çalışma ile söz konusu işletmelerin finansal sıkıntı durumları ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır.Yöntem -BİST Turizm Endeksi’nde işlem gören turizm işletmelerinin 2011-2020 yılları arasında kamuya sunmuş oldukları finansal verilere Finnet aracılığıyla ulaşılmıştır. İşletmelerin finansal sıkıntı derecelerini analiz etmek için Edward Altman’ın 2000 yılında hizmet işletmeleri için geliştirdiği 4 değişkenli ve çoklu diskriminant modeli olma özelliğine sahip Z skoru modeli kullanılmıştır. Bulgular -Analizler sonucunda Covid-19’un başlayıp devam ettiği 2019 yılında2 ve 2020 yılında 1 işletmenin finansal sıkıntı açısından riskli aralıkta, diğer işletmelerin ise güvenli aralıkta yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Tartışma -2020 yılında BİST Turizm Endeksi’nde yer alan işletmelerin piyasa değerlerinin artış eğiliminde olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Genel olarak Covid-19’un yarattığı kriz sebebiyle işletmelerin piyasa değerlerinde düşüş yaşanacağı düşüncesi hakimken bunun tam tersi bir durum gerçekleştiği tespit edilmiştir.
Roles of Carbonic Anhydrases and Carbonic Anhydrases Related Proteins in Zebrafish
Authors: Aspatwar Ashok , Syrjänen Leo , Parkkila Seppo
Published: March 2022

During the last decades, zebrafish (Danio rerio) has become one of the most important model organisms to study different physiological and biological phenomena. Research field of carbonic anhydrases (CAs) and carbonic anhydrase related proteins (CARPs) is not an exception in this. The best-known known function of CAs is the regulation of acid-base balance. However, studies performed with zebrafish, among others, have revealed important roles for these proteins in many other physiological processes, some of which have been unpredicted in the light of the previous studies and suggestions. Examples are roles in zebrafish pigmentation as well as motor coordination. Disruption of the function of these proteins may generate even lethal outcomes. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge of CA-related studies performed in zebrafish.
Reviewing the WHO Tube Bioassay Methodology: Accurate Methods Reporting and Number of Mosquitoes Key to Producing Robust Results
Authors: Praulins Giorgio , Spiers Angus , Lees Rosemary
Published: March 2022

Accurately monitoring insecticide resistance in target mosquito populations is important to combating malaria and other vector-borne diseases, and robust methods are key. The “WHO susceptibility bioassay” has been used for +60 years: mosquitoes of known physiological status are exposed to a discriminating concentration of insecticide. Several changes to the test procedures have been made historically which may seem minor but could impact bioassay results. The published test procedures and literature for this method were reviewed for methodological details. Areas where there was room for interpretation in the test procedures or where the test procedures were not being followed were assessed experimentally for impact on bioassay results: covering or uncovering of the tube end during exposure, number of mosquitoes per test unit, and mosquito age. Many publications do not cite the most recent test procedures, methodological details are reported which contradict the test procedures referenced or methodological details are not fully reported. As a result, the precise methodology is unclear. Experimental testing showed that using fewer than the recommended 15-30 mosquitoes per test unit significantly reduced mortality, covering the exposure tube had no effect, and using mosquitoes older than 2-5 days old increased mortality, particularly in the resistant strain. Recommendations are made for better reporting of experimental parameters.
Cultural Sustainability: Investigating User Preferences for Retail Lighting Conditions
Authors: Hemalatha Kumar , Chandramathy Irulappan , Shanthi Priya Radhakrishnan , Dugar Amardeep M.
Published: March 2022

This study investigates the cultural dimension in sustainable lighting design to create inclusive environments. India being one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse nations in the world, with a population of almost 18% of the world population, requires attention to include cultural dimension in the design of sustainable environments. With the changing lifestyle and growth in organized retailing, the Indian retail market needs an upgrade to create inclusive environments for shared retail experiences. Lighting is among most influencing atmospheric attribute to create simulating environment for a holistic shopping experience. Preference of lighting conditions vary across the store profiles and users’ cultural background. Very little research has been carried out to understand the lighting preferences of retail customers in India. This study investigated the effects of correlated colour temperature and illuminance levels on spatial impressions and user preferences in mid-range store profile. This study involved ninety-three participants in evaluating high definition visualisations of the sixteen lighting conditions. The observations from this study emphasizes the necessity of similar studies across various states of India to identify the lighting preferences for other functional spaces and cultural backgrounds within the country. The findings may contribute towards providing recommended guidelines in lighting design and include a cultural dimension in the design of sustainable store environments.
Analisis Secara Bakteriologik, Imunoserologik dan Polymerase Chain Reaction terhadap Sampel Pasien Suspek Limfadenitis tuberkulosis
Authors: Afiah Nur , Arief Mansyur , Hatta Mochammad
Published: March 2022

Latar Belakang: Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kemampuan tes imunoserologi, bakteriologi dan sitologi untuk mendeteksi Mycobacterium tuberculosis berdasarkan tes Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) pada penderita suspek limfadenitis tuberkulosa. Penelitian dilakukan secara cross sectional pada 35 sampel di RS Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo, RSD Labuang Baji, Laboratorium Patologi Anatomi Swasta dan Laboratorium Biologi Molekuler Fakultas Kedokteran Unhas. Ditemukan hasil positif paling banyak berturut-turut pada tes sitologi (80%), tes ICT (68,5%), tes PCR (62,8%), tes apusan basil tahan asam (BTA) (31,5%). Sensitivitas dan spesifisitas tes sitologi (72,3% dan 7,69%), tes ICT (63,64% dan 23,08%), dan tes apusan BTA (22,73% dan 58,85%) terhadap PCR. Sedangkan sensitivitas dan spesifisitas kombinasi tes Mycotec TB dengan BTA (22,73% dan 84,62%), kombinasi tes ICT dengan sitologi (50% dan 30,77%) dan kombinasi tes BTA dengan sitologi (22,73% dan 61,54%). Tes sitologi mempunyai sensitivitas yang paling tinggi terhadap PCR lalu diikuti oleh tes ICT, tes apusan BTA, sedangkan spesifisitasnya paling tinggi pada tes apusan BTA, lalu tes ICT dan tes sitologi. Nilai sensitivitas kombinasi tes ICT dengan sitologi lebih tinggi daripada kombinasi tes ICT dengan BTA dan kombinasi tes BTA dengan tes sitologi BTA yang mempunyai nilai yang sama.
The Relationship Between Histopathological Grading and Metastasis in Colorectal Carcinoma Patients
Authors: Minhajat Rahmawati , Benyamin Andi Fachruddin , Miskad Upik Andariana
Published: March 2022

Introduction: To Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignancy in the large intestine caused by uncontrolled cell growth. The cause of death due to metastasis and the prognosis is determined by the stage that can be assessed using Dukes classification or TNM (Tumor Nodes Metastasis) staging system. Determination of histopathological grading is important because of the differences in radiosensitivity, local behaviour and the metastasis tendency. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between histopathological grading and metastasis in colorectal cancer patients. Methods:  This study is a cross-sectional study using secondary data from the medical records of CRC patients at the RS. Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo and its networking hospital, that were obtained by consecutive sampling. Inclusion criteria are all patients who had surgery and have the results of histopathology, radiology and other datas that may be used as a reference for determining the staging based on the Dukes classification and TNM staging system Results: The number of CRC patients during January 2008 to April 2012 was 268 patients, 55,6% of them were males and mostly their age were around 51-60 years old (25,4%). Most of the CRC location was in the rectum (61,2%) and the highest number of metastasis location was in lymph nodes (40,4%).  Out of 179 patients who had result of histopathological examination, adenocarcinoma type (100%) and moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma (45,3%) were the most frequently histopathological grading found. Most of the CRC stage based on the TNM staging system was stage IV (27,4%) and based on the Dukes classification was stage D (26,8%).   There is a significant relationship (p<0,001) between histopathological grading and metastasis, and it showed that poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma was more frequent in advanced stage, based on both the Dukes classification and TNM staging system. Conclusions: There is a significant relationship between histophological grading and metastasis. Poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma is more likely to be found in advanced stage of CRC.
Pelatihan Kader Posyandu Dan Posbindu Untuk Meningkatkan Performa Kader Di Wilayah Puskesmas Gondangrejo Kabupaten Karanganyar
Authors: Marufah Siti , Listyaningsih Endang , Handayani Selfi , Balgis Balgis , Riyadi Slamet , Setyoko Arif
Published: March 2022

Pendahuluan: Kader yang merupakan tangan panjang dari Puskesmas memiliki peranan yang penting dalam bidang kesehatan, karena memiliki fungsi strategis dalam menangani masalah kesehatan perseorangan maupun masyarakat. Setiap bulan kader melaksanakan kegiatan layanan pemeriksaan di posyandu lansia dan balita serta posbindu dengan supervisi bidan pembina wilayah serta dibawah tanggungjawab Puskesmas. Puskesmas Gondangrejo terdapat di Kabupaten karanganyar yang memiliki 93 buah posyandu dengan 240 kadernya yang tersebar di seluruh wilayah kecamatan. Hampir 100% kader merangkap sebagai kader posyandu lansia maupun balita serta posbindu. Oleh karena itu kemampuan dan ketrampilan kader perlu selalu ditingkatkan melalui pelatihan untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan kesehatan. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan kader posyandu dan posbindu di wilayah Puskesmas Gondangrejo Karanganyar.

Metode : Pengabdian dilakukan dengan memberikan pelatihan kader tentang antropometri kepada kader baik untuk dewasa, lansia dan bayi (materi dan praktik), pelatihan juga diisi motivasi sebagai kader kesehatan melalui kegiatan ice breaking dilanjutkan dengan analisis hasil secara diskriptif, selain itu dilakukan evaluasi keberhasilan program pengabdian. Pengabdian dilaksanakan di Puskesmas Gondangrejo pada bulan februari 2020 dengan subyek kader kesehatan.

Hasil dan Pembahasan : Pengabdian dilaksanakan dengan baik dan  mendapat dukungan penuh oleh kepala puskesmas. Puskesmas mendapatkan manfaat  dengan meningkatnya pengetahuan dan ketrampilan kader, sehingga meningkatkan performa dari kader. Pengabdian ini juga memberikan sumbangsih besar dalam peningkatan motivasi kader. Antusiasme kader kesehatan terlihat dari disiplinnya kader yang mengikuti program juga keaktifan dalam diskusi. Pemahaman materi mengalami peningkatan dilihat dari nilai rata-rata nilai postest yang meningkat 27%. Motivasi kader meningkat menjadi 100% dengan peningkatan ketrampilan sebesar 98% dan kader merasakan kebermanfaatan  sebanyak 100% dari pengabdian ini.

Kesimpulan :Pengabdian ini memberikan sumbangsih  bagi peningkatan performa kader posyandu dan posbindu di wilayah puskesmas gondangrejo Karanganyar.

 

Kata kunci:  Pelatihan; Kader; Performa; Puskesmas.
Social aspect of forestry land use balance in Ukraine
Authors:   Institute of Agroecology and  Nature Management of the NAAS of Ukraine, Furdychko Orest , Drebot Oksana ,   Institute of Agroecology and  Nature Management of the NAAS of Ukraine, Palianychko Nina ,   Institute of Agroecology and  Nature Management of the NAAS of Ukraine, Dankevych Stepan ,   Institute of Agroecology and  Nature Management of the NAAS of Ukraine, Okabe Yoshihiko ,   Kobe Gakuin University
Published: March 2022

The purpose of the article is to identify the social component of forestry land use for decision-making at the national level to ensure the balanced use of forestlands both at the regional level and at the level of state forest enterprises. Theoretical and methodological bases of the research are based on the analysis of a set of social, economic and ecological indicators of reporting of forestry enterprises as indicators of the state of use of forest lands in the context of balanced development. Several aspects of the activity of the state forest enterprises in the period 2016-2020 by regions and climatic zones were studied in detail, and the scope of forest certification in Ukraine was assessed for a better ecological understanding of social processes in forestry in the country. A positive relationship with a significant correlation rate (r = 0.9078) is proved between the capital investments in forestry production and employment in the forest sector. In addition, fluctuations of the capital investments correlate with the staff qualification (r = 0.816). Assessment results for the level of technical provision of forestry enterprises point to the relationships between the level of technical provision and labour productivity (r = 0.7515) and the level of staff qualification (r = 0.7494). The strength of the relationship between labour productivity and labour remuneration varies over the regions of Ukraine with the correlation rate ranging between 0.7222 and 0.9852. We discuss key asymmetries, interactions and conflicts based on natural and regional specifics of forestry land use. Based on the results of the assessment of the relationships and dynamics of selected indicators, the present study substantiates the necessity to take into account both national and stakeholders’ interests in view of the social aspects of forestry land use with a focus on balance. Regional imbalance in income and labour productivity, insufficient training of employees, insufficient government funding and certification of forests, no practice of carbon units accounting at the regional and local levels, illegal felling are proven to be the restraining factors of the social balance of forestry land use. The results obtained in the study could help to identify potential levers of influence to ensure the balance of forestry land use and a better understanding of the social balance of forestry activities of enterprises.
The sustainable enterprise development tetrad and assessment of its balance
Authors:   Siberian Transport University, Aroshidze Alyona
Published: March 2022

The concept of sustainable development is traditionally associated with the economy, society, ecology, and building relationships between them. At the enterprise level, this means that economic, social and environmental goals are at least consistent with each other. The validity of this understanding is beyond doubt. However, in modern conditions it is practically impossible to ensure the long-term and competitive functioning of enterprises without the use of information technologies in their activities. This article provides arguments regarding the need to transform information stability from factors into a determinant of sustainable development, thereby turning the traditional triad into a tetrad. On the other hand, due to this expansion, it becomes more relevant to assess the balance of the sustainable development components. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to develop and apply a methodology for assessing the balance of the economic, social, environmental, and information components of sustainable development according to the criteria of reliability, dynamism, and acceptability. Research results of small and medium-sized enterprises in Russia indicate that only two out of fifteen enterprises achieved a high level of balanced sustainable development. In most cases, regardless the sustainable development level, the balance of determinants is at a lower level. Moreover, cases with a high but not balanced sustainable development confirmed the assumption that a high sustainability level for some determinants can compensate for a low sustainability level for others. The results obtained prove that the real vector of sustainable development can be determined only in accordance with the balance degree.
Impact of COVID-19 on small community-based tourism businesses: diversification of opportunities and threats in modern Africa
Authors:   Howard College, Mtapuri Oliver , Giampiccoli Andrea ,   Durban University of Technology, Jugmohan Sean ,   Durban University of Technology
Published: March 2022

The article unpacks the pathways through which community-based tourism ventures can diversify. We argue that diversification can involve products, services and markets and it can take place at a geographic level (macro), community level (meso) and enterprise (micro) levels. This hierarchisation provides possibilities for diversification. The outbreak of COVID-19 has encumbered the growth and viability of tourism enterprises but may open new pathways through which firms can respond to its negative effects. Using secondary information available in extant literature, the article unpacks the impact of COVID-19 on four African countries to analyse the impacts and the mitigatory interventions that were implemented. The conducted study found out that Small Micro and Medium Enterprises were hard hit by the Corona virus such that jobs and incomes were lost with the possibility that some may firms may never open again given the inability to trade during lockdowns imposed by governments in response to the pandemic and inability to pay rent and debt. In response, governments established relief funds to assist firms to cope with the pandemic. We consider that enterprises can diversify and innovate as a copying mechanism with diversification taking the form of differentiation of the product offerings - by combining say carpet weaving and silkworm harvesting with marketing being done at community level. In sum, diversification is important for risk aversion and wading off competition.
Psychometric Properties of Academic Dishonesty Tendency Scale for Graduate Students and Investigating Academic Dishonesty Tendency Levels with CHAID Analysis
Authors: EMİNOĞLU ÖZMERCAN Esra , POLAT Betül , NARTGÜN Zekeriya
Published: March 2022

The number of unethical academic dishonesty behaviours is increasing with each day in higher education. Thus, it is important to determine the level of the behaviour of academic dishonesty in the education system, the tendencies of students to perform this behaviour, and the individuals who have a tendency to show this behaviour in advance. The research has two different aims. The first one is to determine the psychometric properties of the Academic Dishonesty Tendency Scale (ADTS) originally developed for undergraduate students, not for graduate students. The second aim is to investigate the variables that best explain the academic dishonesty tendency levels of the students who continue their graduate education by using the CHAID analysis method. As a result of the analyses, it was determined that the Academic Dishonesty Tendency Scale is also a valid and reliable measurement tool for graduate students. The only significant variable explaining the students’ Tendency Towards Cheating was found to be the level of graduate education. It was also determined that the most important variable affecting the “dishonesty tendency at studies as homework, project, etc.–common” is the level of graduate education. The only significant variable explaining the “dishonesty tendency at research and process of write up” was found to be the reason for receiving graduate education. The most significant variable explaining the “dishonesty tendency towards reference” of the students was found to be the level of graduate education. It was determined that the most significant variable explaining the Academic Dishonesty Tendency of the students is the level of graduate education.
Leadership Principles in Uncertain Times. Presidential Address to the AOA, June 10, 2021
Authors: Hu Serena S.
Published: March 2022

One of the core foundations of leadership is communication. This past pandemic year gave us lessons in how to improve communication during uncertain times as well as examples of strong leadership in the public sphere. The AOA has formulated important Leadership Principles to guide future educational offerings. I will discuss the importance of these Leadership Principles and give examples of how we can apply these principles.
IS INDONESIA’S CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE OPTIMAL? EVIDENCE FROM AN INTERTEMPORAL APPROACH
Authors: Garg Bhavesh , Prabheesh K.P.
Published: March 2022

This study investigates whether Indonesia’s Current Account (CA) balance is intertemporally solvent. We provide fresh evidence on Indonesia’s CA deficit solvency by considering post-crisis period data and conducting sub-sample analysis. Our findings suggest that Indonesia’s CA is not solvent. We notice evidence of excess lending prior to the global financial crisis of 2008 and excess borrowing in the postcrisis period. Policymakers need to focus on the composition of capital flows and management of volatile capital flows since discouraging foreign capital inflows may serve as a deterrent to economic growth.
Comparison of outcomes of trans-subclavian versus trans-apical approaches in transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Authors: Tomala Olaf , Zamvar Vipin , Bing Rong , Pessotto Renzo , Cruden Nick
Published: March 2022

Background
Many patients are unsuitable for conventional femoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) but there is limited evidence as to which alternative approach has the best outcomes. We compared clinical outcomes in patients undergoing trans-subclavian (TS) or trans-apical (TA) TAVI.
Methods
This was a national retrospective observational study of patients undergoing surgical TAVI in Scotland between January 2013 and March 2020. The pre-operative patient characteristics, intraoperative details and post-operative outcomes were compared between TS and TA cohorts using data from the National Institute of Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR) registry.
Results
Among 1055 patients who underwent TAVI, TS or TA access was used in 50 (4.7%) and 90 (8.5%) patients respectively. Self-expanding Medtronic Evolut R valves were used in 84% of TS procedures, while balloon-expandable Edwards SAPIEN valves were used in all TA procedures. The TS group had a lower mean logistic EuroSCORE than the TA group (27.31 ± 19.44% vs 34.92 ± 19.61% p = 0.029). The TS approach was associated with a higher incidence of moderate postprocedural aortic regurgitation (12.5% vs 2.4%, p = 0.025). There was no significant difference in 30-day, 1-year or overall all-cause mortality.
Conclusions
Both trans-subclavian and trans-apical access are viable approaches for patients requiring non-transfemoral TAVI. Differences in peri-procedural indices reflect the disparate patient populations and factors governing prosthesis choice, and short- and long-term mortality was similar.