bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
mulher, o discurso e o tempo
Authors: Arelari Kelly
Published: January 2022

O presente trabalho busca examinar possíveis caminhos para outra leitura do papel da mulher no cinema; tanto objetiva - como o aumento de filmes dirigidos por mulheres nas últimas décadas e de que maneira a ocupação desses espaços, por corpos femininos, contribui para uma heteridade dos discursos, criando uma manutenção do simbólico/imaginário na cultura - quanto subjetiva – O olhar feminino e as particularidades da representação da mulher por ela mesma -  tendo como principal base cruzar a teoria do tempo lógico lacaniano, assim como a do semblante e o discurso não-todo, com os estudos teóricos de Gilles Deleuze sobre a imagem-movimento/imagem-tempo no cinema, criando, sob o olhar da semiótica psicanalítica, análises fílmicas das diretoras Alice Guy-Blaché e Maya Deren.
impactos na família do século XXI a partir da democracia
Authors: Sanches Josseline Capua Rodrigues
Published: January 2022

O século XX traz consigo novas transformações. Duas Guerras Mundiais destruíram os projetos unificadores e totalizantes de todas as ideologias; o movimento pela ampliação da liberdade individual e pela igualdade de direitos operou uma grande revolução da condição feminina. A força de trabalho necessária à industrialização e as duas reconstruções pós-guerra consolidaram a presença da mulher no mercado profissional. Com o avanço da medicina reprodutiva e a chegada dos métodos anticoncepcionais, a mulher passou a separar a função reprodutora do registro do desejo, o que lhe permitiu escolher entre ter filhos ou não sem ter de abdicar de uma vida sexual e amorosa.
Can Whitnall’s tubercle be localized using palpable landmarks around the orbit?
Authors: Korkmaz Ali Can , Salman Necati , Uz Aysun
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Whitnall’s tubercle (WT) is located deep in the lateral canthus and on the lateral orbital wall and has crucial structures attach to it. We aimed to define the location of WT using the palpable bone landmarks which can be used as reliable landmarks in eyelid and orbital surgery to prevent the damage of stuctures associated with WT. Methods: Forty-four adult skulls (22 right, 22 left) were included to the study. The skulls were divided into two groups according to the apparancy of the WT. The distances from WT to the frontozygomatic suture, the marginal tubercle, the anterior point of the zygomatic arch, and the lateral margin of the orbit were measured. The clock positions of WT according to the marginal tubercle and the anterior point of the zygomatic arc were determined. Results: The distances of the WT to the marginal tubercle, the anterior point of the zygomatic arch, the lateral margin of the orbit, and the frontozygomatic suture were 9.92±1.65 mm, 16.48±1.86 mm, 2.32±0.53 mm and 9.66±1.44 mm, respectively. WT was at 8 and 9 o’clock positions on the left, and at 4, 3, and 2 o’clock positions on the right according to the marginal tubercle. WT was at 10 o’clock position on the left, and 2 and 1 o’clock positions on the right according to the anterior point of the zygomatic arch. Conclusion: The marginal tubercle, the lateral margin of the orbit, and the anterior point of the zygomatic arch can be used as standart bony landmarks in eyelid and orbital surgery to prevent the soft tissue damage relevant to WT. The high kappa values of the interclass and intraclass correlations suggest that these parameters are reliable and repeatable for clinical use. Out of these parameters, the anterior point of the zygomatic arch is more beneficial to locate the WT because of the standard clock positions. The WT is typically located at 10 o’clock position on the left and 2 o’clock position on the right according to the anterior point of the zygomatic arch.
Forniceal and hippocampal atrophy in temporal lobe epilepsy patients with a history of complex febrile convulsion
Authors: Yücel Kaan , Hakyemez Bahattin , Bora İbrahim
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common seizure type in adults. Recent studies showed that 28–58% of TLE patients had a previous history of complex febrile convulsions (CFC). We compared the hippocampal volumes and volumes of amygdaloid body and widths of fornix and mammillary bodies on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of TLE patients with and without history of CFC. Methods: MRI scans of 42 subjects retrospectively examined. The amount of atrophy in hippocampus, amygdaloid body, fornix and mammillary bodies were determined by two formulas depending on the mean values of the controls. Results: We found no difference between TLE patients with a history of CFC and TLE patients without such a history in terms of all the quantitative measurements results (p>0.05) except the absolute right-left hippocampus volume and fornix % difference rate (p<0.01, p<0.05 respectively). Conclusion: Forniceal atrophy was more prominent in the TLE group of patients with previous CFC history when compared to those patients without a CFC history. The CFCs should not be underestimated in the childhood, as they are associated with more atrophy in the particular brain structures in patients with TLE.
Distance education during social isolation: an evaluation of student attitudes and perceptions using the web-based learning environment instrument (WEBLEI)
Authors: Demirtaş İsmet , Ayyıldız Sevilay , Ayyıldız Behçet , Kuş Koral Çağlar
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Until recently, distance education at universities has supplemented face-to-face education in blended programs that combine the two. But during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of the 2019–2020 academic year, many universities were forced to conduct distance education exclusively. The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions, thoughts, and experiences of university students regarding the completely online process of distance education during this period. Methods: In this process, all theoretical lessons and exams were conducted on the advance learning management system (ALMS) for distance education at İstinye University. The present study used the original form of WEBLEI to survey 324 students from medicine, pharmacy and health science departments at İstinye University. Results: WEBLEI measures students’ perceptions using four scales: access, interaction, response and results. Though students did not experience problems accessing online lessons or interacting with their teachers and other students, they did not find online distance education alone more effective and satisfying than combined with face-to-face education. Conclusion: This study contributes to a better understanding of the pros and cons of distance education by evaluating the attitudes and perceptions of university students.
The frequency of the bony parameters of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome in young asymptomatic individuals: a computed tomography study
Authors: Cengiz Menekşe , kEVEN Ayşe , Öztürk Serra , Salim Hande , Gölpınar Murat , Gökkuş Kemal , Sindel Muzaffer
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is a painful disorder of the hip formed by movements in the hip joint between the femoral head-neck junction and the acetabular edge. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of radiological femoroacetabular impingement syndrome findings in a young, asymptomatic Turkish population. Methods: A total of 1000 abdominal pelvic CT images were collected from patients aged between 18–40 years. Measurements were taken on the CT images of the alpha angle and femoral head offset as signs of cam-type deformity, and of the acetabular version angle and center-edge angle as signs of pincer-type deformity. Results: Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome was determined in 2.3% of the individuals. Pincer type deformity was determined in 56.5%, being 83.3% in females and 47.1% in males. The cam-type deformity was present in 43.5% of all cases, being in 16.7% of the females and in 52.9% of the males. No difference was determined between the genders in respect of alpha angle which is >55°. A head-neck offset which is <8 mm was at a higher rate in females (13.3%) than males. An acetabular anteversion angle which is <15° and centre-edge angle which is >40° was more in males than females at a rate of 11% and 25.2% respectively. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the incidence of cam-type deformity in the adult males and the incidence of pincer-type deformity in the adult females were lower in the asymptomatic Turkish population than previously reported in literature.
PISA reading literacy assessment and senior high school reading literacy assessments: How do they differ?
Authors: Zaim M , Refnaldi Refnaldi , Zainil Yetti , Ramadhani Fiona
Published: January 2022

The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international program assessment to evaluate and determine the education system's effectiveness by focusing on reading, mathematics, and science. This study aims to analyze the differences between PISA reading literacy assessment and senior high school reading literacy assessment in West Sumatera. Reading literacy is abilities and skills in reading needed in everyday life to develop students' knowledge and potential. The method of this study was comparative method. Data were taken from PISA reading literacy 2018, which OECD published, and reading tests made by English teachers from ten Senior High Schools in West Sumatera. In addition, this study used document analysis to collect the data. The differences between PISA reading literacy assessment and reading literacy assessment at senior high school were seen from eight indicators: cognitive process, form of text, types of text, form of test, situation, types of question, level of question, text medium, and text environment. It was found that PISA reading literacy assessment was more complex compared to reading literacy assessment at senior high school.
The implementation of Quizizz-based online evaluation in higher education: An exciting alternative for evaluation
Authors: Muji Anggarda Paramita , Ambiyar Ambiyar , Aziz Ishak , Hidayat Hendra
Published: January 2022

The challenges of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic require creativity and learning innovation, so online learning evaluation is very much needed. The purpose of this paper is to explore the implementation of Quizizz-based online evaluation in universities as a fun alternative to evaluation. Quizizz has adequate features to serve as a means of evaluating online learning such as quizzes and daily assessments. However, most of them only use Quizizz as a learning game, whereas through Quizizz various formal learning evaluations can be carried out such as quizzes, daily assessments, surveys and so on. This research method is a qualitative method. Methods of collecting data with literature review, observation, and interviews. Sampling was selected by purposive sampling method, There are 56 students from the class of 2021 who are taking electronic components lectures, of which 21 are male and 35 are female, ranging in age from 19 to 20 years. The results of the study found that the implementation of Quizizz is easy to use, has many features and many facilities that support learning evaluation activities. Furthermore, the use of features on Quizizz, such as Live Quiz, gives the impression of live evaluation which is fun. Learning evaluation through Quizizz can make it easier for lecturers to make detailed and objective assessments. So, with the current Covid-19 pandemic, learning evaluation with Quizizz is the right alternative.
Constitutional Amendment Methods in Twenty One Small Island Democracies
Authors: Anckar Dag
Published: January 2022

States differ in the extent to which they give their constitutions rigidity. Exploring constitutional amendment methods in 21 small island democracies with plurality elections, this study aims at explaining such rigidity differences. The leading expectation is that rigid amendment dominates in countries which have experienced in their political life disproportionate dominance in terms of party politics or excessive social fragmentation. These countries, namely, have probably internalized a need to ward off by means of high amendment thresholds sudden constitutional replacement, which is one possible consequence of the plurality election method. A main empirical finding is that a pattern of positive co-variance certainly exists. Whenever the triggering factors (dominance/fragmentation) are at hand, rigid amendment follows; whenever the factors are not at hand, moderate amendment follows. The finding strongly supports an image of small islands as thoughtful and purposeful political actors that design their political institutions to reflect their particular needs.
The Idea of the Archipelago: Contemplating Island Relations
Authors: Stratford Elaine
Published: January 2022

Creative, innovative, and timely research on islands and island futures is warranted and pressing, not least because island(er)s are poorly served by established tropes of them as subordinate to continents or mainlands. Opportunities exist to provide a more thoroughgoing account of island life and island relations, and the seven papers in this special issue address that task. In works that consider islands in the Timor Sea, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Atlantic and Southern Oceans, and that span several different disciplinary frames—archival-historical, critical theoretical, literary, cultural, geopolitical, sociological and artistic—these papers evidence both the diversity of approach to thinking with the archipelago, and numerous points in common. Among the latter is an understanding that island relations are built on connection, assemblage, mobility, and multiplicity, and a commitment to critically examine the ways in which these entanglements affect and give effect to island life. The models of island relationality brought to light by this collective focus on the archipelago reveal new and diverse connections of island peoples with their physical and cultural environments, and with the world beyond; create spaces for growing resilience, association and engagement; and invite further study.
Island Movements: Thinking with the Archipelago
Authors: Pugh Jonathan
Published: January 2022

Whether in Homer or Plato, Shakespeare or Huxley, throughout history, thinking about islands has shaped how we think about human nature and our place in the world. However, to date archipelagos have received far less attention. This is problematic because we live, increasingly, in a world of island-island movements and not static forms. Not only in the more obvious cases of the Caribbean, Hawaii or the Philippines but, as Stratford et al (2011) say, many ‘continental forms’ like Canada and Australia are in fact archipelagos composed of thousands of island movements. To this list we can add more manufactured archipelagos: wind turbine arrays, industrial oil and military constellations. The key question therefore arises: what does it mean to think with the archipelago? This paper argues firstly that archipelagic thinking denaturalizes the conceptual basis of space and place, and therefore engages ‘the spatial turn’ presently sweeping the social sciences and humanities. Secondly, such thinking highlights the trope of what I call ‘metamorphosis’, of the adaptation and transformation of material, cultural and political practices through island movements. In both cases, I argue that thinking with the archipelago requires an important shift in how we frame analysis and engagement.
From medieval Dar al-Islam to contemporary Malta: raḥl toponymy in a wider western Mediterranean context.
Authors: Dalli Charles
Published: January 2022

The diffusion of raḥl placenames in Andalus and the islands of Majorca, Sicily and Malta in the High Middle Ages has long been noted, studied, and served as the subject of scholarly debate. With the transition of these western Mediterranean lands from Islam to Christianity in the wake of the Iberian Reconquista and the establishment of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, the raḥl did not disappear, but rather became a staple of Christian colonization records in Majorca and Sicily. The same cross-cultural process extends to the example of Malta, where the survival of an Arabic dialect arguably assisted the retention of the raḥl as a living model for placenaming. The paper argues that the raḥl toponym, originally representing a small-scale and individual unit, lent itself particularly well in the insular contexts of the medieval Christian expansion, fitting flexibly in the wider framework of cultural hybridization.
A different view from the sea: placenaming on Cape Breton Island
Authors: Davey William
Published: January 2022

George Story’s paper A view from the sea: Newfoundland place-naming suggests that there are other, complementary methods of collection and analysis than those used by his colleague E. R. Seary. Story examines the wealth of material found in travel accounts and the knowledge of fishers. This paper takes a different view from the sea as it considers the development of Cape Breton placenames using cartographic evidence from several influential historic maps from 1632 to 1878. The paper’s focus is on the shift names that were first given to water and coastal features and later shifted to designate settlements. As the seasonal fishing stations became permanent settlements, these new communities retained the names originally given to water and coastal features, so, for example, Glace Bay names a town and bay. By the 1870s, shift names account for a little more than 80% of the community names recorded on the Cape Breton county maps in the Atlas of the Maritime Provinces. Other patterns of naming also reflect a view from the sea. Landmarks and boundary markers appear on early maps and are consistently repeated, and perimeter naming occurs along the seacoasts, lakes, and rivers. This view from the sea is a distinctive quality of the island’s names.
The work-life balance of employees and management staff working for newly established virtual organisation as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Student Luka de Wet; , Bronkhorst Seugnet ,   University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: January 2022

Purpose of the research: The purpose of the research was to determine whether the establishment of, and transformation to, virtual organisations due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions placed on the business sector, impacts drastically on the work-life balance of new virtual employees. Design/methodology: A positivist, qualitative research that draws on a descriptive research design was used in order to provide a conceptual understanding of the impact on work-life balance that has been caused by a shift to virtual organisations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results/findings: The restrictions placed on the business sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the establishment of, and transformation to, virtual organisations. This had a drastic impact on the work-life balance of new virtual employees. The findings indicated varying opinions and understandings on work-life balance for virtual employees concluded prior to the pandemic. Practical implications and Conclusions: The recognition of drastic impact on the work-life balance of new virtual employees should be recognised by businesses and taken into consideration when dealing with employees. Limitations: The study was limited to only conceptual research. Further quantitative research will lead to additional, inclusive, knowledge
Impacts of big data on accounting
Authors:   School of Business, Clark Atlanta University, USA, Herath Siriyama Kanthi , Woods Destiny ,   School of Business, Clark Atlanta University, USA
Published: January 2022

Big data and data analytics are currently the buzzwords in both academia and industry to become data driven. Big data has been the trending topic in the accounting industry also. Big data and data analytics will have an important impact on accounting and accountants. Big data will improve the quality of accounting information and the accounting profession will continue to provide real-time and dynamic information to assist in decision-making. The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of big data and big data analytics in accounting. Data analytics is one of the most recent developments in the accounting context. This study is qualitative in nature and adopted a literature review methodology to gain a better understanding of the study area. This literature review seeks to provide a description and evaluation of the impact of big data analytics on accounting. This research found that big data presents great opportunities for decision making in accounting and risks analysis, which indicated that companies could improve their performance, measure performance, manage risks and allow effective real-time decision-making with data analytics. This research revealed that accountants can create more value in a world of big data analytics and encourages accountants to get started with big data to find answers to risks in business operations as well as understand financial performance. It shows that relying on big data analytics will open new possibilities for accountants. This study contributes to the research literature in the area of big data analytics on accounting. The limitations of this study are that it utilizes few recent peer reviewed articles in the general accounting practice, therefore not exhaustive in describing how big data and big data analytics impacts accounting.
Analisis Persepsi Pengguna Aplikasi Transportasi Grab terhadap Perilaku Menggunakan Alat pembayaran OVO
Authors: Siena Katarina , Wardhani Aurelia
Published: January 2022

OVO Mobile Payment is a new method of online payment which has existed and cooperated together with Grab since June 2018. This research aims to understand user's perception on Grab transportation application towards usage behavior of OVO mobile payment. The type of this research is a survey study. The research subjects are all users of OVO mobile payment who use online transportation in Jabodetabek and Yogyakarta. Sampling was collected using snowball method. The data was collected through a survey method by spreading online questionnaires and online interviews through Google Form. The result shows that user's perception of OVO mobile payment has an effect towards user's behavior. Those are caused by seamless coverage, trust, safety, and privacy of users when they use the OVO mobile payment in Grab application.
Pengaruh Ekstrak Kasar Umbi Udara Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) terhadap Penghambatan Koloni dan Kejadian Penyakit Akibat Alternaria solani pada Bibit Tomat
Authors: Yulia Endah , Bangun Rumenda Tamariska , Tohidin Tohidin , Hersanti Hersanti
Published: January 2022

Alternaria solani merupakan patogen penyebab penyakit bercak cokelat pada tanaman tomat. A. solani mampu menyerang hampir seluruh bagian tanaman yaitu tangkai, batang, daun, ranting maupun buah tomat. Serangan pada benih dapat menyebabkan benih rebah, bercak atau benih menjadi busuk. Penggunaan pestisida nabati atau ekstrak tanaman untuk mengendalikan penyakit pada beberapa jenis tanaman telah banyak digunakan. Salah satu bahan alam yang dapat digunakan sebagai pestisida nabati ialah tanaman binahong (Anredera cordifolia) yang merupakan tanaman yang populer digunakan sebagai obat tradisional untuk kesehatan maupun sebagai bahan antimikroba. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji kemampuan ekstrak kasar umbi udara binahong dalam menghambat pertumbuhan koloni jamur A. solani serta menekan kejadian penyakit pada bibit tomat.  Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri atas  tujuh perlakuan (konsentrasi ekstrak 0,25%, 0,5%, 1%, 2%, dan 4%; kontrol tanpa ekstrak; dan fungisida propineb 0,3%) yang diulang sebanyak empat kali. Pengujian penghambatan pertumbuhan koloni jamur A. solani dilakukan dengan teknik makanan beracun. Pengujian pada benih dilakukan dengan empat perlakuan dan lima ulangan yang masing-masing terdiri atas 25 benih tomat  dengan menggunakan teknik perendaman. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan ekstrak kasar umbi udara binahong 2% mampu menghambat pertumbuhan koloni A. solani sebesar 37,22% dan menekan kejadian penyakit pada bibit tomat dengan penekanan mencapai 83,33%.
Mikroenkapsulasi Asap Cair Tempurung Kelapa Menggunakan Variasi Total Padatan Terlarut
Authors: Choiriyah Nurul Azizah , A’yunin Nur Arifah Qurota , Pangastuti Hesti Ayuningtyas , Prasetio Yohanna
Published: January 2022

Asap cair merupakan suatu bahan hasil dari proses karbonisasi kayu pada suhu tinggi tanpa adanya kehadiran oksigen. Kandungan senyawa bioaktif asap cair terdiri dari senyawa fenol dan asam organik yang memiliki kemampuan sebagai antimikroba dan antioksidan. Senyawa bioaktif mudah mengalami oksidasi atau sangat tidak stabil terhadap panas dan logam. Teknologi mikroenkaspulasi mencegah terjadinya proses oksidasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan total padatan terlarut dari penambahan bahan penyalut maltodekstrin terhadap kadar fenol, kadar asam dan kadar karbonil mikrokapsul asap cair dari tempurung kelapa. Percobaan menggunakan satu faktor, yaitu perbedaan persentase Total Padatan Terlarut (TPT) 15%, 20%, dan 25% sebagai perlakuan. Proses mikroenkapsulasi asap cair dengan melakukan pencampuran  maltodekstrin pada larutan asap cair hingga mencapai persentase Total Padatan Terlarut  sesuai perlakuan. Perubahan larutan dispersi menjadi bubuk berukuran mikro dilakukan dengan spray drying menggunakan suhu inlet 130oC. Kadar fenol tertinggi adalah mikrokapsul asap cair dengan enkapsulan maltodekstrin sampai denganTPT 15%. Penambahan maltodekstrin sebagai enkapsulan tidak berpengaruh pada kadar total karbonil mikrokapsul asap cair. Penambahan  maltodekstrin dapat meningkatkan kadar total asam pada mikrokapsul asap cair. Proses enkapsulasi asap cair terbaik dapat dilakukan menggunakan bahan penyalut maltodekstrin dengan TPT 15% karena memiliki kadar total fenol tertinggi yang berkontribusi terhadap sifat antioksidan dan antimikroba.
Transtornos mentais associados ao uso de substâncias psicoativas: a importância da identificação para o prognóstico e assistência
Authors: Morais Sá Bárbara Stefani , Maigret Simone Buchugnani , Francelino Crepalde Patrícia Aparecida , Carvalho Vieira Leticia
Published: January 2022

Identificar a relação entre o uso de substâncias psicoativas e a manifestação de transtornos mentais e caracterizar o perfil dos pacientes atendidos no Caps Alcool e drogas de um município localizado no interior de São Paulo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem quantitativa, realizada com pacientes ativos em tratamento no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas. A coleta ocorreu no período de julho a agosto de 2018, com estrevista estruturada a 17 usuários ativos no serviço. A análise revelou maior prevalência de usuários do sexo masculino, cor de pele branca e parda, solteiros e naturalidade do estado de São Paulo, as substâncias utilizadas variaram entre, alcool, craque, tabaco, cocaina e maconha, as comorbidades psiquiatricas: transtorno de esquizofrenia, ansidade, depressivo e bipolar. Conhecer as comorbidades psiquiátricas e o perfil dos usuários atendidos colaboram para a qualidade da assistência prestada, considerando sua importância o para prognóstico e planejamento de intervenções.
Características sociodemográficas, engajamento e workaholism em profissionais de enfermagem
Authors: Bertoloto Lima Douglas , Pizarro de Freitas Clarissa Pinto
Published: January 2022

Verificar de que forma as variáveis sociodemográficas, as demandas de trabalho, o apoio social e a autoeficácia ocupacional explicam os índices de workaholism e engajamento. Estudo quantitativo, exploratório, composto por 332 profissionais de enfermagem atuantes em diversas instituições de saúde localizadas na região metropolitana do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Foram realizadas análises descritivas dos participantes e correlações entre as variáveis por meio do software R. Mostraram que as variáveis sociodemográficas analisadas não se relacionaram de forma significativa estatisticamente com as variáveis de bem-estar afetivo no trabalho. Os níveis de engajamento e o workaholism foram explicados pelos recursos do trabalho e pessoais e a demanda. Nossos achados mostram que uma oferta adequada de recursos pode promover redução dos níveis de demanda, e consequentemente, redução dos níveis de workaholism e aumento dos níveis de engajamento de profissionais de enfermagem.
Uzaktan eğitim sürecinde ergenlerin çevrimiçi oyunlara yönelik deneyimleri: Fenomenolojik bir araştırma
Authors: ARICI DOĞAN Duygu , PAMUK İrem
Published: January 2022

İnternet günümüzde hayatımızın önemli parçası olmuş ve teknoloji alanındaki ilerlemeler oyuna yönelik algıları da farklı boyutlara taşımıştır. Doğal ortamlarda yüz yüze oynanan oyunlar günümüzde bilgisayar üzerinden oynanan oyunlara dönüşmüştür. Bu oyun türlerinden biri de çok oyunculu çevrimiçi oyunlardır. Ergenler de bu oyunları oynamak için zamanlarının çoğunu bilgisayar başında geçirmektedir. Bu araştırma uzaktan eğitim sürecinde ergenlerin (lise öğrencileri) çevrimiçi oyunlara yönelik deneyimlerinin incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenomenolojiye (olgubilim) göre desenlenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenen 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında İstanbul ilinde bulunan ergenlerden (lise öğrencileri) oluşmaktadır. Ergenlerin demografik bilgilerini içeren Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan Yarı Yapılandırılmış Görüşme Formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz ve içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre uzaktan eğitim sürecinde ergenlerin oyunlara yönelik deneyimlerinde farklılaşmalar olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Katılımcıların zaman yönetimi deneyimlerine göre uzaktan eğitim sürecinin katılımcıların oyunlara daha fazla vakit ayırmalarını sağladığı, günlük yaşam deneyimlerinde ise temel ihtiyaçlarını karşılamada beslenme ve uyku düzenlerinde oyunların olumsuz etkileri olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.
What Is Your Diagnosis?
Authors: Squire Nathan , Cohen Eli B. , Dycus David L.
Published: January 2022

In collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Radiology
A Cognitive Rail Track Breakage Detection System Using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Vincent Olufunke Rebecca , Babalola Yetunde Ebunoluwa , Sodiya Adesina Simon , Adeniran Olusola John
Published: January 2022

Rail track breakages represent broken structures consisting of rail track on the railroad. The traditional methods for detecting this problem have proven unproductive. The safe operation of rail transportation needs to be frequently monitored because of the level of trust people have in it and to ensure adequate maintenance strategy and protection of human lives and properties. This paper presents an automatic deep learning method using an improved fully Convolutional Neural Network (FCN) model based on U-Net architecture to detect and segment cracks on rail track images. An approach to evaluating the extent of damage on rail tracks is also proposed to aid efficient rail track maintenance. The model performance is evaluated using precision, recall, F1-Score, and Mean Intersection over Union (MIoU). The results obtained from the extensive analysis show U-Net capability to extract meaningful features for accurate crack detection and segmentation.
Time Series Forecasting of Mobile Robot Motion Sensors Using LSTM Networks
Authors: Vagale Anete , Šteina Luīze , Vēciņš Valters
Published: January 2022

Deep neural networks are a tool for acquiring an approximation of the robot mathematical model without available information about its parameters. This paper compares the LSTM, stacked LSTM and phased LSTM architectures for time series forecasting. In this paper, motion sensor data from mobile robot driving episodes are used as the experimental data. From the experiment, the models show better results for short-term prediction, where the LSTM stacked model slightly outperforms the other two models. Finally, the predicted and actual trajectories of the robot are compared.
Ulnar-basilic arteriovenous fistula with multilocular gigantic aneurysmal dilatation: a case report
Authors: Arbănaşi Emil-Marian , Russu Eliza , Mureşan Adrian Vasile , Arbănaşi Eliza-Mihaela , Kaller Reka
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Arteriovenous fistula dysfunction has been associated with a range of problems such as thrombosis, stenosis, dilatation, and infection.

Case presentation: We present the case of a 64-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis and with aneurysmal dilatation of the ulnar-basilic arteriovenous fistula, having an increased risk of rupture. A temporary dialysis catheter is placed in the left femoral vein, an aneurysmal basilic vein is ligated at the anastomosis, aneurysmal dilatation is emptied by compression, and a right radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula is performed. The patient undergoes hemodialysis on the second day and subsequently three times a week for six weeks until the new arteriovenous fistula develops. He returns for aneurysmal sac resection.

Conclusion: The purpose of this paper is the presentation and management of a 15-year-old ulnar-basilic arteriovenous fistula with multilocular aneurysmal development and an imminent rupture.
The Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Approach in Clinical Practice – A Narrative Review
Authors: Deteșan Oana , Custură Lucia Mihaela , Schmiedt Reka Annamaria , Bacso Brigitta Irén , Bell Andrew Corneliu , Streza Maria Alexandra , Tilinca Mariana Cornelia
Published: January 2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasingly condition in medical practice. In the absence of an effective therapeutic management, it can lead to significant maternal and neonatal complications with adverse health effects. Reducing the risk of morbidity is the goal achived by screening of all pregnant women and active involvement of health care staff and early medical intervention in case of detection of GDM. The aim of this review is to present the nowadays strategy of GDM approach. The management challenge is to maintain blood glucose levels within the targets recommended by current guidelines, which are in relatively narrow ranges. Nutritional intervention and lifestyle changes are of primary importance. If necessary insulin therapy is initiated, insulin analogues are preferable due to lower risk of hypoglycemia. Oral antidiabetics are not recommended in pregnancy, even if they are used in certain circumstances.
Analysis of the Demographic Phenomenon of Fertility in Romania from 1950-2021
Authors: Cârstea Alina Laura , Domnariu Carmen Daniela
Published: January 2022

Fertility is the ability of two cells, the egg and the sperm, to unite in order to conceive a biological child. The aim of this study is to analyse how the fertility rate has evolved demographically since the communist period and until now in Romania. In order to carry out this study, we analysed the data provided by Macrotrends regarding the fertility rate in Romania from the last 71 years (more precisely 1950-2021). The results of the study indicate that, in 1950 Romania had an average fertility rate of 3.25 children per woman. It gradually declined until 1965. In 1967, the number of births doubled to almost half a million new-borns in just 1 year. Such a rate has never been reached, the fertility rate being in a continuous decline until now.
Loneliness and Related Factors among Vocational School Students
Authors: Şahan Ayşe Gülay , Açikgöz Ayla
Published: January 2022

In this study, we aimed to determine the factors affecting the loneliness levels of university students studying at vocational schools and to determine the relationship between the loneliness and social support. The data of this cross-sectional study were collected from students studying at a vocational school of a university in Turkey. Data were collected with the “Data Registration Form”, “UCLA Loneliness Scale”, and “Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support”. As a result of this study a high level of loneliness was determined. This study revealed that the gender, the place of residence, the status of receiving scholarships/loans and the education level of mothers significantly affected loneliness perception levels of the students. Another result of this study was that there was no significant relationship between the total score and subscale scores of the multidimensional perceived social support scale and perception of loneliness.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Telemedicine
Authors: Orga-Dumitriu Dan
Published: January 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency of international concern. Due to mandatory social distancing and the lack of effective treatments, telemedicine has become the safest interactive system between patients, both infected and uninfected, and clinicians. During this period, all patients, with acute or chronic conditions, need ways to obtain medical attention other than going to Emergency Room (E.R.) or to the clinic. Telemedicine has been an effective approach for COVID-19 management as it allows to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and provides support to remote rural location. The most optimistic forecasts could not anticipate the impact that a pandemic will have on this medical field, whose financial implications exceeded all expectation.
The Importance of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Pregnancy. Is the Vegan Diet Safe for Pregnant Women?
Authors: Buta Lorena Emanuela , Tero-Vescan Amelia
Published: January 2022

Omega 3 fatty acids (n-3PUFA) are essential compounds in humans, their biological role being dependent on food intake, mostly of animal origin. In the newborn, n-3PUFA are involved in the formation of membrane phospholipids in the retina and grey matter influencing vision and neurogenesis. The purpose of this review is to study literature data regarding n-3PUFA intake in vegan pregnant women, with beneficial effects and supplementation possibilities. The conclusions of our study confirm the benefits of the vegan diet in pregnant women, as long as nutritional deficiencies are carefully managed through the administration of appropriate dietary supplements.
Extra-Articular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Predictors of Nonvertebral Fractures
Authors: Claudia Mihailov , Adrian Mitroi
Published: January 2022

Introduction: In rheumatoid arthritis the extra-articular manifestations present a marker of disease severity and are accompanied by increased morbidity and mortality.

Objectives: The aim of this paper is to study the relationship between extra-articular manifestations and nonvertebral fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods: The study included 130 menopausal women diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Bone mineral density was measured at lumbar spine and femoral by means of dual X-ray osteodensitometry. Nonvertebral fractures such as femur, humerus, or forearm fractures were diagnosed through questioning the subjects The obtained variables were analyzed by bivariate analysis and logistic regression.

Results: The mean age was 62.77±7.51 years old. The medium duration of rheumatoid arthritis was 7.91±7.85 years, the frequency of extra-articular manifestations was 25.38%. The frequency of nonvertebral fractures was 19.23%. The frequency of nonvertebral fractures is statistically significantly higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have extra-articular manifestations (36.36% vs 13.40%, p: 0.008).

Conclusions: In the presence of extra-articular manifestations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, primary prevention measures are required for nonvertebral fractures.
Omission of Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy Delays the Early Diagnosis of a Lung Neoplasm
Authors: Adrian Mitroi , Luminita Peniu , Maria Ionescu Ana , Sergiu Chirila , Claudia Mihailov
Published: January 2022

Introduction. Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is a syndrome characterized by periostitis of the long (tubular) bones, clubbing of the digits and arthritis. Less than 4,5% of the lung cancer patients developed hypertrophic osteoarthropathy as a paraneoplastic manifestation.

Case presentation. We present a case of a 59 year old man, smoker presents for 18 months recurrent symmetric arthritis of knee. He lost 6 kilograms and he had no pulmonary symptoms. Physical examination revealed digital clubbing with watch-glass nails painless of all fingers, joint effusion of the knees. Laboratory results revealed only inflammatory syndrome and anaemia of chronic disease. The X-rays revealed periosteal appositions at the tibia, fibula and femur, mass in the left lower lobe. Computed tomography confirmed lung tumor and biopsy showed the malignant character of the tumor.

Conclusion. The index of suspicion for OAH should be high in a patient with symmetrical arthritis who associates Hippocratic fingers.
The Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of the Cultivated Soils in the Odra River Floodplain
Authors: Michalak Aleksandra , Świsłowski Paweł , Rajfur Małgorzata
Published: January 2022

The aim of the study was to assess the contamination of selected heavy metals in cultivated soils of the Odra river floodplain. The heavy metals Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni, Cd and Pb were determined in soil samples collected in the autumn of 2020 - after the vegetation period of plants from designated measurement points. Concentrations of the analytes were measured using an atomic absorption spectrometer (F-ASA). A comparison was made between concentrations of heavy metals in soil samples collected from areas flooded in 1997 and from areas flooded as a result of rainfall, snowmelt and winter floods. The results of the studies were compared with the data for soils taken from non-flooded areas. The studies confirmed enrichment of soils subjected to precipitation, snowmelt and winter floods in heavy metals. Also samples taken from two measurement points located on floodplains of the Odra river were characterised by high concentrations of Zn, Cd and Pb.
Using the Raspberry Pi Microcomputers in STEM Education in Technically Oriented High Schools
Authors: Major Štěpán , Hubálovská Marie , Wacławek Maria
Published: January 2022

The article deals with learning using the project-based method in STEM education. The article describes the use of ICT technologies, specifically Raspberry Pi microcomputers in bending experiment. The bending experiment was designed for students of technically oriented high schools. Pedagogical research was conducted to determine whether the knowledge and skills of students who have been educated by the project-based method in STEM education are more complex, more systematic and more permanent than the knowledge and skills of students taught by standard forms of teaching. The article presents the results of pedagogical research, which lasted for three years. The results confirm that project-based learning and using ICT in STEM education developed complex knowledge and skills in STEM education. Comprehensive knowledge and problem-solving skills are important for the sustainable development of technological education.
A Study on Dynamic Behavior of Natural Draft Cooling Tower Considering the Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction
Authors: Lingaraju Mahesh Kumar Chitrahalli , Girisha Shwetha Kotagi , Channabasappa Shanthappa Bhaktanakatte , Karigowda Manjunatha
Published: January 2022

In this present era, the technology in advanced construction has developed to a very large extent. Some parts of the constructions are still in the improving stage which includes Cooling tower Construction. Hyperbolic cooling towers are large, thin shell reinforced concrete structures which Contribute to power generation efficiency, reliability, and to environmental protection. Cooling towers use evaporation of water to eject heat from processes such as cooling the circulating water used in oil refineries and in power plants. Nowadays in many thermal power plants, we can see the Cooling tower. So, preserving this industrial structure is an effort to save the cooling tower from dangerous earthquakes. The present-day cooling towers are exceptional structures in view of their sheer size and complexities. Present paper deals with the study of dynamic response that is modal analysis, seismic analysis of the two different cooling towers varying the H/t ratio and thicknesses with fixity at the base boundary condition, and the soil is modelled as raft for the effect of soil-structure interaction using the direct approach. In this paper, hyperbolic cooling towers are modelled using Ansys software, which is a Finite element Software. Results show that the soil-structure interaction effect significantly modifies the earthquake behavior of Hyperbolic Cooling towers.
A survey for Communication security of the embedded system
Authors: Xie Yu , Buchman Attila
Published: January 2022

The embedded operating system is a task-oriented computing platform that can be tailored, low-cost, and has high requirements for reliability and real-time performance. It plays an extremely important role in engineering applications. With the gradual application of embedded systems in various fields, the shortcomings of its insufficient ability to respond to security threats have gradually emerged, and many hackers have turned their attack targets into embedded systems. The important reason for these attacks is that embedded systems lack sufficient multi-layer protection mechanisms. This article focuses on the threats embedded systems face in terms of communication security. Then analyze the existing communication security-related technologies from the perspectives of the network layer, the transport layer, and the application layer. Finally, it summarizes the research direction of embedded system security countermeasures.
Sustainable Teacher Professional Development Through Professional Learning Community: PLC
Authors: Meesuk Parinya , Wongrugsa Angwara , Wangkaewhiran Thipwimol
Published: January 2022

In Thailand, in-service teachers’ professional development has been implemented through the Professional Learning Community (PLC) program for more than four years to develop teachers’ sustainably. The sustainable development program has spread across the country in the Thai Teacher Council network. The research goals are as follows: (1) to evaluate the causes and results of the Professional Development Program in the form of a Professional Learning Community conducted by the Teachers’ Council of Thailand and (2) to analyze factors affecting success and sustainability of the teacher professional development project. Within the study, 490 samples have been collected from the relevant parties. The respondents have completed the questionnaire and participated in the interview. The research results have revealed that the project is essential for teachers and education personnel. They change the teaching and learning approaches, as well as positive thinking skills; moreover, the students also increase academic achievements.
The Role of Feedback in the Distance Learning Process
Authors: Jurs Pāvels , Špehte Elita
Published: January 2022

In the distance learning process, teachers, students, parents and institutions must continue the teaching and learning process despite the various limitations. During the face-to-face learning process, instructions, concepts and feedback can be verbally communicated within a relatively short period of time; while teachers in the distance learning process must briefly express their thoughts in written form so that every student can clearly understand what is being done. It is not always an easy task. One of the challenges of the distance learning process is to find ways how to provide feedback to students in a timely and meaningful way to help them improve their performance, actively engage in the learning process, and not to lose the link between a student and a teacher. The article, using theoretical (scientific and methodological literature analysis) research methods, analyzes the concept and theoretical models of the distance learning process, describes the preconditions for feedback and the importance of feedback in the teaching and learning process. By analysing the importance of feedback, suggestions for improving the distance learning process have been developed.