bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formation of a high thrombogenic risk groups in children with manifestation of hemorrhagic syndrome
Authors: Strozenko Ludmila A. , Ponomarev Viktor S. , Lobanov Yuriy F. , Skudarnov Evgeniy V.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Children suffering from congenital thrombophilia may suffer from manifestations of the increased bleeding in certain periods of childhood. With regard to the occurrence of acute cerebrovascular accident, infarctions, transient ischemic attacks, genetic polymorphisms of thrombophilia have been well studied, but they have not been fully analyzed in children with the aspects of hemorrhagic syndrome. The aim of the study: to assess the prognostic significance of permanent and temporary thrombogenic risk factors for the formation of a risk groups for the development of vascular complications in children with manifestations of hemorrhagic syndrome.
Materials and methods. The study included ninety 0 to 18 years children with clinical manifestations of hemorrhagic syndrome. The control group consisted of 115 children without clinical manifestations of bleeding. Determination of genetic polymorphisms of hemostasis system factors and folate cycle enzymes was carried out by the molecular genetic method, using the polymerase chain reaction. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the statistical software package Statistica 10.0 (StatSoft Inc.) was used to organize, sort, and analyze data.
Results. Children with manifestation of hemorrhagic syndrome were established to have a statistically significant prevalence of carriage of the Hmzg genotype of the ITGA2 gene and the Hmzg gene PAI-1 (p < 0.05). The prognostic significance and informativeness of a number of constant and temporary signs were established, from which a prognostic table was compiled for the selection of children in the risk group for the development of vascular complications with the subsequent development of individual measures for primary thromboprophylaxis.
Conclusion. Thus, the developed prognostic table characterizes the maximum value of specificity, the maximum value of sensitivity and the prognostic randomness of a positive result. When working with the proposed table, no more than 5% of erroneous decisions can be made. Using this indicator, children with a risk of developing vascular diseases were identified and included in the regional register, with subsequent additional examination and specific thromboprophylaxis.
Perancangan Dashboard Monitoring dan Controlling Kinerja Proyek pada PT. XYZ Menggunakan Metode Agile and Lean Development
Authors: Azkia Rifan , Doyo Yekti Yusuf Nugroho , Caesaron Dino
Published: September 2024

PT. XYZ adalah perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang jasa dan konstruksi sipil untuk telekomunikasi, berlokasi di Bandung. Kegiatan utama perusahaan ini meliputi pembelian bahan baku, penyediaan bahan baku, dan pembangunan jaringan telepon, internet, serta TV. Salah satu proyek penting yang sedang dilaksanakan adalah Proyek Ducting Telephone (R-29). Namun, proyek ini mengalami masalah karena anggaran yang melebihi rencana dan jadwal yang tidak sesuai. Masalah ini sebagian besar disebabkan oleh ketiadaan alat monitoring dan kontrol informasi yang efektif, seperti dashboard. Akibatnya, perusahaan mengalami kesulitan dalam memantau kemajuan proyek, mengelola anggaran, serta menjaga jadwal tetap on track. Ketidakmampuan untuk secara efisien mengidentifikasi dan menyelesaikan masalah menyebabkan inefisiensi, penundaan, dan potensi pembengkakan anggaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang Dashboard Monitoring dan Controlling Proyek yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan PT. XYZ. Proses perancangan menggunakan metode Agile dan Lean Development yang terdiri dari empat fase: Think and Plan, Design and Create Minimum Viable Product, Development, dan Testing. Dashboard yang dirancang mencakup fitur-fitur penting seperti Project Overview, Project Financial Tracking, Project Timeline, Project Milestone, Project Logistic, Project Performance, dan Project Risk. Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner Face Validation, dashboard ini dinyatakan valid dan relevan, serta hasil User Acceptance Test (UAT) menunjukkan tingkat kepuasan pengguna yang tinggi dengan nilai keseluruhan 86%.
The role of faith-based organizations in tackling food loss and waste in Rwanda: A preliminary study
Authors: Sanniti Sophia , Kazungu Jules , Reddin Carrick , Lipinski Brian , Ruzigamanzi Eric , Wangu James
Published: September 2024

Through a mixed-methods approach, this working paper examines current food loss and waste (FLW) efforts led by FBOs in Rwanda. The paper also looks at the barriers and opportunities to make progress and how FBO action might contribute to national FLW reduction targets. It also provides a set of recommendations to support FBOs in contributing to Rwanda’s food system sustainability goals.
KADIN HEDEF KİTLE ÜZERİNDE REKLAMA YÖNELİK İNANCIN REKLAMA YÖNELİK GENEL TUTUMA ETKİSİNDE EĞİTİMİN ROLÜ
Authors: Erdem Celik Omur , Bayazıt Didem Zeynep
Published: September 2024

Reklam etkisi itibari ile tüketicinin markaya karşı tutum ve davranışlarında önemli bir yere sahiptir. Tüketici kadın/erkek ve bilinçli (eğitimli) olduğunda bireysel tüketimlerinde seçici davranabilmektedir. Dolayısıyla reklam faaliyetinin tüketicilerde cinsiyet, eğitim düzeyi ve inancın genel tutuma etkisinin derinlemesine incelenmesi önem arz etmektedir. Amaç: Bu çalışma kadın hedef kitleye yönelik reklam kampanyalarında eğitimin reklama olan inanç ve genel tutum üzerindeki düzenleyici rolünü incelemekte ve bu bağlamda pazarlamacılara yön gösterici bir kaynak sunmayı amaçlamaktır. Yöntem: Araştırmada kolayda örneklem yöntemi ile kapalı uçlu anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Anket 610 kadın katılımcı ile tamamlanmış ve veriler IBM® SPSS 24 ve IBM® AMOS 18 programları ile analiz edilmiştir. Öncelikle tamamlayıcı istatistikler yapılmış, sonrasında sırasıyla keşfedici ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri, geçerlik ve güvenilirlik analizleri, dağılım, korelasyon analizi ve son olarak hipotez testleri yapılmıştır. Analizlerin tamamında %95 güven aralığı tercih edilmiştir. Katılımcıların reklama inanç ve reklama yönelik tutum ölçeklerinden aldıkları puanın eğitime göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığına yönelik ANOVA testi yapılmıştır. Farklılığın tespit edilmesinden sonra varyansların homojenliği kontrol edilmiştir. Varyansların homojen olduğunun tespitinden sonra Tukey testi yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Eğitim durumlarına göre reklama yönelik inanç ve reklama yönelik tutum ölçeklerinden alınan puanlar arasında anlamlı bir farklılık tespit edilmiş ve eğitim seviyesi yükseldikçe reklama yönelik inancın ve reklama yönelik tutum puanlarının düştüğü tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonucun kadın hedef kitle seçilerek yapılacak reklam kampanyaları strateji ve yaratıcı süreçlerinde ve de bu alanda yapılacak araştırmalara önemli katkılar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Discussion groups in teacher training: analysis of inclusive didactic strategies
Authors: Montaño Maria José Navarro , Virué Rocío Piñero , Navarro Paula Jiménez , Navarro Victor Mateo
Published: September 2024

The present study analysed the use of active and participatory methodologies in teacher training, exploring inclusive didactic strategies from Universal Design for Learning (UDL), using a mixed methodology. The data were gathered through discussion groups (DG). The main aim was to promote active and participatory methodologies in higher education through the use of inclusive didactic strategies. The sample was constituted by 73 students of the Degree of Primary Education from the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Seville (Spain), who were organised in 20 DGs. The research instruments employed were: UDL training session sheet and DG script on inclusive educational strategies and UDL. These instruments were validated by expert judgement. The results were organised by strategy, based on UDL guidelines (quantitative data: frequencies and percentages), and the data obtained from the DG minutes (qualitative data: content analysis) were organised by UDL dimension. The results confirm that the use of different didactic strategies favours reflective and critical thinking and promotes participation, generating shared knowledge and information management in different formats using ICTs, thereby contributing to improving the quality of teacher training.
Beyond survival: Addressing gaps in psychosocial support for survivors of childhood cancer
Authors: Cheung Yin Ting
Published: September 2024

I read with great interest the study conducted by Fong et al. published in this issue of Annals, which evaluated psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among a cohort of 143 young adult survivors of childhood cancer in Singapore.1 Almost 1 in 4 survivors demonstrated significant psychological distress and poor mental well-being (relative to population norms) at more than 15 years post-cancer diagnosis. Other than being the first in Singapore to characterise the psychological burden experienced by survivors, the notable strengths of this study are (1) the inclusion of siblings as comparators to minimise the potential confounding effects of genetics, family environment and socioeconomic factors on the study outcomes; (2) the use of validated self-reported measures that enable cross-comparison with studies from other countries; and (3) the use of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition diagnosis codes to capture clinical chronic conditions and late effects of cancer. The authors conclude their paper by calling for regular surveillance and timely interventions to improve mental health functioning and HRQOL in cancer survivorship programmes in Singapore. Taken together, this study contributes to the existing literature that highlights the unique needs that survivors of childhood cancer face as they advance to young adulthood, which include the need for ongoing psychosocial support, transition from child-centred to adult-oriented health-care systems, and age-appropriate education on their personal health risks.
O panorama brasileiro das pesquisas sobre o futebol de mulheres (2013-2021)
Authors: Santos da Silva Elisama , Carlos Moreira Evando
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi mapear teses e dissertações que tiveram o Futebol de Mulheres como objeto de estudo, a partir de trabalhos encontrados no banco de dados da Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, entre os anos de 2013 a 2021. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter bibliográfico. Foram analisadas 52 produções, das quais 41 são dissertações e 11 são teses. Utilizou-se os seguintes descritores: futebol/futsal feminino, futebol de/para mulheres, mulher(es) e/no futebol. A pesquisa evidenciou que: mulheres são as principais produtoras nas pesquisas referentes ao Futebol de Mulheres e que o número de orientações também realizadas por mulheres vem aumentando com o passar dos anos; o aumento no quantitativo das produções acontece sempre após grandes eventos internacionais, como exemplo, as Olimpíadas e a Copa do Mundo Feminina, o que reforça a importância de maior cobertura da modalidade, visto que na maioria das vezes, no intervalo dessas competições, os números não se mantêm em progressão; como apontado em outros estudos, a questão do gênero no futebol de mulheres ainda é o tema central das discussões; programas de pós-graduação na área da Educação Física ainda apresentam majoritariamente a tendência investigativa sobre a temática; a concentração majoritária das pesquisas no eixo sul-sudeste, o que se pressupõe, possa ser reflexo também de como tem sido o desenvolvimento local da modalidade. Tais resultados reforçam a importância tanto de ampla divulgação da modalidade para além das competições oficiais, quanto da continuidade de estudos que objetivem compreender e fomentar o Futebol de Mulheres.
Palavras-chave: Mulheres, futebol, futsal, gênero, panorama brasileiro.
Factors influencing sedentary behavior and its impact on early childhood psychomotor skills
Authors: Wahyuni Dewi , Nasuka Nasuka , Setyawati Heny , Sulaiman Sulaiman , Pratama Rivan Saghita
Published: September 2024

Sedentary behavior can negatively impact motor and cognitive coordination in early childhood. This study explores the factors that influence sedentary behavior on early childhood psychomotor development. This research method uses a quantitative approach with a survey design and involves a sample of 400 early childhood education teachers. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed using Google Forms. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics with the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results of the analysis show that the factors of physical activity (β = -0.222), parental digital understanding (β = -0.109), physical activity support facilities (β = -0.080), parental involvement (β = -0.094), teacher competence (β = -0.128), and teacher digital competence (β = -0.235) have a negative correlation with sedentary behavior of early childhood, which means that the higher the factor, the lower the sedentary behavior. Sedentary behavior negatively affects motor coordination (β = -0.552) and child psychology (β = -0.545) increasing the risk of psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Meanwhile, early childhood characteristics and technology did not have a major influence on early childhood sedentary behavior. The importance of awareness of sedentary behavior requires the creation of a physical activity program for children that involves parents.
Keywords: sedentary behavior, psychomotor development, early childhood, early childhood education.
Physical activity questionnaire for older children (PAQ-C) versi Indonesia: confirmatory factor analysis
Authors: Sari Indah Prasetyawati Tri Purnama , Doewes Muchsin , Hidayatullah Muhammad Furqon , Hariono Awan
Published: September 2024

This study aims to adapt the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) for Indonesian children aged 9 to 11. It is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study approach. The instrument was adapted the research developed by Kowalski et al., 1997. It was translated to Indonesian language and also validated by academics of sports science so that the adaptation of the questionnaire was better before the data was collected. The results of the questionnaire adaptation contained the identity of the sample (name, gender, date of birth and age, class, weight, height) and 10 question items. A sample of 401 students, aged 9-11, was collected from urban, suburban, and rural areas. The data analysis used was Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using LISREL. The results of this study showed that the Standardized Loading Factor (SLF) value in each questionnaire item was >0.5, the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) value was 0.659>0.5, and the Construct Reliability (CR) value was 0.892>0.7. Based on these results, the questionnaire had good convergent validity. Thus, the PAQ-C Indonesian version for ages 9 – 11 was suitable for use. It can be concluded that the measuring instrument can accurately measure the level of children physical activity in urban, suburban, and rural areas, and provide confidence for researchers in Indonesia to use it. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of a holistic and integrated approach in supporting children's physical activity, which is influenced by the interaction of various layers of the physical and social environment.
Keywords: Physical Activity Questionnaire, Children, Physical Education
Effectiveness of back therapeutic exercises and Pilates on the clinical improvement of the intensity of chronic low back pain and determination of the minimal clinically important improvement threshold from treatments in a hospital setting
Authors: López Mesa Mario Manuel , Cabrerizo Fernández Javier j. , Robledo do Nascimento Yolanda , López Mesa Mario Manuel
Published: September 2024

The primary aim was to compare the effectiveness of therapeutic back exercises and Pilates in reducing chronic low back pain and to determine the threshold of improvement and the difference in pre- and post-treatment scores considered clinically relevant for patients. Methodology: A total of 53 patients with chronic low back pain were randomly assigned to two groups: one with 27 participants performing Pilates and another with 26 participants following a back exercise program. The treatment consisted of sessions twice a week for three months. Pain intensity was assessed before and after treatment using the Visual Analog Pain Scale. A clinically relevant threshold was defined as a sufficient reduction in pain score for patients to feel "very satisfied." A Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve analysis was used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the improvement threshold. Additionally, a linear regression model was applied to analyze the relationship between score difference and the percentage of improvement. Results: Although both groups showed significant improvements in pain reduction after treatment, there were no statistically significant differences between them. The average reductions in both groups did not exceed two points (Back Exercise Group = 1.43 points, Pilates Group = 1.82 points), thus not reaching the two-point average improvement required to meet the clinically relevant improvement threshold. However, at an individual level, 45.83% of the Pilates group and 37.5% of the back exercise group achieved a clinically relevant improvement (≥30% improvement). The improvement threshold of 31.4%, equivalent to a two-point reduction, was correlated with greater clinical satisfaction (sensitivity 84%, specificity 87%). Conclusions: Both treatments produced beneficial effects in reducing chronic low back pain. However, the average improvement was not clinically relevant for the overall sample. At an individual level, a significant proportion of patients achieved clinically relevant improvement, particularly in the Pilates group. The 31.4% improvement threshold serves as an additional indicator for evaluating the clinical relevance of treatments.
Keywords: Therapeutic back exercises, Pilates, chronic low back pain, Visual Analog Scale for Pain, Minimal Clinically Important Change.
ОҚУШЫЛАРДЫҢ ОҚУ-ТАНЫМДЫҚ ҚҰЗІРЕТТІЛІГІНАРТТЫРУДЫҢ ПСИХОЛОГИЯЛЫҚ ҚЫРЛАРЫ
Authors: Бағдатқызы Сымбат
Published: September 2024

The problem considered in this article is the psychological aspects of increasing educational and cognitive competence. Today, one of themain problems in the field of general education is the decline in the educational and cognitive competencies of students. A direct factor affecting the decline in thequality of education of students is considered as a result of the rapid development of technologies. The ability of students to write competently, to collect thoughts,to speak clearly and clearly, to repeat the acquired knowledge only reproductively, and to remember it in a short time has become a disease of our time. Therefore, through this search, explaining the concept of "reading cognition", the problem of its formation in the minds of students and development in the pedagogical process was discussed.
ҚАЗАҚ ТІЛІ САБАҚТАРЫНДА ТЫҢДАЛЫМ ӘРЕКЕТІ ТАПСЫРМАЛАРЫН ҰЙЫМДАСТЫРУ ЖОЛДАРЫ
Authors: Абдулла Саят
Published: September 2024

The activity of listening is one of the most relevant topics in the modern methodology of teaching the Kazakh language, because speech communication cannot be realized without listening. Currently, there is a question as to how well listening skills are being learned in Kazakh language classes. According to the results of the conducted research, although there is a place for conversational activities in the educational standard, listening activities in classes are ignored and are not fully realized. The article analyzes research works on the effectiveness of teaching listening behavior. In it, the importance of the listening activity related to the teaching methodology of the Kazakh language is described. It covers the stages of the listening activity: before the audition, during the audition, and after the audition, and samples of tasks are offered accordingly. At the same time, during the research work, the results of the experiment conducted on schoolchildren are analyzed and their effectiveness is proven.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ МЕТОДА ПЕРЕВЕРНУТОГОКЛАССА В СРЕДНЕЙ ШКОЛЕ
Authors: Шайхы Жанел , Мейиржан Нурланұлы  , Самат Максутов
Published: September 2024

For many years, the school education system represented a lecture-explanatory method of teaching and learning, where the teacher had therole of only an informer and lecturer. But with the development of our society, the goals and requirements of the education system began to change. Timerequires the inclusion in the education system of active learning methods, and innovative pedagogical interventions to contribute to the development ofcognitive and higher-order thinking skills, and thereby protect students from passive, unmotivated behavior. This paper analyses the impact of the implementation of a flipped teaching methodology in the school educationsystem on the motivation of students studying mathematics in high school. The main purpose of the article is to confirm the effectiveness of the flippedclassroom in improving the academic indicators of students related to their attitude - motivation in particular. Having chosen for the experiment a group of26 high school students, we conducted the statistical analysis. Taking the pretest and post-test consistent with 33 questions from the participants of theexperiment, using the analysis of the t-test, we revealed a significant increase in the level of motivation among 9th-grade students. This article clearly shows thatthe techniques used in the flipped classroom have a beneficial effect on students' attitudes and motivation towards the subject.
EXPERIENCE OF PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN REMOTE REGIONS OF INDONESIA IN POSITIVE DISCIPLINE TRAINING AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR MORAL AND CHARACTER EDUCATION
Authors: Hikmah Afroh Nailil , Anay Zhuldyz , Wuryandani Wuri , Mustadi Ali , Supartinah
Published: September 2024

This study explores the implications of positive disciplinetraining and inclusive education for prospective elementary teachers in Southwest Papua, with a focus on developing moral and character education as well as building a supportive learning environment. The number of participants is 30 students/teacher candidates with 5 trainers. Through this training, prospective teachers are able to increase their understanding of inclusivity, adopt proactive classroom management strategies, and develop inclusive teaching skills. As a result, they are able to create a safe and supportive learning environment, which promotes moral values and strong character among students. The implications of this research provide an optimistic picture of the role of prospective teachers in building inclusive education and strengthening student character, especially in the special cultural and environmental context of Southwest Papua.
Safety Workarounds as Part of Internal Quality Control and Medical Care Safety: a Systematic Review
Authors: Roytberg Grigoriy E. , Vachnadze David I. , Kondratova Natalia V. , Timoshevskiǐ Alexandr A.
Published: September 2024

Background. Patient safety is a top priority in both Russian and global healthcare. Safety workarounds could contribute to improving safety culture and medical care quality. They are widely used in many industries with complex technological processes, e.g., nuclear energy, and, based on this valuable experience, could be adapted in healthcare. However, the effectiveness of safety workarounds in healthcare is still understudied.
Objective. To investigate the correlation between safety workarounds and safety culture among healthcare staff and to evaluate the impact of workarounds on the occurrence of adverse events.
Materials and methods. The authors carried out a systematic review.
Results. Safety workarounds could contribute to improving safety culture and medical care quality. Additionally, conducting regularly safety workarounds increases the number of errors reported by medical personnel. Furthermore, involving executive management in workarounds enhances quicker decision-making and the implementation of safety changes. However, it is difficult to draw definite conclusions due to the high data heterogeneity and the low quality of some studies.
Conclusion. Security workarounds could be an efficient tool for improving safety culture and medical care quality. However, additional research is needed to assess their impact more accurately.
Modern Approaches to Integrated Assessment of Public Health in Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Begun Dmitry N. , Bulycheva Ekaterina V. , Duisembayeva Aislu N. , Borshchuk Evgeny L. , Omarova Dinara S.
Published: September 2024

Public health management plays an important role in Russian healthcare system. However, the task is impossible without an integrated assessment. In order to understand modern approaches to integral assessment of public health as well as to develop effective methods for its determination, it is necessary to systematize the existing research data. Countries of vast geographical extent, such as Kazakhstan, are of particular interest, as their regional peculiarities do not allow to elaborate a unified approach aimed at improving public health.
The purpose was to analyze the scientific research findings on integrated assessment of public health in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Material and methods. A keyword search of scientific data available in eLibrary.RU, PubMed, Google Scholar scientometric databases, subsequent study and analysis were carried out. As a result, 35 articles were included in the review for further analysis.
Results. In the scientific literature, there is ambiguity in the choice of criteria for an integrated assessment of public health. The use of different approaches and public health indicators reveals the complexity and multilevel nature of the phenomenon. The revealed weight contributions of various public health indicators, as well as the change in their role in different regions, age groups and other cohort groups indicate the need to adapt unified and standardized approaches using correction factors taking into account the above factors. The existing scientific groundwork on integrated assessment of public health in Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan allows us to predict an upcoming appearance of scientific research that will contain the results of the most accurate and adequate integrated assessment of public health.
Conclusion. A comprehensive assessment of public health is a complex multi-level system that should be measured by integral indicators. In this regard, in order to improve these indicators, it is necessary to clarify the criteria characterizing the high indicative value and coverage of various aspects that determine the level of public health.
Digital Skills of Medical Workers as a Staffing Priority in a Healthcare System
Authors: Gurtskoy Lev  D. , Smirnova Evgeniya K. , Baranova Tamara  V. , Tykyl-Ool Anastasia S.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Digital transformation is now integrated into all aspects of modern society around the world, including healthcare. Medical professionals actively use digital services and recommend various wearable devices to patients. The spread of digital technologies requires an appropriate level of digital literacy, which is one of the basic aspects of the professional skills of medical professionals.The purpose of the article was to study theoretical approaches to determining the concept of digital liter-acy skills of medical professionals based on an analysis of scientific literature.Materials and methods. In this paper, the method of content analysis of scientific publications on the dig-ital literacy of medical professionals was used. The authors studied and analyzed articles published in the PubMed database for the period from 2018 to 2023. The study was based on the definition of “digital literacy of medical workers” as a theoretical construct and object of study in the context of assessing the level of education in applied research.Results. There is a lack of broad research on the self-assessment of digital skills in different groups of med-ical professionals. It is necessary to obtain broader data on the digital literacy of medical workers in different countries and regions. Places with lower levels of digital literacy require more research in order to better understand the needs for knowledge, skills, and abilities among medical workers.
Fostering Readiness of Future Doctors and Nurses for Teamwork
Authors: Ostrovskaya Irina V. , Sheina Nadezhda G.
Published: September 2024

Background. “Teamwork and leadership” is a core universal competency established by the Federal State Educational Standards of the Russian Federation. All students in any higher education program (specialist’s, bachelor's, master's, and other degrees) should acquire this competency before graduation since teamwork is a leading way to carry out joint activities. Therefore, it is crucial to study the development of teamwork skills among yesterday's students and future specialists with higher medical education.
Materials and methods. The authors analyzed the models of team development and the indicators of acquiring teamwork and leadership skills among future nurses and doctors. As a result, six components of effective team development in a medical organization were identified: support from leaders, team synergy, mutual understanding and confidence in team members, mutual assistance and support, consensus in goals and intentions, delineation of responsibilities, and assignment of roles. These components laid the foundation for the team development model in a medical organization.
Findings. The empirical study involved future doctors and nurses as well as practicing medical staff (n = 472). It was found that the processes for fostering the readiness of future doctors and nurses for teamwork were generally at a satisfactory level. Meanwhile, 56.9% of future doctors and almost half of future nurses could not unequivocally answer the question about classes for developing teamwork skills. Respondents are likely to acquire teamwork skills both in and out of the classroom.
Discussion. The questions “Where and when should students acquire teamwork skills?” and “Whether educational programs should include special classes dedicated to developing teamwork skills?” require additional studies.
Features of Psychosomatic Symptoms in the Health Profile of Students
Authors: Polyakova Olga B. , Bonkalo Tatyana I.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Professional training of future specialists involves not only acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities and development of professionally important qualities, but also prevention of somatoform disorders among students that is understood as a tendency to feel, experience and report the presence of educational and professional stress in the form of physical symptoms, in particular, symptoms of anxiety. Leveling out psychosomatic symptoms that negatively affect the skin, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems of students will serve as the basis for a psychological prevention program.
Purpose. The goal was to identify the features of psychosomatic symptoms in the health profile of students.
Methods and materials. A total of 654 adult students from Moscow universities participated in the study on a voluntary basis. In order to identify health conditions and physical symptoms reflecting the response to negative factors and hidden emotions, the participants were asked to fill out two questionnaires: “How healthy are you?” elaborated by O.P. Novykh and “Psychosomatics of our life,” developed by I.K. Odintsov. Then, the data were processed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and the Chaddock scale.
Results. The following features of psychosomatic symptoms were revealed: average health condition characterized by an above-average level of disorders of the digestive system and negative skin reactions; average level of disorders of the cardiovascular system and general somatization indicators; below-average level of disorders of the respiratory system and the musculoskeletal system.
PERIODIZAÇÃO DOS CONTEÚDOS NOS MICROCICLOS DAS DIFERENTES FASES DA TEMPORADA COMPETITIVA NO BASQUETEBOL
Authors: Vretaros Adriano
Published: September 2024

Um programa de treinamento físico desportivo sustentável pode ser obtido através de um modelo estruturado de periodização. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo de revisão narrativa é periodizar os conteúdos nos microciclos das diferentes fases da temporada competitiva no basquetebol. Para esse fim, foram consultadas quatro bases de dados eletrônicas (Science Direct, Google Scholar, PubMed and SciELO), onde selecionou-se um total de 96 pesquisas acadêmicas que abordavam sobre a elaboração dos conteúdos nos microciclos. Todo e qualquer modelo de periodização é operado em cima dos ciclos de treinamento (microciclos, mesociclos e macrociclos) que procuram estimular adaptações orgânicas específicas para o desenvolvimento das capacidades biomotoras. Esses ciclos estão inseridos nas três fases da temporada (preparatória, competitiva e transitória) com metas distintas. Os microciclos, como unidade cíclica menor, dispõem verticalmente e horizontalmente as sessões de treinamento. Orientações de carga seletiva e complexa participam como conteúdo principal nas sessões de treinamento físico. Assim, no momento de elaborar os conteúdos das sessões é indispensável respeitar uma logicidade dinâmica amparada nos princípios da concorrência fisiológica e tempo de restauração heterocrônica, para evitar desencadeamento de maladaptações. Essa lógica funcional dentro das sessões consiste em compatibilizar as capacidades biomotoras almejando a concorrência positiva ou neutra. Todavia, sessão após sessão, deve-se subordinar as tarefas ao tempo adequado de recuperação heterocrônica das capacidades biomotoras exercitadas. Por último, são apresentados alguns exemplos práticos hipotéticos de periodização dos contéudos nos microciclos das diferentes fases da temporada voltados para o basquetebol.
Numerical Investigation on Enhanced Thermal Performance of Rectangular Microchannels with Triangular Ribs
Authors: Akram Md Nadimul , Mohiuddin Kazi , Akash Md Al Shahriar , Ibeh Felix , Kibria Md Shohel
Published: September 2024

Effective thermal management becomes crucial with the rising heat produced by electronic devices. Microchannel convection shows excellent potential as a cooling solution. This study employs numerical computational techniques to examine rectangular microchannels’ flow and heat transfer parameters on a semi-octagonal structure, specifically focusing on the Reynolds number (Re) ranging from 100 to 500. An extensive analysis evaluates the heat transfer design and hydraulic performance. Furthermore, the microchannel's diodic performance is assessed by comparing the Nusselt number (Nu) and the pressure drop in both the forward and backward directions. The study demonstrates the excellent performance of the microchannels within the microstructure under low Reynolds number (Re) conditions. Emphasizing the significance of preserving the fundamental geometric characteristics while improving the fluid dynamics within the microchannel. The semi-octagonal structure microchannel design surpasses the conventional design in bidirectional heat transfer by improving spatial fluid mixing. With a Reynolds number of 300, the Nusselt number of this microchannel surpasses that of the traditional rectangular design by a considerable margin. In addition, at this Reynolds number, the thermal diodicity (Dit) and pressure drop diodicity (Dip) showed significant improvements, with values of 1.16 and 1.45, respectively. Therefore, this study comprehensively compares the enhanced heat transfer of microchannel walls under constant heat flux, highlighting the advantages of semi-octagonal structural design in improving heat transfer and hydraulic performance. The results show that this innovative design has great potential to improve the efficiency of microchannel cooling and provides an important reference for the development of efficient thermal management systems.
 
Received: 30 July 2024 | Revised: 9 September 2024 | Accepted: 20 September 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Md Nadimul Akram: Conceptualization, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Writing - original draft; Kazi Mohiuddin: Methodology, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Md Al Shahriar Akash: Resources, Data curation; Felix Ibeh: Validation, Formal analysis; Md Shohel Kibria: Supervision, Project administration.
Case reports on leprosy
Authors: Nascimento Dejair Caitano do , Laguiche Laila de
Published: September 2024

A case report is a type of scientific publication resulting from descriptive observational studies whose purpose is to report a rare event, sometimes unprecedented, with peculiar aspects in terms of clinical history, symptoms, epidemiology, target population, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic approach.
TÜRK DÜŞÜNCESİNİN GENEL ÖZELLİKLERİ VE TARİHİ GELİŞİM SÜRECİNDEKİ KIRILMA NOKTALARI
Authors: Karabulut Şeymanur , Yalın Salih
Published: September 2024

Bugün Çin’in doğusundan Türkistan’a, Sibirya içlerinden Balkanlara kadar birçok coğrafya da yaşayan Türklerin düşünce dünyasına ait bilgiler, yapılan çok sayıda çalışmaya rağmen henüz istenilen doyuruculuğa ulaşamamıştır. Bu durumun sebepleri arasında, incelenen alanın oldukça çeşitli olmasının yanında Türkler gibi çok eski ve farklı coğrafyalarda yaşamış bir milletin düşünce dünyasının araştırılıyor olması gösterilebilir. Osmanlı’nın son dönemlerinde başlanan Türk tarihi ve Türk medeniyeti araştırmaları cumhuriyetten sonra hız kazanarak ilk örneklerini vermeye başlamıştır. Çalışmanın amacı birçok coğrafyaya yayılmış ve köklü bir geçmişe sahip olan Türk düşüncesinin ana hatlarıyla anlaşılmasına öncülük etmek ve düşünceyi etkileyen özelliklerinden bahsetmektir. Çalışma ilk dönem Türk düşüncesi ve cumhuriyetin kurulmasına kadar geçen zamanda yaşanan Türk düşüncesinin seyrini incelemektedir. Çalışmada doküman incelemesi yapılarak nitel yöntem ile Türk Düşüncesinin özellikleri belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Makalenin içerisinde Türk Düşüncesinin hoşgörülü yapısının ve çok sesliliğinin ana sebebi olan göçebelik üzerinde durulmuş, cihan hakimiyeti düşüncesinin kökenine ait bilgiler verilmiştir. Türk düşüncesinin ana ilkeleri olan işlevsellik, gerçekçilik ve akli sezgiciliğin Türk düşüncesine yansımaları incelenmiştir. Türklerin düşüncesini etkileyerek düşünceyi dönemlere ayıran unsurlar, düşüncenin yöneldiği hususlardır. İnsanın ilgi alanı düşüncenin de seyrini değiştirmiştir. İlk dönem düşüncesinde doğa ile kurulan sıkı ilişki sonucu mitoloji gelişim göstermiştir. İslami dönemde ise evrensel bir din ile temas etmenin ve güçlü bir devlet düzeninin etkisiyle tasavvuf ve devlet felsefeleri gelişmiştir. Modern dönemde düşünce, varlığın devamı endişesi taşıdığından başka bir medeniyetin tekniğine ve bilimine ilgi gösterilmiş ve bu alanlarda fikirler üretilmiştir.
El litigio climático en España - análisis del caso iniciado en 2020 por ecologistas en acción, Greenpeace y Oxfam Intermón ante el Tribunal Supremo contra el Gobierno por inacción climática a la luz del contexto internacional
Authors: Gimeno Santiago Salvador
Published: September 2024

A lo largo del presente trabajo se estudia el primer gran litigio climático interpuesto en España por Greenpeace y otros frente al Gobierno por inacción climática, analizando las argumentaciones esgrimidas por los recurrentes y por el Abogado del Estado, junto con la mejor doctrina y en el contexto de otros litigios desarrollados en el panorama comparado, en especial, en los países europeos. Particularmente son estudiadas las principales zonas grises que se plantean tanto en el caso objeto de análisis, como en otros supuestos similares sustanciados ante tribunales extranjeros: i) la legitimación activa de los recurrentes (standing); ii) la posibilidad del control de inactividad reglamentaria por parte de los Jueces y Tribunales y el alcance del mismo; iii) la responsabilidad por el incumplimiento de los compromisos Internacionales asumidos por el Estado en materia de medio ambiente y su interconexión con la tutela de los derechos humanos y los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos; iv) la consideración de las generaciones futuras; v) el creciente y relevante papel de la ciencia en este tipo de litigios.
Control adaptativo por modelo de referencia para la regulación del pH
Authors: Caparroz Malena , Guzmán Jose Luis , Berenguel Manuel , Gil Juan Diego , Acién Francisco Gabriel
Published: September 2024

El control de fotobiorreactores raceway para la producción de microalgas se presenta como un reto significativo debido a su dinámica no lineal, la presencia de perturbaciones, el carácter biológico del sistema y la gran interacción entre las distintas variables. En ese sentido, este trabajo presenta una estrategia de control adaptativo por modelo de referencia (MRAC, Model Reference Adaptive Control) para el control del pH, una de las variables más críticas y complicadas de controlar. La estrategia combina la implementación del esquema clásico del MRAC junto con un controlador PID, dando lugar a una estructura de control híbrida. Dicha estructura se ha implementado en un simulador basado en primeros principios y ha sido comparado con el esquema del PID clásico, evaluando el comportamiento de ambas estrategias mediante índices de desempeño. Los resultados obtenidos avalan el uso de técnicas de control adaptativo tales como la implementada para obtener una mejor regulación del pH.
EVALUATION OF MINIMAL INHIBITORY CONCENTRATIONS OF CEFTAROLINE, TEICOPLANIN AND DAPTOMYCIN FOR TREATMENT OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN A TERTIARY CARE SETTING
Authors: Aneela Khawaja  , Muhammad Abid Farooque  , Faiqa Arshad  , Namra Yunus  , Nusrat Alavi  , Qurat-ul Ain  , Aiman Naveed
Published: September 2024

Objective: To evaluate Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations of ceftaroline, teicoplanin & daptomycin for treatment of methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus in a tertiary care setting.Study Design: Experimental study.Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pathology, Microbiology Laboratory from Nov 2021 to Oct 2022.Methodology: All the isolated Staph. aureus was processed and identified by colony morphology on blood agar, gram stain,and biochemical tests i.e., catalase, coagulase and DNAase test. Minimal Inhibitory Concentration was evaluated using Estrips for ceftaroline, teicoplanin & daptomycin for all the MRSA strains during the study period.Results: A total of 924 S.aureus strains were processed, and 270 (29.22%) MRSA were recovered during the study period. Thehighest percentage 50 was observed in sputum (n=2), followed by 41.66% in endobronchial washing (n=10), pus 160 (31.25%),tissue 30 (31.25%), pus swab 50 (29.76%), high vaginal swab 2 (25%), and least in blood 16 (14.54%). MICs for all the MRSAisolates to teicoplanin were in susceptible range (≤8µg/ml). MIC of 22 (8.14%) and 14 (5.18%) MRSA isolates for Ceftarolineand daptomycin were in susceptible dose-dependent (SDD=2-4µg/ml) range.Conclusion: The diagnostic modality, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and MIC determination were found to be the bestapproach for adequate management of MRSA.
Além da Contemplação: O Poder Transformador da Arte no Desenvolvimento do Pensamento Crítico
Authors: Da Silva Josué Jorge Gonçalves , Pontes José Tarcísio Lourenço , De Freitas João Helvis Rodrigues , Freire Roosevelt Lindolfo Venâncio
Published: September 2024

This article explores the intrinsic relationship between art and critical thinking, demonstrating how art transcends mere aesthetic contemplation and becomes a catalyst for the development of more conscious, reflective, and engaged individuals. Art challenges norms, questions stereotypes, reflects society, demands interpretation, promotes empathy, stimulates creativity, integrates knowledge, connects us with technology, and demands accessibility. Through the analysis of these facets, the article highlights the crucial role of art in the formation of critical thinking, preparing individuals to navigate the complex world consciously and critically. The text emphasizes the power of art to free us from dogmatic thinking, confront uncomfortable questions, awaken critical awareness, sharpen our capacity for observation and reflection, promote empathy and understanding of diversity, drive creativity and innovation, and invite us to reflect on the impact of technology on our lives. The importance of accessibility in art is also emphasized, advocating that art should be a right for all. Through research evidence, project analysis, and testimonials, the article proves the positive impact of art on developing essential skills for critical thinking. In a world flooded with information and disinformation, art ispresented as an essential tool for developing this skill, paving the way for a more conscious, critical, and creative future.
Synergistic effects of the winter North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on dust activities in North China during the following spring
Authors: Xu Falei , Wang Shuang , Li Yan , Feng Juan
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Dust significantly influences global weather and climate by impacting the Earth's radiative balance. Based on reanalysis datasets, this study explores how the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) during winter impact dust activities in North China in the following spring. It is found that both the NAO and the ENSO significantly affect dust activities in North China, especially during their negative phases. When both are in their negative phases, their combined impact on dust activities exceeds that of each factor individually. The previous winter's NAO notably affects sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the North Atlantic, associated with an anomalous tripole SST pattern. These SST anomalies persist into the following spring due to their inherent persistence, inducing an anomalous atmospheric teleconnection wave train that influences dust activities in North China. The ENSO, on the one hand, directly impacts dust activities in North China by modulating circulation over the western North Pacific. Moreover, the ENSO enhances the NAO's effect on North Atlantic SST, which explains the synergistic effects of the ENSO and NAO on dust activities in North China. This study elucidates the combined role of the NAO and ENSO in influencing dust activities in North China, providing one-season-ahead signals for predicting spring dust activities in North China.
Increasing aerosol direct effect despite declining global emissions in MPI-ESM1.2
Authors: Hermant Antoine , Huusko Linnea , Mauritsen Thorsten
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Anthropogenic aerosol particles partially mask global warming driven by greenhouse gases, both directly by reflecting sunlight back to space and indirectly by increasing cloud reflectivity. In recent decades, emissions of anthropogenic aerosols have declined globally and at the same time shifted from the North American and European regions, foremost to Southeast Asia. Using simulations with the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model version 1.2 (MPI-ESM1.2), we find that the direct effect of aerosols has continued to increase despite declining emissions. Concurrently, the indirect effect has diminished in approximate proportion to the emissions. In this model, which employs parameterized aerosol effects with constant regional direct effect efficiency, the enhanced efficiency of aerosol radiative forcing in emissions is associated with less cloud masking, longer atmospheric residence times, and differences in aerosol optical properties.