bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mobilage thinking and empirical encounters
Authors: Johnson Michael Rhys
Published: July 2024

This short paper heralds a chapter in a forthcoming book showcasing phenomenology in networked learning research and practice. One of the arguments treated in the chapter relates to expectations that doctoral educational research projects will gather data, often through interviews. Doctoral students would also be expected to ground their projects philosophically and this can be difficult without a background in philosophy. Various methodologies seem attractive because they have dealt with the philosophical groundwork, laying out a parsimonious, safe and routinised path from proposal to completion. One such candidate methodology is phenomenography, which also appeals because of its origins and achievements in the field of educational research; and not least in networked learning, where phenomenography supported early work in defining networked learning and researching staff and student experiences, helping maintain a focus on human relations in online learning. Phenomenology and phenomenography are used to research experience, and both observe a hermeneutic gap within interview-based research: between the phenomenon of interest and what is said in interviews about that phenomenon. The latter provides interview-based research with data but without necessarily addressing the hermeneutic gap. By contrast, phenomenology’s concern with the prereflective, the so-called structures of consciousness, acknowledges that researchers bring their own preconceptions to any enquiry and some attempt ought to be made to recognise and set them aside: also known as “bracketing” (or epoché), originating in nonempirical philosophy, has been taken up in empirical qualitative research, including phenomenography. However, far from closing the hermeneutic gap, admitting even a simplistic place for bracketing also admits of a need to attain greater clarity in what bracketing is and what it entails. Something of the illusiveness of absolute bracketing may be understood if we consider that even naming the experience for investigation sets off wandering thought paths. This paper suggests “reverse bracketing” may help, by redirecting those thought paths which may be anticipated, to restore thinking to the desired state of wonder instead. Mobilage thinking is proposed as one example of how a blend word was constructed to help maintain a state of openness to the target experience: in this case, being a healthcare student with a mobile phone.
Pengaruh Pemberian Insentif Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PY. Anugerah Tangkas Transportindo
Authors: Juliyanti Juliyanti , Asmadi Iwan , Haryono Bambang
Published: July 2024

This article aims to find out the effect of providing work incentives and work motivation on employee performance at PT. Anugerah Tangkas Transportindo. This type of research is causal associative research. The variables of this research are independent variables, namely work incentives (X1), work motivation (X2), while the dependent variable is employee performance (Y). In this study, the population is only 38 people, so that all employees in the Custom Clearance division at PT. The Jakarta Transportindo Agile Award was used as a sample. The data analysis consisted of validity and reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, F test, and t test. The results of the data analysis show that the work incentive variable has a significant influence on employee performance. There is a significant influence between work motivation and employee performance. The variables of work incentives and work motivation have a simultaneous effect on employee performance. The results of the partial and simultaneous determination coefficient test, it can be concluded that the work incentive variable (X1) has a weak influence on employee performance by 28.9%. The variable of work motivation also had a weak influence on employee performance by 13.8%. Simultaneously, the variables of work incentives and work motivation had a not very strong influence on employee performance by 35.6%, meaning that there were still 64.4% variations in employee performance that were influenced by other factors
Hubungan antara Fanatik dengan Agresi pada Penggemar EXO
Authors: Syaza As’ad Abdullah , Insan Imammul
Published: July 2024

South Korean culture, especially K-pop, has achieved great global popularity. However, this popularity has also brought about a new phenomenon, namely fan culture which leads to intense fanaticism. This fanaticism often leads to aggressive behavior that occurs between competing fans. The approach used is quantitative research. The type of research used is quantitative correlational. The population in this study were EXO (EXO-L) Lombok fans, totaling 198 people. The technique used was purposive sampling and used a Krejcie table to determine the number of samples of 115 samples. Based on the findings of the research conducted, it can be said that there is a weak but significant positive correlation in the bigotry variable and the aggression variable with a correlation coefficient (R) value of 0.287 (indicating the same direction). There is a relationship between fanaticism and aggression in EXO fans with the result p = 0.002 (with p < 0.01). These findings indicate that the higher the fanaticism shown by a fan, the higher the aggression towards the music group EXO and vice versa, the lower the fanaticism, the lower the aggression too. Advice for EXO fans to support idols with a positive attitude by respecting criticism, and using social media wisely can create a healthy and mutually supportive environment, which not only strengthens the relationship between idols and fans but also provides a positive example for other fans around the world
Kreativitas Guru dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika di MI Tarbiyyatul Arifin
Authors: Rahma Mia , Irawan Wahyu Henky , Abdussakir Abdussakir
Published: July 2024

Education is a component that is used as a reference for the progress of a nation. This research aims to examine teachers' creativity in learning mathematics to increase students' interest in learning. A teacher must have great creativity in the learning process so that students can be interested in learning mathematics. This research is qualitative that took place in MI Tarbiyyatul Arifin. Data collection was carried out through structured interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis is carried out by collecting data, presenting it and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the creativity that an educator possesses is product creativity and person creativity. Product creativity in the mathematics learning process uses media in concrete ways that use real-life examples. The personal creativity that an educator possesses is that he or she has a good personality, is intelligent, has new ideas in the learning process, is friendly, is good at communicating and can dominate the class well. The learning process can also be enjoyable and comfortable for students to learn. This increases the interest of MI Tarbiyyatul Arifin students in learning
Determination Of Aflatoxin in Various Spices Samples and Its Detoxification Using Black Seed Oil: A Biological Approach
Authors: Saeed Muhammad Khalid , Anjum Shaheena , Zahra Naseem , Shahzadi Irram , Huma Zille , Khan Amara , Rehman Khalil ur
Published: July 2024

Aflatoxins are poisonous compounds generated by specific fungal species that are naturally occurring everywhere and are essentially inevitable. They can seriously endanger human health by contaminating food crops. Aflatoxin contamination of spices is a serious worldwide problem that affects trade and they are cited as the first significant risk in border rejection. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to ascertain the aflatoxin content of different spices samples and to use varying concentrations of black seed oil to detoxify positive samples. Methods: Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) was used to determine the aflatoxins in various spices and contaminated sample were detoxified by black seed oil. Results: From this study aflatoxins were detected in 70% and 30% spices samples have no aflatoxin. Among contaminated samples 43% had aflatoxins beyond the permissible limits whereas 57% had the aflatoxins below the permissible limits. The positive samples were alleviated by biological method i.e. black seed oil (1-10%) which detoxified aflatoxin in fennel 49.52 ± 1.50 – 92.50 ± 1.94% and detoxification level was found in cumin seed 55.37 ± 1.52 – 87.32 ± 1.83 while in fenugreek it was ranging from 50.20 ± 1.50 – 82.37 ± 1.75. Conclusions: This study showed that black seed lowered aflatoxin levels in some spices.
Frequency of Bruxism among Mayofascial Temporomandibular Pain Disorder Patients
Authors: Shahbaz Ayesha , Mazher Yamna , Shahid Hassan , Asim Hafiz Muhammad
Published: July 2024

The connection between bruxism and temporomandibular disorders is complex and not yet well understood. Bruxism is a disorder marked by recurrent jaw movements that result in teeth clenching or grinding. It is frequently regarded as a significant risk factor for temporomandibular problems (TMD). Objective: To determine the frequency of bruxism among myofascial pain disorder in temporomandibular joint patients. Methods: A non-probability convenient sampling strategy was used to conduct a descriptive cross-sectional study with a sample size of 179 patients. Questionnaire was based upon the diagnostic criteria of American Academy of Sleep Medicine for bruxism and data were collected from Lahore Medical and Dental College and Ghurki Teaching Trust Hospital Lahore. Results: Out of the 179 patients 94 (52.5 %) reported symptoms of jaw joint noise and the frequency of bruxism in the participants was 106 (59.2 %). Conclusions: The study concluded that bruxism is more frequent in myofascial pain disorder in temporomandibular joint patients
Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease: systematic literature review
Authors: Fernanda Gabriela , Baldim Leonardo Garcia , Said Priscila Witt , Camarinho Rafaela Cristina , Lima Filho Jonas Bernardes de , Montanher Renan Canale Peres
Published: July 2024

Introduction: It is estimated that worldwide, 65.7 million people will live with the disease in 2030, with Alzheimer's disease being the most prevalent in the world, accounting for 60% of dementia cases. The hypothesis was then raised that through the neuroprotective effect of insulin and insulin resistance in the genesis of Metabolic Syndrome, the hypothetical relationship is made that metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Objective: The literature that verifies the impact of vitamin D deficiency on the quality of life of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery was reviewed. Methods: The search strategy was carried out in the virtual databases PubMed, Scielo, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, in addition to gray literature such as Google Scholar, OpenGrey, Ibict/BDTD (Brazilian digital library of theses and dissertations) and ProQuest using the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) descriptors with the Boolean logical operators AND, OR and NOT. The studies considered eligible were those that presented metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease. Results: The online search found 216 studies in virtual bibliographic databases and 70 in gray literature. After removing duplicates, 282 articles remained and were read the title and abstract, with 25 articles chosen for full-text reading, leaving 13 that met the inclusion criteria. Most of the studies included corroborated the hypothesis that metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Even the two studies that provide some results in which BMI showed a slower decline in cognitive function, stated that the phenotype studied was that of metabolically healthy obese individuals. Conclusion: The results of this study confirmed the idea that there is an interaction between metabolic health and brain health. First, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress associated with metabolic syndrome can cause damage to blood vessels, compromising cerebral blood flow and impairing the supply of essential nutrients to the brain. Additionally, insulin resistance, one of the key components of metabolic syndrome, can hurt brain function by interfering with the absorption of glucose, a vital fuel for the brain. Finally, how changes in blood lipid levels can contribute to the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein plaques in the brain, one of the markers of Alzheimer's disease.
Key Trends and Challenges of Existing Models of Primary Health Care in the Modern World
Authors: Mussakhanova А.К. ,   Astana Medical University, Mukhametzhanov A.M. , Kerimbayeva Z.A. , Khairullina Z.Y. ,   «Bolashaq» Academy,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

This article is devoted to the analysis of the current state and challenges facing the primary health care system in the modern world. The study includes a review of existing primary health care models, identification of key trends and challenges, and proposals to improve the availability, quality, and effectiveness of primary health services. The article addresses the introduction of technology, quality management, training of health personnel and the impact of socio-cultural aspects on the provision of primary health care. The analysis makes it possible to identify optimal strategies for the development of primary health care that contribute to maintaining the health of society and promoting the sustainable development of the health care system as a whole.
Review of International Experience on the Impact of COVID-19 on Human Quality of Life
Authors: Maiba A.P. ,   Astana Medical University, Dubitsky А.А. ,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

The impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of patients with acute and long-term disease is significant. There is a disproportionate impact on patients depending on gender, age, disease severity and country of study. Studies of the long-term effects of Covid-19 are in their infancy and the results of this review will assist researchers, healthcare professionals and clinicians in dealing with this disease. The article contains data on the analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of patients who have had the disease. The paper is a review of international experience on the impact of coronavirus infection. As COVID-19 is a new disease, not much is known about its clinical presentation. This is especially true for symptoms, which can have a lasting impact on quality of life. Currently, a number of symptoms are known, often referred to as "post-COVID" symptoms.
Impact of COVID-19 on Women's Reproductive Health. Literature Review
Authors: Kozhanazarova A.D. ,   Astana Medical University, Iskakov S.S. ,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in addition to affecting the respiratory system, can also lead to extrapulmonary damage in the cardiovascular system, liver, kidney, neurological, intestinal, endocrine dysfunction, as well as disorders in the reproductive system. This manuscript reviews current information on the impact of coronavirus infection on women’s reproductive health. Evidence is presented on the likely mechanisms of abnormalities in the female reproductive system. Issues such as menstrual disorders after coronavirus infection, the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on the hypothalamic-pituitary system are considered. Possible mechanisms of the effect of the virus on the endometrium in women are presented. Studies on the effect of SARS-CoV-2 virus on the course of pregnancy, the outcome of childbirth, and data on possible transplacental transmission from mother to fetus are reviewed.
PERINATAL OUTCOMES IN WOMEN WITH CORONAVIRUS INFECTION
Authors: Sharipova M. ,   Astana Medical University, Galitskaya Т. , Vlasenko Т. , Ospanova А. , Zhumabaeva Е. , Marat А. ,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study: to study perinatal outcomes in pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women and the condition of newborns born to mothers with confirmed coronavirus infection. Methods. The effect of COVID 19 was studied in 70 pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women and the condition of newborns born to mothers with confirmed coronavirus infection. The materials for the study were a retrospective analysis of the course of COVID-19 disease in 70 women during pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, perinatal outcomes, as well as the condition of newborns at the clinical base of Multidisciplinary City Hospital No.3. Mathematical and statistical methods were used in the processing and analysis of our research materials. Results. A large percentage of the detectability of COVID-19 confirmation results were found in pregnant women with a gestation period of 35-38 weeks. According to the results of the analysis, COVID-19 was detected in 59 (84.3%) pregnant women, 11 (15.7%) women in labor and postpartum women, respectively. Among 70 admitted women during pregnancy, pneumonia was detected in 30 (40%) cases, in 1 woman – supleural changes and in 1 pneumofibrosis, respectively. Of the total number of births, only in one case (1.4%) newborns born to mothers with COVID-19 had a positive result, and in the remaining cases, 69 (98.6%) newborns born to mothers with COVID-19 had a negative result. Conclusions. Analyzing the conducted studies, it was found that the coronavirus worsens the course of pregnancy, such patients should be monitored, there is a possibility of rapid development of a critical condition. The pandemic is a stress factor for pregnant women, which can negatively affect the condition of the mother and child.
THE ROLE OF MICROWAVE ABLATION IN THE TREATMENT OF PAPILLARY THYROID CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Saiding Aili ,   Guangyuan Central Hospital
Published: July 2024

Thyroid papillary carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer (TC). In recent years, the incidence of PTC in human has gradually increased. Thyroidectomy was the first-line treatment for PTC recommended by several guidelines, but some views was proposed that microwave ablation (MWA) can as an alternative treatment for PTC ≤10 mm in size, there are still some controversies regarding the efficiency and safety of MWA. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to conclude the current treatment status and research progress of MWA in the treatment of PTC. Based on relevant domestic and international guidelines and the latest clinical research, the development status and prospects of MWA were discussed. Conclusions: MWA has the advantages of treatment for solitary T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma, However, PTC (size >10 mm) and multifocal PTC (size ≤ 10 mm) remains controversial with MWA surgery.
RESULTS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF HIP INJURIES
Authors: Yussupovа I. ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch
Published: July 2024

Hip neck fractures occur most often in elderly and senile people. The fracture is also facilitated by concomitant osteoporosis, which is observed at this age. The purpose of surgical treatment of patients with femoral fractures is early immobilization; therefore, in the practice of modern medical institutions, methods are used that contribute not only to early fixation, but also to the load on the limb. The aim of the study is to study the results of surgical treatment of patients with various types of hip joint injuries in the Department of Orthopedics of the Khorezm branch of the RSSPMC of Traumatology and Orthopedics. Material and methods. The results of primary hip end prosthesis were studied in 32 patients: 20 women (62.5%), 12 men (37.5%). All patients were admitted to the clinic within 20 days to 3 months after the injury. Results. Wound healing by primary tension was observed in 29 patients (90.6%). In 3 patients (9.3%), the wound healed by secondary tension. Femoral neck fractures were detected in 10 (31.2%) patients, 22 (68.7%) patients with a false hip joint. In the group with hip fractures, 10 patients (53.2%) had positive results. In the group of patients - 20 (47.6%) with false joints, excellent results were noted in 16 (80%) patients. Satisfactory results were observed in 4 (20%) patients. Conclusion. End prosthesis of large joints of the lower extremities, in particular the hip joint, is one of the most common orthopedic operations. Every year there is an increase in the need for such interventions. The number of patients requiring end prosthesis is characterized by an increase in age and the number of concomitant diseases. To obtain optimal treatment results, it is necessary to avoid a long delay in surgery after indications for joint end prosthesis.
THE FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF MODERN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH LIVER CIRRHOSIS WITH PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Authors: Khakimov М. ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Matkuliev О. , Batirov D. , Umarov Z. , Allanazarov А. , Rakhimov А. ,   Tashkent Medical Academy,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to study and evaluate the results of conventional methods of endovascular and endoscopic treatment of patients with complicated portal hypertension. Methods. In our study until 2021, 56 patients were included for analysis. In the course of the research, in 12 cases the endovascular method of percutaneous hepatic embolization of esophagus and gastric varicose vein in combination with splenic artery embolization, endoscopic sclerotherapy method in 23 cases, and endoscopic ligation according to the traditional method in 21 cases were used. The result of research work has showed that isolated use of endovascular methods (left gastric vein embolization, splenic artery embolization) in patients with liver cirrhosis is characterized by a low 2-year survival rate - 14.2%, with frequent anatomical and technical complications of this procedure - up to 64.7%, unstable primary hemostasis – 40.4%, esophagus and gastric varicose vein are explained by a high rate of recurrence of bleeding from varicose veins – 67.4%, risk of death – 21.8%. Conclusions. The clinical advantages of EL compared to different methods of ES have been achieved in terms of the rate of ineffective primary hemostasis, the risk of recurrence of bleeding from EGVV, short-term and long-term results, as well as improved 2-year survival rates. However, in general, their isolated use is associated with a relatively low chance of complete prevention of exacerbation of hemorrhagic syndrome relapses, which makes it possible to choose a combined approach to the treatment of patients with LC with PH and risk of bleeding from EGVV requires the development of tactical algorithms. In endovascular transhepatic embolization of esophageal and gastric varices, good results of treatment in the follow-up period of up to 2 years were very low, while unsatisfactory results of ES prevailed over good results, in turn, the best results were observed in the EL group. The results of endovascular transhepatic embolization in EGVV remain unknown in 1/3 of the studies.
HEMORRHAGIC STROKES IN INFANTS
Authors: Lozovoy V. ,   Astana Medical University, Kuzmin V. , Shakeyeva А. , Suraganov К. ,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

To date, cerebrovascular diseases of childhood are poorly understood. The need to study hemorrhagic strokes in children is due to the high prevalence in early childhood, the difficulty in identifying the causes and the non-specificity of the first signs of pathology. At different stages of child development, the etiological significance of various pathogenic factors is not the same. The purpose of this study - to analyze the results of diagnosis and treatment of intracranial complications in late hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Methods. 158 cases of treatment of patients with intracranial hemorrhages against the background of vitamin-K dependent hemorrhagic syndrome were chosen as the objects of the study. Among the sick boys prevailed and amounted to 76 percent. At the age of 40 days ± 2, the disease began in 129 (86.6%) patients. The results of treatment were monitored in 158 patients within the period from one to 3 months. Indicators reflecting the results of treatment were subjected to statistical analysis. Results. According to the type of hematoma, the patients were distributed as follows - 64 (41.1%) intracerebral hematoma, 31 (20.2%) were diagnosed with subdural hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage was detected in 6 (3.8%) cases, mixed subduralintracerebral hemorrhage was detected in 15 (9.5%) patients. 43 (26.6%) patients were not operated on: with subarachnoid hemorrhages - 34 (21.4%) and 9 patients (5.7%) - with small intracerebral and suberal hemorrhages. Lethal outcome occurred in 29 children (18.4%), mortality after surgery in 8 (5.1%) cases. In 43% of cases, a follow-up study did not reveal a neurological deficit. Conclusions. Full-term infants with a combination of the following factors are susceptible to the occurrence of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn: lack of prophylactic administration of vitamin K preparations, breastfeeding, and transient cholestasis. Timely surgical treatment in most patients gives positive results, despite the operation in a very difficult general condition of the patient and unstable hemostasis. Residual neurological deficit was noted during the follow-up study mainly in patients with primary gross damage to the brain parenchyma and with late diagnosis of the disease.
A CLINICAL CASE OF INTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY EMBOLIZATION USING LIQUID EMBOLYZING SYSTEMS
Authors: Zemlyansky V. ,   Corporate Fund ", Kozhakhmetov S. , Sultanaliev T. , Dautov T. , Openko V. , Zemlyanskaya N. ,   University Medical Center",   Astana Medical University,   National Scientific Cancer Center,   Corporate Fund "University Medical Center",   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

Among the complications of endovascular prosthetics of the abdominal aorta, the most common are the so-called endoleaks, i.e., the preservation of blood flow inside an isolated aneurysmal sac. This complication is the most common and occurs in almost every fourth patient after endovascular replacement of the abdominal aorta. The article describes a clinical case of successful embolization of the internal iliac artery using liquid embolizing systems in a patient with an aneurysm of the infrarenal abdominal aorta involving the right iliac artery.
The use of beta-blockers and laser coagulation of blood vessels in the treatment of hemangioma in children
Authors: Karabekova R.А. ,   Astana Medical University, Romanov D.B. , Gorobtsova A.V. , Tastanbekova Zh.U. , Amirkhanova G.A. , Bidatova G.K. , Nauryzbayeva A.A. , Yessen A.K. ,   Center for Vascular Pathology,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Public Foundation named after Agabek Karabekov,   Astana Medical University,   Public Fund “Kazahstan Halkyna”,   Public Fund “Kazahstan Halkyna”
Published: July 2024

The most severe course of hemangioma with irreversible complications is represented by complex infantile forms. The aim of this work to study the results of a combined method of treating infantile hemangiomas using beta-blockers and laser coagulation of blood vessels. Methods of the study were the results of treatment of 128 children with vascular pathology under 18 from socially vulnerable groups in the period from 4 to 8 months. The results of the treatment proved that the use of yellow spectrum laser radiation with a wavelength of 577 nm in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas allows obtaining good cosmetic results without the formation of scar tissue in 100% of cases. Conclusion. Thus, the use of a combined method of treatment with the use of drug treatment and laser coagulation of blood vessels reduces the duration of the course of treatment by an average of 2.5 months.The discussion revealed the need to introduce modern methods of treatment using laser technologies in order to prevent complications and disability.
The Effect of Age on the Onset of Temporal Epilepsy on the Effectiveness of Neurosurgical Intervention
Authors: Utebekov Zh. ,   Medical Center Hospital of the Department of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Tekebaeva L. , Shpekov А. , Fet M.M. , Kyrgyzbay G. , Zhumabayeva G.K. ,   Kazakhstan Medical University "High School of Public Health",   Hospital of the Medical Center of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,   Hospital of the Medical Center of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,   Medical Center Hospital of the Department of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,   Medical Center Hospital of the Department of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: July 2024

Despite numerous achievements in the treatment of epilepsy, some patients continue to remain unresponsive to drug therapy. In such cases, neurosurgical treatment can become an effective way to reduce the frequency of attacks and improve the quality of life of patients. The purpose of the study: to estimate the influence of the age of the onset of the disease and the time elapsed from the onset to the operation on the effectiveness of neurosurgical intervention in patients with temporal epilepsy. Methods. 93 patients with focal temporal epilepsy took part in this retrospective study. The age of onset was studied for two groups: the group with presurgical diagnosis and the group without presurgical diagnosis. In the main group, the average age at the onset of epilepsy was 8.99 years ±9.06 years, with a minimum value of 0.083 years and a maximum value of 34 years. In the control group, the average age at the onset of epilepsy was 15.97 years ± 12.84 years, with a minimum value of 0.33 years and a maximum value of 44.5 years. Results. Differences in the distribution of causes of epilepsy can be seen by looking at the percentage distribution in each time group. For example, there were no cases of febrile convulsions in the group with a time from the debut to the operation of less than 10 years, while there were 5 cases (25.0%) in the group with a time of 30 years or more. When analyzing the time from debut to surgery (categorized) in each age group, the result of statistical analysis (p<0.001) shows that there are statistically significant differences in the distribution of time from debut to surgery between different age groups. Conclusions. Predictors of effective presurgical diagnosis in patients with temporal epilepsy, such as the age of onset of the disease, duration of epilepsy, type of seizures affect the outcome of neurosurgical intervention and their consideration will allow to determine the most effective personalized treatment strategy for each patient.
The Pathogenesis of Oral Manifestations of COVID-19
Authors: Tazhibaeva Damira ,   Astana Medical University, Al-Magari Donia , Zaripova Lina , Kabdualieva Natalya , Aitbayeva Zhayna , Beglarova Gulshakhar , Tokhaeva Maira ,   Astana Medical University,   National Scientific Medical Center,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University,   Astana Medical University
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic which causes the SARS-CoV-2 opens the way to more than thousand serious pathological conditions of various organs and systems, including those in the oral cavity. Objective: To perform a systematic analysis of scientific articles and identify the main pathogenetic factors of COVID-19 affected the oral cavity. The search was performed on the PubMed and Google Scholar platforms using the following strategy: "COVID-19" + "Oral cavity". All articles presented in the open access, published before 01/04/2022 in the format of Case Reports, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trial Protocols, Clinical Trials, Multicentre Studies were analysed. 135 publications were included in the study after exclusion, 33.518 cases were analysed. Damage to the teeth, tongue, hard palate and oral mucosa, dysgeusia, xerostomia and ageusia are the most common manifestations of COVID-19 (17.137 reported cases). Suggested mechanisms of dysgeusia in patients with COVID-19 include direct cytotoxic effects of the virus on ACE-2-expressing receptors, angiotensin II imbalance, and peripheral taste and olfactory neurotropism. Salivary glands with increased expression of ACE-2 are also a target for COVID-19, they progress to xerostomia with the development of dysgeusia. The primary lesion of the oral mucosa was manifested in the form of multiple erythema and oedema (29 cases). Ulcers happened due to mucosal bite caused by muscle contraction, irritation by a foreign object during intubation were shown to lead to the development of neoplasms from benign fibroma to an aggressive form of cancer, especially against the background of corticosteroids (3 cases). Vitamin D deficiency lead to a decrease in the density of the maxillofacial bone and serves as a factor for tooth migration and periodontitis. The addition of a secondary infection is observed in connection with the suppression of the immune system, both by the virus itself and by medications. Pseudomembranous candidiasis (3 cases), recurrent herpes simplex (3 cases), saccharomyces cerevisiae (2 cases) and others have been registered. The analysis demonstrated that damage of the oral cavity can occur both because of the direct action of COVID-19, and indirectly, through psycho-emotional stress, antibacterial drugs, co-infection, neglect of hygiene measures, vitamin D and zinc deficiency.
Comparative Analysis Of The Popular Materials And The Sex-Age Groups Of The Armenian-American Narrators (According to our trips to USA in 1979, 1990, 2001, 2004 and 2008)
Authors: Svazlian Verjiné
Published: July 2024

The oral tradition of the Armenian-Americans, forming a consistent part of the centuries-old folklore of the Armenian people, has been developed according to the general folkloric principles, however, along with the generalities and the similarities, it has also involved extremely distinctive features, which are attributed to the historical-political, public and psychological circumstances of their mode of life in the multi-ethnic environment of the USA. Writing down during about 30 years the relics of the oral culture of the Armenian- Americans in the course of our periodical five trips to USA, in 1979, 1990, 2001, 2004, and 2008, an attempt has been made to elucidate the level of traditionalism of that original ethnographical group connected with the chronological and geographical displacements, historical-political conditions, sex-age features and psychological problems. The first time in the history of Armenian folklore the bequest of the oral tradition of the Armenian-Americans with its multifarious variants is represented in scientifically systematized form.
Towards a supportive math pedagogy: Power dynamics and academic integrity considerations
Authors: Yusun Timothy , Gagné Ann
Published: July 2024

Mathematics is a discipline with implicit power dynamics that affects who is seen as a viable educator and learner. In this paper we explore the power dynamics of the teaching and learning of mathematics at the university level, highlighting the inequitable and exclusionary aspects of math pedagogy that can lead to academic misconduct. We argue that a supportive pedagogy that meets learners at their social location will model academic integrity and create an educational environment that is inclusive of diverse learners. The potential effect of a supportive pedagogy that keeps universal design in mind, means a reconceptualization of both learning outcomes as well as surveilled high-stakes assessments for traditionally exclusionary fields such as mathematics.
Academic integrity at ICM: Successes, challenges and opportunities
Authors: Gomes Lincoln , Goncharova Daria
Published: July 2024

At International College of Manitoba (ICM), we recognized that the stress to students and instructors caused by COVID-19 presented a unique opportunity to raise the awareness of academic integrity in fully online learning. In this presentation we describe several strategies which we employed to mitigate an expected rise in academic misconduct allegations. Strategies were chosen based on reportage from academic literature. Using data collected over two full terms of online learning, we provide insights into emerging trends related to academic integrity and offer a summary of future work in order to improve our performance. We welcome constructive commentary from the audience during question time.
Panel: Reflections on academic integrity during remote learning
Authors: Bens Susan , Geisel Jayne , Kaur Noor , Marx Heidi , May Matthew , Smith Kristin , Whibbs Ryan
Published: July 2024

The pivot to remote teaching and learning in March 2020 as a result of COVID-19 presented numerous challenges for students, faculty, and administrators across higher education in Manitoba, in particular, those related to academic integrity and academic misconduct. Panelists with diverse roles in higher education share their experiences, lessons learned, and successes from the past year. This session highlights the importance of continued conversations, problem solving, and implementation of new solutions for fostering academic integrity, building communities with shared values and priorities, and improving policies and procedures.
A student perspective of academic integrity
Authors: Sanni-Anibire Hafizat
Published: July 2024

My presentation will be about my perspectives of academic integrity as it is presented at my university, and the challenges I believe it may pose to students. Beginning with my previous experiences as a student outside of Canada, then as a foreign student in Canada, and my current involvement with academic integrity, including the lessons I learnt from a recent academic integrity research project, I will share ways in which I believe post-secondary institutions, faculty and resource staff may improve students’ experiences and understanding of academic integrity as separate and different from misconduct. I will also share suggestions for involving students in the conversation around academic integrity.
Post-disciplinary education with groups: In-person vs. online
Authors: Albrecht Vickie , Clark Sarah
Published: July 2024

At the University of Manitoba, several librarians are educators in Post-Discipline Education; a program where students involved in academic misconduct can learn about tools, techniques and services to encourage future academic success. Although consultations are typically one-on-one, when an allegation involves a group assignment where multiple students are involved, is this the best approach? In this session, presenters will share their experiences in developing sessions for small groups. Participants will learn about the advantages and challenges in providing this type of support, the differences between in-person and online delivery, and have the opportunity to consider how similar practices could be applied within their own work environments.
Building Collaborative Networks to Support Academic Integrity
Authors: Eaton Sarah Elaine
Published: July 2024

Academic integrity work can be time-consuming and invisible, but you are not alone. Learn how a systems approach and formal and informal networks provide academic integrity experts and advocates with support to learn with and from one another.By the end of this session engaged participants will:•    Understand how the academic integrity community is developing, both in Canada and internationally.•    Find out how you can get support and get involved.•    Reflect on your how your experience, expertise, and wisdom can help others.
Moving the Spotlight from Plagiarism to Academic Integrity in Paraphrasing Instruction
Authors: Rossi Silvia Luisa
Published: July 2024

For higher education students completing research-based assignments, paraphrasing is an essential skill. While instructors often expect students to be reasonably proficient in paraphrasing by the time they finish high school, the reality is that many students arrive at college or university never having experienced explicit instruction in paraphrasing. They have certainly used paraphrasing in their previous academic work, but their understanding of this critical skill rarely goes beyond the basic notion that paraphrasing means “saying it in your own words,” and many believe that synonym substitution is paraphrasing.
Once students embark on their post-secondary journey, paraphrasing instruction is still rare, but the stakes are immediately higher. Through dire warnings on course outlines and in assignment instructions, students quickly learn to associate paraphrasing with plagiarism, and the resulting fear can prevent them from becoming excited about joining the academic conversation.
In the paraphrasing workshops offered by university and college writing centres, practice opportunities may be limited to short, decontextualized transformation activities, which can inadvertently reinforce the common but misguided belief among students that effective source integration is a matter of skimming the first few pages of a source for a useful target sentence to slot into a pre-existing argument.
This session will describe how writing specialists at one undergraduate university are shifting their approach to paraphrasing instruction. Practice activities that prioritize contextualization and writer agency are helping students discover the power of paraphrasing. By de-emphasizing plagiarism and instead focusing on the values of academic integrity, this new approach aims to help students view themselves as members of discourse communities - members who have a responsibility to deeply engage with and fairly represent one another’s work.
Strengthening a Culture of Academic Integrity across a Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness in the Face of COVID-19
Authors: Miron Jennie , Cameron Tammy , Murphy Wendy , Wojtalik Sylwia , Tuba Leanna
Published: July 2024

The ongoing pandemic has presented unique challenges to our post-secondary learning communities, structures, pedagogies, and processes in Canada and around the world. An abrupt pivot to an all online learning environment created stressors that threatened the quality of educational offerings and the ability to cultivate and preserve cultures of academic integrity. The demands of the pandemic compelled members of the learning community to consider the many intersecting threats to teaching and learning efforts that went far beyond our abilities to incorporate technology across our educational settings. The psychosocial and emotional aspects of learning combined with the biological threat of COVID-19 created circumstances that jeopardized cultures of academic integrity and deeply affected all members of the learning community. In an effort to meet the many challenges associated with the dramatic and necessary changes to post-secondary education and continue to commit to the delivery of quality educational programming, the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness (FHSW) Academic Integrity Council at one college, stepped back to strategically plan efforts across the FHSW learning community, that would support academic integrity efforts during the continued pandemic. A framework developed by the co-chairs of the FHSW Academic Integrity Council served to ground the efforts of council members to create a plan to continue the building and strengthening of an academic integrity culture. This presentation will describe and discuss the framework, outline the strategic planning process adopted by the council, and outline plans for moving forward with future work across the FHSW in our efforts to strengthen academic integrity across our learning environments.
Developing a High Touch Model for Misconduct Processes
Authors: Lavallee Suzie , Gadhia Atul
Published: July 2024

Using principles of restorative justice and best practices, we developed a new administrative model for misconduct procedures, with some significant success in reducing recidivism and increasing awareness amongst faculty and students. Key aspects included low barriers for instructors to report issues and semi-scripted student interviews for each offense. Though this 'high touch' model may not be fully scalable to all academic units, the interviewing process was particularly effective at identifying issues with student well being and academic struggles, allowing us to put students in touch with additional resources. We were also able to identify issues with instructions to students on exams and mistakes by instructors, which we used to inform faculty and prevent possible future harm to students. For these reasons, we advocate for a high touch approach to misconduct at an early stage of reporting.
Integrating Academic Integrity into Future Professions
Authors: Spencer Mary
Published: July 2024

In this presentation you will see an example of how to introduce and reinforce academic integrity to students through integrating it into the expectations for their future profession. This presentation will focus on engineering, but the strategy can be applied more broadly. This integration allows students to understand the value and importance of academic integrity and integrity in general in their future.
Contract Cheating in Canada: How it Started and How it’s Going
Authors: Eaton Sarah Elaine
Published: July 2024

Join us for an in-depth account of the history and development of contract cheating in Canada over the past 50+ years. Learn about the one and only (failed) attempt at legislation to make ghostwritten essays and exams illegal in Canada.
Get the details on a criminal case in the 1980s, noted as being the first of its kind in Canada, and possibly the Commonwealth, that made history when an essay mill owner and his wife were charged with fraud and conspiracy. The case was dismissed by the judge, leaving the contract cheating industry to flourish in Canada, which it has done with a vengeance.
Then learn about an exposé in a major US magazine in the 1990s that presented in-details about the experiences of writers who supplied services to the contact cheating industry. Now that we are in the 21st century,  find out what’s being done across the country today to take action against contract cheating.
I will share previously undiscovered evidence and insights that shows how the contract cheating industry has been proliferating in Canada for at least half a century. Even if you thought you knew about contract cheating in Canada, you’ll almost certainly learn something new in this session.
The content of this session is drawn from Eaton’s book chapter on contract cheating in the forthcoming edited volume, Academic Integrity in Canada: An Enduring and Essential Challenge (Eaton & Christensen Hughes) that involved over a thousand hours of historical research and digging into archival material to uncover that the contract cheating industry in Canada has been operating successfully for longer than most of us ever realized. I conclude with strong calls to action for educators, advocates, and policy makers.