bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AN AI SEGMENTER ON MEDICAL IMAGING FOR GEOMATICS APPLICATIONS CONSISTING OF A TWO-STATE PIPELINE, SNNS NETWORK AND WATERSHED ALGORITHM
Authors: Barrile V. , Cotroneo F. , Genovese E. , Barrile E. , Bilotta G.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. As is well known, image segmentation is widely used in the fields of echocardiography and diagnostic and interventional radiology. The delineation of structural components of various organs from 2D images is a technique used in the medical field in order to identify intervention targets with increasing precision and accuracy. In recent decades, the automation of this task has been the subject of intensive research. In particular, to improve the segmentation of such images, investigations have focused on the use of neural networks, and in particular convolutional neural networks (CNNs). However, most existing CNN-based methods can produce unsatisfactory segmentation masks without precise object boundaries (Wang, Chen, Ji, Fan & Ye Li, 2022); this is mainly due to the shadows and high noise in these images. To address the problem of automated image segmentation, this work proposes a pipeline technique with two stages (applied primarily to the echocardiographic domain): the first consisting of a Self-normalising Neural Networks (SNNs) performs image denoising, while the second applies a Watershed segmentation algorithm on the cleaned image. The latter is a technique successfully applied in geomatics and land surveying. The proposed methodology may be of interest both in the medical field and in the field of Geomatics where segmentation and classification operations are required in different application areas.
ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION ON THE OBSERVED SCENE CONTAINING MANY MOVING OBJECTS
Authors: Girenko D. S. , Kim N. V.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. In many processes, control is based on the classification of the current states of objects of interest or situations and the selection of appropriate control actions. In the presented work, the task of classifying dynamic situations based on the analysis of the received video sequence is considered, for example, when monitoring traffic, observing the behavior of a crowd of people or animals, etc. abnormal, dangerous, etc.). At the same time, the classification of situations by separate static images of similar observed scenes can be difficult, physically unrealizable or impractical. The aim of the study is to increase the efficiency of process management by using some features (signs) of dynamic situations for classification. Automatic classification of current dynamic situations in such processes will allow timely organization of measures to correct undesirable development of situations and/or reduce possible predicted losses. A technique for classifying dynamic situations based on the analysis of motion parameters identified by the transformer network and subsequent classification implemented by the perceptron is presented. As a demonstration example, the classification of street situations determined by people's behavior is investigated. Examples of distinguished classes of situations are given, confirming the possibility of implementing the proposed methodology.
IMPROVED AUTOMATIC LIP-READING BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF INTENSITY LEVEL OF SPEAKER’S EMOTION
Authors: Ivanko D. , Ryumina E. , Ryumin D.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Automatic audio-visual speech recognition systems (AVSRs) have recently achieved tremendous success, especially in limited vocabulary tasks by far surpassing human abilities to recognize speech, especially in acoustically noisy conditions. Automatic speech recognition systems based on processing of audio and video information are being actively researched and developed all over the world. However, scientific studies aimed at analyzing the influence of the speaker's emotional state (anger, disgust, fear, happy, neutral, and sad), and, most importantly, intensity level of emotion (low - LO, medium - MD, high - HI) on automatic lip-reading have not been conducted. In this regard, the relevance of this research topic cannot be overestimated and requires detailed study. In this paper, we present a novel approach for emotional speech lip-reading, that includes evaluation of a speaker’s emotion and its intensity level. The proposed approach uses visual speech data to detect a person’s emotion type and its intensity level and based on this information assigns it to one of the trained emotional lip-reading models. This essentially resolves the multi-emotional lip-reading issue associated with most real-life scenarios. The proposed approach improves the state-of-the-art results due to the consideration of the intensity of the pronounced audio-visual speech up to 8.2% in terms of the accuracy. Current research is the first step in the creation of emotion-robust speech recognition systems and leaves open a wide field for further research.
Chemical and visual characterisation of EGRIP glacial ice and cloudy bands within
Authors: Stoll Nicolas , Westhoff Julien , Bohleber Pascal , Svensson Anders , Dahl-Jensen Dorthe , Barbante Carlo , Weikusat Ilka
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Impurities in polar ice play a critical role in ice flow, deformation, and the integrity of the ice core record. Especially cloudy bands, visible layers with high impurity concentrations, are prominent features in ice from glacial periods. Their physical and chemical properties are poorly understood, highlighting the need to analyse them in more detail. We bridge the gap between decimetre and micrometre scales by combining the visual stratigraphy line scanner, fabric analyser, microstructure mapping, Raman spectroscopy, and laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry 2D impurity imaging. We classified approximately 1300 cloudy bands from glacial ice from the East Greenland Ice-core Project (EGRIP) ice core into seven different types. We determine the localisation and mineralogy of more than 1000 micro-inclusions at 13 depths. The majority of the minerals found are related to terrestrial dust, such as quartz, feldspar, mica, and hematite. We further found carbonaceous particles, dolomite, and gypsum in high abundance. Rutile, anatase, epidote, titanite, and grossular are infrequently observed. The 2D impurity imaging at 20 µm resolution revealed that cloudy bands are clearly distinguishable in the chemical data. Na, Mg, and Sr are mainly present at grain boundaries, whereas dust-related analytes, such as Al, Fe, and Ti, are located in the grain interior, forming clusters of insoluble impurities. We present novel vast micrometre-resolution insights into cloudy bands and describe the differences within and outside these bands. Combining the visual and chemical data results in new insights into the formation of different cloudy band types and could be the starting point for future in-depth studies on impurity signal integrity and internal deformation in deep polar ice cores.
Đánh giá bước đầu kết quả hóa xạ trị đồng thời kết hợp hóa trị bổ trợ trước phẫu thuật bệnh nhân ung thư trực tràng giai đoạn II, III
Authors: Hoàng Nguyễn Hải
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kết quả đáp ứng hoàn toàn trên lâm sàng (cCR) và các yếu tố liên quan ở bệnh nhân ung thư trực tràng giai đoạn II-III được điều trị bằng hóa xạ trị tân bổ trợ theo sau hóa trị củng cố (liệu pháp tân bổ trợ toàn diện) trước phẫu thuật. Đối tượng và phương pháp: 36 bệnh nhân ung thư trực tràng giai đoạn II, III tại Bệnh viện Ung bướu Nghệ An từ tháng 4/2022 đến tháng 4/2023 được điều trị hóa, xạ tiền phẫu gồm xạ trị điều biến liều (IMRT) 50,4Gy/28 phân liều đồng thời với Capecitabine 825mg/m2 × 2 lần/ngày × 5 ngày/tuần, theo sau đó là 12-16 tuần hóa chất củng cố bằng FOLFOX hoặc CAPEOX. Đánh giá đáp ứng trên lâm sàng sau khi hoàn thành xạ trị 6-12 tuần và 18-24 tuần bằng thăm trực tràng, nội soi trực tràng và MRI tiểu khung. Đánh giá mối liên quan giữa các đặc điểm lâm sàng và cCR. Kết quả: Tỷ lệ cCR sau xạ trị 6-12 tuần là 11,1% và 18-24 tuần là 36,1%. Có sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê về tỷ lệ cCR giữa các nhóm: U T2-3 (43,3%) so với T4 (0%), hạch N0 (100%) so với N1 (40%) và N2 (22,7%), u dạng sùi (66,7%) so với dạng sùi loét (20,8%) và u ≤ 4cm (72,2%) so với u > 4cm (0%) (p<0,05).  Kết luận: Tỷ lệ cCR tại thời điểm sau khi kết thúc xạ trị 18-24 tuần cao hơn tại thời điểm 6-12 tuần. Các khối u ≤ T3, hạch N0, chiều dài u ≤ 4cm, hình thái u dạng sùi có tỷ lệ cCR cao.
Kết quả bước đầu của hóa xạ trị đồng thời tiền phẫu thuật ung thư thực quản ngực giai đoạn II, III được sử dụng kĩ thuật xạ trị điều biến thể tích cung tròn 4D
Authors: Hiệp Đoàn Trung
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá bước đầu kết quả lâm sàng hóa xạ trị đồng thời tiền phẫu thuật điều trị ung thư thực quản ngực mổ được bằng kỹ thuật DIBH-VMAT. Đối tượng và phương pháp: 22 bệnh nhân đủ tiêu chuẩn được lựa chọn, hóa trị hàng tuần với carboplatin (AUC = 2), paclitaxel (50mg/m2 da) vào các ngày 1, 8, 15, 22 và 29, kết hợp đồng thời xạ trị DIBH-VMAT liều 41,4Gy, phân liền 1,8Gy/ngày, trải liều thường quy, trường chiếu bao phủ u nguyên phát, hạch di căn và vùng hạch nguy cơ đến chặng 2. Đánh giá đáp ứng sau kết thúc hóa xạ trị đồng thời tiền phẫu thuật 3 tuần và chuyển phẫu thuật triệt căn.  Kết quả: Thời gian theo dõi trung bình 17,4 tháng (4,5-43,8 tháng), tất cả bệnh nhân hoàn thành phác đồ hóa xạ trị tân bổ trợ và phẫu thuật triệt căn. Độc tính sớm độ ba chỉ gặp giảm bạch cầu lympho ở 2 trường hợp (9,1%). Biến chứng phẫu thuật gặp ở 2 trường hợp (9,1%), rò miệng nối điều trị bảo tồn 2 trường hợp (9,1%) hẹp miệng nối vừa cần nong nội soi. Không có độc tính/biến chứng độ 4 và 5. Có 14 trường hợp (63,6%) đạt đáp ứng bệnh học hoàn toàn, tất cả bệnh nhân đều đạt phẫu thuật triệt căn R0 (triệt căn vi thể). Có 4 bệnh nhân tái phát miệng nối ngay vùng rìa trường chiếu tại cổ, xạ trị lại và đạt đáp ứng hoàn toàn. Phân tích sống thêm: Sống thêm toàn bộ trung bình 21,1 tháng, sống thêm toàn bộ 1 năm, 2 năm và 3 năm đạt lần lượt 95,2%, 95,2% và 83,3%. Sống thêm không tiến triển tại chỗ-tại vùng 1 năm, 2 năm và 3 năm lần lượt là 89,9%; 75,6% và 54,0%. Kết luận: Hóa xạ trị tân bổ trợ sử dụng kĩ thuật DIBH-VMAT trên BN ung thư thực quản ngực giai đoạn II, III mổ được cho tỷ lệ đáp ứng tốt, độc tính/biến chứng chấp nhận được. Cần theo dõi sống thêm dài hạn và thu thập thêm BN để phân tích sâu hơn.
Đánh giá liều vú đối bên trong xạ trị ung thư vú khi sử dụng kỹ thuật điều biến liều IMRT và kỹ thuật trường trong trường FiF
Authors: Nhất Đào Anh
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá liều tới vú đối bên khi lập kế hoạch sử dụng kỹ thuật xạ trị điều biến liều IMRT trong ung thư vú, so sánh với kỹ thuật trường trong trường (FIF). Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu gồm 32 chuỗi CT mô phỏng của bệnh nhân, trong đó 11 bệnh nhân có hạch vú trong G1, 21 bệnh nhân có nhóm hạch khác không có hạch vú trong G2. Mỗi bệnh nhân được lập kế hoạch bằng hai kỹ thuật IMRT và FiF trên cùng một chuỗi CT mô phỏng. Liều chỉ định là 5000cGy/25 buổi. Các thông số liều, đường đồng liều tới thể tích điều trị và các cơ quan nguy cấp được xác định và so sánh hai kỹ thuật. Đặc biệt là liều tới vú đối bên được đánh giá qua các giá trị: Dmean, Dmax, D100cGy, D500cGy liều tại vị trí trung tâm và vị trí cách trung tâm 4cm của vú đối bên. Kết quả: Đánh giá liều tới PTV và cơ quan lành của cả hai kỹ thuật đều đảm bảo các tiêu chí đánh giá kế hoạch. Đánh giá liều Dmax của vú đối bên nhận được: Kỹ thuật IMRT 839 ± 98cGy, FiF 3537 ± 152cGy nhóm G1; IMRT 543 ± 124cGy, FiF 1035 ± 85cGy nhóm G2. Liều tại vị trí trung tâm của vú đối bên và liều cách vị trí trung tâm vú đối bên 4cm khi sử dụng kỹ thuật IMRT giảm liều 2 lần so với sử dụng kỹ thuật FiF khi so sánh cả hai nhóm. Đánh giá liều 500cGy, 300 cGy bao phủ vú đối bên không có sự thay đổi khi sử dụng kỹ thuật IMRT và FiF. Liều 100cGy bao phủ vú đối bên khi sử dụng IMRT là 89,35 ± 0,87% cao hơn khi sử dụng kỹ thuật FIF là 69,41 ± 1,24% (nhóm G1); IMRT 70,58 ± 2,02% cao hơn FiF 42,44 ± 1,53% (nhóm G2). Liều trung bình Dmean vú đối bên nhận được khi sử dụng kỹ thuật IMRT là 393 ± 137cGy cao hơn kỹ thuật FiF là 273 ± 95cGy (nhóm G1); IMRT 305 ± 201cGy cao hơn FiF 206 ± 102cGy (nhóm G2). Kết luận: Xạ trị ung thư vú sử dụng kỹ thuật xạ trị điều biến liều IMRT giúp giảm vùng liều cao và liều lớn nhất tới vú đối bên khi so sánh với kỹ thuật trường trong trường FIF. Kỹ thuật FiF kiểm soát tốt các vùng liều thấp, Dmean tới vú đối bên so với kỹ thuật IMRT.
Effect of Body Mass Index on Bone Mineral Density: A Retrospective Review
Authors: Onuoha Kelechukwu , Ajiboye Khadijat , Ekwe Kingsley
Published: May 2023

Background: There have been studies investigating the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density (BMD) with findings focused on association between the two variables. The aim of this study was to further investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis and ascertain how BMD varies by gender and age in an average adult Nigerian.
Methodology: A total of 68 participants were examined. The participants underwent standard BMD scans of the femur and lumbar using a Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). BMI was measured as weight in kilograms by height in meters square
Results: The findings of this study revealed that the prevalence of osteoporosis was 10.3%. There was association between DEXA values and BMI. There was significant difference between age, gender and BMD. BMD scores for femur and lumbar were higher in subjects younger than 45 years compared to subjects in their middle age and elderly. Males have significantly higher BMD values
Conclusions: The results suggest lower BMI is an indication for low BMD. BMD can be used for screening test for osteoporosis. Female gender is more prone to osteoporosis. Age is a factor to consider as middle aged and elderly subjects more at risk of osteoporosis.

Key words: Dexa scan, body mass index, osteoporosis
To Study the Effectiveness of Cyriax Mill’s Manipulation and Deep Transverse Friction Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Pain, Grip Strength and Functional Disability in Subjects with Lateral Epicondylitis: An Experimental Study
Authors: Patel Rucha , Contractor Edrish Saifee
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Lateral epicondylitis is one of the common diseases of the elbow joint. Lateral epicondylitis primarily affects the muscles and soft tissues around the elbow joint. Research has found that the extensor muscles, particularly the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), are involved in vigorous and repetitive movements of the wrist. Various treatments have been identified, from conservative treatment to surgical treatment, cryotherapy to ergonomic advice, but the results are still inconclusive.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of cyriax mill’s manipulation and deep transverse friction versus the myofascial release technique on pain, grip strength, and functional disability in subjects with lateral epicondylitis.
METHOD: 30 patients with lateral epicondylitis between the age of 30 to 45 years were included in the study according to the inclusion criteria, individuals are divided into 2 groups. Group A which was Cyriax physiotherapy and conventional physiotherapy and Group B which was MFR and conventional physiotherapy. The treatment is given for 4 weeks 3 times a week.
OUT COMES: NPRS (for pain), HHD (for grip strength), PRTEE (for functional disability)
RESULT: After treatment for 4 weeks and 3 times a week, there was a significant improvement in pain, grip strength and functional disability in both groups. But more improvement in group B, which is MFR and conventional treatment.
CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that after 12 treatment sessions, both the cyriax technique and the myofascial release technique were effective in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, but the MFR technique was found to be more effective than cyriax physiotherapy in reducing pain and improving grip strength and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Key words: Cyriax, MFR technique, Deep transverse friction massage, Tennis elbow, NPRS, Grip strength, PRTEE
A Study to Find Out the Correlation Between Physical Activity, Reaction Time, and Fall Risk in the Elderly
Authors: Vala Hiral , Padnani Rajesh , Dave Sweta
Published: May 2023

Background: Regular physical activity can bring significant health benefits to people of all ages, especially among the elderly. Physical Activity make a person independent for the later stage of life. Reaction time is the time it takes to react to a stimulus which is necessary for many daily activities. Each year 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. This is a major risk problem that leads to further complications in this population. so the study aims to evaluate the association between physical activity , reaction time, and fall risk among this population.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study of 140 elderly of age group between 65-80 years was conducted at various the area of Rajkot city and the around it old age homes and individuals responded to physical activity by physical activity scale for elderly (PASE) , reaction time measured by RULAR DROP test and fall risk measured by POMA.
Result: Pearson correlation co-efficient was used for analysis which showed that physical activity had a strong correlation with fall risk and also with reaction time . this fall risk and reaction time are also strongly correlated with each other.
Conclusion: physical activity is strongly associated with reaction time and fall risk. so the physiotherapy intervention for this group of the population should focus on the improve physical activity which improves the reaction time and this leads to reducing the risk of falls.

Key words: Elderly, Fall Risk, Fall Prevention, Physical Activity, Reaction Time.
Attitude of Women of Ahmedabad Towards Weight Gain Post-Menopause - An Observational Study
Authors: Patel Khushi , S Sheth Megha , Deshmukh Aditi
Published: May 2023

Background: Menopause is usually a cause of concern among women. Changes occur in the physical and mental health of women. Weight gain is commonly seen. The prevalence of obesity in postmenopausal women is linked to increased risk of morbidity and mortality and leads to the development of numerous obesity related health conditions. The aim of the study was to assess the attitude of weight gain in postmenopausal women.
Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on women post-menopause (natural or surgical), aged more than 45 years using convenience sampling. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Institutional permission was taken for study. Descriptive analysis was done.
Result: Total 60 women completed the study, mean age (56.4+7.5) years, with BMI of (28.9+5.4) kg/m2. 39(65%) were housewives and 24(40%) were 5-10 years post menopause. About 45(75%) had natural menopause, 54(90%) had gained weight post menopause of which 19 (32%) had gained weight of around 2-5 kg and 19(32%) had gained weight of >5 kg. 17(28%) felt physical and mental exhaustion, Joint and muscular discomfort and reduction in physical strength. 31(52%) developed diabetes/ hypertension. 29(49%) were doing exercises for weight reduction but most were not very successful.
Conclusion: Weight gain is commonly seen post menopause and 50% women develop diseases like diabetes and hypertension.

Key words: Post menopausal, Weight gain, Obesity.
Implementation Research on the Effectiveness of Care Group Model in Improving Knowledge and Practices of MCHN Services by Community Mothers in India
Authors: Sharmine Emershia , Siva Subramania , Daniel Ciju
Published: May 2023

Background & objectives: Knowledge and practices of Maternal and child health (MCH) services is vital for improved health and nutrition among children and mothers. This study has used implementation research on the “Care Group Model” a behaviour change communication approach to assess the knowledge and child health care practices of mothers.
Methods: The study was conducted in the districts of Odisha which is in the eastern state of India. This study has used a cluster sampling technique to collect the data of the Care Group intervention of the first 1000 days during pregnancy and thereafter among mothers/caregivers of children up to 2 years. This study has followed a mixed-method approach using both quantitative and qualitative data from study population.
Results: Implementation of care group model in the four blocks had a great impact on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of mothers or caretakers of young children on the various aspects of maternal and child health. Mothers in the intervention area were found to be better at managing diarrhoea, i.e., they had better knowledge of giving more fluids, solid food and ORS during diarrhoeal episode.
Interpretation & conclusion: This study concludes that the care group is more effective in the intervention areas by improving children’s health and massive behavioural changes that happened in the mother’s pregnancy care. Expanding the intervention of care group models in other areas of RMNCHA could be a policy suggestion.

Key words: Care Group Model; Implementation Research; Maternal and Child health; Nutrition; Odisha.
Mistanásia: vidas banalizadas, mortes miseráveis
Authors: Cabral Hildeliza Lacerda Tinoco Boechat
Published: May 2023

“O livro é um convite valioso e necessário para refletirmos sobre os desafios que enfrentamos no mundo contemporâneo e que levam os indivíduos à morte indigna. Apesar da aridez do tema, a obra nos oferta subsídios para pensarmos sobre diversos assuntos do cotidiano no qual estamos imersos e que, muitas vezes, não reconhecemos como existentes, em razão da banalização e do empobrecimento de nosso olhar. A Mistanásia ainda constitui um tema pouco explorado no debate acadêmico, e, por isso, o texto enseja um debate relevante para diversas áreas de conhecimento. O diálogo com diferentes pensadores contemporâneos nos permite reconhecer as mortes evitáveis, prematuras e ocorridas de forma indigna, e sua relação com os valores da pós-modernidade.”
Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Dismenoreden Fonksiyonel ve Emosyonel Olarak Etkilenme Durumu ile Klinik Performans, Özyeterlik Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: AKIN Özlem , YILMAZ YAVUZ Ayten , AŞIK ÖZDEMİR Vacide
Published: May 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada hemşirelik öğrencilerinin dismenoreden fonksiyonel ve emosyonel olarak etkilenme durumu ile klinik performansta öz yeterlik arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amaçlandı.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte olan bu araştırma 25 Mayıs-24 Haziran 2022 tarihleri arasında yürütüldü. Araştırmanın evrenini Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü 2, 3 ve 4. sınıfta öğrenim gören 199 kız öğrenci oluşturdu. Araştırmanın örneklemine çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 177 öğrenci alındı. Verilerin toplanmasında sosyodemografik bilgi formu, Fonksiyonel ve Emosyonel Dismenore Ölçeği ve Klinik Performansta Öz-Yeterlik Ölçeği kullanıldı. Verilerin analizinde yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma ve Pearson korelasyon analizi uygulandı.

Bulgular: Öğrencilerin adet döneminde sık karşılaştıkları şikayetler arasında sırasıyla sinirlilik, bel ağrısı ve halsizlik (%26.9, %26.3, %20.2) olduğu, %54.2’sinin her adet döneminde ağrı şikayeti yaşadığı ve %10.7’sinin dismenore tanısı aldığı belirlendi. Öğrencilerin Fonksiyonel ve Emosyonel Dismenore Ölçeği ile Klinik Performansta Öz-Yeterlik Ölçeği ve alt boyutlarının Pearson korelasyon analizi sonuçlarına göre aralarında zayıf ve negatif yönlü istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edildi (p˂0.05). Öğrencilerin dismenoreden fonsiyonel ve emosyonel olarak etkilenme düzeyleri arttıkça klinik performansa ilişkin öz yeterlik algılarının azaldığı belirlendi.

Sonuç: Bu çalışmada hemşirelik öğrencilerinin dismenoreden etkilenme düzeylerinin, klinik performansta öz yeterlik algılarını olumsuz etkilediği saptandı. Dismenoreye bağlı klinik performans öz yeterlik algısının etkilenmemesi için hemşirelik öğrencileri ve sağlık profesyonellerine yönelik menstrüel izin uygulamaları gibi düzenlemelerin hayata geçirilmesi önem taşımaktadır.
Análisis de incendios en honduras a partir de imágenes del sensor modis c6 (2013-2018)
Authors: Gómez Guillén Melbin , Simone Figuereido María
Published: May 2023

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la intensidad de incendios en la República de Honduras durante un periodo de 6 años, a partir de datos obtenidos por imágenes satelitales, analizando patrones de distribución espacial y tendencia a lo largo del tiempo. El procedimiento consistió en obtener las imágenes de satélite del servidor estándar de la nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Los datos fueron descargados del sensor modis (espectrorradiómetro de imágenes de resolución moderada), en formato shapefile tipo punto, considerando los años 2013 a 2018, y posteriormente procesados utilizando un Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) para crear una superficie de densidad mediante el estimador de Kernel que calcula magnitud por unidad de área. La intensidad de los incendios fue clasificada en 5 categorías: muy bajo, bajo, medio, alto y muy alto. Entre mayor es la intensidad, mayor es la cantidad de incendios en esa área. Los resultados demostraron que en los 6 años de estudio fueron registrados 46,415 focos de calor, cada uno representando un incendio. El mayor número fue registrado en 2013. Estos datos fueron comparados con los 6,099 incendios reportados al ICF (Instituto de Conservación Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre). Los departamentos con mayor intensidad de incendios fueron Francisco Morazán, Choluteca, Gracias a Dios y Comayagua, mientras que el departamento de Islas de la Bahía presentó el menor número.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A AVALIAÇÃO EM LARGA ESCALA DO 2º ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Pereira Cátia Maria Machado da Costa , Moreira Geraldo Eustáquio
Published: May 2023

Neste artigo analisa-se a opinião dos professores acerca da avaliação aplicada para os estudantes do 2º ano do ensino fundamental, e em relação a essa avaliação influenciar, de alguma forma, a prática pedagógica no período que antecedeu à sua aplicação em 2019. A investigação adotou o questionário online com perguntas abertas e entrevistas por videoconferência. As respostas apontaram indícios de ter havido influência dessa avaliação na prática pedagógica em 2019, todavia, compreendida no sentido de familiarizar os estudantes com os termos do teste cognitivo. Conclui-se que ainda é cedo para se fazer afirmações consistentes sobre a qualidade e a intensidade da influência dessa avaliação na prática pedagógica.
Letramento em avaliação em contexto de línguas para pais e responsáveis por crianças
Authors: Balbino Thais Rossafa Tavares , Moraes Isadora Teixeira
Published: May 2023

Este trabalho objetivou identificar e promover o letramento em avaliação em contexto de línguas (LAL) de pais/responsáveis por jovens aprendizes de uma escola pública paranaense. Partimos do pressuposto que decisões determinantes para o bom desempenho dos alunos passam pelo crivo e aprovação destes protagonistas, além de poderem influenciar a ação pedagógica. Assim, este estudo de caso se utilizou de um questionário elaborado via Google Forms e respondido por 28 participantes. As perguntas buscaram entender, entre outros, as concepções de avaliação dos respondentes e sua percepção da importância da língua inglesa. Os resultados apontaram contradições nas concepções dos responsáveis, que ora entendem a avaliação de forma abrangente, ora a veem como sinônimo de prova. Além disso, apesar de considerarem a língua inglesa importante, nem todos os pais a veem como tendo igual importância que as outras matérias escolares. Ainda assim, eles se mostraram interessados em tirar dúvidas e saber mais sobre práticas de avaliação da escola. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de uma intervenção no contexto de modo a promover o LAL dos responsáveis e estreitar o vínculo comunidade-escola.
Análise Semiolinguística do vídeo Courage to Change da campanha de Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Authors: Gomes Ribeiro Tayna , Gonçalves Reis Ana Carolina , Coelho Corrêa-Rosado Leonardo , Benvindo de Moura João , Pinter Chaves Mariana
Published: May 2023

Considerando que os candidatos políticos buscam criar conexões com possíveis eleitores por meio de seus discursos, o presente artigo objetivou analisar a construção discursiva do vídeo Courage to Change, que compôs a campanha eleitoral de Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez à Câmara dos Representantes dos Estados Unidos nas eleições de 2018. Notadamente, sob a ótica da Teoria Semiolinguística, intentou-se investigar os Modos de Organização do Discurso mobilizados no vídeo, visando compreender as estratégias discursivas acionadas para provocar determinados efeitos de sentido nos espectadores. Sendo assim, valemo-nos da Teoria Semiolinguística proposta por Patrick Charaudeau, teórico francês do campo da Análise do Discurso, cujo entendimento embasou teórica e metodologicamente nossas discussões. Partimos da hipótese de que o discurso do vídeo diferiria a campanha de Ocasio-Cortez das produzidas por outros candidatos estadunidenses, tendo em vista a origem latina da candidata e o seu histórico de uma pessoa não privilegiada socioeconomicamente. Com base na análise, contudo, pudemos verificar que tal hipótese foi refutada. Todavia, observamos que a diferença da candidata está na coerência ideológica das estratégias de Marketing utilizadas na gestão econômica e na divulgação dessa campanha eleitoral, distinguindo-se das de outros candidatos ao utilizar as redes sociais como principal ferramenta de comunicação com o público.
Autores prescritos para evaluación educativa en los currículos de la formación del profesorado en educación física en América Latina
Authors: Stieg Ronildo , dos Santos Wagner , López Pastor Víctor Manuel
Published: May 2023

Introducción: Los estudios que analizan la prescripción de la evaluación educativa en los cursos de formación docente en los países de América Latina han sido una práctica reciente entre los investigadores; sin embargo, existen pocas investigaciones que se dedican al análisis de las discusiones teóricas que se prescriben en estos contextos. El objetivo de este artículo fue analizar las bibliografías prescritas para la enseñanza de la evaluación en los planes de las asignaturas específicas sobre este tema, ofrecidas en los cursos de formación docente en educación física en países de América Latina, e identificar a los autores, sus nacionalidades, países donde se prescribieron y sus trayectorias de producción académica sobre la evaluación. Metodología: Se caracteriza por ser una investigación cualitativa y exploratoria, basada en el análisis documental del tipo redes de autores que usa como herramienta de apoyo el software Gephi. Se tomaron como fuentes 83 bibliografías prescritas en 14 planes de asignaturas de 13 instituciones latinoamericanas. Resultados y discusión: Los resultados muestran predominio de autores españoles, presencia de autores del mismo país de origen de la institución donde se imparte la asignatura, circularidad de autores latinoamericanos fuera del país de origen y autores que han constituido una trayectoria de estudio de la evaluación. Conclusiones: Se concluye que en cada contexto/curso las asignaturas prescriben bibliografías/autores que permiten a los estudiantes en proceso de formación docente acercar el estudio de la evaluación al contexto del desempeño profesional futuro.
Enseñanza del sistema nervioso y percepciones de los neuromitos en el profesorado
Authors: Arévalo Fonseca Ludyn Johana , Torres Merchan Nidia Yaneth , Torres Peña Arnulfo
Published: May 2023

Introducción: la falta de articulación de las neurociencias a los procesos educativos dio origen a una serie de conceptos erróneos conocidos como neuromitos, falacias que pueden ser asumidas por desconocimiento formal crítico de la manera en que funciona el sistema nervioso. Este artículo se propuso describir, en primer lugar, aspectos de la enseñanza del sistema nervioso y las percepciones sobre los neuromitos que tienen docentes de Ciencias Naturales en educación básica. Metodología: para ello, se aplicó una encuesta en línea a 20 docentes de Ciencias Naturales que se desempeñan en la educación básica en el contexto colombiano. Resultados y discusión: se encontró que la mayoría de los docentes abordan los contenidos del sistema nervioso desde la exploración de saberes previos hasta el desarrollo de procesos complejos de la anatomía y la fisiología. Por otra parte, si bien la mayoría de los docentes no está de acuerdo con los neuromitos planteados, aún persisten: los periodos críticos, la dominancia hemisférica y el uso del 10 % del cerebro. En este sentido, se reconoce que la prevalencia de neuromitos en docentes puede tener repercusiones en procesos educativos y evidencia la brecha aún existente entre la neurociencia y la educación. Conclusiones: de acuerdo con lo anterior, es necesario que desde los programas de formación de docentes y las instituciones educativas se abran espacios de reflexión crítica que permitan a los docentes y directivos docentes acceder a información relacionada con los avances científicos y tecnológicos entre neurociencia y educación.
Comunidad de desarrollo profesional de profesores en formación inicial para la incorporación didáctica de tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones: una experiencia desde la investigación de diseño educativo
Authors: Abella-Peña Leonardo , García-Martínez Álvaro
Published: May 2023

Introducción: en consideración a la importancia de las habilidades necesarias para la enseñanza en el siglo XXI en el marco de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC), se presentan reflexiones asociadas a una investigación enfocada en el desarrollo de habilidades digitales en profesores de Química en formación inicial, para la incorporación de TIC en diseños didácticos. Metodología: con el objetivo de identificar las interacciones didácticas que se dan en una comunidad de desarrollo profesional de profesores, se realiza la intervención mediante una unidad didáctica gestionada desde la dinámica de investigación de diseño educativo, con la que se recoge información a partir de observaciones de trabajo de grupo, un cuestionario estandarizado y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Resultados y discusión: los datos obtenidos en forma de transcripciones, escalas de Likert y preguntas abiertas ofrecen información relevante sobre los aspectos críticos que se deben considerar en los procesos de formación en TIC de profesores de ciencias. La dinámica de la investigación de diseño educativo ofrece la oportunidad de analizar y mejorar los productos de cada uno de los ciclos iterativos desarrollados durante la propuesta de formación. Conclusiones: los resultados permiten reconocer las categorías que deben considerarse en el ejercicio de formación docente (inicial y continuada) para desarrollar las habilidades de incorporación y evaluación de diseños didácticos apoyados en TIC.
Current advancement in silviculture of Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. in south West Bengal
Authors: Chaudhuri Saurabh
Published: May 2023

Due to emerging potentially of Terminalia arjuna in profitable. Agroforestry practices in forest fringe areas, special emphasis has been laid on stock improvement programme, which has been taken up in the Silviculture South Forest Division, Midnapore, West Bengal. Improved quality seeds duly certified collected from existing SPA is being supplied to the planting divisions. Research on clonal propagation through rooting responses is still going on. Application of IBA to the cuttings has been found to be effective in successfully rooting response.
The Role of Certification of Indonesian Ship’s Crew
Authors: Victoria Ong Argo , Setiawan Bambang , Darmawan Agus , Purboyo Purboyo
Published: May 2023

With the demands of seafarers' standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Global seafarers, including those from Indonesia, must follow the terms and conditions of the 2010 Manila Amendment Standards of Training, Certifitation and Watchkeeping (STCW). The competence of fishing vessel crews is one of the main factors supporting the success of fishing operations. Mastery of crew competence is proven by competency certificates obtained through education and training as well as certification tests for fishing vessel crews by the competent authority. Competency standards for fishing vessel crews must be in accordance with the size of the vessel (vessel length and gross tonage) and the area of the fishing operation. This study aims to examine the gaps that occur between the competency certificates of fishing vessel crews and the prevailing laws and regulations in Indonesia and the contributing factors. Research has been carried out on ships with a size of more than 30 GT at the Nusantara Pelabuhan Ratu Fishery Port and Nizam Zachman Muara Baru Fishery Port, Jakarta. Primary data is obtained from documentary evidence of the crew (BST, Seaman's Book, Ankapin, Atkapin, SKK) who were on the ship. Secondary data were obtained from the ship's crew license, SPB, size of the ship (length and GT), the area of fishing operations and the prevailing laws and regulations on fishing vessel manning in Indonesia. Data processing was carried out using descriptive analysis methods with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the majority of Indonesian fishing vessel crews do not have competency certificates according to applicable regulations. This is due to the dispensation of SPB issuance and the limited time for conducting the certification test. The authorities must firmly determine the deadline for the dispensation of SPB issuance and increase the time and place for certification testing that is easily accessible to the crew.
Delay Analysis Of Unloading Activities On The Ship MV. Kartini Baruna
Authors: Komalasari Yeti
Published: May 2023

Tanjung Jati, Jepara PLTU Port is a steam power plant port that distributes electrical energy on the islands of Java and Bali. In its activities, the Tanjung Jati,Jepara PLTU Port unloads coal to produce electrical energy. In carrying out the unloading of cargo in MV. Kartini Baruna often occurs delays that are detrimental to shipping companies and power plants. From the results obtained from this study is the occurrence of delays in loading and unloading activities due to unloading equipment, unsuitable loading procedures, and due to weather. This is due to the lack of care and maintenance on loading and unloading equipment and errors in loading and unloading procedures on ships.In order to increase the productivity of the work for the PLTU Tanjung Jati Port in improving the smoothness of loading and unloading activities, it is recommended to provide training and skills for operators in order to facilitate coal loading and unloading activities and increase competence regarding the mechanism of unloading equipment.
Overview Equipment Safety Traditional Motor Boats at Tigaras Harbor Regency Simalungun North Sumatra Province
Authors: Budi Sidharta Driaskoro , Miran Miran , Tarysha Reta Ayu
Published: May 2023

Ferry port Tigaras is in the district Simalungun Province Sumatra North is one harbour crossing on Lake Toba to to Island Samosir . Equipment safety passenger on traditional motorboat is things to do filled with all ships operating at the ferry port Tigaras at the moment To do cruise good from life jacket, lifebouy , rocket parachute, tools extinguisher fire and rope discharge 30 m. Study this aim for knowing a lot traditional motor boats that have not been complete equipment safety and quantity percentage tool safety met above traditional motorboat on the track Tigaras-simanindo.For Methodology research used is observation directly in the field , interviews , library / documentation. Analysis used is analysis in the form of Gap Analysis as comparison Among existing state with secured situation. Based on Regulation Director General Communication Land Number : 3424/AP.402/DRJD/2020 About River And Lake Ships. Based on analysis the obtained conclusion that traditional motorboat on the track Tigaras-Simanindo not yet complete equipment safety in accordance with regulations governing and for Level of compliance tool safety on board traditional operating on the lake track Tigaras-Simanindo namely Life Jacket 35%, Life bouy 6%, Firefighter 0% fire , 100% for rope waste 30 m all boat already equips and 33% for Rocket Parachute.
Overview Of The Condition Of The Dock Facilities At Kuala Tungkal Ferry Port
Authors: Alam Kodrat , Pusriansyah Ferdinand , Shiddiq Fajar
Published: May 2023

Kuala Tungkal crossing port is a crossing Port located in Tanjung Jabung Barat regency, Jambi province, with crossings Kuala Tungkal - Dabo Singkep and Kuala Tungkal - Telaga Punggur. The port is operated by the Department of transportation of West Tanjung Jabung regency and supervised by BPTD Region V Jambi province. The condition of the facilities at the port is very important to review and make periodic repairs so as not to interfere with port operations. This study aims to determine the condition of the dock facilities in the form of fenders, Bolders, catwalks and various efforts to solve problems related to the condition of the dock facilities in accordance with the provisions. The method of analysis used in the form of observation, measurement of the dimensions of facilities and tides as well as, interviews to the ship operator. Based on the results it can be concluded that the condition of the dock facilities in a damaged condition and the absence of repair and maintenance of the port operator. Thus, it is necessary to plan the dock facilities in accordance with the needs and periodic maintenance so that the dock facilities are always durable.
A Transitivity Analysis of Two Political Articles: An Investigation of Gender Variations in Political Media Discourse
Authors: Alhumsi Mohammad Husam , Saad Alsaedi Najah
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the present study is to use transitivity analysis to investigate gender variations in political media discourse from the point of view of male and female columnists. To attain this purpose, this paper adopts a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of Halliday’s theory of transitivity process types. Literature shows that gender variation is one of the key elements affecting language. However, variation in gender studies, particularly in article writing, has not been recently addressed in relation to transitivity analysis. To scrutinize types of transitivity involving material, mental, relational, verbal, existential, and behavioral processes, qualitative and quantitative methods were deployed to achieve a deep understanding of transitivity process types. Paired Sample T-Test has also been employed to investigate whether there is a significant difference in gender variations pertaining to frequencies of process types of transitivity. The results revealed that the material process has been the most frequent process used by female and male political columnists and has highly dominated the discourse in both articles. In addition, the finding showed that there is no significant difference in gender variations pertaining to the frequencies of process types of transitivity. Analyzing participants’ roles and circumstances elements could provide more pertinent data for further research.
Gender Representation in Classic Fairy Tales: A Comparative Study of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast
Authors: Budidarma Diana , Sumarsono Irwan , Abida Fithriyah Inda Nur , Moybeka Adolfina M.S
Published: May 2023

Grimm’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and De Beaumont’s Beauty and the Beast are three examples of classic fairy tales that have been commonly told to children. The writers focused the study on the portrayal of gender representation reflected in these fairy tales. The writers used the descriptive qualitative method and feminist theory to analyze how these fairy tales portray gender representation. This study was expected that it could contribute to gender role discussion in children's literature and introduce children to equal gender roles to make them able to treat different gender equally. Unlike previous studies, this research focuses on traditional fairy tales and employs a qualitative methodology that involves close reading and content analysis. The writers found out that Grimms’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella portray traditional gender stereotypes. Snow White and Cinderella support the domination of masculinity and submissive femininity, while Beauty and the Beast does not portray the traditional gender roles because the tale makes its female protagonist free to determine her life. The writers used a feminist point of view to analyze gender representation in the selected tales. It is expected that this study highlights the importance of critically analyzing gender roles in children's literature and the need for more diverse and complex representations of gender in fairy tales and other literary works.
Strategies in Teaching Academic Essay Writing, Level of Effectiveness, and Instructional Barriers: The Case of Filipino Learners
Authors: Lopres Jaypee R. , Placencia Jr Marciano C. , Lopres Greatchie M. , Tidalgo Grace M. , Aguirre Margarett M. , Masongsong Jun M. , Sombrio Resito P.
Published: May 2023

This study about academic essay writing strategies was conducted in order to propose teachers' lesson guide based on the effective strategies that were ascertained after the investigation. The study used the descriptive-quantitative method of research. The University-approved questionnaire was used to identify the frequency of use of the strategies utilized in students' essay writing activities. There were 126 students and 20 English teachers in Cebu City, Philippines, used as the respondents of the study. It was discovered that the three academic essay writing strategies investigated in the study were always used in both argumentative and informative essay writing, as perceived by the respondents. The first two strategies, traffic light color coding, and planning using informal outline, were found to be very effective in both writing the argumentative and informative essays, while the third strategy, framed paragraph, was also effective to use in both writing the two types of essays. The strategies used, and the students' performance showed a significant relationship. The top barriers in teaching academic essay writing were as follows: teaching essay writing to second language learners, lack of time for explicit instruction, no strategies in place for the part of the students, lack of parental support, and lack of essay structures on the part of the teachers. It was concluded that there were various effective pedagogical strategies that teachers could utilize in teaching academic essay writing. Based on the findings, this study further presents its recommendations.