bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
¡Pon tu mejor cara! La influencia de la expresión facial en la confianza percibida y la capacidad para gobernar
Authors: Manfredi Luciana , Arboleda Ana María , Arroyo Christian
Published: November 2021

Este artículo evalúa el efecto de las expresiones faciales de los candidatos políticos en las percepciones de confianza y capacidad de gobernar que tienen los votantes. Se condujo un diseño experimental intra-sujeto (cuatro candidatos) y entre grupos (expresión facial: sonriente/neutral). Los participantes evaluaron la confianza percibida y la capacidad para gobernar después de mirar la imagen de cada candidato (sonriente o neutral). Los resultados muestran que una cara sonriente incrementa la confianza percibida y capacidad para gobernar. Adicionalmente, la confianza percibida media completamente la relación entre expresiones faciales y la capacidad para gobernar. Así, una expresión facial sonriente (frente a una neutral) influencia la confianza de los votantes, lo que a su vez impacta directamente la capacidad para gobernar. En términos teóricos y prácticos, se discuten herramientas que pueden ayudar a fortalecer el involucramiento de la ciudadanía en los procesos democráticos como en las elecciones y la forma cómo los políticos logran un compromiso ciudadano.
Transplanting and the addition of boron in sweet corn (Zea mays L. group saccharate) production
Authors: Al-Shammari Aziz Mahdi , Hamdi Ghassan Jaafar , Najm Abdullah Solieman Daowd
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Low seedbed temperatures at the planting and the direct sowing method can reduce the sweet corn germination. Transplanting may offer optimum environmental conditions for seed germination, early crop maturity, and increase sweet corn (Zea mays L. group saccharata) productivity. Boron deficiency depresses sweet corn yield through male sterility. Objective. To evaluate the effect of transplanting and the addition of boron in sweet corn production. Materials and methods. A field experiment was conducted from March 19 to June 20, 2020 at the Research Station of Horticulture Department and Landscape Gardening Architecture, University of Diyala, Baqubah, Iraq. Direct sowing and transplanting, and foliar application of boron at 0, 50, or 75 mg L-1 was evaluated to determine effects on the yield, the yield components, and water use efficiency of sweet corn cultivars: Roi Soleal, Seker misir, and Succar. Results. The cv. Seker Misir matured faster (57.5 days), had wider ears (4.53 cm), more kernel rows (16.0), the highest kernel yield (6.00 t ha-1), and a higher water use efficiency (WUE) (2.85 kg m-3). The cv. Succar had the longest ears (18.48 cm) and the heaviest fresh ears (251 g). Transplanting hastened the time to maturity (54.18 days), and produced the longest ears (17.91 cm), widest ears (4.52 cm), most kernel rows (15.96), heaviest fresh ears (229 g), the highest kernel yield (5.56 t ha-1), and the highest WUE (2.64 kg m-3). The 50 mg L-1 fertilizer treatment produced the longest ears (17.61 cm), widest ears (4.58 cm), more kernel rows (16.61), the highest kernel yield (5.64 t ha-1), and the highest WUE (2.68 kg m-3). The least time to maturity (57.72 days) and heaviest fresh ears (232 g) occurred with 75 mg L-1 of boron fertilizer. Conclusion. The use of 50 mg L-1 boron, as a foliar fertilizer, appears to be, next to the transplanting method, suitable for the cultivation of sweet corn plants to increase productivity and WUE.
First record and range extension of Corbicula fluminea (Müller, 1774) (Bivalvia, Cyrenidae) in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region, Goiás, Brazil
Authors: Soares Yan Felipe Figueira , Martins-Silva Maria Júlia
Published: November 2021

Corbicula fluminea (Müller, 1774) is an Asian freshwater clam that is widely distributed throughout the world through multiple introductions. Its invasion can cause environmental and economic damage. In Brazil, C. fluminea is recorded in all major hydrographic basins. Here, we report the first record of C. fluminea in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region of Goiás, Brazil. This new record extends the known distribution of this species to a conserved area in the Cerrado biome, towards areas of interest for conservation and integral protection units of the biodiversity.
A representação da ciência no Science Vlogs Brasil: uma análise de canais de divulgação científica
Authors: Carvalho Vanessa Brasil de , Massarani Luisa
Published: November 2021

Neste artigo, analisamos cinco canais de divulgação científica no YouTube Brasil, parceiros do coletivo Science Vlogs Brasil, buscando identificar a representação da ciência em seus vídeos mais visualizados a partir de uma análise qualitativa. Percebeu-se que os canais tendem a reforçar a representação social da ciência hegemônica, marcada pelo destaque às Ciências Exatas e Naturais, especialmente às temáticas do Universo, ao enfoque da atividade científica como algo que traz a certeza (e poucas dúvidas ou incertezas), além de retratar o cientista como homem. Apesar disso, também foram registradas características da ciência que fogem à essa representação tradicional, a exemplo da menção a controvérsias que envolvem a comunidade científica – em especial no Canal do Pirula. Essa dualidade reflete o processo dinâmico das representações sociais, identificado por Moscovici e Abric.
Caminhos para a Comunicação ser a Ciência do século 21
Authors: Gabrioti Rodrigo
Published: November 2021

Resenha: BARBOSA, Marialva. Comunicação e método: cenários e práticas de pesquisa. Rio de Janeiro: Mauad X, 2020.
A Influência da Fé, Espiritualidade e Reliogiosidade sobre o tratamento de paciente com câncer – Relato de Caso.
Authors: Moraes Poliana Rodrigues , Diniz Pamela Aparecida
Published: November 2021

O diagnóstico de uma neoplasia pode determinar indesejadas e imprevistas repercussões na vida do paciente, afetando as suas dimensões físicas, psicológicas, social e econômica. Todo o processo do tratamento e a perspectiva de viver com uma enfermidade com paradigma de fatalidade podem desencadear reações emocionais negativas sistemicamente como: perda de apetite, insônia, alteração de humor... Ainda repercutir no aspecto psicossocial do mesmo como: medo do abandono (pela família e/ou amigos), temor de recidiva e da morte, e em muitos casos sobre a própria imagem como indivíduo. Este artigo demonstra a importância e o sentido que a fé, a religiosidade e a espiritualidade podem desempenhar sobre o diagnóstico e tratamento da doença de forma positiva ou negativa tornando assim, a fé aa religiosidade e a espiritualidade um fio condutor que integra a vivencia destes pacientes.
Fatores Etiológicos associados ao bruxismo infantil.
Authors: Dos Santos Jessica Ferreira , Da Silva Filipe De Freitas , Dias Gisele Fernandes
Published: November 2021

O bruxismo é definido como uma atividade involuntária parafuncional, inconsciente, rítmica e espasmódica do sistema mastigatório. Sendo caracterizado pelo ato de ranger ou apertar os dentes, que pode ocorrer durante o dia ou à noite. É considerado uma parafunção bucal, sendo relativamente comum em crianças. O objetivo desta revisão de literatura foi investigar os possíveis fatores etiológicos relacionados ao bruxismo em crianças. A etiologia do bruxismo é multifatorial, no entanto, os mecanismos fisiopatológicos não estão totalmente elucidados embora alguns fatores iniciadores possam ser identificados. A avaliação clínica criteriosa no paciente infantil promove o diagnóstico e conduz o tratamento. A literatura sugere vários fatores associados: psicológicos, sistêmicos (respiratórios, neurológicos e gástricos), hereditários e relacionados a distúrbios no sono.  O diagnóstico precoce e a adoção de recursos terapêuticosrepresentam o sucesso do tratamento para evitar danos teciduais futuros e promover qualidade de vida infantil
Pensamiento social y posicionamiento político: representaciones sociales de la derecha y la izquierda en Colombia
Authors: Echeverri Vásquez Georgie , Santana Peixoto Álvaro Rafael , Rosas Torres Ana Raquel
Published: November 2021

Introducción: Las representaciones sociales son teorías del sentido común sobre un objeto polémico, construidas consensualmente por los grupos. Desde el punto de vista de la epistemología interaccional, se trata de formas de pensamiento social o esquemas de interpretación del mundo directamente asociados a las prácticas sociales, es decir, a la forma como los grupos se comportan.

Objetivo: 1) Identificar la posible representación social de la ‘derecha’ y la ‘izquierda’ en Colombia. 2) Establecer la relacion entre el efecto movilizador del rótulo y la adhesión o rechazo a postulados de ambas vertientes ideológicas.

Método: Se aplicó un cuestionario a 104 colombianos adultos, segmentados de acuerdo con su orientación ideológica de derecha, izquierda o centro. El cuestionario contenía una técnica de asociación libre de palabras (TALP), a partir de la cual se realizó un análisis prototípico y un análisis de similitud; y una escala Likert, con base en la cual se efectuó un análisis de varianza (ANOVA).

Resultados: Se identificó una posible representación social de la ‘derecha’ estructurada en torno de la figura del expresidente Álvaro Uribe y dos posibles representaciones de la ‘izquierda’, una vinculada al comunismo y otra a las expectativas por la consolidación del proceso de paz. Con base en la teoría de la identidad social también fue posible evidenciar en los votantes de izquierda el efecto movilizador del rótulo como activador de una representación social vinculada a la identidad grupal.
Prácticas de crianza parental y conducta antisocial en adolescentes en conflicto con la ley
Authors: Cabrera Gutiérrez Germán , Londoño Arredondo Nora Helena , Arbeláez Caro Joan Sebastián , Álvarez Martínez María Camila , Gamboa Hernández Andrés Mauricio
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: determinar la relación entre las prácticas de crianza parental y la conducta antisocial en adolescentes vinculados al sistema de responsabilidad penal para adolescente. Método: el presente estudio se enmarcó en una investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva-correlacional de temporalidad transversal. La población fueron los adolescentes vinculados al sistema de responsabilidad penal y la muestra se determinó siguiendo un muestreo no probabilístico-intencional. En total participaron, 70 adolescentes vinculados al SRPA. Instrumentos: Ficha de caracterización, escala de prácticas parentales de Andrade y Betancourt (2008) y la entrevista neuropsiquiátrica para adolescentes. Resultados: El 80% refiere trastorno de conducta antisocial, se encontró además que el control conductual materno tiene diferencia significativa respecto al grupo de las personas con trastorno antisocial (U= 1134.500; p= .014) y en el caso del grupo de género, la diferencia estaba en el control psicológico materno (U= 354.000; p= .00). El control conductual materno mostró relacionarse con el trastorno de conducta disocial (Coef.= .222; p= .014 ≤ .05). El control psicológico materno y el género se relacionaron (Coef.= .240; p= .00 ≤ .01). Conclusiones: La variable determinante para el caso de la muestra de adolescentes con conducta antisocial fue el control conductual materno y según el género fue el control psicológico, confirmando la importancia que tiene la influencia de las prácticas maternas en la construcción del comportamiento prosociales en adolescentes.
The interpretative options of anaphoric complex demonstratives
Authors: Hinterwimmer Stefan , Patil Umesh
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we present experimental evidence from a ‘yes’/‘no’ judgement task and two acceptability rating studies (Experiments 1a-c) for the claim made in Hinterwimmer (2019) that sentences with two anaphorically interpreted complex demonstratives are less acceptable than sentences with two anaphorically interpreted definite descriptions and sentences where one of the two previously introduced referents is picked up by a complex demonstrative, while the other one is picked up by a definite description. The results of Experiment 1a and 1b are in principle compatible with the account argued for in Hinterwimmer (2019), according to which the (potentially abstract) demonstrations presupposed by demonstratives may not have overlapping trajectories. However, sentences with two anaphorically interpreted complex demonstratives are not judged as unacceptable as would be expected if they involved a presupposition violation. Therefore, we propose an alternative, economy-based pragmatic account that builds on Ahn (2019) and Nowak (2019). The question of whether the observed pattern is more compatible with the account proposed by Hinterwimmer (2019) or the alternative pragmatic account is directly addressed in a further acceptability rating study (Experiment 1c). The design of that study is similar to that of Experiment 1b, but it includes as fillers both sentences clearly violating a presupposition and sentences violating a pragmatic constraint. Since the ratings for sentences containing two anaphorically interpreted complex demonstratives are closer to the ratings for sentences violating a pragmatic constraint than for sentences violating a presupposition, we conclude that the alternative pragmatic account is preferable to the account by Hinterwimmer (2019).
Preparation and Characterisation of the Cyano-Bridged Transition Metal Complexes Using N,N-Diethyl Thiourea as a Ligand
Authors: Karaağaç Dursun
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT New cyano bridged transition metal complexes, [Cu(detu)4Ni(CN)4]-2H2O (1) and [Zn(H2O)(detu)Ni(CN)4]-2H2O (2) (detu = N, N' diethyl thiourea) have been synthesised in powder form. Their structures were illuminated by using spectroscopic, thermal and elemental analysis techniques. The nickel atom exhibits square planar geometry in these complexes by coordinating with the cyano group's nitrogen atoms. The copper atom of 1 is six coordinated with two bridging cyano groups and four detu ligands. In contrast, the zinc atom of 2 is six coordinated with four bridging cyano groups, one detu ligand and one aqua ligand. In addition, the structure of 2 is formed from polymeric layers of |Zn-Ni(CN)41 „ with the detu and aqua ligands bonded to the zinc atom. Thermal stabilities and decomposition products of 1 and 2 were examined in the static air atmosphere between 30 and 900 °C. Keywords: btetracyanonickelate(II) complex, N,N'-diethyl thiourea, cyano-bridged complex, vibration spectra, thermal analysis.
Mechanical loading of primate fingers on vertical rock surfaces
Authors: Everett Michael C. , Elliott Marina C. , Gaynor David , Hill Austin C. , Syeda Samar M. , Casana Jesse , Zipfel Bernhard , DeSilva Jeremy M. , Dominy Nathaniel J.
Published: November 2021

Mechanical loading of finger bones (phalanges) can induce angular curvature, which benefits arboreal primates by dissipating forces and economising the recruitment of muscles during climbing. The recent discovery of extremely curved phalanges in a hominin, Homo naledi, is puzzling, for it suggests life in an arboreal milieu, or, alternatively, habitual climbing on vertical rock surfaces. The importance of climbing rock walls is attested by several populations of baboons, one of which uses a 7-m vertical surface to enter and exit Dronkvlei Cave, De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa. This rock surface is an attractive model for estimating the probability of extreme mechanical loading on the phalanges of rock-climbing primates. Here we use three-dimensional photogrammetry to show that 82–91% of the climbable surface would generate high forces on the flexor tendon pulley system and severely load the phalanges of baboons and H. naledi. If such proportions are representative of vertical rock surfaces elsewhere, it may be sufficient to induce stress-mitigating curvature in the phalanges of primates.Significance:

We present the first three-dimensional photogrammetric analysis of a vertical rock surface climbed by a non-human primate, the chacma baboon (Papio ursinus).
Our results show that a large proportion of a vertical rock wall would compel crimp and slope hand positions during climbing – grips that could explain the extraordinary phalangeal curvature expressed by a Middle Pleistocene hominin, Homo naledi.
DIAGNOSIS OF INFLUENZA AND EVALUATION OF CLINICAL FINDINGS IN CHILD PATIENTS BEFORE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND DURING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD
Authors: OKUYAN Ömer , KIZILYILDIRIM Suna , BARUTÇU Adnan , ERKAN Özlem
Published: November 2021

Objective

Influenza is an important public health problem.

They cause severe acute respiratory tract infections,

especially in children, people with chronic diseases and

immunosuppressed individuals. The aim of the study

was to evaluate the frequency of Influenza cases and

the clinical findings of the patients before the Covid-19

pandemic and during the pandemic period.

Material and Methods

Patients aged 0-18 years, who applied to Atlas

University Medical Faculty Pediatric Emergency and

General Pediatric Polyclinics between 01.03.2019

and 11.03.2021 and were diagnosed with influenza,

were included in the study. The clinical features of

the patients, the rate of hospitalization, complications,

the frequency before and during the pandemic,

distribution by months were examined.

Results

55.6% (n=594) of the cases were male and 44.4%

(n=475) were female. The study was completed with

a total of 1069 patients. As a result of the study, the

most common symptoms were fever (96.5%), cough

(51%), fatigue (42%) and nasal discharge (30.8%).

93.2% of the patients belonged to the pre-Covid-19

pandemic period. It was determined that influenza

virus peaked in January and influenza B type was

seen more frequently during the Covid-19 pandemic

period.

Conclusion

As a result, it was seen that Influenza decreased with

the measures taken since the first Covid-19 case was

seen.
Risk factors and characterization of post-COVID-19 syndrome in patients from Colombia v1
Authors: Machado Alba Jorge
Published: November 2021

Introduction: A high percentage of people who have suffered from COVID-19 present clinical manifestations that persist long after recovery from the acute phase. Objective: To determine the proportion of patients who presented post-COVID-19 syndrome, its clinical picture, and its risk factors in a group of patients from Colombia. Methods: This was an observational, longitudinal study of patients with SARS-CoV-2 treated in a network of clinics in Colombia. Over the telephone, after they gave prior informed consent, we evaluated whether the patients had post-COVID-19 syndrome and other clinical variables. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were performed. Results: A total of 311 patients (50.2% women) from 19 different cities were identified, with a median age of 47.0 years. In 63.0% of cases, symptoms persisted more than 3 months after recovery from the acute phase of the disease. Most common were dyspnea (54.1%), fatigue (42.9%), and muscle pain (36.2%). Greater age (30-59 vs. <30 years: OR: 2.67; 95% CI: 1.33-5.34; and ≥60 years vs. <30 years: OR: 3.23; 95% CI: 1.28-8.15), use of bronchodilators or inhaled corticosteroids (OR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.02-3.10), and presenting cough at the time of diagnosis of COVID-19 (OR: 2, 39; 95% CI 1.23-4.65) increased the probability of prolonged clinical manifestations. Conclusions:Post-COVID-19 syndrome is a frequent condition characterized by heterogeneous symptoms. Older patients, those who present cough during the acute illness, and those who are managed with bronchodilators or inhaled corticosteroids have a higher risk of presenting it.
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Risk factors and frequency of ferrum deficiency in girls of puberty age under conditions of the far north
Authors: Gaenko Е. V. , Kovalenko L. F.
Published: November 2021

According to the WHO, up to 20% of the world's population suffers from iron deficiency anemia (IDA), but this problem is most acute in obstetrics and pediatrics. It is during pregnancy and childhood that situations most often arise that lead to an iron deficiency in the body. Iron deficiency at the end of pregnancy develops in all women in a latent or explicit form, even in those cases when the initial hematopoietic parameters in the first trimester of pregnancy were normal (GA Samsygina, 2001; SI Vakhrameeva et al.; 1996). IDA, as well as latent iron deficiency, can be the cause of fetal sideropenia, as well as the cause of anemia in the postnatal period.
Development of a device for control of electric energy parameters in the distribution network
Authors: Kazymov Ivan M. , Kompaneets Boris S. , Drobyazko Oleg N.
Published: November 2021

Background: As of today, the actual problem in the power sector is to create a device for the collection and transmission of information in networks of different voltage levels.
Aim: The research presented in the framework of this article is aimed at creating a universal device intended for use in electrical networks of low and medium voltage in order to collect and transmit information about the parameters of electrical energy at the place of installation of the device.
Methods: The study was performed with the use of computer modeling techniques developed electronic devices.
Results: A functional diagram of the developed device is given, options for its connection to the network for various conditions and requirements are indicated, and recommendations for use are given.
Conclusion: The obtained results can be used by power grid companies and industrial enterprises to analyze the condition and efficiency of power grids.
String superstructures for maglev transport
Authors: Yashnov Andrey N. , Ivanov Artem N.
Published: November 2021

Aim: Justification of the technical feasibility of using string spans made of polymer composite materials for maglev transport systems.
Methods: Computational and theoretical methods of research.
Results: It is shown that by stretching the string and applying special design solutions, it is possible to create a close to" ideal" profile of the track structure for the maglev ovement. At the same time, it is preferable to use polymer composites as the string material, which allow for less sagging than metal ones at the same level of string tension.
Conclusion: The alternative to traditional reinforced concrete or metal structures of string composite superstructures is justified.
Electrotechnical complex of maglev rolling stock
Authors: Kireev Alexander V. , Kozhemyaka Nikolay М. , Kononov Gennady N.
Published: November 2021

Background: The development of work in the field of creating cargo maglev transport systems is associated with the development and study of the electro technical complex of the rolling stock for the operating range with long stretches in poorly developed territories.
Aim: The aim of the work is to substantiate the structure and parameters of the components of the electro technical complex of the rolling stock, to study the operating modes.
Methods: The main research methods are functional structural analysis and synthesis, computer modeling, computational studies, analysis of research results.
Results: As a result of the research, the factors that determine the appearance of the electrotechnical complex of the rolling stock have been identified. The basic requirements for the electrical complex are formulated. The structure was developed and the parameters of the components of the electrical complex for the transport platform with magnetic levitation were determined. A high-speed flat car model 13-6990 for the transportation of containers was chosen as the closest railway analogue. A computer model of a combined traction-levitation system based on a linear reluctance inductor motor has been developed. The results of computational studies, confirming the physical feasibility of the electrical complex of the rolling stock with linear reluctance inductor motors, are presented.
Conclusion: The practical significance lies in the fact that the proposed concept of constructing an electro technical complex of rolling stock provides for the creation of a maglev transport system with a low-cost infrastructure.
Education trough art in the context of art education of a child at a younger school age
Authors: Zawada Ernest
Published: November 2021

The aim of the article is to indicate the essence and possibilities of educating through art children in grades 1-3 of primary school during visual art classes. In the study, the need to raise the level of competences of early childhood education teachers in terms of creating conditions for children to learn about and experience art directly has been emphasized. Aim of the research: The aim of the article is to show the educational values of art realized in the course of children's art education in grades 1-3 of primary school. State of knowledge: Raising a sensitivity to beauty and developing the ability to express and reproduce art using various methods and techniques was established as a pedagogical task of a teacher in the scope of visual arts education. The encounter with art is the basis of the process of discovering its values. Conclusion: The text emphasizes that raising a child through art is connected not only with the need to constantly expand knowledge in this area, but above all to motivate children's artistic creativity.
The values of contemporary music in the context of the content school education
Authors: Grusiewicz Mirosław
Published: November 2021

The article not only critically assesses school practice based on the Polish concept of music education and some assumptions and demands of pop-cultural education, but also proposes alternative solutions. The overriding idea is the necessity to base education (which should be the practice of music rather than learning about music) on contemporary works with undeniable artistic values. Looking for such works, the author relies on his own classification, in which the basic categories are ‘subtlety’, ‘originality, uniqueness’ and ‘the creator’s intention’.
Media education teacher
Authors: Nowicka Ewa Julia
Published: November 2021

The content of the article currently involves crucial issues, which are the role and the meaning of a media education teacher. A teacher of early school education or any other subject, which shapes the appropriate attitude of children and youth towards information and communication technology in their work.
Rejection of lie as a condition of pedagogical dialogue
Authors: Leszczyński Seweryn Łukasz
Published: November 2021

The condition for the existence and conduct of any pedagogical dialogue is the rejection of lies. Even the slightest attempt to lie can lead to a tendency to distance ourselves from the truth of the interpersonal and educational relationship. The condition for conducting a pedagogical dialogue is the affirmation of the truth.
Social support in the perception of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders experiencing their husband’s migration
Authors: Gagat-Matuła Anna Monika Gagat-Matuła
Published: November 2021

The main aim of this study was to determine social support in the perception of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders who experience their husband's economic migration. An important goal was also to show the differences in between the perceived social support in among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders who experience their husband's migration, and those whose husbands do not go abroad for work. The research involved 94 mothers raising children with autism spectrum disorders, 46 women whose husbands migrate (A) and 48 women who do not experience their husbands' migration (B). The sample selection was deliberate. The Polish adaptation by E. Szlachta of the ISEL questionnaire (The Interpersonal Support Evaluation List) was used to achieve the goals, as accompanied by a self-made questionnaire. Analysis of the data on perceived social support showed statistically significant differences in the studied groups both in the overall result and across all scales. The results indicate that while mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders whose husbands go abroad are in a better financial situation, the absence and lack of active participation and support of the husband in caring for the child makes them feel there is less social support (scale of cognitive support, belonging, self-esteem), and they cope with problems much worse than women whose husbands do not go abroad. The results are statistically significant.
A helpless or dyspractic child? A case study
Authors: Cygan Barbara Katarzyna Cygan
Published: November 2021

Sensory integration disorders, including dyspraxia and related motor planning disorders, are often observed in the pedagogical practice. Teachers and parents are usually unable to pinpoint the reasons for the children's behavior. The children are clumsy and chaotic and they are giving the impression of being lost in a task situation. They also have school problems, such as: difficulty with handwriting and drawing, difficulty using tools such as scissors, rulers, difficulty learning new motor skills, concentration and attention problems. It should be emphasized that these children are in the intellectual norm. Objective: The effects of ASI treatment on functioning the children with sensory processing disorders was examined. Method: The researcher used a qualitative approach based on the case study method, participant observation and interview with parents. Results: Improvement in motor planning was found. The subject's self-esteem increased as well. The results show an improvement in social functioning. Conclusion: Changes in the child's functioning and progress in development indicate the effectiveness of the ASI (Ayers Sensory Integration) therapy.
Graphomotor Skills of Students with Mild Intellectual Disability
Authors: Wójcik Magdalena
Published: November 2021

The development of graphomotor skills in children in primary school age is a difficult and long process, and its disturbance leads to serious problems not only with the process of writing but also disrupts the purely academical learning. For students with mild intellectual disability, writing is a more difficult challenge due to cognitive and perceptual- -motor limitations.
Relations Between the National and EU Model of Career Counseling
Authors: Nawój-Połoczańska Joanna Agnieszka
Published: November 2021

The obligation to provide vocational counseling in schools was introduced on September 1, 2017. In the Education Law Act, it was indicated as one of the forms of teaching and educational activity of schools.
Psikolojik Danışman Yeterlik Algısı Ölçeği: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: TAYTAŞ Metin , TANHAN Fuat
Published: November 2021

Bu araştırmanın amacı, psikolojik danışmanların (rehber öğretmenler) yeterlik algılarını ölçmeye yönelik bir ölçek geliştirmektir. Söz konusu çalışmaya Van ilinde 194 psikolojik danışman gönüllü katılmıştır. Ankete cevaplayıcı olarak katılan psikolojik danışmanların verileri SPSS 22 programına aktarılarak ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik değerleri analiz edilmiştir. Yapı geçerliliğini sınamak amacıyla açımlayıcı faktör analizi ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca iç tutarlılık katsayısı Cronbach’s Alpha (alfa) değeri ile ölçülmüştür. Analizler “Psikolojik Danışman Yeterlik Algısı Ölçeği”nin rehber öğretmenler üzerinde yeterli düzeyde geçerli ve güvenilir değerlere sahip olduğunu göstermiştir.
Urban-rural difference in community willingness to isolate during COVID-19 pandemic in Benue State Nigeria 2021
Authors: Okon Ubong Akpan , Olayinka Adebola , Mwansa Pamela , Mwansa Hope , Usman Rabi
Published: November 2021

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 is a highly infectious viral disease reported across more than 210 countries of the world. Isolation is a very critical component of COVID-19 public health responses were infected or exposed persons are separated from the unexposed individual for the purposing of protecting and preventing or containing disease spread. Our study assessed and compared community willingness to isolate during COVID-19 pandemic among urban and rural dwellers.Methods: A multi-stage comparative cross-sectional study was used to assess respondents’ willingness to isolate between January and April 2021. Response was scored and each composite scores were converted to a percentage. The assessment was done using three questions with a maximum score of 15. A score of ≥80% of the maximum score was categorized as more willing to quarantine or isolate, score from 51% to 79% was categorized as slightly willing to quarantine or isolate while ≤50% was categorized as less willing to quarantine or isolate. Data was analysed using STATA SE 64 software and level of significance set at 5%. Categorical variables were summarised as frequency and percentages and presented in tables urban and rural comparisons were done with Chi square test and the corresponding p-values presented.Results: One thousand three hundred and thirty-one respondents recruited into the study had a mean age of 33.7±12.83. Urban respondents aged 25-34 years were 36.64% (358) while rural respondents 31.94% (145) were aged 25-34 years (p=0.013). Most the respondents in both urban and rural communities were females 58.15% (574) and 55.73% (253) respectively. 549 (56.19%) of urban respondents were willing to be quarantined after contact with a suspected COVID-19 patient when compared with the rural respondent 292 (64.32%). Only 524 (53.63%) of urban respondents were willing to isolate after having had contact with a confirmed patient compared with the rural respondents 277 (61.01%). More than half of the respondents in urban and rural 629 (64.38%) and 303 (66.74%) respectively showed their willingness to isolate if confirmed to have COVID-19. Overall, 758 (77.58%) of the respondents were willing to go into isolation during COVID-19 pandemic when compared with rural communities 377 (83.04%) of respondents (p value =0.06).Conclusions: Willingness to isolate during COVID-19 pandemic is higher among rural dwellers than the urban dwellers.
Corona virus-19 preventive practices among primary health workers in Owo local government, Ondo state Nigeria
Authors: Kareem Abiodun J. , Kareem Adesola O. , Ogunromo Ayodele Y. , Ahmed Liasu A. , Babalola Babatunde D.
Published: November 2021

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease with high mortality. Healthcare workers are at the frontline of COVID-19 response and are prone to infection. Therefore, healthcare workers’ preventive practices cannot be underestimated. The study aimed to determine the COVID-19 preventive practices among primary health workers in Owo, Local Government, Ondo state Nigeria.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Consenting staff of primary health centres completed a pretested self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: A total of 400 respondents were recruited with 91 (22.8%) males and 309 (77.2%) females giving male to female ratio of 1:3.4. The age range of the respondents was 19-61 years with a mean age of 37.1 (8.1) years. More than half (58.0%) had tertiary level of education and most participant were community health extension workers (36.7%). Majority (99.8%) of the workers were aware of COVID-19 though 212 (53.0%) had good knowledge. The major source of information was the television (94.3%). About 351 (87.8%) had positive attitude despite 383 (95.7%) agreeing that COVID-19 is a problem in Nigeria. More than three-quarter (76.5%) had good practice. There was a significant relationship between knowledge (χ2=29.072, p<0.001), attitude (χ2=35.156, p<0.001) with practice. Educational level was the only factor associated with adherence to COVID-19 guideline (χ2=5.256; p=0.022). The predictors of good practice include knowledge (95% CI =2.296-6.269; p<0.001) and attitude (95% CI =3.079-10.767; p<0.001).Conclusions: The health workers had good knowledge, positive attitude and good preventive practices towards COVID-19.
An assessment of mental health programs at community health centers in north Minahasa, Indonesia
Authors: Mogi Jessica Gloria , Ratag Gustaaf A. E.
Published: November 2021

Background: The Indonesian government recognizes the importance of mental health issues as indicated by the inclusion of such issues as indicators in the national program, the Healthy Indonesian Program with Family Approach (PIS-PK). This program is enforced in community health centers (puskesmas) in every regency in the country. However, the continually increasing number of mental disorder cases and the intense stigmatization of people with these disorders indicate the need to re-evaluate the capacity and delivery of designated centers’ mental health programs.Methods: This community survey involved interviewing the program directors of four community health centers in north Minahasa using the WHO-AIMS 2.2 questionnaire.Results: Very little effort has been made to improve mental health facilities and programs. Examples of aspects of health facilities that are lacking include training for health workers, the provision of psychotropic drugs, and supported employment or occupational rehabilitation.Conclusions: Community health centers are primary healthcare facilities for society. Therefore, mental health services should be implemented as one of their main programs.
Antimicrobial resistance in wastewater of Yangon Region, Myanmar from one health perspective
Authors: Thandar Mya , Win Hla Hla , Oo Khin May , Kyi Moh Moh , Khine Myat Su
Published: November 2021

Background: Antibiotic resistance is an emerging concern both for public and animal health globally and also threatens the achievements of modern medicine. This study aimed to generate the baseline data of drug resistance pathogens in diversity of waste water of Yangon Region, Myanmar.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from January to July 2021. A total of forty samples of wastewater (two samples each from ten hospitals, one sample each from five poultry farms, five aquacultures and ten community drains) were aseptically collected, transported in ice box and processed following standard procedure for bacterial isolation and detection of antibiotic sensitivity pattern. Identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of isolated colonies were done by VITEK 2 compact system.Results: A total of 106 bacterial isolates were identified and 50% were from hospitals, 31.1%were from community drains and 9.4% each from poultry farms and aquacultures. The most frequently identified isolates were Enterobacteriaceae (65.1%) followed by Acinetobacter species (11.3%) and Pseudomonas species (8.5%). Among the isolated organisms, ESBL producers and Carbapenemase producer were 7.5% and 0.9% respectively. ESBL producers (62.5%) were resistant to cefuroxime, cefuroxime-axetil, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone and minocycline. Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae was multidrug resistant but sensitive to amikacin, tigecycline and cefaclor.Conclusions: The proportion of antibiotic resistant bacteria are higher in hospital wastewater than other sites. Hence proper treatment plant for hospital wastewater should be installed and need to mitigate antibiotic resistance with a ‘one-health’ approach.
Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of Nigerian mothers assessed by the Iowa infant feeding attitudes scale
Authors: Ezechi Lilian O. , Otobo Victoria , Mbah Patricia E. , Ezechi Oliver C.
Published: November 2021

Background: Excusive breastfeeding practice in Nigeria is reportedly dwindling, yet the current breastfeeding practices and challenges remain largely unknown. To use the Iowa infant feeding attitude scale (IIFAS) to assess the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of recently delivered mothers in Lagos Nigeria.Methods: A community-based survey. Study-related data were obtained from 636 mothers selected through multistage sampling, using IIFAS. The scale was validated for our environment before use in the study. The study data were managed with SPSS version 22.0.Results: The prevalence of any breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months and timely initiation of breastfeeding was 99.5%, 22.2% and 47.4% respectively. While the mothers had some knowledge of breastfeeding, their overall knowledge and attitudes about breastfeeding were positive towards infant formula than breastfeeding. More than half of the mothers in our study stated that infant formula was as healthy for infants as breastmilk (62.3%), formula feeding is the better choice if the mother plans to go back to work (80.7%), and that formula feeding was more convenient than breastfeeding (56.9%). Previous exclusive breastfeeding experience (OR 2.7, 95% CI: 1.15, 8.41), being a housewife (OR 1.6, 95% CI: 1.14, 10.9), and having a positive attitude to breastfeeding (OR 1.9, 95% CI: 1.3, 11.6) were found to be associated with exclusive breastfeeding.Conclusions: Although breastfeeding was almost universal in the study area (99.5%), the knowledge and attitude to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) were suboptimal. Public health education on breastfeeding should be intensified before, during and after pregnancy to improve mother’s EBF knowledge and attitude.
The relationship of the application of guided imagery therapy techniques towards pain intensity of maternal post caesarian section operation in postnatal care at the maternity hospital in the city of Padang
Authors: Indriani Silfina , Darma Ika Yulia , Ifayanti Titin , Restipa Ledya
Published: November 2021

Background: Most of the maternity mothers experience discomfort disorders due to the pain felt by the mother after caesarean section surgery. The pain causes disruption of the mother’s activities after giving birth, the mother has difficulty breastfeeding her baby, and has difficulty doing physical activities. The pain results from surgical wounds on the abdominal wall and uterine wall of the mother. The pain experienced by each mother is different, ranging from low pain levels to severe pain levels.Methods: This type of comparative analytic research with a cross sectional study approach with one group pretest and posttest design. As many as 30 samples of post caesarean section delivery mothers were taken by purposive sampling technique. Marginal homogeneity test was used for research analysis.Results: The study showed that there was a decrease in the level of post-partum labor pain before and after the intervention of guided imagery therapy. Before the intervention, most of the respondents (46.7%) had moderate pain levels (4-6), after giving the intervention some respondents (43.3%) had mild pain levels. Statistical test showed a significant relationship with a significance value of 0.000 (p value <0.05).Conclusions: Giving guided imagery therapy to post caesarean section delivery mothers is able to reduce the level of pain that the mother experiences without causing additional risk for the mother. This therapy provides a sense of comfort and relaxation for the mother through the imagination generated by the mother in her mind so that it diverts and reduces the pain that the mother is experiencing.
A mega health camp at a rural municipality of Eastern Nepal: a cross-sectional study revealing the state of health among the population served
Authors: Neupane Durga , Jaiswal Lokesh S. , Upadhaya Sandesh R. , Pokhrel Nabin , Acharya Anil , Tiwari Apil , Aryal Yadav , Pokharel Paras K.
Published: November 2021

Background: Health camps are usually targeted to underprivileged people of rural places. They help in the awareness, preventive and curative services to those people. A mega health camp was conducted in Yangwarak rural municipality of Panchthar district of Eastern Nepal. All the services including medicines, consultation charges, laboratory services and imaging were free of cost.Methods: It’s a prospective cross-sectional study comprised of all consecutive patients attending the camp in Yangwarak rural municipality of Panchthar district in Eastern Nepal. All the patients attending the free camp were taken as a case. Necessary information was deducted and enrolled in this study. The data was entered into the Microsoft excel software and analysed using statistical package for social studies (SPSS) software 23.0 version.Results: A total of 1656 people were directly benefitted with consultation of a dozen of department. 58.7% were female and rest were male. Majority of people had gastrointestinal issues. The knowledge, attitude and practice to health was poor.Conclusions: Keeping in mind the findings of the camp, this only represents the tip of iceberg. There are many such places with needy people who need the help of health professionals and proper address by the government. The preventive approach to health should be magnified even more.
Full childhood immunization coverage and incidence of vaccine preventable disease in Nigeria: a regression analysis
Authors: Orjingene Obinna , Olumuyiwa Ojo , Oguji Clara , Apiyanteide Franco , Inegbeboh Jude , Audu David , Muhammed Khalilu , Udah Chidiebube T.
Published: November 2021

Background: Childhood immunization contributes significantly in the reduction of cases of vaccine preventable diseases in children. DHIS2 data showed that only 60.59% of children under one were fully immunized in 2020. This implies that 39.41% did not receive all recommended vaccinations therefore at risk of contracting vaccine preventable diseases. This study therefore examined the effect of full immunization coverage on incidence of vaccine preventable diseases.Methods: Full childhood immunization coverage and incidence of vaccine preventable disease was examined using simple linear regression model at 5% level of significance and 95% confidence interval. Measles new case for children under five was the dependent variable while children under one fully immunized was the independent variable. Data was retrieved from DHIS2 for the period 2017-2020.Results: The study showed a negative relationship between full immunization coverage and incidence of under-five measles new cases. The study found that any unit increase in full immunization coverage would lead to decrease in measles cases by 6%.Conclusions: Full immunization coverage is still low (below WHO target of 80%) despite effort by government and partners. This implies that a lot of children are at risk of contracting vaccine preventable diseases. In order to avert this risk, health authorities and partners should devise appropriate means of educating the populace on the importance of childhood immunization.