bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital health literacy, behavior and knowledge of adolescents for hand hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Prata Rafaela Aparecida , Silva Juliana Bastoni da , Pimentel Sidiany Mendes , Nunes Hélio Rubens de Carvalho , Avila Marla Andréia Garcia de
Published: August 2024

Abstract Objective: to investigate factors associated with digital health literacy, hand hygiene knowledge and behavior among Brazilian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: cross-sectional study with 473 adolescents aged 15 to 19. Data were collected virtually between June and August 2021 through a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, digital health literacy, knowledge and behavior regarding hand hygiene. Variables were adjusted using multiple linear regression models with normal response. Results: the average digital health literacy score was 29.89 ±5.30; for hand hygiene knowledge and behavior was 13.1 ±1.5 and 11.1±2.7, respectively. Higher knowledge and behavior scores for hand hygiene were associated with having completed high school, compared to those attending college, among those who attend health courses, seek information about the pandemic and in scientific articles. Higher digital health literacy scores in adolescents who did not wear masks when playing sports (p= 0.017). There was an association between digital health literacy and knowledge (p = 0.000) and behavior (p = 0.000) regarding hand hygiene. Conclusion: there is an association between higher digital health literacy scores and hand hygiene knowledge and behavior.
Letramento digital em saúde, comportamento e conhecimento de adolescentes para higienização das mãos na pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Prata Rafaela Aparecida , Silva Juliana Bastoni da , Pimentel Sidiany Mendes , Nunes Hélio Rubens de Carvalho , Avila Marla Andréia Garcia de
Published: August 2024

Resumo Objetivo: investigar fatores associados ao letramento digital em saúde, o conhecimento e comportamento para higienização das mãos de adolescentes brasileiros na pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 473 adolescentes de 15 a 19 anos. Os dados foram obtidos virtualmente, entre junho e agosto de 2021, por meio de questionário sobre características sociodemográficas, letramento digital em saúde, conhecimento e comportamento para higienização das mãos. Variáveis foram ajustadas por modelos de regressão linear múltipla com resposta normal. Resultados: a pontuação média de letramento digital em saúde foi de 29,89 ±5,30. Para o conhecimento e comportamento na higienização das mãos foi de 13,1 ±1,5 e 11,1±2,7, respectivamente. Maiores pontuações de conhecimento e comportamento na higienização das mãos se associaram ao ensino médio finalizado, isto se comparados aos que cursam faculdade, aos que frequentam curso em saúde, aos que buscam informações sobre a pandemia e em artigos científicos. Além disso, houve maiores pontuações do letramento digital em saúde em adolescentes que não utilizavam máscaras quando praticavam esporte (p= 0,017). Houve associação entre letramento digital em saúde e conhecimento (p = 0,000) e comportamento (p = 0,000) para higienização das mãos. Conclusão: existe associação entre maiores escores de letramento digital em saúde e o conhecimento e comportamento para a higienização das mãos.
Nurses’ perception about their role in reducing health inequalities in community contexts
Authors: Sotelo-Daza Jorge , Jaramillo Yaneth Esperanza , Chacón Martha Vivas
Published: August 2024

Abstract Objective: to understand nurses’ perception about their role in reducing health inequalities in community contexts. Method: a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach addressed from Heidegger’s Interpretive Theory and the health inequality settings. A total of 18 in-depth interviews were conducted with nurses working in health institutions devoted to community interventions. The following five-phase process was adopted for the qualitative data analysis: Accumulation; Disassembling; Reassembling; Interpretation; and Conclusion. Results: four main topics that nurses mobilize to mitigate health inequalities in community settings were identified, namely: Competences to create, operationalize, monitor and assess health policies; Leadership and management for health and care processes at the individual and collective levels; Professionals that devise care strategies; and Care approach based on characteristics of the territory. Conclusion: nurses perceive that their role contributes significantly to reducing health inequalities in community settings based on the creation, operationalization, monitoring and assessment of health policies. From the sociocultural, economic and political characteristics of the territory, they prioritize actions in disadvantaged human groups in order to improve access, opportunities, continuity and quality in health.
Giacomini’s vein – a report on the invaluable importance of an anomalous short saphenous vein
Authors: Elamin Abdalla Ahmed Eldaw , Kumar Naveen , Samuel Vijay Paul , Bhat Kumar Megur Ramakrishna
Published: August 2024

Abstract Variations in the drainage (termination) and course of the lower limb veins are not uncommon. When dissecting the left lower limb of the adult male cadaver in the vascular case described herein, a unique kind of unilateral short saphenous vein (SSV) termination was observed. It was found that the SSV had normal origin and course in the dorsum of the foot and the back of the leg, respectively. Most often the SSV terminates in the popliteal vein at the popliteal fossa. In this case, it extended upward into the back of the thigh, passing behind the sciatic nerve and then deep to it and the biceps femoris, and finally ended in the veins of the thigh. The SSV did not penetrate any structures along its course to the end, so this unusual vein appears unlikely to be associated with SSV varicose veins. For general, plastic, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgeons, our case would be of significant value.
Report of coccidiosis in a free-living green-winged saltator Saltator similis in Itatiaia National Park in southeastern Brazil
Authors: Maronezi Carla , Ortúzar-Ferreira Carlos N. , Andrade Lucas A.S. , Caruncho Carolina M.S. , Oliveira Mariana S. , Berto Bruno P.
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT: The green-winged saltator Saltator similis (d’Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837) is a passerine bird highly valued by bird breeders and a target of illegal wildlife trafficking. Coccidian chromists are etiological agents of coccidiosis, which may be asymptomatic and enzootic in bird populations when environmental conditions are favorable. However, epizootic outbreaks with severe disease can occur due to environmental changes. In this context, this study reports a case of coccidiosis in a free-living juvenile specimen of S. similis captured at the Itatiaia National Park in southeastern Brazil. Typical clinical signs of coccidiosis were observed, and it was associated with greenish mucoid diarrhea containing a high density of coccidian oocysts. Three Isospora spp. were specifically identified in 14 fecal samples (fecal droplets) collected over two hours. Isospora saltatori (Berto, Balthazar, Flausino & Lopes, 2008) had the highest density and positivity throughout most of the collection period. Finally, this paper discusses the importance of the continuous evaluation of the health of birds as bioindicators and their coccidian ecological biomarkers as one of the strategies for evaluating the conservation status of Itatiaia National Park.
Cardiopulmonary radiographic changes in dogs naturally infected with Dirofilaria immitis
Authors: Ferreira Alexandre M. , Netto Carlos Eduardo C. , Santos-Sousa Carlos Augusto , Souza Júnior Paulo , Bagetti Filho Hélio José S. , Abidu-Figueiredo Marcelo
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT: Heartworm disease is a zoonosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a nematode parasite of worldwide distribution and considered one of the most virulent of dogs, which are definitive and infected hosts during the blood meal of vector mosquitoes (Aedes sp., Anopheles sp. and Culex sp.). The disease has a worldwide prevalence, with a higher incidence in tropical and subtropical climate areas, and affects animals of any breed, sex, and age group. Most animals are asymptomatic, but the disease can cause various cardiovascular and respiratory symptoms. The pathophysiology is related to vessel obstruction and an intense inflammatory reaction in the lung parenchyma, with cardiovascular and respiratory symptoms leading to signs that can be severe and lead to the death of the host. It can be diagnosed through blood tests, and chest X-rays are used to assess the severity of clinical signs and help establish a prognosis. Cardiovascular alterations appear as an increase in vascular caliber, an increase in the right heart silhouette, and pulmonary patterns compatible with infection. This study aimed to describe the conditional radiographic changes caused by the parasite in the lungs, intrathoracic vessels and heart in 30 dogs, independent of breed and sex, with an average age of 9.9 years and an average weight of 10.25kg, originating from routine care at a veterinary hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro, from January 2022 to December 2022. All animals were diagnosed with a positive heartworm infection and cardiorespiratory symptoms as essential conditions for participation in the study. The animals were x-rayed and had their lung patterns evaluated, in addition to measuring their vascular caliber and cardiac indices using vertebral-heart size (VHS), manubrium-heart size (MHS) and sphericity index (CSI). Most animals presented pulmonary patterns such as bronchoalveolar and bronchial and increased VHS and MHS indices. Increased and borderline values of CSI measurements were found in half of the patients, demonstrating that the parasite can trigger significant radiographic changes or present potential further worsening.
Serum retinol, alpha-tocopherol, cholecalciferol, and some mineral levels in ruminants with congenital digestive and urogenital system anomalies
Authors: Karasu Abdullah , Gençcelep Musa , Kayıkcı Caner , Kuşcu Yağmur
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum vitamin and mineral levels and congenital defects in digestive and urogenital system anomalies in calves, lambs, and kids. The study material consisted of 13 calves, 15 lambs, 10 kids clinically and radiologically diagnosed with congenital digestive and urogenital system anomalies and 10 newborn clinically healthy calves, 10 lambs, and 10 kids. Congenital defects were diagnosed by clinical and radiological examination. Blood samples were collected from all animals, and sera were extracted for biochemical analysis. Vitamins A, D, and E, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, selenium, and manganese levels were measured in serum samples. Penile urethral diverticulum in kids, atresia ani, atresia ani with vaginal fistula in lambs, and atresia ani and atresia coli defects in calves were determined. Copper levels were higher, and zinc levels were lower in kids with penile urethral diverticulum compared to the control group. Vitamin A levels were lower in lambs with digestive system anomalies compared to the control group. Meanwhile, copper levels were higher in lambs with digestive system anomalies. Vitamin A and D levels were lower in calves with digestive system anomalies compared to the control group. There was no difference in the levels of the other parameters compared to the control group. In conclusion, insufficient serum vitamin A levels may play a role in the etiopathogenesis of congenital intestinal atresia in calves and lambs. Therefore, we believe that parenteral vitamin A administration to the mother, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy in regions with continental climates and poor green vegetation, would be beneficial. Further research should be conducted to determine the role of vitamin A in the etiopathogenesis of congenital atresia ani and coli.
Experimental model for optimizing mechanized mountain coffee harvesting
Authors: Souza Felipe G. , Teixeira Mauri M. , Villibor Geice P. , Furtado Júnior Marconi R. , Cecon Paulo R.
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT Coffee holds significant economic and social importance for Brazil, being one of the main commodities in global agribusiness. Coffee growers, particularly those cultivating arabica coffee, face challenges due to labor shortages and high associated costs during manual harvesting. This study aimed to evaluate the operational performance and efficiency of a self-propelled coffee harvester prototype in terraced mountain areas. To assess harvesting losses, efficiency, and operational capacity, the experimental model traversed the designated area entirely. Fruit stripping was performed over the collection system at five different terrain incline angles (8°, 17°, 25°, 30°, and 38°). Harvesting loss was determined by the ratio of the mass of fruits retained by the collection system to the total mass of harvested fruits. For comparison, the efficiency and operational capacity of two workers performing manual fruit harvesting were also measured. Terrain slope did not significantly impact harvesting losses or operational capacity. The highest operational capacity was 0.11 ha h⁻¹, achieved at a 17° slope. The average operational efficiency was 66.2%.
Income and education level trajectories and changes in the daily consumption of vegetables after thirteen years of follow-up: the Pró-Saúde Study
Authors: Berti Talita Lelis , Cunha Diana Barbosa , Sichieri Rosely , Brandão Joana Maia , Faerstein Eduardo
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to examine whether education level and income trajectories influence vegetable consumption changes over 13 years among civil servants at different campuses of a university in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods: Vegetable intake frequency (daily and non-daily consumption), income (per capita), and education level (maintenance of low schooling/ upward mobility/maintenance of high schooling) were assessed at baseline (1999) and in the fourth wave (2011–12) of the Pró-Saúde (Pro-Health) cohort study. A total of 2,381 participants were analyzed. The association between educational and income trajectories and variation in vegetable consumption was assessed via crude and age-adjusted generalized linear models, stratified by sex. Results: Men in upward educational mobility showed a 0.5% increase in vegetable consumption (p=0.01), while women in this group demonstrated a 2.5% increase (p=0.05). Adjusted models showed that women who reduced their income had a lower likelihood of consuming vegetables (odds ratio [OR] 0.93; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.89–0.97). Conclusions: The findings highlight the influence of social inequalities on vegetable consumption in adults.
Polarização, desigualdade e pobreza: dilemas e desafios do mercado de trabalho na cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Barbosa Alexandre de Freitas , Prates Ian , Tepassê Ângela Cristina , Oliveira Levi Cristiano
Published: August 2024

RESUMO O artigo analisa o mercado de trabalho no município de São Paulo na última década, destacando como as tendências de força de trabalho, desocupação, padrão ocupacional e rendimento se refletem sobre a desigualdade de renda e a pobreza. Após um panorama histórico sobre o trabalho na cidade de São Paulo, o texto discute o período recente, com base nos dados da Pnad Contínua de 2012 a 2023, abordando as principais convergências e divergências em termos de polarização ocupacional distribuição de renda e pobreza nos cenários paulistano e nacional, apresentando também algumas dinâmicas relativas à interseccionalidade de raça e gênero. Por fim, destaca desafios para a gestão municipal, que requerem ações locais e uma agenda nacional de desenvolvimento.
Desafios da Educação de Jovens e Adultos no contexto do envelhecimento da população paulistana
Authors: Pereira Marcelo Dante , Pierro Maria Clara Di
Published: August 2024

RESUMO O artigo trata da relação entre o envelhecimento populacional e a Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) na cidade de São Paulo (SP) e visa debater os desafios gerados pela longevidade que precisam ser enfrentados pelos governos estadual e municipal. Foi feito um diagnóstico demográfico e educacional da população idosa do município e para fundamentação teórica e metodológica destacam-se as contribuições de Di Pierro (2017) e Lima (2007) para o estudo da EJA, de Debert (2012) para as questões do envelhecimento, e de Bartlett e Vavrus (2017) para a realização do estudo de caso comparativo nas redes estadual e municipal de educação. Concluiu-se que a gestão pública precisa adotar uma abordagem intersetorial, superar a visão compensatória e fortalecer a EJA, intensificando a busca ativa por pessoas idosas com baixa escolaridade, além de incluir a temática do envelhecimento nas formações continuadas de docentes e técnicos.
A financeirização da velhice e a convergência entre Estado e mercado
Authors: Debert Guita Grin , Félix Jorge
Published: August 2024

RESUMO No capitalismo contemporâneo, a dívida assume a centralidade da dinâmica do sistema econômico dentro do que é denominado financeirização da economia. Dentro dessa linha de análise, emergem categorias como “financeirização do cuidado” e/ou “financeirização da velhice” como formas explicativas do processo de endividamento da pessoa idosa, sobretudo, para honrar as despesas de cuidado de longa duração ou para os gastos de saúde. Este artigo analisa esse fenômeno a partir de três fatores de endividamento: a saúde, o cuidado e o crédito consignado. A conclusão é que a proteção social, antes exclusividade do Estado, foi delegada ao mercado financeiro e isso amplia o risco de endividamento e expropriação, embora nem sempre a pessoa idosa perceba essa lógica como perversa.
O adensamento populacional é necessário, mas verticalização precisa ter limites e respeitar a memória e o ambiente de São Paulo
Authors: Bonduki Nabil
Published: August 2024

RESUMO O presente artigo busca mostrar que o adensamento populacional de São Paulo é absolutamente necessário para dar conta das necessidades habitacionais atuais e futura da Região Metropolitana, mas que a verticalização e as transformações imobiliárias indispensáveis para alojar mais gente no mesmo espaço precisam ter limites e não podem destruir referências culturais, ambientais e urbanas da cidade. O estudo mostra que tanto adensar como proteger são considerados objetivos estratégicos do Plano Diretor Estratégico de 2014 (e não foram alterados pela revisão de 2023), mas a sua implementação não tem garantido a compatibilidade entre essas diretrizes, apesar de terem sido criados instrumentos para essa finalidade. Além de fazer uma análise conceitual e empírica dessa questão central para o planejamento da cidade, o artigo reúne propostas fundamentadas para a política urbana de São Paulo nas próximas décadas, buscando apresentar sugestões para garantir maior efetividade na regulação urbanística e nas ações estratégicas do Plano Diretor. O principal foco do artigo está centrado na busca de garantir melhores condições para o adensamento populacional, considerando as necessidades habitacionais da população de baixa renda e reforçar os mecanismos de proteção aos bairros, imóveis, espaços, lugares e usos que são referências relevantes para a cidade.
São Paulo metrópole: sustentabilidade com redução das desigualdades, um processo unitário
Authors: Dedecca Claudio Salvadori , Trovão Cassiano José Bezerra Marques
Published: August 2024

RESUMO A cidade de São Paulo é caracterizada, historicamente, por expressivas desigualdades socioeconômicas estruturais. O seu enfrentamento demanda novas formas de gestão da política pública, em razão de ser incontornável o desafio de torná-la uma cidade sustentável. Este ensaio apresenta evidências de como sustentabilidade e redução das desigualdades conformam um processo socioeconômico de natureza unitária. As próximas gestões municipais serão demandadas a realizar um esforço significativo nessa direção, que se faz necessário, tanto para equacionar a crise urbana estrutural que caracteriza a cidade há várias décadas, quanto para mitigar os futuros riscos ambientais e sociais.
Medo, violência e política na cidade de São Paulo: a quem cabe decifrar a Esfinge da Segurança Pública?
Authors: Lima Renato Sérgio de , Mingardi Guaracy , Marques David , Carvalho Thais
Published: August 2024

RESUMO Pretende-se refletir sobre o deslocamento de agenda da Segurança Pública em São Paulo, transferida de uma pauta predominante estadual, para parte central das estratégias eleitorais à prefeitura da cidade de São Paulo. A hipótese desenvolvida é que os homicídios gozaram do status de principal problema de segurança pública em São Paulo entre os anos 1990 e 2000, contudo há uma mudança de cenário com a redução do número de homicídios. E aqui entendemos que a Cracolândia, por um lado, e o intensivo aumento dos crimes patrimoniais, sobretudo os furtos e roubos de celular, por outro, assumem a centralidade como principal problema de segurança pública na cidade. A reflexão é pautada por um estudo de caso do papel da Cracolândia, área de cenas de uso aberto de drogas, no centro da cidade, na construção de um cenário agudo de medo e insegurança na população paulistana.
Application of linear and non-linear methods in estimating fugitive emissions by using flux chamber at the Jockey Club Controlled Landfill in Brasília/DF
Authors: Lemos Moisés Antônio da Costa , Costa Marina de Avila , Cavalcante André Luís Brasil
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT The Landfill Gas (LFG) generated in municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills consists of the main greenhouse gases such as methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Cover layer systems of sanitary landfills are designed to mitigate the LFG emission into the atmosphere and control water infiltration. Thus, this research aims to quantify and evaluate CH4 and CO2 accurate emissions in the final cover layer system at the Jockey Club Controlled Landfill in Brasília (ACJC) by using the static flux chamber. The emission results were estimated by adjusting the concentration data obtained in 12 tests in the cover layer by the methods of Linear Regression (LR) and the Non-Steady-State Diffusion Flux Estimator (NDFE). Fugitive emissions ranged from 0 to 685.6 g CH4 m-2 day-1 and 0 to 1,563.94 g CO2 m-2 day-1 using the LR method. Using the NDFE method, emissions up to 4.2 and 2.5 times greater than the LR method were estimated for CH4 and CO2, respectively.
Kadınlarda step-aerobik egzersizlerinin yaşam kalitesi, hayat sevgisi ve ruh sağlığının sürekliliğine etkisi
Authors: Özatman Savaş , Yazıcı Mehmet , Yılmaz Coşkun
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı kadınlarda step-aerobik egzersizlerinin yaşam kalitesi, hayat sevgisi ve ruh sağlığının sürekliliğine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmanın örneklem grubunu Gümüşhane Üniversitesinde eğitim gören 50 kadın (Egzersiz n:25, Kontrol n:25) oluşturmuştur. Çalışma programında katılımcılar 8 hafta boyunca, haftada 3 gün, günde 60 dakikalık step-aerobik egzersizine katılmıştır. Çalışmamızda kişisel bilgi formu, Yaşam kalitesi ölçeği, Sporcu ruh sağlığı sürekliliği-kısa formu ve son olarak ise Hayat sevgisi ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmamıza katılan kadın katılımcıların 6 haftalık step aerobik antrenmanlarının egzersiz grubunun yaşam kalitesinde fiziksel ve zihinsel puan değerlerine etkisi olurken, Kontrol grubunda sadece zihinsel puana negatif yönde etkisi görülmüştür. Sporcu ruh sağlığı sürekliliği alt boyutlarının egzersiz grubunda iyileştirirken, kontrol grubunda ise negatif şekilde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Hayat sevgi alt boyutlarını da ise egzersiz grubunda tüm alt boyutlarda artışların, kontrol grubunda ise tüm alt boyutlarda düşüşler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yaşam kalitesinin hayat sevgisi düzeyindeki değişimin %33,8 gibi önemli bir kısmını açıkladığı görülmektedir. Yaşam kalitesinin sporcu ruh sağlığı sürekliliğindeki değişimin %28,5 gibi önemli bir kısmını açıkladığı görülmektedir. Hayat sevgisinin sporcu ruh sağlığı sürekliliğindeki değişimin %40,7 gibi önemli bir kısmını açıkladığı görülmektedir. Sonuç olarak 8 haftalık step-aerobik egzersizlerinin kadın öğrencilerde yaşam kalitesi, ruh sağlığının sürekliliği ve hayat sevgilerini artırdığı tespit edilmiştir.
Profesyonel ve Amatör Futbolcuların Rekreasyon Deneyim Tercihlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Besler Mehmet
Published: August 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı profesyonel ve amatör futbolcuların rekreasyon deneyim tercihlerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmaya 2023-2024 futbol sezonunda; Kütahya, Afyon, Uşak illerindeki profesyonel futbol takımlarında yer alan 63 oyuncu ve bölgesel amatör lig takımlarında yer alan 110 amatör futbolcu katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Rekreasyon Deneyim Tercihi Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; frekans dağılımlarının alınması ve basıklık çarpıklık değerlerinin incelenmesi ardından parametrik testlerden olan Bağımsız Örneklem T-Testi ve Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi (ANOVA) kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, futbolcuların yaşlarına, medeni durumlarına, mezuniyet durumlarına ve futbol oynama seviyelerine göre rekreasyon deneyimi tercih puanlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık tespit edilmiştir (p
Investigation of Fear of Falling, Balance and Some Physical Parameters of Ai Chi and Modified Core Exercises in Sedentary Women
Authors: Çağlar Esin Çağla
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Ai Chi and modified core exercises on balance and fear of falling. Forty-four women participated in the study. The average age of the participants was 58.75±7.40 years. Mean body weight was 73.57±12.81 kg and mean height was 158.64±6.27 cm. Ai Chi and modified core exercises were performed in two different groups for 6 weeks, 3 days a week for 1 hour each at 35-54% of heart rate reserve. No exercise programme was performed in the control group. As part of the study, the balance and fear of falling scales, height, body composition analysis and the circumferences of the chest, hips, waist and thighs were measured before and after the study. In the pre-post test comparison of the physical measurement parameters of the Ai-chi exercise group, a significant difference was found in waist circumference, hip circumference and sitting and reach data (p
Sporda Öz-Düzenlemeli Öğrenme Ölçeği Türkçe Formunun Psikometrik Özellikleri ve Farklı Düzeydeki Sporcuların Öz-Düzenlemeli Öğrenme Becerilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Yarayan Yunus Emre , Yılmaz Berk Hakan , Solmaz Serdar , Can Hasan Ceyhun
Published: August 2024

Bu araştırma, Öz-Düzenlemeli Öğrenme Ölçeğinin Türk sporcular örnekleminde uyarlanması sürecini ve bu ölçeğin yapısal geçerliliğini ve güvenilirliğini değerlendirmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma iki aşamalı bir yaklaşımla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Birinci aşamaya 210’u erkek 157’si kadın olmak üzere 367 kişi, ikinci araştırmaya ise 167’si erkek 115’i kadın olmak üzere toplam 282 kişi katılmıştır. Araştırmada ilk olarak ölçeğin uzmanlar tarafından çeviri süreci tamamlanmış ve ardından birinci bölümde verilerin analizinde, madde-toplam test korelasyonları, iç tutarlık katsayıları, birinci ve ikinci düzey doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ve son olarak Pearson-Korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. İkinci bölümde ise gruplar arasındaki farklılığı ortaya koymak adına One-Way MANOVA analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar incelendiğinde, madde-toplam test korelasyon değerlerinin ,569 ile ,771 arasında iç tutarlık katsayı değerlerinin ise ,75 ile ,96 arasında olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ölçeğe ilişkin birinci ve ikinci düzey DFA analiz sonuçları incelendiğinde, değerler kabul edilebilir olarak bulunmuştur. Araştırmanın ikinci bölümünde, sporculuk düzeyinin bütünleşik etkide önemli olduğunu göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte öz düzenlemeli öğrenme alt boyutları sporculuk düzeyine göre incelenmiş ve sporculuk düzeyinin bu boyutlar üzerinde anlamlı bir farklılığa sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Profesyonel sporcular, amatör sporculara göre planlama, kontrol, değerlendirme, öz-yeterlik ve çaba gibi boyutlarda daha yüksek puanlar aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma, öz-düzenlemeli öğrenme ölçeğinin Türk sporculara uygulanabilirliğini ve bu ölçeğin sporcuların performans düzeylerine göre öz-düzenlemeli öğrenme becerilerini ayırt edebilme kapasitesine ilişkin kanıtlar sağlanmıştır.
Efficient and precise targeting of the AAVS1 safe harbour locus in hPSCs. v2
Authors: Ovchinnikov Dmitry
Published: August 2024

Stably genetically-modified human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) are increasingly being used for studies relying on the consistent expression of the transgene of interest in human stem cells and their derivatives. Most often, the robustness of the transgene expression is achieved by its introduction into one of the members of an ever-expanding set of so-called "safe harbour"loci in the human genome. Here we describe a process of an efficient generation of high-quality hPSC clones with precise homology-directed targeting of the AAVS1(PPP1R2C) locus assisted by local DNA cutting using TALEN user-customisable nucleases.
JAX-Sen: Collection and shipment of specimen for single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-Seq) v2
Authors: Robinson Laura
Published: August 2024

These samples are part of the JAX-Sen project in the SenNet Consortium. Here we provide details on specimen collection and shipment to the Robson laboratory at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX-GM) in Farmington, CT for its processing for single-nuclei RNA-sequencing (snRNA-seq).
Immunofluorescence for pSer129 alpha-synuclein and total alpha-synuclein in mouse brain v1
Authors: Volpicelli-Daley Laura , not provided mamenard
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the immunofluorescence of brain section for phopho-serine129-alpha-synuclein and total alpha-synuclein
Assembly and Operation of a Custom Carbon Dioxide and Air Gassing Manifold for Growth of Photoautotrophic Algal Cultures in Illuminated Incubators. v1
Authors: Camacho Dimitrios , Merchant Sabeeha
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes a method for setting up and operating an apparatus to enrich air with 5% CO2for growth of algal cultures. The main components of the apparatus consist of an air pump, a CO2gas cylinder, a mixer, a humidifier, a water catch, a manifold, air filters, and a gas bubbler. The flowrate of CO2can be adjusted to attain a final gas composition of 0% additional CO2(only air) up to 10% CO2in air. The maximum total flow rate of this system is 1.1 L / min and can steadily feed CO2enriched air to 10 culture vessels at a flow rate of up to 100 mL / min for each vessel. This protocol also describes a method for providing a 0.04% CO2 in 99.96% N2 pre-mixed gas mixture for anoxic growth of algal cells.
Pesquisa-ação, design science research e action design research: diferenças, similaridades e uso dos métodos na ciência da informação
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Dominguez Santana Lílian , Prisco Paiva Garcia Silva Regina Aparecida ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Mafra Pereira Frederico Cesar ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Coura Moreira dos Santos Maculan Benildes ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Published: August 2024

Os métodos Pesquisa-ação, Design Science Research e Action Design Research compartilham determinadas características como a busca por rigor teórico e relevância prática, entretanto, são diferentes métodos de pesquisa. Contudo, a distinção entre um e outro nem sempre é clara. Este artigo tem por objetivo esclarecer as diferenças entre os três métodos e verificar se eles têm sido utilizados no contexto das pesquisas na Ciência da Informação. Para tanto, realizou-se uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura considerando teses e dissertações na área defendidas no período de 2018 a 2021, recuperadas da Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações. Os resultados indicam predominância do uso da Pesquisa-ação na elaboração de dissertações e do uso da Design Science Research na elaboração de teses. Não foram identificados estudos que aplicaram o método Action Design Research com rigor. Como forma de tornar claras as diferenças entre os métodos e como podem ser aplicados na Ciência da Informação, além de analisar duas teses da área, foram idealizadas situações, a partir da temática "inovação em bibliotecas", para demonstrar como os métodos Pesquisa-ação, Design Science Research e Action Design Research podem ser aplicados na área, a partir de diferentes objetivos da pesquisa.
Understanding Resilience Factors among High-Risk Groups Amidst the COVID-19 Endemic in Malacca
Authors: Yu Low Choon , Yoke Link Loh , Abdul Manan Kamaruzzaman , Josry Sakian
Published: August 2024

This study examines the factors influencing resilience among high-risk groups in Malacca, Malaysia, during the COVID-19 endemic. High-risk groups, such as the elderly and frontline workers, face unique challenges and vulnerabilities during the public health crisis, which has brought about significant socio-economic disruptions, psychological distress, and uncertainty. The residents of Malacca have been significantly affected by the endemic, potentially leading to diminished resilience among the population. The study aims to measure the levels of knowledge, family support, media exposure, optimistic thinking, and resilience regarding COVID-19 prevention among the at-risk groups in Malacca. Secondly, it aims to assess the relationships between knowledge, family support, media exposure, optimistic thinking, and resilience within this population. Thirdly, it seeks to identify the best predictor of resilience among these high-risk groups. A quantitative research design was employed to achieve these objectives. A total of 384 respondents participated in an online survey, revealing that optimistic thinking significantly contributed to increasing resilience levels, particularly among those anxious about their safety. Optimistic thinking also positively impacted coping abilities. However, family support and media exposure did not show significant associations with resilience. Developing holistic support systems that consider all factors affecting resilience, including knowledge, family support, media exposure, and optimistic thinking, is essential for high-risk groups in Malacca. This study offers valuable insights into the factors influencing resilience among high-risk groups in Malacca during the COVID-19 endemic. Integrating these findings into public health and social welfare initiatives can create a comprehensive approach to supporting vulnerable individuals during challenging times.
First-Year Students’ Experiences of ‘Transition as Induction’ at a South African University
Authors: Nkwenti Fru Raymond , Botes Wiets , Felix Alan , Awung Felix , Wepener Tiani , Moloele Richard
Published: August 2024

The emergence of the global pandemic has had devastating effects on institutions of higher learning. In South Africa, many universities had to swiftly switch to online teaching and learning in a bid to mitigate the effects of the pandemic without considerable repercussion on the academic project. The paper investigates first-year undergraduate students’ experiences of induction as a critical phase of university transition at a South African university. The focus was to investigate how first-year undergraduate students transition into the unknown university environment as they come from various backgrounds. A case study research design was employed in the study. The population included first-year students across all schools in various areas of specialisation at the South African University. Given this population, a purposive sampling technique was employed in the study from which selected students to the tune of forty were interviewed. The findings revealed that the students had varying experiences of transition. Nuanced with the theory of resilience, these experiences were then interpreted following the constructions of deterioration, adaptation, and recovery. The study serves as valuable feedback on how South African universities can go about transforming their cultures, systems, and policies to better support first-year students during a phase of induction.
Transformasi Ke Arah Profesionalisme: Kesediaan Guru Matematik dalam Menghadapi Cabaran Pendidikan
Authors: Abu Talib Sharida , Mohamad Nasri Nurfaradilla , Mahmud Muhammad Sofwan
Published: August 2024

Abstrak: Kesediaan guru matematik terhadap perubahan dalam sistem pendidikan penting dalam menentukan kejayaan dalam sesebuah pembaharuan. Walaubagaimanapun, terdapat kecenderungan guru masih mengamalkan pendekatan tradisional dan dilihat kurang berkeyakinan untuk mempelbagaikan kaedah pengajaran. Tambahan pula, literatur yang memfokuskan konsep kesediaan guru matematik untuk menghadapi cabaran juga masih terhad. Oleh itu, kajian ini mengaplikasikan pendekatan kualitatif untuk meneroka dan memahami secara menyeluruh kesediaan guru matematik dalam menerima dan melaksanakan perubahan dalam pendidikan. Mod utama pengumpulan data kajian ini adalah melalui temu bual mendalam terhadap empat orang guru cemerlang yang dipilih menggunakan pensampelan bertujuan. Satu protokol temu bual dibangunkan bagi tujuan sebagai panduan soalan yang akan diajukan kepada peserta kajian. Data kajian dianalisis secara tematik menggunakan perisian ATLAS.ti24. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan keempat-empat peserta kajian memahami dan sedar tentang kesediaan guru matematik. Namun begitu, isu dan cabaran utama aspek pedagogikal yang dikenal pasti melibatkan realiti penguasaan kemahiran mengajar. Majoriti peserta kajian berpandangan perkara-perkara yang berkaitan pedagogikal turut dipengaruhi oleh kesediaan guru matematik. Dalam hubungan ini, kesediaan guru matematik boleh ditingkatkan melalui pengetahuan dan kemahiran. Implikasi dapatan kajian ini memberi input kepada guru matematik supaya mutu dan kualiti pengajaran mereka dapat ditambah baik dari masa ke masa. Bagi pemegang taruh, perancangan dan pelaksanaan sesebuah kurikulum dapat disemak supaya menepati kehendak dan keberhasilannya sejajar dengan dasar pendidikan negara.
The Impact of El-Nino-Induced Drought on Rural Learners Afflicted with HIV/AIDS: A Study on Poverty in Zimbabwe
Authors: Chidarikire Munyaradzi , R. Magomana lnzwirashe
Published: August 2024

The main issue addressed in this research is impact of El-Niño-induced drought on rural learners afflicted with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe, and associated challenges of poverty. Then objective of study was to investigate lived experiences of these vulnerable learners and how compounding effects of drought and HIV/AIDS exacerbate their existing socioeconomic hardships. This qualitative study involved in-depth interviews with 15 purposively selected participants. A semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data, which was then thematically analysed. Therefore, research findings reveal that El-Niño-induced drought has had devastating impact on already precarious livelihoods of rural learners living with HIV/AIDS. Lack of access to clean water, food insecurity, and inability to afford healthcare and educational expenses have pushed these learners deeper into poverty. The study also found that psychological and emotional toll of dual burden of drought and chronic illness further exacerbates their challenges and undermines their academic performance and overall well-being. Resultantly, this study recommends that policymakers and community stakeholders implement comprehensive, multifaceted interventions to address intersecting issues of drought, HIV/AIDS, and poverty. This includes providing targeted nutritional support, improving access to healthcare and educational resources, and strengthening social safety nets to alleviate financial and psychosocial burdens faced by these vulnerable learners. Consequently, implications of this study highlight urgent need to adopt a holistic, community-based approach to supporting rural learners affected by compounding crises of environmental shocks and chronic health conditions, in order to ensure their educational and socioeconomic resilience.
Kesan Kemurahan Hati dan Sokongan Sosial Terhadap Kebahagiaan Individu Berpendapatan Tinggi (T20) di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Authors: Kinainah Mohd Nor Hafizuddin , Burhan Nik Ahmad Sufian , Rosnon Mohd Roslan
Published: August 2024

Teori Easterlin Paradox mencadangkan bahawa individu berpendapatan tinggi cenderung untuk tidak menjadi lebih bahagia apabila pendapatan mereka meningkat. Jika keadaan berlaku dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia yang berpendapatan tinggi, maka apakah faktor bukan material lain yang boleh membahagiakan mereka? Kajian ini mengadaptasi model kajian daripada Laporan Kebahagiaan Dunia (WHR) untuk meneliti kesan kemurahan hati dan sokongan sosial terhadap kebahagiaan 393 individu daripada isi rumah berpendapatan tinggi (T20) di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data dikumpul menggunakan teknik pensampelan mudah homogen dan dianalisis menggunakan teknik regresi berganda. Keputusan analisis regresi berganda (R2=57.6%) menunjukkan bahawa peningkatan pendapatan daripada T1 kepada T2 tidak mempunyai kesan yang signifikan terhadap kebahagiaan, namun kemurahan hati dan sokongan sosial mempunyai kesan positif yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan kebahagiaan individu T20. Walau bagaimanapun, kesan kemurahan hati (β=0.115; p<0.01) adalah lebih besar dan signifikan berbanding sokongan sosial (β=0.085; p<0.05) dalam meningkatkan kebahagiaan. Memandangkan peningkatan pendapatan tidak signifikan dalam meningkatkan kebahagiaan individu T20, kajian ini mencadangkan bahawa sebarang usaha untuk membangunkan strategi yang membina interaksi sosial yang utuh di kalangan ahli komuniti adalah penting. Ini bertujuan untuk memupuk individu masyarakat yang saling memberi sokongan sosial dan lebih bermurah hati kepada golongan yang memerlukan. Mekanisme ini dapat meningkatkan modal sosial dalam masyarakat dan seterusnya menyumbang kepada kebahagiaan.
The Effectiveness of Metaphoric Associative Card Workshop
Authors: Syed Mohd Asri Syarifah Nur Alya , Tsuey Chong Sheau , Wen Loh Siew
Published: August 2024

Metaphoric associative card is a well-known communication tool that is used in various fields such as therapy, consultation and pedagogy. Nowadays, its usage is expanding in Malaysia. This type of picture card is a subjective tool as there is no specific interpretation provided. Hence, training is important in assisting the users. Workshops were organised to provide training to the users regarding the usage of metaphoric associative cards. This research aims to explore the perspectives of workshop participants on the content, materials, advertisement, structure, facilitators and facility of the metaphoric associative workshop conducted by the master trainer of Metaphoric Card Malaysia in Malaysia. The research also examines the impact of the workshop on participants. The informants of this research are five participants who attended the workshop. The researcher employed an in-depth interview method to collect data and a thematic analysis method to analyse the data. The analysis identified the strengths, weaknesses, suggestions and impacts of the workshop. The results indicate that the informants were able to apply what they learned in the workshop. Consequently, this research provides insights for the organiser to conduct better workshops in the future. To conclude, it is recommended that workshop effectiveness evaluation should be conducted frequently to ensure that the workshop content is relevant to the participants and able to attract more people to join.
The Effect of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) BPJS Ketenagakerjaan After the Simultaneous Implementation of the Re-Call Strategy on Informal Worker (BPU) Purchase Intention
Authors: Pradana Bangkit , Pera Irawan Enjang
Published: August 2024

Indonesia's growing population demands social protection, such as health insurance and pension insurance. Although BPJS Ketenagakerjaan strives to improve services, challenges to social protection still exist, especially for informal workers. Further efforts are needed to increase their participation in social security programs. This study aims to investigate the effect of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) BPJS Ketenagakerjaan after the simultaneous implementation of the Re-Call strategy on Non-Wage Earner (BPU) Purchase Intention. The growth of the labour force in Indonesia raises the complexity of the economy and the high risk of workplace accidents. BPJS Ketenagakerjaan exists as an effort by the government to provide social protection to workers, including informal workers. The Re-Call strategy is carried out to increase the participation of informal workers in the BPU Program. This study proposes a hypothesis that CBBE BPJS Ketenagakerjaan through the Re-Call strategy has a positive effect on BPU's Purchase Intention. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis method was used to analyse survey data collected from 400 active participants of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan BPU. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence between CBBE BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and BPU Purchase Intention. These findings make an important contribution in understanding the dynamics of the relationship between CBBE elements and consumer purchase interest, as well as their implications for increasing informal workers' participation in social security programs.
Pengaruh Lama Perendaman dengan Berbagai Konsentrasi Trichoderma harzianum Terhadap Viabilitas dan Vigor Benih Cabai Kedaluwarsa (Capsicum annum L.)
Authors: Rahmadina Nanda Zahara , Hasanuddin Hasanuddin , Mayani Nanda
Published: August 2024

Abstract, This research aims to determine the effect of soaking time and concentration of Trichoderma harzianum, as well as to determine the interaction between soaking time and treatment with various concentrations of Trichoderma harzianum on the viability and vigor of expired chili seeds. This research was carried out at the Seed Science and Technology Laboratory, Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University and the Plant Disease Laboratory, Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University, Darussalam, Banda Aceh. This research starts from August to September 2023. This experiment was carried out using a factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 replications. There are two factors studied, namely soaking time (L), the second factor (K) is various concentrations of Trichoderma harzianum. The results of the research showed that the best soaking time was 12 hours, which was able to increase viability and the vigor of expired chili seeds is based on the vigor index parameters and growth simultaneity. The best concentration of Trichoderma harzianum is 20%, which is able to increase the viability and vigor of expired chili seeds based on the parameters of germination, vigor index, growth simultaneity and growth speed. The interaction was very real in the length of soaking and various concentrations of Trichoderma harzianum based on the vigor index parameters and the time needed to reach 50% (T50)
Rasch Validation of Arabic Scale of Mental Health (ASMH) in Indonesian Version to Measure Adolescent Mental Health
Authors: Hartanto Dody , Fauziah Mufied , Rizal Yenni , Azhari Imam , Matahari Ratu , Fauzan Parhan , Hanum Nuri Cholidah , Herdiansyah Diki
Published: August 2024

Mental health is a crucial aspect for adolescents, as those with poor mental health may experience conditions ranging from depression and anxiety disorders to suicidal tendencies. Identifying mental health issues is essential, necessitating an instrument to assess adolescent mental health. This study aims to adapt the Arabic Scale of Mental Health (ASMH) into Indonesian and evaluate its validity using the Rasch model. The adaptation process followed the Procedures and Guidelines for Translating Counselling Assessment as outlined by Lenz, Gómez Soler, Dell'Aquilla, and Uribe. The translated instrument was administered to 685 high school and vocational school students from Yogyakarta. The instrument was then analyzed using the Rasch model to determine its suitability for use. Results indicate that the adapted instrument is deemed appropriate for use based on statistical analysis using the Rasch model.