bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
REVIEW COVID-19. Who can help us?
Authors:   Retired Professor, USA
Published: November 2020

COVID-19 coronavirus infection, despite its high contagiousness and rapid spread, is not accompanied by the development of the disease in most infected people. The main cause of clinical manifestations of this infection is inflammation of the lung tissue, which affects the same parts of the organ as bacterial forms of pneumonia, accompanied by identical functional disorders. Functional disorders are caused by inflammatory transformation of tissues, not by the pathogen itself, and are manifested not so much in lung ventilation as in the effect through the pulmonary vessels on the blood circulation of the entire body. Most patients actually cope with the disease on their own, as there are no effective treatment methods yet. However, when the disease has a rapid and progressive course, pathogenetic methods are needed to really help patients, which can help the body adapt and avoid critical situations.
An (slightly) innovative vehicle for urban ground transport
Authors: Kruszyna Maciej
Published: November 2020

The article presents a proposal for constructing a vehicle for urban ground transport using a tram system (current consumption from the catenary, separate tracks), but with the option of leaving the track and using batteries or charging stations. This will allow for temporary or target extension of existing routes and for bringing large-scale rolling stock to densely built-up housing estates. Based on the review of modern solutions, the thesis was formulated that the development of an (slightly) innovative vehicle is "at your fingertips." The possibilities of introducing new rolling stock were shown on the example of Wroclaw. Nevertheless, the proposed solution may also be attractive to other, at least Polish cities. Keywords: Tram; Trolleybus; Electric bus, Innovation
Marking and use of Kiss & Ride car parks
Authors: Gasz Krzysztof
Published: November 2020

In recent years, Kiss & Ride car parks have appeared in Polish cities. The idea of the car park is to transfer the passenger to the transfer node, so that the rest of the journey can be done by public transport. Car parks of this type are also located near other places, where it is necessary to lift or pick up another person (for example, near schools, hotels). The article presents marking of Kiss & Ride car parks in Polish cities. The parking analysis was carried out on four car parks of this type in Wrocław during morning peak and during afternoon peak. The stopping time and purpose of parking were determined. Keywords: Car park; Kiss & Ride; Wrocław
The most important barriers to the development of electromobility in Poland
Authors:   Politechnika Świętokrzyska, Sendek-Matysiak Ewelina
Published: November 2020

In accordance with the Strategy for Responsible Development, by 2025, over 1 million electric cars powered solely from BEV batteries are to travel on Polish roads [24]. However, although such cars have a number of advantages such as lower maintenance costs, higher acceleration, lower maintenance requirements, lower noise levels than internal combustion cars, and above all no emissions at their place of use, BEV's share in the automotive market remains small and in 2018 year was only 0.1%. Such a marginal number of currently used BEV electric cars in Poland, proves that the electric mobility market is still in the initial phase and its development limits various difficulties. This article discusses the most important barriers to the development of electromobility in Poland related to with the price of buying an electric car, the range of driving on a single charge, infrastructure dedicated to them. Solutions have also been proposed, which should certainly affect the decisions of users when choosing a vehicle with a given type of drive, and consequently the development of electromobility. Keywords: Charging point; Electric vehicle BEV; Electromobility; External costs
OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS ENCOUNTERED PRE-HOSPITAL BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF FEEDBACK
Authors: Usul Eren , Şan İshak , Bekgöz Burak , Ulucan Özkan Elvan
Published: November 2020

This study aims to investigate occupational accidents and their contributing factors encountered by emergency medical services professionals. Workplace incident report forms submitted between January 2017 and November 2019 and determined by the Ankara provincial health directorate emergency health services have been evaluated. Evaluation of workplace accidents according to contributing factors has shown that most accidents occur due to mechanical (41.3%) and psychosocial (19.7%) factors. In this study, musculoskeletal system injuries were found to be the most observed result of occupational accidents (57.8%). While males encountered workplace accidents mostly due to ergonomic reasons, female personnel suffered accidents mainly due to biological factors. Thus, while female workers were more likely to be exposed to blood and bodily fluids, male workers were at risk to face accidents due to transportation. Further analysis showed that biological accidents were mostly seen in interns (50.0%), whereas the highest rates of ergonomic (29.1%) and psychosocial (22.5%) workplace accidents were seen among drivers. Pre-hospital emergency health care workers have a high risk of exposure to workplace accidents. It will be beneficial to develop strategies in order to decrease the risk of occupational incidents.
Gestión estratégica de costos: modelo ABC/ABM aplicado en la industria de pinturas
Authors: Astudillo-Álvarez Paúl Eduardo , Jaramillo-Calle Carmen Yolanda , Lituma-Yascaribay Mónica Alexandra
Published: November 2020

El costeo ABC/ABM es una herramienta de control que permite identificar y detallar los costos asignados en cada actividad generando una visión general que posibilita la aplicación de la calidad total en los procesos y los recursos que se consumen en cada una de ellas, lo que evidencia que este sistema aporta información oportuna para los registros contables como también para la gestión administrativa que basa sus decisiones financieras en dichos indicadores; en este contexto, el presente artículo tiene por objetivo implementar un control de costeo ABC/ABM en la empresa de pintura Adheplast que permita una oportuna toma de decisiones financieras. La investigación se realizó bajo un diseño no experimental, con enfoque mixto y alcance descriptivo. Entre los principales resultados se identificaron las causas que generan dificultades en la toma de decisiones estratégicas, lo cual justifica la propuesta para la elaboración del catálogo de actividades que consolida los costos totales.
Evaluación del patrimonio técnico en las instituciones del sector financiero popular y solidario del Ecuador
Authors: Carrión-Caguana María Teresa , Moreno-Narváez Verónica Paulina , Vásconez-Acuña Lenyn Geovanny
Published: November 2020

El patrimonio técnico es el valor patrimonial que disponen las instituciones financieras para respaldar las operaciones actuales y futuras y para cubrir pérdidas inesperadas; está constituido por el patrimonio técnico primario y secundario, según resoluciones emitidas por la Junta de Política y Regulación Monetaria y Financiera del Ecuador. Cabe resaltar que varias cooperativas de ahorro y crédito en la actualidad realizan una incorrecta determinación del patrimonio técnico, por consiguiente, la presente investigación tiene por objetivo diseñar un procedimiento de evaluación sobre el cumplimiento del patrimonio técnico para las instituciones financieras del segmento 4 de la ciudad de Cuenca. La investigación fue de tipo no experimental con alcance descriptivo, el análisis del patrimonio técnico se aplicó a todos los segmentos existentes, evidenciándose que las cooperativas que se ubican en el segmento 4 son las que presentan un mayor riesgo por el inapropiado control de sus activos ponderados.
Armonización de la información financiera pública (NICSP) en los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados del Ecuador
Authors: González-González Melania Alexandra , Luna-Altamirano Kleber Antonio , Machuca-Bravo Corina María
Published: November 2020

Las Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad en el Sector Público reafirman la plena discreción de los gobiernos y departamentos nacionales en su elección de un modelo para la organización de la contabilidad aplicando las normas contables nacionales e internacionales para el sector público; con un enfoque de mejora de la calidad de los estados financieros, en este sentido, se propone en esta investigación diseñar un procedimiento metodológico para la aplicación de la NICSP 24, y la presentación de información presupuestal como parte de los estados financieros en los GADS municipales del Ecuador. La investigación se realizó bajo un diseño no experimental, con enfoque mixto; entre los principales resultados se identificó los elementos que generan dificultades en los procesos de armonización en el sector público; información que posibilito la estructura del procedimiento metodológico a partir de la base contable hasta la determinación de los cambios en el presupuesto inicial y final.
Control interno permanente en la administración de los inventarios del Hospital Homero Castanier Crespo
Authors: Gutiérrez-Sarmiento María Augusta , Narváez-Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Ormaza-Andrade Jorge Edwin
Published: November 2020

La investigación estuvo orientada a la evaluación del sistema de control interno en el hospital Homero Castanier Crespo de la ciudad de Azogues, con la utilización de los elementos ambiente de control, evaluación de riesgos, actividades de control, información y supervisión, contemplados en el informe COSO I. En este contexto, el objetivo del estudio es establecer los componentes que inciden en el procedimiento de evaluación del sistema de control interno de inventarios de la institución pública de salud. El artículo tuvo un abordaje no experimental, con alcance descriptivo; la información se obtuvo mediante revisión teórica y encuestas, éstas proporcionaron un mejor entendimiento sobre los procesos que se llevan a cabo en la entidad con relación a la administración de inventarios; los resultados muestran que existe una carencia sistemática en la valuación del control interno de inventarios que afecta la eficiencia del servicio y la fiabilidad financiera.
Normativa AIEPI en niños de comunidades rurales tratados por enfermedad diarreica aguda
Authors: Guijarro-Reinoso Gabriela Patricia , Paredes-Lascano Lorena Patricia , Freire-Montesdeoca Jessica Mariana , Albarracín-López Edgar Santiago
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Evaluar el cumplimiento del AIEPI en la Diarrea en los niños de o a 5 años en un centro de salud. Materiales y métodos: se elaboró un checklist en base a la estrategia AIEPI. Se tomó las historias clínicas impares de manera aleatoria de enero – diciembre 2018. Resultados: En el centro de salud analizado se evidencia que el 76% de las historias utilizaron el AIEPI. En cuanto al tratamiento recibido destacan: la hidratación el 80% recibió suero oral. En el uso de antibióticos las ¾ partes de las historias no utilizaron. En el 83% se prescribe signos de alarma y en el tiempo de recuperación existen 2 marcadas tendencias. Conclusión: Se concluye que el AIEPI se utiliza, pero amerita ciertos cambios.
Prospects of Implementing Mutual Legal Assistance Against Transnational Tax Crimes (Study of Reciprocal Agreements between Indonesia - Switzerland)
Authors: Lutfi Khoirur Rizal , Pratiwi Dian Khoreanita , Putri Citraresmi Widoretno
Published: November 2020

Indonesia and Switzerland signed a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) Agreement in 2019. One sector that is considered to be facilitated is the handling of tax crimes (tax fraud) as part of the government's efforts to enforce tax laws, especially those that crossnational borders. This legal research is a type of normative research that will examine the implementation or implementation of international treaty provisions in a factual manner in certain legal events, namely taxation crimes.
It's all about the Team!
Authors: Lynch Teresa , O'Callaghan Romy
Published: November 2020

In this paper, the authors consider issues relating to hearing interpreter teams, and deaf-hearing interpreter teams. A small-scale investigation of team interpreting in Ireland was conducted, considering where interpreters are working throughout Ireland and in what settings they are operating as a team. An anonymous survey was circulated to the interpreters of Ireland. From this it was observed that hearing interpreters tend to be the lead parties in organising interpreter teams. Furthermore it is interesting to note that Deaf Interpreters (referred to as DIs) report rarely working as part of a team. There is very little guidance for DIs, which further disadvantages them, as they cannot then easily advocate for their own position in the Irish context. The authors concluded by stating the need for guidance policies and/or toolkits surrounding how to decide who should be on an interpreter team. This would be beneficial for all interpreters, interpreting agencies and any organisation looking to book interpreters, whether they be public bodies or private sector.
Embodiment in Irish Sign Language Passives
Authors: Leeson Lorraine Mary , Saeed John
Published: November 2020

Taking a cognitive linguistic approach, this paper explores passive constructions in Irish Sign Language (ISL). Adopting Foley & Van Valin’s (1984) concept of ‘macroroles’, we introduce the prototypical passive construction in ISL, a construction that incorporates several elements including a shift in focus from the Actor to the Undergoer, the recruitment of body partitioning, the use of an empty locus for establishment of an unspecified actor/s, and potentially, a body lean which may be coupled with averted eyegaze. We explore the viewpoint shifts that this construction allows signers, which support the cognitive grammar emphasis on the importance of construal. We also introduce a related category of constructions which recruit the signer’s body as a surrogate for unspecified actors. Unlike the prototypical passive, these constructions are less complex in that they do not recruit body partitioning, body leans or averted eyegaze. However, they are interesting because they seem to demand inferential readings where the surrogate represents external actors or, metonymically, institutions. In particular, we discuss the use of the signer’s body to represent an unspecified Actor and consider the role of embodiment as a lynchpin for understanding how passives operate. We present examples from the Signs of Ireland corpus and from the European Commission funded Medisigns project to illustrate these constructions in ISL.
Learning to speak German: an investigation of the language learning strategies associated with the achievement of higher levels of oral proficiency in German among second year university students
Authors: Bruen Jennifer
Published: November 2020

This paper presents a study designed to identify the language learning strategies associated with the achievement of higher levels of oral proficiency in German for one hundred Irish, third level students. The study also investigates the way in which learners achieving higher levels of proficiency use these strategies.
The effects of a ‘study abroad’ programme on the development of verb morphology for the expression of past time by the advanced learner: a lexical approach
Authors: Howard Martin
Published: November 2020

This article presents an investigation of the benefits of a period of residence in a francophone country for a group of Irish university learners of French in relation to their acquisition of verb morphology to express past time. The study makes a cross-sectional comparison between this group of learners with two other groups: one, a group of learners before they leave for a period of residence abroad, and the other consisting of learners who chose not to partake in such a programme, but who continued to have further access to the target language through classroom instruction. Whilst results suggest that ‘study abroad’ has a more important effect than instruction, as manifested by general increases in the frequency, as well as accuracy, of use of the past tenses; the increased range of lexical verbs marked for past time; and a reduction in formal error; there remain a number of lexical limitations on such marking, such that past time marking continues to be constrained by the lexical value of the verb. In particular, unlike the passé composé, the imparfait is used with a limited range of verbs, notably étre and avoir. The occurrence of verbs conjugated in both tenses also remains limited, whereby the learners tend not to alternate freely between both past time forms with individual lexical verbs, but rather to restrict individual lexical verbs to a single past time form.
Plateaux in pronunciation
Authors: Farr Fiona
Published: November 2020

Within the field of second language acquisition the question of cessation of learning short of the target language norms, particularly among adult populations, has been widely discussed since the term FOSSILIZATION was first coined by Selinker in 1972. This article briefly outlines the main theoretical concerns of this phenomenon, which has had various terminological badges over the past three decades. It then details an experimental study whose aim it was to uncover the destabilizing potential of instruction on the pronunciation of advanced French learners of English as a Foreign Language who displayed fossilization tendencies. The results indicate significant improvements made by the experimental group relative to the control group. In conclusion it is deemed appropriate to classify such learners as stabilized and not permanently fossilized, as changes in pronunciation systems can occur give optimal conditions of learning and exposure.
Lexical acquisition in a multi-media context
Authors: Conway Hélène
Published: November 2020

Lexical acquisition in a multi-media context
Violations of Grice’s conversational conventions as humour in Irish and American television comedies
Authors: Hughes Brian M
Published: November 2020

Scripts of two popular television shows, the American show ‘The Simpsons’ and the Irish show ‘Father Ted,’ were assessed in the context of Grice’s (1975) conventions of conversational coherence. Episodes with similar subject matter were compared. Grice’s conventions are appropriate parameters for comparison given that much humour is based on conversational misunderstandings. Chi-squared tests revealed significant differences between the two shows in violations of the conventions of ‘Matter’ and ‘Relation’, but no differences in violations categorized as ‘Quality’ or ‘Other’. Specifically, the Irish show contained more violations of the convention of Quality than did the American show, whereas the opposite was true with regard to the convention of Manner. Implications of such analyses of contrived humour for the understanding of language comprehension are discussed.
Language attitudes and perceptions of identity in Brittany
Authors: Hoare Rachel
Published: November 2020

Language attitudes and perceptions of identity in Brittany
Will I, won’t I? Personal pronouns, grades, and changes over semesters in student academic writing
Authors: Binchy James
Published: November 2020

This paper uses a corpus of first-year undergraduate Philosophy essays collected in a third level university in Ireland from the same group of students over two semesters to examine the relationship between the language used by these students and the grade received from the assessor. The corpus consists of 60 essays. The personal pronoun I within the argument and within the text as a whole is examined and compared across grades and across semesters. A number of reasons for the students choosing to use personal pronouns are identified and the correlation between these functions and the grade received is then explored. Furthermore, the change in the linguistic realization of these functions over the course of time is demonstrated. This data is used to argue that research into academic writing needs to be carried out over time, and that students need to be enabled to express their opinions and organize their texts in an appropriate manner.
Semi-specialized corpora of written French as a resource in language teaching and learning
Authors: Chambers Angela , Kelly Victoria
Published: November 2020

This study is based on data provided by a corpus 1,144,668 words of contemporary written standard French of a semi-specialized nature, consisting of journalistic texts relating to the introduction of the Euro. The aim is to investigate the potential of a corpus such as this as a resource for language teachers and learners in an area such as French for business, where competence in the expression of quantitative may be required. Through an analysis of the verbs and prepositions used in conjunction with the percentage symbol, the aim is twofold: firstly to show how the information obtained from the corpus can complement the contribution of the grammar and the coursebook, providing a resource with a variety of examples of actual use; and secondly to raise the question of how information such as this can be made available to teachers and learners in an environment which fosters inductive learning and learner autonomy.
The intonation of declarative-mood questions in a corpus of Hong Kong English: // ➘➚ beef ball // ➙ you like //
Authors: Cheng Winnie , Warren Martin
Published: November 2020

In the English Department of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University we are compiling the Hong Kong Corpus of Spoken English. In the examination of our data we have found that the ways in which the two sets of participants (i.e. Hong Kong Chinese and native speakers of English) ask questions share some similarities, but also differ in a number of respects. It seems, for example, that the Hong Kong Chinese have a stronger tendency to ask questions by means of declarative-mood questions, and the intonation used to achieve this indirect question form is examined in this paper and compared with the native speakers in the data. The implications of the findings for learning and teaching the English language are explored.
Thematic integration of German-English translation
Authors: Little Rose
Published: November 2020

The basis for this paper is an experimental course for advanced learners of German where German-English translation was integrated into a language course with the theme of socioeconomic problems in post-unification East Germany. The overall aim of the translation element of the course was to translate a variety of specialized texts while using translation theory in a practical way to inform the translation process. Content was a primary criterion for the selection of the translation texts, which included historical, economic, political, and literary texts relating to the theme of the module. An independent evaluation of the course was carried out; this showed an overall positive reaction to the use of translation in this way. The author argues that translation texts should both be relevant to the whole language course and also represent a wide range of text types, including examples of both functional and non-functional texts.
Literature in an IT context: teaching literature on non-specialist language programmes
Authors: Shanley Marguerite , McDermott Geraldine
Published: November 2020

This paper aims to examine the place of literature, if any, within Institutes of Technology in Ireland and to explore the challenges facing language teachers in terms of teaching literature on non-specialist language programmes. The broader function of literature, namely the development of an awareness of diversity (Alvermann and Phelps 2001) will also be discussed. Finally, there is an increasing prevalence of aliteracy in all sectors of society and this article will consider the implications of this within education in the Institutes of Technology.
Motivation and attitudes of German language learners at NUI Maynooth: an empirical study
Authors: Grimes Bláthnaid
Published: November 2020

This paper describes some of the results of a study undertaken in 1997, in the form of an M.A. thesis, on attitudes and motivations of undergraduate students of German at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. It examines students’ perceptions of the learning process and learning outcomes, as well as student recommendations for the enhancement of the learning process. Within the theoretical framework, it seeks to establish the relationship between attitudes and motivation, based on student perceptions. As the debate on motivations and attitudes continues, current theories and hypotheses have been subsequently applied to these findings
Die, das, der: An empirical study of the teaching and learning of German noun gender
Authors: Diedrichs Rosanne
Published: November 2020

This article reports the findings of a study conducted on a group of Irish university students to identify the effect which training in noun gender would have on their assignment of gender to nouns in German. This study focuses on a specially designed set of rules, which was introduced to the students to promote their acquisition of gender and to increase their accuracy with it. Students were also trained in the use of mnemonics which deal specifically with German noun gender. The findings are very positive and show a marked improvement in students’ accuracy in assigning gender to a list of German nouns. The findings also show that when students have learned gender rules they can transfer this knowledge to assigning gender more accurately in written production.
Data in Forensic Phonetics from theory to practice
Authors: Meluzzi Chiara , Cenceschi Sonia , Trivillini Alessandro
Published: November 2020

What are speech data? The question is not as trivial as it may seem: every day both theoretical and applied linguistic research come up against problems deriving from bad data management. This topic is particularly thorny in interdisciplinary approaches such as the speech forensics analysis, whereby the recorded speech can be exploited as legal clues, with important repercussions on public security and citizens’ rights. The datum does not exist in nature, being it a consequence of the human analysis of a given phenomenon. In fact, data extraction is based on explicit and implicit theories implemented by the researcher within the application of specific frameworks. Researchers and professionals working on empiric data should be more aware of these underlined processes in order to avoid data misuse and, indeed, maximize results. In this paper, we will briefly address the issue of the speech data epistemology with a particular focus on the interdisciplinary required in forensics among linguistics and engineering, by discussing examples from Italian real cases. The analysis of speech for forensic purposes requires a strong interdisciplinary approach, especially for what it concerns collection, classification, treatment of acoustic data, and their following transcription and analysis. Moreover, it must be clarified what different experts (e.g., lawyers vs. linguists) mean as “datum”.
Language policy-making in Ireland: A preliminary study of the consultation process of Languages Connect
Authors: Erdocia Iker , Nocchi Susanna , Ruane Mary
Published: November 2020

This study aims to explore the policy-making process of Languages Connect - Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026. For that purpose, we concentrate on the consultation process adopted by the Department of Education and Skills. Drawing on a concept of foreign language competence as human capital, the aim of this study is twofold. On the one hand, we investigate the extent to which the submissions to the consultation process form a sequence with the final document, Languages Connect; on the other hand, we examine the Irish government documents and compare the submissions reflecting the government approach to language with those problematising such discourse. The former analysis reveals how a market-led valuing of languages is embedded in the government discourse. The latter analysis further shows that linguistic diversity did not receive as much attention as language competence. Bearing in mind that participatory and deliberative procedures are meant to provide legitimacy for policy decisions, the paper concludes by discussing some of the positionings taken in Languages Connect and the role of the procedural mechanisms employed in the consultation.
CHALLENGES FOR PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPISTS TO PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTIONS TO CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Authors: Batool Shahla
Published: November 2020

By writing in the Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, I would like to draw attention towards challenges faced by pediatric physical therapists in providing early interventions to infants and children who are at risk of Cerebral Palsy within families and communities.
ASSOCIATION OF LEVEL OF BURDEN AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG HOME-BASED THERAPISTS OF STROKE SURVIVORS
Authors: Khan Maha
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES
The incidence of stroke is high among the Pakistani population as compared to developed countries. Studies concluded that home based rehabilitation therapy increases the quality of life of survivors; however, it also increases the burden on rehabilitation therapists. Thus, this study aims to investigate the association between the level of burden and quality of the therapist’s life to address health-related outcomes
STUDY DESIGN
Cross-sectional survey.
STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS
Total numbers of 100 therapists working in home-based rehabilitation were selected through the non-probability sampling technique. The data was collected through the World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHQoL) questionnaire and Zarit Burden Interview.
RESULTS
A total number of 150 participants enrolled in the study, which comprised of 50 males and 100 females with a mean age of 25.8±5.14 years, while 50 refused to participate. The results show no significant association between the level of burden and quality of life. On the WHOQoL scale, 39% of the participants showed moderate to severe level of burden, 21% had mild to moderate burden while 19% had a level of severe burden.
CONCLUSION
Home-based therapy for stroke survivors has shown beneficial impact by implementing client-centred practice, however it also increases the burden on the caretakers and therapy service providers. The participants of the recent study have an average quality of life and an increased level of burden therefore, further studies are required to address the healthcare needs of therapists working in a home-based setting to improve health outcomes of both the therapist and the patient.
A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PARENTAL PERCEPTIONS ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS ON CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Authors: Zaeem Hira Shafi
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To assess the perceptions of parents about Occupational Therapy interventions on their children using a self-administered questionnaire.

STUDY DESIGN
A Cross-Sectional Study

STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS
Data was collected from OT departments of primary and tertiary care hospitals of Karachi. Parents of children with special needs enrolled in occupational therapy.

RESULTS
A total number of 72 participants were recruited. The information about the children with special needs with mean age of 7±3.8 was taken from the parents. Findings reported that a child improved in domains i.e. fine and gross motor, self-behavior, communication and sensory motor with an average percentage.

CONCLUSION
It was concluded that OT is an integral part of rehabilitation that showed favorable treatment outcomes as perceived by parents of children with special needs. Further studies are needed to investigate the role of parents in a child’s improvement and level of functionality for effective management.
COVID-19 em pacientes com câncer: gerenciamento de uma pandemia dentro de uma pandemia.
Authors: Figueira Karina
Published: November 2020

A pandemia da doença coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19) interrompeu os cuidados de saúde em todo o mundo. Pacientes com câncer parecem ser particularmente suscetíveis às morbidades e mortalidade dessa nova doença. Nenhuma terapia específica para COVID-19 atualmente parece oferecer um benefício de sobrevida para essa população de pacientes. Além disso, os efeitos globais no tratamento de rotina do câncer provavelmente só serão sentidos nas próximas décadas.
Produktivitas Ayam Petelur Fase Layer II dengan Pemberian Pakan Free Feeding Choice
Authors: Luthfi Auliya Chanifuddin , Suhardi Suhardi , Wulandari Eudia Christina
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kebutuhan nutrisi ayam petelur sesuai dengan kondisi fisiologis dan lingkungan guna menunjang produktivitas ayam ras petelur melalui pemberian pakan secara free feeding choice. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Dusun Sidoharjo Desa Sumbung, Kecamatan Cepogo, Kabupaten Boyolali. Materi yang digunakan yaitu ayam ras petelur yang berumur 52 minggu sebanyak 30 ekor. Perlakuan yang diberikan yaitu ternak diberi pakan secara bebas pilih dengan bahan pakan premix, jagung, bekatul, dan konsentrat yang diberikan secara ad libitum terukur. Parameter yang diamati adalah konsumsi ransum, HDP, tebal dan berat cangkang, indeks putih telur, indeks kuning telur, dan indeks haugh. Hasil penelitian dianalisis secara kuantitatif melalui pembacaan data dengan grafik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi ransum ayam petelur lebih rendah jika dibandingkan standar, namun demikian kebutuhan nutriennya dapat terpenuhi karena kandungan nutrisi bahan pakannya baik. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari tingginya HDP, berat dan tebal cangkang, serta indeks telur yang baik. Ayam petelur mampu memehuni kebutuhan nutriennya dengan perlakuan free feeding choice.
Evaluasi Pola Konsumsi dan Cerminan Mikroflora Ayam Petelur Fase II dengan Pemberian Pakan Free Feeding Choiche
Authors: Handoko Sigit , Suhardi Suhardi , Wulandari Eudia Christina
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian pakan secara free feeding choice terhadap pola konsumsi dan cerminan mikroflora usus ayam petelur fase produksi ke-II. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni – Juli 2020 di kandang ayam petelur di Dusun Sidoharjo, Desa Sumbung, Kecamatan Cepogo, Kabupaten Boyolali. Materi yang digunakan yaitu 30 ekor ayam petelur Lohman Brown umur 52 minggu. Bahan yang digunakan  dalam penelitian ini yaitu jagung, bekatul dan konsentrat layer khusus. Analisis data dilakukan secara kuantitatif dengan pembacaan grafik data yang diperoleh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ayam petelur fase II lebih menyukai pakan jagung dibandingkan dengan bekatul dan konsentrat. Konsumsi jagung yang tinggi mencapai 80 gr/ekor/hari. Rataan konsumsi pakan total cenderung rendah yaitu hanya 109 gr/ekor/hari.  Penambahan jagung rata-rata sebesar 61 gr/ekor/hari sedangkan penambahan konsentrat rata-rata sebesar 28 gr/ekor/hari. Kondisi mikroflora usus halus dan usus besar didominasi oleh bakteri gram positif jenis Bacillus dan terdapat pula bakteri jenis Diplobacillus, Streptobacillus dan Streptococcus. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu pemberian pakan menggunakan metode Free Feeding Choice  mampu meningkatkan kesehatan saluran pencernaan serta meningkatkan HDP ayam petelur.
PROBLEMATIC CHARACTERS IN ANDREA HIRATA'S NOVEL ORANG-ORANG BIASA: AN OVERVIEW OF CHARACTER EDUCATION VALUE
Authors: Jaki Yudin  , Suyitno  , Muhammad Rohmadi
Published: November 2020

Character education is needed to build quality human resources. This study aims to describe and explain the values of character education through problematic characters in the novel Orang-Orang Biasa. The data in this study are data on the values of character education in the form of dialogue quotes, sentences, and paragraphs in novels. The data source is Andrea Hirata's novel Orang-Orang Biasa. The data collection technique uses documentation techniques with reading, recording, and assessment activities. The validation technique used is the theory triangulation technique and data triangulation. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model analysis technique which includes three components, namely: (1) data reduction; (2) data presentation; and (3) drawing conclusions. The results showed that the novel contained eight values of character education, namely integrity, preseverance, kindness, responsibility, self-discipline, courage, good judgment, and respect. This value is represented by eight different figures. Novels of Orang-Orang Biasa can be used as a medium to add values to character education through literary learning.
KEYWORDS: character education, characters, novels
STUDI PENGARUH GEOMETRI LERENG PADA ANALISIS KEMANTAPAN LERENG 2D DAN 3D DENGAN METODE KESETIMBANGAN BATAS
Authors: Arief Muhammad Zaini
Published: November 2020

Kestabilan suatu lereng umumnya dilakukan secara 2 dimensi (2D) karena dinilai lebih sederhana daripada 3 Dimensi (3D). Oleh karena itu, hanya sedikit analisis dilakukan secara 3D. Akan tetapi, jika dilihat dari asumsi lebar lereng analisis 2D dapat menjadi tidak representatif karena asumsi lebar lereng yang tak terbatas. Melalui analisis secara 3D hasil yang didapat lebih dapat dipercaya karena memperhitungkan batasan akhir lebar bidang longsor. Selain itu, volume dari potensi bidang longsor pun dapat diestimasi sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai bahan pertimbangan dalam pengambilan keputusan tindakan, selanjutnya sesuai dengan fungsi lereng. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan lebar lereng 3D sangat berpengaruh terhadap geometri lereng 2D, dimana hasil Faktor Keamanan (FK)  2D baru hampir sama dengan FK 3D dapat diterima apabila rasio antara lebar (W) dengan tinggi (H) yaitu: tinggi 3 m dan 6 m rasio W/H sebesar 3,3, tinggi 12 m rasio W/H sebesar 2,5, dan tinggi 24 m rasio W/H sebesar 2,1 dengan material limonit, saprolit dan bedrock. Hasil FK 3D lebih besar dari FK 2D hal ini juga disebabkan oleh adanya pengaruh rasio lebar lereng dengan tinggi lereng. Dalam analisis 2D, besar lebar lereng dianggap tidak terbatas (bidang lonsoran busur tidak terbatas), sedangkan dalam analisis 3D besar lebar lereng memiliki batasan (bidang longsoran berbentuk 1/4 bola). Dengan demikian hasil yang diperoleh pasti berbeda, baik besar nilai FK maupun lokasi bidang longsornya.
La formación investigativa en los estudiantes de licenciatura en Educación Básica. Caso Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ecuador
Authors:   UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DEL NORTE-IBARRA, ECUADOR, Guerra Reyes Frank Edison , Naranjo Toro Miguel Edmundo ,   UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DEL NORTE-IBARRA, ECUADOR
Published: November 2020

La enseñanza-aprendizaje de los procesos investigativos en las instituciones de educación superior reproduce prácticas didácticas sustentadas en la retención-repetición de teoría y metodología científica. Esta realidad requiere de innovación permanente para superar las limitaciones del tradicionalismo didáctico. El propósito de este estudio fue fortalecer los procesos de investigación formativa con los estudiantes de la carrera de Licenciatura en Educación Básica de la Universidad Técnica del Norte - Ecuador. Se empleó investigación documental e investigación-acción enmarcadas en los planteamientos de la Enseñanza para la Comprensión. Como técnicas se utilizó: revisión documental, entrevistas a docentes y estudiantes, análisis de contenido y triangulación. Al final, se encontró que la investigación formativa constituye un área primordial para la formación de los futuros docentes, pero aún se tienen ciertas falencias en su comprensión y aplicación. Como estrategias para la acción se determinaron: aprendizaje basado en problemas, monografías investigativas, club de revistas científicas y seminarios investigativos. Palabras clave: Investigación formativa; formación docente; educación básica; investigación-acción; enseñanza para la comprensión.
Estrategia Neurodidáctica para la formación de investigadores sociales
Authors:   UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA TOMÁS FRÍAS, BOLIVIA, Ocampo Eyzaguirre David
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo realiza una descripción de los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos de la Estrategia Neurodidáctica para la formación de investigadores sociales; misma, se desarrolló a partir de una revisión sistemática. El objetivo del presente estudio fue: desarrollar un análisis teórico sistematizada de las estrategias neurodidácticas; que permitan contribuir al mejoramiento del proceso de formación de investigadores sociales, como un proceso alternativo de formación de investigadores, que permita conocer, comprender, interpretar y transformar determinadas realidades y problemáticas sociales. La característica de este proceso fue: partir de la identificación de un conjunto de base de datos como: Redalyc, Scielo, Scopus, Latindex y Sciencie Academy, se desarrolló un análisis teórico; a partir, de una revisión sistematizada exploratoria. El plan de análisis de datos se realizó, utilizando el método Prisma: Identificación, selección, elegibilidad e inclusión; en la misma, los criterios de selección e inclusión para el análisis sistematizada del objeto de estudio fueron: El uso de estrategias neurodidácticas, estrategias para la formación de investigadores y escritos en español. Se presenta los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos de una Estrategia Neurodidáctica, que permita contribuir a fortalecer la formación de investigadores nóveles en el área de las Ciencias Sociales. Palabras clave: estrategia; neurodidáctica; ciencias sociales; investigadores sociales.
Programa educativo para mejorar conductas disruptivas en estudiantes de nivel primaria en Iquitos
Authors:   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA AMAZONÍA PERUANA, PERÚ, Chucos Calixto Walter Luis , Ichocan Barboza César ,   IEPPSM. “PADRE SEVERINO DES-HAIES”, PERÚ
Published: November 2020

La investigación tuvo como propósito mejorar las conductas disruptivas en los estudiantes del quinto grado de primaria del Colegio Cooperativo “Cesar Vallejo” de Iquitos, mediante la aplicación de un programa educativo denominado “Aprendiendo a cambiar”; el nivel del estudio de investigación es aplicativo, con diseño cuasi experimental. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por estudiantes del nivel mencionado, siendo la muestra de 63 estudiantes con método de muestreo no probabilístico; los datos fueron recogidos a través de una prueba de entrada y prueba de salida. Los resultados muestran que antes de la aplicación del programa el promedio y la desviación estándar de los puntajes de la conducta disruptiva en los estudiantes del grupo experimental fue de 36,58±2,883 puntos y en el grupo de control 35,3±3,605, siendo relativamente iguales. Luego de la aplicación del programa educativo, el promedio y la desviación estándar de la conducta disruptiva en los estudiantes del grupo experimental fue de 40,21±1,799 puntos y en el grupo control 38,90±1,647, se tiene que el promedio del grupo experimental es mayor; encontrándose que la aplicación del programa es efectiva en la mejora de las conductas disruptivas en estudiantes de la institución educativa en intervención. Palabras clave: educación; programa educativo, conductas disruptivas.
Hydro-reclamation as an element of land regeneration in the Podkrušnohoří region
Authors: Brzóska Martin , Chvátalová Alena , Kunc Karel
Published: November 2020

The report deals with the reclamation and revitalization carried out in the brown-coal field area in the are Mountains foothills with extensive open coal mining. Three basic modes of reclamation (agricultural, forest, and hydro) are mentioned. Considering the environmental, technical, and financial perspectives, the decision to flood residual pit mines is assessed as the most convenient alternative. Utilization of new ponds will be multifunctional. There are nevertheless many risks relating to this project, unique in the Czech Republic. They are concretised in the example of the Chabařovice residual pit mine, which is already being flooded.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi terhadap Kinerja Individual pada KPP Pratama Kota Padang
Authors: Afriyanti Elsa , Darmayanti Yeasy , Yunilma Yunilma
Published: November 2020

Nowadays, the role of information technology has developed rapidly. Directly, technology can affect individual performance in completing their work at the company. So, information technology has a strategic role in organizations and individuals. The purpose of this study is to find the effect of social factors, “affect”, complexity, task suitability, and conditions that facilitate individual performance in Padang Primary Tax Office. The population in this study are all tax officers who work at KPP Pratama Padang. The sampling method is purposive sampling. Based on research findings, it is found that social factors and future consequences have a significant effect, while “effect”, task complexity, and facilitating conditions do not have significant results on individual work.
Students’ Perception of the Student Support Service
Authors: Mansouri Zoulal
Published: November 2020

In the last two decades, students’ enrollment in Moroccan higher education has increased, and so has the student attrition phenomenon. To retain students until degree completion, the educational reforms carried out since 1999 have encouraged institutions to provide students with support services but have left institutions free to conceive their support policy. As a result, student tutoring and coaching have become popular in some universities. The purpose of this paper is to investigate these two types of support from the students’ perspective and the student support service they need. First, these types of support are described briefly. Second, it is demonstrated through a survey and a pilot project on students’ perception of the student support services in a higher limited admissions institution that students’ needs go beyond academic tutoring. Coaching, as psycho-social support, is gaining students’ interest.