bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Computerized Version of the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children (KSADS-COMP): Development and Validation of the Korean Clinician-Administered Version
Authors: Lee Jeewon , Kim Seong-Ju , Kim Dohyung , Yang Su-Jin , Lee Sangha , Lee Areum , Shin Yunmi
Published: February 2023

Objective The purpose of the present study was to develop and validate the Korean version of the clinician-administered KSADSCOMP, which is the recently updated, web-based computerized version of the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for school-age children (KSADS).Methods A total of 71 participants (mean age=12.04±3.86 years, female=29.57%) participated in the study. A child-adolescent psychiatrist established a diagnosis for the participant after a thorough psychiatric interview with the participant and the parent. Researchers who were blind to the diagnoses administered the clinician-administered KSADS-COMP to the parents and participants. The gold-standard diagnoses made by child-adolescent psychiatrists were compared to the current diagnoses generated by the clinician-administered KSADS-COMP. Percent agreement, Cohen’s Kappa, Gwet’s first-order agreement coefficient (AC1), sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were calculated.Results Gwet’s AC1, our preferred measure of agreement, showed excellent range between 0.78 and 1. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predicted value and negative predictive value also showed high scores.Conclusion The current study demonstrated excellent criterion validity of the Korean version of the clinician-administered KSADSCOMP, though the small sample size could be a limitation. The current study was the first study to examine the criterion validity of the KSADS-COMP. Due to its readily usable format and efficient and accurate diagnostic process, widely-use of KSADS-COMP is expected.
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN BAHAN AJAR MATA PELAJARAN AKUNTANSI DASAR KELAS X AKL DI SMK NEGERI 15 SAMARINDA
Authors: Bara Maria Yasinta , Reza Reza , Subagio Nasib
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh penggunaan bahan ajar yang baik dan sesuai dengan kriteriayang telah ditetapkan serta dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa. Tujuan dari penelitian iniadalah untuk mengetahui bahan ajar yang digunakan guru dan kesesuaian atau kelayakan bahanajar Akuntansi Dasar kelas X AKL di SMK Negeri 15 Samarinda. Jenis penelitian yangdigunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sumber data dalampenelitian ini adalah Guru mata pelajaran Akuntansi Dasar dan Bahan ajar Akuntansi Dasarsedangkan teknik pengambilan data menggunakan teknik wawancara, angket dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian ini adalah bahan ajar yang digunakan guru dalam menunjang prosespembelajaran berupa Buku Teks Akuntansi Dasar berjumlah dua buku yaitu, buku teksAkuntansi Dasar C2 dari Penerbit: Mediatama dari Penulis: Sari Dwi Astuti, memperoleh hasilrata-rata keseluruhan telaah bahan ajar dengan persentase sebesar 92,4% dan Buku TeksAkuntansi Dasar C2 dari Penerbit: Erlangga serta Penulis: Dwi Harti memperoleh hasil rataratakeseluruhan telaah bahan ajar dengan persentase sebesar 86,6%, dari kedua buku tekstersebut memiliki kriteria kelayakan “Sangat Layak”.
NILAI EKONOMI EKOSISTEM MANGROVE BERDASARKAN BUKAN NILAI PAKAI DI KELURAHAN KARIANGAU KECAMATAN BALIKPAPAN BARAT KOTA BALIKPAPAN
Authors: Jaharudin  , Oktawati Nurul Ovia , Sulistianto Erwan
Published: February 2023

The objectives of this research was to analyse econimic value from option, axistance and bequest value of mangrove ecosystem at Kariangau Sub District West Balikpapan District Balikpapan City. By using Purposive Sampling method which is the result of taking was to interview collect sample from 40 respondents lived and use mangrove ecosystem.The result shown that community of Karianagu Village still has a high consern on the availability of mangrove ecosystem. mangrove ecosystem economic value consisting of option, existance, and bequest value  were  Rp.12.702.012.285,00 per year, means if there is damage to the mangrove ecosystem the loss is to be received by Rp12.702.012.285,00 per year, from total mangrove ecosystem area ± 2.037 Ha or Rp.6.235.646,00 per hectare per year.
DAMPAK PERUBAHAN IKLIM PANCAROBA TERHADAP PRODUKSI DAN PENDAPATAN USAHA PENGOLAHAN KERUPUK IKAN GABUS (Channa striata) DI DESA KOTA BANGUN ULU KECAMATAN KOTA BANGUN
Authors: Hanum Vanesa , Abdusysyahid Said , Syafril Muhammad
Published: February 2023

This study was aimed to know about the; (1) snakehead fish crackers processor’s knowledge and their responses to the climate change issues, as well as the correlation, (2) between its impact before and during the climate change to the production and income of the crackers processing, and; (3) the economic performance of the processing business before and during the climate change issue. Data collection that had been method used in this study were; Primary data,  were gathered through observation and interview. And the secondary data, were gathered by the literatures interview. The sampling method that had been done was the sensus methode which all of the population as sample taken, there were eight respondents. And the data analysis that had been used were qualitative and quantitative analysis. Qualitative analyse was measured by the descriptive analysis. While quantitative analyse used non-parametric statistical analysis. The result of this study had shown; that snakehead fish crackers processors already had high knowledge and skills to response the climate change. The correlation between their knowledge and the response of the climate change were negatively strong and insignificant. The impact of the climate-change caused the decline of the both production and income the total revenue had were gathered  form 2015 to 2016. They were; 348.634.258,- to Rp 67.931.581,- with RCR value 1,86 and 1,50. The actual condition of the price, sales and production  above were the break-even point (BEP) for both years.
Integrating cognitive presence strategies: A professional development training for K-12 teachers
Authors: Adiguzel Tufan , Kaya Mehmet Haldun , Bulut Mehmet Akin , Mete Sinem Emine , Nalkesen-Akin Yesim
Published: February 2023

For K-12 teachers to improve effective teaching skills, cognitive presence (CP) integration into teaching and learning process is of utmost value. CP strategy training can serve as a facilitating component in supporting K-12 teachers’ instructional capacity. This study presents findings of a teacher professional development training aiming CP strategy implementation at K-12 level. Following a mixed-method methodology, the present research was carried out with 53 teachers from four different campuses and grade levels, who were guided to implement CP strategies in their teaching context. The data sources were CP-integrated lesson plans, trainers’ feedback on these lesson plans, teacher responses on a questionnaire. The data collection methods were utilizing an end-of-the-training questionnaire directed to teachers, lesson plan evaluation through a CP rubric, content analysis of trainer feedback on lesson plans and revised lesson plans. Results unveiled that this professional development training designed and implemented for K-12 teachers led to significantly positive changes in teachers’ CP strategy integration into lesson plans regardless of levels, subjects or topics. This study could also provide important contributions to designing teacher professional development training for researchers, practitioners and teacher trainers, particularly in CP dimension.
Integrating Basic Translation Skills and 21st Century Skills in Translation Course
Authors: Purwanto Andri , Suseno Muchlas , Setiadi Syamsi
Published: February 2023

Integrating Basic Translation Skills and Twenty-first Century Skills with collaborative i-tools Moodle and SmartCAT is one of the greatest challenges in Translation courses. Product validation is carried out by translation, Flipped Learning, instructional design and Learning Management System experts. To obtain expert consensus regarding the validity of the developed hypothetical model, the Delphi technique is used, namely the conclusion of the results of various expert opinions that are collected, searched for points of similarity, and summarized so that it becomes a common consensus. The consensus of experts includes the following aspects: (1) identification of problems through needs analysis- (2) priority determination, namely determining the type and manufacture of the product- (3) determining program objectives, and (4) determining solutions to solve problems. The next stage is to try it out on 10 lecturers and 60 students in the Translation course in the English Education Study Program. This trial was used to determine the impact of Flipped Learning and the subject’s perception of the application of the product in a lecture activity. The conclusion of the consensus results of the validity of the experts and the perception of the subject in this study were analyzed by the percentage method, while the determination of the impact of learning with the average difference test of the subject’s value. This research is expected to have a positive impact on Moodle-based Flipped Learning through the developed product, which can significantly improve students’ Basic Translation Skills and Twenty-First Century Skills.
Keefektifan Perkuliahan dengan Sistem Tatap Muka Terbatas pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Universitas PGRI Madiun
Authors: Waraulia Asri Musandi
Published: February 2023

Pandemi Covid-19 mendorong dilakukannya sistem perkuliahan tatap muka terbatas, yakni penyelenggaraan perkuliahan di kelas secara tatap muka dengan batasan waktu dan jumlah mahasiswa. Metode ini menuntut dosen untuk mampu mengefektifkan kegiatan perkuliahan di kelas. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui keefektifan dan hambatan yang terjadi selama pelaksanaan perkuliahan tatap muka terbatas pada mahasiswa PBSI Universitas PGRI Madiun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, wawancara, angket, dan studi dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perkuliahan berjalan dengan efektif. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan tercapainya tiga aspek, yakni (1) perubahan sikap mahasiswa dan dosen ke arah yang lebih baik; (2) peningkatan partisipasi mahasiswa selama perkuliahan di kelas yang menjadi lebih aktif; (3) peningkatan prestasi belajar mahasiswa. Adapun hambatan yang terjadi, terdiri atas dua aspek, yakni (1) keterbatasan waktu perkuliahan di kelas sehingga memengaruhi penyampaian dan pemahaman materi, serta (2) sikap beberapa mahasiswa yang menunjukkan aktivitas negatif. Akan tetapi, hambatan tersebut telah berhasil diatasi oleh dosen sehingga perkuliahan dapat tetap berjalan dengan baik dan efektif.
Cynical Brand Distance: Is it a response or not? Its Relationship with Social Distance, Brand Congruency and Brand Switch
Authors: Altıntaş Murat Hakan , Kurtulmuşoğlu Feride , Çınar Altıntaş Füsun
Published: February 2023

The present article examines the brand-contextual effects of the recent pandemic in the form of cynical brand distance conceptualization. The study aims to determine whether the consumers' perception of social distance and brand congruency perceptions affects the cynical brand distance and then brand shift perception. The research was carried out in the form of a web survey on social media on 298 consumers and analysis was done with PLS algoritm with SmartPLS software. It is found that a positive relationship between brand congruency and cynical brand distance. A positive association between social distance and cynical brand distance is determined. It was also positive effect of cynical brand distance on brand switch. They are considering that the impact of the social distance comes from pandemic on the consumer's preferences, especially on their attitudes towards brands, it has been considered that the consumer may create a subjective or general negative attitude or distance to the brand or brands. Especially because it triggers brand cynicism, the validity of the brand distance scale based on brand cynicism, again, its relationship with social distance, and brand switch concepts were examined. Brand cynicism items created in the form of netnography were handled as brand distance and an item pool was created.
Exploring barriers and facilitators to women's intention and behavior to seek treatment for distressing sexual problems
Authors: Velten Julia , Margraf Jürgen
Published: February 2023

Many women experience distressing problems with sexual functioning, most commonly in the form of low sexual desire or arousal, difficulties reaching orgasm, or genito-pelvic pain with sexual activity. Although effective treatments are available, more than half of the women who experience distressing sexual problems do not seek professional help. Understanding help-seeking patterns, experiences with treatment providers, and barriers to treatment is crucial to address this underutilization. Examining the role of personal characteristics, sexual problem symptoms, and cognitive factors in explaining the intention to seek treatment can help identify which individuals are most reluctant to seek help. Psychological online-interventions are a promising resource to increase the availability of effective treatments. Knowledge about the predictors of women's intention to use internet-delivered treatments, as well as information about personal preferences regarding their scope, can help tailor them to women's needs. To address these research questions, cross-sectional data of 800 women (Mage =30.49, range = 18-73) were analyzed. While many women considered clinical psychologists to be the most qualified treatment providers, gynecologists were cited as the most likely first point of contact. Among women not utilizing any treatments, many reported a preference for dealing with a sexual problem on their own as a reason not to seek help. Higher help-seeking intention was related to living in a larger city, experiencing higher sexual distress, experiencing pain or difficulties with vaginal penetration, higher self-stigma. and lower sexual assertiveness. Women who were convinced of the effectiveness of psychological online-interventions and who appreciated the benefits of anonymity indicated that they were more likely to use them. Understanding what factors influence women's decisions about whether or not to seek professional help for distressing sexual problems is key to reducing the underutilization of available resources and developing treatments that meet their needs and preferences.
Never Forget a Face_You Probably Just Did
Authors: Protzko John , Lundmark Sebastian , Walleczek Jan , Schooler Jonathan
Published: February 2023

People’s confidence in their face memory, both generally and in specific cases, is somewhat calibrated to their ability—but not strongly. Investigating N=23,893 American adults, we show those most confident in their judgments (state confidence) are less accurate than those who are slightly less confident. This occurs due to a unique nonlinearity in the relationship between confidence and accuracy, not simply a miscalibration. Removing people with the most extreme state confidence improves overall accuracy in a mock crime scenario. Furthermore, people espousing the most extreme levels of overall face recognition ability (trait confidence) show no state confidence-accuracy relationship—whereas even those with the least trait confidence do. Taking the most trait confident people into account allows for more accurate suspect identification, stronger state confidence-accuracy associations in experimental eyewitness memory research, and perhaps a fairer criminal justice system.
A Community-Based Implementation of The Family Check-up Is Associated with Lower Pediatric Emergency Room Utilization and Acute Care Services: A Health Service Utilization and Cost Analysis Study
Authors: Schweer-Collins Maria , Woodward Jonathan , Stormshak Elizabeth
Published: February 2023

A large number of studies have shown that the brief three session Family Check-Up intervention is effective in promoting children’s social and behavioral development and in reducing problem behaviors. Research in this area has begun to examine the effectiveness of this program through real-world implementation studies. This brief report describes how a community-based implementation of the Family Check-Up is associated with reduced healthcare utilization, specifically acute care services including emergency department, inpatient, and urgent care utilization. Future implementation trials may benefit from including administrative data to examine the outcomes of the Family Check-Up in conjunction with cost and service utilization data.
The cultural and aesthetic roots of The Joyless Economy
Authors: Di Giovinazzo Viviana
Published: February 2023

Tibor Scitovsky’s The Joyless Economy (1976) is now regarded as a landmark publication in the combined fields of economic and psychology, with standard accounts of Scitovsky’s ideas emphasizing the influence of 1960s motivational psychology literature. While this encounter is all-important, Scitovsky’s ideas need at the same time to be read in the context of the evolution of his critique of 20th century mass society. The present paper presents that critique and demonstrates its fundamental importance for Scitovsky’s diagnosis of an economy he termed joyless. Drawing upon his Memoirs, we show how Scitovsky’s ideas were initially shaped by the culture/aesthetics of his early years in Budapest, followed by his experiences of rising totalitarianism in inter-war Europe, and further affected by his move to the consumption society of post-war America. Important the way he engaged with the writings of influential contemporary cultural commentators, including André Gide, Erich Fromm, Bertrand de Jouvenel, Lewis Mumford and Bernard Rudofsky. Close scrutiny also reveals resonances between Scitovsky’s cultural concerns and those of some of the Bloomsbury Group.
The Geography of Intergenerational Mobility in Europe
Authors: Granström Olivia , Engzell Per
Published: February 2023

How do opportunities for intergenerational mobility depend on the place where you live? We address this question using European Social Survey data, studying the association in occupational rank and social class between parents and children, and how it varies by region. Both ways of measuring occupational mobility produce similar results but there is a clear distinction between upward mobility, largely driven by structural change, and relative mobility which is thought to closer reflect (in)equality of opportunity. Capital regions are hubs of absolute upward, but not always relative, mobility. Absolute upward mobility is correlated with a range of human capital, labor market, demographic, and socio-spatial characteristics. By contrast, the only robust predictor of relative mobility is income differences between social classes. More inequality entails less mobility, and this relationship holds within countries.
Old collection and new insights: technological analysis of obsidian finds from the Late Neolithic layers of Vinča-Belo Brdo
Authors: Radinović Mihailo
Published: February 2023

A large collection of obsidian finds from the Late Neolithic layers of the Vinča-Belo Brdo site, recoveredduring the excavations led by M. Vasić from 1929 to 1934, is curated in the Archaeological Collection ofthe University of Belgrade. Despite the long history of research of this collection, a detailed technologicalanalysis of this material has not been conducted thus far. In this study, the results of technological analysisof 1,261 obsidian finds from the Late Neolithic levels of Belo Brdo are presented and discussed in the light ofnew data about the site. The results show that, although caution is needed when generating insights aboutthe past based on this old collection, it can be a valuable source for making new inferences about the past.
Agricultural Modernization and Rural Development: Reference to Traditional Agriculture Transformation in Nepal
Authors: Shahi Bhupendra Bahadur
Published: February 2023

This study has aimed to analyze the process of agricultural modernization and rural development in Nepal that focused on the issue, the contribution of agricultural growth and rural development in the case of agriculture modernization. It is qualitative in nature based on secondary literatures such as theory of agriculture modernization and some relevant literatures of Nepalese economy were reviewed to analyze the level of agriculture modernization of Nepal; agriculture has significantly contributed in its national economy as one of the dominant sectors; the sector found not being transformed even the numbers of policy measures implementing for its modernization. Still the most of the Nepalese people depends upon traditional agriculture sector as their major source of income, struggling in a adverse situation in this sector both in economic growth and farm productivity. In the context of agriculture modernization, the country has brought various policy measures and programs before and after establishing democracy in 1990.Various policies and programs aimed, Nepal would go through the process of agricultural transformation even though, and the result found to be remained the same. It is happening because of the policy gap in the process of formulation and implementation; still most of the Nepali farmers are engaged in the traditional agriculture that is subsistence. There is also found the situation of high ratio of unemployment, underemployment, seasonal unemployment and disguised unemployment in the country. Thus, the country Nepal has probably found to be failing in the process of agriculture modernization and the ratio of economic growth contribution in the gross national economy has gradually been decreasing instead of being radical increase from a decade 2011 to 2021.
Effect of heat inactivation on CT value of realtime RT-PCR technique for SARS-CoV-2 detection
Authors:   Vietnam Military Medical University, Hoang Xuan Quang , Bui Tien Dung ,   Vietnam Military Medical University, Dang Tien Truong ,   Vietnam Military Medical University
Published: February 2023

SARS-CoV-2 was the cause of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. The cycle threshold (CT) value of the real-time RT-PCR technique is the gold standard in infections diagnosis, infections risk assessment, discharged criteria, and patient isolation for SARS-CoV-2. Heat inactivation is a simple, economical solution for safety in testing for SARS-CoV-2. The change of CT values after heat inactivation has not been thoroughly evaluated. This study evaluated the effect of heat inactivation on CT value in the realtime RT-PCR technique of SARS-CoV-2 detection. Four groups of samples consisted of one non-inactivated group, three groups that were inactivated at 65oC/30min, 80oC/10min, and 95oC/10min; each group included 16 tubes, from 16 nasopharyngeal swabs samples that were confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Groups were inactivated and then analysed by realtime PCR technique. The results show that virus inactivation by heat increased the CT value of realtime PCR in SARS-CoV-2 positive samples. The higher temperature was in the inactivation, and the higher CT value was increased.
Microscopy Analyses Reveal the Parasitism of Entamoeba gingivalis in Periodontitis: An Observational Study
Authors: Bonner DMD Mark
Published: February 2023

Background: Whereas the periodontal microbiota is well described, its non-bacterial component needs a better understanding. Metagenomic analyses show a strong increase of the protozoan Entamoeba gingivalis in inflamed periodontal pockets. Its presence is associated with periodontal deterioration and pockets typically 3mm or more in depth. The aim of this study is to observe the amoeba within the biofilm during active disease. Materials and Methods: Here, we present results of a phase contrast microscopy-based observation of amoebae in periodontal patients’ subgingival plaque from infected sulcus. Plaque samples from deepest part of sulcus are picked up and spread out between blade and coverslip in patient saliva medium. We relate significant behavior of the parasite during active periodontal disease. Results: From low power observation, parasite is quite frequent. Once targeted, high power observation confirms amoeban anatomy and presence. We observed a high degree of amoeba locomotion and movements toward specific environments within the subgingival plaque. This was accompanied by the formation of “channels” within the biofilm. We also present evidence of adhesion to human cells as well as characteristically parasitic behavior. Specifically, we observed the intrusion of amoeba pseudopods into leukocytes coupled with a decrease in leukocyte intracellular granular activity. We documented both single trogocytic processes and trogocytosis through multiple pseudopods. In addition to leukocytes, we also observed trogocytosis of red blood cells. Parasitic behavior was also evident from the observation of amoebae digesting the nuclei of multiple vacuolar white blood cells, simultaneously. Following trogocytosis, polynuclear neutrophils had the appearance of ghost cells. Finally, we show evidence for amoeba nesting and reproduction within periodontal pockets. Conclusion: Phase contrast microscopy of periodontal biofilms strongly suggests that E. gingivalis escapes the first lines of innate defenses and promotes a pathological state. Trogocytosis and exonucleophagy processes targeting neutrophils could consequently disrupt neutrophil extracellular traps activity and normal apoptotic function, a vital component of wound healing. This study points to Entamoeba gingivalis as a microbe involved in the inflammatory process during periodontitis and as a driver of the disease rather than a harmless commensal species.
Terroryzm – zarys genezy zjawiska
Authors: Czebotar Łukasz
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the article is to present the most important issues concerning the history of terrorism. The article contains the analysis of the four various stages (waves) of the development of terrorism (the „Anarchist Wave”, the „Anti-Colonial Wave”, the „New Left Wave”, the „Religious Wave”) and explains the formation of the modern terrorism, considered as one of the most serious global threats. Furthermore, in the text of the article, it can also be found the key findings and conclusions concerning the issues raised in it.
Organy mediacyjne w postępowaniu przed sądami administracyjnymi
Authors: Romanko Agnieszka
Published: February 2023

Mediation before administrative courts is regulated in the following normative acts: act Law on Proceedings Before Administrative Courts, act Law on the Organization of Administrative Courts and Regulation by the President of Poland Rules on Internal Functioning of Regional Administrative. Courts. It is a unique administrative procedure and it is facultative. The subjects who are entitled to conduct mediation before administrative courts are a judge or court registrar.
Neuroprotective Effect of Combined Treatment with Epigallocatechin 3-Gallate and Melatonin on Familial Alzheimer’s Disease PSEN1 E280A Cerebral Spheroids Derived from Menstrual Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
Authors: Soto-Mercado Viviana , Mendivil-Perez Miguel , Velez-Pardo Carlos , Jimenez-Del-Rio Marlene
Published: February 2023

Background: Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD) is caused by mutations in one or more of 3 genes known as AβPP, PSEN1, and PSEN2. There are currently no effective therapies for FAD. Hence, novel therapeutics are needed. Objective: To analyze the effect of treatment with a combination of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, aMT) in a cerebral spheroid (CS) 3D in vitro model of PSEN 1 E280A FAD. Methods: We developed a CS in vitro model based on menstrual stromal cells derived from wild-type (WT) and mutant PSEN1 E280A menstrual blood cultured in Fast-N-Spheres V2 medium. Results: Beta-tubulin III, choline acetyltransferase, and GFAP in both WT and mutant CSs spontaneously expressed neuronal and astroglia markers when grown in Fast-N-Spheres V2 medium for 4 or 11 days. Mutant PSEN1 CSs had significantly increased levels of intracellular AβPP fragment peptides and concomitant appearance of oxidized DJ-1 as early as 4 days, and phosphorylated tau, decreased ΔΨm, and increased caspase-3 activity were observed on Day 11. Moreover, mutant CSs were unresponsive to acetylcholine. Treatment with a combination of EGCG and aMT decreased the levels of all typical pathological markers of FAD more efficiently than did EGCG or aMT alone, but aMT failed to restore Ca2+ influx in mutant CSs and decreased the beneficial effect of EGCG on Ca2+ influx in mutant CSs. Conclusion: Treatment with a combination of EGCG and aMT can be of high therapeutic value due to the high antioxidant capacity and anti-amyloidogenic effect of both compounds.
Normative Scores on the Norwegian Version of the Mini-Mental State Examination
Authors: Engedal Knut , Benth Jūratė Šaltytė , Gjøra Linda , Skjellegrind Håvard Kjesbu , Nåvik Marit , Selbæk Geir
Published: February 2023

Background:

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), a simple test for measuring global cognitive function, is frequently used to evaluate cognition in older adults. To decide whether a score on the test indicates a significant deviation from the mean score, normative scores should be defined. Moreover, because the test may vary depending on its translation and cultural differences, normative scores should be established for national versions of the MMSE.

Objective:

We aimed to examine normative scores for the third Norwegian version of the MMSE.

Methods:

We used data from two sources: the Norwegian Registry of Persons Assessed for Cognitive Symptoms (NorCog) and the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT). After persons with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and disorders that may cause cognitive impairment were excluded, the sample contained 1,050 cognitively healthy persons, 860 from NorCog, and 190 from HUNT, whose data we subjected to regression analyses.

Results:

The normative MMSE score varied from 25 to 29, depending on years of education and age. More years of education and younger age were associated with higher MMSE scores, and years of education was the strongest predictor.

Conclusion:

Mean normative MMSE scores depend on test takers’ years of education and age, with level of education being the strongest predictor.
Relationship Between Cognitive Performance, Physical Activity, and Socio-Demographic/Individual Characteristics Among Aging Americans
Authors: Dowllah Imtiaz Masfique , Lopez-Alvarenga Juan , Maestre Gladys E. , Karabulut Ulku , Lehker Michael , Karabulut Murat
Published: February 2023

Background:

Physical activity (PA) has emerged as a promising approach to delay Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but the optimal intensity of PA to improve cognitive health remains unknown.

Objective:

To evaluate the association between duration and intensity of PA and cognitive domains (executive function, processing speed, and memory) in aging Americans.

Methods:

Linear regressions in hierarchical blocks for variable adjustment and the size of effect ( η 2) were analyzed by using the data of 2,377 adults (age = 69.3±6.7 years) from the NHANES 2011–2014.

Results:

Participants with 3–6 h/week of vigorous- and > 1 h/week of moderate-intensity PA scored significantly higher in executive function and processing speed domains of cognition compared to inactive peers ( η 2 = 0.005 & 0.007 respectively, p < 0.05). After adjustment, the beneficial effects of 1–3 h /week of vigorous-intensity PA became trivial for delayed recall memory domain test scores (β= 0.33; 95% CI: –0.01,0.67; η 2 = 0.002; p = 0.56). There was no linear dose-response relationship between the cognitive test scores and weekly moderate-intensity of PA. Interestingly, higher handgrip strength and higher late-life body mass index were associated with a higher performance across all cognitive domains.

Conclusion:

Our study supports habitual PA with superior cognition health in some but not all domains among older adults. Furthermore, increased muscle strength and higher late-life adiposity may also impact cognition.
Study on the characteristics of an electromagnetic damping generator
Authors: Li Zequn , Li Desheng , Guo Benzhen , Zhao Tong
Published: February 2023

This paper proposes an electromagnetic damping generator (EDG), which is a novel downhole generator for the rotary steerable system (RSS). The EDG is designed to solve the problem of unstable voltage output by the RSS generator. The generator is designed by integrating a traditional generator and an eddy current retarder (ECR). The system converts the excess kinetic energy of the EDG rotor into heating energy by the principle of eddy-current braking and resistance heating. The electromagnetic finite element models of the generator part and ECR part are established and solved by computer. The voltage and torque generated by the generator part and the braking torque of the ECR part are predicted. In the bench test, When the input power is 2537 W <  P input < 3304 W, the EDG is able to output 300.8 V. When the input power is 3304 W, the output voltage of the ordinary generator is 346 V. The EDG can be adjusted by a decrement of up to 45.2 V to output the rated voltage. The problem of generator output voltage instability in the RSS is solved when mud flow is unstable.
Pharmacological Treatment of Tremor in Parkinson’s Disease Revisited
Authors: Pirker Walter , Katzenschlager Regina , Hallett Mark , Poewe Werner
Published: February 2023

The pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease (PD) tremor remains incompletely understood and there is a lack of clinical trials specifically addressing its pharmacological treatment. Levodopa is the most efficacious drug for most patients and should be used as primary approach to control troublesome tremor. While the efficacy of oral dopamine agonists on PD tremor has been demonstrated in controlled trials, there is no evidence of greater antitremor efficacy compared to levodopa. The magnitude of the antitremor effect of anticholinergics is generally lower than that of levodopa. Due to their adverse effects, anticholinergics have a limited role in selected young and cognitively intact patients. Propranolol may improve resting and action tremor and may be considered as an adjunct in patients with insufficient tremor response to levodopa and this also applies to clozapine, despite its unfavorable adverse effect profile. Treating motor fluctuations with MAO-B and COMT inhibitors, dopamine agonists, amantadine, or on-demand treatments such as subcutaneous or sublingual apomorphine and inhaled levodopa as well as with continuous infusions of levodopa or apomorphine will improve off period tremor episodes. For patients with drug-refractory PD tremor despite levodopa optimization deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound are first-line considerations. Surgery can also be highly effective for the treatment medication-refractory tremor in selected patients without motor fluctuations. The present review highlights the clinical essentials of parkinsonian tremor, critically examines available trial data on the effects of medication and surgical approaches and provides guidance for the choice of treatments to control PD tremor in clinical practice.
The Early Treatment Phase in Parkinson’s Disease: Not a Honeymoon for All, Not a Honeymoon at All?
Authors: Alonso-Canovas Araceli , Voeten Jos , Gifford Larry , Thomas Omotola , Lees Andrew J. , Bloem Bastiaan R.
Published: February 2023

The discovery of levodopa in the late 60 s of twentieth century was a ‘golden moment’ for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Unfortunately, clinical experience showed that some symptoms escaped from symptomatic control, and long-term complications developed. Back then, neurologists coined the term “honeymoon period” for the early phase of uncomplicated response to levodopa, and it continues to be used in scientific literature. However, medical terms are no longer restricted to professionals, and few people with PD relate to the notion of a “honeymoon”. We examine the reasons why this term, once helpful, but inaccurate and inappropriate, should be abandoned.
RECENT BRACHIOPODS FROM SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN: FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE LINGULIDAE AND ITS BIOGEOGRAPHIC IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Augusto Correia Monteiro Felipe , Xerez Barroso Cristiane , Franklin Junior Wilson , Matthews-Cascon Helena , C. Emig Christian
Published: February 2023

The brachiopod fauna of the South Atlantic is significantly abundant and appears to be predominantly composed of cosmopolitan species. However, until now there was no record of inarticulate brachiopods of the Family Lingulidae in this region. The present study describes the first occurrence of lingulid brachiopods in the South Atlantic. Seven specimens were collected on the continental shelf of the Maranhão state, Northeastern Brazil, Western South Atlantic. The individuals were identified as belonging to the genus Lingula. Although brachiopods have great dispersion capability durintg their larval phase, the hypothesis that these specimens arrived on the Brazilian coast as a result of human activities cannot be ruled out.
Keywords: Lingula, subfilo Linguliformea, “Inarticulata”, inarticulate brachiopods, Brazil.
ESTRUTURA DE COMPRIMENTO DA ICTIOFAUNA EM UM ESTUÁRIO TROPICAL (PERNAMBUCO-BRASIL)
Authors: De Oliveira Lima Severino Adriano , Andrade Humber Agrelli , Da Fonseca Albuquerque Paulo de Tarso , Garcez Costa Sousa Raniere
Published: February 2023

Os estuários são habitats favoráveis à ocupação por diversas espécies de peixes em virtude da disponibilidade de abrigo e alimentação. Entre as diversas ferramentas de gestão de recursos pesqueiros, os estudos baseados em tamanho dos espécimes são úteis para a melhor compreensão da estrutura das comunidades estuarinas e podem ser associados aos aspectos reprodutivos e de seletividade dos aparelhos de captura aplicáveis à mitigação dos efeitos da sobrepesca. No presente estudo, os comprimentos das espécies de peixes capturadas com rede de emalhar foram avaliados espacialmente em um estuário tropical no estado de Pernambuco, em trechos horizontais (centro e margens) e profundidades (superior, intermediário e inferior) entre julho de 2013 e junho de 2014. Entre as espécies de peixes mais capturadas, a predominância de indivíduos jovens foi maior nas espécies Chloroscombrus chrysurus, Harengula clupeola, Lycengraulis grossidens, Opisthonema oglinum e Anchovia clupeoide, que apresentaram comprimento médio de 6,47 cm, 9,59 cm, 9,93 cm, 11,25 cm e 12,17 cm respectivamente. A exceção foi a Strongylura marina, em que ocorreram indivíduos adultos (42,43 cm). No período de seca, a representatividade de indivíduos maiores ocorreu apenas para a O. oglinum e A. clupeoides, mas esses foram duas vezes menores do que os encontrados na década de 1970. Portanto, há necessidade de implementação de medidas que visem à proteção do estuário do Canal de Santa Cruz, objetivando a preservação dos estoques pesqueiros dessa região.Palavras-chave: Clupeidae, pesca artesanal, peixes pelágicos, rede de emalhar.
Editors' Preface
Authors:   Kennesaw State University, Whitman Michael , Mattord Herbert , Shahriar Hossain
Published: February 2023

Since 2004, Kennesaw State University, Georgia, has hosted an academic conference. Over the years, the event has brought together hundreds of faculty and students from throughout the U.S., sharing research into pedagogical efforts and instructional innovations. Initially, the conference was named the Information Security Curriculum Development conference and served as KSU’s contribution to engage our colleagues in growing security education from its infancy. It was paired with KSU’s inaugural security education journal, the Information Security Education Journal. In 2016, the event was rebranded as the Conference on Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Practice to reflect both an expansion of topics suitable for inclusion in the conference and to acknowledge the evolution of information security in the public and private sectors. KSU began hosting the Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Practice (https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/jcerp/) through its Digital Common subscription at the same time, allowing a truly open access experience, with no fees of any kind to authors or readers. You can view their published papers there after the conference.
CURRENCY SECURITY OF UKRAINEIN THE CONDITIONS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   National Aviation University, Maryna Anna , Myroshnychenko Hanna ,   National Aviation University, Shapoval Iryna ,   Donetsk National Technical University
Published: February 2023

The tendencies towards mutual influence and interpenetration of various processes of separate economies inherent in the modern economic space indicate the need for constant monitoring of the level of economic security of the country, which is one of the components of national security and characterizes the stability of the national economy and its ability to neutralize risks of internal and external origin. The components of economic security are closely related to each other, but it should be noted about the determining influence of financial security, as the basis for socio-economic development and provision of financial resources for the life of the country. The conducted study of approaches to defining the essence of the category "currency security" allows us to draw a conclusion about the multifacetedness and contradictions of this concept in the interpretation of various scientists. The characteristics of the state of currency security of the state are provided on the basis of the calculation of the subindex of currency security in accordance with the Methodological recommendations for calculating the level of economic security of the country. The level of currency security is a characteristic of stability and invulnerability of an important area of the country's financial sector, its capacity for development and improvement. The shift of emphasis in favor of financial transactions, the growth of their volume and number, as well as the associated risks of financial sector imbalances necessitate an increase in attention to ensuring the financial security of the country as a whole and its components in particular. The calculated components-indicators of the level of currency security allow us to draw a conclusion about the improvement of the level of the currency component of financial security of Ukraine in 2017–2021. However, certain areas of currency security require increased attention from the state regulator of the financial sector, in particular the level of dollarization of the money supply in the country. Therefore, the direction of further research is the search for ways to increase the level of currency and financial security of the country based on the elimination of the negative values of currency security indicators.
Komitmen Organisasi dan Perilaku Caring Perawat di Ruang Rawat Inap RS Dadi Keluarga
Authors: Sumarni Tri , Rakhmawati Arni Nur , Suhendro Anton
Published: February 2023

Abstrak
Isu penting dari perawatan pasien adalah akses ke tempat perawatan yang tepat dan meningkatkan kepuasan pasien. Kinerja perawat dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor diantaranya komitmen organisasi. Komitmen organisasi berpengaruh terhadap interaksi sosial, preferensi, sikap, perilaku, dan posisi individu dalam organisasi, keberhasilan organisasi dan kualitas perawatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara komitmen organisasi dengan perilaku caring perawat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Jumlah sampel dihitung menggunakan rumus Slovin, jumlah sampel perawat 83 orang, sampel pasien 83 orang. Instrumen penelitian berupa kuesioner Caring Behaviour Inventory (CBI) sebanyak 24 pertanyaan dan kuesioner komitmen organisasi Meyer-Allen sebanyak 24 pertanyaan. Analisis bivariat menggunakan uji statistik spearman rank. Komitmen organisasi perawat sebagian besar tinggi (59%). Perilaku caring responden mayoritas pada kategori baik (77,1%). Ada hubungan positif antara komitmen organisasi dengan perilaku caring sehingga dengan meningkatkan komitmen organisasi, perilaku caring perawat meningkat (r=3,19 p value=0,03). Manajer dan pimpinan perawat harus lebih memperhatikan untuk meningkatkan komitmen organisasional perawat, guna meningkatkan kinerja perawat. 
Kata kunci: komitmen organisasi, perilaku caring, kinerja perawat
 
Abstract
An important issue of patient care is access to appropriate care and increasing patient satisfaction. Nurse performance is influenced by many factors including organizational commitment. Organizational commitment influences social interactions, preferences, attitudes, behaviors, and individual positions in the organization, organizational success, and quality of care. This study aims to determine the relationship between organizational commitment and nurses' caring behavior. This research is a descriptive correlation study with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling technique. The sample size was calculated using the Slovin formula, the nurse sample was 83 people, and the patient sample was 83 people. The research instruments were the Caring Behavior Inventory (CBI) questionnaire with 24 questions and the Meyer-Allen organizational commitment questionnaire with 24 questions. Bivariate analysis used the Spearman rank statistical test. Most of the nurses' organizational commitment was high (59%). The caring behavior of the majority of respondents was in the good category (77.1%). Organizational commitment and caring behavior have a positive relationship, with increasing organizational commitment increasing nurses' caring behavior (r=3.19 p value=0.03). In order to improve nurse performance, managers and nurse leaders must focus more on increasing nurse organizational commitment.
Keywords : Organizational commitment, caring behavior, nursing performance