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HERA: a high-resolution pan-European hydrological reanalysis (1950–2020)
Authors: Tilloy Aloïs , Paprotny Dominik , Grimaldi Stefania , Gomes Goncalo , Bianchi Alessandra , Lange Stefan , Beck Hylke , Feyen Luc
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Since 1950, European rivers have been put under increasing pressure by anthropogenic activities, resulting in changes in climate, land cover, soil properties and channel morphologies. These evolving environmental conditions can translate into changes in hydrological conditions. The availability of consistent estimates of river flow at global and continental level is a necessity to assess and attribute changes in the hydrological cycle. To overcome limitations posed by observations (incomplete records, inhomogeneous spatial coverage), we simulate river discharge for Europe for the period 1950–2020 using a state-of-the-art hydrological modelling approach. We use the new European set up of the LISFLOOD model, running at 1 arcminute (≈1.8 km) with six-hourly time steps. The hydrological model is forced by climate reanalysis data (ERA5-land) bias-corrected and downscaled to the model resolution with weather observations. The model also ingests 72 surface fields maps representing catchment morphology, vegetation, soil properties, land use, water demand, lakes and reservoirs. Inputs related to human activities are evolving through time to emulate changes in society. The resulting Hydrological European ReAnalysis (HERA), provides six-hourly river discharge for 282 521 river pixels with upstream area > 100 km2. We assess its skill using 2901 river gauging stations distributed across Europe. Overall, HERA delivers satisfying results, with a general weak underestimation of observed mean discharge and flow variability. We find that the performance of HERA increases through time between 1950 and 2020. The fine spatial and temporal resolution result in an enhanced performance compared to other reanalysis for small-to-medium-scale catchments (100–10 000 km2), with degraded performance remaining for small catchments. HERA is the first long-term, high-resolution hydrological reanalysis for Europe. Despite its limitations, it enables the analysis of hydrological dynamics related to extremes, human influences, and climate change at a continental scale while keeping local relevance. It also creates the opportunity to study these dynamics in ungauged catchments across Europe.
Salt intrusion dynamics in a well-mixed sub-estuary connected to a partially to well-mixed main estuary
Authors: Lin Zhongyuan , Zhang Guang , Zou Huazhi , Gong Wenping
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Salt intrusion in estuaries has been exacerbated by climate change and human activities. Previous studies have primarily focused on salt intrusion in the mainstem of estuaries, whereas those in sub-estuaries (those that branch off their main estuaries) have received less attention. During an extended La Niña event from 2021 to 2022, a sub-estuary (the East River estuary) alongside the Pearl River estuary, China, experienced severe salt intrusions, posing a threat to the freshwater supply in the surrounding area. Observations revealed that maximum salinities in the main estuary typically preceded spring tides, exhibiting significant asymmetry in salinity rise and fall over a fortnightly timescale. In contrast, in the upstream region of the sub-estuary, the variation in salinity was in phase with that of the tidal range, and the rise and fall of the salinity were more symmetrical. Inspired by these observations, we employed idealized numerical models and analytical solutions to investigate the underlying physics behind these behaviors. It was discovered that under normal dry conditions (with a river discharge of 1500 m3 s−1 at the head of the main estuary), the river–tide interaction and change in horizontal dispersion accounted for the in-phase relationship between the salinity and tidal range in the upstream region of the sub-estuary. Under extremely dry conditions (i.e., a river discharge of 500 m3 s−1 at the head of the main estuary), salinity variations were in phase with those of the tidal range in the middle as well as the upstream region of the sub-estuary. The variation in salinity in the main estuary along with those in salt dispersion and freshwater influx inside the sub-estuary collectively influenced salinity variation in the well-mixed sub-estuary. These findings have important implications for water resource management and salt intrusion prevention in the catchment area.
Investigation of blade flexibility effects over the loads and wake of a 15 MW wind turbine using a flexible actuator line method
Authors: Trigaux Francois , Chatelain Philippe , Winckelmans Grégoire
Published: February 2024

Abstract. This paper investigates the impact of the blades flexibility on the aerodynamics and wake of large offshore turbines using a flexible actuator line method (ALM) coupled to the structural solver BeamDyn in Large Eddy Simulations. The study considers the IEA 15-MW reference wind turbine in close-to-rated operating conditions. The flexible ALM is first compared to OpenFAST simulations and is shown to consistently predict the rotor aerodynamics and the blades structural dynamics. However, the effect of the blade flexibility on the loads is more pronounced when predicted using the ALM than using the blade element momentum theory. The wind turbine is then simulated in a neutral turbulent atmospheric boundary layer with flexible and rigid blades. The significant flapwise and torsional mean displacements lead to an overall decrease of 14 % in thrust and 10 % in power compared to a rotor with no deformation. These changes influence the wake through reduced time-averaged velocity deficit and turbulent kinetic energy. The unsteady loads induced by the rotation in the sheared wind and the turbulent velocity fluctuations are also substantially affected by the flexibility and exhibit a noticeably different spectrum. However, the influence of these load variations is limited over the wake, and the assumption of rigid blades in their deformed geometry is shown to be sufficient to capture the wake dynamics. The influence of the resolution of the flow solver is also evaluated, and the results are shown to remain consistent between different spatial resolutions. Overall, the structural deformations have a substantial impact on the turbine performance, loads and wake, which emphasizes the importance of considering the flexibility of the blades in simulations of large offshore wind turbines.
Práticas de apoio da rede social à mulher com câncer de mama em tratamento quimioterápico
Authors: Oliveira Diego Augusto Lopes , Pontes Cleide Maria , Carvalho Camila Fernandes da Silva , Leal Luciana Pedrosa , De Abreu Wilson Jorge Correia Pinto , Ramos Vania Pinheiro
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: identificar as práticas de apoio fornecidas pela rede social às mulheres com câncer de mama em tratamento quimioterápico, com base nas características desse apoio. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura realizada em seis bases de dados, por meio de cruzamentos de descritores disponíveis no DECS e MESH para rastreamento de estudos de livre acesso. No procedimento de análise, utilizou-se o aplicativo Rayyan e um corpo de síntese alicerçado pelo referencial teórico da Rede Social de Sanicola. Resultados: o processo de busca identificou 727 publicações que, após as etapas de análise, culminaram em nove estudos para síntese da revisão. Evidenciou-se que as práticas de apoio da rede social se apresentam nas conjunturas informativa, presencial, instrumental, emocional e de autoapoio, e que estas impactam diretamente na forma como a mulher responde ao tratamento e supera as dificuldades vivenciadas ao longo da quimioterapia. Conclusão: o fortalecimento das práticas de apoio da rede social permite o estreitamento dos laços e a possibilidade de uma vivência mais positiva do tratamento quimioterápico. As medidas de apoio a serem intercambiadas devem ser mediadas por profissionais de saúde como forma de tornar o cuidado transversal e aplicado além do procedimental.
Biological Effect of Nutraceuticals in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review Article
Authors: R Radhika , N Bamini Devi , M Navaneetha
Published: February 2024

The utilization of nutraceuticals for therapeutic purposes has increased globally in recent years with less side effects. Nutraceuticals are non-specific biological treatment that use all natural goods to maintain and promote wellbeing, prevent cancerous processes and manage symptoms. Traditional treatment options that are available as synthetic medications do not meet the therapeutic needs for various pathological conditions. The use of nutraceuticals is a more promising method of treatment for diabetes. The claim is that nutritional supplements have powerful properties that can help prevent and cure diseases as well as promote good health. A complex and chronic condition known as diabetes results from a lack of insulin secretion, action, or both. Nutraceuticals used in clinical practice have been found to positively modulate biochemical and clinical endpoints for diabetic patients. Many traditional medical systems use hypoglycaemic drugs to prevent, control and cure Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Extracts from the herbals such as Momordica charantia(Karela), Nigellasativa(Kalonji) and Cinnamomum cassia have been clinically proven to be highly effective in maintaining blood sugar levels and healthy lipid profiles. In this review, some of the most commonly used nutraceuticals for diabetes prevention will be discussed and commented on.

Key words: Nutraceuticals, Type 2 diabetes, Blood sugar, Lipid profile and Herbals
The Footwear and Footwear Modifications for Reducing Biomechanical Risk Factor, External Knee Adduction Moment for Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Progression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Prakash Reshma Jaya , Jones Richard K
Published: February 2024

Objective

The purpose of this systematic study is to provide clear, patient-focused, recent, evidence-based, and consensus recommendations for footwear and footwear modifications with effects that are globally relevant in OA knee.
The identification and quantitative rating of studies estimating 1st and 2nd KAM by wearing different types of footwear and insoles in patients with OA knee.

Method: Five databases were searched. A full search of 258 articles was found. To be included in this study, the population should be with OA of any grade without any ambulatory aids, male and female were included with age group above 54 years. For the intervention, all the types of shoes and any kind of modification in the shoes were included. The Primary outcome of interest relating to the biomechanical risk of disease progression was the 1st and 2nd Knee Adduction Moment. Eligible studies were pooled using meta-analysis.
Result: Twenty-three studies were included with a total population of 841. Variable stiffness shoe (Mean Difference MD: -0.27; 95% CI: -0.34, -0.21) and Moleca (Mean Difference MD: -0.25; 95% CI: -0.56, 0.05) (Mean Difference MD: -0.25; 95% CI: -0.56, 0.05) have a comparably large statistically significant reduction in KAM with low heterogeneity (Ch2 = 1.49, I2 = 0%). The quality of all the studies is moderate (modified Downs and Black quality checklist) and low to moderate risk of bias (QUADAS 2).
Conclusion: Biomechanical parameters related to the medial knee load, including first peak EKAM and second peak EKAM, were reduced with the use of footwears and footwear modification, apart from the mobility shoes in first peak KAM and MBT in second peak KAM in comparison with barefoot. VSS and Moleca show significant changes in KAM. Future studies need to consider in terms of height of arch in LWI, duration of footwear usage, material, and rigidity of insole, consider the grades of OA knee for baseline for disease specific recommendation. However, based on our study, the footwear and its modifications show an immediate reduction in EKAM. VSS and Moleca have greater effect in reducing EKAM.

Key words: Footwear, OA knee, Degenerative knee, Biomechanical knee, Knee adduction moment, Joint loading, Kinematic knee joint
The Influence of Perceptions of Usefulness and Lifestyle of Digital Saving Customers on Decisions to Use Mobile Banking Bank XYZ
Authors: Wangsanegara Raden Bobby Meidikaputra , Suroso Arif Imam , Sartono Bagus
Published: February 2024

With the Covid-19 pandemic, the trend has changed to a digital basis, so banking customers have now started to switch to making transactions using mobile banking. Bank XYZ internal report data in 2021 at Bank XYZ KCP ABC on digital savings users, only 60.86% were connected to the mobile banking application for financial transactions. This is far from the national average of 95%. So it is necessary to conduct research regarding the influence of digital savings customers' perceived usefulness and lifestyle on the decision to use Bank XYZ's mobile banking. This research aims to analyze the perceived usefulness and lifestyle of digital saving customers towards attitude, perceived usefulness and lifestyle of digital saving customers towards search, perceived usefulness and lifestyle of digital saving customers towards action, perceived usefulness and lifestyle of digital saving customers towards share in usage Bank XYZ mobile banking. This research method uses SEM Lisrel with a sample of 195 respondents. The research results show that the perceived usefulness and lifestyle of digital saving have a positive effect on attitude and search, the perceived usefulness of digital saving has a positive effect on action but lifestyle has no effect. Attitude influences search, action and share. Search influences actions and shares, and actions influence shares.

Keywords: Perceived Usefulness, Lifestyle, Digital Saving, Mobile Banking
Aquatic Food Security
Authors: Norman Rachel
Published: February 2024

Aquatic Food Security explores a range of issues related to this subject using global examples to illustrate both strengths and weaknesses within the existing aquatic food supply chain.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL METHODS WITH COOPERATIVE AND ACTIVITY ORIENTED LEARNING IN TEACHING OF ENGLISH AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
Authors:   The University of Lahore, Yaqoob Hina , Rashid Khalid ,   The University of Lahore
Published: February 2024

The focus of the study was to compare the Traditional methods with Cooperative and Activity oriented learning in teaching English at Secondary School Level. Titled Comparative StudyofTraditional Methods with Cooperative and Activity Oriented Learning in Teaching of English at the Secondary school Level. Three groups totaling 180 students participated, with two experimental groups and one control group. Pre-tests and post-tests were used to measure academic progress, and achievement tests assessed language skills. Cooperative learning and activity-based groups showed significantly higher post-test scores in multiple-choice questions, reading comprehension, and writing abilities compared to the control group. Furthermore, the research explored potential factors such as socioeconomic status and parents' education but found no significant differences in the effectiveness of teaching strategies based on these variables. The study recommends adopting cooperative learning methods like STAD and Think-Pair-Share to enhance English language learning, emphasizing the importance of interactive teaching strategies for better outcomes in English education at the secondary level. Keywords: Cooperative Learning Group, Group Work, Activity-Based teaching, Reading Comprehension, Secondary Education Level, Cooperative Learning, Traditional Learning.
Antibiotic resistance and a dire need for novel and innovative therapies: The impending crisis
Authors: Bhaskar Pranav
Published: February 2024

Antibiotic resistance poses an escalating global crisis as pathogens like the ESKAPE organisms –Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species—are evolving to evade our antibacterial arsenal. We desperately need innovative strategies to fill the pipeline with effective treatments. BioSAXS, which maps antibiotic targets using X-ray scattering and biophysics, and artificial intelligence, which expedites drug creation and screening, are two promising approaches. In addition to conventional antibiotics, scientists are investigating immunotherapies, phage treatment, antimicrobial peptides, and synergistic combinations. Major challenges still exist, though, in turning these insights into licensed medical interventions. Enhanced public-private partnerships, improved data sharing, and incentives like milestone prizes could help spur the development of new antimicrobials. Regulators should consider pathways to accelerate approval for therapies that address urgent needs against resistant infections. The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted concerning gaps in infectious disease preparedness that must be addressed. With global coordination and increased funding, we can reignite antimicrobial discovery and development to combat superbugs before routine injuries and illnesses become untreatable again. Overcoming the scientific and economic challenges will require commitment from all stakeholders. We urgently need imagination and resolve to build a robust pipeline of novel therapies to meet the threat of modern “superbugs” before the antibacterial era comes to an end.
Bi-Magic and Anti-Magic Labeling on M-Fuzzy Graph
Authors: Suruthi. S Et al.
Published: February 2024

The conceptions of M-fuzzy anti-magic and M-fuzzy bi-magic labeling are developed by the proposed algorithms. M-fuzzy anti-magic labeling for standard graphs such as star and path graph explained. M-fuzzy bi-magic labeling for a few graphs such as star and bi-star is determined. Also, we explored the characteristics of such labeling applied to these graphs.
Approaches to the implementation of strategic priorities of municipalities
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Science, Sviridenko M.V.
Published: February 2024

Within the framework of the topic of the state task "Mechanisms for the formation of new approaches to the spatial development of the Russian economy, ensuring sustainable development and connectivity of its territories in the context of global challenges of the XXI century"
Prevalence, risk factors, and BRAF mutation of colorectal sessile serrated lesions among Vietnamese patients
Authors: Vu Nhu Thi Hanh , Le Huy Minh , Vo Diem Thi-Ngoc , Vu Hoang Anh , Le Nhan Quang , Ho Dung Dang Quy , Quach Duc Trong
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Sessile serrated lesions (SSLs) are considered precancerous colorectal lesions that should be detected and removed to prevent colorectal cancer. Previous studies in Vietnam mainly investigated the adenoma pathway, with limited data on the serrated pathway.

AIM

To evaluate the prevalence, risk factors, and BRAF mutations of SSLs in the Vietnamese population.

METHODS

This is a cross-sectional study conducted on patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms who underwent colonoscopy at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam. SSLs were diagnosed on histopathology according to the 2019 World Health Organization classification. BRAF mutation analysis was performed using the Sanger DNA sequencing method. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine SSL-associated factors.

RESULTS

There were 2489 patients, with a mean age of 52.1 ± 13.1 and a female-to-male ratio of 1:1.1. The prevalence of SSLs was 4.2% [95% confidence interval (CI): 3.5-5.1]. In the multivariate analysis, factors significantly associated with SSLs were age ≥ 40 [odds ratio (OR): 3.303; 95%CI: 1.607-6.790], male sex (OR: 2.032; 95%CI: 1.204-3.429), diabetes mellitus (OR: 2.721; 95%CI: 1.551-4.772), and hypertension (OR: 1.650, 95%CI: 1.045-2.605). The rate of BRAF mutations in SSLs was 35.5%.

CONCLUSION

The prevalence of SSLs was 4.2%. BRAF mutations were present in one-third of SSLs. Significant risk factors for SSLs included age ≥ 40, male sex, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.
Her Mother’s Tongue: Bilingual Dwelling, Being In-Between, and the Intergenerational Co-creation of Language-Worlds
Authors: Ngo Helen
Published: February 2024

This article takes up the idea of language as a home and dwelling, and reconsiders what this might mean in the context of diasporic bilingualism, where as a “heritage speaker” of a minority language, the “mother tongue” may be experienced as both deeply familiar yet also alien or alienating. Drawing on a range of philosophical and literary accounts (Cassin, Arendt, Anzaldúa, Vuong, among others), this article explores how the so-called “mother tongue” is experienced by heritage speakers in an English-dominant world. From navigating one’s being in-between language-worlds, to the experience of language loss and efforts of reconnection, I argue that bilingual dwelling involves many complex layers often overlooked by philosophical accounts of language that do not attend to the lived world of the migrant and racialized outsider. By turning to the example of bilingual parenting, I then examine how such an undertaking, while labor-intensive, offers opportunities to refresh and co-create language-worlds anew.
Fatal Longings: Nostalgia, Slavery, and Medicine
Authors: Luzardo Jesús
Published: February 2024

This article analyzes the politics of nostalgia’s history as a fatal disease between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, especially as it was applied to slaves in late eighteenth-century Cuba. I trace nostalgia’s medical history beginning with its inauguration in Swiss medicine in 1688, and then describe the contours of its transformation into a military disease primarily affecting white soldiers in France and the United States. Finally, I translate and analyze key elements of Francisco Barrera y Domingo’s work on nostalgia as experienced by slaves in sugar mills in Havana. I show that Barrera uses his analysis of nostalgia and its treatment to describe the slaves’ harrowing conditions and homesickness. Nevertheless, in denying slaves the ability to return home and in failing to propose the abolition of the slave system in the wake of the Haitian Revolution, I argue, Barrera in fact deploys the diagnosis of nostalgia in order to medicalize and pathologize the slaves’ reactions and resistance to their captivity. Thus, despite his sympathy to the slaves, I conclude that for Barrera, nostalgia functions as a tool to better manage the slaves as laborers and as property.
Taking a wider, whole-system view
Authors: Thompson Peter
Published: February 2024

The research landscape is experiencing a great deal of change today Leaders of research organisations need to be given freedom to deliver on targets Current funding mechanisms do not always allow the most efficient solutions to challenges A systems view would encourage more diverse solutions to issues The UK needs to promote the benefits of the wider research landscape
A conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance
Authors:   Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Vallance Patrick
Published: February 2024

After five momentous years as Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance’s term of office has come to an end. Shortly after, on 26 April 2023, he joined a special meeting at the Foundation for Science and Technology for a conversation with the Chair of the Foundation, Lord Willetts.
The opportunities of using AI for early disease detection
Authors: Crosby David
Published: February 2024

AI is a pattern recognition engine with many potential applications in early disease detection The hope is that AI can be trained to eliminate variability and subjectivity AI can potentially spot more complex, subtle and multifactorial patterns than a human can AI may be able to successfully integrate multiple streams of data into an integrated assessment There are important ethical issues in this subject.
Perceptions of female-perpetrated intimate partner homicide – Construction and initial validation of a novel scale
Authors: Crosland Sally , Tzani Calli , Ioannou Maria
Published: February 2024

Key digested message

Women who commit intimate partner homicide (IPH) are often described in stereotypical ways, such as unfeminine and therefore beyond explanation. Previous research suggests that stereotypical viewpoints have an impact in trial situations. To investigate the extent to which stereotypical beliefs play a part in sentencing, a scale was developed, to measure attitudes towards female perpetrators of IPH. The current project tests the developed scale, which measures attitudes towards female perpetrators of intimate partner homicide in the United Kingdom. Following an extensive review of the literature, a total of 107 items were generated overall, reflecting the stereotypical categories. An expert pool analysed how well each item reflected the category to which it was assigned. This research identified four factors associated with stereotyping of female intimate partner homicide perpetrators, suggesting that specific concepts exist in relation to attitudes towards female homicide perpetrators. The scale could assist in jury verdicts.
The virtual jury is out: How do mental health beliefs affect deliberations and verdicts
Authors: Hollands Charlotte
Published: February 2024

Previous research has indicated jurors’ stereotypic beliefs about mental health (MH) can impact their decision-making. However, such studies usually focus on the individual juror and MH case content in isolation and overlook how beliefs affect discussion in a complex legal case. Therefore, the current project investigated beliefs about MH within the context of a virtual trial with online group juries, to gain further insight into how individual beliefs integrate into group conversations around MH within the deliberation room. We did not identify any direct relationship between beliefs and verdict decisions (since most jurors agreed on a not guilty verdict), jurors’ perceived persuasiveness varied significantly within groups. Additionally, thematic analysis of jury discussions identified how jurors showed knowledge of MH and in discussion, they rejected myths surrounding its link to violence and crime. Instead, jurors showed a focus on how MH increases vulnerability to experiencing miscarriages of justice.
Not so transitional objects: The extent to which relationships with transitional objects persist beyond childhood
Authors: Whitwham Georgia
Published: February 2024

Transitional objects are frequently considered an anxiety reduction mechanism, providing comfort to children transitioning towards independence from the mother. Research extensively studied this concept, yet neglected to validity their exclusive importance to children, relying predominately on child samples. The present study aims to close this gap; studying the relevance and function of transitional objects during adulthood, using an online questionnaire focussing on the aspects identified from the existing literature. The items included were carefully adjusted from previous research to suit the sample of 80 participants who were granted full access to this survey. A notable prevalence of transitional objects from this sample instantly contradicts the prevailing belief that such items were exclusive to childhood. The findings also indicate a shift in relevance of the transitional object between childhood and adulthood, despite their continued importance. Future research should focus on the changes that occur to a relationship with a specific transitional object, perhaps by adopting a longitudinal research method.
Problematic smartphone use and daily cognitive failures among university students: The mediating roles of sleep quality and academic stress
Authors: Hall Charlotte
Published: February 2024

Smartphones are essential for many university students, but such devices can have adverse consequences for their cognitive health. Previous studies discovered a significant association between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and daily cognitive failures. The present study investigated the underlying mechanisms of this association, through the mediating effects of sleep quality and academic stress. In total, 189 university students completed an online questionnaire. The study showed that PSU was a significant predictor of daily cognitive failures. However, only academic stress partially mediated the relationship between PSU and daily cognitive failures. The results imply that preventing academic stress may improve the cognitive performance of problematic smartphone users.
An analysis of attendance and future need for therapy from an online psychoeducation course for Non-epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)
Authors: Steele Claire , Lee Anna , Storey Alice
Published: February 2024

124 participants started an online Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD) psychoeducation intervention between July 2020 and August 2022. Drop-out and completion rates were then examined, as well as outcomes following course-completion (discharge or further psychological support). Results found that 31 per cent of participants dropped-out, 20 per cent of participants required further 1:1 therapy, 22 per cent opted for infrequent reviews and 27 per cent were discharged with no further support required. The study therefore showed positive outcomes for an online psychological intervention, in terms of engagement, low attrition rates and reducing further requirements on specialised clinician support. Clinical service implications, study limitations and future avenues for research are discussed.
Opinions of Teachers on Virtual Education Process of Primary School Students with Disabilities Continuing Inclusive Education
Authors: Melekoğlu Meral , Ar Ömer Faruk , Şen Müge , Pamuk Havva , Tunç Zekiye
Published: February 2024

With the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world in 2019, human life has moved to a different dimension. Accordingly, the education process was carried out remotely in Turkey as well as in the rest of the world. Virtual education was not a new concept for societies, but conducting the entire education process remotely was a very different practice and this practice brought many problems with it. In this context, this study aims to determine the opinions of teachers after the pandemic regarding the virtual education process of primary school students with disabilities who continue inclusive education settings. For this purpose, qualitative research was conducted and data were collected by conducting semi-structured individual interviews with 10 primary school teachers who have students with disabilities in their class. The data were analyzed by content analysis. Research results revealed that teachers did not have any problems in involving students with disabilities who were supported by their parents and who did not have any infrastructure problems in terms of technical equipment, but they have problems in including some children in virtual education. Teachers had difficulty in following the education of students with disabilities during the virtual education process implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, it is a very important issue that our national action plans are ready for the education process of students with disabilities, especially for situations such as pandemics and natural disasters that have recently occurred in our country.
Gastrointestinal Tonometry in the Perioperative Period of Liver Transplantation: An Integrative Review
Authors: Brito Tatiany Cíntia da Silva , Xavier Sabrina Priscila de Souza , Teixeira Breno Pereira , Silva Carolline Eronita da , Falcão Jefferson Aires , Silva Lívia Farias da , Santana Artur Guilherme Caldas de , Batista Pedro Henrique Mafra dos Santos Nogueira , Silva Hugo Rafael de Souza e , Lima Manuela Izidio de , Neto Olival Cirilo Lucena da Fonseca
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Gastric tonometry is a useful tool for examining regional splanchnic perfusion as it provides an indirect assessment of the state of the liver graft. This is because splanchnic hypoperfusion is a critical parameter in the context of liver transplantation, being associated with the development of problems such as acute liver failure and multiple organ failure. Objective: To analyze the effects of gastrointestinal tonometry in the perioperative period of patients undergoing liver transplantation. Methodology: This is an Integrative Review using the PubMed and VHL databases. The following descriptors were used: “Tonometry”, “Splanchnic circulation” and “Liver transplantation” with the Boolean operator “AND”, and articles of relevance to the topic were selected. Initially, 24 articles were selected, all published in the last 20 years, in Portuguese and/or English. After analysis, 6 articles matched the proposed objective. Results:It was observed that the difference between PraCO2 at the end of surgery and in the anepathic phase was greater in patients without liver graft dysfunction. A positive correlation was found between ǻpraCO2 and peak ALT after liver transplantation. In another study, it was found that the relationship between poor graft function was the presence of elevated liver enzymes, worsening synthetic liver function, coagulopathy and encephalopathy. It has also been shown that intramucosal gastric pH can predict early graft function. In a group with liver dysfunction, patients had an intramucosal gastric pH of less than 7.3 in the perioperative period, which remained low until the 24th hour postoperatively, while the group without dysfunction had an intramucosal gastric pH of more than 7.3, except in the anepathic phase when it was below this value. Conclusion: The usefulness of gastrointestinal tonometry to monitor splanchnic circulation and liver graft function during liver transplantation has been described and although support for this statement was found in some studies, this review had limitations due to the small number of articles available, which prevents it from covering a wide range of scientific evidence
Implementation of Project Based Learning Though Merdeka Curriculum in Teaching Speaking Skills
Authors: Rahmawati Aulia Putri , Kusumaningtyas Etika Dewi
Published: February 2024

Based on the phenomenon of new policy changes in Indonesian education, namely implementing an independent curriculum with the characteristics of a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method. This study aims to describe teachers' perceptions in implementing Project Based Learning (PjBL) through Merdeka Curriculum using social media in teaching English speaking skills. The research design of this study is descriptive qualitative. The data collection of this research were interview, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used was Miles & Huberman (Display, Reduction, and Conclusion). The results showed that the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) through the Merdeka Curriculum in private vocational high schools has been implemented but not optimal because it has several obstacles related to implementation time, student motivation, and lack of facilities needed. However, the implementation of the Merdeka curriculum has a very good effect on teachers and students by implementing a learning process that focuses on students' ability to realize Speaking Skill teaching using Project Based Learning (PjBL) in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum.
Pengaruh Asisten Virtual Berbasis Artificial Intelligence Terhadap Integritas Sertifikasi Kompetensi Pemrograman secara Online
Authors: Pujiono Imam Prayogo , Rachmawanto Eko Hari , Hana Fida Maisa
Published: February 2024

Penggunaan asisten virtual berbasis Artificial Intelligence (AI) telah menunjukkan dampak yang signifikan dalam berbagai sektor, khususnya pendidikan. Kehadiran asisten virtual berbasis AI yang mampu menjawab pertanyaan dari berbagai topik menciptakan peluang dan tantangan baru terutama terkait ujian dan penilaian. Penelitian ini meneliti dampak penggunaan asisten virtual berbasis AI, khususnya ChatGPT (GPT-4), terhadap integritas sertifikasi kompetensi pemrograman yang dilakukan secara online. Melalui eksperimen lapangan, penulis mengikuti tiga sertifikasi kompetensi pemrograman secara online terkait “Python Fundamentals for Beginners”, “Java Programming”, dan “Android Application Development” serta menggunakan ChatGPT (GPT-4) untuk menjawab semua soal ujian. Hasil ujian menunjukkan bahwa GPT-4 berhasil menjawab 9 dari 10 soal yang diberikan pada tiga sertifikasi kompetensi pemrograman yang diikuti dan dinyatakan lulus ujian, hal ini menimbulkan pertanyaan serius tentang validitas sertifikat yang diperoleh melalui sertifikasi kompetensi yang dilakukan secara online. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa perlu adanya metode ujian yang lebih efektif dalam menilai kemampuan sesungguhnya dari peserta sertifikasi, seperti ujian berbasis proyek, ujian menggunakan soal dalam bentuk video, dan ujian berbasis wawancara. Metode ujian ini tidak hanya akan meningkatkan kredibilitas sertifikasi kompetensi pemrograman secara online, tetapi juga memastikan bahwa peserta yang lulus sertifikasi memang memiliki keahlian terkait bidang yang diujikan. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak asisten virtual berbasis AI dalam berbagai konteks pendidikan khususnya pada sertifikasi kompetensi secara online.
Data Mining untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi dan Prediksi Produk Garmen Menggunakan Algoritma K-Nearest Neighbor di PT Mas Silueta
Authors: Hidayat Taufik
Published: February 2024

Pakaian merupakan kebutuhan pokok manusia, terutama bagi wanita. PT MAS SILUETA berlokasi di Jln. Tugu Wijaya III, Randu Garut, Kec. Tugu, Kota Semarang dan memproduksi pakaian dan pakaian dalam wanita seperti Bra Cup, celana suport, dan baju, dengan banyaknya variasi pakaian ini, maka bisa di prediksi mana yang bayak diminat atau tidak agar proses produksi lebih produktif. dari banyaknya produk yang terjual maka akan di kelompokkan menjadi dua yaitu achieve atau produk yang diminati dan tidak achieve atau kurang di minati. Maka untuk mengetahui produksi garmen yang achive dibutuhkan proses perhitungan data untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang ditemukan dengan data mining. K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) merupakan proses dalam data mining untuk prediksi agar data yang didapat akurat dan efisien. Dan dengan metode K-Nearest Neighbor dapat melakukan proses pengelompokan data lalu melakukan analisa terhadap kelompok data tersebut dan menghasilkan predikasi yang dapat di gunakan untuk menganalisa pada produk berdasarkan data dari penjualan pakaian dalam yang sangat banyak (big data) sehingga dapat sebuah informasi baru yang bermanfaat. Penelitian ini membahas tentang produksi garmen menggunakan 84 data uji. Dan menghasilkan akurasi sebanyak 87,50%.
The role of agriculture, industry and the service sector in economic growth: The case of Mozambique
Authors:   Department of Business Studies, School of Business and Management Studies, Botswana Open University, Gaborone, Botswana, Muyambiri Brian
Published: February 2024

This study evaluated the effect of agriculture, industry, manufacturing and the service sector on economic growth for the period 1991 to 2020 using the autoregressive distributed lag stationarity (ARDL) bounds-testing approach. The empirical results of this study show that, in the long run, the industry sector and exports are positive and significant determinants; the manufacturing sector is a negative significant determinant of economic growth; while agriculture and the service sector were found to be insignificant. However, it was found that, in the short run, agriculture has a significant positive effect on economic growth, along with the manufacturing sector. The service sector was found to have no significant effect on economic growth in the short run. Therefore, in the long run, policy should focus on enhancing the industrial sector and promoting exports. In the short run, policy should focus on agriculture enhancement so as to boost economic growth positively.
Curriculum development in the framework of the common curricular base (1988-2013)
Authors: Marques Aline Rabelo
Published: February 2024

Here are organized discussions about official curricular documents for Brazilian basic education, published with the seal of the Common Curricular Base, in the time frame from 1988 to 2013. Through the organization and publication of documents such as: National Curricular Parameters (1997, 1998), National Curriculum Referential for Child Education (1998) and National Curricular Guidelines for Basic Education (2010, 2013), put in place the perspective of the Common Curriculum Base, curricular development puts in course the notion of Common Curricular Base, when the purpose was to bring to existence a Common National Base, that is, guidelines that could be general for all national territory for Basic Education. We understand, starting from the Critical Theory of the Curriculum, that dealing with curricular documents implies dealing with processes of selection and distribution of knowledge, linked to conceptions that give shape to the idealized formation path. The discussion of the Common Curriculum Base reinforces the idea that there is basic knowledge necessary for the belonging and the active participation of the subjects in the social contexts in which they are inserted. For the common basic formation, we highlight the agenda of values aligned with the interests and demands, of the historical moment, in the sense of making "common" the rights and duties of citizens, in the face of the society that is intended to build or to feed. As well as, the emphasis on "work orientation", a very present social interest.
Continuing education for health professionals in a hospital in southeast goiano: experience report
Authors: Caldeira Pedro Luiz Pereira , Souza Rafaela Talita Leal Pereira , Firmino Silvana Glicéria , Neves Isabella Gomes Costa , Afonso Luisa Benke , Costa Felipe de Souza , Vargas Maria Eduarda Oliveira , Da Silva Pedro Henrique Ferreira , Caixeta Jéssica Caproni , Dos Santos Gabriel Antônio Delfino , E Souza Pedro Augusto Portela de Moura , Bernardes Tatyane Alves , Fernandes Hugor Monteiro , De Aguiar Jordana Alves , Gomides Mabel Duarte Alves
Published: February 2024

Continuing Health Education (CHE) represents a dynamic and multifaceted process, where learning and teaching are harmoniously intertwined with the organizational routine. In summary, the primary objective of Continuing Education, which emerges as an intermittent practice, is to enable professionals from different areas to improve their knowledge, stay up to date and develop crucial skills for the benefit of their careers. This is an experience report regarding the implementation of a Continuing Health Education (CHE) extension project in a hospital located in southeast Goiás, with the participation and execution of intervention actions by 12 medical students from the Federal University of Catalão, developed from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. During the execution of the project, results were obtained regarding the application of evidence-based behaviors, such as adherence to the use of scales and greater standardization of health actions in this institution. However, the high turnover of professionals in the project's sectors within this hospital generated difficulties in planning and executing actions, which did not allow for permanent longitudinal education. Nevertheless, the CHE action enabled a reflective analysis of professional experience, transforming practices to make them more strategic and grounded in shared care and community needs.
Aesthetic Education for Silver Hair: A Study of Chinese Elderly University Students' Art Learning Needs
Authors: Zhang Qin , Ramli Muhammad Firdaus
Published: February 2024

China's aging problem is intensifying. As an important part of education for the aged, art education is welcomed by the elderly. Art education can enable the elderly to learn and enjoy, and meet their educational needs, improve the quality of life and highlight life while improving their own aesthetic ability the value. Based on the study on the needs of students in four universities for the elderly in Shanxi Province, this study analyzed the characteristics of the learning needs of the current elderly group, proposed the strategy of offering art courses in the education for the elderly, and finally promoted the development and improvement of the public service system of education for the elderly.
The Application of Flipped Classroom Teaching Model in Nursing Teaching
Authors: Dong Xiuhong
Published: February 2024

How to cultivate students' innovative thinking, develop their ability to analyze and solve problems, and become high-quality practical nursing talents with solid theoretical knowledge and strong practicality is the focus of nursing teaching. With the continuous progress of education reform in our country, educational informatization has attracted more and more attention. With the rapid development of multimedia technology, the flipped classroom teaching model supported by information technology has gradually attracted people's attention. This article elaborates on the concept of flipped classroom, analyzes the advantages of flipped classroom teaching mode in nursing education, and explores the application of flipped classroom teaching mode in nursing teaching, in order to better use flipped classroom to promote innovative development in nursing education and promote the cultivation of nursing talents.
Soft Power of Chinese Cultural Exchange through Feminism Movies
Authors: Dang Jing
Published: February 2024

With the in-depth development of globalization, cultural exchange plays an important role in the interaction among countries increasingly. As a country with a long history and culture, its soft power of cultural exchange plays a pivotal role in enhancing its international image and influence. As a unique form of cultural expression, feminism movies, by focusing on women's issues and conveying women's voices, providing the world with a culture window to understand Chinese women's image and culture. Consequently, we should pay attention to the role of feminism movies in enhancing the soft power of Chinese cultural exchange. By supporting and promoting feminism movies, we can promote the dissemination and development of Chinese culture and enhance the soft power of Chinese culture. At the same time, we can also draw on the creative concepts and methods of feminism movies to provide new ideas and inspirations for the creation of other types of movies, further enriching the diversity and connotation of China's movie industry. For this reason, we should recognize the value and significance of feminism movies sufficiently, promote the dissemination and development of Chinese culture by supporting and promoting feminism movies, and contribute to the enhancement of the soft power of Chinese cultural exchange.
Research on the Integration of TAM and TTF Models in CDSDL Model
Authors: Lin Bin , Bin Zabit Mohd Nazir
Published: February 2024

With the advent of the information age, video-led interactive methods (Bouncer) have become popular. Due to the unique functions and outstanding performance of "danmaku" on the Internet, it has been quickly adopted by several major domestic mainstream media (Bilibili, Youku, Tencent, etc.). Chinese college students conduct self-directed learning on Chinese danmaku video sites. Call it "CDSDL". The CDSDL model combines the TAM model and the TTF model. This paper will analyze in detail how CDSDL integrates the TAM model and the TTF model through comprehensive analysis, literature reading and other research methods. The research conclusion is that the TAM model and the TTF model are suitable for the construction of the CDSDL model, which provides effective help for subsequent research on the influencing factors of the CDSDL model.