bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of depression among older people in Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Ali Jadoo , Saad , Ali Mustafa Al-Samarrai , Mustafa , Hassan Alhusseiny , Adil , Torun , Perihan , Saadi Mohammed , Ahmed , Ibrahim Latif Ismail
Published: April 2024

Background: The global prevalence of mental disorders, including depression, has steadily increased.
Objective: To identifying the prevalence rate of depression and the related predictors among old-age people in Iraq.
Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to November 2021. A random sampling technique was employed to gather information from the old age patients during their routine visits to outpatient clinic of three public hospitals (Baquba, Ramadi, Samarra), in Iraq. Data collection involved the utilization of a semi-structured questionnaire incorporating the validated Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30) administered through face-to-face interviews. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to examine the relationships between variables in the study. SPSS version 16 was utilized for data analysis, with statistical significance set at a threshold below 0.05.
Results: Data of 344 old-age respondents (range 60-81 years) with a mean age of 75.15 (± 7.52) years have undergone final analysis. More than half were males (50.6%), married (62.2%), ranked themselves as unhealthy (72.4%), physically inactive (70.6%), and financially dependent (71.8%). The overall prevalence of depression was 74.4%. Logistic regression revealed significant associations: elderly females had 3.805 times higher risk (P<0.001,95% CI: 1.999 to 5.241), unhealthy individuals had 2.379 times (P<0.001, 95% CI 1.657 to 3.415), limited activities of daily living (ADL) had 2.650 times (P =0.001, 95% CI: 1.076 to 3.902), and those lacking family support had1.799 times (P = 0.003, 95% CI: 1.040 to 3.746) than their counterparts. 
Conclusion: High depression rates and multiple risk factors necessitate the urgent need for health and political intervention to support patients and promote greater social participation.
Antibiotic susceptibility of Streptococcus species that cause pharyngitis in children
Authors: Ammar Ammin , Ruqaya , Hameed Wadi , Hani , Abed Hasan AL-Gburi , Estabraq , Shakir Motib , Anfal , Hussein Jaber Mohammed
Published: April 2024

Background: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) significantly impacts global health, especially among children aged 5–14 years, causing approximately 288 million episodes of sore throat annually and resulting in around 100,000 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) each year. GAS infections are particularly prevalent in developing countries.
Objective: To assess the patterns of antibiotic resistance of Streptococcus spp. that cause pharyngitis in children.
Patients and Methods: It was collected 100 pediatric patients. It was taken throat swabs for Streptococcus species culture and antibiotic sensitivity test. In addition, it was recorded the data of patient’s age and gender.
Results: It was shown in this study that an average age of 4.4 ± 3.7 years for pharyngitis in children. In this study was diagnosed that Streptococcus agalactiae (24%) and Streptococcus pyogenes (18%) as the common causes Streptococcus species causes pharyngitis in children. It was noted that the differences in bacterial species according to the patient’s ages. Antibiotic sensitivity testing determined that there are high sensitivity of S. pneumoniae and S. parasanguinis to multiple antibiotics. In addition, it was showed resistance of S. pyogenes to Metronidazole and Azithromycin.
Conclusion: In this study, it was found that the risk age for pharyngitis in children is four years old. Streptococcus agalactiae and Streptococcus pyogenes are the common bacterial causes for this infection. In addition, it was shown that S. pneumoniae appeared a high sensitivity to Ceftriaxone, Ciprofloxacin, and Meropenem, and S. parasanguinis was sensitive to Azithromycin, Cefixime, and Cefotaxime, and S. pyogenes showed a high sensitivity to Meropenem and Imipenem.
ANÁLISE HISTÓRICA DA OBRA DIVISIONE DELLA FILOSOFIA, DE BENEDETTO VARCHI
Authors: Da Silva João Pedro
Published: April 2024

Neste artigo pretendo explorar a obra italiana do século XVI, intitulada de Divisione della filosofia (1895), do escritor Benedetto Varchi, ao refletir acerca de conceitos levantados e discutidos ao longo de toda a história da filosofia, como arte e ciência, ao passo que faço uma análise minuciosa do texto e das concepções expostas pelo historiador. Sob uma ótica histórico-filosófica, pretendo investigar um corpus varchiano do período renascentista, logo, examino os enunciados e inferências do escritor florentino, sob o trato de explicitar sua visão no que concerne à divisão e hierarquização das áreas dos conhecimentos teóricos e práticos da Filosofia. Em seguida, concluo como a classificação que resume mais de dois mil anos de noções advindas das filosofias grega, medieval e renascentista pôde auxiliar na formulação das funções dos saberes e de como esses se relacionam à vida prática dos indivíduos no período do Renascimento.
Ephemerality
Authors:   , Lee Paul
Published: April 2024

Contemporary architecture in New Zealand faces the challenges of the diminishment of its soul and identity. This thesis attributes this diminishment to universalisation, the absence of the body and favour of the digital: that confines inhabitants’ emotional and mental capacities into utilitarian accepted symbols and ornaments. This thesis looks at Dolbel Reserve in Napier. Once a barren hill, the Reserve has transformed drastically with the continuous development and maintenance of the local community. A landscape that carries many memorial trees looks out to the entirety of the Napier region that was heavily affected by Cyclone Gabrielle at the time of writing this thesis. This thesis argues that translating sensory experiences can create a storytelling memorial that speaks of a unique contemporary identity. It also contends that artistic endeavours can be the means to translate such experiences. The thesis proposes an iterative process that consists of three Design Experiments. From Drawing to Painting, each Design Experiment expresses different outcomes in excavating natural forces within Dolbel Reserve. It aims to encapsulate and celebrate each axis of nature in the thematic field of Identification, Reflection and Healing in the memorial context. Ephemerality suggests a method of translating the experiences of nature for contemporary New Zealand architecture that focuses the attention back to the considerations of the emotional and mental capacities of inhabitants.
Availability of drugs for the treatment of multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in the World Health Organization European Region, October 2023
Authors: Otto-Knapp Ralf , Edwards Suzanne , Kuchukhidze Giorgi , Kröger Stefan , Häcker Brit , Bivol Stela , Yedilbayev Askar
Published: April 2024

The BPaLM regimen (bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid and moxifloxacin) recently recommended by the World Health Organization offers short, safe, and effective treatment for multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (TB). In a survey with national TB focal points in 18 central and western European countries to explore barriers for the implementation of BPaLM, only three reported full availability of pretomanid, a necessary component of this regimen. Implementation barriers included financing and procurement. Solutions on national and supranational level are needed to guarantee universal access.
Digital competence of the future accompanist-pianist in the conditions of distance learning: an essential analysis of the concept
Authors: Malinovskyi Bohdan
Published: April 2024

This article is devoted to the study of the concept of "digital competence" in the context of the future concertmaster-pianist in the conditions of distance learning. The article provides a substantive analysis of the concept of "digital competence" and describes the main components of this concept. The authors investigate what digital skills and knowledge a future concertmaster-pianist needs to successfully perform professional tasks in the conditions of distance learning. In particular, the article considers such aspects as working with specialized software, using online resources for searching and analyzing information, the ability to cooperate and communicate with other musicians and specialists. The findings of the study may be useful for future concertmaster pianists who seek to develop their digital skills and knowledge to enhance their professional opportunities in today's music industry. In summary, digital competence is essential for accompanist-pianists in the conditions of distance learning. Piano education is actively developing in the format of online learning, which expands the possibilities of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of students regardless of place and time while having high efficiency. A study aimed to ascertain what competencies professional accompanists and accompanying teachers deem sufficiently important to have found that digital competence is one of the essential competencies for piano accompanying. A study investigated the effect of online teaching and individualized instruction in piano lessons. A paper suggests new learning approaches to interactive piano instruction. Online piano education, individualized online instruction, and interactive piano teaching are some of the ways in which digital competence is being applied in piano education.
ALİ TƏHSİL MÜƏSSİSƏLƏRİNDƏ TƏLƏBƏ İDMAN KLUBUNUN STRUKTUR VƏ İDARƏETMƏ MODELLƏRİNİN TƏŞKİLİ
Authors: A.N. Asgerov  , G.Sh. Abiyev
Published: April 2024

Tədqiqat tələbə idman klubunun strukturu, idarə edilməsi və fəaliyyət işinin təşkilinin nəzəri əsaslandırılmasına həsr edilmişdir. Azərbaycanda Bədən Tərbiyəsi və İdmanın inkişafı Strategiyasının hədəf istiqaməti ölkə vətəndaşlarına sağlam həyat tərzi sürmək, sistemli şəkildə bədən tərbiyəsi və idmanla məşğul olmaq, inkişaf etmiş idman infrastrukturlarına çıxış əldə etmək, həmçinin Azərbaycan idmanının rəqabət qabiliyyətini yüksəltmək imkanını təmin etmək üçün şərait yaratmaqdır. Bu məqsədə çatmaq üçün həll yollarını tələb edən əsas vəzifələrə əhalinin bədən tərbiyəsi və idman təhsilinin yeni milli sisteminin yaradılması daxildir ki, onun da həyata keçirilməsi tələbə idmanının müasirləşdirilməsini, o cümlədən tələbə idman klublarının inkişafı yolu ilə həyata keçirilməsini nəzərdə tutur.
MƏKTƏBLİLƏRİN İDMAN NÖVLƏRİNƏ YÖNƏLTMƏ VƏ SEÇMƏ ASPEKTLƏRİNİN TƏDQİQİ
Authors: M.А. Guliyeva  , E.I. Hasanov
Published: April 2024

Uşaqların idmana seçməsində qabaqcıl məşqçilərin, mütəxəssislərin bilik­lə­rindən istifadə etmək daha məqsədə uyğundur. Tədqiqatlar göstərir ki, Avropa, dün­ya və olimpiya çempionları və mükafatçıları arasında hər cür uşaq­lıq­dan - sağlam və nisbətən xəstə, məktəbdə əla və zəif oxuyan, ziyalı və fəhlə ailəsindən olan, şəhər və əyalətdə yaşayan və s. mənsubiyyətə məxsus idmançılar var.
Bimbingan Teknis dalam Penyusunan APBK untuk Optimalisasi Tugas dan Fungsi DPRK Kabupaten Nagan Raya
Authors: Mukhlis Mukhlis , Faisal Faisal , Muammar Muammar , Tasyukur Tasyukur , A.Gani Fauzi
Published: April 2024

Optimalisasi tugas dan fungsi DPRK dalam penyusunan APBK di Aceh telah di atur dalam Pasal 22 ayat (1) UUPA dinyatakan DPRA dan DPRK mempunyai fungsi legislatif, anggaran dan pengawasan. Berikutnya, pada ayat (2) DPRA dan DPRK mempunyai hak untuk membentuk alat kelengkapan DPRA/DPRK sesuai kekhusan Aceh. Maknanya DPRK sebagai representasi rakyat memiliki tiga fungsi, yakni pengawasan bagi aktivitas pemerintah yang didalamnya pengelolaan anggaran oleh pemerintah kabupaten, pembahasan dan persetujuan terhadap Qanun dan bersama-sama dengan pemerintah kabupaten menetapkan APBK setiap tahunnya. Pengelolaan anggaran dianggap salah satu aspek penting dalam penyelenggaraan manajemen pemerintahan baik di pusat maupun daerah. Hal ini disebabkan karena memberikan kontribusi yang positif bagi pembanguan dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup dalam masyarakat. Bimbingan teknis bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan pengetahuan bagi DPRK sehingga dalam melaksanakan tugas dan fungsi sebagai penyusun APBK lebih maksimal.
Türkiye Özelinde Ekonomik Yük Dağıtım Problemi için Sürüngen Arama Algoritmasının Geliştirilmiş Versiyonu
Authors: Erdoğan Yıldırım Ayşe
Published: April 2024

Sürüngen Arama Algoritması, sürüngenlerin avlanma kalıplarının modellenmesiyle geliştirilmiş yeni nesil sürü tabanlı bir optimizasyon yöntemidir. Algoritma, özellikle timsah türleri için tasarlanmıştır. Algoritmada timsahların yüksekte yürüme, göbekte yürüme, avlanma koordinasyonu, avlanma işbirliği gibi davranışları farklı operatörler olarak modellenmiştir. Sürüngen Arama Algoritması daha önce kıyaslama fonksiyonlarına ve gerçek dünya mühendislik tasarım problemlerine uygulanmıştır. Bu alanlarda, bu yeni nesil buluşsal yöntem başarılı sonuçlar elde etmiştir. Termik santrallerde enerji üretim maliyetlerinin düşürülmesi çok önemli bir konudur. Enerji verimliliğini sağlamak için bu alanda birçok optimizasyon yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu makalede, Türkiye’deki güç sistemleri için ekonomik yük dağıtım problemine Sürüngen Arama Algoritması ve algoritmanın geliştirilmiş versiyonu ayrı ayrı uygulanarak bu yaklaşımların başarısı değerlendirilmektedir. Bu çalışma, Sürüngen Arama Algoritmasının performansının yapılan güncellemelerle geliştirildiğini ve algoritmanın yeni versiyonunun termik santrallerde yakıt maliyet optimizasyonu alanında daha etkili bir yöntem olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.
Design, Manufacturing, and Comparative Analysis of a Mini Extruder for Polymer Flow Characterization: A Case Study on HDPE and PMMA Polymers
Authors: Uslu Emin , Yılmaz Galip
Published: April 2024

Polymer extrusion is one of the most widely used polymer processing methods and the sole option for many standard products. The modern extrusion machine has a very sophisticated design; for example, the extrusion screw has different zones and complex geometry. Determining the proper processing settings is always a challenge for engineers. Additionally, complex rheological properties of the polymers in extrusion sometimes yield challenging and unpredictable problems to troubleshoot. For convenience, a small-scale extrusion machine can be used to troubleshoot and analyze the polymers rather than the large manufacturing machines that are hard to work with. This study has produced a small-scale extrusion machine that is easy to manufacture without deviating from the extrusion process's nature. The extruder, whose production details are given, was tested with two different polymers: HDPE and PMMA. The correct temperature and screw rotation speed were determined with the extruder for the proper process parameters. In addition, the temperature-viscosity relationship of the polymers' flow nature was also determined.
Exploring the Multifaceted Dynamics of Cartilage: A Comparative Modeling Study
Authors: Uzuner Sabri
Published: April 2024

Cartilage numeric models play a vital role in advancing our understanding of cartilage mechanics, disease progression, and the development of clinical interventions. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of different mathematical models on cartilage mechanical behavior over time. A comparative analysis was conducted across three scenarios: the single-phase, biphasic, and fibril-reinforced poroelastic models. To understand how cartilage behaves over time, a 1000-second ramp relaxation displacement was applied. The findings reveal that the single-phase model falls short of capturing the time-dependent characteristics of cartilage. Conversely, the inclusion of fluid and collagen fibrils within the cartilage model significantly enhances cartilage resilience and enables the cartilage to behave non-linearly. The results presented herein make a substantial contribution to a deeper and more holistic comprehension of cartilage's dynamic behavior under compressive loads, shedding light on the intricate interplay between fluid pressure and fibril reinforcement.
Reactividad IgE de una proteína multi-epítope recombinante diseñada a partir de alérgenos de interés en el trópico - hallazgos preliminares
Authors: Fang Luis , Martínez Dalgys , Meza-Torres Catherine , Pereira-Sanandres Nicole , Moreno-Woo Ana , Garavito Gloria , Egea Eduardo
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Multi-epitope vaccines in recent years have shown promising immunomodulatory effects on different alterations of the immune system; being allergic diseases a field to be explored, particularly with house dust mite allergens (HDM) and nematodes such as A. lumbricoides which are common in allergic patients in tropical regions.
Objective: the objective of the present study was to design a multi-epitope protein from A. lumbricoides and APD allergens and to evaluate its IgE reactivity preliminarily.
Methos: using computational tools, a molecule containing multiple "T" epitopes of allergens derived from A. lumbricoides and APD was designed "in silico" This multi-epitope protein (MP1) was expressed using an E. coli system and purified by affinity chromatography using Ni-NTA agarose. Anti-MP1 and anti-HDM extract IgE reactivity was evaluated by Dot-Blot and indirect ELISA from sera of HDM-allergic patients and non-allergic individuals from Barranquilla-Colombia. Allergic individuals had a positive skin test to a standardized battery of inhaled allergens (EUROLINE - Ref: DP 3704-1601-1 E) and mite-specific IgE.
Results: multi-epitope (MP1) protein was expressed and purified with high purity. Dot-Blot result showed that all sera from allergic patients showed lower IgE reactivity to MP1 compared to HDM extract. By ELISA, significantly lower concentrations of anti-MP1 IgE (Median: 270.86 ng/ml; IQR: 90.3) were observed in contrast to anti-HDM IgE levels (Median: 988.5 ng/ml; IQR: 1117.6) in sera of patients allergic to HDM.
Conclusions: A protein composed of multiple epitopes of A. lumbricoides and HDM allergens was designed, expressed, and purified. Preliminary Dot-Blot results suggest that this molecule shows hypoallergenic properties with very low IgE reactivity compared to mite extract. Further functional studies are needed to understand better the immune response induced by this molecule.
Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio as Predictor of Mortality in Regular Hemodialysis Patients at Tabanan General Hospital
Authors: Parmelia Manik , Sutarka I Nyoman
Published: April 2024

The risk of mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is higher than in normal population. Inflammation has an important role in the high mortality in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). The neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple parameter and has been widely associated with poor outcomes in HD patients but has not been widely implemented in Indonesia, especially in Bali. This research prospectively analyzed survival of 186 patients aged 18-90 years undergoing regular HD 2x/week for at least 3 months. NLR was calculated by dividing the absolute number of neutrophils and lymphocytes. The Survival test was performed by the Kaplan-Meier method and compared with the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate tests were performed to assess the prognostic impact of NLR and other clinical factors on all-cause mortality in HD patients. Mortality was found higher in the group with high NLR values (p-value 0.003). High NLR was significantly associatedwith all-causemortality (HR 3.206; 95% CI 1.467 â€“ 7.004; p value 0.003) and remained an independent factor on mortality in routine HD patients after adjustment toothervariables(aHR 2.696, 95% CI 1.176 â€“6.182, p-value: 0.019). Inconclusion, HighNLR is independently associated with all-cause mortality in CKD patients undergoing regular HD. NLR can be used as an inflammation marker that is considered easy and affordable and can be used to help determine populations that require special attention in order to reduce the mortality of patients with HD.
Uji Aktivitas Antidepresan Ramuan Buah Adas (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) Pada Mencit Jantan (Mus musculus) Dengan Metode Tail Suspension Test (TST)
Authors: Sausan Salwa , Fitriana Mariama , Abdillah Lalu Khairi , Lisi Fitra Hataya , Indriani Zulfia Ika , Hidayat Lalu Husnul , Hasina Raisya
Published: April 2024

Depresi adalah gangguanmental yang terkait dengan peningkatan stress oksidatif yang menggaggu kerja sistem saraf. Ramuan herbal buah adas telah digunakan secara empiris oleh masyarakat Sumbawa sebagai antidepresan alami. Peneltian ini bertujuan untuk menguji aktivitas antidepresan dan dosis efektif ramuan buah adas khas Sumbawa terhadap penurunan immobility time pada mencit jantan (Mus musculus). Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode eksperimental pada 12 ekor mencit jantan yang terbagi dalam 4 kelompok perlakuan yaitu kontrol negatif yang diberikan Na CMC 0,5%, kontrol positif yang diberikan amitriptilin 3,25 mg/kg BB dalam Na CMC 0,5%, kelompok uji I yang diberikan ramuan buah adas 325 mg/kg BB, dan kelompok uji II yang diberikan ramuan buah adas 650 mg/kg BB. Aktivitas antidepresan diukur berdasarkan jumlah penurunan immobility time dengan metode Tail Suspension Test (TST) selama 6 menit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ramuan buah adas dengan dosis 325 mg/kg BB dan 650 mg/kg BB memiliki aktivitas antidepresan yang berbeda signifkan (P<0,05) dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol negatif. Ramuan buah adas dengan dosis 325 mg/kg BB ditetapkan sebagai dosis efektif karena memiliki persentase aktivitas antidepresan sebesar 93,78%, mendekati persentase aktivitas antidepresan kontrol positif amitriptilin yaitu 100%. Sementara itu, dosis 650 mg/kg BB kemungkinan memiliki aktivitas antidepresan dengan persentase aktivitas antidepresan 54,14% dibandingkan dengan kontrol positif.
O TRAJE ACADÊMICO NAS FACULDADES FUNDADORAS DA UFRJ
Authors: Azevedo Júlia Braga , Nacif Maria Cristina Volpi
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como objeto de estudo as tradições do uso do traje acadêmico e dos símbolos a ele associados, um conjunto formado por beca, capelo, borla e anel, que são utilizadas desde a instituiç
ANÁLISE DESCRITIVA DE CASOS DE TRAUMA OCULAR POR ACIDENTES DE TRABALHO NO BRASIL DE 2013-2023
Authors: Sousa Bruna Larissa Nolêto , Amaral Maria Eduarda Brito , Mota Isaac Dias , Alves Daniel de França
Published: April 2024

Introdução: Os traumas oculares representam uma preocupação significativa em ambientes trabalhistas, especialmente em setores de atividades de risco. Os acidentes de trabalho (AT) são uma das principa
CONDUTA ADEQUADA PARA PROFISSIONAIS DA SAÚDE E LEIGOS EM CASO DE AFOGAMENTO
Authors: Medeiros Maria Eduarda Santos , Castanheira Luiza , Mendonça Lorena , Rocha Marcella Zica
Published: April 2024

CONDUTA ADEQUADA PARA PROFISSIONAIS DA SAÚDE E LEIGOS EM CASO
DE AFOGAMENTO
Introdução: Neste estudo serão abordados os graus de afogamento, a forma como esse processo afeta a saúde, além de apresenta
ACIDENTE VASCULAR ENCEFÁLICO ISQUÊMICO EM TRANSIÇÃO BULBOPONTINA: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Zago Matheus , Silva Natalia Magagnin , Teixeira Maycon Gabriel Duarte , Daumichen Cinthia Sousa , Hoss Louise Etienne , Santos Karoline Mieczikowski Dos , Possobon Mariana da Silva , Schmidt Rosana Maciel , Barboza Nicoly de Oliveira , Chagas Artur Gasparovic
Published: April 2024

O acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico (AVCi) é um grande problema de saúde pública, responsável pela
morte de milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. Dependendo da região do encéfalo acometida, os sintom
PINTANDO E BORDANDO VENTANIAS
Authors: Santos Maria Geizimar Arraes Dos
Published: April 2024

PINTANDO E BORDANDO VENTANIAS
Maria Geizimar Arraes dos Santos
Mestranda em Artes pelo Programa ProfArtes/ Universidade de Brasília
Examining the Foreign Language Writing Experiences of Computer Engineering Students
Authors: Bayezit Hakan , Adiguzel Tufan
Published: April 2024

Identifying the relation between the processes of programming and foreign language writing may lead to new directions for programming language and natural language focused instructional design. The present qualitative case study supported by quantitative data investigated foreign language writing experiences of computer engineering students taking an object-oriented programming course. Forty-five sophomores learning programming and academic English simultaneously in a foundation university in Ankara, Turkey, were selected purposefully for the case study. There were two data sources (students’ opinions and documents) and three data collection tools (a semi-structured interview, a short diary, and a composition. In terms of the findings of the research, four themes were obtained; however, only the use of metacognitive strategies will be explained in detail due to the length of the study. Participants stated that they feel the positive effects of programming experience on the use of self-evaluation strategy and that there are similarities and differences between the processes of programming and foreign language writing. Participants’ views on the effect of programming on foreign language writing did not differ according to their writing and programming performance scores. Participants stated that programming experience may have an effect on the use of metacognitive language learning strategies in the writing process. Upon analyzing participants’ comments, it is understood that programming experience does not hinder the use of metacognitive strategies but has a role in supporting and reinforcing their use. It is suggested that multiple case studies be done for similar views on the effects of programming and that each finding be proven by quantitative studies. 
Sergileme Tasarımında Çoklu Duyusal Deneyimler: Van Gogh The Immersive Experience Sergisi
Authors: Şen Atiker Ezgi
Published: April 2024

Teknolojinin insanlara yeni etkileşim alanları yaratabilmeleri için birçok olanak sunduğu açıktır. Bu imkânlar doğrultusunda insanların mekânı algılama, deneyimleme ve duyumsama biçimleri değişip dönüşmeye başlamıştır. Sanattan tasarıma, bilimden kültüre kadar birçok alanda karşımıza çıkan sergileme kavramı, son yıllarda geleneksel sınırlarından çıkarak seyircinin de aktif katılım sağladığı alanlara dönüşmeye başlamıştır. Bu bağlamda sergiler etkileşime açık çoklu duyusal deneyimler sunan yapılar haline gelmiştir. Sergileme tasarımında çoklu duyusal deneyimler: Van Gogh the Immersive Experience sergisi ser-gileme tasarımındaki yeni paradigmaları güncel örneklerden biri olan Van Gogh sergisi üzerinden okuyucuya sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada sergi tasarımında çoklu duy-usal deneyimlerin yeri nitel araştırma yöntemine bağlı olarak incelenmiş, çalışmada ikinci elden veriler kullanılarak derinlemesine doküman ve örnek analizi yapılarak araştırma tamamlanmıştır. Araştırmada sergileme tasarımında çoklu duyusal deneyimlerin, geleneksel sergileme biçimlerinden çok daha fazla etki alanına sahip olduğu ve deneyim-etkileşim kavramlarını öne çıkardığı görülmüştür. Çalışmada yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin de sergileme tasarımlarında yerini alarak ziyaretçilere yeni deneyim alanları inşa etmeye başladığı saptanmıştır.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Onshore Wind Farms in the Region of Central Greece Using a Modified RIAM Method
Authors: Korozi Olga , Vagiona Dimitra G.
Published: April 2024

Wind energy is one of the most basic forms of renewable energy, which shows an increasing rate of development worldwide and also at the European level. However, this rapid deployment of wind farms makes the need for an impact assessment of this type of projects on the natural and man-made environment imperative. The present paper aims to identify and assess the environmental impacts of wind farm projects in the Region of Central Greece. A modified Rapid Impact Assessment Matrix (RIAM) method is used for this purpose. The methodology includes the identification of the existing onshore wind farm projects in the study area, the appropriate modifications of the RIAM method to respond to the characteristics of the projects and the study area, the qualitative assessment of their potential impacts during construction and operational phases and the computation of the Environmental Performance Grade (EPG) of projects based on the pro-posed modified RIAM method. The results reveal that although there are some slight negative impacts on the natural environment of the study area, the examined wind farms contribute positively both to the atmosphere and to the socio-economic environment of the study. This study extends the potential for using RIAM as a tool in environmental impact assessment studies of renewable energy projects.
Overview of the incidence and risk factors of computer vision syndrome among office workers at PT XYZ, Pasuruan, East Java
Authors: Eveline Destiningrum Putri Ikradiningrat  , Tri Martiana
Published: April 2024

Computers have millions of benefits and functions for their users, but excessive use of computers can also have negative impacts on health, one of which is Computer Vision Syndrome. Computer Vision Syndrome is an eye health problem commonly referred to as digital eye strain, which describes a group of problems experienced related to eye health and vision due to prolonged use of computers, tablets, digital magazines and cell phones. The research is quantitative descriptive research with a cross sectional approach. The research subjects used were all office workers at PT. XYZ, Pasuruan has 21 workers. From 21 samples, it is known that CVS occurred in section workers office PT. XYZ Pasuruan was 52.38% with the complaints most often felt by workers were dry eyes (66.67%), headaches or dizziness (52.38%), blurred vision (52.38%), and difficulty focusing when looking. short distance (47.62%). The incidence of CVS was found most frequently in female workers (80%), the duration of computer use was as long as≥ 4 hours a day (58.82%), eye position that is not at the same level as the computer (75%), and respondents who have a viewing distance of < 50 cm from the computer. (100%).
Potential change of chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) distribution areas in Kastamonu due to global climate change
Authors: Nihat ERTURK  , Burak ARICAK
Published: April 2024

Climate change, which is effective on a global scale, threatens almost all living things and ecosystems directly or indirectly. Forests are among the ecosystems that are predicted to be most affected by climate change. In this study, it was aimed to determine the current status of chestnut distribution areas in Kastamonu Forestry Regional Directorate, which is the Forestry Regional Directorate with the highest production in Türkiye, and the change in suitable distribution areas due to global climate change. In the study, in addition to the current suitable distribution areas of chestnut distribution areas and the current distribution area, the suitable distribution areas in 2040, 2070 and 2100 according to SSP 126, SSP 370 and SSP 585 scenarios were determined. The results of the study show that there will be a significant decrease in the suitable distribution areas of chestnut populations in Kastamonu due to the effects of climate change. Therefore, in order to prevent individual, population and species losses in the future, it is recommended to make necessary arrangements in forest management plans by taking the results of the study into consideration.
PENINGKATAN KREATIVITAS SISWA KELAS XI SMK NEGERI 3 KENDAL PADA MATA PELAJARAN PKK MELALUI MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING
Authors: Handayani Tuswuri
Published: April 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kreatifitas siswa Â dalam pembelajaran Produk Kreatif dan Kewirausahaan (PKK) melalui Model Project Based Learning pada siswa kelas XI TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 3 Kendal tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam 2 siklus yang masing-masing terdiri 4 tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat kreatifitas pada siklus 1 mencapai 65,17% dan siklus 2 mencapai sebesar 84,83%. Sehingga terdapat peningkatan kreatifitas siswa dari siklus 1 ke siklus 2 dengan peningkatan sebesar 19,66%. Â Â Berdasarkan hasil penelitian pada siklus 1 dan siklus 2, serta pembahasan penelitian dapat disimpulkan adanya peningkatan secara signifikan kreativitas siswa kelas XI TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 3 Kendal pada mata pelajaran Produk Kreatif dan Kewirausahaan melalui penerapan model pembelajaran Project Based Learing. Tingkat kreatifitas siswa dapat mencapai kategori baik, dengan skor peningkatan mulai dari 6,25 sampai 25,0.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TEKS NARASI BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI MEDIA GAMBAR BERSERI PADA SISWA KELAS X MIPA 3 SMA NEGERI 6 SEMARANG
Authors: Rahmawati Ida
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dalamÂ  Menulis Teks Narasi Bahasa Inggris melalui Media Gambar Berseri. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada siswa kelas X MIPA 3 SMA Negeri 6 Semarang. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar bahasa inggris siswa menggunakan gambar berseri. Kegiatan dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus dengan tahapan 1) perencanaan, 2) pelaksanaan, 3) observasi, 4) refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Media Gambar Berseri dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar maupun aktivitas belajar siswa. Pada tahap prasiklus ketuntasan siswa 16,67%. Pada siklus I menunjukkan ketuntasan 52,78% sedangkan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 77,78%. Adapun hasil Belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan pada tiap siklusnya. Hasil awal menunjukkan skor rata-rata: 62,44; Hasil pada siklus I naik menjadi skor rata-rata: 71,42; dan Hasil pada siklus II naik menjadi skor rata-rata: 77,81.Â
EFEK BUDAYA ORGANISASI, GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN MELALUI MOTIVASI KERJA KARYAWAN (STUDI PADA KARYAWAN BANK MANDIRI KCP SURABAYA DARMO PERMAI)
Authors: Jatiningrum Citra Dwi , Kuswandi Kuswandi , Rahayu Sri
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of organizational culture, leadership style and organizational commitment on employee performance through employee work motivation.
The research sample consisted of 75 employees of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai. Data analysis was performed by two-path regression analysis and sobel analysis.
The results showed that: there is an influence of organizational culture on the work motivation of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an influence of leadership style on the work motivation of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an influence of organizational commitment on the work motivation of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an influence of organizational culture on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an influence of leadership style on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an influence of organizational commitment on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an influence of work motivation on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees, there is an indirect influence of organizational culture on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees through employee work motivation, there is an indirect influence of leadership style on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees through employee work motivation, and there is an indirect influence of organizational commitment on the performance of Bank Mandiri KCP Surabaya Darmo Permai employees through employee motivation.
Keywords: Organizational culture, Leadership style, Employee commitment, Work motivation, Employee performance
My AI students: Evaluating the proficiency of three AI chatbots in completeness and accuracy
Authors: Govender Reginald Gerald
Published: April 2024

A new era of artificial intelligence (AI) has begun, which can radically alter how humans interact with and profit from technology. The confluence of chat interfaces with large language models lets humans write a natural language inquiry and receive a natural language response from a machine. This experimental design study tests the capabilities of three popular AI chatbot services referred to as my AI students: Microsoft Bing, Google Bard, and OpenAI ChatGPT on completeness and accuracy. A Likert scale was used to rate completeness and accuracy, respectively, a three-point and five-point. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests were used to compare marks and scale ratings. The results show that AI chatbots were awarded a score of 80.0% overall. However, they struggled with answering questions from the higher Bloom’s taxonomic levels. The median completeness was 3.00 with a mean of 2.75 and the median accuracy was 5.00 with a mean of 4.48 across all Bloom’s taxonomy questions (n=128). Overall, the completeness of the solution was rated mostly incomplete due to limited response (76.2%), while accuracy was rated mostly correct (83.3%). In some cases, generative text was found to be verbose and disembodied, lacking perspective and coherency. Microsoft Bing ranked first among the three AI text generative tools in providing correct answers (92.0%). The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed a significant difference in completeness (asymp. sig.=0.037, p<0.05) and accuracy (asymp. sig.=0.006, p<0.05) among the three AI chatbots. A series of Mann and Whitney tests were carried out showing no significance between AI chatbots for completeness (all p-values>0.015 and 0<r<0.2), while a significant difference was found for accuracy between Google Bard and Microsoft Bing (asymp. sig.=0.002, p<0.05, r=0.3 medium effect). The findings suggest that while AI chatbots can generate comprehensive and correct responses, they may have limits when dealing with more complicated cognitive tasks.
The Role of Employee Empowerment in Mediating the Effect of Leader-Member Exchange on Employee Performance in Dekranasda Riau Islands Province 2021-2024
Authors: Yanty Rovi , Patiro Shine Pintor Siolemba , Wati Lela Nurlaela
Published: April 2024

The decline in the performance of employees at Dekranasda in the eight districts/cities of the Riau Archipelago province is the background of this research. This study aims to uncover and analyze the effect of empowerment, which mediated the effect of Leader Member Exchange (LMX) on employee performance in Dekranasda, which is dispersed toward eight regencies/the city of Riau Islands Province. The study contributes to the development of the LMX concept, which fosters its relation toward employee performance mediated by engagement. Furthermore, the study uses survey methods for gaining the data by questionnaire. The total respondents involved in this study are 303 persons in the Dekranasda Office Riau. The analysis data used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This study shows that LMX directly and significantly affects employee performance. Furthermore, empowerment affects employee performance positively but does not mediate the effect of LMX on employee performance. This study merely involves the employees of Dekranasda, who are dispersed in the eight districts/cities of the Riau Archipelago province. This study shows the importance of direct interpersonal relationships between managers and employees in the realm of public service. As suggested by the LMX theory, managers delegate responsibility and provide more support and appreciation to subordinates in the group, which is considered as empowerment. The results of this study are consistent with the LMX theory, which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal factors in the workplace, especially in the local government sphere. The results of this study can be used as a basis or input for stakeholders in Dekranasda in designing an ideal relationship between superiors and subordinates so that subordinates are able to produce good performance to achieve organizational goals.
Micro Entrepreneurs’ Leadership Skills and Employee Productivity: A Structural Equation Model Approach
Authors: Campos Josephine Diana S
Published: April 2024

The study of significant differences, relationships, and structural equation models evaluates the correlations between leadership skills and employee productivity of those in the food industry under the microenterprise category in Bulacan, Philippines. The research utilized the Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test to determine the significant difference in leadership skills and employee productivity when grouped according to the profile of respondents. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was utilized to analyze the relationship between leadership skills and employee productivity. Moreover, the research utilized structural equation modeling techniques to analyze the correlations among the indicators of leadership skis and employee productivity. Research instrument with rating scales and a random sampling method was applied. The model fit, reliability, and validity were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. The result showed that there is a strong level of correlation between leadership skills and employee productivity. Finally, Technical Skills, Work Unit Effectiveness, and Work Quality are among the indicators of technical skills and employee productivity that are correlated as analyzed structural model and path analysis. Future research should be qualitative or mixed method to delve deeper into for a richer qualitative interpretation, and cohort or longitudinal research should be done in order to study this relationship in the long run.
वैश्विक रैंकिंग, अकादमिक स्वतंत्रता और भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय [Global rankings, academic freedom and Indian universities]
Authors: Ranjan Pramod
Published: April 2024

This Hindi article delves into the media's portrayal of the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR) for Indian universities. It unveils how Indian media outlets selectively highlighted subject-wise rankings published in 2024 to weave a narrative of improvement in higher education. However, a closer examination reveals that the overall ranking of most Indian universities has been on a downward trajectory in recent years. The article further sheds light on the political underpinnings of this decline and the erosion of academic freedom in India.
Can't help processing numbers with text: Eye-tracking evidence for simultaneous instead of sequential processing of text and numbers in arithmetic word problems
Authors: Roth Lilly , Nuerk Hans-Christoph , Cramer Felix , Daroczy Gabriella
Published: April 2024

Solving arithmetic word problems requires individuals to create a correct mental representation, and this involves both text processing and number processing. The latter comprises understanding the semantic meaning of numbers (i.e., their magnitudes) and potentially executing the appropriate mathematical operation. However, it is not yet clear whether number processing occurs after text processing or both take place simultaneously. We hypothesize that number processing occurs early and simultaneously with other problem-solving processes such as text processing. To test this hypothesis, we created non-solvable word problems that do not require any number processing and we manipulated the calculation difficulty using carry/borrow vs. non-carry/non-borrow within addition and subtraction problems. According to a strictly sequential model, this manipulation should not matter, because the problem is non-solvable, and no calculation is required. In contrast, according to an interactive model, attention to numbers would be higher when word problems require a carry/borrow compared to a non-carry/non-borrow operation. Eye-tracking was used to measure attention to numbers and text in 63 adults, operationalized by static (duration and count of fixations and regressions) and dynamic measures (count of transitions). An interaction between difficulty and operation was found for all static and dynamic eye-tracking variables as well as for response times and error rates. The observed number processing in non-solvable word problems, which indicates that it occurs simultaneously with text processing, is inconsistent with strictly sequential models.
The anatomy of iconicity: cumulative structural analogies underlie objective and subjective measures of iconicity
Authors: Punselie Stella , McLean Bonnie , Dingemanse Mark
Published: April 2024

The vocabularies of natural languages harbour many instances of iconicity, where words show a perceived resemblance between aspects of form and meaning. An open challenge in this domain is how to reconcile different operationalizations of iconicity and link them to an empirically grounded theory. Here we combine three ways of looking at iconicity using a set of 239 iconic words from 5 spoken languages (Japanese, Korean, Semai, Siwu and Ewe). Data on guessing accuracy serves as a baseline measure of probable iconicity and provides variation that we seek to explain and predict using structure-mapping theory and iconicity ratings. We systematically trace a range of cross-linguistically attested form-meaning correspondences in the dataset, yielding a word-level measure of cumulative iconicity that we find to be highly predictive of guessing accuracy. In a rating study, we collect iconicity judgments for all words from 78 participants. The ratings are well-predicted by our measure of cumulative iconicity and also correlate strongly with guessing accuracy, showing that rating tasks offer a scalable method to measure iconicity. Triangulating the measures reveals how structure-mapping can help open the black box of experimental measures of iconicity. While none of the methods is perfect, taken together they provide a well-rounded way to approach the meaning and measurement of iconicity in natural language vocabulary.
The effect of war on Palestinian life expectancy in 2023
Authors: Ugarte Ana C. Gomez , Acosta Enrique , Basellini Ugofilippo , Alburez-Gutierrez Diego
Published: April 2024

The Israel-Hamas war, triggered by the October 7th 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel, has caused extensive mortality and sparked a major humanitarian crisis in the region. Direct conflict mortality has been mostly concentrated among non-combatants in the Gaza Strip. Here, most of the population has been internally displaced and faces limited access to food, water, shelter, sanitation, and essential health services. We aim to assess the impact of conflict deaths reported between October and December 2023 on life expectancy at birth (LE) in Palestine —including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. For this, we combine multiple sources of data on combatant and non-combatant fatalities and use demographic methods to impute the missing sex and age distribution of conflict mortality. We focus on LE because it is a widely used mortality indicator that is not affected by the population's age distribution and can be meaningfully compared across populations and over time.
A tale of two systems; How beliefs lead to harmful outdoor practice
Authors: Pringle Graham
Published: April 2024

The fields of adventure therapy (AT) and complex trauma (CT) share similar belief systems however, internal divisions in each field seem insurmountable. Through a critical realist analysis, I present the clash between Neo-Liberal and humanist approaches and how they lead to a misunderstanding of the harmful effects of coercive treatment. Exploring ecological dynamics, sense of self, and the fundamental attribution error I discuss these complexities. A historical perspective reveals that AT already possesses solutions to bridge the gap between coercive practices and humanist CT informed AT. These solutions are outlined and a call to action encourages the international AT community to take a leadership role in mental health globally.