bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RELAY™ Branched device: The story of an aortic arch device
Authors: Al-Tawil Mohammed , Ammari Leen , Idhrees Mohammed
Published: September 2022

Background: The management of aortic arch pathologies represents a great
challenge and is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity.
A superior endovascular approach via thoracic endovascular aortic repair
(TEVAR) has been introduced to treat arch pathologies with specifically
designed endografts. This approach was shown to benefit patients who are
deemed ‘high risk’ for undergoing OSR as it is a greatly less
invasiveness option and thus, yields lower rates of morbidity and
mortality. Aims: This commentary aims to discuss the recent study by Tan
et al. which reports original data on the neurological outcomes after
endovascular repair of the aortic arch using the RELAY™ Branched device.
Methods: We carried out a literature search on multiple electronic
databases including PubMed, Ovid, Google Scholar, Scopus and EMBASE in
order to collate research evidence on the neurological outcomes of
endovascular aortic arch repair with TEVAR. Results: Tan and colleagues
showed through their original clinical data that the RELAY™ Branched
device has a high rate of technical success and favourable neurological
outcomes. There were no reported neurological deficits in patients who
received the triple-branched RELAY™ Branched device. Conclusion: The
RELAY™ Branched endograft is well-established for candidates for aortic
arch endovascular repair with favourable neurological outcomes. Multiple
considerations can help control the incidence of stroke following
endovascular repair. These include optimization of the supra-aortic
vessels’ revascularization, weighting the embolic risk in patients with
atheromatous disease, and careful preoperative assessment to select the
best candidates for arch endovascular repair
Wetland Mapping integrating Sentinel-1 and Sentine-2 data: a Multilevel Global-to-Local Feature Optimization Wetlands Hierarchical Classification Approach
Authors: Dong Zhangyu , Wang Shuqin , Zhang Yuannan , Wu Yanling
Published: September 2022

In this article, Sentinel-1 and Sentine-2 data were integrated to
mapping wetlands in Yellow River Delta. Given that different wetlands
may owning different optimal feature subsets, we propose a multilevel
global-to-local feature optimization wetlands hierarchical
classification approach. This method constructs classification trees
according to the classification difficulty of wetlands and implements
wetland classification in three layers. During the process of
hierarchical classification, we utilized the effectiveness of random
forest algorithm in feature evaluation to select the most suitable
feature subset for each classification node of the classification tree
for training classifiers and implementing classification. Specifically,
this paper uses Stacking method to construct classifiers. Seven sets of
comparison experiments were designed to verify the effects of the
proposed multilevel global-to-local feature optimization wetlands
hierarchical classification approach. Using the proposed method, the
overall accuracy and kappa statistic are improved to 90.06% and 0.8768
compared with other classification approach.
Antimicrobial agents in laying hens
Authors: Cupic Vitomir , Ivanovic Sasa , Borozan Suncica , Mujezinovic Indira , Cupic-Miladinovic Dejana , Aleksic Jelena
Published: September 2022

The European Union permitted 6 antimicrobial agents that can be used in laying hens. These are colistin, tyrosine, neomycin, oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline, and erythromycin. Antimicrobial drugs are used today primarily for the prevention and treatment of diseases in poultry and often (not in the EU) to stimulate growth. Because these drugs are often used irrationally, there are good chances that their residues will be found not only in poultry meat but also in the eggs within a certain period after the termination of treatment. In addition to the administration of authorised VMPs, the residues in eggs can be the result of erroneously applied medicated food, the contamination of the food with some antimicrobial drug in the mixing unit, as well as ?extra-label? use of drugs in poultry. The antimicrobial agents are distributed in the body and deposited in the eggs, mainly in the yolk where they persist longer than in the albumen. Drugs that are poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract (aminoglycosides, aminocyclitols, polymyxins) cannot be detected in the eggs, while the residues of some antimicrobial drugs can be detected for up to two months (chloramphenicol) after the last treatment. The rational use of drugs in veterinary medicine has manifold significance. When using drugs only when they are really necessary (indicated), in the right dose and route of administration, the potential damage can be reduced and efficiency increased, while the risk of microorganism resistance development would be significantly decreased. All of this becomes more important when these drugs are used in food animals.
Retain or Rotate: The Association between Frequent Auditor Switching and Audit Quality
Authors: Cowle Elizabeth N. , Decker Ryan P. , Rowe Stephen P.
Published: September 2022

SYNOPSIS

Regulators have long expressed concerns about auditor changes and the detrimental impact of opinion shopping on the audit market. Whereas prior studies have examined how single-instance auditor switching impacts audit outcomes, we examine whether frequent auditor switching impacts audit outcomes. We find that more frequent auditor switching is associated with lower audit quality, but that this effect is mitigated in the presence of higher internal and external monitoring. We also find that frequently switching companies have lower audit quality than companies that switch auditors, but do not frequently switch auditors. Taken together, our evidence indicates that a subset of companies participates in frequent auditor switching and that such behavior is detrimental to the audit market. Our findings can inform regulators and practitioners about some of the ramifications of frequent auditor switching and help inform auditor switching regulations and client acceptance procedures.
Weight change and risk of depression in patients with diabetic kidney disease: a nationwide population-based study
Authors: Choi Hong Sang , Kim Bongseong , Han Kyung-Do , Oh Tae Ryom , Suh Sang Heon , Kim Minah , Kim Chang Seong , Bae Eun Hui , Ma Seong Kwon , Kim Soo Wan
Published: September 2022

Background: Several studies have reported that depression is prevalent in patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease. However,the relationship between weight changes and the risk of depression has not been elucidated in patients with diabetic kidney disease(DKD).Methods: From the Korean National Health Insurance Service database, we selected 67,866 patients with DKD and body weightdata from two consecutive health examinations with a 2-year interval between 2009 and 2012. Weight change over 2 years was categorizedinto five groups: ≥–10%, <–10% to ≥–5%, <–5% to <5%, ≥5% to <10%, and ≥10%. The occurrence of depression was monitoredvia the codes of International Statistical Classification of Diseases, 10th revision through the end of 2018.Results: During the 5.24-year follow-up, 17,023 patients with DKD developed depression. Weight change and the risk of depressionhad a U-shaped relationship: patients with ≥–10% weight change (hazard ratio [HR], 1.12) and those with ≥10% weight change (HR,1.11) showed higher HRs for depression than those with <–5% to <5% weight change, even after adjusting for several confoundingfactors. In the subgroup analyses, the risk of depression tended to increase as weight gain or weight loss increased in all subgroups.Conclusion: Both weight loss and weight gain increased the risk of depression in patients with DKD.
Associations among Alzheimer disease, depressive disorder, and risk of end-stage kidney disease in elderly people
Authors: Kang Shin Chan , Koh Hee Byung , Kim Hyung Woo , Joo Young Su , Han Seung Hyeok , Yoo Tae-Hyun , Kang Shin-Wook , Park Jung Tak
Published: September 2022

Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) and depressive disorder (DD) are prevalent among elderly end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients. However, whether preexisting mental health disorders increase the risk of ESKD is not well understood. The risk of incident ESKD in patients with or without underlying AD or DD was evaluated in a nationwide cohort of elderly people in Republic of Korea.Methods: This study used data from the National Health Insurance Service-Senior cohort in Republic of Korea. Among the 558,147 total subjects, 49,634 and 54,231 were diagnosed with AD (AD group) or DD (DD group), respectively, during the follow-up period. Propensity score matching was conducted to create non-AD and non-DD groups of subjects. AD and DD diagnoses were analyzed as time-varying exposures, and the study outcome was development of ESKD.Results: The incidence rates of ESKD were 0.36 and 1.17 per 1,000 person-years in the non-AD and AD groups, respectively. After adjustment for clinical variables and competing risks of death, the risk of incident ESKD was higher in the AD group than in the non-AD group (hazard ratio [HR], 1.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.34–2.08). The incidence rates of ESKD in the non-DD and DD groups were 0.36 and 0.91 per 1,000 person-years, respectively. The risk of ESKD development was also higher in the DD group than the non-DD group (HR, 1.44; 95% CI, 1.19–1.76).Conclusion: The risk of ESKD development was higher in subjects diagnosed with AD or DD, suggesting that central nervous system diseases can adversely affect kidney function in elderly people.
The effect of hypnotherapy methods on understanding and readiness on swimming learning in higher education
Authors: Syahrastani Syahrastani
Published: September 2022

This research was conducted because understanding and readiness for swimming learning are still problematic. Hypnotherapy methods are assumed to be the factors that influence the understanding and readiness of swimming learning of students in higher education. This study aims to determine the effect of using hypnotherapy methods on the understanding and readiness of swimming lessons in higher education. This research uses the quantitative correlation method. The population is 150 students who take swimming lessons in higher education, and a sample of 50 students who were selected using purposive random sampling. The questionnaire is an effective data collection method to test the variables to be measured and the answers expected by the respondents. The questionnaire applies a Likert scale by providing an opportunity to answer each item. Data were analyzed using regression analysis. The results showed that (1) there was an increase in students' understanding of swimming lessons using hypnotherapy methods, (2) there was an increase in student readiness in swimming lessons using hypnotherapy methods.
Effect of counselling on psycho-social adjustment on elderly in Makurdi metropolis
Authors: Owunebe Anna Ngweye
Published: September 2022

This paper examined the effect of counselling on psycho-social adjustment of aged people in Makurdi Metropolis. The study employed a quasi-experimental design based. The study sample 30 aged people. The instrument used for data collection was Aged People Psycho-Social Adjustment Questionnaire (CAPPSA). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. ANCOVA was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The findings revealed that counselling has significant effect on adjustment to anxiety and self-acceptance among the aged people. It was recommended that government and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) should work together in making provisions such as aged people home with counselling unit equipped with profession in order to support the aged to properly adjust to psychology disorders such as anxiety among others.
Information System on Mapping and Geolocation of COVID-19 in the City of Sukabumi
Authors: Sunarto Asril Adi , Noviawan Yuli
Published: September 2022

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has made Indonesia's health condition critical. Therefore, the President of the Republic of Indonesia disclosed Presidential Decree No. 7 in 2020 regarding the Task Force for the Acceleration of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Handling. The decree relates to Act No. 14 in 2008 regarding Public Information Disclosure, Presidential Regulation No. 95 in 2018 concerning Electronic-Based Government Systems, and Presidential Instruction No. 3 in 2003 concerning National Policies and Strategies for E-Government Development. The decree demands information system development, similar to https://covid19.go .id, which describes COVID-19 nationwide. The site explains what COVID-19 and data of the COVID-19 outspread with geolocation and digital map, which may attract public attention. The presidential instruction forces local governments to build an information system, which is in line with the site by the central government. This paper describes the development of the system using a spiral model. It involves a variety of free and open-source software such as CodeIgniter, Mapbox, Morris Chart, MySQL, and WordPress. The site has been operational, and it attracts 150 visitors a day with 200 visits per day. As of January 6, 2021, the website has recorded 89,852 views.
Research on dynamic characteristics of three-shafts ring-plate magnet gear
Authors: Ge Y. , Liu D. , Yang J. , Su X.
Published: September 2022

Dynamic characteristic analysis is the key step to improve the transmission performance of eccentric permanent magnet gear. The study of this step can not only analyze the dynamic force process of each transmission part, but also improve the operation stability and bearing capacity of eccentric permanent magnet gear. Taking three-shaft ring-plate magnet gear (TRMG) as the research object, based on its operation mechanism and dynamic model, this paper establishes the balance equation of force and torque of each part of TRMG. Through the combination of electromagnetic finite element simulation and mathematical analysis method, the force of the input shaft and the supporting shaft in the TRMG motion process is solved. By improving the TRMG power input mode, the dynamic performance of TRMG is optimized, and the stability of transmission structure is improved. The feasibility of this new transmission mode is verified by multi-body dynamics analysis.
Análise do plano de sustentabilidade da UFMS segundo critérios do UI GreenMetric World University Ranking
Authors: Arakaki Marina , Queiroz Ferreira Barata Tomas , De Andrade Neto Mariano Lopes , José Pinheiro Olímpio
Published: September 2022

O desenvolvimento sustentável tem se tornado um tema recorrente desde os anos 1960, e, atualmente, há uma progressão na elaboração de projetos e ações para produtos e sistemas mais sustentáveis. Seguindo essa demanda, a gestão da sustentabilidade nas universidades públicas brasileiras ganhou várias iniciativas e normatizações. Apesar do design não ter o poder de mudar o mundo por si só, ele pode ser parte da solução no sentido de configurar uma transição para uma sociedade mais sustentável, mais precisamente por lidar com seres humanos e suas interações com seus artefatos. Nesse sentido, também as Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) têm um potencial particularmente interessante para facilitar respostas aos problemas ambientais e incentivar a sociedade a enfrentar os desafios da sustentabilidade, uma vez que o trabalho desenvolvido nessas instituições tem um efeito multiplicador, já que cada estudante pode influenciar toda a sociedade em suas mais variadas áreas de atuação. Na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, um plano de sustentabilidade tem sido desenvolvido desde 2014. Contudo, percebe-se que há dificuldade na implementação de algumas ações, além de falta de integração e comunicação entre elas. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse estudo é realizar uma análise do plano de sustentabilidade da UFMS, por meio dos critérios de avaliação do UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, confrontando os ideais do plano e a situação em que se encontram os critérios avaliados. Para isso, como procedimentos metodológicos, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica dos temas relativos ao assunto, pesquisas documentais em sites e documentos relativos ao plano de sustentabilidade da UFMS e uma entrevista com um dos responsáveis do setor na universidade. Posteriormente, foi realizada a análise dos dados obtidos, confrontando com os ideais do plano de sustentabilidade da universidade e sua adequação aos critérios do UI GreenMetric World University Ranking. Como resultados, obteve-se a formulação de novas estratégias, por meio da ótica do design, para que o plano seja mais efetivamente aplicado, além de permitir sua inscrição no UI GreenMetric World University Ranking.
Design na escola: As vozes dos estudantes a partir da criação de laboratórios de projeto em Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental de Porto Alegre/RS
Authors: De Avila Bruna , Roldo Liane , Dresch Nelton Luis
Published: September 2022

Os métodos tradicionais de educação, pautados por um ensino hierarquizado e passivo em relação à participação dos estudantes parece não ser mais suficiente para garantir a aprendizagem. Estudos relacionados à neurociência e pedagogia trazem dados que constatam a baixa atividade cerebral dos sujeitos expostos aos ambientes e métodos tradicionais de ensino. Iniciativas diversas têm buscado potencializar os processos educacionais a partir de um ensino baseado em projetos e resolução de problemas cotidianos. O design, surge como uma alternativa capaz de estruturar a prática de projetos em ambientes educacionais, delineando o conhecimento a partir de instruções e práticas. Já o conceito de Permacultura, criado por Bill Mollison e David Holmgren na década de 1970, é embasado a partir dos modos de vida de populações ancestrais integradas à natureza, como os aborígenes da Austrália por exemplo. A permacultura compreende que a agricultura deve estar em contato com a filosofia, a ética e a cultura, de modo que se trabalhe com, e não contra a natureza, sendo que a ênfase está na aplicação criativa dos princípios básicos da natureza, integrando plantas, animais, construções e pessoas em um ambiente produtivo, com estética e harmonia. Acredita-se que estes conceitos devam ser trabalhados nas diretrizes de projetos em ensino, podendo esta compreensão ser ampliada quando o design e a permacultura passam a fazer parte de projetos educativos. Desse modo, este artigo é construído como um trabalho parte da tese de Doutorado que busca dar voz aos sujeitos da pesquisa, tendo como ferramenta três análises qualitativas, estruturadas com a participação de um grupo focal, que compartilha suas impressões após o primeiro mês de instalação do projeto de Design em uma escola estadual de ensino fundamental localizada em Porto Alegre, RS.
Proposta de avaliação de usabilidade de sutiãs especiais para mulheres mastectomizadas
Authors: Costa Simplício Giovana , Sousa Castro Iara
Published: September 2022

Este artigo parte do pressuposto de que é importante a compreensão do designer sobre as dificuldades enfrentadas por mulheres mastectomizadas em relação ao uso de sutiãs especiais. Considera-se importante a aplicação de testes de usabilidade que permitam que a análise do designer seja guiada por usuárias em situação de uso quando realizam suas tarefas. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma proposta metodológica para avaliar a usabilidade de sutiãs para mulheres mastectomizadas que aproxime designer e usuárias de maneira remota. Adota-se a metodologia OIKOS, fazendo-se adaptações, mas mantendo a sua essência, a fim de testar a usabilidade de forma específica de sutiãs para mulheres mastectomizadas. As adaptações ocorrem em virtude: (a) da particularidade do produto da moda (sutiã); (b) do contexto de distanciamento provocado pela pandemia da Covid-19; (c) para salvaguardar a saúde e segurança das participantes que possuem o organismo mais suscetível ao contágio; (d) para não deixar de haver a aproximação entre a pesquisadora e as participantes; (e) testar novas formas de coletar dados, junto às participantes, por meio de tecnologias que permitam atividades síncronas. Os instrumentos para coleta de dados consistem em checklist e entrevista semiestruturada, aplicados após as usuárias realizarem tarefas pré-determinadas fazendo uso dos sutiãs especiais. Considera-se ao final deste artigo que a proposta elaborada para aplicar esses instrumentos de coleta de dados, abre caminhos para que sejam aplicados testes remotos de usabilidade em todo o setor do vestuário.
Stimulasi Literasi (Menyimak) Pada Anak Taman Kanak-Kanak Di Kecamatan Kuranji Kota Padang
Authors: Apriani Opi , Hartati Sri , Yaswinda Yaswinda
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan stimulasi literasi (menyimak) pada anak taman kanak-kanak dikecamatan Kuranji Kota Padang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 129 guru taman kanak-kanak dari 30 sekolah yang masing-masing diwakilkan oleh satu orang guru per sekolah yang kemuadian menjadi sampel berjumlah 30 orang guru yang menjadi sampel penelitian. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah  Purposive Sampling. Yaitu teknik penentuan sampel dengan pertimbangan tertentu (waktu, biaya, tenaga). Jenis alat pengumpulan data atau Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuesioner (angket). Skala pengukuran yang dipakai dalam angket ini adalah skala Likert. dengan skala Likert maka variabel yang akan diukur dijabarkan menjadi indikator variabel. Data dianalisis dengan teknik statistik deskriptif dan teknik analisis regresi linear sederhana dengan bantuan program SPSS for window 20.00. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan secara umum bahwa stimulasi literasi (menyimak) pada anak taman kanak-kanak di Kecamatan Kuranji Kota Padang berada pada kategori tinggi dan tinggi
Pengaruh Permainan Konstruktif terhadap Perkembangan Kreativitas Anak Usia 5 - 6 Tahun D I R A Fatimah Kec. Besitang -Kab. Langkat T.A 2016-2017
Authors: Lubis Ulfa Marina , Nurmaniah Nurmaniah
Published: September 2022

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah: Kreativitas anak kurang berkembang secara optimal khususnya pada saat kegiatan bermain permainan konstruktif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh permainan konstruktif terhadap perkembangan kreativitas anak usia 5-6 tahun di RA Fatimah T.A.2016/2017.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desin penelitian Posttest-Only Control Group Design. Cara acak/random dilakukan karena populasi anaknya di setiap kelas memiliki karakteristik yang sama dari segi usia yaitu TK B (5-6 Tahun). Untuk kelas eksperimen 15 orang anak dengan menggunakan permainan konstruktif balok, dan kelas kontrol 15 orang anak menggunakan permainan puzzle.Berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis menyatakan bahwa pembelajaran menggunakan pemanfaatan lingkungan sekitar berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kreativitas anak yaitu hasil uji hipotesis diketahui t-hitung > dari t-tabel yaitu 10,58> 1,701. Hal ini menunjukkan ada pengaruh yang signifikan pemanfaatan lingkungan sekitar terhadap kreativitas anak Kelompok B Di RA Fatimah Kec. Besitang Kab. Langkat Tahun Ajaran 2016/2017
TEORI MEDIA/TEORI DIFUSI INOVASI
Authors: Mailin Mailin , Rambe Gepeng , Ar-Ridho Abdi , Candra Candra
Published: September 2022

This study aims to examine the theory of diffusion of innovation, the method of this research is library research, the results of this study are: The process of adopting innovation through several stages so that there is a public decision to accept and reject innovation. 1. The knowledge stage where the community obtains a number of information or knowledge, functions, benefits and various things regarding innovation from various information channels, including: friends, family, neighbors, and the mass media. 2. Then the community began to give both positive and negative attitudes, here there was a search for additional information from various communication channels. Communication channels make a big enough contribution to the spread of innovation to the community, interpersonal communication channels are more commonly found when there is a spread of innovation. 3. Next is the decision stage, namely the decision to adopt or reject the innovation, so that in the decision process there are people who adopt, that is, fully use the innovation and some reject the innovation. In making decisions, people tend to consider the relative advantages of innovation, which can be seen from the speed of healing, low and affordable costs, the suitability of the innovation to the needs of the community, as evidenced by observations by other people regarding the advantages of innovation, location affordability and perceptions of information. 4. The implementation stage is that people who choose to adopt will carry out their decisions by coming to the treatment of sangkal putung, on the other hand, people who refuse will also carry out the decisions they have chosen. 5. The last stage is the confirmation process in which the community assesses that the chosen decision is correct or not.
KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MEWUJUDKAN MERDEKA BELAJAR DI SMK NEGERI 1 PATUMBAK
Authors: Sihaloho Binner
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengamati kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dalam menciptakan pembelajaran mandiri yang menghasilkan lulusan yang didasarkan dengan kebutuhan juga tuntutan IDUKA. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kualitatif. Pelaksanaan penelitian dilakukan di SMK Negeri 1 Patumbak yang meliputi kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah bidang kurikulum serta guru yang produktif. Hasil dari penelitian ini yakni untuk mewujudkan pembelajaran mandiri di sekolah maka kepala sekolah harus memiliki peran sebagai a) pemimpin, dimana kepala sekolah cukup memahami tentang konsep pembelajaran mandiri, hal ini dapat dilihat dari perilaku kepala sekolah yang memberikan respon dalam program kegiatan di sekolah yang berorientasi menuju kompetensi keahlian guru serta didukung dengan upaya dalam membangun komunikasi dan keterbukaan antara kepala sekolah dan guru sehingga tercipta rasa saling percaya, b) manajer, dimana kepala sekolah dapat memanfaatkan dan mengembangkan sumber daya di sekolah salah satunya pembinaan guru, sebagai unsur yang penting dalam pelaksanaan proses pembelajaran yang dapat menghasilkan lulusan yang berkualitas. Upaya ini dilakukan dengan program magang guru. Disamping itu, kepala sekolah juga mendorong guru agar dapat lebih kreatif dan inovatif untuk menciptakan prestasi dari karya yang dihasilkan
Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Make a Match Terhadap Kemampuan Mengenal Konsep Bilangan 1-10 Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun di TK Ilmi Insani
Authors: Parapat Asmidar , Ray Damaiwaty
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan model make a match dan model index card match terhadap kemampuan mengenal konsep bilangan 1-10 anak usia 4-5 tahun. Penelitian ini dilakukan di TK Ilmi Insani kelompok A2 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelompok A1 sebagai kelas kontrol yang ditentukan secara random dengan jumlah sampel disetiap kelas sebanyak 20 orang anak. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian quasi eksperimen, dengan desain penelitian post test only control design. Variabel bebas adalah model make a match sedangkan variabel terikat adalah kemampuan mengenal konsep bilangan 1-10. Instrumen pengumpulan data adalah lembar observasi. Data dianalisis dengan metode deskriptif dan uji hipotesis dengan uji t yang dilanjutkan dengan uji signifikasi pada taraf nyata α = 0,05. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diatas diperoleh nilai rata-rata pada kelas control 1,53 dengan nilai tertinggi 10 dan nilai terendah 6, sehingga kemampuan mengenal konsep bilangan 1-10 anak pada kelas eksperimen memperoleh perbedaan yang signifikan. Sedangkan nilai rata-rata pada kelas eksperimen 2,57 dengan nilai tertinggi 15 dan nilai terendah 11, Karena kedua nilai dibawah rata-rata ideal yang berarti kemampuan mengenal konsep bilangan 1-10 anak belum maksimal berkembang dikarenakan masih dalam tahap perkembangan. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis menyatakan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara model make a match terhadap kemampuan mengenal konsep bilangan 1-10 hal itu dapat dilihat dari hasil uji hipotesis diperoleh thitung > ttabel yaitu 15.38 > 1,700 pada taraf α = 0.05.
Impact Response of Tubular Structure with Internally Stacked Circular Rings
Authors: Assan Naziratie Assrinie , Ab. Ghani Amir Radzi , Ramly Ramzyzan
Published: September 2022

During collision, occupants and structures experience serious injuries and damages due to high impulsive force and poor impact energy absorption. Performance of energy absorption can be improved by selecting a suitable structure and material. A good crashworthiness structure should have low Initial Peak Force (IPF), high Crush Force Efficiency (CFE) and high Specific Energy Absorption (SEA). This paper introduces a new design that consists of stacked circular tubes within a square column which will be subjected to axial impact loading. The impact results were compared to static analysis of previous study in terms of IPF, CFE, SEA and DAF. Simulation results were validated by experiment before on embarking simulation parametric study. The experiment was conducted using the Drop Hammer Machine, Instron Dynatup 8250. Simulation results show good agreement with the experimental results. The increase in IPF and SEA were influenced by inertia compared to static at the same crush distance. Critical parameters were determined to give the best crushing performance among stacked tubes designs. From this study, it can be concluded that the best crushing performance depends on the dominant structure, amount of plastic hinge and structure stiffness.
Engineering Properties of Nanosilica Modified Asphalt Binder
Authors: Arshad Ahmad Kamil , Samsudin Mohamad Saifullah , Masri Khairil Azman
Published: September 2022

The effect of nanosilica (NS) on aging resistance as well as stiffness of asphalt binder was investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to evaluate nanosilica dispersion in asphalt binder. Nanosilica modified binder (NSMB) samples were aged using the rolling thin film oven (RTFO) and pressure aging vessel (PAV) to simulate short-term and long-term aging processes of asphalt binder before testing. The fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) were carried out to obtain the chemical and rheological properties of NSMB. From the XRD test, it was found that the addition of NS changed the phase of the base asphalt binder from amorphous to semi-crystalline. FTIR spectroscopy showed that the addition of NS into the asphalt binder can delay and weaken the oxidation reaction binder which could improve the aging resistance. From DSR test, it was found that the addition of NS significantly increased the G*/sin δ value and decreased the strain value of asphalt binder. This showed that the addition of nanosilica in asphalt binder results in higher elasticity and is beneficial in increasing the rutting resistance compared to the base asphalt binder.
Modeling and Prediction of Driver-Vehicle-Unit Velocity Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System in Real Traffic Flow
Authors: Moghaddam Iman Tahbaz-zadeh , Ayati Moosa , Taghavipour Amir , Marzbanrad Javad
Published: September 2022

Prediction of the driver-vehicle-unit (DVU) future state is a challenging problem due to many dynamic factors influencing driver capability, performance and behavior. In this study, a soft computing method is proposed to predict the accelerating behavior of driver-vehicle-unit in the genuine traffic stream that is collected on the California urban roads by US Federal Highway Administration’s NGSIM. This method is used to predict DVU velocity for different time-steps ahead using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) predicator. To evaluate the performance of proposed method, standard time series forecasting approach called autoregressive (AR) model is considered as a rival method. The predictions accuracy of two methods are compared using root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and coefficient of determination or R-squared (R2) as three error criteria. The results demonstrate the adequacy of proposed algorithm on real traffic information and the predicted speed profile shows that ANFIS is able to predict the dynamic traffic changes. The proposed model can be employed in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), collision prevention systems (CPS) and etc.
Arypiprazol, olanzapina i kwetiapina w leczeniu schizofrenii i choroby afektywnej dwubiegunowej
Authors: Siwek Marcin , Krupa Anna Julia
Published: September 2022

Podstawę leczenia schizofrenii (SZ) i choroby afektywnej dwubiegunowej (ChAD), tak w okresie zaostrzeń choroby podstawowej, jak i w długoterminowej terapii zapobiegającej nawrotom, stanowi farmakoterapia. Regularne, zgodne z zaleceniami, przyjmowanie leków obniża ryzyko kolejnych zaostrzeń SZ i ChAD oraz wiążących się z nimi pobytów w szpitalu, rozwoju opornych na leczenie objawów resztkowych i ograniczenia funkcjonowania. Do głównych przyczyn niestosowania się do zaleceń lekarskich należy brak skuteczności lub tolerancji terapii. Dlatego w momencie wyboru leku przeciwpsychotycznego (LPP) kluczowe jest dążenie do indywidualizacji leczenia, tak aby maksymalizować jego efektywność i minimalizować ryzyko wystąpienia tych działań niepożądanych, których chory nie jest w stanie zaakceptować. Konieczne jest też uwzględnienie profilu bezpieczeństwa danego LPP, zwłaszcza wśród chorych obciążonych współchorobowością. Cel pracy stanowi zwięzłe omówienie i porównanie danych dotyczących skuteczności, tolerancji i bezpieczeństwa stosowania arypiprazolu, olanzapiny i kwetiapiny w leczeniu pacjentów z SZ i ChAD.
Jaki lek przeciwdepresyjny dla jakiego pacjenta? Praktyczne wskazówki dla klinicystów
Authors: Łoza Bartosz
Published: September 2022

Nowoczesna psychofarmakoterapia zaburzeń depresyjnych jest rozwijana od lat 50. XX w. Zakłada się zbliżoną skuteczność ogółu leków przeciwdepresyjnych, przy różnym profilu ich działań niepożądanych i zróżnicowanym bezpieczeństwie. W rezultacie końcowa efektywność (skuteczność minus działania niepożądane) jest różna dla różnych grup i poszczególnych środków. Leki przeciwdepresyjne stosowane są w każdym nasileniu zaburzeń depresyjnych, w epizodach łagodnych, umiarkowanych i ciężkich, jako samodzielna metoda terapii bądź w połączeniu z innymi lekami lub technikami, np. psychoterapią lub socjoterapią. Dobór leków przeciwdepresyjnych opiera się na czynnikach specyficznych dla pacjenta i dla leku. Praktycznie każdy lek ma odmienny profil działania. Z kolei połączenia leków przeciwdepresyjnych nie są sumą ich klinicznych działań, lecz wnoszą odmienną jakość do terapii. Najstarsze grupy – IMAO i TLPD – są stosowane już tylko sporadycznie. Zastąpiły je leki z grup SSRI, SNRI, NaSSA i innych.
On Quaternion Gaussian Bronze Fibonacci Numbers
Authors: Catarino Paula , Ricardo Sandra
Published: September 2022

In the present work, a new sequence of quaternions related to the Gaussian Bronze numbers is defined and studied. Binet’s formula, generating function and certain properties and identities are provided. Tridiagonal matrices are considered to determine the general term of this sequence.
Encapsulation as a Way to Improve the Phytogenic Effects of Herbal Additives in Broilers – An Overview
Authors: Sugiharto Sugiharto , Ayasan Tugay
Published: September 2022

The prohibition of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) and the restriction of synthetic antioxidants have had a negative impact on the productivity and health of broiler chickens. To ensure sustainability in broiler production, poultry nutritionists continue to look for alternatives to AGP and antioxidants. Using herbal ingredients is one alternative that is widely used today. However, the use of herbal ingredients in small doses is often constrained by bioavailability problems, thereby reducing the effectiveness of using herbal additives for broiler chickens. At higher doses, the use of herbal ingredients can increase feed costs and negatively impact palatability, digestion and protein utilization, and liver health. Encapsulation is a method that can improve the stability, palatability, and bioavailability of herbal additives, which may enhance the efficacy of herbs as AGP and antioxidant alternatives for broilers. This review article provides a comprehensive insight into the application of and problems related to herbal additives, benefits of encapsulation technology on herbs, and use of encapsulated herbs in broiler production.
Effect of feeding strawberry, raspberry and rapeseed oil in rats’ diet on the fatty acid profile of muscle tissue
Authors: Szczurek-Janicka Paulina , Pieszka Magdalena , Migdał Łukasz , Orczewska-Dudek Sylwia , Tombarkiewicz Barbara , Roman Adam , Migdał Władysław , Rudzińska Magdalena , Pieszka Marek
Published: September 2022

Currently, alternative plant oils with pro-health properties are sought. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of feeding strawberry, raspberry and rapeseed oils in rats’ diet on the fatty acid profile of muscle tissue. Adult rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=7) and fed with the addition of rapeseed, raspberry or strawberry seed oil, respectively, or control group. After a 6-week treatment period, the fatty acid profile in m. latisssimus dorsi, was analyzed using gas chromatography. The dietary strawberry or raspberry seed oil led to a significant increase in C-18:2 n-6 ad C-18:3 n-3 level in muscle fat when compared to control group. At the same time, in the group receiving raspberry oil, an unfavorable phenomenon of lowering the EPA content was observed, while a tendency towards a decrease in DHA level was observed in groups supplemented with both raspberry and strawberry oil. Both oils as a source of PUFA n-3 and n-6, increased ALA n-3 and LA n-6 fatty acids in latissimus dorsi muscle, but due to different activity of enzymes taking apart in conversion of polyunsaturated fatty acids to their long chain derivatives in rats, the research on pig model would be advisable.
Feeds of animal origin in rabbit nutrition – a review
Authors: Gugołek Andrzej , Kowalska Dorota
Published: September 2022

Rabbits are classified as obligate herbivores. However, under natural conditions, some members of the family Leporidae incorporate animal products into their diets. Therefore, it seems biologically justified to supplement the diets of farmed rabbits with feeds of animal origin as sources of protein, fat and minerals. The aim of this review was to describe, from a historical perspective, the use of various feeds of animal origin in rabbit nutrition. The applicability of by-products from mammal, poultry, fish and invertebrate processing for rabbit feeding was evaluated, including the future prospects for their use. A review of the available literature revealed that various animal-based feeds can be valuable protein sources in rabbit diets, but their inclusion levels should not exceed 5-10%. Studies investigating their efficacy have been conducted since the 1970s. In some regions of the world, the use of animal-derived protein in livestock feeds was prohibited due to the risk of spreading bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). However, the interest in animal by-products as protein sources in livestock diets is likely to increase since the above ban has been lifted.
Relationships of attention and arousal are responsible for action in sports
Authors: Mikicin Mirosław
Published: September 2022

Study aim: The most important psychological mechanisms that are responsible for sports activity are arousal and attention. Study aim the relationships between the level of arousal and the level of attention, an attempt has been made to explain the mechanisms responsible for sportsman activity.

Material and method: The study was conducted in a group of sportsman-students (68 individuals) using the Vienna Test System: FLIM, a test of flicker/fusion frequency, which is a measurement procedure allowing to determine the functional readiness of the central nervous system in terms of arousal and COG (Cognitron), which is a test measuring the level of attention.

Results: The following in statistical analysis of the data were observed: inversely proportional relationships of image fusion frequency (FLIM1) during the recording of the level of arousal with: the correct acceptance of stimuli (COG1, r = –0.287), the correct rejection of stimuli (COG2, r = –0.320), the time of correctly accepted stimuli (COG3, r = –0.299), and with the time of correctly rejected stimuli (COG4, r = –0.317) in the attentional activity.

Conclusion: Fusion frequency indicates the level of fatigue and is inversely proportional to the correctly accepted stimuli in attentional activity, the correctly rejected stimuli in attentional activities, and the duration of the attentional actions.
Effect of Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Cell Damage and Lactate Accumulation in Female Basketball Players: a Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Authors: Gholami Farhad , Ali Ajmol , Hasani Ali , Zarei Afsaneh
Published: September 2022

Beta-alanine (BA) is a supplement that has received attention for its buffering potential among athletes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of BA supplementation on exercise performance and exercise-induced cell damage in female basketball players. Twenty-two female basketball players participated in a randomized, double-blind study. They ingested 6.4 g·day-1 of BA or an isocaloric placebo (dextrose) over 4 weeks. Exercise performance including aerobic (Bruce test), anaerobic (Wingate test), intermittent (Yo-Yo test) and basketball performance (countermovement jump and free throw shots) was measured before and following the intervention. Exercise measures were performed at the lab and free throw shots were undertaken on a wooden indoor basketball court. Blood samples were also collected before and after the exhaustive exercise to assess lactate concentration, creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) activity. The exhaustive exercise test induced an increase in lactate concentration and MDA, CK and LDH activity (all p < 0.05). BA supplementation significantly reduced the lactate response to exhaustive exercise (p = 0.001); however, it had no significant effect on exercise-induced MDA, CK and LDH activity (all p > 0.05). Furthermore, exercise performance measures improved from pre- to post-test regardless of supplement/placebo ingestion (all p < 0.05). BA consumption over 4 weeks significantly reduced lactate accumulation following exhaustive exercise, but had no ergogenic effect in female basketball players. Usual dosing of BA does not seem to exhibit protective effect against oxidative damage.
Evaluation of Water Intake in Spanish Adolescent Soccer Players during a Competition
Authors: Fernández-Álvarez María , Cachero-Rodríguez Judit , Leirós-Díaz Claudia , Carrasco-Santos Sergio , Martín-Payo Rubén
Published: September 2022

An optimal state of hydration is essential to maintaining health. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the water intake of adolescents aged 12 to 16 years and their hydration level during an official soccer match. Three hundred and six players participated in the study (N = 306). Their water intake was recorded and the level of hydration was evaluated using the density of urine as an indicator. Weight measurements were made before and after the match. Water intake control, urine collection and analysis, and the recording of minutes played were carried out after the match. The average weight loss was 746.2 g (SD: 474.07; p < 0.001), with 36.5% with less than 1% loss and 23.3% with more than 2% loss. The mean volume of water ingested was 229.35 ml (SD: 211.11) and a significant correlation was observed between minutes of activity (ρ-value = 0.206; p < 0.001), environmental humidity (ρ-value = - 0.281; p < 0.001), and temperature (ρ-value = 0.200; p < 0.001). The sweat rate was 0.69 l/h (SD: 0.56) and it was significantly associated with playing time (ρ-value = -0.276; p < 0.001). The mean urine density was 1.019 (SD: 0.007), with 64.9% of youth athletes showing dehydration (≥ 1.020). An association was observed between dehydration and activity time (U- value = 4.124; p < 0.001). Approximately 10% of the participants stated that they had not drunk any water during the match. In conclusion, it is necessary to establish individual hydration guidelines based on personal, environmental and activity-related factors, as well as establish a minimum volume of fluids to consume.
Submaximal Testing to Estimate Aerobic Capacity Using a Matrix C5x Stepmill
Authors: Schaumburg Lauren , Laurson Kelly , Thomas David , Lagally Kristen
Published: September 2022

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if the Matrix C5x stepmill’s preprogrammed submaximal test is able to accurately predict maximal oxygen uptake. Sixteen participants completed a maximal treadmill test and a preprogrammed submaximal test on a Matrix C5x stepmill. Oxygen uptake was measured using a Cosmed K5 during both tests. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) was calculated from submaximal data using a multi-stage calculation and compared against measured VO2max from the maximal test and estimated VO2max from the submaximal stepmill test. METs were also measured during the submaximal test and compared to the METs estimated by the stepmill and METs calculated using submaximal stepping equations. Measured VO2max (39.18 α 6.6 ml.kg-1.min-1) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than estimated VO2max (28.06 α 3.2 ml.kg-1.min-1) and calculated VO2max (35.58 α 8.0 ml.kg-1.min-1). Measured METs were significantly (p = 0.04) higher than estimated METs in all stages, and higher than calculated METs in stage 1 of the submaximal test. The C5x did not provide accurate estimations of METs or maximal oxygen uptake. Calculating maximal oxygen uptake from submaximal stepmill data may provide an alternative, although development of a new equation may be warranted.
Associations between Selected Biological Features and Absolute and Relative Swimming Performance of Prepubescent Boys over a 3‐Year Swimming Training Program: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Kuberski Mariusz , Polak Anna , Szołtys Bogna , Markowski Kamil , Zarzeczny Ryszard
Published: September 2022

The study aimed to investigate the effect of 3-year swimming training on selected biological variables in prepubescent male swimmers and to determine the best predictors of absolute (VSa) and relative (VSr) swimming velocity for 50 m and 400 m front crawl. Twenty-one 10-year old boys subjected to endurance swimming training (4 x 70 min per week) and 18 boys consisting a control group were assessed semi-annually for basic anthropometric and respiratory characteristics, breath-hold time (BHT), VO2max, leg explosiveness (HJ), and abdominal strength endurance (ASE). After three years of training, BHT (p < 0.001), VO2max (p < 0.01), HJ (p < 0.01) and ASE (p < 0.01) were greater in the swimmers than in the controls. VSa and VSr expressed as a percentage of baseline velocity increased more for the 50 m than for the 400 m distance (p < 0.001 and p < 0.01, respectively). The 50 m VSa and VSr positively correlated with those obtained for the distance of 400 m (in both cases p < 0.001). Baseline VSa was negatively correlated with the increase in absolute swimming velocity for both distances (50 m: r = -0.684, p < 0.001 and 400 m: r = -0.673, p < 0.001). The best predictors of VSa for 50 m and 400 m front crawl were HJ (r2 = 0.388; p < 0.001) and VO2max (r2 = 0.333; p < 0.001), respectively. The key predictors of VSr for both distances were age (50 m: r2 = 0.340, p < 0.001 and 400 m: r2 = 0.207, p < 0.001) and, after excluding it from analysis, HJ (50 m: r2 = 0.176, p < 0.001 and 400 m: r2 = 0.104, p < 0.001). These results suggest that regardless of prepubescent boys’ initial abilities and exercise capacity, improvement in their swimming performance mainly depends on increases in power and neuromuscular coordination.