bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Role of ICT in developing teachers’ ICTs Competencies through Promotion-linked-training BS 17 to BS 18 QAED during PLT at the Punjab Level
Authors: Abbas Muhammad , Hassan Khawaja Hisham Ul , Rehman Raza Ur
Published: April 2023

The role of Information and, Communication Technology (ICT) in developing teacher competencies through promotion-linked training is a growing field of interest. This qualitative with case study research explores the impact of ICT on teacher training programs aimed at promoting competencies and improving teacher performance. By analyzing the use of technology in teacher training, this study seeks to understand how ICT can enhance teacher competencies and improve the overall quality of Education. Ten participants in the study were selected through a purposive sampling technique. For the data collection, face-to-face self-developed semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. It was found that ICT has a great impact and role in developing teachers’ competencies through promotion-linked training of BS-17 to BS-18 during PLT at the Punjab level. The participants described the importance of ICT regarding their professional development. This training was described to be useful through different platforms. Resource persons used different engaging techniques like blended learning, flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and personalized learning. Microsoft applications helped them for smooth, efficient, and effective working. The results of this research provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and technology experts as they work to integrate ICT into teacher training programs and improve the effectiveness of teacher development initiatives.
The Pengaruh Pengembangan Karir dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Loyalitas Kerja yang Berimplikasi pada Produktivitas (Studi pada Karyawan PT. Benang Citra Indonesia Divisi Produksi)
Authors: Yogaswara Muhammad Afrizal , Hidayat Rahmat
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengembangan karir, motivasi kerjaterhadap produktivitas dengan implikasi loyalitas kerja pada karyawan PT. Benang Citra Indonesia bagian. Jumlah populasi yang ada dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 128 orang dengan penentuan jumlah sampel menggunakan rumus slovin yang menghasilkan 97 responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisa model Sructural Equation Modeling (SEM) untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh independent terhadap variable dependent melalui variable mediating, dilakukan dengan menggunakan program lisrel 8.8. Uji penelitian ini berhasil menyimpulkan bahwa bahwa Pengembangan karir berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyallitas kerja. Motivasi Kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas kerja. Pengembangan Karir tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap produktivitas. Motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap produktivitas. Loyalitas Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Produktivitas. Pengembangan karir, motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas kerja. Pengembangan karir, motivasi kerja, loyalitas kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap produktivitas. Untuk variabel loyalitas kerja tidak menjadi mediator antara variabel pengembangan karir dan produktivitas. Sedangkan variabel loyalitas kerja menjadi mediator antara variabel motivasi terhadap produktivitas.
Hukum Sebagai Rekayasa Sosial dan Pembangunan (Kajian Sosiologi Hukum)
Authors: Yamin Ahmad , Nurmadiyah Nurmadiyah , Asriadi Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Sejalan dengan pemikiran Rescoe Pound tentang hukum sebagai alat untuk melakukan rekayasa sosial dengan konsep “Law as tool of Sosial Engineering” hukum bukan hanya digunakan oleh penguasa untuk menjalankan kekuasaan tetapi juga untuk melakukan perubahan sosial. Tujuan penulisan adalah untuk mendeskripsi hukum sebagai alat perubahan sosial dan pembangunan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yaitu teknik pengumpulan data yang tidak mengikat yang memberikan penjelasan-penjelasan yang dapat dijadikan sumber data yang diperoleh seperti rancangan undang undang, buku bacaan, hasil-hasil penelitian, dan hasil karya dari kalangan hukum. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh bahwa, hukum sebagai rekayasa sosial dan pembangunan adalah hukum yang efektif dengan melakukan perubahan pada struktur, kelembagaan penegakan hukum, kultur, budaya hukum dalam penegakan hukum dan substansi materi perumusan peraturan perundang-undangan.
Mechanism of Forced Summons against Witnesses Who Do Not Provide Information
Authors: Hattu Jacob , Hehanussa D. J. A.
Published: April 2023

Witness testimony is one of the valid proofs in the judicial process. Evidence has a very important position in the trial court examination process, because evidence contains provisions that contain outlines and guidelines regarding procedures that are justified by law proving the guilt of the accused, so by proving a criminal act a criminal sentence can be imposed. Therefore, the problem raised is what is the mechanism for summoning witnesses in criminal cases in Indonesia. To make a summons, the investigator must give a summons in writing. The deadline for summons with the time to attend the summons should be carried out with due observance of a reasonable deadline, which is no later than 3 (three) days received before the time to come to fulfill the summons. In practice, summons is conveyed to the summoned party in various ways, such as asking the summoned party to pick up the summons himself, entrusting it to a lawyer or the investigator delivering it directly to the summoned party. A summons based on a police report, a summons signed by the investigator or the investigator's superior as the investigator. The summons is submitted taking into account the sufficient grace period. If the second summons does not arrive at the stipulated time, the investigator issues a subpoena.
The Impact of Awareness Kiosks (Ethics Kiosks) on Achieving Sustainable Development in Egyptian Society
Authors: Elgammal Nour-Elhouda Medhat
Published: April 2023

Civil society organizations are often limited to providing social assistance without having an influential role in the progress of societies and the achievement of sustainable development. Therefore, the researcher highlights the influential role of civil society and its institutions in raising awareness and improving sustainable development in society through the Ethics Kiosks project. The researcher aimed to study the impact of Awareness Kiosks (Ethics Kiosks) on achieving sustainable development in society. The Ethics Kiosk project has been applied in the old Labbana district of Port Said Governorate in Egypt since 2018 by the Meshakat Nour Foundation. The study depends on a descriptive theoretical approach and a questionnaire. The data were processed using (SPSS 25) and various statistical methods including testing reliability through Cronbach's alpha coefficient, Model Summary, ANOVA Test, and T-test. The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the independent variables (social, health, educational, economic, and environmental fields) and the dependent variable (achieving sustainable development in society) and there was a significant impact of social, health, educational, economic, and environmental fields on achieving sustainable development in society. The kiosk achieved 12 of the United Nations sustainable development goals, and even added a basic goal that was overlooked by the United Nations, which is "modifying human behavior." These goals have been achieved through the various sub-programs of Ethics Kiosks, which are concerned with home repair, modifying infrastructure, economic empowerment of families, health, education, and recreational aspects for citizens in slums and impoverished areas.
INFLUENCE OF THE COMPOSITION AND HEATING TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOW OF THE MIXTURE OF OIL OF THE WEST KAZAKHSTAN/MANGYSHLAK/AKTOBE FIELDS AND OIL FIELDS OF THE KUMKOL GROUP TREATED WITH THE DEPRESSANT ADDITIVE
Authors: Diduh A. G. , Gabsattarova G. A. , Boranbaeva L. E. , Blagih E. V.
Published: April 2023

The article presents the results of the study of the influence of the composition and temperature of heating on the flow of the mixture of oil of West Kazakhstan/Mangyshlak/Aktobe fields (transported through the main pipeline «Kenkiyak-Kumkol») and oil fields of Kumkol group (treated with depressant); degree of rheological reduction depends on heating temperature, wax and asphalt-resin content and cooling conditions, and paraffin oils have an optimal heating temperature, where the heat treatment effect is greatest. This temperature is always higher than the melting point of the paraffins in the oil. At the same time, the most favorable conditions are created for dendritic crystallization of paraffin with the formation of the least stable structure. When heating high-frozen oil below the melting point of paraffins, there may be a sharp deterioration of the rheological parameters of the oil due to the formation of a solid fine-crystalline structure; the results of the physical-crystalline research are obtainedthe chemical and rheological properties of the oil mixture of ZKNS-Kumkol formulations 30-70 and 40-60% have shown that the negative effect from heating to 35 and 45 oC must be taken into account when deciding on the use of oil heating technology to improve transmission modes, because this will lead to deterioration of rheological properties of oil and will reduce the effectiveness of the depressant additive (which is used to process the Kumkol component of the oil mixture). In order to improve the flow of the oil mixture ZKNS-Kumkolskaya can consider the possibility of heating the oil up to 55 oC, or increasing the share of the West Kazakhstan component along with the absence of heating of the oil mixture (mixing of components at actual temperatures).
Borging van het publiek belang in samenwerkingsverbanden
Authors: Den Butter Frank , Ten Wolde Sjoerd
Published: April 2023

Safeguarding the public interest in cooperative projects: Reducing the implementation costs of government policy through the use of intermediaries

A public interest implies that government intervention is needed in order to enhance societal welfare. After the character of the public interest has been determined from the theoretical perspective of public economics, the government has the responsibility to safeguard the public interest at lowest societal costs. This article discusses the supportive role of intermediaries (or ‘middlemen’), using prescriptions from transaction management. A discussion of three case studies shows how in public private partnerships the knowledge of such intermediaries can be used in order to safeguard the public interest in an efficient manner.
Mijn onbegrijpelijke, willekeurige, punitieve overheid
Authors: Kruiter Albert Jan
Published: April 2023

Mijn onbegrijpelijke, willekeurige, punitieve overheid

In this feature authors review recently published books on subjects of interest to readers of Beleid en Maatschappij.
Pedagog opiekuczy uniwersytetu w rnych rolach. Teraniejszo, przyszoi przeszo
Authors: Gajewska Grażyna
Published: April 2023

Celem artykuu jest podjcie refleksji o pedagogu opiekuczym, oczekiwaniach wobec niego, rozumieniu terminu, ksztaceniu i rolach jakie peni w uniwersytecie, zarwno obecnie i na przykadzie uczelni w Zielonej Grze, jak rwnie w porwnaniu z wybranymi aspektami z przeszoci, gwnie pocztkw ksztacenia. Uzupenione one bd wynikami sondau przeprowadzonego wrd osb, ktre na wiosn 2022 r. byy studentami specjalnoci pedagogika opiekuczo-wychowawcza i profilaktyka. Zaprezentowane zostan ich deklaracje dotyczce oczekiwanych miejsc pracy w zawodzie po ukoczeniu studiw, instytucjach, w ktrych pracuj w zawodzie jednoczenie studiujc oraz realizowanym wolontariatem. Krtko przedstawione zostan rwnie formy dziaa dydaktycznych i pozadydaktycznych, integrujcych interesariuszy, umoliwiajcych dzielenie si wiedz, umiejtnociami i dowiadczeniami, tworzcymi sie wsparcia, wzajemnego uczenia si i rozwoju. Ukazane zostan take wybrane kierunki poszukiwa badawczych studentw I, II i III stopnia bdce odzwierciedleniem wanych problemw naukowych, spoecznych i praktycznych.
Jak by Korczakiem w rodowisku mediw cyfrowych?
Authors: Ciesiołkiewicz Konrad
Published: April 2023

Artyku przedstawia analiz wspczesnego rozumienia Janusza Korczaka jako humanisty i wybitnego pedagoga. Celem tekstu jest stworzenie, ideowych wskaza dla pracujcych w spoeczestwie mediw cyfrowych pedagogw XXI wieku. rodowisko cyfrowe jest traktowane przez dzieci i modzie jako naturalne miejsce aktywnoci, budowania i utrzymywania relacji oraz korzystania z rozrywki i edukacji. Ze wzgldu na akcentowanie w dyskursie publicznym licznych zagroe rodowiska cyfrowego, postrzeganie go wycznie technokratycznie oraz z uwagi na du dynamik jego przemian, wybr waciwego kierunku stawia pedagogw przed wieloma dylematami. W toku rozwaa wykazano, e zasadne jest kierowanie si wskazaniami nurtu refleksyjno-krytycznego stawiajce w centrum uwagi dialogiczne metody pracy, skorzystanie z dostpnych w Polsce holistycznych modeli edukacji medialnej, informacyjnej i cyfrowej oraz rozwinicie rzecznictwa na rzecz praw dziecka w rodowisku cyfrowym.
Ubogi ucze przezwycianie problemu dziecicej biedy w rodowisku (poza)szkolnym
Authors: Dworniczek Katarzyna
Published: April 2023

Rozwaania podjte w tym artykule, uwzgldniajce szeroko pojt problematyk pedagogiki spoecznej i socjologii wychowania, dotycz wybranych aspektw spoecznego funkcjonowania dziecka ubogiego w rzeczywistoci szkolnej. Artyku ukazuje znaczenie spoecznej percepcji i reakcji na problem rodzinnej i dziecicej biedy w wyznaczaniu jednostkowych scenariuszy biograficznych. W oparciu analiz literatury przedmiotu i wybrane wyniki wasnych bada naukowych, autorka ukazuje take wybrane praktyczne moliwoci oddziaywa jednostkowych i zbiorowych, tkwice w rodowisku edukacyjnym i w pozostaych krgach rodowiskowych.
Profilaktyczna trajektoria studentw pedagogiki opiekuczo-wychowawczej
Authors: Wawryk Lidia
Published: April 2023

Celem artykuu jest ukazanie profilaktycznej trajektorii studentw pedagogiki. Profilaktyczn trajektori j jako drog zdobywania wiedzy, umiejtnoci i kompetencji z zakresu profilaktyki spoecznej, wykorzystywania wasnych dowiadcze u studentw pedagogiki; specjalnoci pedagogika opiekuczo-wychowawcza i profilaktyka. W czci teoretycznej Autorka dokonuje przegldu podstaw teoretycznych dotyczcych zakresu profilaktyki spoecznej, jako istotnego obszaru w ksztaceniu przyszych pedagogw, studentw pedagogiki opiekuczo-wychowawczej i profilaktyki. Analizy pozyskanego materiau badawczego w drodze pisemnych wywiadw swobodnych i obserwacji uczestniczcej pozwoliy wytyczy profilaktyczn trajektori badanych studentek.
Natalia Harewska, Grayna Gajewska, Profesjonalizacja pieczy zastpczej. Teoria a praktyka. Oficyna Wydawnicza Impuls, Krakw 2022, ss. 278
Authors: Albański Łukasz
Published: April 2023

Recenzja ksiki Natalia Harewska, Grayna Gajewska, Profesjonalizacja pieczy zastpczej. Teoria a praktyka
Analysis of doping effects on electrical conductivity and interfacial contact resistance of TiO2
Authors: T. Al Smadi  , M. Bououdina  , A. I. Mourad  , U. Schwingenschloegl
Published: April 2023

In fuel cells, electrolysis cells, etc., titanium have been widely employed due to the high corrosion resistance achieved by the oxide film. But it also leads to low electrical conductivity and reduces the cells efficiency significantly. To illuminate how to improve the conductivity of titanium alloys, first-principles calculations merged with Boltzmann transport equation and Schottky-Mott theory is adopted to investigate the doping effects of thirty-seven elements on the electronic transport property. The results indicate the low electrical conductivity of TiO2 is attribute to the strong ionic bond of Ti-O. Nb, Ta, Sb and Zr can enhance the conductivity to above 1.0×103 S∙cm-1, which can also make the Schottky barrier decline from 1.05 eV to below 0.4 eV. That is mainly due to the Fermi level shifting and the stronger covalent bond formed between the impurity and O atoms. This work also investigated the effect of doping ratio on the conductivity. The covalent bond between impurity and O atoms is found to increase at a higher doped ratio. That results in the extension of the unoccupied state of the valence band maximum and conduction band minimum to the forbidden gap, which further leads to the reduction of the band gap.
CURRENT STATUS OF RESIDUAL ANTI-DIPHTHERIA ANTIBODIES OF THE AGE GROUP OF 5 – 40 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY OF KHANH HOA PROVINCE
Authors: Le Lien , Nguyen Trieu , Huynh Mai , Le Thao , Nguyen Mien , Le Dat , Nguyen Luong , Ha Hang , Do Mai , Do Hung
Published: April 2023

Trong những năm gần đây, dịch bạch hầu do vi khuẩn Corynebacterium diphtheriae đã bùng phát trở lại ở một số tỉnh khu vực miền Trung và Tây Nguyên. Trong nghiên cứu này, chúng tôi tiến hành nghiên cứu này nhằm xác định tồn lưu kháng thể kháng độc tố bạch hầu để đánh giá một cách tổng thể miễn dịch trong cộng đồng dân cư, từ đó có kế hoạch tiêm vắc xin bổ sung và chủ động phòng chống bệnh bạch hầu trên địa bàn tỉnh Khánh Hòa. Các mẫu thu thập đánh giá tồn lưu kháng thể kháng bạch hầu bằng phương pháp ELISA cho kết quả nghiên cứu: Tổng số 1.195 người tham gia, 26,69% có nồng độ kháng thể đạt mức bảo vệ đầy đủ và lâu dài (nồng độ kháng thể ≥ 0,1 IU/mL); Nồng độ kháng thể trung bình (GMC) là 0,07 IU/mL (95%CI: 0,07-0,08) và không có sự khác biệt ở nam và nữ; Trong các nhóm tuổi, nhóm tuổi 5-10 có kháng thể bảo vệ đầy đủ và lâu dài cao nhất (52,38%), thấp nhất là nhóm tuổi 11-20 (15,99%). Nồng độ kháng thể trung bình cao nhất ở nhóm tuổi 5-10 (0,14 IU/mL, 95%CI: 0,12 – 0,16).
Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy không loại trừ nguy cơ bùng phát dịch bạch hầu, do đó cần xem xét thực hiện tiêm liều tăng cường để duy trì khả năng miễn dịch chống lại bệnh bạch hầu ở cộng đồng dân cư tỉnh Khánh Hòa.
TREND ANALYSIS OF EFFECTIVE TESTING OF ROTAVIN-M1 VACCINE IN VIETNAM IN 2021
Authors: Luu Dung , Tran Binh , Tran Thao , Tran Trang , Tran Hien , Nguyen Tung
Published: April 2023

Vi rút Rota là nguyên nhân hàng đầu gây tiêu chảy cấp và tử vong trẻ em trên toàn cầu. Hiện việc phòng bệnh chủ động bằng vắc xin cho cộng đồng là hiệu quả nhất. Vắc xin Rotavin-M1 được nghiên cứu sản xuất bởi Trung tâm sản xuất vắc xin và sinh phẩm y tế (POLYVAC) và cấp phép lưu hành từ năm 2012. Do vậy việc giám sát tính ổn định công hiệu để đảm bảo chất lượng vắc xin là nhiệm vụ của Viện Kiểm định Quốc gia Vắc xin và sinh phẩm Y tế (NICVB) và theo khuyến cáo của Tổ chức y tế thế giới (WHO). Phương pháp hồi cứu số liệu kết quả công hiệu tại POLYVAC và NICVB từ năm 2013-2021. Kết quả công hiệu trung bình tại nhà sản xuất POLYVAC và tại NICVB từ năm 2013-2020 là 6,28 log10PFU/ml và 6,26 log10PFU/ml. Trong đó, kết quả công hiệu giữa POLYVAC và NICVB trên cùng 15 loạt vắc xin Rotavin-M1 sản xuất năm 2021 cho kết quả trung bình là 6,26 log10PFU/ml và 6,24 log10PFU/ml. Các kết quả công hiệu của các lô đều ổn định nằm trong khoảng cảnh báo (±2SD) và không có khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê (P=0,167 >0,05) giữa hai phòng thí nghiệm. Từ kết quả phân tích xu hướng công hiệu vắc xin Rotavin-M1 cho thấy kết quả công hiệu có tính ổn định và không có sự khác biệt giữa POLYVAC và NICVB.
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE RATE OF DIPHTHERIA ANTITOXIN ANTIBODIES IN THE AGE GROUP FROM 5 TO 40 YEARS OLD IN KHANH HOA PROVINCE IN 2022
Authors: Nguyen Luong , Le Thieu , Nguyen Dong , Dao Anh , Le Lien , Le Quan , Nguyen Tinh , Truong Linh
Published: April 2023

Hiện nay, gánh nặng bệnh tật của bệnh bạch hầu đã giảm kể từ khi sử dụng vắc xin phòng bệnh bạch hầu trong Chương trình Tiêm chủng mở rộng Quốc gia. Tuy nhiên dịch tễ học của căn bệnh này vẫn còn là một lĩnh vực đáng quan tâm, khi sự bùng phát bệnh xảy ra không liên tục ở các khu vực khác nhau trên thế giới. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện tại tỉnh Khánh Hòa để xác định các yếu tố dịch tễ học ảnh hưởng đến sự tồn lưu kháng thể kháng độc tố bạch hầu ở nhóm tuổi từ 5-40. Kết quả cho thấy có 26,69% đối tượng tham gia có miễn dịch bảo vệ an toàn và lâu dài, và tồn lưu kháng thể kháng độc tố bạch hầu giảm dần theo thời gian. Phân tích đa biến chỉ ra mô hình thích hợp, sự khác biệt ý nghĩa thống kê bao gồm: BMI, nhóm tuổi và khu vực địa lý. Nhóm tuổi từ 5 -10 tuổi có nồng độ miễn dịch bảo vệ an toàn, cao nhất; các khu vực khác nhau trên địa bàn Khánh Hòa có kết quả như sau: Khánh Vĩnh cao hơn Cam Lâm (ORhc 2,69; KTC 95% 1,25 - 5,83), Nha Trang thấp hơn Cam Lâm (ORhc 0,52; KTC 95% 0,32 - 0,85); Khánh Sơn thấp hơn Cam Lâm (ORhc 0,36; KTC 95% 0,12 - 0,93).
Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy sự cần thiết triển khai tiêm nhắc lại vắc xin có thành phần bạch hầu là rất quan trọng giúp củng cố miễn dịch của trẻ và cộng đồng để chủ động phòng bệnh bạch hầu.
Analysis of Students' Critical Thinking Skills Based on Prior Knowledge Mathematics
Authors: Kania Nia , Fitriani Cut , Bonyah Ebenezer
Published: April 2023

The development of critical thinking skills has emerged as a global concern in a variety of fields, including education. The purpose of this research is to shed light on the connection that exists between one's prior knowledge and the mathematical critical thinking skills that are acquired through the use of quantitative methods. Collecting data through the use of mathematical instruments, mathematical critical thinking tests, and daily test data for the prerequisite material based on the average student's performance. High school students in the eleventh grade made up the study's sample population. The findings of the research indicate that there is a positive connection between mathematical background knowledge and critical thinking abilities in that subject area. It is possible to draw the conclusion that the material that serves as initial knowledge and is therefore a prerequisite needs to be studied extensively in order to have broad insight that contributes to the success of learning the subsequent material. In spite of this, the researchers discovered that the number of students who fell into the high and medium categories of critical thinking skills was lower when compared to the number of students who fell into the second category when it came to their initial mathematical abilities. In other words, there has been a rise in the proportion of students who score poorly on tests of their ability to engage in critical thinking. These additional aspects should be sought out and incorporated as research fodder in subsequent studies.
The prevalence and nature of multi‐type child maltreatment in Australia
Authors: Higgins Daryl J , Mathews Ben , Pacella Rosana , Scott James G , Finkelhor David , Meinck Franziska , Erskine Holly E , Thomas Hannah J , Lawrence David M , Haslam Divna M , Malacova Eva , Dunne Michael P
Published: April 2023

Objectives

To determine the prevalence in Australia of multi‐type child maltreatment, defined as two or more maltreatment types (physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, or exposure to domestic violence) and to examine its nature, family risk factors, and gender and age cohort differences.

Design

Retrospective cross‐sectional survey using a validated questionnaire.

Setting and participants

Mobile phone random digit‐dial sample of the Australian population aged 16 years and older.

Main outcome measures

National estimates of multi‐type child maltreatment up to age 18 years using the Juvenile Victimisation Questionnaire‐R2: Adapted Version (Australian Child Maltreatment Study).

Results

Of 8503 participants, 62.2% (95% CI, 60.9–63.6%) experienced one or more types of child maltreatment. Prevalence of single‐type maltreatment was 22.8% (95% CI, 21.7–24.0%), whereas 39.4% (95% CI, 38.1–40.7%) of participants reported multi‐type maltreatment and 3.5% (95% CI, 3.0–4.0%) reported all five types. Multi‐type maltreatment was more common for gender diverse participants (66.1% [95% CI, 53.7–78.7%]) and women (43.2% [95% CI, 41.3–45.1%]) than for men (34.9% [95% CI, 33.0–36.7%]). Multi‐type maltreatment prevalence was highest for those aged 25–44 years. Family‐related adverse childhood experiences — especially mental illness and alcohol or substance misuse — increased risk. Exposure to domestic violence was the maltreatment type most often present in multi‐type maltreatment patterns.

Conclusions

Multi‐type child maltreatment is prevalent in Australia and more common in women and gender diverse individuals. Child protection services, health practitioners, and prevention and intervention services must assess and manage multi‐type maltreatment in children and address its health consequences across the lifespan. Public health policy should consider prevention services or strategies that target multi‐type child maltreatment.
The association between child maltreatment and health risk behaviours and conditions throughout life in the Australian Child Maltreatment Study
Authors: Lawrence David M , Hunt Anna , Mathews Ben , Haslam Divna M , Malacova Eva , Dunne Michael P , Erskine Holly E , Higgins Daryl J , Finkelhor David , Pacella Rosana , Meinck Franziska , Thomas Hannah J , Scott James G
Published: April 2023

Objective

To estimate associations between all five types of child maltreatment (emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and exposure to domestic violence) and health risk behaviours and conditions.

Design, setting, participants

Nationally representative survey of Australian residents aged 16 years and older conducted by computer‐assisted telephone interviewing.

Main outcome measures

Associations between child maltreatment and the following health risk behaviours and conditions: current smoker, binge drinking (at least weekly in past 12 months), cannabis dependence (according to the Cannabis Severity of Dependence Scale), obesity (based on body mass index), self‐harm in past 12 months, and suicide attempt in past 12 months.

Results

A total of 8503 participants completed the survey. All five types of child maltreatment were associated with increased rates of all of the health risk behaviours and conditions that we considered. The strongest associations were in the youngest age group (16–24‐year‐olds). Sexual abuse and emotional abuse were associated with the highest odds of health risk behaviours and conditions. Cannabis dependence, self‐harm and suicide attempts were most strongly associated with child maltreatment. Experiencing more than one type of child maltreatment was associated with higher rates of health risk behaviours and conditions than experiencing one type of child maltreatment.

Conclusions

Child maltreatment is associated with substantially increased rates of health risk behaviours and conditions. Prevention and intervention efforts should be informed by trauma histories, and holistic psychosocial care should be incorporated into programs focusing on behaviour change.
Marketing Analytics Theoretical Development and Trends: The Journey of Defining Marketing Analytics
Authors: Dar Imran , Rana Aziz Ur Rehman , Nasir Ismail
Published: April 2023

Marketing Analytics is a novel area of marketing science that is becoming a new subject and area of expertise like other sub-branches of marketing, with the conceptual umbrella overlapping data science and the fruits of the fourth industrial revolution. The researchers crafted the linkage of Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics and Marketing Analytics as an interdisciplinary phenomenon and subset of Business Analytics. A definition has been developed from academic development and trends. The area’s importance in the academic world has also been detailed.
المشكلات التي تواجه مُديري المدارس في تقويم أدائهم الوظيفي بمحافظة الظاهرة في سلطنة عُمان
Authors: ابراهيم حسام الدين السيد محمد , الشعيلي سعود بن سليم بن سعد
Published: April 2023

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى التعرف على المشكلات التي تواجه مُديري المدارس في تقويم أدائهم الوظيفي بمحافظة الظاهرة في سلطنة عُمان، واتبعت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي، كما استخدمت الاستبانة في جمع البيانات والمعلومات وتم تطبيقها على عينة مكونة من (70) مديراً ومديرة، وتمثل مجتمع الدراسة في جميع مديري المدارس بمحافظة الظاهرة في سلطنة عُمان والبالغ عددهم (82) مديراً  ومُديرة، واستخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي الذي يعتمد على برنامج التحليل الاحصائي في العلوم الاجتماعية spss. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها أن المشكلات التي تواجه مُديري المدارس في تقويم أدائهم الوظيفي بمحافظة الظاهرة في سلطنة عُمان جاءت بدرجة عالية بشكل عام، كما جاءت بدرجة عالية في محوري مشكلات تتعلق بتقارير الكفاءة السنوية، ومشكلات تتعلق بنظم وإجراءات العمل، بينما جاءت بدرجة متوسطة في محور مشكلات تتعلق بالمسؤولين عن تقويم الأداء كما كشفت النتائج أيضًا عن عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في استجابات أفراد عينة الدراسة من مُديري المدارس عند مستوى الدلالة (α ≤ 0.05) تُعزى إلى متغيرات الجنس، والمؤهل العلمي، والمرحلة التعليمية.
PENERAPAN METODE PROBING PROMTING DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Nasem Nasem , Rudiyana Rudiyana , Ridwan Nurzaman Dadan
Published: April 2023

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA di Kelas VI SDN KARANGSINOM I dengan menerapkan metode pembelajaran Probing Prompting. Metode penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Dalam penelitian ini, teknik yang digunakan untuk mengolah data adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP), lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar, dan tes hasil belajar. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu bahwa penerapan model Probing Prompting dapat meningkatkan hasil Belajar siswa cukup efektif diterapkan pada siswa kelas VI SDN KARANGSINOM I. Hal ini terbukti, PBM siswa siklus I dengan skor 76,56 dengan prosentasi 72,2% mengalami peningkatan  menjadi 84,83 dengan prosentasi 77,7% pada siklus II, dari siklus II ke sikls III pun mengalami peningkatan, skor siklus III yaitu 87,83 dengan prosentasi 94,4%, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan Probing Prompting dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa, dengan kriteria sangat aktif. Selain itu, hasil belajar IPA kelas VI materi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan mahluk hidup meningkat  dengan menerapkan model Probing Prompting, hal ini terbukti dari perolehan nilai rata-rata hasil belajar pada setiap siklus. Dalam kegiatan prasiklus nilai rata-rata siswa 61,39 dengan prosentase 38,9%, sedangkan perolehan nilai rata-rata siswa pada siklus I yaitu 66,37 dengan prosentase 66,6%, hal ini mengalami peningkatan sebesar 27,7%. Pada siklus II perolehan nilai rata-rata siswa 69,7 dengan prosentase 77,7%, hal ini mengalam peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II yaitu sebesar 11,1%, begitu pun di siklus III mengalami peningkatan sebesar 11,1% dengan perolehan nilai rata-rata 87,83 dengan prosentase 94,4%.
Effectiveness of TECAR Therapy on Clinical Symptoms and Neurophysiological Parameters of Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Vahdatpour Babak , Ghasemi Hamid Reza , Taheri Parisa
Published: April 2023

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most typical peripheral entrapment neuropathy. To date, various non-invasive methods have been used to manage CTS. This study investigates the effectiveness of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR), a new physical agent modality, on symptoms and neurophysiological parameters in patients with CTS. Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 29 patients with mild or moderate CTS were randomly assigned to two groups. Group 1 received TECAR therapy with a frequency of 500 Hz and an intensity of 30 to 50%, 2 sessions/week, in addition to wrist splints and vitamin B supplements for 4 weeks. Group 2 also received a wrist splint and vitamin B for 4 weeks without TECAR therapy. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ-SSS and FSS), as well as clinical and neurophysiological findings, were assessed before and 8 weeks after treatment. Within and between-group comparisons were made after the intervention period. Results: VAS and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (FSS and SSS) showed significant changes. Clinical CTS tests and electrophysiological parameters did not show significant differences before and after the study. From a clinical perspective (pain relief and functional improvement), the TECAR therapy group showed more definite changes. Conclusions: TECAR can be considered an effective non-invasive treatment for patients with mild to moderate CTS.
Flexible solutions for lab-based phase contrast and dark field CT and micro-CT
Authors:   University College London (UCL), Olivo Alessandro ,   University College London (UCL), Vittoria Fabio A. ,   University College London (UCL), Modregger Peter ,   University College London (UCL), Kallon Gibril K. ,   University College London (UCL), Massimi Lorenzo ,   University College London (UCL), Savvidis Savvas ,   University of Trieste, Brombal Luca ,   University College London (UCL), Havariyoun Glafkos ,   University College London (UCL), Maughan jones Charlotte J. ,   University College London (UCL), Buchanan Ian ,   University College London (UCL), Shoukroun Dana ,   University College London (UCL), Munro Peter R. T. ,   University College London (UCL), Hagen Charlotte K. ,   University College London (UCL), Endrizzi Marco
Published: April 2023

Phase-based (PB) x-ray imaging (XRI) methods have grown in importance over recent years, and it can probably be argued that the majority of micro-CT experiments at synchrotrons include phase effects in some form or fashion. A comparable if not higher level of interest has consequently arisen with regards to the translation of PB XRI into lab-based CT and micro-CT system, where however things have been moving more slowly, and the opposite is probably true i.e. most acquisitions are currently non-PB. The reasons for this are multiple and varied, but the key ones may be attributable to setup complexity and to the necessity to move optical elements during acquisitions, limits in spatial resolution, and excessively long acquisition times. In the imaging of biological tissues, especially in vivo, excessive delivered dose can pose an additional concern. Based on the acceptance that a “one size fits all solution” probably does not exist, and that most real world applications typically do not require all the above features simultaneously, our group has focused on the development of a flexible approach where typically counteracting features (e.g. high spatial resolution and fast acquisition times) can be traded off, including while making use of the same imaging system after this has been designed and built. This paper briefly reviews the technical innovations that have made the above possible, presents some key results in various areas of application, and discusses areas currently undergoing further development, among which are extensions to both higher and lower energy x-ray spectra, and new approaches to multimodality and data retrieval.
Defect detection in 3D printed carbon fibre composites using X-ray Computed Tomography
Authors:   Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Soete Jeroen ,   Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Badoux Brice ,   Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Swolfs Yentl ,   Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Gorbatikh Larissa ,   Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Wevers Martine
Published: April 2023

X-ray Computed Tomography (X-ray CT) has become a vital tool for product quality inspection. The X-ray CT analysis of 3D printed composites, with a layer-by-layer structure of carbon fibre/polyamide and polyamide plies, demonstrates how the void content increases with an increasing number of consecutive carbon fibre layers. Not only the void content, but also the pore network complexity increases, as more pore types are introduced into the sample. The PolyAmide (PA) matrix has an average void content of 6%, consisting of interbead channels with strong anisotropy. Alternating a carbon fibre layer with two polyamide layers slightly increases porosity (6.8% on average), as both inter- and intrabundle porosities are now present. It was found that the premature cutting of the carbon fibre bundle results in a large void at the end of the print path, while the start of the path is also associated with voids and an interruption of the PA wall layers. Full carbon fibre layering sections introduce additional large voids (average porosity of 9.7%), as the carbon fibre bundle cannot fully move into the corners of the polyamide wall layers.
The tested samples exhibit a delamination failure mode in the performed indentation test. The 100°PA2CF lay-up exhibits the best performance, yielding the highest loading and actuation potential. The presence of a PA layer between CF layers is beneficial for the mechanical performance of the printed carbon fibre composite. While reinforcements are introduced to enhance the mechanical strength and elasticity of thermoplastics, or to invoke an actuation mechanism, the final material properties strongly depend on the used fill pattern, the location of the start and end points of the print pattern, the turn radius, the lay-up, and more specifically the number of consecutive reinforcement layers.
Spatial Resolution Enhancement Based on Detector Displacement for Computed Tomography
Authors:   University of Stuttgart, Sun Kaicong ,   University of Stuttgart, Kieß Steffen ,   University of Stuttgart, Simon Sven
Published: April 2023

In this paper, the impact of resolution enhancements of X-ray 2D projections on the spatial resolution of the reconstructed 3D
computed tomography volume data is investigated. The resolution enhancement of an X-ray 2D projection is achieved by subpixel
displacement of the X-ray detector which is mounted on linear stages for x- and y-positioning. Multiple projections at the
same rotation angle but with different detector positions are applied to reconstruct a high resolution (HR) projection. Due to the
HR projections which contain additional information, the spatial resolution of the 3D volume data is enhanced. For assessing the
improvement quantitatively, the modulation transfer function (MTF) has been evaluated based on the ASTM-E 1695-95 standard.
In order to reduce the reconstruction time of the 2D HR image out of the captured projections with detector displacement, the
reconstruction task has been decomposed into sub-problems and implemented on a multi-GPU computer system. It is shown that
multi-GPU implementations have accelerated the HR reconstruction process sufficiently such that no extra delay for the 3D CT
reconstruction is generated.
X-ray scatter removal for artifact free CT imaging
Authors:   Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH, Krenkel Martin ,   Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH, Erler Marco ,   Carl Zeiss AG, Tzoumas Stratis ,   Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH, Kuhn Christoph
Published: April 2023

In this paper we present a method to compensate for scattered radiation artifacts. Using a newly developed workflow to determine the scattered radiation, scatter artifacts can be dramatically reduced to a level, where further evaluation of the data becomes possible with state-of-the-art algorithms. The method intrinsically corrects for all kinds of scatter problems that may occur in a CT system including scattering inside the object. We will demonstrate the approach for the inspection of large aluminum castings. We will show that using this method an image quality can be achieved, which is otherwise only available using fan-beam tomography with line detectors. In comparison to line-detector based fan-beam CT, scans can be achieved in significantly reduced measurement times in the order of few minutes instead of many hours.
Orientation Optimization and Making Jigs for X-ray CT scanning
Authors:   University of Tokyo, Ito Toshimasa ,   University of Tokyo, Ohtake Yutaka ,   University of Tokyo, Suzuki Hiromasa
Published: April 2023

Recently, X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanners have become common in industry. However, artifacts resulting from the orientation of the scanned object are often generated in industrial CT scanners. In this study, in order to improve the scan result, we tried to search for an optimal object orientation. Using computer-aided design data, which are frequently generated for designing industrial objects, we performed simulations of X-ray projections. We evaluated three types of artifacts in these simulations: metal artifacts, beam hardening artifacts, and cone-beam artifacts. Each of these three artifacts was individually minimized in the simulations. We the determined the overall optimal orientation via multiobjective optimization. In addition, CT users often need to construct jigs to support objects in certain orientations. Accordingly, we proposed a method for construct a jig to support objects in their optimal orientation. The scan results in the optimal orientation proposed by our method were better than those obtained in the orientation proposed by a CT operator.
RESEARCH ON THE PREPARATION OF AMLODIPINE 5MG IMMEDIATE-RELEASE FILM-COATED TABLETS TO IMPROVE ACTIVE INGREDIENT’S STABILITY
Authors: Huynh Thi My Duyen , Dao Long Chau , Vo Dao Thuy Vy , Tran Cao Truc Linh , Pham Nguyen Quoc Thong
Published: April 2023

Background: Amlodipine is a representative active ingredient of calcium channel blockers. In addition to the general advantages of calcium channel blockers in treating hypertension, amlodipine also effectively controls blood pressure for 24 hours and has no or just a little effect on neurohormonal activation, so it does not cause high blood pressure at the last dose. However, amlodipine has a plasma half-life of between 30 and 40 hours, slowing the drug's action duration. Besides, amlodipine is very hygroscopic, causing instability during storage and leading to loss of drug efficacy. Objectives: To design and optimize the formula of amlodipine 5 mg immediate-release film-coated tablets and formulate a film coating for amlodipine 5 mg immediate-release film-coated tablets. Methods: The immediate-release tablet was formulated by direct compression method and designed by Design-Expert software with different types and numbers of super disintegrants. Evaluation of the solubility of each formula to determine the most optimal one; Formulation of the protective coating to help to stabilize the tablet. Results: Preparation of immediate-release filmcoated tablets containing amlodipine 5 mg with a 30-minute release of 96.76% of the active ingredient; formulation on the protective coating including titanium dioxide, PEG 6000, talc, HPMC E6, colorant, alcohol 96%, and distilled water. Conclusion: The research showed that the content of the amlodipine coating tablet released at 30 min in a pH 1.2 medium was near the maximum level and did not change significantly during 6 months of storage.
Effects of Moderate Exercise Training On ApoE And ApoCIII In Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Ertekin Kutluhan , Baştuğ Metin , Gökçay Canpolat Asena
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an endocrinopathy with a combination of cardiovascular and metabolic compounds. In our study, it is expected to obtain results showing that mortality rate, loss of workforce, and treatment costs due to disorders caused by MetS can be reduced by physical exercise. The study analyses the effect of moderate exercise training on this Apolipoprotein E (ApoE), Apolipoprotein CIII (ApoCIII), adiponectin, resistin, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) which are thought to have a role in the deterioration of glucose and lipid metabolism in MetS.
Methods: This clinical experimental study consists of 3 groups. The MetS+E (n=24) group, which included the participants who agreed to participate in the exercise program in addition to their medical treatment, the MetS (n=23) group who received medical treatment but did not exercise, and the Control+E (n=25) group, which included healthy volunteers who had the same protocol as MetS+E ApoE, ApoCIII, adiponectin, resistin, IL-6, and TNF-α plasma levels of all participants were measured both at the beginning of the study and at the end of the protocol.
Results: At the end of the study we reached the following findings; insulin and Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) levels decreased in exercise groups (p=0,03). ApoCIII levels increased in all the groups after the study (p<0,01). IL-6 levels decreased in MetS+E (p<0,01) and Control+E (p=0,037). ApoE (p=0,01) and TNF-α (p=0,037) levels decreased only in the Control+E group.
Conclusion: Training showed metabolic, anti-inflammatory, and physical improvements independent of ApoE and ApoCIII in those with MetS.
Aggressive Treatment of Refractory Coronary Artery Vasospasm in a Patient with Malignant Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia and Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Doğan Mert , Kaya Ergün Barış , Deniz Çiğdem , Canpolat Uğur , Şahiner Mehmet Levent , Ateş Ahmet Hakan , Aytemir Kudret
Published: April 2023

Coronary artery vasospasm (CAVS) is a clinical entity that can cause angina, but also unstable angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, fatal arrhythmias, and sudden death. Although it is a condition that is usually controlled with medical treatment, more aggressive treatments may rarely be required. In this case, the patient with a known diagnosis of CAVS had multiple arrests despite optimal medical treatment. We observed that fatal arrhythmias persisted in the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) records, even though we implanted a stent and gave the patient maximal medical treatment. We performed sympathectomy as a last resort and we did not detect any recurrence in the 6-month follow-up of the patient. ICD implantation and sympathectomy should always be considered in resistant CAVS cases.
Signature of Serum miR-199a/b in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Authors: Kandilli Erman , Görücü Yılmaz Şenay , Yardımcı Murat , Nacak Muradiye , Benlier Necla
Published: April 2023

Objective: microRNAs (miRNAs) have important potential as biomarkers in the diagnosis and prognosis of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG). This study investigated the relationship between preoperative (preop) and postoperative (post-op) cardiac parameters and miRNA expressions in CABG.
Methods: We analyzed a total of 94 individuals (CABG, n= 46 and healthy control, n=48). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT) was performed to determine plasma miRNA expressions (miR-21, miR-181a, miR-199a, miR-199b, and miR-320a-5p) in triplicates: before surgery, 1 hour after surgery, and 24 hours after surgery. The target genes and pathways of miRNA were determined using bioinformatic analysis. The biomarker potentials of miRNAs were evaluated with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.
Results: All miRNAs were significantly downregulated (p < 0.05). Troponin I, LVEF, CPK, and CK-MB were found to be statistically significant for operation groups (p < 0.05). miRNA expressions and cardiac markers were associated with troponin I and/or CK-MB. In ROC analyses, miR-199a was a good diagnostic marker. CREBRF and ZNF704 genes may be a target for these miRNAs.
Conclusions: Downregulation of miR-199a has a regulatory role in ischemia/reperfusion. They may contribute to CABG pathology through these two genes involved in signaling cascades to turn on protein response and ion binding.