bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Moodle-ri etekina ateratzen: ikasleak motibatzeko hainbat erabilera
Authors: Eceiza Juan
Published: April 2023

Moodle da software askeko Ikaskuntza Kudeatzeko Sistema (Learning Management System - LMS) hedatuena. Etapa guztietako ikastetxeetan eta unibertsitatean erabili arren, gutxitan aprobetxatzen dira ahalbidetzen dituen posibilitate gehienak. Izan ere, dokumentu- edo baliabide-biltegi soil gisa erabiltzen dute Moodle irakasle askok; jarduerekin aritzen diren irakasle gehienek, aldiz, zereginak (ikasleak bidali beharreko dokumentu edo fitxategitan oinarrituriko aktibitateak), galdetegiak edota foroak baino ez dituzte. Hala ere, askoz gehiago da Moodle. Artikulu honetan, Moodle-ri etekina ateratzen lagunduko diguten eta ikasketa ludikoago eta erakargarriago egingo duten hainbat baliabide eta jarduera aztertuko dugu.
Disablers Affecting Pupils Academic Performance in Linear Programming at Nkeyema Secondary School in Zambia: A Hermeneutic Perspective
Authors: Mwambazi Chrspine Mulenga , Mubanga Lombe , Francis Simui
Published: April 2023

The study examines the effects of disablers on pupils’ academic performance in linear programming at Zambia’s Nkeyema secondary school. The study applied interpretivist views and was entirely qualitative. The lived experiences of fifteen (15) participants which included 8 girls and 7 boys were also extracted using a homogenous (purposive) sample technique. These were previous Nkeyema secondary school pupils who had completed grade twelve. In-depth interviews and group discussions produced the data, which was then thematically analysed. The findings of this research showed that a number of disablers affected how well pupils performed academically in linear programming. One of them was the travel time required for pupils, as well as the lack of quality teaching and learning tools like textbooks. Furthermore, inefficient teaching methods employed by some teachers, lack of parental support, and pupils’ lack of prior knowledge negatively affected performance in linear programming final examinations. In an effort to address the issues with teaching linear programming in grade twelve, the following suggestions were made: The Ministry of Education should build schools close to neighborhoods to minimise the distance that pupils must travel and also lower absenteeism. In order to ensure that pupils are learning properly, it should also make sure that universities and other educational institutions incorporate linear programming while training new teachers. Also, schools should receive enough funding to purchase instructional materials. Teachers should use learner-centered activities and 21st-century teaching techniques to impart the subject. To encourage pupils to attend class and learn, the government should build more boarding schools and school administration should arrange them meals. The study concluded that pupils in grade twelve performed poorly in linear programming. The lecture method of instruction and the prevalence of disablers in its delivery all led to the pupils’ subpar academic achievement.
QUALIS NO LATTES: UMA EXTENSÃO PARA NAVEGADORES DE INTERNET QUE MOSTRA AUTOMATICAMENTE O ÍNDICE QUALIS (CAPES) NO CURRÍCULO LATTES
Authors: De Souza Alan Marcel Fernandes , Silva e Serpa Francisco , Ost Augusto , Silva Anderson de França
Published: April 2023

O ser humano sempre buscou realizar a automatização de tarefas rotineiras. No âmbito da pesquisa científica, há diversos processos automatizáveis. Um deles é consultar e exibir o índice Qualis diretamente no currículo Lattes. Como os dados e as plataformas são disponibilizadas através da internet e uma vez que os navegadores de internet da atualidade permitem a criação de extensões, este artigo apresenta a extensão “Qualis no Lattes”. Trata-se de uma solução computacional, já publicada nas lojas dos principais navegadores da atualidade, que permite mostrar o índice Qualis no currículo Lattes de forma automática e que cria um quadro com o quantitativo e com a pontuação editável por artigo publicado nos últimos cinco anos. A utilização dessa extensão facilita o processo de consulta de Qualis e permite calcular a pontuação do pesquisador no que se refere às suas publicações de artigos.
The Research Software Alliance (ReSA)
Authors: Katz Daniel S. , Barker Michelle
Published: April 2023

Research software is a key part of most research today.
Self-management and its Associations with Function and Health Related Quality of Life among People with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Dagan Tal , Yogev-Seligmann Galit , Kafri Michal
Published: April 2023

Background: Multiple Sclerosis is an incurable, chronic, and progressive disease that affects an individual's function and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). Self-management refers to activities the individual performs in order to reduce the impact of illness on his function and HR-QoL, and includes aspects such as medical management (treatment by health care professionals) and lifestyle (regular exercise). A subjective aspect of patient activation is also part of the broader approach, and refers to the knowledge, skills, and confidence individuals have to manage their health. Although this approach has been studied in people with Multiple Sclerosis, there is limited data about its associations with activation level, function, and HR-QoL. Objectives: 1. To describe self-management and the level of patient activation among people with Multiple Sclerosis. 2. To examine the correlation between self-management and patient activation and between function, mobility and HR-QoL. Method: A digital survey was conducted and included self-report questionnaires to assess self-management, activation levels, function, mobility and HR-QoL. Results: The survey was completed by 79 people. Self-management and levels of activation were high. Most participants did not receive health-profession treatment. Regression analysis showed that visits to the neurologist and receiving treatments from the health professions contribute to mobility (R2 = 0.05, R2 = 0.16 respectively). Exercise was found to be related to mobility status (r = -0.23, p <0.05) and the level of activation was found to be related to HR-QoL (r = -0.24, p <0.05) but both were not found to be significant in the regression model. Discussion and conclusions: In people with Multiple Sclerosis, self-management, including physical activity, but mainly visits to the neurologist and treatments by health professions, is related to mobility and HR-QoL. However, the relationships found are complex and differ from those seen for other chronic diseases, and this may be due to the fluctuating nature of the disease.
THE USE OF KAHOOT APPLICATION ON STUDENTS VOCABULARY MASTERY
Authors: Awaludin Neilan Sabila
Published: April 2023

The objectivity of this research is to know the effect of using Kahoot application on students vocabulary mastery. The research was conducted to the second grade of Junior High School. Quantitative approach with quasi-experimental method and chose only post-test design. The approach used in this research. There were 38 students in each class for class J as a control group and class K as experimental group.  The data were taken from post-test and were analyzed using t-test formula. According to the data calculation, the writer found that the average score of the experimental class is higher than the control class. Based on the statistical results of the t test, it was obtained that the significance value is 0.056 score with the significance value 0.05 (taken from the significance level 5%). It can be concluded that the use of Kahoot application has no effect on students' vocabulary mastery.Keywords: Application, Kahoot, Vocabulary Mastery.
Effect of Treadmill Backward Walking Training on Motor Capacity in Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: Doğan Halis , Mutluay Fatma
Published: April 2023

Objective To evaluate treadmill backward walking training (BWT) effects on walking speed, balance, mobility, and walking endurance in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Methods The study evaluated 41 children with CP (age, 6–18; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I and II). They were randomly allocated into control and BWT groups. BWT was applied (two sessions/week, 15 min/session for 8-week) to BWT group after the neurodevelopmental-based physiotherapy program routinely followed by all participants while the control group did not receive BWT. 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) were selected as outcome measures for assessing walking speed, balance, mobility and endurance respectively.Results In BWG, 2MWT distance (3.5%), PBS (3.5%) increased significantly, and TUG decreased by 5.1% (all p<0.001) after training, 10MWT was shorter by 6.1% for BWG, corresponding to 7.4% faster walking speed (p<0.01). Control group assessment variations were stationary and not statistically significant.Conclusion Backward treadmill walking training induces small but statistically significant motor capacity improvements in children with CP.
Trunk Impairment Scale for Predicting Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density in Young Male Patients With Subacute Stroke
Authors: Cho Yeon Hee , Seok Hyun , Kim Sang-Hyun , Lee Seung Yeol , Kim Hyun Jung
Published: April 2023

Objective To investigate the relationship between Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) and lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in subacute stroke patients.Methods Twenty-three subacute male stroke patients under the age of 65 were prospectively enrolled to exclude both postmenopausal and senile effects on BMD. The TIS, Berg Balance Scale, the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index, and manual muscle test were measured at admission and 3 months after stroke onset. BMD of the bilateral lower extremities and lumbar vertebrae was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 3 months after stroke onset.Results TIS at baseline (TIS_B) and TIS at 3 months after stroke (TIS_3m) showed significant correlations with lumbar BMD (TIS_B, r=0.522; TIS_3m, r=0.517). Through multiple regression analysis, the TIS_B was associated with lumbar BMD (adjusted R2=0.474). However, BMD of the bilateral lower extremities was not correlated with any clinical measurements except body mass index.Conclusion We found a relationship between TIS_B and lumbar BMD in subacute young male stroke patients. Stroke patients with poor trunk control in the early subacute stage would have low BMD of vertebral bones at 3 months. The TIS can be useful for estimating bone fragility in the lumbar vertebrae of subacute stroke patients.
Generational Diversity at Government Workforce: An Assessment towards Job Involvement and Organizational Commitment
Authors: Agustin Noel , Garcia Regine C. , Espino Betina Charlene R. , Rayos Rose Anne U.
Published: April 2023

Diversity is a widespread issue in today’s workplace, aside from gender and racial diversity, generational diversity has grown as an important matter that should be understood and managed. Employees in different generations differ in terms of behavioral characteristics and work-related values which are likely to influence their engagement and attachment with various aspects of work. Specifically, the job involvement and organizational commitment of government workforce in relation to their generation is the focus of the study. Researchers assessed if there is a significant difference on the level of job involvement and organizational commitment among different generations. Findings of this study may contribute to increase the understanding of agencies about their employees in the context of generational differences to facilitate appropriate strategies and practices to enhance human resource’s positive organizational attitudes. The respondents of this study were the government employees in various agencies in Nueva Ecija and a questionnaire-based survey was designed to assess the aforementioned objective. A total of 48 government employees, 12 participants for each four generations took the survey assessing their degree of job involvement and organizational commitment. Findings show that when it comes to job involvement, younger generations tend to be more involved compared to older generations. While the level of organizational commitment tends to be higher in the older generation, specifically in Generation X. The implications of the results were discussed and future research and actions were suggested.
Opvolging van tokenhouders in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: een vennootschapsrechtelijke duiding
Authors: Bouwmeister F.B. , van Hemert K.
Published: April 2023

Opvolging van tokenhouders in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: een vennootschapsrechtelijke duiding

Auteurs schrijven in het kader van het honoursprogramma Law Extra van de Radboud Universiteit over de opvolging van tokenhouders in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO’s). Er wordt duiding gegeven aan de plaats van DAO’s in het Nederlands vennootschapsrecht, waarbij bijzondere aandacht uitgaat naar de opvolging in personenvennootschappen.
Toegang tot de informatie in het UBO-register
Authors: van der Weele J.
Published: April 2023

Toegang tot de informatie in het UBO-register

Elk lid van de bevolking heeft toegang tot informatie in het UBO-register. Op 22 november 2022 heeft het Hof van Justitie van de EU beslist dat deze onbeperkte toegang ongeldig is, een en ander bezien in het licht van Europese grondrechten.
Evaluasi Kejadian Infeksi pada Pasien Luka Bakar yang Dirawat Inap di RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin
Authors: Mahdani Wilda , X Syamsul Rizal , X Mirnasari Amirsyah
Published: April 2023

This study examines the prevalence of infection in burn patients as represented by the clinical spesimen culture results. The purpose of this study was to obtain data on the prevalence, distribution and susceptibility pattern of microbes isolated from clinical spesimens of burn patients hospitalized at RSUD dr. dr. Zainoel Abidin. This study is descriptive observational. The retrospective data obtained from the Plastic Surgery Department and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. The results showed the prevalence of infection in burn patients who were hospitalized at RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin based on clinical spesimen culture of 4.7%. Microbial patterns isolated from burn patients were Gram positive bacteria (37.5%) consisting of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus hominis. Gram negatif bacteria (62.5%) isolated consisted of Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The clinical spesimens that showed the most bacterial growth were pus followed by blood and joint fluid. Patients with less than 40% wound area, showed the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Patients with wound area above 40%, showed the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus hominis, Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found. The group of Gram positive bacteria had good sensitivity to the antibiotics vancomycin (100%), linezolid (100%), tigecycline (100%), clindamycin (66.7%), tetracycline (66.7%) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (66, 7%). The group of Gram negatif bacteria showed high sensitivity to Amikacin (100%).
Pengaruh Pemberian Platelet-Rich Plasma Terhadap Derajat Keparahan Psoriasis Vulgaris
Authors: X Nanda Earlia , X Cut Yunita , X Mikyal Bulqiah , X Aqil Yuniawan Tasrif , X Karamina Maghfirah
Published: April 2023

Psoriasis vulgaris is an autoimmune disease that is influenced by multifactor, namely environmental, genetic (HLA-Cw6), and immune system dysregulation (IL-17 or IL-22), resulting in increased proliferation of keratinosit in the epidermis. Histologically characterized by parakeratosis, hyperkeratosis, elongated rete ridge, Monro micro abscess, and Kogoj micro abscess. The clinical picture is red patches with thick scales, especially in the trauma area. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an autologous preparation of platelets that strengthens in plasma and is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. The immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of PRP are believed to play a role in the treatment of chronic inflammation patients. One of the important mediators in the pathogenesis of psoriasis is nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and PRP exerting an inhibitory effect on NF-κB. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of PRP on the severity and quality of life of psoriasis vulgaris patients. The design of this study is a paired numerical comparative analysis using two groups with two measurements. The research design was a randomized, undisguised clinical trial and a parallel design. The study lasted for 6 weeks. Sampling was done by total sampling involving 20 psoriasis Vulgaris patients, then divided into two groups: intervention group and control group. The test group received 2 PRP injections and topical combination therapy (salicylic acid 3% + Vaseline album cream), while the control group only received topical combination therapy. The results of this study found a decrease in PASI and DLQI scores in the intervention group compared to the control group (p<0.005). This study concludes that the administration of PRP can reduce the severity of psoriasis Vulgaris as well as improve the quality of life of psoriasis Vulgaris patients.
Pengaruh Diuretik Terhadap Stone-Free Rate Batu Ureter dengan Pneumatic Lithotripsy
Authors: X Jufriady Ismy , X Muhammad Ridha , X Dahril , X Rayyan Al Faruqi , X Muyasir
Published: April 2023

Pneumatic Lithotripsy (PL) is considered effective in fragmenting hard stones, and this procedure can also be performed transurethrally and percutaneously on large stones. This study aimed to see the percentage of Stone Free Rate (SFR) by administering force diuretics to ureteral stones that were crushed using PL. Previous studies have found that intravenous loop diuretic administration is effective, safe, and efficient in obtaining a much higher percentage of SFR and can reduce the average number of sessions per stone during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). We identified study subjects from early July-September 2022 and obtained as many as 38 study subjects (SP) with stones in the distal ureter <20mm. Subjects were randomly selected and divided into two groups: the group given diuretics (K2) and not given (K1). With a 90% confidence degree and 15% sampling error, based on Lameshow's formula, 30 SP can be observed; eight other subjects were excluded because they experienced a decrease in systolic pressure >25% (5 SP) and the remaining stones came out without splitting (3SP). The results obtained were SFR levels that were statistically significant (p<0.05) and clinically using the Mann-Whitney statistical test. Administration of diuretics to patients with distal ureteral stones undergoing URS with Pneumatic Lithotripsy is safe and effective as an anti-retropulsion method. It is the strategy of choice in centers that do not provide laser lithotripsy or flexible ureteroscope.
Keberhasilan Tatalaksana Infeksi Virus Hepatitis C di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh
Authors: X Dr. Azzaki Abubakar, Sp.PD-KGEH , X Dr. Andrie Gunawan, SpPD , X Julia Sari
Published: April 2023

Hepatitis C is a world health problem with a high mortality rate. The Indonesian Ministry of Health has been controlling hepatitis C infection since 2017 using Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) drugs which have lower side effects and a higher cure rate. This study aims to determine incidence, patient demographic data, and liver fibrosis scores on the successful treatment of hepatitis C infection at RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital. Inclusion criteria in this retrospective cohort design was patients with positive anti hepatitis C virus (Anti-HCV). Treatment was carried out when the viral load was detected by giving Sofosbuvir 400 mg per day and Daclatasvir 60 mg per day for 12 weeks, then patient returns to be examined to assess the successful therapy. Thirty eight out of 5002 patients (0.76%) showed positive Anti-HCV, most patients aged over 60 years (39.47%), was dominated by male (55.26%), and most of them are located in Banda Aceh (47 ,36 %). Thirty out of 38 positive anti-HCV patients (78.95%) had HCV RNA, but 15 patients (50%) were not eligible for treatment. Seven out of 15 patients (46.7%) completed DAA treatment. All HCV RNA were undetectable, improved AST values ​​and decreased aspartate aminotransferase-platelet ratio index (APRI) scores which showed improvement in liver fibrosis, after completing therapy. Hepatitis C patients who adhere to treatment and management of hepatitis C will get good results marked by improvement in liver fibrosis and undetectable HCV RNA.
Hubungan Lama Pengobatan Dan Jenis Obat Antiepilepsi Dengan Efek Samping Obat Pada Pasien Epilepsi Di Poliklinik Neurologi RSUDZA
Authors: X Nova Dian Lestari , X Sri Hastuti , X Nur Astini
Published: April 2023

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases that can affect people of all ages, races, social classes, and geographic locations. Epilepsy is caused by abnormal release of neurons in the brain characterized by seizures. Data from the World Health Organization shows that epilepsy accounts for a significant proportion of the world's disease burden, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. The goal of management of epilepsy patients is to control seizures and improve quality of life. However, the side effects of antiepileptic drugs can significantly impair quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between duration of treatment and types of antiepileptic drugs with side effects of drugs in epilepsy patients at RSUDZA Neurology outpatient clinic. This is an observational analytic study with a cross sectional design. The sample of this study was epileptic patients at RSUDZA Neurology Outpatient Clinic based on inclusion and exclusion criteria with a total of 42 samples. Sampling was carried out from May−September 2022 using a consecutive sampling technique and filling out the Liverpool Adverse Effect Profile (LAEP) questionnaire. Existing research sample data were tabulated and analyzed by univariate analysis to present the frequency and percentage. Spearman's correlation statistical test was used to test the relationship between variables.  The patients consisting of 17 men (40.5%) and 25 women (59.5%). The average length of treatment that respondents had undergone was 52 months, all of whom experienced side effects of antiepileptic drugs. The results of the Spearman's correlation statistical test showed that there was no relationship between the length of treatment and the type of antiepileptic drug with drug side effects in patients diagnosed with epilepsy at RSUDZA Neurology Outpatient Clinic.
Penggunaan Minyak Kayu Putih untuk Membersihkan Sisa Perekat Plester pada Kulit Pasien di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD dr.Zainoel Abidin
Authors: X Tri Nur Handayani , X Cut Nurfazmiati , X Suriati
Published: April 2023

Penggunaan plester bisa menyebabkan sisa perekat plester menempel dan tinggal di kulit yang dapat membuat perubahan performance kulit pasien, dan bagi umat muslim hal tersebut akan menghalangi air wudhu mengenai kulit. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen yang bertujuan untuk membuktikan secara ilmiah penggunaan minyak kayu putih dalam membersihkan sisa perekat plester yang menempel pada kulit pasien. Untuk itu dilakukan evaluasi lama waktu pembersihan sisa perekat plester menggunakan 2 jenis bahan yaitu minyak kayu putih, dan alkohol swab, selanjutnya dilakukan perbandingan antara kedua jenis bahan tersebut. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 60 pasien, terdiri atas 30 responden kelompok intervensi (minyak kayu putih) dan 30 responden kelompok kontrol (alkohol swab). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata lama waktu pembersihan sisa perekat plester dengan minyak kayu putih 16,9117 detik, sedangkan dengan alkohol swab 25,4610 detik. Hasil uji Mann Whitney diperoleh p value 0,039, terdapat perbedaan lama waktu pembersihan sisa perekat plester antara minyak kayu putih dan alkohol swab dengan rerata selisih waktu 8,55 detik. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka minyak kayu putih dapat direkomendasi sebagai bahan alternatif membersihkan sisa perekat plester yang melekat pada kulit pasien.
Analysis of Traffic Filtering Approaches and the Effectiveness of Blacklisting and Whitelisting
Authors: Medvedev M. A. , Reva I. L.
Published: April 2023

One of the most common methods for automatically determining the type of content in incoming traffic and limiting it is the system of black and white lists. Blacklists and whitelists are a set of “trusted” or “untrustworthy” rules for classifying data within information packets by which unwanted content is filtered. The object of the research is the existing traffic that will be divided into two groups in the form of "True-traffic" and "False-traffic". According to the compiled black and white lists, the number of hits of each traffic unit is determined and according to these data, an assessment of this approach to analysis is given. In accordance with the list of blocked signatures, the number of true blockings has high positive indicators and the number of false positives is close to zero with a VPN connection and starting a proxy server you can bypass content filtering, with transferring the resource to another URL blocking doesn’t occur, that was revealed on the cyberpolygon created to study the tasks of content filtering.
Frame Representation of an Intelligent Technical Agent of a Human-machine Interface for Creating Innovative Projects
Authors: Merzlyakova E. Yu. , Sibiryakov V. G. , Reutov S. N. , Eltyshev Yu. V.
Published: April 2023

Support for the development of projects at the level of inventions obtained by resolving technical contradictions in technical systems is limited to disconnected clusters of engineering space and has no unity. The high level of technical solutions found, capable of bringing the basic technical system closer to perfection, did not receive information support at the stage of transition from a conceptual solution to the use of CAD technologies, for some reason. As a result of the work carried out by the authors, the boundaries of the unformalized area between clusters are determined and a model of its filling is constructed, the task of which is to restore the data deficit responsible for the output parameters of the technical system. One of the variants of such models of pre-project research in the engineering space characterized by a significant reduction in the number of parameters of the technical system responsible for achieving output indicators and requirements of CALS technologies is proposed. The scope of the model implementation within the framework of a human-machine interface using data of distinctive features and their parameters distributed in the operational area of a technical system with a pronounced technical difference is proposed.
Analysis of Separable Digitally Signed Video
Authors: Machikina E. P.
Published: April 2023

The article analyzes the electronic signature scheme for a video stream, proposed in the article by V. G. Nasennik (2021) and having the property of separability, i.e. the ability to select an arbitrary fragment of the video stream, in relation to which all the properties of the electronic signature are saved. The proposed technology has a fairly simple implementation and belongs to non-scalable ”fragile”methods, while authentication information is not embedded in the image, but is transmitted in metadata. The article analyzes the possible vulnerabilities of the scheme and suggests possible ways to eliminate them. The proposed modifications of the electronic signature scheme of the video stream make it possible to exclude editing of the sequence of frames or to replace the video stream, while the order of complexity of the modified scheme remains the same.
Development of SDR-based Network Positioning Technology. LTE Reference Signals Reception and Processing Procedures
Authors: Fokin G. A. , Volgushev D. B.
Published: April 2023

Introduction. The search for technical solutions to improve the positioning accuracy of devices using the infrastructure of base stations of existing and planned cellular radio networks is an important area of research and development in the last decade. Interest in network positioning is due to the unreliable reception of signals from global navigation satellite systems in dense urban areas. The instrument for experimental approbation of technical solutions is the software and hardware of the SDR software defined radio technology. This work is a continuation of the research on the use of SDR technology for network positioning tasks in terms of issues related to the reception and processing of reference signals of the LTE standard. Materials and methods. The paper presents an experimentally tested sequence of procedures for receiving and processing LTE reference signals in order to collect primary differential-range measurements for software implementation on a mock-up of a user device built using SDR software defined radio technology. Results. The software implementation of the presented procedures underlies the SDR layout of the user device for receiving and processing reference signals of the LTE standard. Discussion and conclusions. Approbation of the operation of the SDR testbed of the user device in laboratory conditions with SDR testbeds of base stations, as well as in the field with base stations of functioning LTE networks, makes it possible to search for technical solutions to improve the accuracy of positioning.
Improved Threshold Signature Scheme CSI-FiSh with Fast Secret Recovery
Authors: Davydov V. V. , Khutsaeva A. F. , Ioganson I. D. , Dakuo Z.-M. N. , Bezzateev S. V.
Published: April 2023

The paper presents an improved version of the CSI-FiSh threshold signature offered by L. De Feo and M. Meyer in 2020. In the proposed scheme, public and private keys are additionally updated avoiding the case of compromising a dealer. It is also proposed to eliminate the sequential information transfer between participants when signing and replace it with an assembly with the participation of the dealer. Experimental results showing the effectiveness of the proposed approach and the assessment of the resulting scheme safety are presented.
Review of Software Quality Verification and Evaluation Methods
Authors: Merzlyakova E. Y. , Yanchenko E. V.
Published: April 2023

The basic concepts in the field of software quality testing and evaluation are defined. In particular, the concepts of verification, validation and software lifecycle and their role in the testing process are considered. The concept of an artifact in the software lifecycle is considered. The Russian and international standards in the field of software quality assessment are taken into account. The existing methods of software verification are regarded: expertise, static analysis, formal methods, dynamic and synthetic methods.

An overview of software quality assessment methods used in software development and testing cycles is presented. Functional and administrative factors affecting software quality are also considered. The article lists modern testing automation tools that can be used today. The review material of the article will be useful for software developers, novice testers and related specialists.
Pooling sputum samples for Xpert® MTB/RIF and Xpert® Ultra testing for TB diagnosis
Authors: Bimba J. S. , Adekeye O. A. , Iem V. , Eliya T. T. , Osagie I. , Kontogianni K. , Edwards T. , Dodd J. , Squire S. B. , Creswell J. , Cuevas L. E.
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND:
 The use of molecular amplification as-says for TB diagnosis is limited by their costs and cartridge stocks. Pooling multiple samples to test them together is reported to have similar accuracy to individual testing and to save costs.

METHODS:
 Two surveys of individuals with presumptive TB were conducted to assess the performance of pooled testing using Xpert® MTB/RIF (MTB/RIF) and Xpert® Ultra (Ultra).

RESULTS:

A total of 500 individuals were tested using MTB/RIF, with 72 (14.4%) being MTB-positive. The samples were tested in 125 pools, with 50 pools having 1 MTB-positive and 75 only MTB-negative samples: 46/50 (92%, 95% CI 80.8–97.8) MTB-positive pools tested MTB-positive and 71/75 (94.7%,
95% CI 86.9–98.5) MTB-negative pools tested MTB-negative in the pooled test (agreement: 93.6%, κ = 0.867). Five hundred additional samples were tested using Ultra, with 60 (12%) being MTB-positive. Samples were tested in 125 pools, with 42 having 1 MTB-positive and 83 only MTB-negative
samples: 35/42 (83.6%, 95% CI 68.6–93.0) MTB-positive pools tested MTB-positive and 82/83 (98.8%, 95% CI 93.5–100.0) MTB-negative pools tested MTB-negative in the pooled test (agreement: 93.6%, κ = 0.851; P > 0.1 between individual and pooled testing). Pooled testing
saved 35% (MTB/RIF) and 46% (Ultra) of cartridges.

CONCLUSIONS:
 Pooled and individual testing has a high level of agreement and improves testing efficiency.
Evaluating TB diagnosis and care in the Union of the Comoros
Authors: Noeske J. , Mzembaba A. , Assoumani Y. , Maoulida S. , Makpenon A.
Published: April 2023

SETTING:
 The Union of the Comoros has experienced a persistent notification gap in TB cases despite several strategic changes, including molecular diagnosis and contact investigation. We therefore performed a TB patient pathway analysis (PPA)
under the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP).

OBJECTIVE:
 To assess the alignment of healthcare-seeking behaviour and TB service availability to clarify the reasons for these missing cases.

DESIGN:

Three primary data sources, including a national list of health facilities, TB surveillance data and care-seeking behaviour data, were analysed at the national and regional levels to determine access to TB diagnosis and the initial point of care-seeking. Summary data were visualised using
the standardised PPA Wizard programme, and the analysis was completed using demographic and socio-economic data.

RESULTS:
 At the initial point of care-seeking, 18% of patients had access to TB services, available only in nine centralised
public health facilities. Furthermore, 30% of patients initially consulted in the informal sector and 45% in the formal public or private sector in health facilities, both of which lacked the capacity for TB diagnosis or first-line treatment.

CONCLUSION:

The concentration of and limited access to TB services at the intermediate and central levels of care indicate a need for decentralisation efforts.
Impact of Climate Change and Land Use Change on Coastal Areas: A Case Study Thane, India
Authors: Pujari Shivkumar S. , Wayal Abhay S.
Published: April 2023

Changes in land use patterns and increased occurrence of extreme rainfall events and sea level rise are now serious concerns for urban coastal flooding. Thane city faces frequent flooding problem every monsoon and now its frequency and inundation area are increasing. Therefore, the objective of this study is to develop a flood hazard map taking into account the combined effect of land use change and climate change. In this study, the effects of land use land cover (LULC) changes over the past 25 years (1995-2020) and for next 30 years were examined. The obtained result indicates that since 1995 the built-up area has increased by 27.47% in past 25 years, and it will further increase up to 55.99 % for next 30 years. It means that Thane city is rapidly urbanizing. The increasing built-up area and increasing rainfall intensity events and sea level rises, increases the peak runoff. The obtained result in present study indicates that peak runoff in past 25 years due to land use changes increased by 11.5% and it will further increase up to 31.8 % for next 30 years including climate change effect. This means that Thane city has faced water logging problem in the past and will face water logging problem in the future. In the present study, Storm CAD software was used for hydraulic analysis of major drains while ArcGIS software was used for land use change analysis, flood prone area development and flood hazard mapping. The result of this analysis indicates that inundation area in past 25 years increased to 9.15% and it will further increase up to 14.03 % for next 30 years. This means that Thane city currently facing waterlogging problem in 6.211 km2 and will face waterlogging problem up to 9.604 km2 in future. It is expected that the developed flood hazard map may assist decision-makers or/to relevant authorities, particularly for storm water planning and water-related concerns to minimize the number of lives and property lost due to repetitive flood disasters in Thane city.
ARGUMENTOS RELIGIOSOS E O TRIBUNAL DO JÚRI: A QUESTÃO ENTRE A IGREJA E O ESTADO NO PLENÁRIO DE JULGAMENTO
Authors: Grossi Dório Henrique Ferreira
Published: April 2023

Muito distante de ser apenas um procedimento judicial utilizado pelos operadores do Direito, o tribunal do júri está cercado por significados, peculiaridades, informações e valores simbólicos, que repercutem nas decisões dos jurados e, consequentemente, na própria sociedade. Diferentemente do que ocorre em todas as outras áreas, o julgador do júri não possui, necessariamente, a formação jurídica. Assim, com o propósito de levar a tese ao receptor da mensagem, exercendo o seu convencimento, os discursos utilizados pelos tribunos em plenário são marcados por grande liberdade, sem o apego exclusivo aos temas forenses. Na estrutura discursiva, em princípio, entram todas as espécies de argumentos, tais como, jurídicos, sociológicos, psicológicos e, inclusive, os religiosos, mesmo diante da laicidade. Esta comunicação pretende analisar a validade das decisões dos jurados quando baseadas em questões religiosas, bem como a possibilidade da utilização dos argumentos desta natureza no plenário do júri por parte da acusação e da defesa. Tal análise, a partir de pesquisa de natureza bibliográfica, dar-se-á mediante a comparação de dispositivos legais e de livros e artigos redigidos por especialistas das áreas das Ciências da Religião, da Teologia, da Sociologia e do Direito. Como resultado geral, tem-se a existência de aspectos religiosos que podem influenciar no veredicto dos jurados, o que demonstra os entrelaçamentos ainda vivenciados entre o Estado e a Igreja no tribunal do júri, apesar da laicidade consagrada pela Constituição Federal.
Effect of Seasonal Variations and Different Organic Wastes on Growth Parameters and Fecundity of E. fetida
Authors: Anshua  , Singh Dharambir , Priya  , Shweta Mahimab
Published: April 2023

Earthworms are major contributors to soil biodiversity; they are the basic driver of abiotic and biotic soil properties, also known as important ecosystem engineers in terrestrial soils. Their feeding, damming and casting affects pedogenesis, soil structure, water regulation, bioremediation of toxins, distribution of organic matter and soil structure. E. fetida, an exotic species also known as the red wriggler, has been shown to have wide international potential for converting organic waste into high-value compost useful for plant growth media called vermicomposts. These red worms are active year-round and can tolerate a wide range of temperature and humidity fluctuations. These worms have strong capacity to survive due to its regenerative capacities and this capacity depends on the amputation site, ambient conditions and developmental stages involved. Worm growth patterns in different types of organic wastes have been investigated by various authors in laboratory studies. Animal manure is used as the main substrate for E. fetida. They can easily multiply on a variety of organic wastes in a short generation time and are therefore a standard test organism used in terrestrial ecotoxicology
Impact of domestic injuries on pediatric health: an epidemiological perspective
Authors: Corrales Pérez Rubén
Published: April 2023

A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with the aim of determining the frequency of accidents at home in children aged 0 to 14 years in Las Tunas province. The universe of the study was composed of 285 children who suffered accidents and were attended in the family medical offices. The sample consisted of 233 children, selected by simple random sampling. The data were obtained from the records of patients seen. A survey was administered to all the children, which served as the primary record. The results of the study indicated that accidents in the home were more frequent in male children, aged between 1 and 4 years, on Sundays, in the afternoon, and in playground and kitchen areas. Most of the usual caregivers were workers, mainly mothers, and were not present during the accident. Burns were the most common type of accident, with cases presenting sequelae. The months of July and August had the highest incidence of accidents and most of the affected children had a history of domestic accidents. Consequently, it is recommended that training programs for health, education and social work specialists include a focus on the prevention of accidents in the home.
Less is More? The Impact of Discursive Complexity on the Evaluation of Moral Arguments
Authors: Barrera-Lemarchand Federico , Lescano-Charreau Victoria , Ruiz Julieta , Cáceres Nuria , Navajas Joaquín
Published: April 2023

The belief that using longer and more complex words makes a text appear better written is very common among university students. However, previous literature demonstrates that this is a myth: writing with greater simplicity produces the best results. Processing fluency (subjective experience of ease of processing information) robustly affects people's judgment on a wide variety of social dimensions; in particular, linguistic fluency is positively associated with intelligence, persuasiveness, truthfulness, among others. Previous studies have focused primarily on how people process text at the individual level; however, in the real world, we must often interact with others to solve problems through argumentation and deliberation. In this paper we investigate the effect of linguistic complexity on the perceived validity of arguments about controversial moral issues, and on the likelihood of agreement. For this purpose, we conducted three studies showing that the use of long words induces worse argumentation in:
- A large-scale behavioral experiment (N=10,548), where arguments with longer words receive lower ratings.
- A behavioral study in which (N=768) participants deliberated in online chat rooms on moral issues, with the task of trying to reach agreement, and where the probability of reaching consensus was decreased by the use of longer words.
- A randomized controlled experiment (N=600), where we observed that the use of long words significantly reduced perceived fluency, which in turn correlated positively with perceived validity.
In conclusion, this paper presents converging evidence that the use of long words (an indicator of linguistic complexity) leads to a worse appraisal of moral arguments.
The multi-paradigmatic and transdisciplinary character of Geography
Authors: Conde Oria Francisco
Published: April 2023

It is difficult to define precisely the contents that are dealt with in the teaching-learning process of Geography today. This complexity is closely related to the equally complex definition of the discipline itself and the limits of its field of study. Starting from the question of why is it so difficult to define the limits of Geography, the aim of this paper is to determine the agents that hinder this process of definition. The answer lies in the multi-paradigmatic and transdisciplinary nature of Geography, which motivates different interpretations and approaches. Multiparadigmatic, because its knowledge is based on the diversity of geographical currents (regional, human, physical...), which cannot be reduced to a single paradigm. Transdisciplinary, because it has been nourished by the methods and approaches of other disciplines (Economics, Anthropology, Meteorology...) to explain the links between society and the environment (Economic Geography, Cultural Geography, Climatology...), in order to better understand the past and the present to anticipate the future. It is no coincidence that the transition from a school Geography, useful for training, which aims to contribute to the construction of a collective identity and the development of national awareness by creating a school culture, to a more scientific Geography, which seeks true knowledge and the solution to real problems, is still slow and complicated.
Recampesinization: an audiovisual ethnography of the struggle for land in the municipality of Cario, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Authors: Escobar Hoyos Alejandro
Published: April 2023

The present research problematizes the meanings of the peasant's condition in the process of recampesinization in the Association of Displaced People "Prédio Argentina" located in the municipality of Cairo in the state of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The research seeks to understand the recampesinization process in the community of Cairo from the analysis of images-photographs, murals and audiovisual productions made in the community. For this, it was necessary to carry out field work with the community of Cairo, from January to March 2022. Likewise, in order to deepen the meanings of displacement and its subsequent return to the countryside, I allow myself to conduct an analysis of the narratives and life stories present in the film "Recampesinization - Saving the Countryside" (2018). In this sense, the research seeks to reflect on ethnographic cinema as a field. The theoretical foundation of this work is based on the studies of visual anthropology in Colombia through the thought of the anthropologist-filmmaker Marta Rodríguez. Thus the director is a person interested in the history of Colombia and its conflicts. Her documentaries record the lives of workers, peasants, indigenous peoples and Afro communities affected by displacement and violence. He shows us how the work of the filmmaker-anthropologist can also be a form of ethical commitment and bond with communities.  This research is situated in the debate of visual anthropology, memories, narratives and the struggle for land.
How are the emotional, cognitive and physiological processing of preschool girls and boys integrated?
Authors: Ramírez Verónica Adriana , Ruetti Eliana
Published: April 2023

In recent decades, great importance has been attached to the study of emotional, cognitive, and physiological processes together. However, few studies analyze the integration of these processes through designs with preschool girls and boys. This study analyzes the emotional, cognitive and physiological processing of 4 and 5-year-old boys and girls. A Stroop-type task was taken under two conditions (neutral: n = 19, and positive: n = 23) to analyze the effect of the valence of the task on performance and heart rate. 42 children (42.9% girls) of 4 years (n = 17) and 5 years (n = 25) participated in the study. First, heart rate variation was analyzed before and during the task. The Wilcoxon test showed that in both conditions the heart rate increased during the performance of the Stroop-type task. Then, the variation of the heart rate between the conditions was compared using the Mann-Whitney U test, and a decrease in the heart rate was found in the positive condition of the task in the group of girls, and a trend in the group 5 year old boys and girls. Finally, in the neutral condition, the variation in heart rate was inversely correlated with the reaction time of the blocks with less cognitive demand. The results show that cognitive demand increases heart rate beyond the emotional valence of the task, and that positive valence produces a decrease in heart rate depending on age and gender. These findings emphasize the need to integrate the individual characteristics of girls and boys when studying emotional, cognitive, and physiological processing during development.