bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sustainable Low-Carbon Layout of Land around Rail Transit Stations Based on Multi-Modal Spatial Data
Authors: Liu Weiwei , Zhang Jin , Jin Liang , Dong Jieshuang , Alfarraj Osama , Tolba Amr , Wang Qian , He Yihao
Published: June 2023

With the ever-increasing demand for transport in modern cities, emissions from urban transport are rising. The proportion of carbon emissions in exhaust gas accounts for a large share of society’s total carbon emissions and is increasing. Therefore, urban transport has a sustainable responsibility to reduce carbon emissions. Investigating the factors that influence carbon emissions from transport has become an important practical issue that needs to be addressed. This paper adopts a “bottom-up” theoretical calculation method of transport carbon emissions and establishes the basic distribution model of inter-modal land use around rail transit stations. It clarifies the connection mode of rail transit stations and establishes the distribution model of carbon emission of stations under different building distribution modes, suggesting the planning of building distribution patterns around rail transit stations. This paper proposes a new method to analyze the influencing factors of carbon emissions at rail transit stations based on multi-modal spatial data in order to make full use of the dense characteristics of rail transit stations and reduce carbon emissions.
Evolution Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Performance in Its Life Cycle: Case Study in Qinghai–Tibet Highway
Authors: Wu Chengbin , Zhang Bowen , Liu Jiayao , Si Wei
Published: June 2023

Owing to the combination of bitumen aging, traffic loading, and environmental factors, the performance of asphalt will gradually deteriorate with time. However, characterizing the deterioration is still challenging. Aiming to reveal how the performance of asphalt pavement deteriorates with time, the AASHTO design equation was applied to investigate the evolution trend of pavement performance by adopting a reliability method in terms of freeze–thaw cycles. It was found that the combination of the rate of evolution and curvature could identify the abrupt change points and significant variation stages. Risk analysis was introduced to provide a novel method to evaluate the pavement performance evolution by identifying the change of the hazard rate and the cumulative hazard rate. It was found that the evolution curve of asphalt pavement strength reliability could be divided linearly during its life cycle, which can be extended to any n-stage linear deterioration model according to the actual situation. Moreover, reliability levels for pavement strength were also proposed in this research according to the integrated pavement travel and structure performance.
A Modified Process Analysis Method and Neural Network Models for Carbon Emissions Assessment in Shield Tunnel Construction
Authors: Wang Yibo , Kou Lei , He Xiaoyu , Li Wuxue , Liang Huiyuan , Shi Xiaodong
Published: June 2023

This paper proposes a modified process analysis method that combines with the input–output method for carbon emissions assessment in slurry shield tunnel construction. The method was applied to analyze the carbon emissions generated during the construction procedures of a slurry shield tunnel. The results indicate that the carbon emissions from building materials account for the majority of the total emissions, while those from the shield machine and construction procedure are relatively small. In addition, BP and CNN-LSTM neural network models were established to validate the accuracy of the calculation results with model error of 0.1031. Finally, recommendations for reducing carbon emissions in the construction course of slurry shield tunnels are provided.
A Comparative Study on the Presence and Reversibility of Subclinical Arterial Damage in HCV-Infected Individuals and Matched Controls
Authors: Androutsakos Theodoros , Mouziouras Dimitrios , Katelani Stamatia , Psichogiou Mina , Sfikakis Petros P. , Protogerou Athanase D. , Argyris Antonios A.
Published: June 2023

Background: The arterial pathology and mechanisms of increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in HCV-infected individuals are not yet clear. The aim of this study was to identify types of arterial pathology in treatment-naive chronic HCV patients and to test their reversibility after successful treatment. Methods: Consecutive, never-treated, HCV-infected patients were compared with age and CVD-related risk factors, matched controls, healthy individuals (HI), patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and people living with HIV (PLWH), in terms of arterial stiffening by pulse wave velocity, arterial atheromatosis/hypertrophy by carotid plaques/intima-media thickness and impaired pressure wave reflections by augmentation index. After three months of sustained virological response (SVR) administered using direct-acting antivirals, vascular examination was repeated in HCV-infected patients to test drug and viral-elimination effect in subclinical CVD. Results: Thirty HCV patients were examined at baseline; fourteen of them were re-examined post-SVR. Compared with HI, HCV patients had significantly more plaques, which is similar to that of RA patients and the PLWH group. No other differences were found in all other vascular biomarkers, and regression among HCV patients also revealed no differences 3 months post-SVR. Conclusions: Accelerated atheromatosis, rather than arterial stiffening, arterial remodeling and peripheral impaired hemodynamics is the underlying pathology leading to increased CVD risk in HCV patients.
Effect of Electrochemical Pre-Oxidation for Mitigating Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling Caused by Extracellular Organic Matter
Authors: Xu Shunkai , Li Guangchao , Zhou Shiqing , Shi Zhou , Liu Bin
Published: June 2023

Algal extracellular organic matter (EOM) will cause grievous membrane fouling during the filtration of algae-laden water; hence, boron-doped diamond (BDD) anodizing was selected as the pretreatment process before the ultrafiltration, and the EOM fouling mitigation mechanism and the purification efficiency were systematically investigated. The results showed that BDD oxidation could significantly alleviate the decline of membrane flux and reduce membrane fouling, and the effect was more notable with an increase in oxidation time. Less than 10% flux loss happened when oxidation duration was 100 min. The dominant fouling model was gradually replaced by standard blocking. BDD anodizing preferentially oxidizes hydrophobic organic matter and significantly reduces the DOC concentration in EOM. The effluent DOC was reduced to less than 1 mg/L when 100 min of BDD anodizing was applied. After the pre-oxidation of BDD, the zeta potential and interfacial free energy, including the cohesive and adhesive free energy, were all constantly increasing, which implied that the pollutants would agglomerate and deposit, and the repulsion between foulants and the ultrafiltration membrane was augmented with the extensive oxidation time. This further confirms the control of BDD on membrane fouling. In addition, the BDD anodizing coupled ultrafiltration process also showed excellent performance in removing disinfection by-product precursors.
Treatment of Dyeing Wastewater Using Foam Separation: Optimization Studies
Authors: Gupta Kaushal Naresh , Kumar Rahul , Thakur Amit Kumar , Khan Nadeem A.
Published: June 2023

Technological advancement, on the one hand, leads to the enhanced quality of the final product but on the other hand, generates a good quantity of effluent. The wastewater containing dyes which emanates from the textile industry is a cause of worry. Hence, this paper focuses on the treatment of dyeing wastewater using the foam separation process as it offers several advantages over other traditional methods. Methylene blue (MB), owing to its ill effects on the entire ecosystem, has been considered as a model dye in this research work. The objective of this work is to remove MB from wastewater and at the same time, its recovery in the foam phase. The ability of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) to perform separation of MB was compared. The following operating parameters were identified: contact time, initial pH of a feed solution, surfactant dose, volumetric flow rate of air, volume of liquid in the column, and concentration of dye; which greatly influence the separation parameters (% removal and enrichment ratio). Keeping in mind the importance of recovering MB from dilute solutions, the method to enhance foam drainage was devised by inserting an inverted funnel in the foam phase. In the presence of inverted funnel, the concentration of MB in the foamate doubled in comparison to the conventional column (without an inverted funnel). The comparison between SDS and SDBS divulged SDBS as a better surfactant to get concentrated solution of MB in the foamate, but the quantity of SDBS required was more. The optimization of operating variables was also done by using the Taguchi method and Grey relational analysis. Finally, the concentration of MB was discovered to be the most responsive operating parameter for both separation parameters.
Investigating the Reliability of Stationary Design Rainfall in a Mediterranean Region under a Changing Climate
Authors: Treppiedi Dario , Cipolla Giuseppe , Francipane Antonio , Cannarozzo Marcella , Noto Leonardo Valerio
Published: June 2023

Extreme rainfall events have been more frequent in recent decades, potentially as a climate change effect. This has been leading to a higher risk of the failure of existing hydraulic infrastructures, and to a higher awareness regarding the unreliability of design rainfall calculated with reference to historical data recorded in the last century. With this in mind, the present study questions the stationary assumption of the rainfall Depth–Duration–Frequency curves commonly used in Sicily, the biggest island of the Mediterranean Sea. Quantiles derived from the most up-to-date regional method, regarding Sicily, based on observations in the period 1928–2010, have been compared with those extracted from a high-resolution dataset related to the period 2002–2022, provided by the SIAS agency. The results showed a remarkable underestimation of the rainfall quantiles calculated with the regional approach, especially at the shortest durations and low return periods. This means that new hydraulic works should be designed with reference to longer return periods than in the recent past, and those that currently exist may experience a higher risk of failure. Future investigation of this aspect is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of water management and detecting hydrological risks under a changing climate.
Round-Trip Wireless Charging Infrastructure for Heterogeneous Electric Vehicles on Highways: Modelling and Optimization
Authors: Bourzik Mohammed , Elbaz Hassane , Bouleft Yousra , Alaoui Ahmed El Hilali
Published: June 2023

In this paper, we propose a new approach to dynamic wireless charging that allows electric vehicles to charge wirelessly while in motion in both lanes on highways. The challenge is to locate the charging infrastructure on a highway between origin O and destination S (round trip) with heterogeneous battery vehicles, where each type of vehicle requires its allocation of charging segments on the road. We aim to ensure that each type of vehicle can complete a round trip without running out of battery charge while minimizing the number of charging segments and inverters on the road by studying both lanes simultaneously. We model the problem mathematically and validate it using a CPLEX optimizer for limited instances. Finally, we solve the problem using a hybrid approach that combines genetic algorithms and local search techniques to balance diversification and intensification. We have significantly improved the results found in the literature by reducing the number of inverters, which are expensive components in the charging infrastructure. Our approach takes advantage of utilizing a single inverter for both lanes of the highway, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.
COVID-19: dental aspects and correlations of biochemical parameters
Authors: Evarnitskaya N. R. , Yanushevich O. O. , Aivazova R. A.
Published: June 2023

Relevance. Relevance. The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges not only to society and the healthcare system but also to dental specialists. Hospitalization of patients with chronic generalized periodontitis associated with the COVID-19 course is known to adversely affect the overall condition and create the risk for disease severity aggravation. The study of inflammatory periodontal disease and COVID-19 correlation is relevant.

Purpose. The study aimed to determine the features of inflammatory periodontal disease (IPD) course in patients after moderate COVID-19 by determining oral fluid (OF) and blood serum (BS) biochemical parameters.

Material and methods. The study involved 165 subjects divided into three groups: Group 1 – patients with exacerbation of periodontal inflammation; Group 2 – inpatients with inflammatory periodontal disease associated with the course of verified moderate COVID-19; Group 3 – control (patients without IPD and verified COVID-19). The mean total-sample age was 32±13.0 years old, median 25.0, minimum 19 years old, and maximum 63 years old. All patients had oral organ and tissue examinations, which included only visual inspection (PMA index) and OF potential of hydrogen identification due to COVID-19 inpatients’ characteristics. Laboratory evaluation of OF and BS parameters included total protein, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transferase (AST), glucose, creatinine, urea, alkaline phosphatase (AP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), C-reactive protein (CRP).

Results. The study results showed OF and BS threshold value correlations; in the groups, there are trends, mild and moderate correlations between parameters CRP, AST, and LDH, including oral fluid pH and PMA index.

Conclusion. The performed qualitative, quantitative, clinical and biochemical datum analysis broadens theoretical knowledge about a pathological shift in OF and BS in patients with IPD, which takes place during a moderate COVID-19 course.
USO DO LODO DE ESGOTO NA COMPOSIÇÃO DE SUBSTRATO PARA PRODUÇÃO DE MUDAS DE ESPÉCIES ARBÓREAS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Zabotto Alessandro Reinaldo , Santos Patrick Luan Ferreira dos , Broetto Fernando , Guerrini Iraê Amaral
Published: June 2023

A aplicação de resíduos orgânicos em substratos é uma alternativa que vem sendo estudada, buscando resolver a problemática que envolve a reciclagem dos resíduos gerados, principalmente pelas cidades. O lodo de esgoto é um resíduo derivado das estações tratamento de esgoto e por ser fonte primária de nutrientes e matéria orgânica, o seu uso na composição de substratos ou como fertilizante vem sendo avaliado. Por ser um insumo de baixo valor comercial, seu uso pode contribuir com a redução de insumos no viveiro e, ainda, trazer benefícios ambientais por conta da sua reciclagem. O substrato exerce influência significativa no desenvolvimento das plantas, sendo primordial a produção de mudas de qualidade, visando o bom desenvolvimento em campo. Diante do exposto, buscou-se com este estudo bibliográfico sintetizar os principais resultados obtidos em experimentos científicos publicados à partir do ano de 2009, envolvendo a utilização do lodo de esgoto na composição de substratos para a produção de mudas de espécies arbóreas nativas brasileiras. Os principais resultados observados na literatura especializada, mostram que o uso do resíduo na formulação e composição dos substratos, pode acarretar melhorias nos aspectos físicos e químicos, nos parâmetros qualitativos das espécies impactando positivamente no crescimento e desenvolvimento das plantas e na sustentabilidade ambiental, com a redução do descarte no aterro e reciclagem ambientalmente correta do resíduo.
INVESTIGATION OF INFLUENCE OF SLOTTED HOLES IN BLADES OF HORIZONTAL BLADE MIXER ON QUALITY OF PREPARATION OF TWO-COMPONENT DRY MIXTURE
Authors: Hanina E. , Gudenko O. , Mordovskaya O. , Anciferov S. , Bogdanov V.
Published: June 2023

The degree of uniformity of distribution in the mixture of components largely determines the qualitative characteristics of the product prepared from it. For dry mixing of components, the use of horizontal blade mixers is quite widespread in enterprises of various industries. In the competitive conditions of the operation of enterprises, it becomes necessary to develop technical solutions that allow to increase the efficiency of operating mixing equipment at enterprises in the conditions of planned repair measures. Possibility of increasing degree of homogeneity of fine-grained mixture in horizontal blade mixer when through slot holes are made in blades is considered. Using a known software product, imitated simulations of dry mixing processes of two fine-grained components in models of a mixer body with different blade designs are performed. To study the mixing process, the method of mathematical planning of the experiment is used. Researches of obtained regression dependence characterizing change of coefficient of heterogeneity of two-component dry mixture depending on number of slit holes and their width are carried out, areas of rational values of studied parameters are established. State of mixture in mixer housings is compared with slotted holes in blades and without holes. It has been found that with steady state mixing processes, the mixture in the mixer body model with slotted holes in the blades has a more uniform particle distribution. The heterogeneity factor characterizing the quality of this mixture is less than that of the mixture in the model of a body with blades without holes.
Impact of a Professional Development Experience Focused on Extension Educators as Change Agents
Authors: Scott Meagan , Weeks William , Weeks Penny
Published: June 2023

Extension educators should think of themselves as change agents, yet many act as information dispensers. Accordingly, we sought to determine whether we could change perceptions of county Extension educators in Oklahoma regarding their function as change agents. Educators participated in a two-part (two-treatment) professional development experience involving a workshop and a computer simulation. The experience was grounded in Rogers's diffusion of innovations theory and addressed nine established Extension educator change-agent roles. Participants ranked the importance of the roles prior to the experience and again following each treatment. Their perceptions changed regarding only the "Alternative Delivery Systems" role. We explore the imperative to improve Extension agents' understanding of how to be change agents.
4-H Community Clubs and the Challenge of Inclusion: The Isleton Experience
Authors: Janeiro Maria , Bird Marianne
Published: June 2023

In California, where 54% of students in kindergarten through grade 12 are Latino, only 21% of 4-H community club members fit this demographic. Consequently, California 4-H is focused on developing Latino membership. This article describes lessons we learned while developing and delivering a project targeting inclusion of Latino youths in an established 4-H community club.
Teologi dan Psikoneuroimunologi Sebagai Alternatif dari Transhumanisme Mengatasi Korban Perang
Authors: Lontoh Andheralvi Isaiah
Published: June 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang apa yang menjadi dampak daripada perang dalam kehidupan manusia dari sisi fisik dan psikis. Setiap orang yang pernah berada dalam situasi perang dan selamat seringkali mengalami luka permanen baik fisik maupun psikis. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, pendekatan studi Pustaka dan analisis data, tulisan ini menemukan bahwa Transhumanisme hadir dengan menawarkan penyembuhan dengan menggunakan kemajuan teknologi seperti modifikasi tubuh dan bahkan modifikasi otak dengan alasan untuk memberikan pembentukan identitas atau jati diri yang lebih dari yang sebelumnya bagi korban perang yang mengalami luka. Di sisi lain, hubungan antara Agama dan psikoneuorimunologi hadir dengan tawaran penyembuhan yang diawali dengan adanya pendampingan religius yang membantu orang-orang terlebih lagi bagi mereka yang menjadi korban perang untuk mentransformasi diri mereka menjadi pribadi yang lebih mengenal makna dan tujuan hidup mereka berdasarkan gambaran Sang Pencipta.
Sejarah Kontestasi Kristologi: Relasi Kuasa Otoritas dengan Kepemilikan Bapa-Bapa Gereja
Authors: Tambunan Elia , Marpaung Lindung Saputra
Published: June 2023

Formulasi ajaran Kristen penuh dengan sejarah kontestasi bermula dari dalam kekristenan. Kontestasi dimotori para tokoh sentral akhirnya menghasilkan polarisasi wilayah kekristenan pada abad pertama hingga keempat yang mencuatkan Kekristenan Yudaisme, Nikolaisme, Ebionitisme, Nestorianisme, Eutykianisme, Arianisme. Para sarjana sebelumnya sangat fokus meneliti isi ajaran mereka dan label sesat yang dilekatkan oleh Konsili gereja. Masalah akademisnya justru terletak di sana. Tidak banyak yang meneliti bahwa pada saat bersamaan para tokoh utama berselisih dalam posisi sebagai pemimpin gereja misalnya Uskup, Presbiter, Diaken juga pejabat kekaisaran Romawi. Posisi “enak” tersebut tidak mungkin terhindar dari kepentingan lain di luar urusan othodoksi doktrin. Tulisan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif meneliti sumber literatur kuno dan publikasi terbaru dalam berbagai bentuk. Alih-alih hadir membahas isi Kristologi, pemikiran atau dogmatika Kristen, lewat tulisan ini kami menempatkan Kristologi dalam bidang ekonomi-politik Studi Sistematika dan Biblika dengan pendekatan sejarah. Kami “temukan”, benar ada fenomena sejarah kekristenan melibatkan jalinan kuasa otoritas sebagai tokoh utama Kristen, dalam posisi sebagai pejabat negara dan kepemilikan wilayah yang ditugaskan Kaisar sebagai Bapa-Bapa Gereja.
Peran Alkitab dan Aktualisasi Perdamaian Antar Umat di Indonesia dalam Paradigma Dialog Esoteris
Authors: Sitorus Gideon Hasiholan
Published: June 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menawarkan esensi dekoratif yang terkandung dalam Alkitab sebagai wacana aktualisasi perdamaian antar umat beragama di Indonesia. Dengan dasar bahwa kitab keagamaan khususnya Alkitab merupakan kumpulan tulisan yang diterima, diakui dan digunakan dalam suatu masyarakat beragama sebagai sesuatu yang suci sekaligus berwibawa. Muatan yang terkandung di dalamnya menginisiasi setiap pembaca untuk melakukan berbagai corak tindakan dimulai pada tataran konstruktif hingga destruktif. Kedua hal tersebut penulis sadari mengarah pada nilai-nilai afirmatif dalam kehidupan sosial. Tesis dalam tulisan ini ialah penggunaan kitab keagamaan pada aras individu maupun tubuh sosial tidak dipahami sebagai wacana justifikasi ketegangan atau terselenggaranya konflik. Namun, sebaliknya untuk mengubah realitas ke arah positif atau mewujudkan berbagai tindakan yang sifatnya prososial. Metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan studi kepustakaan. Data akan diperoleh melalui berbagai hasil penelitian, jurnal, dokumen, buku dan informasi lain yang layak digunakan. Melalui kesadaran betapa pentingnya perdamaian dalam kehidupan sosial yang termuat pada setiap kitab keagamaan kiranya memvalidasi setiap tokoh agama maupun umat beragama untuk mempengaruhi struktur sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa esensi afirmatif dan prososial yang ada dalam Alkitab harus diwujudkan dan menjadi common values untuk mengejawantahkan konformitas di tengah pluralitas.
Comparison of volume-controlled and pressure-controlled ventilation during laryngeal mask airway anesthesia in cataract surgery
Authors: Yaghoubi Saghezchi Roghayeh , Ghamari Ali Akbar , Irankhah Shiraz Shadi , Randjbar Daemi Omid , Fathi Amirhossein
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Most patients undergoing eye surgery are elderly adults with underlying cardiovascular diseases. One of the complications during recovery is gastric insufflation, which can cause detrimental effects on cardiovascular patients. The present study compares two methods of volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) and pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV). Methods: The study enrolled 81 patients undergoing cataract surgery (41 in the PCV group and 40 in the VCV group). According to the American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) classes I and II received general anaesthesia and laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ventilation using VCV or PCV. Maximum pressure (Ppeak), dynamic compliance, expiratory tidal volume, Spo2, non-invasive blood pressure, heart rate, and pain in the epigastrium and umbilical region were monitored at intervals of 1, 5, 10, and 20 minutes after the initiation of anaesthesia and the results of two groups were compared. Results: The means of Ppeak and tidal volume in the PCV group as well as the means of dynamic compliance and end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) in the VCV group were significantly high. The mean diastolic blood pressure was significantly different between two groups at 20th minute. There were no significant differences in heart rate, mean systolic blood pressure, arterial oxygen saturation, or abdominal pain between two study groups. Conclusion: VCV had a lower Ppeak and a higher dynamic compliance, but PCV had a larger tidal volume and lower EtCO2. There were no differences in terms of abdominal and umbilicus pain, as well as hemodynamic parameters, between two groups.
Pasien Positif Covid-19 sebagai Liyan dalam Perspektif Etika Sartre
Authors: Korain Bonivasius , Abi Yohanes Batista
Published: June 2023

The theme of this research is "Covid-19 Patients as Lyan in Sartre's Perspective." This research was born from the struggle of researchers over the fact that in the current pandemic period, a lot of unfair behavior appears and undermines life with the community. This unfair behavior is especially experienced by Covid-19 patients in Malang. In this study, researchers want to conduct a comparative study of dehumanizing behavior towards Covid-19 patients in Malang in Sartrean Ethics. The methodology used in this research is qualitative research with field research. The theoretical basis in this study is the Lyan concept in Jean Paul Sartre's ethics which is compared with the dehumidification behavior of Covid-19 patients in Malang. The research data were obtained through interviews with three research subjects and supported by several realities from supporting sources. This study found that Covid-19 patients had been used as Other by members of the public. Covid-19 patients are referred to as other because they often receive dehumanizing treatment from the community. Their families are also often treated unfairly by being expelled, berated, and humiliated even though they are part of the local community, and they are not Covid-19 patients either.
Kapsayıcı Eğitime Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği Geliştirme: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: ERÇİÇEK Buket , GÜNAL Yurdagül , ÜNAY Ebru
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırmada, okul öncesi ve sınıf öğretmenlerinin kapsayıcı eğitim uygulamalarına ilişkin tutumlarını belirlemek amacıyla bir ölçme aracı geliştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın katılımcıları, 45 ilkokul ve beş anaokulunda görev yapan öğretmenlerden oluşmaktadır. Kapsayıcı Eğitime Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği’nin geçerlik ve güvenirliğinin sağlanması için bazı analizlere başvurulmuştur. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliğini belirlemek amacıyla Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) ve Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizleri (DFA) yapılmıştır. Bu analizler sonucunda 17 maddeden oluşan son ölçek formu ortaya konmuştur. Açımlayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda, ölçeğin dört faktörlü (kapsayıcı eğitimde dezavantajlı öğrenciye, öğretim sürecine, mesleki gelişime ve mesleki yeterliğe yönelik tutum) yapıdan oluştuğu ve toplam varyansın %51,87’sini açıkladığı görülmüştür. Ölçeğin tamamına ilişkin Cronbach-Alpha güvenirlik katsayısı 0,85 olarak bulunmuştur. Alt faktörlerin güvenirlik katsayıları 0,40 ile 0,74 arasında değişim göstermektedir. Araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen ölçeğin analiz sonuçları, ölçeğin okul öncesi eğitim kurumlarında görev yapan okul öncesi ve sınıf öğretmenlerinin kapsayıcı eğitime yönelik tutumlarını belirlemek için kullanılabilir nitelikte olduğunu göstermektedir.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Pandemi Sürecinde Yürütülen Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Dersi Deneyimlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: CANDAŞ Bahar , ÖZMEN Haluk
Published: June 2023

Pandemi sürecinde çevrimiçi yürütülen Öğretmenlik Uygulaması dersinde öğretmen adaylarının öğretim faaliyetlerini nasıl planladıkları, ders sorumlularının onlara rehber olabilme durumları ve bu süreçteki mesleki gelişimlerinin analiz edilmesinin yaşanan sorunlara yönelik çözümlerin üretilmesine ve farklı uygulamaların planlanmasına katkı sağlayacağına inanılmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, çalışmada fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının pandemi döneminde çevrimiçi olarak yürütülen Öğretmenlik Uygulaması I ve II derslerine yönelik deneyimlerinin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden fenomenografik yaklaşım doğrultusunda yürütülen çalışmaya 37 fen bilgisi öğretmen adayı katılmıştır. Çalışmanın verileri açık uçlu sorularla toplanmış olup, elde edilen veriler soruların yapılandırıldığı temalar bazında betimsel analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, çevrimiçi öğretmenlik uygulaması dersinde iletişimin yetersiz olması adaylar tarafından sıklıkla ifade ettikleri olumsuz bir durumdur. Ancak bununla beraber, adaylar süreç boyunca kendilerinde en fazla gelişen özelliğin iletişim kurma olduğunu belirtmiştir. Bu bağlamda adaylara çevrimiçi ortamda nasıl iletişim kuracakları ve çevrimiçi ortamları öğretimlerine nasıl dahil edeceklerine yönelik workshoplar tasarlanabilir.
Farklı Öğretim Yöntemlerinin Akademik Başarı ve Öğrenme Kalıcılığına Etkisi
Authors: KOÇYİĞİT Ömer Faruk , KUL Murat , SOLAKUMUR Adem
Published: June 2023

Kullanışlılık ve zaman tasarrufu anlamında öğretici merkezli öğretim yöntem ve tekniklere başvurulsa da günümüzde yapılan çalışmalar, öğrencinin aktif olmadığı öğretim yöntem ve tekniklerin öğrencilerin akademik başarılarını arttırmadığı veya düşük düzeyde arttırdığı sonucunu ortaya çıkarmıştır. İnsan Anatomisi ve Kinesiyoloji dersi konuları birçok soyut kavramlardan ve latince kökenli kelime içerdiği için anlaşılması, akılda kalması, dersle ilgili bilgilerin uzun süreli bellekten geriye çağrılması zordur. Bu sebeple öğrencilerin mevcut bilgileri zihinlerinde yapılandırması, yeni öğrenilen bilgilerle eski bilgilerin ilişkilendirmesi, kavramlar arası bağlantılarla uzun süreli bellekten kısa süreli belleğe çağrışım yapması, ders konularını kolay öğreneceklerini ve akademik başarılarını arttıracağı düşünülmektedir. Çalışmanın araştırma grubunu deney 19, kontrol 17 olmak üzere toplam 36 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Kontrol grubuna geleneksel anlatım yöntemi uygulanırken deney grubuna kavram haritası destekli öğretim yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma probleminin bilimsel ve sayısal analizinde gerekli olan verileri toplamak, İnsan Anatomisi ve Kinesiyoloji dersinin öğretimindeki kavram haritalarının öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına ve öğrenme kalıcılığına etkisini ortaya koymak amacıyla geliştirilen başarı testi kullanılmıştır. Deney ve kontrol gruplarının ön test sonuçlarına uygulanan Mann-Whitney U testi analiz sonuçları arasında anlamlı farklılık varken (p0,05). Deney ve kontrol gruplarının ön test, son test, geciktirilmiş son test sonuç puanlarına uygulanan Friedman testi sonucunda her iki grupta da anlamlı farklılık bulunmuştur (p0,05). Bu sonuçlar bize her iki gruba da uygulanan yöntemlerin akademik başarıyı arttırdığı öğrencilerin sınav puanlarını olumlu yönde etkilediği; her iki yönteminde İnsan Anatomisi ve Kinesiyoloji dersi için kullanılabilir olduğu sonucunu vermektedir. Kontrol grubuna test sonuçlarına uygulanan Wilcoxon testi sonuçları arasında anlamlı farklılık varken (p0,05). Bu sonuç bize kavram haritası destekli öğretim yönteminin öğrenme kalıcılığına etkisinin olduğunu, öğrencilerin edindiği bilgileri çabuk unutmasını engellediğini ve ders ile ilgili kelime ve kavramların akılda kaldığı sonucunu vermektedir.
Attitudes of Secondary School Students towards Robotics And Coding In STEM Education With Tinkercad
Authors: GÜLERYÜZ Hasan
Published: June 2023

The aim of the research is to investigate the attitudes of middle school students towards robotics and coding in STEM education with Tinkercad. A total of 32 secondary school students (12 girls and 20 boys) participated in the 6-week study. The research lasted 6 weeks. Quantitative research method was used in this study. Two scales were used in the study. Robotic attitude scale for middle school students and attitude scale for coding for middle school students were applied. The research was conducted in the form of pre-test and post-test. Analyzes were made by applying the t test for dependent samples. According to the data obtained from the findings, it is seen that there is a positive significant difference in the robotic attitude scale for secondary school students and the attitude scale for coding for secondary school students. Arduino IDE program was used over Tinkercad portal. In the research, 4 applications were made and their knowledge was reinforced. Robotic coding applications prepared in accordance with STEM education were prepared. It has increased the interest of secondary school students in STEM education. This study is important in terms of transforming theoretical knowledge into products and acquiring 21st century skills.
Education Law and Management Teacher's Professional Ethics in Secondary Schools Delta State Nigeria
Authors: Ossai Anthony Great , Nwabuwe Sunday Nathaniel
Published: June 2023

This study focuses on education law and teacher ethics management in Delta Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria. In this study, a descriptive technique was used. The study group consisted of 473 principals and 14,482 teachers from 473 public high schools in Delta. A sample of 825 respondents (75 principals and 750 teachers) was drawn using a simple random sampling method. This study was based on two research questions and two hypotheses. A 15-item questionnaire was used as a means of data collection. For the data collected for the analysis, the mean and standard deviation of the research questions were analyzed at the average acceptance level of 2.50, the null hypotheses were verified through the Z-test, and the significance level was set at 0.05. This study's findings show that school boards and principals, especially after elementary school, manage teachers` integrity issues under the Delta Public High School Education Act and Code of Ethics. Among other things, teachers should be encouraged to purchase a copy of the Educational Services Manual to know their rights, their responsibilities to staff, and the fundamental rights of their students.
Severe Anemia among Blood Donors in an Area Where Blood Donation Is Sought to Save the Lives of Children with Severe Malaria—Anemia in Blood Donors
Authors: Djimde Moussa , Schallig Henk D. F. H. , Traoré Mohamed Bougoury , Diakité Hamadoun , Keita Mohamed , Koné Bouréma , Samaké Mamadou Diaoulé , Tembely Bréhima , Bagayoko Balla , Vaillant Michel , Dicko Alassane , Mens Petra F. , Kayentao Kassoum
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Severe anemia caused by severe malaria remains concentrated in children under 5 years old in Africa. In addition to blood-transfusion-related infections that pose a health concern, transfusion of severely anemic blood to a patient with severe anemia is another important concern. Method: Following the observation of a case of severe anemia in a blood donor, we conducted a secondary data analysis from a previous study to assess the frequency of anemia in blood donors in San, Mali. Results: In total, out of 140 volunteers, 13 (9%, 95% CI: 5.43–15.41) blood donors had moderate to severe anemia, based on Mali hemoglobin (Hb) normal values (10.5–16.5 g/dL, MRTC-GLP laboratory). In particular, we observed one case of severe anemia with an Hb level of 6.5 g/dL. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of severe anemia in blood donors in a malaria endemic area in Mali.
XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM WITH MULTIPLE CUTANEOUS MALIGNANCIES: A CASE REPORT.
Authors: Suresh M Sreevidya , Ajay Gudiwada , Guru Prasad Patnala
Published: June 2023

Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare disorder of DNA repair. It is characterized by pigmentary changes, photosensitivity, mucocutaneous malignancies and neurodegeneration. Here we report a case of xeroderma pigmentosum with multiple cutaneous malignancies at the time of presentation.
BACTERIOLOGICAL AND MYCOLOGICAL PROFILE OF TOE WEB SPACE INFECTIONS: A CLINICO EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY
Authors: M Reddy Kruthika , Rao T Abhishek , C Herakal Kallappa
Published: June 2023

Background: Dermatophytic fungi are more commonly associated with interdigital toe web space infections. However, the disease pertains to other pathogens also. In recent years, there has been an increasing number of reports concerning non-dermatophytic fungal infections and mixed infections with gram negative bacteria. Objectives : 1) To study the clinical prole of toe web space infections 2) To know the aetiology of toe web space infections Materials and Methods : 50 clinically suspected adult cases (18-60 years) of toe web space infections were included in the study. Detailed history was taken and clinical examination was performed. Specimen samples were collected from toe web space and Gram staining, KOH mount, bacterial and fungal culture were done. Majority of study subjects belonged to 40-60 yea Results: rs age group with no gender difference. Housewives by occupation constituted for 34% of study subjects. Diabetes can be considered as an important risk factor in the etiology (21%). 85% participants presented with maceration, 70% with scaling, 65% with erythema, 35% with pruritus. 4th toe web space was commonly involved (40%). Tinea pedis, psoriasis and cellulitis are most commonly associated cutaneous diseases among the study participants. Among the fungal species isolated, candida (39%) fusarium (34%) and trichophyton (30%) were the common ones Staphylococcus aureus (35%) klebsiella (16%) pseudomonas (12%) were the common bacterial organisms isolated. Conclusion: Fourth toe web space infection was most commonly noted and majority of study subjects belonged to 40-60 years age group, among whom housewives were predominantly affected. Candida, Fusarium, Trichophyton, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas were the most common species isolated. There are many etiological factors responsible for toe web space infections, which are usually over diagnosed, underdiagnosed/ misdiagnosed. Hence proper clinical approach and laboratory investigations would yield denitive diagnosis resulting in appropriate treatment.
A RARE CASE OF GOSSYPIBOMA SHOWING TRANSMURAL MIGRATION TO THE SMALL BOWEL
Authors: Bhardwaj Divesh , Thawait Anand , P.K. Shivani
Published: June 2023

The most common surgically retained foreign body is the surgical mop or surgical sponge. The clinical presentation of a retained sponge can vary from an incidental nding on plain radiograph to an intense inammatory response with obstruction or perforation1. In this case report, we are going to discuss the case of a 36 year old lady presenting to the emergency room with obstructive symptoms. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy after undergoing CT imaging, which had raised the suspicion of a foreign body in the distal small bowel. The retained surgical sponge was extracted from the small bowel. Retained surgical mops following surgery is an avoidable but serious complication. They are seldom reported because of medico-legal implications but clinicians need to be aware about varied presentations of this entity to avoid unnecessary morbidity. Transmural migration to the lumen of the bowel is a very rare occurence
INTERNET ADDICTION , SLEEP QUALITY AND DEPRESSION AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS:AN ONLINE CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY
Authors: Aprajita Aprajita , Sowmya G Naga , Bhavana Prasad , Anil Kumar BN
Published: June 2023

Background:- Internet addiction is familiar problem affecting medical students. Evidence on the burden of depression, sleep quality and internet addiction is fairly low in Indian context. After Covid -19 pandemic, internet use became a necessity but it came with its demerits. The present study aims to assess the prevalence of Internet addiction, sleep quality and depression among medical undergraduates and postgraduates. Methods:- An online cross sectional study was done among the medical undergraduates and post graduates of Shridevi Institute of Medical sciences. Data collection was done through validated questionnaires like Patient Health Questionnaire-9,Young Internet Addiction Test and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for Depression, Internet addiction and Sleep quality. Results:- Out of 220 study subjects, majority (68.6%) were of 20-25 years age group and 61.4% were females. Among these 36.4% used internet >4 hours per day. Most of them (49.5) used internet for social networking. Among them 31.8%, 11.4% and 5% scored validated cut off scores for mild, moderate and severe internet addiction respectively. Poor sleep quality was reported by 91.4% students. A total of 25.5%,16.4% , 9.5% and 6.4 % had mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression. Conclusion:- In the current study, majority of the students met the criteria for internet addiction, poor sleep quality and depression. There was a positive correlation between Internet addiction, depression and sleep quality. The temporal link between Internet addiction, sleep and depression could not be studied due to cross-sectional nature of this study.
UNUSUAL PRESENTATION OF LEFT BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCK FOLLOWING PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK
Authors: Chitravanshi Nidhi , Chiplonkar Sheetal , Chellam Shrividya , Volvoikar Pragati , Toal Pratibha
Published: June 2023

Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a life threatening complication that may occur after administration of local anaesthetic drugs during regional anaesthesia. Here, we present a case report of an 85year-old female with mid shaft humerus fracture posted for open reduction internal xation (ORIF). After giving combined ultrasound and nerve stimulator guided brachial plexus block, patient developed sudden onset Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB) with brief episode of perioral twitching with stable haemodynamic parameters. Cardiac enzyme showed no abnormality.
EVALUATION OF DERMATOLOGICAL ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL – AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Manali Nikumbh , Bushra Sayed , V Vishalakshi , TR Bagle , RC Hire , SM Chitnis
Published: June 2023

Background: Drugs, no matter how safe and efcacious, come together with the risk of adverse reactions. Of all organs affected by drug reactions, the skin is most frequently involved. To evaluate the dermatological adverse drug Aim and Objectives: reactions in patients attending the Dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. An observational, Materials and Methods: cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the adverse drug reactions in the Outpatient Department of Dermatology in an Tertiary Care Hospital for a period of 1.5 years. The causality of ADRs was evaluated using WHO-UMC Scale, Naranjo's scale, severity was assessed using Modied Hartwig and Siegel's scale, Preventability was assessed using Schumock and Thorton's criteria. Total 78 Result: drugs were suspected of 67 ADRs. Most common ADR encountered was Maculopapular rash and most common drug causing ADR was found to be antimicrobials. Causality assessment using Naranjo's scale revealed that 59.70% cases were probable, 34.33% cases were possible, 5.97% cases were denite. Causality assessment using WHO-UMC scale revealed that out of total 67 ADR, majority of cases 40 (59.70%) were probable. 19 (28.36%) cases were possible. 8 (11.94%) cases were certain. On preventability assessment 79.1% ADRs were denitely preventable, 20.9 ADRs were probably preventable. Severity assessment concluded that 67.16% were mild, 29.85% moderate, 2.99 % were severe. Proper implementation Conclusion: of ADR monitoring will help to reduce the harmful effects resulting from the use of medicinal products by early detection of drug safety problems in patients.
“COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CLONIDINE VERSUS PREGABALIN AS A
PREMEDICATION FOR PREOPERATIVE SEDATION, ANXIOLYSIS AND TO ATTAIN OLIGEMIC FIELD IN EAR NOSE AND THROAT SURGERIES: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY”
Authors: M Yalavatt Kirankumar , A Bhatt Swati , K Aravind , Trivedi Mayurkumar
Published: June 2023

Background and Aims- Preoperative anxiety has been reported in 1 out of 6 adults undergoing surgery, there are different medication on trial to alleviate the anxiety, to provide preoperative sedation and to achieve Intraoperative Hemodynamic stability. This study aims to compare the efcacy of Pregabalin and Clonidine in providing preoperative sedation, anxiolysis and intraoperative Haemodynamic stability to achieve Oligemic surgical eld. After approval from institutional ethics commit Materials and Methods- tee, 100 adult patients of either gender, ASA gradeⅠ and Ⅱ scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia were enrolled in a prospective randomised double-blind study. Patients were divided into 2 groups: Group C and Group P. Basal Haemodynamic parameters with Anxiety score and Sedation score were noted before starting the study. Then the patients were given T. Clonidine 200 microgram (Group C) or T. Pegabalin150 milligram (Group P), he/she was reassessed for Sedation score and Anxiety score 90 minutes after giving the study drug and then taken for surgery. All the Hemodynamic parameters were noted every 15mins and also ISOFE (Intraoperative surgical Field Evaluation Score) score for assessing bloodless eld for surgery was noted every half hourly throughout surgery. All the demographic parameters were comparable in both the groups Results- . Both anxiety score and Sedation scores were also comparable in both groups(P>0.05) before administering study drugs. Preinduction Anxiety score and Sedation score were statistically signicant (P< 0.05) from baseline in group C and both the scores were statistically insignicant (P>0.05) from baseline in group P. And ISOFE score was statistically signicant (P<0.05) in group C compared to group P. From thi Conclusion- s study we conclude that Oral Clonidine 200microgram is better premedication as anxiolytic and sedative than oral Pregabalin 150 mg and it provided good hemodynamic stability with oligemic eld intraoperatively in Ear, Nose and Throat surgeries with minimal side effects