bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Web-Based Technologies in Middle School Physical Education
Authors: Botagariyev Tulegen , Mambetov Nurolla , Aralbayev Alpysbay , Mukhanbetaliyev Amantay , Ispulova Roza , Akhmetov Nursapa
Published: October 2023

The key aspect discussed in this article is the effectiveness of introducing digital and web-based technologies into present-day middle school physical education. An experimental digital technology-based training course was launched in four comprehensive educational schools in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It involved the use of accelerometers during lessons as well as the Facebook social media platform for exchanging subject-related information. The student’s physical activity was measured during each physical education lesson throughout the semester (comprising a total of 50 sessions). The total student sample consisted of 338 students (191 girls and 147 boys), with the mean age of participants being 13.2 ± 1.05 years. At the baseline stage of the study and after the course, the students underwent a series of physical fitness tests, such as running a 60-meter sprint, long jumps, ball throwing, and pull-ups. Following that, they took a Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire. The results have shown that the incorporation of digital technologies increased students' physical activity. If before the intervention, the physical activity of the students during the lesson, on average across the sample (n=338), corresponded to light physical activity, then after the intervention, it shifted to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Furthermore, a significant enhancement in academic performance and motivation has been documented. The findings of this study are of great importance to all physical education teachers who are involved in the introduction of new technologies in the educational process, as well as to other representatives of the educational field.
Keywords: academic performance; physical activity; motivation; accelerometer; social media; sedentary behaviour.
Orígenes del break dance como deporte olímpico (Origins of break dance as an olympic sport)
Authors: Fernández Truan Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar los orígenes y evolución de un estilo de baile callejero que, ha ido surgiendo desde la segunda mitad del siglo XX hasta su conversión en el caso del Break Dance en deporte olímpico durante los Juegos de Paris en 2024. La aportación principal de este trabajo histórico, ha sido el emplear una metodología descriptiva mediante fuentes secundarias de gran actualidad, puesto que se ha podido disponer de la información directa de los protagonistas de estos bailes de tremenda actualidad, al tratarse de una actividad relativamente moderna en la que los protagonistas aún siguen vivos. De los resultados obtenidos se desprende que la consideración social de esos estilos de baile callejeros, ha ido evolucionando desde prácticas reivindicativas de núcleos marginales, hasta convertirse en moda basada en formas de consumo, interés mediático y beneficios comerciales, en un intento de modernización de los Juegos Olímpicos para despertar mayor interés entre la juventud y mayor atracción de patrocinadores y medios de comunicación.
Palabras clave: historia deporte, bailes callejeros, deporte urbano, Juegos Olímpicos, Paris 2024, Break Dance.
Abstract. The aim of this study is to analyse the origins and evolution of different styles of street dances that emerged from the second half of the twentieth century onwards, up until, in the case of Break Dance, it was made an Olympic sport for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The main contribution of this historical paper has been to use a descriptive methodology based on highly relevant secondary sources, gaining information directly from those involved in this contemporary dance scene since the key figures associated with this relatively modern activity are still alive. The findings indicate that the social consideration of these street dance styles has evolved from practices aimed at platforming marginal nuclei to become fashion based on forms of consumption, media interest and commercial benefits, in an attempt to modernise the Olympic Games and spark greater interest among the younger demographic and attract greater interest from sponsors and the media.
Keywords: sport history, street dancing, urban sport, Olympics, Paris 2024, Breaking.
Evaluación institucional de la eficiencia de un programa social de educación olímpica (Institutional evaluation of the efficiency of a social Olympic education program)
Authors: Ponciano Nuñez Pedro Danilo , Blas Fernández Juan Diego , Castro Hernández Claudio Manolo
Published: October 2023

El uso de programas para la enseñanza de valores sociales por medio del deporte se ha ido popularizando los últimos años. Sin embargo, se ha reportado evidencia limitada sobre la programación implementada por organizaciones gubernamentales en Centro América. El propósito de nuestro estudio se centró en analizar el estado de implementación de un programa de mentoría impartido por atletas para centros educativos escolares en Guatemala. Los objetivos de la investigación se lograron mediante un enfoque cuantitativo y la participación de 70 participantes involucrados en el programa. Los resultados muestran que el programa posee un alto nivel de aceptación entre los maestros y alumnos; los atletas se transforman en modelos de rol para los estudiantes y motivación para los maestros durante el programa; el modelo de intervención está basado en sólida programación pedagógica estandarizada, adaptada al curriculum educativo nacional base. El modelo de sostenibilidad del programa es efectivo en relación costo-beneficio haciéndolo sostenible. Futura investigación deberá realizarse para medir el impacto de la programación en los estudiantes y los padres de familia involucrados en la intervención del programa. 
Palabras clave: Olimpismo, Valores, Desarrollo Sostenible, Educación Olimpica, Mentoria
Abstract. The use of programs to teach social values ​​through sports has become popular in recent years. However, limited evidence has been reported on programming implemented by government organizations in Central America. The purpose of our study focused on analyzing the status of implementation of a mentoring program taught by athletes for school educational centers in Guatemala. The research objectives were achieved through a quantitative approach and the participation of 70 participants involved in the program. The results show that the program has a high level of acceptance among teachers and students; athletes become role models for students and motivation for teachers during the program; The intervention model is based on solid standardized pedagogical programming, adapted to the basic national educational curriculum. The program's sustainability model is cost-effective, making it sustainable. Future research should be conducted to measure the impact of the programming on the students and parents involved in the program intervention.
Keywords: Olympism, Values, Sustainable Development, Olympic Education, Mentoring
Conceptualizing ethics positions of health and fitness managers; an empirical investigation in Greece
Authors: Paschalidou Katerina , Tsitskari Efi , Alexandris Kostas , Karagiorgos Thomas , Filippou Dionisios
Published: October 2023

Abstract. This research aim was to examine the ethical viewpoints of health and fitness managers in Greece. To achieve this, an adapted version of the Ethics Position Questionnaire (EPQ) (Forsyth, 1980) was employed. Additionally, the study sought to determine whether managers of these fitness centers leaned more towards idealism or relativism in their ethical perspectives. A group of 249 health and fitness managers participated in this study and completed Forsyth's original EPQ questionnaire included a total of 20 variables, with 10 assessing Idealism, and 10 evaluating Relativism. The EPQ was translated into Greek and adapted to suit the specific context of the Greek health and fitness industry, following multiple pilot studies. Both confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were conducted, resulting in a 12-item questionnaire with two distinct factors. The modified EPQ demonstrated strong internal consistency and showed convergent validity with related constructs. Furthermore, the categorization of normative procedures into types suggested that health and fitness managers in Greece held varying ethical positions. Some leaned towards a more absolute ethical approach, while others took into account situational factors in their ethical considerations. Investigating the ethical perspectives of health and fitness managers can provide valuable insights for developing ethical codes of conduct and tailored educational initiatives within this sector.
Key Words: business ethics, health & fitness, managers, Ethics Position Questionnaire (EPQ)
Esports as a Phenomenon of the Digital Age: an Economic and Legal Analysis (on the Example of Ukraine and Switzerland)
Authors: Davydova Iryna , Tkalych Maxym , Samadova Tofiq , Fariz Naila , Tolmachevska Yuliia , Aliyev Elnur
Published: October 2023

Cybersport is developing rapidly in all developed regions of the world. Currently, eSports has acquired the characteristics of an important economic and socio-cultural factor that needs to be taken seriously. Accordingly, there is an urgent need to regulate social relations within its boundaries. This article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of economic and legal relations in the field of e-sports activities and the search for optimal ways of their improvement. The subject of the study is social relations arising in the field of e-sports. The research methodology includes the basic methods of scientific knowledge, which are the methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the comparative legal method, which was used to compare the researched aspects in Switzerland and Ukraine. As a result of the research, a number of conclusions were made, which are important for law enforcement activities, can be used in rulemaking activities, and are also valuable from the point of view of the development of economic and legal doctrine.
Keywords: eSports, contract, private law, public law, social relations.
"Jogamos Tudo, Brincamos Todos": Estudo piloto em contexto da educação pré-escolar
Authors: Sales Inês , Antunes Raul , Gomes Sara , Marques Regina , Oliveira Ana
Published: October 2023

A inclusão de crianças com deficiência nas escolas nem sempre é um processo fácil, tornando essencial a identificação de melhores estratégias para atingir tal objetivo. Neste estudo procurou-se analisar o efeito de um programa de intervenção, baseado em jogos motores adaptados, em crianças do pré-escolar, ao nível das atitudes de inclusão face aos pares com deficiência e na perceção de competências das crianças com deficiência. Para tal, foi elaborado um programa de 8 sessões (45 minutos cada), baseado em jogos motores adaptados. Participaram no programa 13 crianças com idades entre os 5 e 6 anos (5,31±0,48), das quais 7 eram do sexo masculino e 6 do sexo feminino. Nestas sessões as crianças, através de uma história, conheceram uma personagem que, ao longo das semanas, encontrou várias crianças com deficiência e foi tentando criar jogos que pudessem ser jogados por todas.  Recorreu-se a um questionário para avaliação das dimensões “atitudes de inclusão” e “perceção de competências”, previamente utilizado por Antunes et al. (2022). A satisfação das crianças com as sessões foi avaliada seguindo as recomendações de Birch et al. (2019). Os resultados revelaram melhorias na dimensão atitudes de inclusão (p=0,002; z=-3,08) e perceção de competências (p=0,001; z=-3,18), entre os momentos pré e pós intervenção. Além disso, a satisfação das crianças com as sessões foi sempre muito evidente (≥80%).  Os resultados deste estudo parecem reforçar o papel que o jogo lúdico-motor adaptado pode ter como estratégia de promoção de competências de inclusão, mesmo em idades precoces.
Palavras-chave: Atitudes de inclusão, inclusão inversa, jogos, perceção de competências, pré-escolar
Sports Volunteer Involvement in Strategies to Increase Sports Community Participation: Systematic Review
Authors: Fithroni Hijrin , Nurhasan Nurhasan , Setijono Hari , Aman Mohd Salleh , Jr Procopio B. Dafun , Kartiko Dwi Cahyo , Ilham Ilham , Mario Deby Tri , Komaini Anton , Ayubi Novadri
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the involvement of sports volunteers in strategies to increase community participation in sports. This type of research is a Systematic Review. Article searches were carried out using a comprehensive strategy on research journal databases such as Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, and Pubmed. The keywords used are sports volunteers, sports participation, exercise motivation, and physical exercise. The inclusion criteria were international journals published in the last 8 years (starting in 2023) and articles discussing sports volunteers, sports participation, physical exercise, and motivation. Furthermore, the exclusion criteria are articles published in journals that are published in disreputable journals. A total of 4.571 articles from the Web of Science, Pubmed, Scopus, and Embase databases were identified. A further 10 articles that met all inclusion requirements or at least some of them were selected for this systematic review. For standard opera-tionalization, this study follow the Preferred ReportingIItems for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The results of the review show that the important role of sports volunteers is in increasing community participation to actively exercise. Volunteers have the potential to increase motivation so they are able to collaborate in sporting events and increase community participation in getting involved in sporting events. Furthermore, Sports volunteers are useful for sports clubs to be able to develop strategies for volunteer involvement in each sport. By considering the potential of sports volunteers, this can also increase community involvement in sports according to the sports they are interested in.
Keywords: voluntary sports, sports, community participation in sports
Gestão de Arenas Esportivas: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura de 2002 a 2021
Authors: De Faria Cardoso Márdel Vinicius , Meira Reis Rômulo , da Silva Filho José Nunes , Gama Pena Bianca , Costa Telles Silvio de Cássio
Published: October 2023

O estudo tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática de literatura sobre artigos ligados à Gestão de Arenas Esportivas, com abordagens qualitativa e quantitativa. Buscou-se artigos em português e inglês, no período entre 2002 e 2021, nas bases da CAPES, Scielo, Base Research e DOAJ. Após os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, restaram 136 artigos. Os dados foram analisados qualitativamente em categorias: finanças, hospitalidade, segurança e gestão administrativa das instalações. As considerações finais revelam ausência de temas como qualificação profissional, naming rights, uso de cartões pré-pagos, ROI (Return on Investment) ou payback, fluxo financeiro de arenas, benefícios sociais, impactos gerados e/ou associados à construção de novas arenas, os quais podem servir à investigações futuras.
Palavras-Chave: Gestão de Arenas, Gestão Esportiva, Esporte, Segurança, Hospitalidade.
A Comprehensive Review on Methods, Agents and Durability Factors for Stabilization of Expansive Soils
Authors: MUCHUI MUGAMBI Loyford , RATUMO TOERI Julius , KINOTI Ismael , DEREJE BEDADA Kidist , MWITI MARANGU Joseph
Published: October 2023

Expansive soils cover a huge portion of the total land area in the world. They absorb water and expand, then shrink when they dry out. The volume change exerts pressure on engineering structures causing deformations, cracks, and movement of walls. This has a detrimental ef- fect on serviceability and reduces the service life of structures constructed on expansive soil. Therefore, stabilizing expansive soil is important to lessen the negative characteristics of the soil and improve its general toughness and durability. This paper provides an overview of the methods of soil stabilization, stabilizing agents, testing of stabilized soil, and factors that have an impact on the durability of stabilized soil. The most common stabilizing agents which in- clude lime and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) are studied. In addition, eco-friendly stabi- lizers like calcium chloride, sodium chloride, and modern stabilizers like geopolymers, zeo- lites, and nanomaterials are thoroughly discussed in the paper and potential areas for further research are also recommended. The study shows that the type and amount of stabilizer used, as well as the method of soil stabilization employed determines the extent of soil improvement.
PENYELENGGARAAN GOOD VILLAGE GOVERNANCE MELALUI IMPLEMENTASI STANDAR OPERASIONAL PROSEDUR (SOP) PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI DESA TAMANSARI KECAMATAN KRAKSAAN KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Aisyah Rika Nur Aisyah
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi pelaksanaan good village governance melalui penerapan standar operasional prosedur (SOP) pelayanan publik di desa Tamansari, kecamatan Kraksaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami dan menganalisis transparansi, akuntabilitas, serta peraturan hukum dalam implementasi standar operasional prosedur (SOP) pelayanan publik di desa Tamansari, kecamatan Kraksaan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara, sedangkan sumber data sekunder diperoleh dari arsip dan dokumen-dokumen. Fokus penelitian ini adalah pelaksanaan good village governance melalui implementasi standar operasional prosedur (SOP) pelayanan publik di desa Tamansari, kecamatan Kraksaan, dengan poin penting yaitu transparansi, akuntabilitas, dan aturan hukum.
EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN GREEN ECONOMY DI BANJAR KAYUMAS KELOD DENPASAR BALI
Authors: Ariyanti Ni ketut Alit
Published: October 2023

In the era of transformation 5.0, as it is today, environmental preservation is one of the common problems for people all over the world. All countries need to secure adequate short and long term environmental quality such as natural resources, ecosystems, plant and animal diversity, including the human environment. In the campaign era, green economy campaigns put pressure on businesses that have a high impact on the environment. This also extends to developing countries such as Indonesia, where these environmental threats are sending signals to local governments and their citizens. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative analysis. This qualitative descriptive analysis is used to provide an in-depth and objective description of the research object. Results and discussion of the Green Economy policy at the Kayumas Kelod banjar: 1. The Garbage Bank Program is the concept of collecting and sorting dry waste and having an account book like a bank. The purpose of building a garbage bank is actually not the garbage bank itself. The waste bank is a strategy to build public awareness of the environment and also to be able to 'make friends' with waste to get direct economic benefits from waste. 2. Reforestation, Reforestation activities. carried out to ensure that the quality of the environment is not further degraded and this requires the active participation of the community. Conclusion: Green Economy has a goal to improve social welfare and support the environment and implementing a green economy continues to make breakthroughs
Kepemilikan Rumah Tunggal Orang Asing Di Indonesia Dalam Perspektif Hukum Pertanahan
Authors: Putra I Gede Yuda Sedana , Suandika I Nyoman , Suryana I Kadek Dedy , Saputra Komang Edy Dharma
Published: October 2023

Di Indonesia peraturan mengenai pertanahan diatur dalam Undang-undang Pkok Agraria yakni Undang-Undang Nomor 5 tahun 1960. Pada prinsipnya, Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria yakni Undang-Undang Nomor 5 Tahun 1960 telah mengatur tentang larangan kepemilikan tanah oleh Warga Negara Asing. Hal tersebut merupakan cerminan dari asas nasionalisme sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 21 Ayat (1), yang menyatakan hanya warga-negara Indonesia dapat mempunyai hak milik. Semangat nasionalisme yang ditegaskan dalam Pasal 21 Ayat (1) tersebut telah memberikan hak penuh bagi Warga Negara Indonesia untuk mengelola bumi dan ruang angkasa dengan tidak membedakan antara laki-laki dengan wanita serta sesama Warga Negara Indonesia baik asli maupun keturunan yang dihasilkan dari suatu perkawinan yang sah. Selanjutnya, apabila dikaji lebih mendalam mengenai hal tersebut di atas maka esensi Pasal 21 Ayat (1) dalam Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria tersebut bertujuan untuk menjaga agar tanah tetap menjadi hak milik negara atau Warga Negara Indonesia, karena apabila tanah tersebut dikuasai oleh Orang Asing secara penuh atau dengan waktu yang cenderung lama, maka akan dikhawatirkan kesejahteraan rakyat akan berkurang dalam pengelolaan atas tanah.
Ischemia-Modified Albumin (IMA) for early detection of myocardial ischemia in acute coronary syndrome with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case control study
Authors: Junedi Mehraj A , Junaidi Abdulazim A
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Evaluation of the patients who present to the hospital with a complaint of chest pain or other signs suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is time-consuming, expensive, and difficult. Most of the biochemical markers are negative in early phase acute myocardial ischemia. Recent literature reports have shown more interest in a new biochemical marker which is Ischemia-modified albumin for the detection of myocardial injury. Objective: to estimate the level of ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in diabetes mellitus patients.

Materials and methods: A case-control study was undertaken with sixty Type-2 diabetic patients as cases and sixty non-diabetic healthy subjects as controls. Demographic data (sex, age), an ECG and Biochemical data were collected. Blood for IMA and HbA1C levels was collected within two hours of arrival, and IMA risk marker testing was performed before any heparin/thrombolytic treatment was started. Controlled and uncontrolled diabetic patients were determined by the level of their HBA1c and comparison with the means of IMA level in their serum.

Results: The IMA was significantly increased in diabetic patients compared to healthy controls, with cut off value (0.92 IU/L), and there is also a significant increase in IMA level in uncontrolled diabetic patients (Mean ± SD; 240.55 + 52.5) that presented with acute chest pain and have signs and symptoms of cardiac ischemia when compared with the well-controlled diabetic patients(Mean ± SD; 159.8 ± 60.4).

Conclusion: Ischemic Modified Albumin (IMA) level was elevated significantly in uncontrolled diabetic patients with early signs of early myocardial ischemia. Additionally, IMA estimation may improve our ability to identify ischaemic patients who are missed by current diagnostic strategies, or more confidently rule out patients who do not have ACS.
Impact of sudden change to online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of medical students using the DASS-21 scale
Authors: Hafsa Jabeen , Anjum Vaseem
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced almost every aspect of life, education being no exception. The sudden shift of teaching and learning using virtual methods was not an easy task. While medicine needs not just knowledge but also skills there were many questions regarding the efficacy of online classes.

Aims: To study the impact of the sudden change of teaching method on the mental health of medical students using the DASS 21 questionnaires.

Methods and Material: It was a cross-sectional study. This study was done among the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year medical students over a period of 5 months. Pre-structured DASS-21 questionnaire was used to assess the mental health of these students. We have excluded all the students who already had a history of anxiety, stress, and depression before the corona virus pandemic.

Results: Out of 122 students, 34 (27.9%) were males and 86 (70.5%) belonged to the age group 18-21 years. Depression, Anxiety and stress were more among the 1st MBBS students.

Conclusions: Sudden changes in the mode of teaching are not easily accepted by the students. The transition should be well-planned.
Mono cryptorchidism: Its anatomical basis and clinical implications
Authors: Dutta Rupshikha , Phukan Manash jyothi , Reddy J Sai Krishna , Agrawal Atul Gopal
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Cryptorchidism is the absence of at least one or both the testes in the scrotum. It is also known as undescended testis (UT) and is the most common birth defect involving male genitalia. Descent of testes into scrotal sac is important for males to have functional testes and lead a normal sexual developmental life. Understanding the cryptorchidism is important for clinically assessing the status of the patient and planning the treatment.

Present case: An adult male cadaver presented with a herniation through right superficial inguinal ring. On further dissection the right scrotal sac was found without the testis. The right inguinal canal too showed only neurovascular bundle enclosed by a thin membrane. After opening the abdomen, the right testis was found in the right iliac fossa close to deep inguinal ring, which tells that the development has begun but got ceased at a later stage.

Conclusion: Proper understanding & knowledge of cryptorchidism is important for clinically assessing and treating the undescended testis.
EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE ALUNAS DA GRADUAÇÃO DE ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Cristine Carvalho Moura Karen , Lara Nunes de Souza Ester , De Almeida Barbosa Flores Fernanda , Beatriz Vilela Santos Anna , Francisco Amaral Hemilly , Denari Giuliani Carla , Luiza da Silva Gabriela , Faria Silva Fabia
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Evidenciar as experiências de cinco alunas de graduação em enfermagem na realização de ações educativas com a comunidade. Método: Relato descritivo reflexivo  de uma experiência com atividades de educação em saúde desenvolvidas de maio a junho de 2022 em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde de Uberlândia-MG, fundamentadas nas ideias pedagógicas de Paulo Freire. Resultados: Por meio da proposta de Freire, duas atividades que contemplavam temas de relevância foram elaboradas. A primeira foi realizada com gestantes com mais de 35 semanas de gestação, introduzida com jogos de mitos e verdades, cartas ilustrativas e simulação representativa do momento do parto. A segunda dinâmica envolveu um público alvo mais diverso, com crianças, adultos e idosos, sobre doenças respiratórias em destaque regional. Conclusão: As ações criadas pelo grupo possibilitaram a promoção da educação em saúde conforme as demandas da população da região, o desenvolvimento das atividades propiciou a agregação de conhecimentos à população. Implicações para a prática: As propostas realizadas permitem a ampliação de intervenções multiprofissionais durante a permanência do paciente na unidade de saúde, mesmo fora das consultas de rotina, considerando a capacidade de desenvolver uma educação em saúde desde o primeiro contato com a Rede de Atenção.
THE EFFECT OF WORKPLACE INCIVILITY ON TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG NURSES: THE CASE OF TURKEY
Authors: ÖZDEMIR İsmail
Published: October 2023

The main aim of this study is surveying the relationship between workplace incivility and turnover intention among nurses. This study used a correlation and regression analysis to observe the relationship between workplace incivility and turnover intention. Semi-structured interview technique is used and 163 usable questionnaires were filled together with 163 volunteered nurses. The findings suggested that there is a positive and significant relationship between workplace incivility and turnover intention. The findings of this study will guide the future researchers and the managers who try to keep turnover intention under control in the healthcare industry.
Effect of Mobile Network Operator Facilitated Digital Credit on the Financial Health of Youth Borrowers in Kibera, Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Wachira Mercy Wambui , Kihara Allan
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The increased advancements in technological integration within the financial sector has led to development of new credit platforms which improve access to borrowing among the youth. Further, with proliferation of digital lending platforms which provide unsecured loans has led to a debt chokehold among the youth. This has resulted in poor financial health among the youth. The general objective of the study was to analyze the effect of mobile network operator facilitated digital credit on the financial health of youth borrowers in Kibera, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Methodology: The study employed a correlational research design. The population of interest for this study was youth borrowers who live and work in Kibera, Nairobi County. The sampling frame for this study was active users of digital credit who are between 18 and 35 years, residing in Kibera. The list was obtained from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) voter register for Kibera Ward. A stratified sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The sample size was 399 respondents. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. SPSS was used to aid in the data analysis. A descriptive statistical technique of analysis was used and shall entail the determination of the mean and frequency distribution of the datasets. Further inferential analysis was conducted using both correlation and regression analysis. The data was presented in tables and figures.

Findings: The study was able to obtain an 88 percent response rate, signifying high degree of accessibility of the youth in the area. Of these, most were male, while only 107 of the responses were from female respondents. The study established that mobile-facilitated digital credit on youth borrower’s financial health has a positive and significant effect on youth’s financial health. The study concludes that mobile network operator facilitated digital credit has a significant and positive effect on the borrower’s financial health. The study concludes that mobile operator facilitated loans are fast and easily accessible which increases their effectiveness to the user.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that mobile money operators that provide digital loans reduce their operation rates considering they have high interest rates for the small loans they offer. The study also calls for the development of progressive peer to peer regulations that would improve the penetration of these loan devices that have been identified as key to young entrepreneurs.
Living with ostomy: a quality of life study
Authors: Değer Kamuran Cumhur , Erdem Hasan , Akdeniz Esra Duran , Değer Ülfet , Reyhan Enver , Irkörücü Oktay
Published: October 2023

Introduction:  Temporary or permanent ostomy creation can sometimes be mandatory in a variety of urgent or elective situations. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the problems faced by patients with different types of intestinal stomas by using a stoma quality of life scale.

Material and methods:  The quality of life (QoL) of 61 patients with an ostomy (colostomy, ileostomy) who underwent operation at our hospital was identified from our outpatient registry. A trained research nurse administered a questionnaire with socio-demographic variables including age, gender, area of residence, marital status, education and clinical variables including type of stoma, median years since surgery and underlying disease and a Stoma Quality of Life Scale. The scores based on the answers were calculated and statistical analysis was performed.

Results: The participants answered almost all questions apart from a few patients who preferred not to score sexuality/body image questions. People with a colostomy have significantly worse QoL scores due to skin irritation (p = 0.019). There is no statistically significant difference between patients with an ileostomy and a colostomy with respect to QoL scales apart from the financial impact controlling for age (p = 0.041). The younger patients had significantly less financial concern than older patients given their ostomy type. Multiple regression results indicate that skin irritation decreases significantly as ostomy time increases (p = 0.044). The life satisfaction of patients is considerably affected and has dropped significantly since last month (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: Bearing in mind our limited patient data we can suggest that a stoma affects a patient’s QoL considerably and an ileostomy has a slight advantage for patients’ QoL in terms of skin irritation compared to the patients with a colostomy.
Laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for slow transit constipation
Authors: Pu Ta-Wei , Kang Jung-Cheng , Hsiao Cheng-Wen , Hu Je-Ming , Chiang Ming-Lun , Lin Kuan-Hsun
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the surgical outcomes of laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis, in order to evaluate the feasibility, utility, and functional outcomes of this procedure in patients with slow transit constipation.

Material and methods:  The analysis included patients treated between January 2012 and January 2015. Slow transit constipation was diagnosed following a colonic transit test, anal manometry test, balloon expulsion test, and barium enema to exclude secondary causes. Patients deemed suitable underwent laparoscopically assisted total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis. The main outcome measures included the operative time, estimated blood loss, time to first flatus, length of hospital stay, and complications.

Results:  Ten female patients (mean age: 36.9 years) underwent laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for slow transit constipation. The mean operative time was 133 min, while the mean length of the largest incision was 4.2 cm, and the mean estimated blood loss was 90 ml. The mean time to first flatus was 2.4 days, and the mean duration of hospital stay was 7.6 days. No conversion to laparotomy was noted (0%). Post-operative complications included one wound infection and one ileus. There was no mortality associated with the procedure, and 9 (90%) patients expressed excellent or good satisfaction regarding the outcomes.

Conclusions: Laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis is well tolerated, and careful patient selection results in excellent outcomes, with improvement in bowel function. Laparoscopic techniques may represent a safe and efficient option to manage slow transit constipation.
Migration of abdominal drains into the gastrointestinal tract: unexpected complications
Authors: Gündeş Ebubekir , Aday Ulaş , Çiyiltepe Hüseyin , Çetin Durmuş Ali , Bozdag Emre , Gülmez Şelçuk , Senger Aziz Serkan , Uzun Orhan , Değer Kamuran Cumhur
Published: October 2023

Introduction: To give an overview of the literature on intraluminal migration of the drain placed in the intraperitoneal area.

Material and methods: We present a new case of intraluminal migration of the drain placed in the intraperitoneal area and a literature review of studies published in English language on intraluminal migration of the drain placed in the intraperitoneal area, accessed via PubMed and Google Scholar databases.

Results:  A 55-year-old male patient presented to our clinic with abdominal pain and jaundice who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy having been diagnosed with carcinoma of the distal choledoch. During the patient’s follow-ups it was seen that the drain placed into the abdomen had migrated into the intraluminal area. The patient was treated successfully by the controlled removal of the drain. In addition, a total of 9 reports concerning 14 cases of intraluminal migration of the drain placed in the intraperitoneal area meeting the aforementioned criteria were included in the literature review. Eleven of these patients were male (70%), while 3 were female (30%) and their mean age was 62.5 (49–79). While 12 of these patients were treated by drain removal, 2 had surgical treatment.

Conclusions: We believe that controlled removal of the drain can safely be applied in patients whom the fistula tract has been established following upper GI system surgeries that are complicated by intraluminal drain migration.
Kocuria rosea bacteremia: two case reports and a literature review
Authors: Serefhanoglu Kivanc , Oklu Emine
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Kocuria rosea (K. rosea) is a gram-positive, aerobic, coagulase-negative coccoid that is generally considered as a non-pathogenic commensal. Infection from K. rosea is rare, and only limited number of case reports have been described. We aimed to investigate the clinical course and outcome of bacteremia caused by Kocuria rosea.

Material and methods

We reviewed and analyzed two cases of K. rosea bacteremia occurred at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and cases of this infection in published reports. The National Library of Medicine MEDLINE database was queried using the key terms “kocuria rosea, and kocuria rosea bacteremia" to identify published cases of K. rosea bacteremia.

Results

In addition to our two cases, three cases of K. rosea bacteremia have been reported in the literature. The two infections occurred in our instutition were ICU-acquired. The first patient was that of a 89-year-old man, who was admitted to the ICU due to respiratory distress and pulmonary edema. The second patient was 64-year-old women with chronic renal failure, who was admitted to the ICU due to respiratory failure and hemodynamic instability. All five patients had succesful outcome.

Conclusions

Although bacteremia due to K. rosea remains rare, and the organism is generally considered to be nonpathogen, it should be considered pathogen in both nosocomial and community acquired infections.
Relationship between Physical Performance and Prolific Traits of Peranakan Etawa (PE) Goats Seen in Menda Kencana Farm, Semarang Regency
Authors: Setiati Ning , Zulianti Kurnia , Fitriyah Abyadul , Utami Nur Rahayu
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between physical performance and prolificacy by examining 11 multiparous PE goats from Menda Kencana farm Semarang Regency. The data obtained for research comprised both prolific traits and the performance of the chosen sample of goats, which included body length (BL), body height (BH), chest circumference (CC), and hip width (HW). This research is categorized as survey research with the sampling method determined through purposive sampling, where the sample is determined intentionally, and the data used is primary data. Data were analyzed by simple linear regression analysis. The results of regression analysis of CC and HW each had a highly significant relationship (P<0.01) with the prolific nature following the regression line equations CC = 80.39 + 7.34D cm (R2= 56%) and LP = 14.17 + 3.64D cm (R2= 60.3%). However, BL and BH were not significantly associated with prolific traits (P>0.05). It is concluded that physical performance in the form of chest circumference and hip width is directly proportional to prolific traits, indicating that the greater the chest circumference and hip width, the higher the chance of PE goats bearing twins.
RESEARCH OF STREAMS OF FIBROUS WEIGHT IN PLATE OF ROTOR REFINER
Authors: Вихарев С.Н.
Published: October 2023

В статье приведены результаты исследования потоков волокнистой массы в гарнитуре мельниц при помощи моделирования в программной среде Ansys Fluent. Гидродинамика потоков волокнистой массы в мельнице описывается уравнениями Навье – Стокса. Разработаны модели потоков в гарнитуре ротора. Исследования потоков проведены при следующих переменных факторах: частоты вращения ротора, расхода волокнистой массы, углов наклона ножей и разницы давления между входом и выходом межножевой канавки. При увеличении часто- ты вращения с 600 до 1 000 мин–1 расход в канавках ротора увеличивается в 2,3–5,4 раза. При увеличении разницы давления между выходом и входом канавки с 60 до 135 кПа расход в канавках ротора уменьшается в 1,4–1,5 раза. Поток в межножевых канавках ротора направлен от центра к периферии гарнитуры. Среднее значение скорости потока в межножевой канавке ротора по длине канавки при увеличении частоты вращения ротора с 600 до 1 000 мин–1 возрастает в 2,4–2,6 раза. При угле наклона 20° по направлению вращения ротора скорость потоков увеличивается в 1,2 раза. При угле наклона 20° против направления вращения ротора скорость потоков уменьшается в 1,1 раза.

In researches of streams of ﬁ brous weight in plate of reﬁ ners are lead by means of modeling in program Ansys Fluent environment. The hydrodynamics of streams of ﬁ brous weight in reﬁ ner is described by equations Navier-Stokes. Models of streams in plate of rotor are developed. Researches of streams it is lead at the following variable factors: frequencies of rotation of rotor, the charge of ﬁ brous pulp, corners of an inclination of knifes and differences of pressure between an input and an output bar ﬂ utes. At increase in frequency of rotation with 600 up to 1000 min–1 the charge in ﬂ utes of rotor increases in 2,3–5,4 times. At increase in a difference of pressure between an output and an input of ﬂ ute with 60 up to 135 kPa the charge in ﬂ utes of rotor decreases in 1,4–1,5 times. The stream in bar ﬂ utes of rotor is directed from the center to periphery plates. Average value of speed of stream in bar to ﬂ ute of rotor on length of ﬂ ute at increase in frequency of rotation of rotor with 600 up to 1 000 min–1 grows in 2,4–2,6 times. At a corner of an inclination of 20 degrees on direction of rotation of rotor speed of streams increases in 1.2 times. At corner of an inclination of 20 degrees against a direction of rotation of rotor speed of streams decreases in 1,1 times.
Volatile organic compound fluxes in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley – spatial distribution, source attribution, and inventory comparison
Authors: Pfannerstill Eva Y. , Arata Caleb , Zhu Qindan , Schulze Benjamin C. , Woods Roy , Seinfeld John H. , Bucholtz Anthony , Cohen Ronald C. , Goldstein Allen H.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The San Joaquin Valley is an agricultural region in California that suffers from poor air quality. Since traffic emissions are decreasing, other sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gaining importance in the formation of secondary air pollutants. Using airborne eddy covariance, we conducted direct, spatially resolved flux observations of a wide range of VOCs in the San Joaquin Valley during June 2021 at 23–36 ∘C. Through land-cover-informed footprint disaggregation, we were able to attribute emissions to sources and identify tracers for distinct source types. VOC mass fluxes were dominated by alcohols, mainly from dairy farms, while oak isoprene and citrus monoterpenes were important sources of reactivity. Comparisons with two commonly used inventories showed that isoprene emissions in the croplands were overestimated, while dairy and highway VOC emissions were generally underestimated in the inventories, and important citrus and biofuel VOC point sources were missing from the inventories. This study thus presents unprecedented insights into the VOC sources in an intensive agricultural region and provides much needed information for the improvement of inventories, air quality predictions, and regulations.
The SPARC water vapour assessment II: biases and drifts of water vapour satellite data records with respect to frost point hygrometer records
Authors: Kiefer Michael , Hurst Dale F. , Stiller Gabriele P. , Lossow Stefan , Vömel Holger , Anderson John , Azam Faiza , Bertaux Jean-Loup , Blanot Laurent , Bramstedt Klaus , Burrows John P. , Damadeo Robert , Dinelli Bianca Maria , Eriksson Patrick , García-Comas Maya , Gille John C. , Hervig Mark , Kasai Yasuko , Khosrawi Farahnaz , Murtagh Donal , Nedoluha Gerald E. , Noël Stefan , Raspollini Piera , Read William G. , Rosenlof Karen H. , Rozanov Alexei , Sioris Christopher E. , Sugita Takafumi , von Clarmann Thomas , Walker Kaley A. , Weigel Katja
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Satellite data records of stratospheric water vapour have been compared to
balloon-borne frost point hygrometer (FP) profiles that are coincident in space and
time. The satellite data records of 15 different instruments cover water vapour data available from
January 2000 through December 2016. The hygrometer data are from 27 stations
all over the world in the same period. For the comparison, real or constructed
averaging kernels have been applied to the
hygrometer profiles to adjust them to the measurement characteristics of
the satellite instruments. For bias evaluation, we have compared satellite
profiles averaged over the available temporal coverage to the means of coincident FP profiles for
individual stations. For drift determinations, we
analysed time series of relative differences between spatiotemporally coincident
satellite and hygrometer
profiles at individual stations. In a synopsis we have also calculated the mean
biases and drifts (and their respective uncertainties) for each satellite record
over all applicable hygrometer stations in three altitude ranges (10–30 hPa,
30–100 hPa, and 100 hPa to tropopause). Most of the satellite data have
biases <10 % and average drifts <1 % yr−1 in at least one of the respective
altitude ranges.
Virtually all biases are significant in the sense that their
uncertainty range in terms of twice the standard error of the mean does not include
zero. Statistically significant drifts (95 % confidence) are detected for 35 %
of the ≈ 1200 time series of relative differences between satellites and
hygrometers.
Reconstructing the ocean's mesopelagic zone carbon budget: sensitivity and estimation of parameters associated with prokaryotic remineralization
Authors: Baumas Chloé , Fuchs Robin , Garel Marc , Poggiale Jean-Christophe , Memery Laurent , Le Moigne Frédéric A. C. , Tamburini Christian
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Through the constant rain of sinking marine particles in the ocean, carbon
(C) trapped within is exported into the water column and sequestered when
reaching depths below the mesopelagic zone. Atmospheric CO2 levels are
thereby strongly related to the magnitude of carbon export fluxes in the
mesopelagic zone. Sinking particles represent the main source of carbon and
energy for mesopelagic organisms, attenuating the C export flux along the
water column. Attempts to quantify the amount of C exported versus C consumed
by heterotrophic organisms have increased in recent decades. Yet, most of
the conducted estimations have led to estimated C demands several times
higher than the measured C export fluxes. The choice of parameters such as
growth efficiencies or various conversion factors is known to greatly impact
the resulting C budget. In parallel, field or experimental data are sorely
lacking to obtain accurate values of these crucial overlooked parameters. In
this study, we identify the most influential of these parameters and perform
inversion of a mechanistic model. Further, we determine the optimal
parameter values as the ones that best explain the observed prokaryotic
respiration, prokaryotic production and zooplankton respiration. The
consistency of the resulting C budget suggests that such budgets can be
adequately balanced when using appropriate parameters.