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Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' 'Purpurascens’ Japanese Silver Grass
Authors: Gilman Edward
Published: September 2024

This document provides an overview of Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’, commonly known as maiden grass or flame grass. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and distinctive reddish-purple fall color. The document highlights its uses in landscaping, such as mass planting, borders, and as an accent plant. It also covers the plant’s growth requirements, including its preference for full sun and well-drained soils, as well as its moderate drought tolerance. Additionally, the document mentions the plant’s invasive potential and the absence of serious pest issues. Original publication date September 1999.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silverbell' ‘Silverbell' Japanese Silver Grass
Authors: Gilman Edward
Published: September 2024

This document provides an overview of the ‘Silverbell’ Japanese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silverbell’), an ornamental grass known for its distinctive yellow-banded leaves and pink flowers. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, growth rate, and seasonal changes. The document also covers its uses in landscaping, such as mass planting, borders, and containers, and highlights its adaptability to various soil types and drought tolerance. Additionally, it mentions other cultivars of Miscanthus sinensis and provides guidance on planting and maintenance. Original publication date October 1999.
Monarda punctata Bee Balm, Horsemint
Authors: Gilman Edward , Delvalle Terry
Published: September 2024

This document provides an overview of Monarda punctata, commonly known as horsemint or bee balm. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, leaf shape, and flower color. The text highlights its native habitat in Florida and its suitability for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. It also covers the plant’s uses in landscaping, its growth requirements, and its moderate drought tolerance. Additionally, the document mentions propagation methods and the plant’s resistance to pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.
Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf' Harbor Dwarf Nandina
Authors: Gilman Edward
Published: September 2024

This document provides an overview of Nandina domestica ‘Harbor Dwarf’, commonly known as Harbor Dwarf Nandina. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its compact size, dense foliage, and seasonal color changes. The document highlights the plant’s adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions, such as its moderate drought tolerance and preference for full sun to partial shade. It also outlines the plant’s uses in landscaping, emphasizing its suitability for borders, mass plantings, and containers. Additionally, the document notes that Harbor Dwarf Nandina is an evergreen shrub that produces fewer fruits compared to other Nandina varieties. Original publication date October 1999.
Nelumbo nucifera Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Authors: Gilman Edward
Published: September 2024

This document provides an overview of Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Sacred Lotus. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its large, round leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers. The document highlights the plant’s adaptability to various water conditions and its ability to thrive in muddy, murky environments. It also outlines the plant’s cultural and religious significance, particularly in Buddhism and Hinduism, where it symbolizes purity and spiritual enlightenment. Additionally, the document notes the plant’s uses in traditional medicine and its potential invasiveness in non-native regions. Original publication date September 1999.
Opuntia spp. Prickly Pear Cactus
Authors: Gilman Edward
Published: September 2024

This document provides a detailed overview of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.), a plant native to the southern United States, including Florida. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, such as its height, spread, and distinctive plate-like stem sections. The document highlights the plant’s adaptability to various soil types and its high drought tolerance, making it suitable for hot, dry conditions. Additionally, it covers the plant’s ornamental features, including its colorful flowers and edible fruits, and notes its minimal pest and disease issues. The document also outlines propagation methods and optimal growing conditions for the prickly pear cactus. Original publication date October 1999.
UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Recommendation Series: Watermelon
Authors: Hochmuth Robert , Warren Mark , Sanchez-Jones Tatiana , Frey Craig , Obreza Thomas , Mylavarapu Rao
Published: September 2024

Nutrient management recommendations for watermelon are described according to the standard UF/IFAS recommendation format of 1) a calibrated soil test result; 2) target soil pH; 3) the "4Rs" of fertilizer management: rate, timing, placement, and source; and 4) water management factors.
Pozos privados 101: contaminación bacteriana y la cloración de choque
Authors: Zhuang Yilin , Lusk Mary , Albertin Andrea
Published: September 2024

Este documento está dirigido a los residentes de Florida que dependen de pozos privados para su suministro de agua potable. El propósito educar a los propietarios de pozos sobre los riesgos de contaminación bacteriana, particularmente después de eventos de inundación, y proporcionar una guía detallada para realizar una cloración de choque efectiva. La cloración de choque es un método crucial para desinfectar pozos contaminados y asegurar la potabilidad del agua. Además, se ofrecen recomendaciones sobre el uso correcto de cloro, la importancia de pruebas de laboratorio post-desinfección, y consideraciones sobre la posible necesidad de sistemas de desinfección continuos en casos de contaminación persistente.
Profilo clinico-epidemiologico dei pazienti con tubercolosi polmonare trattati in un centro di riferimento nell’Amazzonia brasiliana
Authors: Moraes Bruna dos Santos Martins , Cavalcante Ricardo de Sousa , Silva Rogério Umbelino da , Silva Paulo Danilo da Silva e , Dias Claudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos , Dendasck Carla Viana , Araújo Maria Helena Mendonça de , Fecury Amanda Alves
Published: September 2024

La tubercolosi (TB), causata dal complesso Mycobacterium tuberculosis o bacillo di Koch, si trasmette principalmente per via inalatoria quando l’individuo infetto starnutisce, tossisce o parla, rilasciando goccioline nell’aria. Si manifesta in due forme: localizzata solo nel parenchima polmonare (TB polmonare), presentandosi come forma primaria, secondaria e miliare, e la forma che si manifesta al di fuori del parenchima polmonare (TB extrapolmonare). L’obiettivo di questo studio è stato descrivere il profilo clinico-epidemiologico dei pazienti con tubercolosi polmonare seguiti presso l’ambulatorio di pneumologia del Centro di Riferimento per le Malattie Tropicali (CRDT) nello Stato dell’Amapá, nella regione settentrionale del Brasile, negli anni 2021 e 2022. A tal fine è stato condotto uno studio trasversale retrospettivo, descrittivo e quantitativo, utilizzando i dati ottenuti dall’ambulatorio di pneumologia del CRDT nella città di Macapá, stato dell’Amapá, appartenente all’Amazzonia brasiliana. Sono stati analizzati 141 pazienti, il 48,9% diagnosticati nel 2021 e il 51,1% nel 2022. I risultati di questo lavoro sollecitano iniziative come ricerche e studi volti a rafforzare le strategie di controllo e prevenzione della tubercolosi nelle unità sanitarie dello stato dell’Amapá e nelle comunità di tutto il Brasile, migliorando così la gestione di questa malattia ancora così prevalente nel nostro contesto. Si nota inoltre la necessità di un riconoscimento precoce dei pazienti con sintomi respiratori, per una diagnosi e un trattamento tempestivi volti a ridurne la morbilità e mortalità.
Música na Educação Infantil: por uma Educação Musical construída com e a partir das crianças
Authors: Henriques Wasti Silverio Ciszevski
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo apresenta fundamentos e discussões acerca da música na Educação Infantil, a partir da tese de doutorado intitulada “Crianças e músicas como potência de transformação: brincadeira, integração e criação na educação infantil do Colégio Pedro II”. A pesquisa teve como ponto de partida uma escuta sensível às vozes infantis e buscou investigar como as crianças pequenas constroem e percebem a Educação Musical no Centro de Referência em Educação Infantil do Colégio Pedro II e como se pode construir um projeto artístico educativo com e a partir delas. A investigação teve abordagem qualitativa e foi configurada como um estudo de caso. Os autores que compuseram o arcabouço teórico do trabalho foram Deleuze e Guattari, William Corsaro, Manuel Sarmento, Carla Rinaldi, Paulo Freire, Helena Rodrigues, Hans-Joachim Koellreutter, Teca A. de Brito, Murray Schafer e Violeta de Gainza. No artigo foram apresentadas reflexões a partir dos conceitos de crianças, infância, mundos sociais e culturas das crianças, à luz dos estudos da infância. Foram apresentadas também as características das músicas das crianças, com ênfase em seu modo musical e mundo sonoro interno. Ao considerar as crianças como ponto de partida e como coconstrutoras de sua educação musical, busca-se uma educação musical humanizadora. As discussões apresentadas revelam a perspectiva de uma educação musical lúdica, integradora, criativa, democrática, social, cultural e humana.
Neuropatía motora multifocal en paciente VIH: desafío diagnóstico y tratamiento efectivo en estudio de caso
Authors: Molina Cedillo Andrea Lissete , Mesa Cano Isabel Cristina , Merchán Coronel María Graciela
Published: September 2024

Introducción: en pacientes inmunodeprimidos, debido al virus del VIH, se revelan patologías concomitantes con afección neurológica, en donde es el caso el desencadenamiento de la neuropatía motora multifocal, que es de característica crónica progresiva. Objetivo: Desarrollar un enfoque clínico para el manejo integral de la neuropatía motora multifocal y el VIH a través de la resolución de casos clínicos. Metodología: el estudio de caso clínico se llevará a cabo de forma retrospectiva. Basándose en la recopilación de datos científicos y aportes relacionados con el tema en bases de datos como Scielo, Scopus, Pubmed y Cochrane, las cuales han sido publicadas en los últimos 5 años. El consentimiento informado del paciente fue obtenido. Resultados: El paciente, quien tiene 47 años y proviene de una provincia de Ecuador, ha completado su educación primaria y es albañil. con antecedentes patológicos de infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) desde hace 7 años, litiasis renal que se resolvió quirúrgicamente hace 3 años Conclusión: la resolución del paciente fue satisfactoria en cuanto al cuadro de neuropatía focal en 3 días recibió durante su estancia la medicación. Área de estudio general: medicina. Área de estudio específica: neurología. Tipo de estudio: Casos clínicos/ Clinical cases.
Impacto transversal de la gamificación en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje en diversos niveles educativos y experiencia docente
Authors: Carvajal Peñafiel Victor Andres , Gallegos Velasquez Dayana Esther , Cruz Morales Carla Marisol , Trávez Osorio Sandra Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

Introducción. En la era del Internet de las Cosas, la gamificación emerge como una estrategia crucial en la educación. Este estudio investiga cómo la gamificación influye en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en variados niveles educativos y contextos. Se examina si el subnivel educativo y la experiencia docente afectan la percepción y efectividad de la gamificación, utilizando un enfoque metodológico que combina la recolección de datos, el análisis estadístico y la programación para responder a preguntas clave sobre su impacto educativo. Objetivo. Evaluar si el subnivel de educación y los años de experiencia docente influyen en el impacto percibido de la gamificación en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Metodología.  Se llevó a cabo una encuesta en diversas instituciones educativas para recopilar datos sobre la percepción y el impacto de la gamificación. La metodología incluye análisis estadísticos no paramétricos, mediante la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis, para evaluar las diferencias en la percepción del impacto según la experiencia docente y el nivel educativo. Resultados. Los resultados de la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis indican que no existen diferencias significativas en el impacto de la gamificación entre los diferentes subniveles educativos, dado que el valor p de 0.32 supera el umbral de significancia. De manera similar, la variación en los años de experiencia de los docentes tampoco mostró un efecto significativo en la eficacia de la gamificación, con un valor p mayor a 0.05. Conclusión. La gamificación puede ser aplicada de manera uniforme, independientemente del nivel educativo de los estudiantes o la experiencia docente. Cabe mencionar la revisión de las consideraciones en cada caso. Área de estudio general: Educación. Área de estudio específica: Gamificación. Tipo de estudio:  Artículos originales.
Towards culturally sensitive tourism: the educational role of the Sámi tourism guidelines
Authors: Plesa Doriana
Published: September 2024

The tourism industry’s growth has resulted in unethical impacts on the local communities which prompted the implementation of controls such as policies, codes of conduct, and indigenous tourism guidelines to maintain ethical standards. While policies and codes have been widely studied, research on indigenous tourism guidelines is limited. The master’s thesis, which this text is based on, aimed to understand how the principles for responsible and ethically sustainable Sámi tourism are recognized and implemented and to explore their role in enhancing cultural sensitivity. The conceptual framework was guided by Viken et al.’s (2021) study on cultural sensitivity, which considers sensitive behaviors as guided by respect, recognition, and reciprocity. The main findings suggested that tourism actors in Finnish Sápmi actively engage in promoting cultural sensitivity towards the Sámi people and show awareness and implementation of the Sámi tourism guidelines. Additionally, cultural education was identified as an opportunity to enhance cultural sensitivity. Indeed, the study participants emphasized the educational role that the Sámi tourism guidelines have played in their work since implementation.
Building a Lifeline
Authors:   , Besseling Paul Johan
Published: September 2024

Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or chronic kidney disease (CKD) often require vascular grafts, but autologous veins, which are preferred for their durability and lower infection risk, are not always available. Synthetic grafts, though a common alternative, tend to have poorer long-term outcomes and higher risks of complications, such as vessel wall thickening, calcification, and clotting. In situ tissue engineering (TE) offers a promising solution by using biodegradable synthetic grafts that gradually transform into autologous blood vessels through the body’s natural regenerative processes.
This dissertation explores the potential of in situ TE to create functional, self-healing vascular grafts that adapt to the body over time. It demonstrates that supramolecular polymers can integrate effectively with the body's tissue without compromising cell function. In rat models, CKD did not significantly affect graft degradation or tissue formation, although increased vascular calcification was observed. Bio-functionalizing the materials to attract immune cells and support regeneration had no significant impact. The use of a faster-degrading polymer to promote neo-tissue formation led to critical graft failures, as lab-predicted degradation rates did not match real-life outcomes, underscoring the importance of cautious translation from lab studies to in vivo applications.
In a large-animal model using goats, the synthetic grafts were almost completely resorbed and replaced by living vascular tissue within three months. However, this did not result in better performance compared to standard synthetic grafts. Despite this, the study demonstrates that an in situ tissue engineering (TE) approach, using the body as a bioreactor, holds great potential for developing tissue-engineered blood vessels. It also showed that repeated punctures were possible, with a clear healing and remodeling response, without causing permanent damage or negatively impacting tissue formation.
Although vascular TE blood vessels are promising for vascular replacement or access, challenges such as stenosis—similar to those seen in current clinical practice—were encountered. Future innovations in vascular TE should focus on understanding the underlying remodeling processes to minimize the need for frequent interventions. Nevertheless, this approach highlights the potential of combining the body’s natural regenerative capacity with synthetic, cell-free, biodegradable electrospun materials. These vessels are immediately functional and, when degradation and tissue formation are balanced, can rapidly transform into autologous, living blood vessels capable of withstanding repeated punctures.
Brokerage
Authors: Gaw Fatima , Soriano Cheryll Ruth
Published: September 2024

Brokerage connects actors in a social structure to facilitate access, exchange and flow of goods, information, opportunities, or knowledge. Brokers are socially embedded in communities and strategically situated between disparate groups, and they generate value through bridging connections and mediating social, political, and economic interactions. The dynamics of brokerage are specific to the political context where it operates, and is responsive to the changing media ecosystem, especially with the rise of digital media and networked sociality. While the concept is in its infancy in political communication, existing accounts of brokerage exemplify its theoretical relevance in facilitating strategic relations in elections and partisan politics, policy and conflict resolution, social movement, and global communication flows. These works illustrate the potential of brokerage as a communicative act in not only facilitating transactions but also instigating transformation through the brokers’ strategic exercise of agency.
A Quantitative Particle-Based Approach for the Geometallurgical Assessment of Tailings Deposits
Authors: Blannin Rosie , Frenzel Max , Tolosana-Delgado Raimon , Bachmann Kai , Escobar Alexandra Gomez , Pereira Lucas , Gutzmer Jens
Published: September 2024

Tailings generated during ore processing may host significant residual contents of valuable commodities, including critical metals. The particle properties of the tailings, such as mineralogy, particle size, and the surface liberation of ore minerals, strongly control processing behaviour. This study explores a novel combination of methods for incorporating particle data, derived from automated mineralogy, into geometallurgical models of tailings deposits to better understand their reprocessing potential and the economic feasibility of re-mining. This was achieved through binning of different particle types, geostatistical modelling of particle bin frequencies, and bootstrap resampling to reconstruct particle populations. The spatial distributions of processing-relevant particle properties throughout the tailings deposit were predicted with corresponding uncertainties. There are clear systematic trends in the spatial distributions of different particle types, resulting from the sedimentary-style deposition of the tailings. For instance, the tailings nearer the dam walls comprise coarser, silicate-rich particles, while fine-grained and well-liberated sulphide mineral particles are more abundant in the centre of the tailings deposit. As a result, robust models could be developed for the spatial distributions of particle size and mineralogy, which strongly control the sorting of particles during deposition, and other related properties, such as sulphide mineral grain sizes. Finally, a bulk sulphide flotation process was simulated and acid mine drainage potential estimated using the interpolated particle data. Around 58% of the sulphide minerals present could be recoverable by flotation, with the recoverable sulphide portion decreasing towards the centre of the TSF due to the fine-grained nature of the sulphide minerals. The acid mine drainage potential of the tailings is estimated to be moderate to high, indicating that the carbonate minerals present are not sufficient to neutralise the high acid-generating potential of the sulphide minerals. Overall, this study demonstrates how particle-based geometallurgical models can be developed and utilised for practical applications, with the aim of improving the accuracy of resource and reserve estimations of tailings deposits and the sustainable and responsible management of anthropogenic resources. The methodology proposed here can be easily transferred to other tailings deposits.
A Quality Improvement Project Aimed at Reducing Patient Falls in Ambulatory Clinics
Authors: Macolino Patricia , Fox Katie , Fitzpatrick Rebecca , Ahya Vivek N. , Lorincz Ilona , Prior Barbara
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Patient falls in ambulatory settings are uniquely challenging in that patients have more autonomy during outpatient visits and are not always easily identified as at risk for falling. Falls result in patient harm and dissatisfaction, loss of revenue, and a potential impact to the reputation of the health system.

Objectives

The primary objective of this study was to describe the work done to reduce falls risk for ambulatory patients.

Methods

This was a quality improvement project that used traditional improvement methodology to perform root cause analysis and process mapping, and to test and implement change strategies.

Results

The falls rate for ambulatory patients fell from 0.050 in fiscal year (FY) 2022 to 0.039 in FY23, a 22% reduction. The falls rate for ambulatory patients has continued to decrease; the current annual falls rate for FY24 is 0.030, a 37% reduction from FY21 rate 0.051, when a sentinel fall prompted root cause analysis and team focus.

Conclusion

While the initial intervention was only moderately successful, it led to a renewed focus on the risk of patient falls, which resulted in additional interventions and ultimately a reduction in high harm falls and the annual falls rate.

Publisher’s Note

This article was corrected on January 6, 2025, to reflect the authorship of Vivek N. Ahya, Ilona Lorincz, and Barbara Prior for their significant contributions to the manuscript, including their accompanying affiliations and author bios. The author bio for Rebecca Fitzpatrick and the Acknowledgments were also slightly revised.

Plain Language Summary

Fall prevention is a patient safety focus in many healthcare settings; however, as the first step usually involves screening to determine a patient’s fall risk, it is more difficult to identify patients at risk for a fall in an ambulatory clinic before they have been screened. After noting an increase in patient falls in its ambulatory practices in 2021—including one which resulted in patient harm—the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) set to work on reducing falls risk for ambulatory patients.

The quality improvement project was piloted at an outpatient Neurology clinic that averages 6,500 patient visits each month, focused on redesigning the falls screening process and actions to take when a patient screens positive, with the goal of reducing falls by 10% from July 2021 to December 2023. Changing wellness survey screening questions to receive better information from patients and better identify their risk to avoid falls ultimately resulted in a 22% reduction in falls rate, which has continued to decrease beyond the original study period, as well as a reduction in the severity of injuries from falls.
Composição do IDEB
Authors: Paula Abner Nunes Emerich de
Published: September 2024

Este estudo apresenta uma contextualização da utilização de indicadores educacionais e realiza uma reflexão sobre uma dimensão ausente nesse indicador: a ponderação pelos fatores externos à escola. A motivação da reflexão é a constatação de que há fatores que não são controlados pela escola e que afetam o desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes, sobretudo os relacionados à vulnerabilidade social. Como forma de proposição, faremos um paralelo entre a estrutura do IDEB e do IDE, indicador utilizado pela Secretaria de Estado da Educação do Espírito Santo para medir a qualidade das escolas estaduais. O IDE destaca-se por considerar os fatores externos que afetam o desempenho dos estudantes e, portanto, das unidades escolares.
Empirical linguistics: A cautious obituary
Authors: Cseresnyési László , Kontra Miklós
Published: September 2024

The present paper is intended as a contribution to an ancient controversy about the nature of linguistic research. Dionysius Thrax, the author of the first extant European grammar, claimed that the study of language is “empirical”. We argue that linguistics, as long as it strives for empirical adequacy, must be essentially data-oriented, reflecting what may be called sociolinguistically valid collective intuitions. Using data from the Hungarian National Sociolinguistic Survey and the Budapest Sociolinguistic Interview project, we show the empirical inadequacy of two structural grammars of Hungarian published in 1998. In contrast to their titles (namely: “a grammar of Hungarian”), these structural grammars describe Codified Standard Hungarian (CSH), hence, in some cases, they ignore the grammaticality judgments of more than half of the native speakers of Hungarian in Hungary. It is also shown that studying people’s actual speech leads to important linguistic discoveries, e.g. the final -n of the inessive case-ending of CSH -ban, -ben ‘in (location)’ is pronounced in only one-third of instances in normal Hungarian speech.
Word-stress and the distribution of consonant clusters in English
Authors: Csides Csaba
Published: September 2024

Empty categories have been around in linguistics for a long time already. In particular, Strict CV-Phonology promotes a strictly alternating CV skeleton where members of a traditional consonant cluster enclose an empty vocalic position, while the two consecutive vocalic positions of a long vowel or a diphthong flank an empty consonantal position. Although the concept of empty skeletal positions might seem strange at first blush, its importance can be likened to the importance of the concept of zero in mathematics. This also means that traditional consonant clusters are just surface manifestations of underlying CVCV sequences. The aim of this paper is to seek a principled account for the distribution of different types of vocalic positions and consonant clusters by promoting the algorithm put forward in Csides (2008). It seems that this algorithm treats the distribution of different types of consonant clusters and the distribution of stressed versus unstressed vocalic positions in a unified manner. In order to be able to grasp the parallel between stress-related issues and the distribution of different types of consonant clusters, we must part with some of the basic tenets of standard Government Phonology and Strict CV. Contrary to mainstream assumptions, I wish to maintain bidirectional government in Phonology, cf. Csides (2008). It is important to emphasize that unidirectional theories have been promoted mainly in the phonological literature. Scheer (2004), Szigetvári (1999) and many others assume that government in phonology is strictly right-to-left, an idea that probably originates in the concepts of Proper Government (PG) of standard GP. Rowicka (1999), however, assumes that government proceeds in the opposite direction, i.e., it is left-to-right. Csides (2008) resolves this conflict by proposing that government goes in both directions but in a principled manner. Another novel, non-mainstream proposal of Csides (2008) is also maintained in the present framework, namely that government can target empty and contentful skeletal positions alike.
Verboten reflexivization and hidden meaning in German reflexive inchoative, zu-excessive and particle verb structures
Authors: Brandt Patrick
Published: September 2024

The paper presents a compact yet comprehensive analysis of the systematically arising change of state or mod-al meanings of reflexive inchoative constructions, zu-excessive constructions and particle verb constructions in German (Brandt 2019). Verboten reflexivization links a lower thematic role to a higher grammatical function and associated lesser marking illegally. As a consequence, the negation (complement) of a property that is in-depend-ently coded in the verbal projection cannot be locally interpreted. The corresponding logical form banks off the interface and is interpreted in the structurally next higher syntactic-semantic cycle where indexi-cal information regarding anchoring to times, worlds or thresholds is dealt with. The intransparent semantics of the constructions under discussion is thus the effect of literally recycling a logical form the ex situ interpre-tation of which provides an economical alternative to a more transparent coding.
Simonyi competition in the teaching of Hungarian as a first language in the Carpathian Basin: Variation in the results
Authors: Tóth Etelka , Csontos Tamás
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the research results related to Simonyi Zsigmond Orthographic Competition in the Carpathian Basin. We introduce the competition and a corpus of students’ answers which already contains millions of pieces of data that can be analysed from different fields of science, e.g. linguistics, methodology and pedagogy. We focus on those questions which posed serious problems for the students (and try to identify the factors which may be responsible for the poor results), investigate the answers given by the Hungarian students from Slovakia and compare them with the results of the students from Hungary.
Crafting a professional teacher learner through models of learning and positive psychological coaching tools
Authors: Neumayerné Streitman Krisztina
Published: September 2024

The important question of pedagogy and positive psychology in the 21st-century is how to facilitate educators in becoming professionals with successful self-concepts, capable of supporting and inspiring their students, coping with stress and burnout, and facing the challenges of their careers with autonomous, resilient strategies. Therefore, the main topic of the questionnaire conducted by Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary is teacher motivation and coaching. This paper discusses a specific aspect of the theoretical and methodological background provided by the literature sources for compiling the questionnaire. Our current analysis encompasses McClelland’s “Theory of Human Motives”, Bateson’s Logical Levels of Learning, and Dilts’ NeuroLogical Levels of Change. Central to our exploration is the significance of reflection in teacher learning, leading to an analysis of Korthagen’s frameworks, such as ALACT, the Onion Model, and the Core Reflection model. Simons and Ruijters’ Model of Professional Learner Identity illuminates the relationship between learning and professionalism in teaching, accentuating the importance of lifelong learning. Ultimately, our endeavour is to comprehend the intricacies of motivating teacher learning by synthesizing insights from various theories, models, and coaching tools to nurture proficient and inspired professional teacher learners.
Understanding Data-Driven Analytic Decision Making on Air Quality Monitoring an Empirical Study
Authors: Sembiring Irwan , Manongga Danny , Rahardja Untung , Aini Qurotul
Published: September 2024

Air quality monitoring is increasingly relying on data-driven analytic decision-making tools to provide accurate and timely information, forming the background of this study. The objective is to understand the factors influencing the adoption and usage behavior of these tools using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model. The method involves incorporating UTAUT2 constructs Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), Facilitating Conditions (FC), Price Value (PV), Hedonic Motivation (HM), and Habit (H), alongside external variables such as Considered Risk (CR) and Considered Trust (CT). Data from 287 respondents were analyzed to assess their impact on Behavior Intention (BI) and Usage Behavior (UB). The results demonstrate that both trust and risk considerations significantly affect user behavior, underscoring the need to address these factors to enhance the adoption of air quality monitoring systems. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights for developers and policymakers on improving the implementation and acceptance of data-driven technologies in environmental monitoring, thereby contributing to more effective air quality management.
An Education Researcher's Guide to ChatGPT
Authors: DeCoster Jamie , Bailey Jhonelle , Keys Matthew
Published: September 2024

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, ChatGPT emerges as a revolutionary tool in educational research. This article delves into the operational mechanisms and practical applications of ChatGPT, highlighting its potential to enhance research efficiency and foster innovative thinking. A significant focus is placed on “prompt engineering”, providing concrete strategies for crafting effective inputs to optimize AI responses. This guide aims to equip education researchers with the knowledge needed to effectively use ChatGPT to make their work more robust and efficient. We also review the issues and concerns associated with using generative AI to ensure researchers receive appropriate and ethical outputs.
AC poling of high Qm and low acoustic impedance Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 single crystals produced by a solid-state crystal growth
Authors: Maiwa Hiroshi , Yamagata Yushi , Xiang Yu , Lee Ho-Yong , Yamashita Yohachi (John)
Published: September 2024

The AC poling cycle dependence of Mn-doped Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.3Pb(Zr.Ti)O3 (PMN-0.3PZT) single crystals (SC) produced via the solid-state crystal growth (SSCG) method was investigated. The piezoelectric strain and charge constants, d
33 ＝ 1130 pC/N, g
33 = 42.7 × 10−3 Vm/N, and mechanical quality factor Q
m = 800 were obtained under conditions of 1 Hz, bipolar sine wave, 7.5 kV cm−1 electric field, and 6000 cycles. In contrast to the conventional Bridgman process SC, the low-density and high Q
m SSCG SC necessitates a substantial number of AC cycles due to the presence of pores within the SC. In addition, the ACP SC showed a 13 °C increase in the phase change temperature T
rt compared to the DC-poled SC. This information on ACP SSCG SCs with improved thermal stability, low acoustic impedance, and enhanced receiving efficiency attributable to high g
33 offers new insight into high-frequency ultrasonic devices.
Avaliação da flexibilidade, força de preensão palmar, força respiratória, salto vertical e tempo de reação em mulheres praticantes de jiu-jitsu
Authors: Rodrigues Eduarda , Rosa da Silva Edvânia , Oliveira Wagner Rosa de , Dhein William
Published: September 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O Jiu-Jitsu é um esporte intenso que melhora potência aeróbica, anaeróbica, flexibilidade e força. Cresce entre mulheres pela autodefesa e benefícios à saúde, mas a pesquisa sobre a prática feminina ainda é limitada na literatura. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a flexibilidade, força de preensão palmar, força respiratória, salto vertical e tempo de reação em mulheres praticantes de Jiu-Jitsu. Secundariamente, busca-se correlacionar as variáveis avaliadas.MÉTODOS: Foram avaliadas mulheres praticantes de Jiu-Jitsu através de um questionário sociodemográfico, avaliação da flexibilidade pelo banco de Wells, mensuração da força de preensão palmar, manovacuometria teste de salto vertical e tempo de reação. Os dados foram apresentados através de medidas de tendência central e correlacionados pelo teste de correlação de pearson.RESULTADOS: Foram avaliadas 25 mulheres com idade 30,9±8,9 anos, peso 64,6±9,7 kg e altura 162,8±5,1 cm das faixas branca (n=11), azul (n=10), marrom (n=1) e preta (n=3). Pode-se observar uma flexibilidade de 33,4±8,2cm, força de preensão palmar a direita de 31,6±5,1kg e esquerda de 29,2±4,1 kg, força muscular inspiratória de 166,6±63,0 cmH2O e expiratória de 104,6±24,9 cmH2O, altura do salto de 20,5±4,1 cm e tempo de reação de 16,1±4,5 ms. Houve uma correlação entre a flexibilidade e a taxa de desenvolvimento de força do salto, entre o tempo de reação e a PEmax, entre a taxa de desenvolvimento de força e o índice de impacto.CONCLUSÃO: Podemos concluir que as avaliações da flexibilidade, força de preensão palmar, força muscular respiratória, salto vertical e tempo de reação são importantes em mulheres praticantes de Jiu-Jítsu, visto que existe uma escassa literatura abordando este tema nesta população. Além disso, estas são capacidades importantes para o esporte.
Métodos de treinamento esportivo para atletas com paralisia cerebral: uma revisão sistemática.
Authors: Mancio Gabriel Moreno , Takeyasu Leandro Shoiti , Garramona Fabrício Teixeira
Published: September 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: Apesar das adversidades, a participação de atletas com deficiência em competições esportivas cresceu substancialmente ao longo dos anos, marcando presença notável nos jogos Paralímpicos. As características provenientes da paralisia cerebral nos para-atletas impactam profundamente a vida e a prática esportiva desses indivíduos, desde fraqueza muscular até um comprometimento motor multifatorial, incluindo espasticidade, distonia, contraturas musculares e deformidades ósseas. OBJETIVO: Identificar métodos de treinamento em atletas com paralisia cerebral. MÉTODOS: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática com o propósito de identificar na base da literatura Pubmed e Web of Science, artigos que realizaram intervenção através métodos de treino em atletas com paralisia cerebral (APC) de modalidades esportivas e compararam resultados antes e após a intervenção, foram utilizadas combinações dos seguintes termos de busca: “cerebral palsy”, combinado com os termos “paralympic” “para-athlete” e “athlete”, e com os termos “sport performance”, “training”, “preparation”, “coaching”, “teaching”, “method” e “performance”. O processo de seleção de artigos foi realizado de acordo com o protocolo PRISMA e resultou em cinco artigos. RESULTADOS: Foram encontrados 5 artigos após ter realizado a revisão sistemática, os resultados principais indicaram uso de componentes não específicos do esporte em parte do programa de treinamento; utilização de métodos que envolvam alta velocidade e autotreinamento, com atletas de futebol e powerlifting; e ferramentas como restrição de fluxos sanguíneo, em atletas de atletismo. Ferramentas que desenvolvem a aptidão física para o esporte foram as intervenções mais abordadas, em especial o treinamento de força.CONCLUSÃO: Estes achados contribuem para auxiliar na formatação de programa de treinamento em APC visando rendimento esportivo.
Economic Evaluation of a Novel Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in US Motor Vehicle Drivers
Authors: Cooper Jacie T. , Schneider John E. , Potenziano Jim , Fam David S.
Published: September 2024

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 4.4% of US adults. ADHD is associated with high-risk driving behavior and costly motor vehicle accidents. DYANAVEL XR (DXR) (Tris Pharma, Inc.) is a once-daily fast-acting amphetamine developed for ADHD treatment. A randomized controlled trial showed that DXR patients were 43% less likely to crash during a driving simulation than individuals taking placebo. Study outcomes suggest a DXR crash rate similar to that of a driver without ADHD, while patients treated with the current standard of care (SOC) have a 52% higher crash risk than non-ADHD drivers.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the economic benefits attributable to improved driving abilities and avoided crashes in DXR patients compared with patients treated with the SOC or those who are untreated.

Methods: A cost-impact model estimated 1-year crash-related cost outcomes for DXR-treated patients compared with SOC-treated and untreated ADHD patients. SOC was assumed to consist of a combination of short-, intermediate-, and long-acting ADHD stimulant and non-stimulant medications. DXR crash risk was assumed equivalent to the non-ADHD population risk, as supported by trial data. Crash risk for untreated and SOC-treated ADHD patients were assumed to be 99% and 52% higher than the general US population, respectively. Model outcomes included the cost impact (medication- and crash-related costs) and the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities avoided with DXR.

Results: Treatment with DXR would avoid 0.82 crashes, 0.016 injuries, and 0.036 fatalities per year compared with untreated patients, and 0.036 crashes, 0.007 injuries, and 0.0001 fatalities per year compared with SOC-treated patients. Compared with a population of 25% SOC-treated patients and 75% untreated patients, DXR use would save an average of $4581 per person per year across all age groups when priced at $80 per month, assuming all SOC-treated and untreated patients utilized DXR. When the value of quality-of-life improvement is considered, savings increase over 7-fold.

Discussion: Outcomes suggest that DXR may be an economically beneficial treatment compared with SOC for ADHD patients.

Conclusions: The economic model showed that DXR is cost-saving compared with no treatment and SOC by reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes in the ADHD population.
Economic Evaluation of a Novel Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in US Motor Vehicle Drivers
Authors: Cooper Jacie , Schneider John , Potenziano Jim , Fam David
Published: September 2024

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 4.4% of US adults. ADHD is associated with high-risk driving behavior and costly motor vehicle accidents. DYANAVEL XR (DXR) (Tris Pharma, Inc.) is a once-daily fast-acting amphetamine developed for ADHD treatment. A randomized controlled trial showed that DXR patients were 43% less likely to crash during a driving simulation than individuals taking placebo. Study outcomes suggest a DXR crash rate similar to that of a driver without ADHD, while patients treated with the current standard of care (SOC) have a 52% higher crash risk than non-ADHD drivers. Objective: The aim was to evaluate the economic benefits attributable to improved driving abilities and avoided crashes in DXR patients compared with patients treated with the SOC or those who are untreated. Methods: A cost-impact model estimated 1-year crash-related cost outcomes for DXR-treated patients compared with SOC-treated and untreated ADHD patients. SOC was assumed to consist of a combination of short-, intermediate-, and long-acting ADHD stimulant and non-stimulant medications. DXR crash risk was assumed equivalent to the non-ADHD population risk, as supported by trial data. Crash risk for untreated and SOC-treated ADHD patients were assumed to be 99% and 52% higher than the general US population, respectively. Model outcomes included the cost impact (medication- and crash-related costs) and the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities avoided with DXR. Results: Treatment with DXR would avoid 0.82 crashes, 0.016 injuries, and 0.036 fatalities per year compared with untreated patients, and 0.036 crashes, 0.007 injuries, and 0.0001 fatalities per year compared with SOC-treated patients. Compared with a population of 25% SOC-treated patients and 75% untreated patients, DXR use would save an average of $4581 per person per year across all age groups when priced at $80 per month, assuming all SOC-treated and untreated patients utilized DXR. When the value of quality-of-life improvement is considered, savings increase over 7-fold. Discussion: Outcomes suggest that DXR may be an economically beneficial treatment compared with SOC for ADHD patients. Conclusions: The economic model showed that DXR is cost-saving compared with no treatment and SOC by reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes in the ADHD population.
Utilizing a Particle-packing Approach for an Illinois-specific, Nonproprietary, Low-shrinkage UHPC
Authors:   University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Baten Bayezid , Gombeda Matthew ,   Illinois Institute of Technology, Garg Nishant ,   University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Published: September 2024

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) represents the next generation of concrete, with a strength 3-4 times greater than traditional concrete (100-120 MPa as opposed to 30-40 MPa). However, most of the commercial UHPC mixes are proprietary and expensive. In this project, we document the development of nonproprietary, cost-effective UHPC mixes primarily using locally sourced or pre-qualified materials in Illinois. The research utilizes the modified Anderson and Andreasen packing model to establish a new parameter: “packing factor” that has a significant influence on the design and performance of multi-binder UHPC mixes. Initially, 19 UHPC mixes without fibers are analyzed for their rheological, mechanical, and durability properties, demonstrating promising results. Specifically, we obtain self-flowing capabilities with minimal HRWR usage (<1% by wt.%), a turnover time of 7–10 minutes, and a significant reduction in cement content (47% Type IL and the remaining 53% SCMs by volume) while maintaining superior compressive strengths (~120–150 MPa, 17.2–21.8 ksi @ 28 days). Then, optimal mixes, particularly M18 and M19, are evaluated with fibers, achieving compressive strengths exceeding 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) at 28 days and exhibiting open porosity under 2%, and have shrinkage rates below the target threshold (<800µξ @ 91 days). Finally, effective particle packing resulted in UHPC mixes costs of ~$400/m3 (~$308/yd3) without steel fibers and ~$590/m3 (~$454/yd3) with steel fibers, enabling cost-effective, optimal UHPC for deployment by the Illinois Department of Transportation.