bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Helicobacter Pylori Proinflammatory Outer Membrane Protein and Propolis in Immunomodulation on U937 Macrophage Cell Model
Authors: Soudi Hengameh , Falsafi Tahereh , Gharavi Sara , Mahboubi Mohaddeseh
Published: January 2022

Background: Regarding the important role of proinflammatory outer membrane protein (OipA) in the pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori infection and immunomodulatory activity of propolis, we aimed to evaluate the immunogenicity effect of a purified recombinant OipA protein and propolis in the induction of two cytokines, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-4 (IL-4), in a macrophage cell model. Materials and Methods: The recombinant protein used in the present study corresponding to the oipA expressing a 34-35 kDa protein. OipA protein was purified by Ni-NTA affinity chromatography. The purified OipA protein (2.5- 40 μg /mL) and the propolis ethanolic extract (5-40 μg/mL) were incubated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate-treated human myelomonocytic cell line U937 cells. IL-4 and IFN-γ levels were measured after 48 hours of incubation using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The amounts of IL-4 and IFN-γ were significantly increased. The optimum concentration of OipA for the secretion of IL-4 was 5 μg/ml (P<0.0001). At higher concentrations, the amount of IL-4 diminished until suppression at 40 μg/mL. The optimum concentration of propolis, resulting in the most significant increased secretion of both IL-4 and IFN-γ was 40 μg/mL (P=0.0001 and P=0.0004). Conclusion: We found that an OipA concentration of 10 μg/mL was more effective for IFN-γ production; however, it was not effective for the high production of IL-4. Therefore, it is postulated that the OipA could mainly induce a Th1 response through the production of IFN-γ. We also observed propolis’s capability to induce IFN-γ production; however, the effective concentration for this was the same as for IL-4. Therefore, as an adjuvant, proper concentration of propolis is required for OipA to give the optimum response. [GMJ.2020;9:e1687]
PREVENTION OF AVIAN MYCOTOXICOSIS WITH FEED WITH THE ZEODO ADDITIVE
Authors: Sinitsyn V. A.
Published: January 2022

The article presents the results of the study of the feed additive Zeodo in experimental mycotoxicosis in chickens. The authors found that the use of Zeodo feed additive contributes to an increase in live weight gain in chickens by 7.3 %. Conditions of feeding chickens with low-toxic feed and single injection with a mixture of mycotoxins. The authors also concluded that Zeodo reduces the synergistic effects of mycotoxins and has a preventive property against mycotoxicosis. The results of the experiments on the test of Zeodo feed additive give grounds for its further production tests.
EXPANDING THE RANGE OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONALITY
Authors: Gaptar S. L. , Sorokoletov O. N. , Tarabanova E. V. , Kosheleva E. A. , Lisichenok O. V. , Golovko A. N.
Published: January 2022

The efficiency of using natural triterpenoids, a complex of organic acids, introduced plants, microgreens, coniferous chlorophyll-carotene paste containing the necessary physiologically functional ingredients that increase the activity of the vital processes of the human body, has been substantiated. Technological modes of production have been optimized, rational dosages and combinations of components have been determined when creating recipe compositions of food products with specified nutritional and functional properties; revealed their positive impact on quality indicators, safety and shelf life of finished products.
CIS: FREE TRADE MARKET AND FOOD SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Vitiuk V. V.
Published: January 2022

The authors in the article analyzed the CIS customs legislation, particularly the provision of tariff preferences to declarants of food and agricultural products in the conditions of free trade of the CIS countries. The authors also evaluated the impact of the market of these goods on the food security of Russia. The authors highlighted fragments of the history of creation, development of the CIS, modern relations, strategy and prospects for improvement.
Analisa perpindahan panas melalui selubung bangunan menggunakan aplikasi coolpack
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Midiani Luh Putu Ike , Subagia I Wayan Adi ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Dwiana I Kadek ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Adnyana I Putu Merta ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali
Published: January 2022

Dalam sebuah bangunan, kenyamanan termal penghuni, efisiensi energi, dan pembangunan berkelanjutan merupakan syarat yang harus terpenuhi. Hal tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan mengontrol perpindahan panas dan mengelola aliran panas dalam hunian tersebut. Selubung bangunan dengan kinerja termal yang baik dapat mengurangi konsumsi energi yang digunakan untuk pemanasan dan pendinginan serta meningkatkan efisiensi energi bangunan. Oleh karena itu, parameter termodinamika selubung bangunan merupakan informasi penting untuk simulasi energi bangunan dan meningkatkan efisiensi energi bangunan yang ada. Penelitian ini menganalisis kinerja termal dinding bangunan dan konsumsi energi bangunan dengan menggunakan aplikasi coolpack. Pengetahuan tentang konduktifitas termal bahan, temperatur lingkungan, dan pemilihan ketebalan dinding menjadi dasar untuk merancang selubung bangunan yang benar. Desain selubung yang baik atau pemasangan insulasi termal yang bak dan benar akan menjamin kinerja termal yang baik, mengurangi polusi dan biaya energi yang rendah yang dibutuhkan untuk memanaskan dan mendinginkan bangunan. Aplikasi coolpack mengevaluasi distribusi temperatur di dinding dan menghitung ketahanan termal lapisan, koefisien perpindahan panas keseluruhan dan laju aliran panas.
ÜNİVERSİTELERİN BÖLGELERİN İNOVASYON PERFORMANSINA KATKISI: DÜZEY 3 ÖLÇEĞİNDE YOĞUNLAŞMA VE UZMANLAŞMA EĞİLİMLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: ALTUĞ Fatih
Published: January 2022

Üniversitelerin bölgesel kalkınmaya etkilerine olan ilginin yükselişi ile bilgiye dayalı yeni sanayi odaklarının küresel ekonomideki yükselişi arasında bir paralellik söz konusudur. Bu çalışma Türkiye’deki üniversitelerin bulundukları bölgelerin inovasyon performansına katkısını ve bölgelerdeki inovasyon faaliyetlerinin üniversitelerde yoğunlaşma eğilimlerini ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. İnovasyon göstergesi olarak literatürde genel kabul gören patent başvurusu verileri kullanılmıştır. Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu’ndan İBBS Düzey 3 ölçeğinde bölgelerin ve üniversitelerin patent başvurusu verileri temin edilmiştir. İnovasyon performansının zamansal ve mekânsal gelişimi betimsel analizlerle gösterilmiştir. Üniversitelerin bölgesel inovasyon performansına etkisini göstermek için ise Lokasyon Katsayısı ve Krugman Uzmanlaşma Endeksi kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre inovasyon süreçlerine yönelik kurumsal ve örgütsel yapılardaki değişim ve düzenlemeler bölgelerin ve üniversitelerin inovasyon performansını olumlu yönde etkilemiştir Bu sonuçlar üniversitelerin inovasyon faaliyetlerinde bölgelerine olan katkısının da değiştiğini göstermektedir. İnovasyon aktivitesi düşük olan ve inovatif üniversitelerin bulunduğu bölgelerde hem üniversitelerin katkısının daha fazla olduğu hem de bölgedeki inovasyon faaliyetlerinin üniversitelerde yoğunlaştığı görülmüştür.
COĞRAFYA ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN AKADEMİK VE YÖNETİMSEL HEDEFLERİNİN ANALİZİ
Authors: YENTÜR Murat Mücahit , ÖZEY Prof.dr.ramazan
Published: January 2022

Coğrafya eğitimi bilim ve teknolojide meydana gelen değişim ve gelişimden etkilenmiştir. Yeni teknolojik araç ve gereçlerin kullanılması, harita, atlas, fotoğraf, film, animasyon, coğrafya derslikleri ve kitaplıkları, etkileşimli tahta ve diğer teknolojik araçların aktif kullanılması coğrafya eğitimi ve öğretimine önemli katkısı olmuştur. Bilimsel ve teknolojideki hızlı değişim coğrafya öğretmenleri için büyük kolaylık sağlamıştır. Coğrafya öğretmenleri, 21.yüzyılın gelişen dünyasında öğretmenlik mesleğinin yanında, akademik ve yönetimsel hedeflere de yönelmektedir. Birçok kurumda coğrafya öğretmenleri yönetim kademelerinde görev almakta, akademik alanda önemli çalışmalara katılarak alanında önemli eserler ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda bu araştırma nicel araştırma yöntemi ve tarama deseninde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen “Coğrafya Öğretmenlerinin Akademik Hedeflerinin Tespit Ölçeği” ve “Coğrafya Öğretmenlerinin Yönetimsel Hedeflerinin Tespit Ölçeği” İstanbul ilinde 502 coğrafya öğretmenine uygulanmıştır. Coğrafya öğretmenlerinin akademik ve yönetimsel hedeflerinde cinsiyet, mezun olunan okul türü, öğrenim durumu ve çalıştığı okul türü değişkenlerine göre anlamlı bir farklılığın olup olmadığı araştırılmıştır. Araştırma sonunda coğrafya öğretmenlerinin öğretmenlik faaliyetleri yanı sıra yönetim hedefleri ve akademik kariyerleri konusunda imkan ve fırsatlar doğrultusunda kendilerini geliştirmek için çaba harcadıkları sonucuna ulaşılmış ve bu doğrultuda önerilerle geliştirilmeye çalışılmıştır.
PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PRIVATE SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY TEACHERS’ VIEWS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Authors: BABACAN Şevki , CEVİZ Mevlüde
Published: January 2022

This study investigated geography teachers’ views of distance education. The study was conducted in the 2020-2021 academic year. The sample consisted of 12 geography teachers from public (n=6) and private (n=6) schools in the city center of Tokat, Turkey. The study adopted a qualitative case study design. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive analysis. Participants did not consider the geography curriculum completely adequate for distance education. The class attendance rate was higher in private schools than in public schools. Participants who were more prepared for classes were more likely to use different materials. All participants believed that they provided supportive education. According to them, the main issue was whether students were engaged in learning. Participants from private schools stated that student engagement was limited. In other words, students in private schools asked fewer questions and raised their hands less often than those in public schools. According to participants, the eight most important problems regarding distance geography education were as follow: First, they had difficulty explaining complicated and abstract topics. Second, students had screen addiction. Third, classes were not long enough to cover all topics. Fourth, students had communication problems. Fifth, participants faced technical problems during lectures. Sixth, participants experienced Internet connection issues during lectures. Seventh, participants could not use measurement and evaluation tools effectively. Eighth, participants could not measure how well students achieved learning outcomes. We think that all stakeholders should collaborate to make the necessary adjustments to improve distance education in Turkey
FREKANS ORAN, ANALİTİK HİYERARŞİ VE LOJİSTİK REGRESYON MODELLERİNİN TAŞKIN TEHLİKE TAHMİNİNDE KARŞILAŞTIRMALI KULLANIMI, FATSA İLÇE MERKEZİ VE YAKIN ÇEVRESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: TOPRAK Ahmet , CANPOLAT Fethi Ahmet
Published: January 2022

Topografyanın eğimli ve dik olması, yaz aylarında meydana gelen ekstrem yağışlar ve dere yataklarında yapılaşmanın artışı nedeniyle Fatsa (Ordu) ilçe merkezi ve yakın çevresi son yıllarda giderek daha fazla taşkına maruz kalmaktadır. Bu nedenle taşkın yayılış alanlarının doğru ve tutarlı bir şekilde oluşturulabilmesi için frekans oran metodu, analitik hiyerarşi süreci ve lojistik regresyon modelleri kullanılmıştır. Taşkın alanları AFAD ve Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğünden elde edilmiş, taşkını etkileyen 11 bağımsız değişkenle taşkın tehlike tahmin modelleri oluşturulmuştur. Buna göre frekans oran metoduna göre 19,5 km2, analitik hiyerarşi sürecine göre 30,7 km2 ve lojistik regresyon modeline göre 14 km2 alan, yüksek ve çok yüksek riskli taşkın alanı olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bu alanlar nüfus ve yerleşmenin yoğun olduğu Fatsa ilçe merkezine ve vadi tabanlarına karşılık gelmektedir. Çalışmada kullanılan üç yöntemden en yüksek doğruluk oranına sahip model, frekans oran metodudur (%95,9). Ancak arazi gözlemleri neticesinde lojistik regresyon modeli ile oluşturulan taşkın tehlike tahmini haritası, diğer yöntemlere göre doğruya en yakın olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Akarsu mecrasındaki yerleşim alanlarında taşkınların önlenmesi ve iyileştirilmesi için öncelik verilmesi gerekmektedir.
Prestenting and its role in the URS: a study on the advantages it could have in intracorporeal lithotripsy interventions
Authors: Mannone Piero , Giaimo Rosa , Baiamonte Davide , Di Gregorio Gianpaolo , Tulone Gabriele , Mirko Pinelli , Pavan Nicola , Vella Marco , Simonato Alchiede
Published: January 2022

Ureteroscopy (URS) represents the most used procedure in the treatment of urolithiasis, conversely ureteral stenting before URS is still a topic of scientific discussion. The aim of our study is to evaluate the possible benefits and uses of pre-stenting and if it can be used in the everyday practice. In our retrospective observational study, we collected data of patients undergoing URS for ureteral and renal lithiasis from January 2018 to December 2020 at our Department. Patients were stratified by procedure (ureterolithotripsy or URSL vs retrograde intrarenal surgery or RIRS) and by pre-stenting. We collected the patients' clinical characteristics and the timing of pre-stenting insertion. As outcomes variables, we analyzed the stone free rate (SFR), operating times (OT) and short-term complications. 244 patients were included in the study, 84 had undergone pre-stenting with a mean of 44.3±42.7 days before surgery, while 160 did not. Regarding OT there are no differences in URSL and in the RIRS of stones in the renal pelvis; considering the RIRS of caliceal stones it is observed how the OT are lower in pre-stenting patients undergoing RIRS of caliceal stones (mean 79.29±34.7 vs 91.08±53.8 mins, p=0.1) and in case of multiple caliceal stones (mean 83.24±31.2 vs 103.53±48.6 mins, p=0.1). No differences were reported in the SFR for every URSL subgroups while it is higher in patients undergoing RIRS with a pre-stenting (85% vs 75%, p=0.08). Regarding the short term complications, in the pre-stenting group fewer cases of post-operative pain (20.4% vs 39.6% p<0.02) and hematuria (14.8% vs 28.3% p=0.08) were reported. Our study is in accordance with the indications of guidelines which advise against the routine use of pre-stenting before URS. RIRS deserve a separate evaluation and our study, although considering the routine use of pre-stenting unnecessary, recognize its usefulness in achieving SFR and reducing intraoperative complications.
The potential role of Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) as early post-operative sepsis biomarker
Authors: Baiamonte Davide , Altomare Silvia , Giaimo Rosa , Vella Marco , Mannone Piero , Mirko Pinelli , Tulone Gabriele , Agnello Luisa , Vidali Matteo , Lo Sasso Bruna , Giglio Rosaria Vincenza , Gambino Caterina Maria , Pavan Nicola , Ciaccio Marcello , Simonato Alchiede
Published: January 2022

Sepsis is one of the most dangerous post-operative complications. Recently, Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW), a blood test parameter able to measure morphological changes in monocytes, has been proposed and investigated as a new promising biomarker of sepsis. The aim of our study was to evaluate if MDW can be influenced by surgery to better understand if it could be use as a sepsis marker. All clinical and laboratories data were collected of all patients admitted from April to August 2021 to the Unit of Urology of our Department for elective kidney and ureteral stones surgery. The blood samples collected to evaluate MDW of each patient were analyzed on the UniCel DxH 900 analyzer (Beckman Coulter, Inc., USA), with an MDW value of 23 considered as significative value. Times of collection of blood samples were before surgery (BS), after surgery (AS) and at discharge time (DT) In all 66 patients enrolled in this study, while White Blood Cells (WBC) significantly increased after surgery (BS:7.95x109/L vs AS:11.4x109/L; p<0.001) with a trend to normalization at discharge (AS:11.40x109/L vs DT:9.90x109/L; p:0.021), there were no statistically significative differences for MDW (BS:17.6 vs AS:18.1; p:1) before and after surgery, as well comparing before surgery and at the time of discharge (BS:17.6 vs DT:18.5; p:0.237). In conclusion, MDW is not affected by surgical procedures and is easily measurable when compared to other biomarkers, considering that is part of a routine CBC. For these reasons, MDW could be a valid, cost-effective and fast biomarker to predict the risk of post-operative sepsis in elective surgery
Explaining the Conceptual Model of the Post-Disaster Sustainable Temporary Housing System (Case Study: Sar-e-Pol Zahab)
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Technical, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran., Javanforouzande Ali , Asgari Namin Elnaz ,   PhD Candidate, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Technical, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran., Asefi Maziyar ,   Professor, Department of Architecture and Urbanism, Faculty of Architecture, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran., Shakeri Kazem ,   Associate Professor, Department of Civil engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
Published: January 2022

Purpose: The study aims to identify the main problems of temporary accommodation strategies and to discuss some principles and guidelines in order to assist decision-makers for choosing the most suitable strategy and reach better sustainable temporary housing solutions. Methods: Through a qualitative and applied type approach, the present research has been done by descriptive- analytical method. Documentary and library methods have been used to collect information, and analyze case study to discuss the main sustainability issues regarding temporary housing. In this study, the main focus is on providing qualitative sustainable conceptual model as a platform for decision makers in crisis situations. Results: applying system to every region according to its local data before disaster, determining the activity steps needed to be done before disaster, at the time of disaster and post-disaster and developing a sustainable temporary housing approach. Only then will be able to house the victims in healthy and comfortable environments in a progressive way with the productive usage of the country resources and finally to be ready against the disasters. Conclusion: Lack of a sustainable strategy prevents community resilience and disaster preparedness. At present, the post-disaster housing approach cannot meet the cultural, social, economic and ecological needs of the victims.
Assessing the Relationship between the Performance of Rural Municipalities and the Realization of Good Rural Governance (Case Study of the Central Part of Zanjan City)
Authors:   Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran, Nasiri HandehKhaleh Esmael , Entekhabi Shahram Amin ,   Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran, Mohagheghpour Seyedeh Yasaman ,   Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Science and Research, Tehran, Iran
Published: January 2022

Purpose: Rural Government is considered as a way to extend democracy, empowering villagers to choose their way of life and organize their living space, increase prosperity, make opportunities, and promote teamwork, and it can be concluded that in new rural government theories, rural municipalities are the new paradigm and one of the main pillars of rural management and development. By the end of September 2009, there were 898 villages with more than 20 households and 194 authorized rural municipalities in Zanjan province, Iran and the number of rural municipalities compared to villages with more than twenty households was about %21.6. This study aimes to investigate the rural municipality performance in the rural government of Zanjan province. Methods: Our research method is of documentary-field type and the study population consists of 194 rural municipalities from which 114 rural municipalities were selected as the sample using stratified sampling with proper allocation. SPSS was used to analyze the data. For stepwise regression, the variables entered the equation as factors affecting rural municipality performance in rural government by which 89% of Zanjan rural municipality performance variance was clarified. Results: The results show that the performance of rural municipalities in the selected area can play a critical role in villagers’ participation in rural management and development. Conclusion: Based on the results, the variables with a significant effect on rural government are the cooperation of rural council, villagers’ participation, rural equipment and facilities, and rural municipality consultation with local leaders and council members.
Methodology of applying structural and logical schemes in the study of general physics in a technical university
Authors:   Moscow State University of Food Production, Kochergina Nina V. , Mashinyan Alexander A. ,   Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), Lomakina Elena V. ,   Moscow State University of Food Production
Published: January 2022

A structural and logical scheme is a visual image of the logical connection of the main elements of knowledge within the framework of a training course, section or topic. When studying physics as an applied discipline in a technical university, its professional orientation and applied knowledge corresponding to this function come out in the first place. But applied knowledge as a consequence of physical theories is not enough for the development of a modern quantum-relativistic worldview. The idea of our research is to precede the systematic study of general physics with systematic ideas about the place and meaning of each physical theory, namely: before studying classical physics, to show its connection with quantum and relativistic physics. To do this, it is necessary to apply a preliminary and final generalization at different stages of the study of physics with the help of appropriate structural and logical schemes. When implementing this idea, the following methods were used: the method of structural and logical analysis of the course of general physics with the allocation of knowledge elements, the method of systematization based on clarifying the connection between physical theories and the method of generalization, leading to the construction of new generalized schemes of this course. In the proposed schemes "Connection of mechanical theories" and "Scales of the Universe-Velocities", we identify structural elements that reveal the specifics of the methodological representations of the theory in accordance with its place in the Universe and the velocities of its objects. The proposed methodology is based on two types of generalization: preliminary and final. The preliminary generalization shows the place of physical theory in the system of physical knowledge in the course of general physics, the final generalization is used to make students aware of the specifics of the entire range of methodological concepts used in this physical theory. The methodology is aimed at forming students ' systematic knowledge of general physics and at developing their modern quantum-relativistic worldview.
Selection and organization of speech material for teaching students of Linguistics foreign-language speaking. Part I
Authors:   Vyatka State University, Tatarinova Maya N. , Cheremisinova Rimma A. ,   Vyatka State University, Gruba Natalya A. ,   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Heberlein Frank A. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov
Published: January 2022

The problem for the research. Modern social contract requires linguistic departments and universities to create the most favourable conditions for teaching students oral productive foreign-language speech in order to develop their universal, general professional and professional competencies. The problem of the research is connected with the solution of the issues of selection and organization of speech material, adequate to the tasks of teaching speaking at the Linguistics Department to ensure interpersonal, intercultural and professional interaction of students. Methods of investigation. Experimental teaching students foreign-language speaking on the basis of the principles of selection and organization of speech material, proposed in the article, was carried out at the Linguistics Department of Vyatka State University (32 first-year students, speciality 44.03.05 Pedagogical Education (with two profiles), the training focus “English, German”). Quantitative and qualitative criteria for evaluating students’ monologic and dialogical speech were developed. The criteria were reflected in the subsystem of informative and analytical training exercises, as well as speech ones on the controlled use of materials of educational conversational texts, on working with model dialogues, for teaching prepared and spontaneous oral speech. The findings of the study. The results of the experimental work indicate that the proficiency in foreign-language monologic speech (cycle 1) increased in 56% of students; dialogical speech (cycle 2) – in 66 %. The calculation of G-criterion of signs revealed that at the end of the 1st cycle Gemp. ≤ Gcr. (0 ≤ 5); at the end of the 2nd one Gemp. ≤ Gcr. (0 ≤ 6). This indicates that the shift in the typical direction in our case is not accidental, and with 95 % of confidence it can be stated that it is due to the conduct of experimental work. Conclusions. The purpose of the article is achieved. It presents the typology of speech material for teaching foreign-language speaking at the Linguistics Department; the principles and products of its selection and organization. It is proved that taking into account the proposed principles improves the quality of teaching an oral productive type of foreign-language speech activity and contributes to the development of universal, general professional and professional competencies of students.
Assessing the integral health indicator of schoolchildren on the basis of innovative technologies
Authors:   Lipetsk State Pedagogical P.Semenov-Tyan-Shansky University, Pomerantsev Andrey A. , Starkin Alexander N. ,   Lipetsk State Pedagogical P.Semenov-Tyan-Shansky University, Chervyakova Elena V. ,   Lipetsk State Pedagogical P.Semenov-Tyan-Shansky University
Published: January 2022

Introduction. The health of schoolchildren is the foundation for the educational process and the key to success in future work activities. The current level of development of technology and information technology allows you to bring health monitoring to a new, higher quality level. Purpose of the study: on the basis of a comparison of various historically established approaches to assessing the health of schoolchildren, to identify the main development trends and promising technologies suitable for determining the integral indicator of the health of schoolchildren. Research methodology and techniques. The research is theoretical. To search for information about innovative technologies, we analyzed scientific articles in Russian and English, taken from scientometric databases. As a result, we selected 14 technologies that were more consistent with the requirements of minimum time consumption, distance and invasiveness. Results. Technologies used in biomechanics, medicine, forensic science, navigation together can make it possible to comprehensively assess the psychological, neurodynamic, motor and energy components of schoolchildren's health. The most promising systems for assessing the health of schoolchildren are the following systems: an image processing system (technology for detecting and recognizing faces, technology for recognizing facial expressions and gestures), an optoelectronic measuring system (motion capture technology), an internal thermometry system (acoustothermometry), a navigation system, an electromagnetic measuring system, system of content analysis of Internet traffic, strain-dynamometric system, as well as neurotechnological system. The proposed approach requires significant information resources for the accumulation and automated processing of large amounts of information in a single analytical centre. The use of artificial intelligence algorithms will allow detecting hidden relationships of health indicators, assessing risks and giving personalized recommendations. On the basis of the information collected, it is planned to create an electronic passport of schoolchildren's health with further integration of this module into the domestic educational complex of an electronic student's diary.
The assessment of teamwork competencies for students focuses on dimensionality and mixed-method assessment
Authors:   King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Chianchana Chaiwichit , Swangjang Samart ,   King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
Published: January 2022

The challenges of assessing teamwork competency, which internal structures can be multidimensional and complex. It is necessary to assess of the teamwork competency as unidimensional or multidimensional structures and perform assessments in a variety of ways to ensure accuracy and accuracy from the assessment. The research objectives were to assess the dimension of students’ teamwork competencies and to assess students’ teamwork competencies using mixed methods assessment. Participants were 385 students in advanced professional innovation scholarship undergoing empowerment process for dimensional and quantitative assessment, 10 experts panel for setting cut-off score of assessment criteria, and 40 students for qualitative assessment. Research instrumentations were teamwork competency self-assessment digital form, the setting questionnaire of the cut-off score of assessment criteria for expert judgment, and an interview form for qualitative assessment. Data were analysed by mean, standard deviation, Eigen value, one-way multivariate analysis of variance (one-way MANOVA), thematic analysis. Research results found that: The teamwork competencies were appropriate for multi-dimension assessment, the ratio between the Eigen value of factor 1 toward the Eigen value of factor 2 was equal to 1.078. Quantitative assessment of teamwork competencies, Building a team relationship (BTR) at high to a very high level, participation in a team exchange (PTE) at a high level, adapting and creating a team atmosphere (ACT) at a very high level, and supporting a team (STE) high to a very high level. In addition, the main effect (region) on BTR and STE, the results showed that there were statistically significant region differences with small to moderate effect size, but on PTE and ACT, the results showed that there were no statistically significant region differences. Qualitative assessment of students’ perspective reflects the reasons for the teamwork competencies found that significant of building a team relationship comprised nineteen-theme (Priority three: Make a success of the team, good working friendship, and it's easy to build harmony and grouping with friends) and significant of supporting a team comprised six-theme Priority three: Reduce conflicts, Strengthen teamwork, and Make it work better). The quantitative assessment of teamwork competencies reflects to appropriate for multi-dimension assessment, and the qualitative assessments also support the explanation of teamwork competencies with multidimensional characteristics of students.
Using SentiWordNet and Sentiment Analysis for Evaluating Adverbs of Manner
Authors: Banning Linda Amoako , Adade-Yeboah Asuamah
Published: January 2022

In this paper, we examine the extent to which adverbs are, in themselves, sentiment-laden, the effect they have on the words they modify as well as the sentiment of sentences they appear in as a whole and consider the sentiment scores as listed from SentiWordNet in relation to definitions laid out in WordNet. We examined 100 adverbs of manner, comparing their definitions as laid out in WordNet with their sentiment scores as given in SentiWordNet. It was concluded that adverbs of manner are in themselves sentiment-laden and that there is a significant-enough disparity between the definitions and the sentiment scores to introduce errors in SentiWordNet-based automated sentiment evaluations of sentences.
An Analysis on the Impact of Choice Overload to Consumer Decision Paralysis
Authors: Adriatico Jessa Mae , Cruz Angela , Tiong Ryan Christopher , Racho-Sabugo Clarissa Ruth
Published: January 2022

As consumers make purchase decisions, they often encounter a large number of options from which they base their choices. Traditional theories such as the Rational Choice theory imply that the more options involved, the more beneficial for the consumer. However, recent studies suggest otherwise. One such study is that of Choice Overload, a phenomenon in which individuals encounter difficulty when they are presented with too many options. Some studies show that Choice Overload causes paralysis in analysis in different industries. Decision Paralysis is the abandonment of making a decision due to overanalysis. The paper focused on proving if Decision Paralysis would take place when there is Choice Overload by analyzing whether the different antecedents of Choice Overload, namely Decision Task Difficulty, Choice Set Complexity, Preference Uncertainty, Decision Goal, and Asymmetric Information, would be affected by the number of options available. A survey was used to measure the different variables, and the data were analyzed through logistic regression and ordinary least squares regression. The results of this study indicate that Decision Task Difficulty and Asymmetric Information directly impact Choice Overload, which then contributes to the high probability of the occurrence of Decision Paralysis. It is difficult for consumers to choose when more options are offered; thus, abandoning their purchasing decision.
External Debt and its Impact on Exchange Rates in the Philippines
Authors: Mendoza Mikayla , Gonzalez Andrew
Published: January 2022

The exchange rate is a crucial macroeconomic factor within emerging and transition economies. External debt is a driving force for the growth of an economy. This study then aims to determine the impact of external debt on the exchange rate of the Philippines by examining the impact of external debt accumulation on the Philippines' exchange rates. The researcher applies a correlational time series analysis in order to capture the impact of external debt, debt services on external debt, and foreign reserves on the exchange rate of the Philippines within the period from 1980 to 2019. The relationships between variables based on the developed theoretical framework are analyzed through multiple regression analysis. Empirical results show that external debt and debt services positively impact the exchange rate, while foreign reserves exhibit a negative relationship. The corresponding coefficients indicate that a change in any of the independent variables will cause significant but marginal fluctuations in the exchange rate in the case of the Philippines. The author concludes that external debt encourages the growth of exchange rates in the long run in the case of the Philippines due to its positive relationship. This implies that the Philippine government should aim to focus on more efficient external debt management strategies to enhance the value of the exchange rate of the Philippine Peso relative to other countries. Accordingly, the researcher recommends that the government take the necessary means to reduce the country's external debt to better the economy.
Ansiedad matemática, actitud y autoeficacia: un estudio sobre el efecto de AppCalc en estudiantes de ingeniería
Authors: Dehesa  De Gyves Nahina , López Ramírez Enrique
Published: January 2022

En este estudio se investigó la efectividad de un entorno de enseñanza en la reducción de los niveles de ansiedad en estudiantes, incremento en el sentimiento de autoeficacia y el cambio de actitudes hacia las matemáticas. Se incluyó el empleo de algunas herramientas digitales y se aplicaron tres cuestionarios involucrados en el aprendizaje de conceptos matemáticos: de ansiedad, de actitud y de autoeficacia. La investigación tuvo un diseño cuasiexperimental con un grupo que empleó la aplicación móvil AppCalc, y un grupo control que cursó la asignatura sin el uso de AppCalc. A la par de investigar los aspectos psicosociales mencionados se indagó el efecto del empleo de la aplicación móvil sobre el manejo de ciertas habilidades básicas de matemáticas en estudiantes de ingeniería del sureste del país. Entre los hallazgos es posible mencionar que solo algunos de los resultados fueron mejores en el sentido de que pudieran ser atribuibles al empleo de la herramienta digital, sin embargo, explicitar el objetivo del estudio en el aula sí proporcionó una ventaja en la percepción docente acerca del aprendizaje del alumno.
Estudio de la experiencia de usuario en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje
Authors: Ramírez García José de Jesús
Published: January 2022

El uso de sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje (LMS) actualmente se ha tornado indispensable en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje; es importante tomar en cuenta tanto la usabilidad como la experiencia de usuario en el diseño de estos sistemas, diversos autores han enfocado sus esfuerzos para construir guías de evaluación tanto de usabilidad como de experiencia de usuario (UX). El objetivo del presente trabajo es exponer las opiniones de seis docentes respecto a su satisfacción como usuarios de estos sistemas, junto con los resultados obtenidos de la aplicación del User Experience Questionnaire short version (UEQ-S) realizado a 12 estudiantes; lo anterior como parte del diagnóstico del problema de una investigación que sigue la metodología de investigación basada en diseño. El trabajo tiene un enfoque cualitativo, se interpretan las técnicas de análisis documental, entrevistas semiestructuradas y cuestionario UEQ-S. Entre los resultados obtenidos se encuentra que si bien la parte pragmática está mejor evaluada, es en los aspectos hedónicos en donde debe ponerse mayor atención. Se concluye que es imperativo tomar en cuenta factores de diseño ligados a lo hedónico y al diseño emocional, para generar una mejor satisfacción en los usuarios.
Психологічні ресурси особистості працівників національної поліції України в контексті ефективності професійної діяльності
Authors: Сашуріна Олена
Published: January 2022

Актуальність проблеми дослідження зумовлена необхідністю розуміння і забезпечення оптимального, благополучного функціонування особистості у різних сферах, зокрема у професійній. Це особливо актуально для складних професій, де фахівці, працюючи в особливих і екстремальних умовах, потребують заходів психологічної підготовки, підтримки та відновлення. Показано, що проблема визначення особливостей психологічних ресурсів працівників Національної поліції України у професійній діяльності залишається остаточно не вивченою та характеризується наявністю гостро визначених протиріч, головним чином між постійно зростаючим запитом суспільства на здійснення ефективної і результативної професійної діяльності працівників Національної поліції України і недосконалістю психологічного забезпечення поліцейської діяльності.
У емпіричному дослідженні взяло участь 216 слідчих поліції чоловічої статі зі стажем службової діяльності 5-18 років, які проходили курси підвищення кваліфікації на базі Харківського національного університету внутрішніх справ. Використано багатовимірне шкалювання результатів оцінки досліджуваними 62 понять соціально-професійного оточення, отриманих за допомогою методу семантичного диференціалу. Визначено особливості психологічних ресурсів працівників Національної поліції з різними рівнями ефективності професійної діяльності за сферами: ставлення до себе, орієнтації в часі, ставлення до професії, ставлення до сім’ї, сфера дозвілля, джерела проблем. Зроблено підсумок, що основними відмінностями в контексті психологічних ресурсів працівників Національної поліції України з різними рівнями ефективності професійної діяльності є ставлення до об’єктів і явищ сімейної і професійної сфер, самоставлення.
Ключові слова: психологічні ресурси, працівники Національної поліції, поліцейська діяльність, багатовимірне шкалювання.
Pengembangan Digital Story Telling untuk Menumbuhkan Kebiasaan Anak Minum Air
Authors: Hidayati Iis , Sukartiningsih Wahyu , Anugerah Izzati Umi
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: Mendeskripsikan proses pengembangan digital story telling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak minumair; Menghasilkan produkpengembangan digital story telling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak minumair dan; Menghasilkan produk pengembangan digital story telling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak minumair. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembagangan digital storytelling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak minum air meliputi tiga hal, yaitu Pengembangan digital storytelling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak usia minum air memenuhi kelayakan  dengan hasil  validasi dari tiga validator ahli yang meliputi  materi isi dengan skor 75,71 %, materi teknik storytelling skor 82,14 %,materi desain pengembangan digital storytelling skor 72,85 % dengan kategori sangat berkualitas; Pengembangan digital storytelling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak  minum air merupakan hasil pengembangan  media pembelajaran yang dapat membantu daring online guru disaat pandemi untuk tetap dapat mengedukasi yang menarik minat anak dan meningkatkan motivasi wawasan anak dan orang tua akan  pentingnya menumbuhkan kebiasaan minum air sejak dini dan; pengembangan digital storytelling untuk menumbuhkan kebiasaan anak  minum air cukup praktis dan efektif diimplementasikan karena dikemas dalam bentuk kanal youtobe,sehingga mudah di akses dengan mudah saat ini.
Association between Admission Hyperglycemia and Outcome in Actue Ischemic Stroke Cases: An Observational Study
Authors: Das Priyatosh Chandra , Islam Mohammad Mohitul , Sarkar Saumitra , Kundu Narayan Chandra , Rahman Touhidur
Published: January 2022

Background: A high proportion of patients suffering from an acute stressful condition asuch as stroke or myocardial infarction may develop hyperglycemia even in the absence of a preexisting diagnosis of diabetes. The study evaluates the effect of hyperglycemia in the severity and outcome during the acute phase of stroke. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Baseline variables (eg: age, sex, smoking, hypertension, diabetes OHA/insulin) and outcome measures (mortaily, disability) were statistically analysed and compared with a control group of 50 patients of acute ischemic storke without admission hyperglycemia.

Result: the base line characteristis of the two patient groups were comparable. The 1st week mortality was 16% in case group and 2% in the control group. the 30 days mortality in the case group and control group was 28% and 12% respectively, 58.33% were disabled & dependent in the hyperglycemia group, in comparison to 36.36% subjects in the control group.

Conclusion: Admission hyperglycemia seems worsen the outcome and functional disability during the acute phase of Ischemic stroke. Admission glucose level is an important risk factor and should be immediately treated to reduce morbitidity & mortality in acute Ischemic stroke cases

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2016; Vol. 32 (1): 28-33
Cerebral Angiographic Study of Anatomical Variations of Anterior Cerebral Artery Complex in Bangladeshi Population
Authors: Hossain Md Amir , Khan Sharif Uddin , Rahman Kazimohibur , Islam Sirajeeshafiqul , Patwary Khairulkabir , Md Elyas Dewan , Momen Khan Muhammad Abdul , Dey Suvashkanti , Md Shahidullah - , Jahan Merina
Published: January 2022

Background: Anterior cerebral artery is an important terminal branch of internal carotid artery. It forms the anterior component of circle of Willis along with the anterior communicating artery. It is known for the frequent variations. The knowledge of anatomical variations in anterior cerebral artery is of considerable help to clinicians and interventionists. Method: Morphology and variations of the anterior cerebral arteries and the anterior communicating artery were studied in 90 patients undergone digital subtraction angiography (DSA).

Results: Variations were found in 33% (n=30). Variations of the segments in relation with size, course, communications and terminations of the anterior cerebral artery (ACA) were noted. These were divided into different groups like hypoplasia, aplasia, duplication and fenestrations. Hypoplasia/Aplasia of proximal anterior cerebral artery (A1) was 24.5% in right side and 9% in left side. Anterior communicating artery (AComA) was found absent in 9% and fenestration in 9%. Callosomarginal artery was found absent in 2.2% in right side and 4.5% in left side. In right callosomarginal artery 6% had abnormal origin and 3.5% abnormal in left side.Pericallosal artery was present 100% on both sides. Conclusion: Variations of anterior cerebral artery complex anatomy is found common in Bangladeshi population.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2016; Vol. 32 (2): 56-62
Association of Serum Uric Acid and Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Control Study
Authors: Islam Md Enayetul , Rahman Aminur , Salam Farhana , Ahmed Takib Uddin , Saha Uttam Kumar , Ali Zahed , Hossain Sakhawat , Islam Md Rafiqul
Published: January 2022

Background: Recent studies have provided evidence that uric acid (UA) is suspected to play a neuro-protective role in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Uric acid is a natural antioxidant that may reduce oxidative stress, a mechanism thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of PD. This study aimed to evaluate whether the serum UA level was associated with PD in a relatively small population of Bangladeshi patients.

Materials and methods: An observational prospective case control Study was conducted in Neurology of Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital including both the male and female wards during July 2012 to December 2013. Serum uric acid were determined from 40 PD patients and compared with 70 age and sex matched control; following the uric acid colorimetric method, the serum creatinine (Scr) levels were also measured to reduce the bias caused by possible differences in renal excretion function. Data were analyzed with software SPSS 16 and statistical descriptive methods (mean percentage, SD) and t-test.

Result: In this study, 22 men (55%) and 18 women (45%) with PD were evaluated. The mean serum uric acid in patients was 3.7±0.97 and in the control group was 5.32±0.44. This difference was statistically significant (p=0.001). Also, the mean serum uric acid in both men (3.48±0.98) and women (4.1±1.17) in patients group was statistically lower than both men (5.39±0.46) and women (5.17±0.35) in control group.(p=0.001).

Conclusion: This present study showed a positive association between low serum UA and PD

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2016; Vol. 32 (2): 68-73