bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MILITARY-PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE URALS DURING THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
Authors:   Institute of History and Archaeology, Ural Branch of the RAS, Speransky Andrey V.
Published: April 2023

The paper analyses forms and methods of military-patriotic education of students of higher educational institutions in the Urals during the Great Patriotic War. It shows that educational system operating during the war period was based on the historical traditions of Russian patriotism, which repeatedly contributed to the unity of society and achievement of victory over the enemy. When analyzing the educational process aimed at raising the level of patriotic consciousness of students, the main emphasis is placed on the characteristics of military, physical, ideological and theoretical training of high school students, as well as on their practical participation in mass political activities that united all the efforts of the people fighting Nazism to achieve the main goal — defeat of the enemy. The paper notes that the strict control of the leading party-state bodies of the regional, city, district and university scale over the process of improving the system of military-patriotic education of students, significantly increased its organizational capabilities, and bringing the base of the ideological theory that prevailed in the country at that time under objective patriotic feelings, made the practical actions of students to protect the Motherland conscious and theoretically justified. This explains an active position of the Ural students in the war years, which determined their positive performance in military and physical training, propaganda work and patriotic movements. It is concluded that the higher educational institutions of the Urals, together with other universities of the USSR, became the most important centres of military-patriotic education, which in every possible way contributed to the military and labour unity of Soviet society, which defeated German Nazism. Social unity is also necessary for modern Russia, therefore, the existing historical experience should be studied and used in practice.
Actinomicosis abdominal que simula neoplasia tumoral maligna del colon
Authors: Redondo Katherine , Redondo César , Miranda Asdrúbal , Barrios Rina , Bertel Daniela , Gómez Andys
Published: April 2023

La actinomicosis es una enfermedad infecciosa crónica, infrecuente y progresiva. El diagnóstico es difícil y puede llegar a enmascararse con procesos inflamatorios del colon o neoplasias malignas. El principal agente patógeno es Actinomyces israelii. Frecuentemente, se encuentra como flora endógena de la mucosa del tubo digestivo; sin embargo, en ocasiones se produce disrupción de la mucosa, lo cual origina una enfermedad inflamatoria granulomatosa, crónica, con manifestaciones clínicas diversas. Menos del 20 % de los pacientes tienen más de 60 años, como el presente caso, y se manifiesta predominantemente en el sexo femenino (65 %) en localización abdominal. El tratamiento combina la resección tumoral con antibioticoterapia prolongada, lográndose una evolución satisfactoria. Se presenta el caso clínico de un hombre de 68 años de edad con dolor en el flanco y la fosa iliaca derechos, asociado a sensación de masa, astenia, adinamia y pérdida de peso. En la fosa iliaca y el flanco derechos, se palpaba una masa indurada mal delimitada, de 10 x 5 cm, dolorosa y sin signos de irritación peritoneal. Las imágenes diagnósticas, ecografía abdominal total y tomografía axial con contraste, sugirieron una neoplasia en el flanco derecho. En la colonoscopia no se demostraron lesiones en su luz. Se le practicó una hemicolectomía derecha con anastomosis íleon-colon y en el estudio histopatológico se demostró un pseudotumor inflamatorio secundario a actinomicosis abdominal. La actinomicosis abdominal es un reto diagnóstico preoperatorio debido a su baja incidencia, por ello, es importante conocer la entidad y lograr sospecharla.
Curva de aprendizaje en colecistectomía laparoscópica por puerto único: experiencia con más de 400 pacientes consecutivos
Authors: Pimentel Aníbal , Serrano Hely , Guerrero Mariana , Uribe Juan Carlos
Published: April 2023

Introducción. La colecistectomía laparoscópica por puerto único es una nueva técnica mínimamente invasiva desarrollada para reducir el trauma del acceso quirúrgico, limitándolo a una sola incisión de por sí necesaria para la extracción de la pieza quirúrgica. Objetivo. Evaluar la factibilidad, la seguridad y la curva de aprendizaje de la colecistectomía laparoscópica por puerto único, utilizando instrumental convencional. Materiales y métodos. Se llevó a cabo un estudio de corte transversal en el que se analizó una serie de 465 pacientes consecutivos intervenidos con colecistectomía laparoscópica electiva por puerto único con instrumental convencional, entre marzo de 2012 y febrero de 2016. La principal indicación quirúrgica fue la colecistitis crónica o colelitiasis (70 %) (n=327). Se evalúa la curva de aprendizaje utilizando el método CUSUM (cumulative sum). Resultados. Se practicaron 465 colecistectomías laparoscópicas consecutivas por puerto único con instrumental convencional recto, en 350 mujeres y 115 hombres con mediana de edad de 43 años (rango: 13 a 81), mediana de tiempo quirúrgico de 35 minutos (rango: 20 a 80), predominio de riesgo ASA I (76,3 %); la prevalencia de obesos fue de 19,3 % con mediana de índice de masa corporal (IMC) de 33 kg/m2 , antecedentes de cirugía abdominal previa en 57,8 % de los casos y 16 conversiones a multipuerto (3,4 %). No hubo conversión a cirugía abierta. Se manejaron en forma ambulatoria 331 (71,2 %) colecistectomías. Se presentaron complicaciones menores, siendo la más frecuente el seroma de la herida quirúrgica (3,2 %). Conclusión. La colecistectomía laparoscópica por puerto único utilizando instrumental convencional es un método factible y seguro; la primera fase de la curva de aprendizaje para un cirujano laparoscopista experimentado puede lograrse con 50 procedimientos quirúrgicos
Determinación de los niveles de competencia para entrenamiento básico en microcirugía
Authors: Camacho Francisco José , Rojas Manuel Andrés
Published: April 2023

Introducción. El nivel de competencia es la medida de las habilidades y destrezas que un estudiante debe desarrollar. Con base en ello, nuestro objetivo es determinar los parámetros que permitan evaluar el desempeño de cada participante frente a las actividades programadas para entrenamiento en microcirugía.

Materiales y métodos. Se desarrolló un plan de actividades de entrenamiento en microcirugía, evaluando el desempeño de 71 estudiantes de distintas especialidades de medicina. Se determinaron parámetros para cada ejercicio y se precisó el desempeño de cada participante frente al alcance de los objetivos programados: parametría, precisión, corte, sutura y anudado microquirúrgico.

Resultados. Se alcanzaron los objetivos propuestos para las actividades en parametría en 80,3%, y en 33,8% en cigarrillo, en escritura 74,6% y 93%, gasa 55%, 88,7% y 76% en cuanto a actividades de sutura 93% y 70,4%; simetría 90,1% finalmente sobre biomodelo 80,2%, 78,8% y 81,7% respectivamente.

Discusión. Con base en el cumplimiento de los objetivos propuestos, mediante un plan de actividades con variabilidad de ejercicios, se determinó un programa de entrenamiento eficiente, permitiéndole al estudiante de manera secuencial y ascendente el desarrollo en habilidades fundamentales para microcirugía.
Hernia de Amyand encarcelada, revisión de la literatura y reporte de un caso en una institución de tercer nivel en Bogotá
Authors: Villarreal Ricardo , Jaspe Carlos Luna , Cabrera Luis Felipe , Vinck Eric
Published: April 2023

Introducción. La hernia de Amyand es una hernia inguinal que contiene el apéndice cecal normal o en un estado de apendicitis aguda. Fue descrita por primera vez en 1735 por Claudius Amyand. La apendicitis aguda probablemente se debe a una obstrucción extraluminal generada por aumento de la presión en el cuello herniario que limita el flujo sanguíneo, en lugar del aumento de la presión intraluminal que se presenta en la apendicitis no asociada con hernias inguinales. Esto resulta en inflamación y proliferación bacteriana, y el apéndice cecal se torna más vulnerable al trauma.

Métodos y resultados. Se presenta y analiza, clínica y quirúrgicamente, un caso de hernia de Amyand manejado en el servicio de cirugía general de una institución de tercer nivel de Bogotá; además, se hace una revisión de la literatura científica. El abordaje quirúrgico difirió del propuesto en la guía de manejo de Losanoff y Basson y, sin embargo, se obtuvieron resultados exitosos.

Discusión. La hernia de Amyand es una entidad quirúrgica rara, la cual representa un reto diagnóstico y terapéutico, ya que se presenta con características que varían según dos procesos patológicos simultáneos: la hernia inguinal y la apendicitis aguda, cuando esta está presente. El abordaje quirúrgico depende de los hallazgos intraoperatorios, como perforación del apéndice cecal, fístula o pelviperitonitis. Por lo tanto, decidir cuál abordaje quirúrgico es el más apropiado depende de los hallazgos y las preferencias del cirujano.

Conclusiones. El tratamiento con apendicectomía, reparo del defecto herniario con malla o ambos, ha suscitado discusión entre los cirujanos por muchos años. Las diferencias de opiniones sobre la técnica quirúrgica más apropiada se deben, entre otras cosas, a la incidencia baja de la hernia de Amyand y a las preferencias quirúrgicas de cada cirujano; el mejor abordaje quirúrgico todavía está en discusión. Sin embargo, la apendicectomía está contraindicada en ciertos pacientes cuando no existe inflamación y, cuando está presente, el uso de la malla todavía es controversial. Por lo tanto, cada reporte de hernia de Amyand y su tratamiento es importante, pues ofrece conocimiento sobre la técnica quirúrgica más apropiada para esta entidad.
Finite Element Analysis of UHPC Corbels
Authors: Al-Quraishi Hussein , Fuad Ahmed
Published: April 2023

Finite element method is the most widely numerical technique used in engineering field. Through the study of behavior of concrete material properties, various concrete constitutive laws  and failure criteria have been developed to model the behavior of concrete. A feature of the Finite Element program (ATENA) is used in this study to model the behavior of UHPC corbel under concentrated load only. The Finite Element (FE) model is followed by verification against experimental results. Some variable effects on the shear capacity of the UHPC corbels are also demonstrated in a parametric study. A proposed design equation of shear strength of UHPC corbel was presented and checked with numerical results.
Energy Analysis of Solar Collector With perforated Absorber Plate
Authors: Farhan Ammar A. , Sahi Hana Abdulhussien
Published: April 2023

The thermal performance of three solar collectors with 3, 6 mm and without perforation absorber plate was assessed experimentally. The experimental tests were implemented in Baghdad during the January and February 2017. Five values of airflow rates range between 0.01 – 0.1 m3/s were used through the test with a constant airflow rate during the test day. The variation of the following parameters air temperature difference, useful energy, absorber plate temperature, and collector efficiency was recorded every 15 minutes. The experimental data reports that the increases  the number of absorber plate perforations with a small diameter is more efficient rather than increasing the hole diameter of the absorber plate with decreasing the perforation numbers. Maximum air temperature difference throughout the solar collector with 3, 6 mm perforations and without perforations are 17, 15, and 12 oC, respectively. Also, it can be concluded that the energy gained from the solar collector with 3 mm perforation absorber plate is 28.2 % more than the energy gained from solar collector without holes per day for 0.1 m3/s airflow rate. The maximum values of the thermal performance curves are 0.67, 0.64, and 0.56 for the solar collector with 3, 6 mm, and without perforations, respectively.
Application of picket codes in channels for transmission and reproduction of information
Authors:   South-West State University, Egorov S.I. , Egorova M.S.
Published: April 2023

Mathematical model of picket codes is proposed. Decoding algorithms for these codes are presented. Performance of the picket codes is estimated by simulation.
High-resolution geodetic strain rate field reveals dynamics of the India-Eurasia collision
Authors: Wright Tim , Houseman Greg , Fang Jin , Maghsoudi Yasser , Hooper Andy , Elliott John , Evans Lynn , Lazecky Milan , Ou Qi , Parsons Barry , Rollins Chris , Shen Lin , Wang Hua
Published: April 2023

Determining the distribution of seismic hazard in the continents requires an understanding of how much deformation is accommodated by major faults. Quantifying the role of major faults in continental deformation has been hampered by a lack of high-resolution observations in the deforming interiors of continents. By combining surface movement data derived from 22,000 satellite radar images with data from sparse, ground-based GNSS stations we produce the first high-resolution present-day surface velocity field for the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding region, where the collision of rigid Indian lithosphere with Eurasia has created Earth’s largest and highest deforming region. We show that continental deformation is best characterized by a combination of continuous distributed deformation and focused strain on a few major fault systems.
Self-reported and physiological reactions to thin and non-thin bodies: Understanding motivational processes underlying disordered eating
Authors: Wilson Samantha , Mehak Adrienne , Racine Sarah Elizabeth
Published: April 2023

Objective: The present study examined the relative roles of approach and avoidance motivation in eating pathology using a multi-method approach combining self-report and physiological measures. The potential effect of internalized ideals and fears was also investigated. Method: Fifty-nine undergraduate women completed a picture-viewing task in which they viewed images of women’s bodies (thin and non-thin) and affective images. Self-report ratings of valence and arousal were measured along with physiological indicators of approach (postauricular reflex) and avoidance (startle blink reflex) motivation. Results: Greater eating pathology was associated with more negative valence ratings of both thin and non-thin images. There was a significant interaction between valence ratings of non-thin bodies and fear of the unattractive self in relation to eating pathology, such that eating pathology was highest in those who rated non-thin images as more unpleasant and internalized fears of being/becoming unattractive. Thin-ideal internalization did not significantly interact with ratings of thin images to predict eating pathology. There were no significant findings when examining physiological data. Conclusions: Results from self-report measures suggest that eating pathology is associated with avoidant reactions to both thin and non-thin bodies and highlight the importance of internalized appearance-related fears.
Why are girls better graded in school? The role of students’ personality traits, school-related attitudes, and behavior
Authors: Triventi Moris , Lievore Ilaria , Dian Mona
Published: April 2023

We study which students’ characteristics teachers take into consideration when grading German pupils in lower secondary schools, analysing gender mismatches between teachers’ grading and test scores. We assess gender gaps along the distribution of grades across two subjects considering an extensive set of measures of students’ personality traits, school-related attitudes, and behaviors. Relying on the German National Educational Panel Study – Starting Cohort 3, we focus on 7th grade students in 2012. Results from multilevel regression models indicate that girls with the same subject-specific competences as boys obtain on average higher grades in language. The KHB decomposition method suggests that girls’ advantages in grades can be explained mainly by their higher levels of conscientiousness and subject-specific interest.
Weight cycling among Indonesian college students in West Java province during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Sport Coaching Department, Faculty of Sports and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, Mulyana Boyke , Fitrianingsih Asti Dewi Rahayu ,   Nutrition Programme, Faculty of Sports and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, Syihab Syifa F. ,   Nutrition Programme, Faculty of Sports and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, Novan Novrizal Achmad ,   Sport Coaching Department, Faculty of Sports and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia;
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Changes in our bodies can cause several problems, particularly for students who are concerned about maintaining an ideal body shape. Many of them try to diet, but their body returns to its previous weight or even increases in weight. Thus, this study aimed to determine the factors that influence the incidence of weight cycling in Indonesian students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study used purposive sampling to collect data. Three hundred college students from West Java province, Indonesia, participated. Weight cycling was the dependent variable and the independent variables were physical activity, sex, and weight management. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors influencing the incidence of weight cycling. Results: Sex, physical activity, skipping meals, and snacking were determinants related to weight cycling incidence. Females had a 0.7 times higher risk of experiencing weight cycling than males. Inactive students were 4.7 times more likely to become weight cyclers, and those who rarely skipped mealtime had lower risk of being weight cyclers. Students who sometimes and always consumed snacks had higher risk of becoming weight cyclers by 3.3 and 2.7 times, respectively, compared to those who rarely consumed snacks. Conclusion: Regular physical activity, not skipping meals, especially breakfast, and practising a healthy diet every day are recommended strategies to avoid weight cycling during a pandemic.
Diabetes prevention through digital therapy for highrisk individuals: Study protocol for the Malaysia Diabetes Prevention Programme (MyDiPP)
Authors:   Faculty of Health Sciences, Gong Badak Campus, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Mohd Fauzi Nurul Fatihah , Wafa Sharifah Wajihah Wafa Syed Saadun Tarek ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Gong Badak Campus, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Raj Naresh Bhaskar ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Gong Badak Campus, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Abdullah Mohd Ibrahim ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Gong Badak Campus, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Rawi Norkhairani Abdul ,   Faculty of Informatics and Computing, Tembila Campus, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Hassan Nurulhuda Mat ,   Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Medical Campus, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia., Husain Rohayah ,   Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Medical Campus, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Intervention approaches that integrate human coaching into technology are considered as a convenient, accessible and scalable method to reach a larger population at risk. The objective of this paper is to present the protocol for a randomised controlled trial that evaluates the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention programme via a mobile phone app (MyDiPP), which aims to prevent diabetes among adults at risk of developing diabetes. Methods: MyDiPP intervention is to be delivered for 12 months with multiple approaches (weight loss, dietary modification, physical activity, and quality of life). Eligible adults aged 18-65 years, overweight/obese (body mass index, BMI ≥ 23kg/m2), and at high risk of type 2 diabetes [American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes Risk Score ≥5, or haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) of 5.6-6.2%], will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups (intervention or usual care control groups) in a 1:1 ratio using simple randomisation. Results: Changes in weight and HbA1c level (primary outcomes), and changes in physical activity level, dietary intake, and quality of life (secondary outcomes) will be assessed at 6 and 12 months. Conclusion: This study protocol describes the first digital therapy for diabetes prevention in Malaysia, which will determine whether the effect of this intervention is larger than the effect of usual care in reducing body weight and HbA1c level, and improving dietary intake, physical activity, and quality of life of high-risk individuals. Results from this trial may be useful for preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysia.
Effects of chocolate milk consumption on muscle recovery following rowing exercise: A randomised crossover study
Authors:   Nutritional Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia, Fitriani Anna , Setiarini Asih Setiarini ,   Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia., Ahmad Engkus Kusdinar ,   Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia., Purwaningtyas Desiani Rizki ,   Nutritional Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia; 2, Fitria Fitria ,   Nutritional Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia; 2
Published: April 2023

Introduction: For athletes, an excessive increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) after multiple endurance exercises indicates muscle glycogen depletion that induces a diminution in performance. Our study aimed to examine the efficacy of chocolate milk (CM) compared with carbohydrate-protein replacement drink (CHOPRO) in suppressing the increase in BUN level following multiple rowing exercises among national male rowing athletes aged 18–23 years. Methods: Seven male athletes from the Rowing National Training Centre, Pengalengan, West Java, participated in this single-blind, randomised crossover study. They received CM or CHOPRO during four hours of recovery between two endurance exercises. Before (pre) and after (post) multiple exercises, a venous blood sample was collected to measure the increase in BUN level. The effects of each beverage on BUN level were compared using an independent t-test. Results: The increase in pre-post BUN level was significantly lower for CM trial compared to CHOPRO trial (164.0±61.3 mmol/L vs 293.5±88.3 mmol/L, p=0.012). Conclusion: It was observed that CM reduced rate of increase in BUN level following multiple rowing exercises. Thus, CM can be useful for athletes during intense training regimen with multiple exercise sessions. Future studies should investigate the effect of CM in various types of sports, using convenient, non-invasive, and real-time measurement.
BALANCED DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL LITIGATION UNDER CONDITIONS OF SYMMETRY OF RESPONSE TO CHANGES
Authors:   Odessa National Maritime University,, Stakhov Arsenii
Published: April 2023

The balance of economic indicators of the maritime transport industry in different regions of the world can be achieved with the full and most rational use of the country's resources. Nowadays, one can observe an asymmetric reaction of one transport segment of the country to a change in the performance of another segment or the corresponding activity of a competitor's country. Having an absolute advantage in the maritime resource but not having a sufficiently developed fleet and not operating with a sufficient number of ships the country misses the opportunity to receive an enormous monetary share, which in turn will be attributed to those who use all their potential and operate ships along those routes that could be involved by the opposite party. Despite the improvement of the technical and economic characteristics of the vessels of the merchant fleet, the problems of maintaining a balanced position persist and sometimes increase. Therefore, along with the general patterns of positioning in the maritime trade market, shipping companies develop and implement priority approaches based on the criteria of sustainability of cargo flow services. It is the nature of the formation of foreign economic relations that determines the peculiarities of the development of maritime transport. They, in turn, reflect the reaction of shipowner structures, the change in the structure of cargo flows, and the nature of the reaction of leading operators. Balance in the maritime transport industry system should be formed based on the optimal ratio of shipping capacity and volume of cargo flows. But for individual operators, the process is complicated by the need to take into account the nature of competing subsystems. Therefore, it is important to develop an appropriate principle of managing the investment process based on accounting for possible symmetry in relation to expected changes. That is, the most important principle of sustainability management is considered a possible reaction to a set of external changes in the maritime trade market. Balance should be considered from two sides, firstly, as the ultimate goal of economic relations, and, secondly, as a strategy for the development and selection of managerial decisions. At the same time, such a state of multilateralism in solving this problem on the part of other participants of the maritime trade market is characterized by certain time frames. It is their optimization that should be considered optimal management.Keywords: balance, merchant shipping, symmetry, efficiency, production potential.
Former des intervenants pour intervenir en faveur du renforcement du pouvoir d’agir
Authors: Bernier Martine , Arteau Marcel , Trudelle Mireille
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The development of Palabres sur le pouvoir d’agir—Outil d’accompagnement sur l’empowerment [Discussions on the Power to Act—A Coaching Tool for Empowerment] resulted from an approach implemented by the AIDS 3 Project with sex trade workers in West Africa. The tool has two interrelated sections that focus on both practice and theory in a highly dynamic process. It enables front-line workers to integrate the approach more easily in their work, to understand their role as coaches, and to review their own practices from an empowerment perspective.
Evaluator Competencies: The South African Government Experience
Authors: Podems Donna , Goldman Ian , Jacob Christel
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article describes the South African government’s process in developing evaluator competencies. It first briefly describes the more general historical context in which the need for “competent” program evaluators and evaluation skills emerged in government, and then focuses on the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the South African Presidency, its evolution as a new government institution responsible for M&E in government, and its process to develop and institutionalize evaluator competencies.
Challenges of Participatory Evaluation within a Community-Based Health Promotion Partnership: Mujer Sana, Comunidad Sana—Healthy Women, Healthy Communities
Authors: Estable Alma , Meyer Mechthild , Torres Sara , MacLean Lynne
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Evaluating multiple-member partnerships is always a challenging task. This article is based on our experiences using a participatory approach to evaluating a community-based health promotion research project. “Mujer Sana, Comunidad Sana—Healthy Women, Healthy Communities” was partnership-based, multi-sector, multicultural, and participatory. We describe our experiences working with participatory methods to evaluate the partnership per se. Three evaluation frameworks were applied sequentially by the authors and provided insight into the functioning of the partnership in a complex and changing environment. Our experiences suggest that, through the process of participatory evaluation, the partnership itself also changed in ways that were not fully captured at the time of the original project evaluation. We reflect on the process with questions that might help other groups to consider ways to evaluate partnerships in community-based, participatory health research projects with minority and majority community partners.
Measuring Organizational Evaluation Capacity in the Canadian Federal Government
Authors: Bourgeois Isabelle , Toews Eleanor , Whynot Jane , Lamarche Mary Kay
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The development of organizational evaluation capacity has emerged in recent years as one mechanism through which evaluators can extend their influence and foster evaluation utilization. However, organizational evaluation capacity is not always easy to define, and internal evaluators sometimes struggle with the identification of concrete activities that might increase their organization’s evaluation capacity. This article describes an organizational self-assessment instrument developed for Canadian federal government organizations. The instrument is presented and described, and further details regarding its use and next steps for this area of evaluation research are also provided.
An Exploration of Dietetic Students’ Experiences in a Noncourse-based Service-Learning Opportunity in a Canadian Academic Setting
Authors: Hassib S. , Djalilvand A. , Battram D.S.
Published: April 2023

Purpose: To investigate the experiences of dietetic students in a faculty-supervised, noncourse-based service-learning (NSL) opportunity called Nutrition Ignition! (NI!) to understand how NSL activities contribute to dietetic education.

Methods: This study used focus group methodology. A convenience sample was recruited from current members of NI!. Participants completed a brief demographic questionnaire and then engaged in a focus group discussion led by a trained moderator who followed a semi-structured guide. Six focus group discussions were transcribed, and a common theme template was developed by researchers.

Results: Out of 46 eligible members of NI!, 33 agreed to participate. The main reasons participants joined NI! were to develop professional skills and to help children in the community. Participants discussed many outcomes from their participation in NI!, including enhanced communication skills, especially in terms of knowledge translation; increased ability to be flexible and adapt to “real-world” situations; deeper awareness of the research process; and expanded world view.

Conclusion: This study suggests that NSL is an effective way to build dietetic students’ personal and professional skills and provide an additional opportunity in academic settings to prepare dietetic students for entry-level practice.
STRATEGIES FOR ADULT MORAL EDUCATION FROM SENECA’S LETTERS ON ETHICS
Authors: ZHU Yifan
Published: April 2023

This article attempts to analyze Seneca's great epistolary work, Letters on Ethics, which guided and inspired adults to achieve the "higher good" of virtue through reason through correspondence with his friend Lucilius. The letter, written in this book, discusses some of the moral problems of everyday life in a peaceful, non-didactic way, and demonstrates the unique and excellent educational methods of the ancient Roman philosophers and educators.
Фармакогностическое исследование сырья Tripleurospermum inodorum (L.) Sch. Bip.
Authors: Байшагирова Г.Б. , Ишмуратова М.Ю. , Атажанова Г.А. , Смагулов М.К.
Published: April 2023

Введение новых видов растений в медицинскую практику требует проведения фармакогностического исследования, в том числе определение макро- и микроскопических показателей растительного сырья.В статье изложены результаты анатомо-морфологического исследования надземных органов трехре-берника непахучего (Tripleurospermum inodorum (L.) Sch. Bip.), собранного в природных условиях в фазе цветения. Растение проявляет антикоагулянтные свойства, обладает мягчительными, спазмоли-тическими и анальгезирующими свойствами, а также проявляет антибактериальную активность. По итогам анализа морфологических и анатомических показателей трехреберника непахучего определе-ны диагностические признаки сырья на макро- и микроскопическом уровнях. Так, на макроскопиче-ском уровне определены следующие признаки: форма, цвет стебля с поверхности и цвет на изломе;форма и степень рассечения листовой пластины, форма конечных долек листочков; форма цветочной корзинки, особенности строения листочков обвертки, цветоложа; строение и форма трубчатых и колокольчатых цветков. На микроскопическом уровне признаки сырья Tripleurospermum inodorum следующие: форма и структура стебля, размещение основных тканей; форма и строение клеток эпидермиса венчика цветка и листочков обвертки, расположение вместилищ и эфирно-масличных железок. Полученные результаты могут войти в проект нормативных документов на растительное сырье данного вида.
Ассоциация полиморфизма rs12329760 гена TMPRSS2 с коронавирусной инфекцией
Authors: Бисенева А.К. , Pogossyan G.P. , Li K.G.
Published: April 2023

В статье представлены результаты генотипирования образцов ДНК, полученных от участников исследования с установленным статусом коронавирусной инфекции с помощью иммуноферментного ана-лиза (ИФА), по однонуклеотидному полиморфизму rs12329760 (C/T) гена TMPRSS2. Генотипирование осуществлялось методом полимеразной цепной реакции в режиме реального времени с использованием методики «Амплификация рефракторной мутационной системы». Проанализировано распределение частот генотипов и аллелей rs12329760 C>T гена TMPRSS2 у 80 людей экспериментальной и контрольной групп. Обнаружено наличие значимости однонуклеотидного полиморфизма rs12329760 гена TMPRSS2 в гомозиготном состоянии и гетерозиготном (СТ) и об отсутствии значимости генотипа ТТ. Обнаружено статистически значимое отличие распределения аллели Т.
Половозрастная структура мелких млекопитающих антропогенных районов Северного Казахстана
Authors: Заканова А.Н. , Ержанов Н.Т. , Литвинов Ю.Н.
Published: April 2023

Исследование проводилось в весенне-летний период 2021 г. на территории Северного Казахстана, где располагается Павлодарская область. Рассматривались особенности в половой и возрастной структуре популяций, обитающих в окрестностях двух крупных предприятий тяжелой промышленности и контрольном участке. Источниками антропогенного воздействия являлись Павлодарский алюминиевый завод и Казахстанский электролизный завод. Цель исследования — определение зависимости половозрастной структуры мелких млекопитающих от близости к источнику техногенного загрязнения ареала. Территория исследования была поделена на импактную, буферную, фоновую и контрольную. Были сделаны выводы о перманентном воздействии загрязняющих веществ на организмы микромаммалий. Об этом свидетельствуют нарушения в соотношении количества самок и самцов в популяциях на участках, расположенных в окрестностях заводов. Наблюдалось повышение воспроизводства особей, плодовитость самок техногенных территорий была выше контрольных. Отличалось процентное соотношение сеголеток, взрослых и перезимовавших животных. В импактных территориях замечено самое большое количество молодых организмов и самое малое количество перезимовавших микро-маммалий. На контрольном участке отмечено преобладание взрослых и перезимовавших особей. Возрастная группа животных определялась по массе, размерам тела, относительным качествам, таким как состояние шерсти. Данные о влиянии антропогенного воздействия на половозрастную структуру сообществ и популяций данного региона отсутствуют, поэтому вопрос исследования является особо актуальным. Результаты исследования могут использоваться в планировании селитебных зон региона и организации природоохранных мероприятий.
Оценка мутагенного эффекта проб воды и почвы, собранных вблизи бывших хранилищ хлорорганических пестицидов в Жамбылском районе Алматинской области с использованием различных модельных тест-систем
Authors: Мить Н.В. , Чередниченко О.Г. , Мусаева А.С. , Хамдиева О.Х. , Амиргалиева А.С. , Бегманова М.О. , Тoлебаева А.Д. , Пилюгина А.Л. , Нуралиев С.К. , Зайпанова С.Б. , Kойшекенова Г.А. , Бекитаева А.К. , Қапасұлы Т.
Published: April 2023

Устаревшие хлорорганические пестициды в настоящее время запрещены как стойкие органические загрязнители окружающей среды. Не утилизированные должным образом, они продолжают загря з-нять почву и воду, накапливаться в пищевой цепи и наносить вред растениям, животным и организму человека. Цель исследования — оценить загрязнение воды и почвы вокруг складов неутилизирован-ными запрещенными хлорорганическими пестицидами и их возможное генотоксическое действие. Были обследованы бывшие склады пестицидов в двух поселках Жамбылского района Алматинской области. Химический анализ показал загрязнение почвы вокруг складов хлорорганическими пестици-дами и тяжелыми металлами. Пробы воды и почвы, отобранные вблизи хранилищ, использовались для оценки экологического риска. Генотоксическое действие проб воды и почвы оценивали на раз-личных модельных объектах: Salmonella typhimurium, Drosophila melanogaster, Allium cepa, культурах лимфоцитов овец и человека. Было обнаружено, что образцы воды и почвы вызывали слабый мута-генный эффект во всех модельных системах, увеличивая частоту мутаций и хромосомных аберраций. Хотя генотоксический эффект был продемонстрирован для каждой из моделей, разные модели пока-зали разную чувствительность к действию пестицидов и разную степень реакции. Поэтому для адек-ватной оценки мутагенности пестицидов необходимо применять батарею тестов с разными модельными объектами. Результаты исследований показали, что остатки устаревших пестицидов по-прежнему загрязняют окружающую среду и должны быть своевременно утилизированы безопасным способом, чтобы избежать загрязнения окружающей среды.
Asymptotic behavior of solutions of sum-difference equations
Authors:   Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Adiguzel H. , Can E. ,   Sakarya University of Applied Sciences
Published: April 2023

In this study, we present an investigation of the asymptotic behavior of solutions of sum-difference equations. Based on some mathematical inequalities, we have obtained our results. The obtained results can apply to some fractional type difference equations as well.
Extensions of some differential inequalities for fractional integro-differential equations via upper and lower solutions
Authors: Yakar A. , Kutlay H.
Published: April 2023

This paper deals with some differential inequalities for generalized fractional integro-differential equations by using the technique of upper and lower solutions. The fractional differential operator is taken in Caputo’s sense and the nonlinear term divided into two parts depends on the fractional integrals of an unknown function with two different fractional orders. The results are studied by employing a variety of coupled upper and lower solutions. These theorems have some potential for extending the iterative techniques to fractional order integro-differential equations and to coupled systems of integro-differential fractional equations to obtain the existence of solutions as well as approximate solutions for the considered problem.
A RAPID Checklist: Understanding Pitfalls and Artifacts in Stroke
Authors: Bregni J.A. , Castillo M. , Ho J.P. , Zamora C.
Published: April 2023

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the acute setting, neuroimaging plays a critical role in determining management and outcome. Noncontrast head CT is initially used to identify hemorrhage and large areas of ischemia that preclude thrombolysis
and thrombectomy. In patients who present between 6 and 24 hours after last known well, CTA and CTP are useful tools to select those who may benefit from mechanical thrombectomy. The utility of CTP lies in its ability to identify irreversibly infarcted tissue (core infarct) and distinguish
it from potentially salvageable tissue (penumbra). Radiologists and clinicians need to understand this imaging technique and its major pitfalls to avoid interpretation mistakes.Learning Objective: To describe the basic principles of CTP acquisition, propose a short and practical checklist
for interpreting automated CTP scans obtained with a commercially available and widely used program, and review its main pitfalls and artifacts
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GLYCEROL BY TRANSESTERIFICATION OF USED COOKING OIL
Authors: Syahputra R. A. , Z.Rani  , R Ridwanto  , D. Miswanda  , Pulungan A. F.
Published: April 2023

Used cooking oil is oil that comes from two or more frying food ingredients. This used cooking oil produces methyl esters with glycerol as a by-product through a transesterification reaction. The goal of this study was to convert and utilize used cooking oil into glycerol, as well as to demonstrate the similarity of functional groups and components found in commercial glycerol using IR and GC-MS spectroscopy. The results of the study found that using cooking oil glycerol and commercial glycerol showed that there were similarities in the 1,2,3 propanetriol groups with retention times that were close to 9.6-10.3 minutes and 9.6-10.13 minutes. The IR spectrum showed the presence of OH, CH, C=O, and C-O groups as well as those found in commercial glycerol, and the glycerol content obtained was 90.17%
THE GREEN PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOCRYSTALLINE ZnAl2O4 AND ITS SUPERIOR CATALYTIC ACTIVITIES IN THE SYNTHESIS OF BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES
Authors: Nitha T. V. , Britto Sebastian
Published: April 2023

In this study, nanosized ZnAl2O4 was prepared using plant extract, Cymbopogan citratus (lemon grass) to examine their catalytic activity towards the synthesis of 2-aryl-substituted benzimidazole derivatives. X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), and UV-visible Diffuse Reflectance (DRS) spectra were used for comprehending the character of the produced catalysts. The XRD findings showed that the mixed metal oxide nanoparticles' size distribution ranges from 1 to 11 nm. To the best of our knowledge, the nanometer-sized ZnAl2O4 is found to be the most active catalyst in the condensation reactions, performed in this study. It was found that when the catalyst is recycled, the catalytic performance has not been changed.
Analisis Vegetasi Gulma Pada Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) Di Area Afdeling I, Kebun Jaya Seujahtera, PT. ASN
Authors: Nduru Eki Nurul Imran , Lizmah Sumeinika Fitria , Subandar Irvan , Chairuddin Chairuddin , Arisyi Muhammad Adlan
Published: April 2023

Budidaya tanaman kelapa sawit (Elaeis guineensis J.) sangat bergantung pada lingkungan dan teknik budidaya yang dilakukan sehingga menghasilkan produktivitas yang optimal. Keberadaan gulma di perkebunan kelapa sawit dapat memicu kerugian di berbagai aspek, sehingga penting dilakukan inventarisasi gulma untuk menentukan pengendalian yang efektif dan efisien. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui komposisi, frekuensi, struktur gulma dan indeks keanekaragaman gulma yang terdapat di lahan sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai data inventarisasi gulma pada perkebunan kelapa sawit Afdeling I, perkebunan Jaya Seujahtera PT. Agro Sinergi Nusantara. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2022 dengan menggunakan metode survey yaitu pengamatan langsung dan pendataan gulma di lapangan. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode garis sepanjang 10m, 3 garis dan diulang sebanyak 3 kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komposisi gulma terdiri dari 13 famili, 20 spesies, dan 7590 populasi gulma. Nilai frekuensi (F) berkisar dari 1x sampai 5x, KR 0.36% - 24.76%, FR 1.67% - 8.33%, DR 0.36% - 24.76%, NP 2.38% - 57 .85%, SDR 0.79% - 19.28% dan Diversity Indeks (H') sebesar 2,46.

Kata kunci: Elaeis guineensis Jacq, Gulma, Analisis Vegetasi, Indeks Keanekaragaman Gulma, PT. ASN
VARIASI KAPASITAS TUKAR KATION (KTK) DAN KEJENUHAN BASA (KB) PADA TANAH HEMIC HAPLOSAPRIST YANG DIPENGARUHI OLEH PASANG SURUT DI PELALAWAN RIAU
Authors: Sahfiitra Angga Ade
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji Variasi Kapasitas Tukar Kation (KTK) dan Kejenuhan Basa (KB) pada Tanah Hemic Haplosaprist yang Dipengaruhi oleh Pasang Surut. Bahan tanah yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tanah hemic haplosaprist yang berasal dari daerah pasang surut di Pelalawan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survey lapangan kemudian sampel dianalisis di laboratorium dengan mengukur nilai pH tanah, KTK,KB, C-Organik, dan kadar abu pada tanah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pasang surut memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap variasi nilai KTK dan KB pada tanah hemic haplosaprist, dimana pasang surut dapat menyebabkan kenaikan dan penurunan nilai KTK dan KB yang tidak selalu berhubungan. Sifat kimia tanah lain seperti pH, C-Organik, dan kadar abu juga memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap nilai KTK dan KB pada tanah hemic haplosaprist. Hubungan antara nilai KTK dan KB dengan potensial produktivitas tanah juga terlihat erat, dimana tanah dengan nilai KTK dan KB yang tinggi cenderung memiliki potensi produktivitas yang lebih baik. Implikasi penting dari penelitian ini adalah dengan mengetahui variasi dan hubungan nilai KTK dan KB dengan sifat kimia pada tanah hemic haplosaprist akan mempermudah dalam memutuskan tindakan yang tepat guna mendukung pertanian berkelanjutan.
Deuten und deuten lassen. Subjektpositionen des Interpretierens als Wissens- und Lehrpraxis literaturwissenschaftlicher Seminare
Authors: König Hannes , Lehndorf Helen
Published: April 2023

Der Beitrag untersucht explorativ das Adressierungsgeschehen in einem literaturwissenschaftlichen Seminar. Es zeigt sich, wie im Zusammenspiel der fachlichen Wissenspraxis des Interpretierens sowie der universitären Lehrpraxis des Seminars spezifische Subjektpositionen sowohl für die Studierenden als auch für den Dozierenden erzeugt werden. Während aus literaturdidaktischer Perspektive vor allem sichtbar wird, wie das Seminar das Einüben einer ästhetischen Haltung gegenüber dem Werk ermöglicht, wird aus Sicht einer rekonstruktiven Unterrichtsforschung eine spezifisch seminaristische Asymmetrie im Subjektverhältnis zwischen Studierenden und Dozierendem deutlich.
Comunicação inclusiva: estratégias de relacionamentos para atender à diversidade
Authors: Bueno Rubiamara Mayumi Policarpo Nishida , Dias Edjan Costa , Navio Vania Maciel
Published: April 2023

O texto apresenta abordagens sobre algumas das intersecções possíveis para o campo da educação, comunicação, ecossistemas, diversidade, entre outros aspectos. Este artigo tem como principal objetivo refletir sobre as necessidades do aluno, abordando sobre equipes que se adaptam às condições de cada centro escolar (às vezes, um mesmo profissional exerce a função de uma ou mais equipes) e não aparecem obrigatoriamente em todas as escolas. É importante saber que os professores, no momento de desenvolver seu papel, suas responsabilidades e suas tarefas, a fim de enfrentar, com eficácia, a atenção à diversidade, utilizam-se de diversas formas e modelos, como no caso do trabalho em equipe, a reflexão sobre sua própria prática e formação continuada. É importante atentar a forma como deve ser a formação dos professores nos processos de atenção à diversidade, pois estes devem assimilar que a sociedade e as salas de aula são heterogêneas e que os alunos são diferentes. Esta perspectiva é a que nos faz refletir a respeito de qual o tipo de formação (tanto inicial como permanente) é necessária ao docente, encarregado de desenvolver seu trabalho e com a intenção de buscar soluções aos problemas, que levam a melhoria da educação, bem como a atenção às necessidades educativas dos alunos com incapacidade grave e permanente que frequentam a escola.