bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INVESTIGATING THE SEVERITY AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE OCCURRENCE OF PRESSURE ULCERSIN HOSPITALIZED CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT PATIENTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Authors: Fallahi Masoud , Vafaee Kamran , Korab Maciej , Sadeghi Narges , Moradi Yasaman , Amini Mahin , Karimi Zohreh , Mahdavikian Somayeh
Published: March 2024

Patients with cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are at risk of developing PUs due to sensory, motor and cognitive deficits following the disease. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the severity and factors affecting the occurrence of PUs in patients with CVA.The present study was a retrospective cohort study. The data of this research was extracted from the registry system of Imam Reza Hospital located in the west of Iran. 217 patients with CVA with Braden score below 14 or with PU were included in the study. In order to investigate the relationship between independent variables and wound stage in univariate regression model, logistic regression was used, and the results were reported as odds ratio (OR). Data were analyzed with Stata statistical software version 15 and Excel 2016 software.Out of 217 CVA patients hospitalized, 180 had pressure ulcers. In total, 465 PUs were diagnosed in 180 patients in different areas. The average age of patients was (SD=618.78) years. 65 patients suffered only one wound, 38 patients experienced two wounds, and 37 patients experienced three wounds. The highest number of PUs was with 201 cases of stage I, follow ed by 180 cases of stage II. Stage IV with 2 cases was the least PU cases. Pa tients with a Braden score of 10-12 were 3.89 times more likely than patients with a Braden score greater than 14, and patients with a Braden score of 6-9 were diagnosed with PUS 6.67 times more than those with a Braden score greater than 14. Regarding the site of PUs, the sacrum and then the buttock were the most common sites of PU, which were ob- served in 65.56% and 29.49% of patients, respectively. The highest num- ber of stage I was related to the sacrum area.The sacrum was the most common site of PU occurrence and the highest number of PUs was related to stage I. Age, fecal incontinence, hemoglobin levels and Braden’s score have been among the factors affecting PUs in patients with CVA.
Exposure of firefighters to carbon monoxide during rescue and fire fighting interventions - a 6-year analysis
Authors: Dudziński Łukasz , Bihałowicz Jan Stefan , Czyżewski Łukasz , Kasperczyk Rafał , Kubiak Tomasz
Published: March 2024

Exposure to carbon monoxide is a common hazard in firefighting practice throughout the year, regardless of the winter heating season. Therefore this analysis of the interventions of fire protection units in incidents related to carbon monoxide exposure of a non-fire origin. The objectives include two risk groups: people affected by the intervention and the health risks to fire officers themselves.The analysed material covers the years 2017-2022 and interventions of fire protection units in incidents related to carbon monoxide exposure of a non-fire origin (chemical hazard events). Data from the Decision Support System of the State Fire Service (DSSSFS), provided to the authors by the Operational Planning Office at the Headquarters of the State Fire Service, were used in the study.According to the records of the State Fire Service (SFS) in the years 2017-2022, there were 28,766 (Mean 4794; SD 413) chemical hazard events: carbon monoxide was the cause. There were only 5724 reports of symptoms with a known CO concentration and 1974 reports with clinical symptoms. Statistically significant differences were demonstrated in exposure time (p= 0.028) and average CO concentration in the analysed years (p<0.001). Noteworthy is the sudden reduction in the exposure time following the year 2020.The actual exposure of firefighters to carbonmonoxide is greater than in the above analysis, in addition, there are exposures from fire incidents. Procedures, measuring equipment, and personal protective equipment protect firefighters from absorbing harmful substances into the body, but the large number of incidents and the visible clinical symptoms in victims should prompt firefighters with many years of service to observe even the smallest worrying neurological changes in themselves.
Relationship between the compressive strength, density and the width of the annual rings in a high-guality part of timber of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) wood
Authors: Zatoń Patrycja , Kozakiewicz Paweł , Mańkowski Piotr
Published: March 2024

Investigation of round Scots pine wood WC01 class using X-ray computer tomography. Scots pine is the most widespread type of wood in Poland with wide industrial use. The typical starting material used for the production of layered floor elements are logs of WC01 class (class according to the Polish Standard PN-D-95008: 1992 and Order no 72 - GM-900-5 / 2013 of General Director of the State Forests in Poland). Using X-ray computed tomography, tests of fresh wood in the bark were carried out, confirming the full suitability of this technique for the precise assessment of wood density as well as its grain and distribution of anatomical defects (knots). The different level of humidity of sapwood and heartwood in fresh wood is visible in tomographic images and translates into a much higher recorded density of the wetter zone of sapwood. Calibration of the tomograph used made it possible to convert the Hounsfield density scale into actual densities expressed in kg/m3.
Infecciones fúngicas asociado a diabetes gestacional en mujeres con obesidad
Authors: Tumbaco-Lino Bryan Leonel , Vera-Ibarra Yuliana Scarleth , Mina-Ortiz Jhon Bryan
Published: March 2024

La diabetes mellitus gestacional es una complicación metabólica que se presenta en el embarazo de forma frecuente esto en base a diversas causas, a nivel mundial varia la prevalencia entre 1-14%, siendo una patología de alto impacto los factores de riesgos se encuentran relacionados con la edad avanzada, obesidad y los antecedentes patológicos. En el presente trabajo se plantea como objetivo realizar una revisión bibliográfica para obtener información actualizada acerca de las infecciones fúngicas asociado a diabetes gestacional en mujeres con obesidad. Se realizó un estudio de revisión bibliográfica de tipo documental, y el alcance del estudio es descriptivo para profundizar en este tema se realizó un análisis centrado en los últimos cuatro años en las diferentes bases de datos como Scielo, Scopus. En los resultados más relevantes se exponen los factores de riesgo edad y antecedentes familiares, se evidenció la presencia de Cándida albicans en la mayoría de casos investigados finalmente se describen las complicaciones significativas de las infecciones fúngicas, el parto prematuro y la rotura prematura de membranas. Se infiere que los pacientes con diabetes y mujeres embarazadas obesas tienen un mayor riesgo de padecer infecciones fúngicas en particular en el tercer trimestre en comparación con las mujeres no embarazadas.
Mejora del rendimiento académico en instituciones de nivel superior a través de la implementación del aprendizaje basado en proyectos
Authors: Carranza-Quiñonez Mercedes del Roció
Published: March 2024

El bajo  rendimiento académico  está generando preocupación en las  instituciones de nivel superior del Ecuador, esto se viene dando porque aún existen docentes que siguen impartiendo clase con un modelo tradicional, haciendo que el estudiante tenga poca capacidad de analizar y de resolver las actividades. En esta investigación se toma en cuenta  los factores que afectan en la forma significativa en el proceso de aprendizaje, el propósito fundamental de este estudio de investigativo es    la "Mejora del rendimiento académico en instituciones de nivel superior a través de la implementación del aprendizaje basado en proyecto.  Se  sustenta en el marco de un paradigma empírico analítico de tendencias a través de un proceso de investigación  de tipo descriptivo y explicativo,  con diseño de investigación cuantitativo, se utilizará un muestreo aleatorio estratificado para garantizar que se incluyan en diversas instituciones y grupos de estudiantes con muestra de cuatro grupos conformado de 30 estudiantes,  siendo un total de 120 educado. Los datos cuantitativos recopilados se someterán a análisis estadísticos utilizando software especializado, se garantizará la ética en la investigación obteniendo el consentimiento informado de los participantes y asegurando la confidencialidad de los datos recopilados. Los resultados se utilizarán para informar y mejorar las prácticas pedagógicas de los profesores,  mediante este método de aprendizaje puedas ser estratégicos hacer el uso te tecinas, la creatividad la innovación lo principal el trabajo grupal para desarrollar habilidades afectivas trabajar con organización permitiendo ayudar el desempeño académicos de los estudiante.
SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT EM CUIDADORES FORMAIS DE IDOSOS: UMA ANÁLISE ABRANGENTE DA LITERATURA
Authors: Tessarolo Mariana Medeiros Mota , Dias Alyne de Souza , Silva José Edivaldo Ferreira da , Silva José André da , Oliveira Amanda Lopes de , Dias Ewerton Naves
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Descrever por meio de revisão de literatura sobre o a síndrome de Burnout em cuidadores formais de idosos. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura realizadas nas bases da dados Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Google Acadêmico. Resultados: A análise dos estudos revelou cinco temáticas essenciais no cuidado aos idosos: 1. “O Processo de Cuidar e o Cuidador de Idosos”, 2. “Síndrome de Burnout e Sobrecarga no Cuidador de Idosos, 3. O Impacto do Estresse no Cuidado e sua relação com a Síndrome de Burnout em Cuidadores de Idosos, 4 “Educação para Cuidadores e Burnout”, 5. “Comunicação e Despersonalização do Cuidador". Conclusão: Em síntese, a análise destas cinco temáticas não apenas consolidou o conhecimento existente sobre a dinâmica do cuidado a idosos, mas também apontou caminhos para aprimorar as práticas e políticas direcionadas aos cuidadores. Esses achados têm implicações práticas e sugerem áreas específicas de intervenção para melhorar o bem-estar dos cuidadores de idosos, promovendo assim uma prestação de cuidados mais eficaz e sustentável.
COMPARATIVE CASE ANALYSIS: THE IMPACT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY METHODS ON ENHANCING FUNCTION IN GRADE II PATELLAR CHONDROMALACI
Authors:   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuaania, Aleknavičiūtė-Ablonskė Vaida , Isajevaitė Iveta ,   Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania
Published: March 2024

Patellar chondromalacia represents a prevalent form of knee joint pathology, particularly among physically active young women (Smith et al., 2017). However, the scientific literature remains deficient in data regarding the comparative efficacy of diverse physiotherapy techniques. The principal objective of this investigation was to assess the differential effects of various physiotherapy methods on alterations in knee function in the context of Grade II patellar chondromalacia. Findings indicate that when contrasting physiotherapy and shockwave therapy against balance and muscle strength training conducted on a motorized HUBER 360 platform, physiotherapy, and shockwave therapy were notably superior in augmenting the strength of the thigh and gluteal muscles. Training on the motorized HUBER 360 platform exhibited greater efficacy in alleviating pain in the femur-patella joint and enhancing the range of motion in the knee joint. Nevertheless, both interventions had no discernible impact on the progression of femur-patella joint damage or alterations in the femur-patella Q angle.
Ønskjer å innføre skuleprogram nasjonalt, men møter motstand
Authors: Pileberg Silje
Published: March 2024

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– Om noen møter med taushetens tale i psykisk helsevern
Authors: Aakre Tiril Broch
Published: March 2024

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Breve comentario sobre el Real Decreto 203/2024, relativo a la asignación gratuita y a las exclusiones en el mercado de derechos de emisión (2026-2030)
Authors: Sanz Rubiales Iñigo
Published: March 2024

Resumen:

El trabajo analiza los contenidos del Decreto español que determina el procedimiento para la asignación gratuita de cuotas de emisión de gases de efecto invernadero y las exclusiones del mercado europeo de emisiones durante el quinquenio 2026-2030, todo ello en aplicación de las previsiones de la Directiva 2003/87 en su versión consolidada.

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The work analyzes the contents of the Spanish Decree that determines the procedure for the free allocation of greenhouse gas emission quotas and the exclusions from the European emissions market during the five-year period 2026-2030, all in application of the provisions of the Directive 2003/87 in its consolidated version.
Strategic Digital Integration: Unravelling the Impact of Social Media, Data Analytics, and Branding on Sustainable Marketing Strategies and Consumer Engagement in the Tourism Industry in Bali Province
Authors: Sudrajat Arief
Published: March 2024

This study examines the complex dynamics of digital integration in Bali's travel and tourist sector, with a particular emphasis on the effects of branding, social media, and data analytics on customer engagement and sustainable marketing tactics. 355 different enterprises in the province responded to a quantitative analysis that was carried out. The structural model analysis validated all of the proposed hypotheses, while the measurement model assessment confirmed the constructs' validity and reliability. The findings highlight the beneficial connections between consumer involvement, branding tactics, data analytics adoption, social media integration, and sustainable marketing techniques. The study's conclusions can be trusted because the model fit indices show a respectable fit. This research highlights the strategic significance of digital integration for sustainability and customer connections, providing useful insights for companies trying to navigate Bali's tourism sector in the digital era.
The Influence of Social Capital, Entrepreneurial Competence and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Shaping Business Incubators in Indonesia
Authors: Sucandrawati Ni Luh Ketut Ayu Sudha , Suartini Ni Wayan , Wati Indah , Apriliani Diah
Published: March 2024

This study looks into how the entrepreneurial ecosystem, social capital, and entrepreneurial competence interact to influence how successful Indonesian business incubators are. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was the quantitative method used to examine the data collected from 275 entrepreneurs and incubator stakeholders. The evaluation of the measurement model demonstrated appropriate average variances extracted, strong loadings, and high composite reliabilities, all of which supported the validity and reliability of the selected indicators. Each latent variable's uniqueness was confirmed by discriminant validity analysis. Significant positive correlations between social capital, entrepreneurial competence, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the efficacy of business incubators were found by the structural model estimation. The suggested theoretical framework was validated by hypothesis testing, which showed that these elements interact to affect the performance of business incubators in Indonesia. A good fit was shown by the model fit assessment, supporting the structural model's validity. The results enhance our understanding from a theoretical and practical standpoint, offering policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders a comprehensive framework to maximize the conditions necessary for the success of business incubators.
Preserving Artistic Legacy: A Frame-Guided Approach for Color Recovery in Aged Tangka Paintings
Authors: Liu Silin , Wang Tuanfeng
Published: March 2024

Over time, the colors in old Tangka paintings can fade due to various factors, including exposure to light, air pollution, humidity, and dust deposition. Interestingly, the frame acts as a physical barrier between the artwork and its surroundings, offering some protection against the harmful factors that contribute to color fading. In this paper, we propose a novel approach to recover the faded colors of Tangka paintings by leveraging the visual cues provided by the frame-covered area. Our method involves the development of an interactive annotation pipeline and the utilization of histogram matching for color restoration. We applied this approach to faded, aged Tangka paintings in Palace Museum’s collection and achieved visually plausible color recovery, even for intricate patterns that are challenging to restore manually.
Currency Flowback and Opening Up Bond Markets
Authors: Guo Dong , Zhang Hanlin , Zhou Yourong
Published: March 2024

The internationalization of the Renminbi (RMB) has become a practical reality in global financial markets and economic dynamics. Understanding the mechanism of currency flowback, the movement of the RMB back to China’s domestic financial system after being utilized abroad, is crucial in comprehending the evolving landscape of global finance and China’s position within it. This article investigates the relationship between currency flowback and RMB internationalization through theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and model simulations. The opening of bond markets plays a pivotal role in facilitating currency flowback and promoting RMB internationalization by attracting foreign investors and increasing the liquidity of domestic bond markets. A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model incorporating bond market opening-up illustrates the potential for improved financial stability and economic resilience. However, the conclusions drawn from simulations are contingent on maintaining a moderate foreign holding ratio of domestic bonds to mitigate risks associated with excessive foreign ownership.
Trends in Biopharmaceutical Analysis: A Focus on Integrating Single-Cell Omics with Microfluidic Chips
Authors: Kaur Anantdeep , Chase Jahziel , Auclair Jared , Rathore Anurag S.
Published: March 2024

Biopharmaceutical analysis is a rapidly evolving field that requires the development of new technologies and methods to keep pace with the increasing complexity of biologics. One of the most promising areas of research is the use of single-cell omics and microfluidic chips for the analysis of biopharmaceuticals. Single-cell omics has revolutionized our understanding of cellular heterogeneity, while microfluidic chips have enabled high-throughput analysis of single cells that provide an understanding of the complex biological network that complements the genomics and transcriptomics studies. This article will explore some of the emerging trends and technologies in biopharmaceutical analysis, with a particular focus on single-cell omics and microfluidic chips. We will also discuss the developments in ambient ionization mass spectrometry such as sub nanoampere ionization and the potential of low current ionization in studying cell-to-cell heterogeneity and its role in metabolomics.
The Gradient Delay Volume, Part I: Theory
Authors: Stoll Dwight R.
Published: March 2024

The gradient delay volume is arguably one of the most important, yet least appreciated, parameters that affect how gradient elution separations in LC work. This has implications both for method development and for method transfer during the lifecycle of a LC method. In this installment, I will review the concept of gradient delay volume, its physical connection to the LC instrument, and how it can impact method development and separation quality.
Effect of Weather Parameters on Population Dynamics of Coccinellids in Sugarcane
Authors: Ramya R  , Kumar Anil , Kumar Nagendra
Published: March 2024

Study of the population dynamics of coccinellids were carried out from 28th to 12th SMW during 2022-23. Two species Micraspis yasumatsui and Cheilomenes sexmaculata were found   active throughout the whole study period. The population of Coccinellaseptempunctata, Propyleadissecta, Coccinella transversalis first appeared from 30thSMW and reach their peak population during 2ndSMW, whereas the population of Micraspis yasumatsuiand Cheilomenes sexmaculata started from 28th SMW and reach their peak during 52nd and 2ndSMW respectively. The coccinellids showed positive and highly significant correlation with relative humidity and negative and highly significance with maximum temperature.
Effectiveness of moderate to vigorous physical activity among stroke risk predicted population. A pilot study
Authors: Neelam N. Shazia , Manjunatha H. , Senthil P. , Swathi Saina , Aseer P. Antony Leo , Gayathri K.C.
Published: March 2024

Background. The increasing prevalence of stroke, particularly among younger populations in countries like India, necessitates effective preventive strategies. Modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and smoking contribute significantly to stroke incidence. This study focuses on the implementation of a 12-week moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) program to address these risk factors and reduce stroke incidence.
Methodology. The study involved a structured MVPA intervention among individuals at risk of stroke, emphasizing consistent adherence to the protocol. Key outcomes, including systolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and total cholesterol levels, were monitored. Cardiovascular fitness improvements were assessed using the Cooper's Run Test. The study also examined the feasibility and acceptability of the MVPA intervention through participant adherence rates.
Results. The MVPA group exhibited significant reductions in systolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and total cholesterol levels compared to the control group. These findings underscore the efficacy of MVPA in managing major stroke risk factors. Additionally, participants demonstrated enhanced cardiovascular endurance, highlighting the program’s positive impact on overall cardiovascular health. High adherence rates in the MVPA group indicated the feasibility of implementing structured exercise protocols for individuals at risk of stroke.
Conclusion. This pilot study demonstrates the effectiveness of a 12-week MVPA program in reducing key stroke risk factors and improving cardiovascular fitness among individuals at risk of stroke. The findings emphasize the importance of structured exercise interventions in stroke prevention efforts. While promising, further research with larger sample sizes and longer durations is necessary to establish the sustained benefits and feasibility of such interventions. Implementing tailored MVPA programs holds significant potential for mitigating stroke risk, offering valuable insights for global stroke prevention strategies.
Emotional maturity and self control as predictors of boxing athlete aggressiveness: Is it proven?
Authors: Prabowo Trisnar Adi , Sukamti Endang Rini , Fauzi Fauzi , Tomoliyus Tomoliyus , Hartanto Amri
Published: March 2024

Boxing athletes must control their emotions and themselves, and regulate their aggressiveness to prevent harming themselves during matches . The purpose of this study was to show whether emotional maturity and self control affect the aggressiveness of boxing athletes. This type of research is correlational. The sample used is boxing athletes from the Special Region of Yogyakarta (n = 65, age 14-22 years) and the subjects have participated in boxing competitions. Sampling was done by nonprobability consecutive sampling. The emotional maturity scale is based on Singh and Bhargava, self control refers to Averill, aggression refers to Buss and Perry (1992). Data analysis was aided by ANOVA (F-test) and t-test. Results. Boxing athletes who will conduct games should receive support to conduct matches in a sporting manner to help athletes regulate their emotions and avoid aggression. For future researchers, it is hoped that they will be able to discuss more about the psychological aspects of boxing athletes, because this research is only limited to the influence of emotional maturity and self control on aggressiveness in boxing athletes.
Improved hand muscle ability after 6 weeks of squeezing a tennis ball exercise in children with spastic cerebral palsy
Authors: Subagio Irmantara , Manik Nengteng , Perdana Rahmat Putra , Sastaman Putra B , Yantiningsih Erna , Azidin Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja , Raharjo Slamet
Published: March 2024

Children with cerebral palsy tend to be less physically fit compared to typically developing peers. This is mainly due to the lack of physical activity and exercise during their childhood. If adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy don't get enough exercise, it could result in reduced mobility and physical fitness. It is very important to start treatment for cerebral palsy when the child is young. The goal of this research was to investigate how children with spastic cerebral palsy might benefit from enhancing their hand muscle functioning by squeezing a sponge tennis ball during hand-strengthening exercises. The study implemented a true experimental design with a pre-and post-test control group. This methodology allowed for a rigorous and systematic investigation, ensuring reliable and valid results. Twelve boys between the ages of 15 and 17 who were all diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy participated in sponge tennis ball gripping exercises as part of a program of intervention. A 30-minute workout of sponge tennis ball squeezing involves 4-6 sets of 15-20 repetitions with passive rests of 30 seconds. The prescribed regimen involves conducting the exercise four times per week for six weeks. Before and after the intervention, the Hand Grip Dynamometer was used to assess the hand muscle strength of children with spastic-type cerebral palsy. Data analysis techniques were applied using the independent samples t-test with a significant level of 5%. The results showed the average muscle strength of the right hand after the intervention between control vs. experiment (4.36 ± 1.35 kg vs. 34.16 ± 3.34 kg (p = 0.000)), the average muscle strength of the left hand after the intervention between control vs. experiment (2.31 ± 0.49 kg vs. 30.18 ± 2.08 kg (p = 0.000)). The findings of the research suggest that engaging in frequent tennis ball gripping exercises, conducted on a frequency of four sessions per week over a duration of six weeks, may yield notable improvements in the hand muscle functionality of children diagnosed with spastic-type cerebral palsy. The findings suggest that including these activities in treatment, procedures may provide significant value for persons with this particular illness.
Physiotherapy for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Durlak Damian
Published: March 2024

Intellectual disability affects 1 to 3% of the population, with a_higher percentage among residents of developing countries. Due to the possible occurrence of movement limitations in individuals with intellectual disabilities, physiotherapy can be an invaluable element of patient support for better functioning. However, understanding the key issues in working with patients from this group is necessary. This article is dedicated to introducing the topic of intellectual disability and the issues that physiotherapists should pay attention to when providing health services.
The validity of basic futsal technique instruments for performance
Authors: Irawan Roma , Okilanda Ardo , Yudi Alex Aldha , Arifan Ikhwanul , Irawan Andri
Published: March 2024

The current condition of futsal athletes’ playing techniques cannot be known completely and this also takes time for coaches to measure the techniques one by one. This study is a development study which carried out in several scientific steps, to determine overall techniques performance. The population of this study were futsal athletes which they are the students of Sports Science Faculty, State Universitas Negeri Padang. Those atheltes’ were taking Basic Futsal courses in the Sports Coaching Education Study Program students. The field trial sample was only male students with a limited number of athletes or students taking Futsal. The number of samples is 9 people, the small group trial sample is 9 participants this count performance from position in futsal Flank, Anchor and Pivot. The results of the expert validation study were three experts as follows: 1) Measurement test expert, 2) Futsal Expert performance, 3) Technology test. The conclusion for the average expert due diligence is a percentage of 93.33%. Furthermore, for small group field trials, validity and reliability analysis was carried out; the results of the analysis were obtained; 1) The validity level of the test. 2) The level of reliability of the test. Furthermore, the results of testing the large group obtained the results of the analysis. From the results of data analysis carried out by the Basic Futsal Technique Instrument for performance r-count 0,80 > 0,72, it can be used to measure the ability of futsal athletes to increase athletes’ performance.
Benefits of Improved Cook Stoves: Evidence from Rural Bangladesh
Authors: AHMED NAZNEEN , IQBAL MD. ZABID
Published: March 2024

Reduction of biomass fuel consumption, improved health outcomes of household members and time savings for households are the key intended benefits of Improved Cook Stove (ICS). This paper attempts an empirical verification of these targeted benefits of the ICS, named Bondhu Chula, in ruralBangladesh. Propensity score matching (PSM), a quasi-experimenteconometric method, has been applied using the 2018 household survey data of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) that collected information from 600 users of Bondhu Chula and 396 users of traditional cook stoves. The analysis reveals that the use of Bondhu Chula on the averagesaves about 50 kg of biomass fuel consumption per month per household, i.e. 30-37 per cent of biomass fuel consumption compared to households using traditional cook stoves. Bondhu Chula was also found to have provided improved health outcomes by reducing indoor air pollution and led to reduced household cooking time. Despite the observed benefits of the use of ICS, the progress towards the adoption of ICS across the country is not satisfactory and there is a large opportunity to scale-up the use of ICS. The evidence provides justification for such a policy move.
AKTIVITAS ANTIDIABETES KOMBINASI EKSTRAK LABU KUNING DAN BROTOWALI SECARA IN VIVO
Authors: Cikra Ikhda Nur Hamida Safitri  , Misbahatul Khoiriyah
Published: March 2024

Cucurbita Moschata are rich in polyphenolic antioxidants such as flavonoids which can be used to lower blood sugar levels. Cucurbita Moschata can be formulated into biscuits. The aim is to determine the activity of cucurbita moschata and tinospora crispa extracts on reducing blood sugar in mice (Mus muculus). The research aims to create a Cucurbita Moschata biscuit formula that contains high levels of resistant starch and beta carotene but has the lowest impact on increasing blood sugar levels. This research method is experimental by making an antidiabetic formulation in mice. Mice were divided into normal groups, K groups (CMC NA 1%), groups with varying doses of 100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg, and positive groups (glibenclamide 0.65 mg/kg). Using the two way anova analysis method. The results showed the effect of reducing blood sugar levels in mice at doses of 100mg/kg (17.3%), 300mg/kg (29.3%), 600 mg/kg (35.2%) and the positive group (44.3%). The 600mg/kg group (35.2%) provided the highest reduction in blood sugar levels, which was close to positive (44.3%) compared to doses of 100mg/kg (17.3%), 300 mg/kg (29.3%). The conclusion of this study is that anti-diabetes biscuits, a combination cucurbita moschata and tinospora crispa , have antihyperglycemic activity in vivo.
Elektros pavaros. Laboratoriniai darbai
Authors: Černys Petras , Lipnickas Arūnas , Narvydas Gintautas , Petrauskas Gytis , Rimkus Kęstas
Published: March 2024

Norint gerai išmokti elektros pavaras, reikia išstudijuoti teorinės mechanikos, elektros grandinių teorijos, elektros grandinių analizės, taikomosios elektronikos, elektromechanikos ir automatinio valdymo teorijos modulius. Šioje knygoje pagrindinis dėmesys skiriamas elektros pavarų mechanikai, energetikai ir nuolatinės bei kintamosios srovės elektros pavarų teorijai, elektros schemoms, greičio ir mechaninių charakteristikų sudarymui. Praktiniai darbai padeda įtvirtinti teorines žinias, ypač studijuojant kai kuriuos elektros pavarų klausimus savarankiškai. Laboratorinių darbų leidinys bus naudingas studijuojantiems elektros pavarų modulį bei ruošiantiems baigiamuosius darbus, susijusius su elektros pavaromis, taip pat visiems tiems, kuriems reikia žinių apie elektros pavaras ir jų taikymą.
Hemispheric Giants
Authors: Crandall Britta H.
Published: March 2024

Tracing the full arc of U.S.-Brazilian interaction, Hemispheric Giants thoroughly explores the enigmatic and often-misunderstood nature of the relationship between the two largest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Britta H. Crandall asks the crucial question of why significant engagement between the United States and Brazil has been so scarce since the inception of the bilateral relationship in the late 1800s. Especially, she critically examines Washington's so-called "benign neglect"—a policy often criticized as unbefitting Brazil's size and strategic importance.

Drawing on a rich array of archival sources and personal interviews, Crandall pinpoints the key examples through time of high-level U.S. policy attention to Brazil. Her comprehensive analysis of the ebbs and flows of policy engagement allows Crandall to tease out common threads among her cases. In so doing, she shows that the label "neglect," implying a one-sided, fitful relationship, is far from the reality of a mutual, ongoing policy engagement between the U.S. and Brazilian governments. To be sure, their different relative power positions and foreign policy traditions have limited high-level bilateral engagement. However, Crandall argues convincingly that the diminishing power disparity between the United States and Brazil is leading to closer ties in the twenty-first century—a trend that will bring about growing cooperation as well as competition in the future.
Writing for Others, Writing for Ourselves
Authors: Lanson Jerry
Published: March 2024

Using a narrative thread that ties practical advice to his personal experience as reporter, blogger and professor, Jerry Lanson fills his new book on nonfiction writing with time-proven techniques to beat writer's block and hone the skills necessary to write well. Examples from Lanson's own work as well as that of other widely read reporters, bloggers and essayists make Writing for Others, Writing for Ourselves a practical guide for writers seeking to perfect their own work. From learning to frame ideas early, to developing the writer's voice, the tips, tricks, and lessons that Lanson shares will enliven any writer's work.
Stormy Passage
Authors: Van Young Eric
Published: March 2024

In this engaging book, Eric Van Young traces the political, economic, and social development of Mexico through the crucial one hundred years of its remarkable transition from a relatively prosperous Spanish colony to a violently unstable republic marked by economic stagnation, political confrontation, and burgeoning efforts at modernization. Featuring primary sources from figures of the period, Van Young discusses the political instability of the period—internal warfare, military uprisings, intermittent dictatorships, sharp conflicts among political groupings—and attributes them to a belief by political actors in the fundamental lack of legitimacy in central government institutions after the sweeping away of the Bourbon imperial structure and its replacement first with a very short-lived Mexican empire followed by a series of increasingly authoritarian aspirational republican constitutions.
Emma Goldman
Authors: Ferguson Kathy E.
Published: March 2024

Emma Goldman has often been read for her colorful life story, her lively if troubled sex life, and her wide-ranging political activism. Few have taken her seriously as a political thinker, even though in her lifetime she was a vigorous public intellectual within a global network of progressive politics. Engaging Goldman as a political thinker allows us to rethink the common dualism between theory and practice, scrutinize stereotypes of anarchism by placing Goldman within a fuller historical context, recognize the remarkable contributions of anarchism in creating public life, and open up contemporary politics to the possibilities of transformative feminism.
A Forgotten Sisterhood
Authors: McCluskey Audrey Thomas
Published: March 2024

Emerging from the darkness of the slave era and Reconstruction, black activist women Lucy Craft Laney, Mary McLeod Bethune, Charlotte Hawkins Brown, and Nannie Helen Burroughs founded schools aimed at liberating African-American youth from disadvantaged futures in the segregated and decidedly unequal South. From the late nineteenth through mid-twentieth centuries, these individuals fought discrimination as members of a larger movement of black women who uplifted future generations through a focus on education, social service, and cultural transformation. Born free, but with the shadow of the slave past still implanted in their consciousness, Laney, Bethune, Brown, and Burroughs built off each other’s successes and learned from each other’s struggles as administrators, lecturers, and suffragists. Drawing from the women’s own letters and writings about educational methods and from remembrances of surviving students, Audrey Thomas McCluskey reveals the pivotal significance of this sisterhood’s legacy for later generations and for the institution of education itself.
The Philosophical Child
Authors: Mohr Lone Jana
Published: March 2024

What does it mean to be good? Why do people die? What is friendship? Children enter the world full of questions and wrestle with deep, thoughtful issues, even if they do not always wonder them aloud. Many parents have the desire to discuss philosophical ideas with their children, but are unsure how to do so. The Philosophical Child offers parents guidance on how to gently approach philosophical questions with children of all ages. Jana Mohr Lone argues that for children to mature emotionally, they must develop their desire and ability to think abstractly about themselves and their experiences. This book suggests easy ways that parents can engage with their children's philosophical questions and help them develop their "philosophical selves."
Mom in the Mirror
Authors: Cabrera Dena , Wierenga Emily  T.
Published: March 2024

Mom in the Mirror: Body Image, Beauty, and Life after Pregnancy is for every woman who has ever doubted herself or her self-worth after the birth of a child. Because most women spend much of their lives attempting to change their bodies, it’s not surprising that the weight gain that comes along with pregnancy (and post-pregnancy), coupled with the challenges of parenting, only exacerbate issues with weight, body image, disordered eating, and self-esteem.

Drawing on the wisdom of eating disorders expert Dr. Dena Cabrera, as well as the personal experiences of former anorexic Emily Wierenga, Mom in the Mirror is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual response to a female generation seeking its true identity in an appearance-based world. With chapters that deal with bruises from the past, misconceptions about pregnancy, life before and after children, marriage and motherhood, spiritual and physical nourishment, relationships with friends and family, and the changing role of a mother as her children age, it is a holistic approach to the age-old questions: Who am I, and why am I here? Comprising personal stories, expert advice, reflection questions, and helpful tools, this book is an inspiring read intended for women everywhere who want to restore a positive body image and to overcome the insecurities that arise when pregnancy is over and child-rearing begins.
Titanic
Authors: Lang John
Published: March 2024

The sinking of the Titanic on her maiden voyage in April 1912 was one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. Books and films about the disaster that befell the iconic liner are commonplace, and it seems almost inconceivable that anything fresh can emerge. But there is one angle that has not been covered, and Titanic Revisited examines the events of April 1912 from that completely new perspective. John Lang brings the standards of a twenty-first-century accident investigation to bear on the events of April 1912, using his expertise and his investigator's instinct to determine exactly what happened a century ago, and what important lessons still need to be learned.
Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist
Authors: Fjelstad Margalis
Published: March 2024

People with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorders have a serious mental illness that primarily affects their intimate, personal, and family relationships. Often they appear to be normally functioning at work and in public interactions, and Narcissists may even be highly effective, in the short term, in some work or social situations. However, in intimate relationships, they can be emotional, aggressive, demeaning, illogical, paranoid, accusing, and controlling—in the extreme. Their ability to function normally or pleasantly can suddenly change in an instant, like flipping a switch. These negative behaviors don’t happen once in a while, they happen almost continuously in their intimate relationships and most often, and especially with their Caretaker family member.

Here, Margalis Fjelstad describes how people get into a Caretaker role with a Borderline or Narcissist, and how they can get out. Caretakers give up their sense of self to become who and what the Borderline or Narcissist needs them to be. This compromises the Caretaker’s self-esteem, distorts their thinking processes, and locks them into a Victim-Persecutor-Rescuer pattern with the Borderline or Narcissist. The book looks at the underlying rules and expectations in these relationships and shows Caretaker’s how to move themselves out of these rigid interactions and into a healthier, more productive, and positive lifestyle—with or without the Borderline/Narcissistic partner or family member. It describes how to get out of destructive interactions with the Borderline or Narcissist and how to take new, more effective actions to focus on personal wants, needs, and life goals while allowing the Borderline or Narcissist to take care of themselves. It presents a realistic, yet compassionate, attitude toward the self-destructive nature of these relationships, and gives real life examples of how individuals have let go of their Caretaker behaviors with creative and effective solutions.
Last Man Standing
Authors: Coombs Danielle Sarver
Published: March 2024

When Barack Obama was re-elected president in November 2012, his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, took the blame for being alternately too moderate or too conservative. Critics from both within and outside of his party claimed his vast wealth made him unappealing to voters and that his robotic persona meant he just could not connect. How, then, did he win the nomination? What happened during the twelve-month build-up to Romney being named the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party that helped define him as both a man and a candidate? Furthermore, how did media coverage frame his competitors and the race itself, a contest characterized by its rollercoaster nature?

Last Man Standing examines mainstream media coverage of the 2012 Republican primary season to identify and examine the frames used to make sense of the candidates and the race. Through an exhaustive analysis of candidate-related coverage from six major media outlets (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post for newspapers; CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC for cable news networks), Coombs weaves her examination of media frames into a compelling narrative reconstruction of the 2012 primary season.

This book features:

Exhaustive analysis of mainstream media coverage over a twelve-month period

Smart, insightful exploration of media frames

Chronological structure, which allows for analysis to address how frames shift with candidate’s fortunes
Hospice Voices
Authors: Lindner Eric
Published: March 2024

As a part-time hospice volunteer, Eric Lindner provides “companion care” to dying strangers. They’re chatterboxes and recluses, religious and irreligious; battered by cancer, congestive heart failure, Alzheimer’s, old age. Some cling to life amazingly. Most pass as they expected.

In telling his story, Lindner reveals the thoughts, fears, and lessons of those living the ends of their lives in the care of others, having exhausted their medical options or ceased treatment for their illnesses. In each chapter, Lindner not only reveals the lessons of lives explored in their final days, but zeroes in on how working for hospice can be incredibly fulfilling.

As he’s not a doctor, nurse, or professional social worker, just a volunteer lending a hand, offering a respite for other care providers, his charges often reveal more, and in more detail, to him than they do to those with whom they spend the majority of their time. They impart what they feel are life lessons as they reflect on their own lives and the prospect of their last days.

Lindner captures it all in his lively storytelling. Anyone who knows or loves someone working through end of life issues, living in hospice or other end of life facilities, or dealing with terminal or chronic illnesses, will find in these pages the wisdom of those who are working through their own end of life issues, tackling life’s big questions, and boiling them down into lessons for anyone as they age or face illness. And those who may feel compelled to volunteer to serve as companions will find motivation, inspiration, and encouragement. Rather than sink under the weight of depression, pity, or sorrow, Lindner celebrates the lives of those who choose to live even as they die.
El Norte or Bust!
Authors: Stoll David
Published: March 2024

Debt is the hidden engine driving undocumented migration to the United States. So argues David Stoll in this powerful chronicle of migrants, moneylenders, and swindlers in the Guatemalan highlands, one of the locales that, collectively, are sending millions of Latin Americans north in search of higher wages. As an anthropologist, Stoll has witnessed the Ixil Mayas of Nebaj grow in numbers, run out of land, and struggle to find employment. Aid agencies have provided microcredits to turn the Nebajenses into entrepreneurs, but credit alone cannot boost productivity in crowded mountain valleys, which is why many recipients have invested the loans in smuggling themselves to the United States. Back home, their remittances have inflated the price of land so high that only migrants can afford to buy it. Thus, more Nebajenses have felt obliged to borrow the large sums needed to go north. So many have done so that, even before the Great Recession hit the U.S. in 2008, many were unable to find enough work to pay back their loans, triggering a financial crash back home. Now migrants and their families are losing the land and homes they have pledged as collateral. Chain migration, moneylending, and large families, Stoll proposes, have turned into pyramid schemes in which the poor transfer risk and loss to their near and dear.