bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relative condition factor and predictive model for the presence of the invasive snail Achatina (Lissachatina) fulica in Sergipe, Northeast Brazil
Authors: Silva Guilherme Mota da , Thiengo Silvana Carvalho , Menezes Alef Nascimento , Melo Claudia Moura de , Jeraldo Veronica de Lourdes Sierpe
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Achatina fulica is among the world’s 100 most impactive invasive species, and is now found in almost all Brazilian states, including Sergipe. This exotic snail is known to have negative impacts, not only on the environment, due primarily to the rapid growth of its populations, but also on public health, given that it is an intermediate host of nematodes that cause zoonotic diseases. However, relatively little is known of the development of this snail, including its relative condition factor. We investigated the occurrence of A. fulica in 24 municipalities distributed in the eight subregions of the state of Sergipe in the dry and rainy season. Furthermore, we present here a predictive model for the occurrence of A. fulica based on the variation in climate and soil chemistry. This snail was more frequent on soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5. A negative correlation was found between the growth of A. fulica and the soil pH, then, the more acidic the soil, the more allometric the growth of A. fulica. The relative condition factor indicated differences in the development pattern of A. fulica among the eight subregions. The influence of rain in increasing the frequency of A. fulica showed a significant correlation. As well, higher temperatures influenced the resting behavior of A. fulica. The mathematical model used to identify the potential presence of A. fulica presented a high degree of agreement. This is the first ecological study of A. fulica to verify the association between the body mass-length relationship and the relative condition factor, and the results indicate that the development of this exotic land snail in Sergipe is influenced by climatic factors and principally, the soil pH. The predictive mathematical model provides valuable insights into the biotic and abiotic factors associated with the presence of A. fulica, and the influence of climatic variables and the chemical parameters of the soil on the occurrence of this species. These findings provide important guidelines for the development of measures for the control of A. fulica populations, which will contribute to both public and environment health.
Endovascular treatment in Behçet’s disease: an integrative review
Authors: Dumont Lígia Sant’Ana , Cunha Renan Rodrigues de Oliveira , Cardoso Thais Carolina Alves , Fleury Lygia Gomes , Nunes Augusto Wagner Santos , Oliveira Pablo Ricardo França , Cardoso Hígor Chagas
Published: June 2022

Abstract Behçet’s Disease (BD) is a rare, chronic, relapsing, inflammatory, and multisystemic disease. There is no universally described test for confirming diagnosis, so it is made clinically, on the basis of its classic triad of signs: oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye). The aim of this study is to evaluate the importance of endovascular treatment in Behçet’s disease. The literature review conducted to achieve this objective covered 30 articles published between 2002 and 2021. Behçet’s Disease affects both the venous and arterial systems. Rupture of aneurysms is the main cause of death and thus requires treatment, which can be clinical, open surgical, or endovascular. Endovascular surgery has been gaining ground for surgical treatment of arterial aneurysms, including those related to BD, although the therapy of choice is still controversial.
Escritura Académica ¿Un factor de exclusión en los procesos de formación posgradual?
Authors: Osorio Martha Lucía Garzón , Marín Tatiana Salazar , Gómez Martha Cecilia Arbeláez
Published: June 2022

La escritura académica cumple una función central en la producción y difusión del conocimiento, propósito fundamental en la formación posgraduada. El artículo da cuenta de uno de los casos estudiados, como parte de una investigación más amplia, cuyo objetivo fue comprender las transformaciones en la escritura académica de estudiantes de posgrado de tres regiones colombianas. En este estudio de caso múltiple, particularmente, este caso tuvo el propósito de comprender las transformaciones en la escritura de un contexto intercultural, conformado por 18 estudiantes, siete de los cuales pertenecen a un pueblo indígena colombiano. Se tomaron las producciones escritas elaboradas al iniciar y finalizar el posgrado, para ser analizadas desde las categorías: Locutor/Enunciador, Interlocutor/Enunciatario, Tema/ Lo Enunciado, Superestructura y Macro/Microestructura, fundamentadas en la perspectiva discursiva interactiva de Martínez et al. (2004). Los resultados ponen en evidencia que, pese a las transformaciones positivas de todos los escritos, aún persisten dificultades, especialmente en los estudiantes indígenas, asunto que puede ser factor de exclusión dentro de las comunidades académicas y que invita a reflexionar sobre nuevas formas de asumir la alfabetización académica en contextos interculturales.
DINÂMICA ESTACIONAL DO PSILÍDEO-DE-CONCHA GLYCASPIS BRIMBLECOMBEI MOORE (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) NA REGIÃO OESTE DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Montes S.M.N.M. , Raga A.
Published: June 2022

RESUMO A incidência do psilídeo-de-concha Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore foi estudada em um talhão de 636 plantas de Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh, instalado no Município de Presidente Venceslau, Estado de São Paulo. No período de 30/9/2003 a 2/4/2004, foi capturado, em 5 armadilhas adesivas amarelas instaladas por semana, um total de 33.460 adultos de G. brimblecombei, com acme na última semana de avaliação (4.503 adultos/5 armadilhas). O maior grau de severidade do ataque do psilídeo-de-concha foi observado no mês de janeiro/2004. O número médio de posturas por folha variou entre 7,5 e 27,5. Ninfas de G. brimblecombei foram parasitadas por Psyllaephagus bliteus Riek (Hym.: Encyrtidae).
PLANTAS TÓXICAS PARA ABELHAS
Authors: Cintra P. , Malaspina O. , Bueno O.C.
Published: June 2022

RESUMO Esta revisão tem por objetivo agrupar os dados referentes ao estudo das plantas tóxicas para abelhas. São relacionados os mais importantes artigos publicados sobre o assunto, principalmente os de autores brasileiros, confirmando os efeitos tóxicos do pólen ou néctar sobre estes insetos. As informações sobre as estruturas químicas de substâncias isoladas das diversas partes das plantas e sua atividade biológica, têm auxiliado muito na identificação dos mecanismos da intoxicação das abelhas por estas plantas.
Mapeamento dos serviços de saúde aos usuários de cateterismo urinário: desafios para a prática avançada de enfermagem
Authors: Castilho Sofia Selpis , Blanco Julia , Luvizutto Julia , Savassi Daniel Goulart , Sousa Leandra Andréia de , Fumincelli Laís
Published: June 2022

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear e identificar os dispositivos dispensados na rede de atenção à saúde aos usuários de cateterismo urinário de um município do interior do Estado de São Paulo. Método: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo-exploratório, realizado com os supervisores e/ou gestores de serviços de saúde e uma unidade de distribuição de materiais utilizados por usuários de cateterismo. Os dados foram coletados utilizando-se questionário e entrevista via formulário eletrônico e analisados por estatística descritiva. Resultados: Foram mapeados os serviços aos usuários de cateterismo urinário em cinco regiões de saúde: unidades básicas, unidades de saúde da família, ambulatórios, centros especializados, hospitais e unidades de pronto atendimento. Os dispositivos urinários dispensados foram o cateter intermitente e o de demora, junto a outros materiais necessários para o procedimento. Conclusão: O estudo revela a alta quantidade de cateteres urinários distribuídos; a atenção primária à saúde foi o serviço que direcionou o cuidado a partir da distribuição de materiais. Conclui-se que a construção de um mapa do cuidado oferecido possibilita a compreensão do cuidado ofertado e o desenvolvimento de demais estudos com estratégias de cuidado em rede aos usuários de cateterismo urinário.
DEVELOPMENTAL CARE OF PREMATURE NEWBORNS: STUDY ON PRACTICES IN PORTUGUESE NEONATAL UNITS
Authors: Ferraz Liliana Patrícia Leitão , Fernandes Ananda Maria , Gameiro Manuel Gonçalves Henriques
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: the present and future well-being of hospitalized newborns and their parents are connected to analyze the application frequency of the central practices of developmental care to premature newborns in Portuguese neonatal care units and to identify their relationship with organizational variables. Method: cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational study. Using a non-probabilistic network sampling technique, a sample of 217 nurses from Portuguese neonatal units who answered the Quantum Caring Practice Self-Assessment online questionnaire was obtained, previously translated and validated for Portuguese nurses. Results: the results revealed that for 65.4% of nurses, Developmental Care practices are sometimes performed and 14.3% consider that they are rarely performed. Only 18.9% of the nurses in the study consider that these practices are performed frequently. The most frequent practices were those related to the therapeutic environment and prevention of pain and stress. The least frequent was positioning and skin care. The results also showed that the frequency of developmental care practices differs depending on the geographical location of the units and is higher in units with a higher level of treatment differentiation and that have established a specific program/protocol of developmental care. Conclusion: although feasible, Developmental Care practices are not performed consistently in Portuguese neonatal care units. A global change in team culture, more training, implementation of protocols and organizational investment in this area is needed.
O IMPACTO DA SIMULAÇÃO CLÍNICA DE ALTA FIDELIDADE NO ENSINO DE ENFERMAGEM PEDIÁTRICA: ESTUDO EXPERIMENTAL
Authors: Nadler Camila Farinati , Pina Juliana Coelho , Schmidt Suyanne de Quadros , Okido Aline Cristiane Cavicchioli , Fonseca Luciana Mara Monti , Rocha Patrícia Kuerten , Anders Jane Cristina , Nascimento Keyla Cristiane do , Oliveira Saionara Nunes de
Published: June 2022

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o impacto da simulação clínica de alta fidelidade no ensino de graduação, na área de enfermagem pediátrica. Método: estudo quase experimental, do tipo pré e pós-teste, desenvolvido em três instituições de ensino superior públicas, no Brasil. Participaram 93 graduandos em enfermagem, matriculados nas disciplinas de Enfermagem Pediátrica, alocados aleatoriamente no grupo controle ou experimental. Os dados foram coletados no primeiro semestre de 2017, por meio de teste de conhecimento estruturado e da Escala de Satisfação com as Experiências Clínicas Simuladas. O grupo experimental recebeu a intervenção habitual (participação nas atividades teóricas e teórico-práticas oferecidas nas disciplinas) e a intervenção do estudo (simulação clínica de alta fidelidade); o grupo controle recebeu apenas a intervenção habitual. Os dados foram analisados mediante estatística descritiva e analítica. Para avaliar o impacto da simulação no ensino, foi elaborado um modelo explicativo, por meio da regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: a diferença média entre o pré e pós-teste de conhecimento foi 4,04 pontos (p=0,0004) maior entre os participantes do grupo experimental, indicando maior incremento no conhecimento com a simulação. Os participantes da instituição A - que realizaram a simulação após as atividades teóricas e antes das atividades teórico-práticas - obtiveram uma diferença média entre o pré e pós-teste de conhecimento superior (em 3,89 pontos, p=0,0075) àquela obtida pelos participantes das demais instituições. Em relação à escala de satisfação, as pontuações atingiram um alto nível (média=9,11±0,67). Conclusão: a simulação clínica de alta fidelidade em pediatria contribuiu para o incremento do conhecimento e satisfação de acadêmicos de enfermagem.
TRANSLATION, ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF THE FULL OUTLINE OF UNRESPONSIVENESS SCALE INTO BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
Authors: Bernardinelli Fabiana Cristina Pires , Amorin Gustavo Correa de , Haas Vanderlei José , Campanharo Cássia Regina Vancini , Barbosa Maria Helena , Chavaglia Suzel Regina Ribeiro
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: to translate, culturally adapt and validate the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness scale into Brazilian Portuguese. Method: a methodological study carried out at the Clinical Hospital of Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil, through the following stages: translation, synthesis, evaluation by the experts' committee, back-translation, consensus, semantic evaluation and pre-test. A sample of 188 adult patients was reached. Data collection took place between August and December 2020. Concurrent criterion validity was analyzed by comparing the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness scale with the Glasgow Coma Scale by means of Spearman's and Pearson's correlation coefficients; and predictive validity analysis was performed with Cox Regression, Sensitivity and Specificity and Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve. The Cronbach's alpha, weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation coefficients were also adopted for interobserver reliability. Results: Spearman’s test for the motor and eye response items, respectively, resulted in 0.81 and 0.96, and Pearson's test for the total score was 0.97. A relative risk of 0.80, 95.5% specificity, 51.6% sensitivity and accuracy of 0.80 (95% CI: 0.688-0,905, p<0.001) were obtained. Cronbach's alpha was 0.94, weighted Kappa varied from 0.89 to 1.0, and ICC resulted in 0.99. Conclusion: the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness scale (Brazilian version), maintained four domains and the 20 items from the original scale, making it appropriate for use in Brazil and contributing to the assessment of the level of consciousness and prognosis of adult patients in severe conditions.
Diversity, seasonal and diel distribution of snappers (Lutjanidae: Perciformes) in a tropical coastal inlet in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Constante-Pérez Luis Guillermo , Castillo-Rivera Manuel , Serrato-Díaz Alejandra
Published: June 2022

Abstract Snappers are marine fishes, but juveniles of many species migrate to estuaries, using these systems as nursery areas. The purpose of this study was to know the environmental factors mainly related to the migration patterns of lutjanids in La Mancha lagoon inlet. During 19 months, 24-hour cycles were performed monthly, taking samples every two hours (442 samples). Environmental variables recorded in situ and with regional records such as rainfall, atmospheric temperature and day length were considered. Genetic barcoding (COI) was used to validate species identity. Significant differences were evaluated by PERMANOVA and a Canonical Correspondence Analysis was used to determine the importance of environmental variables. Six species were recorded and the most abundant showed significant differences among months, with migration patterns during the warm-rainy season. Day length, salinity and rainfall (two of them with regional incidence) were the variables significantly associated with the distribution of the species. The abundance of Lutjanus analis, L. jocu, and L. cyanopterus was inversely associated with the length of daylight and directly related to rainfall, while L. synagris and L. griseus showed segregation along a salinity gradient. Thus, migration patterns were mainly correlated with factors of regional coverage and greater seasonal influence.
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF JOB SATISFACTION BETWEEN QUALITY IN WORK FACTORS AND WORK ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Hinojosa-López Jessica Ivonne
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between quality in work factors (QWF) and work engagement (WE) with a mediating role of job satisfaction (JS). A quantitative cross-sectional methodology was used. The sample consisted of 234 bank employees. Data were analyzed with technique structural equation modeling. Results revealed that JS is a total mediator between QWF and WE. The evidence indicates that QWF is an antecedent of WE in the banking sector, but engagement will be increased when banking employees as well are satisfied with their jobs. The overall level of JS and WE was high because bank employees perceive quality on responsibility, feedback, wage, and social support as work factors. This study presents a scope of results limited to the north-central region of Mexico.
Selectivity of herbicides isolated and/or with the addition of adjuvants for Physalis angulata crop
Authors: Chiconi Leandro Aparecido , Bacha Allan L , Braga Andreisa F , Carrega Willians César , Nepomuceno Mariluce P , Alves Pedro Luís da CA
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT Physalis angulata is a Solanaceae that produces fruits with a high commercial value. The interference of weeds in the cultivation of this species is one of the main factors limiting its growth. There are no herbicides registered for this crop in Brazil. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the selectivity of herbicides and the use of adjuvants for the cultivation of P. angulata. We conducted three experiments: two in pots, evaluating the selectivity of the herbicides fluazifop-p-butyl, metribuzin, fomesafen + fluazifop-p-butyl, trifluralin and clethodim; and one in field conditions using the most selective herbicides from previous experiments. In the pots, we performed assessments of phytotoxicity, height, stem diameter, and total chlorophyll content every seven days up to 42 days after application. At the end of the three experiments, we evaluated leaf area, number of fruits, and dry matter of leaves, stems, and fruits. The herbicides clethodim without adjuvant and fluazifop-p-butyl are selective for P. angulata crop. Under field conditions, the application of fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen did not negatively affect crop production and growth, being selective to P. angulata. Metribuzin do not have the potential to be used for this crop.
Visual quality and waste of leafy vegetables in the retail market
Authors: Lana Milza M , Gomes Eduardo MC
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT Food waste at retail and consumer level is estimated by the United Nations to be around 17% of total global food production. From that, 2% is believed to happen in retail. However, this estimate has a great degree of uncertainty due to the very small data set on which it was built, coming almost exclusively from high income countries. The present research contributes to fill this gap, presenting primary data on waste of leafy vegetables at two supermarket chains in Federal District, Brazil. Both studies evaluated: 1) number of produce items delivered and discarded; 2) visual quality of produce at reception and 3) cause of discard. The majority of the produce, 37 out of 47, had more than 80% of the units with good visual quality, but this frequency varied from 62.0 to 88.4% among stores and from 56.0 to 97.1% among suppliers. Within a global waste equal to 20.0%, the amount observed for individual produce ranged from 1.0 to 83.0% and varied considerably across stores and suppliers. The presence of wilt- rotten and yellow- wilt- rotten leaves were the first and second main causes of discard. Vegetable waste at retail level in an upper middle-income country such as Brazil can be substantial, supporting the recent change in narrative that now considers food waste to be relevant in all countries, regardless of its income.
Yield performance and agro-economic efficiency of radish-arugula intercropping under green manuring and planting density
Authors: Sá Jolinda Mércia de , Bezerra Neto Francisco , Queiroga Roberto Cleiton F de , Chaves Aridênia P , Lima Jailma SS de , Santos Elizangela C dos , Nunes Renato Leandro C , Guerra Natan M , Lino Vitor Abel da S
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT The cultivation of radish with arugula in strip-intercropped systems is growing in semi-arid environments. The great challenge has been to assess whether there is agro-economic efficiency in the intercrops when fertilized with plant biomass of spontaneous species from the Caatinga biome. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the productive and economic viability of radish and arugula strip-intercrops fertilized with Merremia aegyptia and Calotropis procera biomass equitable amounts from the Caatinga biome at different population densities of arugula at two cropping years. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, with the treatments arranged in a 4x4 factorial scheme, with four replicates. The first factor was constituted by four biomass equitable amounts of M. aegyptia and C. procera (20, 35, 50 and 65 t ha-1 on a dry basis), and the second factor by the population densities of arugula plants [40, 60, 80 and 100% of the recommended density for single crop (RDSC)] intercropped with 100% of the radish RDSC. The highest agro-economic advantages of radish and arugula intercropping were obtained for a land equivalent coefficient (LEC) and monetary equivalent ratio (MER) of 0.55 and 1.35, respectively, for M. aegyptia and C. procera biomass amounts of 54.75 and 54.55 t ha-1 added to the soil. The arugula population density of 100% of the RDSC provided the greatest agro-economic efficiency of the intercropped system of radish with arugula with LEC and MER of 0.58 and 1.33, respectively. The use of M. aegyptia and C. procera biomass from the Caatinga biome, proved to be a viable technology for producers who practice the cultivation of radish and arugula in intercropped systems in a semi-arid environment. The concern of the farmer regarding the preservation of natural resources, as well as with the search for a better quality of life, circumvents the possible limitations that the environment may offer in a given intercropping crop. The option by intercropping system can provide to producers viable alternatives to optimize the planted area, in addition to greater productivity and economic stability of activities on the rural property.
Câncer de colo de útero e componentes de saneamento nos municípios do estado do Mato Grosso do Sul: seria uma questão de má qualidade da água?
Authors: Silva Julio Cesar Barreto , Machado Carlos José Saldanha , Nunes Daniele Gonçalves
Published: June 2022

Resumo Este artigo investiga relações entre a incidência de câncer de colo de útero (ICC) e os componentes e indicadores de qualidade da água nos municípios do Mato Grosso do Sul, entre 2014 e 2017, por correlação estatística (Determinante de Pearson) e espacial (agrupamentos por k-médias). Houve maior resposta estatística de ICC em relação à tarifa média dos serviços de abastecimento praticado (-36,28%) e de água (-34,15%); à quantidade de suas interrupções sistemáticas (28,3%) e paralizações (22,28%); ao consumo médio per capita de água (20,74%) e à quantidade de serviços executados (-17,98%), todas as respostas sob p-valor ≤ 0,001. Em Costa Rica, cidade sob maior ICC média, os agrupamentos espaciais identificaram maior efeito daquelas interrupções (z-valor = 8,741) e das paralizações (z = 7,6097); enquanto em Rochedo, também sob alta ICC, houve maior efeito à incidência de análises com resultados fora do padrão para coliformes totais (z = 8,6803) e turbidez (z = 5,7427), sob correlação estatística de 12,05% (p-valor = 0,032) e 15,18% (p-valor = 0,007), respectivamente. Dados do SISAGUA revelaram a presença de coliformes e de altos níveis de turbidez, por exemplo, em Antônio João e Tacuru, cidades sob altas ICC médias. Recomenda-se maiores investigações sobre as relações aqui apresentadas entre ICC e água.
Factores que favorecen o dificultan la internacionalización de la actividad investigadora del profesorado universitario hondureño
Authors: Zelaya Iving , Montañés Manuel
Published: June 2022

RESUMEN Se da cuenta de los factores que, según los relatos del profesorado universitario hondureño, inciden en la internacionalización de la investigación, facilitando o dificultando su desarrollo. Se recurrió a una metodología cualitativa/estructural con la que analizar la materia prima discursiva producida en reuniones grupales convocadas de acuerdo con una muestra estructural diseñada ad hoc y se hizo uso de la Matriz DAFO en la que los factores fueron distribuidos según fueran positivos o negativos y estén presentes o sean previsibles. Estos factores han sido agrupados en tres bloques: características biográficas (competencias y actitudes individuales del profesorado); institucionales y contextuales. El conocimiento de éstos puede ser de utilidad para el diseño y gestión de estrategias institucionales relacionadas con la internacionalización de la investigación.
Car Race - an Engaging Interdisciplinary Python Based Project Activity
Authors:   CICS-NOVA,Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Colégio Almada Negreiros | Campus de Campolide 3.º piso - Sala 333 1070-312 Lisboa, Portugal, Martins Sandra Gaspar
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Here we present and evaluate a Calculus project using Python and parametrizations: the CarRace. Each student picks an image of a circuit and another of a car online to make the car perform a race in the circuit. Because every student gets a different circuit, they have different lines to parametrize. This is performed using a Python program. Beforehand students get an example of the code for a car performing a circuit and must adapt it to their own project. This project was posed to a total of 346 engineering students over the course of 3 years. To evaluate the effectiveness of the project, we surveyed all participating students and 120 of them answered. The feedback from the students was mostly positive. It was engaging for students to make this project. They liked to see an immediate application of Mathematics. It helped them understand the subject better and they found it interesting to combine Python and Mathematics. At the same time, they also develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Keywords: python, interdisciplinary, engineering students, project, coding, calculus.
Sustainable Engineering higher education in Oman-lessons learned from the pandemic (COVID-19), improvements, and suggestions in the teaching, learning and administrative framework.
Authors:   CEng (UK), MIET(UK) Department of electronics and communication Engineering A'Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman., Honnurvali Mohamed Shaik , El-Saleh Ayman A. ,   Department of electronics and communication Engineering A'Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman., Sheikh Abdul Manan ,   Department of electronics and communication Engineering A'Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman., Goh Keng ,   School of engineering and built environment Edinburgh Napier University, United kingdom., Gupta Naren ,   School of engineering and built environment Edinburgh Napier University, United kingdom., Umar Tariq ,   Department of Architecture and the Built Environment University of the West of England, United Kingdom.
Published: June 2022

Abstract: This research study has investigated the challenges faced due to the pandemic (COVID-19). This paper further provides recommendations that can be adopted by academics, learners, and administrators to make the education system more robust and sustainable. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can be felt in various fields across the world including higher education. The closure of face-to-face (FtF) learning in educational institutions worldwide has impacted over 95% of the world's student population. Therefore, in wake of this, many institutions have quickly adopted to offer complete online teaching and learning in a very short period. However, such a quick transition has raised several challenges. 1) What are the challenges encountered by academics and their readiness to adapt to the rapid remote learning transition? 2) What are the challenges encountered by learners (students), and their readiness to adapt to the rapid remote learning transition? 3) What are the recommendations for strategic planners or high-level administrators in institutions to tackle such pandemic risks effectively in the future? To address research questions mixed methods are used. A qualitativequestionnaire survey is framed by an extensive literature review to understand the perceptions of academics and learners. A total of (n=525) academician samples and (n= 1460) student samples have been collected. The academic and learner's perceptions are analyzed by estimating the Pearson correlation coefficients. The mean and SD values based on academic rank stood at 3.01±0.96, and by experience stood at 2.96±0.98. Similarly, learner's perceptions stood at 2.67±0.95. Keywords: FtF (Face to Face); problem-oriented and project-based learning (POPBL); LMS (Learning management system); emergency remote teaching (ERT); emergency risk (COVID-19): Standard deviation (SD).
Effect of Virtual Activity and Game-Based Learning Techniques in Effective Teaching of 'Professional Ethics'Course
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, India, Kabilan Shanmugampillai Jeyarajaguru
Published: June 2022

Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for adapting to online teaching, making this the era of Digital Pedagogy. The switch to the online mode makes tutors not use their usual chalk and board methods, creative flashcards, charts, models and creates urges to switch for online materials. Professional ethics is a common humanities course across all engineering courses offered in multiple Engineering educational Institutions. This course requires more activity and game-based learning than formal lecturing for understanding the basic concepts. This article illustrates the list of various online tools and their roles in interactive teaching for this course. The implementation and impact of this teachinglearning technique to this course were discussed here briefly. Based on the student feedback from the 36 Biotechnology undergraduate students who learned this course under this method it was clear that the learning environment was more interactive and engaging. Thus, based on the learning outcome observed at the end of this course, it was evident that the use of such a teaching method helps the learners have more interaction and learning. The faculties and institutions offering this course could adapt similar teaching practices to enhance their teaching-learning process. Keywords: Gamification, Professional ethics, Activity based learning, Online class
Enhancement of teaching learning process by Blended Teaching
Authors:   Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering,, Janapati Ravichander , Girirajan B. , Joseph L.M.I. Leo , Bikshalu K.
Published: June 2022

Abstract: The teaching-learning process is one of the most fun ways to learn for a lifetime of a learning experience and inner competence. Teaching provides a kind of opportunity to share free trade of information and ideas in a useful environment. Effective teaching should follow the strategic path of dealing with the main motto of student vision and innovation. Drawing on the concentration of students in the classroom is a great influence, which gives the image of a good class. The experiential-based learning approach relates the concept of teaching to industrial standards and applications, where the student gets to know why, where, and what to learn. Current and future generations of students are born in the technological age and are more passionate about utilizing web resources. The traditional blackboard teaching class seems passive and, in experiential that fails to grab the attention of millennials. Blended teaching (Flipped Classroom) can make the classroom dynamic and interactive. We have practiced some active learning techniques such as Flipped STAD, reciprocal teaching, and flipped classroom to make the classroom interactive and dynamic. This article discusses the experiences and barriers of blended teaching combined with classroom practices. This article will help the aspirants who are in thirst to adopt innovation in teaching Keywords: Blended teaching, flipped classroom, reciprocal teaching, effective teaching, STAD
Exploring Solar Energy Potential using Solar Radiation GIS Toolset - A Case of College of Natural Resources, Lobesa, Punakha
Authors: Ugyen Thinley
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to explore solar energy potential on a small landscape (campus of the College of Natural Resources) using topography of fine spatial resolution that can detect number of rooftops feasible for harnessing solar energy. Digital elevation model was derived by extracting elevation values from the Google Earth Pro which was then used as input for solar radiation calculation. The total radiation that the campus received was 2,100 kWh over 259 days and the result was validated using power access viewer and global solar atlas databases. The monthly average radiation indicated that October, November, December and January are the radiation peaking months at the college campus. Twenty two rooftops were identified to receive more than or equal to 3.08 kWh/m2/day, while the remaining rooftops receiving less than or equal to 3.08 kWh/m2/day. The college has potential of supplementing power shortage during lean hydro season using the rooftop solar panels.
Nonparametric goodness-of-fit tests for normality testing under rounding-off measurements
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Lemeshko Boris Yu. , Lemeshko Stanislav B. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: June 2022

When analyzing measurement series in various applications, the verification of whether measurement errors belong to the normal law is considered as a mandatory procedure. For this purpose, various special tests for testing hypotheses about normality can be used; non-parametric tests of goodness or chi-square tests can be used. When using nonparametric goodness-of-fit tests to test normality, it must be taken into account that a complex hypothesis is being tested. When testing a complex hypothesis, the distributions of the statistics of the goodness-of-fit tests differ significantly from the classical ones that occur when testing simple hypotheses. It is known that the presence of rounding errors can significantly change the distribution of test statistics. In such situations, ignoring the fact of influence can lead to incorrect conclusions about the results of the normality test. In metrology, when carrying out high-precision measurements, as a rule, scientists do not even allow thoughts about the possible influence of D rounding errors on the results of statistical analysis. This allows the possibility of incorrect conclusions since there is no influence not only at small D, but at values of D much less than the standard deviation s of the measurement error distribution law and sample sizes n not exceeding some maximum values. For sample sizes larger than these maximum values, the real distributions of the test statistics deviate from the asymptotic ones towards larger statistics values. In this work, based on real and well-known data, using statistical modeling methods, we demonstrate the dependence of the distributions of statistics of nonparametric goodness-of-fit tests when testing normality on the ratio of D and s for specific n. The possibility of correct application of the tests under the influence of rounding errors on the conclusions is shown and implemented.
Bilgisayar okuryazarlığı eğitimi için bilgisayar programlama öz-yeterlik ölçeği: Türkçe geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması
Authors: GÖKOĞLU Seyfullah
Published: June 2022

Bu araştırmada Tsai, Wang ve Hsu (2019) tarafından geliştirilen bilgisayar programlama öz-yeterlik (BPÖY) ölçeği Türkçe’ye uyarlanmıştır. 174 üniversite öğrencisinden elde edilen veriler üzerinde geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerliğini sınamak amacıyla açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) uygulanmıştır. AFA sonucunda ölçeğin orijinalinden farklı olarak 3 faktörlü bir yapıda olduğu belirlenmiştir. Programlama yeterliği, programlama becerisi ve öz-düzenleme olarak faktörler toplam varyansın %68.853’ünü açıklamaktadır. DFA sonucunda ortaya çıkan uyum iyiliği indekslerinin kabul edilebilir düzeyde olduğu görülmüştür. Ölçeğin güvenirliğini belirlemek amacıyla güvenirlik katsayısı ve madde toplam korelasyonları hesaplanmıştır. 16 maddelik ölçeğin Cronbach Alpha güvenirlik katsayısı .936 olarak bulunmuştur. Madde toplam korelasyonları ise .430 ile .771 arasında değişmektedir. Öğrencilerin ölçekten aldığı puanlar doğrultusunda programlamaya yönelik öz-yeterlik algılarının yüksek düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Cinsiyet bakımından öz-düzenleme, programlama becerileri ve programlama yeterlikleri arasında anlamlı fark bulunamamıştır. Öğrencilerin programlama deneyimi arttıkça öz-yeterlik algıları da artış göstermektedir. Araştırma kapsamında uyarlanan BPÖY ölçeğinin Türk öğrencilerin bilgisayar programlamaya yönelik öz-yeterlik algılarının bilgi-işlemsel düşünme becerileri temele alınarak incelenmesi bakımından fayda sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
2000-2019 Yılları Arasında Türkiye’de Yürütülen Proje Tabanlı Öğrenmeyle İlgili Yüksek Lisans ve Doktora Tezlerindeki Eğilimler
Authors: GÜNDÜZALP Cengiz , GÖKTAŞ Yüksel
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, proje tabanlı öğrenme ile ilgili 2000-2019 yılları arasında Türkiye’de yürütülmüş lisansüstü tezlerin farklı açılardan eğilimlerini belirlemektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda tezler; yazıldığı üniversiteler ve yıllar, araştırma yöntemleri, örneklem sayıları ve düzeyleri, örneklem seçim yöntemleri ve boyutları, veri toplama araçları ve incelenen bağımlı/bağımsız değişkenler gibi farklı boyutlardan incelemeye tabi tutulmuştur. Çalışma kapsamında yer alan toplam 174 adet tez incelenmiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular, tezlerin önemli bir kısmının Gazi, Marmara ve Hacettepe üniversitelerinde yürütülmüş olduğunu göstermiştir. Tezlerde kullanılan araştırma yaklaşımlarının önemli bir kısmının nicel araştırma yaklaşımları olduğu görülürken, nitel ve karma araştırma yaklaşımlarının kullanım sıklığının son yıllarda arttığı görülmüştür. Nicel yaklaşımların kullanım yoğunluğuna bağlı olarak tezlerde yarı deneysel desen araştırma yöntemlerinin oldukça fazla tercih edildiği belirlenmiştir. Veri toplama araçları bakımından tezlerde farklı türden ölçeklerin yaygın olarak tercih edildiği, bunları da başarı testleri, görüşmeler ve anketlerin izlediği görülmüştür. Örneklem düzeylerinde ortaokul, lisans, ilkokul öğrencilerinin ve öğretmenlerin en fazla kullanılan gruplar olduğu belirlenmiştir. Örneklem seçim yöntemlerini belirtmeyen çalışma sayısının oldukça fazla olduğu görülürken, örneklem sayıları açısından 31-100 ve 11-30 kişilik grupların tezlerde daha fazla kullanıldığı belirlenmiştir. Son olarak tezlerde bağımlı değişken olarak akademik başarı, farklı durumlara ve kavramlara karşı tutumlar ve öğretmen/veli görüşleri gibi farklı değişkenlerin incelendiği görülmüştür.
Reduction of dimension in the problem of optimal management of a freight cars fleet using unmanned locomotives
Authors: Belousov Fedor , Khachatryan Nerses , Nevolin Ivan
Published: June 2022

This paper considers the problem of optimal management of a fleet of freight cars by a transport railway operator. The solution to this problem is an optimal plan, which is a timetable for the movement of freight and empty railway cars, following which the transport operator will receive the maximum profit for the estimated period of time. This problem is reduced to the problem of linear programming of large dimension. Unlike the works of other authors on this topic, which mainly deal with methods of numerical solution of the corresponding linear programming problems, this article focuses on an algorithm that allows one to reduce their dimensionality. This can be achieved by excluding from the calculation those routes that obviously cannot be involved in the solution, or whose probability of participation in the final solution is estimated as extremely low. The effectiveness of the proposed modified algorithm was confirmed both on a model example (several stations, a short planning horizon) and on a real example (more than 1.000 stations, a long planning horizon). In the first case, there was a decrease in the dimension of the problem by 44%, while in the second – by 30 times.
10-20 MM ALT POL BÖBREK TAŞLARININ TEDAVİSİNDE RETROGRAD İNTRARENAL CERRAHİYE KARŞI MİNİ PERKÜTAN NEFROLİTOTOMİ: EĞİLİM SKORU EŞLEŞTİRMELİ BİR ANALİZ
Authors: GUZEL Ahmet , ANIL Hakan , YILDIZ Ali , KARAMIK Kaan , AKDEMİR Serkan , OKSAY Taylan , ARSLAN Murat
Published: June 2022

Amaç

Üroloji kılavuzlarında 10-20 mm arası alt pol taşlarında

özellikle ekstrakorporal şok dalga litotripsi

(SWL)'nin başarısız olduğu veya SWL'nin uygun olmadığı

durumlarda endoürolojik tedaviler olan perkütan

nefrolitotomi (PCNL) ve retrograd intrarenal cerrahi

(RİRC) önerilmektedir. Bu çalışmada 10-20 mm

arası alt pol taşlarında RİRC ile mini perkütan nefrolitotomi

(m-PCNL) uygulanan hastaların sonuçlarını

karşılaştırdık.

Gereç ve Yöntem

2020 ile 2022 yılları arasında 10-20 mm arası alt pol

böbrek taşı nedeniyle endoürolojik tedavi (RİRC veya

m-PCNL) uygulanan 116’sı RİRC, 71’i m-PCNL olan

toplam 187 hastanın dosyaları retrospektif olarak incelendi.

Preoperatif yanlılıkları önlemek için 1:1 oranı

temel alınarak eğilim skoru eşleştirmesi (propensity

score-match) uygulandı. Analiz sonucuna göre RİRC

uygulanan 65 hasta ve m-PCNL uygulanan 65 hasta

çalışmaya dahil edildi. İki grup arasında intraoperatif

(operasyon süresi, floroskopi süresi) ve postoperatif

bulgular (hastane yatış süresi, hematokrit düşüşü,

taşsızlık oranları ve komplikasyonlar) karşılaştırıldı.

Operasyon sonrası 4 mm veya daha büyük taş

saptanması klinik anlamlı rezidü olarak tanımlandı.

Komplikasyonlar Clavien skorlama sistemine göre ve

intraoperatif-postoperatif olarak sınıflandırıldı.

Bulgular

Her iki grup, demografik özellikler (yaş, cinsiyet, vücut

kitle indeksi), radyografik taş karakteristikleri (taş

boyutu, taş lateralitesi, taş opasitesi, ve taş dansitesi)

açısından karşılaştırıldığında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı

fark gözlenmedi. Operasyon süresi, floroskopi

süresi, hastane yatış süresi açısından gruplar karşı-

laştırıldığında, RİRC grubunda bu süreler istatistiksel

olarak anlamlı derecede daha kısaydı (p
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Authors: Rai Subash
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This protocol was developed as a research within GIH collaborative projects for a sample where a species of Neptunia leaves sample was problematic in our previously developed protocol. At step 21 of previous protocol, the solution forms either a brownish mark on the top layer of the solution or the whole solution depending on the starting sample amount which resulted brown CTAB-DNA complex. In this protocol, the problematic steps for a particular sample is improved to extract high quality High Molecular Weight (HMW) DNA >60kb. The DNA quality was assessed in Qubit, NanoDrop, TapeStation, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Using a LSK109 ligation chemistry and R9.4 flow cell, a total yield of 24gb with N50 29kb was generated in MinION sequencing platform.
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Authors: Tomic Goran
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Legal Efforts to Curb Child Marriage in India, USA and Australia: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Chadha Vaibhav , Tiwari Uddhav
Published: June 2022

Child marriage is a practice prevalent in many developing as well as developed countries. Despite many legislations and schemes introduced by the respective governments to prevent this immoral practice, it still continues to exist in our society either due to loopholes in the enacted legislations or because society does not accept the laws, giving primacy to their cultural practices or orthodox beliefs. This paper gives a detailed version of child marriage in India by exploring its historical facet, the impact of legislations prevailing and their intelligible conflict with personal laws of various communities. The paper also discusses the laws enacted in the USA and Australia to curb this practice and makes a comparative study regarding the efficiency of these laws.
The Implementation Strategy of DNSSEC in Strengthening Digital Government Security in Malaysia
Authors: Abdullah Ahmad Syukri
Published: June 2022

DNS is a well-known and important protocol on the Internet. Its main function is to translate domain names and Internet protocol addresses to allow users to access the Internet. However, it was created without consideration of security factors. Due to the vulnerabilities found in the DNS, it is often the main target of hackers for carrying out DNS spoofing attacks. To overcome this problem, DNSSEC is introduced. DNSSEC uses cryptographic public keys to create digital signatures in DNS and provides the origin authority, data integrity, and authenticated denial of existence. Therefore, in order to improve the security features of the domain in Malaysia, the implementation of DNSSEC is first performed on the domains of the Government of Malaysia. In this paper, we describe the DNSSEC implementation strategy which was performed on the Malaysian Government’s domains under the administration of MAMPU. This DNSSEC process took almost a year to implement and it involved a total of 439 domains. With the implementation of DNSSEC on the .gov.my domain names, the level of security is enhanced, and it brings a significant impact on the digital transformation and digital transactions that are provided by the Government of Malaysia to its people.