bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Caregiving on the Health and Quality of Life: A Comparative Population Based Study of Caregivers of Elderly Persons in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia
Authors:   Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria, Odion Patrick Ookubo , JC Ogbu ,   Department of Microbiology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Published: May 2024

Caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the health and quality of life of millions of people living in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the world at large. The caregiver’s responsibilities may increase and change as the recipient’s needs increase, which can cause additional stress on the caregiver. Therefore, this study examines the impact of caregiving on the health and quality of life of caregivers of older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The caregiving data presented in this study were collected from studies from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Carers in all 4 countries reported high levels of stress, low levels of health, depression, reduced incomes, difficulty making ends meet, social isolation, loneliness, and absenteeism from work. Caregivers sometimes had to leave the workforce altogether and this led to lower government revenue from income taxes. It is an established fact that a reduction in the workforce of a country often leads to a reduction in government revenue from income taxes. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that there should be an increase in messaging or information that emphasizes both the important role of caregivers and the importance of maintaining their health and wellbeing.
Anticipating Climate Catastrophe: The Impacts of Diminished Snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Ali Syed Haider
Published: May 2024

Climate change poses a significant threat to regions like Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), where vulnerabilities are pronounced. Decreased snowfall alters water supplies and agriculture, exacerbating climate-related challenges. Integrated strategies, drawing on research, policy, and community efforts, are crucial for addressing these impacts effectively. Scientists agree on human-induced global warming, impacting precipitation patterns, temperatures, and glaciers in GB and AJ&K. Such changes affect water availability, agriculture, and increase the frequency of severe weather events, endangering local livelihoods. Of particular concern is the accelerated melting of glaciers in the Hunza Basin, heightening the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and posing a threat to downstream communities. Addressing climate change requires comprehensive approaches. This includes infrastructure resilience, community preparedness, sustainable agriculture, and improved early warning systems. Collaboration across sectors, investment in climate science, and empowering local communities are essential. Urgent action, at local, national, and global levels, is vital to mitigate climate change impacts and secure a sustainable future for all vulnerable regions like GB and AJ&K.
Practice of Adaptive Teaching in Improving Students’ Learning: An Effective Approach
Authors: Shahzadi Iram , Hussain Abid , Ashraf Sadia
Published: May 2024

Adaptive teaching is considered fundamental to teaching quality and student learning. It describes teachers’ practices of adjusting their instruction to students’ diverse needs and levels of understanding. It is becoming increasingly clear that not all students require the same education, and the requirement of personalized education is increasingly in demand. This quantitative study was completed through quasi-experimental research design. Systematic sampling technique was used to select 32 students of first semester (male =16, female=16) as sample of the study from the department of Applied Psychology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. Students’ academic performance was measured in the subject of Functional English. Experiential group was taught through adaptive approach of teaching and control group was taught through traditional approach. Pre-test and post-test were performed. Findings of the study reveal that there was significant mean score difference of academic performance among students of experiential group with respect to pre-test and post-test. Furthermore, there was also found a statistically significant mean score difference on academic performance between experimental group and control group. It is recommended that at university level adaptive of teaching of teaching should be practiced to improve students’ learning.
Community identity in the conditions of interstate military-political confrontation: Conceptualisation of the concept
Authors: Hubeladze Iryna
Published: May 2024

Community identity is understood as a multilevel systemic construct formed as a result of a person's awareness of belonging to a certain community and subjective attitude to this belonging based on a strong emotional connection and inclusion in one's inner world and perception of the norms and values of the community as one's own, which is manifested in the behavioural practices of representatives of certain communities (a citizen of the state, a resident of a certain territorial community, a representative of a certain property, or linguistic and cultural community, etc.). A community is defined on the basis of the common interests of its members, common actions, place, territory, common practices, and circumstances. The key feature of defining a community and distinguishing it from a social group is the subjective importance of belonging to it for the community members. In the context of emergency situations and social transformations, such as the Russian-Ukrainian war, there is a reconstruction, a special way and unique configurations of interaction between community identities, including territorial ones: local, regional, national, global; linguistic, cultural, ethnic, civic, religious, etc. Interaction between these identities occurs in such a way that some become more dominant, manifested, actualised, and they, in turn, can suppress others, enter into competitive interaction with them, or, conversely, highlight, emphasise others, or at least coexist harmoniously. A shared identity can be spontaneously actualised or de-actualised during emergencies. However, it is often based on pre-existing identities and values in society. In times of war, there is a tendency for society to consolidate around a common, clearly defined enemy, a common problem, a common misfortune, a common future, a leader, a territory, etc., through the actualisation of certain community identities. Therewith, this creates threats of internal confrontation, which makes Ukrainian society, to a certain extent, vulnerable and susceptible to the actions of hostile propaganda. The formulated provisions can serve as a basis for developing practical recommendations for local and state authorities, which will help to strengthen the consolidation of society and overcome the consequences of polarisation and socio-political confrontation. This will ultimately have a positive impact on the national security of the country
Pengaruh Pelatihan, Kepemimpinan, dan Kesejahteraan melalui Kepuasan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan di PT. Gerbang Sawit Indah Rokan Hulu – Riau
Authors: Volta Ales Sandro , Oemar Fahmi , Nurfaisal Nurfaisal
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan, kepemimpinan, dan kesejahteraan terhadap kepuasan kerja dan dampaknya pada kinerja karyawan di PT. Gerbang Sawit Indah Rokan Hulu–Riau. Penelitian ini dilakukan di PT. Gerbang Sawit Indah Rokan Hulu. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif, sempel penelitian ini adalah karyawan sebanyak 78 orang dengan mengunakan metode pengambilan sampel non probability sampling, hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pelatihan, kepemimpinan, dan kesejahteraan melalui kepuasan kerja secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja  karyawan. Secara parsial variabel pelatihan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui kepuasan kerja, variabel kepemimpinan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui kepuasan kerja, variabel kesejahteraan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan.
Analisa Pengaruh Beban Kerja, Kepuasan Kerja, dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Perawat dan Tenaga Kesehatan di Lingkungan Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Rokan Hulu
Authors: Kristanti Reni , Bastian Adolf , Amdanata Donal Devi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh beban kerja, kepuasan kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja tenaga kesehatan. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tenaga kesehatan RSUD Rokan Hulu yang berjumlah 262 responden. Data penelitian diperoleh dari hasil pengisian kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis SEM PLS dengan bantuan program SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) beban kerja berpengaruh negatif terhadap kinerja, semakin tinggi beban kerja yang diterima tenaga kesehatan semakin menurun kinerja, tenaga kesehatan dengan beban kerja sangat tinggi cenderung memiliki kinerja yang lebih rendah dibandingkan tenaga kesehatan dengan beban kerja sewajarnya sehingga tenaga kesehatan tersebut memiliki kesempatan untuk memaksimalkan setiap pekerjannya; (2) Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja, tenaga kesehatan dengan kepuasan kerja tinggi cenderung akan memiliki kinerja yang tinggi, sementara tenaga kesehatan yang memiliki kepuasan kerja rendah cenderung tidak termotivasi dalam menghasilkan kinerja yang tinggi sehingga kinerjanya cenderung rendah; (3) Motivasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja, tenaga kerja dengan motivasi kerja tinggi selalu ingin mengupayakan hasil kerja yang maksimal, semakin tinggi motivasi kerja tenaga kesehatan maka semakin tinggi kinerja tenaga kesehatan tersebut.
Servicescape dan Revisit Intention: Mekanisme dari Kepercayaan pada Layanan dan Kredibilitas Layanan di Pusat Layanan Kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Nurhikmah Rizki , Abdillah M. Rasyid , Arizal Arizal
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh servicescape terhadap revisit intention dengan variabel kepercayaan pada layanan dan kredibilitas pada layanan sebagai variabel mediasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan kepada seluruh masyarakat yang ada di Kota Pekanbaru yang pernah melakukan atau menggunakan jasa penyedia layanan kesehatan seperti rumah sakit, klinik ataupun puskesmas. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan metode menggunakan SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) dengan program WarpPLS 5 untuk menguji hipotesis dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa servicescape berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepercayaan layanan pada pusat layanan kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru, servicescape berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kredibilitas layanan di pusat layanan kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru, kepercayaan layanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap revisit intention pada pelayanan di pusat layanan kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru, kredibilitas layanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap revisit intention pada pelayanan di pusat layanan kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru, Servicescape tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap revisit intention pada pusat layanan kesehatan Kota Pekanbaru, dan servicescape melalui mediasi kepercayaan pada layanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap revisit intention. Variabel servicescape melalui mediasi kredibilitas pada layanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap revisit intention.
Modeling Talent Management in an Organization Using Structural Equation Method (Management of Education and Training in Basra Province)
Authors: Al-Oda Alaa Hafedh Salman , Sadeghi Mehrdad , Al-Murshidi Riyaz Hossein Abais , Sharifi Saeed
Published: May 2024

Objective: The purpose of the current research was to present a model for implementing talent management in an organization (Management of Education and Training in Basra Province). Methodology: This study is an applied research and methodologically a mixed (qualitative-quantitative) research. The statistical population comprised of 250 managers and employees of the Education and Training department of Basra Province, and Cochran's formula was used for sampling, resulting in a sample size of 151 individuals. The sampling method was random availability. The model in question was refined through the Delphi technique across several criteria including: central conditions, causal conditions, contextual conditions, intervening variables, strategies, and outcomes, and eventually reached a consensus on 23 criteria and 80 sub-criteria. For modeling, structural equations and partial least squares were used via the SMART-PLS software. Findings: The research results showed that the model for implementing talent management involves 6 causal conditions, 6 contextual conditions, 3 intervening factors, and 4 strategies, ultimately encompassing 3 major outcomes which, in order of priority, include individual outcomes (regular employees), inter-organizational outcomes, and organizational outcomes. Conclusion: A reward system should be used to enhance the performance of employees and teachers, and appreciation for talents must be acknowledged. Lack of appreciation and the absence of appropriate rewards lead to a decline in productivity. Therefore, an appropriate system for appreciation and rewards must be developed. The employment examination for employees and teachers has its own conditions and complexities, and these must be optimized. Also, the education department's policy on human resources employment has not been very scientific or ethical, and to improve this, plans must be developed and implemented because primarily, appointments of managers are based on relationships, which requires a thorough review and drafting of criteria for appointing managers.
The Role of Technology in Shaping Economic Growth: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kashyap Vandana
Published: May 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the role of technology in shaping economic growth. It examines historical perspectives, theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, current trends, challenges, opportunities, and future directions. The paper highlights the importance of technology in driving economic development, with a focus on digital technologies, artificial intelligence, sustainable technology, and globalization. It also discusses key challenges such as the digital divide, technological unemployment, and regulatory issues, along with opportunities for developing economies. The paper concludes with insights into future directions, including emerging technologies and their potential impact on economic growth.
Optimization of construction and technical properties of non-autoclaved aerated concrete
Authors:  Овчаренко Г.И. ,  Гильмиярова Ю.В.
Published: May 2024

С точки зрения практики актуален вопрос устранения недостатков неавтоклавного газобетона (НАГБ) в сравнении с автоклавным (АГБ) по соотношению прочность—​плотность и по усадке. Рабочая гипотеза заключалась в том, что получить неавтоклавный материал повышенного качества можно из смеси цемента и высококальциевой золы ТЭЦ при вводе химических добавок, снижающих деструкцию, которая обусловлена гидратацией содержащейся в золе пережженной извести. В работе использовались 14 проб высококальциевой электрофильтровой золы, портландцемент ЦЕМ II и химические добавки — ​хлорид и сульфат натрия. Определен фазовый состав продуктов гид­ратации композиций и установлены закономерности влияния фазового состава на свойства НАГБ. Показано, что ввод NaCl или Na2SO4 способствует формированию камня с более высокими строительно-техническими свойствами

From the point of view of practice the issue of eliminating the disadvantages of non-autoclaved aerated concrete (NAAC) in comparison with the autoclaved concrete (AAC) in terms of strength-density ratio and shrinkage is relevant. The working hypothesis was that it is possible to obtain non-autoclaved material of improved quality from a mix of cement and high-calcium ash from thermal power plants using chemical additives that reduce degradation caused by hydration of burnt lime contained in the ash. In this work 14 samples of high-calcium ESP ash, Portland cement CEM II and chemical additives, sodium chloride and sulfate, were used. The phase composition of the hydration products of compositions was determined and the regularities of the phase composition effect on the properties of NAAC were established. It is shown that the introduction of NaCl or Na2SO4 promotes the formation of concrete with higher construction and technical properties.
Challenges to implementation of IMNCI strategy in First Level Care Facilities.
Authors: Muhammad Akram Shaikh  , Suresh Kumar  , Nafhat Shaikh
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess IMNCI implementation strategy and identify challenges towards effective implementation in first level care facilities of district Jamshoro.
Methodology: This mixed method research was carried out from Jan 2020 to March 2020 at Rural Health Centers (RHC) in District Jamshoro using semi-structured, pre-tested, written questionnaires after taking due approval and written informed consent from respondents. The respondents (representing different cadres of healthcare providers i.e., medical officers (male & female), lady health workers (LHWs), vaccinators, pharmacists and 13 administrative staff. The data obtained (pertaining to perception and views regarding IMNCI implementation and availability of relevant logistics for service provision) was analyzed using SPSS version 22.0 for windows.
Results: The mean age of the sample stood at 42 (SD ± 4) years with a majority comprising of male, dispensing/nursing staff with a mean work experience of 13.2 years (SD ± 1.1) Pneumonia was deemed the commonest childhood problem by most respondents, followed by malaria and others uniformly across all catchments. The understanding regarding IMNCI was common (despite the absence of formal training) yet often, the strategies were not implemented while caring for children.
Conclusion: Effective implementation is a seldom sight with many challenges, including but not limited to shortage of human resource and a rather limited supply of medicines. Thus, efforts must be dedicated at ensuring an ample human resource and a consistent supply of necessary medication.
 
Keywords: IMNCI, Childhood Illness, Neonatal Illness, Integrated Management, Primary care facility.
Influence of Dehulled African Breadfruit Substitution on Starch Digestibility, Dietary Fibre and Glycemic Index of High-Fibre Snack Bars from Maize and Coconut Flour Blends
Authors: Edima-Nyah Anne , Effiong Bartholomew , Ntukidem Victor , Ekanem Moses
Published: May 2024

In this article, African breadfruit seeds were dehulled and made into flour alongside maize and coconut, and the flours were analyzed for their particle sizes and nutritive value. Snack bars were prepared by substituting different levels of dehulled African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seed flour with maize flour at a constant level of coconut grits viz., 0:95:5=T0, 20:75:5=T1, 25:70:5=T2, 30:65:5=T3, 35:60:5=T4, 95:0:5=T5. The snack bars were analyzed for their starch fractions, in vitro starch digestibility, glycemic index and dietary fibre fractions. Rapidly digestible starches (RDS) ranged from 26.32 – 34.62 %, slowly digestible starches (SDS) ranged from 34.46 – 38.71 %, and resistant starch (RS) content was from 3.15 to 9.24 %, while total starch content (TS) was 62.44 – 72.42 %. In vitro starch digestibility (IVSD) and glycemic index (IVGI) ranged from 34.29 – 57.48 % and 47.32 – 57.34 % respectively. Dietary fibre content showed 3.46 – 5.18%, 6.66 – 13.72% and 10.72 – 17.18 % for soluble dietary fibre (SDF), insoluble dietary fibre (IDF) and total dietary fibre (TDF) respectively. SDS and SDF increased, while IVSD and IVGI decreased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in dehulled African breadfruit flour substitution. The higher the TDF, the lower the glycemic index (GI) of the snack bars. All snack bars prepared showed high fibre content and low – medium GI, indicating that they could be useful for consumers interested in weight management or battling diabetes.
Generator of Electricity Current Based on the New Axioms and Laws
Authors: Markova Valentina
Published: May 2024

The Theory of new Axioms and Laws contains 2 new Axioms and 8 Laws and it is invented by the same author. The classical axiom (Maxuell 1864) states that the uniform vortex is closed and verifies the Classical Field Theory. In contrast, the first new axiom (Axiom1) asserts that the ununiform vortex is always open and, on this basis, develops a new Theory of Open vortices. The second new axiom (Axiom2) shows that open vortices in nature ( not in technic) are mutually orthogonal. On this basis, the electron is defined as orthogonal to the proton. The Law1, applied to the electron, affirms that a decelerating transverse open vortex generates an accelerating longitudinal vortex in its center. As one of a result of the decelerating transverse vortex, the electron becomes a strong eccentric. The center of the body moves from the Geometric center to a new center, which is the center of Gravity. This means that during its pulsation, this eccentric body emits a transverse electric wave with a greater amplitude from the convex side of the eccentric spiral than from its flattened side. Other of result is that the eccentric electron has an open active end of its decelerating transverse vortex. This means that for the flowing of an Electric wave only 1 axis (coordinate) phasing and ordering is required. Therefore, the electrons arrange their open ends (tails) towards the positive end of a conductor and the movement of their own Electric wave is also to the positive end of the Conductor. But the phenomenon of induction of Electric current is connected with the phasing of the electrons along the 3 axes. In the case of outer hitting of Magnetic lines, electrons arrange themselves so that their axes are parallel to outer Magnetic lines and are at a minimal distance from them. What’s more- the existence of phenomena induction is direct evidence of exactly this structure of the electron. The inner structure of the electron as an open decelerating very eccentric vortex is what causes it to react to the external impact from lines of force of an external Magnetic field, as a particle possessing some internal intelligence. On this base, the author proposes to construct a Modified Conductor using a grid of internal Magnetic lines. When electrons pulsate in Time, they hit these Magnetic lines. They will rotate so that they will phase along the 3 axes (3D) and thus imitate induct Electricity current.
Transparency and Corporate Reporting in Cambodia: A Compendium Approach
Authors:   CamEd Business School, Ma'aji Muhammad M.
Published: May 2024

In recent years there has been much fiddling with accounting and financial reporting standards. Studies have shown that investors and analysts across the globe suggest that current reporting models are too backward-looking and compliance-driven and are not conveying the necessary information investors and analysts need. This has been the basis of the debate surrounding the reporting model and the reason behind the increasing demand for more transparent reporting to better explain the quality and sustainability of business performance. Sustainability is becoming more important for all companies, across all industries. Sustainability is a business approach to creating long-term value by taking into consideration how a given organization operates in the ecological, social and economic environment. Sustainability is built on the assumption that developing such strategies would foster company longevity. Sustainability reporting offers a mechanism to support the creation of a more commercially attractive and differentiated picture of the business which can lead to better investor understanding and improved stakeholder relationships. Furthermore, the underlying process necessary to produce this information can also enhance Board effectiveness and improve governance. The objective of this paper is to collect relevant literature on sustainability reporting, regulations and sustainability practices across businesses in Cambodia.
Trinitrato de glicerilo tópico para aumentar o diâmetro da artéria radial em recém-nascidos: protocolo de estudo de um ensaio clínico randomizado
Authors: Wagh Deepika , Pawale Dinesh , Patole Sanjay , Rao Shripada
Published: May 2024

RESUMO Histórico: Os recém-nascidos internados na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal necessitam de canulação arterial para monitoramento hemodinâmico e coleta de sangue. O acesso arterial é obtido por meio de cateterização das artérias umbilicais ou periféricas. A canulação da artéria periférica é realizada em recém-nascidos em estado grave, mas a localização e a canulação da artéria são, muitas vezes, desafiadoras e sem sucesso. Assim, o aumento do diâmetro interno e a prevenção do vasoespasmo são importantes para o sucesso da canulação da artéria periférica em recém-nascidos. O trinitrato de glicerilo tópico tem o potencial de aumentar o sucesso da canulação ao relaxar a musculatura lisa arterial e, dessa forma, aumentar o diâmetro interno. Nosso objetivo é realizar um ensaio piloto controlado e randomizado para avaliar a eficácia e segurança do trinitrato de glicerilo tópico no aumento do diâmetro da artéria radial em recém-nascidos. Métodos/Desenho: Este estudo será um estudo de centro único, cego para o observador, randomizado, controlado por placebo, conduzido na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal do Perth Children's Hospital, Austrália Ocidental. Serão recrutados 60 bebês nascidos com mais de 34 semanas de gestação, internados para cirurgia eletiva ou por razões médicas e para os quais é necessária a colocação de um acesso arterial periférico para coleta de amostras ou monitoramento da pressão arterial, após a obtenção do consentimento informado dos pais. O desfecho primário será a mudança no diâmetro arterial radial basal e pós-intervenção. Os desfechos secundários serão a alteração absoluta e percentual basal no diâmetro arterial radial em ambos os membros e a segurança (hipotensão e metemoglobinemia). Discussão: Este será o primeiro estudo controlado e randomizado a avaliar o uso de trinitrato de glicerilo tópico para facilitar a canulação da artéria periférica em recém-nascidos. Se nosso estudo-piloto randomizado e controlado confirmar os benefícios dos adesivos de trinitrato de glicerilo, ele abrirá caminho para grandes estudos multicêntricos randomizados e controlados nesse campo.
Avaliação físico-funcional abrangente de sobreviventes de internação em unidade de terapia intensiva devido à COVID-19
Authors: Volpe Marcia Souza , Santos Ana Carolina Cardoso dos , Gaspar Sílvia , Melo Jade Lara de , Harada Gabriela , Ferreira Patrícia Rocha Alves , Silva Karina Ramiceli Soares da , Souza Natália Tiemi Simokomaki , Toufen Junior Carlos , Chiavegato Luciana Dias , Amato Marcelo Britto Passos , Feltrim Maria Ignez Zanetti , Carvalho Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de
Published: May 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Examinar a função física e a força muscular respiratória de pacientes que se recuperaram da COVID-19 grave após a alta da unidade de terapia intensiva para a enfermaria nos Dias 1 e 7 e investigar as variáveis associadas ao comprometimento funcional. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo de coorte prospectivo de pacientes adultos com COVID-19 que necessitaram de ventilação mecânica invasiva, ventilação mecânica não invasiva ou cânula nasal de alto fluxo e tiveram alta da unidade de terapia intensiva para a enfermaria. Os participantes foram submetidos aos testes Medical Research Council sum-score, força de preensão manual, pressão inspiratória máxima, pressão expiratória máxima e short physical performance battery. Os participantes foram agrupados em dois grupos conforme a necessidade de ventilação mecânica invasiva: o Grupo Ventilação Mecânica Invasiva (Grupo VMI) e o Grupo Não Ventilação Mecânica Invasiva (Grupo Não VMI). Resultados: Os pacientes do Grupo VMI (n = 31) eram mais jovens e tinham pontuações do Sequential Organ Failure Assessment mais altas do que os do Grupo VMI (n = 33). As pontuações do short physical performance battery (intervalo de zero a 12) nos Dias 1 e 7 foram 6,1 ± 4,3 e 7,3 ± 3,8, respectivamente para o Grupo Não VMI, e 1,3 ± 2,5 e 2,6 ± 3,7, respectivamente para o Grupo VMI. A prevalência de fraqueza adquirida na unidade de terapia intensiva no Dia 7 foi de 13% para o Grupo Não VMI e de 72% para o Grupo VMI. A pressão inspiratória máxima, a pressão expiratória máxima e a força de preensão manual aumentaram no Dia 7 em ambos os grupos, porém a pressão expiratória máxima e a força de preensão manual ainda eram fracas. Apenas a pressão inspiratória máxima foi recuperada (ou seja, > 80% do valor previsto) no Grupo Não VMI. As variáveis sexo feminino, e necessidade e duração da ventilação mecânica invasiva foram associadas de forma independente e negativa à pontuação do short physical performance battery e à força de preensão manual. Conclusão: Os pacientes que se recuperaram da COVID-19 grave e receberam ventilação mecânica invasiva apresentaram maior incapacidade do que aqueles que não foram ventilados invasivamente. No entanto, os dois grupos de pacientes apresentaram melhora funcional marginal durante a fase inicial de recuperação, independentemente da necessidade de ventilação mecânica invasiva. Esse resultado pode evidenciar a gravidade da incapacidade causada pelo SARS-CoV-2.
Relationships between two 16PF interpretive systems
Authors: Burger Gary K. , Kabacoff Robert I.
Published: May 2024

The interrelationships between a "rational" (Krug, 1981) and an "empirical" (Burger & Kabacoff, 1982) 16PF interpretive system were explored using a variety of procedures. A method for representing the rational types in the space of the empirical system was presented, and ways in which the two systems could be used in tandem were discussed. A number of graphical procedures, including the use of star glyphs, were suggested in order to facilitate profile interpretation.
Psychological states measured in the clinical analysis questionnaire (CAQ)
Authors: Cattell Raymond B. , Kameoka Velma A.
Published: May 2024

It has been known for some time that state factoring (dR and P-techniques) of items yields state factors that are clearly replicas of trait factors (Cattell, 1973). Artifactual origins for this have been ruled out (Cattell, 1978). The ratio of intra to inter individual variances in these factors varies greatly, being high in such factors as anxiety and depression, but still significant in such a trait as intelligence (Horn, 1972). These differences have justified, contingently speaking, of state dimension factors and trait change factors, and using the modulation model for each term in the behavioral equation, thus, bxkSxki=vxsxkLxi where b is the behavioral index (loading), S a state measure of i, v is an involvement index, sk a modulation index in situation k, and Lxi is i's endowment in liability (proneness) to state sxi. In state measurement, the ten years of study of depression items from numerous scales by Cattell and Bjerstedt (1967) and Cattell and Bolton (1969) led to the construction that seven distinct state factors (possibly eight) are involved, and names were given to these factors. Kameoka (1979), independently factoring items in depression scales, came similarly to seven or eight factors, As factorists will be aware, the rotation of factors on items purely in a depression area is likely to be less conclusive than in the company of more diverse factors. Consequently, since the seven factors are included in the Clinical Analysis Questionnaire (CAQ), as trait scales, it seemed desirable to do a dR technique factoring (differences of two occasions) of the CAQ both to settle the nature of the primary depression state factors and to determine the role of states in the other dimensions of the CAQ.
Implementasi Pembuatan Website Portofolio Menggunakan Framework Laravel pada Platform Replit
Authors: Melissa
Published: May 2024

Dalam era digital yang semakin maju, portofolio online menjadi semakin penting bagi individu dan profesional di berbagai bidang. Salah satu pendekatan yang populer dalam pembuatan website portofolio adalah menggunakan framework Laravel, namun tantangan muncul terutama bagi pemula. Di sinilah pentingnya mempertimbangkan penggunaan platform pengembangan web online, seperti Replit.Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi implementasi pembuatan website portofolio menggunakan framework Laravel pada platform Replit. Kami melihat bagaimana Replit dapat menjadi solusi yang efektif untuk mempermudah proses pengembangan web  dengan Laravel, terutama bagi pemula. Selain itu, kami juga menyoroti keuntungan kolaborasi dan berbagi proyek yang ditawarkan oleh Replit. Pentingnya penggunaan framework Laravel dalam pembuatan website portofolio juga disoroti, karena menawarkan struktur proyek yang terorganisir, keamanan yang kuat, dan performa yang handal. Penelitian ini membahas langkah-langkah implementasi pembuatan website portofolio menggunakan Laravel pada platform Replit, serta menganalisis kelebihan dan kekurangan menggunakan platform Replit untuk pengembangan web Laravel. Metode kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk memahami konteks pengembangan website portofolio, mengumpulkan data kualitatif, menganalisis data secara induktif, dan memberikan interpretasi serta kesimpulan. Temuan penelitian ini menyoroti kesesuaian framework Laravel, kemudahan pengembangan dengan Replit, tantangan dalam integrasi, pengalaman pengguna, dan rekomendasi untuk pengembangan masa depan. Kesimpulannya, implementasi pembuatan website portofolio menggunakan framework Laravel pada platform Replit menawarkan sejumlah keuntungan, namun juga menimbulkan beberapa tantangan. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang proses ini dan dapat menjadi landasan untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut dalam memperbaiki dan memperluas fitur aplikasi web, serta meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna secara keseluruhan.
Manajemen Program Kampung Tertib Lalu Lintas Di Kota Jambi
Authors: M. Zidan Qadafi Lubis
Published: May 2024

The traffic order village is a pilot area, in which there are all series in managing safe, smooth and orderly traffic activities, this has the aim that the people in an area can be educated in driving in traffic. The purpose of this study was to find out and explain how the management of the Traffic Control Village Program in Jambi City is. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The data sources used are primary data and secondary data using data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The theory used is the theory of management functions according to George R. Terry, in which there are four aspects of management functions namely, planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling. The results of this study indicate that the management of the Traffic Control Village Program in Jambi City has been going quite well, but there are still some obstacles in carrying out its organizational aspects.
Mechanical Activation of CaSO4 Enriched Petroleum Coke Fly Ash for Development of Green Pellets
Authors: Parmar Varsha , Padmakaran Prabha , Khan Mohd. Akram ,   Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad- 201002, India,   CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh- 462026 (M.P)
Published: May 2024

Mechanical Activation of calcium sulphate enriched petroleum coke fly ash (PCFA) generated from circulation fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boiler was investigated to improve the surface reactivity of PCFA. The physico- chemical, mineralogical (XRD), morphological (SEM) characteristics of PCFA, activated PCFA and developed green pellets were studied in detail. It was found that the milling time of 45 minutes is efficient for the activation of PCFA and results in fragmentation of coarse particle into fine porous particles. Mechanical activation results in enhancing physical properties and reactivity of PCFA without any further chemical treatment. The mean particle size of activated PCFA with 45 min milling time was 12.51-12.60µm and the porous morphology were seen through SEM. The hydration phases like ettringite, portlandite and calcium silicate hydrate mainly contribute to the development of mechanical strength in activated PCFA pellets which were also confirmed through morphology of needle-shaped crystallites. The study recommends that mechanically activated PCFA could be used as an adsorbent material for heavy metals removal from waste waters.
DẠY VIẾT SÁNG TẠO TRONG TIẾNG ANH BẰNG THƠ HÌNH
Authors: Đoàn Thúy Quỳnh
Published: May 2024

Bài viết tập trung trình bày việc sử dụng thơ hình để dạy viết sáng tạo trong tiếng Anh. Để thực hiện nghiên cứu, chúng tôi áp dụng nghiên cứu hành động; cụ thể là dùng nghiên cứu hành động trong việc thiết kế và thu thập xử lý dữ liệu. Đối tượng được áp dụng để dạy viết thơ hình là 93 người học ở các khoá học khác nhau (trình độ A2, B1, B2). Kết quả cho thấy khoảng 61% người học có trình độ A2, 65% người học có trình độ B1, 69% người học có trình độ B2 đưa ra bài viết sáng tạo là thơ hình ở các kiểu loại như hình chữ, hình cây, hình người, hình con vật, v.v… Số liệu này chứng tỏ việc sử dụng thơ hình vào dạy viết sáng tạo bước đầu đã có kết quả. Chúng tôi hy vọng hoạt động này được áp dụng trong những giờ học tương tự để khuyến khích sự sáng tạo của người học.
TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES TO THE IMPACT OF ORAL CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK ON STUDENT’S SPEAKING PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH SPEAKING CLASSES
Authors: Van Le Mai
Published: May 2024

Helping students to promote their communication skills in this globalized world is one of teachers’ main concerns in English teaching. The ways that teachers give oral corrective feedback (OCF) to students’ errors also have influenced students’ language proficiency improvement. There has been some research on how teachers and students perceive OCF in language classrooms, but little has been conducted on teachers’ and students’ perceptions of the impact of OCF on students’ speaking ability through the lens of sociocultural theory. This qualitative study investigates teachers’ and students’ perspectives regarding the impact of OCF on student’s speaking proficiency in English speaking classes at the tertiary level in Vietnam. Data were gathered from five semi-structured interviews with five EFL teachers and five focus group interviews with 35 first-year students. Findings showed teachers' and students’ support of the impact of OCF on helping students to notice their errors, to be more responsible for their own study, and to increase students’ learning motivation and linguistic knowledge as well. On the basis of the findings, pedagogical implications are discussed.
PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE INFLUENCE OF PEER ASSESSMENT ON THEIR COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Authors: Hanh Tran Kieu , Ngan-Ha Nguyen
Published: May 2024

The study aimed to investigate students’ perception towards the use of peer assessment to improve their employability skills, especially communication and critical thinking skills. To achieve this objective, a survey was conducted with the participation of 226 students at a university in Hanoi, Vietnam. They were taking the course named “Skills for University Success”, in which it was required that students made presentations and gave feedback to other groups’ performances. The analyzed data showed that students highly valued the benefits of giving and receiving peer assessment. In terms of communication skills, the majority of students agreed that through this activity, they could learn and improve their ability to convey the ideas, listen to others, and create a friendly atmosphere while giving comments. Regarding critical thinking skills, peer assessment helped students identify strengths and weaknesses of peers’ performances more quickly and correctly. The study suggested that lecturers or curriculum organizers should consider making this activity compulsory in their courses so that students can boost their employability skills.
EFFECTS OF FIRST LANGUAGE AND SECOND LANGUAGE GLOSSES ON LEARNERS’ READING COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY RETENTION
Authors: Hung Nguyen Tuan , Hoang Nguyen Huy
Published: May 2024

While previous studies suggest that textual glosses presented along with reading text facilitate deeper textual understanding and vocabulary uptakes, the extent to which such effects vary in different conditions remain obscure. Employing a quantitative research design, the authors specifically focused on the interplay between glossing languages (L1 and L2) and learners’ language proficiency (intermediate and advanced), and the effects of glosses on learners’ textual comprehension and incidental vocabulary learning. In this study, 180 learners were divided into two groups according to their proficiency level (intermediate or advanced). Within each group, the treatment conditions (control, glossing in native language, and glossing in second language) provided the foundation for further division into three sub-group of 60 students. ANOVA and t-test analysis show that the use of glosses led to deeper comprehension and incidental vocabulary learning. Two-way ANOVAs indicate that L1 glosses generated deeper comprehension and recall ability in intermediate learners than L2 glosses, and inversely, advanced learners performed better in reading and vocabulary tests when given L2 glosses. Finally, the authors proposed some implications for vocabulary learning and teaching in accordance with the relative differences in L1 and L2, and intermediate and advanced levels.
NÉT ĐỘC ĐÁO CỦA CÁC BIỆN PHÁP TU TỪ TRONG CA KHÚC “TÌNH CÂY VÀ ĐẤT” CỦA TÔ THANH TÙNG
Authors: Phạm Ngọc Hàm
Published: May 2024

Ca khúc, nhất là tình ca có sức quyến rũ và thấm sâu vào lòng người trước hết là do sự bổng trầm của thanh âm, nhưng vẻ đẹp của lời ca lại là điều kiện tiên quyết tạo nên sức sống mãnh liệt của ca khúc, khiến nó trường tồn với thời gian. Một trong những nhân tố quan trọng làm nên thành công của ca từ là việc vận dụng các biện pháp tu từ. Nét độc đáo của các biện pháp tu từ, nhất là ẩn dụ trong ca khúc “Tình cây và đất” của Tô Thanh Tùng ở chỗ lựa chọn hình ảnh ví von tưởng như phi lí mà thành có lí, để lại ấn tượng khó phai trong lòng người cảm nhận. Bài viết bằng phương pháp và thủ pháp phân tích, đối chiếu so sánh, làm nổi rõ giá trị của các biện pháp tu từ trong lời ca “Tình cây và đất”, khẳng định thêm một lần tài hoa nghệ thuật của Tô Thanh Tùng.
EXPLORING THE USE OF ADAPTIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION WRITING CLASSES: STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha , Hoang Thi Thanh Huyen
Published: May 2024

This study investigates students' perspectives on using Adaptive Learning Technology (ALT) in writing classes in higher education. The ALTs used include Grammarly as an Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE), Quizizz as an Adaptive Content Application (ACA), and Google Docs and Miro as Digital Writing Platforms (DWP). Underpinning Bloom’s Taxonomy, this mixed-methods research design combining a questionnaire adapted from Nguyen and Nguyen (2022), Gohar and El-Ghool (2016) as well as an observation checklist were employed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data on students' overall attitudes toward ALT, perceptions of its utility, satisfaction with its implementation, challenges, and recommendations. The findings indicate that students generally had a positive attitude towards ALT, particularly its capacity to provide personalized feedback and support for specific learning requirements. However, obstacles such as technical difficulties and the need for both students and teachers to receive adequate training and support must be addressed. The study additionally suggests several recommendations for the implementation of ALT in writing classes.
AN ANALYSIS OF EXPERIENTIAL MEANING OF THE STORY “QUÀ…TỨC LÀ NGƯỜI” BY THACH LAM
Authors: Hang Ta Thi Thu
Published: May 2024

This paper is concerned with exploring experiential meaning realized through transitivity resources in the story “Quà…tức là người” by Thạch Lam. The theoretical framework adopted in the study is systemic functional grammar (SFG). The findings show that in composing the story, the writer has employed a high frequency of relational, material, mental processes and a low number of existential, behavioural and verbal processes. Remarkably, relational clauses were deployed to describe the taste and flavor of street foods and the way Hanoians enjoy such foods. The author implies that the choice as well as the way of enjoying food, to some extent, can tell people’s personality. This explains why the story was named “Quà…tức là người”. In addition, a high number of circumstances are found in the story with the high frequency of circumstances of manner, among which the circumstance of manner is mostly used in relational clauses to specify the taste and flavor of street foods.
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES OF ONLINE LEARNING AT DANANG UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND PHARMACY
Authors: Anh Pham Dang Tram
Published: May 2024

Like many other countries, educational institutions in Vietnam were forced to shift their courses from a face-to-face approach to online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The objectives of this study were to investigate students’ perceptions of online learning as well as to identify challenges of online learning they confronted. The study took a quantitative approach, using an online questionnaire on Google Forms to collect data from 631 undergraduate students at Danang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy in Danang, Vietnam. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that the participants perceived online learning as being useful and time-saving. However, the study revealed some challenges the students encountered, such as unreliable internet connections, poor e-learning platforms and services, a lack of information and communication technology skills, and distractions. Based on the findings, some implications on online learning have been put forward.
MỘT SỐ LỖI CỦA NGƯỜI HỌC TIẾNG VIỆT NHƯ MỘT NGÔN NGỮ DI SẢN: TRƯỜNG HỢP ĐỐI TƯỢNG HÀN - VIỆT
Authors: Chu Phong Lan , Phan Thị Huyền Trang
Published: May 2024

Ngôn ngữ di sản hay ngôn ngữ tổ tiên (heritage language) là thuật ngữ xuất hiện gần đây nhưng đã trở thành một xu hướng mới trong nghiên cứu. Bên cạnh là một ngoại ngữ, trong nhiều cộng đồng, tiếng Việt cũng là một ngôn ngữ di sản được giảng dạy, bảo tồn và gìn giữ. Bài viết khảo sát nhóm sinh viên Hàn Quốc học tiếng Việt với tư cách là ngôn ngữ di sản để tìm hiểu sự ảnh hưởng của ngôn ngữ chiếm ưu thế (tiếng Hàn) lên ngôn ngữ di sản (tiếng Việt) và khả năng thành thạo ngôn ngữ di sản của nhóm đối tượng này đối với kết cấu vận động tiếng Việt. Trong nghiên cứu của mình, chúng tôi nhận thấy một số lỗi mà một người nói ngôn ngữ di sản mắc phải như sau: lỗi không phân biệt được cái loại thành tố Hướng trong kết cấu vận động, lỗi không nhận diện được trật tự các thành phần câu tiếng Việt, và lỗi về trật tự các thành tố trong động ngữ dẫn đến lỗi sai về logic, ngữ nghĩa của câu.