bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Multiple Assessment Paradigms in English Teaching and Its’ Influence on Learning Achievement of Secondary Class Students
Authors: Nasreen Akhter  , Shahzadi Iqra Naz Malik
Published: December 2022

Teachers’ assessment practices are pre-dominated by their perceptions, beliefs and attitudes. Review of literature on assessment indicates five assessment paradigms in relation to aims of assessment in teaching. The present study discovers the English teachers’ paradigm preference of multiple assessments to explore the purposes of assessment of English teachers in searching most suitable assessment paradigm for improvement of students’ achievement scores in examinations. The participants of the study were 344 English teachers working in secondary level of federal and provincial schools in Pakistan. A five-point Likert scale based on 20 items was used for collecting the data of this study. The descriptive analysis revealed that teachers give the maximum importance to the communicative function of assessment. It was derived that English teachers’ first priority of using assessment was to inform which was followed by assessment for learning as their second priority, assessment as learning at the third grade, and assessment of learning at fourth level. The least importance teachers give is to assessment as instruction. The inferential analysis explored that gender of teachers has no effect in relation to their assessment approach except the approach assessment for learning that displays the significant difference of assessment for learning. Provincial and federal teachers showed the significant difference of all multiple assessment areas that suggested their diverse preference of all assessment areas. Teaching experience had insignificant impact upon four assessment dimensions except “assessment to inform” that suggested that teaching experience effects on communicative purpose of assessment. Students’ strength in class had a significant influence on assessments as learning, of learning, for learning and as instruction areas except assessment to inform dimension. On the whole, a positive and strong relationship was found between teachers’ assessment to inform paradigms and students’ grades in English in Board examinations but unfortunately, teachers in majority used to prefer this paradigm in their perceptions.
Flexible Country in the Making
Authors: Kösters Rosa , Van Diepen Loran , Van Dijk Moira , Van Rossum Matthias
Published: December 2022

Internationally, the 1980s marked a shift in economic policy. In the Nether­lands, the supposedly moderate neoliberal turn and the first round of flexibilization characterized the decade. Nowadays, labour market flexibility is exceptionally high in the Netherlands compared to neighbouring countries. This article examines how the trade union movement in the 1980s responded to increasing flexibilization, which strategy was used, and how this contributed to early Dutch flexibilization. In contrast to literature reflecting an institutional perspective, the trade union movement is analysed in this article from a social-historical perspective and as a social movement. As a result, it is argued that the effects of rising flexibilization were noted very early on within the trade unions. Be that as it may, both the priorities that followed from the agreements with employer organizations and the internal dynamics were decisive for the trade union movement’s relatively late and unassertive responses to the flexibilization of labour in the 1980s.
The Dutch Republic and the Spanish Slave Trade, 1580-1690
Authors: Antunes Cátia , Negrón Ramona
Published: December 2022

This article investigates the reason why groups of merchants operating from the Dutch Republic, particularly from Amsterdam, decided to take part in the exploitation of the Spanish Empire, through a very particular type of activity, that of the slave trade. We argue that Amsterdam-based merchants were heavily engaged, through various organizational forms, in supplying Spanish American markets with enslaved Africans. This participation was rewarded with a path for access to Spanish American silver, at the time the essential exchange mechanism for entry and expansion in the Mediterranean and Asian trades.
Agricultura y control social: de la tendencia al monocultivo a la diversidad agrícola en el Argar
Authors: Mora-González Adrián , Jover Maestre Francisco Javier , Contreras Cortés Francisco , López Padilla Juan Antonio
Published: December 2022

Se presenta una nueva hipótesis sobre el modo de vida y el grado de control social de la producción agrícola en la sociedad argárica (2200-1550 BCE). Si bien hace décadas se propuso para la cuenca de Vera (Almería) que en la fase final de su desarrollo se daría un proceso de intensificación productiva basado en un monocultivo extensivo de cebada (Hordeum vulgare L.), la revisión efectuada del conjunto de los datos paleobotánicos disponibles, con las limitaciones existentes y analizados de forma global a nivel cronológico, permiten considerar otras posibilidades interpretativas. Los datos apuntan hacia la práctica de una agricultura diversa durante todo el desarrollo de la sociedad argárica, aunque de base esencialmente cerealista, asociada a la puesta en práctica de diferentes estrategias coherentes con los principios de la racionalidad de la economía campesina.
الامكانات الجغرافية لاستثمار الطاقة الشمسية في العراق
Authors: الزركَاني زينب , الايدامي رحمن
Published: December 2022

Years have passed and Iraq continues to suffer from a severe crisis in the provision of electricity, most of the steam stations in it were made in the 1970 s and suffer from consumption and lack of maintenance as a result of the conditions of the Second Gulf War, these stations were subjected to a number of military strikes that led to severe damage as well as the economic sanctions that prevented Iraq from importing spare parts to repair these stations and the obsolescence of transportation and distribution networks, which were repaired by cutting off Second-hand or homemade spare parts and Iraqi cadres, after which the problem of providing fuel for these stations began with the continuation of the years of siege and the decline of oil production and the suspension of the work of refineries at that time, which affected the work of the stations, In order to address the lack of electricity during this period, the programmed cutting system, which continued to this day, was introduced, and successive governments took over Iraq after the downing of the regime, this heavy legacy, which had to be radically resolved, despite the volume of investments allocated to the electricity sector in Iraq annually - which amounted to more than $80 milliard between 2003 and 2019 - is never compatible with the resulting electricity, as The funds allocated to the development of this sector are equivalent to the development of electricity in four countries the size of Iraq. Therefore, the solutions put forward are incompatible with Iraq's existing economic potential, nor do they comply with environmental legislation calling for reducing the use of fuels polluting the environment
A trajetória da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC): análise dos textos oficiais
Authors: Alves Maria Michelle Fernandes , Oliveira Breynner Ricardo de
Published: December 2022

O artigo analisa a trajetória da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) que perpassou dois ciclos de governos distintos: Dilma Rousseff (2011-2016) e Michel Temer (2016-2018). Foram analisados documentos como as versões da BNCC, portarias e diretrizes. Também foram consultadas publicações que tratam do processo de construção dessa política. Dois contextos orientaram a análise: conjunturas e conteúdos da política. A análise trouxe algumas evidências: a trajetória da BNCC não revela uma linearidade; os cenários políticos, de certa forma, são traduzidos nos textos oficiais, pois há diferenças significativas entre as versões 2016 e 2017 em relação, por exemplo, aos princípios norteadores, aos atores envolvidos na construção e o público-alvo destinatário dessa política. Por fim, os textos oficiais são importantes para se compreender a trajetória de uma política, pois, além de revelar avanços e rupturas, fornecem elementos para se compreender a complexidade que permeia o processo de formulação e implementação das políticas educacionais.
Investigating the Support for Agility in Developing Government Software Systems: A Case of Three East African Countries
Authors: Binamungu Leonard , Mahundi Masoud
Published: December 2022

Agile Software Development Methods support an iterative and incremental way of developing software systems while responding to change by prioritising various aspects at different times. This differs from traditional sequential methods like Waterfall, in which one software development stage has to be completed before starting the next stage. To produce software systems that meet the requirements of their institutions, several governments in Africa have issued standards and guidelines to be followed during the development of government software systems. Such standards and guidelines specify the specific activities and deliverables for each stage of software development. While well-intentioned, such guidelines and standards can also hinder creativity and innovation which could be key to producing good quality and sustainable software systems. Given the degree of leniency that they offer, Agile methods could give room for such creativity and innovation among team members. However, despite such good potential in Agile methods, the literature lacks evidence regarding if and how the software development guidelines and standards issued by several African governments support agility. Various documents from three East African countries were reviewed, to determine if and how they support for agility during the development of government software systems. Guidelines and standards were reviewed using the lens of four Agile Values stated in the Agile manifesto. Results show the following: there is a marked lack of support for agility during the development of government software systems; the standards and guidelines are generally characterised by excessive micromanagement of the development process, leaving little or no room for innovation and creativity amongst members of the development teams; and the guidelines seem to assume uniformity across development projects, irrespective of the fact that software development projects can vary depending specific contextual dictates. Furthermore, recommendations on how governments can adopt and support agility during software development are provided.
Television White Space Based Broadband Network’s Coverage and CAPEX Performance for Rural Areas Connectivity in Tanzania
Authors: Ismail Moses
Published: December 2022

This study compared the CAPEX requirements for a television white space (TVWS) based broadband network and that of deploying the UMTS based mobile broadband networks to deliver broadband connectivity in areas with sparse population which characterize most of Tanzania rural. Like many developing countries, Tanzania has low Internet penetration, with penetration of just over 46% when multiple subscriptions are taken into account. The affected communities are mostly rural due to low population densities which make deployment of the mobile broadband to be much expensive in terms of costs. This limits the economic development potential in these areas given that the broadband connectivity and services is a key driver for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR or Industry 4.0) and modern digital economy. Comparative between the coverage capability of the TVWS and UMTS family of standards by considering the number of base transceiver stations (BTS) is conducted to cover a specific geographic area for three different radio operating environments namely hilly, undulating and flat terrain landscapes. The broadband connectivity data rate is defined at the receiver rate of 2 Mbps or above, and used to determine the number of BTS required for the two technologies. Results show that introducing the TVWS as a middle mile solution, cuts the number of UMTS BTS required to serve the same population by 68%, 66.7%, and 75% for the three canonical environments respectively.
Isolation of DDoS Attacks and Flash Events in Internet Traffic Using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: Mihanjo Carl , Mongi Alex
Published: December 2022

The adoption of network function visualization (NFV) and software-defined radio (SDN) has created a tremendous increase in Internet traffic due to flexibility brought in the network layer. An increase in traffic flowing through the network poses a security threat that becomes tricky to detect and hence selects an appropriate mitigation strategy. Under such a scenario occurrence of the distributed denial of service (DDoS) and flash events (FEs) affect the target servers and interrupt services. Isolating the attacks is the first step before selecting an appropriate mitigation technique. However, detecting and isolating the DDoS attacks from FEs when happening simultaneously is a challenge that has attracted the attention of many researchers. This study proposes a deep learning framework to detect the FEs and DDoS attacks occurring simultaneously in the network and isolates one from the other. This step is crucial in designing appropriate mechanisms to enhance network resilience against such cyber threats. The experiments indicate that the proposed model possesses a high accuracy level in detecting and isolating DDoS attacks and FEs in networked systems.
A Robust Random Forest Prediction Model for Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Based on Individual Medical History
Authors: Chaula Rebecca , Justo Godfrey
Published: December 2022

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to be a leading cause of mortality and reduces manpower throughout the world. HIV transmission from mother to child is still a global challenge in health research. According to UNAIDS, in every 7 girls, 6 are found to be newly infected among adolescents whereby 15-24 years are likely to be living with HIV which is the maternal age and likely to transfer to the child. Machine learning methods have been used to predict HIV/AIDS transmission from mother to child but left behind some important considerations including the use of patient-level information and techniques in balancing the dataset which may impact models’ performance. A robust prediction model for mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission is vital to alleviate HIV/AIDS detrimental effects. The Random Forest Machine Learning method was employed based on features from the individual medical history of HIV-positive mothers. A total of 680 balanced data tuples were used for model development using the ratio of 75:25 for training and testing the dataset. The Random Forest model outperformed the most commonly used learning algorithms achieving the performance of 99% accuracy, recall and F1-score of 0.99 and an error of 0.01, thus improving the prediction rate.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Dengan Menggunakan Metode Demonstrasi di Sma Negeri 1 Waled
Authors: Tonah Tonah
Published: December 2022

Pengajaran bahasa Indonesia menempati bagian penting, mulai dari Sekolah Dasar (SD) hingga Sekolah Menengah Atas (SLTA) bahkan perguruan tinggi di bidang studi bahasa Indonesia didorong untuk mengkhususkan diri sesuai dengan kurikulum yang diterapkan. Dalam belajar mengajar, bahasa Indonesia juga digunakan dalam pengantar untuk memperkenalkan setiap mata pelajaran atau mata kuliah, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa bahasa Indonesia digunakan dalam setiap mata pelajaran yang tercantum dalam kurikulum. Pengamatan awal di SMAN 1 Waled menunjukan bahwa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, hasil belajar siswa masih berada di bawah KKM. Salah satu alternatif model pembelajaran yang dapat dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan belajar untuk mendorong siswa berpartisipasi aktif dalam proses belajar mengajar adalah metode pembelajaran demonstrasi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil berlajar siswa di SMAN 1 Waled dengan menggunakan metode demonstrasi dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia materi teks editorial. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas, karena penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meberikan solusi atas permasalahan yang dihadapi guru dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan dua siklus dan emoat tahapan di setiap siklusnya. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilaukan di SMAN 1 Waled menunjukan adanya peningkatatan. Saat sebelum dilakukan penelitian, nilai rata-rata siswa adalah 56,15 dengan persentase kelulusan sebesar 11,54%. Nilai tersebut meingkat pada siklus I menjadi 74,61 dengan persentase kelulusan 50%, dan kembali meningkat secara signifikan pada siklus II menjadi 92,69 dengan persentase kelulusan 92,3%.
AN INSIGHT INTO THE DIFFERENCES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISPARATE MOTIVATIONS BETWEEN HACKERS AND CRACKERS
Authors: Hussain Syed Muzaffar
Published: December 2022

This paper considers two different classes of computer hackers, with a special emphasis on disparate motivations of hacking. Hackers’ psychology widely discussed in the media is almost entirely unexplored by psychologists. In this study, hackers’ and crackers’ motivation is investigated, using the study of values scale. One hundred and fourteen participants completed our online research instrument. The study of values and demographic data were questioned. Participants were categorized as hackers and crackers through their responses on two items questioned in the demographic datasheet. Results indicated that hackers were found higher on the motivations of seeking knowledge, aesthetic sense, social interactions, and mysticism while crackers were found more motivated due to their economical and political interests. Findings suggested that hackers hack for the thrill of learning and gathering information to gain intelligence. Hackers hack to make society a better place to live. Compared to hackers, crackers are incapable of normal social interactions, and their hacking is based on the motivations of getting money and power.
Earthly Punishment for the Violation of the Prohibition of Interest in Islam
Authors: Eyerci Cem
Published: December 2022

Interest has been in human beings’ daily economic life since ancient times. Receiving interest was mostly considered evil and the source of many social and economic problems. Therefore, interest was either entirely prohibited or allowed at rates under defined limits in many societies. The interest-based transactions were attempted to regulate by using financial, moral, religious, and legal instruments. Besides others, the spiritual means were considerably harsh. Receiving interest was considered a sin in most of the prevalent religions. Among these, the afterlife sanctions defined for the offenders against the prohibition of interest are the most severe in Islam. This paper aims to evaluate the legal sanctions for not respecting the prohibition of interest-based transactions. Since Islam takes an explicit stance against interest, the earthly punishment practices in Muslim societies for violating the prohibition of interest were studied. It is observed that the implemented weak earthly sanctions are inconsistent with the severe afterlife punishments in Islam.
Avaliação de áreas produtoras de vinhos finos de altitude de acordo com a sua aptidão ou potencial agrícola das terras
Authors: Dortzbach Denilson , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Anjos Lúcia Helena Cunha dos , González Antonio Paz
Published: December 2022

A hipótese do presente estudo é a de que diferentes metodologias de avaliação da aptidão agrícola dos solos podem resultar em diagnósticos diferenciados para a mesma área. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar e comparar a aptidão agrícola através das metodologias do Sistema de Avaliação da Aptidão Agrícola das Terras (SAAAT), Sistema de Classificação da Capacidade de Uso (SCCU), Classificação da Aptidão de Uso das Terras do Estado de Santa Catarina (CAUTSC) e os Critérios Edáficos para a Viticultura no Vale dos Vinhedos (CEVVV), em 38 perfis de solo em áreas produtoras de vinhos finos em regiões de altitude de SC. O estudo foi desenvolvido nas regiões de Água Doce, Campos Novos e São Joaquim, que se destacam como as principais produtoras dos vinhos finos de altitude no estado de Santa Catarina. Os resultados indicaram que as áreas onde são produzidos vinhos de altitude possuem baixa aptidão agrícola para culturas anuais. Entre os fatores limitantes destacam-se a fertilidade do solo e a declividade. Vinhedos altomontanos necessitam de metodologia de aptidão específica.
Avaliação físico-química e sensorial de geleias de goiaba-serrana (Acca sellowiana)
Authors: Santos Karine Louise dos , Budziak Dilma , Pereira Gustavo Eduardo , Borda Beatriz Mendes , Almeida Elenice Bernardina Coelho de
Published: December 2022

A região Sul do Brasil dispõe de espécies nativas de elevado potencial de uso, e dentre elas destaca-se a goiabeira-serrana (Acca sellowiana). Com vistas a estimular o processamento de frutos, o trabalho objetivou elaborar, caracterizar e verificar a aceitabilidade de cinco diferentes formulações de geleia de goiaba-serrana. As geleias foram analisadas quanto às características sensoriais (teste de aceitação e preferência) e físico-químicas. No teste de aceitação, realizado por 15 consumidores, foram avaliados os seguintes atributos: aparência, aroma, textura, sabor e avaliação geral, sendo que apenas uma formulação apresentou menor aceitação. Como resultado da caracterização físico-química, observou-se que a acidez variou de 0,65 a 1,70%; a umidade, de 14,76 a 34,08%; e o teor de açúcares totais, de 53,8 a 69,1%. Concluiu-se que a maioria das formulações permitiram a manutenção do aroma e sabor da fruta, resultando em geleias com boa aceitação.
EFFECT OF SOIL MOISTURE AND PULVERIZATION IMPLEMENTS ON TILLAGE APPEARANCE AND SOIL PROPERTIES
Authors: A. Jasim Abdulrazzak , F. Saadoon Salam
Published: December 2022

The experiment was conducted at the fields of Agriculture College-University of Baghdad Al- Jadiriyah in 2015 in sandy loam soil in order to evaluate the effect of soil moisture level and pulverization implement on tillage appearance and some soil physical properties. Two levels of soil moisture included fist moisture level 14-16% and second moisture level 18-20% and pulverization implements included: disc harrow, Spring Spike tooth harrow and rotary harrow were used. Soil surface roughness, number of clods with diameter larger than 5 cm/m2, disturbed soil volume, and soil total porosity were measured. Split plot design under randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates was used. The results were showed that Rotary harrow and 14-16% moisture level superior in obtained the best soil surface roughness, less number of clods > 5cm/m2 which was 7.56 clod/m2, while Spring Spike tooth Harrow and 18-20% moisture level was superior in record highest disturbed soil volume which was 761.56 m3/ hr and soil porosity of 55.78 %. Using locally manufactured ultrasonic device for measuring soil surface roughness was done successfully in this experiment with high performance efficiency.
Integrated Business Model – Technology (IBM-T) reporting trends: Pre and Post Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2017
Authors: Baharudin Dayana Mastura , Marimuthu Maran , Ibrahim Haslindar , Jan Amin , Adeneye Yusuf Babatunde , Hamzah Hana Halini , Zulkefli Mohd Ikhwan Izzat , Ibrahim Normardhiah
Published: December 2022

Purpose – This research examines the effects of the five primary factors that determine the top 100 Malaysian Public Listed Companies (PLCs) adoption of the Integrated Business Model - Technology (IBM-T), inﬂuenced by the presence of the Women on the Board of Directors, Independent Board members, and the Integrated Reporting 8 Content Elements initiatives.Design/methodology/approach – In order to explore the reporting of the IBM-T, the study have used the selective sampling method, means and standard deviation, document analysis, regularity of voluntary disclosure trend analysis, and the Paired-Sample T-Test derived from the MCCG 2012 and the MCCG 2017, as well as past research of the examination of the annual reports and integrated reports.Originality/value – In this paper, new research advancements in the areas of integrated reporting, business models, MCCG 2012, and MCCG 2017 are systematically reviewed. Other PLCs than Malaysian PLCs might use the ranking indices for the Integrated Business Model - Technology, Women Board of Directors, Independent Board of Directors, and the Integrated Reporting 8-Content Elements.
Ավանի տաճարի 1219 թ. վիմագիրը տնտեսական և դավանական հարցերի համապատկերում
Authors: Ղազարյան Ավետիք
Published: December 2022

The lapidary inscriptions of the Avan Cathedral, the ruins of which have survived to this day in the administrative district of Avan of modern Yerevan, are the most valuable sources for studying the history of both this cathedral and medieval Armenia. The historiographical, linguistic and grammatical analysis of the lapidary inscription of 1219 provides the basis for considering questions of the history of the Cathedral of an economic nature and dogmatic belonging. As a result of the study, a number of conclusions are drawn according to which the lapidary inscription is characterized as an official document of the sale and purchase of a land plot between the local feudal prince Jajur Khagbakyan and the Avan monastery. The inscription makes it possible to determine the legal status of ownership before and after the sale, the subject composition of the land. The lapidary inscription substantively reflects the administrative-political, socio-economic realities of the Zakharid principality of Armenia in the first quarter of the 13th century.
Perspectives on Data
Authors: Canning Erin , Fry Emily
Published: December 2022

This publication, the second in the three-volume Perspectives series, explores the potentials and pitfalls of using data and data-oriented approaches in art, art history, and museums through essays, interviews, and a video that address topics such as data analysis and visualization, the design of collection management systems, and the representation of provenance.
Iterative Pasts and Linked Futures: A Feminist Approach to Modeling Data in Archives and Collections of Artists’ Publishing
Authors: Rossenova Lozana , Di Franco Karen
Published: December 2022

Taking the artists’ books of Carolee Schneeman as its case study, this article applies feminist theory to data practice, demonstrating how embracing linked open data (LOD) will enable museums and other cultural institutions to increase the visibility of those parts of their collections that do not fit neatly in standard categories.
Comparison of Team-Based and Flipped Classroom Learning on Academic Achievements of Physical Therapy Students
Authors: Umar Sana , Zia Amna , Khalid Maham , Rana Faiqa Mehmood , Jabbar Saima
Published: December 2022

Aim: In this study, the post-implementation effects of two active learning strategies i.e., team-based learning (TBL) and flipped classroom learning (FCL) on academic achievements in terms of test scores were compared in undergraduate physical therapy students. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. Fifty undergraduate physical therapy students were included in this study. Students were equally divided into two groups i.e., team-based learning (TBL) and flipped classroom learning (FCL). The perception of students about this mode of learning was assessed by using the Likert scale. To assess post-implementation performance multiple choice question (MCQ) based test was used. Results: The average age of students in TBL group was 19.12±0.60 years whereas, in the FCL group average age was 19.04±0.45 years. 52% of students of the TBL group and 56% of students of the FCL group preferred the implemented active learning strategies as a better learning mode as compared to the conventional method. Both learning strategies i.e., FCL and TBL increased the post-knowledge level of students (p-value <0.05 for both). But while comparing FCL and TBL, the post-knowledge level in TBL was68.88±7.08 and in FCL group was 79.48±10.02 with p<0.05 showing that FCL was better than TBL. Conclusion: Team-based and flipped class room learning increased the knowledge level of students. As compared to team-based learning, flipped class room learning was a better learning strategy. Keywords: students learning, academic, learning in classroom, Team based classroom learning, flipped classroom learning
Individualized Approaches to Diabetes Care in Nursing Homes
Authors: Majeed Sughra , Sultana Razia , Shakeel Amtul , Ashraf Nadia , Perveen Farhat , Rafique Sadia
Published: December 2022

Although diabetes care has been widely established as a single entity, data in older, frail individuals with numerous comorbidities and have limited polymedication. This group accounts for a sizable number of nursing home residents (NHs). We came together as a group of experts with multidisciplinary (endocrinologists, geriatricians, Nurses staff, general practitioners and diabetologists) with real-world practice in this field, which is becoming more and more important globally, to compile practical, straightforward guidance on the managing of senior, fragile patients of diabetes. An Individual Care Plan (ICP), which is presented in layman's terms, is the cornerstone of a patient's diabetes treatment. This is due to the demands placed on personnel of NH (medical coordinator, manager, nurses, and caregiver working at the front lines, and the other caregiver worker which is under training). The actual purpose of this document, which is released when the patient is admitted, is to made prescriptions ensure that given at and followed after admission. It details the need for proper treatment, regular monitoring, and dates and times for essential examinations and testing. This entails keeping tabs on the patient's HbA1c, as well as their blood and urine glucose levels and any complications that may arise from the condition (hypoglycemia, cardiovascular disease, foot disorders, ocular problems, malnutrition, kidney failure and peripheral neuropathy). Consequentially, staff education on the unique challenges of care for an elderly person with diabetes, emergency procedures, and maintaining an up-to-date ICP for use by medical professionals is essential. Keywords: Diabetes care, nursing home, staff nurses
Association between alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and Helicobacter pylori infection in Iraqi patients submitted to gastrointestinal endoscopy
Authors: Hussein Rawaa A. , Al-Ouqaili Mushtak T.S. , Majeed Yasin H.
Published: December 2022

Objective: The aim of this paper was to assess the prevalence and association between H. pylori infection and alcohol, or cigarette use among Iraqi patients.

Methods: 115 individuals needed upper gastrointestinal endoscopies in total. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), urea breath test, rapid urease test, CagA-IgG, and culture were all used to confirm H. pylori infection. The information on alcohol consumption, smoking, sex, and age was collected using a standard questionnaire.

Results: The gold standard test, RT-PCR, was used to detect H. pylori infection in 81 (70.4%) of patients. H. pylori infection was not affected by age (OR: 0.976; CI: 95% (0.944-1.009; P > 0.05), sex (OR: 1.26, 95% CI: 0.57–2.75; P > 0.05), or alcohol intake (OR: 0.293; CI: 95% (0.081-1.058; P > 0.05) according to the binary logistic regression analysis. Additionally, there was a considerable inverse association between smoking and H pylori infection (OR: 0.094; CI: 95% (0.025-0.352; P < 0.05). According to binary logistic regression analysis, both smoking (OR: 0.036; CI: 95% (0.007-0.182; P < 0.05) and alcohol intake (OR: 0.179; CI: 95% (0.041-0.988; P < 0.05) were inversely and significantly related with H. pylori illness whereas H. pylori infection did not alter with age (OR: 1.001; CI 95% (0.959-1.044; P > 0.05) in the male subgroup.

Conclusions: According to the study, males who smoke and drink are more likely to have H. pylori infections. Furthermore, there was no positive association between age and H. pylori infection.
Impact of COVID-19 on the digestive system: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Wahab Shaima Saadallah Abdel , Khalil Mothana Ali , Majeed Yasin H.
Published: December 2022

Background: Various digestive symptoms caused by COVID-19 are frequently reported. This study aims to describe the most frequent digestive signs in patients with COVID-19, the relationship between the severity of digestive symptoms and some serological markers associated with liver manifestation, the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a stool sample, and the mortality rate of those patients.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study on 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases with digestive and hepatic manifestation in one center (Fallujah Teaching Hospital), Anbar governorate, Iraq, during a period of study. Questioner’s data were formed for all patients regarding age, sex, and comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. Liver function enzymes such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin (TBIL), and direct bilirubin and haematological parameters such as ferritin D-dimer, C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin, amylase, leukocyte count, and prothrombin time were used. SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in stool is determined using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction according to manufacturer’s instructions. The mortality rate of patients with COVID-19 was also determined. Data were followed up until April 22, 2022.

Results: Patients with digestive symptoms who had COVID-19 had an average age of 45.03 (SD 20.078), 52 (52%) were men, and 48 (48%) were women. No statistically significant variances were observed in the severity of digestive symptoms among age groups. The three digestive symptoms that patients with COVID-19 experienced most frequently were fatigue, fever, and abdominal colic. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the stool of 11% of the patients with COVID-19 with digestive signs. The COVID-19 mortality rate was 9%. Statistically, significant variance was observed in ALT (P value 0.01) and TBIL (P value 0.0027) levels between mild, moderate, and severe gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The levels of CRP varied considerably among those with mild, moderate, and severe GI conditions (P value 0.0182, according to the findings). In mild, moderate, and severe GI disorders, ferritin levels differed considerably (P value 0.05).

Conclusions: The faecal sample with a nasopharyngeal swab is needed to confirm COVID-19 diagnosis; hepatic manifestations are connected with increased COVID-19 mortality in individuals with digestive symptoms.
Lugares de encuentro virtual y físico en las ciudades del futuro
Authors: López-Rieux Claudia Ximena , Revollo Jesús
Published: December 2022

Within a vision of the future and in a continuous interaction between the individual, the collective and the space, we propose to address urban issues from the needs linked to lifestyles which shape the city. With this approach and the experience of confinement, we take up the results of a previous project regarding the dimension of the encounter, the practices of space and the use of ICT, which can provide interesting contributions for the conception of future spaces.
Hastanelerin Radyasyon Alanlarını İçeren Birimlerde Görev Alan Sağlık Çalışanlarında İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği İkliminin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÖĞÜT Selim , CANER AKIN Güfte
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, hastanelerin radyasyon içeren birimlerinde görev yapan sağlık çalışanlarının güvenlik iklimini ölçmek ve çalışanların yeterli bir algıya sahip olup olmadıklarını belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada kullanılan anket İskandinav Güvenlik İklimi Ölçeğinin (NOSACQ-50) Türkçe çevirisidir. Anketi doğrulamak için açıklayıcı ve keşfedici faktör analizi kullanılmıştır. Güvenilirlik, Cronbachs alpha kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiyi anlamak için korelasyon, t-testi ve Anova testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada evrenini hastanelerin radyasyon içeren alanlarında görev yapan sağlık çalışanları oluşmaktadır. Araştırmaya üniversite, devlet, özel ve diğer hastane gruplarında çalışan sağlık çalışanları dahil edilmiştir. Ayrıca araştırma İstanbul ili olarak sınırlandırılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini 298 sağlık çalışanı oluşturmaktadır. Güvenlik iklimi skoru 0,49406 standart sapma ile 2,9820 olarak hesaplanmış ve NOSACQ-50 talimatına göre sonuçlar 2,50’nin üzerinde olduğu için pozitif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Keşfedici faktör analizi, yedi boyut için NOSACQ-50’nin orijinal versiyonundan farklı olarak altı boyut ortaya koymuştur. Bu çalışma, birinci yazarın İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Anabilim Dalı Yüksek Lisans Tezinden türetilmiştir.
The differences between the attempts to pronounce the characters in the two authoritative texts, the Taintiriya Pratishakhya and the Panini Grammar
Authors: Meena Rishikesh
Published: December 2022

When a sound is stuck in a pattern of characters, it is audible. In addition to space, action and effort, air and power are also necessary for sound to manifest itself in the form of characters. 'Manah kayagnimahanti sa prerayati marutam' is said in the Panini teachings.

The air coming into the mouth from the throat is blocked in a separate place in the mouth called the 'place' of the pronunciation.
Визначення рівня та оцінювання загроз енергетичній безпеці
Authors: Суходоля О. М. , Рябцев Г. Л. , Харазішвілі Ю. М. , Бобро Д. Г. , Завгородня С. П.
Published: December 2022

Публікація розкриває методологію системного підходу до проведення аналізу реалізації політики у сфері енергетичної безпеки. Застосовано методологію до визначення сфери і предмета енергетичної безпеки як об’єкта управління. Запропоновано методику та сформовано набір індикаторів оцінки рівня енергетичної безпеки. Проведено розрахунки рівня енергетичної безпеки станом на 2020 р. Визначено і класифіковано загрози енергетичній безпеці. Висвітлено загальні підходи до оцінювання загроз, розроблено їх методику. Ідентифіковано та проаналізовано загрози енергетичній безпеці України, наведено дані про їх оцінювання станом на 1 вересня 2021 р. Надано рекомендації органам виконавчої влади щодо застосування методології визначення рівня енергетичної безпеки й оцінювання загроз у системі забезпечення енергетичної та національної безпеки. Розраховано на експертів, науковців, фахівців у галузях енергетики, економіки, національної безпеки, суб’єктів владних повноважень та енергетичних ринків, представників громадських організацій, а також усіх, хто цікавиться проблематикою енергетичної безпеки. Дослідження стане в пригоді під час вироблення енергетичної політики, стратегічного планування у сфері енергетичної безпеки, обґрунтованого вибору інструментів політики, спрямованих на реалізацію національних інтересів України.
Attenuating effect of Chlorella Vulgaris against acrylamide intoxication on thyroid gland
Authors: Alabbadi Raghad A. , Ayaz Najla O. , Elhalwagy Manal E. A.
Published: December 2022

Oral administration of Acrylamide in our food produces adverse health effects through different vital systems. This study examined the effect of simultaneous oral supplementation of unicellular algae Chlorella vulgaris (CV)   on thyroid gland disruption induced by intoxication with Acrylamide (ACR). Healthy male rats (n=60) distributed in six groups: -ve control, +ve control (CV 300 mg/kg), low dose Acrylamide (LACR, 5 mg/kg), high dose Acrylamide (HACR, 50 mg/kg), pre-administration of Chlorella Vulgaris with Acrylamide CV+ LACR (5mg/kg), and with Acrylamide CV+HACR (50 mg/kg). All groups received treatments orally for 30 days. ACR treated groups (LACR, HACR) demonstrated a significant elevation in oxidative stress biomarkers Malondialdehyde (MDA), 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), Nitric Oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines C-reactive protein (CRP), Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β). In relation to antioxidant biomarkers Glutathione (GSH) and Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), GSH recorded significant reduction while GPx indicated significant elevation as compared to control and +ve control group at (p<0.05). Thyroid gland biomarkers showed   reduction in Thyroid-Stimulating hormone (TSH) in ACR groups whereas Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) presented a significant elevation.
Frequency of radial artery occlusion in patients with diabetes mellitus 24.hr and one month after coronary intervention
Authors: Ali Sajjad , Khan Muhammad Abbas , Talreja Kanhiya Lal , Aslam Muhammad Hasnain , Akbar Neelam , Ahmad Muhammad , Bangash Sudhair Abbas , Ariba Ariba , Batool Maryam
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Transradial coronary intervention (CI) is frequently complicated by radial artery occlusion (RAO). The research has a variety of prevalence reports, and its indicators are not properly known. The purpose of this research was to analyze the frequency of RAO in diabetes mellitus patients 24 hours and one-month following CI. Methods: In this study, 1,350 participants (included 101 repeated operations after one month) who undergo 1,451 CI, were involved. Participants were assessed for RAO 24 hours and one month following CI. The major result was not identified in 47 participants (3.2%), thus, data on 1,303 participants were provided for analysis of the data. After receiving CI for 24 hours and a month, individuals with diabetic mellitus (DM) had their predictors of RAO examined using multiple regression analysis. Results: The total participants of 1,303 included 1,018 (78.1%) men and 285 (21.6%) women, with an average age of 57.6 years. The major result was not identified in 47 participants (3.2%), thus, data on 1,256 participants were provided for analysis of the data, in which 149 participants (12.3%) had the primary outcomes. There were 46 women (30.2%) in the RAO group. In the RAO cohort, DM was found in 58 (39.5%) individuals.
LEVANTAMENTO FLORÍSTICO E ANÁLISE DOS CONFLITOS DA ARBORIZAÇÃO URBANA DA REGIÃO CENTRAL DE CABO VERDE, MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Silva Júlia Viana Mariano , Botezelli Luciana , Bucci Maria Elisa Diniz
Published: December 2022

Com o crescimento das cidades, a preocupação com a presença de árvores no contexto urbano é cada vez mais discutida. Este trabalho objetivou realizar o levantamento florístico e análise dos conflitos da arborização urbana da região central do município de Cabo Verde, Minas Gerais. Os dados foram coletados através de um formulário levado a campo e posteriormente analisados. Utilizou-se de medidas de estatística básica, foram calculados os índices de diversidade e equabilidade e construído um mapa da área. Foram encontrados, 97 indivíduos, de 21 espécies e 14 famílias botânicas. O índice de Shannon-Weiner (H’) e a uniformidade de Pielou (J’) apresentaram valores de 2,38 e 0,78, respectivamente. Dentre os conflitos, destacou-se o estrangulamento de base e a poda inadequada em 28,87% e 27,84% dos indivíduos, respectivamente. Ainda, observou-se que a maioria dos conflitos relatados se localizava na Praça Capitão Luiz Romão Siqueira, principalmente os que envolviam a raiz. Nota-se pouca valorização da arborização urbana no município, além da falta de planejamento e leis municipais que tratem do assunto, sendo necessárias mudanças na gestão da arborização municipal.
AVALIAÇÃO DAS PRAÇAS DE FERNANDÓPOLIS, ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO, BRASIL
Authors: Agustini Maria Vitória Gabrielli Battilani , Vanzela Luiz Sérgio , Lima Leonice Domingos dos Santos Cintra , Vazquez Gisele Herbst
Published: December 2022

A praça é um dos espaços públicos mais importantes da estrutura urbana. Além de área de lazer, oferece espaços para a socialização, exercício da cidadania, promoção do meio ambiente e aumento da qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma avaliação das praças de Fernandópolis/SP, por meio da análise quanti-qualitativa dos elementos arquitetônicos, infraestrutura, mobiliário e paisagismo, com o intuito de compreender o desempenho desses espaços e acorrer em futuras adequações na esfera municipal para a potencialização dos serviços prestados à população. Foram realizados levantamentos documentais históricos, bibliográficos, fotográficos e visitas in loco, os quais possibilitaram a identificação e quantificação do material e estado de conservação dos equipamentos e da vegetação. Concluiu-se que a maioria das praças carece de infraestrutura e investimentos na conservação e manutenção dos seus elementos arquitetônicos e paisagísticos. A análise dos anos de 2012 e 2020 indica que não houve melhorias, o que é preocupante, visto que a população da cidade aumentou e envelheceu e as praças são importantes instrumentos para a saúde e o bem-estar. Quanto às árvores/palmeiras presentes, 89% são exóticas e com predomínio de 48,6% da espécie Licania tomentosa (Benth.) Fritsch (oiti), havendo a necessidade de uma maior diversificação.
INVENÇÃO E INTERVENÇÃO DA ARBORIZAÇÃO URBANA ENQUANTO PATRIMÔNIO HÍBRIDO NO BRASIL
Authors: Da Silva Alves de Lima Marcos Vinícius , Marques da Silva Joelmir
Published: December 2022

As árvores fornecem importantes serviços ecossistêmicos à humanidade, sendo uma importante conexão cultural e biológica do homem com a natureza. Na colonização do Brasil, os portugueses introduziram suas plantas como uma forma de dominação cultural e os transpor para a nação de origem, assim, a extensiva implementação da cultura europeia no país, traz repercussões inclusive para a arborização urbana. Desde a invasão até os dias atuais, a maioria dos projetos paisagísticos contribuem para a uniformização das paisagens e homogeneização biológica. Assim, instalam-se dilemas projetuais entre conservar o patrimônio híbrido e remodelar os espaços com espécies nativas para garantir a identidade biológica e cultural. Diante desse imbróglio teórico-metodológico, objetiva-se com esse trabalho refletir sobre a invenção da arborização urbana e perspectivas para sua intervenção enquanto patrimônio híbrido. Para isso, será traçada uma breve linha histórica de sua presença no Brasil, baseada em Sérgio Buarque de Holanda, bem como discutir intervenções na arborização urbana na contemporaneidade. Através desse caminho, percebeu-se que o epistemicídio cultural ao longo do processo de colonização, repercutiu na negação de conhecimentos ligados à arborização das cidades. Além disso, compreendeu-se que as intervenções exigem estudos complexos, necessitando de recuperação da literatura científica para equilibrar a arborização do passado com pautas ambientais atuais.
ARBORIZAÇÃO DA PRAÇA DOUTOR JOÃO ALVES, MONTES CLAROS, MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Mota Fonseca Ana Paula , Barbosa Xavier Márcio Venícius , Pinter Pastorello Carlos Emílio de Sant’Ana , Souza Aguiar Ruth Monte Alto
Published: December 2022

Nas cidades, a tipologia de área verde que a população mais apresenta contato são as praças, sendo crucial caracterizar estes ambientes. Objetivou-se avaliar a arborização da Praça Doutor João Alves (PDJA), Montes Claros, norte de Minas Gerais para caracterizar a sua diversidade e estrutura. Foram inventariados todos os indivíduos com diâmetro à altura do peito (DAP) ≥ a 10 cm. As espécies foram categorizadas quanto ao hábito e origem. A estrutura da comunidade foi calculada por meio da densidade e dominância. A diversidade foi analisada pelos índices de Shannon (H’) e Equabilidade de Pielou (J’). Foram inventariados 53 indivíduos, distribuídos em 22 espécies e 13 famílias. Fabaceae (4 spp.) e Arecaceae (4 sp.) foram as famílias mais ricas. A comunidade é predominantemente arbórea (59%) e exótica (60%). O índice H’ foi de 2,89 e o J’ foi 0, 933. O caráter ecotonal é bem representado na PDJA, predominando espécies compartilhadas entre Caatinga, Cerrado e Mata Atlântica. O ambiente possui média diversidade de espécies e boa distribuição entre os indivíduos. A caracterização estrutural e de diversidade subsidiam trabalhos futuros no ambiente.