bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the effect of dexamethasone, ketoprofen and cold Compress on Postoperative quality of life following impacted lower third molar surgery: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Suleiman Ibrahim Kayode , James Olutayo , Olasoji Hector Oladapo
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effect of dexamethasone, ketoprofen and cold compress on the quality of life (QoL) following surgical removal of impacted lower third molar (ILTM).
Materials and Methods: Eligible patients requiring ILTM extraction with modified Pederson difficulty index score of 5-6 were recruited. The patients were randomly allocated into Group A, B and C. The group A and C patients received pre-operatively, 100mg of ketoprofen and 8mg of dexamethasone per-oral respectively. Subjects in group B applied a pre-standardized ice pack over the angle of the mandible for 6 hours postoperatively. The QoL questionnaire was administered on postoperative day 1, 2 and 7.
Results: In total, seventy-eight subjects completed the study: 46 (59%) were male and had a mean age of 27.8 ± 4.9 years. The groups were similar sociodemographically. The overall QoL and appearance domain score was significantly better in patients on oral dexamethasonein postoperative day 1 compared to other groups.
Conclusions: Oral dexamethasone demonstrates better improvement in postoperative QoL and appearance on day 1 following ILTM surgery compared to ice packs and ketoprofen. Although ice packs are readily available, can be used repeatedly and are a low-cost option, more research is necessitated to determine its optimum therapeutic use in outpatient setting that will produce a result superior to a single dose of oral dexamethasone.
Clinical Relevance: Oral dexamethasone is superior to ice pack compress and ketoprofen in improving the postoperative QoL in ILTM surgery.
Physical inactivity during pregnancy: its associations with socio-demographic background and mental health
Authors: Sándor Nikolett Gabriella , Boros Julianna , Kopcsó Krisztina , Lábadi Beatrix
Published: November 2023

Background: Exercise during pregnancy is known to have positive effects on both maternal and foetus health. Despite international recommendations advocating regular exercise for healthy pregnant women survey data indicate that physical activity decreases during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester.
This study aims to assess the physical inactivity levels of pregnant women in Hungary in a representative sample and to explore the association between physical inactivity, socio-demographic characteristics, and mental health.
Method: Utilizing data from the Cohort'18 Hungarian Birth Cohort Study during pregnancy, our analysis encompasses 6121 pregnant women. The survey, administered by local health visitors, assessed the amount of physical activity, such as sports, cycling and walking, done in one week before pregnancy and in the third trimester of pregnancy. Mental health was evaluated through self-administered paper-pencil questionnaires, measuring depression (CES-D-8) and anxiety (GAD-2) questionnaires.
Results: The inactivity rate during pregnancy was 70% for walking, 92% for cycling and 90% for sports. Inactivity increased across all forms of physical activity during pregnancy. Socio-demographic determinants influencing physical inactivity varied for different activities during pregnancy. Walking and doing sport were significantly associated with equivalent income quintiles, educational attainment, parity, and the population of the settlement. For cycling, educational attainment, employment status and the population of the settlement held significant predictive power.
Examined socio-demographic variables explained 3,5-4,7% of the variance in walking, 3,3-7,8% in cycling, and 7-14% in doing sport during pregnancy. Mental status significantly associated only with doing sport during pregnancy.
Conclusions: Our study provides insight into the high rates of third trimester physical inactivity among pregnant women in Hungary, especially for vigorous activity, using representative data. The findings underscore the importance of raising awareness about physical activity in antenatal care, particularly targeting at-risk population. Health education in the antenatal care process should be expanded to emphasize the crucial role of physical activity during pregnancy.
Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Hospitalizations in Alberta: Interrupted Time Series Analysis by Age and Sex
Authors: Kim Chungah , Bai Yihong , Allin Sara , Kirst Maritt , O’Campo Patricia , Ienciu Kristine , Xia Xiaoyang , MacMaster Frank , Rittenbach Katherine , Chum Antony
Published: November 2023

Using population-wide health administrative data in Alberta, Canada (10/2015-05/2021, n = 3,493,864), we find that cannabis legalisation was not associated with significant increases in cannabis-related hospitalizations. Hospitalization rates were higher in young adults (18–24) compared to those 25+, and the introduction of edibles was associated with insignificant immediate increases of 23% and 18% among younger women and men respectively. Comparison with patterns in Ontario from in a prior study finds that cannabis legalisation led to increased hospitalization in Ontario but not Alberta. The findings highlight the need for targeted screening and interventions for young adults.
Laudatio of Dr. Erik Panzer, 2020 Hermann Weyl Prize
Authors: Lledó Barrena María Antonia
Published: November 2023

Erik Panzer, from the University of Oxford, has been awarded the 2020 Hermann Weyl Prize of the International Colloquium on Group Theoretical Methods in Physics, for “his pioneering achievements in the calculation of amplitudes in gauge theories, for developing new mathematical structures that exploit the language of symmetries, and for his contribution to the description of important physical phenomena present in nature.”
The prediction of anyons: Its history and wider implications
Authors: Goldin Gerald A.
Published: November 2023

Prediction of “anyons,” often attributed exclusively to Wilczek, came first from Leinaas and Myrheim in 1977, and independently from Goldin, Menikoff, and Sharp in 1980-81. In 2020, experimentalists successfully created anyonic excitations. This paper discusses why the possibility of quantum particles in two-dimensional space with intermediate exchange statistics eluded physicists for so long after bosons and fermions were understood. The history suggests ideas for the preparation of future researchers. I conclude by addressing failures to attribute scientific achievements accurately, both inadvertent and intentional. Such practices disproportionately hurt women and minorities in physics.
Emergent symmetries in atomic nuclei: Probing nuclear dynamics and physics beyond the standard model
Authors: Launey Kristina D. , Becker K. S. , Sargsyan G. H. , Molchanov O. M. , Burrows M. , Mercenne A. , Dytrych T. , Langr D. , Draayer J. P.
Published: November 2023

Dominant shapes naturally emerge in atomic nuclei from first principles, thereby establishing the shape-preserving symplectic Sp(3, \mathbb{R}ℝ) symmetry as remarkably ubiquitous and almost perfect symmetry in nuclei. We discuss the critical role of this emergent symmetry in enabling machine-learning descriptions of heavy nuclei, ab initio modeling of \alphaα clustering and collectivity, as well as tests of beyond-the-standard-model physics. In addition, the Sp(3, \mathbb{R}ℝ) and SU(3) symmetries provide relevant degrees of freedom that underpin the ab initio symmetry-adapted no-core shell model with the remarkable capability of reaching nuclei and reaction fragments beyond the lightest and close-to-spherical species.
Comments on the negative grade KdV hierarchy
Authors: Adans Y. F. , Gomes Jose F. , Lobo G. V. , Zimerman A. H.
Published: November 2023

The construction of negative grade KdV hierarchy is proposed in terms of a Miura-gauge transformation. Such gauge transformation is employed within the zero curvature representation and maps the Lax operator of the mKdV into its couterpart within the KdV setting. Each odd negative KdV flow is obtained from an odd and its subsequent even negative mKdV flows. The negative KdV flows are shown to inherit the two different vacua structure that characterizes the associated mKdV flows.
Renormalizable extension of the Abelian Higgs-Kibble model with a dim.6 derivative operator
Authors: Binosi Daniele , Quadri Andrea
Published: November 2023

We present a new approach to the consistent subtraction of a non power-counting renormalizable extension of the Abelian Higgs-Kibble (HK) model supplemented by a dim. 6 derivative-dependent operator controlled by the parameter zz. A field-theoretic representation of the physical Higgs scalar by a gauge-invariant variable is used in order to formulate the theory by exploiting a novel differential equation, controlling the dependence of the quantized theory on zz. These results pave the way to the consistent subtraction by a finite number of physical parameters of some non-power-counting renormalizable models possibly of direct relevance to the study of the Higgs potential at the LHC.
Unveiling the drivers of digital governance adoption in public administration
Authors: Xanthopoulou Panagiota , Antoniadis Ioannis , Avlogiaris Giorgos
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors, both internal and external, that impact the adoption of digital governance in public administration. The quantitative data were collected through online questionnaires from 556 public servants, all of whom were enrolled in a Master of Public Administration program, representing a variety of public organizations, in a non-random way. The study draws from a comprehensive literature review and leverages structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis to derive empirical insights. The empirical analysis revealed positive relationships between digital governance, service quality, safety, trust, and transparency within public services. Contrary to previous results, internal factors such as leadership, organizational culture, and skillsets do not exhibit significant impacts. Overall, the study supports the idea that improving the quality of digital services and embracing innovative technologies are key drivers of digital governance in public administration, leading to increased transparency and public trust. These findings can guide policymakers and administrators in implementing effective digital governance strategies tailored to the specific context of each public organization.
Czy specyficzne słownictwo dawnych polskich utworów fantastycznonaukowych może być przedmiotem zainteresowania leksykografa?
Authors: Kajtoch Wojciech
Published: November 2023

The article poses the problem of the sense of including words characteristic of science fiction in Polish language dictionaries. It characterizes the vocabulary (based on Juliusz Braun’s novel „When the Moon Dies”), and finally considers the possibility of creating a separate dictionary collecting lexis of this kind
Obecność motywów z Prawdziwej historii (Alethe diegemata) Lukiana z Samosat w literaturze fantastycznej na przykładzie wybranych fragmentów
Authors: Góral Piotr
Published: November 2023

This article is an analysis the writing of Lucian of Samosata, A True Story (Alethe diegemata). Its purpose is to indicate the presence of fantastic causes in the work today and to trace the presence of the motifs used by Lucian in later fantastic writings. The dividing line between fantasy literature and science fiction is also permanently drawn, which is helpful in examining the work, as well as in an attempt to assign it to one of the revealed trends in fantasy literature.
„Wieszcz negacji ” i „pobożna heretyczka”. Przemyślenia w zibaldonowym stylu wokół nieznanego tropu recepcji Leopardiego w Niemczech
Authors: Czajka Anna
Published: November 2023

The text in zibaldon’s multi-discursive style presents hitherto unexplored moments of influence of Leopardi’s work in its transmission to German culture. It focuses on the acquisition and transformation of the poetic message of the Italian in the work of the poet and philosopher Margarete Susman, the result of which is to perceive poetry as penetrating philosophy and opening access to the Mystery of Being (Susman, then Heidegger, Gadamer).
CALENDARIO ICTIOLOGICO DE SAN ANTONIO
Authors: Miranda Brandt Oscar
Published: November 2023

Con el fin de establecer las especies que llegan o moran en forma habitual la playa rocosa de la zona de San Antonio se comenzó en el mes de Julio de 1963, un muestreo mensual mediante una red de tres telas. En forma complementaria se usó en varias oportunidades, una red de enmalle que se caló afuera del molo norte dé San Antonio y en el interior mismo del Puerto. El uso de esta red tenía como fin, aclarar la distribución aparente de las especies dentro del Puerto de abrigo. El muestreo parcialmente se dió por terminado en Julio de 1964, debido por la casi destrucción del arte de pesca y por dificultades de embarcación.
CONTRIBUCION AL ESTUDIO DE LA CHOLGA Aulacomya ater EN PUTEMUN (MOLLUSCA, BIVALVIA, MYTILIDAE)
Authors: Lozada López Eliana
Published: November 2023

La considerable disminución en la abundancia de cholgas (Aulacomya ater (Molina) 1782) en la costa chilena y la intensa explotación a que han estado sometidos, ha urgido al Departamento de Pesca y Caza de la ex Dirección de Agricultura y Pesca a realizar una investigación que permita conocer la biología de esta especie.
Penerapan Protokol Kesehatan Covid-19 di Lingkungan Kerja dalam Perspektif Planned Behavioral Theory
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Indah Pratiwi Puspa , Siswidiyanto Siswidiyanto
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the Covid-19 health protocol in the work environment based on the Perspective of Planned Behavioral Theory in public organizations in East Java Province, Indonesia. Based on the analysis carried out, the results obtained that a) Attitude has a positive and significant effect on ASN behavior in implementing health protocols in the work environment in the "New Normal" phase; b) Subjective Norms have a positive and significant effect on ASN behavior in the application of health protocols in the work environment in the "New Normal" phase; c) Behavioral control has a positive and significant effect on the behavior of ASN in the application of health protocols in the work environment in the "New Normal" phase; and d) Intention has a positive and significant effect on ASN behavior in the application of health protocols in the work environment in the "New Normal" phase.
Urgensi Etika Pejabat Publik dan Peranan Generasi Z dalam Studi Administrasi Publik
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Oktari Yogi
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to explore how the phenomenon of demoralizations and ethical dysfunction in the realm of public administration has developed massively, so there is a risk of creating a wave of public distrust. It’s necessary to have a critical study of public ethics, along with the transformation of service ethics assessment standards in accordance with the time and paradigms. This study used library research with data collection technique is carried out by reviewing scientific journals that are considered relevant to this study. The results of this study indicate that there are two types of ethical violations that are mostly done by public official in Indonesia, namely abuse of power and maladministration. Factors causing the proliferation of ethical violations in Indonesia are weak law enforcement and public permissiveness towards unethical behavior. The active role of Generation Z is needed to maintain a healthy democratic climate and reduce public permissiveness toward various forms of ethical violations.
Analisis Perbedaan Kebijakan Standar Perizinan Reklamasi Pada Wilayah Pelabuhan dan Selain Pelabuhan
Authors:   Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan, Suhaemi Gultom Iqbal , T.Danny Anggoro ,   Direktorat Jasa Kelautan, Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia, Pramono Hadi
Published: November 2023

Reclamation is a business activity that is categorized as a high-risk level. Currently, Indonesia has 2 (two) standards for implementing coastal reclamation that is set by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) and the Ministry of Transportation (Kemhub). KKP sets reclamation standards outside the port area based on Law Number 27 of 2007 (UU Number 27 of 2007) and the Ministry of Transportation determines reclamation standards in port areas based on Law Number 17 of 2008 (UU Number 17 of 2008). This study uses a qualitative method through a literature review to compare the two reclamation standards which can help simplify business permits according to Perppu Number 2 of 2022. Based on a comparison of the reclamation standards used by the KKP it can be applied to all area inside and outside the port because it regulates standards in more detail thereby reducing potential impacts of reclamation that may occur.
Pass-through del tipo de cambio en América Latina
Authors: Espinoza Ipanaque Paul Christian
Published: November 2023

En esta investigación se evalúa y compara la dinámica de traspaso del tipo de cambio a la variación de los precios al consumidor en Colombia, Chile, México y Perú desde febrero de 2003 hasta octubre de 2022. Se utiliza la metodología de vectores autorregresivos estructurales (SVAR, por su sigla en inglés) siguiendo la descomposición de Blanchard y Quah (1989). Los resultados muestran un nivel relativamente bajo de traspaso, cierta heterogeneidad en sus magnitudes y con un periodo similar mayor a 25 meses para alcanzar su efecto permanente de largo plazo. Esto nos indica que los bancos centrales de la región deben continuar operando dentro de rangos metas para fortalecer el anclaje de las expectativas de inflación. Una limitación del estudio es la no inclusión de datos antes de la adopción de metas de inflación. Este trabajo representa el primer esfuerzo en aplicar el modelo de vectores autorregresivos estructurales con restricciones de largo plazo a través de ceros robusto a las economías de América Latina. Los efectos del traspaso del tipo de cambio en América Latina se han reducido.
Protección financiera en salud ante enfermedades crónicas. Una perspectiva desde las finanzas familiares
Authors: Reynoso-González Jorge José Luis , de León Arias Adrián
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el efecto diferencial de la Seguridad Social (SS) y Seguro Popular (SP) sobre la Protección Financiera en Salud (PFS) para hogares con integrantes que padecen enfermedades crónicas. Utilizando datos de ENSANUT 2018, se implementó el método de pareo por puntaje de propensión sobre la afiliación al SS y al SP para estimar su efecto atribuible en indicadores de PFS. Este estudio nos permite anticipar las consecuencias diferenciadas de gastos catastróficos en las finanzas familiares. Se recomienda dirigir políticas de salud a mejorar el paquete de beneficios del SP (ahora INSABI). La originalidad de este estudio reside en el análisis comparativo de los esquemas de seguridad en salud, enfocado en hogares con enfermos crónicos. Una de las limitantes es la desaparición del SP, pero los resultados pueden utilizarse para la implementación de la nueva política de salud. Se concluye que el SP ofrece una PFS insuficiente, y de no corregirse complica la sustentabilidad financiera de los hogares con enfermos crónicos.
Ciclos en el Sector Bancario Mexicano: un Índice Coincidente (CP1G7) vía ACP
Authors: Camacho Ardila Andrés Giovanni , Hernández Álvarez Federico , Román de la Sancha Luis Ignacio
Published: November 2023

Se propone construir un índice acerca de los ciclos financieros del sector bancario en México, usando métricas de desempeño del G7 y el ACP. Se compara este indicador con los ciclos económicos y financieros nacionales, así también se analiza el comportamiento de las métricas antes, durante y después de la crisis financiera Subprime y la crisis sanitaria COVID19. Se encontró que el Componente Principal 1 del G7 (CP1G7) es un indicador adecuado para medir el estado (recesión o expansión) que guarda el sistema bancario mexicano, así también, el ACP permitió identificar las variables que más impactan en cada periodo. No existe a nivel nacional un indicador acerca de los ciclos del sector bancario, ni un análisis de las métricas en periodos de crisis. El modelo no incluye variables exógenas (económicas o financieras). En conclusión, tanto el índice CP1G7 como el análisis de la dinámica de las métricas bancarias, son herramientas útiles para la detección temprana de posibles amenazas para la estabilidad financiera.
Curiosities of Weight Loss Diets of the Last 60 Years
Authors: Zarzo Inmaculada , Boselli Pietro Marco , San Onofre Nadia , Soriano Jose M.
Published: November 2023

Lately, we've witnessed the emergence of obesity as a prominent concern for public health and the economy. This issue commands serious attention, impacting millions worldwide, particularly in the most developed nations. Practical approaches to tackling obesity involve tailored physical activity and dietary interventions overseen by qualified healthcare professionals. Nonetheless, some individuals opt for quicker routes, embracing dietary regimens that promise rapid and effortless weight reduction yet lack substantiated scientific backing. Given the potential hazards these approaches pose to well-being, this calls for immediate address, occasionally leading to unexpected and severe consequences. In this review, we aim to analyze the curiosities of popular diets embraced by adults from the 1960s to the present day, including the scientific justification that supports or contradicts their effectiveness.
Trends in the Ophthalmic Workforce and Eye Care Infrastructure in South India: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
Authors: Pallerla Srinivasa R , Pallerla Madhurima R , Krishnaiah Sannapaneni
Published: November 2023

Background

This study is part of broad-based research to determine the impact of blindness control activities in general and with special reference to the Andhra Pradesh Right to Sight Society (APRTSS) activities in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As part of the global “VISION 2020: The Right to Sight” initiative, the APRTSS was established in the undivided state of Andhra Pradesh in 2002. Since then, the APRTSS has been actively implementing the strategies of VISION 2020 to reduce visual impairment and blindness in the state.

Objective

The availability and distribution of the eye care workforce are essential to reach the goals of VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, the global initiative to eliminate avoidable blindness. This study assessed the trends in the availability and distribution of eye health professionals and eye care infrastructure in 2 southern Indian states: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a pretested questionnaire to gather data for the year from 2012 to 2013. Data for 2002 to 2003 were collected from available historical records. The questionnaires were pretested in a pilot study conducted before the main survey. Pretested questionnaires were administered to all eye care professionals—ophthalmologists (n=1712) and midlevel ophthalmic personnel (MLOP; n=1250)—eye care facilities with ≥10 inpatient beds or performing ≥100 cataract surgeries per annum (n=640), local nongovernmental eye care organizations (n=182), and international eye care organizations (n=10). Data were collected for 2 different time periods: the baseline year of 2002 to 2003 and the target year of 2012 to 2013. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 19.0.

Results

The response rates were 81.1% (519/640) for eye care facilities, 96.1% (1645/1712) for ophthalmologists, and 67.6% (845/1250) for MLOP. From 2002-2003 to 2012-2013, there has been an increase in eye care facilities, from 234 to 519 (121.8%); ophthalmologists, from 935 to 1712 (83.1%); and MLOP, from 767 to 1250 (63%). The ophthalmologist:population ratio improved from 1:88,260 in 2002-2003 to 1:51,468 in 2012-2013. The MLOP:population ratio improved from 1:168,283 in 2002-2003 to 1:138,117 in 2012-2013 but still falls short of the ideal number.

Conclusions

Both southern Indian states are able to meet the requirements for ophthalmologists and eyecare infrastructure as per the goals of VISION 2020. However, the number of MLOP falls short of the ideal ratio for the population. This study has some limitations. For example, most of the data collected through questionnaires were based on self-report, which might introduce bias due to memory recall or over or under-reporting of certain information. However, this was addressed by cross-checking the collected data with information from supplementary sources.
Dazhu Hongjingtian Injection for Ischemic Stroke: Protocol for a Prospective, Multicenter Observational Study
Authors: Che Qianzi , Song Tian , Liang Ning , Guo Jing , Chen Zhao , Liu Xiaoyu , Yang Lu , Jiang Yin , Wang Yanping , Shi Nannan
Published: November 2023

Background

Although results from in vitro studies and small randomized controlled trials have shown positive effects of Dazhu hongjingtian injection (DZHJTI) on acute ischemic stroke (AIS), their generalizability to routine clinical practice remains to be established.

Objective

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of DZHJTI treatment for AIS with regard to changes in the stroke-related neurological deficit from baseline to outpatient follow-up, mortality, subsequent vascular events, disability, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome in real-world clinical settings. By monitoring for adverse events or significant changes in vital signs and laboratory parameters, we also aim to assess the safety of DZHJTI.

Methods

This prospective, multicenter cohort study plans to enroll 2000 patients with AIS within 14 days of symptom onset from 30 hospitals across China. Eligible patients will be followed up for 6 months after initiating medication treatments. The primary outcome will be the change in the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score from baseline to outpatient follow-up. The secondary outcomes include overall mortality, stroke recurrence, new-onset major vascular events, global disability, and improvement of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome in 6 months. Adverse events or clinically significant changes in vital signs and laboratory parameters, regardless of the severity, will be recorded during the trial to assess the safety of DZHJTI. An augmented inverse propensity weighted estimator will be used to reduce variability and improve accuracy in average treatment effects estimation.

Results

The clinical trial registration was approved in October 2022, and the recruitment and enrollment of participants started in November 2022. The study’s outcomes are expected to be published in 2025 in reputable, peer-reviewed health-related research journals.

Conclusions

This real-world cohort study is the first to assess the effectiveness and safety of DZHJTI in treating AIS. It may provide additional clinical evidence, including the duration of response, long-term drug effectiveness, and subgroup efficacy data. The study results will be valuable for clinicians and patients seeking optimal treatment for AIS and could lead to better use of DZHJTI and improved patient outcomes.

Trial Registration

ITMCTR ITMCTR2022000005; http://tinyurl.com/554ns8m5

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/52447
The Relationship Between Symptom Change and Use of a Web-Based Self-Help Intervention for Parents of Children With Externalizing Behavior Disorders: Exploratory Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wähnke Laura , Dose Christina , Klemp Marie-Theres , Mühlenmeister Judith , Plück Julia , Döpfner Manfred
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Web-based self-help (WASH) has been found to be effective in the treatment of child externalizing behavior disorders. However, research on the associations of caregivers’ use of WASH and symptom changes of child externalizing behaviors is lacking.

OBJECTIVE

This study examined the longitudinal and reciprocal associations between the use of WASH by caregivers of children with externalizing behavior disorders and their children’s externalizing behavior symptoms.

METHODS

Longitudinal data of 276 families from 2 intervention conditions of a randomized controlled trial (either unguided or supported by a therapist over the phone) were analyzed. Caregiver- and clinician-rated child externalizing behavior symptoms were assessed before (T1), in the middle (T2), and after the 6-month WASH intervention (T3). Additionally, 2 indicators of the caregivers’ use of the WASH intervention were considered: number of log-ins (frequency) and the percentage of completed material (intensity). Associations of caregivers’ use during early (T1-T2) and late (T2-T3) treatment with child externalizing behavior symptoms were analyzed using path analyses (structural equation modeling).

RESULTS

Frequency and intensity of use were higher during the first 3 months than during the next 3 months of the intervention period. The number of log-ins at early treatment was significantly but weakly associated with caregiver-reported child externalizing behavior symptoms in the long term (T3). Moreover, caregiver-reported child externalizing severity at T2 predicted the number of log-ins in the late treatment. The results were not replicated when considering the percentage of completed material as a measure of use or when considering clinician ratings of child externalizing behavior symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings provide the first, albeit weak, evidence for longitudinal associations between caregivers’ use of WASH and improvements in caregiver-rated child externalizing behavior symptoms. However, as the associations were rather weak and could not be replicated across different rater perspectives and operationalizations of use, further research is needed to better understand these relations and their interplay with other putative influence factors (eg, quality of the implementation of the interventions, changes in parenting behaviors).

CLINICALTRIAL

German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00013456; https://www.drks.de/DRKS00013456

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/s12888-020-2481-0
Measurement of Head Circumference Using a Smartphone: Feasibility Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yordanov Stefan , Akhter Kalsoom , Quan Teh Jye , Naushahi Jawad , Jalloh Ibrahim
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Accurate head circumference (HC) measurement is essential when assessing neonates and infants. Tape measure HC measurements are prone to errors, particularly when performed by parents/guardians, due to individual differences in head shape, hair style and texture, subject cooperation, and examiner techniques, including tape measure placement and tautness. There is, therefore, the need for a more reliable method.

OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the validity, reliability, and consistency of HC app measurement compared to the current standard of practice, serving as a proof-of-concept for use by health care professionals.

METHODS

We recruited infants attending the neurosurgery clinic, and parents/guardians were approached and consented to participate in the study. Along with the standard head circumference measurement, measurements were taken with the head circumference app (HC app) developed in-house, and we also collected baseline medical history and characteristics. For the statistical analysis, we used RStudio (version 4.1.1). In summary, we analyzed covariance and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) to compare the measurement's within-rater and interrater reliability. The F test was used to analyze the variance between measurements and the Bland-Altman agreement, t test, and correlation coefficients were used to compare the tape measurement to the measures taken by the HC app. We also used nonvalidated questionnaires to explore parental or guardians’ experiences, assess their views on app utility, and collect feedback.

RESULTS

The total number of recruited patients was 37. Comparison between the app measurements and the measurements with a tape measure showed poor reliability (ICC=0.177) and wide within-app variations (ICC=0.341). The agreement between the measurements done by parents/guardians and the tape measurements done by the researcher was good (ICC=0.901). Parental/guardian feedback was overall very positive, with most of the parents/guardians reporting that the app was easy to use (n=31, 84%) and that they are happy to use the app in an unsupervised setting, provided that they are assured of the measurement quality.

CONCLUSIONS

We developed this project as a proof-of-concept study, and as such, the app has shown great potential to be used both in a clinical setting and by parents/guardians in their own homes.
Remote Passive Sensing of Older Adults’ Activities and Function: User-Centered Design Considerations for Behavioral Interventions Conducted in the Home Setting (Preprint)
Authors: Miller Lyndsey M , Kaye Jeffrey , Lindauer Allison , Au-Yeung Wan-Tai M , Rodrigues Nathaniel K , Czaja Sara J
Published: November 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

Behavioral intervention studies often lack sufficiently sensitive and frequent measurements to observe an effect. Remote passive sensing offers a highly sensitive, continuous, and ecologically valid method of assessment that increases the ability to detect changes in the daily activities and function of those being monitored. To be most effectively deployed in research studies, applications of remote assessment technology must be designed with the end user in mind. User-centered design (UCD) is especially important in clinical trials where the needs and characteristics of participants and research staff need to be uniquely considered to ensure the feasibility and acceptability of the study. This paper describes UCD issues in remote passive sensing that commonly arise among older adult participants—including those living with dementia—as well as any strategies that were taken to overcome them. Using exemplars from the National Institute on Aging–funded Roybal Center ORCASTRAIT (Oregon Roybal Center for Care Support Translational Research Advantaged by Integrating Technology), as well as other experimental and observational research studies conducted in community settings, this paper brings together our collective experiences with studies using remote passive sensing technology that incorporate a UCD design approach. Although passive sensing eliminates some common UCD issues that arise with higher-touch technology, issues, such as usability, trust, and aesthetic acceptability, still need to be addressed for behavioral interventions using passive sensing technology to be potent and implementable.
COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN TRAMADOL AND KETOROLAC IN POST-OPERATIVE ANALGESIA IN CHOLECYSTECTOMY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: KAUSHIK SHOBHIT , RAI JAYANT , HARSHWARDHAN  , KAUSHIK SHIPRA
Published: November 2023

Objective: The aim of the study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of Tramadol (TRA) to that of Ketorolac (KET) administered I. V. and at fixed times over 24 h after open cholecystectomy.

Methods: The study enrolled 50 ASA I and II patients between 30-60 y of age of either sex undergoing open cholecystectomy. Two treatment groups were formed with 25 patients in each group which received Tramadol and Ketorolac. The pain score was measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Results: Statistical analysis was done by t-test, in which onset of action, duration of action, number of rescue analgesics required and VAS score was compared.

Conclusion: Tramadol is better analgesic than Ketorolac.
IMPROVING STUDENTS' LANGUAGE SKILLS THROUGH GROUP LEARNING
Authors: Mannahali Misnah
Published: November 2023

The study aims to find out how to improve students' language skills by using a group learning model. The development of language skills can be done with a variety of techniques, one of which is the application of group learning techniques. The province of group learning is viewed from two paradigms, namely psychological and social paradigms. In this group learning process, the teacher acts as a motivator, facilitator, mediator, and evaluator. The stages used in this group learning are the group formation stage and the presentation stage. The presentation stage includes preparation and preparation of learning units (Planungsphase), implementation stage (Durchfuehrungsphase), and summary and feedback stage (Anwendungsphase). The application of group learning techniques was carried out on 3rd semester students in the German language education study program in the Sprechfertigkeit course using the Netzwerk B1 textbook. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the group learning model can improve students' language skills.
An Analysis of Teachers' and Experts' Perceptions of Guidelines for Guaranteeing Minimum Achievement Level Following the Introduction of High School Credit System: Focusing on the Case of Gangwon Metropolitan City Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Cho Yong
Published: November 2023

Objectives This study is expected to face many difficulties in operating guidance that guarantees the minimum level of achievement following the introduction of the high school credit system, so it seeks to listen to the opin-ions of teachers and experts, focusing on the case of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education, and propose support measures to prevent failure to reach the minimum level of achievement.
Methods To this end, in-depth interviews (2023. 4. - 2023. 6.) was carried out. The questions of the in-depth in-terview consisted of the suitability of the purpose of preventive guidance to guarantee the minimum level of ach-ievement, differences in teachers' perceptions and practices, the actual state of operation and impediments, and the performance of suitable operation plans and policies.
Results Through interview analysis on the cases of the Gangwon-do Office of Education’s guidance for guaran-teeing the minimum achievement level of the high school credit system, the results were analyzed from five as-pects: (1) perception, (2) practice, (3) class, (4) evaluation, and (5) environment. Opinions were understood. In ad-dition, implications were drawn by analyzing the current status of guidance for guaranteeing the minimum ach-ievement level of the high school credit system of other city and provincial offices of education, and cases of pre-vention and supplementary guidance for guaranteeing the minimum achievement level for research and prepara-tion schools at the Gangwon Metropolitan Autonomous Office of Education.
Conclusions Firstly, as reviewed in the 2022 achievement evaluation results of high schools (107 schools) of the Gangwon-do Office of Education, it was confirmed that more than 40% of the students had academic achieve-ment E. Secondly, as a result of analyzing the operational tasks of research schools and preparatory schools of other city/provincial offices of education and the Gangwon Metropolitan Autonomous Provincial Office of Education and identifying their characteristics, the main factors were methods of selecting low-achieving students, af-ter-school operation of non-attainment prevention guidance, and emotional support programs. Thirdly, measures to improve and support classes and assessments were proposed to have the subject competencies presented in the 2015 revised curriculum based on everyday life and familiar subjects, rather than just achieving the quantita-tive goal of the subject to reach the minimum achievement level.
Longitudinal effects of young children’s negative emotionality and maternal depression on children’s academic performance: The mediating effect of executive function difficulty
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Choi Hyesun , Ha Ji Young
Published: November 2023

Objectives This study examined the longitudinal effect of young children’s negative emotionality and maternal depression on children’s academic performance and the mediating role of children’s executive function difficulty.
Methods Data from parents and children of 864 families from the 4th, 8th, and 9th Panel Study on Korean Children were analyzed. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the longitudinal relations among negative emo-tionality, maternal depression, children’s executive functioning difficulty, and their academic performance. The bootstrapping method was also used to examine the indirect effects of children’s executive functioning difficulty.
Results Findings showed that young children’s negative emotionality and maternal depression didn’t have direct effects on children’s academic performance. Children’s executive function difficulty served as a mediator to the longitudinal effects of young children’s negative emotionality and maternal depression on children’s academic performance.
Conclusions The result of this study suggests the importance of children’s temperament and environment. The present results also emphasize the role of children’s executive function that explains how children’s temperament and environment have an effect on children’s outcomes in academic domains.
An Analysis of Career Concerns and Exploration Process of Practical Dance Students
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee In
Published: November 2023

Objectives The purpose of the study is to provide basic data necessary to improve and develop the curriculum for career exploration and revitalize career education by understanding the actual experiences of students in the field of practical dance and examining the process of contemplating and exploring their careers.
Methods This study selected 6 participants based on the theoretical sampling method and conducted in-depth interview. As for the analysis, the study adopted 3-step analysis proposed by Strauss and Corbin(1998), and con-ducted open coding, axial coding, selective coding, and also conducted member check and peer debriefing in en-tire process of analysis and interpretation to secure the veracity of the data.
Results 132 concepts, 31 subcategories, and 20 categories were derived through ‘categorization of the career worries and exploration process of practical dance students’, which is an open coding. In ‘Structuring the Career Concerns and Exploration Process of Practical Dance Students’, an axis coding, a paradigm model was presented by conducting a paradigm analysis, and the attributes and dimensions of the categories corresponding to each component were analyzed. Finally, the core category of “Constructing the Career Concerns and Exploration Process of Practical Dance Students” was derived, and the connection between them was reaffirmed in the proc-ess of describing the results derived from the story outline development as a single story. Based on this, it was found that in the process of contemplating and exploring career paths, the contextual condition of “university edu-cation environment” and the mediating condition of “changed practical use environment” are important factors that affect career decisions.
Conclusions The process of practical use students contemplating and exploring their careers deepened their worries about their careers and showed that they were determined by various attempts and efforts as they faced unstable reality amid various personal, social, and environmental factors. In the future, it is necessary to provide high-quality education to develop various career-related capabilities of practical dance majors and further re-search that can serve as the basis for improving the working environment and expanding the industry.
NFT VE BİR HİKAYE ANLATICISI: ENDER DİRİL
Authors: ŞAHİN Derya , GÜNDEŞ Nazlıcan
Published: November 2023

Teknolojinin gelişmesiyle birlikte pek çok alanda yenilikler yapılmıştır. Bu alanlardan biri de sanattır. Genel anlayışla sanat, galeri gibi kapalı mekanlarda, sınırlı kişilere yakından bakma imkanı sunarken, teknolojinin sağladığı imkanlar dahilinde sanatın oluşum ve dolaşım alanı genişlemiş, dünyanın bir ucundan diğer ucuna sanat eserine erişim sağlamak mümkün hale gelmiştir. Günümüzde popüler bir konu haline gelen, hızla yükselen, sanatı tuvalden sanal ortama taşıyan sanat alanlarından biri de NFT (Non-Fungible Token)’dir. NFT'ler, benzersiz ve değişmez dijital varlıklardır. Bilgisayar destekli teknolojinin kullanılması yeni bir olgu olmamakla beraber, sanat piyasasındaki geleneksel dinamikleri yıkan bir yapıya sahip olan NFT, dijital sanatın önemli ortamlarından biri haline gelmiştir. Özellikle sanat, oyun ve diğer sektörlerde sıkça kullanılmakta olan NFT’ler, sanatçılara birçok avantaj sunmaktadır. Araştırmada, NFT ve içeriğindeki; blokzincir teknolojisi, ethereum, metaverse (sanal evren) gibi kavramlar tanıtılmaya çalışılmıştır. Blokzincir teknolojisiyle birbirine bağlanan zincirlerin, bilgileri nasıl koruduğu, aynı zamanda metaverse ile birlikte gelecekteki sanatçılar ve izleyiciler arasındaki etkileşimi geliştirebilecek sanal dünyaları keşfetmeyi nasıl başarabileceklerinden bahsedilmiştir. Bu bağlamda NFT’nin önemli sanatçılarından olan, eserlerinde yapay zeka ve dijital manipülasyon tekniklerini kullanan Ender Diril’in, dijital sanat ve NFT’ye yaklaşımı, eserleri üzerinden NFT dünyası ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır.
ESTIMULAÇÃO PRECOCE SENSORIAL COM CAVALOS DE BEBÊS COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN
Authors: Mazolini Edilaine , Canal Cláudia Patrocinio Pedroza
Published: November 2023

The motor and cognitive development of babies with Down Syndrome (DS) is marked by clinical characteristics that impact on their performance. Early stimulation can help to minimize damage to this baby's development. Among the strategies for intervention is Equine Assisted Therapy, which provides physical, psychological and educational gains through the resources of the horse and its environment. The aim of this study was to describe aspects of the motor and cognitive development of babies with DS during their participation in an early sensory stimulation program with horses. The participants were four babies (1 to 2 years old) who attended 20 sessions either once or twice a week. The instruments used were: 1) A protocol for early sensory stimulation with horses and 2) A checklist for evaluating behavior during the sessions. The results were analyzed in five categories: relationship with the team, reaction to the proposed activities, relationship with the animal, interest in touching the animal and sensitivity in contact with the animal. Positive interaction with the staff was observed, with displays of affection. As for the interaction with the animal, all the babies showed interest in the contact, which favored the learning acquired. Over the course of the sessions, a greater motor repertoire and readiness to execute the movements needed to carry out the activities were noted. In conclusion, the importance of early sensory stimulation with horses can be highlighted in order to favor different domains of sensorimotor development in babies with DS.