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A INFRAESTRUTURA ESCOLAR PÚBLICA E AS INTERFERÊNCIAS NA PRÁTICA DOCENTE
Authors: Dias Fernanda Puglia Vieira , Silva Giane Silva da , Carlos Lígia Cardoso , Spironello Rosangela Lurdes
Published: August 2023

A presente proposta tem como objetivo trazer um relato reflexivo sobre a experiência obtida com a realização dos estágios supervisionados, vinculados com as condições materiais e pedagógicas das escolas. Os estágios supervisionados ­Ensino Fundamental II e Ensino Médio ­ do curso de Licenciatura em Geografia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) foram realizados no primeiro semestre do ano de 2022, em duas escolas públicas localizadas na cidade de Pelotas – RS, uma da rede municipal, com uma turma de oitavo ano, e outra da rede estadual, com uma turma de primeiro ano do Ensino Médio. A realidade encontrada durante o período de realização dos estágios supervisionados demonstrou que a questão referente à infraestrutura escolar tem sido um problema de longa data e que as precariedades existentes interferem nas condições de ensino e aprendizagem. Diante disso, houve a necessidade de reorganização e planejamento das atividades para atender à realidade das turmas. Pudemos constatar, nas duas escolas, a carência de materiais básicos como mapas e atlas escolares e de equipamentos de multimídia, além disso as salas possuem condições pouco adequadas para a realização das aulas. Embora saibamos da complexidade da pauta, reforçamos que essa questão requer o olhar atento para políticas públicas eficazes, factíveis e democráticas. Ademais, compreendemos que A presente proposta tem como objetivo trazer um relato reflexivo sobre a experiência obtida com a realização dos estágios supervisionados, vinculados com as condições materiais e pedagógicas das escolas. Os estágios supervisionados ­ Ensino Fundamental II e Ensino Médio ­ do curso de Licenciatura em Geografia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) foram realizados no primeiro semestre do ano de 2022, em duas escolas públicas localizadas na cidade de Pelotas – RS, uma da rede municipal, com uma turma de oitavo ano, e outra da rede estadual, com uma turma de primeiro ano do Ensino Médio. A realidade encontrada durante o período de realização dos estágios supervisionados demonstrou que a questão referente à infraestrutura escolar tem sido um problema de longa data e que as precariedades existentes interferem nas condições de ensino e aprendizagem. Diante disso, houve a necessidade de reorganização e planejamento das atividades para atender à realidade das turmas. Pudemos constatar, nas duas escolas, a carência de materiais básicos como mapas e atlas escolares e de equipamentos de multimídia, além disso as salas possuem condições pouco adequadas para a realização das aulas. Embora saibamos da complexidade da pauta, reforçamos que essa questão requer o olhar atento para políticas públicas eficazes, factíveis e democráticas. Ademais, compreendemos que estudar em escolas ou em ambientes com infraestrutura adequada e que propiciem qualidade de vida é um direito de todos.
PERSPECTIVAS SOBRE O ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO OBRIGATÓRIO NA EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA
Authors: Peixoto Márcia Maria Silva
Published: August 2023

O presente relato de experiência apresenta as vivências experimentadas durante a realização da Segunda Licenciatura em Pedagogia realizada na modalidade EAD, em uma instituição de ensino particular, no período da pandemia, em 2021. Fazemos aqui as considerações sobre a constituição do curso e a modalidade no que diz respeito ao processo formativo dedicado ao Estágio Curricular Supervisionado Obrigatório, sua relevância para o processo formativo do professor e as relações entre teoria e prática em meio ao contexto pandêmico mundial que exigiu readequações e ajustes nas constituições dos cursos. Ao longo do texto, destacamos as bases legais nas quais se fundamenta essa a etapa do estágio supervisionado, as especificidades no contexto da oferta da modalidade a distância e a aplicabilidade dos requisitos formativos necessários para os discentes em meio ao período pandêmico. Concluímos, por fim, que os possíveis prejuízos causados pelas ausências de práticas acadêmicas presenciais são uma lacuna na formação acadêmica que precisa de estratégias para serem superadas na prática pedagógica e docente.
Development of the Animal Empathy Scale Short Form
Authors: OKUTAN Nur
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to develop the short form of the Animal Empathy Scale (AES-SF). To this end, the study first conducted the Turkish validity and reliability analyses of the long scale and the selection of the items for the short form. The construct validity of the eight-item short form of the scale was then tested in a separate sample. The construct validity of the scales was examined in the first sample using principal component analysis and in the second sample using confirmatory factor analysis. In both studies, the convergent validity of the scales was tested with related psychological traits. McDonald’s omega and item-total test correlation coefficients were used to assess the reliability of the scales. Test-retest reliability was also examined for the short form of the scale. The long form of the scale showed a two-factor structure, as did the original scale. The analyses indicated that the long scale was valid and reliable for Turkish culture. The confirmatory factor analysis results of the AES-SF supported the two-factor structure. Convergent validity analyses showed that the relationships were significant and in the expected direction. The correlation coefficients between the scores on the short and long forms of the scale are also high. Reliability scores also indicated that the short form provided accurate and stable measures. Furthermore, the validity and reliability coefficients of the short and long forms are close. According to these results, the AES-SF can be used as an alternative to the long form of the scale.
A Research on The Education of Child Observation and Assessment
Authors: AKGÖK KARACA Tuğba , TEKMEN Belkıs
Published: August 2023

Child observation and assessment are deemed as some of the key issues in the field. The objective of this research is to depict a holistic perspective on the significance, necessity, and competency of those training for child observation and assessment, based on the experiences and recommendations of preschool teacher candidates and instructors of the course in the preschool teacher education programs. The participants are comprised of 142 preschool teacher candidates who have taken the child observation and assessment course in six universities in the same province and six instructors responsible for the child observation and assessment course in these universities. A variety of instruments were utilized to gather data, including document analysis, face-to-face interviews, online questionnaire forms including both open-ended, and close-ended questions in this qualitative descriptive study. The findings led to the conclusion that the practices of those involved in preschool education for observing and assessing young children are crucial. The practice and theoretical knowledge base should be aligned when teaching undergraduate students about child observation and assessment. After graduation, field practices will reflect the improvements that are made on undergraduate courses. The significance of raising their awareness of assessment was emphasized in order to close the gaps in the assessment practices of preschool candidates.
Comparison of Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block and Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Open Heart Surgery
Authors: CANAKCİ Ebru , TAŞ Nilay , KİRDEMİR Aysenur , ELMALİ Ismail , ÜRKMEZ Melih
Published: August 2023

Objective: In our study, it was aimed to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of bilateral USG-guided erector spinae plane block (ESP) block and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) in patients who underwent open heart surgery.

Methods: No interventional multimodal analgesia technique was applied to the patients in the control group, only iv patient-controlled analgesia (iv PCA) device was inserted at the end of the operation. The duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation (MV), the amount of opioid consumed in the first 24 hours, and the visual analog scale (VAS) scores during postoperative 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 12th, 24th hours while resting/coughing were recorded.

Results: There was a notable difference there among the groups in terms of the amount of postoperative opioid consumption (p=0.001). There was a notable difference there among the groups in the resting VAS scores at the postoperative 1st, 2nd, 4th, 12th, and 24th hours (p
A Digital and Conventional Approach to the Rehabilitation of Complete Edentulous with a Toronto Infrastructure-Designed Hybrid Prosthesis: a Case Report
Authors: ÇELİK Elif , KÜÇÜKEKENCİ Ahmet Serkan
Published: August 2023

This case describes the prosthetic treatment of a completely edentulous patient treated with the "Toronto Bridge" technique, an implant-supported (all-on-four/all-on-five) hybrid prosthesis.

A 42-year-old male patient applied to our clinic for aesthetic and functional problems. After clinical and radiographic examination, the all-on-five treatment concept for the edentulous maxilla and an all-on-four treatment concept for the edentulous mandible were planned. In the maxilla, two distal implants were placed at 30-45° angles, and three straight implants were placed in the anterior region. In the mandible, two distal implants were positioned at the anterior to mental foramina at an angle of 30-45°and two straight implants were placed in the anterior region. The digital impressions were taken, and the infrastructures and veneers were designed according to the "Toronto Bridge" protocol. The infrastructures and veneers were fabricated by milling zirconium blocks and cemented. The occlusion was rechecked for any interferences.

This case report showed successful results for the all-on-four/five treatment concept "Toronto Bridge" prostheses at a six-month follow-up, and no complications were observed. This case report suggests that the implant-supported prosthetic treatment of a completely edentulous patient treated with the "Toronto Bridge" treatment technique provides esthetics, phonetics, oral hygiene, and oral comfort, which may be an alternative to an acrylic resin or porcelain fused metal fixed restorations.
Surveillance of Infection Control in Dental Settings During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: ALPAYDIN Mehmed Taha , TORUL Damla , ÖMEZLİ Mehmet Melih
Published: August 2023

Objective: Fluorescence marking is a cost-effective method to evaluate the completeness of cleaning in clinical surfaces. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential sources of infection by surveillance of frequently contacted surfaces in the clinic and patient waiting areas in dental practice by fluorescent marker.

Materials and methods: The surfaces that are frequently contacted by patients, clinicians, and the staff in the clinic, local intervention room, and patient waiting room were determined. Fluorescent marker dye was applied onto frequently contacted surfaces. Following cleaning after the patient's discharge, the dye-applied surfaces were examined with a fluorescent lamp.

Results: The surfaces in the patient waiting area were observed to have the highest scores in terms of the frequency of the touches. According to the fluorescent marker method, 50 % of the frequently contacted surfaces were scored as totally clean, 17 % were partially clean, and 33 % were not clean.

Conclusion: This study suggests that the fluorescent marker method is an easy and practical method that can be used for the surveillance of surface cleaning in dental settings. More careful and strict hygiene regimens are required not to overlook any potential source of infection, such as the patient waiting area, and eliminate the potential routes of the spread of infection.
Damage rate of innovative railcars used for transportation of mineral fertilizers
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Cherepov O. V. , Zvyagina M. A. ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Lapshin V. F. ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT)
Published: August 2023

As part of the research, the technical condition of innovative railcars (built from 2018 to 2022) used for transportation of mineral fertilizers was analyzed in comparison with mineral railway cars on bogies with an axial load of 23.5 tons/axle. When assessing damage, the number of uncoupling of railcars in the current types of repairs for the inter-repair period is taken as a basis. It is demonstrated that, on average, each standard railway car was uncoupled 0.92 times annually, while the innovative mineral carrier was uncoupled 0.42 times. A significant proportion of the uncoupling of innovative railcars in the current repair of the TR-2 (74 %) is due to a malfunction of the wheelsets (thin rib), which is 42 % higher than the same indicator for standard railcars. It is noted that the existing simplified accounting system for mileage and operation life does not allow to identify the cause-and-effect relationship of the occurrence of malfunctions. It is proposed to develop a repair technology for restoring protective covering for the inner surfaces of a railcar body.
Design, modernization and production of lateral tilt stabilizers for high-speed double-deck rolling stock
Authors:   «PetroRemStroy» LLC, Pavlov S. V. , Semenov A. G. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to the organization of serial production of lateral tilt torsion stabilizers of railcar bodies. The relevance of the topic is due to upgrade of the Russian fleet of railway rolling stock by high-speed passenger trains with double-decker railcars of enhanced comfort, as well as the necessity of import substitution. All the developments presented in the article are protected by invention patents, useful models and industrial samples, which indicates not only their high scientific and technical level, but also their great practical, theoretical and methodological significance.
Organization of technical maintenance taking into account variations of vehicle operation intensity
Authors:   Tyumen Higher Military Engineering Command School named after Marshal of Engineering Troops A. I. Proshlyakov,, Buzin V. A. , Zakharov N. S. ,   Tyumen Industrial University (TIU), Alexandrov A. E. ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT)
Published: August 2023

The flow of requirements for the technical maintenance of vehicles, as a rule, is non-stationary. This is due to a number of random processes which determine the stochasticity of the increment of the vehicle operating time. Therefore, traditional methods of planning a production program for technical maintenance of vehicles do not provide sufficiently accurate results. In such cases, the solution to this problem is possible on the basis of simulation modeling. The article presents a simulation model of the flow of technical maintenance requirements, which allows determining the number of technical maintenance operations by stages and their distribution over time, taking into consideration variations in the intensity of vehicle operation. The results obtained could be used in the development of the methodology for determining the needs for materials for technical maintenance of vehicles, with due consideration to changes in time intensity and their operation conditions. This technique would optimize the volume and frequency of deliveries, as well as calculate the amount of safety stocks.
Substantiation of the optimal capacity of a module as part of a passenger vehicle for scheduled urban transportation
Authors:   Belarusian State University of Transport (BSUT), Azemsha S. A.
Published: August 2023

Despite the huge role played by urban public passenger transport (UPPT), the technologies for organizing its functioning are outdated, which leads to inefficient use of passenger vehicle capacity (PVC), an increase in the cost of transportation and, as a result, to a decrease in the recoupment of the functioning of UPPT. One of the methods by which it is possible to increase the recoupment of the UPPT functioning is the use of modular PVC of the identical capacity. During the passenger traffic growth periods, the quantity of modules is added to them, and during the periods of passenger traffic decline, it decreases, thereby reducing prime costs of transportation. The article provides a substantiation for the optimal capacity of such a modular PVC, the structure of which would ensure maximum recoupment of the functioning of urban public passenger transport.
Regarding the trends of the Russian container shipping market
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Pankina R. V.
Published: August 2023

The trend towards containerization has been maintained over the past few years, but currently its systematic development is being affected by macroeconomic constraints, such as the sanitary and epidemiological situation, border closures, and the reorientation of cargo traffic from West to East. The major foreign operators have left the Russian market, and currently there is an active process of building up our own container fleet in the country, and consequently, issues related to its management and effective use are becoming particularly relevant. The article presents an overview of the state of the Russian railway shipping container transportation market and analyzes the factors which affected the change in the structure of container transportation.
The Impact of a de Facto CEO on ESG Activities and Firm Value: Evidence from Korea
Authors: Baek Kil-Joo , Yeo Young-Jun
Published: August 2023

This study analyzes the influence of CEO types on corporate governance, focusing on de facto (substantial) CEOs. We examine how substantial CEOs impact ESG activities (Hypothesis 1) and corporate value (Hypothesis 2). Data were collected from KIS-VALUE and DART (Electronic Disclosure System) of the Financial Supervisory Service, defining substantial CEOs as highest remuneration recipients exceeding the representative director of the company pay. Results sup-port Hypothesis 1, showing companies with substantial CEOs are more engaged in ESG activities, potentially to improve public image while concealing self-serving behaviors. Hypothesis 2 is validated, indicating lower corporate value in companies with substantial CEOs due to prioritizing personal interests over long-term profit maximization. Despite limitations in exploring governance relationships beyond remuneration data, the study offers key contributions. It expands research on corporate governance and ESG activities by identifying substantial CEOs through objective remuneration data. It highlights the importance of an independent board for transparent governance and positive corporate value. Lastly, empirical evidence shows the negative impact of misdirected ESG activities on corporate value. By using remuneration as an indicator, this study illuminates substantial CEOs' influence on corporate value and ESG activities, providing insights for future research in corporate governance and ESG.
Diversity-Related Positions in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs
Authors: Terle Preston M. , Osakwe Ifeoma C. , Ierulli Victoria K. , Mulcahey Mary K.
Published: August 2023

Background:

The Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons have incorporated diversity and inclusion as one of their primary goals. Orthopaedic surgery remains the least diverse medical specialty when measured for practicing physicians and trainees. The purpose of this study was to determine the number and distinct types of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions within orthopaedic surgery residency programs in the United States.

Methods:

The Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database was used to obtain a list of all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–accredited orthopaedic surgery residency programs. The following was collected from 193 residency program websites between June 6, 2022, and June 26, 2022: program location, university or community based, allopathic or osteopathic recognition, number of faculty in the orthopaedic department, number of residents per year, diversity-related statements, and diversity-focused faculty positions.

Results:

Of the 193 programs evaluated, 74 (38.9%) included DEI statements on their website while only 42 (21.8%) had at least one DEI-specific faculty role (e.g., diversity committee, diversity liaison, vice chair for DEI). For 16 (8.3%) programs, the faculty role was nonspecific to the orthopaedic residency program. Nonspecific roles were primarily created by the affiliated school of medicine, but in 4 (2.1%) outlier cases, faculty members assumed DEI roles through a medical center, a graduate medical education program, or a department of surgery.

Conclusions:

Less than half of orthopaedic surgery residency programs currently advocate for DEI on their associated websites while fewer than 25% have a DEI faculty position. Previous studies have called for a greater number of DEI positions and committees among orthopaedic residencies because of the lower admittance rate of qualified Under Represented in Medicine (URiM) applicants. A role dedicated to DEI may increase the number of women and URiM applicants pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery.
The Influence of Obesity and IL-6 on Infertile Iraqi Women with COVID-19 Complications
Authors: Khaleel Fayhaa M. , Ghudhaib Kadhim K. , Ali Farah Emad
Published: August 2023

Infertility is one of the types of diseases that occur in the reproductive system. Obesity is a state that can be occurred due to excessive fats, the progression in obesity stage results in a change in adipose tissue and the development of chronic inflammation, endocrine glands disorders and women’s reproductive system, and also increase the infection with covid-19. The study aimed to investigate the effect of the obesity, lipid-profile, and IL-6 on hormones-dysregulation in infertile-women with COVID-19 complications. The current study included 70 samples: 50 infertility-women-with-covid-19-infected, 20 healthy-women/control, the ages of both patients and healthy subjects were selected within the range 18-34 years. Levels of FBS, LH, FSH, and testosterone and lipid profile were measured in addition to calculating BMI. The result showed a significant increase in lipid profile but no HDL that revealed a considerable decline in its level (P=0.001) in patients group relative to control group. Also, the results showed highly increase in LH and LH/FSH-ratio (p≤0.05(but no FSH that revealed a considerable decline in its level (p≤0.05). The results also showed that the values of IL-6 (7.46±1.90 ng/ml) and BMI (30.10 ±6.17 kg/m2) in the patients group were significantly higher (P-value=0.001) than their values in the control group (3.13±0.79), (22.09±2.63 kg/m2), respectively. Conclusion: Obesity and Corona-virus-infection negatively affect ovulation in infertile-women due to their effect on the pituitary-gland-hormones, in addition to causing chronic-infections that lead to an increase in the level of interleukin-6, which increases of pituitary gland disorder and the difficulty of treating infertility and increasing of corona complications.
Comparative Analysis of MFO, GWO and GSO for Classification of Covid-19 Chest X-Ray Images
Authors: Mohammad Asraa M. , Attia Hussien , Ali Yossra H.
Published: August 2023

Medical images play a crucial role in the classification of various diseases and conditions. One of the imaging modalities is X-rays which provide valuable visual information that helps in the identification and characterization of various medical conditions. Chest radiograph (CXR) images have long been used to examine and monitor numerous lung disorders, such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, atelectasis, and hernia. COVID-19 detection can be accomplished using CXR images as well. COVID-19, a virus that causes infections in the lungs and the airways of the upper respiratory tract, was first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan Province, China, and has since been thought to cause substantial airway damage, badly impacting the lungs of affected persons. The virus was swiftly gone viral around the world and a lot of fatalities and cases growing were recorded on a daily basis. CXR can be used to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on lung tissue. This study examines a comparison analysis of k-nearest neighbors (KNN), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGboost), and Support-Vector Machine (SVM) are some classification approaches for feature selection in this domain using The Moth-Flame Optimization algorithm (MFO), The Grey Wolf Optimizer algorithm (GWO), and The Glowworm Swarm Optimization algorithm (GSO). For this study, researchers employed a data set consisting of two sets as follows: 9,544 2D X-ray images, which were classified into two sets utilizing validated tests: 5,500 images of healthy lungs and 4,044 images of lungs with COVID-19. The second set includes 800 images, 400 of healthy lungs and 400 of lungs affected with COVID-19. Each image has been resized to 200x200 pixels. Precision, recall, and the F1-score were among the quantitative evaluation criteria used in this study.
Peran Orang Tua sebagai Pendidik Karismatik pada Pembelajaran Daring di Masa Pandemi Covid- 19
Authors: Ayuningrum Dwi Lestari , Rusdiana Ika
Published: August 2023

Penerapan pembelajaran daring mengakibatkan anak menggunakan media gadget secara leluasa dalam berbagai kegiatan. Penerapan pembelajaran daring juga berpengaruh pada minat belajar anak di rumah, sehingga peran orang tua sangatlah dibutuhkan dalam mendampingi perkembangan pendidikan anak serta mendampingi penggunaan media yang digunakannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) menjelaskan karakter positif orang tua  sebagai salah satu karakteristik pendidik karismatik dalam membangun hubungan yang positif dengan anak dalam pembelajaran daring, 2) menjelaskan peran orang tua dalam menerapkan metode pengajaran pada pembelajaran daring, dan 3) menggambarkan upaya orang tua untuk memaksimalkan  pembelajaran daring. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian lapangan dalam bentuk studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Adapun teknik analisis datanya menggunakan 3 tahapan yaitu, tahap reduksi data, tahap display data dan tahap pengambilan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan analisis data, ditemukan sebagai berikut, (1) Karakter positif yang diterapkan para orang tua adalah rasa perhatian yang tinggi, kasih sayang yang besar, kesabaran, dan kedisiplinan, (2) Orang tua menerapkan metode ceramah dengan menggunakan bahasa ibu dan disertai pemberian contoh-contoh riil di sekitar anak, (3) Upaya yang dilakukan orang tua untuk memaksimalkan pembelajaran daring antara lain: (a) memenuhi kebutuhan belajar anak; (b) mengikut sertakan anak pada lembaga TPQ atau kegiatan masjid setempat; (c) terlibat secara langsung dalam memantau, membimbing, dan mengajari anak belajar; (d) menjalin komunikasi dengan wali kelas; (e) mengikut sertakan anak pada lembaga les privat; (f) membiasakan anak dengan hal-hal positif; (g) menanamkan sikap kedisiplinan; (h) berusaha menjadi motivator; (i) menciptakan suasana belajar yang nyaman untuk anak belajar.
Komparasi Hasil Belajar Matematika pada Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Quantum Learning Siswa Kelas IV di MIN 1 Ponorogo
Authors: Nur Hidayah  , Kurnia Hidayati
Published: August 2023

The learning model is a set of methods that influence learning so that it is active and conducive. Learning outcomes can experience significant fluctuations due to many factors, one of which is the learning model. The low mathematics results of fourth grade students at MIN 1 Ponorogo are caused by the lack of precise learning models applied.

This study aims to (1) determine the mathematics learning outcomes of fourth grade students at MIN 1 Ponorogo using the quantum learning model; (2) knowing the mathematics learning outcomes of fourth grade students at MIN 1 Ponorogo who do not use the quantum learning model; (3) knowing the difference in the mathematics learning outcomes of fourth grade students at MIN 1 Ponorogo between those who use and do not use the quantum learning model.

This type of research is quantitative with a posttest-only control-design. The research was carried out at MIN 1 Ponorogo class IV consisting of 48 students with 25 students in Al-Idris class as the experimental class and 23 students in Zaid bin Tsabit's class as the control class.

The results of the research are (1) the mathematics learning outcomes of fourth grade students at MIN 1 Ponorogo who use the quantum learning learning model get an average score of 77 with a percentage of the high category value of 12%, the medium category of 76%, the low category of 12%, (2) The mathematics learning outcomes of fourth grade students at MIN 1 Ponorogo who do not use the quantum learning learning model get an average score of 63.78 with a percentage value of 22% in the high category, 56% in the medium category, and 22% in the low category. (3) There is a significant difference in the mathematics learning outcomes of fourth grade students of MIN 1 Ponorogo between those who use and do not use the quantum learning model
HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MEMBACA DENGAN KEMAMPUAN PUBLIC SPEAKING PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Seri Wulandari  , Lukman Hakim
Published: August 2023

Public speaking merupakan sebuah proses, tindakan dan seni dalam berkomunikasi didepan forum baik skala kecil maupun besar. Proses yang dimaksud merupakan  bagaimana melatih seseorang untuk berbicara didepan umum, salah satunya merupakan  dengan kebiasaan membaca. Tujuan penelitian merupakan  untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya hubungan antara kebiasaan membaca dengan kemampuan public speaking siswa sekolah dasar. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 32 siswa, dengan teknik samplingJenuh yaitu seluruh anggota populasi dijadikan sampel. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif studi korelasional, jenis penelitian ex post facto. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket dan tes. Analisis data menggunakan rumus Korelasi Product Moment dengan bantuan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu: Penelitian dapat disimpulkan (1) kebiasaan membaca siswa sekolah dasar rendah, (2) kemampuan untuk public speaking siswa sekolah dasar, dikatakan sedang, (3) Tidak terdapat hubungan antara kebiasaan membaca dengan kemampuan public speaking pada siswa sekolah dasar.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BULETIN TERINTEGRASI MATERI PELAJARAN IPA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK DI SDN 1 NGLUMPANG
Authors: Muhammad Wijayanto  , Hanin Niswatul Fauziah
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menjelaskan kevalidan, kepraktisan, dan keefektifan media buletin yang dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik di SDN 1 Nglumpang. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian Research and Development dengan melakukan langkah dari model pengembangan ADDIE. Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu peserta didik kelas 4 sejumlah 13 anak. Aspek yang divalidasi oleh validator yaitu aspek konten dan aspek desain media. Kepraktisan buletin diketahui dengan memberikan angket respon kepada peserta didik. Efektivitas buletin diketahui dengan memberikan tes kepada peserta didik. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan teknik mixed methode. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu: 1) proses pengembangan media buletin dilakukan melalui 5 tahap yaitu tahap analisis, tahap perancangan, tahap pengembangan, tahap implementasi, dan tahap evaluasi. 2) media buletin dinyatakan sangat valid ditunjukkan dari hasil validitas koten dan desain media yang mendapat rata-rata persentase sebesar 85%. 3) media buletin dinyatakan sangat praktis ditunjukkan dari hasil respon positif peserta didik yang memperoleh persentase sebesar 96% yang termasuk pada kategori sangat baik. 4) media buletin dinyatakan cukup efektif ditunjukkan dari hasil uji N-Gain sebesar 0,5, sementara itu jika dilihat dari ketuntasan belajar, 100% peserta didik telah mencapai nilai KKM. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran buletin telah teruji valid, praktis dan efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik
High-Precision Single-Leak Detection and Localization in Single-Phase Liquid Pipelines Using the Negative Pressure Wave Technique: An Application in a Real-Field Case Study
Authors: Fathi E. , Adenan M. F. , Moryan N. , Belyadi F. , Belyadi H.
Published: August 2023

This paper presents a novel workflow for high-precision leak detection in pipeline networks using the negative pressure wave (NPW) technique. The proposed workflow addresses challenges associated with noisy and convoluted pressure transducer data, rapid pressure decay, and the need for robustness in leak event detection. To overcome these challenges, the workflow incorporates data preprocessing techniques for cleansing, normalization, and denoising, as well as dynamic pressure control limit lines to differentiate between pump and leak events. Multiple transducer analysis techniques are used to minimize false positives. Synthetic leak scenarios are generated using the Water Network Tool for Resilience (WNTR) package, enabling a comprehensive assessment of the workflow’s performance. The generated scenarios are validated through pressure history matching against field inline pressure recordings. A dashboard is developed for real-time visualization and verification of leak events.

The effectiveness of the workflow is demonstrated through testing on a real network, resulting in the successful detection and precise localization of a confirmed leak event. The workflow proves its capability to achieve high accuracy, with a 100-m resolution in a complex network configuration with 29 pipe sections and 1-Hz pressure signal recordings. For synthetic leak events, a 10-Hz pressure signal is utilized, achieving a remarkable 10-m accuracy. Moreover, the integration of the workflow with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems is showcased, highlighting its potential for near real-time leak detection in practical applications. Overall, this paper presents a comprehensive and effective workflow for high-precision leak detection and localization in pipeline networks, offering valuable insights into improving the efficiency and reliability of leak detection systems.
Progress towards universal health coverage in the context of mental disorders in India: Evidence from National Sample Survey Data
Authors: Ranjan Alok , Crasta Jewel
Published: August 2023

Background:Universal health coverage (UHC) has emerged as one of the important health policy discourses under the current sustainable development goals in the world. UHC in individual disease conditions is a must for attaining overall UHC. This study measures progress towards UHC in terms of access to health care and financial protection among individuals with mental disorders in India.
Methods:Data from the 75th Round National Sample Survey (NSS), 2017-18, was used, which is the latest round on health in India. Data collected from 555,115 individuals (rural: 325,232; urban: 229,232), from randomly selected 8077 villages and 6181 urban areas, included 283 outpatient and 374 hospitalization cases due to mental disorders in India. Logistic regression models were used for analyses.
Results:Self-reporting of mental disorders was considerably lower than the actual disease burden in India. However, self-reporting of ailment was 1.73 times higher (95% CI: 1.18-2.52, p<0.05) among the richest income group population compared to the poorest in India. The private sector was a major service provider of mental health services with a larger share for outpatient (66.1%) than inpatient care (59.2%). Over 63% of individuals with a mental disorder who reported private sector hospitalization noted unavailability or poor service quality at public facilities. Only 23% of individuals hospitalized had health insurance coverage at All India level. However, health insurance coverage among the poorest economic class was a meagre 3.4%. Average out-of-pocket expenditure during hospitalization (public: 123 USD; private: 576 USD)and outpatient care (public: 8 USD; private: 37 USD) was significantly higher in the private sector than in the public sector. Chances of facing catastrophic health expenditure at 10% threshold were 23.33 times (95% CI: 10.85-50.17; p<0.001) higher under private sector than public sector during hospitalization. Expenditure on medicine, as the share of total medical expenditure, was highest for hospitalization (public: 45%, private:39.5%) and outpatient care (public: 74.1%, private:39.7%).
Conclusions: Social determinants play a vital role in access to healthcare and financial protection among individuals with mental disorders in India. For achieving UHC in mental disorders, India needs to address the gaps in access and financial protection for individuals with mental disorders.
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Effects of Genetic Relatedness of Kin Pairs on Univariate ACE Model Performance
Authors: Lyu Xuanyu , Garrison S. Mason
Published: August 2023

The current study explored the impact of genetic relatedness differences (ΔH) and sample size on the performance of non-classical ACE models, with a focus on same-sex and opposite-sex twin groups. By extending Visscher (2004)’s least squares paradigm and conducting simulations, we illustrated how genetic relatedness of same-sex twins (HSS) influences the statistical power of additive genetic estimates (A), AIC-based model performance and the frequency of negative estimates. We found that larger HSS and increased sample sizes were positively associated with increased power to detect additive genetic components and improved model performance, and reduction of negative estimates. We also found that the common solution of fixing the common environment correlation for sex-limited effects to .95 caused slightly worse model performance under most circumstances. Further, negative estimates were shown to be possible and were not always indicative of a failed model, but rather, they sometimes pointed to low power or model misspecification. Researchers using kin pairs with ΔH less than .5 should carefully consider performance implications and conduct comprehensive power analyses. Our findings provide valuable insights and practical guidelines for those working with non-twin kin pairs or situations where zygosity is unavailable, as well as areas for future research.
SNP markers associated with some root, stolon, and tuber traits in tetraploid Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) grown under diverse growing systems.
Authors: Yousaf Muhammad Farhan , Demirel Ufuk , Naeem Muhammad , Naawe Eric Kuopuobe , Caliskan Mehmet Emin
Published: August 2023

Potato ranks 1st among non-cereal crops and grows around the globe. It has a lot of nutritious values like carbohydrates, minerals, calcium, and antioxidants that are necessary for the human diet. As the population grows quickly, it is imperative to breed the crop and create high-yielding varieties that meet the demand. Numerous loci, environmental factors, and their interactions all have an impact on the phenotypic diversity of numerous significant traits in plants. One approach put forth in recent years for genetic research and finding quantitative trait loci (QTLs) responsible for the specific trait is association mapping. The purpose of the study was to pinpoint the genetic underpins of significant underground traits. A panel of 192 diverse tetraploid potato genotypes from different countries were grown under different growing conditions (i.e., aeroponics and pot) to study root, stolon and tuber traits. Significant differences (P ≤ 0.01) were found between the genotypes for all examined traits, and the heritability of the traits ranged from (H2 = 0.74 to 0.94). Genotyping was carried out using the SolCAP 25K array. A GWASpoly R package was implemented for the marker-trait association, and 78 genomic regions were associated with the traits being investigated The identified SNPs have their putative gene functions of root and stolon architecture and tubers growth (i.e., WRKY transcription factor, MAPK, the GTP cyclohydrolase 1 (i.e., GTPCHI), Glutathionyl-hydroquinone reductase, and pyrophosphate—fructose 6-phosphate 1-phosphotransferase subunit alpha (PFPase). The history of potato breeding was reflected in LD patterns. The results of this study provide a framework that could be helpful for future potato breeding programs to increase production and reduce the challenges of feeding the world's population in the years to come.
Comparative metabolomics analysis reveals the response of Euscaphis konishii and Euscaphis japonica to cold
Authors: Jiang Xueru , Lu Siyu , Tu Shuping , Cai Junhuo , Liu Wei
Published: August 2023

Euscaphis konishii and Euscaphis japonica are shrubs or small trees belonging to the Staphyleaceae family, and are excellent ornamental fruit plants with high ornamental and medicinal value. There are few studies on the cold tolerance of E. konishii and E. japonica, and their metabolic response to cold is not clear. Here, the non-targeted metabolomics (GC‒MS) technique was used to elucidate the response of E. konishii and E. japonica to cold at the metabolic level. Under cold treatment, E. konishii exhibited 10 upregulated and 1 downregulated differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs), whereas 10 upregulated 7 downregulated DEMs were identified in E. japonica. The contents of key metabolites, such as sugars including raffinose and glucose-6-phosphate, amino acids including lysine and methionine 2, unsaturated fatty acids including linoleic acid, and flavonoid compounds including neohesperidin were increased in E. konishii in response to cold. The contents of key metabolites such as sugars including raffinose, trehalose, and fructose-6-phosphate, amino acids including aspartic acid 1 and aspartic acid 2, and organic acids including pyruvate and taurine were increased, and sugars of sedoheptulose, organic acids of α-ketoglutaric acid, flavonoid compounds of hesperidin were decreased in E. japonica in response to cold. DEMs in E. konishii were significantly enriched in “linoleic acid metabolism”, while the DEMs in E. japonica were significantly enriched in “monobactam biosynthesis”, “cysteine and methionine metabolism”, “taurine and hypotaurine metabolism”, “sulfur metabolism” and “ABC transporters”. This research expounds the metabolic differences of E. konishii and E. japonica in response to cold, and provides a foundation for improving their resistance to cold stress.
Effects of food properties and aging on external auditory canal movements associated with mastication
Authors: Yamano Takafumi , Nishi Kensuke , Omori Fumitaka , Kajii Takashi
Published: August 2023

Few objective evaluations of external auditory canal movement during mastication have been conducted. This study investigated the extent to which age and physical properties influence such movement. The effects of food properties and aging on ear canal movement during mastication were investigated using an earable reliable chewing-count measurement device. We used such a device to study the effects of food properties and aging on ear canal movement associated with mastication. The ear canal moved more when younger (compared to older) subjects chewed hard rather than soft food. In general, the ear canal tended to move more in younger than in older subjects, but the difference was not significant. We suggest that external auditory canal movement during mastication decreases as muscle function declines with aging, but any effect may be less than that exerted by food properties.
Digital Inclusive Finance, Consumption Structure Upgrading and Carbon Emissions
Authors: Ye Jian , xu wenhua , Hu Lujing
Published: August 2023

The "14th Five-Year Plan" is not only an important stage for enhancing the inclusiveness of finance in China but also a critical window for the "peak carbon emissions" action. Against the backdrop of rapid development in the digital economy, China urgently needs to explore a high-quality development model that integrates digital finance with low-carbon and green initiatives. This paper employs panel data from 30 provinces in China spanning from 2014 to 2021 to investigate, for the first time, the mechanism and spatial spillover effects of digital inclusive finance on carbon emissions from the perspective of consumption structure upgrading. The research findings indicate that digital inclusive finance significantly curbs carbon emissions, and the upgrading of consumption structure serves as the mechanism through which digital inclusive finance reduces carbon emissions. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that the inhibitory effect of digital inclusive finance on carbon emissions is more pronounced in the central and western regions compared to the eastern region, and the mediating effect of consumption structure upgrading varies across different regions. Furthermore, a positive spatial spillover effect is observed between digital inclusive finance and carbon emissions. This research provides new insights into promoting the carbon emission reduction effects of digital finance from the perspective of consumption structure upgrading, strengthening the synergy between digital finance and consumption structure from a spatial correlation perspective, and ultimately achieving low-carbon and high-quality development.
Two sample Mendelian randomization analysis of the causal relationship between hypertension and vertigo
Authors: Lv Yuan , Shen Yiming , Zhang Junjun , Wu Linrong , Ye Dong , Shen Zhishen
Published: August 2023

Background
Vertigo is not a specific disease, but a symptom, and abnormalities in vestibular function in vertigo may be caused by different pathologies rather than the same etiology, which also leads to different affected groups. At present, there have been many studies that surface a link between hypertension and vertigo, but there are still few studies that analyze genes from a genetic perspective.Therefore, in order to investigate the causal link between hypertension and vertigo, we apply Mendelian randomization in this work.
Methods
The genetically anticipated causal connection between hypertension and vertigo was evaluated using a two-sample MR method. In addition to analysing the link between total vertigo and hypertension, we also analysed 3 major types of vertigo, including central vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and other peripheral vertigo. Data on hypertension and vertigo were taken from genome-wide association study (GWAS), including 162837 controls and 55917 cases. Central vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and other peripheral vertigo, with 186,3834,1293 cases and 209582 controls, respectively. To fully deduce the potential causative association between hypertension and vertigo, the inverse variance weighting approach (IVW) and other efficient methods, such as MR-Egger, weighted median, and simple mode, were used.
Results
Finally, 53 genome-wide significant SNPs associated with hypertension were identified as instrumental variables for subsequent Mendelian randomization analysis. The MR results showed that hypertension and vertigo risk were significantly positively correlated with vertigo (OR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.08–1.25, p < 0.05 ), benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (OR: 1.12, CI: 1.01–1.24, and p = 0.03), and other peripheral vertigo (OR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.00-1.41, p = 0.046),except central vertigo (OR: 1.15, 95% CI: 0.74–1.80, p = 0.53).
Conclusion
The genetic confirmation of a causal link between hypertension and vertigo came from this MR analysis. In order to avoid potentially negative vertigo consequences, our findings emphasize the significance of more intensive care and early intervention for patients with hypertension. Additionally, our work offers hints for determining risk factors and early vertigo prediction.