bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nuevos modelos de docencia, desde la declaración de Bolonia a la era de la COVID
Authors: Muñoz San Roque Isabel
Published: July 2021

Este artículo parte de dos escenarios que han impactado en la docencia universitaria de los últimos 20 años: el proceso de convergencia europea en Educación Superior y la aparición de la pandemia de la COVID-19. Estos dos acontecimientos han tenido un impacto en las percepciones de los profesores sobre cómo han modificado positiva o negativamente en su docencia y en el aprendizaje que adquieren los alumnos en sus titulaciones. El proceso de investigación se inicia a partir de la organización y desarrollo de un grupo de discusión en el que participaron 12 profesores de diferentes titulaciones de la Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Tras el análisis de lo reportado por los profesores en el grupo de discusión, se elaboró un cuestionario on-line para recoger información sobre aspectos relevantes que surgieron en este grupo y que describen el impacto en su docencia de estos dos hechos. El cuestionario, validado por un grupo de expertos, fue contestado por una muestra de 149 profesores de dicha Universidad. En este artículo se presentan los resultados recogidos, tanto en el grupo de discusión, como en el cuestionario, sobre qué cambios han atraído estos acontecimientos y cómo los valoran estos docentes en cuanto a la docencia y al aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
Modelo de identificación en la formación de docentes
Authors: Caballeros de Mazariegos Hilda
Published: July 2021

Este artículo tiene como propósito describir el «modelaje» que ha realizado el Dr. Pedro Morales, S.J. en la formación de docentes universitarios de la Universidad Rafael Landívar, durante los treinta y cuatro años de su presencia en Guatemala y la región, así como el impacto que ha logrado tener entre los profesores de las distintas áreas del saber y presencias regionales de la Universidad. Como marco, se inicia con una descripción de las características, que, desde la concepción de varios autores, debe poseer el «buen docente» universitario. A continuación, se señalan aspectos importantes de la formación de docentes dentro de las instituciones de educación superior y su influencia para alcanzar el perfil de profesor ideal, finalizando con un abordaje sobre el modelaje desde distintos puntos de vista.
Hacia un «feedback» formativo en modelos semipresenciales y a distancia
Authors: Najarro Arriola Armando
Published: July 2021

La nueva realidad educativa, generada por la pandemia, ha sido un reto para el proceso educativo, pero en especial para la evaluación. Y dentro de ella, el desarrollar la función formativa, que, sin embargo, es ahora la que nos puede llevar a rescatar un proceso «b-learning», o a distancia, y elevarlo a la calidad de eficaz. La manera privilegiada de realizar la función formativa indudablemente es la realimentación o retroinformación pedagógica –conocida globalmente como «feedback»–, y que puede describirse como la manera de brindar información «formativa» al estudiante para señalarle a qué distancia de los dominios está. Ahora con estas nuevas modalidades a que nos ha empujado la COVID-19 es preciso cultivar de manera especial ese «feedback» en los modelos que se han generado para la formación a todo nivel, pero aquí profundizamos especialmente en el universitario.
Evaluasi Kader Pos Kesehatan Pesantren dalam Meningkatkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat pada Santri
Authors: Safitri Rini , Rif'ah Erwin Nur , Rokhmah Dewi
Published: July 2021

Background: Poskestrens' cadres as the ambassador in improving Clean and Healthy Life Behavior (CHLB) of the students at boarding school. They also could plan and solve the problems that happened at boarding using any available potential resources. However, the CHLB survey at boarding schools conducted by cadres shows that most students at boarding were not interested in doing the CHLB. This study analyses the determinant factors of Poskestren cadres' behaviour to increase CHLB practice at Islamic boarding schools.Method: This research was quantitative and analytical research with a cross-sectional approach. Sixty-seven Poskestren cadres were selected in this study by using a stratified proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate.Results: The results show that 52.2% of Poskestren cadres had good behavior in improving CHLB at Islamic boarding schools, and the remaining 48.8 were still less behaviour. The Chi-Square statistical test shows no significant relationship between age, education, facilities, infrastructure availability, and the Poskestren cadres' behaviour. However, there was a significant relationship between knowledge, attitudes, encouragement from health workers, motivation from the boarding school caregivers, and the Poskestren cadres' behaviour. The most substantial relationship of this study was the knowledge of Poskestren cadres (p value = 0.000, OR = 16,500). This study suggests that health workers' encouragement by providing virtual-based counseling to the cadres needs to be conducted to improve the Poskestrens cadres' knowledge and attitudes to CHLB.
Challenges and Threats to the Debt Security of Central and Eastern European Countries
Authors: Chentukov Yurii , Marena Tetyana , Zakharova Olha
Published: July 2021

The study aims to identify the debt security weaknesses in the CEE countries and determine challenges and threats to the debt security of national economies and the CEE region. To achieve this goal, general and specific research methods have been used, including historical and logical methods, analysis and synthesis, structural and functional analysis, generalization and abstraction, a systematic approach, classification, and statistical methods.

It is found out that the situation with debt security in the CEE region is quite controversial. The average external debt indicators of the CEE countries are in the unsafe zone, while the average solvency is at a relatively safe level. The analysis of external indebtedness and solvency indicators shows that the CEE group is highly heterogeneous regarding the level of countries’ debt security.

Despite some improvement in the debt security of CEE economies during 2017–2019, the prospects for the development of the debt situation are rather vague. It is due to the growing impact of external challenges and threats to the debt security of the region, including the deterioration of the global economic environment and global recession, increase in credit risks and contraction in the international lending, global economic and political imbalances, and policy divergence, growing government spending on solving problems caused by the COVID-19 and corresponding pressure on public budgets, the general growth of global debt. Given the high heterogeneity of CEE countries in terms of current debt security, the manifestation of global challenges in each national economy can be rather diverse.
Tripchlorolide attenuates β-amyloid generation by inducing NEP activity in N2a/APP695 cells
Authors: Zeng Yuqi , Li Yongkun , Shen Hui , Lin Nan , Zhang Jian
Published: July 2021

Background and purpose

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegeneration disease. The previous work from our research group demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of tripchlorolide (T4) in AD animal models.

Materials and methods

Neprilysin (NEP) is known as an important physiological amyloid-β protein (Aβ) peptide-degrading enzyme in the brain due to its apparent rate-limiting function. In this study, we explored the effect of NEP on AD model N2a/APP695 cells. Western blots and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were performed to assess the expression of proteins, while quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays were used to evaluate RNA levels. Cell vitality was detected by the MTT assay, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were assessed using a ROS activity assay kit.

Results

We discovered that T4 was able to enhance the enzyme activity of NEP. T4 administration decreased the protein levels of the soluble amyloid precursor protein. In further experiments, we found that by using thiorphan the secretion of Aβ, oxidative stress, nitrosative stress, and inflammatory factors, which were suppressed by T4, were reversed. Due to its ability to attenuate Aβ generation and to protect neurons against the neurotoxicity of Aβ, T4 may be a potential therapy in the regulation of Aβ-related pathology in AD by affecting NEP activity.

Conclusion

Tripchlorolide attenuates Aβ generation by inducing NEP activity in N2a/APP695 cells.
Content Validation of the Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality—Basic Version (CAPP-Basic) Using Prototypical Analysis
Authors: Hanniball Katherine B. , Fuller Erin K. , Douglas Kevin S.
Published: July 2021

The Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality (CAPP) is a lexically based conceptual model of psychopathy. Despite widespread use in research settings, the Lexical Rating Scale for the CAPP (CAPP-LRS) requires an advanced reading level for completion. The present study is the first to evaluate the content validity of the CAPP-Basic, a lexically simplified version of the CAPP-LRS designed for use with individuals possessing lower verbal skills. Symptoms were rated by mental health professionals (N = 121). Findings were largely in line with results of previous studies, indicating good content validity of the CAPP-Basic at the domain and symptom level.
The General Factors of Personality Disorder, Psychopathology, and Personality
Authors: McCabe Gillian A. , Oltmanns Joshua R. , Widiger Thomas A.
Published: July 2021

There is considerable interest in the study of the general factors of personality disorder (g-PD), psychopathology (p factor), and personality (GFP). One prominent interpretation of the g-PD is that it is defined by the self-interpersonal impairments of Criterion A of the DSM-5 Section III. However, no study has directly tested this hypothesis as no prior g-PD study has included a measure of Criterion A. The current study provides a direct test of this hypothesis, along with comparing g-PD with the general factors of psychopathology and personality. Also extracted was a common general factor across all three domains. Suggested herein is that the g-PD, the p factor, and the GFP reflect the impairments (e.g., social and occupational dysfunction) that are secondary to the traits and disorders rather than the traits and/or disorders themselves.
Examining the Structure and Validity of Self-Report Measures of DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders Criterion A
Authors: Bliton Chloe F. , Roche Michael J. , Pincus Aaron L. , Dueber David
Published: July 2021

The Level of Personality Functioning Scale (LPFS) operationalizes Criterion A of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders. Despite progress in LPFS measurement development and validation, there is a lack of research, and some disagreement, concerning structural, convergent, and incremental validity of LPFS self-report measures. The present study aimed to compare the LPFS Self-Report, LPFS Self-Report of Criterion A, and LPFS Brief Form. Internal structure was assessed through principal component analyses, factor analyses, and bifactor analyses of unidimensionality. Associations with both pathological and basic personality characteristics among the LPFS measures were explored. Incremental validity of LPFS severity in predicting pathological personality outcomes controlling for basic personality traits, and the reverse, were examined. Results suggest a unidimensional structure robustly associated with other pathological personality assessments. LPFS severity and basic personality traits mutually offered unique explanatory power. We discuss the implications of assessing personality pathology using LPFS self-report measures.
An Improvised Method of Machinability Evaluation with Predictive Temperature Model for Inconel 625: A Holistic Machinist’s Perspective
Authors: Singh P. , Padhy C.
Published: July 2021

Machinability of any material is defined as how easily it can be machined (cut) and the factors that govern this machinability comprise machining temperature, tool wear, surface roughness, and the shape of the chip. To enhance the machinability of materials, the improvement of these governing factors is a must. In this regards machinability of Nickel alloys is of great concern as they are associated with problems of high heat generation causing tool wear and poor surface finishing, which adds to the product cost. Therefore, this research aims to improve the machinability of Inconel 625 with the use of MQL assisted with h-BN nano cutting fluid. A comparative study of machining performance of h-BN NMQL with dry and MQL conventional conditions is performed. The outcomes of this study establish the superiority of h-BN over dry machining and MQL conventional machining on various machining parameters by reducing both machining temperature and tool wear. The experimental results revealed that the machining with nano h-BN MQL technique reduces the machining tool tip temperature by 25% and 12%, along with the reduction in tool wear by 67% and 47% in comparison with dry and MQL machining. Additionally, this paper also proposes a numerical model for predicting machining tool temperature using machining parameters (speed, feed and depth of cut) during turning of Inconel 625 under nano h-BN MQL technique.
Nauczyciel kształcenia zintegrowanego a edukacja dla zrównoważonego rozwoju
Authors:   Niepaństwowa Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna w Białymstoku, Jacewicz Agata
Published: July 2021

The idea or concept of sustainable development can rarely be found in reflections about the modernization of school (kindergarten) and the possibility to change the model and culture of child education in Poland. That idea is combined, most often, with ecological or environmental education, although in recent years its new possibilities have been noticed. The author of the article introduces the concept and the assumptions of sustainable development and its goals. She pays particular attention to the teacher who is responsible for organizing education.
Tutor, trener, mentor i coach – współczesny nauczyciel matematyki
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Remża Piotr
Published: July 2021

The aim of the article is to analyze and present the teacher’s roles in moThe aim of the article is to analyse and present the teacher’s roles in modern school, in comparison to the tutor, coach, mentor, and trainer. The article shows the need to change the meaning of the role of a specialist teacher in a given subject, to a mentor using the tools of a coach or a tutor supporting the development of the mentee. The author introduces the social competences of a modern mathematics teacher and provides in-depth insights into their specificity. It raises the need to change the way of teaching in order to improve the effects of work at school, but also draws attention to succumbing to fashion for a given method and applying its innovativeness without a deeper insight into the legitimacy of its implementation.
Dylematy kształcenia i doskonalenia oficerów w zakresie kompetencji przywódczych
Authors:   Akademia Sztuki Wojennej w Warszawie, Majewski Tomasz , Kurek Dorota ,   Akademia Sztuki Wojennej w Warszawie
Published: July 2021

There is a need to educate and improve army officers in leadership. Leadership is a factor that increases the likelihood of efficient action and in difficult moments can decide about the results of action. The right choice of goals and content of leadership education, as well as the selection of teachers who have relevant competences are important when designing studies. When choosing the content of education, one should pay attention to the multitude of dilemmas related to leadership. Several of them, discussed in the article, are particularly relevant. They relate to the list of leadership competences that should be shaped, loyalty to subordinates and superiors, the adequacy of the use of forces to the tasks received, the selection of teachers and the phenomenon of captainism. The teacher plays a special role, especially since the process of shaping leadership is a difficult task, which requires acquiring new knowledge, intentional, thought-out didactic activities, and reflection on mistakes and successes.
Kompetencje nauczyciela w zakresie profilaktyki w szkole
Authors:   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Barabas Magdalena
Published: July 2021

There has for many years been a growing interest in the issue of teaching skills. The majority of both theoreticians and practitioners agree that the effective performance of tasks and the functions served by them, are dependent on these skills. The changing reality means they can be considered dynamic and evolutionary. The contemporary situation obliges teachers to review their own skills and complement their knowledge with new competences – those required for the proper performance of their professional tasks. The aim of the article is to draw attention to the issues of teachers’ competences taking into account a broad range of prophylactic measures aimed at preventing educational deficits.
Kompetencje metodyczne nauczycieli akademickich
Authors:   Akademia Sztuki Wojennej w Warszawie, Ostolski Paweł Rafał
Published: July 2021

The article „Methodological competences of academic teachers” contains a justification for acquiring and improving the competences of an academic teacher. It can be a source of inspiration for self-improvement, both regarding theoretical knowledge and practical skills. At the beginning, the author introduces the problem and presents the diverse environment of Polish universities. The main purpose of the article is to present the teacher’s competence classification and to specify the elements of methodological competences, based on selected examples. The final part of the article are synthetic conclusions following analysis, comparisons, generalizations, and abstractions. The author is aware of the complexity of the problem. Therefore, he states that it is not possible to exhaust the topic, but only to signal key problems related to the research area.
Evidence of impaired bone quality in men with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Syversen Unni , Mosti Mats Peder , Mynarek Ida Maria , Vedal Trude Seselie Jahr , Aasarød Kristin , Basso Trude , Reseland Janne E , Thorsby Per Medbøe , Asvold Bjorn O , Eriksen Erik Fink , Stunes Astrid Kamilla
Published: July 2021

Objective

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with substantial fracture risk. Bone mineral density (BMD) is, however, only modestly reduced, suggesting impaired bone microarchitecture and/or bone material properties. Yet, the skeletal abnormalities have not been uncovered. Men with T1D seem to experience a more pronounced bone loss than their female counterparts. Hence, we aimed to examine different aspects of bone quality in men with T1D.

Design and Methods

In this cross-sectional study, men with T1D and healthy male controls were enrolled. BMD (femoral neck, total hip, lumbar spine, whole body) and spine trabecular bone score (TBS) were measured by dual x-ray absorptiometry, and bone material strength index (BMSi) was measured by in vivo impact microindentation. HbA1c and bone turnover markers were analyzed.

Results

Altogether, 33 men with T1D (43 ± 12 years) and 28 healthy male controls (42 ± 12 years) were included. Subjects with T1D exhibited lower whole-body BMD than controls (P = 0.04). TBS and BMSi were attenuated in men with T1D vs controls (P = 0.016 and P = 0.004, respectively), and T1D subjects also had a lower bone turnover. The bone parameters did not differ between subjects with or without diabetic complications. Duration of disease correlated negatively with femoral neck BMD but not with TBS or BMSi.

Conclusions

This study revealed compromised bone material strength and microarchitecture in men with T1D. Moreover, our data confirm previous studies which found a modest decrease in BMD and low bone turnover in subjects with T1D. Accordingly, bone should be recognized as a target of diabetic complications.
Cabergoline should be attempted in progressing non-functioning pituitary macroadenoma
Authors: Greenman Yona , Bronstein Marcello D
Published: July 2021

Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) usually present with symptoms of mass effect. Thus, the first-line treatment generally consists of transsphenoidal surgery. Since these tumors are usually large and invasive, post-surgical tumor remnants are common. Active surveillance is the follow-up strategy adopted by most pituitary centers, although the prevalence of residual tumor growth may reach 50% in 5–10 years, often leading to repeat surgery, radiation therapy, or both. NFPA remain the only pituitary tumor type for which no medical therapy has been approved. In this debate, we consider the evidence in favor and against using cabergoline to treat progressing NFPA.
Three-Month Iron Supplementation as Treatment for Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia in Pregnancy
Authors: Donel Donel , Novri Dhini Aiyulie , Rustam Ruza Prima , Savira Maya
Published: July 2021

In pregnant women there is a twofold increase in iron requirements due to increased blood volume without the expansion of plasma volume. Pregnant women are very prone to suffering from iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia generally has an erythrocyte index which represents hypochromic microcytic. This study aimed to determine the effect of three-month iron tablet supplementation as a therapy against microcytic hypochromic anemia in pregnancy. This was a quantitative quasi-experimental study using pre-test and post-test design. The study was conducted in May-September 2020 at the Arifin Achmad Regional General Hospital, Riau Province, Indonesia. Subjects were 30 pregnant women with microcytic hypochromic anemia. Primary data were analyzed using statistical paired sample t-tests. Results showed that there was an increase in hemoglobin levels after the supplementation of iron tablet from an average of 9.1 ± 1.2 gr/dl to 11.8 ± 1.0 g/dl. This change was significant based on the results of the T-test (p-0.003) Thus, iron supplementation for three month significantly increases hemoglobin levels in pregnant women.
IGF-1 levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   Universitas Prima Indonesia Indonesia, Angela Thipani , Ginting Chrismis Novalinda , Chiuman Linda , Ginting Sahna Ferdinand
Published: July 2021

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2 DM) is a metabolic disorder group with mechanisms that include hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Type 2 DM has a close association with IGF-1, where the active form of the IGF-1 becomes elevated by reason of the fact that hyperinsulinemia inhibits the production of IGF-binding proteins (IGFBP) 1/IGFBP 2. The active form of IGF-1 has the ability to promote cell proliferation and inhibit apoptosis, hence becomes one of the risk factors for cancer cell growth. This was an analytical study conducted in August at the Harapan Bunda Clinic, Medan, Indonesia to determine the difference between the IGF-1 level and blood glucose level in type 2 DM patients in different age groups. Twenty subjects with Type 2 DM participated in this study and were divided based on their age into 35-50 years old or Group 1 and 51-65 year old group or Group 2. The IGF-1 levels in both groups were compared and analyzed using the T-test dependent method. Results showed that the IGF-1 and blood glucose levels were higher in Group 1 (35-50 years old) when compared to Group 2 and the difference was significant. The change in the IGF-1 level in diabetic patients cannot be determined only by the blood sugar level.
On sharp upper bound for coefficients of some trigonometric polynomials
Authors: Shcherbakov I.V.
Published: July 2021

On sharp upper bound for coefficients of some trigonometric polynomials.
LC-MS/MS monitoring for explosives residues and OGSR with diverse ionization temperatures in soil & hands: 30 minutes for extraction + elution
Authors: Şener Harun , Anilanmert Beril , Mavis Murat Emrah , Gursu Gokce Goksu , Cengiz Salih
Published: July 2021

A fast LC-APCI-MS/MS screening/confirmation method was developed and validated for trace analyses of 18 analytes which are explosives and organic gun shot residues including the challenging ones with diverse ionization conditions, in soil and on hands. (+) and (−) ionization modes were used after a single-step, low-volume solvent extraction procedure developed using methanol. Tape-lifting, stub, alcohol wipes, cotton bud were compared for collecting the residues from hands of a shooter. Tape-lifting and stub gave the highest recoveries and tape-lifting was chosen. Gradient elution system using ammonium chloride:methanol was developed. Whole procedure lasted approximately 30 min, was validated in both matrices, applied to real samples as post-blast residues, smokeless powder and the hands of a shooter, after shooting. Most of the recoveries were >80% and since all the precisions were <15%, quantitation was possible for all. Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ) values were: 0.2–54.1 and 0.3–190.0 ngg−1 in soil, and 0.2–132.3 and 1.1–355.0 ngg−1 in tape-lift.
Reduction without Reductionism
Authors: Lewin David
Published: July 2021

School and university teachers of Religious Studies (RS) are caught between presenting the irreducible complexity of their subject matter, and the practicalities of selection and simplification that pedagogy entails. The entanglements of culture, politics and ideology within RS, along with the colonialist and hegemonic histories of the subject, make questions of just representation especially acute. How can educators be inclusive and selective? The central strand of my argument concerns the “translation” between the academic study of religion in universities and religious education in schools. I argue that this translation necessarily involves “pedagogical reduction” – the selections and simplifications that teaching involves – and that we must carefully consider the basis upon which we form our pedagogical reductions. Establishing that basis depends on interdisciplinary dialogue between scholars of religion, scholars of education, and educators more generally. I argue that there is a conspicuous disconnection between critical scholarship in the scientific study of religion(s) and critical scholarship in the “educational sciences.” I justify the need for, and outline the nature of, dialogue between these scholarly communities through consideration of four interrelated pedagogical concepts that I offer as preliminary outlines towards the development of more robust and systematic criteria for developing a religious education that is simultaneously inclusive and selective.
Laboratory stand with wireless interface for investigation of automatic control systems of dc electric drives
Authors: Kulynych Е.М. , Nazarova O.S. , Goncharov D.V. , Chernyshev S.G. , Piskun V.V.
Published: July 2021

Purpose. Development of a laboratory stand with a wireless interface for the study and research of automatic control systems for DC electric drives.

Methodology. Physical experiment on the developed laboratory bench, computer modelling, calculation and analytical methods.

Findings. The study considered and analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of existing developments of laboratory stands with virtual and remote components, the possibility of organizing a wireless interface, taking into account cost-effectiveness, mobility, reliability and simplicity, as well as the possibility of using as a training stand. The connection of the stand by means of USB and Wi-Fi is developed. The STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller is used for the power switch and the automatic control system. The interface part consists of a NodeMCU board, a MicroSD card module, an interface control unit, a 16x2 LCD and an I2C converter. The UART-USB interface is used for information transfer and programming of the stand. The possibility of current remote transmission of information about the modes and parameters of the engine to a computer with a browser output by installing the Wi-Fi module ESP8266MOD. A closed system of automatic DC motor control with PID current regulators and EMF has been developed. Experiments were performed with a pulse and smooth increase in motor speed and variation of the components of the PID controllers using the control panel of the laboratory stand. All graphs of the results of the experiment were obtained on a web page with a fixed IP address in the browser via Wi-Fi.

Originality. The structure of the remote monitoring and control system based on hardware and software combination of telecommunication and measuring systems is proposed and developed, which differs from the existing ones by the presence of current wireless transmission of information, which allows to remotely receive research data of automatic DC motor control systems.

Practical value. The developed laboratory stand with the wireless interface allows to receive and store experimental data on parameters of the investigated engine in real time remotely.
Approaches to improve the accuracy of measurement of human body temperature by contactless IR thermometers
Authors: Furmanova N.I. , Farafonov O.Yu. , Malyi O.Yu. , Pirozhenko О.О.
Published: July 2021

Purpose: analyze existing approaches to measuring human body temperature,  propose approaches to improve measurement accuracy.

Methodology. analytical, experimental.

Findings. The article considers approaches to improving the accuracy of measuring body temperature with non-contact infrared thermometers. The parameters of infrared temperature meters are analyzed. The composition of the system for collecting statistical information on the influence of environmental factors on the accuracy of measurements is proposed. Research software is offered. Measurement statistics are given. Ways to increase the accuracy of measurements with non-contact infrared thermometers are indicated. Mathematical and physical support of non-contact temperature measurement is offered, the analysis of parameters of infrared body temperature meters is carried out, the system for receiving the statistical information for revealing of factors of influence is developed, the analysis of results is carried out.

Originality. An updated formula for determining body temperature is proposed, which contains the following parameters: specific constant for a particular device, which depends on the optical focusing system and the absorbing material; the degree of radiation of the object, which depends on the material of the object whose temperature is measured; the absolute temperature of the object being measured; absolute ambient temperature; reflected radiation from the environment; absolute temperature of the pyrometer sensor housing..

Practical value.  The paper offers recommendations that can significantly increase the accuracy of measurements in the design of systems containing infrared thermometers.
A Case Report of a 2-Year Follow-Up of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Peri-Implantitis: Peri-Implant Excisional Procedure and Access Surgery
Authors: Lee Jungwon , DDS Jin-Uk Choi , Lee Jun-Beom , DDS In-Chul Rhyu , Lee Yong-Moo
Published: July 2021

This case report describes the treatment of peri-implantitis lesions through a minimally invasive surgical procedure using a peri-implant excisional procedure and access surgery (PEAS). The prosthesis was disconnected, and the peri-implant granulation tissue removed after a peri-implant circular incision. Chemical debridement with hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball and then mechanical debridement with a rotary round titanium brush and tufted brush with titanium bristles were conducted. The surgical intervention was effective in arresting the peri-implantitis. No further radiographic bone loss was observed over the 2-year follow-up period. This technique effectively cleans the contaminated implant surface, minimizes surgical morbidity, and allows for prosthesis delivery on the day of surgery. However, further studies with a larger sample size are needed to identify the reliability and validity of this novel technique.
The hanuju of writing each other in Aotearoa during COVID-19 and the coexisting event(s) of the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement
Authors: Taito Mere
Published: July 2021

Every poem has a creation talanoa: a story of how it was written. In a Rotuman context, ‘talanoa’ or story, can either be a ‘rogrog/o’ or ‘hanuju’. From conception to final drafting, the creation hanuju can reveal the often-volatile relationship between a poet’s internal self-talk and external historical and contemporary experiences. Memories (shaped by external experiences) will feed mulling, reliving, and reimagination (internal self-talk) and can consequently and impulsively set off the content, tone, form, and literary techniques of a poem into unanticipated directions. It is not uncommon for a poet to step away from a stanza and reflexively ask, ‘How did I get here?!’ Other external factors of poetic crafting are the social and political climate of the time of writing, the purpose and specifications of a commissioned task, and research. Research is necessary if a poem insists on wandering into ragged and unfamiliar territory. Of all these factors, current socio-political climate is perhaps the most influential in mobilising communities and individuals to engage in creative thinking and writing.

       This article is a one-way (because as a reader, you are not in the position to interrupt me) hanuju of my creative process of writing the poem Writing each other during COVID-19 and the concurrent event(s) of the BLM movement. This hanuju critically discusses the themes of remember-ing obedience, mov-ing over in honour of disobedience, and conced-ing power that emerged as a vison for unity and kotahitanga. In essence, this hanuju is largely a story of disobedience: a celebration of my mapiga (grandmother) Lilly’s gift of Rotuman language storytelling and the centring of the Rotuman language in a poem written for a predominantly mixed audience in the Waikato region of Aotearoa.
PROYECTO DE UN LABORATORIO DE RIESGOS LABORALES PARA LA INSTITUCIÓN UNIVERSITARIA POLITÉCNICO GRANCOLOMBIANO
Authors: Trujillo-Flórez Luis Martín , Velandia-Vargas Gisette Katherine
Published: July 2021

El presente documento plasma el proceso del desarrollo del simulador denominado Laboratorio de Riesgos Laborales para el programa de Gestión de la Seguridad y Salud Laboral el cual se ocupa de los riesgos Biológico, Ergonómico, Físico, Químico, Natural y Seguridad para cinco tipos de empresas diferentes (laboratorio, manufactura, oficina, pozo petrolero y empresa de servicios generales). Se tratará cómo se planeó la estrategia pedagógica y cómo se realizó el diseño instruccional para la creación de la herramienta de software a través de una planeación que va desde la descomposición de la competencia, pasando por un diagrama de tareas y finalizando en la elaboración del guion, para de allí pasar a diseño gráfico, diagramación y programación. El proyecto finaliza con la publicación de la herramienta en las aulas virtuales para los estudiantes del programa en dicha modalidad.
PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS NIÑOS EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN
Authors: Flórez-Romero Rita , Gómez-Muñoz Diana Paola , Castillo-Triana Nicolás , Contreras-Ruiz Paula Katerine , Henao-Flórez Andrés , Ramírez-Toro Diana Milena , Zárate-Pinto Germán Camilo , Guzmán-Rodríguez Rosa Julia , Anzelín-Zuluaga Ingrid Carolina , Ruiz-Herrera Leidy Carolina , Chocontá-Bejarano Johanna Emperatriz III , Castro-Martínez Jaime Alberto , Arías-Velandia Nicolás
Published: July 2021

En este capítulo se presentan las perspectivas de niños y niñas en torno a aspectos sobre el conflicto colombiano que se consideran esenciales conocer con miras a ser tenidos en cuenta en propuestas de cualificación del talento humano, con el que día a día la primera infancia comparte en los distintos escenarios de educación inicial del país. El capítulo empieza con una reflexión sobre la inclusión de los más pequeños en la investigación, y luego desarrolla teóricamente estos aspectos clave que fueron indagados con ellos: calidad de vida, trayectorias de vida, relaciones interpersonales y la escuela como lugar seguro ocupan este espacio del capítulo; para después adentrarse en cómo se llevó a cabo la inclusión de estos inusuales participantes en el estudio, los hallazgos más destacados, lo que los docentes de estos niños y niñas también aportaron al respecto y su transformación en una propuesta de competencias para el talento humano que trabaja en educación inicial, que surge de aquello que expresan, viven y sienten los niños y niñas.
Animales Sagrados
Authors: Hernández Méndez Elkin
Published: July 2021

El libro fue desarrollado con el fin de conocer otras perspectivas en el mundo sobre los seres vivos y la importancia de la vida de los animales. Cada uno de ellos habita nuestro planeta y cumple un papel importante. Es también una manera de reconocer la labor de muchas entidades que buscan el bienestar y el respeto para quienes comparten con nosotros, los humanos, el mundo. Generar este cambio de cultura y de conciencia viene desde la educación en la infancia; por ello, este libro está orientado a que el niño, desde casa, tenga una mente curiosa y conozca la carga simbólica que tienen los animales según la cultura en la que nos encontremos. Inculcar actitudes compasivas para proteger a aquellos seres vivos indefensos que sufren algún tipo de crueldad es el grano de arena que este libro pretende sembrar en los espíritus jóvenes y sensibles.
Señales del universo
Authors: Gómez Jaimes Santiago , Ulloa Sánchez Kelly Stefania
Published: July 2021

Tom, un pequeño mapache que busca comida en el bosque, encontrará más que eso en su camino y recibirá un valioso regalo de parte del universo.
Dibujo y perspectiva
Authors: Sánchez Ramos Camilo Andrés
Published: July 2021

A manera de guía, y mediante ejercicios teórico-prácticos, este libro le proporcionará al lector, diversas herramientas que le permitirán sumergirse en el mundo del dibujo, a través del conocimiento y la exploración de conceptos básicos relacionados con los materiales e implementos que en él se emplean, tales como papeles y lápices; asimismo, se hace un acercamiento al ojo humano y cómo este percibe la realidad; además, se exploran nociones sobre la perspectiva y las formas, otorgándoselo un lugar importante al observador, en su calidad de receptor de la realidad.
Ingeniería del empaque
Authors: Hilarión Madariaga Álvaro Enrique
Published: July 2021

El libro abarca las implicaciones de los empaques y materiales en procesos de creación, selección, uso, movimiento, almacenaje y desuso, es decir, todo su ciclo de vida. Se inicia desde el contexto histórico, dejando claro cuál es su función y sus usos iniciales, para después continuar con el proceso de fabricación, donde se detallan los materiales que le dan forma al empaque. También se hace un acercamiento al empaque industrial, abordando sus tendencias y señalando su función dentro de campos como la farmacéutica, la cosmética, entre otros.Por otro lado, aquí se aborda el empaque y los materiales desde las perspectivas del cliente, usuario, mercado, proveedor y máquina, para darle una visión general y, a veces, detallada al lector de la ingeniería del empaque. Se hace un énfasis a la composición de los materiales más representativos de esta industria, la normatividad que debe tener en cuenta al momento de su desarrollo, sus implicaciones medioambientales e incluso, cuáles son los procesos de almacenamiento y la maquinaria adecuada para movilizarlo.
Estructura y aplicación de sistemas formales a la teoría de programación computacional
Authors: Ortegón Pineda Sandor Johan , Arévalo Ovalle Diego
Published: July 2021

Al abordar el presente libro el lector podrá entender un conjunto de procesos que son fundamentales en el área de ingeniería y que están relacionados directamente con la lógica computacional, esto le va a permitir desarrollar la capacidad de razonamiento la cual es necesaria para dar respuesta oportuna a cualquier tipo de problemática, aplicando pasos como el diseño, el desarrollo y la puesta en marcha de herramientas funcionales que faciliten el desarrollo de soluciones eficaces y nuevos conocimientos.El lector podrá conocer estrategias algorítmicas para describir un problema y de esta manera desarrollar las herramientas computacionales básicas para resolverlo en el menor tiempo posible, en el mundo actual esta es una ventaja competitiva pues la aplicación de dichas herramientas permite el dar respuesta a situaciones de manera más rápida y acertada.Este e-book es una guía fundamental para evitar los cómputos innecesarios y lograr protocolos computacionales verídicos que contribuyan a dar respuesta a las necesidades del entorno y a proponer estrategias que faciliten el manejo de tareas específicas dentro de un espacio determinado.
Una mirada práctica al álgebra lineal
Authors: Rojas Tolosa Sandra Milena , Ramírez Jaime Hugo Eduardo
Published: July 2021

Este libro resalta la importancia del álgebra lineal para la resolución de situaciones problémicasdel contexto real, los conceptos acá tratados juegan un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de un pensamiento abstracto en el lector, pues da a conocer herramientas lógicas y matemáticas necesarias para dar solución a muchos de los retos establecidos en el campo profesional.Además, utiliza ejemplos dinámicos que permiten comprender como dicha disciplina se relacionan directamente con situaciones de la vida cotidiana, este libro ahonda en temas como espacios vectoriales, representación matricial, transformaciones lineales, vectores, y todos los conceptos relacionados con la disciplina, que aplicados de manera eficiente llevarán al lector a reconocer su importancia y aplicación.
Capítulo 7
Authors: Posada-Restrepo Jaime Andrés
Published: July 2021

En este trabajo se muestra la concepción, diseño, construcción y aplicación de una estrategia de aprendizaje empleando un laboratorio virtual de fisica. La estrategia se diseña como una alternativa en el proceso de aprendizaje experimental de las ciencias básicas en ambientes virtuales. Se describen los intentos previos y sus complicaciones, asimismo, se presenta el proyecto de programación de un laboratorio completo con programación Unity y ambientes animados como un avance de la experiencia anterior. Además, se le inserta un proceso de contextualización por medio de storytelling educativo, que pretende mostrar la aplicabilidad de los conceptos fisicos en escenarios reales; de esa manera se estructura un proceso de aprendizaje significativo en los estudiantes, proceso que no existe en ningún laboratorio online y es un valor agregado para este tipo de herramientas.
Finanzas Corporativas
Authors: Marta Gaviria José Laureano
Published: July 2021

Este libro expone diferentes técnicas para la elaboración de proyecciones financieras, explica cómo es la estructura económica de una organización, enuncia diversos métodos para valorar una compañía e identifica la importancia de las políticas de dividendos y las teorías que existen alrededor de ellas. Por cada técnica o método mencionado, ofrece ejercicios desarrollados y ejemplos de aplicación con base en numerosas formulaciones matemáticas estandarizadas. Su objetivo es brindar herramientas a los lectores para el estudio de las variables que permiten valorar las acciones y las empresas. Se espera que, luego de realizar la lectura de estos contenidos, el encargado de las finanzas corporativas pueda tomar decisiones conducentes a crear capital, crecer y adquirir más negocios.
Taller financiero aplicado
Authors: Baquero Villamil Giovanny Alexander , Meneses Reyes David Julián
Published: July 2021

El presente libro es una guía para ayudar al lector a implementar una aplicación de BI en las finanzas de su empresa. En sus cuatro capítulos expone las funciones básicas de la actividad financiera; el diagnóstico financiero, el cual provee información cualitativa sobre las diferentes posibilidades de inversión y financiación de las empresas; la estrategia y el Balance Scorecard que determinan el avance, el crecimiento y la competitividad de la organización y, finalmente, el Balance Scorecard y su aplicación en Business Intelligent como medio de representación global en términos de perspectivas y objetivos financieros propuestos por las organizaciones.

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Finanzas internacionales
Authors: Rodríguez García Ricardo A.
Published: July 2021

El presente libro ofrece a los lectores una mirada amplia y detallada sobre el funcionamiento y las particularidades de las finanzas internacionales, de la constitución y manejo de las divisas como puente principal para los intercambios entre naciones. Además, explica la operatividad en los diferentes mercados, así como de los diversos mecanismos y opciones que existen en la actualidad para gestionar los riesgos en todos los niveles y evitar pérdidas y afectaciones a las organizaciones por el desconocimiento de estas dinámicas.
Fronteras y diplomacia
Authors: Mora Ramírez Ángela Julieta
Published: July 2021

Los negocios internacionales surgen como oportunidad de crecimiento y de desarrollo para los estados, a partir de escenarios complejos en los que actúan variables como la capacidad productiva de los países, posibles mercados, políticas económicas estatales, medición del crecimiento y del desarrollo, problemáticas sociales y políticas, iniciativa e innovación, entre otras que deben explorarse desde una perspectiva histórica.
La banca
Authors: León Torres Flor Neyla , Castañeda Rodríguez Manuel Alirio
Published: July 2021

Este libro presenta distintos temas relacionados con la banca. Parte de un énfasis en su contexto histórico; aborda los inicios de esta actividad, pasando por la edad moderna de la banca y la banca contemporánea para luego centrarse en su contexto histórico en Colombia. Posteriormente trata el mercado monetario de capitales, de divisas, establecimientos de crédito, hasta llegar a las sociedades de servicios financieros, las de capitalización y las entidades aseguradoras. Explica, además, los diferentes tipos de bancas, los corresponsales bancarios, la intermediación financiera, el negocio bancario y el margen de intermediación. Finalmente, da cuenta de las funciones y reformas de entidades como el Banco de la República, la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, El Fondo de Garantías de Instituciones Financieras (FOGAFIN), el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo y el Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina.
HERRAMIENTAS DE LA GESTIÓN MUNICIPAL
Authors: Duque-Cante Naidú
Published: July 2021

Además de establecer el conjunto de competencias de gasto que le corresponde llevar a cabo a los diferentes niveles territoriales el marco normativo ha definido el conjunto de instrumentos mediante los cuales se debe garantizar el cumplimiento de estas funciones. Estos ins-trumentos, que constituyen el agregado de herramientas de gestión pública aplicables tanto a nivel nacional como territorial, tienen diferentes características y utilidades en tanto están referidas a la planeación, el ordenamiento territorial, el presupuesto público, la gestión de proyec-tos, entre otros. Es importante entender que sobre este tema existen en primera medida un paquete normativo que define las condiciones generales de la función y los responsables, pero que institucionalmente se han defini-do las herramientas técnicas que sirven para concretar las características de la herramienta, y que normalmente es-tán disponibles en el Departamento Nacional de Planea-ción. En esta parte, se hará referencia a tres de las herra-mientas más importantes de la gestión territorial con el ánimo de comprender sus características, su importancia y la manera como se articulan para facilitar el funciona-miento de la administración municipal. Estas son el Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial, el Plan de Desarrollo y el Presupuesto Público.