bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Unity Microscope Simulation to Help Students Get More Access to Lab Equipment Online during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chen Kaiwen , Sun Yu
Published: October 2022

Something that still remains an issue to this day is how students and other individuals can become educated in matters that are generally taught in person and are difficult to translate to an online environment in particular [5]. In particular, teaching how to operate lab equipment without having hands-on experience is incredibly difficult. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for sufficient online learning materials and tools has become much greater in recent years [6]. To resolve this issue, a simulation was made in Unity that aims to educate its users on how to work with a microscope [7]. Sliders are provided in the simulation to control the X-axis, Yaxis, Z-axis, and focus. The simulation was tested for its effectiveness by gathering fifteen participants to download and test the simulation, then asking each participant to fill out a survey. In the survey, the participants graded the educational value and convenience of using the application on a scale from one to ten, and they were encouraged to leave any other feedback in a free-response section of the survey [8]. Results indicated that the general public would find this simulation practical in daily life, as participants generally rated the simulation as both educational and convenient to use.
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence for Blockchain-based Cryptocurrency
Authors: Zhan Tiffany
Published: October 2022

Blockchain-based cryptocurrency has attracted the immersive attention of individuals and businesses. With distributed ledger technology (DLT) consisting of growing list of record blocks and securely linked together using cryptography, each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data. The timestamp proves that the transaction data existed when the block was created. Since each block contains information about the block previous to it, they effectively form a chain, with each additional block linking to the ones before it. Consequently, blockchain transactions are irreversible in that, once they are recorded, the data in any given block cannot be altered retroactively without altering all subsequent blocks. The blockchain-based technologies have been emerging with a fleet speed. In this paper, the trustworthy Artificial Intelligence will be explored for blockchain-based cryptocurrency where the prohibitive price leap creates a challenge for financial analysis and prediction.
A Single Level Detection Model for Traffic Sign Detection using Channel Shuffle Residual Structure
Authors: Luo Yuanzhi , Hao Jie
Published: October 2022

Traffic sign recognition (TSR) is a challenging task for unmanned systems, especially because the traffic signs are small in the road view image. In order to ensure the real-time and robustness of traffic sign detection in automated driving systems, we present a single level detection model for TSR which consists of three core components. The first is we use channel shuffle residual network structure to ensure the real-time performance of the system, which mainly uses low-level features to enhance the representation of small target feature information. Secondly, we use dilated convolution residual block to enhance the receptive field to detect multi-scale targets. Thirdly, we propose a dynamic and adaptive matching method for the anchor frame selection problem of small traffic signs. The experimental surface on TsinghuaTencent 100k Dataset and Chinese Traffic Sign Dataset benchmark has better accuracy and robustness compared with existing detection networks. With an image size of 800 × 800, the proposed model achieves 92.9 running at 120 FPS on 2080Ti.
Machine Learning based to Predict B-Cell Epitope Region Utilizing Protein Features
Authors: Nafa Fatema , Kanoff Ryan
Published: October 2022

Considering the current state of Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine research and production is more important than ever. Antibodies recognize epitopes, which are immunogenic regions of antigen, in a very specific manner, to trigger an immune response. It is extremely difficult to predict such locations, yet they have substantial implications for complex humoral immunogenicity pathways. This paper presents a machine learning epitope prediction model. The research creates several models to test the accuracy of B-cell epitope prediction based solely on protein features. The goal is to establish a quantitative comparison of the accuracy of three machine learning models, XGBoost, CatBoost, and LightGbM. Our results found similar accuracy between the XGBoost and LightGbM models with the CatBoost model having the highest accuracy of 82%. Though this accuracy is not high enough to be considered reliable it does warrant further research on the subject.
Tensor-based Multi-Modality Feature Selection and Regression for Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Authors: Yu Jun , Kong Zhaoming , Zhan Liang , Shen Li , He Lifang
Published: October 2022

The assessment of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) associated with brain changes remains a challenging task. Recent studies have demonstrated that combination of multi-modality imaging techniques can better reflect pathological characteristics and contribute to more accurate diagnosis of AD and MCI. In this paper, we propose a novel tensor-based multi-modality feature selection and regression method for diagnosis and biomarker identification of AD and MCI from normal controls. Specifically, we leverage the tensor structure to exploit high-level correlation information inherent in the multimodality data, and investigate tensor-level sparsity in the multilinear regression model. We present the practical advantages of our method for the analysis of ADNI data using three imaging modalities (VBM-MRI, FDG-PET and AV45-PET) with clinical parameters of disease severity and cognitive scores. The experimental results demonstrate the superior performance of our proposed method against the state-of-the-art for the disease diagnosis and the identification of disease-specific regions and modality-related differences. The code for this work is publicly available at https://github.com/junfish/BIOS22.
Machine Learning GUI based For Detecting Alzheimer’s
Authors: Nafa Fatema , RodriguezArgueta Evelyn , Dequit Annie , Chen Changqing
Published: October 2022

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a kind of dementia, is marked by progressive cognitive and behavioural problems that appear in middle or late life. Alzheimer's disease must be detected early in order to create more effective therapies. Dr. Alois Alzheimer was the first doctor in the medical field to notice an unusual state of change in the brains of his deceased patients with mental illness, which marked the start of Alzheimer's study. Machine learning (ML) techniques nowadays employ a variety of probabilistic and optimization strategies to allow computers to learn from vast and complex datasets. Because of the limited number of labelled data and the prevalence of outliers in the current datasets, accurate dementia prediction is extremely difficult. In this research, we propose a sustainable framework for dementia prediction based on ML techniques such as Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, AdaBoost, Random Forest, and XGmodel. All the experiments, in this literature, were conducted under the same experimental conditions using the longitudinal MRI Dataset.
LabBuddy: A Game-based Interactive and Immersive Educational Platform for Physics Lab Learning using Artificial Intelligence and 3D Game Engine
Authors: Ji Yuxing , Gao Mingze , Sun Yu
Published: October 2022

The concepts of physics play an important role in many fields of people’s lives, and physics learning is abstract, challenging, and sometimes intimidating [1]. However, how to motivate students to learn physics in a fun way becomes a question. This paper develops a gamic, interactive, educational application to allow students to learn abstract physics in an illustrative way. We have implemented a visual physics lab by using a 3D game engine supporting the immersive environment of visualization and providing a playful learning tool for physics experiments at the same time [2].
The Problem Solver: A Mobile Platform to Mediate Teenager Family Relationship using Dart and Machine Learning
Authors: Guan Ziheng , Li Ang
Published: October 2022

Family conflicts between parents and their children are nothing new and are something experienced by many in such situations [1]. These conflicts can even be exacerbated by cultural differences that exist between the two parties, especially in cases where the parents and child were raised in different countries, cultures and/or generations [2]. This description illustrates my personal experiences of conflict with my parents, which is what inspired me to create this app: The Problem Solver app. The app differs from other methods that could be applied to resolve these conflicts in that it facilitates more direct communication between the two conflicting parties, which would hopefully result in a more rapid and successful conflict resolution [3]. Naturally, there were challenges I faced in the making of the app, but I was eventually able to work through these and build a working product. I will also explore some related works and research into this topic that were helpful in supporting the idea that cultural differences between differently raised generations can have an impact on familial relations [4]. Then, I give a general overview of the system of the app and finally delve into possible limitations of the app and further steps I could take in the development of the app.
Pesquisa e educação: saberes construídos na formação inicial
Authors: Margraf Sheila Kalkmann Ribeiro
Published: October 2022

A presente obra denominada Pesquisa e Educação: Saberes construídos na formação inicial aborda os saberes edificados pelos professores no processo de formação continuada, dada a necessidade de uma educação que busque desenvolver uma sociedade reflexiva e participativos de suas práticas, no intuito de reelaborar e redefinir constantemente as formas de representação e significação social. Na imagem do professor estão refletidas as concepções educacionais, sua base ideológica, além das metodologias necessárias para a sua prática que por sua vez influenciam diretamente o docente na assimilação dos conteúdos trabalhados em sala de aula.
Evasão universitária no curso de pedagogia: estudo de caso em uma instituição de ensino superior no município de Ponta Grossa
Authors: Camargo Lia Mara Bonfim , Emiliano Alisson Lima
Published: October 2022

A evasão universitária tem apresentado números significativos, em específico, nas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) privadas, em cursos de Licenciaturas e Pedagogia. Nesse sentido, este trabalho tem como objetivo geral evidenciar as razões de estudantes que se evadiram do curso de Pedagogia de uma IES privada do município de Ponta Grossa. Os objetivos específicos relacionados, são: a) apresentar características do curso de Pedagogia; b) Discutir motivos da pedagogia ser uma área dominada por mulheres, bem como apresentar a tríade dos autores: Almeida (1998) Bourdieu (1999) e Durkheim (2007); c) compreender o processo de evasão universitária a nível nacional e regional; d) analisar os motivos que levaram alunos do curso de Pedagogia de uma IES privada a se evadirem da graduação. A metodologia foi utilizado os procedimentos qualitativos e quantitativos do tipo exploratória realizada na perspectiva de um estudo de campo (GIL, 2008). A coleta de dados foram realizadas a partir de um questionário, via plataforma google forms. Os resultados apontam que as participantes escolheram o curso por motivos como: gostar de criança e de gostar de ensinar. No entanto, em sua maioria, as mulheres escolhem por evadir-se do curso ainda jovens e destacaram como principais motivos, fatores econômicos e familiares. A hipótese inicial não foi confirmada, uma vez que pelo curso ser em sua maioria formado por mulheres, um dos fatores que levariam as estudantes a deixarem o curso seria a maternidade, porém os resultados mostraram que as participantes não destacam que a maternidade é um fator para fazer deixar o curso.
Promising uses of LED lamps for monitoring insect populations as part of an integrated pest management approach
Authors:   State Agrarian University of the Northern Trans-Urals, Savchuk Ivan , Smolin Nikolay
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to present the design and field test results of an LED lamp for integrated pest management. The light output of the LEDs was tuned to a specific wavelength of 350-370nm to optimize insect attraction and reduce energy consumption. An electronic circuit with control software is integrated into the lamp itself, which allows it to work offline, automatically detect day and night, control the battery charge using energy from a photovoltaic converter (solar panels), protect the battery from over-discharge and receive feedback on the working system state. During the growing season of insects, the LED lamp was installed in a video light trap in the fields of JSC PZ "Uchkhoz GAU of the Northern Trans-Urals", the total number of promoted insect pests was compared with the number collected in a conventional light trap equipped with a fluorescent fluorescent lamp with a power of 15 W and sticky cartridges. The total number of insects in the video light trap was about three times that of the conventional system. Keywords: VIDEO LIGHT TRAP, PESTS, LIGHT SOURCE, LUMINOUS FLUX, ELECTRONIC CONTROL
PENDIDIKAN KRISTEN DALAM KELUARGA MENURUT HORACE BUSHNELL DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA DI GEREJA KIBAID JEMAAT SALUBARANI
Authors: Allo Rundun Irna
Published: October 2022

Abstract.  This research is motivated by the fact that there is a lack of attention to Christian education in the family at the KIBAID Church of the Salubarani Congregation.  The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that cause families in the Salubarani Congregation not to maximize the implementation of Christian education in the family.  This research was developed using a descriptive-library method by placing the families of members of the Salubarani KIBAID Church as the object of research.  The results of this study indicate that Christian education is not optimal in the families of the Salubarani Congregation due to the busy work factor which is accompanied by a lack of awareness of the importance of Christian education in the family, as well as the lack of qualifications of faith and Christian character in the parents in the families of the Salubarani Congregation.
Abstrak. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi fakta kurangnya perhatian pada pendidikan Kristen dalam keluarga di Gereja KIBAID Jemaat Salubarani.  Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan keluarga-keluarga di Jemaat Salubarani tidak memaksimalkan pelaksanaan pendidikan Kristen dalam keluarga.  Penelitian ini dikembangkan dengan metode deskriptif-kepustakaan dengan menempatkan keluarga-keluarga anggota Gereja KIBAID Jemaat Salubarani sebagai objek penelitian.  Adapun hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak maksimalnya pendidikan Kristen dalam keluarga-keluarga Jemaat Salubarani dikarenakan faktor kesibukan bekerja yang dibarengi dengan kurangnya kesadaran akan pentingnya pendidikan Kristen dalam keluarga, serta kurangnya kualifikasi iman dan karakter kristiani pada diri para orang tua dalam keluarga-keluarga Jemaat Salubarani.
Modeling and Visualization of Particle Trajectories Driven by an Asymmetric Potential
Authors: Галкин В. А. , Моргун Д. А.
Published: October 2022

в работе моделируется движение частицы в поле с несимметричным потенциалом. Рассматриваются вопросы визуализации потенциала, способов наглядного отображения траектории частицы. Приводятся результаты визуализации, полученные с помощью библиотеки MathGL. Затрагиваемая тематика актуальна при математическом моделировании задач гидродинамики, фильтрации, задач о взаимодействии заряженных частиц с веществом.

the study simulates the motion of a particle in an asymmetric potential field. We considered the potential visualization and approaches to the particle trajectory rendering. The visualizations with the MathGL library are presented. This study is relevant for the simulation problems in hydrodynamics, filtration, of and charged particles to matter interaction.
New Understanding of Steady States in Biological Systems
Authors: Хадарцева К. А. , Филатова О. Е.
Published: October 2022

в рамках существующей теории динамических систем стационарные режимы любой динамической системы описываются уравнением dx/dt=0, для вектора состояния этой системы x=x(t)=(x1, x2, ... , xm)T в m-мерном фазовом пространстве состояний. С позиций стохастики для неизменности системы достаточно сохранения статистической функции распределения f(x) или ее характеристик (статистического математического ожидания , статистической дисперсии Dx*, спектральной плотности сигнала, автокорреляции и т.д.) в рамках определенных (статистических) допущений. Однако в живой природе любые параметры xi (t) всего вектора состояния x(t) биосистемы демонстрируют непрерывное, хаотическое движение в фазовом пространстве состояний. При этом отсутствует статистическая устойчивость выборок xi (t), что получило название эффекта Еськова–Зинченко. В этом случае вводится понятие псевдоаттрактора, некоторый аналог принципа неопределенности Гейзенберга и дается определение двух типов неопределенностей (1-го и 2-го). В итоге мы приходим к инверсии понятий: то, что в физике (и биомедицине) сейчас считается стационарным режимом, является кинематикой (движением x(t) в фазовом пространстве состояний), а движение биосистем является (для них) стационарным режимом.

within the existing theory of dynamic systems, steady states of any dynamic system are described as dx/dt=0, for the state vector of the system x=x(t)=(x1, x2, ... , xm)T in the m-dimensional state phase space. From the stochastic point of view, the preservation of the statistical distribution function f(x) or its properties (statistical mathematical expectation , statistical variance Dx*, the spectral density of the signal, autocorrelation, etc.) within certain (statistical) assumptions is sufficient for the system to remain unchanged. However, in the living nature any parameters xi (t) of the entire state vector x(t) of the biosystem show continuous, chaotic motion in the state phase space. There are no statistical stability in xi (t) samples, which is called the Eskov-Zinchenko effect. We introduce the concept of a pseudoattractor similar to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle and define two types of uncertainties: 1st and 2nd. As a result, we inverse the concepts: what in physics (and biomedicine) is now considered to be a steady state is kinematics (the motion of x(t) in the state phase space), and the motion of biosystems is (for them) a steady state.
Bi-Infinite Calculating Automaton
Authors: Деев Г. Е. , Ермаков С. В.
Published: October 2022

на основе свойства экстравертности построен и рассмотрен абстрактный автомат, осуществляющий умножение на 3(4) в четверичной системе счисления; помимо этого, он вычисляет бесконечное число родственных операций. Умножитель на 3(4) взят для примера из-за его простоты. Устройство бесконечно, отчего оно является, в первую очередь, объектом теоретического исследования.Тем не менее оно имеет и практическую ценность, поскольку с его помощью обнаруживаются возможности реальных вычислительных процессов. В частности, решается вопрос о максимально быстрых вычислениях. Устройство по своей конструкции необычно, т.к. представляет собой Т-образный крест двух бесконечностей: бесконечности по состояниям («горизонтальная» бесконечность) и бесконечности по входному алфавиту («вертикальная» бесконечность), откуда и проистекает название: би-бесконечный. Аналогичные би-бесконечные устройства порождаются многими другими важнейшими вычислительными устройствами. Поэтому переход к би-бесконечности позволяет осуществить углубленное проникновение в суть вычислительных процессов. Конечные срезы всех би-бесконечных устройств реализуемы в В-технологии.

using the concept of extroversion, we designed and studied an abstract automaton that performs multiplication by 3(4) in the quadratic number system; besides, it computes an infinite number of related operations. The multiplier by 3(4) is used as an example for simplicity. The device is infinite, so the research is mostly theoretical. Nevertheless, it also has some practical value because it reveals the capabilities of real-life computational processes. In particular, it helps find the fastest possible calculations. The device design is unusual. It is a T-shaped cross of two infinities: the infinity of the states (“horizontal”) and the infinity of the input alphabet (“vertical”). That is why the name: bi-infinity automation. Similar bi-infinite devices are generated by many other critical computing devices. Therefore, the transition to bi-infinity helps better understand the essence of computational processes. B-technology can implement some finite slices of each bi-infinite device.
Key Principles of Fractal-Holographic Nature of Living Matter Oscillations as New Approach to the Essence of Life
Authors: Богатых Б. А.
Published: October 2022

рассмотрены ключевые вопросы постнеклассической природы возникновения и поддержания осцилляторных процессов, являющихся первоосновой в генерации ритмов любого живого вещества — от бактерий до активности мозга человека, которым в последнее время уделяется большое внимание. Данные особенности изучаются в рамках парадигмы числового поля, которому будет отвечать структура-аттрактор гомеостатического фрактально-голографического конструкта, в частности, аттрактор Плыкина, а также в рамках возникновения иерархии кластеров нейронов. При этом попытка описания генерации ритмов живого вещества осуществляется с привлечением наиболее адекватного как физического, так и математического инструментария структуры-аттрактора гомеостатического фрактально-голографического конструкта.Затронутые математические особенности данного конструкта будут способствовать объяснению природы осцилляций живого вещества и природы психического. Все это в рамках данной концепции открывает большой простор для дальнейшего исследования различных психических феноменов и природы сознания человека.

the key aspects of the post-nonclassical emergence and maintenance of much studied oscillatory processes as the root of any living creature rhythms, from bacteria to human brain activity. These features are studied within the numerical field paradigm being, a structure-attractor of the homeostatic fractal-holographic construct, in particular the Plykin attractor, and as the emergence of a neuron cluster hierarchy. An attempt to describe the generation of living matter rhythms uses the most adequate physical and mathematical tools of the structure-attractor and homeostatic fractal-holographic construct.The mathematical features of the construct will contribute to explaining the nature of living matter oscillations and the nature of the psychic. This concept is highly promising for further research into various psychic phenomena and the nature of human consciousness.
ANALISIS FAKTOR KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN JASA TRANSPORTASI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Tasiyah Falina Aisyah , Africa Laely Aghe
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to analyze and determine liquidity, profitability, leverage and firm size on firm value in transportation service companies. It used dependent variable is company value as proxy of Price Book Value (PBV) and independent variables such as liquidity as proxy of Current Ratio (CR), profitability as proxy of Return on Assets (ROA), leverage as proxy of Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) and company size as proxy of Change in Assets (SIZE). This study uses secondary data obtained from from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2016-2020, with a population of transportation companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) with the sample of transportation companies in the period 2016-2020. It was taken by using purposive sampling method, where they were selected based on the criteria. The data were analyzed using a descriptive analysis, classical assumption test and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 25. The results indicated that liquidity (CR), profitability (ROA) and company size (SIZE) have no effect on company value, while leverage (DER) has a positive effect on company value.
ASSESMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF HOUSE COUNTRY MACROECONOMICS ON PERFORMANCE CROSS LISTED FIRMS IN EAST AFRICA
Authors: Pastory Dickson
Published: October 2022

This study makes assessment of the effects of host country macroeconomic factors on the performance of cross listed firms in East Africa. It uses quarterly time series from March 2010 to December 2020. The study used stock prices of five Kenyan companies that are cross listed in the stock markets of Uganda and Tanzania. The overall model capturing the impact of the macroeconomic factors on the average prices of stocks shows that interest rate exerts positive and significant impact on the stock market performance, while, inflation has negative and significant effects on the stock market performance in both Uganda and Tanzania. GDP is statistically not significant in influencing the stock prices in both countries. On the other hand, the model that captures individual effect provides mixed result in both Uganda and Tanzania, with the negative effect of inflation reported in three firms in Uganda and two firms in Tanzania; while, a positive effect is found in one firm listed in Uganda and two firms listed in Tanzania. Similarly, the effect of interest rate is positive for three firms in both Uganda and Tanzania; and it is negative in one firm listed in both USE and DSE. GDP negatively affect stock prices of two firms in Tanzania and positively affect the prices of one firm in Uganda.
Regioselective synthesis of branched alkenylborons via copper-catalyzed protoborylation of 1,4-diynes
Authors: Sun Xinyue , Xu Jianlin , Li Qi , Ma Weiwei , Xu Yunhe ,   Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
Published: October 2022

A copper-catalyzed highly regioselective protoborylation of 1,4-diynes for the synthesis of alkenylboramide compounds was reported. Various (hetero)aryl and alkyl substituted terminal 1,4-diynes afforded the corresponding products in high yields and regioselectivities. The utility of alkenyl-B(dan) products was proven by their convenient derivatizations.
Sosialisasi Pemutakhiran Data Menggunakan SDGs Pada Program Layanan Pendataan Desa Rempoah Kecamatan Baturaden
Authors: Pramono Agus , Santiko Irfan , Qomariyah Anisa Nur
Published: October 2022

Sebuah wacana tingkat global pada tahun 2030 yaitu program internasional SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) mengalami disruptif optimisme yang dirasakan negara global (PBB). Walaupun secara fakta bukan hanya dokumen legal berbadan hukum, namun merupakan sebuah konsistensi yang terus berlangsung dengan disepakati bersama untuk performa perencanaan implementasinya. Salah satu upayanya dimulai dari yang paling rendah yaitu program yang digagas tingkat desa. Sinkronisasi data Desa adalah sekelompok kinerja yang dilakukan pada tingkat desa, hingga sampai Kementerian Desa. Merujuk kepada Permendesa PDTT No 21/2020, bahwa yang dimaksud kelompok Relawan Pendataan Desa ini diantaranya adalah Kepala Desa, Sekretaris Desa, Ka.si. Pemerintahan Desa, Perangkat Desa, Ketua RW, Ketua RT, Karang Taruna, dan PKK. Relawan tersebut yang nantinya bertugas sebagai pengambil data (data collecting). Proses penyampaian di dapat beberapa hasil dengan tingkat efektivitas sosialisasi yang di Desa Rempoah Kecamatan Baturaden. Pada makalah ini akan disampaikan beberapa hasil tingkat efektivitas melalui kegiatan sosialisasi yang dilaksanakan pada Desa Rempoah Kecamatan Baturaden.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Tentang Stunting pada Ibu Balita di Kelurahan Pondok Ranggon Cipayung Jakarta Timur Provinsi DKI Jakarta
Authors: Sulistyowati Yeny , Indrawati Lili , Suryani Suryani , Putra Sukma Aditya , Gumilar Muhammad
Published: October 2022

Stunting in early life, especially in the first 1000 days from conception to the age of two years, impaired growth has adverse functional consequences in children. The current condition of the COVID-19 pandemic requires more and more multi-sectoral collaboration to prevent these consequences. Some of these consequences include poor cognition and educational performance, poor parenting, low adult wages, lost productivity, and accompanied by excessive weight gain later in life, an increased risk of chronic nutrition-related diseases in adult life. Mother's knowledge of toddlers also plays a role in this effort. Therefore, the purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge of mothers under five about stunting. The activity was carried out in several Posyandu areas which was carried out in September – October 2022. The implementation was in collaboration with Cadres, Pondok Ranggon Village Health Center, Cipayung District Health Center and Pondok Ranggon Village and Cipayung District. The result of this activity is an increase in partner empowerment through increased knowledge (Post Test Results Increase compared to Pre Test) namely those whose knowledge is good from 95% to 98% after counseling and increasing partner skills (Cross-program collaboration, evidenced by the active involvement of community elements (Village government, RW, cadres, youth organizations and religious leaders.) With the increase in knowledge of mothers and children under five, it is hoped that the role of cooperation with cross-sectors will be increased so that the sustainability of the program can be well maintained. Keywords: Knowledge, Mother, Children Under Five, Stunting
COVID-19 PANDEMİSİNDE YETİŞKİNLERİN GIDA TERCİHLERİNDEKİ DAVRANIŞLARI, ALGILANAN STRES DURUMLARI VE ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLER
Authors: CAKMAK KAFADAR Gokce , MERCAN Yeliz
Published: October 2022

Amaç: COVID-19 pandemisinde yetişkinlerin gıda tercihlerindeki davranışları incelemek ve algıladıkları stres durumlarını etkileyen faktörleri saptamak amaçlandı.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki bu araştırma ikinci kapanma sonrasında 40-64 yaş arası 372 yetişkin ile Türkiye’de e-survey olarak gerçekleştirildi. Çalışmada Algılanan Stres Ölçeği (ASÖ) ve tanımlayıcı form kullanıldı.

Bulgular: COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde grubun %59.1’i hiç sipariş ile gıda alışverişi yapmamıştı. Bu süreçte en fazla tercih edilen gıdalar yumurta (%86.3), et ve et ürünleri (%85.8), süt ve süt ürünleri (%85.5), taze sebze (%84.4) ve taze meyveydi (%83.3). Katılımcıların %58.9’unun market, pazar gibi kalabalık yerlerde alışveriş yapmak istemediği, %79.6’sının gıda fiyatlarının artmasından endişe ettiği, %78.8’inin panikle gıda satın aldığı, %90.1’inin yiyecek stokladığı belirlendi. COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde en fazla stoklanan gıdalar kuru baklagiller (%58.9) ve tahıllardı (%52.2). Katılımcıların %38.7’si yeterli gıda bulunabilirliği endişesinin ve %27.7’si gıda güvenliği endişesinin arttığını belirtti. COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde panikle satın alma yapan (p=0.018) ve gıda güvenliği endişesi artan (p=0.000) katılımcıların ASÖ toplam puan ortalamalarının daha yüksek olduğu saptandı. Gıda israfı farkındalığı (p=0.003), evde yemek hazırlama davranışı (p=0.024), yeterli gıda bulunabilirliği endişesi (p=0.034) ve gıda güvenliği endişesi (p=0.000) artan katılımcıların yetersiz özyeterlilik alt boyut puan ortalamaları düşük saptandı. COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde hem kendisi hem de sipariş ile alışveriş yapan (p=0.015), panikle satın alma davranışı gösteren (p=0.000), internet aracılığı ile sipariş yapma davranışı artan (p=0.002), gıda israfı farkındalığı artan (p=0.000), evde yemek hazırlama davranışı artan (p=0.000), yeterli gıda bulunabilirliği endişesi yaşayan (p=0.000) ve gıda güvenliği endişesi yaşayan (p=0.000) katılımcıların stres/rahatsızlık alt boyut puan ortalamaları yüksekti.

Sonuç: COVID-19 pandemisi gibi olağan dışı durumlarda gıda tüketicilerinin davranışlarının incelenmesi hem sağlık hem de sosyal boyutuyla önem taşımakta olup, gıda ve ekonomi politikalarının planlanmasını daha kolaylaştıracaktır.
PANDEMİ DÖNEMİNDE ANNELERİN YENİDOĞAN BEBEKLERİNİ ENFEKSİYONDAN KORUMAK İÇİN UYGULADIKLARI YÖNTEMLERİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: MAMMADOV Betül , YARICI Filiz , NECİPOĞLU Dilay
Published: October 2022

Amaç: Covid-19 virüsü 60 yaş üzeri ve kronik hastaları, gebeleri ve yenidoğanları sağlıklı yetişkinlere kıyasla daha olumsuz etkilemiştir. Bu çalışmada, pandemi döneminde annelerin yenidoğan bebeklerini enfeksiyondan korumak için uyguladıkları yöntemlerin belirlenmesi amaçlandı.

Yöntem: Çalışmaya katılmayı gönüllü olarak kabul eden anneler örnekleme yöntemi ile araştırmaya dahil edildi. Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanıp sosyal medya üzerinden paylaşılan Google Forms aracılığı ile toplandı.

Bulgular: Araştırmaya 494 anne katıldı. Annelerin %64.4’ünde ev hijyen alışkanlıklarında değişiklik olduğu, %88.7’sinin pandemi sürecinde bebeğinin aşılarını düzenli olarak yaptırdığı, %74.9’unun bebeği sağlık kontrolüne düzenli götürdüğü, %65.6’sının bebeğini sık sık öpmediği belirlendi. Anne yaşı, eğitim durumu, bebeğin yaşı ve yaşayan çocuk sayısı ile bebeği enfeksiyondan korumaya yönelik bazı davranışlar arasında anlamlı ilişki olduğu bulundu.

Sonuç: Çalışmamızda annelerin bebeklerini emzirme oranları yüksek bulunurken emzirme sırasında maske kullanım oranının çok düşük olduğu saptandı. Bu süreçte doğum yapan annelere bakım veren ebelerin anneleri emzirmeye teşvik etmesi, izolasyon kurallarına uyulmasını sağlaması, annelerin destek ihtiyacı olduğunda telefon ile ulaşılabilir olmaları konusunda tele-sağlık sisteminin güçlendirilmesi, konuyla ilgili güncel rehber önerilerinin takip edilmesi ve aileye bilgi aktarılması yenidoğan bebeği olan aileye verilecek bütüncül ebelik bakımı açısından önem taşımaktadır.
Current state in educational system during Covid-19 pandemic situation – case study: Slovakia
Authors:   Institute of Technology, Economics and Management in Construction, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, Vysokoskolska 4, 040 01 Kosice, HLINKOVA Maria , GARAJ Miroslav ,   Institute of Technology, Economics and Management in Construction, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, Vysokoskolska 4, 040 01 Kosice, ZELENAKOVA Martina ,   Institute of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, Vysokoskolska 4, 040 01 Kosice
Published: October 2022

The current pandemic situation has shown many shortcomings in areas that are on the margins of society. The development of education, not only in Slovakia, has a great potential to achieve an increase in knowledge. The present paper summarizes the results of a survey on the situation at the time of the pandemic, when the schools were closed. The survey lasted 21 days, during which it reached the attendance of 1 416 people. Seven of the questions in the survey aimed at finding out the form in which distance learning was carried out at that time, while three questions focused on the preparation of both teachers and students for teaching activities. The questionnaire included a total of 17 questions. The results showed in how many schools distance education was implemented, how teachers and students evaluate the distance and full-time education system. The most valuable part of the survey is the subjective opinions of respondents on the mentioned issues. The overall success rate of the questionnaire was 36,9%, which represents 522 participants.
Sectoral Exports and Economic Growth Performance: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Amali Ebele , Ajayi Kayode Johnson
Published: October 2022

The paper seeks to investigate the contribution of key sectoral exports namely; Agricultural, Manufacturing and Services to the growth of Nigeria’s economy using annual data from 1980 to 2021. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was employed to estimate the long and short run relationships. The result proved that the Agricultural exports do not contribute to growth of Nigeria’s economy, thus the category of the primary exports from Nigeria may not be important in achieving economic growth of the country as compared to the Manufacturing and Service sectors which indicated a positive relationship in terms of contribution to growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The study, however, suggests that; the Agricultural/primary Sector which provides food and raw materials could be more beneficial to the economy if utilized domestically to produce finished or semi-finished products for consequent exports; thus, government should provide more priority to infrastructural development to boost the development of the Manufacturing and Service Sectors. The Service Sector, if harnessed could have the potential of significantly generating foreign exchange earnings for the country through exported services to other countries and the development of domestic micro services companies.
An Environmental Approach to Cultivating Science and Technology Talents in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Authors: Fan Mo
Published: October 2022

In order to construct a structural equation model for developing the science and technology talents in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), this paper first explains the connotation of science and technology talents, and then proposes hypotheses based on the interaction between the environmental factors and their interrelationships. An online questionnaire survey is carried out with 205 participants based in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, trying to provide relevant data to support the main arguments in the paper. The results show that the regional economic environment has no significant effect on the development of science and technology talents, while other factors such as regional science and technology (RST), regional education(RED), regional social living(RSL) and regional innovation culture (RIC) have positive and significant effects. Such findings can provide guidance and reference not only for improving the environment for the development of science and technology talents, but also for optimizing the innovation of entrepreneurship in GBA. This will have great implications for the related organizations and institutions in China to well manage, cultivate and develop the science and technology talents.
Nasopharyngeal Presentation of a Pharyngeal Cleft Cyst in a Dog
Authors: Job Chloé , Maitre Pierre , Rivière Delphine , Fine Mélanie , Faucher Mathieu
Published: October 2022

A 2 yr old castrated male shih tzu was presented for assessment of worsening chronic snoring since first detected at 3 mo of age. An upper respiratory endoscopic examination and a computed tomographic scan showed a well-circumscribed, fluid-filled nasopharyngeal mass located in the median plane on the nasal side of the soft palate. This lesion was removed using a ventral approach to the nasopharynx by blunt-sharp dissection from the submucosal tissues of the soft palate. Histopathology revealed a cystic lesion lined by a single layer of a pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium, characteristic of a pharyngeal cyst. Follow-up 5 mo after surgery revealed complete resolution of the clinical signs with no evidence of local recurrence. Pharyngeal cysts are developmental abnormalities of the branchial apparatus. Most derive from the second branchial arch and cause cysts, sinuses, and fistulae to develop in the neck region. In our case, the lesion was located in the nasopharynx, leading to snoring and exercise intolerance. This condition should be included in the differential diagnosis of suspected nasopharyngeal obstruction.
Traumatic Rectovesicular Fistula in a Dog
Authors: Tam Candace , Dickerson Vanna , Vallone Jessica , Thieman Mankin Kelley
Published: October 2022

A 7 mo old intact male Australian cattle dog presented for evaluation of a suspected urethrorectal fistula after being examined by the primary veterinarian for leaking of urine from the rectum at rest and when posturing to urinate. Advanced imaging identified a caudally retroflexed urinary bladder, several healing pelvic fractures, and a rectovesicular fistula. Primary surgical repair of the fistula was performed. The dog recovered well from surgery and was urinating and defecating normally as of 5 mo after the operation. This is the first report of a traumatic rectovesicular fistula in the veterinary literature.
Acquired Systolic Dysfunction and Subsequent Congestive Heart Failure Following Treatment of Hypoadrenocorticism in Two Dogs
Authors: Jett Lindsey , Mooshian Shaina , Anderson Erin
Published: October 2022

Acquired cardiomyopathies have been described in human patients with hypoadrenocorticism. Several mechanisms have been described to explain the cardiac effects of primary adrenal insufficiency, but, clinically, these manifestations may be underappreciated in dogs. In humans, there is an infrequently described, reversible dilated cardiomyopathy in patients with hypoadrenocorticism. Two dogs were presented to a single referral center for evaluation of weakness or collapse and were subsequently diagnosed with hypoadrenocorticism after a full diagnostic workup. Following the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and administration of glucocorticoids and desoxycorticosterone pivalate, both dogs developed left-sided congestive heart failure and had systolic dysfunction diagnosed by echocardiogram. Both dogs were euthanized; one because of recurrent congestive heart failure and another because of a concern for poor long-term prognosis and decreased quality of life. The purpose of this case report is to document multiple cases of hypoadrenocorticism-associated systolic dysfunction and subsequent cardiogenic pulmonary edema in dogs.
Resolution of Signs of Epiglottic Retroversion Following Medical Management of Hyperadrenocorticism in a Dog
Authors: Wada Shota , Nakamura Kensuke
Published: October 2022

A 6 yr old spayed female Chihuahua was referred for a 10 mo history of chronic respiratory compromise. Decreased serum thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone concentrations had been confirmed at a primary clinic, but no treatment was initiated. Serum biochemistries revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase and cholesterol concentrations. An adrenocorticotropic hormone–stimulating test revealed elevated preserum and postserum cortisol concentrations. Fluoroscopy revealed marked epiglottic retroversion (ER) during inhalation. Enlarged bilateral adrenal glands were found on abdominal ultrasonography. Based on these findings, ER and hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) were diagnosed and surgical correction of the ER was planned. Trilostane administration was initiated before surgery to reduce the risk of thrombosis due to HAC. Seven days after the initiation of trilostane therapy, clinical signs of chronic respiratory compromise were resolved. The patient had remained clinically stable without recurrence of respiratory compromise for at least 15 mo at the time of this case report. This case suggests that HAC could contribute to the development of clinical signs of ER, which could potentially be successfully controlled by medical treatment of HAC.
Ocular Injuries Related to Grooming Visits in Dogs: 161 Cases (2004–2020)
Authors: Chmiel Jessica , Pumphrey Stephanie , Rozanski Elizabeth
Published: October 2022

Owners of dogs with ocular issues often suspect their pet’s eye problems are linked to recent grooming visits. A medical records search was performed to identify dogs presenting with ocular complaints initially noted within 24 hr of a commercial grooming appointment. Data collected included signalment, type of injury, treatment, and notations regarding behavioral issues potentially contributing to injury. One hundred sixty-one episodes involving 159 dogs were identified. Male dogs accounted for 57% of episodes. Median age at presentation was 59 mo. Shih tzu were involved in 34% of incidents, and 71% involved small-breed dogs. Aggressive or reactive behaviors were reported in 33% of dogs. Corneal ulceration was the most common injury (71% of incidents), followed by conjunctivitis (11%), eyelid lacerations (7%), and subconjunctival hemorrhage (6%). Surgical management was required in 14% of cases, including four dogs that underwent enucleation. Ocular injury during grooming appointments can occur via several mechanisms including trauma, exposure to grooming products, or inadvertent strangulation. Small-breed dogs, particularly shih tzu, appear to be at increased risk. Reactive or aggressive behavior likely increases risk of ocular injury. Veterinarians can help limit grooming-associated ocular injuries by recommending behavioral or pharmacological interventions before grooming visits.
Governance and Its Impact on the Quality of Health Care Services "An Empirical Study on the Directorate of Health Affairs in Taif Governorate"
Authors: Abdelkader Salim Bourchid , Al-Harthy Mohammed bin Sultan
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to study the impact of governance on the quality of health care services by applying it to the Directorate of Health Affairs in Taif Governorate, and to find out whether there are statistically significant differences in the principles of governance about the quality of health care services. (Participation, disclosure and transparency, integrity, accountability, oversight), along with phrases for the dependent variable (the quality of health care services), Validity and reliability measurements were carried out by presenting the questionnaire to a group of specialized professors to ensure the apparent validity, and the Alpha Cronbach test was conducted for the validity and reliability of the questionnaire’s statements, and then directed it to all (150) employees of the Directorate of Health Affairs in Taif, who constitute a sample of the community required for the study. And (150) questionnaires were recovered, 100%. Then the data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program, where several methods of analysis were used, such as means, simplified linear regression and correlation. The study reached several results, the most important of which is the existence of a direct statistically significant relationship between “governance” with its five dimensions (participation, disclosure and transparency, integrity, accountability, oversight) and “quality of health care services” in the Directorate of Health Affairs in Taif, The study recommended the most important recommendations, including: that everyone be allowed to discuss and amend decisions, that the directorate adhere to the policy of selection and appointment, granting promotions and rewards according to specific criteria, and that the Directorate of Health Affairs in Taif has all the medicines needed by patients.
Comparison of outcome of LASIK in mild, moderate and high myopia
Authors: Sindhujadevi S. , Jeyaprakash B. , Ezhilvendhan K. , Bhava B. Saravana , Kanna R. Rajesh
Published: October 2022

Background: Lasik-Laser in situ keratomileusis is by for the predominant refractive procedure in use today. We are beginning to learn both its full potential and its limitations. This includes refining our knowledge about how much refractive error can be corrected with LASIK while maintaining a high quality of vision. Aim: To evaluate and compare the outcome of LASIK performed in patients with mild, moderate and severe myopia using SCHWIND ESIRIS excimer laser system. Methods: A hospital based, prospective, randomized case study was conducted on 78 eyes of 40 patients underwent LASIK with SCHWIND ESIRIS Laser system of which 40 eyes were of low myopia, 28 eyes were of moderate myopia and 10 eyes were of high myopia at Vinayaka Mission Hospital, Salem, between January-2010 to December-2010. Results: Preoperative & postoperative BCVA was compared which was found to be statistically significant, there was no postoperative decrease in vision during the 6 months follow up. There was no incidence of corneal ectasia during the 6 months. There was no retreatment in this study. Importantly the safety profile of LASIK in the study was found to be excellent.