bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First Results of Clinical Application of Ultraviolet Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in the Treatment of Corneal and Graft Ulcers in Children
Authors: Pleskova A. V. , Katargina L. A. , Iomdina E. N. , Panova A. Yu. , Mamakaeva I. R. , Zaiceva A. A. , Sorokin A. A.
Published: October 2022

Ulcerative lesions of the cornea and graft in children are a serious problem in pediatric ophthalmology, leading to serious consequences, up to the anatomical death of the eye. The problem of effective treatment of this pathology and corneal tissue regeneration in children remains relevant, despite the large arsenal of drugs. Recently, ultraviolet (UVA) corneal collagen crosslinking has been proposed as an alternative treatment for corneal ulcers in adults. RASK-CXL is the official name used exclusively for crosslinking in cornea inflammatory diseases. In children, corneal collagen crosslinking is still used only for the treatment of keratoconus. We were the first to use this method to treat corneal ulcers and graft ulcers in children.

Purpose: to analyze the results of treatment of ulcerative corneal lesions and graft in children using a new device for local UVA crosslinking.

Material and methods. For dynamic observation of patients, biomicroscopy with a fluorescein test, photo registration and optical coherence tomography of the eye anterior part were used. The procedure of local UVA crosslinking for the treatment cornea ulcerative lesions was carried out using a new device on the basis of the permission of the Ethics Committee of the National Medical Reseach Center of eye deseases named after Helmholtz of the Ministry of Health of Russia (protocol No. 56 of 21.10.2021).

Results. The use of 3–5 procedures of local UVA exposure (against the background of instillations of 0.1 % riboflavin solution) lasting 5–7 minutes with an interval of 1-3 days ensured epithelization of the cornea and the graft and increased visual acuity in children.

Conclusion. The first treatment results of corneal ulcers and graft in children using a new portable device for local UVA crosslinking have shown its high therapeutic efficiency and prospects for further use in clinical practice.
An experimental investigation of the mechanical variables influence on soybean biodiesel production using the response surface methodology
Authors: Timóteo Vieira Wedja , Gabriel Rafaela , Raphaela Braga de Melo Karla , Maria de Oliveira Ribeiro Lívia , Inácio Soletti João , Helena Vieira de Carvalho Sandra
Published: October 2022

Biodiesel is a fuel derived from renewable sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or residual oils. Although it is a potential source of energy, the efficiency of the production of this fuel depends on several factors, including variables associated with the stirring and mixing process of the reactions. The proper choice of these variables can avoid the formation of vortices, favor the flow direction and the homogeneity of the mixture, and, consequently, contribute to a higher yield of biodiesel. In this context, the present work investigated the effect of agitation and mixing on the production of soybean biodiesel from the analysis of parameters: impeller (blade - turbine), stirring speed (150 rpm – 300 rpm), and baffle (with-without). For this, a 2³ factorial experimental design was carried out for the methylic and ethylic routes. In the reactions, the oil: alcohol molar ratio, amount of catalyst, time, and temperature were fixed. Experimental results indicated higher yields for reactions via the methylic route (more than 93%). Through the statistical analysis, it was also verified that the presence of a baffle and the use of a turbine impeller were the variables of greater statistical significance for the methylic and ethylic routes, respectively. These results showed that the variables considered had a significant impact on the yield of the reactions, although the reaction conditions remained constant, which reinforces that only the control of stirring and mixing parameters can promote optimal yields of the reactions, reducing costs with reagents, operating time, or temperature control.
Bupleurum lancifolium Hornem.’un Antibakteriyel Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: AKIN Mehtap , ALATAŞ Zeynep , TANER SARAÇOĞLU Hatice
Published: October 2022

İnsanoğlu geçmişten günümüze kadar birçok tıbbi bitkiyi hastalıklardan korunmak ve hastalıkların tedavisi amacıyla yaygın bir şekilde kullanmıştır. Günümüzde antibiyotikler enfeksiyonlara karşı sıklıkla kullanılmaktadır. Bu yüzden mikroorganizmalar antibiyotiklere karşı direnç kazanmışlardır. Bunun sonucu olarak antibiyotik dirençliliği önemli bir sağlık sorunu haline gelmiştir. Antibiyotik dirençliliği ile ilgili problemin çözümü için en etkili yol tıbbi özellikleri çalışılan bitkilerdir. Bitkilerin kök, gövde, yaprak, çiçek, meyve, tohum gibi çeşitli kısımlarından farklı metotlarla elde edilen aktif maddelerinin antimikrobiyal aktivitelerini belirlemeye ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Bupleurum lancifolium’ un kök ve toprak üstü kısımlarından çeşitli çözücüler ile iki farklı metot kullanılarak ekstraktlar hazırlandı. Bu ekstraktlar mikrodilüsyon metoduyla 14 adet Gram-pozitif ve Gram-negatif bakteri suşlarına karşı test edildi. Sonuç olarak Bupleurum lancifolium’ un ekstraktları 80 µg mL-1’den 0.15625 µg mL-1’ye kadar olan konsantrasyon aralığında test bakterilerine karşı antibakteriyel etki göstermedi.
Sobre la libertad religiosa en Noruega. Patriotismo, luteranismo y exclusión. Su discurso constitucional
Authors: Vicente y Guerrero Guillermo
Published: October 2022

La postura radicalmente intolerante que adoptó la Constitucion noruega ante la libertad religiosa resulta subrayable, tratándose de una de las constituciones más liberales del período revolucionario. Su artículo segundo fue mucho más allá del mero establecimiento de la confesionalidad luterana del Estado, prohibiendo el acceso al Reino de jesuitas, órdenes monacales y judíos. En un Estado nacional liberal en construcción, necesitado de elementos identitarios sobre los que levantarse, se intentó fortalecer el luteranismo como elemento preferente de cohesión nacional, sirviendo como instrumento para alentar y legitimar a la vez un emergente y singular patriotismo. El texto constitucional traicionó así su propio espíritu liberal para facilitar la estabilidad del nuevo sistema liberal al que pretendía dar cobertura legal, originando una singular paradoja
Left Atrial Strain as a Predictor of Diastolic Stress Test Results in Patients With Arterial Hypertension
Authors: Mazur E. S. , Mazur V. V. , Bazhenov N. D. , Nilova O. V. , Nikolaeva T. O.
Published: October 2022

Aim      To study a possibility of using the left atrial strain (LAS) for predicting results of the noninvasive diastolic stress test (DST) in patients with arterial hypertension (AH).

Material and methods  The study included 98 patients previously diagnosed with AH. As a part of evaluation for complaints of dyspnea, palpitation or pain in the area of the heart, DST and transthoracic echocardiography were performed. Echocardiography included measurements of LAS in the reservoir phase, left atrial volume index (LAVI), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), and ratio of early filling transmitral flow velocity to mitral annular velocity (Е / е’).

Results The DST was negative in 52 patients (group 1) and positive in 46 patients (group 2). Group 2 had greater values of mean Е / е’ (11.0 [9.4; 12.6] vs 9.0 [7.9; 11.1], р=0.0003); LAVI (33.8 [29.0; 40.0] ml /m2 vs 28.0 ml /m2 [25.0; 32.9], р=0.0001); and PASP (29.0 mm Hg [28.0; 30.0] vs 26.0 mm Hg [25.0; 28.0], р<0.0001 were greater, but LAS values were lower (19.0 % [18.0; 21.0] vs 24.0 % [22.0; 28.0], р<0.0001. The predictive capability of LAS with respect of heart failure was higher than of other echocardiographic parameters. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) for the reservoir strain was 0.922 (95 % confidence interval, CI, 0.851–0.967), which was significantly greater than for Е / е’: 0.713 (0.613–0.800); the LAVI was 0.724 (0.624–0.809); and the PASP was 0.764 (0.668–0.844). A LAS value in the reservoir phase less than 22 % predicts a positive result of DST with a probability of 88.9 % (76.5–95.2 %). Higher values of the strain allow expecting a negative DST result with a probability of 88.7 % (77.4–94.7 %).

Conclusion      If the DST cannot be performed for a noninvasive diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, a positive result of this test can be predicted by a decrease of LAS in the reservoir phase to 21 % or lower. The diagnostic accuracy of this criterion is 88.8 % (81.0–93.6 %).
Methodology for assessing digital maturity gaps in industrial enterprises
Authors: Babkin A. V. , Shkarupeta E. V. , Gileva T. A. , Polozhentseva Ju. S. , Chen L.
Published: October 2022

Purpose: the main purpose of this article is to develop a methodology for assessing the digital maturity gaps of industrial enterprises in order to adapt to the digital environment, to take advantage of digital technologies to improve operations and increase competitiveness.Methods: the authors applied general scientific methods (method of synthesis, generalization, content analysis, graphical interpretation of data). In assessing the levels of digital maturity gaps, correlated with the levels of digital maturity, the scaling method was used.Results: the global metamorphoses actualizing the problem of achieving digital maturity by industrial enterprises are described. The concepts of maturity, digital maturity, and digital maturity gaps of industrial enterprises in different sources are investigated. Digital maturity gaps are shown from two perspectives: as the difference between the current and target maturity levels of industrial enterprises; as the gap between awareness and implementation of Industry X.0 solutions in industrial enterprises. The landscape of digital maturity assessment methodologies at different levels is systematized: federal, regional and grassroots level of the economy. The problem and research gap of digital maturity assessment is identified, which is the lack of methodologies for assessing digital gaps. The author proposed a methodology for assessing the digital maturity gaps of industrial enterprises, which includes fourteen stages. The methodology was tested using data from twenty industrial enterprises that are leaders in digitalization in 2021. Visualization of digital maturity indicators and digital maturity gaps was carried out.Сonclusions and Relevance: as a result of testing the methodology for assessing the digital maturity gaps of industrial enterprises, it is concluded that the current state of development of the national industrial ecosystem is characterized by significant heterogeneity in the development of individual industries, unequal development of markets and enterprises. In order to successfully complete the digital transformation and increase the level of digital maturity to the maximum, it is recommended that industrial enterprises integrate digital platform solutions and digital behaviors based on the concept of digital strategizing into their operating model.
Legal Issues Concerning Food Poisoning in Nigeria: The need for Judicial and Statutory Response
Authors: Aidonojie Paul Atagamen , Francis Esther Chetachukwu
Published: October 2022

Food is essential to man's existence, giving the popular saying that a healthy feeding often determines a healthy living of an individual. However, it has been observed that given the high rate of food insecurity in Nigeria, it has resulted to a high influx of numerous food producers producing substandard products or food that could cause food poisoning. Given this, the study made use of a doctrinal and non-doctrinal method of research method in examining the causes and dangers of food poisoning in Nigeria, how effective statutory laws are, and judicial attitude towards cases of food poisoning. The study adopted an online survey questionnaire distributed to 347 respondents (randomly selected) living in various states in Nigeria. Analytical and descriptive statistics were used to analyze data generated from the online questionnaire. The study, therefore, found that most Nigerians have suffered from food poisoning arising from poor processing, storage, and preservation of harmful substances. It was therefore concluded and recommended that, there is a need for statutory response and judicial activism in curtailing the sale of food that could cause food poisoning. Furthermore, food inspector agencies should often conduct routine inspections of public and private food processing factories or vendors
Equity Interest Scheme in Polymetallic Nodules Deep Seabed Mining: The Positives and Negatives
Authors: Merdekawati Agustina , Arsana I Made Andi
Published: October 2022

UNCLOS 1982 initially obliged all applicants to submit a reserved area when applying for exploration activities in the Area. Such provisions were derogated when the equity interest scheme was introduced in the exploration regulations for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crust. The applicant may choose to submit a reserved area or offer an equity interest in a joint venture with the Enterprise. There has been a push to implement the same policy for polymetallic nodule (PMN) explorations. Although this prospect has sparked much support and rejections, there have been no scholarly articles substantiating such alignment's positive and negative impacts. Applying the scheme for all three types of minerals may significantly impact the implementation of the common heritage of mankind principle in the Area. This article normatively assesses the prospect of incorporating the equity interest scheme into the PMN utilization regime to identify its advantages and disadvantages compared to the reserved area scheme. The study found that incorporating the equity interest scheme for PMN would be oriented to optimize the financial benefits. However, it would further compromise the access for developing countries.
Correlation of stature with arm span along with its significance in north Indian adult population
Authors: Kumar Sumit , Agrawal Vasudha , Singh Pradeep , Bhardwaj Kamal
Published: October 2022

: Stature is the qualitative and quantitative measurement of a personality. The purpose of this present study is to estimate the correlation of stature with arm span and to derive regression formulae for calculating the stature from arm span in adult males and Females of North Indian population.

This research was done on 400 adult human subjects, (200 males and 200 Methods: females) of North Indian Population. The total number of subjects were categorised into four groups according to the age: Category 1 - 23 - 26 years of age, Category 2 – 27- 30 years of age, Category 3 – 31-34 years of age, Category 4 – 35-39 years of age. Stature and arm span were measured and mean value, standard deviation and Pearson's correlation coeffcient was calculated. Correlation between parameters with age group and gender has been estimated.

: Correlation of Stature and arm Span is 0.66 in males, 0.65 in females and p value is<0.001. The results of the study found that stature and arm span shows statistically signifcant positive correlation.

: Stature shows a statistically significant positive correlation with arm span in adult males and females. Thus, for reconstruction surgeries of limb, it is a critical anthropologic tool. It can also be applicable in identifying an individual in mass disasters where the case is deteriorated, damaged and disfigured.
Preadmission profile and academic performance: Are we selecting the best students for medicine?
Authors: Athavale Sunita Arvind , Kotgirwar Sheetal , Lalwani Rekha
Published: October 2022

India has the largest number of medical colleges in the world. Selection process for entry in these colleges is through entrance examination only. The present study was an attempt to explore such factors in pre admission profile of students that can predict the academic performance of the students. This observational cross-sectional study was carried out on 149 students who appeared for the university examination for first year MBBS of tertiary care teaching and research medical institute of Government of India, Bhopal. A prevalidated, pretested, structured questionnaire was used to collect information from the students regarding their sociodemographic and academic profile. Relationship between the study parameters and academic performance of students was explored statiscally.

Majority of the study participants belonged to english medium, urban private schools. Almost 85% hailed from higher socioeconomic strata. Study parameters like performance of students in class X and XII, were positively statistically significantly correlated, while number of attempts taken to clear the entrance was negatively correlated to academic performance. Parameters like socioeconomic status, language, proficiency, place of stay and type of school did not show any relation with the academic performance. The entrance examination was found to be skewed towards students from one particular school board, urban, english medium students from higher socioeconomic strata. Possibility of adding scores of class XII and limiting the number of attempts in entrance examination needs to be considered. A level playing field needs to be provided for students across all school boards and across all the socioeconomic, linguistic and geographic backgrounds.
Eagle’s syndrome –A case report
Authors: Divya V.C. , Jhunjhunwala Muskan , Salgia Muskan , Ganesh C , Shanthi M.
Published: October 2022

Eagle’s syndrome is a condition associated with the elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament, clinically characterised by throat and neck pain, radiating into the ear. A styloid process is considered elongated or abnormal when it exceeds a normal length of 25-27 mm. However, elongation of the ossified styloid ligament is insufficient for diagnosing Eagle’s syndrome. Instead, a constellation of symptoms in history, as mentioned above, and physical and radiographic examinations contribute to diagnosis. In this report, we describe the case of a 71-year-old man who presented with long standing orofacial pain due to unilateral elongated styloid process on the right side.
Employee Satisfaction in the Telecommunications Industry in Malaysia
Authors: Iridianathan Caroline Maria A/P , Wider Walton , Abdullah Meor Rashydan , Sam Toong Hai , Vasudevan Asokan , Daud Siti Nurbaayah
Published: October 2022

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decline in employee satisfaction. It would appear that ensuring the contentment of one's workforce in their place of employment is the most significant obstacle that companies must overcome. Therefore, this study examined the effects of wages and welfare, relations with superiors, and learning and development on employee satisfaction in Malaysia. The study employed a cross-sectional design, and the research instruments were adapted from several prior studies. Employees working for a telecommunications company in Malaysia completed a total of 162 questionnaires online. The research hypotheses were analysed using SPSS Version 26.0. The findings show that although relations with superiors had a significant positive effect on employee satisfaction, learning and development had an even stronger positive effect. On the other hand, wages and welfare did not display a significant effect on employee satisfaction. This study makes a unique contribution to theoretical understanding by investigating these factors in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic as intrinsic and extrinsic components impacting employee satisfaction. Additionally, this research gives corporate organisations vital insights to ensure they can maintain a competitive edge in their industry.
Banking Sector Reforms and the Global Financial Crisis in Transition Economies: Evidence from Southeast Europe
Authors: Beqiri Luma Zana , Ademi Rilind
Published: October 2022

In this paper we provide an overview of banking sector reforms in the transition economies of eight Southeast European (SEE) countries. We discuss certain macroeconomic and financial sector indicators of SEE countries leading up to the Global Financial Crisis and immediately after. We benchmark these indicators with Central Eastern European and EU 15 countries in order to identify financial development gaps and areas for improvement. This paper is intended to contribute to the discussion on the economic convergence of EU and new or potential EU member states and the degree to which reforms have contributed to a sound financial sector which will in turn fund a sustainable growth and ensure a successful EU integration.
Scale for the evaluation of visitor experiences in a shopping center in Cali, Colombia
Authors: Alvarez-Cano Ana Milena , José Luis Ronquillo Horsten
Published: October 2022

This article presents the reliability and validity of a scale that evaluates the experiences of visitors to the shopping center in Cali - Colombia. The methodology is framed within a quantitative, descriptive, and causal approach, through the application of the hypothetical-deductive method. The variables considered in the measurement scale were determined from a theoretical review and content validation. To collect the information, a personal survey was administered to a sample of 343 customers.  The validity and reliability of the scale was determined by Exploratory Factor Analysis, Cronbach's coefficient, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Among the main findings, it is highlighted that the scale shows high reliability and internal consistency since one factor explains 50% of the total accumulated variance and the total Cronbach's Alpha is 0.846. When the confirmatory model was applied, positive correlations were identified between the indicators and the variables and between the three variables. Therefore, the final scale consisted of three: subscales emotional experiences, sensory experiences, cognitive experiences, and 23 items.
Fundamental Criminal Procedural Obligation of the Lawyer: Attorney-Client Privilege (Confidentiality)
Authors: Barbu Denisa
Published: October 2022

The spectacular development of the market of legal services determined the development of some rules for the protection of the professional body of lawyers, but also of their clientele, starting from the definition, redefinition and updating of some fundamental principles regarding the way of conducting the lawyer's activity, among the most important being the obligation to preserve professional confidentiality. In the criminal process, this is the fundamental institution for guaranteeing the right of defense and the right to a fair trial of the accused. This article aims to analyze the dual nature of this principle that governs the activity of lawyers: that of protecting the attorney as a professional and that of guaranteeing the procedural rights of the client.
Helena Radlińska i środowisko medyczne w kręgu Wolnej Wszechnicy Polskiej. Wybrane portrety lekarzy-społeczników
Authors: Szczepańska Beata
Published: October 2022

W artykule podjęto problem wzajemnego oddziaływania dorobku w dziedzinie nauki i praktyki w obszarze dwóch dyscyplin – pedagogiki i medycyny – na przykładzie ich reprezentantów skupionych wokół Heleny Radlińskiej w ramach Wolnej Wszechnicy Polskiej w Warszawie i łódzkiego oddziału tej uczelni. Skoncentrowano się głównie na okresie II Rzeczypospolitej. Odniesiono się do wspólnych doświadczeń pokoleniowych twórczyni pedagogiki społecznej – Heleny Radlińskiej oraz wybranych dwóch przedstawicieli profesji lekarskiej – Stefana Kopcińskiego i Seweryna Sterlinga. Jeszcze w okresie zaborowym wiązali oni swoją działalność z tajnymi lub jawnymi organizacjami oświatowymi i patriotycznymi, tworząc łącznik pomiędzy czasami niewoli i niepodległej Polski.
Edukacja/oświata dorosłych i postęp społeczny według Heleny Radlińskiej
Authors: Marynowicz-Hetka Ewa , Laot Françoise F.
Published: October 2022

Artykuł stanowi tłumaczenie na język polski tekstu, który ukazał się w języku francuskim (Marynowicz-Hetka, Laot 2018) w pracy zespołowej poświęconej biografiom życia i działalności jedenastu pionierek oświaty dorosłych działających w drugiej połowie wieku XIX i pierwszej połowie wieku XX, w Belgii, Francji, Stanach Zjednoczonych, Szwajcarii, Wielkiej Brytanii oraz Polsce. Artykuły zebrane w tej publikacji stanowią efekt wspólnej pracy seminaryjnej i zostały opracowane według uzgodnionej scheduły porządkowania materiałów źródłowych, zgodnie z podejściem metodologicznym określanym jako „zwrot biograficzny w badaniach historycznych”. Obejmuje trzy odsłony, charakteryzujące kolejno zdarzenia z życia Heleny Radlińskiej, następnie pokazujące społeczno-pedagogiczną wizję świata w jej ujęciu oraz zwracające uwagę na aktualność jej myśli społeczno-pedagogicznej.
The Specifics of Home Practice of Social Work in the Works of Alice Masaryková and Helena Radlińska
Authors: Špiláčková Marie , Zegzulková Veronika Mia
Published: October 2022

Cross-border cooperation has been considered an essential element in the development of professional social work and its education since its beginnings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many social work pioneers promoted the principles of peace, war relief, human rights and international cooperation in dealing with social problems. In Central Europe, there was on the one hand an acceptance of diversity and different national traditions, and on the other hand a series of integration activities aimed at developing transnational common standards. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Alice Masaryková from Czechoslovakia and Helena Radlińska from Poland had been central figures in the professionalization of social work and social pedagogy in Central Europe. While Alice based social work mainly on sociology, Helena based it on social pedagogy. The aim of this article is to identify and search for the specifics and diversity of historical development and subsequent international dissemination of ideas and practices of professional social work and social pedagogy through the figures of Alice Masaryková and Helena Radlińska.
(Nie)widzialne środowisko? – o tym, czy i do czego potrzebujemy shinrin-yoku
Authors: Bogusławski Marcin M. , Modrzejewska-Świgulska Monika
Published: October 2022

Przedmiotem naszego namysłu jest shinrin-yoku, praktykowane w ramach zaliczenia przedmiotu z arteterapii przez studentów Wydziału Nauk o Wychowaniu UŁ. Przeprowadzane przez nas działania dydaktyczne i analizy materiału empirycznego (dzienniki spacerów) wpisują się w nurt badań opartych na sztuce.

Park rozumiemy jako świadomie kształtowany krajobraz, a ten uznajemy za empiryczny przykład środowiska w rozumieniu Radlińskiej. Poprzez swoje atmosfery parki przenoszą znaczenia i wartości kształtowane także przez minione pokolenia, a w relacje z nimi wchodzą sprawcze podmioty, które w przestrzeni parków uczestniczą. Odnosząc się do dzienników spacerów przygotowanych przez studentów i powiązanych z nimi prac plastycznych, wyróżniamy cztery wyidealizowane typy uczestniczenia w parku (krajobrazie, środowisku): antropocentryczny zamknięty, antropocentryczny otwarty, równoległy, nieantropocentryczny/autoteliczny. Wyróżniamy także trzy etapy edukacji związanej z nabywaniem kompetencji do uczestniczenia w środowisku: utylitarny, pośredni, nieantropocentryczny/dialogiczny.
Międzynarodowe Konferencje Służby Społecznej w latach 1928 i 1932: dyskusja na temat kształcenia do pracy społecznej
Authors: Kamińska-Jatczak Izabela , Marynowicz-Hetka Ewa , Sosnowska Joanna
Published: October 2022

Celem tekstu jest udostępnienie materiału badawczego pozyskanego z zapisu dialogu, jaki znalazł się w protokole z II Międzynarodowej Konferencji Służby Społecznej, która odbyła się w roku 1932 we Frankfurcie nad Menem. Uczestnicy tego spotkania podczas rozmowy odwołują się do problematyki wspomnianej konferencji, ale wracają pamięcią do głównych tez, jakie poruszano podczas I Międzynarodowej Konferencji Służby Społecznej w Paryżu w roku 1928. Dialog prowadzony w kilku językach nie został do tej pory przetłumaczony na język polski, a zdaniem autorek tekstu jest on – z uwagi na aktualność wątków poruszanych w dyskusji przez ówczesnych ekspertów europejskiego ruchu szkół służby społecznej – wart przybliżenia współczesnym badaczom zagadnień społeczno-pedagogicznych.
Helena Radlińska i jej pokolenie historyczne – przykład współdziałania interdyscyplinarnego w zespole badawczym afiliowanym w Łódzkim Towarzystwie Naukowym w latach 2019–2022
Authors: Kamińska-Jatczak Izabela , Sosnowska Joanna
Published: October 2022

Tekst stanowi omówienie genezy powstania i prac zespołu badawczo-samokształceniowego poświęconego problematyce pokolenia historycznego Heleny Radlińskiej i odczytywaniu jej twórczości na tle kontekstów historycznych i społecznych, w których funkcjonowała. Działalność zespołu stała się przyczynkiem do powstania 15 numeru NOWIS, który tworzył się w toku działania kolaboratywnego i rodził się w dyskusji z autorami/autorkami.
Effectiveness of virtual flipped classroom on science achievement and higher thinking skills development
Authors: Rayahneh Muhammad Salman Qassem , Al Bataiha Sawsan Saleh Ersan
Published: October 2022

The study aimed to gauge the effectiveness of virtual flipped classrooms on the science achievement of seventh graders and the development of higher-order thinking skills. The researcher followed the quasi-experimental research design. The participants were randomly selected and consisted of 60 students divided into a control group (n = 31) and an experimental group (n = 29). The former was taught traditionally and the latter was taught by the virtual flipped classroom method. The researcher applied pre-post diagnostic tests to the two groups, in addition to descriptive statistics and  a-test for independent samples. The results revealed that there are significant differences between the means of the two groups in favour of the experimental. Furthermore, the study confirmed the effectiveness of the virtual flipped class in students' achievement and development of higher-order thinking skills. The study recommends activating virtual flipped classrooms in different school subjects and levels.
 
Keywords: Virtual flipped classroom, students' achievement, higher-order thinking skills.
Musical problem-solving skills of music education students: An evaluation on performance
Authors: Yuksel Gozde , Babacan Ezgi , Babacan M. Devrim , Yüksel Tolga
Published: October 2022

This research was conducted to examine the musical problem-solving skills of music education students during the process of studying a new piece of music. The correlational survey model was used to determine the musical problem-solving level of the students and the relationship between problem definition and resolution levels. The criterion sampling method was used to determine the participants of the study (i.e., 14 flute students from the department of music education). To collect the data, an observation form consisting of definition, synthesis and analysis steps, selected by the researchers for the basic musical problems of musical instruments education, consisting of tonality, articulation, nuance, tempo, interval and rhythmic patterns content, was used by using the 'Bridge Model' developed by Adair. Observation took place in three steps. Problem identification was the first step in solving a musical problem, which was to detect the existence of the problem, and students identified all other problems except for the nuance. In the synthesis step, we determined which of the options the students used to solve the problem she or he defined. Instead of using specific solutions to the problems, the students mostly preferred the option of playing the piece from beginning to end. In the analysis step of the musical problem, while the students were playing the musical piece from beginning to end, the results of the problems studied for the solution were evaluated. It was determined that the students did not have any problems with the tonality and rhythm of the work, but had difficulties in the analysis of articulation, interval and nuance. In addition, it was determined that there was a positive significant relationship between the students’ levels of defining and solving musical problems. According to the general results, students are able to define the problem, but cannot apply different approaches to how to solve the problem in the synthesis and solution stages. This research is limited to determine the situation of that based on individual practice performance on a single instrument. For this reason, future research can provide a detailed perspective on the cause of the problem by considering different instrument performances supported by student and teacher opinions.
 
Keywords: Instrument training, musical problem-solving, study process, problem-solving skills.
Attitude and social context in MALL classes: A view from midwifery learners
Authors: Anwar Khoirul , Wardhono Agus , Budianto Langgeng
Published: October 2022

Previous studies on learning technology have focused on attitudinal dimensions and social aspects restricted to the general purpose of language classes. This obviously provides prospects for further investigation, particularly for adult learners with specific goals. Based on this rationale, this study seeks to examine the impact of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) on the attitudes and social level of the learner perspective in a Midwifery classroom. This study also explores the level of significance impact and hypothetical correlation that occurs between attitudes and social contexts. This study employs attitude questionnaires (personal, learning environment, and behavioral) and social context questionnaires (student-student relationships, formal student-instructor relationships, informal student-instructor relationships, and students as instructors). By obtaining 310 respondents who have participated in the MALL program in the Midwifery class, the data have been analyzed using the Paired Sample T-test, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient (SPSS version 25 is utilized). The results show that the learners’ attitude and their level of social context achieved significant changes after the MALL class. However, the correlation between attitude and social level revealed a low correlation. However, several sub-factors in both aspects are incredibly and strongly correlated, especially in the aspects of anxiety, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and usefulness affecting aspects of both formal and informal student-instructor relationships. Suggestions are welcomed for further correlation tests at the sub-factor level on diverse subjects (different gender and field studies).       
 
Keywords: Attitude, social context, MALL, Midwifery Class;
Effectiveness of instruction-based information literacy training on the readiness of lifelong learning and the students’ information literacy ability
Authors: Rachman Reza Saeful , Damaianti Vismaia S. , Mulyati Yeti , Sastromiharjo Andoyo
Published: October 2022

This research aims to study the effectiveness instruction-based literacy information training to improve the readiness of lifelong learning of secondary school students. In this study, 250 high school students from 10 schools in the Bandung area, Indonesia. Samples were randomly selected and put into the experimental and control groups. The results showed that instructional-based information literacy training could improve students' lifelong learning readiness and improve students' information literacy skills. Increased readiness for independent learning can be seen from the readiness to learn independently, the ability to overcome learning barriers, and the ability to respond to learning triggers. The improvement of information literacy skills is seen from the ability of students to search for information, assess the credibility of information, and use information to support their studies and learning assignments. The implication of this research is that the findings can be used by stakeholders from the curriculum, training implementers, and libraries in designing systems for smooth study and preparing individuals for community life. Information literacy is the main foundation to support other abilities.
Keywords: information literacy ability, lifelong learning readiness, literacy of information, training, library
Deficiencies and potential corrections in ceramic art education according to the ceramic industry employees
Authors: Pek Emrah , Cihaner Keser Sezer , Güler Çetin
Published: October 2022

Ceramics may be considered one of the most important and oldest inventions that give information about the history of humanity. Dating back to 8000 BC, ceramic has been used in many areas of daily life, such as kitchenware, sanitary ware, space technology, weapon industry and artistic production. In this context, the use of ceramics as an industrial material has resulted in the ceramic industry which requires education as an indispensable field. This study aims to determine the deficiencies and potential corrections for these deficiencies from the views of the employees who currently work in the field of ceramics. The study was conducted as a phenomenological study, which is one of the qualitative research designs. Fifteen employees participated in the study. The data of the study was collected by interviewing the employees. The findings of the study suggest that outdated curricula, narrow and insufficient industrial field courses, the need for self-development of the lecturer in the industrial field, the necessity of establishing a relationship between the ceramic industry and education and insufficient and inadequate computer design courses with software not suitable for the industry are the main deficiencies along with some others.
 
Keywords: Art education, ceramic, industrial ceramic, design, sector, employee
The effectiveness of a training programme on positive thinking skills in reducing the tendency towards intellectual extremism of university students
Authors: Abdellatif Mohamed Sayed
Published: October 2022

This research aimed to identify the effectiveness of a training programme on positive thinking skills in reducing the level of university students' tendency towards intellectual extremism. The quasi-experimental research design was utilised. Twenty students participated in the research and were divided into 10 students in the experimental group and 10 in the control group. The training programme and the scale of the tendency towards intellectual extremism were applied to them. Data were analysed by the Mann–Whitney and Wilcoxon tests. The findings illustrated that there were statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental and the control groups on the tendency towards intellectual extremism scale and its components after applying for the programme, in favour of the experimental group. In addition, there were no significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental group in the post and follow-up measurement of the tendency towards intellectual extremism and its components a month later. The research recommends conducting training courses and workshops for faculty members on how to familiarise students with positive thinking skills, which are reflected in the students' thinking and their reduced level of intellectual extremism.
 
Keywords: Positive thinking skills, tendency towards intellectual extremism, university students.
Variables predicting quality of life among university students with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Elsharkasy Ahmed Saber , Bedaiwy Abdelrahman Ali , Alomary Nourah Mohamed
Published: October 2022

The study aimed to determine whether family support, physical activity, and motivation for achievement have an impact on predicting the quality of life among type 1 diabetes university students. It aims also to identify the differences between genders in the quality of life, family support, and motivation for achievement. The quantitative approach was used, using the Quality-of-life Scale, Motivation for Achievement Scale, and Family Support Scale. The results showed that family support, motivation for achievement, and physical activities are positively related to the quality of life and its dimensions for university students with diabetes. It also contributes to predicting the quality of their life with its fields in varying proportions. Furthermore, the study recommends that universities should organize programs for their students with diabetes of type 1 that support their practice of physical activities and develop the motivation for achievement.

 

Keywords: Virtual Counseling Program; Psychological immunity and Coronavirus pandemic.
Features of the formation and development of biophysical concepts among biology students
Authors: Orazkul Tursymаtova , Saltanat Ibadullayeva , Aitmaganbet Urgenishbekov , Mentay Dilmakhanova , Aizhakhan Aimyrzayeva , Yerzhan Kenzheyev
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this research; The aim is to get the opinions of biology teachers in determining the formation and development of biophysical concepts among biology students with concept maps. This research is in the case study model, which is one of the qualitative research designs. The participant group of the research consists of 40 biology teachers who are teaching at various high schools in Kazakhstan in the 2021-2022 academic year. The data of the study were collected with a semi-structured interview form created by the researchers. As a result of the research; the vast majority of biology teachers; They stated that they sometimes benefited from concept maps while providing the formation and development of biophysical concepts in their students. Again, the majority of biology teachers; They stated that they often found it necessary to benefit from concept maps while providing the formation and development of biophysical concepts in their students. Biology teachers participating in the research, while providing the formation and development of biophysical concepts in their students, the positive aspects of benefiting from concept maps; They categorized the subject as providing better learning, improving the thought system, establishing relationships between concepts, making the lesson more enjoyable and facilitating the learning of key concepts. While biology teachers participating in the research ensure the formation and development of biophysical concepts in their students, the negative aspects of using concept maps are; They categorized it as difficulty of preparation, not being a very effective method and not appealing to every student.

 

Keywords: Biophysical concepts, concept map, biology teachers
Training needs to develop the professional of Arabic language teachers
Authors: Asiri Ahmad Abdullah
Published: October 2022

The objectives of this study were to assess the training needs for Arabic language instructors from the teachers' point of view, as well as to examine if there are statistically significant variations in the replies of Arabic language teachers to professional development training needs based on gender and experience. The research relied on the descriptive and analytical approach. The study sample included (107) male and female teachers, with a total of (25) items split across three dimensions. The study's findings revealed that there was a strong need for techniques for teaching Arabic language branches, while the need to analysis curricula and Arabic language books and delve deeper into the Arabic language was moderate degree. The results of the study also revealed that there were no statistically significant variations in the responses of the sample members related to the factors of gender and experience.

 

Keywords training needs, professional development, teaching methods, curriculum analysis, language deepening, preparatory level.
Mediating Effect of Strategy Implementation on the Relationship Between TMT Characteristics and Performance of Ugandan State Agencies
Authors: Nuwagaba Arthur , Joseph Owino , Angima Caren , Machuki Vincent
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the mediating effect of strategy implementation of the relationship between TMT characteristics and performance of Ugandan state agencies. The study was anchored on the upper echelons’ theory and dynamic capabilities theory. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The target population of the study was the 201 state agencies in Uganda. The study adopted at least three members of the TMT depending on the number of TMT members of the 160 selected state agencies in Uganda to gather the required information. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire that was administered online. Inferential statistics employed regression analysis to test the hypothesis and draw conclusions. Haye’s (2022) PROCESS 4 (model 4) was utilised to test the hypothesis of this study. Furthermore, strategy implementation partially mediates the relationship between TMT characteristics and performance (Indirect effect of strategy implementation, b=.385, p<0.05 and the direct effect, b = .267, p<0.05). From the findings of this study, the research concludes that that strategy implementation has a significant partial mediating effect on the relationship between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies. In addition, the results imply that the specific mechanism by which the connection between TMT characteristics and the performance of Ugandan state agencies occurs is direct, strategy implementation contributes a part to the relationship. This study recommends that individuals that make the TMT should have significant expert capabilities that give relevance while formulating and executing strategies. The study also recommends that strategy implementation should have a framework that is not affected by politics and corruption. This study also recommends that state agencies in Uganda need to create a prize and acknowledgement framework for TMTs and personnel who succeed in strategy implementation so they can be persuaded. This is on the grounds that it is through strategy implementation that the state agencies in Uganda can follow through on their directives and further improve service delivery. Rewards give a chance to the TMTs and staff to contend among themselves and this would bring quality, efficiency, proficiency and adequacy in delivering services.
Student-Centered Learning In ‘The School of Rock’ Movie Directed By Richard Linklater
Authors: Pranoto Iwan
Published: October 2022

One of the teachers in the ‘School of Rock’ movie is characterized uniquely compared to the others. Instead of being like a teacher normally does, the main character of this movie is a member of a band who disguises himself as a teacher. He once pretends to be his friend who applied as a teacher in that certain school. Categorized as a comedy movie, it does not have a serious plot but is a lot of fun. Nevertheless, an interesting thing pops up about how the main character, Deway, teaches art through his ‘own way of teaching’. To analyze this movie deeper, the researcher used a literature review as a data collection. This article was then presented by using a narrative method that is by breaking down each element thoroughly and educational approach through Herbert Read’s art. By completing this article, it is expected to see the interrelation between the elements building the art with its comprehensive meaning
The Analysis of Sekartaji’s character Movement In Sekartaji Tandhing Dance
Authors: Windrowati Trinil
Published: October 2022

The analysis of Sekartaji Tandhing’s movement in Sekartaji Tandhing dance aims at figuring out the factual factors and aspects of the characters in the movement found in Sekartaji Tandhing dance. By employing Agus Tasman’s Analysis of Dance Moves and Character, including space, time, energy, movement, and a character concept consisting of typology, character, and temperament, it was found that the Sekartaji Tandhing’s characters met a good quality of character and movement analysis. The inner and outer reflection used as aspects in analyzing the Sekartaji Tandhing’s characters discovered an aesthetic point that its beauty can be felt and was scientifically justified