bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CONTRIBUTION DES GROUPEMENTS FEMININS DE DEVELOPPEMENT AGRICOLE A LA PROMOTION DE LA FEMME DANS LE MILIEU RURAL, CAS DU GOUVERNORAT DE ZAGHOUAN EN TUNISIE
Authors:   Institut National De Recherche Agronomique De Tunis (INRAT), Tunis, Tunisie., Ounalli Nadia , Marzougui Nidhal ,   Institut National De Recherches En Genie Rural, Eaux Et Forets (INRGREF), Tunis, Tunisie., Selmi Salah ,   Ecole Superieure DAgriculture De Mograne., Fazeni Tarek ,   Institut National De Recherches En Genie Rural, Eaux Et Forets (INRGREF), Tunis, Tunisie.
Published: January 2022

Assessment of the contributions of womens agricultural development groups: a survey of women in the Zaghouan governorate in Tunisia. Agricultural development groups were created in Tunisia to involve members in local development, protect and rationalize natural resources. They take over from the administrations activities and ensure cooperation and exchange with national and international agricultural organizations. The objective of this work is to analyze the contribution of the Womens Agricultural Development Groups (WADGs) in improving the living conditions of rural women in Oued Sbaihia and Nadhour regions in the governorate of Zaghouan. Specific surveys of 40 members and 25 not members of the two WADGs were carried out. Results showed that the residence place of the women surveyed had no significant impact on whether or not to join the WADG. The statistical study revealed a significant association between the activity nature practiced by the subjects surveyed and their perception of its profitability. The women members of the WADGs of the regions studied seem satisfied with their monthly income while the non-members consider that their activities are not profitable. According to the bayesian network of appreciation model obtained on the basis of the survey results, 61.2% of the women questioned find their living standard low due to the absence of sale points, services, poor quality of infrastructure in these rural areas and the absence of funding agencies. Improving the living standard of rural women in the areas studied requires implementation of outlets number of nearby and improving services in quality and quantity.
SOIL HEALTH CHECKUP FOR BETTER CROP PRODUCTIVITY
Authors:   Research & Development Centre, Ayurvet Research Foundation, Sonepat, Haryana., Malik Suruchi , Kanaujia Anil ,   Research & Development Centre, Ayurvet Research Foundation, Sonepat, Haryana., Banerjee Samanwita ,   Research & Development Centre, Ayurvet Research Foundation, Sonepat, Haryana.
Published: January 2022

Healthy soils produce healthy crops that in turn nourish people and animals. It is the foundation of the food system. Soil testing is a well recognized scientific method for quick characterization of the soil fertility status and prediction of crop nutrient requirement which are lost through improper use of fertilizers, continuous cropping, erosion, leaching, volatilization, denitrification and fixation. Soil Health Card (SHC) is a Government of Indias scheme which apart from giving the health index of soil & also indicates fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm. Knowing the fertility status of soil before sowing of crop will lead to proper usage & dosage of appropriate fertilizer, thus maintaining the essential nutrients profile & OC status for optimal crop productivity.
DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF ZINC(II) COMPLEXES WITH SCHIFF BASE DERIVED FROM 6-AMINOPENICILLANIC ACID AND HETEROCYCLIC ALDEHYDES
Authors:   DepartmentofChemistry, SGVU,Jaipur, India., Sengar Sonal , Singh S.K. ,   DepartmentofPharmaceuticalChemistry, SGVU,Jaipur, India., Gupta M.K. ,   DepartmentofChemistry,LBS(P.G.)College, Jaipur-302004, India.
Published: January 2022

ReactionofZinc(II)acetatewithSchiffsbasesderivedfromthecondensationofbenzaldehyde or indole-3-carboxyaldehyde with (2S,5R,6R)-6-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylicacid(6-AminopenicillanicAcid)in1:1molar ratio gave a new series of Zinc(II) complexes. The coordination behavior ofSchiffsbasestowardsZincatomhasbeeninvestigatedbyelementalanalysis,conductancemeasurements,molecularweightdeterminations,IR,UVand1HNMRspectralstudies.
EFFECT OF ADJUNCTIVE USE OF LOCAL SIMVASTATIN AND CHITOSAN BASED SIMVASTATIN ON GCF LEVELS OF NETRIN-1 AND ITS RECEPTOR UNC5B IN PERIODONTITIS
Authors:   BDS, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt., Yasser Sarah , A.El Baiomy Azza ,   Professor of Clinical Pathology, Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt., Mohamed Bilal May ,   Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry Mansoura University Staff Member in Sinai University,Egypt., Badria Farid ,   Professor of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University., Mahmoud Anees Mohamed ,   AssociateProfessor of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt., M. Youssef Jilan ,   Professor of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Published: January 2022

Background:Netrin was believed to have a regulating role on the inflammatory reaction via its receptor UNC5B. Thus it takes apart in bone destructive diseases. Periodontitis represent a localized inflammatory bone destructive disease, so Netrin-1could be involved in anti-inflammatory regulation of periodontitis. However, to the best of our knowledge, few studies were available in the literature assessing the role of Netrin-1 in periodontal health and disease. Aim:The present study was designed to assesssGCF Netrin-1and its receptor UNC5B levels in health and disease of periodontal tissues and evaluate effect of using simvastatin gel 1.2% as well as chitosan based simvastatin gel 1.2% as an adjunct to SRP on their levels. Patients and methods:The study design included 10 periodontally healthy subjects in addition to 45 systemically healthy stage II periodontitis patients divided equally into three groups andtreated bySRP, SRP+simvastatingel 1.2%and SRP+chitosanbasedsimvastatingel 1.2% (positive control & two study groups respectively). At baseline periodontalparameters were recorded and GCFsampling was performed for all participants and after treatment for periodontitis patients.Netrin-1 and and its receptorUNC5B levels were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results:Periodontal indicesat baseline inperiodontitis groupsshowed significant improvement after treatment comparedto its values at baseline. In both study groups, all periodontal parameters were significantly higher versus positive control group. At baseline, GCF levels of netrin-1 and its receptor UNC5B were significantly lower in periodontitis patients versus healthy controlsbaselineandincreasedsignificantly after receiving different treatment modalities. Conclusion:Localsimvastatingel 1.2%orchitosan basedsimvastatingel 1.2% asadjunct with SRPis effective in management of stage IIperiodontitis. Netrin-1 promotes inflammation resolution in periodontitis.
DUAL CULTURE APPROACH FOR THE EVALUATION OF ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY OF NATIVE TRICHODERMA ISOLATES AGAINST BIPOLARIS SOROKINIANA
Authors:   Purbanchal University, Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology., Acharya Sanskriti
Published: January 2022

Spot blotch disease caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana (Sacc.) shoem. is one of the most destructive diseases of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in plain areas of Nepal. A laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate the antagonistic activity of seven test Trichoderma isolates obtained from the soil sample by employing dual culture method against spot blotch pathogen of wheat Bipolaris sorokiniana at Plant Pathology Division, Nepal Agriculture Research Council, Khumaltar, Nepal. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The result revealed that all Trichoderma isolates showed control over the pathogen. Isolate T517 stands out to be the most effective one giving 67.81% mycelial growth inhibition but isolate T528 was the least effective. Native Trichoderma can have significant biocontrol potential and may provide an effective solution against plant fungal diseases.
A Novel Algorithmic Similarity Measure for Collaborative Filtering: A Recommendation System Based on Rating Distances
Authors: ÖZTÜRK BİRİM Şule , TÜMTÜRK Ayça
Published: January 2022

Internet sources contain a vast amount of information about items that people desire to purchase. It is impossible to evaluate these resources and come to an informed decision. People need automated systems that evaluate previous information and propose item alternatives. Recommending items using a smart system, which is based on the previous user preferences, has growing importance since the available product data is exponentially growing. Additionally, it is difficult to find new and correct things that a user would like among this massive amount of data. To make accurate recommendations with a smart system, researchers and practitioners use collaborative filtering methods with similarity calculation based on user preferences. The crucial point in collaborative filtering is to find a valuable measure that resembles correct similarity between users. The current similarity metrics in the literature have some disadvantages in conducting accurate recommendations. To improve the recommendation performance, this study proposes a novel similarity measure that assesses the distance between the user’s ratings and the median score. Considering distance from the median score is essential since some users may prefer to rate close to the median rather than the extremes. Experiments were conducted with a famous collaborative filtering dataset. Results showed that proposed similarity measure demonstrated superior performance regarding the recommendation accuracy. Implications of our results for XYZ are discussed.
Determination of Optimum Pinch Point Temperature Difference Depending on Heat Source Temperature and Organic Fluid with Genetic Algorithm
Authors: ATA Sadık , KAHRAMAN Ali , ŞAHİN Remzi
Published: January 2022

In this study, the effect of evaporator pinch point temperature difference (∆TPP,e) value in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) on system performance was determined. Under different applications of ORC, optimum ∆TPP,e value has been determined in ORC systems designed with different heat source temperatures. By changing the ∆TPP,e value, the heat input provided to the system, the mass flow of organic fluid, the evaporation pressure and the enthalpy drop in the turbine are affected. In thermodynamic optimization, the objective function is determined as turbine power maximization. Genetic algorithm optimization technique is used. Within the scope of low and high temperature ORC applications, the optimum ∆TPP,e value of different organic fluids under 10 different heat source temperatures (Low, 90-130 °C; High, 250-290 °C) has been determined. Low temperature organic fluids have been selected from dry, isentropic, wet and new-generation categories. High temperature organic fluids have been selected from the alkane, aromatic hydrocarbon, and siloxane categories. The effect of ∆TPP,e on fluids of different categories was determined for low and high temperature ORCs. It has been determined that taking the ∆TPP,e value constant regardless of the heat source temperature and organic fluid causes performance loss in ORC.
Realization of the Autonomous Driving System on the Experimental Vehicle
Authors: ALİYEV Namig , GÜZEL Mehmet Turan , SEZER Oğuzhan
Published: January 2022

Running control software on limited computing resources is considered one of the toughest problems. In this study, an autonomous driving software has been developed that can safely complete the map by tracking the lanes and avoiding obstacles on a robot vehicle with limited hardware components. The data was simplified with the image processing technique and the neural network was trained. Overfitting was prevented by hyperparameter tuning and synthetic data augmentation. In order to avoid obstacles, optical flow was calculated by detecting corners every 4 seconds and was used to find the focus of expansion of the vehicle. Time-to-collision was found with the FOE and the distance between the previous position and the current position of the detected point. Optimization was made by averaging the values of close points. The balance mechanism was created according to the TTC difference calculated on the right and left parts of the vehicle.
TRUMAN dOCTRINE (1946); Defense Planning Guidance (1991) & The National Security Strategy (2002): The Mackinder & Spyman Dialetics Revisited
Authors: Neves André Luiz Varella
Published: January 2022

The aim of this article is to test the hypothesis that Halford Mackinder and Nicholas Spykman’s geopolitical theories, which sustained the grand strategy of the United States with the implementation of 1946 Truman Doctrine, are still relevant today after their termination. The results indicate that the intellectual matrixes were found in documents of the grand strategy of the United States in two moments. First, in 1992, in the George Herbert Walker Bush’s government’s Defense Planning Guidance document, formulated by the Pentagon, in February 1992. Second, they were found replicated 10 years after in the first term of President George Walker Bush, inaugurated in 2001. In the latter, the theoretical formulations repercussions were depicted in the official documents Quadrennial Defense Review (2001) and the National Security Strategy (2002). The article concluded that the authors’ ideas remain valid to explain and interpret the actions of the United States’ grand strategy in the international scenario.
Controlling isolation system of initial combustion engines
Authors: Wen Mingyao , Nguyen Vanliem
Published: January 2022

To evaluate the effect of the engine vibration on the vehicle's ride comfort and improve the vehicle's ride comfort, three types of engine’s isolation systems including the traditional rubber mount (TRM), hydraulic mount (HM), and semi-active HM controlled by the PID control (SHM) are proposed. A dynamic model of the inline 4-cylinder engine is established to determine the excitation force of the engine. By the combination of the random excitation of the vehicle floor affecting the engine isolation system, the isolating performance of the TRM, HM, and HM is then simulated and evaluated on isolating the engine vibration and improving the vehicle’s ride comfort. Both the root mean square (RMS) values of the engine acceleration response (aRMSe) and isolation force (FRMS) of engine isolation systems are given as the objective functions. The research results show that the engine vibration combined with the excitation of the road surface roughness significantly affects the vehicle’s ride comfort. By using the SHM, both the engine acceleration and isolation force are significantly reduced in comparison with the TRM. Especially, the values of the aRMSe and FRMS are remarkably decreased by 9.32 % and 9.69 % in comparison with the TRM. Thus, to improve the vehicle's ride comfort and reduce the effect of the engine's vibration on the ride comfort, the engine isolation system used by the TRM needs to be replaced by using the SHM.
Influence of floating support on the dynamic characteristics of compound planetary gear set
Authors: Zhang Haibo , Shang Huajian , Yang Chao
Published: January 2022

Due to a large number of components, complex meshing relations and high requirements for assembly accuracy, the dynamic characteristic of compound planetary gear, such as vibration, impact, periodic motion and load sharing, are more easily affected by internal excitation than those of simple planetary gear set and parallel shafting gear set. To improve the load sharing behavior and the resistance of Chaos motions in the compound planetary gear set, in this work, by introducing the floating support into the center gear and planet gear, a lumped-parameter dynamic model of the compound planetary gear set is built based on the lumped parameter method and Lagrange kinematics equation. The steady response is calculated by numeric method to investigate the influence of floating support from different components on loading sharing behavior and periodic motion. The results indicate that, the increase of the floating value of all components improves the instantaneous load-sharing behavior, and single floating of planet gear reduces the load sharing behavior. To avoid the system being in quasi-periodic motion and Chaos motions under the condition of floating support, the input speed should be avoided away from the range of 3201 r/min-5069 r/min.
The Effect of Maternal Body Mass Index on in Vitro Fertilization-Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Treatment: A Prospective Comparative Study
Authors: Ozturk Inal Zeynep , Inal Hasan Ali
Published: January 2022

Objective: To evaluate whether or not maternal body mass index affects pregnancy rates following in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment.
Study Design: A total of 869 patients who had undergone in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment between 2012 and 2017 were included in this study. The participants were stratified according to maternal body mass index as Group 1 (body mass index <25 kg/m2; n=394), Group 2 (25 kg/m2< body mass index <30 kg/m2; n=303), and Group 3 (body mass index >30 kg/m2; n=172).
Results: While there were no differences between the groups in terms of age, smoking status, etiology of infertility, thyroid-stimulating hormone, prolactin levels, antral follicle count, and stimulation protocol (p>0.05), there was a significant statistical difference in terms of body mass index, duration of infertility, baseline follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol (E2), duration of stimulation, total gonadotropin dose required, peak E2 levels, progesterone levels, endometrial thickness on hCG administration, and cycle cancellation rate (p<0.05). In addition, the numbers of oocytes retrieved (groups 1 vs 3, p=0.011), metaphase II (groups 1 vs 3, p=0.017) and 2 pronucleus (groups 1 vs 3, p=0.010 and groups 2 vs 3, p=0.010), and the rates of clinical pregnancy (40.1% vs 33.2% vs 23.8%, respectively), live births (33.6% vs 23.7% vs 13.9%, respectively), and miscarriages (17.7% vs 28.6% vs 44.7%, respectively) were also different between the groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Our data suggest that there is an inverse impact of increased body mass index on laboratory and reproductive outcome parameters of in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment. Taking cost-effectiveness into consideration, weight loss should be suggested before ovulation is induced.
Evaluation of process condition impact on copper and lead ions removal from water using goethite incorporated nanocomposite ultrafiltration adsorptive membranes
Authors: Hossaini-Zahed Seyedeh-Soghra , Khanlari Samaneh , Bakhtiari Omid , Tofighy Maryam Ahmadzadeh , Hadadpour Soheil , Rajabzadeh Saeid , Zhang Pengfei , Matsuyama Hideto , Mohammadi Toraj
Published: January 2022

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) adsorptive membrane incorporated with nanosize-goethite (α-FeO(OH)) hydrous metal oxide particles (GNPs), prepared with optimal flux and Cu(II) removal in the previous study, was used to evaluate the process parameter on the Cu(II) removal. Box-Behnken Design (BBD) based on the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to evaluate the impact of Cu(II) feed solution characteristics such as pH, initial concentration of metal ion, and transmembrane pressure (TMP) on copper removal efficiency. The outcomes indicated that the RSM optimization technique could be utilized as an applicable method to find the optimum condition for the maximum Cu(II) removal with slight variance compared with the experimentally measured data. The effect of each process parameter and the coupling effect of parameters on the Cu(II) removal was assessed. Finally, the optimum condition of pH, Cu(II) concentration, and transmembrane pressure (TMP) to obtain high copper removal efficiency was decided. In the optimum condition of the Cu(II) removal, the removal of lead (Pb(II)) metal ion was evaluated by the same membrane.
Resilience in 2021—Descriptive Analysis of Individuals Accessing Virtual Mental Health Services: Retrospective Observational Study
Authors: Graziani Grant , Kunkle Sarah , Shih Emily
Published: January 2022

Background

Psychological resilience has been extensively studied by developmental researchers, and there is a growing body of literature regarding its role in psychiatry and psychopathology research and practice. This study contributes to this growing literature by providing real-world evidence on the relationship between resilience and clinical symptoms among a large sample of employed Americans.

Objective

This study aimed to describe resilience levels in individuals accessing Ginger, a virtual mental health system, in addition to the association of resilience with demographic characteristics, baseline depression, and anxiety symptoms.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective observational study of 9165 members who signed up for Ginger and completed a baseline survey between January 1 and August 5, 2021. We used multivariate regression models to test for associations between baseline resilience and other member characteristics.

Results

Baseline resilience scores centered on a mean of 23.84 (SD 6.56) and median of 24 (IQR 8) out of 40, with 81.0% (7424/9165) of the sample having low resilience at baseline. Despite having relatively higher resilience scores, members with no or mild depression or anxiety still had low resilience scores on average. Self-reported suicidal ideation was associated with lower resilience.

Conclusions

Overall, members had low baseline resilience, similar to resilience levels observed in trauma survivors in prior studies. Younger members and those with higher levels of depression and anxiety at intake reported lower levels of resilience at baseline. Notably, members with no or mild depression or anxiety still had low resilience scores on average, suggesting a need for mental health support among individuals who might not typically be recommended for treatment based on traditional clinical assessments, such as the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7). Two suggestions for topics of future research are to develop treatment recommendations based on the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and to understand the interaction between resilience levels and symptom-based outcome measures, such as the PHQ-9 and the GAD-7.
Evaluation and Mitigation of Racial Bias in Clinical Machine Learning Models: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Jonathan , Galal Galal , Etemadi Mozziyar , Vaidyanathan Mahesh
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Racial bias is a key concern regarding the development, validation, and implementation of machine learning (ML) models in clinical settings. Despite the potential of bias to propagate health disparities, racial bias in clinical ML has yet to be thoroughly examined and best practices for bias mitigation remain unclear.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective was to perform a scoping review to characterize the methods by which the racial bias of ML has been assessed and describe strategies that may be used to enhance algorithmic fairness in clinical ML.

METHODS

A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews. A literature search using PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases, as well as Google Scholar, identified 635 records, of which 12 studies were included.

RESULTS

Applications of ML were varied and involved diagnosis, outcome prediction, and clinical score prediction performed on data sets including images, diagnostic studies, clinical text, and clinical variables. Of the 12 studies, 1 (8%) described a model in routine clinical use, 2 (17%) examined prospectively validated clinical models, and the remaining 9 (75%) described internally validated models. In addition, 8 (67%) studies concluded that racial bias was present, 2 (17%) concluded that it was not, and 2 (17%) assessed the implementation of bias mitigation strategies without comparison to a baseline model. Fairness metrics used to assess algorithmic racial bias were inconsistent. The most commonly observed metrics were equal opportunity difference (5/12, 42%), accuracy (4/12, 25%), and disparate impact (2/12, 17%). All 8 (67%) studies that implemented methods for mitigation of racial bias successfully increased fairness, as measured by the authors’ chosen metrics. Preprocessing methods of bias mitigation were most commonly used across all studies that implemented them.

CONCLUSIONS

The broad scope of medical ML applications and potential patient harms demand an increased emphasis on evaluation and mitigation of racial bias in clinical ML. However, the adoption of algorithmic fairness principles in medicine remains inconsistent and is limited by poor data availability and ML model reporting. We recommend that researchers and journal editors emphasize standardized reporting and data availability in medical ML studies to improve transparency and facilitate evaluation for racial bias.
Simulation-Based Learning Supported by Technology to Enhance Critical Thinking in Nursing Students: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Stenseth Hege Vistven , Steindal Simen Alexander , Solberg Marianne Trygg , Ølnes Mia Alexandra , Mohallem Andrea , Sørensen Anne Lene , Strandell-Laine Camilla , Olaussen Camilla , Aure Caroline Farsjø , Riegel Fernando , Pedersen Ingunn , Zlamal Jaroslav , Martini Jussara Gue , Bresolin Paula , Linnerud Silje Christin Wang , Nes Andréa Aparecida Gonçalves
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Critical thinking is a crucial skill in the nursing profession, so teaching strategies and methodology must be carefully considered when training and preparing nursing students to think critically. Studies on simulation-based learning supported by technology are increasing in nursing education, but no scoping reviews have mapped the literature on simulation-based learning supported by technology to enhance critical thinking in nursing students.

OBJECTIVE

The proposed scoping review aims to systematically map research on the use of simulation-based learning supported by technology to enhance critical thinking in nursing students.

METHODS

The proposed scoping review will use the framework established by Arksey and O’Malley and will be reported according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) extension for scoping reviews. A systematic, comprehensive literature search was performed in the LILACS, ERIC, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases. Pairs of authors independently selected the articles by screening titles, abstracts, full-text papers, and extract data. The data will be analyzed and thematically categorized.

RESULTS

The development of a comprehensive and systematic search strategy was completed in June 2021. The database searches were performed in July 2021, and the screening of titles and abstracts was completed in September 2021. Charting the data began in February 2022. Analysis and synthesis will be performed sequentially, and the scoping review is expected to be complete by May 2023.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this proposed scoping review may identify gaps in the literature and provide an overview of research on the topic of simulation-based learning supported by technology to enhance critical thinking in nursing students. The research may identify nursing students’ reported barriers and enablers for learning critical thinking skills through simulation-based learning supported by technology, and the results may help educators enhance their educational approach through knowledge of students’ firsthand experiences and further development of successful teaching strategies in nursing education.

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Therapeutic Alliance in Online and Face-to-face Psychological Treatment: Comparative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Mercadal Rotger Josep , Cabré Victor
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of online mental health treatments have grown exponentially. Additionally, it seems inevitable that this technical resource is here to stay at health centers. However, there is still very little scholarly literature published on this topic, and therefore, the impact of the changes that have had to be dealt with in this regard has not been studied.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the differences in the establishment of the therapeutic alliance (TA) based on the intervention modality (online or face-to-face), the type of attachment, and diagnosis.

METHODS

A total of 291 subjects participated in the study, 149 (51.2%) of whom were men and 142 were (48.8%) women between the ages of 18 and 30 years. The instruments used were sociodemographic data, SOFTA-o (System for Observing Family Therapeutic Alliances—observational), and Relationship Questionnaire.

RESULTS

The results show that the treatments conducted face-to-face obtain significantly better scores in the creation of the TA than those conducted online (t=–42.045, df=289, P<.001). The same holds true with attachment, in that users with secure attachment show a better TA than those with insecure attachment (t=6.068, P<.001,), although there were no significant differences with the diagnosis (F=4.566, P=.44), age (r=0.02, P=.70), and sex (t=0.217, P=.33).

CONCLUSIONS

We believe that professionals are not yet prepared to conduct remote treatment with a degree of efficacy similar to that of face-to-face. It is essential for professionals to receive training in this new technical resource and to understand and incorporate the variants it entails into their daily practice.
Analysis on Cultural Differences in International Communication—Taking Cultural Differences between Chinese and American as Examples
Authors: Ding Ning
Published: January 2022

This paper is written to analyze the underlying reason for the barriers, misunderstandings, or conflicts that might happen in the context of international communication: that is culture and cultural differences. Around the core of this paper, the definition, categories, and characteristics of culture have been explored, and then an example of cultural differences has been given. In the case, two different cultures between American and Chinese were compared. This kind of analysis is aiming to deal with some of the potential problems in international communication.
IoT Based Ventilator
Authors: Kumar Pradeep
Published: January 2022

Abstract: We propose the design and development of an Internet of thing based ventilator system. The ultimate vision of IoT is to upscale communication mechanisms with a highly distributed and significantly dense heterogeneous devices network. Recently world is under stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which causes severe respiratory distress. Therefore, it is essential to develop low-cost and high-efficiency technologies for real-time health detection and continuous treatment system. The IoT-based ventilator is a low-cost, respiratory monitoring, and controlling system. The designed and developed ventilator delivers breaths by compressing a conventional Ambu bag with the help of a fixed arm connected to a servo motor. It eliminates the need for a human operator for the bag valve mask. Tidal volume and number of breaths per minute are set via user-friendly input modes, which help in customizing the pressure according to the real-time requirements of the patient. It has a safety mode that is when the power supply goes down; the backup battery automatically kicks in. A built-in alerts system is embedded to activate and warn the local and the remote locations about any malfunctioning for immediate attention.
Design and Fabrication of Bio-Hybrid Vehicle
Authors: Surve Sumit S.
Published: January 2022

Abstract: The present work intends to study and create a solution to be used as a means of transportation adapted to the metropolis environment. With the zero-emission, agile and space-saving Bio-Hybrid combining electric propulsion with human muscle power, we offer an approach to solving urban mobility issues because cities will change. This Paper reviews the design and fabrication of bio-hybrid vehicle. The points of the car I decided to specifically focus on were the chassis, components are used in this car. The most time and effort went into designing and implementing these components of the vehicle . During the entire design process, consumer interest through innovative, inexpensive, and effective methods was always the primary goal. Keywords: Bio-hybrid, zero-emission, ev etc.,
Beyond the Base-ics: approaches to driving connection through genetics in museums
Authors: Howell Abigail A. , Reisenauer Keighley N. , Valkanas Michelle M. , Carter Katherine E.
Published: January 2022

Genetics literacy is crucial for making informed decisions. However, perceived complexity, educational gaps, and misleading media narratives make reaching diverse populations difficult. Interventions to improve genetics literacy beyond K—12 classrooms should center on building science trust and self-efficacy. We used a mixed methods approach to survey 12 museums with genetics content and found 3 framing devices, “Genetics is Fun,” “Genetics is Relevant,” and “Genetics is Discovery.” While each framing strategy leads to high engagement with genetics topics, these approaches differed in ways that affect ability to learn and how genetics is perceived. Exhibit creators should consider design ramifications when creating a genetics exhibit that builds genetic literacy.
Proceso de enfermería a persona con diagnóstico médico de embolia pulmonar e insuficiencia multiorgánica
Authors: Gómez González Bryan Martín , Quintana Zavala María Olga , Favela Ocaño María Alejandra , Nava Luna José Iván
Published: January 2022

Introducción: El presente artículo muestra la aplicación del proceso de enfermería a una persona de sexo masculino de 68 años, con una condición poco frecuente que predispone la aparición de complicaciones graves, hospitalizado en una unidad de cuidados intensivos. Objetivo: Evidenciar el cuidado integral de enfermería brindado a un paciente críticamente enfermo con diagnóstico médico de embolia pulmonar e insuficiencia multiorgánica. Desarrollo: Se empleó el proceso de enfermería en todas sus etapas y como guía para la valoración se utilizó los patrones funcionales de salud de Marjory Gordon y para la planificación del cuidado de enfermería se manejó el lenguaje estandarizado de la Asociación Norteamericana de diagnósticos de Enfermería, la clasificación de resultados e intervenciones de enfermería. Conclusiones: Aún con la aplicación del cuidado organizado por medio del proceso de enfermería, el paciente presenta desenlace fatal, sin embargo, es necesario evidenciar los cuidados de enfermería otorgados, lo que podría ayudar al cuidado de pacientes con respuestas humanas similares y mejoría del pronóstico.
ANÁLISE DAS POLÍTICAS DE GESTÃO EM INSTITUIÇÕES COMUNITÁRIAS DE ENSINO SUPERIOR DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Lima Julian Israel , Laufer Jaime
Published: January 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar as políticas de gestão em Instituições Comunitárias de Ensino Superior participantes do COMUNG frente ao cenário da educação superior no Rio Grande do Sul. A metodologia é de natureza qualitativa com delineamento descritivo e exploratório. Foram realizadas entrevistas com os gestores de nove ICES, utilizando um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado. Como principais resultados, verificou-se que o conjunto pesquisado é composto por Instituições de alta complexidade de gestão, o que resulta das particularidades desse tipo de organização. Aspectos como a democracia, a multiplicidade de áreas do conhecimento e os elementos decorrentes dessas particularidades, sobretudo o aspecto político, contribuem para o estabelecimento de uma estrutura altamente desafiante para seus gestores. As políticas de gestão institucional do grupo avaliado permitem, em alguns casos, a preponderância de aspectos políticos em detrimento de aspectos técnicos financeiros nas tomadas de decisões, assumindo as ICES, muitas vezes, perdas financeiras para a obtenção de resultados não financeiros. Entretanto, os entrevistados demonstram que essa é uma característica inerente ao caráter comunitário, democrático e de priorização da qualidade acadêmica, o que se confirma pelos bons resultados nas avaliações do Ministério da Educação apresentados pelas ICES em questão.
IMPACTO ECONÔMICO NOS ESTADOS BRASILEIROS APÓS A RESOLUÇÃO DO SENADO FEDERAL Nº 13/2012
Authors: Bermudes Bahiense Keliany , Bezerra Francisco Antonio
Published: January 2022

Com a justificativa de acabar com a “Guerra Fiscal” o Senado Federal em abril de 2012 aprovou a Resolução nº 13, unificando em 4% a alíquota de ICMS que incide sobre as operações interestaduais de produtos importados. Percebe-se que existem dúvidas sobre a efetividade dessa resolução no resultado econômico dos estados. Buscando preencher essa lacuna, esse estudo pretende analisar se após a implantação da Resolução do Senado Federal, que unificou a alíquota interestadual a 4% de ICMS para comercialização de produtos importados, ocorreu um impacto econômico negativo aos Estados concedentes de incentivos a importação. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar o impacto da unificação das alíquotas interestaduais de ICMS a 4%, na situação econômica dos 13 Estados da Federação que possuem incentivos a importação, comparado aos outros 14 Estados da Federação que não concedem incentivos semelhantes aos demais. O trabalho realizado foi de caráter exploratório e descritivo. Foi utilizado o modelo econométrico, denominado Diferences-in-Diferences que compara alterações nas variáveis entre os Estados e entre os períodos, antes e após a Resolução 13/2012 do Senado Federal. Os dados evidenciam que após a medida, a variável PIB per capita, foi impactada negativamente nos estados que concedem incentivos fiscais e/ou financeiros.
Comportamiento epidemiológico de la desnutrición en menores de 5 años, Colombia 2016-2019
Authors: Quemba-Mesa Monica Paola , Herrera-Tarapues Jhully Constanza , Mendoza-Ortiz Alejandra , Mendoza-Ortiz Benigno
Published: January 2022

Objetivo: Analizar el comportamiento epidemiológico y la prevalencia de la desnutrición aguda en niños menores de 5 años en Colombia durante los años 2016 al 2019. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo - descriptivo de tipo retrospectivo. La población y muestra de análisis del presente estudio está conformada por 53.434 reportes consolidados en el Sistema integrado de información de la protección social SISPRO de niños y niñas menores de 5 años con desnutrición aguda en Colombia, disponibles entre los años 2016 a 2019. Resultados: En 2016 se presenta una tasa de mortalidad por desnutrición de 0.08 casos por cada 10.000 habitantes en contraste con el 2019 donde esta tasa aumento a 0,42; en el 2016 se presenta una tasa de morbilidad por desnutrición aguda de 22,4 casos por cada 10.000 habitantes en contraste con el 2019 donde esta tasa aumentó a 40,5. Los años de vida perdidos por mortalidad prematura oscilaron entre 1.162 en el 2016 a 6.411 en el 2019 y los años vividos con discapacidad oscilaron entre 588 en 2016 a 2.257 en 2019; los años de vida ajustados por discapacidad oscilaron entre 2.402 en 2016 a 8.668 en el 2019. Conclusiones: Es necesario el fortalecimiento de las intervenciones desde las políticas sociales enfocadas en los determinantes sociales en salud dirigidas a la salud infantil y nutricional integral, incluyendo aspectos como la ingesta dietética materna e infantil, aumentar la situación económica del hogar, mejorar el nivel educativo de la madre y equilibrar la distribución de recursos entre diferentes regiones.
Comparison of High School Student’s Learning Outcomes Using Cooperative Learning Model Between Think-Pair-Share (TPS) and Teams Games Tournament (TGT) Types on Reaction Equation
Authors: Radjabani Nurlia L. , Ratman Ratman , Ningsih Purnama
Published: January 2022

This study aimed to describe the difference between students’ learning outcomes from the class using the cooperative learning model of think pair share (TPS) type and teams games tournament (TGT) type on the topic of reaction equation in class X at MAN 2 Model Palu. This study was a pre-experiment with the static group pretest-postest design. This study was conducted in two groups i.e., class XA as experiment group 1 (n = 24) and Class XB as experiment group 2 (n = 23). Data of students’ learning outcomes were analyzed using t-test two-party statistical analysis with the prerequisite of normality and homogeneity tests of the data from the given posttest. The analysis results obtained the average score of experimental class 1 (1X) was 68.25, while the average score of the control class (2X) was 63.15. The hypothesis test results obtained tcount = 2.47 and ttable = 2.02 with significance level = 0.05 and degrees of freedom 45, then H0 was rejected, and Ha was accepted. Based on these results, it can be concluded that students’ learning outcomes from the class using the cooperative learning model of think pair share (TPS) type is different from the class using cooperative learning model of teams games tournament (TGT) type on the topic of reaction equation in the Class X at MAN 2 Model Palu. Students' learning outcomes in experimental class 1 were higher than in experimental class 2.
Application of Discovery Learning Model to Improve the Understanding Concept of High School Students on Buffer Topic
Authors: Nurfauzia Nurfauzia , Ijirana Ijirana , Suherman Suherman
Published: January 2022

This study aimed to describe the increase in understanding of students in class XI SMA 7 Palu on the buffer solution material after applying the discovery learning model. This type of research was pre-experiment with the design of one group pre-test-post-test. This study was conducted in two replication classes, namely, class XI MIA 1 as replication class 1 (n = 26) and class XI MIA as replication class 2 (n = 24). Testing of the data from research results data used descriptive statistical analysis of the understanding concept. The criteria for understanding the concept was good if the percentage of students who have the category of moderate, high, and very high is not less than 60%. The data results of analysis understanding of each concept obtained in the replication class 1. The concept of buffer, score 65. 38% increased to 96.15%. The concept of the properties of the buffer score 3.84% increased to 96.15%. The concept of acid-base buffer solution, score 0% increased to 92.3%. The concept of pH acid buffer, score 0% increased to 88.46%. The concept of pH base buffer, score 0% increased to 84.61%. In replication class 2, the concept of buffer solution score is 20.83%, increased to 91.66%. The concept of acid and base buffer solution, score 12.5% increased to 91.66%. The concept of pH base buffer, score 4.16% increased to 83.33%. The results of the analysis showed that there is an increase in understanding the good concept by applying the discovery learning model in the buffer material.
The Differences of Chemistry Learning Outcome Through the Implementation of Think-Talk-Write (TTW) Type of Cooperative Learning Model and Scramble Type in Teaching Atomic Structure
Authors: Nande Alfinda D. , Jura Minarni R. , Ratman Ratman
Published: January 2022

This research aimed to determine the differences of chemistry learning outcome through the implementation of scramble type of cooperative learning model and think-talk-write (TTW) type in teaching atomic structure at class XI of SMA Negeri 1 Pamona Selatan. This research was a quasi-experiment with a non-randomized pretest-posttest control group design. It was conducted by arranging two groups in which class XI Natural Science 1 as experimental group 1 (n = 21) and class XI Natural Science 2 as experimental group 2 (n = 20). The data of the research were analyzed using a one-party t-test statistic with the prerequisite test, normality test, and homogeneity. The result of data analysis obtained, X̅1 value of chemistry learning on the students of experimental class 1 was 79.86 (SD = 7.15), whereas in the experimental class 2 students X̅2 value was 73.95 (SD = 8. 26). The result of hypothesis testing was obtained t > t1 - α was 2.55> 1.68 with significant level (α = 0.05) and degrees of freedom = 42. This showed that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted so that it can be concluded that there were differences in chemistry learning outcome through the implementation of scramble type of cooperative learning model and think-talk-write (TTW) type in teaching atomic structure at class XI of SMA Negeri 1 Pamona Selatan.
Application of Learning Models of Concept Attainment and Problem Based Learning Against High School Students' Creative Thinking Ability on Redox Material
Authors: Sakaria Lisa N. M. , Mustapa Kasmudin , Diah Anang Wahid M.
Published: January 2022

Creative thinking is thinking to determine the new relationships between things, such as finding new solutions to a problem, finding new systems, and finding new artistic forms. This study aimed to analyze students' creative thinking ability by applying concept attainment and problem-based learning models in the redox material of class X SMA Negeri 9 Palu. This type of research was pre-experimental with the static group pre-test post-test design. This study used 2 classes, namely class X MIA 1 as experimental class 1 (n = 22) and class X MIA 2 as experimental class 2 (n = 22). Data analysis of students’ creative thinking was performed using the test given after learning (post-test). The results of this study indicated that the percentage value of the average creative thinking of the experimental class 1 students was 74.5% with the high category and the achievement of aspects of creative thinking of students with the percentage from highest to lowest in the originality aspect were 76.7%, flexibility aspect was 74.1%, and the fluency aspect was 72.7%. While the average percentage of experimental class 2 was 76.6% with the high category and the achievement of aspects of creative thinking of students with the highest to lowest percentage of the fluency aspect was 84.5%, the originality aspect was 75.1%, and the flexibility aspect was 70.2%. The results of this study can be concluded that the application of the Concept Attainment and Problem Based Learning models were very good in creative thinking skills of students class in SMA Negeri 9 Palu on Redox material.
Effect of Different Types of Extractants in the Separation of Rare Earth Metals using Emulsion Liquid Membrane Method: A Review
Authors: Anisyabana Ninda , Anggraeni Anni , Pratomo Uji , Fadiyah Riska Anbar
Published: January 2022

Rare Earth Metals (REMs) are minerals which needed in modern technology because it has unique chemical, catalytic, electrical and paramagnetic properties, so REMs have the potential to be applied in various fields. The similarity in the physical and chemical properties of REMs causes them to be difficult to separate from their parent minerals. Emulsion Liquid Membrane is an effective and efficient method for REMs purification and separation because in practice it only requires a small amount of solvent, the diffusion rate and mass transfer are high, fast, and simultaneous compared to the solvent extraction method which requires many extraction steps and requires a lot of solvents. In the emulsion liquid membrane method, one of the factors that can determine the success of the extraction process is the selectivity of the ligands/extractants. The extractants must be highly selective against the target REM ions, both in the external aqueous phase and the internal aqueous phase. Therefore, this review aimed to determine the selectivity of various types of extractants such as D2EHPA, Cyanex 302, Cyanex 572, (RO)2P(O)OPh-COOH, Aniline, and TBP on extraction efficiency and stripping efficiency in the separation of rare earth metals through the emulsion liquid membrane method.