bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cryptanalysis of DRPE Using Complex S-Box Based on Linear Canonical Transform
Authors: Girija R , Singh H. , Abirami G.
Published: April 2021

During recent decades, double random phase encoding grasped more attention for researchers. To achieve nonlinearity, it had been done with random S-Box. We exhibit this involvement that DRPE system is much vulnerable in the above methodology. Concatenating anything with DRPE needs an imaginary value, wherein s-box unsuccessful in it. Used S-box has been reformed into various sizes. Due to this scenario, S-box values are replicating. So, complex S-box has been employed and proposed size of the s-box is similar to an input image. Numerical simulations have been performed out to validate the practicability and trustworthiness of traditional DRPE system with complex S-box.
The Role of Functional Head Impulse Test With and Without Optokinetic Stimuli in Vestibular Migraine and Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy: Discovering a Visual Dependence?
Authors: Casani Augusto-Pietro , Lazzerini Francesco , Ducci Nicola , Marconi Ottavia , Vernassa Nicola
Published: April 2021

Visually induced vertigo (i.e., vertigo provoked by moving visual scenes) could be considered as a noticeable feature of Vestibular Migraine (VM) and could be present in patients suffering from Acute Unilateral Vestibulophaty (AUV). The hypersensitivity to moving or conflicting visual stimulations is named Visual Dependence. The visuo-vestibular interactions were analyzed using functional Head Impulse Test (fHIT) with and without optokinetic stimulation (o-fHIT) in 25 patients with VM and 20 subjects affected by AUV. We calculated the percentage of correct answer (%CA) without and with the addition of confounding screen (CS). In VM groups the %CA at fHIT was 92,07% without CS and 73,66% with CS. A significant difference has been found between %CA on the deficit side and the normal side in AUV, both without CS and with CS). The results of fHIT in term of %CA with and without CS could be very useful to identify the presence of visual dependence especially in patients suffering from VM. The difference of %CA with and without CS could provide an instrumental support to correctly identify patients with VM. We propose the use of fHIT in clinical practice whenever there is a need to highlight a condition of visual dependence.
A randomized controlled trial on the effects of the Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy (CMNT) diet on type 2 diabetes: study protocol
Authors: yang xiao , Kang Xincong , Wu Ruiyu , Lai Xihu , Luo Wu , Yang Lan , Zhou Jiali , Yi Ligang , Liu Dongbo
Published: April 2021

Background:Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has become a serious clinical problem since it has affected more than 463 million people. The importance of individual nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes is highlighted. Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy (CMNT) is a special dietary intervention pattern featuring traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The aim of the study is to determine the effect of the CMNT diet on medical nutritional rehabilitation of T2D. The withdrawal rate of anti-diabetic medications will be used to evaluate whether the CMNT diet can improve the blood glucose level and achieve the purpose of nutritional rehabilitation of T2D.Methods:This study is a randomized, controlled, parallel-group study. Seventy T2D patients will be randomly allocated to receive the CMNT diet (n = 35) or to continue their usual diet (as a control, n =35) at a 1:1 ratio for 90 days. Anthropological measures and biochemical assessments, including glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and plasma lipid profiles, will be performed in from patients at baseline and at the end of the study. The primary outcome is the withdrawal rate of antidiabetic medications. Secondary outcomes are HbA1c, fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-h postprandial blood glucose (PBG), plasma lipid profiles, blood pressure, body mass index, treatment satisfaction and quality of life.Discussion:Preclinical data showed that the CMNT diet decreased the blood glucose level, improved insulin resistance and promoted β-cell regeneration. However, clinical evidence is lacking. The present study will help in understanding the potential effect of the CMNT diet on the medical nutritional rehabilitation of T2D patients. Consumption of the CMNT diet might decrease the blood glucose level and improve glucose and lipid metabolism. If the CMNT diet demonstrates a significant clinical effect for T2D, it will inform clinical guidelines for the management of T2D in the future.Trial registration:The trial was registered on chictr.org.cn. (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR) Identifier: ChiCTR2000038036. Registered 9th of September, 2020; retrospectively registered.
Clinical outcomes of low-dose and high-dose postoperative radioiodine therapy in intermediate-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma patients with low postoperative stimulated thyroglobulin (1-20 ng/ml) and non-structural or functional metastasis: study protocol for a randomized-controlled trial
Authors: Chen Pan , Luo Jia-Xin , Ouyang Wei , Feng Hui-Juan , Wu Ju-Qing , Wang Jing , Deng Yu-Ying , Pan Li-Qin , Chen Yan-Ying , Yuan Li-Yi , Yin Wei-Li
Published: April 2021

Background: For some intermediate risk papillary thyroid carcinoma patients, if there are structural metastases, reoperation is preferred. If there are functional metastases (131I avidity), they can be treated with high-dose radioactive iodine (131I). However, it is still controversial whether 131I ablation should be used and the determination of 131I dosage for another part of intermediate risk patients with non-structural or functional metastases, especially those with postoperative stimulated thyroglobulin (ps-Tg) 1-20 ng/ml. The aim of the present study is mainly to compare the 3-years disease-free survival between low-dose group (1.1 GBq) and high-dose group (3.7 GBq) in intermediate risk papillary thyroid carcinoma patients with non-structural or functional metastases and ps-Tg 1-20 ng/ml.Methods: A single-center, randomized, double-blind parallel controlled study is designed at the Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University. Participants will be randomized to low-dose group (1.1 GBq) or high-dose group (3.7 GBq) in a 1:1 ratio. After orally receiving different dosage of 131I once on an empty stomach, all patients will return to our hospital every 3-12 months to be performed related inspection items. Discussion: We believe that the 3-year disease-free survival of low-dose group (1.1 GBq) may not be lower than that of high-dose group (3.7 GBq) in intermediate-risk thyroid papillary carcinoma patients with no structural or functional metastases and ps-Tg 1-20 ng/ml. Besides we expect to clarify whether there are apparent differences in successful remnant ablation, efficacy, progression-free survival, safety, and health economics evaluation between the two groups.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (https://clinicaltrials.gov/), ID: NCT04354324. Registered on 16 April, 2020.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (Xiao Tan San Jie Granule) for Covid-19 Patients in Rehabilitation Stage: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Li Yingshuai , Han Junwen , Zhang ying , Wang Ji , He Jiangming , Zhang Guoli , Liu Li , Wang Yulian , Zheng Yanfei , Li Lingru , Wang Qi
Published: April 2021

Background: The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) caused pandemic all over the world. As more and more patients gradually are recovering from Covid-19, they still have some symptoms like short of breath, cough, and phlegm. how to improve their quality of life and shorten the rehabilitation time is still no widely recognized clinical program. In this study, we designed Xiao Tan San Jie (XTSJ) Granule based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory and assess its efficiency and safety during rehabilitation stage of Covid-19 patients. Method/Design: This study is a 12-week, randomized, double-blinded, controlled, clinical trial that will include 132 Covid-19 patients. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to XTSJ granule group or placebo group. Participants will receive 28 days treatment. The primary outcome assessment is scores of lung CT scan at week 2 and week 4. The secondary outcome assessment includes pulmonary function test, scores of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of Covid-19 symptoms, Scores of Qi Deficiency and Phlegm Stasis syndrome scale, Scores of St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) at week 2 and week 4. Discussion: In TCM theory XTSJ granule has a regulate effect on respiratory function, lung infection, cough and phlegm which has the potential treatment effect on COVID19 patients. This study will provide initial evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of XTSJ granule for Covid-19 patients in rehabilitation stage. Trial registration: This study was prospectively registered on Chinese Clinical Trial Registry( number: ChiCTR2000031672). Registration date: April 6,2020.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISM OF RATIONAL USE OF RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF WATER OBJECTS AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL
Authors: Dehtiarenko O. , Shashkov S. , Misechko O.
Published: April 2021

One of the promising areas for the development of renewable energy in Ukraine could be the expansion of the small hydroelectric power plant (HPP). The main obstacle to this is the absence of a sharp increase in the profitability of such facilities, since the operation of small hydropower facilities is based on the use of only one of their resource function, which is not consistent with the need to intensify the use of nature and integrated use of natural resources. The most expedient direction of increasing the efficiency of functioning of small hydropower facilities, increasing their economic, social and ecological significance is the organization of regional natural-economic complexes (RPGK) whose activity is based on the combination of electricity production, maintaining the sustainability of the recreation ecosystem, can significantly increase their market value. Also important is the issue of software to solve this problem.
METHODOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR THE STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF SHADOW FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
Authors: Kuznietsova A. , Bozhenko V.
Published: April 2021

Concealment of income and tax evasion is currently a global problem. The globalization of the economy and the liberalization of the international cash flow take shadow financial flows beyond individual countries, giving them global significance. The article is devoted to the study of the impact of the shadow economy on the indicators of the economic development of the country. The paper hypothesizes the impact of shadow activities at all stages of the resources' production and redistribution, financial stability, and independence of the country, the budget revenues. The article presents a comparative analysis of the dynamics of indicators of the country's economic development and the level of shadowing of the economy. The choice of indicators of economic development of the country substantiates the feasibility of using the Maastricht criteria as target indicators of development of candidate countries for EU accession, which include inflation, interest rates, public debt, budget deficits, and exchange rates. Based on the comparative analysis, it was concluded that there is no direct relationship between the level of the shadow economy and the amount of public debt, the budget deficit, the hryvnia exchange rate against the US dollar, and the discount rate. At the same time, the negative impact of the shadow economy on inflation in the country was confirmed. In the paper, multiple regression coefficients which confirmed the conclusions made at the level of statistical significance of 5% were determined. The paper proves the negative impact of shadow financial transactions on the level of the country's GDP. It is concluded that it is expedient to revise the existing key vectors of the state policy to combat shadowing and the tools of state regulation of the economy by influencing the most sensitive to changes in the level of shadowing indicators of economic development. It is substantiated that the correspondence of the vector of state influence on the economic development of the country to the realities of the functioning of the official and shadow sectors of the economy is a driving force capable of influencing the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration processes.
Udayana University International Student Management: A Business Process Reengineering Approach
Authors: Pramartha Cokorda Rai Adi , Mimba Ni Putu Sri Harta
Published: April 2021

The research had two aims. First, it presented an overview and progress in understanding the current business process in the international program of Udayana University, which had a long queue for processing student admission documents. Second, it described how Business Process Reengineering (BPR) helped to improve the educational management services. Multiple interviews and a Forum Group Discussion (FGD) with the stakeholders were conducted. The reviews of the available documents, the current business process, and related complaint records were also carefully performed. The results show that the currently running batch processing system is a major challenge. The proposed solution reengineers the current business process and implements an information technology tool as a driver by digitizing the proposed solutions. The new business process leads to an improvement in processing the international student application from more than 60 days to only 29 days. Moreover, the proposed business process can minimize the opportunity loss of more than Rp3,8 billion annually.
ELETROFIAÇÃO APLICADA AO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NANOFIBRAS ADSORVENTES VISANDO O APRIMORAMENTO DE TÉCNICAS DE (MICRO)EXTRAÇÃO EM FASE SÓLIDA
Authors: Silva Camilla , Paula Daiane , Borges Keylle
Published: April 2021

ELECTROSPINNING APPLIED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADSORBENT NANOFIBERS AIMING AT IMPROVING SOLID PHASE (MICRO)EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES. The limitations and challenges associated with the complex analyte-matrixinterfering interactions make the development of new sorbent materials an attractive line in several research areas, ranging from the synthesis and characterization to the application of these materials. Among the different strategies for manufacturing sorbent nanomaterials, the electrospinning of nanofibers based on polymeric solutions incorporated into Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) and Nanoparticles (NPs) have represented in recent years, one of the methods more versatile and promising with regard to obtaining materials with large surface area and potential for functionalization and chemical modification. In this sense, the objective of this contribution is to highlight recent work aimed at the synthesis of electrospun nanofibers applied in adsorption and sample preparation processes, highlighting the synthetic nanofiber strategies based on MOFs, MIPs and NPs and the main challenges and perspectives of the applications, although little explored, of these materials in solid phase extraction and microextraction techniques.
Effect of changes in climate variables on hydrological regime of Chenab basin, western Himalaya
Authors: Grover Sonia , Tayal Shresth , Sharma Richa , Beldring Stein
Published: April 2021

In high altitude, scarcely gauged basins, climate change impact assessment on river discharge is important for sustainable management of water resources. These basins are sources for irrigation and hydropower generation in the region. Expected changes in precipitation and temperature can affect the basin's hydrological regime which will have consequential impacts on the dependent sectors. For quantifying the impacts of major climatic variables on hydrological processes, this paper examined bias-corrected GCM outputs coupled with a hydrological model – HBV for Chenab basin. Trend analysis shows that precipitation would decrease after the short-term period and temperature is expected to increase throughout the century. Simulated river discharge is expected to increase throughout the 21st century under both RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios. It is also observed that there would be a shift in seasonal discharge patterns with increased pre- and post-monsoon contributions. Increase in snow and ice melt contribution to the overall discharge is also expected and would range between 50 and 59% until 2100. This study concluded that expected increase in discharge volume coupled with shift in seasonal discharge pattern would impact the basin water management and thus it is important to consider the impact of climate change on the hydrological regimes of basins.
Presença de folhas no enraizamento de estacas de Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze
Authors: Larentis Lucas Trentin , Gonçalves Sandrieli , Da Silva Julia Dias , Dos Santos Tainá , da Silva Matheus , Viana Carla Marins Santos Santana , Amancio Jean da Silva , Masiero Michel Anderson , De Lima Daniela Macedo
Published: April 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a relação entre a presença de folhas e o enraizamento de estacas de Alternanthera brasiliana. A. brasiliana é uma espécie herbácea nativa amplamente utilizada na medicina popular devido às suas propriedades analgésicas, cicatrizantes, anti-inflamatórias e antimicrobianas. A estaquia é uma técnica de reprodução vegetativa que oferece maior rapidez e eficiência na propagação de espécies vegetais. As estacas de A. brasiliana foram coletadas a partir de ramos herbáceos em março (outono) de 2019. As estacas foram preparadas com 15 cm de comprimento e divididas nos seguintes grupos experimentais: estacas sem folhas; e estacas com um e dois pares de folhas cortadas ao meio. Foram distribuídas 40 estacas, em quatro repetições, para cada grupo experimental. As estacas então foram plantadas em tubetes contendo uma mistura de substrato orgânico comercial e vermiculita (1:1), permanecendo em casa-de-sombra com irrigação semiautomatizada ao amanhecer e ao entardecer. As avaliações foram realizadas ao final de 47 dias, observando-se as seguintes variáveis: porcentagem de estacas enraizadas; estacas com calos; estacas vivas e mortas; presença e número de brotações; e comprimento e número médio de raízes. Foi possível concluir que ambos os parâmetros (presença e número de folhas) não influenciam no enraizamento de estacas de A. Brasiliana, o que é explicado pela alta produção endógena de hormônios de enraizamento, como a auxina. Dessa forma, conforme a literatura publicada, foi demonstrado que A. brasiliana pode ser considerada uma espécie de fácil enraizamento.
Topical Clobetasol: An Overlooked Cause of Cushing Syndrome
Authors: Ghirardo Sergio , De Nardi Laura , Tommasini Alberto , Barbi Egidio , Tornese Gianluca
Published: April 2021

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We describe the case of an 11-year-old boy affected by chronic granulomatous disease
complicated by a Crohn’s like colitis needing prolonged treatment with oral corticosteroids. His
therapy for the control of severe oral mucositis was based on topical clobetasol, which did not decrease
once the steroids were discontinued. Two years after the oral interruption of the steroids,
cushingoid characteristics persisted, the cause of which, after a thorough investigation, was found
to be the persistence of the topical clobetasol oral gel. Several studies investigated the efficacy of
topical clobetasol for immuno-related mucositis, but little is known about its pharmacokinetics and
side effects. In this report, we have reviewed the literature, defining a maximum putative dose of
clobetasol mucosal gel to avoid Cushing syndrome.
Ionic Liquid Mediated Graphene-based Pd Nanocomposites for Coupling
Reactions
Authors: Srivastava Vivek
Published: April 2021

Aims:

In search of a ligand-free, recyclable, selective, and stable catalytic system, we engineered
both Pd/GO and Pd/rGO composites and tested them as catalysts for Heck and Suzuki reactions
in [bmim] NTf2 ionic liquid medium.

Background:

Various reports and reviews have been published on exploring the application of ionic
liquids as a reaction medium for different organic transformations. Recently, graphene-supported
Pt nanoparticles have immobilized with the 7-methyl-1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)
imide ionic liquid [MTBD][bmsi] and further tested to study the oxygen reduction
reaction. Surprisingly, [MTBD][bmsi] immobilized system was found highly active towards
electrocatalytic reaction.

Objective:

In various reports, palladium nanoparticles were immobilized with graphene oxide (GO)
or with reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and these two types of graphene were further tested as a catalyst
for different coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, and Suzuki reaction. Both Pd/-
GO and Pd/rGO were found attractive concerning catalyst specific property, i.e., high surface area,
and because of that, graphene immobilized palladium was found to be similar to other commercially
available palladium catalysts (e.g., Pd on charcoal), but collectively, both hybrid materials (Pd/-
GO and Pd/rGO) possess various drawbacks, like high catalyst loading, catalyst leaching (via agglomeration
of Pd metals into the clusters) during the recycling test (especially in case of Pd/GO),
limited substrate scope, and the requirement of polar solvents, etc.

Methods:

All the chemicals were purchased from Sigma Aldrich, Acros, or Fluka. NMR spectra
were recorded on a standard Bruker 300WB spectrometer with an Avance console at 300 and 75
MHz for 1H and 13C NMR, respectively. Pd/O and Pd/rGO were synthesized as per the reported procedure.
The residue was purified by flash chromatography (FC) with hexane/ethyl acetate. The detailed
1H and 13C NMR of each Heck and Suzuki reaction product were found similar to the reported
analytical data. 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethyl sulfonyl) imide ([bmim]NTf2)
was synthesized as per the reported procedure.

Results and Conclusion:

We have successfully developed a highly efficient ligand-free method for
Heck and Suzuki reaction, using Pd/rGO catalysts in an ionic liquid medium which afforded the
coupling products with excellent yield. One of the major advantages of the proposed protocol is
that the catalyst system can be easily re-usable without the loss of catalytic activity, thereby multiplying
catalyst turnover. Another advantage is that the reaction proceeds without phosphine ligands,
which are expensive, toxic, and contaminants of the product. The green nature of ionic liquid and
the simplicity of its operation make the present Heck and Suzuki reactions more attractive.
A Systematic Review on the Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Factors among International University Students
Authors: Saravanan Coumaravelou , Subhashini Ganesan
Published: April 2021

Background:

Depression is the most common mental health problem among
students. International students are more vulnerable and have shown an increased percentage
of depression, but no review on the prevalence of depression among international students
is available.

Objective:

To explore the documented prevalence of depression among international students
studying in universities and what are the associated factors of depression that are
stated in the article mentioning the prevalence of depression.

Methods:

Various online databases were used to identify research articles related to the
prevalence of depression among international students published between January 2010
and April 2020. Ten articles were included in this review based on the selection criteria.

Results:

Overall, the prevalence of depression ranges from 22.6% to 45.3% among international
students and ranges from 34.2% to 46.5% in males and 33.2% to 54.1% in females.
Academic stress, English proficiency, cultural shock, burnout, distress, acculturative
stress, social isolation, living alone, and lack of social connectedness predicted the
depression among international students.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of depression is higher among international students compared
to domestic students and the general population. A thorough psychological and social
assessment would be beneficial to screen for mental health problems, including depression.
Advances in applications of non-destructive testing (NDT): a review
Authors: Gupta Mridul , Khan Muhsin Ahmad```
Published: April 2021

Manufacturing defects and discontinuities in a product are anomalies which can lead to severe damages which may sometimes involve loss of life. These defects must be examined and corrected before the product goes into service. There are two methods of testing a product for defects and discontinuities viz. Destructive Testing and Non-Destructive Testing. Destructive Testing entails subjecting the product to conditions that leads to failure of the product whereas Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is the process of examining the products for defects in a way in which it retains its usefulness for future service. This paper discusses various methods involved in NDT such as Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Penetrant Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Acoustic Emission and Eddy Current Testing with a major focus on  advances in the applications of NDT.
Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Pengelolaan Ekstrakurikuler
Authors: Yunianto Teguh , Surohman Ahmad , Hasanah Niswatun
Published: April 2021

Kepeminpinan merupakan faktor yang paling penting terhadap ketercapaian tujuan suatu organisasi baik organisasi pendidikan ataupun organisasi di luar pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dalam pengelolaan ekstrakurikuler. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskripsi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu wawancara dan dokumentasi. Jenis analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, displaydata, verifikasi dan penegasan kesimpulan. Lokasi penelitian adalah di MI Ma’arif Bego Yogyakarta. Subjek penelitiannya yaitu kepala sekolah, wakil  kepala sekolah, dua orang pelatih ekstrakurikuler, dan tiga orang siswa/siswi. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dalam pengelolaan ekstrakurikuler sudah sangat baik. Kepala sekolah memiliki kompetensi yang baik dalam melakukan tugas-tugasnya. Kegiatan ekstrakurikuler meliputi silat, tahfiz, pramuka, sepak bola, badminton, catur, renang, dan hadro. Pramuka, silat, dan tahfiz merupakan kegiatan ekstrakulikuler yang wajib diikuti oleh siswa. Terdapat kendala dalam pengelolaan ekstrakurikuler seperti ketersediaan guru, fasilitas, dan kendala musim.The Role of Principal's Leadership in Extracurricular Management Leadership is the most important factor for the achievement of the goals of an organization, both educational organizations and non-educational organizations. This study aims to determine the role of the principal's leadership in extracurricular management. This research method used is a qualitative method with a description approach. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. Types of data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model, namely data collection data reduction, data display, verification, and confirmation of conclusions. The research location in this study is located at MI Maarif Bego Yogyakarta. With the research subjects, namely the principal, vice-principal, two extracurricular trainers, and three students. The results of the study explained that in MI Maarif Bego the principal's leadership in extracurricular management was already very good. The principal has good competence in carrying out his duties. The extracurricular activities at MI Maarif Bego include Silat, tahfidz, scout, soccer, badminton, chess, swimming, and hadroh activities. The extracurricular activities that are required of students are Scouts, silat, and tahfidz. But in management it still has constraints such as the availability of teachers, facilities and season constraints.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Pengembangan Program Pendidikan Nonformal Mahasiswa melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Projek
Authors: Tohani Entoh
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kompetensi pengembangan program pendidikan nonformal bagi mahasiswa melalui pembelajaran berbasis proyek sehingga mahasiswa dapat dengan mudah memahami dan memiliki keterampilan mengembangkan program pendidikan nonformal secara bermakna. Kompetensi pengembangan program pendidikan nonformal dalam perkuliahan dipandang sulit dikuasai mahasiswa karena kompetensi ini bersifat multidisplin, memerlukan kemampuan berfikir sistematis dan membutuhkan banyak pengalaman. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilakukan pada mahasiswa semester 5 yang menempuh Mata Kuliah Inovasi dan Pengembangan Program PNF tahun ajaran 2018/2019. Pengumpuan data dilakukan secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data yang terkumpul selanjutnya dianalisis dengan teknik analisis kuantitatif deskriptif dan teknik analisis data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan proses pembelajaran ini memberikan manfaat positif yang ditandai dengan proses pembelajaran menjadi lebih dinamis dan terjadi perubahan perilaku positif mahasiswa sesuai dengan tujuan pembelajaran yang diharapkan. Oleh karena itu, dipandang perlu pembelajaran berbasis proyek yang inovatif perlu dikembangkan pada rumpun ilmu pendidikan nonformal lainnya dan perkuliahan lainnnya disertai dengan penyediaan kemitraan dan dukungan sumber daya yang memadai.Improving the Competence of Developing the Nonformal Education Program for Students Through Project-Based TeachingThis study aims to improve competencies of the development of the nonformal education program to students through project-based learning so that they can easily understand and have the skills significantly.  The competencies are viewed as difficult for students to master because it is multidisciplinary, requires the ability to think systematically, and needs a lot of experiences. This research is classroom action research that is conducted on 5th-semester students taking the substance of the Innovation and Development of PNF Program in the academic year 2018/2019. Data were collected qualitatively and quantitatively and then analyzed using analysis data technique both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed that the learning process provided positive benefits in which it was more dynamic and there was a change in student's positive behavior in accordance with the expected learning objectives. Therefore, it is necessary that innovative project-based learning needs to be developed in other non-formal education courses and accompanied by the provision of partnerships and adequate resource support.
A proposta orçamentária para 1956
Authors: RSP Editor
Published: April 2021

A Proposta de Orçamento para o exercício financeiro de 1956, apresentada pelo Presidente da República ao Congresso Nacional, nos têrmos do art. 87, alínea XVI, da Constituição, introduz duas alterações fundamentais no sistema vigente.
Investimentos
Authors: De Magalhães Celso
Published: April 2021

Investir é aplicar dinheiro em empreendimentos reprodutivos ou não. À primeira vista parece absurdo afirmar que alguém aplique dinheiro em empreendimento não reprodutivo; mas á verdade é que, do ponto de vista econômico, nem todo empreendimento tende a êsse fim: o dinheiro empregado na instalação e funcionamento de um cassino, por exemplo, não é investimento economicamente reprodutivo; mas o é dinheiro aplicado na instalação de uma indústria siderúrgica.
Abastecimento d’água para pequenas comunidades
Authors: R.Ribeiro Sanches Walter
Published: April 2021

Não se pode afirmar que o Governo da União continue se descuidando doproblema do abastecimento de água potável às cidades do interior brasileiro.Os planos e leis elaborados, as dotações orçamentárias anuais e a dedicaçãodos homens de governo atestam o interêsse por êsse problema de tamanhamagnitude.
A Propósito da Simplificação Burocrática
Authors: RSP Editor
Published: April 2021

Logo nos primeiros momentos ficou evidenciado que o êxitoda Campanha dependia da Compreensão, boa vontade e habilitaçãodos chefes imediatos e, também, da atuação de uma equipe de analistas.experimentados em simplificação do trabalho. Evidenciouseque ésse seria o primeiro problema a enfrentar, pois nada aindahavia sido feito nesse sentido, entre os órgãos da AdministraçãoPública centralizada.
O Agente Diplomático
Authors: E. Do Nascimento e Silva G.
Published: April 2021

A Convenção de Havana de 1928 dispõe em seu artigo 2.°: “Os funcionáriosdiplomáticos dividem-se em ordinários e extraordinários. São consideradosordinários os que representam de maneira permanente o Govêrno deum Estado perante outro. São extraordinários os encarregados de missão especial,ou os que se acreditam para representar o Govêrno em conferências,congressos ou outros organismos internacionais”.
Descrições de cargos
Authors: Xavier de Menezes Raimundo
Published: April 2021

Descrições de cargos: conceituação — Uma descrição de cargo consistena exposição escrita de fatos importantes para a administração e concernentesàs atribuições, responsabilidades e relações organizacionais inerentes a umcargo. O conteúdo de cada cargo aparece em combinações tão variadas quesua descrição não pode integrar-se numa fórmula rígida, com itens predeterminados.Conseqüentemente, a parte principal da descrição do cargo é usualmentedactilografada numa fôlha de papel comum e anexada a modelo próprio,que consiste, antes de tudo, numa capa, utilizada para fins de identificaçãoe autenticação.
O Tráfego e sua Repercussão no Urbanismo
Authors: De Menezes Côrtes Geraldo
Published: April 2021

Os meios próprios de locomoção do homem têm suas limitações naturais,no cansaço físico e na demora para vencer grandes deslocamentos. Êles bastamà vida de uma vila, mas quando crescem as distâncias só os meios detransporte, animais e mecânicos, podem atender às necessidades humanas.
Ourinhos - Plano da Cidade
Authors: Bezerra Baltar Antônio
Published: April 2021

A Municipalidade de Ourinhos deliberou em 1952 empreender a reformada administração local no sentido de aperfeiçoar os seus métodos de trabalhoe planificá-los, visando um maior rendimento e a mais completa consecuçãode seu objetivo específico de servir à coletividade municipal.
Município na Colômbia - A Fazenda Municipal
Authors: C. Cortés Antonio
Published: April 2021

A Constituição Nacional declara, enfaticamente, que os bens e as rendasdos Municípios são da exclusiva propriedade dêstes, gozando das mesmasgarantias que a propriedade e a renda particulares. Esta é a lei, mas a realidadeé diferente.Na Colômbia, muitos Municípios sofrem graves dificuldades econômicaspara o cumprimento dos seus fins essenciais, por carência de meios suficientes,provocada não propriamente pela falta de capacidade tributária dos seus habitantes,mas porque os mais rendosos impostos estão estabelecidos a favor daNação e dos Departamentos.
Определение модулей упругости третьего порядка в образцах полистирола, изготовленных по разным технологиям
Authors: Белашов А.В. , Жихорева А.А. , Бельтюков Я.М. , Москалюк О.А. , Семенова И.В.
Published: April 2021

An ultrasonic method was applied in this work to measure third-order elastic moduli of polystyrene samples fabricated using different technologies: two commercial samples of a styrene copolymer with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate in different concentrations and two laboratory samples obtained by melt technology in different temperature regimes. It is shown that the dependences of nonlinear elastic moduli on the frequency of ultrasonic waves in the range of 1-3 MHz differ significantly between commercial copolymer samples and laboratory samples. The moduli of laboratory samples obtained using the same technology, but in different temperature regimes, also differ markedly. Thus, the manufacturing technology can affect significantly the nonlinear elastic properties of polymer materials.
Разрушение алюминиевой оболочки толстостенного составного цилиндра с помощью электрического взрыва проводника
Authors: Морозов В.А. , Кац В.М. , Савенков Г.Г.
Published: April 2021

Представлены результаты экспериментального исследования разрушения алюминиевой оболочки, внутрь которой запрессован цилиндр из полиметилметакрилата (ПММА). Вдоль оси цилиндра вставляется взрываемый медный проводник, к которому подведено напряжение от заряженного конденсатора 20-22 kV. Давление от взрываемого проводника передается ударной волной в материал из ПММА и далее в алюминиевую оболочку. В результате происходит разрушение цилиндра из ПММА и разрыв алюминиевой оболочки. Проведена оценка амплитуды давления, создаваемого взрываемым проводником и переданного в цилиндр из ПММА и из ПММА в оболочку на основе измеренных радиальных давлений, а также напряжения разрыва оболочки. С помощью растрового микроскопа "Tescan" и светового стереомикроскопа "Discovery" проведено микроструктурное исследование разрушенного алюминиевого образца. Ключевые слова: электрический взрыв проводника, ударная волна, радиальное давление, разрушение.
Mitigation of Thermal Effects in End Pumping of Nd : YAG and Composite YAG/Nd : YAG Laser Crystas, Modelling and Experiments-=SUP=-1-=/SUP=-
Authors: Al-Hosiny N.M. , El-Maaref A.A. , El-Agmy R.M.
Published: April 2021

In this work, we have presented a finite element (FE) numerical modelling simulations to study and analyze the thermal effects in Nd : YAG and composite YAG/Nd : YAG laser rods. We have calculated the temperature distributions, stress intensity and thermal focal lengths at different pump powers for both rods. The FE simulations showed that using composite laser rod of undoped cap reduces the maximum value of stress intensity and thermal focal length by ~35% and ~ 50%, respectively. We have verified the FE calculations experimentally by direct measurement of focal length of thermally induced lens by using Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensor. Good agreement was obtained between FE calculations and experimental measurements. Keywords: Nd : YAG lasers, Thermal lens, Wavefront sensing, solid state lasers.
Пороговый эффект деградации супергидрофобных покрытий, вызванный воздействием озона
Authors: Домантовский А.Г. , Емельяненко А.М. , Емельяненко К.А. , Бойнович Л.Б.
Published: April 2021

It is shown that the use of nanosecond pulsed laser processing of an aluminum alloy makes it possible to obtain a coating with a multimodal roughness. The coating consists mainly of micro- and nanoparticles of aluminum oxide. Subsequent vapor deposition of the hydrophobic agent provides a coating with superhydrophobic properties. Infrared (IR) reflectance spectroscopy has been used to study the effect of ozone on the properties of a superhydrophobic coating fabricated on the surface of an aluminum alloy. At times of exposure to ozone (with a concentration of 50 mg/m3) not exceeding 250 min, the effect of degradation of the coating was practically indetectable, which is associated with self-recovery of the coating performance during the ozonation process. At longer times, exposure to ozone leads to irreversible degradation of the superhydrophobic coating, which is mainly due to the desorption of the hydrophobic part of the fluorooxysilane molecule upon rupture of bonds of the Si-C type, as well as the adsorption of ozone on the textured surface.
A Digital Intervention for Primary Care Practitioners to Support Antidepressant Discontinuation (Advisor for Health Professionals): Development Study
Authors: Bowers Hannah , Kendrick Tony , van Ginneken Nadja , Glowacka Marta , Williams Samantha , Leydon Geraldine M , May Carl , Dowrick Christopher , Moncrieff Joanna , Johnson Chris F , Moore Michael , Laine Rebecca , Geraghty Adam W A
Published: April 2021

Background

The number of people receiving antidepressants has increased in the past 3 decades, mainly because of people staying on them longer. However, in many cases long-term treatment is not evidence based and risks increasing side effects. Additionally, prompting general practitioners (GPs) to review medication does not improve the rate of appropriate discontinuation. Therefore, GPs and other health professionals may need help to support patients discontinuing antidepressants in primary care.

Objective

This study aims to develop a digital intervention to support practitioners in helping patients discontinue inappropriate long-term antidepressants (as part of a wider intervention package including a patient digital intervention and patient telephone support).

Methods

A prototype digital intervention called Advisor for Health Professionals (ADvisor HP) was planned and developed using theory, evidence, and a person-based approach. The following elements informed development: a literature review and qualitative synthesis, an in-depth qualitative study, the development of guiding principles for design elements, and theoretical behavioral analyses. The intervention was then optimized through think-aloud qualitative interviews with health professionals while they were using the prototype intervention.

Results

Think-aloud qualitative interviews with 19 health professionals suggested that the digital intervention contained useful information and was readily accessible to practitioners. The development work highlighted a need for further guidance on drug tapering schedules for practitioners and clarity about who is responsible for broaching the subject of discontinuation. Practitioners highlighted the need to have information in easily and quickly accessible formats because of time constraints in day-to-day practice. Some GPs felt that some information was already known to them but understood why this was included. Practitioners differed in their ideas about how they would use ADvisor HP in practice, with some preferring to read the resource in its entirety and others wanting to dip in and out as needed. Changes were made to the wording and structure of the intervention in response to the feedback provided.

Conclusions

ADvisor HP is a digital intervention that has been developed using theory, evidence, and a person-based approach. The optimization work suggests that practitioners may find this tool to be useful in supporting the reduction of long-term antidepressant use. Further quantitative and qualitative evaluation through a randomized controlled trial is needed to examine the feasibility, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
SAĞLIKTA KALİTE YÖNETİMİ BAĞLAMINDA ÇALIŞANLARIN HASTA VE ÇALIŞAN GÜVENLİĞİ KÜLTÜRÜ ALGISI: ÖZEL HASTANE VE KAMU HASTANESİ KARŞILAŞTIRMASI
Authors: ÇELİK Gülşen , ÖZTÜRK Zekai
Published: April 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı; sağlıkta kalite yönetimi bağlamında, çalışanların hasta ve çalışan güvenliği kültürü algısını tespit ederek özel hastane ve kamu hastanesi karşılaştırması yapmaktır.

Yöntem: Araştırma verilerinin elde edilmesinde, Ankara ilinde faaliyet gösteren bir özel hastane ve bir kamu hastanesi çalışanlarına “Sağlık İşletmelerinde Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliği Kültürü Anketi” uygulanmıştır. Hastaneler verilen hizmet türüne göre genel hastane statüsündedir. Her iki hastanede de örnekleme yöntemi olarak basit tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Özel hastanede toplam 207 çalışan vardır ve 150 kişiden elde edilen veriler istatistiksel analize tabi tutulmuştur. Kamu hastanesinde ise toplam 746 çalışan vardır ve 450 kişiden elde edilen veriler istatistiksel analize tabi tutulmuştur. Katılımcıların hasta ve çalışan güvenliği algılarına ilişkin görüşlerinin demografik ve diğer değişkenlere (yaş, cinsiyet, öğrenim düzeyi, meslek, mesleki deneyim, çalışma saati, günlük bakım/tedavi verilen hasta sayısı) göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını tespit etmek amacıyla Bağımsız Örneklem T-Testi, Tek Yönlü Varyans (ANOVA) ve Tukey analiz yöntemlerine başvurulmuştur.

Bulgular: Yapılan analizler sonucunda, hastane türüne göre, çalışanların hasta güvenliği algısının farklılık gösterdiği (p=0,000,05).

Sonuç: Kamu hastanesi çalışanlarının hasta güvenliği algısının, özel hastane çalışanlarının hasta güvenliği algısından yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Özel hastane ve kamu hastanesi çalışanlarının çalışan güvenliği algısı arasında ise anlamlı bir farklılık bulunamamıştır.
Legal and Security Issues Facing Hispanic Immigrants Coming to America
Authors: P. Sosar David
Published: April 2021

This paper focused on the democratic problems faced by Latin American nations. As a part of the third wave of democratic experiments, those in the Latin American nations created few successes. It was not only the lack of successful democracies, and it was the denigration of government and life in countries such as Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Drug cartels and their violence and deaths forced many immigrants to leave their homeland and travel to America. At the same time, the trip was, in many ways, as tricky as immigrants from centuries ago faced. Once they arrived in the U.S., immigrants found that life was not what they had expected. The cultural shock many faced in the prejudice, discrimination, and the lack of social justice were a few of their problems. In ways, the criminal justice system was and is still unprepared to deal with the cultural differences newcomers bring to America. The issue of this paper brings the issue from democracy lost to democracy in America for newcomers. The question occurs, can we do better than we have thus far.
Development of integrated learning module on the development of Learning Devices
Authors: T. Pulukadang Wiwy , Malabar Sayama , Husain Abdul Kadir , Pana I Haris
Published: April 2021

The problems in this research are 1) How is the preparation of integrated learning tools for PGSD UNG students? 2) What is the quality of the integrated learning module developed in PGSD UNG students? This study aims to 1) describe the preparation of integrated learning tools for students majoring in PGSD UNG; and 2) Producing a quality integrated learning development module for students majoring in PGSD UNG. The results showed that the objective conditions of integrated learning regarding the preparation of integrated learning devices in the PGSD department of UNG include, among others, lecturers who teach integrated learning courses do not discuss with each other as team teaching so that the learning outcomes of the subjects are not achieved, there are no good teaching materials so that students doing assignments correctly and copying and pasting assignments or downloading them from the internet, learning so far without submitting adequate explanations so that students without clear direction guidance, students are only asked to arrange learning devices and not discuss together the mistakes they make and lectures are not well structured. After doing research and development, the fourth semester students of PGSD Department are getting better with a positive response from students. The quality of the integrated learning module has met the predetermined aspects. The quality of integrated learning modules after being measured based on the characteristics of a quality module, there are 5 aspects. The quality of integrated learning modules is also developed based on input from validators who are media experts, material experts and linguists so that the quality of the integrated learning module is better.
New Weighted Total Acceleration on Momentum Euler Equation for Formulating Water Wave Dispersion Equation
Authors: Hutahaean Syawaluddin
Published: April 2021

In this present study, weighted total acceleration for Kinematic Free Surface Boundary Condition (KFSBC) and in momentum Euler equation was formulated. Furthermore, by using both aforementioned equations, the nonlinear water wave dispersion equation was then formulated. The wavelength obtained from dispersion equation is determined by weighting coefficient. The weighting coefficient value was determined by using the maximum wave height and critical wave steepness criteria which have been obtained from the previous studies.