bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Für eine noch bessere Ökobilanz
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: January 2022

Als Pionier der Kreislaufwirtschaft im Bereich Industrieverpackungen setzt Schütz seit Jahrzehnten Maßstäbe hinsichtlich der Schonung natürlicher Ressourcen durch Einsparung, Wiederverwendung und Recycling von Materialien sowie Komponenten.
75 Prozent weniger Wickelfolie durch Antislip Gluing
Authors: Sachs Melanie
Published: January 2022

Die Hafer- und Schälmühle von Swissmill installierte 2020 ein Klebstoff-Auftragssystem von Robatech, um Sammelkartons auf Paletten umweltfreundlich zu stabilisieren. Das Resultat: weniger Kunststoff im Einsatz und ein deutlicher Zeitgewinn.
Kunststoffe in Kreisläufe bringen
Authors: Dahlmann Rainer
Published: January 2022

Kunststoffflaschen aus PET stellen eine etablierte Verpackungslösung für Getränke dar. Ein Forschungsprojekt zeigt, dass durch neu entwickelte Beschichtungen mit Plasmatechnologie die Führung im Kreislauf weiter verbessert werden kann.
Der Optimismus überwiegt
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: January 2022

Vertreter der Branchenverbände der Schweizerischen Verpackungswirtschaft ziehen eine überwiegend positive Bilanz zum zweiten Pandemiejahr 2021 und blicken tendenziell mit optimistischen Erwartungen ins neue Jahr 2022. Grösster Wermutstropfen sind die hohen Rohstoffpreise.
Stratus Group kauft Koch AG
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: January 2022

Am 13. Dezember 2021 hat die Stratus Group, internationaler Hersteller von Selbstklebeetiketten, Sleeves und In-Mould-Labels, die Koch AG in St. Gallen übernommen. Die Koch AG ist seit 1928 ein bedeutender Hersteller von Etiketten und Verpackungen im Markt Schweiz.
Neue Messetermine 2022
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: January 2022

Die beiden für Ende Januar 2022 geplanten Branchentreffpunkte Empack und Logistics & Automation sind aufgrund der Corona-Lage nochmals verschoben worden. Sie sollen nun im März stattfinden. Die Tischmesse Rendez-Vous Emballage in der Romandie und Rendez-Vous Verpackung in der Deutschschweiz sind auf Oktober 2022 terminiert.
ISM und Prosweets starten durch
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: January 2022

Die internationale Süsswaren- und Snackmesse (ISM) sowie die parallel stattfindende Zulieferermesse Prosweets Cologne stehen in den Startlöchern und sollen wie geplant am 30. Januar 2022 ihre Tore öffnen.
Lebensmittelkonforme Labels
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: January 2022

In einer intensiven Entwicklungsarbeit haben die Ingenieure von Gallus und Heidelberg den UV-Inkjetdruck so weiterentwickelt, dass die Produktion von zertifizierten, lebensmittelkonformen Etiketten mit der Digitaldruckmaschine Gallus Labelfire möglich ist.
Web-Based Irrigation Monitoring and Control System
Authors: Nafutali Wodadaya , Twaibu Semwogerere , Davis Matovu , Badru Lusiba , Gilibrays Ocen Gilbert
Published: January 2022

In Uganda, as well as other developing countries, the increasing population stimulates the agricultural-related activities such as irrigation. Irrigation is basically done by humans and generally requires exhaustive physical efforts and involves exposure to errors during irrigation. Despite the advances in the irrigation and its wide spreading applications, irrigation remains majorly manual. Since irrigating is a difficult process especially when irrigating a big piece of land, it is necessary to simplify the process, thus web based system in irrigating was introduced and existing implementations have limitations such as irrigating at wrong hours, continued wastage of water, so prevent all this, a new system that uses a web control to remotely irrigate from a distance has been developed ,therefore main objective of this project is to design and develop a web based irrigation monitoring and control system since it is observed that this method is more reliable and efficient compared to the existing methods. The developed system is able to automatically receive the moisture levels from the field, responds to the different commands sent by the user to do the irrigation and the user is also able to switch on and off the pump.
Licensure System of Education Professionals: A Case Study in the UAE
Authors: Almarar Rawdha , Alkhodari Doaa Alterri Amani , Kalaani Joanna
Published: January 2022

Teachers are the most critical factor in students' learning among all school-level aspects. Many countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced licensure systems to ensure that the teaching profession as well as other educational professions are governed by professional standards and practitioners of education are meeting these standards. In this paper, we address the Educational Professions Licensure system implemented by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the UAE in terms of its design, components, implementation tools, processes, and challenges. This paper highlights the foundations of the licensure system along with the procedure of licensing education professionals and it demonstrates the implementation of education licensure national tests. In addition, it explains the challenges of introducing the licensure system along with the future plans.
Effects of Humanistic-existential Therapy on Self-Control among Rehabilitated Female Sex Workers in OSUN State
Authors: Shobola Adeola
Published: January 2022

The study determined the effect of Humanistic-Existential Therapy (HET) on self-control of rehabilitated female sex workers in Osun State and investigated the effect of demographic variables on the effectiveness of HET on the workers. The study adopted the pretest-posttest, control group quasi-experimental research design. The population comprised rehabilitated female sex workers who visited the Living Hope Care at Ilesa regularly for medical and sex guidance. The sample comprised 64 rehabilitated female sex workers selected from brothels in Osun State using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. The HET of Kirk Schneider (2008) treatment package used; while the Tangney, Baumeister, and Boone (2004) self-control was used. Data collected were analysed using percentage, counts, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA).The results showed a significant effect of humanistic-existential therapy on the self-control of the participants at (F= 28.772, df =1, p-value =0.000). It further showed the respondents’ age (F= 1.229, df =5, p-value =0.35), family background (F= 2.152, df =1, p-value =0.166); while marital status (F= 2.82, df =4, p-value =0.069) had no significant simple moderating effect on the effectiveness of HET on the self-control of the participants. The study concluded that Humanistic-Existential Therapy was effective in treating self-control of the rehabilitated female sex workers.
Acceptability of K12 Senior High School Students Academic Performance Monitoring System for Private Institutions with Decision Support System
Authors: G. Domingo Winston , N. Lardizabal Erwin , Marie V. Toledo Sheena
Published: January 2022

The K to 12 Basic Education program uses standards and a competency-based grading system. These are found in the curriculum guides. All grades will be based on the weighted raw score of the learners’ summative assessments. Senior High School Students have been graded on three categories the written work, performance tasks, and quarterly assessments. Technology plays a substantial role in helping teachers in the progress, communication, application, and grading of assessment tasks. The correlational aspect aims to establish the degree to which the variables of on the level of compliance of the developed application affects and influences the level of acceptance of the system as perceived by the respondents. From the level of acceptance of the system when it comes to its performance efficiency is directly affected by the level of compliance of the system in its compatibility and reliability. This means that changes on the identified variables may directly affect the variables on the level of acceptance of the system. The findings of significant difference on the perceptions of the IT expert and the Users on the level of acceptance of the system simply imply that the IT experts and the users does not share similar perceptions on the system. This means that there is a significant difference on the level of acceptance of the system as perceived by the users and the IT experts.
Promoting Teachers’ Skills of Instructional Materials Improvisation through Workshops and Exhibitions in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: O. Ekpo-Eloma Ekpo , Aniefiok Effiong Abigail
Published: January 2022

The study examines the effect of workshops/exhibitions on teachers’ instructional materials improvisatonal skills for enhanced service delivery in secondary schools in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A sample of 160 teachers was drawn from eight secondary schools in the study area, using stratified random sampling technique. Two instruments sampling the same contents, titled Pre-knowledge and Post-Knowledge Instructional Material Improvisation Questionnaire were used to elicit responses from teachers, administered at different intervals. At the end the one week practical session and administration of the second questionnaire, independent statistical technique was used to collate the scores of the administered questionnaires. The result of data showed that workshops/exhibitions had significant effect on teachers’ improvisational skills. Therefore, it was recommended that regular workshops/Exhibitions be organized for teachers to improve their wits on production and utilization of instructional materials.
Performance Analysis of OLSR Protocol in Manet Considering Different Mobility Speed and Network Density
Authors: Cett Koay Yong , Mahiddin Nor Aida , Mohd Affandi Fatin Fazain , Hasyifah Raja Bongsu Raja , Hayati Aznida
Published: January 2022

A Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) is created when an independent mobile node network is connected dynamically via wireless links. MANET is a self-organizing network that does not rely on pre-existing infrastructure such as wired or wireless network routers. Mobile nodes in this network move randomly, thus, the topology is always changing. Routing protocols in MANET are critical in ensuring dependable and consistent connectivity between the mobile nodes. They conclude logically based on the interaction between mobile nodes in MANET routing and encourage them to choose the optimum path between source and destination. Routing protocols are classified as proactive, reactive, or hybrid. The focus of this project will be on Optimized Link State Routing (OLSR) protocol, a proactive routing technique. OLSR is known as the optimized variant of link state routing in which packets are sent throughout the network using the multipoint relay (MPR) mechanism. This article evaluates the performance of the OLSR routing protocol under condition of changing mobility speed and network density. The study's performance indicators are average packet throughput, packet delivery ratio (PDR), and average packet latency. Network Simulator 2 (NS-2) and an external patch UM-OLSR are used to simulate and evaluate the performance of such protocol. As a result of research, the approach of implementing the MPR mechanism are able to minimise redundant data transmission during the normal message broadcast. The MPRs enhance the link state protocols’ traditional diffusion mechanism by selecting the right MPRs. Hence, the number of undesired broadcasts can be reduced and limited. Further research will focus on different scenario and environment using different mobility model.
Taxonomia de letras capitulares contemporâneas
Authors: Cattani Airton , Do Amaral Denardi Davi Frederico
Published: January 2022

Letras capitulares são um recurso gráfico muito utilizado para valorização de aberturas de capítulos e parágrafos em diversos tipos de publicações, conferindo-lhes personalidade e impacto visual. Embora as capitulares contemporâneas não possuam os atributos artísticos das capitulares originais (medievais ou renascentistas), mesmo assim apresentam uma grande diversidade de usos, explorando não apenas o aspecto visual da letra em si, mas recursos como escala, contraste, texturas, tipografia e posição relativa ao texto, confirmando sua relevância no projeto gráfico contemporâneo. Este artigo analisa a ocorrência dessas letras em uma coleção de periódicos impressos reunida por alunos e professores da disciplina Projeto Visual III, do Curso de Design da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, em Porto Alegre, Brasil. O desenvolvimento da pesquisa possibilitou a criação de categorias de organização das capitulares em relação ao texto que lhe segue, levando em conta diversos aspectos formais, o que permitiu o estabelecimento de uma taxonomia (classificação) das capitulares contemporâneas. Os resultados põem em evidência o caráter diverso das capitulares contemporâneas, não mais focado nas qualidades plásticas da letra em si, mas nas possibilidades de arranjo em relação ao texto, ao mesmo tempo em que preenchem uma lacuna na análise formal de um recurso gráfico/visual com grande potencial de uso.
Os cegos e o aprendizado multimídia
Authors: Picelli Sanches Emilia Christie , Bueno Juliana , Leite Ribeiro Okimoto Maria Lucia
Published: January 2022

É direito reservado das pessoas com deficiência o completo acesso à informação e aos ambientes de aprendizagem. Para aprendizes cegos, requer-se atenção em como transpor a informação visual para canais sensoriais alternativos, sem sobrecarregar sua capacidade cognitiva. Assim, levando-se em consideração que pessoas cegas utilizam a audição e o tato como alternativas ao canal visual, o presente artigo discute a aprendizagem de pessoas cegas, a partir da perspectiva do Design da Informação e da Teoria Cognitiva do Aprendizado Multimídia (TCAM). Para tanto, busca-se primeiramente compreender a Teoria do Código Duplo e a TCAM, para, então, refletir sobre uma adaptação da TCAM ao contexto da cegueira. Por fim, traz-se três exemplos de materiais acessíveis para corroborar com os pressupostos teóricos apresentados e discutidos.
O que pensam os designers especialistas? Avaliação heurística de um manual de instrução inclusivo para indivíduos com deficiência auditiva.
Authors: Medina Camila , Domiciano Cassia Leticia Carrara , Ferrari Deborah Viviane
Published: January 2022

A avaliação heurística é um método de inspeção realizado por especialistas com o objetivo de identificar problemas em uma interface, pautada em anseios e necessidades do usuário. É baseada em conhecimento prático e experiência cotidiana continuada e que pode ser aplicada à mídia impressa. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar, sob a ótica do design, um manual de prótese auditiva, previamente analisado por fonoaudiólogos, elaborado de acordo com princípios do Design Gráfico Inclusivo e do Design da Informação. Participaram dessa avaliação 5 designers experientes, de acordo com três fases: 1) preparação; 2) coleta de dados e interpretação e 3) consolidação e relato dos resultados. A avaliação contou com um questionário online, com questões relativas ao design de cada página do manual e 5 questões sobre os parâmetros norteadores para a construção do manual. Os resultados demonstram que a nota média obtida pelas páginas do manual foi de 3,7 (em escala de um a cinco), considerando-o “eficiente”. De acordo com a avaliação dos parâmetros, a média foi de 7 (em escala de um a dez), a organização das informações obteve nota 7,4, a tipografia, 6,6, o layout 7 e as ilustrações 6. A qualidade geral do manual foi classificada com média de 7,6. Assim, alguns comentários foram de grande valia e resultaram em alterações no projeto, especialmente em relação à tipografia e organização das informações. Avaliações dessa natureza demonstram a necessidade de investigação de aspectos referentes ao design gráfico junto a profissionais com experiência prática e acadêmica para detectar possíveis falhas no projeto.
Interfaces digitais de serviços de entrega de alimentos - Análise semiótica dos aplicativos da plataforma iFood
Authors: Da Costa Ana Carolina Ribeiro , Velloso Leandro Manuel Reis
Published: January 2022

O artigo investiga a relação entre interfaces de plataformas digitais, e os diferentes agentes que conecta, através de análises semióticas seguindo bases peirceanas. Como estudo de caso, foram analisados os aplicativos do Cliente Final e do Entregador da plataforma de entregas de comida iFood, notável por sua grande base de usuários ativos em território brasileiro. Após a seleção de pontos chave de interação entre plataforma e usuário, foram minuciosamente descritos os elementos encontrados em cada tela seguindo um roteiro de análises que auxiliou o exame do signo segundo sua natureza triádica proposta por Peirce. Com os resultados obtidos foi possível concluir que a experiência e as interações proporcionadas pelos aplicativos sugerem que cada um dos agentes ocupe um papel social específico e predeterminado pela plataforma.
Equipe Editorial
Authors: Tiradentes Souto Virginia
Published: January 2022

Equipe Editorial, v.18, 2021
Cópias escolares, anotações de graduandos e resumos criativos do #Studygram: reflexões sobre a organização da escrita à mão
Authors: Cadena Renata , Dunes Ribeiro Wingrid Maria , Pereira de Oliveira de Lima França Melícia Yslannye , Galvão Coutinho Solange
Published: January 2022

Este artigo inicialmente apresenta um framework para análise da organização gráfica de textos baseado na observação das formatações aplicadas à linguagem verbal – as chamadas ferramentas textuais gráficas –, assim como o arcabouço teórico utilizado para desenvolvê-lo. O framework é utilizado para entender a configuração da escrita à mão em três contextos: na escrita de crianças e professores do ensino fundamental; em anotações de graduandos em Design Gráfico; e, por fim, nos resumos temáticos e criativos compartilhados na comunidade Studygram, na rede social Instagram. Os resultados apontam que, apesar da formação, estudantes de Design fazem anotações com estrutura semelhante àquela desenvolvida na escola, enquanto os resumos criativos elaborados pelos studygrammers apresentam uma diversidade gráfica maior que a dos dois outros grupos.
Investigation into the origin of cavitation sounds during spinal manipulation
Authors:   , Beffa Roberto
Published: January 2022

Cavitation sounds heard during chiropractic adjustments and manipulations to th extension spine are a common phenomena yet their significance is disputed, the mechanism of their production is a matter of speculation, and their origin has never been localized. (Lewit 1978: 4, Grieve 1989; 525) The purpose of this study was to locate the joints which cavitate during the performance of a L5 spinous hook adjustment and a lower sacroiliac adjustment. It was hypothesised that the cavitation sounds would arise from the L4-L5 and L5-S1facets on the side of contact during the L5 hook adjustment., and from the the sacroiliac joint on the side being adjusted during the lower sacroiliac adjustment. It was also hypothesised that the two adjustments would differ significantly in terms of the cavitation sounds produced. Volunteers were screened for agreement with the inclusion criteria. Of these 30 asymptomatic between the ages of 18 and 30 were selected. This was sample was then randomly divided into two groups of, one of which recieved the L5 hook adjustment and the other the lower sacroiliac adjustment. All of the subjects had eight microphones taped to the skin, over the relevant facets and the sacroiliac joints. Radiographic confirmation was used in order to ensure proper positioning of the microphones. The microphones were then connected to filters, amplifiers and a computer which recorded any sound signals registered during the adjustments.
The relative effectiveness of cryotherapy and moist heat in the treatment of myofascial pain syndromes
Authors:   , Andersen Martin Steenfeldt
Published: January 2022

Myofasciitis IS a very common yet misunderstood problem. There are many treatments available yet there is no research to substantiate which of the many treatments available is the most effective (Travell and Simons 1983:6). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relative effectiveness of Cryotherapy versus moist heat in the treatment of myofasciitis of the shoulder girdle muscles. Patients for this comparative, randomized clinical trial were obtained by consecutive sampling. Any patient between eighteen and fifty-five presenting to the Chiropractic Clinic at Technikon Natal with neck pain, upper back pain or shoulder paIn was considered a potential candidate. Thirty patients underwent a screening process to assess their viability for the study. This screening procedure consisted of questions regarding the pattern of pain referral and of palpation of the relevant zones for muscle spasm, twitch responses, patient jump sign and/or referred palll. The thirty patients were randomly divided into two groups of fifteen. One group received cold and passive stretching and the other group received moist heat and passive stretching. Each patient was treated five times within a three week period. Thereafter a follow-up appointment was scheduled one month after the final treatment to assess the long term effects of the treatments . The subjective information was questionnaires: (1) the CMCC Neck Numerical Pain Rating Scale-l0l assessed us Ing three Disability Index, (2) the and (3) the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire. These three forms were used to subjectively assess vanaus aspects of the patient's pain. Patients were required to fill these forms out at the first
Patient satisfaction at the Durban University of Technology chiropractic satellite clinics
Authors:   , Rieder Dean Scott
Published: January 2022

Background: All services should use quality assurance mechanisms to evaluate performance. To this end, studies have been completed in various settings including teaching clinics. Little attention has been placed on rural communities and community clinics with regards to satisfaction. This is an important aspect to investigate as these locations are valuable teaching sites. The aim of this study was to determine patient satisfaction levels at the Durban University of Technology Chiropractic Satellite Clinics (Marburg Haven Centre for the Aged [MHCA] and Narain Jeawon Vedic Centre [NJWC]). Methods: This cross sectional study (ethical approval IREC 35/15) surveyed patients with regards to their service delivery satisfaction via a researcher developed questionnaire dealing with knowledge of the clinic, environmental questions, reception and waiting area, finance, the student doctor, the assessment, treatment, overall care and future care. The study aimed to recruit the majority of patients that presented at the two clinics. The population at the was 123 files, of which 19 were active and 104 were dormant. The population at the MHCA was 237, of which 78 were active and 159 were dormant. A minimum response rate of 70% of active patients for each clinic was set for this study. This resulted in a minimum sample of 55 MHCA patients and 14 NJVC patients. The minimum response rate was achieved for this study. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS version 23. Results: The majority of patients at both clinics were satisfied although reservations were expressed regarding disabled facilities. Satisfaction was not influenced by age (p = 0.034), ethnicity (p = 0.773), gender (p = 0.169), type of visit (p = 0.355), pain rating (p = 0.058) or venue (p = 0.361). Satisfaction was influenced by the year of the student doctor (p = 0.011) and the anatomical site of injury. The overriding factor of income levels for this study neutralised the satisfaction of these patients, as the majority of patients came from poor backgrounds and were more than likely to be satisfied with the care provided. Conclusion: Patients surveyed at both clinics were satisfied. Repeated evaluations in the future would be good indicators to see if the standard of chiropractic care is upheld, and would also aid in improving facilities at both clinics.
A homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia Xanthophloea 30CH, with subsequent comparison to the doctrine of signatures
Authors:   , Zondi Gugulethu Moonlight
Published: January 2022

The objective of the following study was threefold: to conduct a homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH on healthy individuals in order to elucidate the totality of signs and symptoms produced by the drug substance; to analyse the signs and symptoms gathered from the proving, collate the data, and convert the symptoms into materia medica symptoms and rubrics; to compare the symptoms of the proving to the doctrine of signatures. Methodology This proving study was a double-blinded, placebo controlled study. Thirty provers or participants were recruited for the study and the sample size was divided equally between two researchers (A. Gobind and G. Zondi). The sample was randomly divided into two groups, with one group receiving an active substance (verum group) and the other group receiving a placebo (control group). Amongst the 30 provers, 24 participants received verum and six received placebo. Each prover was given a journal to record their symptoms, a pen and nine powders. The duration of this proving study was six weeks including the first week of baseline during which time each prover was required to record their symptoms before taking the proving substance. This procedure was clearly explained to each prover and an information sheet with detail explanation of the proving procedure was provided and informed consent obtained. A thorough case history was taken in the initial consultation and physical examinations to ensure that individuals participating met the inclusion criteria and were healthy. Results Information derived both researchers was combined and the extraction of signs and symptoms then commenced. The symptoms were translated into materia medica and repertory format and graded accordingly. Thereafter the symptoms that emerged from the study were discussed and compared with the doctrine of signatures of Acacia xanthophloea. Provers experienced a wide range of symptoms mentally and emotionally e.g. anger, poor concentration and focus, disconnected feeling, depression, stress, anxiety, antisocial/ aversion to company, tranquillity. A large number of physical symptoms were noted by provers e. g. headaches, ailments of extremities (joint pain, weakness), female related symptoms (irregular menses, decrease/ increase libido etc.), eye symptoms, skin symptoms and general symptoms. The comparison of the symptoms of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH to the doctrine of signatures of the tree Acacia xanthophloea illustrated certain similarities, especially with regard to skin symptoms, eye symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches. Conclusion The proving substance Acacia xanthophloea 30CH did produced signs and symptoms when given to healthy individuals as hypothesised. The symptoms when compared to the doctrine of signatures of the acacia xanthophloea tree did show correlation as hypothesised.
The prevalence and risk of musculoskeletal disorders among dental technicians in South Africa
Authors:   , Adetiba Joy Nwaogboko
Published: January 2022

Introduction Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are classified as occupational disease. They are described as disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system, and affect the health, productivity and careers of the working population. Dental technicians are at risk of MSDs as much as other members of the dental professionals as a result of their daily activities which involves manual work or they could be labour intensive. The risk factors for MSDs among dental professionals are multifactorial. Problem Statement There are currently no established statistics on the prevalence and risk of musculoskeletal disorders among dental technicians in South Africa. Purpose The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and risk of MSDs among dental technicians in South Africa. Research Method A quantitative research approach using a cross sectional correlational survey design was adopted for this study. Using a purposive sampling, the data base of all the dental technicians was obtained from the South African Dental Technician Council (SADTC) and those with valid e-mail addresses and telephone numbers were invited to participate in the study. A modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to collect data, 79 technicians responded with only 72 valid questionnaires available for analysis. Results The twelve month prevalence rate of MSDs among dental technicians in South Africa is 90%. MSDs was reported in all body parts and across all ages and genders. The prevalence for neck, hand/wrist, upper back and low back pain were the highest, having the same prevalence rate of 68.1%. The risk factors for MSDs in at least one body part that were identified in this study are age, prolonged standing and vibration. There was no significant relationship between gender, alcohol intake, smoking, having children and MSDs in any body part. However, a relationship exists between age and MSDs in the wrist/hand, standing and elbow pain, vibration and lower back symptoms. Conclusion The study showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder is high (90%) among dental technicians in South Africa. The prevalence of MSD is not age or gender related. However, some affected body parts were directly linked to age, standing and vibration. More research needs to be done on the ergonomics and workplace in order to address the high incidence of MSDs.
The effectiveness of the Impulse Adjusting Instrument® compared to dry needling in the treatment of upper trapezius myofascial trigger points
Authors:   , Laing Mandy
Published: January 2022

Aim: There is a paucity in the literature regarding the effectiveness of the Impulse Adjusting Instrument® (IAI) in treating myofascial trigger points (MFTPs) and regarding the effectiveness between dry needling and the IAI in the treatment of MFTPs. There are many limitations and an array of contraindications for dry needling. Therefore, an alternative method should be sought as this will be beneficial to the patient. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the IAI compared to dry needling in the treatment of MFTPs found in the upper trapezius muscle. Methodology: This study was a randomised single-blinded clinical trial. This study consisted of 41 participants between the ages of 18 and 40 who were divided into two groups. The participants were randomly allocated into their respective groups using a blinded allocation method that was drawn up by the statistician. Groups were divided into dry needling (Group one (n=18)) and IAI (Group two (n=23)) treatment groups. Subjective neck pain level was determined using a numerical pain rating scale (NRS). The neck disability index (NDI) subjectively assessed the effect neck pain had on the participants’ activities of daily living before and after treatment. The Patients Global Impression of Change (PGIC) tool was used to determine the participants’ subjective impression of treatment outcomes since the beginning of the treatment. Objective pain pressure thresholds (PPT) were measured with an algometer. Objective cervical range of motion (CROM) in lateral flexion (LF) was measured with a goniometer. Each participant had four visits over a two week period, which included three treatments and a final visit for final measurements. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS version 23. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to examine the effect on each outcome measure. Directional trends in effectiveness were drawn up using profile plots to assess the direction and trends of the effects. A p value of < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Intra-group and inter-group statistical analysis revealed all subjective measurements improved in both groups with no significant differences between the groups. With respect to objective measurements, there was no statistical improvement in LF CROM and dry needling had no improvement in PPT. Impulse Adjusting Instrument trigger point therapy showed an increase in PPT, however, when compared to dry needling there was no statistical difference in PPT. Conclusion: The conclusion for this study states that the trends in each of the outcomes suggest that the IAI is as effective as dry needling for the treatment of MFTPs.
Wide-Area Network State Monitoring System Based On LoRa Communication
Authors: Recioui AEM , Mokhbi Yasser , Mecheri Aymen
Published: January 2022

To meet the requirements of long range, small amount of data transmission, better data correctnessand less delay,a wide-Area Network State Monitoring System approach based on LoRa communication is discussed in our Project. The objective is to study and test the performance of Two communication techniques used in wide area monitoring system, a single input single output (SISO) system and a multiple input multiple output system (MIMO) in terms ofBit Error Rate(BER) with varying the signal to noise Ratio(SNR).In addition, we study the Wide Area Monitoring system based on LoRa communication. The IEEE 14-bus power system with Phasor Measurement Units(PMUs) placed at selected buses is considered. The simulation results demonstrate that the MIMO system outperform the SISO system in terms of Bit Error Rate. Furthermore, the value of the reporting rate has been varied for both systems in MATLAB to see the effect on the data correctness and the results show that the Bit Error Rate value decreases with the increase of reporting rate.Finally, we dealt with a modified LoRa MATLAB code emulator to investigate the data error and delay. The results show that LoRa Technology has better performance in terms of delay and error.
INTEGRATION POLICY OF GEORGIA IN THE EUROPEAN UNION INTO TRANSPORT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Shanava Zviad
Published: January 2022

Due to its advantageous geographic location, Georgia has the potential to become the main logistics center in the Caucasus and Central Asia, which is one of the key factors in increasing the country's competitiveness, which will contribute to export-led economic growth. In globalization, the importance of enhancing logistics and transit capabilities for the region becoming crucial. International economic and trade relations are directly related to the development of transit potential. The article deals with the issues of the transport corridor of Georgia, the expansion of the role of the European Union and the development of the EU-Asia transit potential, the dynamics of international cargo transportation, the reasons and prospects for changes. It is noted that the further development of the Georgian transit corridor mainly depends on one belt - the strategy of movement, the organization of the new Silk Road. The further solution of the problems of the transit corridor will be greatly influenced by the main economic reforms, launching of new large logistics projects, development of the logistics infrastructure, Increasing trade turnover, etc.
ХУДОЖНЬО-ЕСТЕТИЧНИЙ СМАК ЯК СКЛАДОВА ОСОБИСТОСТІ ВЧИТЕЛЯ
Authors: Алтухова Анна , Шаповалова Олена
Published: January 2022

У статті висвітлюються аналіз дефініції «естетичний смак» та «художній смак». Окреслені деякі питання наукових досліджень. Наголошено, що для вчителя естетично організоване середовище, краса людських відносин, вчинків, дій є невід’ємною характеристикою його професійної діяльності. Тобто як прояв певної соціально визначеної естетичної норми сфера і зміст діяльності вчителя вимагає наявності естетичного смаку. Зазначено, що художньо-естетичний смак є проміжною формою існування естетичного смаку, особливості якої визначені засобами і змістом професійної діяльності людини.
GLOBAL DIGITALIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF HUMANITIES EDUCATION
Authors: Kravtsov Yuri , Bogomaz Konstantin , Sorokina Lyudmila
Published: January 2022

The authors believe that This problem is closely related to the implementation of innovations.. But it itself is faced with a huge number of problems, one of which is improving the quality of its functioning and guaranteeing the results of its activities. Role of higher education in this process is key. This problem is closely related to the implementation of innovations. The authors conceptually changing field of modern educational practices, aspirations and attempts to humanize and humanize education, taking into account the realities of the information society are favorable factors in creating and implementing the concept of humanities education, which allows different ways of implementation Based on a critical approach to reforming the current system of higher education the paper touches upon the need to change the process informatization of humanities education. Innovation in education should be understood as an innovation designed to resolve the current problem situation in order to optimize the educational process, improve its quality or organize favorable conditions for the assimilation of material by students. The analysis of the processes associated with the fact that the course of transferring the Ukrainian economy from a raw material development path to an innovative one is extremely important. The development of humanities education in the information society is aimed at implementing an interdisciplinary approach, i.e. should ensure the effectiveness of the development and application of humanities knowledge and form a conscious responsible choice in a variety of cultural meanings, cultural self-determination.
СОХРАНЕНИЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ НЕЗАВИСИМОСТИ В ПЕРИОД ГЛОБАЛИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Захруддинов Ильёсиддин
Published: January 2022

В статье анализируется один из атрибутов государства – независимость в период глобализационных процессов. Подчеркивается, что в процессе глобализации ограничивается роль государства как главного субъекта в мировой политики, так как не соблюдаются принципы Вестфальской системы и других международных актов. Проводится сравнительный анализ точки зрения специалистов этой области и делаются практические выводы для сохранения государственной независимости, особенно для Республики Таджикистан. Суверенные государства сохраняют свою независимость и будут главными субъектами в мировой политике и в будущем миропорядке.
NOVICE TEACHERS AND FEATURES OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL ADAPTATION CHALLENGES
Authors: Nurymbetov Y. , Shabdenova A. , Mukanova D.
Published: January 2022

In this article analyses the problems of adaptation are grouped with explanations in accordance with the experience, social and professional characteristics of new teachers. During the period of the coronavirus pandemic, new requirements were set for teachers and the structural structure of teachers underwent many changes. The article describes the professional and social problems of new teachers. Features and explanations of the problems encountered at the beginning of the teacher's career were given. Socio-economic changes in society, the global coronavirus pandemic and reforms in the education system place new demands on teachers. Indicating the stages of professional development of the teacher, E.F. Zeer calls the main psychological changes of the period of professional and social adaptation: "mastering a new social role, the experience of independent professional activity, the acquisition of professionally important qualities." (Zeer EF, 2009) Mastering a new social role in the first years of a teacher creates many requirements and difficulties.
CYBERBULLING PROBLEMA SOCIETĂȚII ÎN ERA DIGITALĂ REZUMAT
Authors: Pavlencu Mariana
Published: January 2022

Copiii de astăzi sunt prima generație care utilizează tehnologia pentru a hărțui, iar părinții de astăzi sunt primii care au avut nevoie să învețe cum să abordeze această problemă cu copiii lor. Internetul a facilitat ușurința cu care tinerii din zilele noastre devin agresori sau victime. De cele mai multe ori, tinerii nu sunt conștienți de amploarea și scopul publicului care accesează Internetul și, prin urmare, de potențialele pericole legate de publicarea informațiilor private în mediul online. În plus, atitudinea față de protejarea vieții private este influențată, în mare parte, de preferințele personale - care le pot fi insuflate de către părinți. Un agresor online are multe în comun cu omologii săi din viața reală, ambii exploatând dezechilibrele de putere pentru a-și hărțui victima. Posibilitatea de a fi anonim în mediul virtual încurajează agresorii și permite comportamente care, în viața reală, nu ar fi puse în practică.
A NEW MANUSCRIPT OF "THE BOOK OF DEDE KORKUT" WITH THE NEW TEXTS AS HISTORICAL SOURCE
Authors: Aliyeva Lala
Published: January 2022

The new manuscript with the new texts of the epic tales of "Kitabi Dede Korkut" widely was investigated by the scholars from the angle of various fields of study, such as linguistic, literature, folklore, and Turkish Studies last few years. This article is dedicated to examination of the new texts of epic stories as a source for the historical research and ethnic studies. Analysis of the time, religion and geography described in the new texts, as well as the toponyms and eponyms makes it possible to determine which ethnic elements were associated with a given region.
RESEARCH OF THE FEATURES OF CHANGES İN THE AREAS OF THE MOUNTAİN-BRAWN AND MOUNTAİN-BLACK SOİLS OF THE GADABAY REGİON,TAKİNG İNTO ACCOUNT THE TİME AND SPACE FACTORS
Authors: Hajiyev T. , Guliyev A. , Surkhayli S. , Baghirov H.
Published: January 2022

Soil-forming factors have always been in the center of attention in genetic soil science. The formation of the genetic layers of the soil and its change over time under the influence of various spatial factors has always been followed in classical soil science and remains a wide and actual topic as the study of interdependence by world soil scientists to this day. It is known that the most favorable approach to the study of soils can be taken as a whole,to study the scope of interaction between the environment and natural complexes,to study its dependence on time and space,to obtain certain information.
TOF AND TON EVOLUTION IN HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS
Authors: Kaplunenko Volodymyr , Kosinov Mykola
Published: January 2022

The review article shows the evolutionary path that turnover frequency (TOF) and turnover number (TON) have passed from “Boreskov`s Rule” to their modern definitions. From the equation catalysis rate, the second method for calculating TOF is obtained using the characteristics of catalyst material. Was prooved the possibility of obtaining TOF in two ways - using the characteristics of catalysis process and using the characteristics of the catalyst and reagents. The equivalence of two methods of TOF calculation is proved. It turned out that TOF is not a complete and unambiguous characteristic of the catalyst, as it was usually believed. TOF is only partially dependent on the characteristics of the catalyst material. It turned out that TOF is not a characteristic of a catalyst, but of a “catalyst + reagents” system, and its value directly depends on the state of their oxidation. It is proposed to use the list of oxidation states of chemical elements as the main tool in the selection of catalysts. The Sabatier principle limits the TOF and TON values by limiting the multielectron transitions when the oxidation state of the active sites of the catalyst changes. An explanation for the effect of overcoming the Sabatier prohibition is given, in which external synchronous action on the catalyst makes it possible to achieve a catalytic reaction speed higher than the Sabatier maximum.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ МІЖРЕМОНТНОГО ПЕРІОДУ РОБОТИ ОБВОДНЕНИХ НАФТОВИХ І ГАЗОВИХ СВЕРДЛОВИ
Authors: Наливайко Олександр , Ромашко Олександр , Рудий Сергій
Published: January 2022

Збільшення кількості нафти і газу в Україні, що видобуваються з продуктивних горизонтів, є однією з найбільш важливих завдань розробки нафтових і газових родовищ. Застосування поверхнево-активних речовин (ПАР) з метою підвищення ступеня видобутку нафти і газу з надр є найбільш доступним способом (методом), а магнітний метод запобіганню відкладів парафіну у підземному свердловинному обладнанні та підвищення міжремонтного періоду є особливо актуальним для видобувних нафтових свердловин при їх експлуатації високо-парафінистими нафтами. Вказані методи не вимагає великих додаткових капіталовкладень і унікального чи дефіцитного устаткування, виробництво ПАР і постійних магнітів налагоджено в досить широких масштабах.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE METHOD OF EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF AIR RECONNAISSANCE BY UNMANNED AVIATION OF GROUND (SEA) OBJECTS
Authors: Brytov Oleksandr , Bieliaiev Danylo , Kukobko Serhii , Chmil Yurii , Dzhus Volodymyr , Herasymov Serhii , Korobkov Yurii , Pomohaiev Ihor , Roshchupkin Yevhen
Published: January 2022

The paper considers the issues of assessing the effectiveness of air reconnaissance of ground (sea) objects by unmanned aerial vehicles. It is established that the main factors influencing the ability of air reconnaissance are the payload of the drone, the height and speed of its flight, the ability to transmit the information received. The main definitions that are the basis of the obtained results are given. Tasks for further research are set.
THE CALCULATING METHOD OF NGN ACCESS NODE CHARACERISICS WHEN SERVICING VOICE AND DATA TRAFFIC
Authors: Aliev H.
Published: January 2022

Access nodes of NGN networks provide traffic aggregation to various network services and its transfer to the transport layer, which allows calling such networks multiservice.1;2. These networks are used to simultaneously transmit voice, video, and data presented in the from of standard packets. At the same time, network services provide an unlimited set of telecommunication services with specified characteristics of quality of service.1;2 The selected technology of information distribution in the NGN determines the degree of complexity of access nodes and, of course, affects the quality of information exchange service between user terminals. One of the ways to ensure a given level of quality of service for each of the services is the introduction of priority service for certain traffic flows. Introducing priorities for packets is an effective way to manage the size of queues and the time spent in it. When a high-priority packet is received, a packet with a lower priority is either interrupted (absolute priority) or a high priority packet becomes the beginning of the packets queue (relative priority). In this paper, we study the characteristics of NGN access nodes as a two priority queuing system with a limited expectation.5. Formulas for calculating the probability of loss of speech packets, as well as data packets, and other characteristics of the access node have been proposed. The NGN's access nodes provide aggregation of traffic to various services directed by the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and its transportation to a higher level, which allows you to call such networks multiservice ones. The new generation networks allow simultaneous transmission of mixed streams (voice, video, and data) represented in the form of standard packets. One of the ways to ensure the specified quality of service is to introduce a priority method for servicing traffic flows 5.
МОДЕЛІ ТА МЕТОДИ ШТУЧНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ В БУДІВЕЛЬНІЙ ГАЛУЗІ
Authors: Київська Катерина
Published: January 2022

Будівельні проекти це разові конструкції з невеликим тиражуванням в конфігурації компонентів. Можливість переналаштувати виробництво та оптимізувати продуктивність галузі стає можливим завдяки впровадженню сучасних технологій. Штучний інтелект (ШІ) є одним з підходів, який дозволяє вирішувати ці проблеми. В статті розглядається стан сучасних штучних нейронних мереж з галузей виробничого та промислового машинобудування, а також обговорюється потенціал застосування їх у виробництві будівельних конструкцій.