bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of keratinized gingiva changes with buccal-based modified palatal flap in anterior maxillary implants
Authors: Sadeghi Mahdi , Ghavimi Mohamad Ali , Khorshidi Reza , Moini Faeze , Ghoreishizadeh Arezou
Published: January 2023

Background. Studies have shown a significant relationship between the width and thickness of keratinized gingiva around the implant and changes in marginal bone level, with a significant effect on the health and esthetic of tissues around the implant, especially in the anterior region of the maxilla, which is an esthetic area. Methods. Ten patients referring to the Faculty of Dentistry seeking implant placement in the anterior maxilla were included in the study. The connective tissue of the palatal gingiva of the surgical site was folded to the buccal aspect with the buccal base, and the thickness and width of keratinized gingiva around the buccal surface of each implant were measured in three time intervals, including before surgery and 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. Based on the results of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Friedman test and repeated-measures ANOVA were used to analyze the data. Results. The intervention significantly affected changes in the gingival thickness. After the intervention, gingival thickness significantly increased compared to the baseline (P<0.05). The results also showed that the intervention did not significantly affect the width of keratinized gingiva. The width of keratinized gingiva at baseline was not significantly different from the two time intervals after intervention (P>0.05). Conclusion. Buccal-based modified palatal flap in anterior maxillary implants increased the thickness of keratinized gingiva, with no significant effect on the keratinized gingiva width.
Prevalence of Hepatitis B genotypes worldwide and in Iran: A meta-analysis
Authors: Baghernezhad Kosar , Somi Mohammadhossein , Rahmanpour Dara , Ghojazadeh Morteza , Rsotamizadeh Leila , Shirmohammadi Masood , Salehi-Pourmehr Hanieh , Naseri Amirreza
Published: January 2023

Background. Chronic hepatitis B is associated with different long-term outcomes in various regions. One of the critical predictors of clinical outcomes is the genotype of Hepatitis B virus (HBV). The current study investigated the frequency of worldwide and Iranian national HBV genotypes. Methods. Electronic search was performed through Medline (via Ovid), Embase, Web of Science, and Persian databases. Furthermore, the references of eligible articles were manually checked. The quantitative synthesis was conducted using the 2nd version of comprehensive Meta-analysis software (CMA.2). Results. In total, 5817 records were retrieved, and after removing duplicate studies, 3701 were screened at the title/abstract level. A total of 350 eligible studies were identified in the end.D genotype had the highest frequency (43.50%; 95% CI: 39.60 to 47.50), and the H genotype had the lowest frequency (1.2%; 95% CI: 0.6 to 2.7) globally. In 29 studies conducted in Iran (97.0%), genotype D was identified. Genotype E was the most prevalent in the African Region, followed by A in the American Region, B and C in the South-East Asian Region, D in the European Region, and C in the Western Pacific Region. Conclusion. The most prevalent genotype of HCV worldwide and in Iran is D. Furthermore, HBV genotype frequencies vary according to WHO regions. A prediction of progression could be made based on these results. Practical Implications. 1.According to the results of the meta-analyses, the D genotype had the highest frequency (43.50%; 95% CI: 39.60 to 47.50) and the genotype H had the lowest frequency (1.2%; 95% CI: 0.6 to 2.7) globally. 2.In 29 studies conducted in Iran (97.0%), genotype D was identified. 3. Genotype E was the most prevalent in the African Region, followed by A in the American Region, B and C in the South-East Asian Region, D in the European Region, and C in the Western Pacific Region.
Assessment of the clinical outcomes of diabetes exposure during pregnancy on mothers and their neonates. A cohort study
Authors: Behafarin Rasoul , Ashraf Dirakvand , Yousef Veisani , Marzye Hadavi , Monirhe Azizi , Khairollah Asadollahi
Published: January 2023

Background. Gestational diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs in more than 8% of all pregnancies. Hence, this study aims to investigate the relationship between gestational diabetes and the clinical outcomes of mothers and their infants in Ilam city. Methods. This study was conducted as a retrospective cohort. All diabetic pregnant mothers referring to obstetrics, gynecology clinics, and comprehensive health service centers were randomly selected. The clinical outcomes were analyzed using SPSS20. Results. In total, 332 pregnant women, including 166 diabetics and 166 non-diabetics with a mean age of 32.3 years, participated. Of the diabetic mothers, 31 people had overt diabetes before pregnancy. The results of this study revealed that the relative risk of neonatal jaundice in diabetic mothers was about seven times higher than that of non-diabetic mothers (P=0.001, RR=7). The relative risk of postpartum hemorrhage was about six times (P=0.001, RR=5.9), blood hypertension was two times (P=0.013, RR=2.4) and the need for cesarean delivery was two times (P=0.009, RR=2.6), preeclampsia was 1.4 times (P= 0.011, RR=1.4) neonatal infection was twice (P=0.002, RR=2.1), respiratory distress was one-third (P=0.012, RR=1.3), compared to non-diabetic mothers. Furthermore, diabetes and other clinical outcomes studied in mothers and infants were not significant. Conclusion. The results showed that pregnant mothers with diabetes are more likely to suffer from postpartum hemorrhage and blood pressure as well as toxemia during pregnancy. In addition, their neonates have a higher risk of neonatal icterus. Health care providers and pregnant mothers should consider these risks in prenatal care. Practical Implications. Since diabetes is a dangerous complication during pregnancy and can have detrimental effects on the mother and fetus, therefore, it is crucial to study the factors affecting its occurrence so that by recognizing the risk factors and consequences, an effective step can be taken to control this disorder.
Tuberculosis screening and early diagnostics in adolescents in Primorsky Krai
Authors: Motanova L. N. , Kalashnikov P. E.
Published: January 2023

Aim. To define the objectives of phthisiatric service with respect to organizing screening for tuberculosis infection (TB) and early diagnostics among adolescents in Primorsky Krai.

Material and Methods. The data of epidemiological monitoring conducted by the Primorsky Regional TB Dispensary in 1994–2021 were analyzed. The TB incidence, clinical structure of newly-diagnosed cases, phases of the tuberculosis process, as well as the presence of bacterial excretion were assessed. At a level of 0.95, the statistical hypothesis of equal shares was tested under an alternative hypothesis.

Results. The implementation of mass immunodiagnostics using the recombinant tuberculosis allergen (TBA) by medical organizations, which are joint into a unified medical network, improves screening efficiency of TB among adolescents. This is confirmed by a decreased TB incidence rate and improved clinical structure of newly-diagnosed cases. The prevalence of secondary TB forms in the clinical structure of newly-diagnosed cases in adolescents justifies the importance of annual fluorographic examination. Annual RTA testing and fluorographic examination of the chest in adolescents once every six months should be a priority anti-tuberculosis measure.

Conclusions. TB in adolescents remains to be a serious phthisiological problem. An effective system of screening and early detection of TB in adolescents should include mass immunodiagnostics and, with an interval of six months, fluorographic examination of the chest.
Interactive technologies in the clinical training of future pediatricians
Authors: Sadova N. G. , Krukovich E. V. , Matienko L. E. , Mostovaya I. D.
Published: January 2023

A review study of interactive educational technologies as part of the educational process and their role in the clinical training of future pediatricians was carried out. The research was focused on the use of interactive technologies (on the example of role play) in teaching pediatrics students to ensure the formation of their professional competencies. Role play is a situational or demonstration technique applied to develop practical and communicative skills. This technique can be used to transform knowledge into skills most effectively by simulating real experiences that may arise in professional practice. Such simulationbased learning allows trainees to experience some concept or idea by acting it out in front of peer students, or by watching others. Role play is useful for developing communicative and decision-making skills. The effectiveness of interactive teaching methods is determined by the joint activity of the teacher and the students. In this context, education is seen as the formation of new goals and personal attitudes, while personal development is seen as the formation of personal capacity for independent activity and self-management.
Epidemic situation of tuberculosis in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia in 2021
Authors: Sterlikov S. A. , Aksyonova V. A. , Mikhailova Yu. V. , Kucheryavaya D. A.
Published: January 2023

Aim. To analyze the epidemic situation of tuberculosis (TB) in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia in the context of implementation of a targeted governmental program “Prevention and control of socially significant infectious diseases.”

Materials and methods. Performance indicators were calculated based on the information derived from official statistical forms. Conventional calculation methods were used.

Results. The incidence of TB in the Far Eastern Federal District amounted to 51.0 per 100 thousand population under the target value of 41.0. The coverage of population with preventive TB screening comprised 72.9% under the target value of 72.5% (achieved). The mortality rate in tuberculosis patients was 9.1 per 100 thousand population under the target value of 6.0. The maximum mortality rates were recorded in the Amur Oblast (15.8) and Primorsky Krai (15.3) with 55.6% of fatal cases. The share of newly-diagnosed TB cases in prisons comprised 7.7% under the target value of 7.6%. The share of newly-diagnosed pulmonary TB cases with a culture-positive result was 56.5%, which exceeded the target value of 55.5%. However, this indicator was extremely low in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (26.9%), Zabaykalsky Krai (29.7%), and Jewish Autonomous Oblast (31.9%). The indicator “Effectiveness of the treatment of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis” was 55.9% under the target value of 57.5%. The main problem of achieving this indicator was associated with insufficient adherence of patients to treatment.

Conclusions. Tuberculosis remains to be a serious problem in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia. Only two out of six indicators of the targeted governmental program were achieved. The epidemic situation in the Primorsky Krai and Amur Oblast requires increased attention due to their significant role in the Far Eastern Federal District as a whole. Efforts should be aimed at improving laboratory diagnostics of TB and developing programs of psychosocial support for TB patients.
Modern immunological tests for early detection of tuberculosis infection in children in the Yaroslavl Oblast
Authors: Astafiev A. S. , Takhkhan A. , Vasilyeva L. A. , Vinogradova A. S.
Published: January 2023

Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of immunological tests for early detection of tuberculosis infection in children in the Yaroslavl Oblast (Russia).

Material and methods. Medical records of 354 children and adolescents examined by ELISPOT (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSpot) assay (T-SPOT.TB) in the Yaroslavl Oblast in 2020–2022 were studied. Four groups of children were distinguished: group 1 included children with active tuberculosis (n = 3); group 2 included children under 7 with altered tuberculin sensitivity (conversion of the tuberculin test) or children over 8 first-time tested positive for RTA, who were under the supervision of a phthisiatrician in the VI A group of dispensary registration (n = 52); group 3 included children with medical exemptions from screening immunodiagnostics (n = 49); and group 4 included children with refusals of their parents or legal representatives from skin tests (n = 250).

Results. The sensitivity of both RTA and T-SPOT.TB tests achieved 100%, with the concordance level of 100%. When assessing discordant results (positive result for RTA and negative for T-SPOT.TB) in the VI A dispensary registration group, the majority of children were found to have an aggravated allergic anamnesis and somatic pathology. The maximum number of children examined by the laboratory method included those whose parents or legal representatives refused from skin test administration (70.6%).

Conclusions. T-SPOT.TB is an optimal method for early detection of latent TB infection and TB in children at risk, including those with medical contraindications for skin tests or whose parents refused from screening immunodiagnostics.
TREC as a personalized tuberculosis predictor in infants and preschool children
Authors: Smerdin S. V. , Plekhanova M. A. , Kalinina O. A. , Ludanny R. I. , Lazebny S. V. , Filippov P. N. , Kazakov A. V. , Kudlay D. A. , Pahlavonova A. D.
Published: January 2023

Aim. Quantitative assessment of TREC and KREC in infants and preschool children infected with tuberculosis infection (TI).

Material and methods. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022. The observation group consisted of 87 children of early childhood age in contact with TB patients, of whom 27 were diagnosed with TB, 34 were tested positive to TB based on skin tests without signs of a local specific process (TI), 26 were children without signs of tuberculosis infection according to the results of skin tests and local process (conditionally healthy children).

Results. The following factors significant in the assessment of tuberculosis infection were determined: anti-tuberculosis therapy (F = 42.001; p = 0.000001); positive or negative response to the tuberculosis recombinant allergen (RTA) during an intradermal test (F = 39.394; p = 0.000001); high TREC levels in the blood (F = 12.707; p = 0.000001); the presence of a tuberculin response (F = 10.625; p = 0.000006); and KREC levels (F = 3.182; p = 0.039).

Conclusions. According to the obtained results, TREC levels can be considered as a personalized risk predictor of tuberculosis infection in infants and preschool children.
A screening study of latent tuberculosis infection in children in a metropolis city
Authors: Sevostyanova T. A. , Shamuratova L. F. , Zubova O. V. , Slogotskaya L. V. , Korchagin M. P.
Published: January 2023

Objective. To carry out a screening study among children and adolescents for tuberculosis infection in the city of Moscow using modern immunodiagnostic methods.

Materials and methods. The results of a mass screening study for tuberculosis prevalence in the pediatric population of a metropolis city were analyzed. The study was conducted during 2019–2021 in Moscow using the Mantoux skin test with 2 TE PPD-L and a skin test with a recombinant tuberculosis allergen (RTA), as well as the indicators of tuberculosis incidence in children.

Results. The introduction of mass screening for tuberculosis based on RTA among the pediatric population and subsequent work with the identified risk groups contributed to a decrease in the number of newly-diagnosed cases. In 2019–2021, the incidence of tuberculosis among children in Moscow did not exceed 3.8 per 100 thousand children aged 0–17 years, with this number varying from 1.2 to 2.1 among permanent residents. The risk indicators of primary infection among children aged 1–7 according to the Mantoux test (0.37% in 2019, 0.47%, in 2020, and 0.35% in 2021) and the prevalence of latent tuberculosis according to the results of screening based on RTA among children aged 8–17 in 2019–2021 (no more than 0.3%) indicate a stable epidemiological situation as regards tuberculosis infection in the city.

Conclusions. The development of an effective monitoring system for preventive tuberculosis screening among urban pediatric populations contributed to the detection of latent tuberculosis cases prior to the development of its local forms. The subsequent implementation of preventive measures in risk groups allowed the incidence of tuberculosis among children to be reduced.
24-hour blood pressure monitoring in patients with polycythemia vera
Authors: Gorskij P. O. , Goncharova E. V.
Published: January 2023

Aim. To study the parameters of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring in patients with polycythemia vera and to determine their informational value for the diagnosis of heart damage.

Materials and methods. Blood pressure parameters were monitored daily in 63 patients with I–IIB stage polycythemia vera and 52 healthy individuals to determine the occurrence of their pathological types. The sensitivity and specificity of the studied parameters were evaluated using ROC analysis for early diagnosis of heart damage in polycythemia patients. The obtained information was processed in Statistica 25.0.

Results. An analysis of blood pressure load showed that 47.6%, 30.1% and 34.9% of polycythemia patients suffer from systolic arterial hypertension (p = 0.012), daytime diastolic arterial hypertension (p = 0.03), and nocturnal diastolic arterial hypertension (p = 0.001), respectively. In comparison with healthy individuals, polycythemia patients experienced a higher variability of systolic (p<0.002) and diastolic (p<0.001) blood pressure, as well as the morning surge of systolic pressure (p = 0.014), more frequently. In 69.8% of polycythemia patients, pathological types of 24-hour blood pressure profile – with either insufficient or excessive nocturnal reduction – were observed. Informative parameters of heart damage in polycythemia patients were found to include blood pressure load, minimum daytime systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and the rate of nocturnal decrease in diastolic pressure.

Conclusions. (1) Systolic-diastolic arterial hypertension was detected in half of polycythemia patients, with pathological types of 24-hour blood pressure profile observed in the majority of patients. (2) The parameters of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring can be used for early diagnosis of heart damage in patients with polycythemia vera.
Tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in an adolescent child (clinical case)
Authors: Pakhlavonova A. D. , Sokolskaya E. A. , Milyankova I. E.
Published: January 2023

Publications in modern literature on tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in children and adolescents are rare and insufficient. In this paper, we describe a clinical case of tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in an adolescent child. An uncomplicated course of both diseases was demonstrated.
Efectos de la construcción y el funcionamiento del proyecto del tranvía de la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Romero-Solórzano Marco Patricio
Published: January 2023

El objetivo general de la presente investigación fue describir el análisis literario de los efectos de la construcción y el funcionamiento del proyecto del tranvía de la ciudad de Cuenca. Se utilizó la metodología cuantitativa la cual produce datos descriptivos, que se originan por la recolección de datos. Además, se aplicó el método inductivo-deductivo, el cual sugiere que para encontrar una verdad se deben buscar los hechos y no basarse en meras especulaciones. Se apoyó además desde la perspectiva documental-bibliográfica, esto en vista de que a partir de la revisión documental y el estudio de la realidad social. La información recogida permite extraer conclusiones antes, durante y después de la ejecución del proyecto, así como medir el impacto de la construcción y explotación del proyecto del Tranvía de la Ciudad. Se concluye que, durante el periodo de construcción del tranvía, las variables de empleo y producción sufrieron un impacto significativo.
Las actividades extracurriculares y el mejoramiento cualitativo de la educación
Authors: Macay-López Sonia Alcira , Cedeño-Vera Nancy Raquel , Holguín-Mero Fanny Maritza , Hernández-López Alexandra Beatriz
Published: January 2023

El objetivo general de la investigación fue describir las actividades extracurriculares y el mejoramiento cualitativo de la educación. Los investigadores se plantearon la metodología desde el paradigma positivista y perspectiva cuantitativa, se apoya en una técnica descriptiva con diseño documental-bibliográfico no experimental. Procediendo a la revisión documental de revistas científicas, trabajos, documentos, datos estadísticos, textos y tesis, vinculados al tema investigativo, lo que constituyó la población de estudio, empleándose el método deductivo por parte de los investigadores, así como la técnica de análisis de contenido, para escudriñar los documentos y obtener los contenidos e ideas más relevantes. Se concluye que, las actividades extracurriculares son un conjunto de acciones que contribuyen en el mejoramiento cualitativo de los estudiantes en todos los niveles de formación, puesto que complementa el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de manera integral, apoyándose en otras áreas como las artísticas, deportivas, culturales y sociales. Lo cual garantiza una educación complementaria.
El teatro para un clima de sana convivencia en instituciones educativas
Authors: Usta-González William Ignacio , Vidal Niní Johanna , Ruiz-Merlano Claudia Patricia , Gómez-Martínez Yumir Cecilia
Published: January 2023

Hoy más que nunca es necesario la búsqueda de escenarios para una convivencia escolar sana, armónica y sin violencia, pues esta incide en la calidad de vida de todos los que hacen vida en las instituciones educativas. Por consiguiente, el presente artículo está orientado a describir al teatro como herramienta para fomentar un clima de sana convivencia. La metodología fue de tipo documental con diseño bibliográfico, por consiguiente, los documentos previstos se seleccionaron siguiendo los criterios de que fueran producciones académicas-científicas, en formato electrónico y en español. Finalmente, se puede enunciar que la cotidianidad escolar puede caracterizarse por manifestar un clima escolar tóxico o nutritivo, el cual dinamiza, de una u otra manera, las distintas interrelaciones e interacciones que se dan en las instituciones educativas. No obstante, en cualquiera de estos dos escenarios, el teatro se presenta como herramienta clave para superar ambientes tóxicos y generar espacios de convivencia sana.
Introducción a la consultoría general con base en el EC0249
Authors:   Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, GONZÁLEZ-HERRERA Karina Concepción , DORANTES-BALDERAS Magaly Abigai ,   Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, PÉREZ-DZUL Mirella Maribel ,   Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana
Published: January 2023

El presente documento arroja información del proceso del abordaje inicial de la consultoría, integrando dos capítulos, los cuales permiten desarrollar los ejemplos asociados al conocimiento del consultor, su labor en la actividad de la consultoría y las acciones que fortalecen la asesoría y acompañamiento que se brindan a las empresas. El primer capítulo genera el panorama inicial del concepto, la percepción de diversos autores y la forma en la que la entidad de certificación el CONOCER, lo adapta en las formalizaciones documentales. El capítulo dos registra los procesos para la realización del diagnóstico, considerando la evidencia documental y las acciones por respaldar, para llegar con los colaboradores de la organización. También involucra los esfuerzos de colaboradores en el desarrollo, que asumen la calidad de los hallazgos en las organizaciones para el planteamiento de cada uno de los criterios que sugieran mejoras dentro de las empresas, basados en las áreas de oportunidad detectadas.
Proyectos de Ingeniería en Mecatrónica
Authors:   Universidad de Colima, GUDIÑO-LAU Jorge , CHARRE-IBARRA Saida ,   Universidad de Colima, ARANA-LLANES Julia ,   Universidad de Colima, VÉLEZ-DÍAZ Daniel ,   Universidad de Colima
Published: January 2023

En este artículo analiza los tipos de robots, clasificación, construcción de una plataforma experimental de un robot suave y su control, además se muestra a detalle el diseño y fabricación de un prototipo robot suave llamado pneunet, el diseño de estos es realizado mediante SolidWorks®, el molde es creado en una impresora 3D. El robot suave está diseñado de material suave y deformable, para que pueda tener rotación torsión y pueda moverse libremente por todo su espacio de trabajo sin dañar al usuario. El equipo experimental es de bajo costo y es construido para conocer el funcionamiento y las características morfológicas de los robots suaves y la manipulación es mediante un control lineal PD con retroalimentación de la posición del efector final a través de visión del robot suave.
Arabic Language Reality between Globalization and Identities Conflict
Authors: Taha Huda
Published: January 2023

This study attempts to investigate the linguistic reality that the Arabic language faces at three levels: First, the globalization and linguistic imperialism that imposed the English language under the new world order, creating bilingualism or multilingualism. Second, the identity conflict between Arabic nationalism, represented by standard Arabic, and nation-states represented by their dialects. Third, the linguistic entities (pidgin) created by economically, politically, and socially oppressed groups, have not been integrated into the societies where they moved to. Therefore, they have created a fragile system of communication consisting of the two languages combination. This paper, hence, tries to analyze the linguistic phenomena, the identities conflict, and their implications on the Arabic language by extrapolating some written samples and exploring its reflections.
Burdens Role of Working Women during the Time of Corona: A Qualitative Sociological Study on a Sample of Working Women in the UAE Society
Authors: AL Hourani Mohammed , Algharbawi Fatima
Published: January 2023

This study explores the burdens of employed women’s roles during the time of the coronavirus. The study has considered burdens that associate with the role obligations of working women such as: the husband's work from home, woman's work from home, home duties, marital relationship demands, woman self-care, and homeschooling, in addition to how women managed these burdens and the attached tensions. The current study utilized qualitative method by using an in-depth-interview with 30 (N=30) working women in UAE. The results showed that the COVID-19 crisis has deepened the gender gap regarding home duties, also the burdens often women have increased in all domains of daily life including working hard to facilitate husband work from home. However, men were only responsible for their traditional formal work. In addition, lived experiences of women showed that they have suffered pressures and tensions that are attached to these burdens. Nevertheless, women have not employed a strategy to manage the situation as much as they adapt to it.
The Fallacious Argumentation in Abdelhamid Al-Kaatib Letters "A Letter in Chess" As a Model
Authors: Darawsheh Salah Al-Deen
Published: January 2023

This study tackles the topic of argumentative fallacies as an authentic branch of the argumentation theory and discourse analysis theory. This study aims to identify the fallacies that are employed by Abdelhamid Al-Katib in his work “A letter about Chess”, in which he has forbidden playing chess and considered it as a major sin. He has also included major cruel penalties that have been imposed by the Umayyad Caliph for those who do not refrain from playing it. This study reveals a series of argumentative fallacies in this letter such as the fallacy of authority, the issue of citation, fake simile, the forfeiture of what is required, the fallacy of power, and the fallacy of contradiction. These fallacies are hidden behind his implicit intent of distracting people from clubs and council meetings so that they would not have the opportunity to discuss and criticize the matters of the Umayyad state.
Degree of Application of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan of International Accreditation Standards (CAEP) and its Relation to the Quality of Educational Service
Authors: Aldreabi Hanadi , Jaradat Suhair
Published: January 2023

The study aims to explore the degree of application of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan to the international accreditation standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and its relationship to the quality of educational service. The study members, purposefully selected, are all 85 faculty members at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study, a descriptive and analytical approach is used. The study instruments are electronically prepared, developed, and distributed during the second semester of the academic year 2019/2020, where the number of respondents to the two study instruments is (77) faculty members. The study concludes that the degree of application of the Faculty of Educational Sciences to the international accreditation standards from the viewpoint of faculty members is medium. The results also show that there is a positive relationship between the degree of applying the international accreditation standards and the degree of quality of educational service from the viewpoint of faculty members. For the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan to attain international accreditation standards and based on the results of the study, the researcher recommends the necessity of evaluating and developing the Faculty’s programs for continuous improvement following methodological foundations and scientific models and through cooperation with target groups, including graduates, employers, and employees in the educational sector.
The Social Factors Affecting Athletic Achievement Motivation in Taekwondo Players
Authors: Hammad Saleh , Almbaidin Mohammad , Kasasbeh Walaa
Published: January 2023

This study aims to identify the social factors affecting athletic achievement in taekwondo players, as well as to identify the differences in these social factors affecting achievement according to belt degree, age, and gender. The sample population was selected from the University of Jordan taekwondo team and consisted of eleven (11) players. A questionnaire was designed by the researchers to collect data. Statistical analysis was performed using frequency, arithmetic mean, and standard deviations through SPSS to analyze the data of the study. The results indicated that the inspiration and financial rewards (AVE 3.36), the relation between the team members and their families, and the support from the team members to each other (AVE 4.55) have an important role in increasing the level of achievement motivation among players. The main recommendation from the current study is to increase the inspiration and financial rewards, as both are important in improving motivation to succeed.
Cultivation in Normalization Drama: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Um Haroun Series
Authors: Koa Moeen , Zammari Abdallah
Published: January 2023

This study aims to identify the role that Gulf drama plays in influencing Arab viewers' opinion about normalization with the Israeli occupation state and the potential impact of this drama's discourse on the relationship between the Arab masses and the Palestinian people. It also recognizes the messages that promote the normalization of the series Um Haroun contains. MBC broadcasted Um Haroun during the month of Ramadan 2020. In this study, we investigated the series within its temporal and social context-based framing and cultivation theories. The analytical model adopted for this study is Fairclough's three stages of Critical Discourse Analysis to gain insights into the covert messages in the series as this model includes description, interpretation, and explanation. The analysis revealed that the series of Um Haroun contains messages that encourage normalization between Arabs and the Israeli occupation state, especially cultural normalization. The directors of the series practiced and institutionalized a clear framing process in a way that serves the discourse of the ruling authorities and the powerful elements in the Gulf society, to the detriment of the less powerful. They did this in several ways, including, for instance, re-framing historical events and facts to promote the idea of the Abrahamic faith covertly by endorsing concepts of coexistence and common destiny for the followers of the three religions. Considerably more work will need to be done to explore the attempts of Arab drama in changing the awareness of Arab people and influencing public opinion.
The Relationship between Psychological Prosperity and Irrational Ideas in Light of the Midlife Crisis of Both Sexes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Mahboob Hanan
Published: January 2023

The study aims to identify the relationship between psychological prosperity and irrational ideas in light of the midlife crisis for both sexes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the differences in psychological prosperity and irrational ideas according to the two variables of gender (male / female), and social status (married/unmarried).

The descriptive method was applied, the study was applied to a sample of (805) males and females, (365) males, and (440) females, middle age (47.2) years., and (440) women, with an average age of (47.2) years, The study tools were the Psychological Prosperity Scale and the Irrational Ideas Scale were applied, prepared by the researcher, and Results of the study revealed that there is a statistically significant correlation between the degrees of psychological prosperity and the degrees of irrational ideas among the members’ sample of  the research , Where the correlation coefficient was 0.883, which is significant at the level of significance (0.01). There was no statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the members’ sample in psychological prosperity according to the variables of gender and social status at the significance level (0.05), and there are no statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the sample members in irrational ideas according to the gender at the significance level (0.05)

 There are significant differences Statistically among the average scores of the members’ sample in the degrees of irrational Ideas according to social status (0.01), in favor of the unmarried, they are more susceptible to irrational ideas.
Consumerism and its Relation to Self -Identity: A Field Study on the Students of the University of Jordan
Authors: Abu Zaghlan Majd , Al-Wraikat Ayed
Published: January 2023

The study aims at identifying the relation between consumerism and the self identity. For this purpose, a questionnaire was designed as the study tool and consisted of two parts; the first part comprised of the demographic data whereas the second one comprised of a measurement scales of the consumerism (four-dimension scale) and self identity (one-dimension scale). On a theoretical level, this study considered some of the assumptions of Zygmunt Bauman’s work, especially “Liquid Modernity” theory. The social survey method was used and applied to an organized random sample from the students of the University of Jordan. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, correlation, T-test and the multi-regression test were used.  The study concluded that the sample subjects scored an average level for each of the cultural dimension, subjective dimension, and symbolic dimension of consumerism. However, the social dimension scored a low level. The study revealed that the sample subjects had high level of self identity.  The independent variable (consumerism) interprets (0.026) of the variables occurring in the dependent variable (self identity). There was negative correlation between the consumerism in its subjective dimension and the self identity that resulted in reduced identification of the self identity. It was revealed that the symbolic dimension of consumerism is the second reason for the changes affecting the self identity; in fact, there was a positive correlation between them. However, the other dimensions of consumerism were not statistically significant.
The Duality of Image and Significance in the Single Singular in Rashid Issa's Poetry
Authors: Qaralleh Elham , Al-Btoush Ibrahim
Published: January 2023

This study analyzes numerous models of complete sentence forms combined in one word that contain a verb, a subject and an object, or only a verb and a subject , such as Tarrazani’s "embroider me" and Zanbagat "lily", where these formulas are abundantly found in Rashid Issa's poetry, and this phenomenon has become an aesthetic advantage shining in his poetic language, in addition, one of the reasons we sought to identify other structural aspects of the single word that the poet brought to serve the image and the psychological state that brought him to this, such as generating from the rigid, its conjugation and the necessary transgression of verbs, and also his use of formulas that contradict linguistic analogy. To reveal the importance of these technical advantages, the researchers memorized the potential spaces of the poetic image in those universal formulas, and deduced the semantic fields expected in them as well, by relying on the analytical, descriptive, and psychological methods. The researchers concluded that the poet’s use of such words (sentences) was based on what was measured against the words of the Arabs, especially in the field of derivation according to Ibn Jana and others, however, he presented to the Arabic poem a new set of innovative linguistic enriching, such as “sawsantne” from Alsawsanah (lily) , and “Lailakaha” from the lilac star or the lilac flower, and “Tamarimat” from Mary, mother of Jesus, peace be upon him
Challenges and Opportunities Facing Students of Field Training in Social Work through e-Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Social Study on a Sample of Students of Al-Balqa Applied University
Authors: AL-Bakkar Asem
Published: January 2023

The study aims at identifying Challenges and opportunities facing students of field training in social work through e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: a social study on a sample of students of Al-Balqa Applied University. The study sample consisted of (64) trainees, who were selected by the social survey method through comprehensive inventory. Descriptive statistical methods and the multiple variance test were used. Results showed that the most important challenges faced by the students were the presence of challenges brought about by the pandemic, including the inability of the trainee to meet the client in social institutions, in addition to challenges such as using the computer and lack of a network of communication, also, student’s inability to apply what they learned in theory. Opportunities included remote field training facilitated communication in social institutions. The field training showed the importance of using digital technology to help clients during crises. Among the average level opportunities was the increase of opportunities of getting acquainted with the experiences of national and international social institutions. The results have shown that there were no statistically significant differences at (0.05≥α) in the level of challenges for the distance-trained students, according to their opinion, as attributed to the variables of gender, academic level and level of field training.
Locating X-ray coronary angiogram keyframes via long short-term spatiotemporal attention with image-to-patch contrastive learning
Authors: Zhang Ruipeng , Qin Binjie , Zhu Yueqi , Lv Yisong , Ding Song
Published: January 2023

Locating the start, apex and end keyframes of moving contrast agents for keyframe counting in X-ray coronary angiography (XCA) is very important for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. To locate these keyframes from the class-imbalanced and boundary-agnostic foreground vessel actions that overlap complex backgrounds, we propose long short-term spatiotemporal attention by integrating a convolutional long short-term memory (CLSTM) network into a multiscale Transformer to learn the segment- and sequence-level dependencies in the consecutive-frame-based deep features. Image-to-patch contrastive learning is further embedded between the CLSTM-based long-term spatiotemporal attention and Transformer-based short-term attention modules. The imagewise contrastive module reuses the long-term attention to contrast image-level foreground/background of XCA sequence, while patchwise contrastive projection selects the random patches of backgrounds as convolution kernels to project foreground/background frames into different latent spaces. A new XCA video dataset is collected to evaluate the proposed method. The experimental results show that the proposed method achieves a mAP (mean average precision) of 72.45\% and a F-score of 0.8296, considerably outperforming the state-of-the-art methods. The source code and dataset are available at https://github.com/Binjie-Qin/STA-IPCon.
CWCS: Cascaded Wireless Clock Synchronization Scheme for Ultra-Wideband based Positioning Networks
Authors: ZHANG Fengyun
Published: January 2023

Ultra-wideband (UWB)-based positioning is essential in industrial and public spaces, and knowing our location influences many of our key decisions. Precise clock synchronization between anchors is necessary for large-scale localization systems. So the approaches designed for a small-scale and simple lab scenario are inappropriate. In this paper, a cascaded wireless clock synchronization (CWCS) method is suggested as a solution to address these problems. The wireless clock synchronization (WCS) algorithm is initially introduced, followed by a description of the CWCS scheme for multiple master anchors and a discussion of the clock calibration packet (CCP) transmission control algorithm. The experimental findings show that the CWCS scheme performs well in UWB-based positioning networks.
Partial Discharge Activity in Rotating Machine Type II Insulation Systems as a Function of Temperature and Frequency
Authors: Aakre Torstein , Kantar Emre , Eberg Espen
Published: January 2023

Preprint of submitted article to TDEI
Design of Embedded IoT based Medicine Feeder Box
Authors: Chinchanikar Akshay , CHANDANKHEDE PANKAJ , Titarmare Abhijit
Published: January 2023

 This paper introduced the development of the ESP Module-based pill reminder, which will enable patients to obtain a prescription at the right time and time. Assisted automation is another technology that can bring great benefits to humans. Today, however, only 2 out of 50 people use assistive automation due to its high cost, lack of information on the subject, and availability. By 2050, one in 20 households will need a support product and most adults will need 2 or more of her products. I also found that people pay more attention to their work than their health. This procedure aims to alleviate the problem by reminding you to take your medication anywhere within the designated time and to contact the appropriate contacts. It is a combination of a patient's physical and digital memory, which is important for communities of all ages, but especially effective for physicians with disabilities who forget to take their medications. The main goal is to keep the system useful and cost effective. The presented system uses ESP Module, AC motor, PIR sensor, Buzzer with alarm used to bring victims closer to receive the required doses according to the doctor's note at the right hour. This practical and economic program will treat older patients, especially illiterate patients. This smart pill box can alleviate the burden on elderly family members by reminding them to take their medication on time, especially with infections like Covid-19 
Et in Inferno ego! Sulle narrazioni di anabasi e catabasi d’ispirazione dantesca nelle opere dei romantici polacchi
Authors: De Carlo Andrea F.
Published: January 2023

This paper focuses on the anabasis and katabasis narratives inspired by Dante in the works of the most representative Polish romantics: Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), Juliusz Słowacki (1809-1849), Zygmunt Krasiński (1812-1859) and Cyprian Kamil Norwid (1821-1883). It was the Divina Commedia which exercised the greatest influence on the poets, especially Inferno, which became a forerunner of the Polish reality itself. But whereas Dante’s Inferno is identified with the underworld, the Polish Romantics’ locus horridus coincides with the actual world. If the Dantesque journey is a katabasis to the underworld, the descent portrayed by Polish poets is an anabasis towards a volcano crater covered with lava and ice. Moreover, according to the martyrological view, the Polish reality in those days was not only a place of suffering and tribulation, but also of expiation, which was a preparation for the arrival of paradise on Earth.
Direct diastema closure: a case report
Authors: Dolce G.
Published: January 2023

The maxillary diastema is a common asthetic problem in patients. Assess and diagnose may be challenging due to the many factors that influences the alteration of tooth eruption process and tooth shape. Appropriate technique and material for effective treatment are based on time, physical, psychological, and economical limitations. Direct composite resins in diastema cases allow dentist and patient complete control of these limitations and formation of natural smile. In this case report multiple maxillary diastemas were closed with direct composite resin restorations in without any preparation.
Surgical dental rehabilitation of patients in remission of oncological diseases: assessment of treatment outcomes and quality of life
Authors: Bazikyan E. A. , Arishkova V. V. , Anisimov D. V.
Published: January 2023

Satisfaction with the results of complex dental treatment, and its impact on the quality of life of patients in the conditions of previously conducted complex or combined anticancer therapy.

Aim. To assess the change in the quality of life of patients in remission of oncological diseases after complex dental treatment.

Materials and methods. Quality of life and aesthetic outcome were assessed using the University of Washington scale (UWQOL) and visual analog scale. The data were analyzed and a comparative evaluation of the results of the main and control groups was carried out.

Result. In both groups, different results of satisfaction with appearance and functionality were obtained, patients of the main group demonstrated high rates of chewing function, psychological comfort and comfort when eating in public (p < 0.01).

Conclusions. This study proves that surgical dental rehabilitation of patients in remission of oncological diseases with partial or complete absence of teeth allows patients to significantly improve their quality of life.