bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anthropological aspects of the problem of immortality in modern science fiction literature
Authors: Kazakova Irina Borisovna
Published: August 2022

The paper deals with the peculiarities of the interpretation of the problem of immortality in the English-language science fiction literature of the late 20th 21st centuries. On the example of the works of R. Sawyer, P. Watts, G. Egan, N. Stevenson, V. Vinge, the author analyzes various ways of considering anthropological aspects of the problem of immortality in science fiction, related to the rethinking of the goals and meaning of existence in the case of the implementation of a transhumanist project to extend the human life. The author concludes that in modern science fiction the theme of immortality is presented in the form of two main options: physical immortality, which implies the impossibility of separating human consciousness from the brain as its material carrier, and digital immortality, associated with a hypothetical technology for scanning consciousness and moving it into a virtual world. Considering these options for immortality, science fiction writers discover in them both technological and humanitarian problems: firstly, it is the unattainability of real immortality, associated with the finiteness of the existence of the universe and (in the second version) with the technical impossibility of eternally ensuring the functioning of the virtual world. Secondly, this is the problem of the semantic fullness of immortal existence, recognized by all the listed writers, associated with the need for a person to set new long-term goals, and, in the case of digital immortality, the problem of rethinking by a person who has turned into pure consciousness, his own nature and acceptance of virtual reality as the only option for him. In general, the ways of revealing the theme of immortality in modern science fiction literature make it possible to see in the transhumanist concepts of immortality a serious anthropological problem related to the fact that the improvement of a persons physical and intellectual abilities will have to entail a change in his consciousness and self-awareness, but to predict the character and the result of such changes is much more difficult than to predict the results of physical modifications of the human body.
The use of learningmetry in the study of probability theory and mathematical statistics at a university of economics with a point-rating system for assessing knowledge
Authors: Zaychikova Nadezhda Anatolyevna
Published: August 2022

The paper considers the use of the learningmetry method as a tool for measuring the performance-motivation scale of the results of work on control points in a digital educational environment within the point-rating system for assessing students knowledge at a university of economics. The author have analyzed data on the results of mastering the course Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics in the third semester of the 2021/2022 undergraduate program. Tabular and indexological stages of data analysis are carried out. The following personal and group indices were calculated: the students progress index, the students motivational activity index, the students learningmetry index by the test, the students learningmetry index; group success index, group motivational activity index, group learningmetry index. Indices of evaluation of the tests are also calculated: index of evaluation of the test, learningmetry index of the test. A feature of the work is the calculation of learningmetry indices under conditions of a different maximum number of points obtained in the assessment at different control points, as a result of which a preliminary transfer of data into a five-point evaluation system is proposed. The implementation of the presented methodology can be useful for assessing the effectiveness of students learning in mastering the course in the conditions of a point-rating system for assessing students knowledge and in a digital educational environment.
The role of podcasts for students’ communicative competence development in teaching a foreign language at a technical university
Authors: Kolesnichenko Alvina Nikolaevna
Published: August 2022

This study is devoted to a topic that is relevant today students communicative competence development at a technical university through the use of digital resources in the process of teaching a foreign language. The relevance of the topic is due to the process of digitalization of the higher education system in modern society and the active introduction of information technologies into the educational process. The paper gives a definition of communicative competence, considers different scientific approaches to this concept and its structure. In addition, an analysis of modern educational Internet resources aimed at developing students listening comprehension skills is given. Such a comprehensive analysis presented in the paper allows us to conclude about the practical significance of the study, since teachers can use it when teaching a foreign language at a higher education institution. Using the example of the British Council website, podcasting methods are considered as one of the most convenient and productive ways to develop the necessary skills listening, speaking, reading and writing. The conducted research allows to draw a conclusion about the significant role of podcasts for students communicative competence development in teaching a foreign language at a technical university.
A model of environmental consciousness development among university students in the framework of extracurricular activities: structure, features of implementation in the pedagogical process
Authors: Nikitin Nikolai Aleksandrovich
Published: August 2022

The paper contains results of the development and implementation of a pedagogical model for the environmental consciousness development among students in the framework of extracurricular activities on the example of organization and functioning of the Ecoclub in Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education. Within the framework of solving the set tasks and during a comprehensive analysis of psychological, pedagogical, sociological literature, the ecological consciousness of students is considered to be a system of interaction of figurative-sign concepts, ideas, views and judgments of an individual, undergoing comprehension in the course of mental processes that find their expression through its interaction with the environment habitations regulated by means of cognitive functions and emotional-personal attitudes. The structural components of ecological consciousness are: 1) a conceptual and sign component contains concepts and ideas of the individual about the habitat and the patterns that make up its main features; 2) an emotional-personal component contains individual characteristics and the emotional component of the relationship to the natural environment, compliance with certain norms of human relations with nature; 3) a cognitive-activity component contains meaningful representations of the individual aimed at observing environmental standards in the course of the implementation of personal attitudes; 4) a coordinating-behavioral component determines the behavior corresponding to the scientific picture of the world and decision-making aimed at minimizing environmental harm, based on the knowledge and ideas received.
The development of artistic and creative abilities of students on the basis of the academic system of artistic training
Authors: Petrova Lyudmila Evgenievna , Fitmov Evgeny Alekseevich
Published: August 2022

In this scientific paper the authors express some critical thoughts about the situation that has developed in recent years in the field of training teachers majoring in art education. The authors raise the question of the need to return to the basics of academic art education of artists and teachers in connection with the problems associated with the adoption of the Bologna education system. Having studied the publications of famous Soviet and Russian artists-teachers and considering personal observations, the authors of the paper substantiate the need to develop artistic and creative abilities of students using the best traditions of Russian academic art education, which is based on the decisive importance of working from nature. The peculiarity of the courses is the unification of educational-cognitive and artistic-creative tasks in the educational process. The concept of artistic and creative abilities as a complex of individual personality traits, the concept of individual manner in artistic creativity is clarified. Special attention in the paper is paid to the pedagogical interaction of the subjects of the educational process, to the disclosure of the individuality of the individual. The development of artistic and creative abilities of students at the lessons of academic art courses must be solved by the purposeful guidance of a teacher-mentor. The authors analyze possible ways to solve the problem of the development of artistic and creative abilities of prospective artists-teachers.
Application of probability theory elements in solving electric power problems
Authors: Ran Natalia Alekseevna , Antipov Andrey Vladimirovich , Gorodnicheva Elena Vladislavovna
Published: August 2022

The paper discusses methods of probability theory used in the educational process for training specialists majoring in engineering. Random events can be found in energy as much as in other human activities. Energy systems include many energy-generating and energy-transforming apparatuses; the number of energy-transforming devices is particularly large. The operating conditions of a large set of even homogeneous technical devices differ from each other and are random. A device (electric motor, lighting fixture, heater) may be randomly switched on or off, operating at different outputs. As a result of the superposition of such random events you get a particular value of power demand in the power system, depending on the set of random events. Failures of individual elements or reduction of the available capacity from contamination of boiler heating surfaces, turbine flow parts, etc, are also accidental events resulting from the superposition of unfavorable conditions. Failures can create interruptions in the power supply if there is no reserve capacity available in the required size.
Ethno-cultural education in a multiethnic region (on the example of Samara Region)
Authors: Safonova Evgenia Viktorovna
Published: August 2022

The paper is devoted to the problems of regional ethno-cultural education. The ethnopolitical, multicultural situation on the territory of Samara and the Samara Region largely coincides with the general socio-economic trends taking place in Russia, which gives reason to consider the region as a region where important ethnopolitical processes are taking place. The educational environment is becoming more polyethnic and requires attention to the issues of ethno-cultural and multicultural education of students. Based on the conducted field research, the paper actualizes the issue of interaction between school and family in the processes of ethnic inculturation and all-Russian socialization of the childs personality. The ethno-cultural socialization of the child takes place in the family, and it is important for the teacher to provide professional support to parents in integrating students into the culture of their community, in forming a positive identity in combination with the all-Russian identity, a sense of personal responsibility for preserving the cultural and historical memory of their people. Ethnic tolerance is high in those schools where the process of ethno-cultural education is carried out within the framework of a well-thought-out multi-stage system of interaction with the parent community. The anthropological approach, therefore, studies the meeting of education with traditional culture and actualizes the issues of ethnoculturality-multiculturality of the modern educational process.
Digital reform of higher education: implementation experience
Authors: Fedorov Aleksandr Aleksandrovich , Budarina Anna Olegovna , Polupan Ksenia Leonidovna , Zhitinevich Dmitriy Gennadievich
Published: August 2022

The study examines the existing experience in implementing digital reform in higher educational system, and outlines the prospects for its further development. The philosophical and pedagogical issues of different approaches to implementing educational trajectories and customized lifelong educational routes are tackled and substantiated. The main aim of underpinning the existing steps of implementing the reform is proved to be the advancement of student self-development. The practical significance of the research lies in the attempts of designing a matrix of competencies underpinning the possibility of building up individual educational routes. The main results comprise the introduction of 16 main industries of higher education for the future. Further development of this topic is seen in the study of the interdisciplinary and cultural aspects of interaction in the educational process, implemented in digital management of the stated industries, such as Industry of Cognition, Industry of Thinking and Design, Industry of Health Preservation, Industry of Knowledge, Neuro Industry, Industry of Management, Industry of Law, Industry of Culture, Industry of Hospitality, Industry of Territories, Industry of High Technologies, Industry of Logistics, Industry of Production Systems, Industry of Resource Conservation and Efficiency, Industry of Research, Industry of Transfer, Industry of Social Initiatives.
Technological skills of English teachers: the definition
Authors: Fokina Kristina Aleksandrovna , Levchenko Viktoria Vyacheslavovna
Published: August 2022

This paper discusses various approaches and definitions of the concept skill on the basis of which the concept of technological skill is developed and highlights the components that make it up. The authors of the paper talk about the process of developing a technological skill of an English teacher. Based on the general scientific, in particular scientific, socio-cultural aspects of the society life, the need for additional skills development in the vocational education system in the modern environment is revealed. That is aimed primarily at training highly qualified specialists who perform their official duties in full accordance to the level established by myrtle standards, ready for continuous professional growth and development of various skills that are necessary for the implementation of successful teaching activities. According to the new circumstances for the introduction of modern technologies in the educational process, the components, which are necessary for technological skills development, have been identified, and the particular concept of technological skill for teachers of the English language has been defined.
Farmers’ Perception of Indigenous Forecast and Climate Information in West Africa: an Evidence-based Review
Authors: Zongo Beteo , Dogot Thomas , Toe Patrice
Published: August 2022

Using seasonal climate forecasts based on indigenous knowledge is common among West African farmers’ strategies to make farming decisions and reduce climate risk on rainfed season productions. Farmers use endogenous climate forecasts to guide their decision-making in choosing farm plots, crop varieties, and sowing dates. The main categories of indicators of endogenous seasonal climate forecasts are environmental, biological, magic, and religious sources which are transmitted from one generation to another by oral tradition. This mode of transmission leads to biases in the endogenous climate forecasts. On the other hand, scientific climate information is also one way to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agricultural productivity. It focuses on starting and ending dates of the rainy season, length of the rainy season, number of rainy days, annual cumulative rainfall, and average and maximum duration of dry spells. However, scientific predictions often diverge from the observations during the rainy season due to biases and uncertainties in the simulations from these models. We conclude that farmers have few effective seasonal forecasting tools.
THE IMPACT OF ARMENIA'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM ON INFORMATION
AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: GEVORGYAN Avetis , TUMANYAN Vahe
Published: August 2022

Armenian ICT sector and startup ecosystem are growing and the demand for qualified
specialists is rising year by year. Specifically, since 2016 it increases by at least 1,000 for
each year and in 2020 the increase level became more than 2,000. However, the educational sector provides no more than 1,000 graduates with bachelor’s degree in ICT
specializations for each year since 2016. This is a quantitative issue the ICT enterprises
and startups face in Armenia. Besides, the educational sector in Armenia does not provide
the necessary skills and knowledge to their students so that they can start working in ICT
enterprises and startups right after their graduation. This is a qualitative issue the ICT
enterprises and startups face in Armenia. For this reason, many ICT enterprises and startups organize training courses in order to fill the gap that educational system does not.
Strategies for Parent Involvement During Distance Learning in Arabic Lessons in Elementary Schools
Authors: Kartel Amanda , Charles Malcolm , Xiao Hilsheimer , Sundi Debasish
Published: August 2022

This study aims to find various obstacles, describe, and provide strategies for parents when accompanying and providing direction to their children in distance learning. The method used in this research is the interview method. Interview, observation, listening, and note-taking techniques are data collection techniques used. The results of this study indicate that there are barriers for parents in distance learning. Among them are difficult internet signals, expensive internet quotas, and parents who are not able to fully guide and understand the material, so you have to ask your friends directly. The role of parents is very conducive to the academic success of a child. Always encourage and have innovations in child supervision so that children do not feel bored or even stressed in learning. There needs to be smooth coordination between parents and teachers. This assessment is needed to improve student learning outcomes. In the application of the home learning system, parents play an important role in the student learning process in the distance learning process at home today.
The Utilization Of The Animiz Application As A Media For Arabic Language Learning On Students
Authors: Hikmah Durrotul , Petoukhoff Garik , Papaioannou Jessica
Published: August 2022

The lack of comprehension and interest of students in the material being taught is still felt today. Therefore, a breakthrough was created in the form of procurement of educational technology in the form of an applicative media called Animiz Animaker, especially in the realm of learning Arabic. The purpose of this research is to increase students' interest in learning Arabic by utilizing the Animiz Animaker application. Arabic, which is often considered difficult by many people, may become a subject that is considered fun after the application of the Animiz Animaker application. The form this research methodology is to use quantitative methods using an instrument in the form of research questionnaires distributed to schools that are the object of research. The population in this study were students of Islamic Elementery, and then the sample was selected using a random sampling technique or where the sample was chosen at random. The sample size was found to be 30 students. The results of this study indicate that there is an increase in students' interest in learning Arabic by utilizing the Animiz application at Islamic Elementery. Based on the results of this study, it is known that the use of the Animiz application in learning Arabic can be applied, so it is highly expected that the patience of the educators to prepare this as well as possible.
FACTORES ASOCIADOS A LA DESNUTRICION EN PREESCOLARES
Authors: Choloquinga Ayala María Andrea , Yánez Borja Alicia Bélgica
Published: August 2022

La desnutrición infantil es un problema de salud pública que se ha mantenido en el tiempo, dondeuna alimentación inadecuada puede generar problemas de aprendizaje, físico y mentales duranteel desarrollo del niño. Durante la etapa preescolar presentan cambios importantes en elcrecimiento, desarrollo por lo que es de gran importancia el consumo adecuado de nutrientesesenciales como vitamina,minerales,proteínas,carbohidrato y lípidos para evitar la desnutrición enla población infantil, además es importante el estilo de vida. El objetivo de este estudio fueidentificar los factores asociados a la desnutrición en preescolares del Recinto el Palmar de laProvincia de Cotopaxi. Para esto se aplicó un estudio de tipo cuantitativo, los tipos deinvestigación empleados son:descriptiva,transversal,no experimental,observacional,utilizandocomo técnica principal la encuesta dirigida a las 30 madres de familia y una ficha nutricional delniño. Los resultados de los factores de desnutrición son: Mediante la agrupación de los factoressociales, culturales y ambientales se puede identificar que 30% presentan un nivel Malo; mientrasque un 33,3% es de nivel regular ,y el 36,7% se encuentra en un nivel bueno. De acuerdo a la laficha de valoración del estado nutricional del niño se determinó que el 30% presenta desnutriciónglobal; mientras tanto que un 50% presenta desnutrición aguda, y el 20% se evidencia desnutricióncrónica. Concluyéndose que los principales factores asociados a la desnutrición en preescolaresfueron: factor social, ambiental, cultural.
GESTIÓN DE TALENTO HUMANO Y LA REPERCUSIÓN DEL CLIMA LABORAL DE LA DIRECCIÓN DISTRITAL MIES MANTA, PERIODO 2020.
Authors: CEVALLOS CABRERA COLÓN FERNANDO , CAMPOS-VERA JOSÉ ANTONIO
Published: August 2022

El talento humano es el activo clave que genera valor a las organizaciones y permite lograr losobjetivos establecidos; por tal razón, es importante que se realice una adecuada gestión para crear un ambiente laboral idóneo. El objetivo de la investigación es analizar la Gestión de talento humano y el clima laboral de la Dirección Distrital Ministerio de Inclusión Económica y Social MIES Manta, periodo 2020. La investigación es de tipo descriptivo y correlacional con diseño no experimental transversal. Se utilizó un cuestionario de 35 ítems diseñado en Google Forms, su confiabilidad sedeterminó con el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach analizado en el programa SPSS versión 22; este resultado fue de 0.955, lo que permitió asegurar su confiabilidad. Como principales resultados se obtuvo que los empleados se encuentran muy de acuerdo con la gestión del talento humano y el clima laboral. Se concluyó que la gestión del talento humano permite el desarrollo de las habilidades bajo un marco organizado de funciones debidamente direccionado por los mandos altos, así como del control de los procesos. Por otra parte, el clima laboral repercute en la forma en que los empleadoscooperan en equipo, resuelven problemas demostrando que se encuentran motivados, con buena comunicación e involucrados con su trabajo. Por último, existe correlación positiva media entre las variables de gestión del talento humano y el clima laboral en el MIES de Manta.
LA FAMILIA EN EL DESARROLLO EMOCIONAL DURANTE LA ADOLESCENCIA.
Authors: Mejía Alcívar Briggith Marcela , Gutiérrez Santana Jhimmy Andrés
Published: August 2022

El objetivo de este artículo fue analizar el papel de las familias en el desarrollo emocional delos hijos durante la etapa de la adolescencia. Para ello, el marco metodológico se basó en elparadigma positivista, empleando la investigación de campo, con enfoque cuantitativo, bajo elmétodo estadístico e inductivo-deductivo, en el cual, se escogió una población de 65 familiasde la Comunidad El Vergel, ubicado en el cantón Chone, Manabí, Ecuador, de la cual seseleccionó aleatoriamente a 25 familias, a las cuales, se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta pormedio del cuestionario de preguntas de tipo Likert. Los resultados obtenidos develan que losroles y funciones que desempeñan cada integrante propicia un adecuado desarrollo emocional adolescente. Se concluye que, el papel de la familia es crucial para el desarrollo emocional de los adolescentes, dado que, se aprenden valores, actitudes, autoestima, que coadyuvan al desarrollo de las emociones
LAS ACTIVIDADES COMERCIALES Y EL VALOR AGREGADO BRUTO ¿DE QUÉ MANERA APORTAN ESTAS VARIABLES AL CANTÓN ROCAFUERTE?
Authors: Gómez García Susetty Lorena , Macías-Pisco Ana Cristina , Pérez-Chávez Ericka Katiuska
Published: August 2022

El sector comercio es una actividad muy importante para el crecimiento y desarrollo del cantón Rocafuerte, debido a que es su mayor fuente de aportación económica. Por ello, el objetivo de este artículo es analizar las actividades comerciales y su aporte al VAB del cantón Rocafuerte, en el periodo 2008-2018. De acuerdo a la metodología utilizada, el presente artículo se lo abordo bajo un enfoque mixto, cuyo diseño de investigación fue no experimental, también se hizo uso del estudio longitudinal, ya que se recogieron y analizaron los datos emitidos en los informes de organismos oficiales. Además, se utilizó el método descriptivo y bibliográfico; para la presentación de los datos fue necesario el uso de la estadística descriptiva. Como principales resultados se destaca la realización de un análisis crítico de las actividades y su relación con el VAB en el cantón, en este sentido se determinó, que el sector terciario ha sido el que más ha contribuido al VAB de Rocafuerte, pues su evolución de manera generalizada, ha tenido mayor crecimiento durante los años de estudio. En definitiva, toda vez que se ha demostrado la importancia de las actividades comerciales frente al VAB del cantón, se hace necesario impulsar en mayor medida esta actividad, por parte del GAD municipal de Rocafuerte; ya que es de vital importancia para contribuir en el desarrollo socioeconómico local, regional y nacional.
DESARROLLO DE UN MODELO EXPERTO BASADO EN LÓGICA DIFUSA PARA LA GESTIÓN DE TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN.
Authors: Cárdenas Matute Jorge Cristian , Cabrera Mejía Javier Bernardo , Lugo García Jorge
Published: August 2022

En la presente investigación se utilizó la teoría de lógica difusa para establecer un modelo deun sistema experto que ayude a la toma de decisiones en la gestión de TI. Los resultadosencontrados en la investigación son: generación de un modelo sistema experto utilizando elmétodo propuesto minmax. Finalmente se concluye que, con el modelo generado nos permitereducir el número de variables a considerar, de acuerdo al nivel de importancia correlacional,para una mejor y correcta gestión de TI.
EL TRABAJADOR SOCIAL Y PRINCIPIOS DE IGUALDAD Y NO DISCRIMINACIÓN EN EL ÁMBITO EDUCATIVO. CASO UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PICOAZÁ. 2021
Authors: Orellana Zambrano Viviana del Pilar , Álava Barreiro Leila
Published: August 2022

El presente artículo se realiza con el fin de dar a conocer, cómo aporta el trabajador socialen el cumplimiento de los principios de igualdad y no discriminación en el ámbitoeducativo, tomando en cuenta que los estudiantes muchas veces pasan por estassituaciones y en ocasiones no tienen la ayuda necesaria para afrontar aquello. El objetivogeneral de esta investigación, es analizar el rol del trabajador social en el cumplimientode los principios de igualdad y no discriminación en el ámbito educativo de la UnidadEducativa Picoazá. La metodología implementada fue descriptiva, con un enfoquecuantitativo. A su vez se empleó la técnica de la encuesta a los docentes y padres defamilia la que ayudó a identificar el rol del trabajador social. La población fue de 135personas, no hubo muestra puesto que, se tomó en cuenta al 100% de la comunidad. Losresultados fueron sumamente importantes, pues demostraron que el rol del trabajadorsocial es imprescindible. Se concluyó que el trabajador social desempeña un rolsignificativo en el ámbito educativo, puesto que, gracias a su apoyo, los estudiantes,docentes y padres de familia se sienten más respaldados al saber que tienen un gestorsocial más en la vida de cada persona.
ESTRATEGIA LÚDICA PARA EL DESARROLLO DE HABILIDADES SOCIALES EN LOS NIÑOS DEL SUBNIVEL INICIAL 2
Authors: Mera Villafuerte Aracely Idelina , Delgado-Gonzembach Janeth de Lourdes
Published: August 2022

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo diseñar una estrategia lúdica para el desarrollode habilidades sociales en los niños del subnivel inicial 2 grupo de 4 años de la Escuela deEducación Básica Fiscal “Lorenzo Luzuriaga” de Portoviejo. La indagación para la realización del artículo se efectuó bajo un enfoque mixto con el modelo empírico-analítico, para la recolección de datos se utilizó la técnica de entrevista, encuesta y la observación con sus respectivos instrumentos; se realizó a una muestra de la población en general, delimitadade manera probabilística aleatoriamente con criterio intencional. Entre los principales hallazgos del artículo se evidenció que es relevante el uso de una estrategia lúdica para que favorezca el desarrollo de habilidades sociales en los niños de subnivel inicial 2. Se concluye que la docente y padres de familia deben trabajar correlacionadamente en bien de los niñospara que alcancen el aprendizaje deseado.
Unique care model through the incorporation of liaison nursing: experiences of its implementation at the Hospital Zonal General de Agudos "Prof. Dr. Ramón Carrillo"
Authors: Orsetti Matias , Bertolini Yamila , Villaalta Andrea Fabiana , Creo Fernanda , Santillán Patricia
Published: August 2022

Background: the rhythm of life of a puerperium requires a large percentage of attention in the recovery of her postpartum health and comprehensive care for her newborn.
Aim: to describe the experiences in the implementation of a Unique Comprehensive Care Model through the incorporation of liaison nursing.
Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out. The sample consisted of 109 pregnant women.
Results: during the last trimester of the year 2021, 80 deliveries and 32 cesarean sections were performed, where 80 % of the women remained accompanied. Ninety-seven percent agreed to receive information about liaison nursing. 94 % of the users confirmed receipt of messages about the provision of home care and the resource available for consultation on the care of newborns and women in puerperal state, 40 % of consultations were received and communication with exchange/feedback was generated. 65 % consulted on issues related to breastfeeding management, 13 % made consultations linked to breast engorgement management, 15% consulted on how to manage colic and stool frequency.
Conclusions: The implementation of the strategy gave opportunity and the improvement plan constituted an improvement in the quality of care and organizational management in relation to the care of puerperal women, from an integral approach; on the other hand, it contributed to the woman and her environment to feel safe and with a more personalized care
Using Discipline-specific Corpora Data-driven Learning in an EFL-medium University Setting: The Case of Apprehend and Apprehension in Legal Pleading
Authors: Peter Storey  , Nigel Bruce
Published: August 2022

Undergraduate law students need to develop competence in the construction of legal arguments. Attainment of this competence is commonly assessed in their ability to construct arguments which follow the written conventions of the genre, prior to rehearsing those arguments orally in a simulation of a court case. In the law degree programme, which is the context for the pedagogical practices described in this paper, these assessments are built into each successive year of the law major in the form of mooting exercises for which students construct arguments for prosecution or defence and present them in a full-scale legal case simulation in a real courtroom in front of an invited judge.

In preparing their legal arguments, students are supported in the production of written submissions by feedback from language consultants which includes directing them to an online corpus-based writing assistant. This 26-million word, single-genre corpus of judicial case reports is accompanied by a search engine designed to present students with concordances which are transparent and intuitive in guiding them to the appropriate usage of the key patterns of legal English they are expected to use in their arguments.

The paper describes the linguistic challenges posed by legal English, how those challenges can be met with the help of the corpus-based writing assistant and how the program addresses known problems with direct DDL. A case study is presented demonstrating the scaffolding provided to first- and second-year students in learning to use the program and students’ evaluations of the corpus-based approach are summarised.
English for Border Guards by Means of Problem-Based Technology
Authors: Maiia Karpushyna  , Ihor Bloshchynsky
Published: August 2022

The current study deals with Problem Based Learning technology, its methods and procedure of its implementation into the ESL teaching process. The topicality of the research is grounded on the idea that the majority of universities are aimed at problem-based and research approach towards learning and teaching and there is a fair ground for that. Being a system of methods PBL technology is based on the principles of purposefulness and binarity, with situationally and problematization, connections of theory and practice, consciousness and activity, accessibility and autonomy. The focus of the research was made on essential functions of a problem situation such as communicative, modality-related, cognitive, emotional and volitional, motivational, competency-based etc.

The key advantages were taken from the unquestioning benefits of the PBL introduction in the ESP class at Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. PBL connects language content to real-life situations. Moreover, situations require not only knowledge but also skills to be used as well as prepare cadets for solving career-related problems that can be replicated in a new context. For that reason, problem situations that model real-career experience have been incorporated into the learning process. To verify PBL expediency in the future border guards learning environment, 45 cadets were involved in the experiment. The practical value of the experiment is supported with the highly improved level of the cadets’ academic performance in PBL class. The average scores in the experimental groups (A1, A2) is 8,63 and 6,7 higher at the final stage of the experiment in comparison with the initial stage. Such outcome gives us ground to implement this experience into a wider audience of instructors and cadets.

Consequently, the research should be extended, as more attention must be paid to the linguistic career-oriented content of the problem situations.
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCES OF WHEAT LINES UNDER DIFFERENT IRRIGATION REGIMES
Authors: SALEEM MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH , SHEHZAD ABID , AHAD ABDUL , IDREES MUHAMMAD , SAJJAD MUHAMMAD , IQBAL NAEEM , AKRAM WAQAR
Published: August 2022

An equitable water supply is pre-requisite under limited water availability. The varying irrigations have diverse impact on growth behavior of wheat crop (Triticum aestivum L.) under site specific environments. A research was conducted in the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan in the student sector to compare the output of the wheat lines under various irrigation regimes in 2018-2019. Five wheat lines (V1=9496, V2=ZA-10, V3=Galaxy-2013, V4=ZA-6, V5=9493), were tested against various irrigations (2, 3 and 4 irrigations) in their growth period. Treatments were organized in randomized complete block design (RCBD) in factorial arrangement. Data was analyzed using LSD test with 5% probability. Analysis of genotypes under different irrigations revealed that, the wheat line ZA-6 has better growth performance and highest yield than others under three irrigations. Moreover, this line showed highest economic benefits (Rs. 63892) than all other genotypes when supplied with three irrigations. In conclusion ZA-6 was the potential line of wheat under Faisalabad conditions and can be recommended to farmers for cultivation with three irrigations.
Pengaruh Peraturan Perjalanan Masa Pandemi Covid-19 terhadap Preferensi Penumpang Maskapai Citilink di Bandara Internasional Ahmad Yani Semarang
Authors: Kurnia Hulu Novi
Published: August 2022

The purpose of the study was to obtain information about the influence of airline passenger travel regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic on the interest of Citilink Airlines passengers at Ahmad Yani International Airport, Semarang. In this study using quantitative methods. This research was conducted using primary data and secondary data. In analyzing the data the instrument used is the validity test, reliability test, simple linear regression test, t test, coefficient of determination test. The results showed that in this study the travel regulations of airplane passengers during the Covid-19 pandemic had a positive and significant influence on the interest of Citilink airline passengers at Ahmad Yani International Airport, Semarang. The results of the study obtained a determinant value of 0.458 which means that the travel regulations of airplane passengers have an influence of 45.8% on the level of interest of passengers at Ahmad Yani International Airport, Semarang. While 54.2% of passenger interest is influenced by other variables that are not examined by the researchers.

Keywords: Travel Regulations, Passenger Interests
Analisis Penerapan Prosedur Penanganan B3 di Bandar Udara Internasional Raja Haji Fisabilillah Tanjungpinang Riau
Authors: Agryani Yessy
Published: August 2022

The implementation of procedures in dealing with dangerous goods in accordance with the existing rules in Security Check Point (SCP) 1 is one of the first steps in improving security at the airport, considering the increasingly diverse ways to commit crimes found at the airport related to the inspection of passengers and luggage. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of hazardous goods handling procedures at Security Check Point (SCP) 1 and to find out the constraints of Aviation Security officers in handling dangerous goods at Security Check Point (SCP) 1 Raja Haji Fisabilillah Tanjungpinang International Airport. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques using participant observations, structured interviews, and documentation collected from related sources and when the author goes down the field.The results of this study show that the implementation of hazardous goods handling procedures at Security Check Point (SCP) 1 has been implemented in accordance with the rules or Standard Operating Procedures by Aviation Security personnel of Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport. This application is not only done when there are instructions from the x-ray operator but can also be applied if it looks suspicious passenger movements. In addition, there are also obstacles, namely differences of opinion with passengers who are arrogant and do not understand the regulations regarding luggage inspection which belongs to the category of dangerous goods or prohibited items and facilities that are suddenly error or not primed when used or run during the inspection time.

Keywords : Aviation Security, Security Check Point (SCP) 1, application of procedures for handling dangerous goods.
Bacterial Etiology of Fever Episodes of Splenectomized Patients in Three Medical Centers in the City of Mashhad in Northeastern Iran
Authors: Arian Mahnaz , Haji Moniri Azade , Najaf Najafi Mona , Imani Bahareh , Afkar Mohammad , Hasani Jalil
Published: August 2022

Background: Many medical and surgical conditions may need to be treated with splenectomy. As this lymphoid tissue plays an important role in controlling various infections, and many life-threatening infections can occur in the absence of the spleen, any episode of fever should be taken seriously. Objectives: This study aims to assess the bacterial etiology of fever episodes in splenectomized patients in three medical centers in Mashhad, a city in northeastern Iran. Methods: Between 2006 and 2017, splenectomized patients in Imam Reza, Ghaem, and Dr. Sheikh hospitals were included in a cross-sectional study. Data collected included, age at splenectomy, hospitalization duration, indications for admission to the intensive care unit, vital signs at admission, bacterial species responsible for sepsis, times of hospitalization due to fever episodes, clinical signs and symptoms, antibiotic prophylaxis, and outcomes at six and one years. The data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 20. Results: A total of 280 splenectomized patients were reviewed, and 23 of them had episodes of fever. The most common causes of splenectomy were spleen masses and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), each accounting for 17.4% of cases. The mean age of the patients was 24.2 ± 1.6 years. 47.8% of the patients were male, and 52.2% were female. The median admission duration was seven days. A majority of admissions were due to intra-abdominal infections (26.7%), pneumonia (13.3%), and bacteremia (10.0%). There were 30 episodes of fever recorded, of which 2 (6.7%) resulted in death. Blood culture was positive in four cases (13.3%) for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Citrobacter, and Brucella. A suitable antibiotic coverage was obtained in 13.3% of cases (i.e., ceftriaxone + vancomycin or fluoroquinolone + vancomycin), and a minimum suitable empiric coverage was obtained in 10.0% of cases, and no appropriate antibiotic coverage was obtained in 76.7% of cases. Conclusions: The present study highlights widespread inappropriate empiric therapy of fever episodes in splenectomized patients, as well as a lack of due attention to timely sample collection before antibiotic administration. Despite this, the isolated organisms were varied and included S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, coagulase negative staphylococci, P. aeruginosa, Brucella, and Citrobacter.
Assessment of the Effect of Overexpression of Death-Associated Protein Kinases 3 Using PEGFPN1 on Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cell Line (MKN45)
Authors: Movahhed Parvaneh , Pourbagheri-Sigaroodi Atieh , Anjam-Najmedini Ali , Vahabpour Ruhollah , Kazerouni Faranak
Published: August 2022

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. An in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlies tumor GC will lead to breakthroughs in the targeted treatment of GC. Based on multiple lines of evidence, death-associated protein kinase 3 (DAPK3) regulates both programmed cell death including apoptosis and autophagy. The widespread experimental evidence raises the possibility of using DAPK-based gene therapy strategies. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of overexpression of DAPK3 using the PEGFPN1 vector on the gastric adenocarcinoma cell line (MKN45). Methods: The MKN45 cell lines were cultured in a DMEM culture medium and, then, the recombinant vector PEGFPN1-DAPK3 was transfected into the cells by lipofectamine 2000. The effects of the overexpression of the DAPK3 gene on MKN45 cells were evaluated by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT), flow cytometry, and real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) techniques. Results: Our findings indicated that overexpression of DAPK3 in MKN45 cells not only affects the expression of apoptosis-related genes but also changes the expression of autophagy-related genes. Additionally, overexpression of DAPK3 reduces the metabolic activity of cells. Conclusions: The overexpression of the DAPK3 gene can lead to cell death by both inducing apoptosis and autophagy pathways in the gastric adenocarcinoma cell line (MKN45). This anti-cancer activity may describe a hopeful strategy in the application of novel gene therapy for the treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma; however, further research is required to examine the clinical effectiveness of this strategy in GC treatment.
Evaluation of the Characteristics of Neonates Hospitalized with COVID-19 from July 2020 to August 2021
Authors: Vahedi Zahra , Taslimi Taleghani Naeeme , Javid Asma , Behmadi Reza , Masoumi-Asl Hossein , Kachuei Maryam , Mousavi Ashraf
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The recent pandemic is caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The disease primarily affects adults but can also affect children of all ages, including infants. It is not known what the prevalence of this disease is in children, but it is evident that the severity of symptoms in children and infants is less than in adults. Case Presentation: Fifteen neonates with COVID-19 were reported in this paper who were hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units. Five of the neonates were preterm, and all of them tested positive for PCR. The most common symptom was respiratory distress. During their hospitalization, five neonates died. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and radiological findings are less severe in infants than in other ages. Consequently, it can be predicted that the prognosis for infants will generally be favorable.
Simultaneous Determination of Multicomponent Dosage Forms Using Benchtop NMR Spectroscopy: Application to Phenytoin-Phenobarbital Combination
Authors: Nowroozi Amin , Shahlaei Mohsen , Kobarfard Farzad
Published: August 2022

: The use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a tool for determining pharmaceutical molecules in bulk drugs and their dosage forms is growing. New advancements in benchtop NMR spectrometers with cryogen-free magnets have made this technique more appealing and accessible. Herein, we developed a method using a benchtop NMR spectrometer to quantify phenytoin (PhT) and phenobarbital (PhB) in bulk and combined dosage forms. The results were compared to those obtained by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as a well-characterized procedure. This method is simple, low cost, relatively fast, and non-inferior to HPLC in terms of figures of merit.
Accountability after Mass Atrocities
Authors: Glucksam Noga ,   Center for Peace and Justice Education at Villanova University
Published: August 2022

The pursuit of accountability for perpetrators of mass violence is a significant aspect of peace negotiations. However, different groups often hold conflicting views on what justice means to them. While scholars increasingly discuss the contested nature of transitional justice processes, accountability continues to be seen as a relatively objective aspect of justice. However, examining the interpretations of accountability in the theory and practice of transitional justice reveals that the term often connotes very different meanings simultaneously, arousing conceptual dissonance. The paper argues that, unlike contestation, dissonance is characterized by a hidden or suppressed plurality of meaning, affecting the legitimacy and relevance of policy as well as the ability to pursue it coherently. The paper explores the conceptual dissonance around the notion of accountability in transitional justice broadly and its impact on the political and legal negotiations of accountability policies in the two cases studies of Liberia (2003-2009) and Uganda (2000-2007), with broader ramifications for the future of Jus post-Bellum.