bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of intellectual capital on profitability: Evidence from software development companies in the Slovak Republic
Authors: Serpeninova Yuliia , Lehenchuk Serhii , Mateášová Martina , Ostapchuk Tetiana , Polishchuk Iryna
Published: June 2022

Intellectual capital is the total value of all entity’s intangible resources (organizational, human, and customer). Effective management of intellectual capital in high-tech industries needs determination of its role in ensuring profitability and clarifying the direction of managerial and investment policy in intangible resources. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of intellectual capital on the profitability of Slovak software development companies. Panel data regression analysis was used as the main research method to analyze the data of 16 Slovak software development companies for 2015–2019. The study designed and analyzed four panel data regression models with different dependent variables (Return on Assets, Net Profit Margin, Gross Profit Margin, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes Margin) and similar independent variables (Capitalized Development Costs, Software, Acquired Intangible Fixed Assets, Personnel Costs, Social Security Costs, Social Costs, and Total Costs of Economic Activity). The analysis of these models was carried out based on the fixed effects method. It was found that intellectual capital reflected in the financial statements of software development companies does not meet the information needs of stakeholders and does not have a significant direct impact on profitability. Only Acquired Intangible Fixed Assets had a direct positive impact on the profitability of software development companies in all four analyzed models, and some independent variables had a negative impact. It is proposed to expand the structure of financial reporting items that characterize the intellectual capital and improve the method of recognizing costs of various types as intangibles.
Estilos de olericultura na Região Metropolitana de Curitiba
Authors: Romanini Netto Emilio , Petter Ícaro Daniel , Denardin Valdir Frigo , Schaffrath Valter Roberto
Published: June 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar e discutir as diferentes práticas de desenvolvimento rural mobilizadas pelosolericultores familiares, a fim de poder construir uma síntese dos possíveis caminhos de desenvolvimento que seexpressam por meio desses atores. Para tanto, este trabalho se valerá do conceito estilos de agricultura para analisaras práticas produtivas de olericultores familiares situados na Região Metropolitana de Curitiba (RMC). A pesquisa foibaseada em dados primários, secundários e em referencial bibliográfico sobre o tema. A ferramenta metodológicaprincipal para o trabalho de campo foi a entrevista semiestruturada, organizada por um roteiro. Em síntese, a dependência como perda de controle (e poder) dos agricultores familiares em relação aos atores externos à unidade deprodução familiar não significa um processo unidirecional nem linear. As práticas de autonomia encontradas empiricamente sugerem distintas práticas de afastamentos aos valores e normas incrustados no projeto de modernização e mercantilização da agricultura. Assim, as práticas elencadas e discutidas configuram o espaço de manobra, o universo de possibilidades empiricamente constatado, de maneira que é possível, enfim, afirmar a existência de estilos de olericultura. Os estilos de olericultura nos ensinam que os caminhos do desenvolvimento da olericultura na RMC perpassam pela compreensão das distintas práticas que as famílias constroem, a partir de suas lógicas familiares, das relações com mercados e outros atores e em sua relação com a natureza.
NÜZUL EMİNİ EL-HÂC AHMED AĞA’NIN SERVETİ ÖRNEĞİNDE 18. YÜZYIL İSTANBUL’UNDA ZENGİN OLMAK
Authors: FİDAN Fadimana
Published: June 2022

18. yüzyıl savaşların, toprak kayıplarının, iç borçlanmanın ve yeniliklerin yaşandığı bir dönem oldu. Özellikle savaşlardan doğan mali bunalım nedeniyle paraya duyulan ihtiyaç hem merkezde hem de taşrada servet sahiplerinin askerî kadrolarda yer almasını sağladı. Bir süre kendisinden yararlanılan bu kişilerden bazılarının malları yine mali nedenlerle devlet tarafından el konuldu. Ahmed Ağa da 1736-1739 yılları arasında gerçekleşen Osmanlı-Rus Harbi’nde nüzul emini olarak görevlendirilmişse de daha öncesinde İstanbul’da faal bir tüccar, elde ettiği sermayeyi kırsalda ve şehirde yatırım yapmış emlak zengini bir adam, çuka kârhanesi nazırı, bir mültezim ve dağıttığı vadeli borçlarla bir bankerdir. Yüzyılın birçok özelliğini gösteren Ahmed Ağa’nın bu serveti nüzul emini olmasını sağlamış ancak savaşın bitimini göremeden 1737’de vefat etmiş ve akabinde malları devlete borcu olduğu ifade edilerek müsâdere edilmiştir. Bu çalışma savaşı, barışı ve İstanbul’daki devlet yatırımlarını görmüş bir adamın nüzul eminliğini irdelemekte, bu göreve getirilemeden önce nasıl yaşıyordu ve niçin bu göreve getirildi? soruları üzerine yoğunlaşmaktadır. Bu örnek sayesinde hem 18. yüzyılın çok özellikli bir bireyi tanıtılacak hem de devletin zengin kesimlerden yararlanma şekli ortaya konulacaktır.
AKKİRMÂNÎ MUHAMMED B. MUSTAFA’NIN MENSUR HZ. MUHAMMED HİLYESİ
Authors: ERDOĞAN TAŞ Mehtap
Published: June 2022

Akkirmânî Muhammed b. Mustafa hadis, fıkıh, kelam, akaid, tefsir, felsefe, dil vb. alanlarda derin bilgisi olan ve çok çeşitli konularda eserler kaleme alan 18. yüzyıl âlimlerindendir. Eserlerinden birisi de kaynaklarda Hilye-i Şerîfe ya da Şemâ’il-i Şerîf gibi adlarla anılan mensur hilyesidir. Bu makalede üzerinde fazla bir çalışmanın olmadığı yirmi civarındaki mensur hilyeden biri olan Akkirmânî’nin mensur hilyesi şekil ve muhteva açısından incelenmiş, eserin nüshaları hakkında bilgi verilmiş ve makalenin sonuna transkripsiyonlu metin eklenmiştir. Yayımlanmış diğer mensur hilyelerle karşılaştırılmak suretiyle Akkirmânî’nin mensur hilyesinin söz konusu edebî tür içindeki özellikleri ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Buna göre Akkirmânî’nin ilgili kaynaklarda ifade edildiğinin aksine şemail ve mensur hilye türünde iki ayrı eserinin olmadığı, eserin tertip ediliş şekli ile Hz. Peygamber’in bazı davranış biçimlerine uzunca yer vermesi ve muhtevanın işleniş sırası bakımından diğer mensur hilyelerden ayrıldığı, ayrıca eserin Diyarbakırlı Şa‘bân Kâmî ile Halîl b. Alî El-Kırımî’ye aitmiş gibi gösterilmesinin yanlış olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
TEVFİK FİKRET - BÜTÜN ESERLERİ - ELEŞTİREL BASIM Polat, Nâzım Hikmet (2021). Tevfik Fikret – Bütün Eserleri – Eleştirel Basım, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, ISBN: 978-975-08-5175-9, 1751 s.
Authors: AKBAŞ Merve
Published: June 2022

Edebiyat-ı Cedide Hareketinin yoğun kalem faaliyetlerinin Tevfik Fikret’in Servet-i Fünun dergisinin dört yıllık idare sürecinde (1896-1900) gerçekleşmesi bir tesadüf değildir. Bu dergi etrafında toplanan şair ve yazarlarla birlikte Türk edebiyatı yeni bir hamleye başlamıştı ve bunun mimarı Fikret idi. Bu itibarla Edebiyat-ı Cedide şiiri denildiğinde akla gelen ilk isim çoğunlukla Tevfik Fikret’tir. Türk şiirine hem biçim hem de dil ve üslup bakımından getirdiği yeniliklerle kendinden sonraki şiir hareketlerini de etkilemiştir.
Phenolic Compounds from Leaves of Cariniana estrellensis (Raddi) Kuntze (Lecythidaceae): A Brazilian Atlantic Forest Tree
Authors: Tiepo Angelica , Coutinho Isabel , Machado Guilherme , Oliveira Halley , Pimenta José , Henning Liliane , Colnago Luiz , Stolf-Moreira Renata
Published: June 2022

Cariniana estrellensis (Raddi) Kuntze seedlings have been used in forest restoration programs in the Atlantic Forest biome. However, despite the economic and ecological relevance of this species, to date no general method for rapid identification of primary and secondary metabolites of C. estrellensis leaves has been reported. In this work, we explore the feasibility of using rapid analysis by nuclear magnetic resonance techniques and liquid chromatography coupled to diode array, charged aerosol, and mass detection. The main secondary metabolites identified were hydrolysable tannins, quinic acid, hydroxycinnamic acids (trans-p-coumaric acid, cis-p-coumaric acid, and trans-ferulic acid), and flavonoids (kaempferol and quercetin derivatives). These compounds are particularly useful as chemotaxonomic markers for the genus Cariniana and for the family Lecythidaceae, and may also be important for pharmacological uses and for the survival of the seedlings in reforestation programs.
Addressing the challenges of water-energy-food nexus programme in the context of sustainable development and climate change in South Africa
Authors: Adom Richard Kwame , Simatele Mulala Danny , Reid Memory
Published: June 2022

The fast-growing pace of the world's population and the increasing pressure exerted on global life supporting natural systems due to amplified natural resource use and consumption coupled with the impacts of climate change necessitates the development of innovative technologies and comprehensive policy frameworks to address the looming crisis in the water, energy and food nexus. As the 30th driest country globally, South Africa has embarked on and enacted a pro-water-energy and food nexus policy which aims to create an understanding of the interdependencies of the three components and their influence on socio-economic growth and national development in the face of climate change-induced environmental changes. While these policies and programmes appear to have a sound theoretical basis, their implementation has been hindered by a number of structural and systemic challenges. Using methods inspired by the tradition of participatory research, this paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the water-energy-food policy framework in South Africa within the context of its implementation in order to achieve water, energy and food security. The findings of this paper revealed that while some level of progress has been attained to improve the livelihoods of the population using the nexus ecosystem, the broader goal of the concept has failed to materialise due to poor execution of the programme, which is exacerbated by lack of synergies, and establishment of collaborations and partnerships among the relevant actors mandated with the management of the three components and inadequate investment. This paper recommends a broader and coordinated approach to implementing the water-energy-food nexus programme with a broader objective of sustainable development goals (SDGs) framework.
GPM-IMERG product: a new way to assess the climate change impact on water resources in a Moroccan semi-arid basin
Authors: Saouabe Tarik , Naceur Khaoula Ait , El Khalki El Mahdi , Hadri Abdessamad , Saidi Mohamed Elmehdi
Published: June 2022

Due to the lack of observed data, climate change impact studies are difficult to conduct. This paper evaluates the effect of climate change on water resources, in a Moroccan basin, using the Final Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM-IMERG-F) for precipitation and the European Reanalysis fifth generation (ERA5) for evapotranspiration. The two-parameter monthly model of Rural Engineering (GR2M) is calibrated and validated using ground-based and GPM precipitation products, observed and ERA5 temperature and uncorrected and corrected discharge using water intake data. Five regional climate models are used to assess the future changes during the period 2025–2060. The results show that the hydrological model is able to simulate the monthly surface runoff. The same results are obtained using satellite precipitation data and ERA5 reanalysis product which remain, respectively, a source of precipitation and temperature data in cases of ungauged or poorly gauged watersheds. The assessment of the climate change impact shows an increase in temperature accompanied by a decrease in precipitation. These changes would lead to a decrease in surface runoff ranging from −1 to −45% based on observed and GPM-IMERG precipitation data. This study presents an alternative source of precipitation for evaluating the climate change impact on water resources.
Removal of acid yellow 17 dye from aqueous solutions using activated water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
Authors: Alemu Agegnehu , Kerie Endalkachew
Published: June 2022

Dye-containing wastewater has been known as a serious environmental treat. There are many treatment methods, but they are not practical in many developing countries. In this study, batch adsorption of acid yellow 17 dye from aqueous solution has been carried out on a laboratory scale using activated water hyacinth root powder. The dye removal efficiency was measured using a UV-Vis spectrometer. Adsorption experiments were carried out in a batch process at different operating parameters including initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose, contact time, and solution pH. From the experimental data, the maximum dye removal efficiency achieved was 92.26% at pH 2, initial dye concentration 50 mg/L, contact time 120 min, and adsorbent dose 20 g/L. Experimental studies indicated pseudo-second-order kinetic (R2 = 1) and Langmuir isotherm (R2 = 0.953) models could better describe acid yellow 17 dye adsorption on the activated water hyacinth. Adsorption experiments revealed that activated water hyacinth prepared from locally available infesting water bodies had a high potential for removing acid yellow 17 dye from aqueous solution.
Attitudes Toward Health Promotion Among Nurses in Primary Care Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Abu-Baker Nesrin N. , Khwaileh Ghufran M. , AlBashtawy Mohammed , Al-Dwaikat Tariq
Published: June 2022

Background:

Health promotion is a process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. Understanding the concept of health promotion and using it in practice is crucial for nurses in primary care settings.

Aims:

To assess attitudes toward health promotion and related demographic variables among nurses in Jordanian primary care settings.

Methods:

A cross-sectional, correlational design was utilized from November 2020 to February 2021. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 145 nurses in primary care settings in northern Jordan. A self-reported questionnaire was distributed to all eligible nurses. It was part of the “nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward health promotion questionnaire” which was used in a study before.

Results:

Positive attitudes were found with a mean score of 25.26 out of 32 (SD = 2.96). While 87.6% of participants agreed that nurses should assume more responsibility for health promotion, 60.7% agreed that patients found health promotion dull and boring. While 71% claimed to have the necessary skills to conduct health promotion, only 43.4% agreed that they had enough time to conduct health promotion. Furthermore, nurses with a bachelor’s degree had significantly higher attitude scores compared to nurses with an associate degree (t [143] = -2.053, p = .042).

Conclusion:

The value of health promotion should be emphasized early on among nursing students; more time and resources should be devoted to facilitate health promotion in primary settings, and policymakers and administrators should establish clear guidelines and a supportive environment to enhance the nursing role in providing health promotion.
level of community compliance in implementing health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Authors: Gandamayu Ida Bagus Maha , Antari Ni Wayan Sukma , Strisanti Ida Ayu Suptika
Published: June 2022

World health problems caused by corona virus or pandemic needs to get special attention from health practitioner, scientist and community. Some health protocols initiated by the Ministry of Health are by wearing masks, maintaining distance and washing hands, avoiding crowds and limiting mobility outside home. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of community compliance at Banjar Buluh and Banjar Sakih, Guwang village, Sukawati Gianyar in implementing health protocols in their daily routines. This study employed descriptive design with cross sectional approach. The setting of this reasearch was in the area of Vanjar Buluh and Banjar Sakih, Guwang village, Sukawati – Gianyar. There were 101 respondents recruited as sample of the study through accidental sampling. The data were collected by using questionnaire. The data were analized by using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS for Windows, Release 23.0). The data analyzed included descriptive analysis (mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage and range). The results showed that the majority of the respondents in Banjar Buluh and Banjar Sakih, Guwang village, Sukawati-Gianyar were classified as non-compliance in applying health protocols.
Política Urbana en Argentina 2016-2019, Programa de Integración Socio urbana de Barrios Populares—RENABAP
Authors: Miranda-Gassull Virginia
Published: June 2022

El estudio de la política urbana de Argentina se realiza desde el análisis del diseño e implementación de la Política de Integración Sociourbana en Barrio Populares—PISU, devenida por la creación del Registro Nacional de Barrios Populares—RENABAP. Se toma como periodo de estudio la primera etapa programática, entre los años 2016-2019, en la Argentina. Se analizan los mecanismos de institucionalización de la política de integración socio urbana, así como también la asignación de presupuestos. Se concluye que la política socio urbana busca desmercantilizar los medios urbanos de consumo colectivo, incorporando a los actores sociales de base, y abre una nueva etapa en la historia urbana de la Argentina.
Internet-Based Prevention Program of Victimization for Youth in Care and Care Leavers (EMPOWER YOUTH): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Wagner Birgit , Reuter Laurence , van Noort Betteke Maria
Published: June 2022

Background

The global estimate of the number of children in institutional care is around 5 million, with around 1 million of these children living in Europe. In Germany, about 75,000 children and adolescents find themselves in the foster care system and about 93,000 additional children and adolescents are living in institutions. Traumatic experiences and neglect in childhood are highly prevalent among these youth in care and are related to severe long-term effects. Childhood maltreatment and abuse can increase the risk of future victimization experiences. Although youth in care are at risk of victimization or revictimization, no specific evidence-based prevention program has been designed to address these specific needs.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed 6-module internet-based prevention program of victimization for youth in care, named EMPOWER YOUTH.

Methods

In a randomized controlled trial, the intervention group will be compared to a waiting-list control group with an unblinded 1:1 allocation ratio. Assessments will take place before randomization (baseline) and at follow-up 18 weeks after baseline (ie, 12 weeks after finishing the last module of the program). The primary endpoint is the number of victimization, and online and offline bullying experiences (composite score) at the 18-week follow-up. Secondary endpoints are risk-taking behavior, aggressive tendencies, empathy, prosocial behavior, depressiveness, and loneliness at follow-up. The expected outcome requires a sample size of 156 subjects to achieve a power of 80%. Assuming a 30% dropout rate at follow-up, we require 225 participants to be allocated to the trial. Participants are youth in care, that is, adolescents in foster care, adopted adolescents, or young care leavers aged 14 to 21 years.

Results

Ethical approval was granted by the Ethics Committee of the Medical School Berlin in March 2021 (MSB-2021/55). Recruitment started in September 2021 and is planned until November 2022. The results are expected to be published in January 2023.

Conclusions

Given the increased likelihood for future victimization experiences among youth in care, there is a strong need for a low-threshold intervention specifically for this high-risk age group. There are no existing nationwide mental health programs exclusively for youth in care in Germany.

Trial Registration

German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00024749; https://tinyurl.com/tjaahayw

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/34706
The Outcomes of App-Based Health Coaching to Improve Dietary Behavior Among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital: Pilot Intervention Study
Authors: Lim Wei Xiang , Fook-Chong Stephanie , Lim John Wah , Gan Wee Hoe
Published: June 2022

Background

At the workplace, health care workers face multiple challenges in maintaining healthy dietary behaviors, which is the major factor behind obesity. A hospital-wide mass health screening exercise showed an increasing trend in the prevalence of obesity and median BMI from 2004 to 2019, as well as a higher crude obesity rate among shift workers.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile app–based health coaching and incentives for achieving weight loss from better dietary choices among hospital nurses.

Methods

We conducted a pilot study from June 2019 to March 2020, involving the use of a health-coaching app by 145 hospital nurses over 6 months. Weight and BMI were self-reported, and food scores were calculated. Data among overweight nurses, shift work nurses, and incentive groups were analyzed.

Results

A total of 61 nurses were included in the final analysis. Of these 61 nurses, 38 (62%) lost weight. The median percentage weight loss was 1.2% (IQR 0%-2.9%; P<.001), and the median decrease in BMI was 0.35 (IQR −0.15 to 0.82; P<.001), but they were not clinically significant. The median improvement in the food score was 0.4 (IQR 0-0.8). There was no difference between the incentive and nonincentive groups. A total of 49 (34%) participants engaged for ≥8 weeks.

Conclusions

The study demonstrated an association between the use of app-based health coaching and the attainment of some weight loss in nurses, without a significant improvement in the food score. Incentives may nudge on-boarding, but do not sustain engagement.
Emerging Trends and Research Foci in Artificial Intelligence for Retinal Diseases: Bibliometric and Visualization Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhao Junqiang , Lu Yi , Qian Yong , Luo Yuxin , Yang Weihua
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

Patients with retinal diseases may exhibit serious complications that cause severe visual impairment owing to a lack of awareness of retinal diseases and limited medical resources. Understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is used to make predictions and perform relevant analyses is a very active area of research on retinal diseases. In this study, the relevant Science Citation Index (SCI) literature on the AI of retinal diseases published from 2012 to 2021 was integrated and analyzed.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to gain insights into the overall application of AI technology to the research of retinal diseases from set time and space dimensions.

METHODS

Citation data downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection database for AI in retinal disease publications from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2021, were considered for this analysis. Information retrieval was analyzed using the online analysis platforms of literature metrology: Bibliometrc, CiteSpace V, and VOSviewer.

RESULTS

A total of 197 institutions from 86 countries contributed to relevant publications; China had the largest number and researchers from University College London had the highest H-index. The reference clusters of SCI papers were clustered into 12 categories. “Deep learning” was the cluster with the widest range of cocited references. The burst keywords represented the research frontiers in 2018-2021, which were “eye disease” and “enhancement.”

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides a systematic analysis method on the literature regarding AI in retinal diseases. Bibliometric analysis enabled obtaining results that were objective and comprehensive. In the future, high-quality retinal image–forming AI technology with strong stability and clinical applicability will continue to be encouraged.
The change of healthcare service in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in China during the epidemic: a national multicenter cross-sectional study based on a web-based questionnaire (Preprint)
Authors: Li lixiaofei , Jia Yizhen , Zhou He , Shi Yanting , Tian Feng , Chen Yan , Liang Jie
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

The epidemic of COVID-19 has been ongoing for more than 2 years since December 2019.

OBJECTIVE

The change of healthcare service in Chinese patients with inflammatory bowel disease under the dynamic zero-COVID strategy need to be investigated to optimize the management of patients.

METHODS

We conducted a nationwide, multicenter cross-sectional study based on a web-based questionnaire to compare the healthcare service during the epidemic.

RESULTS

1001 questionnaires were included in the study. The ongoing epidemic impacted 37.5% patients on their treatment, and the biggest problem was unable to follow up timely(77.9%). There was no significant change in healthcare costs in Crohn’s disease(CD)(P = 0.695) and a significant increase in ulcerative colitis (UC)(P = 0.004) after the outbreak. Both UC and CD had an increase in the number of visits(UC 5.07 vs 4.54, P=0.001; CD 6.30 vs 5.76, P=0.002), hospitalizations(UC 1.30 vs 1.02, P＜0.001; CD 3.55 vs 2.78, P＜0.001), and hospitalization rates(UC 42.8% vs 40.2%, P=0.423; CD 75.8% vs 67.8%, P=0.004) after the outbreak. The rate of biologics had significant increased(UC 11.2% vs 17.7%, P=0.005; CD 53.2% vs 71.0%, P< 0.001). The proportion of people using online consultation increased from 41.6% to 55.1%(P< 0.001). 82.8% patients preferred face-to-face visits.

CONCLUSIONS

Recurrent outbreaks and the regular epidemic prevention and control policy had a long-term impact on medicalcare service for IBD patients. The preferred mode of healthcare was still face-to-face visit. It will be a long way to go in the construction of telemedicine in China.

CLINICALTRIAL

Chinese Clinical Trial Registry，ChiCTR2100044391，http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=122505
A novel digitally-enabled interdisciplinary diabetes care model at an urban academic medical center: a proposed framework (Preprint)
Authors: Mishra Vimal , Le Trang , Dixon Dave , Salgado Teresa M , Sisson Evan M.
Published: June 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases and is estimated to affect 10.5% of the US population, with less than half of adults have hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values below the recommended goal of 7%. Institute of Medicine (IOM) believes that the quality-of-care gap in medicine results from a poorly organized delivery system, care coordination, and constraints in using modern information technology. This is the first article to describe a transformative and novel digitally-enabled diabetes care model at an urban academic medical center that redesigned diabetes care by leveraging digital health tools and team-based care involving nursing, pharmacists, and physicians, leading to significant improvement in clinical, operational, utilization and patient self-care outcomes.
Pilot study of an online mind-body tactical resilience training program for first responders: A feasibility, acceptability, and usability study (Preprint)
Authors: Tan Leona , Deady Mark , Mead Olivia , Foright Rebecca M. , Brenneman Eric M. , Yeager Jamie R. , Bryant Richard A. , Harvey Samuel B.
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

First responders are regularly exposed to trauma, yet many are reluctant to engage in conventional mental health programs aimed at prevention or early intervention. There is emerging evidence for preventative programs that target cognitive and behavioural change, as well as programs that integrate both physical and mental training such as mindfulness and yoga training. However, acceptability amongst first responders and the feasibility of delivering this type of training online is not yet known.

OBJECTIVE

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an online mind-body tactical resilience training program designed for first responders. Additionally, we aim to examine the preliminary effectiveness of the training program on mental health outcomes, adaptive cognitive strategies and improved work productivity.

METHODS

A total of 42 first responders based in the United States enrolled in the online training program. Participants were administered questionnaires prior to enrolling in the 6-week online program and at the end of program. Primary outcomes of feasibility, acceptability, and usability was measured using self-reported data and program adherence statistics. Secondary outcomes measured symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological distress, emotion regulation, stress mindset, psychological preparedness, and work performance.

RESULTS

Overall, the training program was well-received with high self-reported scores for feasibility and acceptability, as well as engagement data. The median number of hours spent on the online program was 7.57 hours, with an adherence rate of 42.9%. Those who responded to the follow-up assessment reported significant improvement in stress mindset compared to baseline, with a mean increase of 5.42 (95% CI: -8.475, -2.358, t11=-3.898, P=.002). A marginally significant trend in reduced PTSD symptoms was also found, with a mean decrease of 1.58 (95% CI: -0.007, 3.174, t11=2.191, P =.051). All other secondary outcomes were not significant.

CONCLUSIONS

These findings suggest that a mind-body tactical resilience training program delivered in an online format is feasible and acceptable amongst first responders and may alter some key cognitive stress mindsets and PTSD symptom levels. Further research is warranted to examine the effectiveness of this type of resilience training in preventing the development of mental disorders within this population.

CLINICALTRIAL

ACTRN12621000471886
A Review of options for speeding the adoption of climate smart varieties: what works and what does not work: Experiences from Tanzania
Authors: Bilaro Atugonza Luta , M. Tryphone George
Published: June 2022

Given the efforts invested on addressing climate change adaptation particularly in agriculture, the adoption of climate smart varieties has not met the expectations. A number of crop varieties developed targeting drought prone areas largely remained un-adopted hence unknown to the majority of farmers or lack traits deemed special for adaptation to climate change in target areas. Variety adoption rate is highly dependent on its adaptation to particular environmental conditions including suitability to tolerate drought, salinity and acidity and ability to meet different livelihood needs such food, fodder and cash. Poor adoption emanates from lack of awareness and the volatility of the farming environment coupled with poor integration of seed business into private public partnership. Rapid adoption of climate smart varieties in Tanzania would require better policy intervention with a well-organized extension system and modifications in variety testing procedures, including the current guidelines for variety release. In this work the authors discuss some approaches that can be used to enhance the adoption of climate smart varieties in Tanzania and cite a few specific cases based on experience from Tanzania.
СИНТЕЗ И ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ОПТИЧЕСКИХ СВОЙСТВ ГИБРИДНЫХ МЕТАЛЛОУГЛЕРОДНЫХ СИСТЕМ: ПЛЕНОК ЛИНЕЙНО-ЦЕПОЧЕЧНОГО УГЛЕРОДА, ЛЕГИРОВАННЫХ СЕРЕБРОМ
Authors: Казаков В.А. , Смирнов А.В. , Кокшин А.В. , Тюнтеров Е.С. , Абруков В.С. , Ануфриева Д.А.
Published: June 2022

В работе описана технология синтеза и результаты исследования оптических свойств металлоуглеродных систем: пленок линейно-цепочечного углерода легированных серебром методами оптической спектрофотометрии и спектроэллипсометрии. Приводятся результаты моделирования и обобщения полученных данных с помощью искусственных нейронных сетей.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПЛАТФОРМЫ ДЛЯ АКТИВНОЙ ВИБРОИЗОЛЯЦИИ НАНОТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ
Authors: Михайлов В.П. , Копылов А.А.
Published: June 2022

Дано описание платформы, содержащей демпферы на основе магнитореологического (МР) эластомера для активной виброизоляции нанотехнологического оборудования. Представлены результаты экспериментальных исследований активного демпфера и определены коэффициенты передачи амплитуды виброперемещений в низкочастотном диапазоне.
THE EFFECT OF FEEDBACK TECHNIQUES AND STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
Authors: Amaniarsih Dwi Suci
Published: June 2022

This study was quantitatively conducted to discover whether Feedback Techniques had effect on students’ achievement in writing descriptive essay. By controlling the effect of vocabulary mastery, this study was also conducted to investigate the interaction effect of both independent variables. The population was grade X students of SMA Harapan I Medan 2010-2011 school year. There were eight classes. Each classes consisted of 35 students. Sample of this research was two classes divided into two groups representing the high and low level of vocabulary mastery. The first group was taught by using Peer Response Technique and the second was taught by using Teacher Response Technique. The data collected were analyzed with two ways analysis of variance (2x2 ANOVA). The findings indicated that (1) Peer Response and Teacher Response Techniques significantly affect students’ achievement in writing Descriptive Essay (Sig = 0.013<0.05). Students’ achievement in writing Descriptive taught by using Peer Response Technique is significantly higher than that of students’ taught by using Teacher Response Technique (76.8>74.8), (2) the achievement in writing Descriptive of the students with high vocabulary mastery is significantly higher than that of with low vocabulary mastery (79.8>71) and (3) There is an interaction between feedback techniques and vocabulary mastery to the students’ achievement in writing descriptive (0.002<0.05). Therefore, feedback techniques and students’ vocabulary mastery significantly affect the students’ achievement in writing descriptive. Based on the findings, it is suggested that feedback techniques should be applied in English instruction to develop the students’ writing achievement.
USING THE INFORMATION GAP TECHNIQUE TO PROMOTE THE MOTIVATION OF THE EIGHTH GRADERS OF SMPN 3 PASURUAN TO SPEAK ENGLISH
Authors: Prasetiano Mushoffan
Published: June 2022

The results of preliminary study in the eighth grade of SMPN 3 Pasuruan show that the junior high school students face some problems in speaking. Most of the students had low motivation to speak because they were afraid of making grammatical mistakes. To overcome the problems, the researcher implemented the information gap technique. This study adopted the Classroom Action Research (CAR) design proposed by Kemmis and Mc Taggart (1988). The results of the study show that the information gap technique met the criteria of success. The students’ level of motivation increased from low to fair. And 58% of students show an increase in the frequency of speaking from passive to active and 8.4% of students show an increase in the frequency of speaking from passive to very active. In this study, the researcher used real life materials, gave examples to clarify the instructions, informed the students of the learning objectives, and used group work instead of pair work.
ATTITUDES, PROBLEMS, AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF E-LEARNING (LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) AT IAIN ANTASARI
Authors: Asfihana Raida , Yansyah Yansyah
Published: June 2022

The demand for integrating e-learning with face-to-face classroom is not merely a recommendation but now it becomes a necessary to be applied by higher education institutions. IAIN Antasari as one of higher institutions in South Kalimantan applied Learning Management System (LMS) to answer this demand. This research then tried to map the lecturers’ attitudes, problems, and individual factors of the lecturers that influences their attitudes toward this e-learning application.  This study used cross sectional survey design by inviting 35 lecturers as the samples. Questionnaire and interview were utilized to gather the data. The findings showed that most of lecturers at IAIN Antasari had positive attitudes toward the application of the LMS. However, it also found that those lecturers had some barriers to apply the LMS, including their insufficient skills and knowledge, lack of facilities, lack of practice in the LMS training, lack of support from the head of faculty, lack of time for preparing the LMS materials, and negative influence from their colleagues. Regarding the factors influencing the lecturers attitudes for using the LMS, there was only ages variable which statistically significantly influencing.
THE NATURE OF TRANSLATION (CASE STUDY ON TRANSLATING COMPUTER TEXT)
Authors: Hasbi Nasution Nur'afifah
Published: June 2022

Translation is dealing with transferring meaning from source language into target language. In simple cases, it can be translating word by word. While for some cases, such translation may seem awkward or even confusing and funny. It may happen when certain words are translated into inappropriate equivalent words. The translation, then, fails to transfer the meaning from source language. Based on the aim, it is necessary to catch the idea of the text. English as the language of science, including computer, is used widely in many textbooks. In fact, there are many words which have no equivalent words in Indonesian. This study analyzes the process of translating English into Indonesian on computer text. The object of the study is English articles used by Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science of Potensi Utama University. The study shows that there are two things to be paid attention in translating English computer text into Indonesian; finding the appropriate equivalent words, and keeping non-equivalent words as they are.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH VIDEO MAKING
Authors: Syafitri Winda
Published: June 2022

English class is one of main sources of students to learn English as a second language in Indonesia. There might be a problem in English language teaching. This study aims at solving the low achievement of students’ speaking ability in University of Potensi Utama through video making activity. It applied Classroom Action Research (CAR) as the research design. The subject of this research was SI (System Information)-B day class who was sitting in the first semester which consisted of 24 students. The research was conducted in two cycles. The instrument for collecting the data were speaking test, observation sheet, and questionnaire sheet. Based on the analysis, students’ speaking achievement is improved in every test which are pre-test (61.7), post-test in cycle I (68.80) and post-test in cycle II (80.1). Based on the observation sheet and questionnaires, it was found that the teaching learning process ran well and the students were more active, motivated and enthusiastic. It was concluded that making video activity can improve the students’ speaking achievement.
MULTIMODAL SEMIOTIC SYSTEM ANALYSIS ON ADVERTISING AZAN SHOLAT (Malaysia Version)
Authors: Apriliyanti Apriliyanti
Published: June 2022

This research analized the multimodal of advertisement Azan Prayer Malaysia Version. Advertising both print media ads and electronic media ads is one text that has complexity of meaning. The complexity of the meaning that occurs because to convey the message in the ad not only used elements of language but also elements of nonverbal language and other visual means. Therefore, to understand the complexity of meaning needs to be done multimodal analysis in the ad. The multimodal analysis discussed in this study uses functional systemic linguistic theory (LSF). Multimodal model of analysis was developed from a combination of multimodal theory (Anstey & Bull, 2010), and multimodal analysis by Kress and Van Leeuwen (1996-2006). From the analysis of the advertisement Azan Prayer Malaysia Version obtained that this ad has multimodal semiotic system which includes linguistic, visual, audio, gestural, and spastial elements.
VERB PHRASE IN ENGLISH AND MINANG LANGUAGE
Authors: Uswar Yenita
Published: June 2022

This study details about verb phrase in English and Minang Language. The objective of this research is to find the similarities and differences of verb phrase in English and Minang Language by using tree diagrams structures in Syntax. The research analyze about the formation and function of verb phrase in both languages. The data to support this study were collected by reading references books and the Minang’s poem. The findings showed the similarities of verb phrase in English and Minang language based on forms and functions. The similarities of both languages could be formed by adding Verb + Noun, Verb + Adjective, Verb + Adverb, and Numeral Phrase. While, verb phrase in English could be formed by Prepositional Phrase.
THE MULTIMODAL ANALYSIS OF ADVERTISING TAGLINE "TOLAK ANGIN SIDOMUNCUL” THROUGH SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS APPROACH
Authors: Juliana Juliana , Arafah Santi
Published: June 2022

Tagline is one way to attract the customer attention to remember the products with the catch-up phrase. An ad tagline can create a new image of its brand and also provide a persuasive effect that affects the audience behavior. The effectiveness of an advertisement is very important to analyze. This research uses qualitative methods to analyze the use of multimodal linguistics in looking at the effectiveness of Tolak Angin Sidomuncul ad. Mutlitodal elements are analyzed in Tolak Angin Sidomuncul ad applying systemic functional linguistics (SFL) in analyzing the multimodal elements such as linguistic, visual, audio, gestural, and spastial elements. The results of this research showed that the use of multimodal elements in Tolak Angin Sidomuncul Ads are interconnected each other to convey the meaning and message which aims to attract the attention of audience to buy Tolak Angin Sidomuncul products.
One bound to rule them all: from Adiabatic to Zeno
Authors: Burgarth Daniel , Facchi Paolo , Gramegna Giovanni , Yuasa Kazuya
Published: June 2022

We derive a universal nonperturbative bound on the distance between unitary evolutions generated by time-dependent Hamiltonians in terms of the difference of their integral actions. We apply our result to provide explicit error bounds for the rotating-wave approximation and generalize it beyond the qubit case. We discuss the error of the rotating-wave approximation over long time and in the presence of time-dependent amplitude modulation. We also show how our universal bound can be used to derive and to generalize other known theorems such as the strong-coupling limit, the adiabatic theorem, and product formulas, which are relevant to quantum-control strategies including the Zeno control and the dynamical decoupling. Finally, we prove generalized versions of the Trotter product formula, extending its validity beyond the standard scaling assumption.
LU Rakstu “Zinātņu vēstures un muzejniecības” sērijā publicēto rakstu atpazīstamība interneta vidē
Authors:   Latvijas Universitātes Bibliotēka, Gavare Daina
Published: June 2022

Rakstā sniegts ieskats par Latvijas Universitātes (turpmāk LU) Rakstu sērijā “Zinātņu vēsture un muzejniecība” ievietoto LU personāla publikāciju atpazīstamību internetā. Sākot ar pirmo šīs sērijas sējumu 2001. gadā, līdz 2016. gadam iznākuši 13 sējumi. Apkopotā informācija aptver visu LU struktūrvienību personāla publikācijas, kuri strādājuši vai strādā LU. Atspoguļotas katra autora pētnieciskās intereses un devums dabaszinātņu, sociālo un humanitāro zinātņu jomā vēsturiskā griezumā. Publikācijas tīmeklī meklētas pēc to nosaukuma, izmantojot dažādus meklēšanas rīkus. Dati atlasīti un pārbaudīti laika posmā no 2017. gada 1. decembra līdz 2018. gada 10. janvārim.
Latvijas Universitātes Muzeja pseidometeorītu kolekcija
Authors:   Latvijas Universitātes Muzejs, Hodireva Vija , Kostjukovs Juris ,   Latvijas Universitātes Ķīmijas fakultāte
Published: June 2022

Pētījumā dots Latvijas Universitātes (LU) Muzeja Ģeoloģijas kolekciju īpatnējo, meteorītiem līdzīgo paraugu kolekcijas raksturojums, ietverot tās veidošanās vēsturi un sabiedrības lomu tās radīšanā un papildināšanā, kas pierāda ģeoloģijas kolekciju saikni ar sabiedrību un mūsdienu izpētes iespējām. Īsi raksturotas paraugu detalizētā izpētē izmantotās metodes un nedestruktīvo analītisko metožu iespējas un prezentēti galvenie rezultāti. Kolekcijas paraugus var iedalīt divās lielās grupās: dabā sastopamie dabīgie akmens materiāli un tehnogēnie jeb cilvēka radītie materiāli.
Aleksandra Augstumu slimnīcas 100 gadu (1824–1924) jubilejas svinības
Authors:   Latvijas Universitātes Medicīnas fakultāte, Kuzņecovs Vladimirs , Loseviča Marina
Published: June 2022

Rakstā tiek aplūkotas Aleksandra Augstumu – Baltijas senākās un lielākās psihiatriskās slimnīcas – 100 gadu jubilejas svinības 1924. gada 21. septembrī. Pamatojoties uz publikācijām tālaika presē un jaunatrastajiem arhīvu dokumentiem, tiek restaurēts svinības ceremoniāls. Svinību gaitā izcili Latvijas ārsti nolasa referātus, kas atspoguļo psihiatrijas un veneroloģijas attīstību Latvijā, norāda uz galvenajām nozaru pro­blēmām, sniedz ieskatu nākotnes plānos. Detalizēts oficiālās un neformālās svinību daļas apraksts ļauj izjust tālaika gaisotni, sniedz vērtīgas ziņas par medicīnas vēsturi un statistiku, iepazīstina ar ievērojamām Latvijas sabiedrības personām, sabiedrības attieksmi pret relatīvi jaunu medicīnas nozari – psihiatriju. Rakstu ilustrē vairāki fotoattēli no preses izdevumiem un Rīgas Psihiatrijas un narkoloģijas centra muzeja krājumiem.
Latvijas Universitātes Zooloģijas muzeja kolekciju un eksponātu vēsture
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Piterāns Andris , Cinītis Māris , Pētersons Nikolajs , Piterāns Uģis
Published: June 2022

Katra muzeja interesantākā daļa, protams, ir tajā apskatāmie eksponāti. Bet ne mazāk interesanta ir izstādīto eksponātu un krājumā uzglabāto kolekciju vēsture un informācija par cilvēkiem, kas ar to bijuši saistīti. Izņēmums nav arī LU Zooloģijas muzejs, kur aplūkojamas tādas izcilas kolekcijas kā Ā. Butula gliemji, barona A. Maltica Dienvidamerikas putni, kā arī daudzveidīgas kukaiņu kolekcijas. Savukārt krājumā glabājas slavenu zinātnieku kolekcijas: barona J. Nolkena tauriņu, E. Ozola jātnieciņu, barona H. Loudona putnu ādiņu un citas kolekcijas.
Astronoms un izdevējs Ādolfs Rihters (1856–1919)
Authors:   Latvijas Universitātes Muzejs, Vilks Ilgonis
Published: June 2022

Ādolfs Rihters 19. gs. beigās un 20. gs. sākumā bija kalendāru un adrešu grāmatu izdevējs Rīgā, bet viņa galvenās intereses bija saistītas ar astronomiju. Āgenskalnā viņš iekārtoja privātu observatoriju, kas bija labi apgādāta ar astronomiskajiem un meteoroloģiskajiem instrumentiem. Viņš novēroja komētas, planētas, uzliesmojošas zvaigznes, Saules un Mēness aptumsumus, polārblāzmas, noteica precīzo laiku. Ā. Rihters Rīgas vācu avīzēs publicējis daudzus astronomiskus rakstus, aprakstot arī citu tālaika astronomijas amatieru (F. Candera, V. Zlatinska, K. Žiglevica) veiktos novērojumus. 1919. gadā pazudis bez vēsts, bēgot no boļševiku vajāšanām.