bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ԿԵՆՍԱԱԿՏԻՎ ՀԱՎԵԼՈՒՄՆԵՐՈՎ ԻՆՔՆԱԲՈՒԺՄԱՆ ՈՒՍՈՒՄՆԱՍԻՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ՀՀ-ՈՒՄ
Authors: Barkhudaryan L.A. , Nazaryan A.V. , Barseghyan A.B. , Nazaryan L.G. , Simonyan M.H.
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to study the prevalence of self-medication with DS in the Republic of Armenia․
The study among consumers was conducted by the method of a survey using a questionnaire. The survey involved 385 adult citizens of the RA. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS (23.0).
Based on the findings of the study, a significant proportion of the respondents (51.8%) reported having used various types of DS. Notably, a considerable percentage of DS usage was observed among individuals aged 65 years and above, as well as those with a higher level of education. The study also revealed that the majority of consumers tend to engage in self-medication when faced with minor illnesses, often opting to use DS without seeking advice from healthcare professionals. These findings provide valuable insights into the self-medication by consumers and their use of DS.
The results underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions aimed at increasing awareness about the appropriate use of supplements. To address these concerns, healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pharmacists, and other relevant practitioners play a crucial role in counseling patients and the general public. They should provide comprehensive guidance regarding the benefits and risks associated with dietary supplements. Additionally, it is essential to enhance consumer involvement in the health insurance system. By doing so, consumers will be encouraged to seek medical help without hesitation, ensuring they receive the necessary diagnosis and professional advice.
ГРАДОЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ КАРКАС КАК РАЦИОНАЛЬНОЕ РЕШЕНИЕ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ЗДОРОВЬЯ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ ПРИ ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ЛАНДШАФТА СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ГОРОДОВ
Authors: Tolovenkova D.V. , Vardanyan K.K.
Published: December 2023

Improvement of the environment is one of the major problems of modern healthcare.
One of the effective methods of improving and sanitation of the urban environment is greenery, both in terms of the outcome and implementation, as well as in terms of costs.
The creation of artificial microclimate in the southern cities through their smart landscaping is of special importance.
Being a part of the area complex improvement and landscape organization, landscaping provides a favorable environment through effective use of herbal components.
The urbanization, aggravation of ecological problems as well as the chronic lack of free spaces require different qualitatively approaches in creation of urban green spaces.
«KAHOOT» ԱՌՑԱՆՑ ՀԱՐԹԱԿԻ ԿԻՐԱՌՈՒՄԸ ՈՐՊԵՍ ՁԵՎԱՎՈՐՈՂ ԳՆԱՀԱՏՄԱՆ ԳՈՐԾԻՔ ՖԻԶԻՈԼՈԳԻԱՅԻ ԴԱՍԱՎԱՆԴՄԱՆ ԸՆԹԱՑՔՈՒՄ
Authors: Abrahamyan H.T.
Published: December 2023

Assessment is an important tool for determining the results of teaching and learning. Formative assessment is a form of students’ self-assessment, as well as a process, during which the teacher can evaluate the learning process. “Kahoot” is an online platform widely used in education to provide a feedback. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of using “Kahoot” as a formative assessment tool during practical classes of Physiology. 111 second-year students of the General Medicine Faculty of YSMU took part in the study. The average summative examination grade was calculated for each group of students at the end of each academic semester. Formative assessments using “Kahoot” were administered during the first and second academic semesters. The results of each group’s semester exams were compared with the results of the next/previous semester, during which “Kahoot” was regularly used. Each “Kahoot” survey consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. 30–120 seconds was given for each question, depending on the difficulty of the question. According to the study, “Kahoot” is a tool that can increase students’ motivation, engagement, and provide formative assessment that can help students to improve their academic performance by providing useful and effective feedback throughout the semester. During the Physiology course, team-based learning was also organized using “Kahoot”, during which the cases related to physiology were discussed.
Programa Residência Pedagógica e suas contribuições ao processo de formação inicial de licenciandos em Matemática
Authors: Lima Francisco José de , Limeira Lucas Lavor , Araujo Neto João Nunes de
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho tem o propósito de relatar experiências vividas durante o primeiro módulo do Programa Residência Pedagógica (PRP) e contribuições que o programa agrega à formação inicial do futuro professor de Matemática. O PRP é uma ação do Plano Nacional de Formação de Professores que possibilita ao discente adquirir experiência tanto em sala de aula como também no desenvolvimento da escrita acadêmica. Nesse sentido, o programa tem por finalidade agregar experiências teórico-práticas ao processo de formação docente, estabelecendo corresponsabilidade entre as instituições de Ensino Superior e as redes de Educação Básica, na perspectiva de valorizar o ensino. O primeiro módulo do programa consistiu em 138 horas distribuídas em ambientação, formação, observação, regência, planejamento e avaliação. Quanto à metodologia, trata-se de um relato de experiência de abordagem qualitativa, escrito a partir de registros de Diários de Bordo, desenvolvido no Núcleo Matemática, do IFCE campus Cedro. As atividades em sala de aula aconteceram no IFCE campus Cedro, em turmas de 1° e 2º ano do curso técnico em Mecânica Industrial. A experiência aponta que o PRP se constitui em um espaço onde o estudante de licenciatura tem a oportunidade de vivenciar diversas experiências que podem ajudar na melhoria do seu processo de formação.  Dentre as vivências, destacam-se os encontros formativos, os planejamentos de aula, a preparação de materiais, as regências de sala de aula e os diálogos com docentes orientadores, professores preceptores e residentes, bem como a escrita dos diários de bordos, refletindo sobre suas contribuições. Conclui-se que as atividades desenvolvidas no programa muito contribuem com a formação inicial docente, uma vez que o licenciando necessita, ao longo de sua graduação familiarizar-se com a sala de aula.
Bi-amalgamations subject to j-clean and weakly j-clean properties
Authors: Adarbeh Khalid , Adarbeh Mohammad
Published: December 2023

This paper establishes the necessary and sufficient conditions for a bi-amalgamation to inherit the J-clean and weakly J-clean properties in the commutative setting. The new results recover previous works carried on these rings in amalgamations and trivial extensions, also, they are used to provide new examples and counterexamples of J-clean and weakly J-clean rings arise as bi-amalgamations.
CSI-ξ^⊥-Riemannian maps from Kenmotsu manifolds to Riemannian manifolds
Authors: Kumar Sushil , Prasad Rajendra , Singh Punit Kumar
Published: December 2023

In this article, we take into account a new class of semi-invariant ξ⊥-Riemannian maps, namely, CSI-ξ⊥ (Clairaut semi-invariant-ξ⊥)-Riemannian maps in contact geometry and discuss CSI-ξ⊥-Riemannian maps from Kenmotsu manifolds to Riemannian manifolds. We extend the notion of semi-invariant ξ⊥-Riemannian maps to CSI-ξ⊥-Riemannian maps and obtain a necessary and sufficient condition for this extension. We also investigate some geometric properties of these maps and exhibit a non-trivial example of discussed maps.
Self-Motivation and Study Ethics as Predictors of Undergraduate Students’Academic Achievement in a Nigerian University
Authors:   Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, South Africa, Oladele Jumoke I
Published: December 2023

The aim of the study was to examine self-motivation and study ethics as predictors of academic achievement among undergraduates in a Nigerian University. The study employed the correlation research design in the quantitative approach. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 320 students out of which 228 students consented and participated in the study. The instrument for the study was a researcher designed questionnaire which was piloted and subjected to a test of internal consistency, using Cronbach's alpha reliability analysis, and the overall reliability coefficients of 0.887 was obtained. The questionnaire was administered to the respondents through online mode using Google form. The data was gathered within a period of two (2) weeks. A WhatsApp research group was created through which the google form link was shared for effective dissemination. Data was collected was analyzed using descriptive statistic of frequency and percentage to present the respondents demographic information of respondents while mean and standard deviations was used to answer research questions The study hypothesis was tested using multiple regression using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 29.0. The study findings revealed that self-motivation significantly predicted students’ academic performance based on which a conclusion was reached.
ESTUDO DO LÍTICO LASCADO DO SÍTIO ARQUEOLÓGICO CUÍCA D’ ÁGUA
Authors: Lopes Ana Carolina Santana , Faccio Neide Barrocá , Toso Diana Mirela da Silva
Published: December 2023

This work is the result of research into pre-colonial Brazilian indigenous archaeology, from the Aguapeí and Peixe River Basin area, which aims to study and characterize the landscape and collection of chipped lithics from the Cuíca D'Água Archaeological Site, located in the municipality of Junqueirópolis, SP. The study was based on the concept of landscape and the operating chain. The Cuíca D'Água Archaeological Site is characterized by the presence of chipped lithics (chipped stone artifacts for scraping, cutting and drilling). We used the following bibliographical references: Ab'Saber (2003); Pallestrini and Morais (1982); Morais (1999; 2000 ;2007); Faccio (1992, 2016; 2019; 2020; 2023) and Willey (1953). This study allowed us to identify hypotheses of belonging to an indigenous group, as well as to assess the importance of studying archaeological sites in sugarcane plantations.
Conditions for Insertion of the Laryngeal Mask Airway in an Innovative Method vs the Classic Method
Authors: Shetabi Hamidreza , Shahriari Ali , Aghadavoudi Omid
Published: December 2023

Background: A laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a simple and non-invasive device used to establish the airway and maintain ventilation and oxygenation during short-duration medical procedures. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the placement of an LMA using an innovative technique vs the classic method. Methods: This clinical trial was conducted at Faiz Hospital in Isfahan. Out of 110 candidates for elective eye surgery, 10 patients were excluded from the study as they did not meet the inclusion criteria. Ultimately, 100 patients were randomly allocated to 2 groups of 50 each. One group underwent LMA insertion using the classic method, while the other group underwent insertion using the face-to-face triple maneuver technique (FFTMT). Data, including laryngeal mask insertion conditions, hemodynamic responses, and clinical complications, were collected, entered into SPSS version 26, and analyzed. Results: There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of laryngeal mask placement time (P = 0.061), number of attempts to place the LMA (P = 0.059), oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP; P = 0.942), frequency of hoarseness (P > 0.99), or laryngospasm (P > 0.99). However, it is noteworthy that FFTMT appeared to provide easier placement of the LMA (P < 0.0001), required fewer attempts, and offered better quality of ventilation with a lower presence of blood on the cuff (P = 0.038). Conversely, the FFTMT group had a higher frequency of sore throat (P < 0.0001). Conclusions: The performance of LMA using FFTMT is comparable to the classic method. In procedures under general anesthesia where the surgeon has access to the patient’s head and neck (such as cataract surgery), airway management with LMA using FFTMT (while maintaining the patient’s sterile covering) appears to be effective in case of an emergency.
Predictive Value of Moral Sensitivity for Quality of Care Among Iranian Nurses
Authors: Khorani Hossein , Momeni Maryam , Ahmadi Abbas , Motalebi Seyedeh Ameneh
Published: December 2023

Background: Morality is an important factor affecting the quality of care. To provide high-quality patient care, nurses are facing a number of ethical problems that need moral skills to be solved. Moral sensitivity is the first logical step toward ethical decision-making and judgment. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the predictive value of moral sensitivity for the quality of care delivered by Iranian nurses. Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken on 250 nurses who were selected by census sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria from selected hospitals in Qazvin, Iran, in 2022. The required data were gathered by the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (MSQ) and the Quality Patient Care Scale (QUALPAC). Data were analyzed using a multivariate regression model. Results: The mean age of the nurses was 32.62 ± 6.95 years old, ranging from 22 to 54 years. The quality of care from the viewpoint of most nurses (n = 198, 78.0%) was desirable. The highest quality of care was related to the physical dimension (69.56 ± 8.48), and the least was related to the psychosocial dimension (89.74 ± 9.47). The highest moral sensitivity was related to the dimensions of relational orientation (15.03 ± 2.93) and respect for the patient's autonomy (7.88 ± 1.73). The results also revealed that moral sensitivity (β = 0.43, P < 0.001), gender (β = 0.30, P < 0.001), and economic status (β = -0.17, P = 0.003) were the most significant predictors of the quality of nursing care. Conclusions: Our results highlighted that boosting moral sensitivity among nurses could be effective in improving the quality of nursing care. So, it is recommended to hold periodic training programs to teach ethical principles to nurses to promote their moral sensitivity and, therefore, the quality of patient care.
Suspiciously Convenient Beliefs and the Pathologies of (Epistemological) Ideal Theory
Authors: Worsnip Alex ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2023

Public life abounds with examples of people whose beliefs—especially political beliefs—seem suspiciously convenient: consider, for examples, the billionaire who believes that all taxation is unjust, or the Supreme Court Justice whose interpretations of what the law says reliably line up with her personal political convictions. After presenting what I take to be the best argument for the epistemological relevance of suspicious convenience, I diagnose how attempts to resist this argument rest on a kind of epistemological ideal theory, in a sense to be made precise. And I argue that the ways in which this ideal theory can be deployed in defense of suspiciously convenient beliefs brings out the pernicious and distorting nature of such ideal theory in epistemology.
Interlocution Not Conclusion
Authors: Guardiola-Rivera Oscar ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2023

Written in the shape of a letter to a friend and long-time collaborator, this piece focuses on Drucilla Cornell’s most crucial lessons on a critical theory for the future: the intertwinement of aesthetics and politics; the need to figure and reconfigure techniques of liberation; the clarification that the decolonial turn is an ontological turn; the relationship between justice and negotiations; the reformulation of the feminine within sexual difference; and the impact of temporal naturalism. Together, they help us move beyond received views in phenomenology and existentialism, toward gravitational thinking and the priority of imaging over the understanding if we are to rekindle the revolutionary spirit of public imagination.
Peningkatan Keterampilan dan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Pulau Kabung melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Sirup Pala
Authors: Warsidah Warsidah , Safitri Ikha , Minsas Sukal , B Aritonang Anthoni , Muliadi Muliadi , Apriansyah Apriansyah , A. Kushadiwijayanto Arie , S.J Sofiana Mega , A.Nurrahman Yusuf , Idawati Nora , Risko Risko , Irwan Nurdiansyah Sy. , Imam Prayitno Dwi , Helena Shifa
Published: December 2023

The coastal area of ​​Kabung Island is an area of ​​Karimunting Village, Bengkayang Regency, which has a population of around 300 families, whose main livelihood is fishing. Water conditions are very risky due to bad weather, such as strong waves, making it impossible to go to sea, causing new activities for people to plant gardens by utilizing makeshift land and plantation commodities along the hills on the island.Apart from coconuts and cloves, nutmeg is a plantation commodity that is widely available in this region. The training for the processing of syrup from the flesh of the nutmeg for the people of Kabung Island is to improve the skills and welfare of the people of Kabung Island who have previously carried out simple processing of nutmeg by drying the seeds and making candied nutmeg. The training is carried out by direct processing of nutmeg in front of the Kabung island community who are also participants in this activity.This activity was attended by 50 participants consisting of 15 men and 35 women. Based on the questionnaire before the activity started, it showed that 40% had already known and read about the processing of nutmeg syrup, while 30% of the participants had made simple syrup preparations from nutmeg pulp. Then the evaluation conducted after the activity showed that 80% of the participants were able to make good nutmeg syrup, including packaging and labeling of the resulting products.
A revision of the Australian genus Pleuroseta Richards (Diptera, Sphaeroceridae)
Authors: Kuwahara Gregory K. , Marshall Stephen A.
Published: December 2023

The Australian genus Pleuroseta Richards, 1973 is revised, including P. wentworthi (Richards, 1973) and three new species: P. ingens sp. nov. (Queensland), P. monteithi sp. nov. (Queensland) and P. occidentalis sp. nov. (Western Australia). Leptocera (Biroina) dorrigonis Richards, 1973 is treated as a new junior synonym of Pleuroseta wentworthi.
REFORMCU EPİSTEMOLOJİ: TEMEL UNSURLAR, İTİRAZLAR VE YENİ BAKIŞ AÇILARI
Authors: YANIK Musa
Published: December 2023

Çağdaş epistemoloji içerisinde, dışsalcı, güvenilirci ve erdeme dayalı epistemolojik tartışmaların bir benzerini, dini epistemoloji içerisinde etkili bir şekilde yer edinen ve reformcu epistemoloji olarak bilinen yaklaşım üzerinden görebilmek mümkündür. Alvin Plantinga, Nicholas Wolterstorff ve William Alston gibi filozofların öne çıktığı bu yaklaşımın ana iddiası, kanıta ya da argümana dayanmaksızın, Tanrı’nın varlığına inanmanın bütünüyle doğru, rasyonel, makul ve güvenilir olacağı şeklindeki bir tezdir. Kanıtın, gerekçelendirme için zorunlu bir koşul olmadığı fikri, algısal deneyimlerin gerekçelendirilmesine benzer şekilde, dini deneyimlerin de öyle olduğu ve dolayısıyla, aynı epistemik statüye sahip olması gerektiğini öne süren, eşitlik tezine dayanır. İlk ortaya çıktığı günden bugüne, üzerinde çokça konuşulan ve tartışılan bir yaklaşım olan reformcu epistemoloji, özellikle son beş yıl içerisinde, oldukça farklı bir hale gelmiştir. Zira bu yaklaşımı, kanıtsalcılıkla uyumlu, erdem epistemolojisiyle bağlantılı ve diğer teistik dinler üzerinden değerlendiren yeni çalışmalar ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu nedenle, bu makalede, reformcu epistemoloji ana hatlarıyla ele alınmıştır. Beraberinde, ona yöneltilen itirazlara değinilmiş ve sonrasında, bahsi geçen yenilik iddiaları soruşturulmaya çalışılmıştır. Son olarak, teistik inancın rasyonalitesiyle ilgili, farklı bir bakış açısı sunulmuştur.
BİLİŞİM FELSEFESİNDE EPİSTEMİK ÖZNE YAPAY ZEKÂNIN ONTOLOJİK STATÜSÜNÜN SORGULANMASI
Authors: KANTAR Nesibe
Published: December 2023

19. yüzyılın sonu 20. yüzyılın başlarından itibaren bilim-teknoloji ilgisi, sibernetik ve bilişim bilimi olarak adlandırılan tekno-bilim çalışma sahasını meydana getirmiştir. Bu çalışmalar endüstri devriminde olduğu gibi (ondan daha güçlü bir şekilde) etkisini gün geçtikçe derinleştiren birçok devrimsel sonuçlara zemin hazırlamıştır. Bu bilişim devrimidir. Bilişim devriminin temel doğası olan değişim-dönüşümü mümkün kılan teknolojik yapısı, birbirini tetikleyen ve besleyen etkilerle yeni bir çağı şekillendirmekte ve inşa etmektedir. Bu etki kadim olanın yanı sıra mevcudun da yapılandırılması, yeninin inşası sürecini sağlamaktadır. Bilişim devrimi, sosyal, kültürel, ekonomik ve bilimsel alanlar başta olmak üzere felsefe gibi düşünce sahasında da büyük etki ve tartışmayı gündeme getirmektedir. Felsefi perspektiflere ait ontolojik kabuller ‘şey’lerin epistemoloji ve etik alanlarını etkileyebilir mi? Bu etkiler eşyaya veya hakikate olan bakışımızda değişliklere neden olur mu? Akıllı-hesaplamalı teknolojilerin olumlu-olumsuz etkilerinin bilim-felsefe de dahil olmak üzere pek çok alanda tartışılmasının temelinde yeni bir ontolojik ve epistemolojik statünün belirlenimi olabilir mi? Bu makale, felsefi bir anlayışla geliştirilen teknolojilerin belirli bir felsefi anlayış ürettiği düşüncesinden hareket eder. Böylece geleneksel anlayıştan farklı olarak bilişim felsefesinin dayandığı yeni ontolojik konumlandırmaya ve bu konumlandırmanın ürettiği epistemolojik etkilere dikkatleri çekerek bilişim felsefesi perspektifinde ontoloji-epistemoloji ilişkisinin temellerine ışık tutmaktadır. Bu minvalde makale, gelenekselde epistemolojik bir özne olarak bilinen insanın, bilişim felsefesi perspektifinde ontolojik statüsünün yeniden belirlenmesine ve bu sayede nasıl bir epistemolojik nesneye evirildiğine dikkat çekmektedir.
Arduino Destekli Robotik Kodlama Etkinlikleri ile İlkokul 2. Sınıf Doğal Afetler Konusunun Öğretimi
Authors: GÜVEN Gökhan , ÖZÜNEL Yaren
Published: December 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, ilkokul 2. sınıf Hayat Bilgisi Dersi doğal afetler konusunda arduino destekli robotik kodlama etkinlik uygulamalarının öğrencilerin akademik başarı ve teknolojiye yönelik tutumları üzerine etkisini belirmektedir. Çalışma nicel yöntem tek grup ön-son test yarı deneysel desene göre planlanmıştır. Araştırma 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılında Muğla ilinde ilkokul 2. sınıf öğrencileri ile dört hafta boyunca yürütülmüştür. Uygulama sürecinde araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen robotik kodlama dijital materyalleri 5E öğrenme modeline entegre edilerek doğal afetler konusu işlenmiştir. Veri toplama araçları olarak “Doğal Afetler Başarı Testi”, “Anlam Çözümleme Tablosu” ve “Teknoloji Tutum Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verileri bağımlı gruplar t-testi ile incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda doğal afetler konusunun öğretiminde arduino destekli robotik kodlama etkinliklerinin kullanımının ilkokul 2. sınıf öğrencilerinin akademik başarılarını ve teknolojiye yönelik tutumlarını artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda ilkokul hayat bilgisi dersi doğal afetler konusunun öğretiminde arduino destekli robotik kodlama uygulamalarının gerçekleştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
The Effect Of Characteristics On The Incidence Of Hypertension In The Elderly
Authors:   Bachelor Of Public Health Study Program, Bhakti Kencana University, Sutriyawan Agung
Published: December 2023

Background: The elderly group tends to experience health problems caused by decreased body functions due to the aging process. So it is more susceptible to suffer from hypertension. Purpose: This study aims to determine the influence of characteristics on the incidence of hypertension in the elderly Method: The method used is quantitative with Cross Sectional design. The population of this study is a productive age community, which is between 15-60 years. The sample was taken in a simple random manner with a sample of 245 respondents. Data collection using questionnaires. The statistical test used is the chi square test Results: The results of this study showed a significant influence between the age of hypertension (p = 0.000). There is a significant influence between the history of hypertension and the incidence of hypertension (0.015). Gender was not a risk factor for hypertension (p = 1,000). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that people aged 60-74 are 4.2 times more likely to suffer from hypertension. People who have a history of hypertension are 1.9 times more likely to suffer from hypertension. While the sex variable could not be proven in this study. So it is necessary to educate people over 60 years old and have a history of hypertension to pay more attention to lifestyle and routinely check blood pressure.
Peranan Pekerja Sosial Sebagai Broker Terhadap Anak Jalanan Di Panti Sosial Bina Remaja Taruna Jaya 2
Authors: Shabrina Afifah Rasyid  , Muhammad Sahrul
Published: December 2023

Street children in the DKI Jakarta area have social problems, they must be trained by professional experts in institutions, therefore social workers are part of the work that is carried out every day to serve dozens, even hundreds of social assistance participants. Good human resource management is needed to ensure that it does not have an impact on increasing social problems on the streets. Therefore, one of the efforts of social workers to properly implement the roles of social workers, one of which is broker. This research aims to determine the causes of children living on the streets, to determine the role of social workers at the Bina Pemuda Taruna Jaya 2 Social Institution and to determine the social functioning of street children at the Taruna Jaya Youth Development Institution 2. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data collection was carried out by means of interviews, observation and documentation. And determining informants uses purposive sampling. To overcome the social problems of street children, as a social worker, he carries out general roles at the Bina Pemuda Taruna Jaya Social Institution 2. The services provided by the institution to improve the social functioning of street children are in the form of administrative services, health services, family services, practical skills education services , there is social counseling guidance, equipped with basic needs, good social roles and can solve problems on their own.
Assessment of Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Breastfeeding at Kampala International Teaching Hospital: A Study Spanning May 2021 to July 2022
Authors:   Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Kampala International University Western  Campus Uganda., Leonard Eighemenrio
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers attending vaccination and pediatric inpatient services at Kampala International Teaching Hospital. Additionally, it sought to identify influential variables associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices in this cohort. Employing a descriptive cross-sectional survey, 187 respondents were randomly selected. Data collection involved the utilization of a questionnaire, and analysis comprised descriptive statistics focusing on frequency and percentages. The study revealed significant findings: 71.2% of respondents were knowledgeable about the accurate definition and duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Among them, 59.7% exclusively breastfed their infants for the recommended initial six months. Notably, 100% provided colostrum to their babies, recognizing its nutritional and protective benefits, while 87% practiced on-demand breastfeeding. Furthermore, the study highlighted a positive attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding, with 86.6% acknowledging breast milk's adequacy for infants during the first six months and recognizing the mutual benefits of EBF for both infants and mothers. Regarding weaning, 51% of respondents initiated it between 15 and 18 months, while 41% did so between 19 and 24 months. The findings underscored a commendable level of breastfeeding knowledge among respondents, with a majority adhering to recommended EBF practices. Additionally, the overwhelmingly favorable attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding signifies its perceived advantages for both infants and mothers. This study emphasizes the importance of continued support and education to reinforce positive breastfeeding practices among mothers attending Kampala International Teaching Hospital. Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, Babies, Newborn, Mothers, Weaned.
Углеводы - описание, польза, влияние на организм и лучшие источники
Authors: Елисеева Татьяна  , Ткачева Наталья  , Шелестун Анна
Published: December 2023

В статье рассмотрены основные свойства углеводов и их воздействие на организм человека. Проведен систематический обзор современной специализированной литературы и актуальных научных данных. Указаны лучшие натуральные источники углеводов. Рассмотрено использование углеводов в различных видах медицины и эффективность их применения при различных заболеваниях. Отдельно проанализированы потенциально неблагоприятные эффекты углеводов на организм человека при определенных медицинских состояниях и заболеваниях.

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Introduction of Digital Microscope and Near Eye Screens with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Regular Dental Procedures
Authors: Jeyakaran Samuel , Newport Jeyanth K. , Shammy Danie
Published: December 2023

Usage of VR (Virtual Reality) in Dentistry is limited to patient wearing the viewer to see a video to calm oneself down while undergoing fearful dental procedures. But it was never worn by the dentist himself, to view and do the dental procedure. The main principle of the study is to increase the magnification of the restricted area of oral cavity using a digital microscope. Digital microscopes of 2 Megapixels and 5 Megapixels, were used by the authors to view dental procedures while doing through smartphone supported Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) glasses. It is important to note that using digital microscope in doing regular dental procedures viewing through AR/VR glasses were so far not reported. But we were careful in establishing the success of this new concept and are delighted to share for further advancement. At the same time, there are bottlenecks which are listed as limitations that can be further modified for success, which has to be developed by the manufacturers involved in research and manufacturing of dental equipments. Hence this article envisage the Dental Chair manufacturers should roll out every dental unit with built in maneuverable digital microscope, software and Near Eye Screen that will be a boon for the patient and the dentist.
On the Persson-Strang’s Identity for the Legendre Polynomials
Authors: Sivaraman R. , López-Bonilla J. , Macin-Moran E. N.
Published: December 2023

We show an alternative proof of an identity given by Persson-Strang for the well known Legendre polynomials.
Enhancing Communicative Competence Through English for Specific Purposes (ESP): A Comparative Study of ESP and General English Approaches in University Language Programme
Authors: Bankole Mercy Adenike , Ayoola Moses Olusanya , Adegite Adekunle
Published: December 2023

It is generally observed that the communicative performance of the students in English language is below average. It is disheartening that a large percentage of students and graduates of Nigerian higher institutions cannot express themselves freely in both written and spoken forms of English language. Whereas, communication is central to the field of teaching and learning. Thus, there is a need to take measures through research, to improve the communicative competence of the students. This research is conceived to examine the competence of the students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria in the use of English Language for interpersonal, official, academic and professional communicative purposes; design English for specific Purpose (ESP) language learning programme for teaching English language in the University to enhance the communicative competence of the students. This study set out to experiment how the use of ESP as a teaching approach can immerse the learners with the required communicative ability for all communicative situations. The study compares the traditional approach of General English with ESP. Empirical evidence from the study suggests that the ESP approach is more effective in enhancing students' communicative competence compared to the traditional General English approach. Significant differences in communicative competence have been observed between students who undergo ESP-based education and those following the conventional General English approach. Based on the significant findings of the research; it is recommended that educational institutions in Nigeria consider incorporating the ESP-based language teaching method into their curriculum.
Aufbau der “Europäischen Digitalen Bibliothek” soll beschleunigt werden
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

In einer am Freitag veröffentlichten Empfehlung fordert die EU-Kommission, den Aufbau der Europäischen Digitalen Bibliothek zu beschleunigen. Den europäischen Bürgern soll ein grenzüberschreitender Online-Zugang zu den europäischen Kulturressourcen ermöglicht werden.
USA: Filesharing-Klagen online beilegen
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Der Verband der US-Musikindustrie, RIAA, hat eine Website eingerichtet, auf der man gegen Zahlung einer Entschädigung ein Verfahren wegen illegaler Nutzung von P2P-Netzwerken einstellen lassen kann. Die Zahlung kann „mit Scheck oder Kreditkarte (MasterCard, Visa und Discovery)“ vorgenommen werden. Unter www.P2PLawsuits.com gibt es seit Anfang März eine zeitgemäße Möglichkeit, einer Klage wegen illegaler Filesharing-Aktivitäten vorzubeugen.
US-Studie: DRM-Aufklärung notwendig
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Das Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) hat eine Studie zu digitalem Rechte-Management (DRM) vorgelegt. Die Autoren wollen Verbraucher, Verbraucherschützer und Journalisten über die Beurteilung von DRM-System aufklären.
Virgin France wegen Musikpiraterie verurteilt
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Die französische Musikladen-Kette Virgin France ist Ende Juni wegen des illegalen Online-Vertriebs eines Madonna-Songs zu Schadenersatz in Höhe von 600.000 Euro verurteilt worden. Das Geld fließt an den Rechteinhaber Warner Music sowie die Telekom-Unternehmen France Telecom und Orange.
Studie: Content-Flatrate mit Urheberrecht vereinbar
Authors: Djordjevic Valie
Published: December 2023

In einem aktuellen Gutachten kommen zwei französische Rechtswissenschaftler zu dem Schluss, dass aus rechtlicher Sicht nichts gegen die Einführung einer Content-Flatrate spricht. Die Legalisierung von Tauschbörsen bei gleichzeitiger Einführung einer Urheber-Pauschalabgabe wäre auch mit dem EU-Recht vereinbar.
EU will Urheberabgaben harmonisieren
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Im Zuge der Umsetzung der Urheberrechts-Richtlinie von 2001 hat die EU-Kommission unter den Mitgliedstaaten eine Umfrage zu Geräteabgaben durchgeführt. Die Ergebnisse liegen jetzt vor. Gefragt wurde unter anderem nach der Zulässigkeit von Privatkopien, Geräteabgaben, der Verwaltung der Einnahmen und der zukünftigen Rolle von DRM-Systemen.
Sony verliert DRM-Prozess in Frankreich
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Ein französisches Gericht hat Sony Mitte Dezember 2006 wegen Irreführung von Kunden verurteilt, berichtet die Zeitung The Australian in ihrer Online-Ausgabe. Die exklusive Kopplung von Liedern aus Sonys Online-Shop an mobile Abspielgeräte von Sony verstößt nach Auffassung des Gerichts gegen geltendes französisches Recht.
US-Schüler verklagen Dienst zur Plagiatssuche
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: December 2023

Vier US-Schüler verklagen vor einem Gericht in Virginia einen Dienstleister, der für einige Tausend Schulen weltweit eingereichte Arbeiten daraufhin überprüft, ob es sich um Plagiate handelt. Der Vorwurf: Die Firma verletze das Urheberrecht der Schüler an ihren Arbeiten. Sie fordern 900.000 Dollar Schadensersatz. Die beklagte Firma ist iParadigms mit Sitz in Oakland in Kalifornien.
Wissenschaft: Einigung zum Kopienversand schafft mehr Probleme, als sie löst
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Das Aktionsbündnis „Urheberrecht für Bildung und Wissenschaft” kritisiert die Vereinbarung über den Zugang zu wissenschaftlichen Fachpublikationen, die Bibliothekenverband und Börsenverein getroffen haben. Sie schaffe „beim elektronischen Dokumentenversand mehr Probleme als die löst”, heißt es in der Pressemitteilung des Bündnisses.
Experten im Bundesrat fordern strengere Regelungen gegen Urheberrechtsverletzungen
Authors: Kreutzer Till
Published: December 2023

Der Rechtsausschuss des Bundesrates empfiehlt, die von der Regierung vorgesehenen Sanktionen gegen Immaterialgüter- rechtsverletzungen erheblich zu verschärfen. Unter anderem sollen die neuen Regelungen auch für nichtgewerbliche Urheberrechtsverletzungen gelten.  Aktualisierung (10. März 2007): Der Bundesrat hat sich in seiner gestrigen Sitzung den Empfehlungen der Fachaussschüsse angeschlossen. 
Frankreich: iTunes-Gesetz verstößt gegen Menschenrechte
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Der französische Verfassungsrat hat wesentliche Passagen des so genannten iTunes-Gesetzes für ungültig erklärt. In seiner Entscheidung, die Ende Juli veröffentlicht worden ist, verweist der Verfassungsrat zur Begründung wiederholt auf die Deklaration der Menschenrechte von 1789. Das berichtete die New York Times in ihrer Online-Ausgabe.
Tanzaufführung bei YouTube verboten
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Richard Louis Silver, Choreograph und — nach eigener Aussage — Erfinder des Tanzes „Electric Slide“, droht Video-Amateuren mit Urheberrechtsklagen. Sie sollen Filme ins Netz gestellt haben, in denen sie den „Electric Slide“ tanzen. Silver will angeblich verhindern, dass fehlerhafter Aufführungen seines Tanzes verbreitet werden.
Filme selbst brennen – aber bitte mit Kopierschutz!
Authors: Kreutzer Till
Published: December 2023

Die DVD Copy Association (DVD CCA) kündigt an, dass sich Filmliebhaber ihre DVDs künftig legal selbst brennen dürfen. Allerdings nur, wenn die selbstgebrannten DVDs, wie Kauffilme, mit einem Kopierschutz versehen sind. Diese Anforderung wirft jedoch technische Probleme auf. CSS – Content Scrambling System heißt das alte und neue Mittel, mit dem die Interessen von Filmindustrie und Kunden in Einklang gebracht werden sollen.
High Definition dank ACP ohne „analoge Lückeâ€œ
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Die „analoge Lücke“ bei hoch auflösenden DVDs soll geschlossen werden, wie der Hersteller von Kopierschutz-Technologie, Macrovision, mitteilte. Das von Macrovision entwickelte Kopierschutzverfahren Analog Content Protection (ACP) wird für die neuen HD-Videotechnologien HD-DVD und Blu-ray zur Pflicht. HD-DVD und Blu-ray gehen beide als potentielle Nachfolger der DVD ins Rennen.
Kampagne droht wieder: „Raubkopierer sind Verbrecher”
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Die von der Zukunft Kino Marketing GmbH (ZKM) betriebene Kampagne „Raubkopierer sind Verbrecher“ macht wieder von sich reden. Mit einem thematisch auf die Weltmeisterschaft der Fußballspieler abgestimmten „viralen“ Kurzfilm will sie — in der „bekannten drastisch-humorvollen Tonalität“ — „auf die Risiken des Raubkopierens“ hinweisen.
Bericht zum britischen Urheberrecht löst gemischte Reaktionen aus
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Gesetze zum Schutz geistigen Eigentums sollten nicht radikal geändert werden, müssen aber reformiert werden, damit sie eine bessere Balance schaffen zwischen den Bedürfnissen von Öffentlichkeit Rechteinhabern. Das ist das Fazit des Berichts, den der ehemalige Chef der Financial Times, Andrew Gowers, für die britische Regierung verfasst hat.
iRights bietet Schulungen, Seminare und Unterrichtsmaterial
Authors: Kreutzer Till
Published: December 2023

iRights.info, das mit dem Grimme-Online-Award 2006 ausgezeichnete Internet-Portal zur Aufklärung über das Urheberrecht, bietet ab sofort leicht verständliche Informationen über das Urheberrecht nicht mehr nur über die Webseite an. Die Experten aus der Redaktion erstellen nun auch im Auftrag Material und führen Schulungen durch — angepasst an die Wünsche des Auftraggebers.
iRights.info nominiert für den Grimme-Online-Award
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: December 2023

iRights.info ist für den wichtigsten deutschen Online-Preis nominiert, den Grimme-Online-Award. Das gab heute die Nominierungskommission in Düsseldorf bekannt. Der Preis wird zum sechsten Mal vom traditionsreichen Adolf-Grimme-Institut in Marl vergeben. Stimmen Sie mit für iRights.info! Nach Angaben des Instituts wurden in diesem Jahr mehr als 1.000 Websites vorgeschlagen.
Unabhängige Plattenfirmen unterstützen Warner/EMI-Fusion
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Der Verband unabhängiger Tonträgerunternehmen, Musikverlage und Musikproduzenten (VUT) hat auf seiner Mitgliederversammlung Ende Februar beschlossen, die Fusion von Warner Music Group (WMG) und EMI zu unterstützen. Das geht aus einer Pressemitteilung vom 1. März hervor.
Gericht in Texas: Ohne Erlaubnis keine Deep-Links
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Ein Bundesrichter in Texas hat entschieden, dass nicht autorisierte Links auf Live-Streams von Motorradrennen gegen das Urheberrecht verstoßen. Der texanische Veranstalter von Motorradrennen, SFX Motor Sports, hatte gegen den Betreiber der Website Supercrosslive.com, Robert Davis, geklagt. SFX produziert Live-Streams (Audio und Video) von Motorradrennen und stellt diese über die eigene Website zur Verfügung.
Jeder Australier ein Copyright-Pirat?
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Wer in Australien öffentlich „Happy Birthday“ singt, muss künftig mit bis zu 800 Euro Bußgeld rechnen. Das folgt aus dem Gesetzentwurf für das neue australische Urheberrecht, der Anfang November das Repräsentantenhaus passiert hat. Die australische Internet Industry Association (IIA) warnt vor Risiken für Bürger und Wirtschaft.
Hal Varian: Das Urheberrechtssystem ist skandalös ineffizient
Authors:   Gastautor
Published: December 2023

Das aktuelle Urheberrecht ist so ineffizient, dass man für bestimmte Situationen geradezu von einem Skandal sprechen muss, so Hal R. Varian, Professor an der Universität Berkely und einer der bekanntesten Informationsökonomen. An der Grundidee geistiger Eigentumsrechte, so Varian, sei festzuhalten, aber das aktuelle System sei zu extrem.
Urheberrechtsreform: Kabinett antwortet Bundesrat
Authors: Kreutzer Till
Published: December 2023

Im laufenden Verfahren zur Reform des Urheberrechts hat die Bundesregierung eine Gegenäußerung zur Stellungnahme des Bundesrates veröffentlicht. Die meisten Empfehlungen, in denen sich die Länderkammer für eine bildungs- und wissenschaftsfreundlichere Ausgestaltung des künftigen Urheberrechts ausgesprochen hat, weist das Kabinett zurück.
Deutsche Schriftsteller und Verlage gegen Open Access
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Der Verband deutscher Schriftsteller, das deutsche PEN-Zentrum und der Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels fordert die Bundesregierung auf, „ein Konzept für eine sinnvolle Stärkung des Schutzes schöpferischer Leistungen im 21. Jahrhundert vorzulegen“. Appelle von Politikern und Wissenschaftlern zugunsten von „Open Access“ werden in der „Frankfurter Mahnung“ zurückgewiesen.
„Cash for Art” will neue Urheberabgaben für Internet-Fernsehen
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Die neu gegründete „Künstlerinitiative Cash for Art“ fordert, für die Weitersendung von geschützten Programmen konkrete Vergütungsregelungen festzulegen. Bisher entgingen den Künstlern Einnahmen in Millionenhöhe, so die Initiative. Die Einnahmen sollen von Verwertungsgesellschaften eingesammelt und verteilt werden.
Kraljevo during the smallpox epidemic in 1972
Authors: Terzić Predrag , Simijanović Jovan
Published: December 2023

In the spring of 1972, the infectious disease smallpox appeared in Yugoslavia, which was characterized by high mortality. Today, it is known for certain that the epidemic was brought by Ibrahim Hoti, a pilgrim who went on a trip to Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Most of the sick and deceased were from the area of the then Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo, followed by those from Belgrade. On the territory of the municipality of Kraljevo during the smallpox epidemic, there were no cases of infection, although the areas where the infections appeared are geographically very close. Nikola Nakaradić, a student of the Forestry High School and a resident of the boarding school in Kraljevo, was one of those infected and successfully cured. He got the symptoms and the diagnosis when he was not in Kraljevo, and then he was treated and taken care of in a quarantine in Belgrade, which is why he was listed as a patient from Belgrade in the records. Getting out of the epidemic situation without a single case of illness in the area of the then municipality of Kraljevo is considered a success, especially considering the poor state of healthcare, both in terms of material and technical conditions, and in terms of unpreparedness for the challenge of a sudden epidemic. The municipal headquarters for quarantine diseases carried out combat measures by organizing quarantines, and mass vaccination of the population was carried out. The quick formation of the quarantine, immediately after learning that the resident of the boarding school was infected, as well as the quick and successful action to locate the fugitives from the quarantine, represent the merit of the internal affairs authorities, while the greatest merit certainly belongs to the health care workers, on whose shoulders fell the main burden of responsibility and who engaged in preventing the virus outbreak in Kraljevo The fact that Nikola Nakaradić from Morović, a sick student of the Forestry School and a resident of the boarding school in Kraljevo, did not infect anyone in the territory of Kraljevo can certainly be considered an extremely fortunate set of circumstances. Unfortunately, material conditions in the health institutions in Kraljevo did not significantly improve even several years after the epidemic. The experience of smallpox has led to the fact that in the next draft of the health care program, measures for the detection, prevention, control and treatment of infectious diseases will be outlined in the first point. The formal legal basis has been laid, but experience after smallpox has shown that the action in the first moments of the epidemic is the most important. Knowledge, conscientiousness, responsibility, courage and dedication of health workers and other employees in competent institutions are the first and most important frontline for preventing epidemics at their very beginnings.
Launch of a new journal on applied mathematics: Editorial review on Vol. 1 No. 1
Authors: Zeeshan Ahmed
Published: December 2023

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Psychometric properties of the Gender Role Conflict – Short Form (GRC-SF) in straight and gay Greek men
Authors: Daoultzis Konstantinos Christos , Kordoutis Panos
Published: December 2023

The current study examined the reliability and validity of Gender Role Conflict Scale-Short Form (GRCS-SF) among Greek men, 753 straight and 437 gay men. A multigroup confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on the Greek version of the scale to validate the measurement model across the two groups. Findings revealed a well-fitting model with a stable factorial structure and partial measurement and scalar invariance. The four-factor solution matched the four theoretical GRC domains. However, factor loadings and scores differed between the two groups on almost all domains. Cronbach’s α reliabilities were satisfactory in both groups for both the overall scale and its subscales. Further, population and criterion validity were supported as higher GRC for both straight and gay men predicted lower relationship satisfaction. The Greek-language version of GRC-SF seems to be a valid and reliable tool for future studies.