bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Project-based teaching and learning activities: a systematic review
Authors: Perrianty Fefri , Haryati Tri , Yanti Nova Berliana
Published: April 2023

[Project-based teaching and learning activities: a systematic review]is a form of instruction that focuses on students based on 3 constructivist principles: teaching and learning activities are special conditions, students participate actively in teaching and learning activities and they achieve their mission through social interaction and provide insights and explanations. Cocco, 2006). It is considered as a type of teaching and learning activity with a special inquiry platform where the conditions for teaching and learning activities are carried out through authentic problems and problems in real world practice (Al -Balushi & Al - Aamri, 2014) which aim at meaningful learning experiences (Wurdinger, Haar , Hugg & Bezon , 2007). Blumenfeld, Fishman, Krajcik, Marx and Soloway (2000).
Towards Identifying for Evidence of Drain Brain from Web Search Results using Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Meza Ruiz Ivan Vladimir , Murrieta Hector , Alizadeh Pegah , Garcia Jorge
Published: April 2023

Brain drain is the phenomenon in which experts on a field abandon their origin country to practice their profession in a different country. It forms part of the migration patterns around the world. However brain drain can have damaging effects on the source of origin when it happens at large scale. This has been problem in several countries of latinamerica, particularly at the postgraduate level. The correct characterization of this phenomena is vital to outline polices that keep or attract the talent needed in these countries. In this research, we propose a methodology to identify evidence of drain brain through results of web search engines which commonly contains links to career information pages given a seed name, however it could be very time consuming explore and analyze all resulting pages. For this reason, in this research we propose to exploit a Reinforcement Learning setting to learn to navigate and extract significant information from the snippet results. In this work we outline the main architecture based on the Dopamine RL framework.
An Investigation of Processes of Children's Digital Technologies Usage from the Perspective of Digital Age Parents
Authors: HARK SÖYLEMEZ Nesrin
Published: April 2023

The developments in digital technologies and their widespread use among children day by day bring the need to investigate the processes of children's use of digital technologies. The purpose of this study is to investigate the processes of children's digital technologies usage from the perspective of digital age parents. The phenomenology pattern is used to conduct the study. The study group consists of 15 parents, selected according to the criterion sampling. A semi-structured interview form is used as a data collection tool. Content analysis is used in the analysis of the data. It is found that the majority of parents do not find digital environments safe. Parents stated the negative effects of digital technologies on children as developing various addictions, health problems, decline in academic success, decline in face to face communication skills, moving away from real life experiences, and moving away from cultural values. The majority of parents indicated that they did not witness a negative event that their children experienced in digital environments. Another important result is that the majority of children do not seek help from their parents regarding the problems they encounter in digital environments. It is recommended that parents should create an environment of trust where their children can share their negative situations and establish a strong communication with their children.
Ülkelerin Sosyo-Ekonomik Göstergelerinin Cinsiyete Özgü Ortalama Yaşam Süreleri Üzerindeki Etkisinin Panel Veri Analiziyle İncelenmesi
Authors: ŞENOL Osman , AKBULUT Fevzi
Published: April 2023

Sağlık teknolojilerinde yaşanan gelişmeler ve sağlık hizmetlerinde yapılan iyileştirmelerle ortalama yaşam süresi yıldan yıla artmaktadır. Ortalama yaşam süresinin gelişmiş ülkelerde gelişmekte olan ülkelere göre daha fazla olduğu, kadınlarda ise erkeklere göre ortalama yaşam süresinin daha yüksek olduğu görülmektedir. Ortalama yaşam süresini etkileyen birçok faktör bulunduğundan bu çalışmada cinsiyete özgü yaşam süresini etkilediği düşünülen sosyo-ekonomik faktörler incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda Dünya Bankası gelir sınıflandırmasına göre üst-orta gelir grubunda yer alan ülkelerin cinsiyete özgü ortalama yaşam sürelerinin sosyo-ekonomik göstergeler ile ilişkisini incelemek amacıyla panel veri analizi yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Çalışmada üst-orta gelir grubunda yer alan 54 ülkeden verilerine ulaşılabilen 40 ülke analiz edilmiş ve Dünya Bankası veri tabanından alınan ülkelere ait 1991-2020 yılları arasındaki veriler kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda enflasyon, işsizlik ve nüfus artışının ortalama yaşam süresi üzerinde negatif bir etkisinin olduğu, kişi başı gelir ve ekonomik büyümenin ise ortalama yaşam süresini pozitif yönde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca ortalama yaşam süresini olumlu yönde en fazla etkileyen faktörün ekonomik büyüme olduğu görülmüştür.
Gerçeküstü Kodlar Üzerinden Reha Erdem Sinemasına Bakmak
Authors: GÜNTÜRKÜN Elif , ALTUNAY D. Alper
Published: April 2023

Gerçeküstücü akım önce sanatta ve ardından sinemada, modernizmin boşa çıkan vaatlerinin etkisiyle gelişen bir akımdır. Gerçekliğin çizgisel ilerleme nosyonuna başkaldıran gerçeküstücü sanatçılar, gerçeğin sistem tarafından belirlenmiş tanımlarına değil, insanın varlık itibariyle hiçbir denetim olmaksızın sahip olduğu duyguları ve düşünceleri ortaya çıkarmakla ilgilenmiştir. Gerçeküstücü sinema, Bunuel’in etkisiyle tüm dünyada sinemayı etkisi altına almıştır ve gerçeküstücülük akımının öne çıkan temsilcileri Andre Breton, Louis Aragon, Paul Eluard ve Pierre Unik olarak bilinir. Bugün hala pek çok yönetmenin filmlerinde gerçeküstücü akımın izlerini görmek mümkündür. Bu çalışmada gerçeküstücü akımın ortak kodları üzerinden Reha Erdem sineması ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışmanın Reha Erdem’in sinemasını gerçeküstücü olarak ele alma iddiası bulunmamaktadır. Çalışma, Reha Erdem filmlerinde gerçeküstü öğelerin saptanması ve bu öğelerin özgün bir anlatı içinde nasıl yapılandığını incelemektedir. Reha Erdem’in yönettiği uzun metrajlı filmlerden yedi tanesi amaçlı örneklem olarak seçilmiş ve bu filmler üzerinden gerçeküstü sinemanın sıklıkla kullandığı ögelerin Reha Erdem sinemasında nasıl yer bulduğu sorusunun yanıtları aranmış, seçilen filmlerde gerçeküstü kodların okunması ve saptanması hedeflenmiştir.
Exploration of Twin Separation and Adult Experiences: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Coan Bond Jocelyne , Coker J. Kelly
Published: April 2023

Many researchers have studied the long-term impact of nontwin sibling separation in foster care, but little is known about the separation of twins. In this study, we examined how one specific set of adult fraternal twin sisters interpreted their personal experiences of separation from each other while in foster care and whether this experience affected their interpersonal relationships. The researchers relied on the theoretical foundations of attachment theory to support the use of existing literature and to integrate the research findings into current child welfare practice for human services professionals. Through personal interviews, each twin was asked to recall experiences from foster care and comment on the effects of being separated from their twin. Thematic analysis of the interview data and observations of the interview process helped to identify four themes: forming successful attachments, mental health issues, trauma history, and number and type of placements experienced. Implications for human services professionals working in social services agencies with youth in foster care are also discussed.
ПРАВОВЫЕ ОСНОВЫ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЕ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ.
Authors: Шоокумова Д.П. , Ибраимов Б.З.
Published: April 2023

Подробно раскрываются основные  институты информационного права: информационной безопасности, персональных данных, электронного документооборота, правового регулирования СМИ и др. Особое внимание в работе уделено механизмам борьбы с информационное преступностью и обеспечения информационное безопасности.
О СОДЕРЖАНИИ ПОНЯТИЯ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПРАВ ЧЕЛОВЕКА И ГРАЖДАНИНА
Authors: Каримбеков А. М,
Published: April 2023

В данной статье проводится анализ содержания и классификации системы экологических прав человека и гражданина. Исследуется и непосредственное содержание экологических субъективных прав через анализ их элементов (право-поведение, право-требование, право-притязание, право-пользование. Предпринята попытка уточнения сферы действия экологических прав человека и гражданина в контексте иных охраняемых законом благ в соответствии с действующим экологическим законодательством.
ПРОГРАММА ВСЕОБЩЕГО ВОЕННОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ В ПЕРИОД ВЕЛИКОЙ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОЙ ВОЙНЫ НА ПРИМЕРЕ ОШСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ КИРГИЗСКОЙ ССР (историко-правовой аспект)
Authors: Акматова А.Т.
Published: April 2023

В научной статье автором раскрывается деятельность программы всеобуча в Средней Азии, на примере Киргизской ССР. Всеобщее военное обучение представляла собой систему подготовки советских граждан к основам военной деятельности. В данной программе успешно прививались навыки к основам военной и физической подготовки для защиты молодого советского государства, образованного после октябрьской революции 1917 года. Основатель советской государственности Владимир Ильич Ленин придавал исключительно важное значение программе всеобщего обучения. Данная программа являлась одним из важных средств в организации советских граждан, где воспитывали в духе большевистской дисциплины в подготовке боеспособного пополнения Красной Армии. Следует отметить, что программа всеобуч внесла конкретный и значительный вклад в процесс формирования Красной Армии, но и дополнительно в развитие физкультурного движения и массового спорта в первой стране рабочих и крестьян. Но, к 1923 году процесс военного обучения был прекращён.
В первые дни Великой Отечественной войны, когда советский народ встал на защиту Родины появилась необходимость воссоздания программы всеобуч. В самые кратчайшие сроки каждый гражданин Советского Союза способный носить оружие должен был получить военные навыки одиночного бойца, умеющего действовать на поле боя самостоятельно и в составе подразделения; научиться метко стрелять из боевой винтовки; уметь вести рукопашный бой с врагами; уметь владеть штыком и лопатой; бросать ручные гранаты и бутылки с горючей жидкостью; не бояться и сражаться не только с автоматчиками, но и танками. Только за период Великой Отечественной войны по программам всеобуча прошли обучение почти 6,5 млн стрелков и свыше 1,5 млн бойцов-специалистов.
ӨСПҮРҮМДӨРДҮН КЫЛМЫШ ЖАСООДОГУ АГРЕССИЯСЫНЫН АКТУАЛДУУ КӨЙГӨЙЛӨРҮ
Authors: Жаасынбек кызы Айнура , Турсунбай кызы Гулиза
Published: April 2023

Бул макала жашы жете электердин курдаштарына же башкаларга карата агрессияны көрсөткөн балдар бойго жеткенде башка олуттуу кылмыштарды жасашы мүмкүн болгондуктан, агрессиясынын учурдагы көйгөйүн бир катар кыйынчылыкты жаратып келет, анткени бул көйгөйду кылмыштын алдын алуу боюнча мамлекеттин жана коомдун негизги аракеттери жашы жете электерди тарбиялоого багытталышы керек. Макалада агрессия жана анын алдын алуу жолдору жөнүндөгү идеялардын мазмунун байланыштырууга аракет жасалып, психологиянын чөйрөсүндө жана кылмыш-жаза мыйзамдарынын тутумунда иштелди.
КЫРГЫЗДАРДЫН САЛТТУУ ДАРЫГЕРЧИЛИГИНДЕ ӨСҮМДҮКТӨРДҮ ТААНЫП БИЛҮҮСҮ (БАТКЕН ОБЛУСУНДАГЫ ТАРЫХЫЙ-ЭТНОГРАФИЯЛЫК ИЗИЛДӨӨЛӨРДҮН НЕГИЗИНДЕ)
Authors: Абдиева Айша , Шайбек кызы Санталатхан , Чыныкеева Гүлназ
Published: April 2023

Кыргыз эли жашоо-тиричилигинде байыртадан каада-салтка, нарк-насилге жана ырым-жырымдарга маани берип, күндөлүк турмуш-тиричиликтеринде түрдүү жөрөлгөлөрдү пайдаланып келишкени белгилүү.  Ал жөрөлгөлөр азыркы күндө да өз маанисин жоготпой, Кыргызстандын түштүк-батыш кыргыздары тарабынан пайдаланылып келет.  Макалада кыргыздын салттуу дарыгерчилигинде өсүмдүктөрдү таанып билүүсү баяндалат.
ДЖОРДЖ ВАШИНГТОН – ПЕРВЫЙ ПРЕЗИДЕНТ США (1732—1799)
Authors: Дадажонова Наргиза
Published: April 2023

Первый президент США генерал Джордж Вашингтон, возглавлявший американскую армию в войне за независимость британских колоний в Северной Америке, родился 22 февраля 1732 года в округе Уэстморлэнд штата Виргиния. В 1774-1775 годах Вашингтон участвовал в Первом и Втором Кон­тинентальных конгрессах в Филадельфии в качестве представителя Виргинии, решительно выступал против репрессивных мер британс­ких властей, хотя первоначально и не был сторонником независимос­ти. В ходе вспыхнувшей еще в 1774 году войны с Англией Вашингтон стал главнокомандующим армией колоний, названной Конгрессом Континентальной армией. Ему удалось создать из ополченцев дисцип­линированную армию, к концу боевых действий накопившую немалый боевой опыт. В сентябре 1796 года Вашингтон обратился к стране с прощальным посланием. Президент призывал укреплять единство штатов, бороться с коррупцией, экономить государственные средства и не содержать в мирное время большой армии. Он также считал, что не стоит заклю­чать политические союзы с другими государствами, а поддерживать с ними только торговые отношения.
КЫРГЫЗСТАНДАГЫ ДИНИЙ ИШЕНИМДЕРДИН КООМДУК ТУРМУШТАГЫ ОРДУ ЖАНА РОЛУ (“КУРМАНДЫККА ЧАЛУУНУН” МИСАЛЫНДА)
Authors: Осконбай кызы Айжана , Чыныкеева Гульназ
Published: April 2023

Бул макалада Кыргызстандагы жашаган калктын диний ишенимдери, тактап айтканда, “курмандыкка чалуу” ишенимине байланыштуу  изилдөөлөр камтылат. Кыргыз этнографиясында жогорудагыдай диний ишенимдер атайын терең изилдөөгө алынбаган, бирок мааниси жогору маселелердин бири. Көз карандысыздыкка жеткенден кийин өлкөбүздө ар түрдүү диний агымдар пайда болгон жана бүгүнкү күндө да алар жигердүү ишмердүүлүктөрүн жүргүзүшүүдө. Азыркы мезгилде да исламга тиешелүү ырым-жырымдар, исламга чейинки ишенимдер ассимиляцияланып, жергиликтүү калк тарабынан кеңири колдонулууда.
ФЛОРИСТИЧЕСКАЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ВОДОЕМОВ ОЧИСТНОГО СООРУЖЕНИЯ Г. ОШ
Authors: Боронбаева Айназик , Жетимишева Фатима
Published: April 2023

В связи           с          интенсивным            развитием промышленности и сельскохозяйственного производства, ростом городов и населенных пунктов из года в год увеличивается общий объем водопотребления в нашей стране, а увеличение объема водопотребления в народном хозяйстве приводит к увеличению промышленных и коммунально-бытовых сточных вод.

 Условно очищенные и недоочищенные стоки являются одним из основных факторов, повышающих эвтрофность водных источников, следовательно, их загрязнение различными примесями. Сокращение или прекращение сброса сточных вод, оптимальные режимы их очистки, повторное использование условно очищенных вод должны способствовать решению проблем, как водоснабжения, так и охраны водоемов от загрязнения. В статье рассматривается развитие и распределение микроводорослей в системах очистного сооружения г. Ош и их значение в очистке стоков.
ЖЕРДИН БИОСФЕРАСЫ ЖАНА АНЫН РЕСУРСТАРЫН САРАМЖАЛДУУ ПАЙДАЛАНУУ
Authors: Эргашов Садирали
Published: April 2023

Макалада Жер биосферасын үйрөнүү менен ноосферага багыт алуунун жана ресурстарды сарамжалдуу колдонуунун маселелери каралды. Биосферанын компоненттерин сактоо жана анын иш-чараларын туура жолго салуу максаты каралды. Биосфера жана анын ресурстарын пайдаланууда системалуу иликтөө усулдары колдонулду, ошондой эле аларды практикада пайдалануу багыты эске алынды. Географиялык прогноз усулуну колдонуу менен адамдын чарбажүргүзүп жашоосунда жагымсыз кубулуштардан кача алат, жаратылышка терс таасирлерин кыскартуу иш чараларынын аткарууга өбөлгө болушу эске алынды. Жыйынтыгында биосферага антропогендик терс таасирлерди кыскартуу жолдору сунушталды. Келечекте коомчулук ресурстарды пайланууда ноосфералык багытка жол алышы зарылдыгы каралды.
ВЛИЯНИЕ КОРМОВОЙ ДОБАВКИ ФЕЛУЦЕН НА ПИЩЕВУЮ ЦЕННОСТЬ МЯСА БЫЧКОВ КАЗАХСКОЙ БЕЛОГОЛОВОЙ ПОРОДЫ
Authors: Курохтина Дарья , Жаймышева Сауле , Рахимжанова Ильмира , Седых Татьяна , Галиева Зульфия
Published: April 2023

Приводится материал, характеризующий воздействие различных доз Фелуцена на мясную продукцию бычков казахской белоголовой  породы. Приводится анализ показателей химического состава длиннейшей мышцы спины, ее биологической полноценности и содержания в ней аминокислот. Установлено, что бычки I контрольной группы, отличаясь меньшим содержанием сухого вещества в длиннейшей мышце спины, по массовой доле экстрагируемого жира в ней уступали аналогам II опытной группы на 0,19% (Р<0,05), молодняку II опытной группы – на 0,46% (Р<0,05), сверстникам IV опытной группы – на 0,35%(Р<0,05). По величине массовой доли протеина в длиннейшей мышце бычков установлено преимущество молодняка II опытной группы над аналогами I контрольной группы по уровню анализируемого показателя на 0,23% (Р<0,05), а также установлено преимущество бычков III и IV опытных групп по содержанию протеина в мускуле на 1,99% (Р<0,05) и 1,22%(Р<0,05). Установлено преимущество бычков II, III, IV над сверстниками I контрольной группы по содержанию триптофана на 3,34 мг %, 10,65% мг %, 7,72 мг %. При этом мышечная ткань бычков II-IV опытных групп отличалась большей величиной белкового качественного показателя. Сверстники I контрольной группы уступали аналогам II, III, IV групп по величине анализируемого показателя на 0,05 ед. (0,84%), 0,14 ед. (2,34%) и 0,10 ед. (1,67%). Лидирующее положение по уровню белкового качественного показателя занимали бычки III опытной группы, в рацион которых вводилось апробируемая добавка в дозе 125 г/сут.
PRODUCTIVE AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GROWING SHEEP WITH DIFFERENT GENOTYPES
Authors: Abdurasulov Abdugani , Salykov R. , Abdymazhitov N. , Mamatkalykov P.
Published: April 2023

In order to assess the productive and biological characteristics of growing sheep of different origin we have carried out commercial cross breeding of Kyrgyz hair fat-tailed sheep with dairy Awassi sheep imported from Israel. As a result of basic measurements of body type it was established that crossbred descendants differed with better proportion of majority of body statures with well demonstrated meat and milk shapes. The duration of lactation period with crossbred females of first generation is longer for 50 days, but milk yielding capacity - 88,7 l more than of females of Kyrgyz hair sheep population. Generally having analyzed the effectiveness of crossbreeding, including the received gains in weight, milking capacity, we have become convinced of its advantage. The advantage of crossbred growing sheep has to do with a degree of expression of heterosis effect. The quantity of products derived from crossbred lambs was significantly greater at fewer costs for its production.
Developing Critical Thinking in EFL through Visible Thinking Routines: Experiences of Teachers in a Chinese International School
Authors: Lei Ying , Joseph Jeyaraj Joanna
Published: April 2023

In recent years, critical thinking (CT) has become a key factor in promoting language learning, especially in Chinese international schools. However, there is limited research about the approaches to develop CT within this context. Therefore, this paper focuses on the ways in which English language teachers engage with Visible Thinking (VT) routines to develop students’ CT ability among students in an international school in Fujian, China. Also covered in this paper are suggestions on how to overcome certain challenges that result from the use of these routines. In this qualitative study, data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with four EFL teachers and data were analysed thematically. The results show that English teachers utilized VT routines as a lead-in and a text-based discuss tool to improve students’ CT skills. Additionally, six challenges were identified and these related to the complexity level of VT routines and teachers’ understanding of the these routines, students’ difficulty in providing critical answers, lack of motivation, internet dependence issues and students’ language proficiency level. To overcome these difficulties, teachers should devote more time to lesson-planning and problem-prediction, recognize the value of content knowledge, encourage motivation through peer-support and reward-systems, encourage discussion. Implications for teaching include gaining familiarity with VT routines which can be done through informal conversations with colleagues and also through professional development activities.
Eliciting the Economic Value and Preferences for Health Insurance Reform in Nigeria: Evidence from a Discrete Choice Experiment
Authors: Falegan Ifeolu Joseph , Sauer Johannes
Published: April 2023

National health insurance systems across the world are confronted with mounting demands for reforms to make them fit for purpose and deliver as planned. There is, however, a dire paucity of empirical evidence from which policymakers can draw inferences to make informed reform decisions. Such evidence needs to detail the economic cost as well as consumers’ preferences for reforms. Using orthogonal coding to generate three attributes and a full factorial design with all three attributes having three levels each to generate 27 possible scenarios with only 9 scenarios presented to each respondent to reduce the cognitive burden, conditional logistic regression was used to estimate McFadden’s discrete choice model in a discrete choice experiment conducted in Nigeria. McFadden’s R2 value of 0.5346 indicates that the model is well fitted. The Chi-squared statistic of 1057.13 shows that the estimated model has the required explanatory power and statistical significance for the attributes with confidence level set at 95%. Results show that respondents are willing to pay for health insurance reform, opting for health insurance types with attributes that they deem would meet their needs, rather than settle for status quo health insurance. Respondents were willing to pay as high as 24% of annual income to access insurance types that have comprehensive benefits package, which indicates that risk pooling could potentially fund universal health insurance in Nigeria.
Enhanced Care Units: Guidance on development and implementation within Acute Medicine
Authors:   Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust, Smallwood Nicholas , Krishnamoorthy Sanjay ,   ST4 MBChB MRCP(UK) Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Bonnici Kathleen ,   Consultant Acute Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Wenham Tim ,   Consultant, Anaesthesia and Intensive care medicine, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Intensive Care Society, Co-Chair, Dyson Sarah ,   Consultant, critical care, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Intensive Care Society, Jones Hattie ,   Clinical physiotherapist, critical care, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Intensive Care Society, Walden Andrew ,   Physiotherapist, AMU and enhanced care, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Stephens Jennie ,   Consultant Acute and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Basey Jan ,   Consultant Acute and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Kelly Tash ,   Consultant Pharmacist, Acute Admissions Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Evans Kirsten ,   Sister, Acute Medical Unit, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Dean Paul ,   Senior Physiotherapist, Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Published: April 2023

The Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) and Intensive Care Society (ICS) have produced joint guidance on the standards of care and infrastructure required to deliver enhanced care within Acute Medicine. The cohort of patients this relates to are in the most part already being looked after on the AMU, but co-location and providing enhanced monitoring and nursing input will ensure safe, high-quality care can be delivered to them. We strongly support the development of enhanced care units, whilst clearly acknowledging that they are not a replacement for critical care where that is indicated. Enhanced care and critical care complement each other and will help foster the close working between the two specialties that modern acute care requires. This guidance draws on expertise and existing relevant guidance from the two societies, alongside that from the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM), British Thoracic Society (BTS), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and NHS England / Improvement (NHSE/I). We recognise this is an area with limited evidence and so will aim to review it regularly as the knowledge and experience in this area increases.
Impact of Pleural Effusion on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism: Insights from the National Inpatient Sample
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, Alexandra University, Alexandria, Egypt, Abbas Kirellos Said , Qureshi Adnan ,   Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute and Department of Neurology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA, Ahmad Soban ,   East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA, Lip Gregory Y.H. ,   Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool & Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark, Kwok Chun Shing ,   Department of Post-Qualifying Healthcare Practice, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
Published: April 2023

Background: The incidence of hospital admissions for pulmonary embolism (PE) and associated pleural effusion, and the impact of these effusions on outcomes on a national level is unknown. Methods: Data from the National Inpatient Sample between 2016 to 2019 was used to conduct a retrospective nationwide cohort study of hospital admissions for PE with and without pleural effusion. Multiple logistic regressions and linear regression analyses were used to determine the independent impact of effusions on in-hospital mortality, length of stay, and cost. Results: There were 937,744 hospital admissions with PE included in our analysis (median age 64 [interquartile range 50-76] years; 52.5% females). The in-hospital mortality rate overall was 3.7% which was 5.5% for patients with pleural effusion and 3.6% for patients without pleural effusion (p<0.001). The median length of stay was longer in the group with pleural effusion (6 [3-12] days vs 4 [2-6] days, p<0.001) and the median healthcare cost was higher among patients with pleural effusion (13,689 [7,279-30,915] vs 8,855 [5,472-16,531], p<0.001). The factors most associated with pleural effusion were atrial fibrillation (OR 1.89 95%CI 1.78-2.00, p<0.001) and arterial thrombosis (OR 1.48 95%CI 1.19-1.84, p<0.001). Pleural effusion was associated with increased odds of mortality in patients with PE (OR 1.30 95%CI 1.18-1.45, p<0.001). Pleural effusion was associated with increased length of stay (Coefficient 4.15 95%CI 3.99 to 4.32, p<0.001), and healthcare costs (Coefficient 12,164; 95%CI:11,639 to 12,688, p<0.001)). Conclusion: Concomitant pleural effusion is not uncommon among PE patients which is more common in patients with atrial fibrillation and previous arterial thrombosis. Pleural effusions in patients with PE are associated with higher in-hospital mortality, length of stay and cost.
Use of procedural ultrasound for the insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters: A nationwide survey in acute care departments in Belgium
Authors:   MD, Emergency Department (ED), Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (CUSL), 1200 Brussels, Belgium Emergency Department (ED), ZNA Middelheim, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium Emergency Department (ED), OLVZ Aalst, 9300 Aalst, Belgium Belgian Emergency Ultrasound Society, Dupriez Florence , Smets Cedric ,   MD, Emergency Department (ED), Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (CUSL), 1200 Brussels, Belgium, Raemen Hannelore ,   MD, Emergency Department (ED), ZNA Middelheim, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium Emergency Department (ED), OLVZ Aalst, 9300 Aalst, Belgium Belgian Emergency Ultrasound Society, Van Laer Marie ,   MD, Emergency Department (ED), OLVZ Aalst, 9300 Aalst, Belgium Belgian Emergency Ultrasound Society, Hachez Martin ,   MD, Emergency Department (ED), Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (CUSL), 1200 Brussels, Belgium
Published: April 2023

Purpose: Assessment of ultrasound use for peripheral intravenous cannulation among acute care nurses and physicians. Methods: Over a population of 17,437, the calculated sample size of respondents required was 376. Results: A total of 388 health professionals; 249 (64.2%) physicians and 139 (35.8%) nurses completed the entire questionnaire. 166 (45.2%) used ultrasound for intravenous cannulation. A statistically significant difference favored physicians’ ultrasound use (p<0.001). Respondents with less than 10 years of clinical practice used ultrasound significantly more (p<0.001). The main reported obstacle among users was the lack of time. Conclusion: This survey revealed the gap between the current recommendations for ultrasound use for peripheral intravenous cannulation and the actual practices. Efforts should be made to develop specific training using ultrasound.
A whole healthcare system mortality review of the second wave COVID-19 pandemic response, were lessons learned?
Authors:   FRCGP, Salford Clinical Commissioning Group, Salford Civic Centre, Salford M27 5AW, Tankel Jeremy W , Ratcliffe David ,   FRCGP, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD. North West Ambulance Service, Ladybridge Hall, Bolton BL1 5DD. Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, 3 Piccadilly Place, M1 3BN., Smith Martin ,   FRCEM, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD, Hindley Clare ,   FRCGP, Salford primary care together, 3rd Floor Orbit House, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0BG, Mullarkey Andrew ,   MSc, Health Innovation Manchester, City Labs, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ, Waterhouse Dee ,   Health Innovation Manchester, City Labs, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ, Riley Andrea ,   Health Innovation Manchester, City Labs, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ, Green Darren ,   PhD, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD
Published: April 2023

We previously reported a study of features of emergency healthcare response to COVID-19 that could be modified to mitigate against future excess deaths. Here we determined what themes persisted in later waves. This was an expert panel review of all components of care delivered to COVID-19 patients who died (primary and secondary care, community services, NHS 111 and 999, COVID oximetry at home, virtual wards). 174 deaths were included. 5% were deemed >50% avoidable, 75% included avoidability themes. Contact with primary care remains mostly via telephone, creating diagnostic risk. Patient decision to avoid healthcare contact was common. Recommendations include: better utilisation of home monitoring in future pandemics; improved avoidance of nosocomial spread; patients be encouraged to seek medical advice earlier.
Acute coronary syndrome after initiation of amoxicillin/clavulanate
Authors:   School of Emergency Medicine, University of Turin, Italy Department of Emergency Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy, Giamello Jacopo Davide , Bertone Chiara ,   School of Emergency Medicine, University of Turin, Italy Department of Emergency Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy, Sobrero Gabriele ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy, Barutta Letizia ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy, Paglietta Giulia ,   School of Emergency Medicine, University of Turin, Italy Department of Emergency Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy, Losardo Luigi ,   Department of Cardiology, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy, Lauria Giuseppe ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
Published: April 2023

We report the case of a 54 year old man referred to the Emergency Department for rapid onset of an itchy rash and oppressive epigastric pain after assumption of amoxicillin/clavulanate. Electrocardiogram aand laboratory findings were consistent with acute coronaty syndrome. After coronary angiography, diagnosis of type II Kounis syndrome was made.
Tete wↄ bi ka, tete wↄ bi kyerɛ: Pius Agyemang’s Sacred Music and Ghana’s Catholic Liturgical Inculturation
Authors: Apaah Felicity
Published: April 2023

This article provides an ethnographic reading into Catholic liturgical music rooted in African indigenous concepts. It analyzes some selected lyrics of the compositions of Pius Agyemang, SVD, who was a versatile Ghanaian Catholic composer and historian with vast knowledge in Ghanaian culture, to explore the nexus between Christian religiosity and being an African. These songs are not just literary texts but indigenous theology in action that expresses the religious understanding and reflections of a people within the context of Ghanaian indigenous knowledge system’s philosophy. The article shows how Pius Agyemang’s works provide a paradigm of indigenous theology that combines the Asante thought-form and culture with indigenous expressions of the Christian faith. It argues that there is complementarity between Christianity and the indigenous knowledge system’s philosophy that situates Christian belief in a stronger way in the Ghanaian traditional setting and serves as a relevant source of African Christian epistemology.
Thoreau’s Stoicism inLetters to Various Persons: The Spiritual Direction of Harrison Blake
Authors: Stettler Matteo
Published: April 2023

In the present contribution, the author contends, first, that “the perfect piece of Stoicism” that Emerson wanted to make out of Thoreau’s philosophical correspondence with his disciple Harrison Blake in Letters to Various Persons (1865) was neither concerned with a personality stereotype, as Sophia Thoreau feared, nor with the specifically Stoic way of living, as Richardson and Risinger have claimed in response. This first edition of Thoreau’s correspondence was in fact meant to be representative of that generally philosophical “art of living well” to which Thoreau was entirely committed. Second, the author provides a comparative analysis of Thoreau’s philosophical letters to his pupil and Seneca’s epistolary with Lucilius, in order to ascertain precisely how Thoreau’s letter-writing itself, apart from Emerson’s framing of it, might have been informed by his knowledge and interest in Stoic epistolary practices.
Phytotoxic Impact of Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) Pericarps on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Authors: Warrag Mohamed Osman A. , Warrag Essam I.
Published: April 2023

Phytotoxic effects of mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) pericarps onseed germination and seedling growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) wereinvestigated. Aqueous extracts of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 g of drymesquite pericarps in a litre of distilled water were used. Final seedgermination percentage and germination rate, evaluated with correctedgermination rate index, and days to 50% of the final seed germination,were significantly reduced. Likewise were the radicle and the hypocotyllengths, five days after germination. The magnitude of the reductionincreased with the increase of extract concentration. Mannitol solutionswith the same osmotic potential and pH as the aqueous extracts resulted insignificantly higher values of these traits than their correspondingextracts. This indicates that mesquite pericarp contains allelochemicalswhich could detrimentally affect seed germination and seedling growth oflettuce.
Understanding Psychological Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Through ESM Data: The EMOTIONS Project
Authors: Ryvkina Elina , Kroencke Lara , Geukes Katharina , Scharbert Julian , Back Mitja D.
Published: April 2023

To examine psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted two large experience sampling (ESM) studies (Study 1: NESM participants = 327 and NESM reports = 29,512, Study 2: NESM participants = 2,272 and NESM reports = 64,810). Each study subsumed two 14-day ESM waves that took place before and during (Study 1) or during and after (Study 2) the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in Germany. We describe the assessed variables on the trait (e.g., personality) and state (e.g., momentary emotions) level. All data sets and codebooks are shared on osf.io/6kzx3/. The EMOTIONS data are open to collaboration and inclusion in reviews/meta-analyses.
PRE-RETIREMENT ANXIETY AS A PREDICTOR OF AGEING ANXIETY AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTION WORKERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Chigozie Nkiruka Ukaegbu
Published: April 2023

Workers will eventually reach a point when they have to retire. The prospect of retiring can cause anxiety, apprehension, and disillusionment in some people. Intimations suggest that pre-retirement anxiety might potentiate aging concerns in individuals. Aging is a fundamental biological process that is inevitable for all living things and describes a condition of overall change in every aspect of life. In this paper, pre-retirement is assumed to be essential to age concerns among tertiary institution workers. Two hundred and fourteen employees from five public tertiary institutions in Anambra State participated in the study. The respondents comprising males (n=90) and females (n=124) were randomly pooled from different departments. They completed a self-report measure of Aging Anxiety and the Pre-retirement Anxiety Scale. The finding revealed a statistically significant, moderate positive correlation between pre-retirement anxiety and aging anxiety, r (212) = .34, p < .001, with pre-retirement anxiety explaining 23.1% of the variation in aging anxiety significant positive association between the variables. The paper extends the empirical understanding of the interrelationship between pre-retirement and aging anxieties in the workplace.
FABRICATION OF AN INNOVATIVE EGG HATCHERY SYSTEM USING INDUCTIVE HEATING AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Authors: Ugochukwu Chinedu Odogwu
Published: April 2023

A significant expansion in recent years has been seen in several agricultural subsectors, including poultry farming, which is an essential component of this expansion. Despite this, the business sector has observed a growing concern about incubation. The goal of the current project is to build a prototype of an intelligent and automated incubator that uses an inductive heating system powered by renewable energy. A microcontroller is used inside the incubator to monitor and maintain the appropriate temperature and humidity levels in the space within the device. In order to perform calibration, data logging, and analysis, a GSM module was built. After extensive testing, it was concluded that the new system provides efficiency and dependability to the poultry farming industry.
Compreensões do ato de ensinar sob o olhar dos estudantes de Didática nas licenciaturas
Authors: Bagio Viviane Aparecida , Campagnoli Karina Regalio , Althaus Maiza Taques Margraf
Published: April 2023

A temática deste artigo relaciona-se com o campo da Didática. O objetivo desta produção textual é analisar as compreensões sobre o ato de ensinar, a partir da perspectiva dos estudantes da disciplina de Didática nos cursos de licenciatura de uma universidade pública do Estado do Paraná. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de natureza interpretativa, baseada na análise textual de discurso, proposta por Moraes e Galiazzi (2016). Para tanto, a abordagem metodológica contou com questionário online, em que os participantes deveriam apresentar suas percepções sobre as contribuições da disciplina de Didática em seu processo de formação acadêmica. O aporte teórico ancora-se nas contribuições de Libâneo (2013, 2015), Roldão (2007, 2017a, 2017b), Veiga (2014), Freire (2014, 2015), entre outros. Constata-se que os estudantes compreendem a relevância da disciplina de Didática em seus percursos formativos de diferentes formas, ressaltando, principalmente, a apropriação sobre o que diz respeito ao processo ensino-aprendizagem, ao desenvolvimento profissional docente e às diferentes possibilidades para concretizar o ato de ensinar.
Construção de um ábaco artesanal para estímulo cognitivo e motor dos idosos com Parkinson
Authors: Pires Luana Santos , Neumann Luzia Almeida de Oliveira , Figueredo Ana Carolina da Conceição , Santos Tatiane Lima dos , Belém Maria Penha Oliveira , Valverde Ramos Leila
Published: April 2023

O tratamento da Doença de Parkinson (DP) apresenta alto custo, o qual reflete nos aspectos socioeconômicos dos idosos. Assim, com o intuito de assegurar a continuidade das intervenções terapêuticas propostas, torna-se necessário buscar alternativas mais econômicas e sustentáveis. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi construir um ábaco artesanal com materiais de baixo custo para estimulação cognitiva e motora dos idosos com DP. Trata-se de um relato de experiência, no qual acadêmicos de fisioterapia de uma instituição de ensino superior privada, desenvolveram um ábaco artesanal mediante a utilização de papelão, barbante, miçangas, caneta e tesoura. Acredita-se que o recurso elaborado pode ser promissor para estimulação cognitiva e motora dos idosos, com resultados significativos no tratamento da DP. Ademais, percebe-se a importância de iniciativas como esta, já que, por meio da confecção de recursos terapêuticos, é possível viabilizar a continuidade do tratamento, nomeadamente para os pacientes de baixa renda. Espera-se que este recurso econômico, sustentável, prático, portátil, dinâmico, lúdico e interativo, possa ser útil para o tratamento da DP com vistas a melhorar a qualidade de vida dos idosos.
TÜRKİYE’DE İSLAMCILIĞIN DÖNÜŞÜMÜ: POST-İSLAMCILIK VE SINIRLILIKLARI
Authors: KAYA Ali
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışmada, Post-İslamcılık yaklaşımının Türkiye İslamcılığının dönüşümünü analiz etmedeki sınırlılıkları ele alınmaktadır. Post-İslamcılık AK Parti’yi merkeze alarak bu dönüşümü açıklamakta ve AK Parti’yi Türkiye İslamcılığından bir kopuş olarak okuma eğilimindedir. Buna göre AK Parti ılımlı laiklik, demokratik çoğulculuk ve bireysel farklılık gibi değerleri öne çıkarması dolayısıyla İslam’ı referans alan bir siyaset ve siyaset dili benimsememiştir. Bu bakımdan AK Parti Türkiye İslamcılığının bir devamı değildir, İslamcı olarak adlandırılamaz ve büyük ölçüde merkez sağ siyasetin bir örneğidir. Post-İslamcı yaklaşımın Türkiye bağlamına uyarlamasında bu iddia sıkça tekrarlanmaktadır. Bu çalışma, bu iddianın geçerliliğini sorgulamaktadır. AK Parti belli açılardan Türkiye İslamcılığında bir değişimi temsil etmekle birlikte, bu değişim bütünüyle bir dönüşüm ve kopuş anlamına gelmemektedir. AK Parti, İslam dünyasının sorunlarına karşı duyarlılık göstermesiyle ve bunları güçlü bir şekilde dillendirme çabasıyla Türkiye İslamcılığının bir devamı olarak görülebilir. Bu devamlılığı göstermek için AK Parti’nin Filistin meselesi, Arap Baharı ve İslamofobi ile ilgili söylem ve politikaları incelenecektir.
Determinantes psicosociales, adherencia a políticas de salud y búsqueda de apoyo en adultos de la ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina, en contexto de pandemia
Authors: Ruffinatto Facundo , Grasso Verónica , Erro Eliza , Cáseres Magdalena
Published: April 2023

Introducción: A lo largo de la historia de la humanidad las pandemias han sido causantes de crisis globales. Dado su impacto multifactorial, generan modificaciones en el funcionamiento del polo sanitario, en la adaptación del sistema de salud, la economía de las naciones, en la toma de decisiones políticas, y estilos de vida. A nivel individual se vislumbran modificaciones en el comportamiento, emociones, pensamientos, y la calidad de vida en sus múltiples vertientes (física, psicológica, social, y ambiental). Materiales y método: Con un enfoque cuantitativo de diseño ex post facto transversal, y alcance exploratorio se indagaron los aspectos psicosociales y sociodemográficos relacionados a la adhesión de las políticas sanitarias y la búsqueda de apoyo en población adulta de la ciudad de Córdoba (20 a 60 años). Se encuestó a 704 personas a las cuales se les aplicó el cuestionario de estrés percibido (pss-10), un cuestionario sociodemográfico, y un cuestionario realizado con modalidad  ad hoc. Resultados y conclusiones: La edad, el sexo, escolaridad, antecedentes de salud, antecedentes psiquiátrico/ psicológicos y tener familiares/pareja perteneciente a grupo de riesgo; presentaron asociación respecto a la adherencia a la normativa político sanitaria; miedo a contagiarse; búsqueda de ayuda/apoyo; y estrés percibido. La presente investigación pretende ser un puntapié inicial para promover estudios locales que indaguen la adherencia a las normativas políticas sanitarias necesarias para sobrellevar la propagación de una enfermedad a nivel mundial con las menores reacciones adversas posibles.
For the Birds: When a New Owner Flies in – How Can Franchisees Stay Aloft?
Authors: Kerrick Sharon A. , Cumberland Denise M.
Published: April 2023

Sally has a successful franchise focused on birds, but problems arise when the original franchisor is bought out by venture captialists who decide to reformat the business. In response to this challenge, Sally takes a leadership role in representing the interests of all the franchisees in neogtiations with these new owners, but eventually “goes rogue” and violates the terms of her franchising agreements in order to save her business.
endoscopic study on portal hypertensive colopathy in cirrhotic patients
Authors: Hussain Hadi Meeran , Fazal Nadeem , Farooq Mohummad , Habib Amir
Published: April 2023

Background and Aim: Liver Cirrhosis patients are more prone to lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding hypothetically caused by portal hypertensive colopathy (PHC) and anorectal varices (ARVs). The present study aimed to determine the incidence of colopathic lesions and investigate their association with cirrhosis severity and portal hypertensive colopathy manifestation. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 80 liver cirrhosis patients in the Department of Gastrointestinal, CMH Hospital Lahore from January 2021 to December 2022. Individuals aged >18 years with liver cirrhosis were enrolled. Each individual underwent laboratory, clinical, and ultrasonographic examinations. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was used to detect the PHC. Based on the colopathic lesions severity, patients were categorized into three grades: grade I (colonic mucosa), grade II (mucosa with mosaic-like pattern), and grade III (angiodysplasia-like colon lesions). SPSS version 27 was used for data analysis. Results: The overall mean age was 48.62±5.6 years with an age range 19 to 70 years. Of the total patients, there were 60 (75%) male and 20 (25%) females. Child-Pugh classification of patients were as follows: Class A 16 (20%), Class B 29 (36.3%), and Class C 35 (43.7%).