bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isoniazid and Rifampicin Tuberculosis Drug Resistance in HIV Endemic Region of Western Kenya
Authors: Ogumbo Fredrick , Odero Ronald , Odhiambo Ben , Emojong Patrick , Okumu Albert , Nonoh James , Wandiga Steve , Guya Bernard
Published: June 2022

Background: Tuberculosis drug resistance is often associated with inadequate anti-tuberculosis treatment regimen resulting to mutations that confers resistance to anti-tuberculosis agents. This is aggravated by synergetic relationship between Tuberculosis and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Over 25% of Global Tuberculosis deaths occur in Africa and Kenya is one of the 30 high burden countries that together account for more than 80% of the world’s TB cases. According to World Health Organization, in 2018, Multi drug resistant Tuberculosis prevalence in Kenya was 1.3% in new cases and 4.4% in retreatment cases. Kisumu County recorded the second highest HIV prevalence at 18.6% against the national prevalence of 4.5% in 2020. The extent of regional burden of DR-TB and HIV co-infection has not been exactly well-defined in Western Kenya. Methods: This was a prospective cross sectional study that aimed to explore the association between Tuberculosis drug resistance and HIV status among new and previously treated pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Kisumu County, Kenya. Tuberculosis clinical suspects were recruited into the study and classified as HIV positive or negative based on their clinical data. Sputum samples from tuberculosis clinical suspects were subjected to fluorescent microscopy, phenotypic culture and line probe assay. Results: Out of a sample of 256, response rate was 216 of which HIV positive cases were 119(55.1%) and negative were 97 (44.9%). The study found that out of 11 that were phenotypic Isoniazid resistance 8(6.7%) were from HIV positive cases while 3 (3.2%) were from HIV negative cases. Phenotypic rifampicin resistance among the HIV positive were 8 (6.7%) while HIV negative were 2 (2.1%). All the 2(1.7%) MDR cases were from HIV positive participants. The study found out that HIV status and Tuberculosis cases were significantly associated at p<.05. HIV positive cases were more likely associated with retreatment cases (OR=1.4,95CI:1.00-1.90) compared to new cases. The study found out that the common mutant probe among the HIV positive was katG MUT1 4(2.6%), while mutant probes among the HIV negative were in hA MUT1 1(0.7%), katG MUT1 1(0.7%) and roB MUT2A 1(0.7%). Wild type gene deletion among the HIV positive cases were observed in probes katG WT 3(2.1%), roB WT7, katG WT 1(0.7%) while wild type gene deletion among the HIV negative cases were inhA WT1 1(0.7%), in hA WT1/inhAWT2 1(0.7%), katG WT 1(0.7%). Conclusion: Interventions specific to HIV-endemic areas are urgently needed to block tuberculosis drug resistance transmission. Development and improvement of the efficacy of interventions will require a greater understanding of the transmission of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in HIV-endemic settings like Kisumu County, Western Kenya.
Prevalence, clinical presentation and factors associated with Uterine fibroids among women attending the Gynecology Outpatient Department at a large Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
Authors: Adawe Mariam , Sezalio Masembe , Kanyesigye Hamson , Kajabwangu Rogers , Okello Samson , Bajunirwe Francis , Ngonzi Joseph
Published: June 2022

Background: Uterine fibroids are the most common benign female gynecologic tumors. There are multiple risk factors, including age and reduced fertility. There is however a paucity of data on disease burden and risk factors among African populations. Objective: We determined the prevalence, clinical presentation and factors associated with uterine fibroids among women at Mbarara hospital gynecology clinic, Uganda. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study from November 2018 to February 2019 on 319 women attending gynecology clinic. An abdomino-pelvic ultrasound scan was performed on each participant and data analyzed using Stata Version 13. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine association between selected characteristics and uterine fibroid appearance. P value of less than 0.05 was interpreted as significant. Results: The number of women with fibroids was 90 out of 319, representing a prevalence of uterine fibroids of 28.2%. About 67 (74.4%) of the participants with fibroids were symptomatic having pelvic pain 65 (72.2%), menorrhagia 57 (63.3%), pelvic mass 20 (22.2%) and failure to conceive 9 (10%). Women in age group of 31 – 50 years (adjusted OR 4.2; 95% CI,2.0 to 8.5), those separated from their spouses (adjusted OR 4.4; 95% CI,1.8 to 10.5), overweight (adjusted OR 4.9; 95% CI, 2.6 to 9.6), obesity (adjusted OR 4.1; 95% CI,1.6 to 10.5) were more likely to be diagnosed with uterine fibroids while delayed menarche (adjusted OR 0.4; 95% CI, 0.1 to 0.8) was protective. Conclusion: The study found the prevalence of uterine fibroids to be high. Majority of patients were symptomatic at presentation with pelvic pain, menorrhagia, irregular menses and pelvic mass. Uterine fibroids cause significant morbidity among reproductive age women. The identified risk factors included overweight and age group of 31 to 50 years. We recommend Ultrasound scan in women of reproductive age attending gynecology clinic to detect uterine fibroids early in order to manage them promptly so as to prevent the associated complications.
Urogenital schistosomiasis knowledge, attitudes and practices among the community members in Lindi, Tanzania: A qualitative study
Authors: Mushi Vivian , Tarimo Donath
Published: June 2022

Background: Urogenital schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), remains a public health problem in Lindi region. Despite twelve rounds of praziquantel preventive chemotherapy. There is a scarcity of information on the factors perpetuating the transmission of S. haematobium in Lindi. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the urogenital schistosomiasis knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the community members in Mtama district in the Lindi region of Tanzania. Methodology: A cross-sectional study employing a qualitative approach was conducted in Mtama, Lindi in May 2021. The respondents were purposively sampled, and a total of 6 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), 2 in each village were conducted. The FGDs were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically to identify emerging themes. Results: Majority of respondents were aware of the endemicity of S. haematobium and the ongoing distribution of praziquantel preventive chemotherapy. Respondents had inadequate knowledge of the disease causation and the role of snails in disease transmission. Also, misconception on the modes of disease transmission was observed. Respondents had undesirable attitudes. They were against regular screening of urogenital schistosomiasis and were into the use of traditional ways of treatment to dodge screening and treatment costs. Respondents exhibited inappropriate water, sanitation, and hygienic practices (WaSH), thus perpetuating disease transmission. Conclusion: Despite the community being aware and knowledgeable of urogenital schistosomiasis, there is inadequate understanding of how the disease is transmitted, the roles of snails in S. haematobium transmission, coupled with undesirable attitudes and inappropriate practices. These potentially compromise the ongoing Government efforts to control the disease in Lindi region. Therefore, there is need to initiate a community-based health education programme targeting behaviour change.
Impact of COVID-19 on Energy Consumption in Public Buildings
Authors: Jekabsone Anda , Rosa Marika , Kamenders Agris
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on energy consumption in the world and many researchers have found very different energy consumption patterns. The goal of this study was to analyse the patterns of energy consumption in municipal buildings. Altogether data from 262 buildings from 4 municipalities were used and analysed. Results show very different energy consumption patterns for different types of buildings. In schools and education facilities the link between Covid-19 restrictions and energy consumption deviations are visible, but in administration and office buildings it is not the case. This leads to a conclusion that energy consumption in the buildings is not always linked to the level of occupancy of the building, meaning that there is room for improvements on energy management practices and procedures in the municipalities.
Online Marketing Education and Application Development for MSMEs in Buah Batu District Bandung
Authors: Wulandari Astri , Suryawardani Bethani , Marcelino Dandy , Satrya Gandeva Bayu , Prawita Fat’hah Noor , Febrianta Mochamad Yudha
Published: June 2022

In today's fast-paced world of information and technology, it's impossible to do anything without a connection to the internet. Due to the rising level of competition in the market, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are owned and operated by business people need to make use of digital media to raise their brands' visibility and hence their competitiveness. In order to help MSME actors in Buah Batu District continue to grow and develop, the mentorship program for selected partners aims to assist them in developing innovative goods. The MSME actors in Buah Batu District are likely to benefit from assistance related to the district's online web platform, which has been established. It has been determined that in order to help MSME actors (including those designing product labels and packaging) learn about online marketing, the team will offer online marketing education workshops. They will also develop a better product website, integrate the site with helpful applications, and create an updated database system that can be relied upon.
Niños que videojuegan, videojuegos que estructuran tiempos: cognición en los bordes del tiempo irreversible
Authors: González Mina Julián
Published: June 2022

No importan las diferencias culturales, sociales y biológicas: todos los seres humanos crecemos y nos desenvolvemos en entornos cuyo enraizamiento común es la fuerza gravitatoria de la Tierra. La historia de nuestras prácticas cotidianas puede escribirse también como la historia de nuestras relaciones con la gravedad del planeta. Desde la palanca a la grúa hidráulica y desde el globo Montgolfier hasta la propulsión con combustible nuclear o de hidrógeno, la gravedad 1 de la Tierra es doblegada, aprovechada, resistida en virtud de nuestra actividad creativa. Pero también es desafiada en los movimientos y gestos primeros del recién nacido, o en el persistente latido del corazón, el primer órgano humano en constituirse durante el desarrollo embrionario. Los momentos de transformación y transitoria resistencia a la gravedad terrestre suelen presentarse como hitos en la evolución filogenética, ontogenética y sociogenética de la especie humana. Ya se trate de la adopciónde la postura erecta en los homínidos, de la progresiva capacidad del bebé para mantener erguidos la cabeza, el tronco y el cuerpo entero, de las primeras edificaciones humanas o del primer vuelo, la batalla contra la gravedad, elocuentemente representada en los mitos de Sísifo y de Ícaro, nos revela la persistencia de este enraizamiento en torno al cual nos constituimos sin que, por otro lado, nos determine de manera definitiva y mecánica.
EFEKTIVITAS BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK TEKNIK GAMES UNTUK MENURUNKAN KEJENUHAN BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Fauziana Nurul , Fadhli Teuku , Aini Zamratul
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masalah kejenuhan belajar yang dialami oleh siswa SMA Negeri 1 Simpang Tiga berdasarkan dari hasil observasi pra-penelitian menemukan banyak siswa  kurang memperhatikan pelajaran, kehilangan konsentrasi, bahkan para siswa melakukan kegiatan lain yang tidak berhubungan dengan pelajaran seperti mengobrol, menggambar, ataupun melamun. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efektivitas Bimbingan Kelompok dengan Teknik Games untuk Menurunkan Kejenuhan Belajar pada Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Simpang Tiga. Penelitian termasuk penelitian eksperimen. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas II1 SMA Negeri 1 Simpang Tiga yang berjumlah 70 orang siswa, metode pengambilan menggunakan simple random sampling dengan total jumlah sampel keseluruhan 14 siswa yang dibagi dalam kelompok ekperimen dan kontrol . Instrumen yang digunakan adalah model skala likert. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji Wilcoxon. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh nilai asymp sign.(2-tailed) lebih kecil dari nilai kritik 0,005 (0,001 ≤ 0,005), ini menunjukkan bahwa Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, dengan nilai rata-rata setelah diberikan perlakuan kelompok eksperimen (30,29) lebih kecil dari nilai rata-rata kelompok kontrol (65,29), hal ini menunjukkan bahwa bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik games efektiv untuk menurunkan kejenuhan belajar pada siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Simpang Tiga.
aporte a la grandeza y la trayectoria del sueño fundador
Authors: Navas Aida
Published: June 2022

Este artículo responde a la invitación de la Editora y el Comité Editorial de la Revista Ocupación Humana, para la publicación del número especial de celebración de los 50 años de fundación de la organización científica y gremial de las y los terapeutas ocupacionales de Colombia. Recoge las memorias, análisis y reflexiones a futuro de la terapeuta ocupacional Aida Navas, quien tuvo a su cargo la presidencia de la Asociación Colombiana de Terapia Ocupacional -ACTO en los periodos 1980 a 1982, 1999 a 2001, 2001 a 2003 y 2010 a 2012, y del Consejo Directivo Nacional del Colegio Colombiano de Terapia Ocupacional entre 2012 y 2014. Actualmente es vicepresidenta del Consejo Directivo para el periodo 2022-2024. Este y los demás textos de expresidentas que hacen parte de este número especial están llenos de la fortaleza, energía y proyección de sus autoras y de nuestra profesión. Resultan, entonces, en un importante y significativo testimonio histórico de lo que hemos construido y de la inmensa y poderosa tarea que tiene el Colegio Colombiano de Terapia Ocupacional para continuar construyendo y respondiendo a los retos del ser ocupacional – personales, colectivos y sociales –, del país, la región y el mundo.
Carta a la editora
Authors: Robayo Caicedo Angie Rocío , Fernández Moreno Carmen Aleida , Amaya Quintero Ingrith Marián
Published: June 2022

Esta carta responde a la invitación de la Revista Ocupación Humana a participar en el número especial de celebración de los 50 años del Colegio Colombiano de Terapia Ocupacional. Desde el campo de ejercicio profesional de la educación, sus autoras reconocen algunos de los recorridos de la Terapia Ocupacional en Colombia en los que el trabajo colectivo a través de la organización gremial ha sido importante e invitan a aportar para seguir sumando en el fortalecimiento de la profesión.
Vivências impactantes e endometriose estágio IV: possibilidades de influência na gênese/sintomas e uso de práticas integrativas/ginecologia natural
Authors: Tarpinian Fernanda , Gonçalo-Mialhe Camila
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Verificar se, na visão das participantes, acontecimentos impactantes em suas vidas influenciaram o desenvolvimento da endometriose severa (estágio IV) e se utilizaram Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde (PICS) para aliviar seus sintomas. Métodos: Os 83 questionários respondidos online foram analisados quantitativamente e qualitativamente. Resultados: O universo de estudo foi composto majoritariamente por mulheres de 31 a 40 anos (n=43; 51,8%), casadas (n=56; 67,5%), grau de escolaridade superior completo (n=45; 54,2%); com endometriose severa (estágio IV) há 1 e 2 anos (n=27; 32,5%). A análise temática revelou interferência na qualidade de vida causada pelo sofrimento de várias ordens decorrente dos quadros de endometriose. Os dados quantitativos demonstram que eventos impactantes na vida das respondentes foram relacionados ao desenvolvimento da endometriose por 29 participantes (29%). A conexão entre tais eventos e melhora/piora da endometriose foi mencionada por 43 mulheres (52%). As PICS foram utilizadas por 18% (n=15) das respondentes, enquanto a Ginecologia Natural foi empregada por 61% (n=51). Conclusão: A maioria das mulheres revelou desconexão entre eventos vivenciados e a gênese da endometriose, mas atribuiu conexão destas vivências com a melhora/piora dos sintomas. A Ginecologia Natural se sobressaiu ao uso das PICS.
As consequências da Síndrome de Burnout durante a pandemia da Covid-19 nos profissionais de enfermagem do Brasil: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Paes Karoline Lago , Garcia Júlia Fernanda da Cruz , Aramaio Camila Monique Souza de Oliveira
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Verificar através de artigos científicos, as consequências relacionadas à Síndrome de Burnout em profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemia da Covid-19 entre os anos de 2020 e 2021. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura exploratória de abordagem qualitativa, após combinação de descritores em ciências da saúde nas bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Biblioteca Eletrônica Científica Online (SCIELO), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Acervo+ Index Base no período de 2020 a 2021. Selecionou-se 524 artigos e utilizou-se de critérios específicos de exclusão, provindo 10 artigos para análise final. Resultados: Os profissionais de enfermagem sofreram impacto psicológico decorrente à pandemia da Covid-19, resultando em um crescente número de casos de Síndrome de Burnout, relacionado aos níveis de estresse laboral, percepção negativa da qualidade de vida laboral e vida pessoal. Considerações finais: Constatou-se o aumento de sintomas da Síndrome de Burnout, relacionados à atuação dos profissionais de enfermagem no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19. Essa sobrecarga emocional gera alto risco de adoecimento, implicando diretamente na atuação dos mesmos, pois, a efetividade do trabalho depende do seu bem-estar, disposição física e mental, tornando imprescindível na oferta de um bom atendimento.
Depressão e ansiedade em estudantes de medicina: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Duarte Maria Eduarda de Carvalho , Nogueira Bruna Ribeiro , Oliveira Carla Resende Vaz , Silva Fernada Pereira Paixão , Campos Julia Mothé , Morais Maria Eduarda Ferreira Felga , Reis Bruno Cezario Costa
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Observar a prevalência de depressão e ansiedade nos estudantes de Medicina, bem como seus fatores desencadeadores e as possíveis consequências. Revisão bibliográfica: Foi possível observar que ao redor do mundo são realizadas pesquisas as quais procuram analisar a presença de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão entre alunos de todos os anos da graduação de Medicina, estimando que 15 a 25% destes alunos venham a apresentar algum transtorno psicológico durante sua formação, notadamente depressão e ansiedade. Ademais, os possíveis causadores desses transtornos psicológicos, pode-se dar destaque à má qualidade de sono, religiosidade e relações interpessoais. Por fim, é importante citar a demanda por assistência médica e a adesão ao tratamento por estes alunos acometidos. Considerações finais: O estudo apresentou, em linhas gerais, níveis elevados de depressão e ansiedade em acadêmicos de medicina em todo o mundo, sendo a religião e gênero variáveis que presumem influenciar a saúde mental desses alunos, assim como o sono e sedentarismo.
The heroic epic "Koblandy batyr" in the space of traditional and modern Kazakh culture (on the example of the work of the same name by Zh.Tezekbaev)
Authors: Даулбаева Арайлым Каиргазыевна , Абдрахман Гулнар Бахытовна
Published: June 2022

Статья посвящена изучению специфики интерпретации казахского героического эпоса «Кобланды-батыр» в творчестве казахстанского композитора Ж.Тезекбаева (1954-2004), создавшего в 1982 году новаторское в жанровом отношении произведение - героический эпос “Қобыланды батыр” для голоса и симфонического оркестра. Авторское видение народного первоисточника в этом произведении отразило художественные тенденции времени, презентуя одну из форм осмысления эпической образности средствами симфонического письма. Изучение произведения Тезекбаева открыло возможность взглянуть на народный эпический первоисточник как на специфический «текст культуры», современное прочтение которого отражает произошедшие в обществе социокультурные изменения

The article is devoted to the study of the interpretation specifics of the Kazakh heroic epos "Koblandy batyr" in the work of the Kazakh composer Zh. Tezekbayev (1954-2004), who created in 1982 in an innovative genre the work "The heroic epos "Kobylandy batyr" for voice and symphony orchestra”. The author's vision of the folk primary source in this work reflected the artistic tendencies of the time, presenting one of the forms of comprehending epic imagery by means of symphonic writing. The musicological study of the work of Zh. Tezekbayev opened up the opportunity to look at the folk epic primary source as a specific “text of culture”, the modern reading of which reflects the sociocultural changes that have taken place in society
The Consciousness in Dreams, Film, and Architecture
Authors: Junaid Mahreen
Published: June 2022

Dreams are a universal phenomenon and tie all mankind together. They have inspired man throughout history from influencing religious mythologies to various scientific innovations. Dreams have also inspired various art works. They are the ultimate visual, spatial and temporal experience and, due to this attribute, dreams are identified with the act of watching movies. Likewise, architecture provides visual, spatial and temporal experience. There are striking similarities between the medium of films and dreams experience. Thus movies have produced the most satisfying imitations of Dream experiences. But even though the architecture also provides a visual, spatial, and temporal experience, the attempt to portray dream characteristics deliberately is rare to find. This paper aims to narrow the gap regarding the understanding of the state of consciousness while experiencing dreams, films, and architecture. Thus, narrowing the gap between the three disciplines. The study is primarily based on qualitative data analysis. The research makes use of discoveries in the field of neuroscience and elaborates on the existing findings. The research concludes that all three disciplines have a lot in common and certain attributes of each can be experienced in the other.
Solvent-Free Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Low-Melting Metal Salts
Authors: Azbell Tyler , Pitt Tristan , Bollmeyer Melissa , Cong Christina , Lancaster Kyle , Milner Phillip
Published: June 2022

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous, crystalline materials constructed from organic linkers and inorganic nodes with myriad potential applications in chemical separations, catalysis, drug delivery, and beyond. However, a major barrier to the application of MOFs in industry is their scalable synthesis, as most frameworks are prepared under highly dilute (≤0.01 M) solvothermal conditions using toxic organic solvents. Herein, we demonstrate that directly combining a range of salicylate and azolate linkers with low-melting metal halide (hydrate) salts above the melting point of the metal salt leads directly to high-quality MOFs without added solvent. Frameworks prepared under these ionothermal condi-tions possess high 77 K N2 surface areas and crystallinities comparable to frameworks prepared under traditional sol-vothermal conditions, as confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In ad-dition, we report the ionothermal syntheses of two frameworks that cannot be prepared directly under solvothermal con-ditions, namely, Fe2X2(dobdc) (dobdc4− = 2,5-dioxido-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) and Fe2X2(m-dobdc) (m-dobdc4− = 4,6-dioxido-1,3-benzenedicarboxylate) (X = Cl, OH). These air-stable and porous Fe(III) members of the MOF-74 family pos-sess pressed-pellet conductivities comparable to or higher than those of highly air-sensitive Fe(II) congeners. Overall, the simple solvent-free method reported herein should be broadly applicable to the discovery and sustainable synthesis of metal-organic materials.
An Oxygen-Insensitive Biosensor and a Biofuel Cell Device based on FMN L-lactate Dehydrogenase
Authors: Cohen Roy , Herzallh Nidaa , Meirovich Matan , Bachar Oren , Frech Liora , Cohen Yifat , Yehezkeli Omer
Published: June 2022

Lactate sensing has high importance for metabolic diseases diagnostics, food spoilage, sports medicine, or the construction of biofuel cell devices. Therefore, continuous lactate sensing devices which enable accurate detection should be developed. Here we present the overexpression and utilization of FMN-lactate dehydrogenase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for oxygen-insensitive, continuous amperometric lactate biosensing. The developed sensors exhibit a high signal-to-noise ratio, low interference effect, and a wide range of linear responses using both direct and mediated electron transfer configurations. The thionine-based mediated electron transfer configuration was stable for 8 hours of continuous activity and two weeks of periodic activity with storage at 4°C. We further grafted the redox mediators on multiwall carbon-nanotubes to lower the redox mediator leaching effect. The developed grafting technique improved the biosensor stability and allowed continuous operation for at least 20 hours. Both the mediator-entrapped and the grafted bioanodes were further coupled with a bilirubin oxidase-based biocathode to construct a biofuel cell device. The various biofuel cells have generated a maximal power output of 110µW/cm2 under atmospheric conditions.
Producción de sosa cáustica por el método de caustificación
Authors: Montes Díaz Óscar
Published: June 2022

El artículo es una síntesis de la tesis del mismo nombre en la que se estudia nuevamente el antiguo sistema de caustificación de ICI que fue usado antes de los años cincuenta, cuando la electrolísis desplazó el método en estudio. Las implicancias ambientales del cloro revivirán esos antiguos métodos de operación que además de ser inocuos, desde el punto de vista ambiental pueden dar productos de calidad con los métodos modernos de purificación.
Women’s beach handball game statistics
Authors: Þorgeirsson Sveinn , Lozano Demetrio , Zapardiel Juan C. , Jimenez Francisco , Sekulić Damir , Saavedra Jose M.
Published: June 2022

The objectives of the present study were: (i) to compare beach handball game-related statistics by match outcome (winning and losing teams), and (ii) to identify characteristics that discriminate performances in the match. The game-related statistics of the 72 women’s matches played in the VIII Women’s Beach Handball World Championship (2018) were analysed. The game-related statistics were taken from the official Web page. A validation of the data showed their reliability to be very good (the inter-observer mean reliability was α=0.82 and the intra-observer mean was α=0.86). For the differences between winning/losing teams a parametric (unpaired t-test) or non-parametric (Mann-Whitney U test) test was applied depending on whether the variable met or did not meet normality, respectively. A stepwise discriminant analysis was then performed to determine the variables that predicted performance (victory or defeat). Five variables showed differences between the winning and losing teams: total points (p<.001; ES=1.09), technical faults (p<.001; ES=‑0.96), the number of players with either negative (p<.001; ES=‑0.86) or positive (p<.001; ES=1.05) valuations and overall valuation (p<.001; ES=1.29). The predictive model correctly classified 80.6% of the matches using two variables (Wilks’s λ=0.618; canonical correlation index=0.618): overall valuation and GK shots.
Changes
in quality of life, strength and heart rate variability after 4-weeks of
supervised online burpees training during the covid-19 quarantine in healthy
young adults
Authors: Ficarra Salvatore , Thomas Ewan , Pillitteri Guglielmo , Migliore Davide , Gómez-López Manuel , Palma Antonio , Bianco Antonino
Published: June 2022

In order to maintain physical fitness during the COVID-19 quarantine, we designed a short-term intervention with one body-weight exercise – burpees. Thus, the aim of this study was to understand level of feasibility and potential benefits of our protocol to different variables in young adults during the COVID-19 quarantine. An online 4-week intervention was administered to 13 young adults (age 22.5±1.39 years, weight 71.8±10.1 kg). The main phase of each session consisted of burpees, a calisthenics body-weight exercises. The training was administered daily. Data regarding quality of life (QoL), body composition, posture, heart rate variability (HRV), cardiovascular health, and strength were collected before and after the intervention period. Participants’ QoL significantly increased after four weeks (p=.025). Also, participants’ strength improved, assessed by the push-up test (p=.017). Systolic blood pressure showed no difference between the pre- and post-measures, while a significant reduction was found in diastolic blood pressure. The HRV assessment showed increased mean RR (p=.005) and RMSSD (p=.014) and decreased mean HR (p=.004) (in the time-domain). For the frequency-domain variables, no significant difference was found. No significant changes were noted in body composition, posture, handgrip strength and countermovement squat jump height. Our preliminary results suggest that the 4-week daily online burpees intervention is a feasible method that could improve QoL, upper body strength and HRV in young adults. This non-time-consuming approach could be easily administered to promote healthy living and counteract physical inactivity during COVID-19 restrictions thanks to its feasibility, short duration, and low cost.
Diálogo deliberativo con universidades iberoamericanas sobre intervenciones en salud mental estudiantil durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Zapata-Ospina Juan Pablo , Patiño-Lugo Daniel Felipe , Ramírez-Pérez Paola Andrea , Marín-Orozco Isabel Cristina , Velásquez-Salazar Pamela , Vélez-Marín Viviana María , García-Arias David
Published: June 2022

Objetivo.

Contextualizar una síntesis de evidencia sobre intervenciones en salud mental estudiantil durante la pandemia de la enfermedad por el coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19, por su sigla en inglés) por medio de un diálogo deliberativo con universidades iberoamericanas.

Métodos.

Se realizó previamente una síntesis de evidencia y un diálogo sincrónico, que consistió en la discusión en subgrupos acerca del diseño y aplicación de las intervenciones en salud mental. Se realizó un análisis de datos dialógicos y se sintetizó por temas.

Resultados.

Cincuenta y siete miembros de 17 universidades iberoamericanas públicas y privadas participaron en el encuentro. En el diseño de las intervenciones, se percibe la salud mental como desatendida, y visibilizada con la pandemia. La detección de necesidades es la que orienta las intervenciones y rara vez se utiliza evidencia científica para diseñarlas. Se considera importante conformar un equipo interdisciplinario con capacitación continua para diseñar un programa específico, que cubra también familias y personal docente y administrativo. En la aplicación, existen problemas como la saturación de los servicios por la alta demanda y la falta de recursos básicos de los estudiantes. Es innegable la influencia del contexto macro e institucional por la disposición de recursos. El diálogo fue percibido como oportunidad para construir un consolidado nuevo de intervenciones.

Conclusiones.

Este diálogo permitió enriquecer la descripción de intervenciones en salud mental estudiantil durante la pandemia de COVID-19 ya descritas en la literatura, aunque llevarlas a la práctica en nuestro contexto supone hacer frente a la deuda por la desatención previa y las altas necesidades básicas insatisfechas.
Ancillary Revenue of Full Service Airline An analysis of the Passenger’s Willingness to Pay |WTP| (The Case of Middle East Airlines)
Authors: Kassir Ali , Ashaal Ahmad
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The provision of auxiliary services to paying customers is becoming an increasingly important focus for full-service airlines as they look for novel strategies and opportunities to generate more revenue. Therefore, the measuring of passengers' willingness to pay, also known as WTP, is critical for accurately estimating the demand for ancillary services and setting prices for those services. The current study investigates whether the type of consumer, the purpose for the journey, the duration of the flight, and the aircraft class can have an effect on the willingness-to-pay for supplementary services provided by Middle East Airlines (MEA).

Design/Methodology/Approach: The data that are utilized in this quantitative research is derived from a survey that was administered to the passengers of Middle East Airline. This was followed by an exploratory and confirmatory analysis that investigated the link between WTP and the factors that were involved.

Findings: The study revealed that business travelers are more likely to pay for additional luggage and priority boarding, particularly when they are taking long trips. In addition, bundles, which often consist of car rental and hotel stays, are of utmost significance and are given considerable thought by business travelers.

Implications/Originality/Value: This research may assist airline businesses (mainly MEA) in both short- and long-distance travel in providing new and additional services for business travelers in order to boost ancillary revenue. This research will be helpful to airlines in developing an efficient and accurate pricing system for the ancillary services and products, which will be carried out by measuring the consumer's WTP (willingness to pay).
Analisis Literasi Mahasiswa Teknik Sipil dalam Pembelajaran Statistik
Authors: Aida Nur , Verawati Nenengsih , Pratiwi Indra
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui literasi matematis dan literasi teknologi mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran uji Hipotesis (Komparatif dan Asosiatif) dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 38 orang. Penelitian ini berupa penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi dan kuisioner. Teknik analisis data kuisioner responden menggunakan persentase. Sebanyak 45% mahasiswa masih salah dalam menghitung dan menganalisis persoalan dengan uji t, uji F, uji regresi, dan uji korelasi. Rata-rata kemampuan literasi teknologi mahasiswa sebesar 88,59%.

Kata Kunci:

Literasi; Statistik; Uji Hipotesis

Literacy Analysis of Civil Engineering Students in Statistics Learning

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the mathematical literacy and technological literacy of students in learning hypothesis testing (Comparative and Associative) in improving student learning outcomes. The sample in this study amounted to 38 people. This research was a qualitative research with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in the form of observation and questionnaires. The technique of analyzing the respondent's questionnaire data was using percentages. As many as 45% of students were still wrong in calculating and analyzing problems with the t-test, F-test, regression test, and correlation test. The average technological literacy ability of students was 88.59%.
高低台框构中桥下穿既有铁路中继间顶进施工技术
Authors: 天聪 苏
Published: June 2022

以北京铁路枢纽丰台站改建工程榆树庄六号路框构中桥施工为例，采用纵横抬梁及扣轨加固体系中继间法顶进施工，预制框构时先将B框构低台处高差进行补平，待B框构下穿专用线前，拆除专用线钢轨，框构顶进就位后，拆除B框构低台补齐隔墙，恢复专用线。本工程打破高低台框构双侧顶进的常规，对高大框构线路加固、高低台处临时补齐及拆除、大吨位框构顶进顶力计算及千斤顶布置进行研究，为后续类似工程施工提供技术参考和依据。
探究建筑工程外墙保温技术及施工要点
Authors: 威 刘
Published: June 2022

随着中国综合国力提升，人民对生活质量要求日益提高，在工程建设领域，外墙保温系统也不断发展，对于外墙保温的施工工艺和材料性能要求越来越高，这也是决定建筑节能效果的关键。只有不断提高整体保温水平，才能不断改善人们的生活环境，达到节能降耗的目的。外墙保温类型较多，应结合建筑工程的特点选择合适的保温构造，同时对施工关键点进行质量把控，以减少施工过程中的质量安全隐患，提高建筑工程项目的整体效益。论文针对建筑外墙保温的特点加以介绍，分析建筑工程外墙保温技术及施工要点。
高层建筑工程的地基处理技术研究
Authors: 晓强 李
Published: June 2022

建筑物基础工程有自身的独特性，论文运用调查法、文献法对高层建筑工程的地基施工特点、地基施工中常见问题与处理技术展开探究论述，希望能为类似工程的施工提供些许理论参考。
绿色节能技术在建筑施工中的应用
Authors: 航 戴
Published: June 2022

传统建筑施工技术离满足现代人对建筑建设、新型、绿色、环保、新型节能技术安全的需求相距甚远。论文首先分析了绿色节能技术在建筑工程中的意义，然后从绿色节能技术在建筑工程建筑中的应用进一步说明了绿色节能技术在现实生活中应用的重要性。绿色节能技术的广泛应用可以为工程建设的许多领域提供保护和支持，努力坚持开发新建筑材料的手段是工程行业的决定性部分。
浅析线路机械清筛方案
Authors: 寒升 邢
Published: June 2022

随着铁路运输量的逐渐增加，既有线路由于列车荷载的反复作用导致线路高低、方向平顺度较差、线桥偏心、道砟粉化及煤渣的污染使道床污染严重，道床板结失去弹性，影响道床的承载能力，降低道床的排水性能和抗冻性能，严重影响行车安全，通过线路开展清筛作业可有效解决这些问题。因此，通过检测资料分析和现场调查，确定工作量，综合考虑机力配置、天窗、现场条件，制定科学合理的机械清筛施工方案是很重要的，它能保证施工的正常顺利进行。
岩土工程勘察与地基施工处理技术
Authors: 建华 张
Published: June 2022

日益完善的施工技术大大提高了工作效率，随着科学技术的发展，岩土工程施工技术取得了关键突破。如今，安全已经放在了工程项目的施工作业的首位，对于施工部分的地质考察直接关系到整个工程施工的安全，论文对现阶段岩土勘察于地基施工处理技术进行了分析，提出了一系列的优化措施，为施工过程中可能出现的问题提供解决思路，提高了施工质量。
探讨装配式建筑结构设计构造节点的设计方法
Authors: 杰 朱
Published: June 2022

对构造节点来讲，其设计效果能够直接影响装配式建筑结构的稳定性以及抗震性，所以要对其加强重视程度。因此，要对构造节点的设计方法进行研究，为构造节点设计的合理性以及有效性得到确保。如何设计装配式建筑结构设计构造节点成为研究的重点内容之一。论文对此进行全面研讨。此次研究对构造节点的重要性有效明确，以此来使相关的设计方法得到实施，为装配式建筑结构的健康发展奠定基础保障。
高层建筑分层式热水采暖系统浅析
Authors: 普林 张
Published: June 2022

论文对高层建筑加热的分层式采暖系统、热交换器分层式采暖系统、双水箱及单水箱分层式采暖系统以及论文提到的加压泵，减压泵装置分层式采暖系统运行原理进行了系统分析，论述了各种系统供暖的优缺点以及适用场合。最后，建议在供热热媒为低温水的场合下，优先选用加压泵、减压泵装置分层式采暖系统。
试论高层建筑工程技术的质量控制措施
Authors: 浩东 赵
Published: June 2022

城市化建设不断加快，高层建筑规模不断增多，在当今社会人们对于建筑工程的质量要求越来越重视。建筑的可持续发展对于国家城市化进程有着重要的影响，建筑工程施工是建筑项目施工中重要的环节，在建筑工程施工中会涉及人员、材料、设备以及施工技术。在新时代背景下，建设工程涉及的主体较多，周期较长，需要多个部门进行参与，为了保证工程的顺利进行，要从建筑项目施工质量角度出发，不断探讨建筑工程技术的质量控制措施，为工程项目的整体施工推进做好准备工作，进一步促进建筑行业的可持续健康发展，达到项目预期的经济效益以及社会效益。
Iranian Ph.D. Candidates’ Perceptions Toward Their Supervisors’ Responsibilities and Activities
Authors: Rostami Farzad , hosseein Yousefi mohammad
Published: June 2022

Aim/Purpose: The present qualitative study examined the perceptions of Iranian Ph.D. candidates toward the responsibilities and activities that supervisors should take during the dissertation writing.

Background: Writing the dissertation is the main concern for Ph.D. candidates. In the view of doctorate students, supervisors are the main contributors to establishing a well-prepared dissertation.

Methodology: To this end, 15 Ph.D. candidates who either graduated recently or were about to have their viva sessions participated in the study. The data were collected through phone interviews as well as narrative inquiry. The current study adopted the mentorship model as its theoretical framework. The framework is well suited because the supervisors as mentors and persons that are more competent transfer their experience and knowledge to the supervisees as less competent students. The multiple case study has been applied as the design of the current study. Geared toward the objectives of the qualitative study, the data analysis process embraced Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis approach.

Contribution: The study has a number of theoretical and practical implications for both supervisors of Ph.D. students as well as teacher educators.

Findings: The authors presented and discussed their perceived themes, and they consented to the following four major themes: practicality, professionalism, emotional engagement, and career traits.

Recommendations for Practitioners: To ease the burden of writing a Ph.D. dissertation and to soothe the stress of Ph.D. candidates’ experience, supervisors should take the responsibility for their task of supervision by providing moment-by-moment care and guidance to their students.

Recommendation for Researchers: The researchers utilized the two instruments of telephone interviews and narrations to collect data. It is suggested that other sources of data collection like observations and focus group interviews be included to gain further conceptions of the attendants. The researchers interviewed the dissertation writer in various majors; however, the topic was not questioned. It is recommended to evaluate the extent of the supervisor’s interest in the topic on the success rate of the project.

Impact on Society: The present study revealed that students have different and varying needs and expectations of their supervisors. To meet these needs, supervisors should ask their students to submit a weekly report of their work as well as possible problems and questions.

Future Research: The findings were based on the Ph.D. candidates’ perspectives; it is recommended that future research include the voices of the supervisors, too, particularly the supervisors of the same supervisees.
Brightness as an Augmentation Technique for Image Classification
Authors: Kandel Ibrahem , Castelli Mauro , Manzoni Luca
Published: June 2022

Augmentation techniques are crucial for accurately training convolution neural networks (CNNs). Therefore, these techniques have become the preprocessing methods. However, not every augmentation technique can be beneficial, especially those that change the image’s underlying structure, such as color augmentation techniques. In this study, the effect of eight brightness scales was investigated in the task of classifying a large histopathology dataset. Four state-of-the-art CNNs were used to assess each scale’s performance. The use of brightness was not beneficial in all the experiments. Among the different brightness scales, the [0.75–1.00] scale, which closely resembles the original brightness of the images, resulted in the best performance. The use of geometric augmentation yielded better performance than any brightness scale. Moreover, the results indicate that training the CNN without applying any augmentation techniques led to better results than considering brightness augmentation. Therefore, experimental results support the hypothesis that brightness augmentation techniques are not beneficial for image classification using deep-learning models and do not yield any performance gain. Furthermore, brightness augmentation techniques can significantly degrade the model’s performance when they are applied with extreme values. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2022-06-04-015 Full Text: PDF
Blended Experiential Learning with e-Portfolios Learning to Enhance Creative Imagination
Authors: Sitthimongkolchai N. , Viriyavejakul C. , Tuntiwongwanich S.
Published: June 2022

Our research developed out of concerns about whether design students currently have enough creative imagination because of COVID-19, changing design studies to online learning. This paper describes an empirical study testing the effect of Blended Experiential Learning with e-Portfolios Learning on the Creative Imagination of design students to compare the differences in the effectiveness of design students' Creative Imagination scores. It was hypothesized that first-year design students learning through blended experiential learning with e-Portfolios would have higher Creative Imagination scores when compared to those in the control group learning by not following the format. The multistage sampling method was used to select the study population, and the sample consisted of 111 participants. The test was run in two steps, including 1) the try-out, conducted with the sample group of 45 participants using the Dependent T-Test to compare the pre-test and post-test Creative Imagination scores, and 2) the trial run, conducted with the sample group of 33 participants (learning by following the format), and the control group of 33 participants (learning by not following the format) to compare the Creative Imagination scores. MANOVA was then used to test whether at least one component of the creative imagination test scores of the experimental group was higher than the control group. The Test of Creative Imagery Abilities (TCIA) assessment was used to collect the data, which was then analysed using the T-test. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2022-SIED-03 Full Text: PDF
Conductas de autocuidado en estudiantes de enfermería
Authors: Reynoso Vazquez Josefina , Jiménez Sánchez Reyna C. , González Trejo María F. , Ruvalcaba Ledezma Jesús C. , Arias Rico José , Morales Castillejos Lizbeth
Published: June 2022

La obesidad y el sobrepeso se definen como “una acumulación anormal o excesiva de grasa que puede ser perjudicial para la salud”. En México la prevalencia de obesidad y sobrepeso tanto como en los niños como los adultos ha incrementado las últimas tres décadas y esto ha provocado que actualmente México sea uno de los países con mayor prevalencia de obesidad en el mundo. Objetivo: Determinar la capacidad de autocuidado de los estudiantes de enfermería mediante la evaluación de aspectos de su estilo de vida que repercuten en el riesgo de padecer obesidad y sobrepeso. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal, aplicando un instrumento cuantitativo a 43 estudiantes de 3ero a 6to semestre de la licenciatura en Enfermería de una universidad pública del Estado de Hidalgo. Resultados: El 21% de la población presenta un IMC indicativo de sobrepeso mientras que el 14% presenta algún tipo de obesidad. El 46.5% realiza al menos 3 comidas al día de las cuales el 27.9% son alimentos de comida rápida y el 58.1% señaló comer cereal o sándwich.  Además, el 62.8% indica no realizar actividad física. Conclusiones: El 97.7% de los estudiantes conoce el autocuidado y tiene en cuenta la serie de elementos que este implica, pero a pesar de conocer dichos factores el estudio refleja presencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, así como de conductas no saludables en la comunidad estudiantil.
Relación durante la praxis por parte del personal de enfermería en la incidencia de neumonía asociada a la ventilación mecánica
Authors: Castillo Montiel Vanessa Aylin , De Ita León Rubén , De La Cruz González Briseida Elena , Plata Balderas Dania Zereth , Revoreda Montes Cristian , Barrera Gálvez Rosario
Published: June 2022

La neumonía asociada a la ventilación mecánica es la causa inicial de enfermedad nosocomial en las unidades de cuidados intensivos, y la segunda a nivel general hospitalario convirtiéndose en el eje fundamental de la prevención. Esta investigación se origina de la participación de profesionales de enfermería que se encuentra laborando o estuvieron en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, con el Objetivo de identificar la relación de la praxis por parte del personal de enfermería en la incidencia de neumonía por ventilación mecánica. La Metodología no experimental, descriptiva, y transversal, con una muestra a disposición de 15 enfermeros de 24 a 52 años pertenecientes a la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos los cuales podrían ser una mala praxis por parte del personal de enfermería, que aceptaron de conformidad firmando el consentimiento informado dentro del Hospital de Segundo Nivel en Pachuca, Hgo. Resultados de los 15 participantes, el 83.3% corresponde al género femenino y el 16.7% al masculino. Con base a esto, se identificó que solo el 50% de los participantes conocen correctamente las precauciones estándar y de bioseguridad, así como el manejo de pacientes con intubación endotraqueal conduciendo al 35.6% de error en el profesional. Conclusión en el presente estudio se concluye que los resultados del instrumento de evaluación establecen que el 64% poseen un conocimiento adecuado del manejo de pacientes intubados con 60% del profesional femenino predominando sobre el 24% del masculino, atribuyendo que los conocimientos prácticos se logran en un rango medio de 6-4 años de acuerdo con el 30% de los encuestados.