bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN PARAMETERS OF LOW-AMPLITUDE FAULT DISTURBANCES IN COAL SEAMS AND SPATIAL IMAGE OF THE DISPLACER SURFACE
Authors:   Public higher education institution Donetsk National Technical University, Merzlikin Artem , Chepiga Daria ,   Public higher education institution Donetsk National Technical University, Yefremov Igor ,   Public higher education institution Donetsk National Technical University
Published: August 2022

Purpose. Carrying out a statistical analysis of the main parameters of low-amplitude discontinuous disturbances in a coal seam and restoring a spatial image of the disjunctive mixer surface. Methodology. Based on the results of a statistical sampling of data on small-scale disturbances of the coal seam, obtained directly from the field diary of the chief geologist of the mining enterprise, a classification of discontinuous disturbances of the coal seam by types, angle, dip azimuth and amplitude was made. A comparison was made of the recorded faults in the layers located at a small distance from each other, which made it possible to reproduce the spatial position of the fault and build the surface of its displacement. Results. Statistical data processing has shown that the majority of all faults are normal faults, and the dip angles of their faults range from 55 to 75º, while the dip azimuth of almost half of fault fault faults lies in the range of 0 – 100º. It can be seen from the distribution of the amplitude of disturbances that its indicator in the vast majority of tectonic discontinuities does not exceed 2 meters and, according to the conditions for the possibility of crossing discontinuities by clearing operations, such discontinuities pass with undercutting of side rocks by combines, which reduces the rate of feat and increases equipment wear. Originality. Comparison of faults recorded in formations located at a small distance from each other showed that their main parameters are very different at different horizons, due to which the spatial arrangement and the surface of the disjunctive mixer has a very complex shape, which does not allow predicting the location of the fault by simple geometric transfer from one layer to another. Practical value. The results obtained allow us to establish that the most common amplitude of tectonic faults is in the range from 0 to 2 m, the parameters of the same faults can change at different horizons, and the surface of the fault mixer is a complex geometric shape, which makes it impossible to simple transfer of the fault line from the upper to the lower layer, but requires the use of more efficient methods for predicting faults.
Hyperkyphosis among the Elderly in a Community: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Bimali Inosha , Pudasaini Sikha
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Aging brings progressive changes in the physiology of the musculoskeletal system that leads to postural changes and degenerative diseases in elderly. The most common postural change is hyperkyphosis which decreases physical performance, ability to perform daily activities, overall quality of life, and increases the risk of falls in elderly. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of hyperkyphosis among the elderly in a community.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done in a local community from 26 May 2019 to 8 June 2019 after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Protocol approval number: 138/19). Participants above 60 years of age were included in the study. Convenience sampling was done. A bubble inclinometer was used to measure the degree of kyphosis. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.
Results: Among 144 elderly participants, hyperkyphosis was present in 90 (62.50%) (54.59-70.41, 95% Confidence Interval) with the mean hyperkyphosis being 47.07±4.83˚. The elderly in the age group of 70-75 years had a higher degree of hyperkyphosis with a mean value of 47.77±4.92˚. The mean hyperkyphosis was 48.18±5.30˚ and 45.31±3.36˚ in female and male participants respectively.
Conclusions: The prevalence of hyperkyphosis was found to be higher in our study compared to other studies conducted in similar settings. Early identification and interventions of hyperkyphosis are thus warranted to prevent the detrimental consequences in the later stages of life.
Experience and Expectation During E-Learning of Islamic Religion Education: The Students’ Response
Authors: Rabbanie Muhammad Dahlan , Katni Katni , Fadil Khaidir
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has set the stage for alterations to people life in all aspects, including the education aspect. There is a change from traditional learning to e-learning. The changes in learning occur fast and seem sudden in the midst of student mental pressure and lack of preparation. It may cause the expectations of their future learning experiences. The experiences of Islamic Religion Education (PAI) students using e-learning have been the focus of recent quantitative survey-based studies. This study was developed with two objectives: first, to learn about their experience with e-Learning-based Islamic Religion Education (PAI) and then, to reveal their expectations for e-learning. Both were approved using quantitative research that involved disseminating an online poll with 14 closed questions pertaining to 2 questions posed. The sample was purposively selected on 205 out of 1025 students from the Islamic Religious Education Study Program at Ibn Khaldun University Bogor (UIKA) Bogor as respondents by purposive sampling. Because it states the percentage of students participating in e-learning, the simple percentage approach was chosen as 153 respondents to examine the results. The results showed varied learning experiences in PAI-based e-learning, and they expressed the desire that this e-learning learning may continue even in everyday situations. This research can be used as a reference in improving e-learning to increase students' ability to understand the material taught and give convenience in following the learning process.
Managing the Curb: Understanding the Impacts of On-Demand Mobility on Public Transit, Micromobility, and Pedestrians
Authors:   University of California, Berkeley, Shaheen Susan , Shaheen Elliot ,   Mineta Transportation Institute, Cohen Adam ,   Mineta Transportation Institute, Broader Jacquelyn ,   Mineta Transportation Institute, Davis Richard ,   Mineta Transportation Institute
Published: August 2022

In recent years, innovative mobility and shifts in travel and consumption behavior are changing how people access and use the curb. Shared mobility—the shared use of a vehicle, bicycle, scooter, or other mode—coupled with outdoor dining, curbside pick-up, and robotic delivery are creating new needs related to the planning, management, and enforcement of curb access. This study examines curb planning and management from several angles, such as safety, social equity, and multimodal connections. This research employs a multi-method approach to identify the changing needs for curb space management and how to meet these needs through new planning and implementation policies and strategies. As part of this study, the authors conducted 23 interviews. Respondents were chosen to represent public, private, and non-profit sector perspectives. Additionally, the authors employed a survey of 1,033 curb users and 241 taxi, transportation network company (TNC), and public transportation drivers. The study finds that changes in mode choice and curbside use can result in a variety of impacts on access, social equity, congestion, device management, pick-up and drop-off, and goods delivery, to name a few. The curb also has the potential to be disrupted by emerging modes, such as robotic delivery vehicles (also known as personal delivery devices) and automated vehicles. As these emerging developments continue to impact the curb, it is becoming increasingly important for policymakers to have an appropriate framework for planning and managing curb space in urban areas.
Inklusion – eine unerfüllbare Vision?
Authors: Graumann Olga
Published: August 2022

Die Kritik an der Umsetzung schulischer Inklusion wächst und es stellt sich die Frage: Wo stehen wir nach 40 Jahren Integrations- bzw. Inklusionserfahrung? Die Vision schulischer Inklusion steht auf drei Säulen: der Säule der personellen, strukturellen und sächlichen Rahmenbedingungen, der Säule der Professionalität und der Säule der individuellen Voraussetzungen sowie der passgenauen Schulauswahl zum Wohle des Kindes. Die Basis für die Säulen bildet die Inklusion auf gesellschaftlicher Ebene. Alle drei Säulen weisen derzeit zu viele Mängel auf, als dass sie das Dach „Inklusion“ tragen könnten.
The encryption algorithm "FC" and analysis of its avalanche effect criterion
Authors:   Institute of Information and Computing Technologies, al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Nyssanbayeva S.E. , Algazy K. ,   Institute of Information and Computing Technologies, Sakan K.S. ,   Institute of Information and Computing Technologies, al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Khompysh A. ,   Institute of Information and Computing Technologies, al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Dyussenbayev D.S. ,   Institute of Information and Computing Technologies
Published: August 2022

The article is about the importance, features and scope of symmetric block ciphers used to ensure theconfidentiality of data in the era of rapid development of modern computing technologies. In this paper, the structure ofthe symmetric block encryption algorithm CF, developed in the "Laboratory of Information Security" of the "Institute ofInformation and Computational Technologies", the round keys generating mechanism based on it’s secret key are described. A computer program of the created encryption algorithm was developed, on the basis of which the performance was studiedand the bit scattering between the plaintext and the ciphertext (the property of the "avalanche effect" and "strong avalancheeffect") was checked. In order to optimize the hardware implementation of the algorithm, the conversion of the S-block,which is considered as a nonlinear node, was obtained in 4x4 bit size.
Generalized Solutions of boundary value problems for the d’Alembert equation with local and associatedboundary conditions
Authors:   Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling of MES RK, Alexeyeva L.A. , Arepova G.Zh. ,   Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling of MES RK
Published: August 2022

The initial-boundary value problems for the wave equations with local and non-local linear boundaryconditions at the ends of a general segment are considered. To solve them, a generalize functions method has beendeveloped, which translates the original boundary value problems to solving the wave equation with a singular right-handside containing a singular simple and double layers, the densities of which are determined by the boundary and initial valuesof the desired function and its derivatives. Received integral representation of the solution in terms of boundary functions,which are a generalization of Green’s formula for solutions of the wave equation. To determine the unknown boundaryfunctions, it is built in space Fourier transforms in time, a two-leaf resolving system linear algebraic equations, whichconnects 4 boundary values solution and its derivatives. Together with two boundary conditions of local and non-localtype, a resolving system of equations is built for solving the stated initial-boundary value problems. On its basis, givenanalytical solutions for classical three boundary value problems with conditions Dirichlet, Neumann and mixed at the endsof the segment. The developed method allows solving boundary value problems with different local and nonlocal boundaryconditions and must find an application change in solving wave and other equations on graphs of different structures.
Ces`aro means of negative order of the one-dimensional Vilenkin-Fourier series
Authors:   The Artic University of Norway, Tepnadze T.
Published: August 2022

In [1] has been proved some inequalities related to the approximation properties of Ces`aro means of negative order of the one-dimensional Vilenkin-Fourier series. These inequalities allow one to obtain a sufficient condition for the convergence of Ces`aro means of VilenkinFourier series in the L^p− metric in the term of modulus of continuity. In this paper, we will prove the sharpness of these conditions, in particular we find a continuous function under some condition of modulo of continuity, for which Ces`aro means of Vilenkin-Fourier series diverge in the L^p− metric.
Development of a Python application for recognizing gestures from a video stream of RGB and RGBD cameras
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Satybaldina D.Zh. , Glazyrina N.S. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Stepanov V.S. ,   «Kazdream Technologies» LLP, Kalymova K.A. ,   Kazakh national women’s teacher training university
Published: August 2022

Gesture recognition systems have changed a lot recently, due to the development of modern data capture devices (sensors) and the development of new recognition algorithms. The article presents the results of a study for recognizing static and dynamic hand gestures from a video stream from RGB and RGBD cameras, namely from the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 webcam and from the Intel RealSense D435 depth camera. Software implementation is done using Python 3.6 tools. Open source Python libraries provide robust implementations of image processing and segmentation algorithms. The feature extraction and gesture classification subsystem is based on the VGG-16 neural network architecture implemented using the TensorFlow and Keras deep learning frameworks. The technical characteristics of the cameras are given. The algorithm of the application is described. The research results aimed at comparing data capture devices under various experimental conditions (distance and illumination) are presented. Experimental results show that using the Intel RealSense D435 depth camera provides more accurate gesture recognition under various experimental conditions.
Optimal recovery of functions from anisotropic Sobolev classes on a power – logarithmic scale
Authors:   K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Utessov A.B.
Published: August 2022

In this paper, within the framework of the C (N) D - formulation of the recovery problem, the problem of optimal recovery of functions from anisotropic Sobolev classes in a power-logarithmic scale in the metric $L^{q} \, (2\le q\le \infty )$ is solved. Namely, in the case when the values $l_{N}^{\eqref{GrindEQ__1_}} (f),...,l_{N}^{(N)} (f)$ of linear functionals $l_{N}^{\eqref{GrindEQ__1_}} ,...,l_{N}^{(N)} $ defined on the considered functional class are used as numerical information about a function, firstly, the exact order of the recovery error is established, and secondly, a specific computing unit $\bar{\varphi }_{N} \left(\bar{l}_{N}^{(1)} (f),...,\bar{l}_{N}^{(N)} (f);\, \cdot \right)$ is indicated that implements the established exact order.
Explicit solutions of a two-dimensional integral equation of Volterr type with boundary singularity and strongly singular line when the roots of the characteristic equations are real, different and equal
Authors:   Tajik National University, Rajabova L.N. , Ahmadov F.M. ,   Institute of Tourism, Entrepreneurship and Service
Published: August 2022

The paper studies a two-dimensional integral equation of Volterra type with singular and strongly singular boundary lines. The solution of a two-dimensional integral equation of the Volterra type with singular kernels is sought in the class of continuous functions that vanish on the boundary lines. In the case when the roots of the characteristic equations are real, different and equal, the parameters of the equations are related to each other in a certain way, depending on the roots of the characteristic equations and the sign of the parameters of the integral equation, explicit solutions of the integral equation are found. It is proved that the solutions of a two-dimensional integral equation, depending on the sign of the parameters, can contain from one to four arbitrary continuous functions. The cases are determined when the solution to the integral equation is unique.
Project of a personal educational platform to support personalized learning of high school students
Authors:   East Kazakhstan Technical University, Seitakhmetova Zh. , Kumargazhanova S. ,   L.N.Gumilov Eurasian National University, Fedkin E. ,   East Kazakhstan Technical University, Sadvakassova A. ,   L.N.Gumilov Eurasian National University, Bobrov L. ,   Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management
Published: August 2022

The development of a system for designing the transition to personalized learning in Kazakhstan is an important direction for the development of innovations both in the field of information technology and in the field of school education, taking into account the instability of the external environment (the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic). This article presents a project of a personal educational platform to support personalized learning of high school students, based on the author’s conceptual model of the introduction of this type of education in schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The architecture of the personal educational platform is developed, subsystems and microservices are described, and the algorithm of the platform operation is proposed.
Use of beacon technology to control cattle behavior
Authors:   Seifullin University, Sukoot A.H. , Zakirova A.B. ,   Astana International University, Niyazova R.S. ,   Seifullin University, Suleimenova R.Z. ,   Seifullin University, Zhanys A.B. ,   National Academy of Education named after Y. Altynsarin
Published: August 2022

The article is mostly devoted to the study of the possibilities of using modern information technologies in animal husbandry to identify and monitor the behavior and welfare of cows. Since the work associated with dairy herd management also implies the economic pressure felt by breeders, numerous efforts have been made to create a new method that would be worthy of competition when compared to current solutions. According to the authors’ opinion, the method of collecting and processing data using radio beacons, as well as data storage, allows for identifying the behavior and physiological conditions of a dairy herd more fully. It is equally important to note the price competitiveness of this method. Since the data is collected in large quantities, it was decided to abandon the processing of the data on the local computer and instead use the cloud computing engine. The presented information system creates a sequence of components that have been tested, both at the level of creation and at the level of research. The research results were compared with academic knowledge from literary sources. It should be noted that part of the validation of the above methodology was the comparison of the results that had been achieved during the study using a pedometer. The main goal of this article is to develop a new method in the field of information technology and a method based on beacons, which are quite versatile devices, using data stores that allow identifying the behavior and physiological state of dairy cattle, methods that would be competitive compared to existing solutions, especially for the price. In the proposed solution, there were used both information coming from microcomputers and weather forecast data coming from meteorological stations, which simplify the above identification.
A Theoretical Reflection on International Development Cooperation in the era of Digital Transformation
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Park Kyung Ryul
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Over the past 40 years, theoretical and empirical studies that investigate the relationship between information and communication technologies and development have accumulated under the name of ‘ICT for Development’. This paper critically reconstructs the historical evolution of this field, summarizes the theoretical debates, and proposes the direction and key conceptual questions to be explored beyond the existing ICT4D paradigm in the era of digital transformation.
Originality: ICTs have received spotlight as an innovative tool for providing catch-up and leapfrogging opportunities for developing countries, reducing the transaction cost in development mechanism and increasing individual capability. Despite large investments and high expectations for technologies, its effectiveness for development has been questionable, and the large gap between theories and empirical findings have been criticized. Moreover, the wake of the pandemic has called for digital transformation to become a global agenda, providing a turning point for the ICT4D field. Therefore, it is timely to provide reflections on the major theoretical frameworks and critically review the historical evolution of the fields.
Methodology: This study conducts a thematic qualitative analysis based on the proceedings of the IFIP ‘Implications of Information and Digital Technologies for Development’ and ICTD conferences, providing methodological triangulation by diverse primary data sources including participant observation in the program committees.
Result: This study provides a historical overview of the ICT4D field broken down into five phases: 1) Emergence, 2) Formation, 3) Expansion, 4) Diffusion and 5) Digital Transformation. It also critically reconstructs conceptual evolution and research contributions of the main studies. This is followed by a discussion of future research agenda, emphasis on multi-disciplinarity and reconceptualization of the field.
Conclusions and Implication: Existing research have dominantly been conducted at the micro-level unit of analysis, applying an interpretivist epistemological approach and focusing on system as a technological artefact. In the era of digital transformation, it is inevitable for the mainstream view to incorporate theoretical, methodological, and contextual pluralism. This will also have implications for Korea’s international development cooperation, which lacks critical empirical research and philosophical debate despite high expectations for science, technology and ICT ODA.
The Effect of Health Service Quality on Health Facility Choice and Health Outcomes in Malawi
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Jung Dawoon , Kim Booyuel
Published: August 2022

Purpose: We study the impact of health care service quality on health facility choice and health outcomes in Malawi.
Originality: One of the key determinants of health outcomes in low income countries is the accessibility to health service. Previous studies have examined the association between health outcomes and the supply of health services. This study contributes to the existing literature by investigating the association between the demand for health service and the quality of health service. We also discuss the construction of the health care service quality measures.
Methodology: We used Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS) 2015 and Malawi Service Provision Assessment (MSPA) 2013-2014 to examine the effect by using OLS regressions.
Result: We created health care service quality measures to represent infrastructure quality, medical supplies quality and health facility management quality in order to examine the impact of these quality measures on the demand for health services and health outcomes. We find that people who live closer to health facilities with high quality are more likely to utilize health services. However, we do not find significant evidences that healthcare quality is associated with positive health outcomes.
Conclusions and Implication: Although we empirically showed that health care service quality in Malawi has significant impact on the demand for health services, it is not translated into positive health outcomes. We further need to investigate why health service quality is not related to health outcomes in the context of a developing countries.
In Search of the Meaning of Global Partnership: A Comparative Analysis of UN MDG Goal 8 and UN SDG Goal 17
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Kim Jiyoung
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This study conducts an in-depth analysis on the notion of development partnership which has been emerged as a new principle and a norm in the field of international development cooperation. In particular, we analyze the meaning of partnership in UN MDGs and SDGs.
Originality: Recognizing that there has been limited attempts in examining how has the principle of partnership actually affected the behaviors of various partners in foreign aid, through a comparative analysis on the meaning of global partnership in the UN MDGs and SDGs, this study challenges the notion of ‘genuine partnership’ in the international development cooperation.
Methodology: Through a careful review on various secondary data and literature, this study introduces historical background on the emergence of development partnership, various definitions and approaches on the effectiveness of development partnership. In particular, by adopting a method of content analysis, we compare and analyze the meaning of global partnership in the UN MDGs and SDGs.
Result: Based on the comparative analysis of the UN MDGs and SDGs on the notion of global partnership, this study finds that the notion of development partnership is limited to a rhetorical sense falling short of influencing the actual behaviors of development partners. There is still a long way to go before achieving a genuine partnership amongst various development partners, especially between recipient and donor countries.
Conclusions and Implication: This study finds that the emphasis on the global partnership in the UN MDGs and SDGs does not necessarily imply the emergence of a new era of a genuine partnership in development cooperation; rather, it is limited to a rhetorical sense. This suggests that in order to achieve a genuine partnership amongst development partners, we should first take into account the fundamental issue of power inequality in recipient-donor relations.
An Oaxaca-Blinder Decomposition Analysis on Gender Pay Gap: An application to the Development Civil Society Organizations in Korea
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Park Chongnam , Yoo Ick , Nam Cheongsoo
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This study aims to analyze gender wage gap and the wage inequality between male and female workers of development CSO in Korea, who engaged in Civil Society Partnership Program of KOICA from 2019 to 2021.
Originality: Gender wage gap has been widely discussed as a crucial issue in diverse disciplines. However, studies focusing on an empirical analysis have scarcely been found. This study presents an econometric method that helps examine the gender pay gap in the development CSOs by employing the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition and Gelbach decomposition method.
Methodology: The methodology of this paper is based on studying and analyzing the topic of wage gap between males and females by using Oaxaca decomposition and Gelbach decomposition technique.
Result: It is found that women earn approximately 10.83% less than men with similar professional qualifications do, and 50.18% of gender wage gap is found to be unexplained. However, the unexplained gap among in under 30s is about 55.39% in comparison 70.28% among upper 40’s.
Conclusions and Implication: Analysis by age groups shows that gender pay gap has been decreased in groups of 30s and under 30s. Nevertheless, the gap still remains in workers group of development CSOs. Considering more than 50% of the gap can be ascribed to gender discrimination, it needs considerations and responses from diverse aspects. Hence, further researches need to be complemented by examining rooted causes and background of gender pay gap which are hard to be found by structured survey.
The Multilevel Analysis of the Social Network in the Older Adults on the Urban-Heart 2
Authors:   Department of Aging, Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Nabavi Seyed Hamid , Asadi-Lari Mohsen ,   Department of Epidemiology, Oncopathology Research Center, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mousavi Mir-Taher ,   Social Welfare Management Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Rashedi Vahid ,   Department of Aging, Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Fadayevatan Reza ,   Department of Aging, Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Objectives Social network in older adults refers to interpersonal relationships and the perception of these relationships. Given the importance of the social network, the current study was conducted to answer three pivotal questions. First, do personal and regional factors affect the social network of the elderly? Second, how much share do the individual and regional factors have in the social network of the elderly? And third, which of these factors affect the social network of the elderly at each level of the personal and regional relationships. Methods & Materials The study was conducted based on the second round of the Tehran city health equity and response tool (Urban-Heart 2). Thus, 5760 individuals (age <60 year) were selected from 22 urban regions in Tehran City. These data were then analyzed using the multilevel regression model. Results The personal and regional levels explained about 89% and 11% of the social network of the elderlies, respectively. The individual factors explained 21% of the variance in the social network. Out of these parameters, age between 60 and 74, illiteracy, self-reported health, and mental health affected the social network significantly. At the regional level, the feeling of security, the control of corruption, the waiting time for bus arrival, and the sense of responsibility were the most influential factors explaining 19% of the variance in the social network. Conclusion Not only is the social network of the elderlies affected by personal factors such as age, education level, and self-reported health and mental health, but it is also affected by regional factors (feeling of security, the control of corruption, the sense of responsibility, and waiting time for bus arrival). Although these regional factors are out of personal control, they can be improved for the elderly in society.
The Effectiveness of Bedtime Exercises on Sleep Quality Parameters and Chronic Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain After Sleep in the Elderly Male
Authors:   Department of Health in Teaching and Workplace, Center of Physical Education, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran., Babaei Khorzoghi Mojtaba , Sajjadian Parinaz Sadat ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanitie, Feyz al-Islam Higher Education Institute, Khomeini Shahr, Isfahan, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Objectives The elderly population is increasing, and one of the common problems in the elderly is a sleep disorder. Poor sleep quality causes various musculoskeletal problems, including chronic nonspecific Low back pain. In this regard, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pre-sleep exercises on sleep quality parameters and chronic nonspecific chronic low back pain after sleep in the elderly. Methods & Materials This study was quasi-experimental. A total of 40 retirees over 60 years old of Isfahan University of Technology with a Mean±SD age of 64.52±3.18 years, a weight of 81.99±7.35 kg, and a BMI of 27.91±2.21 in a targeted manner available were selected and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups of 20 people. The Pittsburgh Standard Questionnaire was used to assess sleep quality parameters; the VAS Pain Intensity Questionnaire was used to assess low back pain and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. The exercise program intervention was performed for 28 sessions for 15 minutes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data; also, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures was used. All analyzes were performed using SPSS software v. 24. Results The results showed a significant difference between groups in sleep quality parameters such as mental quality of sleep (P=0.001), delay in falling asleep (P=0.019), duration of sleep (P=0.006), sleep efficiency and effectiveness (P=0.001), sleep disorder (P=0.016), use of sleeping pills (P=0.001), inappropriate performance during the day (P=0.002). The overall sleep quality among elderly males was P=0.001. Also, bedtime exercises can significantly affect nonspecific chronic low back pain parameters such as pain intensity (P=0.039) and disability (P=0.014) in this age group. Conclusion Doing light exercise before bed on a light to moderate basis, according to the exercise program presented in this study, can improve the disability and reduce pain severity. This seems to be one of the most critical problems in old age, namely the quality of sleep and related parameters in the elderly male with nonspecific chronic low back pain. Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly engage in regular exercise.
Perceived Stress and Burden of Care in Elderly Caregivers: The Moderating Role of Resilience
Authors:   Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Jafari Mahsa , Alipour Fardin ,   Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Raheb Ghoncheh ,   Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mardani Mostafa ,   Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the moderating role of resilience in the association between perceived stress and the burden of care among elderly caregivers at nursing homes in Tehran in 2016. Methods & Materials In this cross-sectional, correlational study, the data were collected from 142 caregivers engaged in nursing homes in Tehran, of which 50 were men and 92 were women, through the census sampling method. Research tools included the questionnaire of perceived stress-14 (PSS-14), Cohen et al., (1983), Zarit et al. (1986) Burden of care questionnaire, and connor and davidson resilience questionnaire (2003). The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software v. 20. The significance level was set at P<0.05. Results The results showed that the average perceived stress score (35.11) was higher than the average (28). The burden of care was significantly positively associated with perceived stress (r>0 or P=0.001), and there was a negative and significant relationship between resilience and responsibility of care (β=0.110). Also, the interaction effect of perceived stress and resilience on the burden of care was negative and significant, and resilience moderated the relationship between perceived stress and care burden (P<0.001). Conclusion According to a positive relationship between perceived stress and burden of care among elderly caregivers and the moderating effect of resilience on this relationship, governmental and non-governmental organizations in the elderly field and health policymakers should bring in the concept of resilience in their executive actions, policies, and protocols and improve it through proper training interventions. Further research is needed to study other internal and external moderating factors to improve the service quality and address the psychological, social, and physical complications of elderly caregivers.
Prioritization of the Criteria Affecting the Health of Elderly Women in Iran by Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors:   Department of Health Services Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Tayeri Soodabeh , Jafari Mehrnoosh ,   Department of Health Services Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Mohammadzadeh Khalil Ali ,   Department of Health Services Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Hosseini Seyed Mojtaba ,   Department of Health Services Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Shahanaghi Kamran ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industry ,Iran University of Science and Technology ,Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Objectives With increasing life expectancy, aging in Iran becomes more feminine. This study aimed to prioritize the criteria affecting the health of Iranian elderly women. Methods & Materials In this descriptive-analytical study, factors affecting the health of the elderly women, with the opinion of 20 health-policy and health services management experts employed in governmental and non-governmental organizations, were approved. In the second phase, the weight and rank of these criteria were calculated and analyzed using Hierarchical Analysis Process. Excel software was used to analyze data. Results The analysis showed that the individual factor is the most important in terms of factors affecting the health of elderly women. In terms of the type of interventions, the provision of preventive health services, in terms of decision-making, executive interventions at the queue level, in terms of planning, integrated approach, and continuous planning with the participation of public and private sectors were ranked first. Conclusion Given the influence of the previous periods of life on healthy elderly, decision-makers should prioritize preventive services in all periods of life regarding age and gender context. Interventions should be presented with an integrated approach with continuous planning at the levels of government, organization, and queue, as well as with the participation of both public and private sectors. The existence of an information management system, supervision, and evaluation, provides the ground for continuous feedback and improvement of programs. Therefore, it is recommended that the government play a more significant role in ensuring the health of the elderly.
The Effect of Psychosocial Self-Care Education on Retirement Syndrome in Educators: A Quasi-experimental Study
Authors:   Student Research Committee, School of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran., Chamazkotih Fatemeh Mardani , Ajam Zibad Hossein ,   Department of Gerontology, School of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran., Sadeghmoghadam Leila ,   Department of Gerontology, School of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Objectives Retirement is one of the life crises which can cause psychological and social problems in people and cause incompatibility and symptoms called Retirement Syndrome. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the psychosocial self-care training program on retirement syndrome in educators as a program to improve and expose retirees to retirement. Methods & Materials In this study, a two-group quasi-experimental method was performed on 64 education retirees in 1398 in Gonabad. After reviewing the entry and exit criteria of the research units (individuals were randomly assigned), they were assigned to two experimental and control groups. Psychosocial self-care training sessions were held once a week for 6 hours for one hour (for) the intervention group. The participants completed the retirement syndrome questionnaire at the beginning and end of these sessions. After data collection, the analysis was performed using SPSS software v. 20. The significance level was considered at P<0.05. Results This study considered 4 main categories regarding retirement syndrome. These categories include Feelings of confusion and conflict, Feelings of new effort and orientation, Feelings of old age and emptiness, and feelings of helplessness and failure. Also, based on the independent t-test, no statistically significant difference was observed between the retirement syndrome scores of the two groups before the intervention (P>0.05); however, the average score of retirement syndrome in the two groups after the intervention and the difference in the average score of retirement syndrome of the two groups before and after the intervention had a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). This means that the training program improved the intervention group’s retirement syndrome (P<0.05). Conclusion The results of the current study showed that holding face-to-face meetings and conducting psychosocial self-care training on retirement syndrome in retired educators positively reduced the symptoms of retirement syndrome. By teaching self-care and learning self-care strategies in old age, we can prepare retirees to cope with or reduce the symptoms of retirement syndrome.
Explaining the Concept of Violence Against the Older Adult: A Hybrid Study
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Social of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Nozarpour Jasem , Fallahi-Khoshknab Masoud ,   Department of Nursing, Social of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Arsalani Narges ,   Department of Nursing, Social of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Norouzi Tabrizi Kian ,   Department of Nursing, Social of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ahmadi Fazlollah ,   Department of Nursing, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Objectives Violence against the elderly is a single, repetitive act or omission of appropriate action that occurs in an interpersonal relationship and causes harm or discomfort to an elderly person. The lack of a clear definition is one of the challenges of this concept. The present study has been conducted to explain the concept, provide ab operational definition and present some empirical references to violence against the elderly with a hybrid approach. Methods & Materials In this study, the hybrid concept analysis method was used, which includes three steps: theoretical, field research, and analytical. In the first step, the texts were reviewed using Walker and Avant’s approach. In the second step, unstructured interviews using purposive sampling were conducted. Finally, in the third step, the perceptual analysis method was used to integrate the results of the previous two steps. Results The results of the final analysis expressed the definition of violence against the disabled elderly and its components, which are violence against the disabled elderly living in the family, including a range of behaviors or actions threatening human dignity and status with or without a purpose that is applied in the living environment or related situations by family members, caregivers or others in the form of exposing the elderly to emotional-mental violence, physical violence, economic violence, sexual violence, social violence, neglect, and abandonment. It is observed as apparent or hidden, intermittent or continuous, and mild to severe. Being neglected, interactive separation, predisposing factors related to the elderly person, and predisposing factors related to the violent perpetrator lead to its occurrence and are associated with destructive personal, family, and social harms. Conclusion The findings of this study can provide a clearer picture of the experiences of this group of elderly people who have all been exposed to violence in some way. Knowledge of the elderly’s experiences and perceptions of the phenomenon of violence leads to an increase in nurses’ awareness of this phenomenon. It reveals essential concepts in nursing, especially in the elderly.
Clinical Results of Peripheral Vestibular Function in People With Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Hasanzadeh Tahraband Masoumeh , Heidari Fatemeh ,   Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2022

Background and Aims Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic metabolic diseases and one of the significant public health concerns in the world. The vestibular defect is a common pathology in DM. It causes ischemia of the vestibular structures and changes in the metabolism of the inner ear fluids. The purpose of this study was to review the studies that have evaluated the vestibular system by clinical tests, including Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP), Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV), video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), and caloric tests in DM patients. Methods This review investigates the results of related papers in Google Scholar, PubMed (Medline), Science Direct, and Persian databases, including SID and Magiran, from 2000 to January 2021. According to inclusion criteria, eighteen studies were selected. Results More studies have been performed on the effect of DM on the otolith organs in humans. Most of them have used cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (cVEMP). They have been performed in people with and without vestibular symptoms and diabetic neuropathy. In some of the Cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (c/oVEMP) evaluations, increased wave latency and decreased amplitude were reported in the DM group compared to the control group. The predominant finding of the SVV test is an increase in the amplitude of the dynamic deviation in DM patients. The vHIT test was performed in asymptomatic vestibular DM. Some have reported the decrease of the VOR gain average in different semicircular canals without mentioning the observation of catch-up saccades. A caloric test is often performed in DM patients who all or some of them have vestibular symptoms. Unilateral weakness in some of them was the predominant result. Noteworthy is the discrepancy among the results of these vestibular tests in DM. Conclusion The vestibular system’s function can be affected by DM complications with or without symptoms (subclinical). The influence of the results of clinical tests on this disease, characteristics, and measurement parameters are also highly dependent on individual factors. A single outcome cannot be found for how the vestibular system works in these patients.