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AN OVERVIEW ON THE EDUCATION OF GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY
Authors: Tatlılıoğlu Kasım 
Published: September 2023

In recent years, gifted/talented education started to gain importance in Turkey as in the rest of the world. Within this scope, 135 Science and Art Centers were established in 81 cities in Turkey by 2018. Gifted and talented students are very crucial for the future of the country. They will also lead and affect to the country in many ways. In the literature, there are a wide variety of definition and theory related to the intelligence. Developmental approaches focus on precocious abilities or specific skills as the key components in the recognition of gifted/talented children in the early years. It is seen that gifted/talented children are more advanced in terms of cognitive skills than their normal peers. There is a certain consensus in child and adolescent development theories that does not exist in the field of giftedness. While there are no difficulties in improving the academic achievement of gifted students, there are difficulties in improving their emotional intelligence and skills of overcoming socialization problems. It has been known that gifted children have different social and emotional characteristics compared to their peers and are at risk for mental health. In order for gifted children to become biopsychosocially healthy adults, it is important to determine the levels of intelligence at an early age, to maintain appropriate education for superior intelligence, to guide their emotional needs, and to inform parents and teachers. In this study has been evaluated generally the education of gifted/talented children in Turkey. In this context was conducted a literature review.
ФОРМИ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ НАВЧАННЯ У ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧНОМУ КОЛЕДЖІ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ
Authors: Бобкова Інна Аркадіївна , Бур’янова Вікторія Вікторівна , Гончарук Світлана Володимирівна , Умінська Катерина Анатоліївна , Хранівська Валентина Олександрівна 
Published: September 2023

У статті розглядаються різні форми організації навчального процесу під час викладання фахових дисциплін. Аргументовано доцільність використання інтерактивних технологій у навчальному процесі. Доведено, що використання різних форм і видів навчання сприяє формуванню високоосвічених, конкурентоспроможних фахівців, готових входити в глобалізований світ.
САМООСВІТА ЯК ШЛЯХ ДО ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ОСОБИСТОСТІ
Authors: Гайович Галина Василівна 
Published: September 2023

У статті розглядаються основні сучасні форми надання освіти в Україні, зокрема й дорослим; зазначено, що навчання може бути формальним, неформальним чи інформальним. Відмічається, що сьогодні активно впроваджується в навчальний процес змішане навчання, окреслюються основні аспекти такого навчання. Виокремлено самоосвіту як таку, що в сучасному світі завойовує все більше прихильників та є однією з форм забезпечення необхідного всебічного розвитку особистості протягом життя.
Prezydent Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej jako strażnik konstytucji
Authors: Rakowska Anna 
Published: September 2023

W myśl art. 10 i 126 Konstytucji Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Prezydent jest nie tylko organem władzy wykonawczej, ale także organem reprezentującym państwo oraz organem wykonującym tzw. arbitraż. Przypisanie Prezydentowi roli strażnika konstytucji mieści się w jego funkcji arbitra. Pomysł, aby Prezydentowi powierzyć funkcję organu stojącego na straży konstytucji, powielał się w projektach ustawy zasadniczej, nad którymi w latach 1994–1997 pracowało Zgromadzenie Narodowe. Postanowienie konstytucji, że Prezydent stoi na straży przestrzegania konstytucji, oznacza, że ma on być gwarantem konstytucyjnej aksjologii, co może wyrażać się w realizacji różnych kompetencji. Prezydent wreszcie – jak strażnik konstytucji – sam jest w szczególny sposób zobowiązany do przestrzegania jej postanowień. Oczywiste jest bowiem, że Prezydent RP, jako arbiter stojący na straży wartości i norm konstytucji, sam nie może ustawy zasadniczej naruszać.
Zmagania arabsko-bizantyńskie w X w. w świetle „Przeglądu historii” Konstantyna Manassesa
Authors: Leszka Mirosław J. 
Published: September 2023

Artykuł jest poświęcony obrazowi zmagań arabsko-bizantyńskich – za panowania Romana II, Nicefora II Fokasa I Jana Tzymiskesa – w Przeglądzie historii Konstantyna Manassesa (XII w.). Niniejszy artykuł powstał w ramach projektu sfinansowanego ze środków Narodowego Centrum Nauki, przyznanych na podstawie decyzji nr DEC-2016/23/B/HS3/01891 (Mahomet i narodziny islamu – stereotypy, wiedza i wyobrażenia w kręgu kultury bizantyńsko-ruskiej).
Akıllı telefonlar İçin Müzik Notasyon Yazılımı: Eğitim Amaçlı Geliştirilen Mobil Bir Uygulama
Authors: ÖZGÜL Yusuf 
Published: September 2023

Mobil öğrenmenin sunmuş olduğu avantajlar dikkate alınarak bu çalışmada Unity oyun motoru kullanılarak ücretsiz bir müzik notasyon yazılımı (MNY) geliştirilmiştir. MNY kullanıcıların ezgileri oluşturabilmesine, düzenleyebilmesine, dinleyebilmesine ve sanal sınıflar aracılığıyla paylaşabilmesine izin verir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, Türkiye’nin İç Anadolu bölgesinde bulunan bir güzel sanatlar lisesinde çalışmakta olan 2 öğretmen ve okumakta olan 21 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Batı Müziği Teorisi ve Uygulaması dersinin bir parçası olarak, öğrenciler 4 haftalık bir süre boyunca öğretmenlerinin rehberliğinde sınıf içi ve dışında kişisel akıllı telefonlarında MNY'yi kullanmışlardır. Uygulama sonrasında, katılımcı öğrenciler ve öğretmenlerin MNY hakkındaki görüşlerini elde etmek amacıyla geliştirilen bir form kullanılarak yarı yapılandırılmış bir görüşme gerçekleştirilmiş ve elde edilen veriler üzerinde içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Yapılan analizler, katılımcıların MNY hakkındaki görüşlerinin çoğunlukla olumlu olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Öğrenciler, MNY’yi kullanarak solfej, dikte ve besteleme gibi alanlarda birçok egzersiz yapabilmişlerdir. Yazılımın sanal sınıf özelliği sayesinde, öğretmenler solfej ve dikte ezgilerini öğrencilerle internet aracılığıyla paylaşabilmişler ve öğrenciler sınıf dışında çalışmalar gerçekleştirebilmişlerdir.
Uygulama veya politika açısından çıkarımlar:
• Eğitmenler, mobil mağazalardaki mevcut müzik eğitimi uygulamalarından haberdar olmalıdır.
• Müzik eğitimi araştırmacıları, müzik eğitimi uygulamalarının geliştirilmesi konusunda teknoloji uzmanlarıyla işbirliği yaparak ortak projeler yürütmelidir.
• Kurumsal yöneticiler, öğrenci ve öğretmenlerin "Müziksel Kulak Eğitimi - Teori" ve benzeri uygulamaları kullanmalarını teşvik ederek gerekli altyapıyı oluşturmalıdır.
Lipid profile after switching from TDF (tenofovir disoproxil)-containing to TAF (tenofovir alafenamide)-containing regimen in virologically suppressed people living with HIV
Authors: Łomiak Michał , Gajek Zofia , Stępnicki Jan , Lembas Agnieszka , Mikuła Tomasz , Wiercińska-Drapało Alicja 
Published: September 2023

Background. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) or its prodrug tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) are currently being recommended in treatment of HIV infection. Distinct pharmacological properties of these two forms of a this drug make TAF treatment less nephrotoxic and lead to better impact on bone density. Nevertheless, there is a rising concern about possible metabolic adverse effects of TAF. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects on the lipid profile among ART (antiretroviral therapy)-experienced patients switching from TDF‑containing to TAF‑containing regimen in the first year after the switch. Methods. Demographic and clinical data of HIV‑positive ART‑experienced patients treated in infectious diseases department was retrospectively collected. Changes of lipid profile with regards to baseline BMI, age and time of ART duration were analyzed. Results. In the group of 36 patients there was a significant increase in total cholesterol levels (+18.43 mg/dl, SD = 23.86 mg/dl, p < 0.0001) and LDL levels (+13.75 mg/dl SD = 23.05 mg/dl, p = 0.001) in first 12 months after switching from TDF‑containing to TAF‑containing regimen. There were no statistically significant changes in both HDL and TG levels observed. Analysis of total cholesterol and LDL levels in certain subpopulations revealed a significant increase within first year after the switch in patients younger than 40 years old and in those whose BMI was within normal range. Conclusions. Presented data suggests that switching from TDF to TAF in ART‑experienced patients may be associated with worsening lipid parameters. Early detection and management of dyslipidemias among HIV‑positive patients are needed.
The application of IUCN Red List criteria at the national level: a case study of non-Haplochromis fishes in Uganda
Authors: Akoth Dorothy , Musinguzi Laban , Efitre Jackson , Muyodi Fredrick Jones , Natugonza Vianny 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Assessing the conservation status of species according to their extinction risk is a major step in conservation planning. To date, most of the assessments have been conducted at a global scale; yet, most conservation efforts are conducted at the national or local scale. Also, the global assessments often do not fit individual countries whose biodiversity may have unique threats that are specific and distinct from those at the global level. Elsewhere, this problem has been addressed by developing national Red Lists; in Uganda, this approach is also taking root, except that it has only focused on terrestrial biota, with limited attention to freshwater biodiversity. To address this gap, we used species occurrence data, integrated with expert knowledge and literature, to assess the extinction risk of 110 non-Haplochromis fishes in Uganda at a national scale. Then, we compared these assessments with the IUCN global red list categories published by 2021. The national threat classifications differed substantially from those at the global level; specifically, more species were threatened at the national level than at the global level. Generally, this finding was expected as has been observed elsewhere, but for the case of Uganda, it was only expected for species with a wide distribution beyond the national boundaries and not for fishes that are geographically restricted, where the global and national threat statuses are expected to be comparable. This finding underscores the importance of national assessments even when species are designated as “Least concern” at the global level. This study constitutes the first national red list for fish species in Uganda. This work has the potential to (i) trigger site-based conservation and rethinking of the extent of protected areas, (ii) stimulate data collection, especially in areas where fishes are designated as “Data Deficient”, and (iii) aid updating of the regional and global IUCN Red List assessments, for which conservation status of the majority non-Haplochromis species is outdated and many others remain unevaluated.
Soil erosion risk assessment in Moridhal watershed of Assam, India
using Universal Soil Loss Equation and GIS
Authors: Bharteey Prem Kumar , Deka Bipul , Patgiri D. K. , Dutta Marami , Saikia Rituparna , Borah Sanjib Ranjan , Pradhan Surajyoti , Rai Sumit , Rani Priyanka , Rai Ashish , Singh Arvind Kumar , Gangwar Anshu , Arvind  , Srivas Rajeev Kumar 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Soil erosion is one of the major factors affecting sustainability of agricultural production in watershed. The objective of this paper is to estimate soil loss using the universal soil loss equation (USLE) model and GIS and to suggest soil conservation practices in Moridhal watershed. Soil loss was estimated by USLE. In addition, measurements of randomly selected soil and water conservation structures were done at four physiographic units of watershed. The erodibility of the studied soils was assessed by computing various erodibility indices like clay ratio, silt clay ratio, modified clay ratio, dispersion ratio, erosion ratio and erosion index. The soil loss of watershed was varied from very slight to very severe (range 0.87-67.77 t ha-1 yr-1). Among the physiographic units, the soil loss in the upper piedmont plain area was moderately severe to very severe with a value varying from 19.9-67.8 t ha-1 yr-1. The dispersion ratio of the soils varied from 0.06 to 1.18. It was observed that 48.82 per cent of the total studied soil samples had dispersion ratio values above 0.15 which may be considered as erodible. The erosion ratio and erosion index of studied soils varied from varied from 0.01-0.55 and 0.03-0.71, respectively. Based on the study it was found that the soils in different physiographic units are suffering from varying degree of soil erosion. The upper piedmont plain areas of the watershed require management practices which could improve the erosion status and soil productivity. The results of soil loss obtained from the study could be effectively used by the planners, watershed managers and policy makers to formulate site specific conservation plans in order to minimize soil loss for sustaining productivity.
Pollutants Reduction Effect of Vertical Environmental Reform in China
Authors: Chen Qibo 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This study uses data of 263 prefecture-level cities from 2013 to 2020 to examine the effects of China's vertical environmental reform on pollutant emissions in urban areas. The findings demonstrate that vertical environmental reform improves local governments' ability to enforce environmental laws, resulting in a reduction in regional pollutant emissions with long-lasting effects. The reason is that the vertical environmental reform has achieved a division between county-level governments and county-level environmental protection bureaus and has granted formal authority and real authority to the environmental protection bureaus in provincial-level and prefecture-level governments, thereby enhancing the independence of environmental monitoring and enforcement and ensuring the strict enforcement at the grassroots level. According to heterogeneity analysis, local governments' financial pressure and official associations do not have a heterogeneous impact on the vertical environmental reform's ability to reduce pollution, and the reform treats border pollution problems more effectively.
High Performance Computing of the Nonlinear Dynamics of a Basketball
Authors: Silverberg Larry M. , Tran Chau M. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

This article introduces an event–driven approach for high performance computing of the nonlinear trajectory of a basketball. The high-performance approach differs from the analytical approach of finding exact solutions to the basketball shot but that is confined to special cases, and it differs from the time-stepping approach, which only approximates the solutions to the basketball shot. This paper shows that the event-driven approach is computationally faster than the time-stepping approach while being exact – capturing the advantages of both of the traditional approaches. Faster computational speed is particularly advantageous when running millions of simulations, which is necessary when analyzing the performance of a player or of a shot. Consequently, the event-driven approach will be able to provide a deeper understanding of player and shot performance in the game of basketball. In the event-driven approach, a basketball undergoes a trajectory segment, which ends in a collision with one of a number of possible bodies. The simulation considers automatically the different possibilities and determines the true body with which the ball collided. The simulation advances from one trajectory segment to the next, each separated by a collision, until the ball finally falls to the ground. The article contains illustrative examples and provides an easy-to-use MATLAB code.
Effect of different ulnar osteotomies on loading of the distal radioulnar joint: a biomechanical study
Authors: Tan Jiyang , Fang Xiaodong , Liu Qianyuan , Zhang Fei , Jiang Hong , Qian Jun , Mi Jingyi , Zhao Gang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Ulnar impingement syndrome is a prevalent source of ulnar carpal pain; however, there is ongoing debate regarding the specific location of shortening, the method of osteotomy, the extent of shortening, and the resulting biomechanical alterations.
Method
To investigate the biomechanical changes in the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) resulting from different osteotomy methods, a cadaveric specimen was dissected, and the presence of a stable DRUJ structure was confirmed. Subsequently, three-dimensional data of the specimen were obtained using a CT scan, and finite element analysis was conducted after additional processing.
Results
The DRUJ stress did not change significantly at the metaphyseal osteotomy of 2–3 mm but increased significantly when the osteotomy length reached 5 mm. When the osteotomy was performed at the diaphysis, the DRUJ stress increased with the osteotomy length, and the increase was greater than that of metaphyseal osteotomy. Stress on the DRUJ significantly increases when the position is changed to pronation dorsi-extension. Similarly, the increase in stress in diaphyseal osteotomy was greater than that in metaphyseal osteotomy. When the model was subjected to a longitudinal load of 100 N, neither osteotomy showed a significant change in DRUJ stress at the neutral position. However, the 100 N load significantly increased stress on the DRUJ when the position was changed to pronation dorsi-extension, and the diaphyseal osteotomy significantly increased stress on the DRUJ.
Conclusions
Based on our findings, metaphyseal osteotomy is a viable approach to alleviate the heightened stress in the DRUJ. However, it is crucial to note that regardless of the specific type of osteotomy employed, it is advisable to avoid a shortening length exceeding 5 mm.
Behavior and oral health correlation in elderly patients with diabetes: Moderation effects of different blood glucose control ways
Authors: Hou Weiming , Dong Jing , Zhou Yunru , Dong Li , Zhong Kaiying , Lang Yimei , Bian Meirong , Wang Huili , Sun Longfeng 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Objectives: This research measures the Chinese version of Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-Ⅱ (HPLP-Ⅱ) designed for elderly adults, explaining the correlation and moderation effects of different blood glucose control ways between GOHAI and HPLP-Ⅱ of elderly patients with diabetes in hospitals.
Methods: A total of 244 cases of elderly diabetes patients were conveniently selected from department of endocrinology and geriatric endocrinology, the first affiliated Hospital of China Medical University. The questionnaire survey was assessed by the evaluation of GOHAI and HPLP-Ⅱ. Using sociodemographic and disease related factors as explanatory variables in separately univariate and multivariate regression analyzes. Finally, exploring the moderating effects of health behaviors affecting oral health under different glycemic control modalities.
Results: Most elderly patients with diabetes were treated with pharmacological interventions, followed by lifestyle control. GOHAI was positively correlated with HPLP-Ⅱ. The adoption of lifestyle had a better effect on behavioral and oral health, showing a positive effect, in contrast to medical treatment. The use of both medical treatment and lifestyle as moderators negatively interfered with the effect of health behavior on total oral health and its mental health. And using medical treatment modality as a moderator positively promoted the effect of health behavior, support and stress on total oral health, but positively interfered with the effect of actualization on overall oral health.
Conclusions: Health behavior influences oral health in elderly people with diabetes. Applying appropriate lifestyle to control blood glucose can help regulate behavioral health to promote oral health.
Estimating genetic architecture and integrating functional annotations improve polygenic risk scores derived from GWAS summary statistics
Authors: Zhao Hongyu , Jiang Wei , Girgenti Matthew 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Constructing accurate polygenic risk scores (PRS) can benefit the prevention and early treatment of complex diseases. This can be accomplished by leveraging different information characterizing the effects of genetic variants on the diseases, and incorporating functional annotations.

In this article, we propose a Genome-Wide Empirical Bayes (GWEB) method to first estimate the genetic architecture with the consideration of linkage disequilibrium (LD) among the genetic variants, and utilize the estimates to improve PRS derived from GWAS summary statistics. Our method further incorporates functional annotations to improve prediction accuracy. No parameters need to be tuned with other individual-level GWAS data. Extensive simulations showed that GWEB outperformed existing methods in different genetic architecture scenarios. Real data applications on six quantitative traits and six binary diseases demonstrated that, without functional annotations, GWEB can achieve 0.1-24% (average: 7%) relative improvement in terms of predictive r2 over the best performance of seven existing methods. Moreover, compared to the existing method using annotation information, GWEB can achieve 3-58% (average: 12%) relative improvement after integrating 120 functional annotations. The prediction model can be built within 1.2h and 40G memory after parallelized on 22 Intel Xeon cores.
Direct and Indirect Costs of Obesity Attributable to Consumption of Sweetened Beverages in Brazil.
Authors: Silva Bruna , Neta Adélia , Rodrigues Rômulo , Araujo Jevuks , Moreira Patrícia , Ferreira Flávia Emília , Vianna Rodrigo , Neto José , Carli Eduardo , Lima Rafaela 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The literature is still scarce of studies that aim to attribute a specific nutrient or food to the cause of diseases and that also evaluate the impact of this on the economy, mainly in middle and low-income countries. The objective of this study is to estimate the direct and indirect costs of obesity, stratified by sex and age group, resulting from the excessive consumption of sweetened beverages in Brazil from 2008 to 2020, and to project these costs for the year 2036. Estimation of obesity costs attributable to excessive consumption of sweetened beverages was based on relative risks and population prevalence of obesity, considering expenditures on hospitalizations and outpatient procedures in the Unified Health System (SUS). Cost information was obtained from the health information systems available at SUS. The highest burden attributable to the consumption of sweetened beverages was observed among younger individuals and progressively decreased with advancing age. The total direct costs in the period between 2008 and 2020 were in the order of US$ 436.93 million, 81.5% of which related to expenses for females. Additionally, deaths resulting from consumption of sweetened beverages cost the economy $31.24 billion from premature loss of productivity. The total costs of obesity attributable to the consumption of sweetened beverages are high, impacting public spending and generating social and productivity losses that burden the economy. It is essential to create and implement cost-effective fiscal and regulatory policies aimed at preventing and fighting obesity.