910 research outputs found
Report on Underground Solutions for Urban Problems
No full textWorld wide, we see developing nations building new infrastructure as well as developed cities rehabilitating and expanding their infrastructure to meet the demands of increased population, energy efficiency, and environmental awareness of the public. Ten years ago ITA issued its special edition of the Tribune entitled “Why Go Underground, Contribution of the use of Underground space to Sustainable Development.” Working Group N° 20 of the ITA, focused on Urban Problems and Underground Solutions, has continued examining the use of underground space in the urban environment as it evolves with expanding cities and urban densification. This report present examples of the uses of underground space in cities, trends in Metro and roadway planning, and gives an overview of aspects to be considered during the decision making process, in order to optimally include underground solutions.Geoscience & EngineeringCivil Engineering and Geoscience
Detachable Steerable Clip Applier for Dissection of ITA Branches
No full textThe internal thoracic artery (ITA) is increasingly being recognized as the best conduit for replacement of diseased coronary arteries. As the ITA is the main blood supply for the sternum, harvesting this artery causes a drop in blood flow, increasing the risk of failing to heal, and risking deep sternal wound infection. Current methods of harvesting the ITA are time consuming, and due to hidden arteries the manoeuvrability of the surgeon is limited. In this project the goal is to develop a new instrument for branch sealing and dissection, that increases the maneuverability, minimizes damage to surrounding tissue while beingmore time efficient. A systematical selection process resulted in the solutions for some of the sub-functions, whereas two subfunctions required more thorough analysis and evaluation. Concept selection for the sub-function Tip-Articulation a more in-depth analysis and experimental evaluation (n=19). The selection of the sub-function Handle-Mechanism is done by analysis of proven concepts, choices are based on the requirements that resulted from consultation with an experienced surgeon from LUMC, literature study, and supervision of experienced medical instrument engineers. A preliminary headroom analysis is done, resulting in an estimated drop of 64.45%for the duration of sealing and dissecting of branches with a relatively bigger diameter. Further research should specifically be aimed on the further development of the chosen concepts
Book Review -The limitations of Bernard Matolino’s “limited communitarianism”: Continuing the conversations on personhood in African philosophy
Get PDFA review of [Personhood in African Philosophy] 2014. Cluster Publications: Pietermaritzburg. Paperback. Pp 192 Author: Bernard Matolino Discipline: African Philosophy Category: African Philosophy ISBN: 978 1 920620 059 Price: Not stated. Reviewer: Mesembe Ita EDET, PhD Department of Philosophy University of Calabar Calabar – Nigeri
Smart energy saving at home (ITA dossier no. 10en, July 2014)
No full text-> 250 Austrian households were able to gain experience with smart meters in a year-long field trial.-> On average, these households reduced their electricity consumption by around five per cent.-> Smart metering, however, only led to a reduction in energy consumption when combined with comprehensive information and visualization.-> Based on the field trial, recommendations were derived for the design of future programmes on ‘saving energy at home’.Author: Michael Ornetzeder</i
EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP GUIDANCE SERVICES IN MINIMIZING SMARTPHONE ADDICTION
Get PDFSmartphone addiction is a problem among students in the technology era. In this context, guidance from adults (teachers or parents) is needed for children (students). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group guidance services in minimizing smartphone addiction. The background of this research is at SDN 101910 Sidodadi, specifically the research subjects, namely 30 students of class VI for the academic year 2022/2023 to test how big the level of smartphone addiction is among students, between before and after being given group guidance services. The type of this research is counseling guidance action research (PTBK), carried out in 2 cycles. Data analysis was carried out quantitatively using questionnaires and observations. The results of this study indicate the level of smartphone addiction of VI SDN 101910 Sidodadi students when a pre-test was held on 8 students (26.7%), 2 students in the high category, and 6 students in the very high category. Furthermore, in the first cycle, group guidance services were provided through group discussions, lectures, questions and answers, and filling out questionnaires. There were 2 students (6.7%) who were still addicted to smartphones in the high category and 4 students in the medium category, 2 students in the low category. In cycle II, 1 student (3.3%) was still addicted to smartphones in the high category, 3 students in the low category, and 4 students in the very low category. Thus, it was concluded that the level of smartphone addiction in students decreased after being given counseling services
PERAN KELUARGA SEBAGAI AGEN SOSIALISASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI POLITIK WANITA
No full textPotensi wanita Indonesia dalam kegiatan politik sangatlah besar dan merupakan
aset bangsa yang tak ternilai harganya. Oleh karena itu perlu dibina, dikembangkan
dan diberi kesempatan yang sama dengan laki-Iaki sebagai subyek dan obyek
pembangunan.
Peningkatan partisipasi politik wan ita dapat diupayakan melalui pemanfaatan
peluang yang ada, baik yang sudah diatur dalam GBHN maupun lembaga-Iembaga
tingkat internasional yang menangani masalah wanita. Disamping itu perlu adanya
redefinisi, reorientasi, dan sosialisasi politik agar lebih kondusif bagi pembinaan wanita
dalam meningkatkan partisipasi politiknya pada khususnya dan semua warga negara
pada umumnya.
Keluarga yang karena fungsi-fungsinya mempunyai peran penting sebagai
agen sosialisasi politik bagi induvidu khususnya wanita untuk menanamkan nilai
nilai, sikap-sikap politik, orientasi politiknya baik secara langsung maupun tidak
langsung. Proses sosialisasi politik dalam keluarga dilaksanakan dalam bentuk
sosialisasi kognitig, afektif dan evaluatif. Besarnya peran keluarga dalam pelaksanaan
sosialisasi politik sangat tergantung pada tingkat intensitas interaksi antara induvidu
dengan keluarga, proses komunikasi yang berlangsung antara induvidu dengan
keluarga, dan tingkat penekunan induvidu yang mengalami proses sosialisasi politik
serta umur induvidu yang bersangkutan
A função seméica do sufixo -cha e -itu/ita
No full textEl propósito del artículo es identificar la función sémica del sufijo -cha de la variedad quechua chanka y los sufijos -ita e -itu aglutinados a los lexemas tanto quechuas como hispanos. Para ello, se examina el comportamiento de la partícula -cha en función de la adhesión a bases léxicas de diferentes categorías gramaticales. La autora, a partir de su experiencia como docente y quechuahablante, así como también, mediante un proceso de inducción interpretativa, elaboró fichas morfológicas con palabras como las siguientes: wasicha "casita", sumaqcha "la bonita", qipichay "empaquetar", hamunqacha "seguro ha de venir", qamcha "seguro ha de ser tú", de las cuales recogió la muestra de análisis. Como resultado del análisis, se concluye que las funciones sémicas de -cha unidas a bases quechuas y en contacto lingüístico indican conjetura, sustantivación, afecto, acortamiento temporal e ira.The purpose of the article is to identify the sematic function of the suffix -cha of the Quechua variety chanka and the suffixes -ita and -itu attached to both Quechua and Hispanic lexemes. For this purpose, the behavior of the particle is examined as a function of its attachment to lexical bases of different grammatical categories. The author, based on her experience as a teacher and Quechua speaker, as well as through a process of interpretative induction, elaborated morphological cards with words such as the following: wasicha "little house", sumaqcha "the pretty one", qipichay "to pack", hamunqacha "sure to come", qamcha "sure to be you". As a result of the analysis, it is concluded that the semic functions of -cha joined to Quechua bases and in linguistic contact indicate conjecture, substantivation, affection, temporal shortening and anger.O objetivo do artigo é identificar a função semática do sufixo -cha da variedade quechua chanka e os sufixos -ita e -itu anexados tanto aos lexemes quechua como aos hispânicos. Para este fim, o comportamento da partícula é examinado em função de sua fixação a bases léxicas de diferentes categorias gramaticais. A autora, baseada em sua experiência como professora e palestrante quechua, assim como através de um processo de indução interpretativa, elaborou arquivos morfológicos com palavras como: wasicha "casita", sumaqcha "la bonita", qipichay "empaquetar", hamunqacha "seguro ha de venir", qamcha "seguro ha de ser tú". Como resultado da análise, conclui-se que as funções semicinais de -cha anexadas às bases quíchuas e no contato lingüístico indicam conjectura, substantivação, afeto, encurtamento temporal e raiva
Itaconate reduces proliferation and migration of fibroblast-like synoviocytes and ameliorates arthritis models
No full textFibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) play critical roles in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Itaconate (ITA), an endogenous metabolite derived from the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, has attracted attention because of its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial effects. This study evaluated the effect of ITA on FLS and its potential to treat RA. ITA significantly decreased FLS proliferation and migration in vitro, as well as mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis measured by an extracellular flux analyzer. ITA accumulates metabolites including succinate and citrate in the TCA cycle. In rats with type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA), intra-articular injection of ITA reduced arthritis and bone erosion. Irg1-deficient mice lacking the ability to produce ITA had more severe arthritis than control mice in the collagen antibody-induced arthritis. ITA ameliorated CIA by inhibiting FLS proliferation and migration. Thus, ITA may be a novel therapeutic agent for RA
Validation of the Italian version of the spirituality and spiritual care rating scale (SSCRS‐ita)
No full textPurpose: To translate and validate the Italian version of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS-ita). Methods: A single-center cross-sectional study was performed from October 15 to November 15, 2019 in a public hospital in Milan, Italy. The scale was drafted using the back-translation method. Prior to administration, the Italian version of the scale was assessed for content validity and retest stability by calculating the content validity index. Internal consistency was investigated by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient, test-retest stability by Spearman's rho coefficient. Findings: A total n = 337 nurses participated in the survey by correctly completing the scale. The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin test (0.81) and Bartlett's test of sphericity (p < 0.001) confirmed the adequacy of the sample to conduct exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The factorial model of EFA without rotation and then with nonorthogonal Promax rotation confirmed the presence of the four constructs identified by the original author. Conclusions: SSCRS-ita showed promising psychometric properties in terms of validity and reliability. The results of this study, together with the lack of in-depth studies in the Italian health and educational panorama, suggest the need to develop an educational pathway which, starting from the curricula of basic training and continuing with the updating of nursing staff, is dedicated to the detection of the spiritual needs of the patient. Implications for nursing practice: The SSCRS-ita is the first validated Italian tool concerning the consideration of the needs of spirituality and spiritual care in healthcare contexts; the possibility to use this tool is the first step towards a better integration of the mentioned dimensions of care in a nursing care qualitative perspective in Italy
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA POP UP BOOK PADA PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAMS GAME TOURNAMENT (TGT) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA ASPEK KOGNITIF SISWA KELAS IV
No full textTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk a) menghasilkan media pembelajaran Pop Up
Book, b) mendeskripsikan kelayakan media dan c) efektifitas penerapan
mengetahui efektifitas penerapan media Pop Up Book pada pembelajaran
kooperatif tipe TGT terhadap hasil belajar IPA aspek kognitif siswa materi daur
hidup hewan di kelas IV SDN 17 Kota Bengkulu. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan
adalah penelitian pengembangan Research and Development (R&D) dalam model
ADDIE. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kualitatif dan kuantitatif
menggunakan instrument wawancara, angket analisis kebutuhan, lembar validasi
ahli, dan angket respon siswa. Hasil dari validasi ahli materi dengan koefisien V
0,77, hasil dari validasi bahasa dengan koefisien V 0,83 dan hasil dari validasi
media dengan koefisien V 0,86. Dari hasil respon siswa diperoleh respon positif
sebesar 94,16 %. Berdasarkan hasil uji t dengan nilai signifikansi (two-tailed)
diperoleh 0,023 < 0,025, maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Berdasarkan uji N -
Gain diperoleh nilai 66,20 % pada kelas eksperimen dan 48,17% pada kelas
kontrol. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa media Pop Up Book layak
digunakan dalam pembelajaran dan cukup efektif meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA
aspek kognitif siswa kelas IV SDN 17 Kota Bengkulu.
Kata Kunci : Media Pop Up Book, Model TGT, Hasil belaja
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