Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Complicated Grief in Family Members of Patients With Cancer

Introduction: complicated grief can affect a large number of individuals who have lost a relative due to cancer. Objective: to assess the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT) for complicated grief in those who have lost a relative due to cancer in comparison with a psychoducational and emotional expression intervention (PSDEEI).Method: 249 relatives of deceased cancer patients with complicated grief were randomly assigned to treatment with CBGT or PSDEEI. Complicated Grief (ICG), depression (BDI-II), hopelessness (BHS), anxiety (BAI) symptoms and general health (GHQ28) were assessed at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up at 6 and 12 months. Results: the CBGT group improved significantly (p<0.001), with the scores in ICG, BDI-II, BAI, BSH, and GHQ28 (p<0.001) being higher than those for the PSDEEI group in each of the assessed moments, with high effect sizes: ICG (η2=0.16), BDI (η2=0.10), BAI (η2=0.06), BSH (η2=0.21) and GHQ28 (η2=0.21). At the 12-month follow-up, the number of cases of complicated grief decreased by 81.1% for the CBGT group vs. 31.7% in the PSDEEI group. Conclusions: The CBGT treatment is effective for complicated grief, for depression, anxiety, and hopelessness symptoms and for mental health, and is superior to PSDEEI treatment.

Perbandingan Tebal Perkerasan Menggunakan Nilai CBR Laboratorium dan CBR Lapangan (DCP) (JLS Jarit-Puger)

CBR (California Bearing Ratio) data is used to find out the level of subgrade density, so that a safe pavement thickness can be planned. The calculation of the CBR (California Bearing Ratio) can be done by testing CBR laboratory and DCP. CBR results have a high effect on the surface layer, so that the layer becomes thinner. This condition, if converted to the working price, will be more affordable and efficient. Therefore, this study aims to compare the results of laboratory CBR and Field Cbr (Dcp) to the thickness of flexible pavements in the Development of Trans South-South Java Road Project (TRSS) Lot 8 Jarit - Puger. The method used is Bina Marga Pd T-01-2002-B. Secondary data obtained by weigh bridges and service providers, namely PT. Brantas Abipraya (Persero). Field CBR value using DCP tool is 25.19% while Laboratory CBR value is 21.616%. The results of pavement thickness using Field CBR values ​​for UR 10 years are D1 7.5 cm, D2 10cm, for UR 20 years D1 10 cm, D2 11 cm, for UR 30 years D1 11 cm, D2 12 cm, and for UR 40 years obtained D1 13 cm, D2 14 cm. The greater the CBR value, the thinner the pavement thickness.

DETERMINATION OF FEED QUALITY PARAMETERS OF LEAVES AND STEMS OF DIFFERENT ALFALFA GENOTYPES

This research was carried out to determine feed quality parameters of leaves and stems of different alfalfa genotypes. A total of 12 alfalfa genotypes was used as the plant material for the study. Alfalfa plants were harvested at the flowering stage. The plants were dried at 70°C and grinded in a hand-mill with 1 mm sieve for chemical analysis. In leaf, the acid detergent fiber (ADF) content of genotypes varied between 21.62 - 27.40%, the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content between 33.98 - 39.95%, and crude protein content between 24.68 - 28.45%, whereas in stem ADF content of genotypes varied between 50.99 - 57.72%, NDF content between 66.96 - 76.79 %, crude protein content between 8.46 - 11.00%. The RFV ranged from 159.18 to 197.27% and 53.22 to 67.06% for leaf and stem respectively. The leaf to stem ratio of genotypes ranged from 0.72 to 1.60. Considering current results from different genotypes, genotype has a high effect on feed quality. In addition, the rate of leaf to stems is also effective on feed quality. While the protein ratio of the leaves was higher than the stems, the ADF and NDF contents were found to be lower than the stems. So, in the selection of alfalfa genotypes, attention should be paid to the leaf to stem ratio as well as the yield.

Evaluation of the Relationship of Democracy and Governance

Economic, social, political and technological developments have greatly influenced the field of public administration, and new paradigms have been introduced accordingly. Governance, one of these approaches, deals with controversial issues such as changing the state-citizen relationship, strengthening democracy, improving the service provision capacity of the government, and the rule of law, and are discussed at global, national and local levels. Within the scope of this study, the effect of governance on democracy is investigated. Accordingly, the theoretical claim that governance has an impact on democracy is tested with an empirical analysis using quantitative data. In order to test this claim, democracy and governance indices are analysed statistically. Based on these data, various correlation and regression analyses can be made. As a result, it has been determined that governance has a very high effect on democracy. Moreover, there is a high level of correlation and effect between the sub-dimensions of both indices.

The Effect of Inter-Religious Tolerance Development on Students in Gorontalo City

This study describes tolerance among religious communities and intolerant behavior in students. It also tests the hypothesis of whether there is a significant influence between fostering tolerance among religious communities and heterogeneous student behavior in the formal educational institutions in Gorontalo City. The study used quantitative research with a correlation method through a simple regression. Data were collected using a closed questionnaire, which involved 67 students. This study showed that there is a significant influence between fostering religious tolerance and intolerant behavior of students. This influence is shown by the regression coefficient number of F-count 115.577 with a significance level of 5% (F-table = 3.99). Besides, the value of determination (R Square) = 0,640 illustrates that tolerance among religious communities has a high effect on the tolerance behavior of students. Thus, it can be stated that 64% of the students’ tolerance behavior is affected by the religious communities’ tolerance, and the rest (36%) is influenced by other factors.

QTL mapping for low temperature germination in rapeseed

Rapeseed, a major oil crop in the world, is easily affected by low-temperature stress. A low temperature delays seed germination and increases seedling mortality, adversely affecting rapeseed growth and production. In the present study, a tolerant cultivar (Huyou21) was crossed with a susceptible genotype (3429) to develop a mapping population consisting of 574 F2 progenies and elucidate the genetic mechanisms of seed germination under low temperatures. Two quantitative trait loci (QTL) for low-temperature germination (LTG) were detected, one on chromosome A09 (named qLTGA9-1) and the other on chromosome C01 (named qLTGC1-1), using the QTL-seq approach and confirmed via linkage analysis in the mapping population. Further, qLTGA9-1 was mapped to a 341.86 kb interval between the SSR markers Nys9A212 and Nys9A215. In this region, 69 genes including six specific genes with moderate or high effect function variants were identified based on the Ningyou7 genome sequence. Meanwhile, qLTGC1-1 was mapped onto a 1.31 Mb interval between SSR markers Nys1C96 and Nys1C117. In this region, 133 genes including five specific genes with moderate effect function variants were identified. These specific genes within the two QTL could be used for further studies on cold tolerance and as targets in rapeseed breeding programs.

Development of a laboratory nozzle chamber installation for the humidification of buildings

The nozzle chamber, in which water is sprayed into the air stream using mechanical nozzles, is the main unit for these processes in central air conditioning systems (AHUs). The types of nozzles used do not have a sufficiently high effect of interfacial surface forming due to increased metal usage and the broad total dimensions of certain chambers, i.e., they do not have intensive heat and mass transfer. The authors performed testing of the apparatus in the direct iso-enthalpic air cooling mode to improve the performance of the nozzle chamber. Thus, the experiments conducted confirm the relatively high efficiency of FET operation at small values of irrigation coefficient B ≥ 1.0. The area highlighted is characterised by the unstable operation of other nozzle types. Therefore, FET nozzles can be operated at irrigation factor values B = 0.1…1.0. Experiments have shown that this equation is applicable for practical calculations, with a relative error of ±6.7%. The aerodynamic resistance of the spray chamber nozzle chambers is also according to the data not exceeding 160 Pa.

Promoting Junior School Students’ Anti-bullying Beliefs with the CATZ Cross-age Teaching Zone Intervention

In tackling the widespread problem of bullying victimisation, researchers have acknowledged the value of focusing on changing bullying-related beliefs and using peer-based interventions. In three studies (N = 419, 237 intervention and 182 controls), we tested the effectiveness of the CATZ cross-age teaching programme by inviting small groups of 11-year-olds to incorporate information supporting positive beliefs (concerning non-physical forms of bullying, the value of disclosing being bullied to adults, and helping victims) into a lesson they devised for themselves and to deliver that to small groups of 9-year-olds. Specifically, we examined if the intervention would promote that (i) non-physical forms of bullying are unacceptable (study 1), (ii) disclosing bullying to adults and getting the right kind of help have value and importance (study 2), and (iii) victims can be assisted in safe ways (study 3). Self-reports of nine specific aspects of these beliefs were collected from CATZ tutors and age-matched controls prior to and following the intervention, and at five-week follow-up in one study, using both open and closed questions. Results indicated significant positive effects of CATZ on all nine outcome variables, with mostly medium and high effect sizes. These findings support the use of CATZ to foster positive anti-bullying beliefs, and issues related to its wider uptake are discussed.

ANALYSIS OF THE WAYS OF GRINDING OF BEAN CULTURES SEEDS

Рассмотрены способы измельчения семян люпина и эспарцета на существующем в кондитерском производстве оборудовании – дезинтеграторе, валковой дробилке и трехвалковой мельнице с целью повышения эффективности дробления семян бобовых культур и, как следствие, их биологической ценности после дезинтегральной обработки. Установлено, что с увеличением зазора между валками возрастает среднее значение размеров дробленых частиц, т. е. доля крупных фракций увеличивается, мелких – снижается, при этом дисперсия существенно не меняется. При использовании валковой дробилки, варьируя величину зазора между валками и частоту вращения, можно оптимизировать режим дробления. Доказано, что применение для дробления семян вертикальной трехвалковой мельницы с засыпанными в нее вместе с семенами бобовых культур металлическими твердосплавными шарами за счет комбинаций ударных и истирающих воздействий на частицы семян интенсифицирует процесс, снижает время помола и способствует получению равномерного гранулометрического состава, обеспечивая высокий эффект измельчения сырья с сохранением его качественных показателей. The ways of grinding of seeds lupine and cock's head on the existing in the confectionery industry equipment, disintegrator, roller crusher and three-roll mill with the purpose of increase of efficiency of the grinding bean cultures seeds and, consequently, their biological value after disintegrating treatment were considered. It is established that with increase in gap between the rolls, the average value of the sizes of crushed particles increase, i.e. the share of large fractions increases, small – decreases, this variance does not change significantly. When using roll crusher, by varying the size of the gap between the rolls and the rotational speed can optimize the crushing mode. It is proved that use for crushing seeds vertical three-roll mill with filled in it along with the seeds of legumes metal carbide balls due to the combinations of impact and abrasive effects on the particles of seed intensifies process reduces grind time and helps to ensure a uniform particle size distribution, providing a high effect grinding of raw materials while maintaining its quality.

META ANALISIS PENGARUH MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING TERHADAP PENGUASAAN KONSEP DAN PENGETAHUAN PESERTA DIDIK FISIKA SMA

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Model discovery learning terhadap penguasaan konsep dan pengetahuan fisika SMA. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah meta-analisis. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan perhitungan nilai effect size untuk setiap artikel. Berdasarkan meta analisis yang dilakukan, dapat dinyatakan bahwa hasil penelitian ini yaitu : 1) pengaruh model discovery learning terhadap penguasaan konsep dan pengetahuan fisika SMA ditinjau dari tahun terbit artikel memberikan efek yang Sangat Tinggi terdapat pada tahun 2017,2018, dan 2020 dengan masing-masing rata-rata effect size yaitu 1,6; 1,15; dan 1,62. 2) pengaruh model discovery learning terhadap penguasaan konsep dan pengetahuan fisika SMA ditinjau dari tingkatan kelas memberikan efek Sangat Tinggi terdapat pada kelas XI dengan rata-rata effect size 1,25. 3) pengaruh discovery learning terhadap penguasaan konsep fisika SMA memberikan efek Sangat Tinggi terdapat pada artikel keenam (J6) dengan nilai effect size 2,38. 4) pengaruh discovery learning terhadap pengetahuan fisika SMA memberikan efek Sangat Tinggi terdapat pada artikel kesepuluh (J10) dengan nilai effect size 3,95. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model discovery learning terhadap penguasaan konsep dan pengetahuan fisika SMA. Kata kunci: Discovery Learning; Penguasaan Konsep; Pengetahuan. ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the discovery learning model on mastery of high school physics concepts and knowledge. The method used in this research is meta-analysis. The data analysis technique in this study uses the calculation of the effect size value for each article. Based on the meta-analysis carried out, it can be stated that the results of this study are: 1) the effect of the discovery learning model on mastery of concepts and knowledge of high school physics in terms of the year the article was published gave a Very High effect in 2017,2018, and 2020 with each the average effect size is 1.6; 1.15; and 1.62. 2) the influence of the discovery learning model on the mastery of concepts and knowledge of high school physics in terms of grade level gives a very high effect in class XI with an average effect size of 1.25. 3) the effect of discovery learning on mastery of high school physics concepts gives a Very High effect found in the sixth article (J6) with an effect size value of 2.38. 4) the effect of discovery learning on high school physics knowledge gives a very high effect in the tenth article (J10) with an effect size value of 3.95. This shows that there is an influence of the discovery learning model on the mastery of high school physics concepts and knowledge. Keywords: Discovery Learning; Concept Mastery; Knowledge.