Study of Factors Influencing Medical, Psychological and Pedagogical Rehabilitation Efficacy in Preschool Children with Hearing Disorders

Objective. The aim of the study is to identify the most significant factors influencing the audio-verbal rehabilitation outcomes in preschool children.Methods. The study included 104 children, 3–7 years of age, with hearing loss who underwent course of audioverbal rehabilitation in audiology center: 50 children after cochlear implantation, 51 children with hearing aids, 3 children without hearing care. The following data was collected at the beginning of the course: gender, type and degree of hearing loss, comorbidities, method and age of hearing care, family structure, preschool organization type. The scale of social and psychological diagnostics was filled in. The dynamics of indicators were estimated at the end of the course. The overall result was rated as high, good, medium or low. Correlations between clinical, audiological, social, psychological data and different rehabilitation outcomes were estimated.Results. Degree and type of hearing loss, method of hearing care, gender, age, and social aspects do not affect the rehabilitation outcomes. Hearing aid was performed before 3 years of age in 67% of children, and after 3 years of age in 33% of children in the group with high and good results. Hearing aid was performed after 3 years of age in 61% of children, and before 3 years of age in 39% of children in the group with medium and low results (p < 0.01). Burdened anamnesis and comorbidity was determined in 28% of children with high/good outcomes and in 59% of children with medium/low outcomes (p < 0.01). Children with medium results rarely have previous audiology therapy, 43.8% of cases (p < 0.01). Children with medium and low outcomes have statistically worse score according to the scale of social and psychological diagnostics (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively).Conclusion. High results of audio-verbal rehabilitation in preschool children can be predicted by the age of primary hearing care (before 3 years of age), absence of comorbidities, previous audiology therapy, score at the scale of social and psychological diagnostics less than 17 points.

The influence of dissection on clinical anatomical knowledge for surgical needs

Purpose Due to the ongoing discussion of the usefulness of dissection on human bodies in medical curricula, we investigated the influence of anatomical knowledge collected in the dissection course and requested for modules of visceral surgery. Methods Students attending the dissection course of topographic anatomy had to answer a questionnaire of 22 questions with focus on anatomical knowledge required for visceral surgical modules. Failure was defined as 13 or fewer correct answers, success categorized as high, good or moderate. The same questionnaire was handed out to 245 students prior to the module on visceral surgery. Students provided information on which regions they had dissected during the course or prior to the module. The results were compared to the result of a written Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam of the module visceral surgery (n = 160 students) with an unannounced primary focus on anatomy. Results Students who dissected the truncal regions of the human body succeeded in answering the questionnaire with high success. Students dissecting regions of the Head/Neck or Limbs had a high failure rate, and none of them reached the “high” success level. In the MCQ exam, students dissecting truncal regions had a high success rate, while those who had not dissected or who dissected the Head/Neck or Limbs had a high failure rate. Conclusion Dissections support and improve the required knowledge for surgical modules. For the visceral surgical module, students dissecting the region prior to the module greatly benefited. Therefore, entire human body dissection assumes to be preferable.

Mapping Groundwater Potential for Irrigation, by Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of District Lower Dir, Pakistan

The changing climate and global warming have rendered existing surface water insufficient, which is projected to adversely influence the irrigated farming systems globally. Consequently, groundwater demand has increased significantly owing to increasing population and demand for plant-based foods especially in South Asia and Pakistan. This study aimed to determine the potential areas for groundwater use for agriculture sector development in the study area Lower Dir District. ArcGIS 10.4 was utilized for geospatial analysis, which is referred to as Multi Influencing Factor (MIF) methodology. Seven parameters including land cover, geology, soil, rainfall, underground faults (liniment) density, drainage density, and slope, were utilized for delineation purpose. Considering relative significance and influence of each parameter in the groundwater recharge rating and weightage was given and potential groundwater areas were classified into very high, high, good, and poor. The result of classification disclosed that the areas of 113.10, 659.38, 674.68, and 124.17 km2 had very high, high, good, and poor potential for groundwater agricultural uses, respectively. Field surveys for water table indicated groundwater potentiality, which was high for Kotkay and Lalqila union councils having shallow water table. However, groundwater potentiality was poor in Zimdara, Khal, and Talash, characterized with a very deep water table. Moreover, the study effectively revealed that remote sensing and GIS could be developed as potent tools for mapping potential sites for groundwater utilization. Furthermore, MIF technique could be a suitable approach for delineation of groundwater potential zone, which can be applied for further research in different areas.

APPLICATION OF GEOINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIFFERENTIATED DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS IN SOWING WINTER WHEAT IN LLC "VANGUARD" RYAZAN DISTRICT OF RYAZAN REGION

Проблема и цель. Целью проводимого исследования является доказательство эффективности дифференцированного распределения семян и удобрений при посеве. Методология. Для достижения цели исследования с помощью геоинформационных систем SkyScout и Спутник Агро были изучены космические снимки полей за прошедшие 3-5 лет. На основе данных снимков исследуемые поля были разделены на участки с высоким, хорошим, средним и низким значением дифференцированного вегетационного индекса (NDVI) развития биомассы из года в год по определенным культурам. Проблемные участки дополнительно обследовались при помощи обхода и выявлялись факторы, отрицательно влияющие на развитие растений на каждом участке. Составлялись карты-задания для дифференцированного сева и внесения удобрений с помощью программного обеспечения SMS Advance Ag Leader Technology, для каждого участка задавались нормы сева и внесения удобрений. Результаты. При севе озимых в 2019 году на поле №7 (74,8 га по факту) было израсходовано в среднем 240,6 кг/га семян и сэкономлено 703,12 кг. На поле №8 (58,3 га по факту) было израсходовано в среднем 240 кг/га семян и сэкономлено 575 кг. На двух исследуемых полях (на 133,1 га) было израсходовано 1 275 кг (семян) или 9 563 руб. При дифференцированном севе на поле №7 урожайность, в среднем, составила 56,7 ц/га, прибавка составила 2,7 ц/га. В пересчёте на общую площадь опыта (133,1 га) прибавка составила 35,9 тонн, что в денежном эквиваленте составляет 467 181 руб. или 3510 руб/га. Выводы. В результате исследования была подтверждена высокая эффективность дифференцированного сева и распределения удобрений. Необходимо продолжить дифференцированный сев озимых в 2020 году на более значительную площадь. Problem and purpose. The purpose of the study is to prove the efciency of diferentiated distribution of seeds and fertilizers when sowing. Methodology. To achieve the purpose space images of felds over the past 3-5 years were studied with the help of geoinformation systems SkyScout and Sputnik Agro. Based on these images, the studied felds were divided into areas with high, good, medium and low diferentiated vegetation index (NDVI) of biomass development from year to year for certain crops. Problem areas were additionally examined by bypass and factors were identifed that negatively afected the development of plants on each site. Maps were drawn up for diferentiated sowing and fertilizer application using SMS Advance Ag Leader Technology software, for each site sowing and fertilizer application standards were set. Results. When winter sowing in 2019, on average 240.6 kg/ha of seeds were spent and 703.12 kg were saved in feld No. 7 (74.8 hectares in fact). On average 240 kg/ha of seeds were spent and 575 kg were saved in feld No. 8 (58.3 hectares in fact). In the two felds under study (133.1 hectares) there were 1,275 kg of seeds or 9,563 rubles. When diferentiated sowing in feld No. 7, the average yield was 56.7 dt/ha and the increase was 2.7 dt/ha. In terms of the total area of experience (133.1 hectares), the increase was 35.9 tons, which in monetary terms was 467,181 rubles or 3,510 rubles/ha. Conclusion. As a result of the study, the high efciency of diferentiated sowing and the distribution of fertilizers were confrmed. It is necessary to continue the diferentiated sowing of winter crops in 2020 to a larger area

Study of Estimation of Urinary Delta Aminolevulinic Acid Levels as an Indicator of Lead Exposure in Pottery Workers

Background: Lead toxicity is a significant environmental hazard and has widespread ill effects on human body. In this study we detected the lead exposure by measuring urinary delta aminolevulinic acid levels. The activity of delta aminolevulinic acid dehydratase enzyme is inhibited significantly by lead, which leads to an increase in urinary δ- ALA excretion. Hence we can use estimation of urinary δ-ALA levels as a surrogate marker of lead exposure in pottery workers. Aim: To estimate the urinary delta aminolevulinic acid levels in pottery workers as an index of lead exposure. Materials and Methods: The study was done on 85 pottery workers of age group between 18 to 50 years with their brief history related to lead exposure. Their urine samples were analysed for δ-ALA by Ehrlich method. Results: According to our observation, it was found that out of 85 urine samples; 58 samples showed increased urinary δ-ALA levels (68.23%). Conclusion: We conclude that the prevalence of lead exposure in pottery workers in Mumbai is very high. Good hygienic practices and necessary precautions should be followed to avoid its ill effects on human body.

CORRELATION BETWEEN PREPARATION DOING TASKS OF LECTURING AND PREPARATION FACING FINAL EXAM (A Study of Students’ Habit in Learning)

This research was about correlation between doing tasks of lecturing (X variable) and doing preparation facing final exam (Y variable). Data used in this research was the students of English Program of STKIP Siliwang Bandung, Semester VII academic year 2015-2016. The research concerns to find out the correlation between two variables observed, preparation doing tasks of lecturing and preparation facing the final exam. To achieve the most accurate results of this research, here researcher choose correlational method. The results of this research shown mean of X variable was 4.30 and mean of Y variable was 4.36. They mean that both activities (doing tasks of lecturing (X variable) and doing preparation facing final exam (Y variable) are high/good. But, the correlation between them was low/not significant, it was indicated by 0,23 scale of Likert. Keywords: Lecturing, Tasks, Final Exam

EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN SISTEM ZONASI DALAM PENERIMAAN SISWA BARU SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengevaluasi implementasi kebijakan sistem zonasi dalam Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru di SMA Negeri di Kota Bima, Nusa Tenggara Barat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian evaluasi, menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan model goal oriented yang dikembangkan oleh Tyler. Penelitian ini melibatkan semua sekolah yang ada di SMA Negeri Kota Bima. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan kuesioner. Hasil dari penelitian adalah sebagai berikut. Pertama, respons semua kepala sekolah terhadap implementasi kebijakan sistem zonasi sangat positif dan implementasi kebijakan sistem zonasi melalui responden siswa, orang tua, dan guru tingkat keterlaksanaannya dalam kategori tinggi/baik. Kedua, beberapa faktor yang menghambat implementasi kebijakan sistem zonasi yaitu: minimnya sosialisasi, regulasi penetapan zona yang belum jelas, tidak sejalannya pembukaan pendaftaran siswa baru antara sekolah yang berada dalam naungan Disdikbud dengan sekolah yang berada dalam naungan Depag, penyebaran guru yang belum merata, dan kurangnya episentrum hukum yang tegas. Ketiga, tujuan yang dicapai dalam Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru yang ditinjau dari prestasi akademik siswa telah merata. POLICY EVALUATION OF THE ZONING SYSTEM IN NEW STUDENT ADMISSION AT HIGH SCHOOL LEVELThis study was aimed at evaluating the implementation of the zoning system policy in the new student admission procedure in State High Schools, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. This study was an evaluation research, using a quantitative descriptive approach with a goal-oriented model developed by Tyler. This study involved all state high schools in Bima. The data were gathered using interviews and questionnaires. The results show that: first, the responses of all school principals to the implementation of the zoning system policies are positive and the implementation of the zoning system policies through student respondents, parents and teachers is in the high/good category. Second, several factors that hinder the implementation of the zoning system policies are lack of socialization, unclear zoning regulations, incompatible opening of new student registration between the schools within the Ministry of Education and Culture and Ministry of Religious Affairs auspices, uneven distribution of teachers, and lack of strict legal epicenters. Third, the goals of students’ academic achievement obtained in new student admissions have been evenly distributed.

An Assessment of the Performance of the PLUS+ Tool in Supporting the Evaluation of Water Framework Directive Compliance in Scottish Standing Waters

Phosphorus is one of the main causes of waterbodies in Scotland being at less than good ecological status (GES) in terms of the water framework directive (WFD). In Scotland, there are more than 8000 standing waters, defined as lakes and reservoirs that have a surface area of more than 1 hectare. Only about 330 of these are monitored routinely to assess compliance with the WFD. The export coefficient tool PLUS+ (phosphorus land use and slope) has been developed to estimate total phosphorus (TP) concentrations in the unmonitored sites; modelled values are then compared to WFD target concentrations for high, good, moderate, poor, and bad status to assess compliance. These type-specific or site-specific targets are set by the regulatory authority and form part of a suite of physical, chemical, and ecological targets that are used to assess GES, all of which must be met. During development, the PLUS+ tool was applied to 323 monitored catchments and 7471 unmonitored catchments. The efficacy of the tool was assessed against TP concentrations observed in 2014 and found to perform well in the rural catchments. 51% of standing waters had the same modelled and observed WFD class (i.e., High, Good, Moderate, Poor, Bad), and a further 40% of standing waters had a modelled WFD class that was within one class of observed water quality. The tool performed less well in catchments with larger inputs of TP from urban sources (e.g., sewage). The greatest deviations between measured and modelled classes were explained by the shortage of information on wastewater treatment works, fish farms, migratory birds, levels of uncertainty in TP measurements, and the amount of in-lake re-cycling of P. The limitations of the tool are assessed using data from six well documented case study sites and recommendations for improving the model performance are proposed.

Assessment of the ecological status of Sicilian coastal waters according to a macroalgae based index (CARLIT)

In the frame of the European Water Framework Directive (WFD, 2000/60/EC), a macroalgae based index (CARLIT) was applied along the Sicilian coastal water bodies (WBs) in order to assess for the first time their ecological status and collect accurate information on the distribution and abundance of shallow-water communities, especially of those most sensitive. The ecological quality ratio values, sensu WFD, showed “high”/“good” levels in all WBs with lushy forests of Cystoseira amentacea except two with “moderate” level due to the presence of stress-tolerant species related to local factors.

PENGARUH MOTIVASI, KOMUNIKASI, DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA FISIK TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA KARYAWAN PT. AYU SARI PERTIWI

Work morale is someone's passion in carrying out work diligently and can be completed on time. Unavailability of health care for employees, communication between employees and superiors, and conditions of air temperature and noise in the work environment will reduce the level of employee morale. This study aims to determine the significant effect of motivation, communication, and physical work environment on employee morale of PT. Ayu Sari Pertiwi. The number of respondents is 56 employees. Data collection using interview methods and questionnaire methods. Multiple linear regression analysis was used.. Based on the results of the analysis it was found that motivation, communication and physical work environment had a positive and significant effect on work morale. The results of this study imply that the more motivated employees are towards their work, the work enthusiasm is also high, good communication can increase morale, and a good work environment can increase morale. Keywords: work morale, motivation, communication, and physical work environment