Simulating Physiological Potentials of Daylight Variables in Lighting Design

A holistic approach to daylight dynamics in our built environment can have beneficial outcomes for both physiological and visual effects on humans. Simulations of how daylight variables affect light levels on the horizontal work plane are compared to their physiological effects, measured as melanopic EDI (Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance) on a vertical plane. The melanopic EDI levels were calculated in a simulated office space in ALFA software (Adaptive Lighting for Alertness) employing the daylight variables of orientation, time of day, season, sky conditions and spatial orientation. Results were analyzed for how daylight design can contribute to the physiological effects of dynamic light in office buildings. Daylight is shown to be a sufficient light source in the majority of cases to meet the recommended values of EDI and provide the suggested horizontal lx level according to the Danish Standards. A mapping of daylight conditions, focusing on the specific factors presented here, can provide guidelines in the design process and future smart building systems. The complex interrelationship between these parameters is important to acknowledge when working with daylight dynamics as a sustainable element in architecture and lighting design.

Beautification of Chinese Architectural Images in the New Media Age

From the perspective of communication science, the communication of architectural images in the new media age has an obvious beautifying trend. Due to the differences in politics, economics, and cultural environment between China and western countries, the beautification of architectural images in China is a unique phenomenon. This study classifies the beautification of Chinese architectural images into different types in terms of image communication: audience orientation, time orientation, space orientation, and cultural orientation. By investigating and analyzing relevant cases, this study explores the beautification of Chinese architectural images in the new media age and puts forward thoughts and evaluation, aiming to better comprehend the relationship between beautification and architectural communication.

Quality of life and its relationship to achievement motivation among high school students in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- Asir region: جودة الحياة وعلاقتها بدافعية الإنجاز لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية في المملكة العربية السعودية بمنطقة عسير

This research aimed at uncover the relationship between quality of life with its various dimensions and achievement motivation of students at the secondary level in the Asir region, as well as to identify the differences between students in both quality of life and achievement motivation in light of the area of ​​study (literary- scientific), and in light of the school year (second secondary- third- secondary), and to identify differences between the mean scores of students higher student achievement motivation and low achievement motivation in quality of life, and verification of predictability some dimensions of quality of life without other motivation achievement. Sample: The sample consisted of (500) students from the research community, including (250) students in Abha, and (250) Khamis Mushayt province. Research Methodology: The researcher using a linking descriptive method, comparative and descriptive method to verify the research hypotheses and answer his questions Tools: researcher used measure of the quality of life for (Thunayan, 2009), and the measure of achievement motivation (Khalifa, 2000). Results: The research found the following results: There is a positive correlation statistically significant (0.01) between each of the (quality of public health, and quality of family and social relationships, and the quality of mental health and feelings, and the quality of management time), and the dimensions of achievement motivation, and the overall degree of motivation achievement, while not Tugod correlation between after the quality of education, study and dimensions of achievement motivation, and the total score for the achievement motivation, as evidenced by the results of research on the presence of statistically significant differences at (0.05) among the students of the scientific section and section literary After the quality of education and the study and after planning for the future , and the total score for the achievement motivation, and when (0.01) after the pursuit of excellence for the benefit of students of scientific specialization, while there are no statistically significant differences in the rest of the dimensions of quality of life, and the total score for quality of life, as well as on the scope of the dimensions of achievement motivation of (feeling of responsibility, persistence, and orientation time), no statistically significant differences between the students of second grade students and third- grade secondary in all dimensions of quality of life and the total score, and also in the dimensions of driving achievement of (feeling of responsibility, and the pursuit of excellence, perseverance, and orientation time) , and the total score for the achievement motivation, while no statistically significant differences at (0.05) among the students of second grade secondary school students and third- grade secondary after planning the future for the benefit of students of second grade secondary education, there are differences between higher achievement motivation and low achievement motivation, in all dimensions of quality of life except after (the quality of education and study). And differences in the average was in favor of higher achievement motivation, droop some dimensions of quality of life motivation of achievement and of dimensions (quality of family and social relationships, the quality of mental health and feelings, the quality of public health, the quality of education and study), with a contribution of total (0.19).

Comparison of recovery profile between sevoflurane and isoflurane as volatile agents in neurosurgery in Indian population

Background: In most instances rapid emergence from general anesthesia after intracranial neurosurgery is desirable. The most compelling reason for this is the need for the patient to cooperate with a postoperative neurological examination intended to screen for such potential intracranial disaster as hematoma formation, herniation, and cerebrovascular accidents. Anesthetic techniques were adopted to achieve rapid emergence. In this respect, inhaled anesthetic agents have an important role in influencing the recovery time after anesthesia and surgery. The aim of this study is to compare isoflurane and sevoflurane as regard to speed of recovery from anesthesia and recovery of post-operative cognitive function in Indian populationMethods: The study was carried out as randomized control, blinded study of patients undergoing neurosurgery in tertiary care hospital. Sample sizes of 60 patients were studied. They were divided into two groups. Results: Sevoflurane shows faster emergence, extubation, motor control (in form of hand squeeze) and orientation time as compared to isoflurane. Though clinically the time difference for the various variables studied was 0.8 to 2.7 min only, statistically the results were significant and supported the basis for this difference as the difference in blood gas solubility coefficient between sevoflurane and isofluraneConclusions: Sevoflurane is recommended for use for faster extubation, emergence and post-operative neurological examination. The observation shows good brain relaxation with the use of both volatile anesthetic agents

Assessment of subject’s readiness for urgent actions using the variations of sensorimotor response tasks

Thepurposeoftheresearchis to identify the scope of combined use of different options of sensorimo-tor response to assess the effectiveness of the sub-ject’s reorientation from one apperception scheme to another. The empirical research has used themethodof a laboratory experiment with an intra-sub-ject implementation plan. 66 students have been the study participants. Computer hardware has been used. The study participants have performed a series of trials of a simple sensorimotor reaction, a senso-rimotor reaction of choice and a double choice task, which primarily provides for immediate determina-tion of the apperception scheme and then – selec-tion of an action option. Results.The research has established a significant reduction of the reaction time under increasing orientation time in a double choice task for one and three alternate solutions (the Friedman test is respectively: χ²r=300,65 (df = 5; p<.001) and χ²r=62.67 (df = 5; p<.001). The author has obtained the mathematical models of the linear relationship of the time change in a sensorimotor response for a stimulus from time of orientation in the two indicated variants. The realization of the Hick’ Law in the experiment has been confirmed: a simple sensorimotor reaction of the study participants is quicker than a reaction of choice between three alter-natives (the Wilcoxon signed-rank test: Z = -7.073; p < .001). The identity of organizing the response processes for the variants of a double choice task has been defined. To solve a double choice task, there has been established the availability of antic-ipation effect for reactions to one possible variant of a stimulus under the values of the orientation time of .25 sec and 30 sec (respectively: t=3.138 as р=.003; t=8.656 as р<.001). Conclusion. The assess-ment of the rate of the subject’s urgent actions can be implemented with the use of a double choice task that involves an immediate choice and realiz-ing one of two variants of sensorimotor response. Automatic variations of orientation time in a double choice task allow establishing the required duration of the urgent formation of a new operative image and a mode of actions, taking into account the set cri-terion – the time of a simple sensorimotor reaction.Keywords:operative image, attitude, anticipation, apperception scheme, simple sensorimotor reaction, sensorimotor choice reaction. Метоюдослідження є визначення можливостей поєднаного використання різних варіантів сенсомоторного реагування для оцінки ефективності переорієнтування суб’єкта з однієї апперцептивної схеми дій на іншу. В емпіричному дослідженні застосовано метод лабораторного експерименту з внутрішньосуб’єктним планом реалізації. Досліджуваними в експерименті були 66 студентів. Вико-ристовувалась комп’ютерна техніка. Досліджувані виконували серії спроб простої сенсомоторної реакції, сенсомоторної реакції вибору та задачі “подвійного вибору”, в якій спочатку передбачалося оперативне визначення апперцептивної схеми дій, а потім – вибір варіанту дій. Результати. Встановлено суттєве зменшення часу реакції при збільшенні часу орієнтування в задачі “подвійного вибору” для одного і для трьох варіантів рішень (критерій Фрідмана відповідно: χ²r=300,65 (df = 5; p<.001 ) та χ²r=62.67 (df = 5; p<.001 ). Були отримані математичні моделі лінійного зв’язку зміни часу сенсомоторного реагування на стимул від часу орієнтування у двох означених варіантах. Підтверджено реалізацію в експерименті закону У.Хіка: проста сенсомоторна реакція досліджуваних швидше реакції вибору з трьох альтернатив (критерій знакових рангів Уілкоксона: Z = -7.073; p< .001). Було визначено ідентичність організації процесів реагування для варіантів задачі “подвійного вибору”. Для рішень задачі “подвійного вибору” встановлено наявність антиципаційного ефекту у випадках реакції на один можливий варіант стимулу при значеннях часу орієнтування в .25 с та .30 с (відповідно: t=3.138 при р=.003; t=8.656 при р<.001). Висновок. Оцінка швидкості термінових дій суб’єкта може проводитися з використанням задачі “подвійного вибору”, в якій оперативно обирається й реалізується один з двох варіантів сенсомоторного реагування. Автоматичні варіації часу орієнтування в задачі “подвійного вибору” з урахуванням заданого критерію – часу простої сенсомоторної реакції, дозволяють визначити необхідну тривалість термінового формування нового оперативного образу і способу дій.Ключовіслова: оперативний образ, установка, антиципація, апперцептивна схема, проста сенсомоторна реакція, сенсомоторна реакція вибору

Reentry of Incarcerated Juveniles: Correctional Education as a Turning Point Across Juvenile and Adult Facilities

All incarcerated juveniles have to receive correctional education, but little is known about how these school experiences influence reentry. With longitudinal data of 569 incarcerated juveniles (91% male) from the Pathways to Desistance Project, this study tested how motivational (teacher bonding, school orientation, time spent on homework) and performance (grades) aspects of schooling were related to desistance for youth returning from juvenile versus adult facilities. Results revealed that across facility type, increased attachment to facility schools, but not grades, predicted increased gainful activity (attending school and/or working), less self-reported delinquency, and lower recidivism in the community. Path models showed that gainful activity during Months 1 through 6 was related to stay in community, but not to self-reported behavior in Months 7 through 12. Results indicate that incarceration is an environment that shapes future behavior, but also highlight differences between behavioral and system responses. Facility school experiences might be an important locus of intervention.

Environmental Conservation Through Study Value of Bali Aga Tenganan Pegringsingan Community Culture

This research aimed to know the implementation of environmental conservation in terms of cultural value orientation, including humanistic nature orientation, man-nature orientation, time orientation, activity orientation, and relational orientation. The population of this research was the entire community in traditional village Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem, Bali. This research sample amounted to 25 people, consisting of the conventional village apparatus, community leaders, and the general public. Methods of data collection were the method of observation, interview, questionnaire, and checklist. The collected data were analyzed descriptively. This research indicated that the orientation of cultural values of humanistic nature orientation and man-nature orientation had an excellent quality. The time orientation, activity orientation, and relational orientation parameters had good quality. Culture in the study community generally showed a positive thing, so the impact of culture on the quality of the environment, in general, was excellent. The results of observations in the field revealed that there were all community activities at Tenganan Pegringsingan that could not cause environmental pollution. Therefore, the role of traditional regulation or awig-awig to regulate environmental and social-culture.

A Comparative Study of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl on Airway Reflexes and Hemodynamic Responses to Tracheal Extubation in Nasal Surgeries

Background: Extubation at light levels of anesthesia or sedation can stimulate reflex responses via tracheal and laryngeal irritation. The present study was conducted to compare dexmedetomidine and fentanyl on airway reflexes and hemodynamic responses to tracheal extubation in nasal surgeries.Subjects and Methods:The present study was conducted on 60 patients of ASA grade I and Grade II of both genders. Patients were divided into 2 groups of 30 each. Group I were dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg in 100 mL of isotonic saline and group II patients received fentanyl 1 μg/kg in 100 mL of isotonic saline intravenously. Parameters such as duration of surgery and duration of anesthesia (minutes) were recorded. Extubation time, awakening time and orientation time was recorded.Results:The ASA grade I was seen in 20 in group I and 14 in group II, ASA grade II was seen in 10 in group I and 16 I group II. Group I comprised of 14 males and 16 females, group II had 17 males and 13 females. Mean duration of surgery in group I was 172.4 minutes and in group II was 174.6 minutes in group II. Mean duration of anesthesia was 194.2 minutes in group I and 198.6 minutes in group II. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). The mean extubation time in group I was 7.2 minutes and 5.6 minutes in group II, awakening time was 10.2 minutes in group I and 10.8 minutes in group II and orientation time was 14.3 minutes in group I and 15.2 minutes in group II.Conclusion:Authors found that dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg IV, administered before extubation, was more effective in attenuating airway reflex responses to tracheal extubation as compared with fentanyl 1 μg/kg IV.

Time Perspective Constructs in Albanian and Italian Adolescents: Exploratory Analyses

Time perspective is an important correlate of developmental outcomes in adolescence, and research has highlighted the importance of assessing the past, the present, and the future. However, there are few instruments that assess all three time periods. In the current study, we examined the responses of Italian and Albanian adolescents on the time frequency, time orientation, time relation, and time attitude subscales of the Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory. Participants consisted of two samples of adolescents—246 Italians and 312 Albanians—who completed translated versions of the Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory. Italian and Albanian adolescents had similar responses to time frequency and time attitudes but differed in time orientation and time relation. Additionally, psychometric evidence supported the internal consistency and structural validity of scores on five of the six time attitude subscales—Past Positive, Past Negative, Present Positive, Present Negative, and Future Positive—but provided less support for Future Negative subscale scores. Time attitude scores showed strong invariance across countries. Comparisons of time attitude mean scores in this study with time attitude means in samples from Germany, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Turkey, and the United States revealed similarities and differences. Finally, time constructs did not have substantial associations with risky behaviors or seatbelt use. The findings suggest that the Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory can be used in cross-cultural research on time perspective and may help us understand adolescents in these contexts.