bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metabolic Indices in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Uysal Emre , Tammo Omer , Soylemez Esra , Incebıyık Mehmet , Filiz Dilber , Alcı Mesut
Published: June 2024

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal disorder affecting 5-15% of women of reproductive age, characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology. PCOS is associated with metabolic disturbances such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance (IR), and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between new anthropometric indices (BAI, VAI, LAP, BRI, ABSI) and atherogenic indices (Castelli index-I, Castelli index-II, AIP, AC, LCI, TG/HDL-C ratio, METS-IR, TyG index, TyG-BMI index, TyG-WC index) with glucose and insulin profiles in women with PCOS.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 248 women diagnosed with PCOS based on the 2003 Rotterdam criteria. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical parameters, and atherogenic indices were collected from patient records. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software version 28.0.
Results: Significant correlations were found between fasting glucose and various anthropometric indices, such as BMI, WHtR, and BAI, indicating a link between adiposity and glucose metabolism in PCOS. Atherogenic indices like Castelli's risk indices, AIP, and AC showed positive correlations with glucose and insulin levels, reinforcing their role in assessing cardiovascular risk. Novel indices such as METS-IR and TyG demonstrated strong correlations with both glucose and insulin profiles, highlighting their potential as reliable markers for IR and cardiometabolic risk.
Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of using a range of anthropometric and atherogenic indices for comprehensive metabolic assessment in women with PCOS. Indices like METS-IR and TyG offer valuable insights into insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk, potentially aiding in better management and prognosis of PCOS.
Magnesium ion conducting Tamarind gum-based bio polymer electrolytes for the fabrication of energy applications and its performance analysis
Authors: P Saranya , D Vanitha , K Sundaramahalingam , M Nandhinilakshmi , VN Vijayakumar , N Nallamuthu
Published: June 2024

Magnesium ion (Mg2+) conducting Solid Bio Polymer Electrolytes (SBPEs) are prepared by the Tamarind Gum (TG) with the ion source of Magnesium Chloride by solution casting technique. Using XRD and FTIR analyses, the dissociation and complexation of the salt with the polymer host are observed. By using the AC impedance analysis, the higher ionic conductivity calculated for the 1g TG with 0.5g of magnesium chloride added sample (5 TML) is 3.48 × 10− 3 S/cm and the activation energy is 0.045eV. The glass transition temperature attained for 5 TML is 1270C. The complex dielectric permittivity and dielectric modulus spectra are discussed. The relaxation time (τ) attained by tangent analysis for 5TML is 7.94× 10− 7s. From the transference number measurement, it is concluded that the conductivity is mostly due to the transfer of magnesium ions. Using the 5 TML sample, a symmetrical supercapacitor and a primary battery are fabricated. From the Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), a specific capacitance of 413.05 Fg− 1 is obtained at the low scan rate of 15 mV/s. From GCD, power and energy density are calculated as 1499 W/kg and 100 Wh/kg respectively. The performance of the primary magnesium battery is observed and the Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) is found as 2.23V.
RETRACTED: Performance Analysis of Momentum of Adam Opti- mizer on YOLO-V8 Using Traffic Object Dataset
Authors: Bhosale Madhura M. , Angal Yogesh S.
Published: June 2024

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
Understanding Ixodes ricinus occurrence in private yards: influence of yard and landscape features
Authors: Mazaleyrat Anna , Durand Jonas , Carravieri Irene , Caillot Christophe , Galley Cyril , Capizzi Sandrine , Boué Franck , Frey-Klett Pascale , Bournez Laure
Published: June 2024

Background: Lyme borreliosis is the most frequent zoonotic disease in the northern hemisphere and is transmitted by ticks of the genus Ixodes. Although many people are bitten by ticks in private yards, our understanding of the factors associated with their presence in these areas remains limited. To address this gap, we used a citizen science approach to identify the local and landscape features associated with tick presence in yards.
Methods: This study was conducted near Nancy, a city in northeastern France, from 2020 to 2022. Citizen scientists collected ticks in their yard on a single event (n = 185) and measured 13 yard features. Additionally, we computed 11 features related to the landscape composition and spatial configuration surrounding these yards. Using mixed-effect generalized linear models, we determined the yard and landscape features associated with the presence of ticks and nymphal Ixodes ricinus (hereafter nymphs), the life stage, and species that mostly bite humans.
Results: Despite a low density, ticks were found in 32% of the yards, including yards in urbanized areas. At the transect level, the likelihood of finding a nymph was nearly three times higher in transects shaded by vegetation compared to those in open areas, with no relationship between nymph occurrence and transect location or grass height. At the yard level, the occurrence of ticks and nymphs was related to both yard and landscape characteristics. Nymph and tick occurrence were more than twice as high in yards with signs of deer and a wood/brush pile compared to those without these characteristics, and increased with the connectivity of vegetation areas and the percentage of forest areas in the landscape.
Conclusions: Our study reveals that private yards across an urbanization gradient are locations of tick exposure with tick presence linked to both yard and landscape factors. These findings emphasize the importance of public awareness regarding tick exposure in yards and provide crucial insights for future public health prevention campaigns.
Factors associated with mental health disorders among students at Busitema University, an exploratory qualitative study among students at Mbale and Busia campus
Authors: Kagoya Enid Kawala , Mpagi Joseph. L. , Waako Paul , Wandabwa Julius , Saphina Biira , Birabwa Elizabeth , Acon Sophie , Otim Daniel , Kibuule Dan , Kirabira Joseph
Published: June 2024

Background
Following the loss of several students at Busitema University faculty of health sciences and other branches, there was an urgent need to understand the factors contributing to the death of the students and it was anticipated that most of them succumbed to mental health issues. This study aimed to explore the potential factors associated with mental health disorders among students at Busitema University.
Methods
Key informant interviews were conducted among the students who were diagnosed with mental health disorders. 42 key informant interviews were conducted following a well-structured interview grid. All participants consented during the study. Each interview was audiotaped and recordings were later subjected to verbatim transcription. Each transcript was carefully reviewed by the principal investigator before the analysis. Thematic content analysis was done following a deductive approach. Dedoose software was used to support the coding and categorization of thematic areas.
Results
The results indicate that several factors associated with mental health disorders included alcohol and substance use, poor learning environment, stringent and unfavorable university policies, the big gap that exists between students and administration, relationship challenges, academic pressure, family factors (Broken families, poverty), Gambling, lack of curricular activities, poor counselling services and political pressures.
Conclusions
Considering the high propensity of mental health issues that hinder the success of students at the university level. Universities must continually evaluate their students' mental health and tailor treatment programs and other cost-effective interventions to target students specifically.
Maintenance of mitogenomic diversity despite recent population decline in a critically endangered Aotearoa New Zealand bird
Authors: Forsdick Natalie J. , Alexander Alana , Brown Liz , Maloney Richard F. , Steeves Tammy E. , Knapp Michael
Published: June 2024

Mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) represent a relatively cost-effective tool for comparing diversity between contemporary and historical populations to assess impacts of past population processes, or the outcomes of conservation management. The Aotearoa New Zealand endemic kakī | black stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) is a critically endangered wading bird. Anthropogenic impacts contributed to kakī declining to ~ 23 individuals in 1981 and promoted interspecific hybridisation with their more common congener, the poaka | pied stilt (H. himantopus leucocephalus). Conservation management of kakī has resulted in the population increasing to 169 wild adults today. Here we use mitogenomes to enable comparisons of diversity between contemporary and historical (pre-1970s) stilts, and to understand the impacts of past interspecific hybridisation. We assemble a mitogenome for kakī and use this as a reference to facilitate downstream comparisons of mitochondrial diversity among kakī and poaka through time. Mitogenome haplotypes clearly differentiate kakī from poaka, and thus contribute to the behavioural, ecological, morphological and genetic evidence that conservation action has maintained the species integrity of this critically endangered bird. Furthermore, these results indicate conservation management aiming to maintain genetic diversity has been successful.
Ion-exchange induced multiple effects to promote uranium uptake from nonmarine water by micromotors
Authors: Niu Ran , Fu Linhui , Feng Kai , Zhang Xinle , Chen Ling , Gong Jiang , Qu Jin-ping
Published: June 2024

As the fundamental resource in nuclear energy, uranium is a sword of two sides, due to its radioactive character that could cause severe impact to the environment and living creatures once released by accident. However, limited by the passive ion transport, the currently available uranium adsorbents still suffer from low adsorption rate and capacity. Here, we report a self-driven modular micro-reactor composed of magnetizable ion-exchange resin and adsorbents that can be used to dynamically remove uranium from nonmarine waters. Because of the long-range pH gradient and phoretic flow established by the recyclable ion-exchange resin, the micro-reactor shows a fast uranium adsorption rate and reaches a uranium extraction capacity of 629.3 mg g− 1 within 20 min in 30 ppm uranium solution, as well as good recyclability in repeated use. Numerical simulation result confirms that the phoretic flow and electric field accelerate uranium transport to the adsorbent. Our work provides a new solution for the removal of radioactive uranium with high efficiency and low-effectiveness.
Probing the Evolution of Fault Properties During the Seismic Cycle with Deep Learning
Authors: Laurenti Laura , Paoletti Gabriele , Tinti Elisa , Galasso Fabio , Collettini Cristiano , Marone Chris
Published: June 2024

We use seismic waves that pass through the hypocentral region of the 2016 M6.5 Norcia earthquake together with Deep Learning (DL) to distinguish between foreshocks, aftershocks and time-to-failure (TTF). Binary and N-class models defined by TTF correctly identify seismograms in test with >90% accuracy. We use raw seismic records as input to a 7 layer CNN model to perform the classification. The DL models successfully distinguish seismic waves pre/post mainshock in accord with lab and theoretical expectations of progressive changes in crack density prior to abrupt change at failure and gradual postseismic recovery. Performance is lower for band-pass filtered seismograms (below 10 Hz) suggesting that DL models learn from the evolution of subtle changes in elastic wave attenuation. Tests to verify that our results indeed provide a proxy for fault properties included DL models trained with the wrong mainshock time and those using seismic waves far from the Norcia mainshock; both show degraded performance. Our results demonstrate that DL models can track the evolution of fault zone properties during the seismic cycle, which could improve earthquake early warning and seismic hazard analysis.
Features of enalapril distribution in the body of warm blooded animals (rats)
Authors: Shormanov Vladimir K. , Beskhodarnaya Marina I. , Siplivy Gennady V.
Published: June 2024

Enalapril is a drug from the group of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Objective: to study the distribution characteristics of enalapril in the body of warm-blooded animals (rats) with normal renal excretory function and in conditions of its impairment. Materials and methods. The analyte was enalapril (N-[N-[(1S)-3-phenyl-1-(ethoxycarbonyl)propyl]-L-alanyl]- L-proline maleate). The analyte was isolated from biomatrices by infusion. Semi-preparative column chromatography was used for the purification of enalopril, and TLC, HPLC and spectrophotometric methods were used for the determination. Results. To isolate the analyte, a mixture of acetone-methanol (4:6) was proposed; the analyte was purified in a column (150×10 mm) of Silasorb S-8 sorbent (eluent isopropanol-water (9:1)), determined on Sorbfil PTSKh plates -AF-B-UV (eluent - ethanol), by absorption of UV light in ethanol and by HPLC (Luna® 5 µm C-18 100A 250. 0×4.0 mm column; eluent - methanol-acetonitrile-phosphate buffer with pH=3 (40:5:55)). After poisoning of rats with enalapril (LD50×3), the predominant presence of the analyte in healthy animals was found in the lungs (61.7 ± 5.0), small intestine with contents (46.5±5.1), stomach with contents (43.6±5.0), blood (43.1±4.1), in animals with impaired renal excretory function - in kidneys (154.4±18.6), blood (52.6±2.2), stomach with contents (41.9±3.7), small intestine with contents (36.8±6.6). Conclusion. Impairment of renal excretion leads to a change in the localisation of enalapril in the body and a significant increase in the presence of the toxicant in the blood, kidneys and spleen.
Short-duration prediction of urban storm-water levels using the residual-error ensemble correction technique
Authors: Guo Wen-Dar , Chen Wei-Bo
Published: June 2024

Predicting water levels in urban storm-water sewer systems is a critical study that could provide vital information to help reduce the risk of flooding. This study proposed a new ensemble model based on the integration of a meta-learner model, residual-error corrections, and a multiple-output framework. To achieve the meta-learner model, three multiple-output data-driven-based (MOD) sewer flooding models employing support vector regression (SVR), k-nearest neighbor regression (KNR), and categorical gradient boosting regression (CGBR) techniques were constructed and applied to predict the short-duration evolution of water levels at seven storm-water gauging sites in Taipei city, Taiwan, considering 10-min datasets spanning nearly 6 years (2016–2021). The Bayesian optimization algorithm was utilized in the training phases for all the models to avoid overfitting or underfitting. Enhancing the analysis of feature importance was also conducted to explore model interpretability based on the SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) algorithm. The outputs of storm-water management model (SWMM) were used as benchmark solutions. For the model validation phase, the proposed integrated model improved the lead-time-averaged Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency of single KNR, SVR, and CGBR models by 174.5, 42.4, and 69.4%, respectively, showing that the proposed accurate model could be useful for urban flood warning systems.
In-depth simulation of rainfall–runoff relationships using machine learning methods
Authors: Fuladipanah Mehdi , Shahhosseini Alireza , Rathnayake Namal , Azamathulla Hazi Md. , Rathnayake Upaka , Meddage D. P. P. , Tota-Maharaj Kiran
Published: June 2024

Measurement inaccuracies and the absence of precise parameters value in conceptual and analytical models pose challenges in simulating the rainfall–runoff modeling (RRM). Accurate prediction of water resources, especially in water scarcity conditions, plays a distinctive and pivotal role in decision-making within water resource management. The significance of machine learning models (MLMs) has become pronounced in addressing these issues. In this context, the forthcoming research endeavors to model the RRM utilizing four MLMs: Support Vector Machine, Gene Expression Programming (GEP), Multilayer Perceptron, and Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS). The simulation was conducted within the Malwathu Oya watershed, employing a dataset comprising 4,765 daily observations spanning from July 18, 2005, to September 30, 2018, gathered from rainfall stations, and Kappachichiya hydrometric station. Of all input combinations, the model incorporating the input parameters Qt−1, Qt−2, and R̄t was identified as the optimal configuration among the considered alternatives. The models' performance was assessed through root mean square error (RMSE), mean average error (MAE), coefficient of determination (R2), and developed discrepancy ratio (DDR). The GEP model emerged as the superior choice, with corresponding index values (RMSE, MAE, R2, DDRmax) of (43.028, 9.991, 0.909, 0.736) during the training process and (40.561, 10.565, 0.832, 1.038) during the testing process.
Remediation potential of arsenic in the alluvial aquifers in the Bengal Basin: insights from simulations and time estimates
Authors: Chen Xinyi
Published: June 2024

Arsenic is found in significant quantities within the alluvial aquifers. Bangladesh heavily relies on the alluvial aquifers of the Bengal Basin as a source of irrigation and drinking water. Due to the flat topography, arsenic within an aquifer is not easily flushed out of the system. Additionally, continuous, unregulated pumping causes arsenic from deeper aquifers to migrate to shallower levels. This study simulates groundwater and contaminant transport in the alluvial aquifers of the Bengal Basin by comparison between two scenarios prior to human intervention with different sea levels, employing a combination of MODFLOW, MODPATH and MT3DMS. The simulations demonstrate that the hydraulic gradient and flow rates were higher during periods of considerably lower sea levels than they are at present. Additionally, it would require 5,600 years for the Holocene aquifer and 3,300 years for the Last Glacial Period aquifer to flush arsenic to the Bangladesh standard concentrations in drinking water in a 100-m-thick contaminated aquifer. This implies that if the sea level continues to rise with climate change, it will be difficult to remove arsenic from the alluvial aquifers in the Bengal Basin by natural flushing, which means artificial interventions need to be done for the interest of nation's health.
Embracing epistemic uncertainty: a risk evaluation method for pollutants in stormwater
Authors: Pons Vincent , Strømberg Merethe , Blecken Godecke-Tobias , Tscheikner-Gratl Franz , Viklander Maria , Muthanna Tone Merete
Published: June 2024

In this study, we show that pollutants of emerging concern are, by nature, prone to the emergence of epistemic uncertainty. We also show that the current uncertainty quantification methods used for pollutant modelling rely almost exclusively on parameter uncertainty, which is not adequate to tackle epistemic uncertainty affecting the model structure. We, therefore, suggest a paradigm shift in the current pollutant modelling approaches by adding a term explicitly accounting for epistemic uncertainties. In a proof-of-concept, we use this approach to investigate the impact of epistemic uncertainty in the fluctuation of pollutants during wet-weather discharge (input information) on the distribution of mass of pollutants (output distributions). We found that the range of variability negatively impacts the tail of output distributions. The fluctuation time, associated with high covariance between discharge and concentration, is a major driver for the output distributions. Adapting to different levels of epistemic uncertainty, our approach helps to identify critical unknown information in the fluctuation of pollutant concentration. Such information can be used in a risk management context and to design smart monitoring campaigns.
TRÊS CONCEITOS, UMA APLICAÇÃO E ALGUMAS LIÇÕES
Authors: Brazão Teixeira Rubenilson , Bittencourt Bezerra Jessica , Amanda de Macêdo Lima Luísa
Published: June 2024

Este artigo traz reflexões sobre a arquitetura tradicional Balinesa, revelada nos saberes tradicionais em sua concepção e construção, passados de geração em geração. Baseado em três conceitos correlatos - “arquitetura vernacular”, “culturas construtivas” e “inteligências construtivas” aplicados à arquitetura tradicional da Indonésia, pretendemos apreender qual é a influência dos saberes vernaculares na produção arquitetônica contemporânea daquele país. Para isso, estabelecemos a produção arquitetônica deste país como campo empírico, mas diante da dificuldade em abordar a complexidade e grande diversidade das tipologias tradicionais encontradas no arquipélago em um único artigo, decidimos deter o nosso olhar na arquitetura de apenas uma de suas ilhas - Bali, focando nas construções residenciais. A análise baseou-se no estudo desenvolvido por Zuber Angkasa Wazir e Irma Indriani (2019), que apontam que a arquitetura vernacular da Indonésia pode ser analisada a partir de suas características principais, que são: a antropometria, a elevação da casa em relação ao solo, a mobilidade da casa, a separação dos ambientes por gênero, o posicionamento da cozinha e os espaços de transição. Em nosso estudo, concluímos que apesar de ser muito difícil a incorporação fiel, na arquitetura dita convencional, feita por arquitetos, da essência de uma arquitetura verdadeiramente tradicional Balinesa, algumas obras contemporâneas, como a escola Green School Bali, podem reproduzir ideias estéticas e tecnológicas de origens antigas, pequenos saberes técnicos diretamente correlacionados aos conhecimentos construtivos tradicionais e que a arquitetura convencional, moderna, de Bali pode aprender com a arquitetura vernacular da ilha.
A Clinical Appearance of Traumatic Fibroma with a Distinct and Rare Histological Diagnosis –insights of Pseudo Perineurioma – Case Report
Authors: Carnevalli Ana Clara Ribeiro , Dias da Silva Sara Maria Santos , da Silva Leite Larissa Sandy , de Moura Vitória Tavares , Kitakawa Dárcio , da Silva Peralta Felipe , de Lima Morais Thayná Melo , de Carvalho Luis Felipe das Chagas e Silva
Published: June 2024

Background

Oral pseudo perineurioma is a reactive lesion of the peripheral nerve sheath rarely described in the literature, occurring more frequently in the tongue and lower lips.

Objective

The objective of this case report is to describe pseudoperineurioma with a literary basis, to encourage learning and assist in decision-making in certain situations.

Case Report

We present here a rare case of oral pseudoperineurioma in tongue that occurred in a 19-year-old man and a brief review of the literature. A 19-year-old man presented with a nodular lesion on the dorsum of the tongue without painful symptoms. Excisional biopsy was performed. The pathological examination revealed a proliferation of structures like onion bulbs. Immunohistochemical analysis was positive for GLUT-1.

Conclusion

The histological diagnosis was oral pseudoperineurioma. Oral pseudoperineurioma is a rare clinical lesion and can be confused with other reactive and neoplastic conditions of the oral cavity.
Theosis als verleiding: Calvijns theologie als tegenwicht
Authors: Huijgen A.
Published: June 2024

The patristic notion of deification has become popular because of a retrieval of Eastern theological motifs, dissatisfaction with Western modernity, and the attractiveness of spiritualities of transformation. Some Reformed theologians embrace the idea of deification, others decidedly reject it because of the distinction between Creator and creature, and problematic aspects of participation ontologies. Calvin’s theology shows a logic of participation that is more theologically balanced than the idea of deification. While the terminology of deification is unhelpful, the aspects of participation (in Christ) and transformation suit a Reformed theology well.
Participatie als nederige ontologie
Authors: Huttinga W.
Published: June 2024

Protestant/Reformed theology usually does not hold participation, the Platonic-Christian metaphysical framework that undergirds a doctrine of theosis, in high regard. This article defends participation, finds it attractive and, in fact, an unavoidable traditionalChristian account of the relationship between God and the world, not strange to the Reformed tradition. This doctrine moves individual soteriological concerns into the wider orbit of God’s being, the nature of creation, and humanity. The article argues thatalthough participation is rooted in Platonism as a spiritual philosophy, it was fundamentally altered by the Jewish-Christian tradition. It explores the different ways in which the Christian tradition tried to do justice to the difference between God and creation in a participatory sense. It continues to show how the Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck’s dogmatics adopts the participatory theological-metaphysical framework as a matter of received wisdom of the tradition. The article closes with recognizing three characteristics of a participatory ontology that suggest it is sound Christian theology.
FAMILIA JUNCAGINACEAE
Authors:   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Estrada Roldán Francisco Moisés , Hernández Ledesma Patricia ,   Red de Diversidad Biológica del Occidente Mexicano, Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Centro Regional del Bajío
Published: June 2024

Familia en la que actualmente se reconocen tres géneros: Cycnogeton Endl., Tetroncium Willd. y Triglochin (von Mering & Kadereit, 2010; Köcke et al., 2010; Christenhusz & Byng, 2016); el último es el único registrado en México.
Analysis of Service Performance for Intermodal Facilities in The Area of Asrama Haji and Bumi Sriwijaya Stations
Authors: Haris Willi , Malkhamah Siti , Suparma Latif Budi
Published: June 2024

The integrated intermodal service system between the South Sumatra Light Rail Transit (LRT) and road-based transportation modes such as the Palembang Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Angkot Feeder Musi Emas still has shortcomings, particularly in the areas of the Asrama Haji and Bumi Sriwijaya Station. This research is conducted to observe the conditions of the physical facilities, payment integration, and schedules at both stations, as well as to examine the regulations in meeting the standards of ideal pedestrian physical facilities, which are then compared with passenger perceptions. This research utilizes the methods of crosstabulation analysis and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Crosstabulation analysis is used to determine the relationship between respondents' sociodemographic and their travel characteristics. Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) is used to assess passenger perceptions of the performance quality of intermodal facilities. Based on the research finding, according to passengers perceptions of 49 service attributes, there are 20 attributes that have a high level of importance but low performance, indicating the existence of three service provision needs that need to be prioritized for improvement. First, the provision of adequate and disability-friendly sidewalk facilities. Second, the provision of pedestrian crossing facilities. Third, the access to and from the node that is free from traffic conflicts. The recommended solutions include the construction of sidewalks connected to the node points, built higher than the road surface, installation of guiding block, barrier posts, and ramps at each end of the sidewalk, construction of an overpass (JPO) at the Asrama Haji Station and a pelican cross at the Bumi Sriwijaya Station, and the regulation of transit areas to prevent vehicles from parking and waiting at the entrance and exit points of the node.
Bridge Assessment Analysis using Sufficiency Rating Method (Case Study of The Mungkung Overpass)
Authors: Lau Debora , Aminullah Akhmad , Triwiyono Andreas
Published: June 2024

Bridges play a crucial role in connecting various routes and water bodies, necessitating regular monitoring to prevent potential hazards and losses due to deterioration. In Indonesia employs the Bridge Management System (BMS) for decision-making regarding maintenance, repair, and replacement activities, its reliance on a limited set of criteria may lead to uncertainties in bridge condition assessmsents. This study explores the Sufficiency Rating (SR) method as an alternative for assessing bridge feasibility. By considering multiple factors, including structural adequacy, serviceability, functionality, and public interest, the SR method offers a comprehensive approach to bridge evaluation. An analysis of the Mungkung Overpass on the Ngawi Kertasono toll road was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the SR method. The findings classified the bridge as excellent, indicating no immediate need for treatment. However, the SR method has limitations, particularly in visually assessing damage to superstructure and substructure elements, which may introduce subjectivity. Overall, this research contributes to the ongoing development of bridge assessment methodologies in Indonesia, aiming to enhance decision-making processes and ensure the safety and longevity of bridge infrastructure. After analyzing the data obtained through the implementation of the SR method, it was revealed that S1 achieved a value of 45%, S2 achieved 23%, S3 achieved 12.7%, and S4 achieved 6%. The total actual value of the four parameters calculated based on the SR method was 74.7%, with a difference of 25.3% from the maximum value. These findings clearly illustrated that the bridge satisfied the criteria for deficiency, thereby necessitating comprehensive rehabilitation measures to be undertaken.
Permainan Tradisional Sepit-Sepitan Sebagai Media Stimulasi Motorik Kasar Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Suwarni Ni Wayan , Anadhi I Made Gede , Sindu Putra Ida Bagus Komang
Published: June 2024

Permainan Tradisional merupakan salah satu kegiatan yang dapat digunakan untuk media stimulasi perkembangan anak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini mengembangkan Permainan Tradisional Sepit-sepitan sebagai kegiatan yang dapat menstimulasi motorik kasar anak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian yaitu penelitian tindakan kelas. Instrumen yang digunakan yakni lembar observasi. Subjek penelitian adalah anak-anak di berusia 4-6 tahun dengan jumlah 60 siswa. Analisis data dilakukan dengan mengukur seberapa meningkat stimulasi keterampilan anak dengan permainan tradisional sepit-sepitan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa ada perbedaan kemampuan motorik kasar anak sebelum dan sesudah permainan dilakukan. Implikasi hasil dapat melatih keseimbangan, kelincahan dan ketangkasan anak sehingga bisa menjadi referensi bagi guru untuk mengembangkan motorik kasar
Implementasi Permainan Susun Gunung Tempurung Kelapa dalam Menstimulasi Motorik Kasar Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Nia Arianti Ni Komang , Anadhi I Made Gede , Sindu Putra Ida Bagus Komang
Published: June 2024

Permainan tradisional menjadi salah satu kegitan yang dapat dijadikan media stimulasi tumbuh kembang anak usia dini. Permainan tradisional Susun Gunung Tempurung Kelapa merupakan permainan yang dilakukan dengan berkelompok. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi permainan  tradisional Susun Gunung Tempurung Kelapa dalam stimulasi perkembangan motorik kasar anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas. Objek  penelitian ini yaitu anak-anak yang berjumlahkan 20 anak. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa permainan Susun Gunung Tempurung Kelapa dapat melatih keterampilan motorik kasar, kognitif, kreativitas, dan melatih konsentrasi anak. Penelitian ini penyimpulkan bahwa permainan susun gunung mampu menstimulasi perkembangan motorik kasar.
Keefektifan Penggunaan Alat Peraga Montessori untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Mengenal Konsep Bilangan Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun
Authors: Taneo Semi Stefanus , Admoko Adi , Wiyono Bambang Budi
Published: June 2024

Penggunaan alat peraga  memiliki  pengaruh  dalam  meningkatkan kemampuan konsep bilangan pada anak usia dini.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat proses penggunaan alat peraga Montessori serta melihat dampak yang didapatkan setalah menggunakan alat peraga Montessori. Penelitian ini  merupakan  penelitian  kualitatif  yang menggunakan teknik analisis seperti pengumpulan data, kondensasi data, tampilan data, dan penarikan/verifikasi kesimpulan. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam studi ini melibatkan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hal ini dilakukan dengan tujuan agar  mendapatkan  hasil  yang  valid  dan tepercaya. Hasil  penelitian menunjukkan bahwa agar alat peraga efektif maka dilakukan melalui perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi sehingga dapat ditunjukkan bahwa penggunaan alat peraga Montessori. Alat peraga Montessori dapat digunakan sebagai solusi dalam mengembangkan kemampuan mengenal konsep bilangan anak usia dini.
Relevansi Pemikiran Paulo Freire terhadap Pendidikan di Aceh
Authors: Amin Khairul , Ikramatoun Siti , Halik Halik , Darwin Darwin
Published: June 2024

Saat ini pendidikan Aceh berada pada peringkat 27 secara nasional dan hanya berada satu tingkat di atas Papua yang berada pada posisi 28 dari 34 provinsi. Kondisi ini tentu menjadi realitas yang menghawatirkan dan sekaligus memberikan sinyal bahwa ada sesuatu yang tidak berjalan sebagai mana mestinya dalam praktik pendidikan di Aceh. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kritik-kritik Freire terhadap praktik pendidikan yang kemudian dapat menjadi salah satu pemicu rendahnya kualitas pendidikan di Aceh. Harapannya, relevansi pemikiran Paulo Freire tentang praktik pendidikan dapat menjadi bahan refleksi dan pelajaran untuk menciptakan praktik pendidikan yang lebih baik sehingga kualitas pendidikan Aceh juga ikut membaik. Dalam menyelesaikan artikel ini penulis menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan model studi literatur. Adapun data-data dalam artikel ini bersumber dari literatur-literatur yang relevan dan dari hasil observasi penulis selama terlibat aktif di dunia pendidikan. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa dalam konteks pendidikan di Aceh, kritik Freire perlu dipertimbangkan terutama dalam proses pembelajaran dalam ruang-ruang kelas. Proses pendidikan harus mampu menyadarkan siswa atas kondisi yang dihadapinya dalam keseharian dan pembelajaran gaya bank harus ditinggalkan agar ruang kelas tidak menjadi dunia yang asing bagi siswa.
Transformasi Humas Perguruan Tinggi di Era Distruptif 4.0 dan Society 5.0: Tantangan dan Strategi
Authors: Wulansari Nur Lailly Tri , Fitriana Kurnia Nur , Khotimah Nurul , Agustinova Danu Eko , Satlita Lena
Published: June 2024

Di era disruptif 4.0 dan society 5.0 seperti sekarang ini, posisi humas di perguruan tinggi memiliki tantangan untuk dapat meningkatkan citra di mata publik melalui berbagai media. Tentunya, dengan berpegang pada karakteristik perguruan tinggi yang mengacu pada Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, yaitu; pendidikan, penelitian, dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Humas dalam perguruan tinggi diharapkan tidak hanya sebagai media promosi namun juga dapat sebagai media informasi bagi masyarakat, agar kampus lebih dikenal oleh kalangan publik. Sebagai garda terdepan di intitusi Humas dianggap perlu untuk meningkatkan kreatifitas dan inovasi untuk memberikan informasi kepada publik. Selain memberikan informasi yang layak dan juga terpercaya, humas perguruan tinggi di era disruptif 4.0 dan society 5.0 harus menjalin dan membina hubungan dengan para stake holders baik itu disruptif maupun media. Maka dari itu, penelitian dengan gabungan metode kualitatif dan kuantitaif ini berusaha untuk mencari tantangan transformasi humas di perguruan tinggi di era disruptif 4.0 dan society 5.0 serta mendapatkan strategi transformasi humas di perguruan tinggi di era disupsi 4.0 dan society 5.0 supaya dapat meningkatkan kualitas dan kesejahteraan bagi perguruan tinggi. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan rekomendasi strategi dan model pengembangan humas perguruan tinggi secara adaptive dan agile. Penelitian ini diorientasikan untuk menghasilkan luaran wajib berupa publikasi artikel ilmiah yang telah submit dalam jurnal internasional bereputasi terindeks (WoS, Scopus) dan luaran tambahan berupa buku referensi ber-ISBN tentang peran dan tranformasi humas perguruan tinggi di era disruptif 4.0 dan society 5.0 serta Hak Kekayaan Intelektual (HKI).Kata Kunci: Transformasi, humas perguruan tinggi, strategi, disruptif 4.0, society 5.0
A security framework to protect ePHI in Saudi Arabia's healthcare infrastructure
Authors:   College of Computing Informatics, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Hakami Naif , Alshareef Hazzaa ,   College of Computing Informatics, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Helal Maha ,   College of Computing Informatics, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Published: June 2024

Today, protecting patient privacy and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their data are the two most crucial concerns in the healthcare field. Unauthorized access or changes to patients' private health records can lead to serious issues. Moreover, if healthcare providers fail to update a patient's records quickly, it could result in dangerous, even life-threatening situations. Attacks on hospital computer systems also present a significant danger to patient care. Establishing strong security measures and procedures through cybersecurity frameworks can help protect sensitive patient information, known as electronic protected health information (ePHI). The Security Rule by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a well-established set of security guidelines, focuses on safeguarding ePHI held by healthcare organizations and their associates. This paper suggests creating a Data Cybersecurity Framework (DCF) specifically for the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. This framework aims to shield ePHI and align with the security recommendations of the HIPAA Security Rule. The development of this proposed framework involved consultations with healthcare cybersecurity experts and concentrated on the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. The research concludes that enhancing the protection of patient information and raising public awareness requires the joint efforts of various entities, including government bodies.
Trapped values of education and threat to national security in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
Authors: Kostiuk Tetiana , Puhach Viktoriia
Published: June 2024

The strong democratic nations tend to follow UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) while weak states choose the way of war for immediate self-affirmation. This destructive way is an insurmountable obstacle for SDGs tracking as a whole and primarily in the educational sector. Despite the influence of “the Fair War Theory”, the war is perceived as a source of destructive aggression, deaths, destructions, violence and moral degradation. Any war is aimed at the occupation of territories when the occupation regime uses vari-ous instruments and the collaborationism is the most widespread. Within the scope of this article the educational collaborationism is subject to a special analysis as it plays one of the major roles in creating an effective occupation system. We do not aim at providing the comprehensive consideration and interpretation of the phenom-enon of “Educators’ Collaborationism”, as well as the identification and detailed ex-planation of the entire spectrum of its destructive consequences. The purpose is to articulate the mentioned phenomenon within the problem of using education as a tool of occupation and threat to the national security of the occupied state. The methodological design of the study is based on a situational approach, which em-phasizes the importance of considering a number of factors influencing the changes in the educational process during the occupation, as well as the identification of situational variables that affect the level of access to higher education (HE), its quali-ty and content on the occupied territories. The method of qualitative case-study re-search made it possible to formulate certain generalizations about this phenomenon and its effect on HE in particular. It was found out that in the temporarily occupied territories education is used as a tool to strengthen and legitimize the occupation regime. Among the key agents there are also the occupiers’ assistants from the educational sector. The analysis of spe-cific situations gives reason to claim that the conscious, voluntary cooperation of educators with the enemy provokes the erosion of the ethical principles of educa-tion, its degradation and blocks the SDGs accomplishing. Such activity has negative consequences as it aggressively denies managerial autonomy, the right for academ-ic freedom and other components of quality HE and other SDGs as they all are inter-linked. Unfortunately, we are to admit that the educational transformative occupation causes total paralysis and even erosion of the national education system in the tem-porarily occupied Ukrainian territories. Therefore, the consequences of the implemen-tation of educational transformative occupation should determine the directions of the processes of de-occupied territories education restauration.
Youth in war: psychological experiences, migration plans, self-realization
Authors: Cheromukhina Olha
Published: June 2024

The scientific article is dedicated to studying the impact of the full-scale invasion on the youth of Ukraine, specifically synthesizing the psychological experience of war among youth both in Ukraine and abroad. Based on nationwide sociological surveys conducted in 2023, opinions have been formed regarding the migration plans of youth, volunteering intentions, and visions of personal and career self-realization. This study utilizes secondary analysis of data from sociological research conducted by Kantar, the analytical center Cedos, and the research agency "Info Sapiens." The article provides suggestions and practical recommendations for engaging Ukrainian youth in the process of Ukraine's recovery and facilitating its adaptation to the new challenges of the post-war period. Fundamental and emotionally charged aspects of the war's impact on young people are identified, and innovative approaches are developed to improve the current state of interaction between the state and youth. Attention is drawn to the necessity of creating favorable conditions by the state to stimulate employers to hire young people, implementing programs for paid internships and professional mentoring with opportunities for further employment, simplifying the financing and taxation system for youth businesses, as well as creating a program to incentivize the return of youth who left Ukraine due to the war.
Digital culture in scientific libraries
Authors: Lomachinska Iryna , Lomachinskyi Bohdan , Rykhlitska Oksana
Published: June 2024

The article reveals the main areas of higher education institutions scientific librar-ies’ work in the field of forming the youth digital culture and ensuring the basic prin-ciples of digital citizenship. The relevance and novelty of the research lies in clarify-ing the need for constant improvement of digital culture in its relationship with digital citizenship in the modern educational space with the involvement of the scientific libraries’ experience. The research methodology is based on a combination of com-parative analysis, systematic, heuristic and logical methods of scientific research. The essential features of information culture, digital culture and the culture of knowledge management in the modern educational space are analyzed, in particular, the dynamics of knowledge management in higher educational institutions stimulate students to exchange experience and knowledge not only within the boundaries of one educational institution, but also in the network educational space in general. Digital technologies provide effective communication in the network public space and create prerequisites for successful professional and personal self-realization of a person. It is noted that the formation of digital culture is based on the develop-ment of digital competences, as a dynamic combination of knowledge, abilities, skills, ways of thinking, views, other personal qualities in the field of information, communication and digital technologies for communication, personal development, learning, work, participation in social life. The main features of digital citizenship are defined as the awareness of universal cultural and social issues related to technolo-gies, the formed practice of legal and ethical behavior; safe, legal and responsible use of information and technologies; demonstration of a positive attitude towards the use of technology, that support collaboration, learning and productivity; a sense of responsibility for one's lifelong learning; commitment to intellectual honesty; re-spect for different cultures and societies in the virtual environment and the preserva-tion of personal information. The Conclusions emphasize the worldview component of digital culture, which contributes to a change in thinking style based on new digital competencies. In the conditions of globalization challenges of modern times, the formation of digital culture of youth contributes to ensuring information security not only of an individual, but also of society as a whole.
Values of humanitarian security concerning institutional and public support
Authors: Hryhorevska Olena
Published: June 2024

The study of humanitarian security’s value orientations is based on the results of a content analysis of the content of national documents and current publications of Ukrainian and European researchers. It was determined that the values of humanitari-an security are correlated with the general humanistic values of strategic develop-ment – intellectual freedom, justice, tolerance, people-centeredness. In the condi-tions of war, one of the key values is "security" (informational, national, personal). From the point of view of national security, the importance of the Strategy’s imple-mentation for Popularization of the Ukrainian Language until 2030 "A Strong Lan-guage – a Successful State" and the Strategy for the Development of Reading for the period until 2032 "Reading as a Life Strategy" was noted. The formation, devel-opment and ability to practically apply critical thinking and media literacy were noted as influential factors for ensuring the humanitarian security of the individual as a result of the civic education development. Special attention is paid to the spectrum of existential problems of humanitarian security, which the author highlights in the context of the study "Psychological well-being in Europe after the outbreak of war in Ukraine", carried out by a research group from many European universities. The re-sults of this study were published in the journal Nature Communications in early 2024.