bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mehr Tempo beim Smart Meter Rollout
Authors: Sylla Severin , Springmann Elisabeth , Köppl Simon
Published: February 2024

Mit dem Gesetz zum Neustart der Digitalisierung der Energiewende [1] und weiteren Gesetzesänderungen möchte die Bundesregierung geeignete Rahmenbedingungen schaffen, damit die Anzahl der Smart Meter in Deutschland von heute etwa einer Million in den nächsten Jahren auf etwa 16 bis 18 Millionen [2] ansteigen kann. Wo liegen aktuell die Herausforderungen bei der Beschleunigung des Rollouts? Der Beitrag gibt einen Einblick in Gespräche mit beteiligten Partnern aus dem Verbundprojekt unIT-e2.
Kraftstoff der Zukunft
Authors: Coetzee Willie
Published: February 2024

Wasserstoff birgt ein enormes Potenzial als zukünftige Brennstoffquelle, die den Grundstein für eine nachhaltige Energiezukunft legen kann. Es ist jedoch wichtig zu erkennen, dass die Verwirklichung dieses Potenzials einen umfassenden Ausbau der Infrastruktur erfordert.
Energy Performance Gap
Authors: Schaffitzel Tim , Blesl Markus , Kemmler Ulrich , Klingler Uwe , Grübel Raphael
Published: February 2024

Sanierungsmaßnahmen an der Gebäudehülle erfordern hohe Investitionen. Gerade für kommunale Wohnungsunternehmen, die sozial verträgliche Mieten gewährleisten, ist es wichtig, dass in der Folge der Raumwärmeverbrauch zurückgeht. Ein Fallbeispiel zeigt, inwiefern das in der Praxis gelingt und wie sich gebäudeindividuelle Unterschiede bei sehr ähnlichen Gebäuden auf die Wirtschaftlichkeit der Sanierungsmaßnahmen auswirken.
CO2-Bilanz auf dem Prüfstand
Authors: Rösch Bastian
Published: February 2024

Wirtschaftszweige mit hohem Emissionsausstoß sind heute in besonderem Maß gefordert, nachweisliche Maßnahmen umzusetzen, um Vorgaben und Ziele in Bezug auf ihre Nachhaltigkeitsbilanz zu erfüllen. Gleichzeitig müssen sie auch im Zuge der Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive und der ESG-Berichtspflicht Fortschritte aufzeigen können. Der Einsatz von Photovoltaik-Technologie kann dabei eine wichtige Rolle spielen und liefert neue Ansatzpunkte zum Erreichen ökonomischer und ökologischer Ziele.
Pengembangan Media Video Animasi Berbasis Kearifan Lokal pada Materi Keberagaman Makhluk Hidup di Lingkunganku Siswa Sekolah Dasar Kelas IV
Authors: Gultom Anisah , Satriyani Febrianti Yuli
Published: February 2024

Learning Natural Sciences (IPA) on the diversity of living things in an elementary school environment is learning that can develop logical, rational, systematic and critical thinking skills through the development of the concept of the diversity of living things in the environment. Students can build meaning from the messages generated in communication on learning activities, such as oral, written, graphic. However, learning Natural Sciences (IPA) is still very difficult for elementary school students to understand, this is a concept because Natural Sciences (IPA) is still abstract. it is still difficult to understand the explanation of the material from "Diversity of Living Things in the Environment". This study aims to provide learning media for Natural Sciences (IPA) that can assist students in understanding the material on the Diversity of Living Creatures in the Environment. This study uses the ADDIE Research method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The media developed can be declared feasible and valid based on the average score of the language validator who gets a score of 96%, media validator 83% and material validator 96%, results students' understanding of the Diversity of Living Things in the Environment experienced an increase with an average score of 52.35 to 82.35%.
Efforts to Overcome Reading and Writing Difficulties in Providing Study Guidance for Class II Primary School Students
Authors: Umayah Urip
Published: February 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the extent of teachers' efforts to overcome difficulties in learning to read and write in class II students at SDN Slarang 03. This research uses a qualitative descriptive writing approach. The data obtained in this research include: efforts made by class IV teachers to overcome difficulties in learning to read and write experienced by students and supporting factors and factors inhibiting teachers in overcoming difficulties in learning to read and write. Data was taken by observing the process of teaching and learning activities, interviews with class II teachers and documentation.

This research finds out that the efforts made by class II teachers to overcome the difficulties in learning to read and write experienced by students are by using varied learning methods, creating a conducive and creative learning atmosphere, and tutoring. Supporting factors for teachers in overcoming difficulties in learning to read are teachers' patience in teaching, the principal who always provides support for the efforts made by the teacher. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors are students' experiences at school, students' experiences at home, attention from parents and the influence of television and cell phones. With the efforts made by students who were unable to read and write when they first entered, they are now able to read and write by regularly providing study guidance.
Financial Inclusion and Nigeria’s Economic Performance
Authors: Apere ThankGod Oyinpreye , Uche Warlice Joel
Published: February 2024

This study examined financial inclusion on economic performance in Nigeria with quarterly data spanning 2009Q1-2021Q4 using ARDL as the choice technique of analysis the findings demonstrated that although the quantity of USSD, POS, and ATM transactions increased GDP, the effect was not statistically significant, suggesting that these factors did not have a major impact on economic performance. In a similar vein, lending to the private sector decreased GDP, but this effect was not statistically significant. The study therefore concludes that throughout the research period, Nigeria's economic performance was not significantly impacted by the factors that indicate financial inclusion and to better understand the underlying causes and dynamics of the link between financial inclusion and economic success in Nigeria, the study does, however, suggest more research. It is important for policy makers and regulators to ensure that banks are exerting enough effort to adhere to the policies, rules, and laws that oversee their business operations. This might be accomplished by forming a committee to supervise adherence to the regulations pertaining to financial inclusion and that it is imperative that regulators ensure that all aspects of financial inclusion are aimed at boosting domestic economic activity and ultimately leading to national economic growth.
Diseño de Modelo de Gestión Socio Ambiental de la Microcuenca de la Quebrada El Guadual de Rivera Huila, 2023 – 2024
Authors: Quimbaya Lina Maria
Published: February 2024

La crisis ambiental global con sus manifestaciones de perturbaciones climáticas y el daño ecológico son motivo de trabajo para la educación ambiental y su propósito de transformaciones de conciencia y conductas en las generaciones jóvenes son la base para proponer: Objetivo: Diseñar de modelo de gestión socio ambiental para la microcuenca de la quebrada El Guadual de Rivera Huila, 2023 – 2024. Metodología: Mixta con diseño anidado concurrente, de alcance exploratorio, con una muestra intencional de 6 maestros y 98 estudiantes, para aplicar encuestas, grupo focal, observación participante, más la revisión documental y revisión bibliográfica. Los softwares de apoyo SPSS y Atlas-ti.  Resultados esperados: Replantear los mecanismos de trabajo eco pedagógico a través de los Proyectos de Educación Ambiental vinculados al servicio social para dotarles de continuidad e indicadores de avance en su materialización, derivado de una labor que aúna los recursos teórico y empíricos con ajustes que corresponde a la atención de la realidad específica que tiene lugar en la Quebrada El Guadual en Rivera-Huila. Conclusiones: La conciencia ambiental obligatoriamente debe verse reflejada en el cambio de conductas del ser humano hacia un ser amigable con el ambiente, capaz de rehabilitar los daños ecológicos, pero, sobre todo proteger el equilibrio de la naturaleza, y preservar las fuentes de agua potable para el bienestar de todos los seres que constituyen la vida terrestre.
Dexamethasone induced severe paralysis hypokalemia: A case report
Authors:   Neurology Department, Duta Wacana Christian University School of Medicine, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Pinzon Rizaldy Taslim , Fadjarsugeng Nathania ,   Neurology Department, Duta Wacana Christian University School of Medicine, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Acute weakness related with hypokalemia periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare clinical condition. The one common etiology of hypokalemia is the shifting of potassium into the cells. The common provoke factors are high-carbohydrate diet, heavy exercise, stress, extreme cold weather, alcohol consumption, and certain medications. We present the case of a 32‐year-old Javanese male with an acute onset of bilateral lower and upper limb weakness with severe hypokalemia following dexamethasone injection. He was diagnosed with HPP. Our systematic review found similar cases, with possible pathophysiology explanation. Steroids should be considered as an unusual precipitating factor while managing patients with HPP.
A System and Method for Retrieving Energy Potential through Irrigation Gate of an Agricultural Dependent Hydro Power Plant
Authors: Maya Kurulekar  , Krishnaswamy Kumar  , Shardul Joshi  , Mahesh Kurulekar  , Prathamesh Korgaonkar
Published: February 2024

The modern economics depends on the electrical energy and the share of decarburized electrical energy is the base of 2050 net zero emission targets. Non-fossil fuel and fossil fuel energy resources are the integral part of net zero energy system. The net zero emission activities are affected by increasing demand of electricity and its related CO2 emission in 2021. The contribution of 41.4% of renewable energy as compared to 56.8% of non-renewable energy in the year of 2023 at national level necessities attention of green sources of energy like solar, wind, hydro, waste to energy, small hydropower, etc. Hydropower is one of the reliable backbones of clean energy system which should be used effectively for power generation. The turbine dependent hydropower plant of 45-60 years old requires renovation, modernization, uprating and digitization (RMUD) to resolve socio-economic concerns and increasing demands. This scenario imposes the need of finding solution in existing hydropower plant than investing on new unit. Both high and low discharge should be potentially used for power generation to improve the capacity factor of the plant. Therefore, present work focusses on improving capacity factor of an existing agricultural dependent hydro power plants having reaction type turbine. Reaction turbines operates at high flow and low/medium head conditions. The operational conditions of low flow and low head for reaction turbines may lead to noise, vibration and directed to major catastrophic failure of turbines. There is a need of utilizing the energy potentials balancing power generation and irrigation even during low flow releases. Thus, this paper is an attempt to a design and develop a modified irrigation gate with sliding gate and mini hydropower system at the inlet of existing irrigation diversion gate. Stochastic nature of flows through different hydraulic structures is to be addressed by this modification. A case study of an irrigation dependent hydropower plant Dhom (2X1 MW), MAHAGENCO, Satara, Maharashtra having TWO irrigation gates have been considered. In addition to 2MW, the suggested design can generate 680kW by average irrigation releases of 2.47m3/sec through each gate. The suggested model can be used on any hydropower plant and canal locations.
Improving Hasanuddin University Lake Water Quality by Controlling Contamination Sources and Biological Monitoring Systems
Authors: Roslinda Ibrahim  , Arifuddin Akil  , Achmad Zubair  , Ganjar Samudro  , Harida Samudro  , Sarwoko Mangkoedihardjo
Published: February 2024

Hasanuddin University Lake in Indonesia is a water tourism destination that offers natural beauty and comfort. In addition, the lake functions as an important scientific development park for the university. Even though its location is on campus, the surroundings of the campus are residential areas and various life activities. Recently, weed growth has occurred, which could be an indication of contamination and may hinder its useful function. Therefore, this study investigates the physicochemical quality of water, the pollution index, and its monitoring, attempting to make the campus lake continue to function sustainably. The research was carried out at the peak of the dry and rainy seasons, with laboratory examinations based on standard methods for quality parameters that follow lake use function standards. The results showed that most of the water quality parameters measured needed to meet the required quality standards. Based on the scoring results using the water pollution index method, lake water is classified as lightly to moderately polluted, which requires protection. The monitoring method is prepared with the addition of a biological indicator system. In line with that, intensification of the diversity of greenery around the lake and environmental management in an integrated manner with the surrounding settlement. The conclusion is that there is a need for complementary monitoring between physicochemical and biological methods and management coordination with the surrounding territories.
Development of an Arduino-based Multi-Channel Temperature and Relative Humidity Data Acquisition System for Domestic and Industrial Applications
Authors: Clement Adekunle Komolafe  , Acheampong Antwi Afari  , Sullaiman Alhasan  , Ebenezer Adu Kyeremeh
Published: February 2024

Losses incurred during postharvest processes of food and other agricultural products in the rural and some urban areas of West African countries have been attributed to poor thermal conditions of the indoor air. The quality of these products at storage or after thermal processes such as drying, cooking, frying, etc. has been identified to be majorly dependent on the temperature and humidity of the air. The objective of this study was therefore to develop a low cost Arduino based multi-channel temperature and humidity data acquisition system for domestic and industrial applications. It comprises an ATmega 328P controller type, fourteen (14) DS18B20s temperature sensors, and six (6) DHT22 humidity sensors. The system was configured and programmed to log in readings every 30 minutes (30 min) on the SD card or through the Bluetooth module in Excel format directly into the computer. The results from the experiments conducted with this data acquisition system demonstrated reliability because they were within the reasonable and acceptable range for commercial logging devices.
Numerical Solution of Darcy-Forchheimer Casson Nanofluid Flows with Joule Heating and Radiation
Authors: Tankashala Rajeshwai  , Ramesh Kune  , Hari Singh Naik Sabawat
Published: February 2024

The present article provides a description of the hydrothermal properties of a Non –Newtonian nanofluid flow over a Darcy surface that is undergoing extension. The Darcy-Forchheimer effect is a phenomenon that describes the movement of nanofluids through a variable surface. The present study aims to investigate the impact of thermal radiation on heat transfer in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow, utilizing a Casson nanofluid. The impacts of chemical reaction, magnetic field and thermal radiation are taken into consideration. The flow equations are transformed to ordinary differential equations by the appropriate similarity transformations. The Keller-Box method is used to compute the governing differential equations. It is found that the angle of inclination parameter enhances the thermal boundary layer thickness of the flow and the Joule heating parameter improves the thermal boundary layer thickness and slows the fluid velocity, which helps to maintain system temperature. The rate of Heat is increasing while mass transfer rate decreasing with the increasing values Brownian motion. Numerical and graphical results of various flow parameters as well as heat and mass rates are also provided in tables and graphs. So, the observation of the results systems for electronic devices, where the interaction of fluid flow, heat transfer, and electromagnetic effects is significant.
Quantum Neural Network model for Token allocation for Course Bidding
Authors: Laokondee Suraphan , Chongstitvatana Prabhas
Published: February 2024

Quantum computer has shown the advantage over the classical computer to solve some problems using the laws of quantum mechanics. With a combination of knowledge of machine learning and quantum computing, Quantum neural networks adapted the concept from classical neural networks and apply parameterized quantum gates as neural network weights. In this paper, we present an application of quantum neural networks with real-world data to predict token price used in a course bidding system. The experiments were carried out on the Qiskit quantum simulator. The result shows that quantum neural networks can achieve a good prediction result compared to the classical neural network. The best model configuration has the lowest RMSE 6.38%. This approach opens an opportunity to explore the benefit of quantum machine learning in many research fields in the future.
Perancangan Perbaikan Pada Mesin Slicer Untuk Meminimasi Jumlah Defect Pada Proses Slicing di Perusahaan Meat Processing Menggunakan Metode QFD
Authors: Faza Muhammad Thoriq , Sutari Wiyono , Amalia Sheila
Published: February 2024

Product quality is conformity to requirements or specifications, which is greatly influenced by the production process. PT XYZ is a company in the meat processing sector, producing products such as smoked beef. There are 11 CTQs that must be met in smoked beef production, but there is still a gap between the number of defects and the maximum permitted limit. The slicing process is the main cause of the highest number of defects. This research aims to identify factors that cause defects in the slicing process and design a proposed machine to reduce the number of defects. The DMAI method is used to find solutions, followed by QFD to fulfill consumer desires. The design includes the addition of a proximity sensor, increased knife speed, and an integrated knife sharpener. A proximity sensor is connected to a microcontroller to monitor knife rotation speed and thickness in real-time. Providing this tool helps operators monitor machine conditions in real-time and prevent defects. The simulation shows an increase in the sigma level from 4,100 to 4,995.
BIMBINGAN BELAJAR UNTUK MENGURANGI KESULITAN BELAJAR SISWA DI MASA PANDEMI SEKOLAH DASAR INPRES RATOGESA
Authors: Pepana Arsenius Eustadius , Sonda Berno Guido , Natal Yanuarius Ricardus , Tapo Yohanes Bayo Ola
Published: February 2024

Pembelajaran sejatinya dilakukan melalui interaksi guru dengan siswa untuk mentransmisikan ilmu dalam suasana lingkungan belajar. Hal ini harus didukung dengan dinamika pembelajaran yang berjalan secara efektif dan suasana belajar yang membuat peserta didik tertarik belajar. Namun, dinamika pembelajaran di Indonesia saat ini sedang terganggu oleh wabah COVID-19 yang membuat siswa harus menjalani kegiatan pembelajaran secara daring. Banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dan kurangnya motivasi mengikuti pembelajaran selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Hal tersebut tentu mengakibatkan motivasi belajar anak yang menurun, karena tidak dapat mengatasi kesulitan- kesulitan dalam belajarnya. Salah satu upaya untuk mengatasi problematika pendidikan pada masa pandemi COVID-19 yaitu melalui kegiatan pendampingan belajar yang merupakan bagian dari program kerja mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata STKIP Citra Bakti bersama melawan COVID-19. Tujuan program ini adalah untuk membantu anak-anak sekolah jenjang SD dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang ada, sehingga anak-anak dapat memahami dan termotivasi selama mengikuti pembelajaran secara daring. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan ini adalah metode ceramah, diskusi, dan metode penugasan. Keberhasilan dari kegiatan ini dapat dilihat dari antusias dan semangat siswa dalam mengikuti kegiatan pendampingan belajar. Selain itu siswa juga berhasil dalam menjawab soal-soal terkait materi yang dibahas. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pendampingan belajar ini berjalan dengan lancar tanpa hambatan yang cukup berarti.
BIMBINGAN BELAJAR SISWA SDN MAUWARU DESA LOKALABA SEBAGAI BENTUK IMPLEMENTASI KEGIATAN KKN STKIP CITRA BAKTI
Authors: Noge Maria Desidaria , Tonda Fransiskus , Dhiu Maria Anjelina , Sau Anjelina
Published: February 2024

Berdasarkan data yang berhasil dikumpulkan, pada kenyataannya tidak sedikit guru sekolah dasar yang merasa kesulitan untuk mengaktifkan dan memotivasi belajar siswa dalam rangka penanaman kosep. Permasalahan tersebut karena materi pembelajaran di sekolah dasar pada umumnya bersifat abstrak. dan untuk mengkonkritkan materi pembelajaran yang bersifat abstrak tersebut butuh pembuktian, pengamatan, percobaan dan penelitian. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Bimbingan Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa di SDN Ma’uwaru,Desa Lokalaba. Pelaksanaan bimbingan belajar ini adalah di SDN Ma’uwaru,Desa Lokalaba,pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2021/2022.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER MAHASISWA MELALUI WIDE GAME DALAM KEGIATAN PRAMUKA DI BUKIT WOLOSASA
Authors: Fono Yasinta Maria , Malo Martha , Bhara Maria A. K. , Beru Valensia Ota , Dongi Maria Platonia , Dongi Maria Platonia
Published: February 2024

Kegiatan pendampingan pramuka oleh dosen dan mahasiswa semester V di Bukit Wolosasa terdiri dari berbagai kegiatan yang merupakan  implementasi langsung dari matakuliah Pramuka. Kegiatan pramuka yang dilakukan berupa penjelajahan di bukit Wolosasa. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memperluas pengetahuan mahasiswa, melatih mahasiswa untuk menerapkan secara konkrit teori tentang wide game yang telah dipelajari mahasiswa di tengah masyarakat, menjadikan mahasiswa lebih bertanggung jawab, berani menanggung resiko serta belajar membangun kerja  sama dalam tim yang solid. Salah satu kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah pendampingan mahasiswa dalam kegiatan wide game. Metode pelaksanaan melalui demonstrasi langsung di mana  tim abdimas menunjukkan secara langsung cara bermain wide game yang telah disusun. Jumlah peserta yang mengikuti kegiatan wide game sebanyak 70 orang yang dibagi dalam 10 kelompok. Setiap kelompok terdiri dari 8, 9 hingga 10 peserta. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah memberikan pengalaman dan menambah pengetahuan mahasiswa terkait dengan wide game
DAMPINGAN LITERASI NUMERASI DI SD NEGERI SUKAWANA KECAMATAN BANGLI TERINTEGRASI PROGRAM KAMPUS MENGAJAR
Authors: Mahayani Khrisna , Yuliastuti
Published: February 2024

Permasalahan yang ditemukan adalah masih kurangnya minat baca siswa, belum ada program literasi dan numerasi yang berjalan dengan rutin, dan disiplin siswa yang masih kurang. Kami merancang beberapa program yang sekiranya akan cocok dan membantu mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi. Hal ini juga didukung hasil observasi dan wawancara langsung yang dilakukan, menemukan beberapa masalah yang bisa diupayakan untuk menjadi program kerja dengan harapan bisa membawa perubahan untuk lingkungan belajar siswa di SD Negeri 4 Sukawana. Kegiatan pendampingan dilaksanakan dengan metode demonstrasi, belajar berdasarkan kemampuan awal, serta kegiatan diluar kelas. Hasil temuan kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk menggambarkan peningkatan kemampuan literasi dan numerasi setelah dilaksanakan pendampigan melalui berbagai program. Program pendampingan meliputi (1) Program yang berkaitan dengan literasi ada 4 program, yakni Pohon Literasi Cantik (POLICAN), Tulisan Motivasi/Slogan, Sabtu Merdeka (Baca, tulis), dan Mengenal Planet. (2) Program yang berkaitan dengan numerasi ada 3 program, yakni Papan Unik (PANIK), MathEducation, dan Sabtu Merdeka (numerasi). (3) Program terkait adaptasi teknologi ada 3, yakni Cerita Gambar Komik (CERGAMIK), E-LKPD, dan Siswa Pintar. (4) Program untuk pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan buku bacaan adalah mengelola administrasi perpustakaan, (5) Program untuk pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan pojok baca. (6) Program pelestarian lingkungan atau mitigasi perubahan iklim dengan Pilah Sampah (PISAH). (7) Program pengembangan karakter siswa dengan pengadaan Mini UKS dan program Disiplin Berakhlak Mulia (DBM), dan (8) Program kegiatan di luar kelas yakni Happy Day setiap hari Sabtu dan Festval Literasi dan Numerasi. Hasil pendampingan siswa, terdapat peningkatan kemampuan literasi dan numerasi siswa yang sangat baik. Untuk nilai literasi, siswa awalnya mendapat persentase keberhasilan sebanyak 50% dan mengalami peningatan saat penilaian dengan persentase keberhasilan mencapai 93%. Untuk nilai numerasi, siswa memeroleh persentase keberhasilan sebanyak 29% dan mengalami peningkatan yang sangat baik saat penilaian dengan persentase keberhasilan mencapai 98%. Cukup banyak tantangan yang tim kampus mengajar hadapi selama masa penugasan. Namun, kami selalu mendapat bantuan dan dukungan dari guru di sekolah, siswa, dan dosen pendamping untuk kelancaran penugasan.
Social Class in the Czech Physicians’ Quest for Professional Authority and Social Acknowledgement, 1830s–1930s
Authors: Rambousková Barbora , Martykánová Darina
Published: February 2024

In the mid-nineteenth century, physicians in the Czech lands could claim neither elite status as a professional group nor unquestioned authority in the medical field. Despite the legal protection granted by the Habsburg Monarchy, they did not have an efficient monopoly on medical authority and practice and had to face fierce competition from lay healers, male and female, and other medical professionals. This article examines how Czech-speaking physicians navigated social dynamics in nineteenth-century society in urban and rural areas and how they strove to strengthen their authority in the medical field both through appeals to their professional credentials and through class and gender discourses. We identify individual strategies of social ascension and collective efforts to boost the standing and authority of the whole professional group. Practices such as socializing in patriotic circles and authoring medical guidebooks for laymen proved as important as publications in the professional press and the work of professional associations in this complex effort, which was eventually crowned with success in interwar Czechoslovakia.
The best anti-HCV S/Co values for reflecting HCV infection in a university hospital in the eastern part of Turkey
Authors: Dabanlıoğlu Bülent , Yılmaz Aysun , Akyüz Sümeyye , Gülhan Barış
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The measurement of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA is a test that requires high cost, advanced technique, and qualified personnel. Diagnosis and treatment of patients may be delayed due to the high rate of false-positive results. This study aims to predict true antibody positivity and viremia by determining the most appropriate anti-HCV signal-to-cutoff (S/Co) value reflecting HCV infection.
Methodology: The presence of anti-HCV antibodies and HCV RNA levels were examined in 72341 people who applied to the Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital between January 2018 and December 2020. The anti-HCV levels were determined by using the Abbot Architect i2000 SR device (Abbot Diagnostics, Chicago, IL, USA). The levels of HCV RNA were determined in the COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS, TaqMan 48 (Roche, Diagnostics, Pleasanton, USA) devices using serum samples from patients. Our study is a retrospective and methodological study.
Results: Of the 150 patients with anti-HCV antibodies, 50 (33.3%) were HCV RNA positive, and 100 (66.7%) were HCV RNA negative. Anti-HCV levels of HCV RNA-positive patients were statistically higher than HCV RNA-negative patients. The most appropriate anti-HCV S/Co value for diagnosing hepatitis C patients was 15.4. The sensitivity of this value was 72%, specificity 88%, positive predictive value (PPV) 73.5%, and negative predictive value (NPV) 86.1%. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was significantly higher than 0.5 (95% confidence interval 0.938-0.827).
Conclusions: Correct approaches can be applied in the diagnosis of HCV infection using the anti-HCV S/Co value found in our study.
Comparison of scoring systems: SOFA, APACHE-II, LODS, MODS, and SAPS-II in critically ill elderly sepsis patients
Authors: Tekin Bilal , Kiliç Jehat , Taşkin Gürhan , Solmaz İhsan , Tezel Onur , Başgöz Bilgin Bahadır
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The elderly population is unique and the prognostic scoring systems developed for the adult population need to be validated. We evaluated the predictive value of frequently used scoring systems on mortality in critically ill elderly sepsis patients.
Methodology: In this single-center, observational, prospective study, critically ill elderly sepsis patients were evaluated. Sequential organ failure evaluation score (SOFA), acute physiology and chronic health evaluation score-II (APACHE-II), logistic organ dysfunction score (LODS), multiple organ dysfunction score (MODS), and simplified acute physiology score-II (SAPS-II) were calculated. The participants were followed up for 28 days for in-hospital mortality. Prognostic scoring systems, demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, and baseline laboratory findings were compared between “survivor” and “non-survivor” groups.
Results: 202 patients with a mean age of 79 (interquartile range, IQR: 11) years were included, and 51% (n = 103) were female. The overall mortality was 41% (n = 83). SOFA, APACHE-II, LODS, MODS, and SAPS-II scores were significantly higher in the non-survivor group (p < 0.001), and higher scores were correlated with higher mortality. The receiver operator characteristics (ROC) - area under curve (AUC) values were 0.802, 0.784, 0.735, 0.702 and 0.780 for SOFA, APACHE-II, LODS, MODS, and SAPS-II, respectively. All prognostic scoring models had a significant discriminative ability on the prediction of mortality among critically ill elderly sepsis patients (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: This study showed that SOFA, APACHE-II, LODS, MODS, and SAPS-II scores are significantly associated with 28-day mortality in critically ill elderly sepsis patients, and can be successfully used for predicting mortality.
Effect of Intensive Counseling Training on Participation of Clients in Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
Authors: Pusponegoro Arietta
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: One of the pillars of safe motherhood is family planning (FP). The FP program aims to avoid unwanted pregnancies or birth by long-term contraceptive methods (long-acting reversible contraceptives [LARCs]). However, percentages of LARCs usage in Indonesia, in 2017 were still far from the target, 14% per 21.7%. This was influenced by Information Education and Communication given by health-care workers, counseling mechanisms, and mother’s knowledge.
AIM: This study aims to find a new counseling training technique that may improve the counseling skills of health workers and provide a better outcome (clients’ knowledge and attitude).
METHODS: Phase one, a qualitative approach by conducting focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with midwives and clients as the basis for making intensive counseling modules. Phase two, quantitative approach to health-care workers using a t-paired group analysis test. Phase three, analysis using T-unpaired group test for clients.
RESULTS: The qualitative phase showed that the appropriate LARCs intensive counseling training model was 2 days, 8 h each, emphasizing communication techniques. A significant difference was found in the counseling competition of health-care workers before and after training (p < 0.001). The interest in LARCs after receiving counseling (intensive or others) also showed significant differences (p < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: The LARCs intensive counseling training module affects the competency of counseling skills and increases the participation of clients.
Identification of pen shells (Bivalvia: Ostreida: Pinnidae) collected off northern Iloilo, Philippines using their morphological characters
Authors: Jela Cheryl , Monteclaro Harold M. , Añasco Nathaniel C. , Quinitio Gerald F. , Babaran Ricardo P.
Published: February 2024

This study describes morphological characteristics of pen shells collected along the coast of northern Iloilo, Philippines. A total of 380 pen shell individuals with intact shells and their adductor muscles were carefully examined and measured. Eleven species were studied, namely: Atrina pectinata (Linnaeus, 1767), Atrina inflata (Dillwyn, 1817), Atrina vexillum (Born, 1778), Atrina seminuda (Lamarck, 1819), Atrina rigida ([Lightfoot], 1786), Pinna bicolor Gmelin, 1791, Pinna atropurpurea Sowerby, 1825, Pinna deltodes Menke, 1843, Pinna muricata Linnaeus, 1758, Pinna incurva Gmelin, 1791, and Pinna nobilis Linnaeus, 1758. The species were identified based on the nine characteristics of the valve for the genus Pinna and eight for the genus Atrina. These characteristics were then correlated with their adductor muscles’ morphology. Analysis of variance revealed that the three most dominant species investigated under genus Atrina, namely Atrina pectinata, Atrina inflata, and Atrina vexillum, were found to be significantly different in the eight characters of the valve (P < 0.05). Moreover, three representative Pinna species, Pinna bicolor, Pinna atropurpurea, and Pinna deltodes, were significantly (P < 0.05) different based on shell width, dorsal posterior shell margin, sulcus width, and dorsal posterior margin to dorsal nacreous margin. The observed high correlation (P < 0.05) between adductor muscle properties and different shell length characteristics for five dominant species can be used as a predictor of growth and suggests that the increase in the size of adductor muscle correlates to the increase in the size of the mentioned shell characteristics. No previous study of this kind was conducted in the Philippines. This work provides relevant information for related biological research on other pen shell species and for the management of pen shell resources in northern Iloilo and, possibly, other regions in the world.
Phytoconstituents, antioxidant, and cholinesterase inhibitory activities of the leaves and stem extracts of Artocarpus sericicarpus
Authors: Suciati Suciati , Laili Erlinda Rhohmatul , Haula Hamizah , Tumewu Lidya , Nuengchamnong Nitra , Suphrom Nungruthai , Widyawaruyanti Aty
Published: February 2024

The study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and cholinesterase inhibitory activities of the leaves and stems of Artocarpus sericicarpus and to analyse the phenolic compounds in the extracts. The modified Ellman’s method was used to determine the cholinesterase inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) enzymes. The antioxidant properties were evaluated using DPPH and ABTS methods. The total phenolic content (TPC) was measured by spectrometric assay, and compound identification was carried out by LC-MS/MS analysis. The results showed that the leaf and stem extracts of A. sericicarpus exerted significant inhibitory effects against AChE and BChE, as well as antioxidant activities. The stem ethanolic extract exhibited the highest potency against AChE and BChE with IC50 values of 5.81 and 11.46 µg/mL, respectively. The leaf and stem ethanolic extracts gave higher antioxidant activities and TPC compared to the water-based extracts. The LC-MS/MS analysis indicated the presence of phenolic compounds, such as flavones, flavonols, flavanones, prenylated chalcones, and xanthones in the extracts.
First report of the genus Woonpaikia Park, 2010 (Lepidoptera, Lecithoceridae) from China, with the description of two new species
Authors: Yu Shuai , Wang Shuxia
Published: February 2024

The lecithocerid genus Woonpaikia Park, 2010 and Woonpaikia angoonae Park, 2010 are newly recorded from China. Woonpaikia similangoonae Yu & Wang, sp. nov. and W. imperspicua Yu & Wang, sp. nov. are described as new to science. Images of adults of the Chinese Woonpaikia species are provided, along with a key to the males of all the known species of Woonpaikia.
Decay for thermoelastic laminated beam with nonlinear delay and nonlinear structural damping
Authors: Saber Hicham , Yazid Fares , Djeradi Fatima Siham , Bouye Mohamed , Zennir Khaled
Published: February 2024

This paper discussed the decay of a thermoelastic laminated beam subjected to nonlinear delay and nonlinear structural damping. We provided explicit and general energy decay rates of the solution by imposing suitable conditions on both weight delay and wave speeds. To achieve this, we leveraged the properties of convex functions and employed the multiplier technique as a specific approach to demonstrate our stability results.
Migration Abroad as a Social Consequence of Transformations of the Institute of Education in Modern Ukraine
Authors: Marusiak Tetiana , Khymovych Oksana , Hoblyk Volodymyr , Pigosh Vasyl , Rosola Uliana
Published: February 2024

This study provides an original qualitative analysis of how contemporary labor migration trends shape and interact with Ukraine’s education system. While extensive research analyzes the economic and political impacts of Ukrainian migration, few studies examine its influence on domestic educational processes. Thus, this study helps fill this gap through the in-depth examination of migrants’ motivations, particularly the desire to finance quality education for children. By elucidating these understudied connections, the study aims to inform education policies and partnerships that leverage migration’s developmental potential while mitigating the risks of brain drain.
A Comparative Analysis of Forced Migrants’ Rights Abroad and in Ukraine and Control Over Their Observance Under Conditions of Martial Law
Authors: Yaroshenko Oleg , Harashchuk Volodymyr , Moskalenko Olena , Yakovleva Galina , Svitlychnyi Vitalii
Published: February 2024

The scientific work aims to determine which rights are provided for forcibly resettled persons in Ukraine and other European countries, identifying common and distinctive features. This study uses various research methods to assess the situation of internally displaced persons in Ukraine, including their legal status, regional distribution, and rights under special conditions. It also investigates Ukrainian forced migrants’ main destinations, living conditions, rights to education and employment, and Ukrainian and host countries’ social policies on financial aid and housing.
“The Lucky Fxxxers”: The Fringe Touring Performer as Embodied Theatre Archivist
Authors: Fitz-James Thea
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the concept of archiving fringe theatre from the perspective of the touring fringe performer, with particular attention to the Canadian Association for Fringe Festivals (CAFF) lottery and tour. Looking at the “uncurated, uncensored” model of CAFF Fringes, this paper explores the role of luck, contingency, and embodiment in archiving fringe theatre. By exploring the instability of archiving fringes and, indeed, theatre itself, this paper ultimately seeks to complicate both where and how we might archive the fringe. Through a mix of performance studies, qualitative interviews, and maybe even some poetry, Fitz-James makes an argument for embodied ways of archiving fringes and presents the fringe as a model for alternative performance archives.
Nigeria : la fabrique de la malédiction du pétrole dans le delta du Niger
Authors: Pérouse de Montclos Marc-Antoine
Published: February 2024

On le sait peu, mais près d’un litre sur dix de l’essence vendue aux automobilistes français provient du delta du Niger. Cette région, qui ne doit pas être confondue avec le delta intérieur du Niger au Mali, se trouve sur la côte atlantique du Nigeria anglophone, le pays le plus peuplé d’Afrique et l’un des principaux producteurs de pétrole du continent. Ce dédale de criques, immense, s’étale sur des centaines de kilomètres et constitue le plus vaste delta d’Afrique – le troisième au monde par son étendue. Une grande insécurité caractérise aussi la région, liée à des conflits qui mêlent groupes armés et contrebandiers en tous genres, trafiquants hier d’esclaves, aujourd’hui de fûts de pétrole.Pour beaucoup d’observateurs, la ruée vers l’or noir est à l’origine de ces troubles. Le pétrole serait une malédiction, et le Nigeria un exemple emblématique de gaspillage financier, de gâchis industriel, de corruption endémique, de mauvaise gouvernance, de criminalité violente. Or, à y regarder de plus près, les nombreux conflits qui secouent le delta du Niger ne peuvent être réduits à une simple opposition entre des pêcheurs, des militaires et les multinationales du pétrole. La production d’hydrocarbures ne constitue qu’un des éléments d’un problème dont les racines sociales et communautaires sont beaucoup plus profondes.
A etnização do olhar através do turismo: etnografia de um parque temático étnico na Malásia (Sabah)
Authors: Réau Bertrand
Published: February 2024

Depois de apresentar o contexto histórico e turístico de Sabah, na Malásia, este artigo propõe uma análise da encenação da etnia para os turistas na “aldeia” Sabah Village. Dependendo do perfil sociocultural dos turistas, a visita pode ser percebida como: um reforço do sentimento nacionalista, um reforço do sentimento de superioridade e da diferença entre "nós" e "eles", ou como uma visita que promove uma busca pelo exotismo e pelo primitivismo. Todos esses diferentes tipos de visita se unem em torno da ludicidade das atividades oferecidas.
As viagens de Elizabeth II, visitas muito seletivas em um império em declínio
Authors: Weishar Claire , Fleury Marie-Françoise , Thal Fulano de
Published: February 2024

L'article met en perspective les voyages d'Elisabeth II dans un monde où l'influence britannique décline. La tendance est claire : en dehors des voyages dans les pays européens (notamment en France et en Allemagne), les plus nombreux ont été faits dans les pays dont la reine a été la souveraine jusqu'au bout, notamment le Canada (22 voyages) et l'Australie (15 voyages) et les îles des Caraïbes et du Pacifique restées sous souveraineté britannique. Puis, par ordre décroissant, dans les pays du Commonwealth, avec une préférence pour ceux dont elle était restée la souveraine.
La liberté de religion 75 ans après la DUDH : le triomphe d’une vision libérale ?
Authors: Arlettaz Fernando
Published: February 2024

La Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme conçoit la liberté de religion comme un droit individuel dont la limitation par l’État ne peut être qu’exceptionnelle. Cette vision libérale s’est heurté, en 1948, à la résistance des États communistes (qui affichaient une vision collectiviste et restrictive des droits) et des États musulmans (qui s’opposaient à l’inclusion du droit à changer de religion et à l’égalité religieuse en matière de mariage). Après 1948, les instruments du système universel des droits de l’homme et quelques instruments régionaux reproduisent la conception de la liberté de religion de la Déclaration universelle, même si le droit à changer de religion est effacé de plusieurs instruments internationaux et les réserves des États musulmans limitent fortement l’interdiction de la discrimination des femmes.
L’instauration d’une « technopolice » administrative en milieu urbain : cadre et enjeux juridiques
Authors: Medard Inghilterra Robin
Published: February 2024

En septembre 2019, un conglomérat d’associations conduit par La Quadrature du Net lançait l’initiative « Technopolice » avec pour ambition d’alerter sur un phénomène : le développement d’une surveillance de l’espace urbain par des dispositifs numériques à des fins policières. La présente contribution prend au sérieux le concept employé et le décline dans le champ de la police administrative. Les rapports prospectifs ou évaluatifs des juridictions, Conseil d’État et Cour des comptes en tête, comme les sanctions et prises de position récurrentes de la CNIL, ainsi que les contentieux et les débats législatifs récents, attestent, en effet, que le phénomène va au-delà de la simple préoccupation associative. Il correspond à un objet juridique moderne. Le présent article envisage dès lors certaines conséquences normatives de l’équipement et de la mobilisation croissante de dispositifs technologiques, en particulier numériques, aux fins d’exercice des missions de police administrative.
Au laboratoire des prélèvements. Le principe d’intégrité corporelle grignoté par ses marges
Authors: Carayon Lisa
Published: February 2024

Le principe d’inviolabilité du corps humain s’est construit progressivement en droit français dans le cadre notamment de l’encadrement de la pratique médicale. Mais ce principe, qui place le consentement de la personne au cœur de la légalité des atteintes portées à son corps, a, dès son avènement, trouvé ses limites non seulement dans la protection de la santé mais aussi de la sécurité publique. La façon dont le contrôle de certaines populations autorise désormais des atteintes forcées à leur corps autorise une réflexion sur la façon dont l’évolution récente du droit ne constituerait pas le laboratoire d’un recul général de la protection juridique des corps.
Rethinking Entrepreneurial Reskilling in an Era of Industry 4.0
Authors: Afedzie Richard , Atieku-Boateng Harry , Appau-Baffour Lordina
Published: February 2024

This study explores the role of technology in entrepreneurial reskilling in Ghanaian tertiary institutions, focusing on the use of technological tools, their impact, and the challenges faced by students. The research reveals a diverse use of technology in entrepreneurship classes, including digital analytics, online collaboration tools, and presentation software. The study used a face-to-face interactions and telephone interviews by way of a semi-structured questionnaire. A purposive sampling approach was used. It identified 36 students from six tertiary institutions across Ghana who have experienced the use of technological tools in their entrepreneurial classes. Responses from participants were analyzed using thematic analysis. Major statements and themes that occurred frequently in the responses of participants were coded into “technological knowledge and reskilling” and “digital analytics and e-commerce.” The study underscored entrepreneurial reskilling and the importance of integrating Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance entrepreneurial reskilling and innovation.
AI-Powered Supply Chains Towards Greater Efficiency
Authors: Shobhana N.
Published: February 2024

In the current scenario of business environment, a supply chain is the linking pin among the various business activities, which makes it rather indispensable. Global businesses are spending money on digital solutions to increase the effectiveness of their supply chains, which will enhance their operational performance. One of the important solutions to it is the application of AI (artificial intelligence) to bring in advancements in all the business processes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term used to describe the replication of human intelligence processes by technology, primarily computers. Artificial intelligence is expected to contribute 15.7 trillion dollars to the global economy by 2030. The various technologies of AI, namely big data, machine learning, cloud computing, blockchain, chatbots, and ChatGPT, have a wide range of applications in various sectors or industries resulting in efficiency and improved customer satisfaction. AI-powered supply chain across various sectors with its benefits and limitations is discussed in detail.