bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identificação morfológica de macrofungos das ordens Agaricales, Boletales e Polyporales (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) na Floresta Nacional de Brasília(FLONA)
Authors: Víctor Frias Beserra André , Salvo Aires Stefano
Published: February 2024

Foi realizada uma busca e coleta de espécimes de Agaricomycetes na Floresta Nacional deBrasília (FLONA de Brasília), situada na Rodovia BR-070, pertencente à Taguatinga no DistritoFederal. As coletas foram realizadas entre outubro de 2022 e maio de 2023, divididas em trêsregiões, uma de Cerrado sensu stritcto, uma de Mata ripária e uma Área Degradada cobertade Pinus, todas na região próxima do Córrego das Pedras. A identificação morfológica daespécie seguiu as usuais de identificação de Agaricomycetes, analisando característicasmacro e microscópicas. Foram registradas as ordens Agaricales, Polyporales e Boletales,dentro delas, foram identificadas as seguintes famílias: Polyporaceae, Pleurotaceae,Entolomataceae, Sclerodermataceae, Hygrophoraceae, Schizophyllaceae, Bolbitiaceae eMycenacea. Os gêneros e espécies identificados no trabalho foram Pleurotus djamor,Rhodocybe mellea, Bolbitius reticularus, Hygrocybe sp. 1, Schizophyllum commune, Mycenasp. 1, Scleroderma citrinum, Trametes sanguineus, Lentinus crinitus, Megasporia sp. 1 eFomitopsis sp. 1. Houveram cinco espécies de Agaricales e duas espécies de Popyporales nãoidentificadas no estudo, ficando em aberto para identificação e estudos futuros. A região quemaior apresentou espécies foi a de Mata ripária, indo contrário ao Cerrado sensu stricto queé a região mais seca das três estudadas, e é onde possui a menor quantidade de espéciesdiferentes. A região degradada se deu destaque para espécies de boletos que realizammicorriza com pinheiros, devido à grande quantidade dessas árvores na região. A maioria dasespécies também foram encontradas durante o período de chuvas na região, tendo umagrande escassez na época da seca. Estudos posteriores são necessários para a realização daidentificação dos espécimes restantes, e também para abranger uma maior região depesquisa para definir a real diversidade e riqueza de espécies na região e no Cerrado, regiãoainda incipiente nos estudos de Agaricomycetes.
Investigação da microbiota e sensibilidade antibiótica de infecções em pacientes com Covid-19 em uma UTI do Distrito Federal
Authors: Beatriz Dourado Gomes Ana , Henrique Takatsu de Oliveira Paulo , Xavier Cartaxo Salgado Fabiana
Published: February 2024

A infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, responsável pela pandemia da COVID-19, provocou um elevado número de hospitalizações, gerando um impacto substancial no sistema de saúde. A sobrecarga foi relacionada ao manejo clínico e uso de antimicrobianos em pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) por insuficiência respiratória grave. O projeto visou investigar o perfil de sensibilidade antibiótica e dos microrganismos causadores de infecções em pacientes com COVID-19 na UTI de um Hospital público do DF. Trata-se de uma proposta de estudo transversal, descritivo de caráter retrospectivo de pacientes acometidos por COVID-19 internados na UTI do Hospital Regional da Asa Norte da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde do DF. A coleta de dados compreendeu o período de janeiro a dezembro de 2021 e foi realizada com revisão do banco de dados do Núcleo de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar. Foram incluídos pacientes admitidos na UTI do HRAN com diagnóstico de COVID-19 confirmado pelo exame de RT-PCR, diagnóstico de infecção associado a exame microbiológico positivo para a presença de microrganismo e respectivo teste de sensibilidade antibiótica encontrados nos materiais biológicos. A amostra foi composta por 62 pacientes e estratificados em alta (27/43,55%) e óbito (35/56,45%). O estudo revelou uma mediana etária de 53,5 anos, a prevalência do sexo feminino em ambos os grupos e o tempo de internação de 31 dias para o desfecho clínico de alta e 19 dias para aqueles que evoluíram para óbito. As principais comorbidades encontradas foram obesidade, HAS e DM e ressaltados a alta prevalência de Lesão Renal Aguda, tanto no grupo de alta quanto de óbitos. A topografia mais acometida por infecções foram pulmão, trato urinário e sangue. Testes microbiológicos apontaram a Klebsiella pneumoniae como a principal bactéria causadora de infecções (55/35,94% das culturas positivas). Dentre os fungos, ressalta- se a Candida Albicans (18/11,76% das culturas positivas). A multirresistência bacteriana foi documentada em 62,09% dos microrganismos causadores de infecção, sendo os principais: a Klebsiella spp, o Acinetobacter spp. e a Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Nossos achados esperam poder colaborar com a discussão científica da importância da prescrição e administração de terapia antimicrobiana dirigida e mais assertiva, permitindo melhor manejo e prognóstico dos pacientes.
Investigação de piolhos de corpo (Pediculus Humanus Corporis) infestando indivíduos em situação de rua do Distrito Federal -uma abordagem na saúde única
Authors: Milem De Almeida Melo Bruna , Aires Hernandes Gomes Thayná , Edel Donato Lucas
Published: February 2024

Observa-se nas últimas décadas um crescente aumento da população em situação de rua. Torna-se, então, preocupante o impacto desta condição à saúde pública. Tendo em vista que, indivíduos em vulnerabilidade possuem pouco acesso a higiene básica, sendo precário seu estado de saúde. Com a dificuldade de higiene e superlotação dos locais que frequentam, é facilitada a transmissão de ectoparasitas e possíveis vetores patogênicos, trazendo então, maiores riscos à saúde dessa população. Este estudo tem por objetivo investigar a incidência de Pediculus Humanus Var. Corporis conhecido como piolho de corpo; “muquirana” no Distrito Federal. Através de abordagens realizadas em conjunto com a equipe do Consultório na Rua (CnaR) à campo, na região de Taguatinga e Gama, foi realizado a aplicação de questionário após assinatura do TCLE, termo de consentimento livre, onde os participantes foram entrevistados a respeito de questões sociodemográficas, rotinas, hábitos de higiene e conhecimentos dessa população acerca do muquirana. Para que fosse realizado a análise das vestimentas, onde o piolho de corpo se localiza, foi solicitado aos entrevistados suas vestimentas usadas no momento da abordagem para que fosse levado ao Laboratório e assim concluir a análise, em troca dessas entregues, foi ofertado novas vestimentas higienizadas e kits de higiene e as amostras coletadas encaminhadas para a coordenação do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular da Universidade Federal do Paraná (PGBIOCELL-UFPR). Foram obtidas ao longo da pesquisa 60 amostras, em que 59 foram negativas e 1 positiva, sendo o primeiro caso de Pediculus Humanus Var. Corporis registrado no Distrito Federal, estas obtidas através de sete visitas isoladas, abordando apenas duas cidades do DF, consideradas pequenas, o que leva a considerar que a dedicação na realização de pesquisas a respeito de investigação do piolho de corpo é essencial visto que nesta pesquisa, apesar de poucas amostras, houve amostra positiva. O piolho de corpo trata -se de um ectoparasita, com capacidade de causar doenças infecciosas emergentes e potencialmente fatais, causadas por bactérias das espécies Rickettsia Prowazekii, Bartonella Quintana e Borrelia Recurrentis, além de doenças secundárias acarretadas pela infestação desse vetor, ressaltando por fim, a importância de políticas públicas e de ações sociais voltadas a essa população afim de auxiliarem a manter boa higiene e saúde. Este estudo é realizado em pesquisa a campo em conjunto com o CnaR (Consultório na Rua) com equipes de Taguatinga e Gama, da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde do Distrito Federal (SES-DF), Centro Universitário de Brasília (CEUB) e com o Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular da Universidade Federal do Paraná (PGBIOCELL-UFPR).
O meio ambiente, a sustentabilidade e o consumo: uma análise dessa interação com o mercado empreendedor e suas perspectivas na região Centro-Oeste do Brasil
Authors: Sales Santos Lorrane , Azevedo Lima Barbastefano Annabelle
Published: February 2024

A presente pesquisa versa sobre a interação do meio ambiente, sustentabilidade e consumocom o mercado empreendedor e suas perspectivas na região Centro-Oeste do Brasil. Diantedesta problemática, com o consumo excessivo e o esgotamento dos recursos naturais,debates envolvendo questões ambientais estão em destaque e, com isso, oempreendedorismo sustentável começou a ganhar força devido ao papel fundamental paradesempenhar as necessidades de consumo consciente. Para isto, o presente trabalho buscourealizar uma análise sobre as estratégias e as ações de desenvolvimento sustentável e deresponsabilidade socioambiental empregadas por empreendedores de Micro e PequenasEmpresas (MPEs) na região Centro-Oeste do Brasil, além da identificação da percepção doconsumidor. Sendo assim, um levantamento de MPEs ativas na região Centro-Oeste do Brasilfoi realizado a fim de verificar quais características de desenvolvimento sustentávelapresentam, para então elaborar e aplicar um formulário eletrônico (do tipo GoogleFormulário) com o intuito de identificar o perfil do consumidor, a influência das práticassocioambientais empresariais na decisão de compra do consumidor, a preocupação doconsumidor com relação a agressão ao meio ambiente e a importância do modo defabricação dos produtos, além de observar se há informação sobre a relevância de MPEs. Porfim, foi avaliado se as estratégias utilizadas por MPEs na adesão e atualização do mercadorelacionadas à gestão ambiental e o desenvolvimento sustentável são eficientes. A pesquisafoi capaz de mapear 82 MPEs na região Centro-Oeste do Brasil, sendo 56 microempresas e26 de pequeno porte, todas com características de desenvolvimento sustentável , além deter sido possível traçar um perfil para os consumidores residentes na região de enfoque dotrabalho, trazendo atenção especial aos resultados obtidos nos gráficos 4 e 8, quequestionam se os clientes costumam preocupar-se com os possíveis impactos ambientaisgerados por um determinado produto que costumam consumir e se preocupam-se emapoiar empresas comprometidas com o empreendedorismo sustentável, respectivamente. Amaioria dos respondentes alegou preocupar-se com os impactos ambientais gerados e comas empresas de viés sustentável, evidenciando um cenário de crescente atenção ao consumoconsciente.
Prevalência da nomofobia entre estudantes universitários
Authors: Durães Camargo Heloísa , Araújo de França Tayssa , Nascimento de Albuquerque Roberto
Published: February 2024

O advento das novas tecnologias e o avanço da Internet têm sido essenciais no contexto social, especialmente entre os jovens. Todavia, ao mesmo tempo que esses jovens utilizam os benefícios trazidos pela tecnologia, estão propensos a desenvolver novas patologias. A nomofobia refere-se à condição psicológica do temor de permanecer sem o celular ou ser incapaz de utilizá-lo, em consequência da falta da Internet ou ausência da carga de bateria. Além disso, a nomofobia pode ser entendida como o medo ou ansiedade de permanecer desconectado. Frente ao exposto, o presente estudo tem por objetivo verificar a prevalência da nomofobia entre estudantes universitários da área da saúde de uma instituição privada de ensino superior do Distrito Federal. Para alcançar os objetivos propostos, foram aplicados dois questionários: um sociodemográfico e acadêmico e; o Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q-BR), já validado no Brasil. Os critérios de inclusão dos sujeitos da pesquisa foram: acadêmicos de Enfermagem com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos, matriculados regularmente no curso, assinarem o Termo de Consentimento Livre Esclarecido e responderem ao questionário em sua totalidade. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre os meses de março e abril de 2023. Participaram da pesquisa 271 estudantes, os quais eram, em sua maioria, do sexo feminino (82,3%), entre 18 e 24 anos (81,5%), autodeclarados brancos (58,3%), solteiros (86,7%) e católicos (41,0%). De acordo com o Nomophobia Questionnaire, a pesquisa revelou que os estudantes apresentaram um nível moderado de nomofobia (85,31 pontos). Esses dados também forram corroborados por pesquisas internacionais com estudantes universitários e que também utilizaram o mesmo questionário. Além disso, estudantes do quarto ano do curso apresentam pontuação e acima da média (89,78 pontos em relação aos outros estudantes do curso. Percebe-se que pode existir uma correlação entre os níveis mais elevados de nomofobia, as próprias características da própria geração Z e o advento da pandemia de Covid-19. Portanto, faz-se necessária a criação de espaços de escuta e acolhimento nas universidades a fim de minimizar os prejuízos que a nomofobia pode causar entre os universitários, como aumento da ansiedade, depressão, baixa autoestima, dependência emocional e insegurança. Essa situação compromete tanto a visa social, quanto familiar e acadêmica. Além disso, sugere-se que novas pesquisas sejam realizadas, a fim de refletir sobre os reais impactos da nomofobia na vida pessoal e acadêmica dos estudantes, discutir os medos e ansiedades advindas dos principais motivos que podem causar a nomofobia no âmbito universitário, bem como expandir as pesquisas para outros cursos e instituições de ensino superior que se preocupam com a saúde física e mental de seus universitários.
Implementasi Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Moderasi Beragama Perspektif Nahdlatul Ulama Untuk Mencegah Radikalisme di Madrasah Aliyah
Authors: Muslimin Tri Adi
Published: February 2024

Artikel ini mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis implementasi pendidikan agama Islam dalam moderasi beragama perspektif Nahdlatul Ulama untuk mencegah radikalisme di MA Hikmatul Amanah Pacet, Mojokerto, Jawa Timur. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif dan pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan yaitu studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Tahapan analisis data penelitian ini yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu; pertama, implementasi pendidikan agama Islam dalam moderasi beragama di MA Hikmatul Amanah sudah berjalan dengan baik melalui pengajaran dan bimbingan guru dalam setiap kesempatan kepada siswa siswi MA Hikmatul Amanah. Implementasinya berupa toleransi, bersikap adil dan jalan tengah, cinta kedamaian dan kerukunan, saling tolong menolong serta cinta tanah air. Kedua, implementasi moderasi beragama di MA Hikmatul Amanah untuk mencegah radikalisme berupa toleransi, bersikap adil dan jalan tengah, cinta kedamaian dan kerukunan, saling tolong menolong serta cinta tanah air. Melalui sikap-sikap yang diajarkan dan dibimbing diatas menjadikan kesadaran kepada siswa siswi MA Hikmatul Amanah akan pentingnya moderasi dalam beragama sehingga dapat mencegah radikalisme.
Pengembaraan Ilmiah Dan Peran Syeikh Ahmad Khatib Al-Syambasi Dalam Penyebaran Islam Di Nusantara Melalui Thariqat Qadiriyyah Wa Naqsabdniyyah
Authors: Al Farisi Salman
Published: February 2024

This article attempts to describe the figure of the Nusantara scholar who belongs to the network of Middle Eastern scholars known as Ashabul Jawawyn, namely Sheikh Ahmad Khatib al-Sambasi, who has a very large role in spreading Islamic teachings. He is known as an expert in the field of Sufism and is called as a sufi expert, he is also known as the founder of the tarekat Qadiriyyah wa Naqsabandiyyah. In collecting data, the author refers to references in the form of books, journals, articles, and others that are relevant to the purpose of writing this article, and after the data is collected, the author sorts and selects the data used as a reference source and then describes the data collected. Obtained according to the purpose of the article in this paper, it was found that Sheikh Muhammad Ibn 'Abd Ghaffar al-Sambasi was an Indonesian scholar from West Kalimantan who wandered in search of Knowledge to the Haramyn Country at the age of 19, and lived in Mecca until he died in in 1875. Even so, Sheikh Ahmad Khatib al-Syambasi was known as someone who had a big role in the Islamic world, especially some areas of the Archipelago and Malaya, among the roles of Sheikh Ahmad Khatib al-Sambasi was to spread Islamic teachings through the Qadiryyah wa Naqsabandiyyah congregation, concerning to the book that is used as a reference in this tarekat is the book of Fath al-'Arifin, a book written by his students through the direct teaching of his teacher, Sheikh Ahmad Khatib al-Syambasi.
Penerapan Furudhul Ainiyah Dalam Pembembentukan Akhlak Mulia Peserta Didik Madrasah Ibitidaiyah Negeri 2 Mojokerto
Authors: Rahmat Purwandik,
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1). Mengetahui cara penerapan nilai-nilai furudhul ainiyah bagi peserta didik  Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Mojokerto? dan (2). mengetahui penerapan furudhul ainiyah dalam pembentukan akhlak mulia bagi peserta didik Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Mojokerto. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru PAI Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Mojokerto.  Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis kualitatif deskriptif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi. Cara penerapan nilai-nilai furudhul ainiyah di MIN 2 Mojokerto adalah sebagai berikut. (1) Penerapan Gerakan Furudhul Ainiyah (GEFA) dalam membentuk karakter siswa di MIN 2 Mojokerto berdasarkan: rumusan visi, misi, dan tujuan madrasah (2) Evaluasi pelaksanaan program Gerakan Furudhul Ainiyah (GEFA) dalam membentuk karakter siswa di MIN 2 Mojokerto dilakukan dengan pendekatan mastery learning melalui proses evaluasi setoran hafalan dengan standar kelulusan program Syarat Kecakapan Ubudiyah dan Akhlakul Karimah (SKUA), (3) Guru Pendidikan agama Islam sebagai pembimbing dalam menciptakan budaya religius di MIN 2 Mojokerto. Dan berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian penerapan nilai-nilai furudhul ainiyah di MIN 2 Mojokerto mampu mencapai target pendidikan agama Islam dalam Pembembentukan Akhlak Mulia Peserta Didik. Sehingga pembentukan akhlak mulia peserta didik dapat tercapai.
Meguro Parasitological Museum – A Wonderful Experience Full of Surprises
Authors: Kamruddin Ahmed  , Siat Yee Fong
Published: February 2024

In November 2023, one of us had the opportunity to visit the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum started its journey in 1953 with private funding from Dr Satoru Kamgeai. Now, the museum is a 70-year-old private research facility with its researchers who not only collect parasites of various animals for studies on morphology, taxonomy, distribution of parasites, etc. but also give presentations at academic meetings and publish articles in academic journals.
THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF LOW AND HIGH PROFICIENCY LEVELS
Authors: Nanang Jayani Maratul Azizah
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study were to find out whether there was significant difference of students who were taught through authentic material, the aspects of reading skills that almost influenced by the student in reading comprehension through authentic material and the last was to see students’ perceptions of teaching and learning through authentic material. This research was used authentic material in reading comprehension of students’ of low and high proficiency levels. This research was quantitative research which consists of one group pre-test and post-test design. The result of T-test Sig. (2 tailed) showed that there was significant difference between high and low proficiency level students. Then finding of inference aspect of the reading that almost influenced reading comprehension in high proficiency level students while finding supporting details the aspects that mostly influenced in low proficiency level students. In addition, the high level proficiency level and low proficiency level students have a positive perception in teaching and learning through authentic material.  Finding inference was the aspect of reading that mostly influenced reading comprehension in high proficiency level students while finding supporting details was the aspect that mostly   influenced in low proficiency level students. Moreover, the high proficiency level and low proficiency level students have a positive perception in teaching and learning through authentic material.
Validity and Reliability of Senior Secondary School Class 2 Unified Promotion Examination in Mathematics in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Osakuade Joseph Oluwatayo
Published: February 2024

Despite the importance of Mathematics to sustainable national development, there has been a repeated poor performance of secondary school students in the subject in Ondo state, Nigeria. The assumption of this researcher is that the psychometric properties of Unified Promotion Examination (UPE) used to promote these students to certificate class were not properly ascertained. This study sought to ascertain the validity and reliability of the UPE Mathematics objective items between 2017 and 2018. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses formulated. The study was anchored on descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of all public senior secondary school class two (SSS2) students for 2017 and 2018. Nine hundred (900) SSS2 students constituted the sample. Multistage and stratified random sampling techniques were used to choose the sample. The research instrument that was used for data collection was the Optical Magnetic Reader (OMR) sheets. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed that: (i) out of 21 Mathematics topics in SSS2 curriculum, there were variations in the number of questions set in 14 (66.7%) topics for 2017 and 11(52.4%) topics for 2018 compared to the number of questions expected to be set. The trend of these variations was the same for the two years (Chi-sq cal = 6.52, Chi-sq cri = 31.41, P>0.05). (ii) the reliability coefficients (r=0.678, and r =0.765) of Ondo State UPE Mathematics objective items for the two years, although moderately good but there was a significant difference in the reliability coefficients (Z-cal = 2.84, Z-cri = 1.96). Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the UPE Mathematics objective items lacks content validity, although reliable, but not comparable over time. It was recommended among others that the psychometric properties of the Ondo State UPE in Mathematics should be ensured before final administration.
Using Machine Learning to Diagnose Depression: A Review of Research Trends and Algorithms
Authors: Nyabuto Mr. Geofrey Mwamba , Nambiro Dr. Alice
Published: February 2024

Depression is one of the most common mental health illnesses that affects millions of people worldwide. In the recent past, there have been numerous studies on depression and mental health at large. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have increasingly been adopted to solve complex human-related problems including the diagnosis and treatment of different diseases. Researchers have been trying to establish if and how Machine Learning (ML), a branch of AI, can be used to diagnose depression to help solve this complex problem of mental health. In this paper, we seek to review and establish unique research trends in using ML algorithms to diagnose depression as well as establish the most recommended ML algorithm that has shown high accuracy and hence mostly been recommended by many research articles. The study consisted of 2 phases where in the first phase, 3 major publishers and journals were considered to establish research trends. The phase considered articles published between 2015 to 2023. In the second phase, a total of 20 journal articles with open access and having been published between 2020 and 2023 were considered to establish the most recommended ML algorithm for solving the problem of diagnosing depression among people. Results from phase 1 of the analysis indicated a sharp increase in research trends in this area. In phase 2, different research articles showed varied accuracy with Deep Learning (DL) showing a high level of accuracy. 4 out of the 7 studies that recommended the use of DL as the preferred algorithm showed an accuracy level of over 96%. The same trends were observed in related statistical measures i.e., F1-Score and Area Under the ROC Curve (AUC) where DL outperformed the other ML algorithms. In some studies, it achieved a high score of 0.995 in AUC and 0.98 in F1-Score. DL was mostly used when a large amount of data was considered i.e., survey and social media data. However, other algorithms like Support Vector Machine (SVM), XGBoost, and Logistic Regression also performed well. Generally, ML and DL proved to be an efficient tool that can be used to diagnose depression by using data from different sources i.e., social media, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), surveys, interviews, and wearables among others. Though DL proved to be an efficient tool to predict depression, in other studies, other ML algorithms had a relatively good performance and were recommended. This raises the need to compare all the algorithms on a case-by-case basis before deciding which one to use.
Digital literacy for musicians: Navigating music streaming services for independent artists in Kenya
Authors: Kirui Amon Kipyegon
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the crucial role of digital literacy in the music industry, emphasising its specific relevance to independent artists in Kenya who rely on MSS for global exposure. The digitalisation of the music industry at the onset of the millennium has tremendously transformed the monetisation of music by not only granting artists unprecedented access to global markets but also enabling them to connect directly with their fans like never before. This transformation has prompted independent artists in Kenya to increasingly adopt music streaming services (MSS) as their primary platform for marketing and distributing their content. Therefore, digital literacy has become a vital skill that empowers artists to effectively utilise diverse digital tools, software, and MSS. Digital literacy equips artists with the knowledge to manage their online presence, engage with their audience on social media, and make data-informed decisions using algorithms, curation, and analytics. Through a combination of phenomenological primary research and secondary data sources, this study delves into the experiences of independent artists, shedding light on the challenges they face and the opportunities that MSS presents. By enhancing their digital literacy skills, these artists can increase not only their global reach but also their revenue streams, enabling them to thrive in the evolving soundscape of the music industry.
Modelling Fabry disease with kidney organoids derived from human embryonic stem cells using CRISPR-Cas9 mediated gene editing
Authors: Lee Su Jeong , Lee Kyung Jin , Jee Joo Hyun , Lee Hyokyung , Joo Lina , Choi Woo Hee , Yoo Jongman , Jeong Hye Yun
Published: February 2024

Using gene editing to generate a nephron organoid model which recapitulates the hallmarks of human kidney disease is an attractive strategy, especially due to the potential for drug discovery in the context of rare genetic diszmfltmxeases. The present study aimed to develop an organoid-based Fabry disease model derived from human embryonic stem cells which have undergone CRISPR/Cas9-mediated α-galactosidase A gene knockout. Fabry disease modelling via kidney organoids holds promise for elucidating disease mechanisms and establishing in vitro screening platform therapeutic drug screening approaches.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Mentoring as Support for African Women’s Academic Career Trajectories
Authors: Rampersad Renitha
Published: February 2024

Women in academia face many challenges. Although there have been possibilities for the advancement of women in higher education, gender discrepancies in leadership continue, with women facing structural challenges such as bias, and unequal possibilities for promotion. Balancing a career as a female academic, including parenting and family obligations adds another layer of complication, often resulting in breakdown. Women contribute distinct strengths to academia, expanding intellectual conversation and establishing varied learning environments. Mentorship, sponsorship, and inclusive policies assist in reducing barriers and encourage women to thrive as leaders, resulting in positive change in the academic setting. The article outlines the nuances of women in academia and the challenges and opportunities they face when pursuing leadership positions. It further explores the experiences and views of women in the faculty of Business at a University of Technology (UOT). A mixed methods approach was adopted to enable the researcher to give a female perspective to the academic position, experiences, and challenges within academia. The researcher used her judgment to select the sample based on the purpose of the research and a convenience sample to select best-case scenarios. Finally, the article suggests a participative model of collaboration, nurturance, compassion, and self-care to equip women with the tools they need to create career advancement opportunities and increase personal and professional change.
A Narrative Inquiry to Explore Lived Experiences of Women Pursuing PhDs in South Africa
Authors: Keiller Lianne , Dreyer Abigail
Published: February 2024

The journey experienced by women in higher education spans across the areas of teaching, research and leadership. As academics and scholars within these areas, women professionals find few opportunities to share what and how they have navigated this space. Adding in the complexity and challenges of pursuing a PhD to the existing burden placed on women in a gender-segregated environment can be taboo. In this paper, a novel methodology of Narrative Inquiry of reflective writing is used to explore the stories that may be difficult to articulate. We explore the experiences of women as they discover their leadership competencies and academic identities, and the support, motivation and successes they harnessed to complete their PhD. The collaborative sharing of these poetic pieces highlights new ways to actively engage outside of the existing closed communities. While we know that no two lived experiences are the same, this study will draw on the diversity of the experiences as a unifying and enabling narrative for other women on this path.
ANALISA MIKROPLASTIK PADA IKAN TENGGIRI (Scomberomorus sp) DI TPI MUARA ANGKE JAKARTA
Authors: Handayani Handayani , Indarjani Indarjani , Sadiyah Karimatus , Saputra Rizki
Published: February 2024

Cemaran mikroplastik ini sangat berbahaya bagi kelangsungan hidup ikan dan akan berdampak buruk di dalam jaringan tubuh hewan serta manusia. Keberadaan mikroplastik semakin meningkat seiring meningkatnya ketergantungan aktifitas manusia terhadap plastik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui dan mengidentifikasi jenis mikroplastik pada sistem pencernaan ikan laut konsumsi yaitu ikan tenggiri di TPI Muara angke Jakarta. Sampel ikan konsumsi diperoleh TPI Muara angke Jakarta. Pengambilan sampel dan identifikasi sampel dilakukan pada bulan Agustus-September 2023. Sampel ikan berjumlah 10 ekor, identifikasi sampel ikan dimulai dengan mengamati secara morfometrik dan mengukur berat tubuh. Kemudian pada bagian pencernaan ditambahkan larutan KOH 10% perendaman dilakukan inkubasi dengan suhu 60 ºC selama 24 jam hingga 60 jam. Hasil pengamatan mikroplastik selanjutnya dianalisa untuk membedakan jenisnya. Jumlah 10 sampel ikan, 7 sampel ikan terpapar mikroplastik bentuk/tipe film mikroplastik yang ditemukan dominan tertinggi dengan persentase  70% dan tipe fiber 10%, tipe fragmen 10% serta tipe granul 10%.
PENERAPAN KONSEP FASAD BANGUNAN HIJAU
Authors: Fadhlan Auzan , Susetyarto Martinus Bambang , Rosnarti Dwi
Published: February 2024

Indonesia, sebagai salah satu negara dengan iklim tropis yang ditandai oleh curah hujan tinggi dan suhu panas., Sehingga bangunan perlu menghadapi tantangan suhu tinggi yang dapat membuat penghuni terasa tidak nyaman. Pesatnya pembangunan di Indonesia menyebabkan risiko pemanasan global semakin meningkat dapat diatasi. Salah satu pendekatan untuk mengatasi tantangan ini adalah mengintegrasikan konsep bangunan hijau dalam desain arsitektur. Metoda yang dilakukan dengan cara menyelaraskan fasad bangunan dengan prinsip-prinsip bangunan hijau. Sehingga diharapkan dapat mengurangi panas, mengurangi emisi gas, meredakan radiasi panas matahari, dan meningkatkan efisiensi penggunaan listrik dan konservasi air. Solusi potensial untuk mengatasi masalah dengan ini penggunaan Double Skin Facade (DSF) pada bagian luar bangunan. Hasil penelitian ini mengatakan bahwa faktor-faktor seperti orientasi bangunan, desain fasad, jenis, dimensi, dan warna material memengaruhi pelaksanaan persyaratan bangunan hijau. Suhu udara, kecepatan udara, kelembapan udara, dan radiasi termal adalah faktor-faktor eksternal yang memengaruhi kenyamanan termal di dalam bangunan. Oleh karena itu, konsep bangunan hijau dapat diterapkan dengan baik di daerah tropis.
Erwin Buck: professor, pastor, linguist, exegete, churchman, friend
Authors: Reinhardt Clifford
Published: February 2024

Issue topic: Festschrift in honour of Erwin Buck.
Potential value of a rapid syndromic multiplex PCR for the diagnosis of native and prosthetic joint infections: a real-world evidence study
Authors: Pascual Stéphanie , Noble Brooklyn , Ahmad-Saeed Nusreen , Aldridge Catherine , Ambretti Simone , Amit Sharon , Annett Rachel , O'Shea Shaan Ashk , Barbui Anna Maria , Barlow Gavin , Barrett Lucinda , Berth Mario , Bondi Alessandro , Boran Nicola , Boyd Sara E. , Chaves Catarina , Clauss Martin , Davies Peter , Dianzo-Delgado Ileana T. , Esteban Jaime , Fuchs Stefan , Friis-Hansen Lennart , Goldenberger Daniel , Kraševac Glaser Andrej , Groonroos Juha O. , Hoffmann Ines , Hoffmann Tomer , Hughes Harriet , Ivanova Marina , Jezek Peter , Jones Gwennan , Ceren Karahan Zeynep , Lass-Flörl Cornelia , Laurent Frédéric , Leach Laura , Horsbøll Pedersen Matilde Lee , Loiez Caroline , Lynch Maureen , Maloney Robert J. , Marsh Martin , Milburn Olivia , Mitchell Shanine , Moore Luke S. P. , Moffat Lynn , Murdjeva Marianna , Murphy Michael E. , Nayar Deepa , Nigrisoli Giacomo , O'Sullivan Fionnuala , Öz Büşra , Peach Teresa , Petridou Christina , Prinz Mojgan , Rak Mitja , Reidy Niamh , Rossolini Gian Maria , Roux Anne-Laure , Ruiz-Garbajosa Patricia , Saeed Kordo , Salar-Vidal Llanos , Salas Venero Carlos , Selvaratnam Mathyruban , Senneville Eric , Starzengruber Peter , Talbot Ben , Taylor Vanessa , Trebše Rihard , Wearmouth Deborah , Willinger Birgit , Wouthuyzen-Bakker Marjan , Couturier Brianne , Allantaz Florence
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Introduction: The BIOFIRE Joint Infection (JI) Panel is a diagnostic tool that uses multiplex-PCR testing to detect microorganisms in synovial fluid specimens from patients suspected of having septic arthritis (SA) on native joints or prosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Methods: A study was conducted across 34 clinical sites in 19 European and Middle Eastern countries from March 2021 to June 2022 to assess the effectiveness of the BIOFIRE JI Panel. Results: A total of 1527 samples were collected from patients suspected of SA or PJI, with an overall agreement of 88.4 % and 85 % respectively between the JI Panel and synovial fluid cultures (SFCs). The JI Panel detected more positive samples and microorganisms than SFC, with a notable difference on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus species, Enterococcus faecalis, Kingella kingae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and anaerobic bacteria. The study found that the BIOFIRE JI Panel has a high utility in the real-world clinical setting for suspected SA and PJI, providing diagnostic results in approximately 1 h. The user experience was positive, implying a potential benefit of rapidity of results' turnover in optimising patient management strategies. Conclusion: The study suggests that the BIOFIRE JI Panel could potentially optimise patient management and antimicrobial therapy, thus highlighting its importance in the clinical setting.
Proposal for Updating Fatwa Issuing Mechanism in Financial Matters
Authors: Dr Abdul Hameed  , HAFIZ ABDUL HANNAN HAMID
Published: February 2024

The rapid and unprecedented progress in the field of science and technology has ushered in innovations affecting virtually every facet of life. Prior to the era of globalization, all kinds of financial issues were perceived as having singular dimension, solvable within the confines of their respective fields. However, in contemporary times, multifaceted aspects characterize nearly every such issue. For instance, the initiation of a marriage contract may prompt concerns about the medical checkup of the contracting parties. Similarly, advancements in medical science, such as the introduction of test tube baby treatments, present challenges regarding Shariah compliance in both non-Muslim and Muslim-majority countries. Financial matters undergo a similar transformation, evolving from individual transactions to intricate series of contracts within contracts. Addressing these complexities within the framework of Shariah law poses challenges, raising questions about the preparedness of scholars from traditional madrasas to navigate contemporary financial intricacies. This study seeks to analyze these multifaceted aspects, aiming to propose a methodology for issuing Shariah-compliant fatwas in the context of the finance industry in Pakistan.
غیر مسلموں کی سیاسی اور سماجی خدمات اور ان کے اثرات: عہد فاطمی کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ (909-1171ء)
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Riaz Mahmood  , Hafiz Muhammad Hammad
Published: February 2024

This article aims to analyse the political and social services of non-Muslims during the Fatimid dynasty (909-1171 A.D.) and their impact. This era has a significant position in Muslim history regarding the development and stability in various fields including knowledge, thought, civilization and industry. The socio-political conditions of the Fatimids were so inclusive and harmonious, that not only there were opportunities of progress for the Muslims but also an encouraging environment was present for the non-Muslims as well. Although, the majority of Egypt's population was Muslim during this period, there were also Christians, Jews and the followers of other religions too. The Fatimid caliphs fully protected the rights of the followers of different religions, paid attention to the construction and repair of their places of worship and gave them freedom of expression. As a result of this practice regarding religious harmony, non-Muslims rendered valuable services in politics, finance, commerce, and academic fields. In this regard, many historians,  including Yaqub Bin Yusuf, Isa Bin Nestorius, Abu Saad al-Tustari, Fahad Bin Ibrahim, Mansha Bin Ibrahim al-Qazzaz, Abu Saad and Abu Mansoor have highlighted the contributions of the non-Muslims. However, the roles of such non-Muslim ministers and advisors have been controversial and various serious allegations have been leveled against them, which need to be investigated. In this background, analyzing the political and social services of non-Muslims and their effects in the Fatimid period is an important issue in academic circles. This research article has been presented to fulfil this academic need.
أقسام الإدارج في المعجم الأوسط (دراسة تطبيقية ونموذجية)
Authors: Jessar Abdul Samee , Qureshi Prof. Dr. Fateh-Ur-Rehman
Published: February 2024

Idraj(ادراج)   is a specific term in the field of Hadith which means Text Inclusion. It has different kinds with varying effects (Ilal) on Hadith's understanding, and it may also have effects on Hadith's authenticity. This research explains some types of Inclusion and authenticity of Hadith's chains. The topic of this research is "Kinds of inclusive (Idraj) text in “Al-Mujamul Awsat". Inclusive text has many types.  Some of them are: scholar’s words, explanations or understanding Included into Hadith, Inclusion Hadith al Muquf into Hadith Al Marfh, Inclusion words that originally are not from Hadith, and lastly, Inclusion of Idraj Hadith into another Hadith. These kinds may or may not affect authenticity of Hadith and their understanding. The research is practical in its nature. We have taken some Hadiths from “Al-Mujamul Awsat” that are relative to the topic Idraj, and taken all chains of relative Hadith and compared their authenticity through textual comparison.  Takhreej of such types of hadith has also been done. After that, its Illat have been studied too. Researcher’s opinion follows at the end of every Hadith.
مقاصد سُورة الإنسان وخَوَاصها: دراسةٌ حديثيةٌ تحليليةٌ
Authors: Shalash Adnan
Published: February 2024

Surah Al-Insan was revealed to introduce the impact of many heavenly laws including the declaration of the status of man. It also mentions the creation of Adam and the blessings that the Almighty had bestowed upon His servants and His rulings in their creation. The surah opens by talking about the principle of creating man, providing him with the senses of hearing and sight, and guiding him to the path, then dividing humans into two categories: the thankful and the ungrateful, and talking about the reward of the thankful and the ungrateful, and describing Paradise and Hell. Then, it praises the deeds of the thankful, such as fulfilling a vow, providing food for the sake of God, and fearing the punishment of God Almighty, and it adds, by describing what they have with their Lord of heaven; reward, favor, and honor. Furthermore, it explains the source of the revelation of the Qur’an, and the Prophet - may God bless him and grant him peace – who commanded patience, remembrance of God Almighty, and would offer the night prayers. It also mentions something contained in the previous surah; It is Surah Al-Qiyamah, which talks about loving this immediate world and abandoning the afterlife and threatening them with replacing others like them if they persist in disbelief and stubbornness. Then the Noble Surah concludes by declaring that the Noble Qur’an is a reminder and admonition to all human beings, urging them to believe and act according to what it says.
Determinants and outcomes of talent management practices in Jordanian private sector organisations
Authors:   , Aljbour Amro
Published: February 2024

In an increasingly competitive global landscape, managing your best talent in the modern workplace is crucial, and this research identifies best practices critical for retaining top-tier talent. Using an exploratory sequential mixed-method approach, the study examines determinants, practices, and outcomes of talent management based on the experiences of 350 employees across 30 Jordanian organizations. This research not only enriches the global discourse on talent management but helps CEOs and Top Management Teams worldwide to make the best decisions about their staff.
A motional feedback system for flat panel loudspeakers
Authors:   , Colledge Bruce
Published: February 2024

This thesis is an experimental analysis of electronic motional feedback as applied to flat panel loudspeakers. The research explores the comparative performance of four prototype flat panel speakers of identical size but with two variations of panel material, and two methods of including the physical motion of the loudspeaker surface into a control loop. Single point transducer, and phase corrected multi-transducer methods are developed, and the observed improvements to frequency response and limitations of the prototype systems form a basis for further development.
Dalla Roma imperiale alla Roma papale: destinatari, lettori e traduttori della Vita di Mosè di Filone di Alessandria
Authors: Spuntarelli Cristina
Published: February 2024

Quando nel 1480 Lilio Tifernate, autore, su incarico papale, di sei volumi di traduzioni delle opere filoniane tra il 1477 e il 1485, dedica a Sisto IV la propria traduzione della Vita di Mosè, il processo di appropriazione del Mosè filoniano alla politica papale appare ormai definito. Lo stesso Tifernate, all’indomani del Concilio di Firenze, aveva seguito Bessarione a Costantinopoli riportarndo con sé in Italia, due anni dopo, un manoscritto filoniano; parallelamente Niccolò V, prima, e Sisto IV, poi, sono determinati ad inserire Filone nel loro progetto di riscoperta dell’eredità greca e patristica, come testimoniano il passaggio di manoscritti e le traduzioni approntate in quello stesso intervallo temporale e per tutta la metà del XV secolo. Il contributo si sofferma nella prima parte sulla strategia politica sottesa alla composizione della Vita di Mosè, inserendo lo scritto filoniano nell’economia dei trattati dell’Expositio per inquadrarne le finalità sul piano storico contestualmente al soggiorno romano dell’Alessandrino all’indomani del pogrom del 38 d.C. Nella seconda parte, il saggio delinea l’itinerario della ricezione dello scritto in età umanistica e rinascimentale attraverso le tappe e gli snodi cruciali nella trasmissione testuale, per illustrare il passaggio del Mosè filoniano dalla Roma imperiale alla Roma papale, dalla lettura teologica e politica filoniana a quella teologico-politica papale.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Review of Debridement Techniques
Authors:   Dr. Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, Sa Brianna C. , Bermudez Narges Maskan ,   Dr. Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, Shimon Stephanie V. ,   Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Kirsner Robert S. ,   Dr. Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Published: February 2024

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with DM have a lifetime risk of DFUs as high as 34%. The pathogenesis of DFUs is multifactorial, and the most common underlying causes are poor glycemic control, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, foot deformity, and poor foot care. Diabetic lower-extremity complications are also a significant burden in terms of healthcare costs. In the United States alone, the direct cost of diabetic foot care has been estimated to be $8,659 per patient, with total annual medical costs for managing diabetic foot disease ranging from $9 to $13 billion. Given the risk of amputation and poor wound healing, the fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment of DFUs are critical. Measures to prevent DFUs include glycemic control and annual foot inspections. For patients with DFUs, off-loading and local wound care are critical for wound healing. Debridement is the standard of care for DFU wounds, and several techniques exist. In this review, we discuss the current practices of diabetic wound care, different methods of debridement and their practical use in DFUs, and novel debridement approaches with the potential for improving wound-healing outcomes.
The use of exfoliants and micro-needle mesotherapy in the reduction of symptoms of acne vulgaris. Case report
Authors:   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Oleś Klaudia , Faruga-Lewicka Wioleta ,   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach,   Zakład Technologii i Oceny Jakości Żywności, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny
Published: February 2024

Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disease that occurs mainly during adolescence and affects almost 100% of young people. Skin lesions are located mainly on the face and back. The disease is characterized by a prolonged course and natural regression. There is a significant risk of scarring, which has a high impact on self-esteem and the ability to function socially. The study aimed to present a treatment in reduction of symptoms of acne vulgaris and associated acne scars in a 25-year-old client of a cosmetology salon. The treatment plan included a series of procedures that used retinol and vitamin C, micro-needle mesotherapy and acid therapy.