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Музично-стильова компетентність учнів мистецьких шкіл: сутність поняття
Authors: Ашихміна Наталія Віталіївна , Сінь Ван
Published: September 2024

У статті акцентовано увагу на важливості дослідження проблеми формування музично-стильової компетентності учнів мистецьких шкіл. Оскільки музичні звукові образи характеризуються багатозначністю, варіативністю та динамічністю, для дітей їх усвідомлення є складним процесом, що віддзеркалює готовність і рівень здатності до сприйняття стилістики музичних творів. Здійснений теоретичний аналіз мистецтвознавчих джерел дозволив з’ясувати, що музичний стиль є багаторівневою системою взаємодії художнього мислення особистості та музичних засобів виразності, що зумовлена соціально-історичними й індивідуально-психологічними чинниками та вможливлює втілення ідейно-образного змісту музичного твору. Сприйняття музичного стилю пов’язане не тільки з розпізнаванням особливостей структур і рис музичного твору, а й із його інтерпретацією. «Компетентність» як ключовий термін досліджуваного феномену розглядається як набір знань, умінь і навичок, що віддзеркалюють рівень сформованості сприйняття музики різних стилів, розпізнавання стильових ознак, слухового контролю й оцінки втілення стильової специфіки у виконавській, композиторській і слухацькій практиці. Музично-стильовою компетентністю учнів мистецьких шкіл є інтегративна якість, що характеризує набуті знання, уміння і навички щодо сприйняття, розуміння та втілення стильових особливостей музичних творів. Завдяки цій сформованій компетентності учні можуть: ідентифікувати та розрізняти основні музичні стилі та жанри різних епох; аналізувати музичні твори з позиції визначення їхніх стильових особливостей; інтерпретувати музичні твори різних стилів і жанрів з урахуванням їхніх стильових особливостей; імпровізувати та створювати музичні твори в різних стилях тощо. Ця компетентність формується протягом усього періоду навчання в мистецькій школі та є результатом комплексної роботи викладачів й учнів. Її формування спонукає дітей до творчого самовираження та сприяє не лише розвитку в них музичних здібностей, а й загальному художньо-естетичному вихованню.
Історичні та культурологічні засади розвитку естрадного виконавства на акордеоні
Authors: Князєв Владислав Федорович , Костів Назар Олегович
Published: September 2024

Метою статті є характеристика основних історичних і культурологічних засад розвитку естрадного виконавства на акордеоні. Методологію дослідження становлять: принцип сходження від загального до конкретного, теоретичний аналіз наукової та методичної літератури в межах досліджуваної тематики, спостереження за виступами провідних естрадних акордеоністів, порівняння й узагальнення отриманих даних. У статті окреслюються основні характеристики, що властиві естетиці музичної естради, якими є: ігровий характер образності; простота форми та перевага малих форм; доступність музичної мови; виразність і яскравість мелодики; тяжіння до танцювальних ритмів; наявність внутрішньої драматургії, яка враховує закони масового сприйняття; захоплення віртуозністю. Зазначається, що естрадний репертуар і стиль виконавства стають провідними у творчості перших закордонних акордеоністів і їх послідовників. Це були справжні майстри своєї справи: П. Фроссіні, П. Дейро та Г. Дейро, А. Фоссен, Г. Шіттенхельм, С. Джезуальдо, А. Вольпі, Г. Маркосіньйорі, Е. Галла-Ріні, Ч. Каміллері, Ч. Маньянте, Ф. Марокко, А.В. Дамм, Р. Вюртнер, Е. Ваше, Ш. Пегурі, Ж. Коломбо й інші. Естрадне музичне виконавство на акордеоні із властивою йому естетикою, структурою музичної мови, специфічними виконавськими засобами стало історично першим у репертуарі акордеоністів. Воно не тільки існує, продовжує розвиватися, а також характеризується особливостями, окресленими як основні характеристики естрадного музичного мистецтва. Історичні та культурологічні закономірності розвитку акордеона, поширеність і популярність естрадного виконавства, останні тенденції в сучасній музичній практиці дозволяють говорити про можливість і необхідність розвитку цього різновиду виконавського мистецтва.
COVID-19 Infection Wave Mortality from Surveillance Data in The Philippines Using Machine Learning
Authors: Migriño Julius R. , Batangan Ani Regina U. , Abello Rizal Michael R.
Published: September 2024

The Philippines had several COVID-19 infection waves brought about by different strains and variants of SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to describe COVID-19 outcomes by infection waves using machine learning. A cross-sectional surveillance data review design was employed using the DOH COVID Data Drop dataset as of September 24, 2022. The predominant variant(s) of concern divided the dataset into time intervals representing the infection waves: ancestral (A0), Alpha/Beta (AB), Delta (D), and Omicron (O). Descriptive statistics and machine learning models were generated from each infection. The final data set consisted of 3,896,206 cases wherein 98.39% of cases recovered while 1.61% died. The highest and lowest CFR was observed during the ancestral wave (2.49) and the Omicron wave (0.61%), respectively. In all four data sets, higher age groups had higher CFRs, and F-score and specificity were highest using naïve Bayes. Area under the curve (AUC) was highest in the naïve Bayes models for the A0, AB and D models, while sensitivity was highest in the decision tree models for the A0, AB and O models. The ancestral, Alpha/Beta and Delta variants seem to have similar transmission and mortality profiles, while the Omicron variant caused lesser deaths despite increased transmissibility.
The Evaluation of Loose Powder Formulation of Manihot Starch and Maydis Starch with Natural Orange Sweet Potato
Authors: Monika Kris MonikaYanti , Dewi Putu Indra Cyntia , Pasha Ni Luh Sanjiwani Putri
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Starch is an inert additive and can be mixed with almost all drugs without causing a reaction. The use of natural dyes has a better level of safety compared to synthetic dyes. Objective: Comparing the physical evaluation of loose powder preparations made from maydis starch with manihot starch and the use of a natural dyes in the form of orange sweet potato. Method: Making orange sweet potato tuber extract using meseration and the solvent ethanol (95%): acetone (98%) (5:5). Then the powder preparation is made and a physical evaluation is carried out in the form of organoleptics, particle size distribution, homogeneity, humidity and flow rate. Results: The results show that the organoleptic test for each formula is good, the distribution of F2 particles is the best, the homogeneity test for each formula is good, the humidity test is that F1 is higher than F2 by 1.05 ± 0.01%, the flow speed test for F2 is better than F1 namely 23.53 ± 0.35 g/sec. Conclusion: Powder preparations made from Manihot starch are better than powder preparations made from Maydis starch.
Strategi Peningkatan Kinerja Perawat melalui Support Mental dan Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Ruangan yang Dimediasi oleh Psychological Capital : Integrative Review
Authors: Zulfi Ekawaty  , Ariyanti Saleh  , Rini Rachmawaty
Published: September 2024

Background: Psychological capital is a positive capacity possessed by individuals to develop in improving nurse performance. Several studies state that the performance of nurses is still not optimal. Therefore, mental support and leadership style mediated by psychological capital are needed as a strategy to improve nurse performance. Purpose: This review aims to identify literature related to psychological capital, emotional support and leadership style to support the improvement of nurse performance in service. Methods: This study used an integrative approach based on Whittemore and Knaf's use to conduct the review. The articles used are published from 2012 to 2020 using the Proquest, Pubmed, and Science Direct databases. Results: The search returned 15 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Positive psychological capital has a positive relationship to nurse performance. Interventions for nurses to improve performance by increasing positive psychological capital must be developed and made available to nurses. Interventions focused on the individual level excluding the broader social context or organizational level. Conclusion: Positive psychological capital can influence the performance of nurses in providing services to patients. Hospital nursing managers need to provide training to nurses regarding psychological capital to increase their psychological capital.
STUDI PENGGUNAAN DEKSAMETASON PADA PASIEN COVID-19 DERAJAT BERAT DENGAN KOMORBID DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Hasmono Didik , As-Shiddiq Hasbi , Insyirah Idris Anissah , Agriawan Sudirman  , Hartono Ruddy , Subhan Mohammad
Published: September 2024

Pemberian deksametason pada pasien dengan penyakit diabetes perlu mendapat perhatian karena kortikosteroid dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi glukosa darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan Deksametason pada pasien COVID-19 derajat berat dan bagaimana regulasi glukosa darah pasien COVID-19 derajat berat pada pasien dengan komorbid Diabetes Mellitus. Kriteria inklusi pasien COVID-19 derajat berat dengan komorbid Diabetes Mellitus yang menggunakan obat Deksametason dan kelompok terapi serta menerima terapi Insulin dengan atau tanpa OAD di instalasi rawat inap. Data sampel yang diperoleh dari rekam medik pasien yaitu sebanyak 27 pasien yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi terdiri dari 70% berjenis kelamin laki-laki dan 30% berjenis kelamin perempuan.  Deksametason dosis 1 x 6 mg iv paling banyak menggunakan kombinasi terapi A lama pemberian 8 hari dan memiliki rata-rata lama rawat inap yaitu 13 hari. Rata rata lama rawat inap paling singkat yaitu 12 hari pada pasien yang menerima deksametason dengan terapi C lama pemberian 10 hari sementara terapi B lama pemberian 5 hari memperoleh rata-rata rawat inap 14 hari. Pemberian Deksametason dosis 1 x 6mg iv efektif pada pasien COVID-19 derajat berat dengan komorbid Diabetes Mellitus berdasarkan lama rawat inap berturut-turut 13 hari, 14 hari, dan 12 hari dengan perbaikan kondisi klinis saturasi oksigen sebesar 91%, 100%, 100%; RT-PCR/Rapid Ag menjadi negatif 74%, 100%, 100%; perbaikan hasil foto toraks yaitu 83%, 33%, 100%. Efek glukokortikoid deksametason pada pasien komorbid Diabetes Mellitus diregulasi dengan pemberian insulin long acting, insulin rapid acting dan oral anti diabetes.
Education and Action: Changing Community Sanitation Behavior in Soreang Jipang Village
Authors: Tenriawi Westy
Published: September 2024

One of the main challenges in improving access to safe sanitation is the low level of public awareness of the health risks posed by dirty water catchment basins. This activity aims to increase community knowledge and awareness of the importance of environmental sanitation, particularly in the construction and maintenance of healthy foul and rainwater harvesting basins. The methods used included lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and hands-on demonstrations involving active community participation. The results of this activity showed a significant increase in community knowledge, skills, and behavior related to environmental sanitation. The community not only understands the importance of healthy water reservoirs, but is also skilled in making and maintaining them. This activity emphasizes the importance of community empowerment as a form of providing information in terms of maintaining the living environment for environmental health and quality of life.
Crossing the willingness-behavior gap: A study of factors influencing the e-commerce selling behavior of cherry farmers
Authors: Song Yiming , Han Jie , Li Zhenjie , Işık Cem , Long Renyan
Published: September 2024

In the realm of evolving e-commerce sales channels, the e-commerce sale of agricultural products has become a vital avenue for cherry farmers. However, a notable discrepancy exists between the intentions and actual behaviors of cherry farmers regarding e-commerce participation. In this study, binary logistic regression and interpretive structural model were used, and the cherry producing area of Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, was taken as the study area, and a total of 501 actual valid questionnaires were returned, and the validity rate of the questionnaires was 95.1 per cent. The results of the study show that the deviation of cherry farmers’ willingness and behavior is mainly affected by age, frequency of online shopping, whether to participate in e-commerce training, and whether to join a cooperative in farmers’ individual characteristics, revenue expectations and profit expectations in behavioral attitudes, government publicity and neighborhood effects in subjective norms, e-commerce use in perceived behavioral attitudes, the number of agricultural population in household resource endowment and logistics costs and e-commerce training in external scenarios Impact. On this basis, the 11 influencing factors are analyzed in depth and three transmission paths are analyzed. The study further proposes recommendations to enhance the translation of cherry farmers’ e-commerce intentions into action, such as bolstering e-commerce promotion, increasing the frequency of training, improving supporting infrastructure, and reducing logistics costs.
Review of indium, gallium, and germanium as emerging contaminants: occurrence, speciation and evaluation of the potential environmental impact
Authors: Yandem George , Jabłońska-Czapla Magdalena
Published: September 2024

The increasing demand for indium, gallium, and germanium driven by high-tech industries has spurred extensive research into their environmental interaction, despite their rarity in the Earth's crust. Understanding the chemical forms and mechanisms of occurrence of these elements – from production through – and their interactions with the environment is crucial for future environmental impact assessments. The aim of this paper is to highlight: (i) the compounds and applications of indium, gallium, and germanium in high-tech manufacturing, (ii) the complexes of these elements, their reactivity, and stability under specific conditions, (iii) possibilities for recovering and recycling these elements from end-of-life (EOL) products through leaching and extraction, (iv) their toxicity and health impacts, and (v) pollution indices affected by background concentrations of these elements in soils or sediments. Despite their low natural abundance and low recycling input rates (IRI), the lack of comprehensive toxicity data poses a significant challenge in assessing the potential ecological risk index (RI). Moreover, insufficient background data on the concentration of these elements in various environmental samples underscores the need for further research and investigation in the future.
Population-based anti-Müllerian hormone reference intervals help define gonadal status in the bitch
Authors: Conley Alan J. , Berger Trish , Caruso Casey J. , Cotterman Rebecca F. , Jones Tess , Christensen Bruce W. , Hollinshead Fiona K. , Place Ned J.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To establish statistically valid, population-based reference intervals (RIs) for canine anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and define changes in AMH and inhibin-B in bitches during breeding cycles.

METHODS

A homologous canine ELISA was used to measure AMH in serum samples (collected between May 2019 and July 2024) from 102 intact and 78 reportedly ovariohysterectomized (OVH) bitches and 8 bitches before and after ovariohysterectomy, and in longitudinal samples from 24 bitches undergoing breeding management. Established 95% RIs were used in a retrospective assessment of 3,193 clinical submissions. Cyclic variation of AMH and inhibin-B (heterologous ELISA) were regressed with time and normalized to the rise in progesterone in samples from breeding bitches.

RESULTS

Intact and OVH RIs for AMH were calculated with and without inclusion of 7 samples from reportedly OVH bitches that had AMH concentrations in the intact RI. Anti-Müllerian hormone and inhibin-B were positively correlated, and AMH was 3 times higher in proestrus than in estrus. Retrospectively, of 3,193 samples submitted for clinical AMH testing, 41% to 56% were in or above the intact AMH interval, 37% to 44% were within the OVH interval, and < 10% were inconclusive, depending on how RIs were defined.

CONCLUSIONS

Statistically valid, population-based RIs establish a sound basis for interpreting results of clinical submissions requesting AMH to assess gonadal status in the bitch.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Confirmation of cyclic variation in AMH (and, for the first time, inhibin-B) reaffirms proestrus as the optimum time to draw samples, and ≤ 10% of samples submitted for determination of gonadal status are expected to fall in an inconclusive AMH RI.
Motivasi Mahasiswa, dan Minat Melanjutkan Pendidikan Magister di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Apsari Made Elisa Intan , Mimba Ni Putu  Sri Harta
Published: September 2024

This research aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the influence of student motivation on interest in pursuing a master's degree in accounting. Students majoring in the Accounting Study Program at Udayana University batch 2018 are the research population. Probability sampling with simple random sampling was chosen by the researcher as the technique used in selecting the sample which was calculated using the Slovin formula. To collect data used in the form of a questionnaire distributed via google form with multiple linear regression analysis. The findings in this research include career motivation and degree motivation have a significant positive effect, while the perception of cost has a significant negative effect on student interest in pursuing a master's degree in accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University.
Partisipasi Penganggaran dan Budget Emphasis pada Senjangan Anggaran dengan Internal Locus of Control sebagai Pemoderasi
Authors: Julia Ni Kadek Sintya , Sisdyani Eka Ardhani
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of budgetary participation and budget emphasis on budgetary slack and to find out the ability of the internal locus of control in moderating the influence of independent variables on budgetary slack. This research was conducted in Denpasar City with a total sample of 102 respondents who were determined using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, while the data analysis technique used was Moderated Regression Analysis. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that budgetary participation has a negative effect on budgetary slack, while budget emphasis has a positive effect on budgetary slack. The existence of an internal locus of control strengthen the effect of budgetary participation and weaken the effect of budget emphasis on budgetary slack.
Stereotip Pemalas pada Masyarakat Melayu
Authors: Aliya Nazma , Nabila Abellia Najwa , Juwaira Asna , Fasyah Najwa , Siallagan Lasenna , Wulandari Ayu Nadira
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis stereotip pemalas yang ditujukan pada masyarakat Melayu. Secara khusus, penelitian ini menganalisis akar penyebab stereotip, pendapat masyarakat Melayu, serta dampaknya terhadap kehidupan sosial dan budaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi di Kecamatan Selesai, Kabupaten Langkat, Sumatera Utara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa stereotip pemalas muncul dari faktor kepemilikan lahan, letak geografis, nilai spiritual, serta kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat lain terhadap kehidupan masyarakat Melayu. Stereotip ini berdampak pada citra negatif, prasangka, dan ketidakadilan sosial terhadap masyarakat Melayu. Upaya yang disarankan meliputi pemberdayaan generasi muda Melayu sebagai agen perubahan, peran aktif pemerintah dalam mendukung pembangunan ekonomi dan pendidikan, serta sosialisasi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat umum tentang keragaman dan potensi positif masyarakat Melayu. Harapan masyarakat Melayu adalah terhapusnya stereotip negatif ini melalui kontribusi nyata generasi muda dan dukungan pemerintah.
Prosedur Penyelesaian Sengketa Internasional: Studi Kasus Indonesia dan Amerika Serikat
Authors: Rizqullah Raffi , Aulia Rahma , Salsabilla Rahman Isya , Nadira Oktariana Syifa
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perbedaan prosedur penyelesaian sengketa internasional antara Indonesia dan Amerika Serikat. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk memahami bagaimana sistem hukum, budaya hukum, orientasi politik dan ekonomi, serta pengalaman sejarah masing-masing negara membentuk pendekatan mereka terhadap sengketa internasional. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan mengkaji literatur dari buku dan jurnal bereputasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia mengutamakan negosiasi dan mediasi, sementara Amerika Serikat lebih mengandalkan arbitrase dan litigasi, mencerminkan perbedaan dalam konteks nasional dan internasional yang mempengaruhi diplomasi masing-masing negara.
Susceptibility Analysis of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Strains to Team Essential Oil Emulsion and Surface Active Compounds
Authors: Silva Karinny Farias , Coelho Lara Raíza Santos , Silva Douglas Henrique Santos , Alencar Amanda Karoline Vieira de , Araujo Jéssica Mayara Mendes , Monteiro Andrea de Souza
Published: September 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the action of Melaleuca essential oil emulsion on two isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae as a new alternative.
 
Theoretical Framework: K. pneumoniae resistance to antibiotics is an urgent public health problem. Melaleuca alternifolia oil appears as a promising therapeutic alternative, with potential to combat the bacteria.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes evaluating the minimum inhibitory concentration of the isolates, evaluating the elimination time of microorganisms by Time kill curve, biofilm formation and biofilm eradication.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that Melaleuca alternifolia oil together with a bioemulsifier appears as a promising therapeutic alternative, with the potential to combat the bacteria and save lives. More research is needed, but the future of medicine against bacterial resistance may lie in the power of nature.
 
Implications of the Research: The research demonstrates the effectiveness of Melaleuca essential oil emulsion together with a bioemulsifier in combating multi-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. This discovery is crucial for public health as it offers a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics, which are becoming increasingly less effective due to bacterial resistance.
 
Originality/Value: Research on Melaleuca essential oil emulsion together with a bioemulsifier to combat multi-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae presents significant originality and value for public health.
Analysis of the Immunomodulator Profile of Secondary Metabolites Derived from Streptomyces sp.
Authors: Gouveia Suelem dos Santos Amaral , Santos Danyelle Cristina Pereira , Almeida Isabelle Alves de , Miranda Rita de Cássia Mendonça de
Published: September 2024

Objective: To carry out a bibliographical survey, through a narrative literature review, on the use of secondary metabolites of Streptomyces sp. as an immunomodulatory agent.
 
Results and Discussion: Actinobacteria (phylum Actinomycetota) represent Gram-positive, filamentous, spore-forming bacteria that produce secondary metabolites, compounds that offer an advantage in the growth, reproduction and perpetuation of the microorganism, especially in environments in which there is ecological competition for nutrients and for territory between different species. These metabolites are notably known for their important antimicrobial action, having great utility in clinical, pharmaceutical and industrial settings. More than 10,000 bioactive compounds have already been obtained from actinobacteria, where approximately 75% of them come from the Streptomyces genus, currently responsible for the production of approximately 80% of antibiotics on the market, with great clinical importance. In addition to antimicrobial activity, several studies seek to identify the activity of secondary metabolites of Streptomyces sp. as immunomodulators of the immune response, positively or negatively regulating the chain of events that is established during an aggressive stimulatory process.
 
Conclusion: The genus Streptomyces is one of the focuses of studies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry because its metabolite products present bioactivities of interest to different sectors. The metabolites produced by Streptomyces sp. They have the potential to act as an immunomodulatory booster against diseases, optimizing and regulating the work of the immune system.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of biotechnology. These implications may cover the areas of microbiology, pharmacy, medicines.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing the importance of selecting microorganisms with biological activity. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced when it shows the capacity and versatility of microorganisms of industrial interest.
Environmental Education and the Importance of Organizing the Recyclable Collectors Cooperative
Authors: Ericeira Jéssica dos Passos Barbosa , Bastos Glauco Denis de Oliveira , Loyola Cristina Maria Douat , Gonçalves Maria Claudia , Silva Maria Raimunda Chagas , Miranda Rita de Cassia Mendonça de
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to implement selective waste collection in the municipality of Santa Luzia (MA) through intervention actions using environmental education methodologies, in collaboration with recyclable material collectors.
 
Theoretical Framework: Technological advancements have brought important contributions that have enabled the development of society. As a result, we are experiencing a crisis of values that has generated social and environmental problems of various proportions. The process of social exclusion that affects the less favored population is a result of these crises. Environmental education, used as a tool associated with waste collection, is an alternative for fostering critical environmental development in communities.
 
Method: With the aim of organizing and regularizing the cooperative of waste pickers, documents were analyzed and regularized, followed by the quantification of the sale of waste for the first six months of 2022. Regarding environmental perception, two semi-structured interviews were conducted with the waste pickers and the merchants. Based on the data, intervention actions such as leaflet distribution and awareness-raising lectures with the merchants were developed to help them understand the importance of selective waste collection in waste management.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that environmental education actions contribute to social inclusion and to the understanding of the value of the profession of waste collection and sorting by the waste pickers, as well as the importance of these professionals for urban cleaning management in the municipality of Santa Luzia.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of informal environmental education. These implications may encompass public organizations, schools, universities, and NGOs.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating how environmental education methodologies can be effective in the formalization and organization of cooperatives. Furthermore, it allows for an understanding of the importance of these actions in a municipality like Santa Luzia.
Миссия посла США в Японии Р.С. Морриса в Сибирь в 1919 г.
Authors: Юрченко Екатерина Сергеевна
Published: September 2024

The article examines the diplomatic mission of the U.S. Ambassador to Japan Roland S. Morris to Siberia in July-August 1919. The author focuses on the desire of the American leadership to use the mission to influence the policy of the Omsk government, as well as to achieve the implementation of the open door policy in relation to Siberian railways. The article analyzes the reasons that prompted Ambassador Morris to recommend to his government to support Kolchak and grant diplomatic recognition to his government in August 1919, and assesses the role of the mission in the process of forming Washington’s «Russian policy».
Реализация государственной политики в сфере физкультуры и спорта в Приморском крае в послевоенные годы (1946–1953 гг.)
Authors: Власов Сергей Александрович
Published: September 2024

The article traces the process of implementation of state policy in the field of physical culture and sports in the post-war years (1946–1953) using the case of Primorsky Krai. The author examines the organizational foundations of the state policy aimed at the development of physical culture and sports, the features of its planning, the ways to ensure mass participation of citizens in sports competitions and regular sports activities, as well as the difficulties and problems that challenged the development of physical culture and sports in the region.
Heidi, Pinocchio und der Tod - Die Bilderwelt von Martha Pfannenschmid (1900–1999)
Authors: Lehninger Anna
Published: September 2024

Fast ist die Illustratorin Martha Pfannenschmid (1900–1999), die Heidi und Pinocchio ein Gesicht gab, in Vergessenheit geraten. Zu ihrem 25. Todestag spürt das Buch anhand von Originalzeichnungen, Skizzen, Büchern und Dokumenten dem Phänomen «Heidi» in seiner Basler Prägung und internationalen Breitenwirkung ebenso nach wie den weiteren Arbeiten der Künstlerin von den frühen 1920er- bis späten 1970er-Jahren. Die Autorin lässt uns eintauchen in die Bildwelt der Illustratorin, die auch malte und als Zeichnerin bei der Basler Fasnacht die Schnitzelbanksänger in schnellen Strichen festhielt. Der Tod, dem Pfannenschmid in ihrem Berufsleben am Rechtsmedizinischen Institut Basel täglich begegnete, spielt in ihrem Werk eine bedeutende Rolle. Wer sich für die Geschichte der Illustration von wissenschaftlicher und fiktionaler Literatur interessiert, findet hier eine detailreiche und kenntnisreiche Darstellung.
An Analysis of Farmers’ Challenges and Prospects for Food Self-Sufficiency in Ngoketunjia Division
Authors: Dr. Ibrahim Menkeh Muafueshiangha  , Dr. Mary Mandiringana
Published: September 2024

Agriculture is widely recognized as the economic backbone of the majority of developing nations, where farmers face numerous challenges in their efforts to increase output. This study aimed to examine the challenges faced by farmers and explore the potential for achieving food self-sufficiency in the Ngokentunjia division, Cameroon. Utilizing a quantitative survey research design, 300 questionnaires were randomly distributed to sampled farmers, with 285 returning completed forms. The data gathered was analyzed using IBM's SPSS and presented in charts and percentages, revealing that farmers in the northwestern region of Cameroon contend with various obstacles. These include financial constraints, insect and disease infestations, adverse weather conditions, price inflation, cultural issues, poor farm roads, and a lack of storage facilities for their produce. To mitigate some of these challenges, the study recommends the implementation of a buffer stock mechanism by the government to help limit price fluctuations and the development of a meteorological station to aid farmers in forecasting weather conditions in advance, given that adverse weather can lead to erosion and road degradation. Expanding on the study's recommendations, incorporating carbon credit initiatives, sustainability practices, and green finance can further bolster the agricultural sector's resilience and productivity. Engaging in carbon credit schemes allows farmers to earn additional revenue by adopting practices that capture or reduce greenhouse gases, thus contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. Simultaneously, promoting sustainability in agricultural operations can enhance long-term environmental health and food security. Green finance emerges as a pivotal tool in this context, offering necessary funding for the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices, the development of climate-resilient infrastructure, and the facilitation of carbon credit projects. These integrated approaches not only address immediate challenges faced by farmers but also align with broader goals of environmental stewardship, economic sustainability, and the advancement of food self-sufficiency in developing regions.
Mathematical Model of Solid Waste Management in Nyamira Municipality Using Fuzzy Goal Programming
Authors: Khafulu Wilfred Okumu  , Levi Otanga  , Wesley Kirui
Published: September 2024

Waste in urban areas is growing rapidly everywhere in the world. Effective methods to address the challenges of solid waste management are critical in achieving a clean and healthy environment. The problem of waste growth in urban areas has been brought about by low collection of waste, illegal and uncontrolled dumping sites and the absence of sewage lines. In Kenya, for instance, the growth of the economy, which resulted in the development of cities and the emergence of towns, led to waste management challenges. Efforts have been directed towards addressing the problem of waste management by various county governments. This study sought to address solid waste disposal and management challenges in Nyamira Municipality. The methods that are being employed to address this challenge are costly and have not yielded desirable results, as was evident from the scattered waste in the streets of Nyamira Municipality. Currently, the management does not carry out any waste recycling and has hired one landfill, which is paid for monthly. This Study formulated a solid waste management tool that involved the construction of a fuzzy goal programming model. The model was solved analytically using the simplex method. A sensitivity analysis was carried out, and graphs were drawn using MATLAB software. The utility of the model was tested using data from Nyamira municipality. The research advocated for waste recycling as one of the ways of managing waste to earn revenue from this recycled waste. The findings of this study are useful in formulating policies such as setting up waste management projects and establishing recycling industries. This will go a long way by reducing the cost by at least 36%. Furthermore, the findings form the basis for future research in related fields.
Hubungan Kadar Enzim Transaminase Pasien COVID-19 dengan Derajat Keparahan Penyakit di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang
Authors: Rahmadina Rahmadina , Herman Deddy , Efrida Efrida , Almurdi Almurdi , Russilawati Russilawati , Elvira Dwitya
Published: September 2024

Liver injury can be caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), characterized by increased levels of transaminase enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase/AST and alanine aminotransferase/ALT). Objective: To determined the correlation between transaminase enzyme levels and the severity of COVID-19 in Dr. M. Djamil Central Public Hospital, Padang. Methods: This was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. Data were obtained randomly from medical records of confirmed COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Dr. M. Djamil Hospital from June to August 2021, with moderate, severe, and critical severity based on Indonesian Ministry of Health criteria. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test to examine the distribution and correlation between variables and a simple logistic regression test to assess the level of risk between variables. Results: 57,80% had abnormal AST, and 44,95% had abnormal ALT. The median AST was highest in the critical group, while the median ALT was highest in the severe group. The distribution of sex and age group were significantly different based on AST and ALT levels, and the distribution of patients with coronary heart disease was significantly different based on ALT levels. Transaminase enzyme levels had a significant correlation with the severity of COVID-19 (p-value = 0,00). Patients with critical degrees had the highest risk for abnormal AST and severe degrees had the highest risk for abnormal ALT. Conclusion: Transaminase enzymes have a significant correlation with the severity of COVID-19.
Keywords:  COVID-19, liver injury, transaminases, disease severity
Potensi Eugenol Fraksi Etil Asetat Bunga Cengkeh terhadap Proliferasi Kanker Serviks (HeLa Cell Line)
Authors: Pratama Fajri Rahendra , Sari Annisa Permata , Susanti Aprilia , Syakira Hasya , Salsabila Amilia , Arisanty Dessy
Published: September 2024

Cervix cancer, also known as cervical cancer, is a type of cancer that is caused mainly by oncogenic Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which attacks the cervix. One of the plants that can be used in medicine is clove. Objective: To analyzed the effect of a fraction of ethyl acetate eugenol of clove flower for the proliferation and migration of HeLa cells. Methods: This was an in vitro experiment. Ethyl acetate fraction was tested in vitro with the MTT Assay method. A scratch Assay is done to determine the migratory power of cancer cells to Trypan Blue to see (dead cells/living cells). Data collection techniques were carried out using experimental observation techniques. The data obtained in the MTT test is the percentage of inhibited HeLa cells. Scratch Assay results were analyzed with ImageJ software and the Trypan Blue method using the TC10 tool. Results: The MTT Assay test obtained an IC50 value of 24.51 µg/ml, the average migration of treatment cells 303 and the average control group 715 cells. The number of proliferating treatments 6.14 x 105 and control 12.1 x 105. Conclusion: Based on its potential, clove flower can be a candidate for cervical cancer cell therapy (HeLa Cell Line) in the future.

Keywords:  anti-cervical cancer, cervical cancer, cell proliferation, MTT assay, scratch assay 
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Medial Meniscal Extrusion During Common Orthopedic Physical Therapy Examination Procedures: An Observational Study
Authors: Savage Nathan J. , Bell-Linnear Kierra , Heston Daniel , Smith Paul , Sparks Kaitlyn , Ward Lance
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE: To compare medial meniscal extrusion during supine knee extension overpressure and standing using ultrasound imaging.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional repeated measures.

METHODS: Thirty-four participants contributed 63 knees that were examined in the following positions: supine relaxed, during supine knee extension overpressure, and during standing. The primary outcome was meniscal extrusion measured using ultrasound imaging.

RESULTS: Repeated-measures analysis of variance comparing meniscal extrusion across positions found significant within-group (F = 80.9, df = 3, P = .000) and between-group (F = 17.9, df = 1, P = .000) differences. There were no significant differences between knee extension overpressure and standing (F = .397, df = 2, P = .643) or interaction between age category and position examined (F = .276, df = 3, P = .821). Additional analyses revealed no association between meniscal extrusion and sex, race/ethnicity, or knee examined and weak associations between body mass index (BMI) and position examined (r = .434-.507).

CONCLUSION: We found that supine knee extension overpressure produced comparable meniscal extrusion as standing, which may be clinically meaningful because some patients with knee pain cannot be reliably or safely examined in standing. JOSPT Open 2024;2(2):134-140. Epub 8 January 2024. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2024.0918
Patient Factors Associated With Treatment Effect of Manual Therapy: A Scoping Review
Authors: Keter Damian , Griswold David , Learman Kenneth , Cook Chad E.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVES: To identify the association between pain phenotypic variables and manual therapy (MT) pain outcomes.

DESIGN: Scoping review.

LITERATURE SEARCH: The databases MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane Library, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were searched on November 3, 2022.

STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: Studies investigating the strength of association between patient variables and MT pain outcomes. Variables included psychosocial factors (depression, anxiety, kinesiophobia/fear, catastrophizing, patient expectations), sleep factors (sleep and fatigue), initial pain qualities (intensity, symptoms duration, variability, sensitivity, irritability), endogenously driven modifications in pain sensitivity or presentation (quantitative sensory testing, temporal summation, conditioned pain modulation), and clinical response to analgesic challenge.

RESULTS: Fifty studies were included for review. We identified no to moderate associations between variables and pain outcomes, and significant variability in the number of studies performed for each variable. Baseline pain characteristics and analgesic response to MT challenge had the strongest association with MT pain outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS: We found associations between patient psychological status, sleep/fatigue characteristics, baseline pain characteristics, and ability to achieve early clinical analgesia with MT pain outcomes. We propose the strength of this association may increase with clustering these variables into patient subgroups (phenotyping). Clinicians should appreciate the moderating effect of these factors on MT pain outcomes. Future studies should record phenotypic factors at baseline, and develop patient subgroups for more precise application of MT toward those who are likely to benefit from it. JOSPT Open 2024;2(2):82-98. Epub 14 February 2024. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2024.1128
Dynamics of Structures and Historical Reconstruction of the Albazin Fort on the Amur River
Authors: Nesterov S. P.
Published: September 2024

The results of the analysis of materials are presented, showing the dynamics of the structures of the Albazin fort from the first acquaintance of E. P. Khabarov with the little town of the Daurian prince Albaza in 1650 to the signing of the Treaty of Nerchinsk in 1689, according to which it had to be destroyed. It was found out that it was the “residence” of Russian explorers until 1672, when N. Chernigovsky built a small new fort on it. In the 1680s, it was completely in cluded in the perimeter of the large wooden fortress of A. Tolbuzin, which was burned by the Manzhu’s in 1685. The last fort was made of wood and earth, so it withstood the long Manzhu’s siege of 1686. Currently, a full-size copy of the wooden fort is installed near the city of Blagoveshchensk.
Kuyacha – a New Late Upper Palaeolithic Site in the Peschanaya River Valley (Altai Mountains)
Authors: Fedorchenko A. Yu. , Belousova N. E. , Vishnevsky A. V. , Seletsky M. V.
Published: September 2024

Purpose. The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of an informative find from the new Kuyacha site in the Peschanaya River valley in the northwestern part of the Altai Mountains, discovered during the survey of the channel alluvium of the left bank of the Kuyacha River in 2022.Results. The artefact under discussion is examined from the point of view of technological and geologicalmineralogical analysis, and its cultural and chronological affiliation within the framework of the Upper Palaeolithic of the Altai is assessed. The analysis of published data allows us to say that the wedge-shaped core from the Kuyacha site is the first expressive evidence of Upper Palaeolithic microblade pressing technology in the valley of the Peschanaya River. For the microblades manufacture, effusive material of local origin with high consumer properties was used, a potential source of which could be the nearest rock outcrops of the Kuyagan Formation along the left tributary of the Kuyachonok River. The utilization of the wedge-shaped core involved several stages from the selection of a massive detachment and the creation of a preform by modifying the base with bilateral flattening removals, to the removal of the target blanks by the pressing method and the subsequent reforming of the core.Conclusion. Based on a wide range of analogies, it was established that similar types of cores were widespread in Altai sites during the Late Upper Palaeolithic.
Relationship between Intercondylar Width and Intermolar Distance – A Radiographic Study
Authors: Kapoor Aditya , Gupta Rupesh , Sinha Monika , Beri Radhika , Abhishek N
Published: September 2024

Objectives

To study the relationship between intercondylar width and intermolar distance in dentulous patients, the result of which may be applied to edentulous patients for teeth setting with maxillary first molar in focus.

Material and Methods

Sixty subjects consisting of 30 males and 30 females were selected, and maxillary impressions were made, followed by making study models; the intermolar distance was measured by marking the mesiobuccal cusp of maxillary molars and transferring the same for measurement. The subjects were then subjected to reverse Towne view (open mouth) and intercondylar width was measured between the exterior most points of both condyles on the X-ray film. The ratio between intercondylar width and intermolar distance was measured. The values were also subjected to statistical analysis.

Results

A high correlation existed between Intercondylar Width and intermolar distance in the dentulous patients. The intercondylar width, intermolar distance, and the ratio between intercondylar width and intermolar distance were higher in males than females.

Conclusion

Intercondylar width and intermolar distance were significantly correlated. Intercondylar width, intermolar distance, and the ratio between them were more in males than females.
Efficacy and safety of cetuximab sarotalocan in recurrent/locally advanced head-and-neck cancer: A comprehensive review
Authors: Kharbanda Mahima , Mishra Hemendra , Asati Vikas
Published: September 2024

Head-and-neck cancers (HNCs) are the sixth most common cancer in the world and account for 30% of all cancers in India. The emergence of monoclonal antibodies has significantly improved the outcomes of advanced HNC. Sometimes, these antibodies lack the required potency against cancer cells and added measures are needed. RM 1929 (cetuximab sarotalocan), a near-infrared photoimmunotherapy, is one of the upcoming treatment modalities that is being widely studied in recurrent HNC. It is currently approved for treatment in Japan. In this review article, we have studied various clinical trials and case reports to assess the efficacy and safety of cetuximab sarotalocan. All clinical trials examined in this article demonstrated positive clinical outcomes. Pain at the postoperative site was the most common complication; however, there was no impact on the quality of life of these patients. At present, a global phase III trial is ongoing where ASP 1929 (cetuximab sarotalocan) is being compared with the physician’s choice of treatment and is expected to conclude in the second half of 2024. This article is a brief review of this new therapy with currently available efficacy data.