bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical outcomes of MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy corpus callosum ablation in drug-resistant epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Hect Jasmine L. , Harford Emily , Maroufi Seyed Farzad , Klem Mary Lou , Mansouri Alireza , Abel Taylor J.
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE

The goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide an updated analysis of studies investigating outcomes, morbidity, and mortality associated with MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) corpus callosum ablation (CCA).

METHODS

Study inclusion criteria for screening required that studies report on human subjects only, including patients aged 1–52 years diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent CCA. Sixteen articles published between 2016 and 2023 were included for the systematic review and analysis, including 4 case reports, 11 case series, and 1 case-control study. Altogether, 85 pediatric and adult patients undergoing CCA were included in the systematic review (46 patients younger and 39 patients older than 21 years). The main outcome of seizure freedom was measured using the decrease in the frequency of atonic seizures following surgery, percentage of atonic seizure freedom following surgery, and percentage of overall seizure freedom following surgery. These measurements were made using data from the last follow-up for patients with at least 6 months of follow-up post-CCA.

RESULTS

The extent of CCA differed across the pooled cohorts, including anterior two-thirds CCA (38.89%, n = 35) and posterior one-third CCA for completion of a prior partial CCA (22.22%, n = 20), complete CCA (27.78%, n = 25), or CCA of residual white matter in the case of subtotal initial ablation (5.56%, n = 5). Overall, 12.94% of the patients undergoing CCA experienced operational complications. The most common operative complications across 90 CCA operations were probe malpositioning (n = 6), hemorrhage (n = 5), off-target extension of splenium ablation to the thalamus (n = 1), infection (n = 1), and postoperative CSF leak (n = 1). Neurological deficits following CCA were reported as transient in 18.82% and permanent in 4.71% of patients across all studies. The most common neurological deficits were disconnection syndrome (n = 4) or transient hemiplegia (supplementary motor area–like syndrome; n = 4). The 6-month overall seizure freedom rate was 18.87% of 53 patients, and the atonic seizure freedom rate was 46.28% of 52 patients postoperatively. CCA resulted in an average decrease in atonic seizure rate from 8.30 to 1.65 atonic seizures per day (average decrease 80.12%).

CONCLUSIONS

CCA is associated with an acceptable complication profile, and most patients experience a meaningful reduction in target seizure semiologies. Accurate MRgLITT probe placement is likely important for maximizing CCA while avoiding collateral damage. Avoidable complications of CCA include off-target ablation (and associated deficits), hemorrhage, and future surgery for residual CCA to palliate continued seizures.
Online lecture strategies for quality training of future primary school teachers
Authors: Vasko Olha O. , Bilier Oksana S.
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study is to determine the features of online lectures, essential characteristics and possibilities of implementing strategies for their implementation in the training of future primary school teachers. The research was conducted with students of the first (bachelor's) and second (master's) levels of higher education in the speciality 013 Primary education of one of the state universities of Ukraine. For its implementation, the analysis of literature was carried out in the direction of scientific research, which made it possible to determine the conceptual apparatus and theoretical basis of this study. Based on this, strategies for quality training of future primary school teachers were determined. What found practical implementation in the construction of the structure of the online lecture, which will contribute to its effective conduct. Based on the generalization of practical experience for each of the structural parts of the online lecture, means, tools and techniques that promote active interaction, student involvement and reflection have been selected and organized. We see prospects for further research on this topic: in the development and improvement of existing strategies and structures of online lectures for effective training of future primary school teachers; in the study of the impact of online lectures on academic achievement and motivation of students; in the development and implementation of new technologies and tools to improve the quality of online lectures. The results of the study can be used by scientists, teachers of higher education institutions, academic leaders and managers to ensure high-quality and effective training of future primary school teachers in the online environment.
Strategies that encourage reading in elementary school students
Authors: Cepeda Navarrete Patricia Elizabeth , Cepeda Navarrete Katiuska Cecilia , Riasco Cepeda María Belén
Published: October 2023

Reading plays an important role in education, it facilitates the expression of ideas and thoughts, but this can be diminished by several external and personal factors such as lack of motivation. The objective of this research is to elaborate a didactic guide that contributes to the training of teachers at the Higher Basic Education level on strategies focused on encouraging reading in students of the Unidad Educativa General Medardo Alfaro, the population and sample is based on three teachers who teach the subject of Language and Literature at the Higher Basic Education level, The technique used was the interview and the instrument was the questionnaire, the results obtained show a deficient development in the competencies in the use of ICT, it was possible to conclude that the teachers have certain competencies to identify the problems that arise in the classroom about reading, the importance of learning to read is discussed.
Effect of Academic Achievement, Work Experience and Age on Placement of Subordinates
Authors: Wahyudi Diprata Aprizal , Kasyful Anwar
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes the influence of academic achievement, work experience, age on the placement of subordinates, so that management in an institution or company is able to place a work position and position according to their functions and expertise. The method of writing this Literature Review article is the library research method, which originates from from online media such as Google Scholar, Mendeley and/or other academic online media. The results of this article are that: 1) Academic achievement influences the placement of subordinates; 2) Work experience influences the placement of subordinates; and 3) Age has an effect on the placement of subordinates. Apart from these 3 exogenous variables that affect the endogenous variables of placement of subordinates there are many other factors including marital status, physical and mental health.
IDENTIFYING BOUND MORPHEME IN THE NOVEL “THE ALCHEMIST” BY PAULO COELHO
Authors: Alifa Nadya Rifani  , Lilia Indriani
Published: October 2023

This article highlights the analysis of bound morpheme in the novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. The bound morpheme is the element that explores the field of morphology for daily language users. There is no linguistic meaning at bound morpheme. Nevertheless, they have linguistic meaning when they are connected to a root word. Bound morpheme frequently comes out as affixes in the English language. The main issue in this study is to analyze the bound morpheme found in the novel “The Alchemist”.  This article is related to linguistics and the field of sociolinguistics. This paper is solely based on a qualitative research approach. The writer used the words in the novel as the data and focused on analyzing bound morphemes. Two categories of bound morpheme that be analyzed are prefixes and suffixes used in the novel “The Alchemist”. As a result, Paulo Coelho used the prefixes and suffixes based on their role in the root word.
FORECASTING THE TIME OF COAL DEGASSING WHEN USING THE DATA OF THE INITIAL STAGE OF ITS DEGASSING PROCESS
Authors:   Sobolev Institute of Nathematics SB RAS, Karchevsky A
Published: October 2023

The paper proposes a method for predicting the degassing time based on pressure measurements in the coal seam at the initial stage of the process. The proposed method of forecasting is substantiated with the help of mathematical modeling. To carry out mathemat- ical modeling, it was necessary to solve a two-dimensional parabolic equation in a perforated domain. A numerical method for solving this problem is proposed.
INITIATION OF A STREAMER IN A LIQUID FROM THE SURFACE OF A BUBBLE IN WHICH A PARTIAL DISCHARGE OCCURRED
Authors:   Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics of SB RAS, Karpov Denis , Ridel Alexander , Savenko Roman , Korobeynikov Sergey ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University
Published: October 2023

The analysis of experimental data on the initiation of streamers in a liquid di- electric from the surface of a free-floating up gas bubble after partial discharge is performed. Calculations of electric fields in a dielectric after partial discharge in bubbles corresponding to experimental conditions, with different degrees of deformation of the bubbles and their dif- ferent position relative to flat electrodes, have been carried out. The effect of image charges on the value of the maximum electric field on the surface of a spherical bubble is estimated. The probability of initiation of branching streamers from the bubble surface into the liquid is analyzed.
Predicting Training Transfer of Oxygen Therapy During COVID-19: Theory of Planned Behavior Application
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran., Faraji Dehsorkhi Hatam , Azizi Shamami Mostafa ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran., Hayat Ali Asghar ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Rokni Javad ,   General Psychology (PhD), Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms need respiratory support. Therefore, nurses should use oxygen therapy knowledge and skills to treat such patients. Despite heavy investment in health care training to improve nurses’ skills, such as oxygen therapy skills, only a small portion of training is transferred to the workplace. Objective: The present study aims to predict training transfer (use of oxygen therapy in the workplace) among nurses using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on nurses who participated in the oxygen therapy workshop and was selected using the method proposed by a random sample of 127 nurses. The TPB questionnaire and the oxygen therapy checklist were used to collect data. To analyze the data, structural equation modeling was applied. Results: The results showed that nurses’ attitudes toward oxygen therapy (β=0.358, 95%CI, 0.182%-0.542%, P=0.01), subjective norms regarding oxygen therapy (β=0.246 95%CI, 0.0.018%-0.223%, P=0.01), and perceived behavioral control over oxygen therapy (β=0.229, 95%CI, 0.050%-0.264%, P=0.01) are significant predictors of intention toward oxygen therapy application. Moreover, the results showed that perceived behavioral control over oxygen therapy (β=0.412, 95%CI, 0.226%-0.499%, P=0.01) and intention toward the use of oxygen therapy (β=0.360, 95%CI, 0.241%-0.640%, P=0.01) are significant predictors of nurses’ actual use of oxygen therapy. Conclusion: The TPB can predict the intention to use oxygen therapy and the actual use of oxygen therapy in nursing staff. Therefore, this theory can guide health officials to create a suitable environment for using oxygen therapy.
The Effect of Couple-centered Counseling on Sexual Self-concept and Sexual Violence in Pregnant Women
Authors:   MSc in Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Sabzeei Saeideh , Masoumi Seyedeh Zahra ,   Professor, Mother and Child Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Kazemi Farideh ,   Assistant Professor, Mother and Child Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Refaei Mansoureh ,   Associate Professor, Mother and Child Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Haghighi Mohammad ,   Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Sexual violence during pregnancy causes adverse physical and psychological consequences for pregnant women and their fetuses. Objective: This study aimed to explore the effect of couple-centered counseling on sexual self-concept and violence among pregnant women. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial with two groups (26 women in each group) was conducted on pregnant women exposed to sexual violence who lived in Hamadan City in the west of Iran. The mothers exposed to sexual violence were randomly assigned to two groups. Data were collected using the sexual violence and the sexual self-concept questionnaires. For the experimental group, 6 one-hour couple counseling sessions were held. After the end of the sessions, the study questionnaires were completed again by two groups. Data analysis was done using the chi-square, Fisher exact, independent t-test, paired t-test, and analysis of covariance tests. The significance level of the tests was considered 0.05. Results: The Mean±SD age of pregnant women in the intervention group was 28.65±5.96, and in the control group was 28.77±6.73 years; the mean age of the spouses in the intervention group was 33.62±6.05 and in the control group was 35.04±7.34 years. The results showed that the mean scores of sexual violence after the intervention were 26.10±2.04 in the intervention group and 35.08±2.04 in the control group (P=0.001, Cohens’ d=4.40). The Mean±SD scores of sexual self-concept after the intervention were 8.13±2.02 in the intervention group and 13.33±2.02 in the control group (P=0.001, Cohens’ d=2.57). Moreover, the intervention group experienced a significant decrease (P=0.001) in the dimensions of negative sexual self-concept, including anxiety, fear, monitoring, and depression (P=0.001). Conclusion: According to these results, couple-centered counseling has effectively reduced sexual violence and negative sexual self-concept by raising couples’ awareness.
Clinical Learning Environment of the "Nursing of Childbearing Family" Course from the Students' Perspectives: An Observational Prospective Study
Authors:   Assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics & gynecology of Nursing, Assiut University, Asyut city, Egypt., Fouly Howieda , Davidson Patricia M. ,   Professor, Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Vice-Chancellor and President University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, United States of America.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The clinical environment, which includes "simulation labs, educators, teaching hospital, and clinical staff," serves as an active pedagogical strategy that helps students translate their knowledge into technical skills and foster critical thinking. However, this strategy needs a periodic evaluation from students' perspectives to be updated with technological advancements. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the clinical learning environment of the "Nursing the Childbearing Family" course from the students' perspectives. Materials and Methods: A study with an observational prospective design was conducted at simulation labs of the Childbearing Family c.ourse, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. A convenient sample of 62 students (84.93% participation rate) willingly took part in this investigation. A structured questionnaire comprising 54 questions (50 multiple-choice and 4 open-ended questions) was used to students' perspectives and clinical learning environment. Descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (the Pearson test and paired t test) were used to describe and compare the mean scores of the student's performances before and after receiving the simulation training labs. Results: A total of 62 BSc nursing students (with a 100% response rate) enrolled in the Childbearing and Family Nursing course during the academic year took part in this study. The participants' mean ± age was 20.75 ± 0.97 years. Most of the study standards indicators of comparing students' perspectives before and after clinical training reflected a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Notably, a significant relationship was observed between the students' views regarding the clinical site and clinical instructors (r= -0.641, P=0.001). Conclusion: Most students held positive perspectives toward the four standards of students' clinical site, students' view of their clinical instructor, effective working relationships between the university and the clinical site, and students' perspectives of the simulation labs before and after the clinical training were positively significant. However, some views underscored the need for more coverage on some topics, such as obstetric emergencies, breech position, and amniotic fluid embolism. Therefore, the current study confirmed that assessing the clinical environment instilled more confidence in participants to go beyond the course procedures and seek more complex scenarios.
CONSTRUCTION OF CORPORATION CULTURE IN ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Sumy National Agrarian University, Olena P. Slavkova Olena , Jiren Liu ,   Sumy National Agrarian University
Published: October 2023

With the continuous development of market economy, market competition is also intensifying, which puts forward higher requirements for large enterprises how to improve their core competitiveness. Enterprise traditional corporative culture refers to the gradual formation of the enterprise in the process of survival and development, which is widely recognized and consciously observed by all employees, with the enterprise's unique cultural connotation, historical and cultural tradition, moral code of conduct, core values, code of conduct and legal norms. This paper deeply studies the importance of corporate culture in modern enterprise management, and makes an in-depth analysis on the methods and approaches of corporate culture creation, aiming at providing certain references for the formation and creation of corporate culture. The article examines the essence and concept of corporate culture, examining it from various points of view, namely economic, managerial, sociological, and psychological, and defines its interpretation, outlines different approaches to its definition, and presents its own interpretation. The specifics of scientific thought in the writings of Chinese scientists have been studied. They investigated the impact of corporate culture on organizational activity and human resource management, where corporate culture is understood primarily as a set of norms, principles and traditions accepted by the organization's management and staff, expressed in values, guiding principles of behavior and actions defined by the organization's staff. It was found that most mechanisms of corporate culture are practically not used in the activities of enterprises and organizations, especially public ones. It has been proven that organizations with a strong corporate culture simultaneously have problems related to its construction and implementation. The factors that determine the need to change corporate culture at enterprises and organizations are formulated, namely, the impact of corporate culture on the performance indicators of enterprises, the quality of personnel management, which determines the need for the existence of an effective corporate culture, and this process of its creation and improvement is purposeful. It has been established that thanks to the development and renewal of the existing corporate culture, the management of the enterprise or organization can achieve the planned results both for a separate organizational unit and for the corporation as a whole.
Crop phenology reshapes the food-safety landscape for roe deer in an agroecosystem
Authors: Rigoudy Noa , Chamaillé-Jammes Simon , Hewison A.J. Mark , Bonnet Arnaud , Chaval Yannick , Lourtet Bruno , Merlet Joël , Morellet Nicolas
Published: October 2023

Understanding the behavioural adjustments of wildlife in anthropized landscapes is key for promoting sustainable human-wildlife coexistence. Little is known, however, about how synanthropic species navigate spatio-temporal variation in the availability of food and cover that are shaped by human practices such as agriculture. Animal habitat use is predominantly driven by spatial and temporal variations in food and cover, as individuals respond to fluctuations in the trade-off between food acquisition and risk avoidance. In agroecosystems, the availability of high-quality forage and cover are dependent on agricultural practices (e.g., harvesting) and crop phenology, providing an ideal opportunity to evaluate how wildlife adjust their behaviour in a heterogeneous human-dominated landscape. We investigated the influence of crop phenology on the behaviour of European roe deer (Capreoluscapreolus) to infer the functional roles of crop types in the food-cover landscape. We analysed the habitat use and activity patterns of 105 GPS-collared female roe deer using a unique dataset combining field-specific land cover data, region-specific estimates of crop phenology and weekly harvesting data for three common crops in a French agroecosystem. We found very distinct habitat use and activity patterns according to crop type, phenological stage and time of day. Wheat and artificial meadows were strongly selected at night-time during the early and post-harvest stages only, when roe deer were highly active, suggestive of feeding activity. On the contrary, roe deer strongly selected maize during the day when it was high enough to provide cover,when they were less active, indicating that it was primarily used for refuge. These patterns depended on the availability of more ‘natural’ cover, suggesting that mature maize may substitute for ‘natural’ cover when the latter is scarce. Our work highlights the importance of behavioural plasticity and habitat complementation in the persistence of this synanthropic species in agroecosystems. This behavioural adjustment may buffer the consequences of the reduction in natural habitats that accompanies intensification of agricultural production and has implications for understanding how agricultural practices shape the food-safety trade-off of wildlife living in these highly modified landscapes.
Applications of Machine Learning in Phylogenetics
Authors: Mo Yu , Hahn Matthew , Smith Megan
Published: October 2023

Machine learning has increasingly been applied to a wide range of questions in phylogeneticinference. Supervised machine learning approaches that rely on simulated training data have beenused to infer tree topologies and branch lengths, to select substitution models, and to performdownstream inferences of introgression and diversification. Here, we review how researchers haveused several promising machine learning approaches to make phylogenetic inferences. Despitethe promise of these methods, several barriers prevent supervised machine learning from reachingits full potential in phylogenetics. We discuss these barriers and potential paths forward. In thefuture, we expect that the application of careful network designs and data encodings will allowsupervised machine learning to accommodate the complex processes that continue to confoundtraditional phylogenetic methods.
Psikoloji ve Psikoterapide Din, Zuhal Ağılkaya Şahin (İstanbul: Çamlıca Yayınları, 2020)
Authors: ÇEVİK DEMİR Şükran
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada, psikoloji ve din ilişkisini, ikisi arasındaki ortak noktaları ele alan “Psikoloji ve Psikoterapide Din” isimli eser incelenmiştir. Zuhal Ağılkaya Şahin tarafından kaleme alınan eser, psikoloji ve dinin buluşma noktası olarak görülen pozitif psikolojinin erdemler (bağışlama, şükür, umut vb.) ve mâneviyat kavramlarından hareketle psikoloji, psikoterapi ve din çerçevesinde insanı anlamaya çalışmıştır. Psikoloji ve psikoterapideki mânevî izleri Batı’da, İslam dünyasında ve ülkemizdeki mevcut literatür çerçevesinde bir araya getirerek akademik alana katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.
Akıl ve Sezgi ‘Psikoloji ve Dinde Akıl-Sezgi İkiliği: İmam Rabbani Örneği’, Mehmet Atalay (İstanbul: İz Yayınları, 2017)
Authors: TAŞKIN Büşra
Published: October 2023

İnsanoğlu bilgi edinme arayışı içerisinde zaman zaman kavramların çiftiyle ele alınması nedeniyle dualite problemiyle karşılaşmaktadır. Her ne kadar bu problemler, farklı tezahürlerde karşımıza çıksa da esasında disiplinler arası incelemeler yapıldığı zaman aynı cinsten problemler olduğu göze çarpmaktadır. Örneğin akıl-sezgi, analitik-mistik düşünce, zahiri-batıni ilim gibi birçok kavram çiftleriyle karşımıza çıkmakta ve bu durum da dualiteyi (ikiliği) ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Ancak bakıldığı zaman, sezgi, mistik düşünceyle ve batıni ilimle, akıl da analitik düşünce ve zahiri ilimle benzeşmektedir. Felsefi araştırma sürecine baktığımız zaman aklın sezgiye göre ön planda olduğu görmekteyiz. Bu durum, özelde felsefenin genelde ise dualite söz konusu olan çiftlerin birisi daha baskın olduğu zaman diğerine hiç mi yer verilmez sorusunu akla getirmektedir. Bir başka ifadeyle felsefe aklı esas alan bir bilimdir fakat sezgiye yer verilmez mi? Mehmet Atalay, “Akıl ve Sezgi” eserinde Türk İslam Kültürüyle yakından ilgilenen ve ayrık beyin çalışmalarıyla gündeme gelen Ornstein psikolojisini bu bağlamda ele almış ve Ornstein’den yıllar önce yaşamış İmam Rabbani’nin Mektubat’ı üzerinden bu konuyu somutlaştırarak cevaplandırmaya çalışmıştır.
CCL4-Induced Hepatotoxicity: Study in Rats Intoxicated with Carbon Tetrachloride and Treated with Camel Milk and Urine
Authors: Hussein Mohamed , Khan Rawoof
Published: October 2023

The liver is responsible for the metabolism and detoxification of the most of components that enter the body. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a highly toxic chemical agent, the most famous drug used to induce liver damage experimentally. Camel milk has been deeply studied for its special properties because of its higher hepatoprotective, insulin and antibacterial activities. The present study was designed to examine the preventive effects of camel milk (CM) and camel urine against the toxic effects of acute exposure to carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) on the liver tissue of mice. Administration of a single dose of CCl4 caused liver toxicity as monitored by an increase in liver enzymes, including ALT, AST and ALP. A total of 24 albino rats (200–250 g) were divided randomly into 4 groups comprising 6 rats in each group, G1 The first group is untreated control, G2 was the positive CCl4, (G3) Rats fed with Camel milk (100 ml/24 h/cage) injected with CCl4, (G4) Rats fed with Camel Urine (100 ml/24 h/cage) injected with CCl4. A significant (P < 0.05) increase in serum AST, ALT, and ALP activities was observed in the CCl4-treated rats compared with those of the control rats, respectively. Based on this study, Camel milk and camel urine have a protective effect against CCL4-Induced Hepatotoxicity.
Polymerization of N-phenylmaleimide Using Different Catalysts
Authors: Hammond Quarcoo Fiona , Fouemina Juliette C. N. , Kusi Gideon Appiah
Published: October 2023

The polymerization of N-phenylmaleimide (N-PMI) employing sodium phosphate tribasic as a catalyst has been successfully investigated in this study. The effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent on the principal catalyst, sodium phosphate tribasic, was extensively studied. The effects of several catalysts, including tetrabutylammonium acetate (TBAA), 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP), Benzyl triethylammonium chloride (BTEAC), 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN), 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO), 1-Methylimidazole (1MA) and potassium phthalimide salt on polymerization of N-PMI have been discussed in this study. Additionally, the kinetics of polymerization in DMSO with Na3PO4 as the initiator is investigated. By using 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum analysis, attenuated total Reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), the resultant polymers were identified. Thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetric analyses were used to study the thermal behaviors. Our results prove that a salt form of catalyst can initiate the polymerization of N-PMI in dimethyl sulfoxide at a suitable concentration and under favorable conditions.
Survey of the Achievement of a ZnO Dye-Synthesized Solar Cell
Authors: Ishiyaku kunya Salisu , Abdu Yunusa , Mustafa Mohd Kamarulzaki , Ahmad Mohd Khairul
Published: October 2023

The adoption of renewable energy resources is already becoming incredibly valuable if we are to make the appropriate changes to confront the effects of global warming. Because solar energy is the most widely known form of renewable energy, much focus has been placed on finding quality materials with high energy outputs to replace conventional fossil fuel energy sources. To utilize sun energy for power generation, the dye synthesis solar cell, which belongs to third-generation photovoltaic technology, is likely to compete with more mature silicon technologies. This paper attempts to convey the core idea of dye-synthesized solar cells and the material used to make photoanodes. To find out the contribution of the researcher to the achievement of the dye synthesis solar cell technology, previous studies were reviewed, and the factors that influence performance were analyzed. The research shows that proper optimizations relevant to dopant, light intensity, and type of materials and a new novel approach to increasing photo-electrochemical activity in dye synthesis solar cells could make the devices compete with silicon technology.
Accountability of Building Approval Services in Gowa District
Authors: Andi Asrifan  , Nasiratunnisaa Mallappiang  , Rifdan  , Hamsu Abdul Gani
Published: October 2023

This research aims to find out 1) the accountability of building approval administration services and 2) the determinant factors in the accountability of building approval services. The research used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data sources used primary data through observation and interview instruments and secondary data through reviewing various documents. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model: data collection, condensation, data presentation, and verification/conclusion. The results of this study show 1) Public service accountability for Building Approval in the one-stop integrated investment and service office in Gowa Regency is considered not to have gone well because there are still employees who do not follow procedures in providing PBG management services to applicants and there is no clarity of information and costs displayed on the SIMPG website page or contained in each DPMPTSP agency and the Gowa PUPR Office, and 2) Determinant factors in Building Approval services in Gowa Regency are considered less acute due to the presence of employee resource factors in quantity and quality that have not yet marked and communication factors that do not run optimally.
Analysing the impact of accounting information system components in enhancing the AIS performance in enterprises
Authors: Siqani Shqipdona Hashani , Vokshi Nexhmie Berisha
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of the accounting information system (AIS) components in enhancing the AIS performance in enterprise. This study obtained primary data using survey methods by a considerable representative sample of public enterprises in Kosovo. The collected data was analysed by descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. The analysed results provide an overview of the impact of AIS components in enhancing the AIS performance in enterprises. The AIS components has been expressed through characteristics of AIS, designers of AIS, information technology, professional education, regulations, laws, standards and accounting practices.  Irrespective of the research outcomes, it is apparent that the AIS exhibits a strong correlation with the operational aspects of public enterprises in Kosovo, underscoring its pivotal significance in facilitating diverse functions within these enterprises. The findings emphasize the importance of the AIS components, towards enhancing the performance of AIS in public enterprises in Kosovo. Furthermore, this research paper indicates that there is a positive relationship among AIS components, AIS characteristics, AIS designers, information technology, professional education, regulations, laws, accounting standards and practices and AIS performance. These findings also underscore the significance of taking into account and optimizing each of these elements in order to maximize the advantages and results of implementing an AIS and enhancing performance in public enterprises.
Innovation capacity and social capital as mediators of relationships in integrated quality management with sustainable performance of village-owned enterprises in Klaten district, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Prasetya Bangun Putra , Moeljadi  , Wijayanti Risna , Aisjah Siti
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study is to research sustainability performance in village-owned enterprises as village-based economic driving institutions through integrated quality management with innovation capabilities and social capital in a   single   model known as Resource-Based View (RBV) development. Directors of the 354 Village-Owned Enterprises in Klaten Regency made up the study's participants.  This study used a purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 190 BUMDes. The analysis tool used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of the study show that integrated quality management affects sustainable performance. The influence of integrated quality management on sustainable performance is mediated by innovation capabilities and social capital.    The outcome of the study is that BUMDes' performance will be sustainable if they have specific resources and capabilities implemented in integrated quality management based on the idea of human resource development   such as being actively involved in BUMDes management operations and participating in the empowerment of BUMDes. It is essential for the government of Klaten Regency, Central Java Province to develop leadership management by providing   directors leadership training    so that they can adapt and be responsive to change   and foster a sense of trust in the social environment such as trust in employees, the government and fellow citizens. In addition, the BUMDes director can promote regeneration by encouraging individuals to try new ideas without fear of failure.
COMPTE RENDU : Rémi Jimenes, Claude Garamont, typographe de l’humanisme. Avant-propos d’André Jammes. Paris : Éditions des Cendres, 2022. 281p., 39 € (broché à rabats), ISBN 978-8674311-6
Authors: Lajeunesse Marcel
Published: October 2023

Rémi Jimenes, Claude Garamont, typographe de l’humanisme. Avant-propos d’André Jammes. Paris : Éditions des Cendres, 2022. 281 p., 39 € (broché à rabats) ISBN 978-8674311-6
COMPTE RENDU : Corset de papier : Une histoire de la presse féminine
Authors: Rannaud Adrien
Published: October 2023

Lucie Barette, Corset de papier : Une histoire de la presse féminine, Paris : éditions divergences, 2022, 136 p., 26,95 $ (broché) ISBN 979-10-97088-45-3
A RBA de casa nova!
Authors: Diniz Janaína Deane de Abreu Sa , Saraiva Regina Coelly Fernandes , Donazzolo Joel , Dal Soglio Fabio Kessler
Published: October 2023

É com grande satisfação que celebramos a chegada da Revista Brasileira de Agroecologia (RBA) ao Portal de Periódicos da Universidade de Brasília (UnB). A migração da Revista foi aprovada a partir da cooperação técnico-científica entre a Associação Brasileira de Agroecologia - ABA-Agroecologia e o Programa de Pós-Graduação em Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Rural – PPG-Mader, da UnB, firmada este ano. Primeiramente em janeiro, durante reunião do Colegiado do programa, e em seguida em março, em Assembleia Extraordinária da ABA-Agroecologia.
Análise comparada da trajetória do desenvolvimento da agricultura orgânica no Brasil e na Dinamarca
Authors: Ferreira Lima Lucas
Published: October 2023

As crescentes preocupações ambientais estão afetando a atividade econômica mundial de forma tão significativa que as questões ambientais estão se tornando, cada vez mais, um importante motor para as políticas de desenvolvimento econômico. Um exemplo concreto é a política de combate à fome e estímulo à agricultura orgânica. O objetivo geral desta tese é, portanto, analisar duas realidades bastante distintas no tocante à produção orgânica: a dinamarquesa e a brasileira. A partir da constatação das divergências entre essas duas realidades, surge a necessidade de responder a alguns questionamentos preliminares: Quais são os entraves para o crescimento da produção orgânica no Brasil? Por que o mercado de produtos orgânicos do Brasil ainda é tão incipiente? A hipótese geral que esse trabalho procura testar é que na Dinamarca há um círculo virtuoso de interação entre agentes públicos e privados que coloca o país em destaque mundial no setor. Diferentemente, no Brasil, vê-se um círculo vicioso, isto é, existem entraves que dificultam o crescimento da produção orgânica nacional. Para testar essas hipóteses e demonstrar as razões que culminaram nas estratégias virtuosas dinamarquesas e viciosas do Brasil, metodologicamente foi feita, primeiramente, a reconstrução da trajetória histórica da evolução do desenvolvimento da agricultura orgânica do Brasil e da Dinamarca antes da institucionalização e após a institucionalização. Em seguida, utilizou-se uma metodologia qualitativa para comparação das realidades dinamarquesa e brasileira, a análise SWOT. Posteriormente, foram propostas ferramentas para a construção de um espaço fatorial em forma de quadrantes para testar as hipóteses de círculo virtuoso na Dinamarca e círculo vicioso no Brasil. Por meio destes testes concluiu-se que a Dinamarca se encontra no quadrante virtuoso e o Brasil se encontra no quadrante vicioso. Por fim, foram recomendadas ações e políticas públicas para superação do círculo vicioso da agricultura orgânica brasileira.
Inteligencia artificial y sostenibilidad: El compromiso de una Institución de educación superior
Authors: Suconota Pintado Lucía , Sánchez Prado Raquel , Orellana Peláez Christel , Ávila Aguilar William
Published: October 2023

En la actualidad la integración de la Inteligencia Artificial en el contexto educativo es una problemática de creciente interés, debido a       que su inclusión en este campo presenta diversos desafíos significativos tanto para los estudiantes como para los docentes. El objetivo primordial de este estudio es analizar y valorar las percepciones de los alumnos de una Institución de educación superior respecto al uso, potencialidades y dificultades que implica el uso de Inteligencia Artificial en su formación y en el proceso de enseñanza. Para lograrlo se aplica una metodología con un enfoque cuantitativo a través de un diseño no experimental descriptivo mediante encuesta. Este diseño permite explorar de manera detallada las prácticas existentes, las percepciones de los actores principales y el análisis de los datos para determinar el impacto de la IA en el ámbito de sostenibilidad de esta institución. Los resultados señalan que la mayoría de estudiantes no conoce las potencialidades que puede implicar la IA en el contexto educativo, sin embargo, se denota el interés por parte de estos aprender más sobre este tema. De igual manera los estudiantes afirman que el proceso de aprendizaje de la mano con las herramientas de la Inteligencia Artificial resulta dinámico y ayuda a mejorar la comprensión de varias asignaturas, por lo que, sugieren que los docentes implementen estas herramientas en el proceso de enseñanza. Se concluye que para disminuir la brecha de desconocimiento es necesario que se realicen capacitaciones con respecto a la IA, para que los estudiantes conozcan más sobre las ventajas que puede tener en su formación académica. Además, se recomienda que los profesores hagan uso de las herramientas basadas en Inteligencia Artificial en el proceso de enseñanza, aunque sea en menor medida.
Variabilidad genética de MEDICAGO SATIVA con el uso de mutágeno químico
Authors: Córdova Cercado Denny Rafael , Moreira Alcívar Cesar Omar , Gómez Villalva Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

La alfalfa (Medicago sativa) es una leguminosa forrajera clave para la industria ganadera. A pesar del alto contenido de proteínas, existen inconvenientes para su uso en las zonas de la costa ecuatoriana por su poca respuesta de adaptación a este clima. Para generar plantas mutantes de alfalfa se impregnó semillas de dos cultivares, granada mejorada y nacional con mutágeno químico Ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS). Se determino la dosis media letal (DL50), se realizó el analisis probit con el software estadístico staff graphic con las variables morfológicas y mortalidad. La DL50 se determinó en una concentración de 0.60 % y de 0.50 de EMS para la alfalfa nacional granada mejorada respectivamente. Estos resultados demuestran el potencial del EMS para ser utilizados en semillas de Medicago Sativa con el objetivo de generar nuevas variantes genética de esta especie.
The crucial role of the nephrologist in the management of pregnancy in women with adult autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Authors: Tunesi Francesca , De Rosa Liliana Italia , Catania Martina , Vespa Marta , Kola Kristiana , Vezzoli Giuseppe , Spotti Donatella , Petrone Micaela , Simonini Marco , Lanzani Chiara Livia , Sciarrone Aliprandi Maria Teresa
Published: October 2023

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic kidney disease characterized by gradual kidney enlargement and progressive renal function loss. Pregnancy is a significant risk factor for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD), regardless of the nephropathy. Women with ADPKD often face concerns about worsening their renal condition and passing the disease on to their offspring. Recent studies show better outcomes due to improved pregnancy surveillance and prior counseling. Risk factors for poor fetal and maternal outcomes include advanced maternal age, pre-existing hypertension, urinary infections, proteinuria, and renal failure.
Collaboration between nephrologists and gynecologists is essential for addressing clinically significant concerns in pregnant women with ADPKD. Nephrologists should play an active role in assisting and supporting pregnant ADPKD patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The effects of music on anxiety and depression in adult patients undergoing haemodialysis: a literature review
Authors: Nava Annalisa , Magnaghi Cristiano , Burrai Francesco , Pennacchio Nadia , Rinaldi Stefania , Brioni Elena
Published: October 2023

The clinical condition experienced by dialysis patient affects his biopsychosocial functioning, as it alters his life rhythms, personal resources, and emotional ties, creating feelings of uncertainty for the future. This requires a complex process of psychological adaptation which often leads to the manifestation of two important expressions such as anxiety and depression. Music in support of conventional treatments promotes the care of the human being in all its aspects: physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual as it represents a sort of “escape”, and allows a detachment from reality, albeit momentary. It acts as a regulator of emotions and mood, also creating beneficial effects on hemodynamic parameters such as blood pressure and heart rate. Furthermore, musical stimulations are able to stimulate pleasure by acting directly on the neuroanatomical structures responsible for attention, learning, thinking and behavior. The aim of this literature review is to describe the effect of music on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing haemodialysis in order to propose it as a therapeutic intervention during dialysis treatment.
Geographic Information System for Customer Distribution Using the Haversine Algorithm
Authors: Setiawan Bagus , Samsudin Samsudin
Published: October 2023

Distribution customers of PT. Dinamika Lubsindo Utama, which does not yet have information, especially location information, has resulted in couriers who will deliver products often traveling long distances to get to the location of the customer who placed the order due to repeating the route they have previously taken. In this research, a geographic information system will be built that can provide information on the distribution customer locations of PT. Dinamika Lubsindo Utama has placed an order by carrying out calculations using the Haversine algorithm to get the distance from the system user's location to the customer's location. The system will display customers who have placed orders to the admin, complete with name, address, location point, and distance from the courier to the customer's location in order from closest to farthest, so that the courier can deliver customer orders more effectively.
Bioecological Characteristics of Species of the Hypericum L. Genus in Flora of Azerbaijan
Authors: Fatdayeva A.
Published: October 2023

The Republic of Azerbaijan with a rich biodiversity occupies a special place in the Caucasus region. There are about 5000 higher plant species in the country (belonging to 1142 genera), which makes up 66% of the total number of plant species growing in the Caucasus. Among the widespread plant species in this rich nature, the Hypericum genus which belongs to the Hypericaceae family takes special place. Although the vast majority of species belonging to the Hypericaceae family are perennial, annual grass, shrub (47%), among them are semi-shrubs and, in rare cases, low trees (H. bequaertii De Wild., H. revolutum Vahl, H. canariense L. (5%) and aquatic (H. elodes L.) plants. Hypericum genus, which has about 500 species, 70 subspecies, 3 varieties and 11 hybrids in the world are represented by 19 species, 1 subspecies and 1 variety in the flora of Azerbaijan. The present article is part of a complex experimental study which comprises bioecological research studies of Hypericum L. in flora of Azerbaijan.
Effectiveness of Surgical Treatment Acute Hematogenic Osteomyelitis Children in the Complex With Ozone Therapy and Lymphogenic Technology
Authors: Mamatov A. , Zhaparov K. , Anarbaev N.
Published: October 2023

The results of operative treatment of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in 96 children aged from 3 to 12 years are presented. The control group consisted of 52 patients who had traditional surgical treatment and 44 children who were operated according to the developed method in combination with ozone therapy and the use of lymphogenous technology. Transition to the chronic form in the control group was 13.4%, and in the primary group 6.8%.