bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation Between Blood Lactate and Salivary Biomarkers During Exercise in Women with Hypothyroidism Treated With L-Thyroxine
Authors: Silva Romeu Paulo Martins , Gonçalves Alexandre , Silva Carolina Freitas da , Bortolini Miguel Júnior Sordi , Resende Elmiro Santos , Gonçalves Luis Carlos Oliveira , Magalhães-Neto Aníbal Monteiro de , Espindola Foued Salmen
Published: May 2024

Background: Hypothyroidism reduces circulating levels of thyroid hormones metabolic enzymatic activities, and the skeletal muscle's work capacity and lactatemia increase during exertion.
Objectives: To analyze salivary biomarkers and blood lactate obtained in exercise stages through exhaustion and investigate their correlation.
Methods: Eight females attended the University Clinical Hospital who showed a condition of subclinical hypothyroidism. Before they began replacing with L-thyroxine, they were submitted to an ergometric test to check their tolerance to effort. Eight weeks after treatment, all volunteers were again submitted to lab and ergometric tests. Saliva and blood were collected to determine total protein, nitric oxide, IgA, lactate, and lipid profile.
Results: The present study identified a correlation (0.8), so the behavior of the blood lactate could explain the behavior of the salivary of total proteins by 74.22% (R2 = 0.7422). Lactate production was minimized when women underwent L-thyroxine treatment in the first six stages of exercise. Still, total salivary proteins increased for pharmacotherapy between stages 1 and 8. While salivary nitric oxide had a percentage variation between pre- and post-exercise times of 96% before the start of treatment when the same exercise was performed after eight weeks of treatment with L-Thyroxine, this variation was 150%.
Conclusion: The measurement of STP is an essential marker of stress, and it is highly correlated with the most used blood marker, lactate. Regarding treatment with L-Thyroxine in women with subclinical hypothyroidism, after eight weeks of this therapy, it was possible to observe a reduction in blood lactate production after the incremental load test on a cycle ergometer, accompanied by a reduction in the concentration of SA. SNO and SIgA tended to increase in women undergoing treatment, and this treatment should be considered in subsequent studies as causing a different effect on these markers.
The feasibility of acupuncture on post-spinal cord injury treatment.
Authors:   Department of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, & Acupoint, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, Republic of Korea, Lee Bong Hyo
Published: May 2024

Spinal cord injury (SCI) simultaneously causes multiple and interrelated pathophysiological disorders throughout the nervous system, hindering the development of effective treatment strategies. Mechanistically, SCI triggers excitatory signaling activation, downregulation of the inhibitory system, neuronal death, followed by the development of new synaptic circuits and reorganization, leading to chronic neurological dysfunctions and mental disorders. Therefore, a simultaneous treatment strategy, known as overlapping treatment, is needed. Over decades, both preclinical and clinical studies have established that acupuncture treatment offers neuroprotection, pain attenuation, improvement of functional recovery, and promotes reward behaviors, suggesting potential roles of acupuncture in post-SCI treatment. Recently, the importance of overlapping treatment has been recognized in developing effective treatments for post-SCI pathophysiology. However, there has been no systematic study investigating the role of acupuncture in various SCI pathophysiology. In this review, we briefly address the mechanisms of post-SCI pathophysiology and discuss the potential therapeutic effects of acupuncture, suggesting its feasibility as a treatment for post-SCI pathophysiology.
Altatás napos korban víziszárnyas fajokban – kihívások és megoldások
Authors: Buda Kitti , Rohn Emese , Pazár Péter , Végi Barbara , Lehoczky István , Liptói Krisztina
Published: May 2024

Madarakban a nőivarú egyedek genetikai anyagának megőrzésének egyik módszere a naposkori petefészekszövet-átültetés. Jelen közleményben a szerzők célja a transzplantációhoz szükséges altatás kihívásainak és a megfelelő protokoll kidolgozásának bemutatása naposlibában és naposkacsában. A naposcsibéknél alkalmazott módszerből kiindulva lúdban a megemelt dózisú ketamin és xylazin midazolammal kiegészítve eredményezett megfelelő mélységű anesztéziát akkor, ha 70%-át izomba, majd 10 perc elteltével a maradék 30%-ot vénásan adagolták. Ugyanez a kombináció kacsában kizárólag iv. volt hatékony. Ezeket a protokollokat alkalmazva elvégezhető az operáció.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RECENT TRENDS AND APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIES
Authors: K. Mashood  , Kayani H. U. R. , A. A. Malik  , A. Tahir
Published: May 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool in many industries, transforming the way organizations operate and delivering significant benefits such as increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. With its ability to automate routine tasks, enhance decision-making, provide personalized experiences, and manage risk, AI is expected to play a critical role in shaping the future of many industries. This paperdiscusses the current state of AI in various industries, and the opportunities and challenges associated with its adoption. As AI continues to evolve and become more advanced, it has the potential to revolutionize the way organizations operate and provide a competitive edge. However, it is essential to ensure its implementation is ethical and sustainable, taking into account the impact on employment, privacy, and security
SECURING PUBLIC HEALTH: IOT AND BIG DATA IN FOOD SAFETY TRACEABILITY
Authors: S. Jabbar  , R. Choudhary  , Zanib A. , Shiekh S. , G.Abbas  , Choudhary N. R.
Published: May 2024

This research paper investigates the transformative impact of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies on enhancing food safety and quality measurements for public health in the foodindustry. As global demands for diverse and safe food products rise, the integration of innovative technologies becomes crucial. Developing a sensible and trustworthy food safety traceability system and effectively executing traceability are the cornerstones of any solution to these issues. Today, traceability solutions play a critical role in restoring consumer and market trust while guaranteeing food safety and quality. The study explores real-world applications of IoT, focusing on its role in monitoring and managing the entire food production cycle. By interconnecting devices and sensors, IoT emerges as a multifaceted solution that revolutionizes traditional methodologies, promising toelevate safety and quality standards throughout the food supply chain. In the dynamic realm of food production, IoT proves to be a transformative force, providing real-time insights and reshaping how we ensure safety and maintain the quality of the food we consume with food safety traceability.
ACARICIDAL ACTIVITIES OF ARTEMISIA JUDAICA L. EXTRACTS AGAINST TETRANYCHUS URTICAE KOCH AND ITS PREDATOR PHYTOSEIULUS PERSIMILIS ATHIAS HENRIOT (TETRANYCHIDAE : PHYTOSEIIDAE)
Authors:   Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt,, El Sharabasy Hamdy Mahmoud
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT The potential of crude extracts of Artemisia judaica L. were evaluated for toxic and repellent effect against adult females and immature stage of Tetranychus urticae Koch and its predator Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot in the laboratory. Ethanolic leaf extraction was more effective as toxic and repellent effect against adult females and immature stage of T. urticae , followed by acetone, petroleum ether and aqueous extraction (P < 0.05). The results indicated that adults are more susceptible to the leaf extracts than immature. LC50 values of P. persimilis against ethanolic extract was very low (167.3 gm / ml) as compared to the LC50 values of both adult and immature of T. urticae which where 0.29 and 2.97 gm / ml, respectively.
Büyük Menderes Havzasında Antik Kent Sit Alanlarının Mekânsal Dağılımı ve Kültür Turizmi Potansiyeli
Authors: Celik İsa
Published: May 2024

Büyük menderes havzası tarım ve diğer ekonomik faaliyetleri açısından önemli olduğu kadar turizm açısından da önemli bir yöremizdir.
Bu çalışmada havzada bulunan ören yerlerinin mekânsal dağılımı yapılmıştır. Arkeolojik sit alanları haritalanarak yörenin kültür turizmi potansiyeli coğrafi perspektifte açıkça ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır. Gayemiz bu çalışmada havza ve ülke kültür turizmine katkı sağlamaktır.
Comparing the Effect of Dexmedetomidine Versus Intravenous Lidocaine on Colonoscopy Candidates Under Sedation with Propofol-Fentanyl: A Clinical Trial
Authors: Moftakhar Fatemeh , Akhondzadeh Reza , Hosseininejad Fatemeh , Alizade Ahvazi Sarina
Published: May 2024

Background: Colonoscopy is an invasive and short-term diagnostic-therapeutic method that is associated with significant pain, discomfort, and anxiety in patients. Thus, various sedation and analgesia methods are used to reduce these complications. Objectives: This study compared the effect of dexmedetomidine versus intravenous lidocaine on colonoscopy candidates under sedation with propofol-fentanyl. Methods: This double-blind clinical trial was conducted on two groups of randomly divided patients (n = 60 each) referring to the colonoscopy unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. The first group was given 2% intravenous lidocaine with an initial dose of 1.5 mg/kg and a maintenance dose of 1 mg/kg/h, plus propofol 0.5 mg/kg and 1 µg/kg fentanyl. In contrast, the second group was given dexmedetomidine with an initial dose of 1 µg/kg and a maintenance dose of 0.5 µg/kg/h plus 0.5 mg/kg propofol and 1 µg/kg fentanyl. Hemodynamic changes, degree of sedation, and patients' pain were measured and recorded at certain intervals. Results: No significant differences were observed between the dexmedetomidine and lidocaine groups regarding gender, age, and weight (P > 0.05), and the two groups were homogeneous in this regard. The two groups were significantly different with respect to their heart rate after sedation (from 5 to 20 minutes) (P < 0.05), which was lower in the group receiving dexmedetomidine. In terms of mean arterial blood pressure, no significant difference was found between the dexmedetomidine and lidocaine groups (P > 0.05). With respect to the pain score at the end of the procedure, the two groups were significantly different (P < 0.05), with the group receiving dexmedetomidine obtaining a lower score. Conclusions: Although the use of lidocaine and dexmedetomidine is associated with the least hemodynamic changes, dexmedetomidine can create more suitable and favorable conditions during and after colonoscopy by inducing a higher degree of sedation and more analgesia.
A 4-week Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Use of Grape Seed Extract for Reducing Plasma Glucose, Lipid Profile, and Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Zaeemzadeh Narjes , Zakerkish Mehrnoosh , Alavifar Marzieh , Saki Malehi Amal
Published: May 2024

: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common chronic disease that can significantly decrease life expectancy due to its complications. Grapes (Vitis Vinifera L.) and their byproducts, including seeds, have been used globally to treat various ailments. In this clinical trial, we investigated the effect of Iranian grape seed extract (GSE) on fasting blood sugar (FBS), lipid profile [including total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides (TG)], as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP, respectively) in patients with type 2 DM (T2DM). Seventy-four patients with T2DM were divided into two groups; 38 patients in the treatment group received 263.2 mg of GSE (standardized to contain 250 mg of proanthocyanidine) twice daily, and 36 patients in the placebo group received 263.2 mg of placebo twice daily for thirty days. At the end of the intervention, a statistically significant decrease was observed in SBP [from 125.83 ± 13.39 in the placebo group to 121.94 ± 7.49 in the treatment group (P = 0.002]), and FBS [from 144.75 ± 30.82 in the placebo group to 129.87 ± 31.79 in the treatment group (P = 0.001)]. There were no significant changes in total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, TG, and DBP between the two groups. Consuming Iranian GSE for a short duration can lower FBS and systolic blood pressure (BP), suggesting that GSE may play a key role in improving BP and fasting blood glucose in patients with T2DM.
Problematika speciálních vzdělávacích potřeb v moderní hudební výchově
Authors: Daněk Alois
Published: May 2024

The objective of this paper is to present the results of long-term qualitative research exploring the potential of music education for the current inclusive paradigm. We have explored a range of educational realities. The results indicate the untapped opportunities that music education offers to students with special educational needs. In the discussion, we offer suggestions for more significant implementation of special education methods in the distribution of music education activities.
Výuka hry na hudební nástroj žáka se speciálními vzdělávacími potřebami
Authors: Mazurek Jiří
Published: May 2024

The presented study provides insight into the teaching of a student with special educational needs in the conditions of an elementary art school. In addition to the issues of communication and social aspects of the pupil’s participation in music education, the paper discusses specific components of teaching – issues of rhythm, intonation, and playing technique. The text also pays more attention to the question of emotions.
Výučba hudobnej teórie prostredníctvom softvéru Albrechtic
Authors: Brezina Pavol , Čierna Alena , Vozár Martin
Published: May 2024

The use of modern didactic software in teaching music theory has been a worldwide trend for several years. Within the Czech and Slovak regions, no specific software has taken into account the nuances of its musical terminology. This article provides general information about the Albrechtic software, which is used to improve music-theoretical knowledge in the field of tones, intervals, scales, and chords. The authors of the article and the developers of Albrechtic are mainly concerned with the concept and functionality of the beta version of the software.
Nová písňová tvorba pro děti a její využitelnost v hudební výchově
Authors: Střílková Daniela
Published: May 2024

The author presents a new song cycle suitable for music education. It is based on her own experience in vocal activities while leading a children’s choir and teaching didactics at the Faculty of Education, University of Ostrava.
Najdeme edukační potenciál lidové písně i v současné hudební výchově?
Authors: Kučerová Judita
Published: May 2024

The author of the paper reflects on the possibilities of applying musical folklore in schools. It is based on the long-standing tradition of applying Czech, Moravian and Silesian songs in music education and at the same time on the findings of empirical surveys that were carried out in the Czech Republic. Her study contains historical aspects of the issue, further discusses the importance of folk songs from the point of view of the ontogenesis of the child and presents the possibilities of applying folk songs in the conditions of contemporary education.
«Uvant og litt flaut å bruke morsmålet i skolesammenheng». Læreres refleksjoner om elevers ambivalens til bruk av flere språk i opplæringen
Authors: Kjelaas Irmelin , Brekke Anette
Published: May 2024

This study deals with teachers' experiences with and reflections on students' ambivalence towards the use of multiple languages in education in Norway. The article is based on logs from 13 teachers who participated in a further education program in second language pedagogy in the academic year 2021/2022. The logs describe teaching activities that involved using the students' entire language repertoire in the learning process. Many of the teachers found that several of the pupils reacted ambivalently to this. The vast majority were positive, but some did not want to use their first language(s) at all; some found it embarrassing, and others were of the opinion that the different languages they knew should be kept separate. The article’s starting point is this ambivalence. More specifically, it examines how teachers interpret the reticence and what pedagogical implications they believe it should have. Based on descriptions of experiences with actual teaching activities and classroom practices, and the students' reactions to these, the article sheds light on the specific challenges teachers may face in increasingly linguistically complex classrooms, how they can be understood, and how they can be accommodated pedagogically. The analysis shows that the teachers attribute their students' ambivalence to their differentiation between home language and school language, their sense of inadequacy in their first language(s), and their distinction between oral and written usage of first/different languages. In terms of pedagogical approaches, teachers point to the importance of good relationships, both between teachers and students and between students, and that explicit training and/or modeling of multilingual strategies may be appropriate. On this basis, we argue that student-centeredness is crucial in multilingual pedagogical work.
Visual Identity Design to Support Media Promotion for the Digital Business Study Program at the Indonesian University of Education
Authors: Dzikri Ar Ridlo Muhammad
Published: May 2024

In today's digital era, visual identity is an important point for creating a consistent visual identity. Especially as a promotional media which is an effective strategy in increasing student awareness in choosing study programs at higher education. Determining long-term choices that will have an impact on students' lives makes choosing a study program an important decision for prospective students. The student's future social life, profession, and level of personal satisfaction may be affected by this decision. Selecting a study program at a university is seen by prospective students as having the power to change the course of a person's life. Therefore, choosing a particular study program is a crucial choice. The visual identity attached to the product is very important for universities to facilitate media for the Indonesian Education University's Digital Business Study Program.
On the Terminology of the Liber de Causis
Authors: Kiladze Nana V.
Published: May 2024

Despite the fact that the scholarly literature on the anonymous medieval treatise Liber de Causis is quite extensive, it is still relevant to discuss its terminology. It should be noted that at times it is difficult to determine whether the Arabic terms of philosophy stem directly from the original Greek term or from its Syriac translation. This difficulty is felt especially in connection with the terminology of the Liber de Causis, In such cases the anonymity of the work does not allow to trace the path of formation and further development of its terminology.
Correspondence between Aristotle and Alexander the Great: The Earliest Piece of the Adab-Literature
Authors: Maróth Miklós
Published: May 2024

The article analyses an early piece of Arabic literature intending to disclose how these epistles attributed to Aristotle fit into the Greek literary tradition.
Use of Alloplastic Total Joint Replacement of the Temporomandibular Joint of Growing Patients: A Scoping Review
Authors: Correia Lima Bernardo , Grillo Ricardo , Alvarez Quinta Reis Bruno , Peral Ferreira Pinto Leonardo Augustus , Melhem-Elias Fernando
Published: May 2024

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders pose unique challenges in pediatric patients undergoing craniofacial growth. Alloplastic total temporomandibular joint reconstruction (ATJR) techniques have emerged as promising solutions, offering immediate joint function and symptom relief. However, the efficacy and safety of ATJR in this population remain under scrutiny. This scoping review aims to comprehensively summarize the evolving literature on ATJR in growing patients with end-stage TMJ pathology. Our methodology adhered to PRISMA-ScR guidelines, identifying 9 relevant articles. The discussion emphasizes preoperative considerations, treatment selection criteria, and potential complications. While ATJR offers short-term benefits, concerns regarding long-term outcomes persist, necessitating further research. Collaboration among multidisciplinary teams is crucial for optimal patient care. Future research should focus on comparative efficacy and safety, refining treatment algorithms, and long-term follow-up to enhance outcomes and minimize complications in pediatric TMJ pathology.
Building College Education Management in the New Era: Theoretical Discussion and Model Construction Based on New Quality Productivity
Authors:   Hunan University of Information Technology, Changsha, China, Liu Kun , L. An Imelda ,   Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas, Philippine
Published: May 2024

This study analyses the use of new quality productivity theory in higher education management and develops a framework called the "multi-dimensional collaborative innovation management model" to tackle the challenges of globalisation and information technology. This concept combines the three dimensions of scientific and technological innovation, management innovation, and system innovation to promote effective resource allocation, improve educational quality and efficiency, and increase the education system's adaptability. This study uses mixed-methods research to verify the model's effectiveness in practical educational management as well as to present fresh theoretical perspectives and practical tactics for cultivating high-qualified talents who will satisfy the needs of future society.
Visual Design of Pop-Up Book Publication Binturong the Rare Cat Bear
Authors: Syahputra Dermawan , Tanjung Muhammad Rusdi
Published: May 2024

This thesis aims to design an engaging and educational pop-up book about the Binturong (Arctictis binturong), a nocturnal creature related to civets but distinguished by size. Known by various names in different regions, such as Binturong, Binturung, Menturung, or Menturun, this animal is referred to as Binturong, Malay Civet Cat, Asian Bearcat, Palawan Bearcat, or simply Bearcat in English. The wild population of Binturong has experienced a significant decline, leading to an elevation of its conservation status to Vulnerable (VU), according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Binturong is listed among the protected species by the Indonesian government. The population decline is attributed to human intervention through exploitation, excessive hunting, deforestation, and forest fires. The responsibility of preserving the environment and biodiversity should concern society. Particularly, educating children, as the next generation, about the Binturong is crucial for understanding the importance of ensuring the sustainability of this species. Therefore, the pop-up book is considered an attractive educational medium. A pop-up book is an interactive form of literature with images that can be erected, aesthetically pleasing, and capable of movement. Thus, the pop-up book serves as an effective tool to enhance reading interest and knowledge about the Binturong.
Silica Filter Membrane by Utilizing Palm Oil Empty Bunches Waste
Authors: Negsagis Reco Rambang Putra , Firmansah Hari , Marsedi Ultra
Published: May 2024

Keramasan Gas and Steam Power Plant uses river water as raw material after going through treatment in the WTP system. To overcome the problem of high silica value in demin water, a ceramic filter membrane device was developed from empty palm oil bunch waste that reduced silica content to standards. This research aims to improve water treatment efficiency to meet the established water quality standards. Keramasan Gas and Steam Power Plant uses river water sources as raw materials, which are processed through the WTP (Water Treatment Plant) system to produce demineralized water as the main supply in the HRSG water filler system. However, the water treatment process has not been optimal because the silica content in demin water is still high (>20 PPB), violating the established quality standards (<20 PPB). Therefore, this study proposes an innovation in the form of a ceramic filter membrane from empty palm oil bunch waste to reduce silica content. Tests show a decrease in silica values to standard. These innovations have had a positive impact, including chemical savings, water treatment optimisation, and wastewater reduction. In addition, the use of empty palm oil waste also contributes to efforts to reduce environmental pollution.
Implementation of Vector-Based Melody Extraction for Plagiarism Detection Using Szymkiewicz-Simpson Coefficient
Authors: Wardhana Nindyo Artha Dewantara , Widodo Agung Mulyo , Firmansyah Gerry , Tjahjono Budi
Published: May 2024

Plagiarism is topical within the music industry. It is filled with circumstances such as the potential of massive losses coupled with a “false-positive” court ruling due to the blurred line of plagiarism factor. This research aims to solve the gray line of music plagiarism by exploring the potential of the Szymkiewicz-Simpson coefficient toward musical aspects of music. Melody and Rhythm are chosen as the main features to focus on in the research. MIDI files of music involved in court cases are used as data for the study, with limitations put on what cases can be used for the research. Using a threshold range of 0.1 to 0.25, detection accuracies for melodic plagiarism range from 45% to 60%, while rhythm plagiarism ranges from 60 to 65%. This shows that the algorithm of plagiarism detection has a tendency to detect non-plagiarism cases and is more effective towards rhythm plagiarism detection rather than melodic plagiarism detection against existing plagiarism cases.
The influence of promotion mix, brand image, and level of motivation on repurchase intentions through the decision to stay at Grand Wahid Salatiga Hotel
Authors: Ramadhan Wahyu Andung
Published: May 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously impacted the tourism sector, especially the hotel industry in Indonesia. Restrictions on travel and community activities have drastically declined hotel room occupancy rates and overall hotel industry revenues. This research aims to understand to what extent the Grand Wahid Hotel Salatiga can survive and strengthen its existence after the COVID-19 pandemic. With a focus on the influence of the promotional mix on the decision to stay at a hotel, this research involves analysis of promotional aspects, brand image and consumer behavioural motivation. This approach will provide deeper insight into the strategies needed to recover and strengthen the hospitality industry after the pandemic. This research uses an explanatory research method, with quantitative data used. The data collection technique used non-probability sampling techniques, using 100 respondents who had stayed at the Grand Wahid Hotel Salatiga, and then the data was analysed using SEM-PLS. The results show that promotional mix, brand image and consumer motivation significantly influence decisions. Within the framework of Planned Behavior theory, the findings highlight the role of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control in influencing individuals' intentions to stay at a hotel. This research concludes that the promotional mix positively affects the decision to stay at the Grand Wahid Hotel Salatiga, indicating that the more promotional media there are, the more respondents' interest will increase. A good brand image and superior service quality also positively influence the decision to stay.
Mathematical modeling for the transmission dynamics of cholera with an optimal control strategy
Authors: Mustapha Umar Tasiu , Maigoro Yahaya Adamu , Yusuf Abdullahi , Qureshi Sania
Published: May 2024

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholera, its prevalence occurs in almost all the continents of the world, annually there are about 1.3 to 4.0 million cases of cholera and 21,000 to 143,000 deaths worldwide. In this paper, we propose a deterministic model for the transmission dynamics of cholera to assess the impact of vaccines in decreasing the spread of cholera infection in Nigeria. Moreover, we develop an optimal control strategy, in which we consider personal hygiene a control strategy on infection class, with u(t) as the control function. The best values of the fitting parameters have been obtained using least square minimization to validate the model with the help of experimental data obtained from Nigeria. We perform sensitivity analysis to determine the key parameters that have impacts on the control of the spread of cholera infections in the population. In addition, the numerical simulation of the model reveals that the use of vaccines and personal hygiene will effectively control the spread of cholera infection.
Automated Knowledge Graph Construction with Large Language Models — Part 2
Authors: Kau Amanda
Published: May 2024

Automated Knowledge Graph Construction with Large Language Models — Part 2

Harvesting the Power and Knowledge of Large Language Models

Author Amanda Kau (

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0009–0004–4949–9284

) Introduction Knowledge graphs (KGs) are a structured representation of data in a graphical format, in which entities are represented by nodes and are connected by edges representing relationships
There’s no such thing as sustainable research software
Authors: Katz Daniel S.
Published: May 2024

(with contributions from Michelle Barker, Neil Chue Hong, Matthew Turk, Jeffrey Carver, Hannah Cohoon, and James Howison;
Bases of the method of physical modeling of the process of crushing of municipal solid waste
Authors: Khankelov Tavbay , Irisbekova Mavluda , Rustamov Kamoliddin , Sabirova Dilorom , Abdukadirova Maloxat , Ochildiev Otabek
Published: May 2024

A large number of studies are aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of grinding processes of various solid materials, while maintaining the values of other important indicators, such as material consumption, productivity, etc. Based on this trend, a new method for physically modeling the process of grinding municipal solid waste (MSW) was proposed for the first time. Existing physical modeling techniques are designed for homogeneous and isotropic materials (for example, soil, crushed stone, snow, coal, etc.). The strength properties of solid waste vary widely due to the significant heterogeneity of their components. Consequently, when crushing solid waste, traditional crusher designs have low efficiency in terms of energy intensity, material intensity and product quality. The purpose of this work is to develop a new technique for physical modeling of the grinding process, based on the main principles of similarity theory and modeling, considering the properties of waste heterogeneity. As a result of the research, a block diagram of the physical modeling methodology for the interaction of the working bodies of impact crushing machines with solid waste was developed. A list of tasks for the modeling process and similarity criteria have been determined based on the development of rheological models of the "working body - municipal solid waste" system and the laws of mechanics that characterize the waste grinding process. Based on the developed similarity criteria, scale equations for the grinding process are substantiated and formulas are derived for determining the expected parameters of the original based on the parameters measured on the model. The developed methodology makes it possible to create a crusher design with improved energy efficiency indicators with the least material and labor costs.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PIJAT BAYI, TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR BAYI USIA 3-6 BULAN DI PMB S, KOTA DEPOK PERIODE MARET-JUNI 2022
Authors: Maulinda Septiana , Reflisiani Dian
Published: May 2024

Tidur dan istrahat menjadi salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi peZtumbuhan dan perkembangan anak karena pada saat bayi tertidur, hormon pertumbuhan disekresi lebih banyak tiga kali dibandingkan saat bayi terbangun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pijat bayi dengan kualitas tidur bayi di PMB Hj. Sri Budhi Rahayu, SST Kecamatan Sukmajaya, Kota Depok, Periode Maret-Juni 2022 berdasarkan usia bayi, berat badan bayi lahir, pendidikan ibu, dan pekerjaan ibu terhadap kualitas tidur. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan purposive sampling dengan uji Chi Square. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah bayi usia 3-6 bulan yang berkunjung di PMB Hj. Sri Budhi Rahayu, SST Kecamatan Sukmajaya, Kota Depok, Periode Maret-Juni 2022 yang berjumlah 32 bayi. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah Total Sampling yaitu berjumlah 32 bayi. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar 87,5% kualitas tidur bayi baik dan 12,5% bayi dengan kualitas tidur kurang. Artinya ada hubungan pijat bayi dengan kualitas tidur bayi. Diharapkan penelitian ini dapat dijadikan masukan pada praktek mandiri bidan supaya melakukan sosialisasi tentang pentingnya pijat bayi agar ibu dapat melakukan intervensi secara mandiri di rumah, karena ada hubungan pijat bayi dengan kualitas tidur. Ada pengaruh antara Pijat Bayi Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Bayi.
Kata Kunci : Pijat Bayi, Kualitas Tidur, Bayi
HUBUNGAN PERILAKU MASYARAKAT DENGAN STATUS OPEN DEFECATION FREE (ODF) DI DESA KONDOWA KECAMATAN PASARWAJO KABUPATEN BUTON
Authors: Taswin Taswin , Wahyuddin Wahyuddin , Indrasuri Vivi
Published: May 2024

Buang air besar di sembarang tempat atau Open Defecation  adalah salah satu contoh perilaku hidup yang tidak sehat. Open Defecation Free (ODF) merupakan salah satu program yang bertujuan untuk membiasakan masyarakat agar tidak Buang Air Besar di sembarang tempat. Kabupaten Buton terdiri dari 7 Kecamatan, yang dimana masih terdapat 45 Kelurahan/Desa yang belum mendapatkan status ODF, salah satunya adalah Desa Kondowa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahuihubungan antara perilaku masyarakat dengan status Open Defecation Free (ODF) di Desa Kondowa Kecamatan Pasarwajo Kabupaten Buton. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan rancangan Cross Sectional Studi. Jumlah populasi dalam penelitiaan ini sebanyak 501 kepala keluarga, pengambilan sampel menggunakan Teknik simple random sampling dan di peroleh sampel sebanyak 143 Kepala keluarga, waktu penelitian dilakukan pada bulan September-Oktober. Pengumpulan data melalui data primer yaitu kuesioner dan data sekunder.  Analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah univariat dan bivariate, dengan menggunakan uji statistik Chi Square Test dengan meninjau uji p value jika < alpha (α = 0,05) maka dikatakan bermakna. Hasil penelitian yang diuji dengan uji statistik didapatkan untuk variabel Pengetahuan p-value = 0,004<α = 0,05, Sikap p-value=0,005<α = 0,05, dan Tindakan p-value = 0,000<α = 0,05). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan dengan status Open Defecation Free (ODF). Disarankan kepada masyarakat dan pemerintah selalu melakukan perilaku positif sehingga desa Kondowa mendapatkan status Open Defecation free (ODF)
Kata Kunci:Pengetahuan, Sikap, Tindakan, Open Defecation Free (ODF)
PENGENALAN PEMBUKUAN SEDERHANA PADA PELAKU USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) DI KELURAHAN TALANG ULU
Authors: Fitri Santi  , Sari Jesika Refina
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan agar pelaku usaha memahami dasar dan prosedur melakukan pencatatan dan pembukuan sederhana serta dapat membuat laporan keuangan. Talang Ulu adalah sebuah kelurahan di wilayah Curup Timur Kabupaten Rejang Lebong, Provinsi Bengkulu. Talang Ulu merupakan sebuah desa yang terletak dalam (daerah) kecamatan Curup Timur, Kabupaten Rejang Lebong, Provinsi Bengkulu. Mayoritas penduduk daerah ini berusaha sebagai pekerja, namun sebagian lagi dari penduduk adalah membuka usaha kecil-kecilan dibidang kuliner. Namun bertambahnya pelaku usaha tidak diiringi dengan perkembangan aspek finansial. Ini dikarenakan, minimnya motivasi dari pelaku usaha dan kurangnya kemampuan pelaku usaha dalam mengelola keuangan usaha mereka. Maka berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, metode  yang  digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah observasi langsung, pengenalan, pembukuan, dan pendampingan sekaligus monitoring. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat menunjukkan adanya respon positif dari para pelaku usaha untuk mencapai kesadaran atas pentingnya pembukuan, sehingga pelaku usaha dapat membuat pencatatan pembukuan sederhana yang mudah diaplikasikan dalam mengembangkan  usaha agar  menjadi  lebih baik.
Kata Kunci:  Pembukuan Sederhana, UMKM
Effect of employee’s behavior towards organizational change on innovative work behavior in bank employees with mediating effect of employees’ involvement
Authors: Shevels Terry
Published: May 2024

The main purpose of conducting the study is to examine the impact of employees’ behavior towards the organizational change on innovative work behavior. Primary data of 250 respondents were collected from different banks of Punjab. Data is analyzed through different tools of SPSS. The results of this study highlight the importance of positive employees’ behavior towards organizational change on innovative work behavior. Additionally, employee’s involvement also enhances the relationship of employee’s behavior towards organizational change and innovative work behavior. However, employee’s involvement magnifies the positive behavior of employees towards innovative work behavior. Data was collected from employees in the banking sector, that’s why these results can’t be generalized in other sectors. For implications, organizations must give importance to their employees by involving them in the decisions making for the purpose of a positive response that results in innovative work behavior.
Can Discount Window Stigma Be Cured? An Experimental Investigation
Authors: Armantier Olivier , Holt Charles
Published: May 2024

A core responsibility of a central bank is to ensure financial stability by acting as the “lender of last resort” through its Discount Window. The Discount Window, however, has not been effective because its usage is stigmatized. In this paper, we study experimentally how such stigma can be cured. We find that, once a Discount Window facility is stigmatized, removing stigma is difficult. This result is consistent with the Federal Reserve’s experiences which have been unsuccessful at removing the stigma associated with its Discount Window.
Histórico da qualidade da água na calha principal da bacia do rio pomba, MG através do índice IQA-CCME
Authors: Teixeira Da Silva Hernane , Wilhelm Herms Friedrich
Published: May 2024

O Brasil é rico em água doce, cerca de 12% da água do planeta, entretanto muitas das cidades brasileiras sofrem constantemente com problemas relacionados a quantidade e qualidade adequada desse recurso. O problema é mais evidente nos grandes centros urbanos, o que gerou a necessidade de um processo de gestão dos recursos hídricos brasileiros. Este trabalho apresenta o histórico da qualidade da água na calha principal da bacia do rio Pomba no estado de Minas Gerais, após a aplicação da metodologia de macrolocação em estações de monitoramento, utilizando como ferramenta de investigação o IQA-CCME, no período de 1998 a 2019. No modelo de cálculo do IQA-CCME, agregou-se os dados de monitoramento disponíveis de todos os parâmetros e estações selecionados para cada ano de medição, de modo que a análise fosse feita, não para a estação e datas específicas, mas para o rio todo e ano de referência. O formato de dados agregados por ano de monitoramento se comportou como um modelo de fácil maleabilidade por permitir calcular o IQA juntando todos os dados de um mesmo ano. Um número menor de estações baseada no modelo de macrolocação adotado permite uma boa avaliação da qualidade da água em termos de IQA. De modo geral a qualidade da água da bacia se manteve estável na série temporal, oscilando entre ruim e péssima, e o modelo de investigação proposto não demonstrou tendência significativa de piora ou melhora da qualidade da água ao longo do tempo estudado, do ponto de vista de IQA.
Capítulo 2: Estimación del Índice de Eficiencia de las Instituciones Educativas Departamentales Públicas de la Subregión Sur del Magdalena - Colombia Aplicando el Análisis Envolvente de Datos
Authors:   Universidad del Magdalena, Costa Carranza Dairon Alberto , Escorcia Caballero Rolando Enrique ,   Universidad del Magdalena, Visbal Cadavid Delimiro Alberto ,   Universidad del Magdalena
Published: May 2024

El capítulo presenta los hallazgos de la evaluación de la eficiencia en la subregión sur del Magdalena, utilizando el Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA). Estos resultados son parte de la tesis doctoral "Análisis de eficiencia de las instituciones educativas públicas del departamento del Magdalena". El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar el índice de eficiencia técnica, puramente técnica y de escala de las instituciones educativas como Unidades Tomadoras de Decisiones (DMU), reconocer los referentes óptimos mediante los conjuntos de referencia y proyectar las variables para establecer los ajustes requeridos de los inputs y outputs para que las instituciones aumenten sus índices de eficiencia. Se aplicó una metodología cuantitativa con un enfoque empírico y descriptivo usando los modelos CCR y BCC con orientación a los outputs de la técnica DEA. Las bases teóricas abordaron temas de calidad educativa, gestión, y eficiencia, facilitando la comprensión del manejo de recursos públicos. Los resultados ofrecen información para diagnosticar la eficiencia relativa y mejorar las unidades ineficientes, así como para la toma de decisiones a nivel institucional, municipal y subregional en el Magdalena.
Capítulo 4: La gestión de un inventario del almacén
Authors:   Universidad Península de Santa Elena, Pirela Añez Alonso Elías , González Nelia Josefina ,   Universidad Estatal de Milagro, Hidalgo Jorge Fernando ,   Universidad Península de Santa Elena, Herrera Brunett Gerardo Antonio ,   Universidad Península de Santa Elena, Caiche Rosales William Alberto ,   Universidad Península de Santa Elena, Reyes Soriano Franklin ,   Universidad Península de Santa Elena
Published: May 2024

Este artículo de revisión bibliográfica está enfocado en evaluar la gestión de almacenes para el fortalecimiento de la administración de inventarios. Con este fin se desarrolla una investigación documental, en la cual se explora la argumentación teórica esbozada por los autores del área. Generándose una matriz de estudios, en donde se carga la información obtenida y se hace la respectiva confrontación con los datos obtenidos de las fichas utilizadas con cada uno de los autores. Considerando importante describir aspectos tales como el almacén, procesos de la gestión de almacén, funciones del almacén, características del almacén, cadena de abastecimiento, despacho del producto, distribución, seguridad, recepción, almacenamiento, inventarios, metodos de inventarios, ventajas del inventario, automatización del inventario y su metodología. Se concluye que cualquier organización independientemente de su tamaño tiene la necesidad de revisar las actividades de recepción, almacenamiento y el despacho de sus productos y mercancía en un tiempo determinado en el inventario de su empresa como organización esquemática que sirve para controlar el nivel de existencia del inventario.
Unveiling Perspectives on Carbon Tax in the Carbon Emissions Industry
Authors: Zainol Ariffin Zaimah , Saad Natrah , Syed Mustaphanin Syed Mahathir
Published: May 2024

The pressure of climate action becomes more crucial, especially to achieve the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. In the Paris Agreement, Malaysia has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 45% in 2030. Malaysia has taken proper action to ensure the reduction of carbon emissions. Still, it only focuses on tax incentives and motivations toward a clean environment without involving tax penalties for the emitters. Policymakers worldwide are now changing to tax-based policies to lessen carbon emissions. Malaysia is also expected to implement the carbon tax soon. This study aims to determine Malaysia's crucial carbon emission sector and investigate the perception of implementing a carbon tax in Malaysia. This study uses desk research and questionnaires to collect data from the industry, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, and the public. This study has successfully identified key sectors responsible for significant carbon emissions and gathered respondents' perceptions towards implementing a carbon tax. The implications of the study are also highlighted.
Mechanical Analysis of the Connection Structure of a Double-Layered Valve Stent within an Annuloplasty Ring
Authors: Dong Ke , He Zhaoming
Published: May 2024

Background: In this study, to address the failure of mitral valve repair surgery, a novel valve-in-ring model for an artificial mitral valve annuloplasty ring and a new double-layer mitral valve were established. A suitable number and length of ventricular fixation struts within the annuloplasty ring, as well as the implantation depth, result in variations in stress and strain for the inner and outer stent layers. Methods: The compression and self-expansion model of the stent was established via finite element analysis. The changes in stress and strain were analyzed by setting the length and number of the ventricular fixed struts and implantation depth. Results: When only affected by factors such as blood pressure, the maximum stresses of stent structures with three and six ventricular fixed struts are 476 and 222 MPa, respectively, in the right posterior annular region. At implantation depths of 0, 0.5, 1, and 2 mm, the maximum stresses are located in the left posterior annular region of the outer stent and are 740, 697, 709, and 742 MPa, respectively, and the maximum displacements of the inner stent are all in the right posterior ventricular fixed strut region of the posterior annulus and are 3.71, 3.10, 2.48, and 1.87 mm, respectively. In the three and six ventricular fixed strut stents, when the ventricular fixed strut length is 3, 4, and 5 mm, the maximum stresses are 570, 557, and 621 MPa and 674, 666, 644 MPa, respectively. Conclusions: Appropriately increasing the number of ventricular fixed struts can effectively reduce damage to the stent inside the body, and the damage to the stent is relatively consistent across different implantation depths; however, the right side of the stent's posterior annulus is particularly susceptible to damage. However, if the implantation depth is lower, the impact on the inner stent will be more significant. As the number of ventricular fixed struts increases, the strut length variation has a relatively stable impact on stent damage.
طرق تدريس المفردات للطلاب المرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشمالية
Authors: Muammar Reza
Published: May 2024

أما أهداف كتابة هذا البحث هي: (1) معرفة طرق تدريس المفردات المستعملة في المرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشمالية» (2) معرفة قدرة الطلاب على استيعاب المفردات بطرق المستخدمة للمرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشماليةء» (3) معرفة العوائق في تدريس المفردات للمرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشمالية. ونتائج هذا البحث هي: (1) أن الطرق تدريس المفردات المستعملة للمرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشمالية هي طريقة الإلقئية والطريقة االقواعد اللرجمة. (2) وأما قدرة الطلاب على اسسيعاب المفردات بطرق المسخدمة للمرحلة لمتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشمالية هي لبست جيدة؛ (3) وأما العوائق في تدريس المفردات للمرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد البركة سيمالونجون سومطرة الشمالية هي: عوائق تدريس المفردات عند المعلمين. عوائق تدريس المفردات عند المتعلمين» عوائق تدريس المفردات في الوسائل التعليمية» عوائق تدريس المفردات في البيئة.