bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategic sustainability: Unveiling the crucial role of solid waste management in environmental balance
Authors: Aldouri Seror N.M.
Published: June 2024

This research investigates sustainable solid waste management practices at the State Company for the Manufacture of Medicines and Medical Supplies in Samarra. Using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) ver. 23, key variables such as education, participation, implementation, and policy were analysed to assess their impact on environmental balance. A sample of 62 staff members was surveyed from a population of 785, ensuring reliability and representative insights. The study revealed high internal consistency and validity for the analysed variables. Sustainable management dimensions were thoroughly explored, and the average score for sustainable management was found to be 3.102, indicating a strong level of agreement among participants regarding these dimensions. Specific hypotheses related to education, participation, implementation, and policy were confirmed through robust statistical analyses. Variation analysis revealed statistically significant differences in sustainable management dimensions and their impact on environmental balance. Regression analysis demonstrated relationships between participation, implementation, policy, and environmental balance, with R2 (coefficient of determination) values indicating the explanatory power of these relationships. The results underscore the critical role of education, participation, implementation, and policy in achieving environmental balance within the context of sustainable waste management practices. This study contributes valuable insights into effective strategies for promoting environmental sustainability in waste management initiatives, emphasising the importance of targeted interventions in education, participatory engagement, implementation strategies, and policy frameworks.
The changing of environmental philosophical thinking in the Czech Republic
Authors: Lesňák Slavomír
Published: June 2024

The ecological crisis affects every person and place on the planet. Environmental thinking reflects on the causes of this crisis, the diversity of its consequences, as well as its solutions and their perception by individuals in the past and present. The presentation of local contexts of perceptions and solutions to the crisis emerging from lesser-known traditions helps to complete a holistic picture of a human and to find answers to the question of how to act rightly. Even Czech environmental thinking emerging from specific Central European traditions (J. Hus, J. A. Comenius, T. G. Masaryk, V. Havel) has the potential to enrich the image of a human and the perception of the morality of existing proposed solutions. In the following text, the author will present the prehistory of environmental thinking in Czech lands, the development of this thinking, and the most important authors of the last 30 years. The presented research results are based on historical and research methods, the most important monographs, and scientific articles in the field of philosophy, history of philosophy, ethics, and sociology. Topics covered include the introduction and problems of evolutionary ontology, the importance of philosophy and environmental philosophy in times of ecological crisis, the issues of communities of people of voluntary frugality, the socio-ecological approach, ecological rationality, etc. The article points to the dominance of ecocentric views on the ecological crisis in Czech thinking, as well as to the causes of the limits of environmental thinking in the Czech environment.
Ethical considerations in Risk management of autonomous and intelligent systems
Authors: Jedličková Anetta
Published: June 2024

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has raised concerns regarding the potential risks it may pose to humans, society, and the environment. Recent advancements have intensified these concerns, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the technical, societal, and ethical aspects that could lead to adverse or harmful failures in decisions made by autonomous and intelligent systems (AIS). This paper aims to examine the ethical dimensions of risk management in AIS. Its objective is to highlight the significance of ethical considerations in mitigating risks associated with the development, deployment, and use of AIS. The paper provides an overview of various types of AI risks and risk management procedures aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of those risks. We employ a comprehensive risk management approach that combines technical expertise with ethical analysis to ensure alignment with human values and societal objectives. Through the analysis of AI risks and risk management procedures, we advocate for establishing effective mechanisms for ethical oversight and legal control to promote ethical and trustworthy AIS. The findings reveal key risks associated with transparency, accountability, privacy infringement, algorithmic bias, and unintended consequences. To address these challenges, we consider integrating ethical principles into risk management practices, transparent risk communication, continuous engagement with all stakeholders, establishing robust accountability mechanisms, and regular ethical oversight as imperative in ethically designing and operating AI systems. Given the diminished effectiveness of internal audits compared to external audits, we also recommend the implementation of regular monitoring mechanisms through independent external audits when evaluating risk management practices.
Ethics as self-mastery in Seneca’s Letters
Authors: Suvák Vladislav
Published: June 2024

The paper discusses the conception of philosophy and ethics in Seneca’s Letters, as well as in his other writings, which it sets in the broader context of ancient and modern thought. The introduction outlines the Socratic and Stoic foundations of Seneca’s ethics. The next section focuses on the interpretation of passages from the Letters that remind us that the task of philosophy is to teach human to live an active life. The paper points out that, according to Seneca, philosophy resembles art more than knowledge, and Seneca adapts his language and the examples he uses to this effect. In the next section, the paper returns to delineating the relationship between theoretical and practical thought. The specificity of Seneca’s position becomes visible in the background of Aristotle’s problematization of this relationship. The last section asks how we should approach Seneca’s conception of ethics and philosophy. The analyses outlined above show that Seneca’s Letters fully express an approach to philosophy as an art of living, an approach that modern authors such as Nietzsche and Foucault consider determinative for the whole of ancient philosophy.
Outcomes of patients with localized prostate cancer treated with combined external beam radiotherapy and high-dose-rate brachytherapy boost: A single-center retrospective study
Authors: Rothwell David , Sousa Joana Costa , Magalhães Ricardo , Guimarães Irina , Pires Beatriz , Barros João Pedro , Leite Regina , Rodrigues Mónica , Alves Carla , Miranda Cristina , Melo Gilberto , Alves Paula
Published: June 2024

Background

Temporary prostate brachytherapy, in combination with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), is an established and evolving treatment technique for non-metastatic, intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of patients with localized intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer treated with combined EBRT and high-dose-rate brachytherapy boost (HDR-BT) at a single centre.

Patients & Methods

A retrospective review of patients who underwent EBRT and HDR-BT treatment between January 2015 and December 2020. Patient and tumor characteristics, treatment outcomes (Kaplan-Meier analysis), and toxicities were analysed.

Results

127 patients with intermediate (28.3%) or high-risk (71.7%) prostate cancer were included. Median follow-up was 42 months. Five-year bDFS, CSS and OS rate was 77.5%, 98.1% and 93.0%, respectively, with no significant difference between risk groups. The most frequent toxicity was acute grade 1 urinary obstruction (7.9%). One patient experienced acute and late grade 3 urinary obstruction. No grade ≥4 were observed.

Conclusions

Combined EBRT and HDR-BT demonstrated favourable disease control rates and manageable toxicities in patients with localized intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer. The 5-year bDFS rate was consistent with previous studies, supporting the effectiveness of this treatment approach. The low incidence of toxicities highlights the conformality and biological efficiency of HDR-BT boost. This treatment strategy provides an effective, safe and convenient option for this group of patients. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the use of helical tomotherapy based intensity-modulated radiation therapy in combination with prostate HDR-BT (81.1% of cases).
Terrestrial laser scanning in the construction of a numerical model geometry related to underground post-mining facility
Authors: Bodlak Maciej , Izydorski Jakub
Published: June 2024

The procedure of building a quasi-3D geometry of a numerical model of an underground post-mining facility is presented in the article. For this purpose, measurements were made, based on the terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) technology, of a fragment of St. John adit, which is part of the underground tourist route “Geopark” St. Johannes Mine in Krobica in Lower Silesia in Poland, in the neighborhood of Krobica, Gierczyn and Przecznica – the places located in the vicinity of the well-known health resort Świeradów Zdrój. TLS, as one of the most advanced mining surveying technologies, enables accurate mapping of even the most complex geometries of underground mining facilities. This opens wide possibilities in the construction of more accurate numerical models of the behavior of the rock mass around such underground objects. As a result, more reliable calculation results are obtained, which are the basis for designing mining support protection, for example, with rock bolting. This translates into an improvement in the safety of underground excavations, in the conditions of exploitation in mining as well as in historical post-mining excavations made available to tourists.

In the construction of the geometry of numerical model, software such as Trimble RealWorks was used to orientate individual “point clouds” from measurement stations. CloudCompare software was also used to generate cross sections to the adit axis, and AutoCad software was used for processing and spatial orientation of a selected characteristic cross section. Using the latest version of the FLAC 3D v.9.0 software, the excavation cross-section geometry obtained from measurements was mapped to and discretized (i.e., meshed), giving it a third dimension at the same time.
Mediating Effect of Customer Satisfaction in Enhancing Customer Loyalty
Authors: Septiano Renil , Defit Sarjon , Yulasmi  , Limakrisna Nandan , Lusiana
Published: June 2024

Objective: The main aim of this study is to investigate the influence of brand image and perceived price on customer loyalty, with a focus on the role of customer satisfaction as a mediating variable.
 
Theoretical Framework: The provision of car maintenance services is a lucrative business potential in the automotive industry, as consumers have an urgent need to ensure proper care and maintenance of their vehicles. The automotive after-sales market covers a wide range of operations, including many aspects such as post-purchase vehicle maintenance and the last phase of vehicle life. It includes all activities related to spare parts and after-sales service.
 
Method: The demography being examined comprises the customer base of the Auto2000 West Sumatra workshop. The research study used a sample size of 254 people. The research used a purposive sampling methodology. The data analysis conducted in this study was performed using the SmartPLS software version 3.2.9. SmartPLS is a software application that facilitates researchers in analyzing data to investigate models.
 
Results and Discussion: The establishment of strong and reliable relationships between consumers and organizations is an important determinant of true client loyalty. Evaluating customer loyalty requires the use of measures centered on customers' propensity to provide recommendations or engage in favorable communications, along with their intention to make repeat purchases and pay higher prices.
 
Research Implications: Research has significant value for companies in increasing consumer loyalty. The suggested conceptual model aims to improve understanding of how customer loyalty can be improved by integrating the quality of service quality, price fairness, customer happiness, brand image, and trust.
 
Originality/Value: The management of company models requires a serious approach, as changes can have a significant impact on the way companies operate and generate revenue. To increase the revenue of various companies, research and recommendation systems emerged over the past decade and consist of valuable services.
Tres concepciones medievales de la intencionalidad
Authors: Vargas Bejarano Julio César
Published: June 2024

Agustín de Hipona, Avicena y Duns Escoto son referentes ineludibles para la historia de la “intencionalidad”. Esta investigación reconstruye las teorías de la intencionalidad de estos clásicos del pensamiento medieval, centrando la atención en el problema del conocimiento: de qué manera se establece el vínculo entre los actos anímicos y la realidad, y cómo se determina la existencia del objeto de conocimiento. Cada capítulo aborda conceptos centrales al problema de la intencionalidad, tales como intentio, intelección, imagen, representación, intenciones primeras e intenciones segundas, entre otros. Agustín de Hipona desarrolla una teoría de la representación en un doble sentido: como expresión y como figuración o imagen. Con ello, advierte el vínculo entre afectividad e imaginación y pone las bases para la disputa medieval sobre la imagen. Avicena se ocupa de las relaciones entre lógica y metafísica, y ofrece un aporte decisivo a la teoría de la intencionalidad a partir de sus indagaciones sobre la percepción, la afectividad, la imaginación y la intelección. Finalmente, en el marco de sus indagaciones teológicas y metafísicas, sobre cómo es posible la creación y en qué sentido hay una semejanza entre el intelecto divino y el humano, Duns Escoto propone una novedosa teoría de la representación mental, que sirve como punto de referencia para las discusiones del siglo XIV y para el pensamiento moderno. Con ello se hace patente que el pensamiento medieval, antes que ser un simple antecedente de la filosofía moderna, plantea preguntas y respuestas propias, a las preguntas perennes del ser humano.
Features of building communication with international students using modern online media
Authors: Makarova Mariya Sergeevna , Turunov Denis Mihailovich , Smirnova Ekaterina Dmitrievna , Osipova Alena Andreevna , Korti Mariya , CHzhao Inin , Klimova Elizaveta Anatol'evna
Published: June 2024

This article explores the influence of online media on the process of adaptation of foreign students in educational institutions. The study was carried out in relation to the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia and some other universities of the Russian Federation that actively use international educational and academic exchange. The authors analyze the main barriers students face when transitioning to a new learning environment, such as cultural, linguistic and academic differences. The authors of the article discuss the role of online media in overcoming these barriers, emphasizing their importance in the process of exchanging information, developing communication skills in a foreign language, and creating trusting relationships. The contribution of online media to the integration of different cultures and traditions is considered, which contributes to the formation of cultural understanding, tolerance and respect for the diversity of worldviews in the educational environment. An analysis is made of how students use online resources to obtain additional information, develop relevant skills and deepen their knowledge, as well as an analysis of existing research on the topic of adaptation of foreign students and the role of online media in education. In addition, the article covers the following subtopics. Features of collecting data on the experience of foreign students and their use of online media. Conducting interviews with foreign students, teachers, and university administrations to obtain high-quality information about adaptation problems and the role of perception of Internet resources and their impact on the adaptation process. The novelty of this study lies in the following characteristics of the work performed. Focuses were made on a specific university or region. The specifics of different groups of students were taken into account. The analysis was carried out taking into account how online media is used by students from different countries, with different language levels, different specialties, etc. The influence of specific types of online media was studied: for example, social networks, educational platforms, chatbots, specialized applications for international students. The analysis of the influence of online media was explicit on various aspects of adaptation through such sections as academic performance, psychological well-being, social integration, cultural adaptation and others. The project ends with a presentation of recommendations developed by the authors of the article on the use of online media to increase the effectiveness of adaptation of foreign students in other countries or universities around the world.
Edgar Allan Poe's journey to Russia: fiction and reality
Authors: Tetenova Mariia Aleksandrovna
Published: June 2024

This study highlights the history of E.A. Poe's work on the Russian literary scene, shedding light on the cultural, historical and editorial factors that determined its existence in Russia in the nineteenth century. In analysing the translations, we have resorted to the study of existing studies on the subject, archival materials of the Russian press, literary criticism etc. The aim of the study was to reconstruct the specific context and the specific conditions under which the work of Poe penetrated into Russia, which would also allow us to illustrate the key role of translators in the presentation of Poe on the Russian, French, and world literary scene. The subject of our study was the special conditions that determined the penetration of Poe's work in Russia. The object of the study was the biographies written by different people in different eras, as well as documents that influenced his image. The main method of the study was a comparative analysis of texts that tell about Poe's life and personality. The main result of the research is the reconstruction of the ‘route’, following which Poe's work came to Russia, as well as the identification of all the key persons, without whom Poe's work would have to wait for its time. The article also contributes to our understanding of the historical and cultural context that determined the appearance of Poe on the Russian literary scene, as well as names the most important writers, researchers and translators who paved the way for Poe to come to Russia. Scientific novelty is provided by creating a synthesis of existing studies on this topic in Russian, French and English, which allows to make the most complete three-dimensional picture and chronology of the existence of Poe's work which also provides theoretical significance of the study.
Effects of different intermittent fasting regimens on leucocyte parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and bleeding time in male Wistar rats
Authors: Okeke Johnplanus Kenechukwu , Ikwuka David Chibuike , Uchefuna Roy Chinwuba , Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso , Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor , Okwuonu Frances Ifeoma , Ndubuisi Samuel Jachukwuike , Onyenyirionwu Emmanuella U.
Published: June 2024

Objectives:

Hematological parameters are associated with various diseases, including inflammatory conditions and bleeding disorders. Investigating intermittent fasting (IF) impact on these parameters may uncover potential strategies for disease prevention or management. This study evaluated the effects of different IF regimens on erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), bleeding time, and differential white blood cell (WBC) count.

Material and Methods:

This animal experimental study conducted between February and July 2022 utilized 50 male Wistar rats randomly assigned into six groups based on their weight. Group 1 (control) was fed normally, experimental groups 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were intermittently fasted for seven weeks and a day (50 days) for 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48 hours (h), respectively, intermittently. The groups also contained 6, 8, 8, 8, and 10 animals, respectively. Blood for total and differential WBC counts and ESR were collected and analyzed. IBM SPSS Statistics version 25 was used for data analysis.

Results:

There were no statistically significant differences in the total WBC count (cells/mcl), ESR (mm/h), bleeding time (s), eosinophil count (×109 cells/L), basophil count (×109 cells/L), lymphocyte count (×109 cells/L), and monocyte count (×109 cells/L) between the control and the different fasting groups (P < 0.05). Neutrophil count showed a significant reduction in groups 2, 4, 5, and 6 (P < 0.05). Group 3 was not statistically significant when compared to the control.

Conclusion:

It can be deducted from this study that IF has no effect on ESR and bleeding time but has a slight effect on the differential WBC count. Because 36 h and 48 h fast can be extreme, the less strict ones that are 12 h, 18 h, and 24 h IF are considered safe for healthy people.
QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF RUNNING CADENCE ON BIOMECHANICS, PERFORMANCE, AND INJURY RISK: A PHYSICS-BASED ANALYSIS
Authors: Basheer M. ameen Rayan
Published: June 2024

Running cadence is crucial in running biomechanics and physiology, impacting performance and injury risk. The relationship between running cadence, height, weight, and gender is explored using data from 29 participants (14 males, 15 females) with varying attributes. Taller individuals tend to have a lower cadence due to longer stride length, while fewer steps are required by heavier individuals at the same pace. A higher cadence is observed in males, possibly due to differences in leg length and muscle fiber composition, although considerable variability exists among individuals of both genders.
Linear regression analysis revealed robust models for both genders, with negative correlations between cadence and height, indicating that increased cadence correlates with decreased height for males and females. Females typically have higher BMI than males, with BMI variability in the population. Weight influences running cadence by affecting ground force. Heavier individuals may take fewer steps, but risk increased strain on joints and muscles, raising injury risk.
Furthermore, the connection between running cadence and injury risk is investigated. It is found that adjusting cadence significantly reduces stress on weight-bearing joints and prevents common overuse running injuries. It is demonstrated by several reputable studies in the field that even minor cadence increases greatly reduce stress on knee and hip joints during running, making it a commendable method for injury prevention.
In conclusion, while height and weight impact running cadence, each person's cadence is unique and influenced by various factors beyond gender alone. Understanding the relationship between running cadence and its impact on injury prevention is crucial for runners seeking to improve performance and avoid injuries.
STUDI ETNOMEDISIN MASYARAKAT SUKU LAMPUNG SAIBATIN DI KECAMATAN NGARAS KABUPATEN PESISIR BARAT
Authors: Winandari Ovi Prasetya , Saputri Dwijowati Asih , Pratiwi Retno
Published: June 2024

Conventional medicine is a course of action that used plants as medication, but there is little understanding of medicinal plants. The purpose of this investigation is to identify the varieties of plants that have therapeutic uses and the parts of plants that the Lampung Saibatin tribal community uses as medicinal plants, identify the methods by which the Lampung Saibatin tribal community uses medicinal plants. Ethnic group known as the Lampung in the Pesisir Barat Regency's Ngaras District. This study intends to identify the kinds of plants that are considered medicinal, ascertain certain plant components are utilized medicinally by the native community of Lampung Saibatin, ascertain the methods by which the Lampung Saibatin tribal community employs medicinal plants, and ascertain the manner. Plants in the Zingibereceae family are utilized by many people and 33 families; in traditional medicine, Fruits, rhizomes, shoots, sap, roots, stems, and leaves are among the plant parts that are used. Grated, chopped, squeezed, ground, soaked, boiled, pounded, torched, and eaten raw are the processing techniques.
Optimal control-based solid-state NMR cross-polarization between anisotropic nuclear spins
Authors: Ray Shovik , Redrouthu Venkata S. , Equbal Asif , Jain Sheetal
Published: June 2024

Cross-polarization (CP) is an indispensable part of solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to enhance sensitivity and extract quantitative structural information. However, the most common versions of the CP experiments are susceptible to the presence of anisotropic interactions, including chemical shift anisotropy (CSA) and quadrupolar coupling (QC). Numerous materials and pharmaceutical compounds commonly contain isotopes, such as 19F with large CSA and 6/7Li, 23Na, 27Al, etc., with QC. Inter-nuclear spin correlation experiments can provide crucial local structural information using an efficient cross-polarization method. We introduce a new Optimal Control (OC) simulation generated pulse sequence for Optimal Polarization Transfer In Anisotropic Nuclear Spins (OPTIANS) aiming at 19F-7Li correlations essential for characterizing materials for batteries, heterogeneous catalysis, and many other applications. Numerical simulations showing an improved efficiency for 19F-7Li, 19F-23Na, 19F-27Al and 19F-13C polarization transfer compared to the standard CP are shown. Moreover, robustness against variations in the experimental parameters and the strength of the internal anisotropic interactions is demonstrated using simulations for 19F-7Li case. 19F-7Li polarization transfer experiments on a multi-metal fluoride (MMF) system validate the predictions of the simulations. A comparison with the standard CP experiment shows a gain of 50% in polarization transfer efficiency in the presence of large anisotropic spin interactions at 14.1 T.
Data-efficient modeling of catalytic reactions via enhanced sampling and on-the-fly learning of machine learning potentials
Authors: Perego Simone , Bonati Luigi
Published: June 2024

Simulating catalytic reactivity under operative conditions poses a significant challenge due to the dynamic nature of the catalysts and the high computational cost of electronic structure calculations. Machine learning potentials offer a promising avenue to simulate dynamics at a fraction of the cost, but they require datasets containing all relevant configurations, particularly reactive ones. Here we present a scheme to construct reactive potentials in a data-efficient manner. This is achieved by combining enhanced sampling methods first with Gaussian processes to discover transition paths and then with graph neural networks to obtain a uniformly accurate description. The necessary configurations are extracted via an active learning procedure based on local environment uncertainty. We validated our approach by studying several reactions related to the decomposition of ammonia on iron-cobalt alloy catalysts. Our scheme proved efficient, requiring only ~1,000 DFT calculations per reaction, and robust, sampling reactive configurations from the different accessible pathways. Using this potential, we calculated free energy profiles and characterized reaction mechanisms, showing the ability to provide microscopic insights into complex processes under dynamic conditions.
Living in the past: extending the villa interior for contemporary lives
Authors:   , Jones Abbie
Published: June 2024

Living in the Past” is a thesis that delves into the nuanced exploration of Victorian villas in New Zealand and examines the historical significance and evolution of the villa while contextualizing them within the framework of regionalism and using this framework to propose design solutions for the contemporary villa with a focus on the architectural interior.

This will unfold in a two-part analysis.

Part one will unfold in 3 chapters and will delve into the historical context of the villa and provides a foundational understanding of these iconic structures.

The third chapter will introduce regionalism, examining the roots of the ever-changing architectural style proposing a customized version tailored to New Zealand’s cultural and geographic specifics, aligning with attitudes towards heritage and examining contemporary case studies. From this, the fourth chapter will address the contemporary status of the Villa and the challenges unfolding, including issues including aging infrastructure and sustainability while examining case studies that have addressed these issues in different regions and showcase the innovative planning and material relationships, reflecting regional variations, intertwining with planning and material choices.

Part Two will form two major parts. Chapter five will summarize the information discovered in the previous part and introduce the methodology that underpins the design process. This will include the base model and drawing set, informed by historical research, regionalism, and sustainability considerations, lay the groundwork for the subsequent design phase, (which is chapter six), to address historical insights, intelligent contextualization, and contemporary design considerations into region-specific solutions for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Drawing on regional movements, incorporating historical features, and applying regionalist concepts, this section proposes cohesive approaches for re-imagining Victorian villas to meet modern living standards with a specific application to the architectural interior.

“Living in the Past” emerges as a holistic journey that seamlessly connects historical roots to contemporary design, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the preservation and adaptation of architectural heritage in New Zealand alongside the place of the villa in the architectural interiors.
Contextual Factors Influencing the Implementation of Primary Special Education Program for Deaf Students: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Kanwal Asma , Bashir Rukhsana , Batool Rabiya
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This qualitative study investigates the contextual factors influencing the implementation of primary special education program for deaf students in Punjab, Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Using purposive sampling technique, semi-structured interviews with 31 heads of special education institutions were conducted to explore their aims, vision, and mission through thematic analysis.
Findings: The heads emphasize aims such as imparting foundational skills, enhancing daily routine tasks, and equipping students with vocational skills. Their vision includes raising awareness about the rights of students with hearing impairments, promoting school enrollment, and rehabilitating students to become productive members of society. The mission focuses on fostering academic, social, and moral success, encouraging lifelong learning, and promoting an inclusive environment. Despite these aspirations, the study identifies significant implementation challenges, including societal misconceptions, parental misconduct, false expectations, and a lack of adequate financial, material, and human resources. Struggles with accessibility, equity, and equality further complicate implementation, revealing gaps between policy and practice.
Implications/Originality/Value: The findings underscore the urgent need for a practical framework for action that translates these well-articulated aims, vision, and mission into effective implementation. This approach should prioritize practical measures over mere documentation. This study contributes valuable insights into improving inclusive education for deaf students and highlights the importance of a holistic, supportive approach to meet their diverse needs.
PENERAPAN METODE DEMONSTRASI DAN PENUGASAN BERBASIS GOOGLE FORMULIR BERBANTUAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN VPAMS-PPT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATERI SENAM LANTAI PESERTA DIDIK KELAS VIII D MTs NEGERI 3 BANTUL
Authors: Tri Iwandana Dody , Stiyapranomo Dwi Arif
Published: June 2024

Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan proses dan hasil belajar peserta didik dalam menyerap materi gerak aktivitas senam lantai dengan Penerapan Metode Demonstrasi dan Penugasan di MTsN 3 Bantul. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan jenis penilitian tindakan kelas (classroom Action Research), terdiri dari 2 siklus dengan masing-masing siklus terdiri dari 2 pertemuan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas VIII D MTsN 3 Bantul yang berjumlah 30 anak. Instrument yang digunakan unruk pengambilan data pada penelitian ini adalah pedoman observasi untuk guru, pedoman observasi untuk peserta didik, dan koesioner untuk peserta didik, serta perangkat pembelajaran materi aktivitas senam lantai untuk kelas VIII D MTsN 3 Bantul. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penerapan Metode Demonstrasi dan Penugasan Berbasis Google Formulir Berbantuan Media Pembelajaran VPAMS- ppt Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Materi Senam Lantai Peserta Didik Kelas VIII D MTs Negeri 3 Bantul. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data pada akhir siklus diperoleh tingkat capaian kelulusan dalam aspek penilaian pengetahuan sebesar 80% sedangkan capaian kelulusan dalam aspek keterampilan mencapai 83,33% dengan nilai KKM sebesar 75. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa Penerapan Metode Demonstrasi dan Penugasan Berbasis Google Formulir Berbantuan Media Pembelajaran VPAMS-ppt Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Materi Senam Lantai Peserta Didik Kelas VIII D MTs Negeri 3 Bantul berhasil.
Kata kunci: Metode demonstrasi dan Penugasan, Google Formulir, Senam Lantai, VPAMS-PPT
The Relationship Between Motivation and Mentality towards Athletes' Psychology in Supporting Football Achievement : A Literature Study
Authors: Munir Ali , Nasrulloh Ahmad , Suharjana Suharjana , Wali Carles Nyoman , Kerihi Eka Citra Gayatri
Published: June 2024

Football is a sport that is synonymous with teamwork. The purpose of this study was to discuss the relationship of motivation and mentality of athletes to achievement. The nature of exercise aims to improve the various components that an athlete needs, for example physical exercise, techniques, tactics and achievements. A football athlete is not concerned with psychological factors, in this case the mental psychological factor and the motivation of the athlete. This type of research uses literature studies. The database in this study with article criteria derived from sinta 2-5 indexed journals. The analysis of this study focused on the relationship of motivation and mentality of athletes in football achievement. The main function of the study is to determine whether the mental and motivational relationship to the athlete's performance. The results of this study show that there is a relationship between the mentality and motivation of athletes to the achievements of athletes based on the results of the review. The existence of these two psychological factors, helps athletes get maximum achievements. It is concluded that motivation and mentality affect the achievements of athletes which will have an impact on athlete performance, then athletes create maximum achievements
The Relationship between Clean and Healthy Living Behavior and Risk of Diarrhea in Toddler
Authors: Febriawan Naufal Rafi' , Khasanah Uswatun , Yusuf Ade
Published: June 2024

Background: Diarrhea is a process of defecation in which the stool is more liquid which can be accompanied by blood or mucus with the intensity of defecation increasing more than 3 times a day. The occurrence of diarrhea in children is often attributed to inadequate environmental hygiene. This study aimed to examined the relationship between clean and healthy behavior (PHBS) and diarrhea among toddlers in the working area of ​​the Kalijaga Permai Cirebon Community Health Center.
Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at ​​the Kalijaga Permai Cirebon Community Health Center from May to June 2023. A total of 119 mothers with toddlers (aged 0-59 months) was selected for this study. The dependent variable was diarrhea. The independent variable was clean and healthy behavior (PHBS). The data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using chi square.
Results: Mothers with poor PHBS increased the risk of diarrhea in children by 4.69 times compared to good PHBS (OR= 4.69; 95% CI = 3.04 to 7.24; p<0.001).
Conclusion: Implementation of household clean and healthy behavior lower the risk of diarrhea.
Effect of Gadget Use on the Development of Language and Speech Ability in Children Under Five
Authors: Purnama Hanif Wildan , Pamungkasari Eti Poncorini , Murti Bhisma
Published: June 2024

Background: Language development is a hierarchical change that begins with hearing and learning through hearing through the sounds of words. This research aims to analyze the effect of gadget use on language and speaking abilities.
Subjects and Method: An observational analytical research design using a cross sectional approach was carried out at Bayu Asih Hospital, Purwakarta and Rama Hadi Hospital, Purwakarta in November 2023. A total of 200 children under five were used using a random sampling technique. The dependent variable is language and speech delays. The independent variables are gadget use, mother's employment, mother's education, family income, and child's education. The instruments used were Early Detection of Communication Ability Disorders (DDGKB) and questionnaires. Data analysis uses path analysis.
Results: The results of path analysis explain that there is an influence of gadget use (b=1.85; 95% CI=1.02 to 3.40; p=0.044), gender (b=1.85; 95% CI=1.02 to 3.40; p=0.044) and parental income (b =1.85; 95% CI=1.02 to 3.40; p=0.044), mother's employment (b=0.56; 95% CI=0.31 to 1.02; p=0.058), mother's employment (b=0.56; 95% CI=0.31 to 1.02 ; p=0.058) and mother's education (b=0.91; CI 95%=0.48 to 1.73; p=0.783) and child's education (b=0.74; CI 95%=0.42 to 1.34; p=0.325) on speech delays in children.
Conclusion: Gadget use, gender, parental income, maternal employment, maternal education, and child education increase the risk of speech delays in children.
Impact of the Introduction of Complementary Feeding Prior to the Sixth Month on Hemoglobin Levels and Weight Status
Authors: Noaman Aqeel
Published: June 2024

Background: An infant’s requirement for daily energy and nutrients appears to exceed what breast-feeding gives; consequently, incorporating complementary foods into the diet becomes vital for the growth and development of the infant. The study aims to explore the correlation between the age of complementary feeding introduction before the sixth month and its impact on hemoglobin levels and weight status.
Subjects and Method: We conducted a case-series study at the Primary Health Care Center/Al-Tahrir, Baquba City, from April 18 to August 30, 2018. The study included a sample of three hundred fully developed infants, aged between 6 and 12 months, consisting of 180 males and 120 females. The dependent variable was complementary feeding. The independent variables were weight status, haemoglobin levels, and weught for age z-score. We obtained the data through face-to-face interviews with the child's mother using a structured questionnaire.
Results: Among the women who took part in the study, 43% initiated the practice of providing additional food to their infants between the ages of 4 and 6 months. It was observed that the average hemoglobin level was higher in infants who consumed complementary feeding during the period of 4–6 months. A significant percentage of infants (52.6%) who initiated food intake by nursing or bottle feeding between the ages of 4-6 months exhibited weight levels within the normal range. In contrast, infants who had not yet commenced supplemental feeding showed a lower prevalence of normal weight levels. Furthermore, a majority of infants (83.3%) who engaged in supplemental feeding experienced an increase in hemoglobin levels and an improvement in weight. The research findings indicate that the introduction of supplemental nutrition throughout the period of 4 to 6 months of age has a significant impact on enhancing hemoglobin levels and weight among infants.
Conclusion: The study's findings show that mothers frequently reported offering rice water, biscuits, and tea-soaked bread as their primary food sources.
Spanish language. Home reading with exercises for the development of emotional intelligence (based on the book «Cruce de caminos» written by Luis Fernández Llorente)
Authors: Avdoshina Elena , Drozhbina Aleksandra
Published: June 2024

The proposed manual includes assignments for home reading based on the book "Cruce de caminos" written by Luis Fernández Llorente. In addition to tasks for understanding the content of the text and improving lexical and grammatical skills of a reader, the manual includes exercises for the development of emotional intelligence. These tasks contribute to a detailed analysis of the book and they are aimed at understanding emotions of the characters, analyzing their actions and developing empathy and reflection of readers.
This manual is created for senior students receiving a bachelor's or master's degree in the fields of "Linguistics" and "«Practice and Theory of Translation", who speak the Spanish language at an advanced level. It can be used within the framework of the disciplines "Foreign language (Spanish)", "Practice of the culture of speech communication (Spanish language)".
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF THE EXPERIMENTAL EVOLUTION OF TRANSGENIC BACTERIA: “PLASMID PARADOX”
Authors: Brilkov A. , Brilkova E. , Jabrun I. , Ganusov V. , Loginov Yu. , Shuvaev A.
Published: June 2024

In the present work, a mathematical model for the distribution of transgenic bacteria cells by the number of plasmids contained in them is constructed. This makes it possible to study the patterns of survival of transgenic microorganisms under certain environmental conditions, taking into account various characteristics of transgenic strains, for example, the stability of plasmids in new cells, the “population cost” of maintaining conjugative and non-conjugative plasmids, the efficiency of expression of genes cloned on plasmids, and others. The "plasmid paradox" lies in the fact that although the presence of plasmids containing cloned genes usually reduces the specific growth rate of transgenic bacteria, but with prolonged growth of bacteria under non-selective conditions ("experimental evolution", 20-30 or more generations of the original form without antibiotics) “cost of fitness” is reduced by an order of magnitude or two. An analysis of the experimental results leads to the conclusion that this is due to a change in the difference in the growth rates of plasmid and plasmid-free cells, with a change in the probability of formation of plasmid-free cells, the copy number of plasmids, and the expression of cloned genes in cells of transgenic bacteria under various environmental conditions.
RECONSTRUCTION OF GENE AND ASSOCIATIVE NETWORKS OF DISEASES TO SEARCH FOR TARGET GENES
Authors: Turkina V. , Iarema P. , Mayorova A. , Orlova N. , Savina E. , Orlov Yuriy
Published: June 2024

Computer reconstruction of gene networks—sets of interacting macromolecules with common functions – is a complex task in bioinformatics. Gene networks, presented as graphical structures, offer a convenient means of visualization and provide qualitatively new insights into the set of studied genes and their biological functions. Expanding further, we explore associative gene networks related to diseases. These networks encompass not only genes and their products (proteins, metabolites, non-coding RNA and drug compounds) but also common disease indicators (symptoms, phenotypic manifestations). Software tools aimed at reconstructing gene network graphs are undergoing active development worldwide and find significant utility in biomedicine. We evaluate available online bioinformatics tools for gene network reconstruction based on gene lists and corresponding computer analysis pipelines. We delve into examples showcasing the utilization of online programs for analyzing the glioma gene network. The proposed approach can be extended to other functional gene sets linked to diseases. Scrutinizing the structure of disease-associated gene networks enables the identification of pivotal genes, which can serve as therapeutic targets. Employing similar bioinformatics strategies, gene networks of intricate disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, schizophrenia, breast cancer, and other cancers have been explored. We delve into the applications of computer programs for gene network analysis and address pedagogical aspects of the field.
THE EFFECT OF SHORT-TERM SALINITY CHANGES ON THE FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OF MEDITERRANEAN MUSSEL HEMOCYTES
Authors: Lavrichenko D. , Tkachuk A. , Kladchenko E. , Andreeva A.
Published: June 2024

In this work, using the methods of flow cytometry and laser diffraction, the analysis of the functional state of hemocytes (osmotic fragility, the ratio of cell types in the hemolymph, the ability to produce ROS) was carried out of the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819), acclimatized to low (6 ‰, 10 ‰, 14 ‰) and high salinity (24%, 30 %). Acclimation to different salinity led to a multidirectional change in the cellular composition of the hemolymph of mussels, the most pronounced effect was observed at low salinity. At the same time, both in conditions of low and high salinity, an increase in the intracellular concentration of ROS in hemocytes was noted, which may indicate the development of oxidative stress. In addition, with all changes in salinity, a shift in the osmotic fragility curve was recorded. The results of this work showed that the Mediterranean mussel has a pronounced tolerance to short-term (48 h) fluctuations in salinity, while the decrease in salinity was accompanied by more pronounced functional changes. In turn, the shift in the osmotic resistance curve indicates the involvement of cellular mechanisms of osmoregulation in Mediterranean mussels in adapting to short-term changes in salinity.