bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Foreign Exchange Operations of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited
Authors: Limited Foreign Exchange Operations of Islami Bank Bangladesh , Moury Rukaiya Khatun , Hasan Rakib
Published: February 2024

In the dynamic global financial landscape, foreign exchange operations play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade and economic activities. Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has emerged as a significant player in the country's banking sector with a strong commitment to Shariah-compliant practices. Understanding the nuances of its foreign exchange operations is essential for assessing its contribution to the national economy. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the foreign exchange operations of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, focusing on its performance and adherence to Islamic principles. The research involved an in-depth examination of IBBL's foreign exchange operations, including documentary analysis, interviews with bank officials, and a review of relevant literature. Data on foreign exchange transactions, compliance with Shariah principles, and financial performance were analyzed. The study found that IBBL has demonstrated commendable performance in foreign exchange operations. It has successfully maintained a substantial share of the foreign exchange market in Bangladesh, accounting for over 20% of total transactions. Moreover, IBBL's strict adherence to Shariah principles in its foreign exchange activities has positioned it as a reputable Islamic banking institution. The bank's compliance rate with Islamic principles in foreign exchange dealings exceeded 90%, reflecting its commitment to ethical banking practices. Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has emerged as a prominent player in the foreign exchange market, maintaining both financial viability and adherence to Shariah principles. Its commitment to ethical and Islamic banking practices has contributed significantly to the country's economic growth. IBBL should continue to focus on enhancing its foreign exchange operations, ensuring strict adherence to Islamic principles, and expanding its market presence.
Association of Heart Failure Admission with Age, Sex, Risk Factors and Co-Morbidities in Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Wahiduzzaman Miah , Lita Arifin Islam , Kumar Das Uttam , Dhar Rajib
Published: February 2024

Background: Heart failure is a significant medical and societal concern worldwide. It continues to be a major source of morbidity and mortality and causes a significant and rising cost on the health care system. There is a seasonal fluctuation in the number of people who are admitted to hospitals for heart failure, with winter seeing the highest rate. Objective: To assess the seasonal variation of heart failure admission with age, sex, risk factors and co-morbidities in tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among the patients hospitalized with heart failure at the Department of Cardiology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, between April 2015 and March 2016. The history, clinical characteristics, and investigational data were used to diagnosis the patients. Statistical tests were used to examine the impact of seasonal fluctuation on patients admitted with heart failure. Results: In the age range of 41 to 60 years, 302 patients with heart failure at the highest level (51.7%) were hospitalized. Heart failure admission patients were 2.8 times more likely to be male than female, with a mean age of 55.18±12.42 years. Heart failure patients in the age ranges of 20 to 40, 41 to 60, and 61 to 80 years were hospitalized more frequently in the winter and post-monsoon. Seasons and gender had a statistically significant relationship (p=0.030). Smoking is the greatest risk factor compared to other risk factors in all seasons, and all risk factors were more prevalent in the winter than they were in other seasons. Conclusion: This study may help improve the healthcare system and alter how easily accessible hospital resources such as emergency rooms are throughout the winter. More information regarding the heart failure events that occur throughout the winter should be made available to patients and general practitioners.
ANALISIS KEJENUHAN ATLET KARATE PENGGUNA ALAT BANTU PUSH UP BOARD PADA SESI LATIHAN
Authors: Yuyun Aprilia  , Nora Yuniar Setyaputri  , Galang Surya Gumilang  , Budiman Agung Pratama
Published: February 2024

Kejenuhan pada atlet biasanya terjadi karena monotinitas aktivitas sehari-hari,  sehingga tuntutan yang dihasilkan dari periode stresor pelatihan yang berlebihan. Salah satu peralatan yang dapat membantu mengatasi kejenuhan yaitu push up board. Push up board memberikan inovasi dan fasilitas kepada atlet untuk dapat berlatih menggunakan alat-alat ringan hingga berat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kejenuhan pada atlet karate melalui penggunaan alat bantu push up board. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus, wawancara dilakukan pada 10 atlet karate di Dojo Basecamp SMAN 1 Kandat. Hasil wawancara kemudian dianalisis secara mendalam untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa push up board berhasil dikembangkan dengan desain untuk membantu membentuk dan memaksimalkan otot tricep dan bicep brachii dengan mode papan plastik kokoh dan tebal serta efisien. Papan dengan kode warna yang berbeda menargetkan otot-otot yang bekerja. Sistem push up “Plug and Press” tugas berat dengan berbagai posisi dan sudut yang memahat dan memaksimalkan tubuh bagian atas. Membangun kekuatan dengan sistem push up inovatif ini menuntun melalui latihan kekuatan dan kebugaran tubuh total. Push up board secara signifikan mengurangi kejenuhan latihan serta sebagai media stress release yang efektif pada atlet karate.
TINGKAT KEPEKAAN SOSIAL SISWA SMK NEGERI 4 SEMARANG
Authors: Megawati Eunike , Yovitha Juliejantiningsih  , Hartoto Sutopo
Published: February 2024

Kepekaan sosial merupakan suatu keterampilan sosial yang harus dimiliki remaja masa kini, keterampilan kepekaan sosial membantu remaja untuk dapat memberikan rekasi secara cepat dan tepat terhadap peristiwa yang terjadi di lingkungan sosialnya. Kepekaan sosial dapat melatih remaja untuk memiliki empati dan turut merasakan permasalahan yang sedang dialami orang lain, sehingga secara tidak langsung kepekaan sosial melatih individu dalam mengelola dan memunculkan emosi yang tepat sesuai dengan peristiwa yang terjadi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif untuk mengetahui tingkat kepekaan sosial siswa kelas X Teknik Otomotif di SMK Negeri 4 Semarang, dengan menggunakan sampel jenuh sebanyak 108 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui skala kepekaan sosial dengan jumlah 24 butir pertanyaan yang dikembangkan berdasarkan aspek kepekaan sosial yang meliputi perspective of taking, fantasy, empathy concern, dan personal distress. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, diketahui bahwa tingkat kepekaan sosial siswa di SMK Negeri 4 Semarang berada pada kategori sedang dengan persentase sebesar 66,1 %, namun terdapat pula siswa yang memiliki kepekaan sosial tinggi dengan persentase 22,2% dan sebagian siswa memiliki kepekaan sosial rendah dengan persentase 16,7%.
THE INFLUENCE OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION ON FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER STROKE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Fonsêca dos Santos Raynara , Farias Maia Luiz Felipe , Mendes Costa Igor Gabriel , Dias Grandez Cecília , Da Silva Brito Luciana , Nascimento Pereira Elder
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the world and second in Brazil, whose main characteristics are global or focal disorders of brain functions, involving cognitive and mainly physical limitations, including motor, sensory changes, ataxias, apraxias and aphasias. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (ETCC) is a non-pharmacological treatment that has demonstrated relevant benefits in the rehabilitation of patients. OBJECTIVE: to verify the effects of ETCC on the functional capacity of post-stroke patients, focusing on efficacy and results in the face of individuals' motor disorders. METHOD: The searches were performed in the databases PeDRO, Cochrane, PubMed and MEDLINE. Eligible studies included at least one of the population outcomes ≥ 18 years, resulting from the intervention, therapeutic efficacy and Motor activity. RESULTS:Seven were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, published between 2015 and 2020. CONCLUSION: ETCC, applied in isolation, can be an effective technique to improve motor deficits after stroke, including injured upper limb function, lower limb strength, unilateral neglect, mobility and Daily Living Activities. It is suggested to carry out further studies for the standardization of a treatment protocol, as well as to verify the best moment of its application in the post-stroke patient.
La política de la transparencia en los gobiernos locales en Tlaxcala. Entre el desconocimiento y la omisión
Authors: Lima Gutiérrez José Alfonso , Cabrera Canales José David
Published: February 2024

La transparencia gubernamental en México se debate entre avances, estancamientos y retrocesos. En los municipios no es excepción ya que enfrentan mayores limitaciones para su cumplimiento. El objetivo de esta investigación es conocer la política de la transparencia en los gobiernos locales de Tlaxcala a partir de la incorporación del tema en las agendas de los planes municipales de desarrollo y los resultados de cumplimiento que obtienen en los instrumentos de medición. A través de una metodología histórico documental se revisaron los planes de los dos últimos periodos de gobierno y sus resultados en las verificaciones de cumplimiento de las obligaciones. Los hallazgos muestran poca relación entre las responsabilidades normativas sobre transparencia y lo que incorporan en sus agendas los municipios, además de bajas puntuaciones en las mediciones de cumplimiento de transparencia gubernamental.
Pawła Althamera i Artura Żmijewskiego obrazy (nie)ostateczne
Authors: Wróbel Szymon
Published: February 2024

Prezentowany tekst jest swobodną interpretacją 32 montaży „wytworzonych” podczas letniego pobytu Pawła Althamera i Artura Żmijewskiego w Kaliszu w Galerii Sztuki im. Jana Tarasina. Omawianą serię kolaży autor nazywa Obrazami (nie)ostatecznymi. Autor stawia tezę, zgodnie z którą „maszyna montażowa” o nazwie „Althamer-Żmijewski” w sposób udany, ale i przewrotny, łączy pracę przy dwóch stołach. Jeden to „stół prosektoryjny” (table d’opération). Na tym stole rodzi się leksykon i encyklopedia świata współczesnego. To stół „sekcji zwłok” naszego świata. Drugi stół pozwala nam ujrzeć obraz-montaż w momencie narodzin. Przy tym stole pracuje „akuszerka życia” pozwalająca śledzić momenty rodne myśli, skurcze rzeczywistości, tj. obrazy w chwili ich wyłaniania się. Stół akuszerski nie jest stołem prosektoryjnym, ale jest „stołem porodowym” (table d’accouchement). Obie maszyny przyjaźnią się tak jak przyjaźni się Eros i Tanatos, życie i śmierć. Przy obu stołach jednak dokonuje się jeden i ten sam proces – rozpruwania i ponownego zszywania świata.
Głos Marii Reimann
Authors: Mikołajewski Łukasz
Published: February 2024

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Czas zdekolonizować stereotypy dotyczące Donbasu
Authors: Dostlieva Lia
Published: February 2024

Autorka artykułu zajmuje się stereotypami dotyczącymi regionów donieckiego i ługańskiego - ujmuje je jako kolonialne dziedzictwo zinstrumentalizowane przez polityczne, kulturowe i intelektualne elity Ukrainy.
W poprzek wpław
Authors: Dauksza Agnieszka
Published: February 2024

Autorka przedstawia kategorię ludzi nieznacznych, których rozumie jako tych, którzy pozostają w tle, nie wyróżniają się, w porządku publicznym nie mają znaczenia jako jednostki – są „większością”, na co dzień mało istotną z perspektywy instytucji władzy. Ludzie nieznaczni są zanurzeni i uwikłani w realia, na które nie mają większego wpływu. Nie czują się odpowiedzialni za bieg wydarzeń, nie mają też poczucia samosterowności. Autorka pisze o zmianie kulturowej, dystansowaniu się jednostek od opresyjnego modelu sukcesu, powodzenia i mobilności społecznej, sprawstwa pojętego jako planowe, zdeterminowane działanie nakierowane na cel. Scenariusze realizowane we współczesnych tekstach kultury skupiają się na odmowie produktywnej aktywności, formach nieprzystosowania się, nieradzenia sobie z „życiem w jego szczegółach”. Głównym tematem jest przeciętność, codzienność, z którą trzeba się mozolnie zmagać – nieheroicznie i bez większych szans na powodzenie. Zmienia się też „typowy” bohater – stają się nimi ci, którzy są „nieudani”, nie mają siły, nie dorastają, nie potrafią, którzy są ciągle czymś zaskakiwani. Autorka analizuje w tym kontekście kilka „dziwnych” performansów bezsilności: akty czołgania się, pełzania, pływania i leżenia bez ruchu w miejscach publicznych.
Czego nauczyło mnie ciało o byciu badaczką Ukrainy z Ukrainy w czasach rosyjskiej agresji
Authors: Tsymbalyuk Darya
Published: February 2024

W niniejszym tekście badam związek rosyjskiego kolonializmu i kolonialności z wiedzą i tworzeniem wiedzy oraz zastanawiam się, co to znaczy być naukowczynią z Ukrainy, zajmującą się Ukrainą w zachodniej instytucji akademickiej w czasie wojny Rosji z Ukrainą. Krytykując hierarchie produkcji wiedzy, wzywam do ponownego uwzględnienia „wiedzy, która pochodzi z cierpienia”, zgodnie z teorią bell hooks (1994). Zwracam się ku wiedzy o cierpieniu, angażując się w autoetnografię i skupiając się na sposobach, w jakie wojna wpłynęła na moje ciało: od zmieniającego się stosunku do języka rosyjskiego po świadomość mechanizmów, poprzez które moje ciało jest tokenizowane przez instytucje akademickie. Na koniec stwierdzam, że moje ciało nauczyło mnie wycofywania się jako praktyki dekolonialnego oporu i odpowiedzi na rosyjski kolonializm.
Sujok as an alternative therapy to reduce dyspnea in patients with respiratory problems
Authors: Nurjannah Intansari , Novianti Zakiah , Suharto Agus , Sudarmo Muhammad Yasir , Hariyadi Ki
Published: February 2024

The management of dyspnea has received little attention as compared to other potentially severe symptoms of the disease, such as acute and chronic pain. The previous case reports indicated that Sujok therapy can alleviate dyspnea in a short time. This study aimed to determine whether Sujok therapy could reduce dyspnea symptoms in patients with oxygen saturation of less than 96%. Sujok originated from the Korean language, which consisted of the words Su and Jok, denoting hand and foot, respectively. Sujok therapy involves manipulating the hands or feet through massaging, coloring, or attaching seeds, magnets, or needles. This quasi-experimental study involved 34 males and 26 females with oxygen saturation of < 96% and experienced dyspnea with a grade of more than 2 on the Likert scale (1 – 5). Respondents were divided into an intervention group (IG) (n = 30) and a control group (CG) (n = 30), where IG was given the Sujok therapy. Measurements were taken for both groups at 0, 5, 15, and 30 min. The study reported mean ages of 55.6 ± 13.49 and 60.63 ± 9.26 in CG and IG, respectively. The increase in oxygen saturation was statistically significant in the overall measurement time in IG (P < 0.01). After 30 min, the average grade of dyspnea was 3 (moderate) for CG and 2 (mild) for IG. In CG, dyspnea decreased significantly at 30 min by 0.185 (P = 0.001; P < 0.05), whereas in IG, dyspnea decreased significantly at 5 min by 0.649 (P < 0.01). In conclusion, Sujok therapy can increase oxygen saturation and reduce the dyspnea grade in patients with respiratory problems.
Study on the development path of cultural tourism integration in Yubai Village in the context of rural revitalization
Authors: Li Mingyue , Yang Mingjing , Luo Yihong , Zheng Dehao , Fu Matt
Published: February 2024

As a historical node on the coal transportation route along the Old Road of Western Beijing, Yubai Village served as an important business travel station. However, as time passed by, the Old Road of Western Beijing transport line gradually declined, the Mentougou District coal yard shut down, the service function of Yubai Village disappeared, and the local industry development became slow, necessitating revitalization of the village economy. At present, rural revitalization has become an important strategy to promote rural modernization, and Yubai village has ushered in new opportunities for development. The village can rely on its regional advantages, adjust its own development direction, and become a distribution center on the tourism route. Based on the previous field investigation and literature review of Yubai Village, this paper integrates the current resources of the village, analyzes its realistic development predicament, and, from the perspective of culture and tourism integration, proposes new strategies suitable for the development of Yubai Village, such as improving the overall reception services, improving the village landscape node, improving the village road system, carrying out research and education activities, and developing derivative cultural and creative brands. The purposes are to extend the stay time of tourists and give full play to the function of a service station, realize the revitalization of industry, promote the economic development of the village, and provide a reference for the development of similar villages in the future.
КРАТКАЯ ИСТОРИЯ СТАНДАРТОВ И ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ ПО СТАНДАРТИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Гюльнара Мамедова, Эльнур Набиев Гюльнара Мамедова, Эльнур Набиев
Published: February 2024

Эта статья рассматривает историю стандартизации, начиная со стандартизации на уровне предприятия в начале Промышленной Революции, до частных организаций по стандартизации и добровольных стандартов в рыночной экономике, а также национальных или международных организаций по стандартизации, возникших в результате индустриализации и международной торговли, а также их национальных или международных стандартов. В статье рассматриваются ссылки, принципы и методологии стандартизации, и обсуждается позиция и роль технических стандартов и организаций по стандартизации в контексте рыночной экономики. Автор утверждает, что стандартизация позволяет оптимизировать распределение ресурсов в рыночной экономике, и что стандартизация является корнем "невидимой руки" Адама Смита. Концепция стандартизации в данной статье рассматривается в широком контексте исторического развития, начиная с процессов стандартизации на уровне отдельных предприятий в период ранней Промышленной Революции, продолжая через формирование частных организаций по стандартизации и добровольных нормативов в условиях рыночной экономики, и заканчивая созданием национальных и международных организаций по стандартизации, вызванным процессами индустриализации и развитием международной торговли. В работе освещаются факторы и принципы, лежащие в основе стандартизации, а также ее методология, подробно анализируется роль технических стандартов и организаций по стандартизации в современной рыночной экономике. Автор делает акцент на том, что стандартизация является ключевым фактором в оптимизации распределения ресурсов. Особое внимание уделяется взаимосвязи между инновационными технологиями и стандартами в области информационно-коммуникационных технологий (ИКТ), демонстрируя стратегическое значение стандартов в этой отрасли и их влияние на развитие индустрии.
Ключевые слова: стандарт, стандартизация, индустриализация, рыночная экономика, ВТО/ТБТ.
A refractive index sensor based on micro-nano fiber with chirped fiber Bragg grating embedded for a microfluidic chip
Authors: Zhanwu Xie  , Haitao Yan  , Pengfei Li
Published: February 2024

A refractive index (RI) sensor based on micro-nano fiber (MN-fiber) with chirped fiber Bragg grating (CFBG) Fabry–Perot cavity (FP-cavity) for a microfluidic chip has been proposed. A single-mode fiber is drawn by hydrogen flame heading come into MN-fiber. Two CFBGs are written into this MN-fiber by the ultraviolet (UV) laser mask exposure method. One is at the tapered region, another is at the micro-nano region. Then a micro-nano fiber with chirped fiber Bragg grating (MN-CFBGs) FP-cavity sensor is formed. The Bragg reflection wavelengths of two CFBGs are 1620 nm, 3-dB bandwidth are above 50 nm. The reflectance of two CFBGs are 70% and 99%, respectively. The effects of reflectivity and bandwidth of the CFBGs FP-cavity, diameter and length of MN-fiber with this sensor’s optical properties are analysed is and discussed. This sensor is embedded in a microfluidic chip and the MN-fiber region is immersion microfluid in different channels. The experimental results show that refractive index sensitivity of the sensor is –986 nm/refractive index unit (RIU), and the signal of the sensor has little noise. The CFBG-FP sensor not only has high sensitivity and lager measurement range, but also high contrast resonance signal and stability.
Predictive value of skin testing with excipients for COVID-19 vaccines
Authors: Viggiani Fabio , Calogiuri Gianfranco , Paolino Donato , Griscti Soler Daniel , Pugliese Francesco , Zaza Ippolita , Lastella Gabriella , Lassandro Maria Alessandra , Pastore Giovanna , Calabrese Chiara Maria , Nacci Virginia , Di Bona Danilo , Nettis Eustachio
Published: February 2024

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020. Despite the availability of therapies and the adoption of security measures, the most effective method to fight COVID-19 remains the induction of immunity through vaccines. Scientific communities have developed several types of COVID-19 vaccines since the beginning of the pandemic, including those with innovative messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Patients with a history of allergic reactions may have an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions to COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, it is important that these patients are evaluated by an allergist to help monitor immediate-type adverse reactions and identify what vaccine component may elicit an allergic reaction. Various strategies have been suggested to prevent hypersensitivity reactions, including performing skin tests or in vitro tests before vaccination in high-risk patients, administering a different vaccine for the second dose in subjects reporting adverse reactions to the first dose, fractional dosing, or pretreating with anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody. The scope of this review is to evaluate, through current evidence available in the literature, the accuracy of skin testing to the excipients of COVID-19 vaccines, especially polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polysorbate, in predicting allergic reactions to vaccination, despite the existing discordance of data and approaches to the question from the various clinical experiences, as to permit the safe administration of COVID-19 vaccines to populations around the globe.
Ellagitannins from Eucalyptus camaldulensis and their potential use in the food industry
Authors: Sánchez-Loredo Eliseo , Sepúlveda Leonardo , Wong-Paz Jorge E. , Palomo-Ligas Lissethe , Rodriguez-Herrera Raúl , Ascacio-Valdés Juan A.
Published: February 2024

Plants play a key role in the treatment and prevention of diseases since ancient times. Eucalyptus has been traditionally used in the treatment of conditions related to the respiratory system, such as flu, colds, sore throats, bronchitis, as well as neuralgia, and stiffness. Eucalyptus camaldulensis has several phytoconstituents such as ellagitannins endowed with bioactivity, including antioxidant and inhibitory potential on various microorganisms causing foodborne diseases. Tellimagrandin I, pedunculagin, castalagin/vescalagin are among the most representative and have activity against pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Bacillus cereus. These antioxidant ellagitannins may have potential application in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The main industrial uses of E. camaldulensis are related to the production of wood, paper, and charcoal, with its leaves and branches considered by-products from these industrial activities. However, these plant by-products could be used to obtain bioactive compounds for the development of new and improved consumer goods. Therefore, the aim of this work was to review the main ellagitannins of E. camaldulensis and their antioxidant and antibacterial activities in foodborne microorganisms, as well as the relevance that these compounds may have in the food industry and related sectors.
Prevalence of specific human papillomavirus genotypes among Moroccan women with invasive cervical cancer
Authors: Tadlaoui Kaoutar Anouar , Benhessou Mustapha , Laraqui Abdelilah , Benfdil Lina , Bouaiti El Arbi , Mzibri Mohammed El , Ennaji Moulay Mustapha
Published: February 2024

Aim:
The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in Moroccan women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer and to assess the association between HPV infection and some socio-demographic characteristics and clinicopathological features.
Methods:
In this study, 80 fresh biopsies from patients with confirmed diagnoses of cervical cancer during the study period (2020–2021) were collected. All cases were subject to HPV detection by nested PCR using MY09/11 and GP5+/6+ primers. HPV genotyping was performed by type-specific PCR targeting HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, and 33.
Results:
The average age of patients was 54 years. Most patients were diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC; 82.5%) at stage II (71.3%). Overall, 91.3% of cervical cancer cases were HPV-positive. HPV 16 is the most prevalent genotype, reported in 60.3% of HPV-positive cases, followed by HPV 18, 33, and 31 genotypes, identified in 20.5%, 12.3%, and 6.8%, respectively. No double infection with these genotypes was observed. Statistical analysis showed a significant correlation between HPV infection and age at menarche (P = 0.028), parity (P = 0.004), childbirth delivery (P = 0.040), and marital status (P = 0.042).
Conclusions:
HPV-DNA was prevalent in most examined cervical cancer tissues and HPV 16, HPV 18, HPV 33, and HPV 31 were present, at single infection, in all HPV-positive cases. These results emphasize already reported data on HPV distribution in Morocco and may contribute significantly to promoting the use of HPV DNA-based screening tests and available vaccines to limit HPV infection, viral dissemination, and cancer cervical development.
A case of immunotherapy-induced thyroiditis
Authors: Pears George , Mahajan Abhishek , Olsson-Brown Anna , Sacco Joseph
Published: February 2024

Immunotherapy treatments for cancer are known to cause adverse thyroid events which present a diagnostic challenge to clinicians and radiologists. This case report highlights the importance of a high clinical index of suspicion and careful assessment of the thyroid on serial imaging studies to make the diagnosis. The case involves a 65-year-old male with malignant melanoma who was started on immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial. He developed thyroid dysfunction followed by an attack of acute neck pain. Ultrasound of his thyroid was performed which showed significant atrophy. A review of previous imaging was undertaken which confirmed the patient had suffered from thyroiditis and subsequent atrophy. Following this, the diagnosis of immunotherapy-induced thyroid dysfunction was made. Thyroxine supplementation and steroid dose were then adjusted causing his thyroid function and symptoms to improve. Immunotherapy agents for cancers are becoming more and more common. As the case report shows, physicians and radiologists will need to be vigilant to diagnose and treat any adverse events.
Early-stage triple negative breast cancer: the therapeutic role of immunotherapy and the prognostic value of pathological complete response
Authors: De Santis Pierluigi , Perrone Martina , Guarini Chiara , Santoro Anna Natalizia , Laface Carmelo , Carrozzo Daniela , Oliva Gaia Rachele , Fedele Palma
Published: February 2024

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents an aggressive disease associated with a high risk of recurrence after curative treatment and a poor prognosis in the metastatic setting. Chemotherapy was for years the only treatment available in the early and metastatic setting, due to the lack of actionable targets. Clinical practice has changed following the results obtained with the addition of immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy, the development of novel drugs [i.e. antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)], and the use of targeted treatments for patients carrying germline pathogenic breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA) 1 or BRCA 2 variants. The treatment of early-stage disease has had a shift in clinical practice since July 2021, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of pembrolizumab in association with chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment for TNBC and as a single agent in the subsequent adjuvant setting. This intensive treatment based on the combination of a poly-chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) led to the improvement of short- and long-term outcomes, but it has highlighted some new unmet clinical needs in the treatment of early-stage TNBC: the selection of the most effective adjuvant therapy and the integration of pembrolizumab with other therapeutic strategies [capecitabine, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors] based on the achievement of pathologic complete response (pCR); the identification of predictive biomarkers to select patients who could most benefit from the addition of ICI, to minimize toxicities and to maximize outcomes; the possibility of de-escalating chemotherapy in favor of immune-combo or novel agents, such as ADCs; the role of immunotherapy in estrogen receptor (ER)-low patients. The advent of immunotherapy not only addresses current challenges in TNBC treatment but also holds the promise of a radical transformation in its therapeutic paradigm, enhancing significantly clinical outcomes and offering new perspectives for patients grappling with this aggressive form of breast cancer.
Using Monte-Carlo Dropout in Deep Neural Networks for Interval Forecasting of Durian Export
Authors: Srisuradetchai Patchanok , Phaphan Wikanda
Published: February 2024

Interval forecasting is essential because it presents predictions with associated uncertainties, which are not captured by point forecasts alone. In nature, data contain variability due to measurement and random noise. In machine learning, most research focuses on point forecasts, with relatively few studies dedicated to interval forecasting, especially in areas such as agriculture. In this study, durian exports in Thailand are used as a case study. We employed Monte Carlo Dropout (MCDO) for interval forecasting and investigated the impact of various hyperparameters on the performance of Monte Carlo Dropout Neural Networks (MCDO-NNs). Our results were benchmarked against traditional models, such as the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA). The findings reveal that MCDO-NN outperforms SARIMA, achieving a lower root mean squared error of 9,570.24 and a higher R-squared value of 0.4837. The interval forecast width obtained from the MCDO-NN was narrower compared to that of SARIMA. Also, the impact of hyperparameters was observed, and it can serve as guidelines for applying MCDO-NNs to other agricultural datasets or datasets with seasonal and/or trend components.
Development of Annulus-Object Random Bin Picking System based on Rapid Establishment of RGB-D Images
Authors: Zhu Bo-Rui , Shaw Jin-Siang , Lee Shih-Hao
Published: February 2024

With the development of the automation industry, robotic arms, and vision applications are no longer limited to fixed actions of the past. Production lines increasingly require the recognition and grasping of objects in complex environments, emphasizing quick setup and stability. In this paper, a rapidly constructed eye-hand system for robotic arm grasping, which enables fast and efficient object manipulation, particularly for stacking, is introduced. Initially, images were captured using a camera to generate extensive datasets from a limited number of images. Objects were subsequently segmented and categorized using deep learning networks for object detection and instance segmentation. Three-dimensional position information was obtained from an RGB-D camera. Finally, object poses were determined based on plane normal vectors, and gripping positions were manually marked. This reduced the time required for grab-point identification, model training, and pose localization. Based on experimental results, the grasping procedure proposed in this paper is suitable for various object-grasping scenarios. It achieved impressive picking success rates of 96% for unstacked annular objects and 90.86% for random bin annular objects, respectively. In the final experiment, following depth information filtering, a success rate of 95.1% was attained with random bin annular object picking.
Pengaruh Pemberian Reward Token Ekonomi Terhadap Disiplin Anak Usia Dini Kelompok B
Authors: Yarahma Matorang  , Pupung Puspa Ardini  , Hardiyanti Waode Eti
Published: February 2024

Hasil penelitian dengan jumlah sampel 15 anak ada perbedaan rata-rata antara hasil kedisiplinan pretest dengan posttest yang artinya ada pengaruh penggunaan metode token ekonomi dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan anak ini di lihat dengan perhitungan statistic pada skor pre-test kondisi awal disiplin anak mencapai skor 18,13 atau 18,13% dari skor total bernilai 10. Nilai Post-test kemampuan disiplin anak dihasilkan skor rata-rata yaitu 31,13 atau 30,86% dari skor total 10, dengan Uji Normalitas data One-sample Kolmogorov-smirnov test dengan nilai signifikansi 0,961 > 0,05, dan hasil Uji-t 0,000. Hasil dari eksperimen yang telah di ketahui pada hasil pre-test 18,13% sedangkan hasil post-test 30,86%. Dengan demikian Kesimpulan Pengaruh yang diberikan pada pemberian metode token ekonomi dengan berdasar kan uji-t dengan menunjukan nilai probabilitas 0,0 tingkat disiplin dengan metode token ekonomi. Saran pemberian reward token ekonomi dapat menjadi solusi permasalahan yang dapat digunakan sekolah sebagai solusi alternative untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang ada pada peserta didik.
Pengaruh Permainan Tradisional Gedrek Terhadap Kemampuan Numerasi Anak Kelompok B
Authors: Azizah Hi. Taher  , Icam Sutisna  , Apriyanto A.J Pauweni
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of the traditional game “Gedrek” on children’s numeracy abilities. This research is quantitative experimental research (one group pretest-posttest design). Based on the study findings with a total sample of 15, which was divided into 8 boys and 7 girls, children showed an increase in the average pre-test results with an average value of 14.6, while the post-test result obtained an average result of 21.6. These results demonstrated that there is a significant effect before and after the treatment. Based on the t-test results at (α)=0.05, ttable = 2.131 and obtained tcount value = 10.913. Thus, tcount ≥ table, 10.913 ≥ 2.131, in other words, tcount > ttable, Then Ho is rejected, and Hi is accepted, thus the hypothesis is accepted. This showed there is an influence of the Gedrek Traditional Game on the Numerical Ability of Group B Children in TK State 12 Kartini Kindergarten, Wonosari District, Boalemo Regency.
Morpho-palynological assessment of the genus Terminalia L. (Combretaceae) in Egypt
Authors: Taia Wafaa Kamal , Hamdy Rim Samir , Abd El-Maged Amany Mohamed
Published: February 2024

Eleven Terminalia species growing in streets and gardens in Cairo (Egypt) were investigated for their pollen morphology. The study's objectives were to explore the variation among Terminalia species' pollen pheno-characters and to categorize the various species within this genus according to these pollen characteristics. The results showed that there are significant variations in the pollen morphological characteristics in the genus under study, and as a result, these traits can be regarded as eurypalynous. Each of the two main categories of Terminalia species - mono-morphic and di-morphic - includes various pollen morphologies, ranging from spheroidal to prolate with hexa-aperture that may be similar or of two types. For each of the eleven species, an identification key and a clustering phenogram for the fifteen major pollen features have been created. The aperture type, aperture similarity, and exine ornamentation are some of the crucial traits for the differentiation of the species examined while the pollen shape class has a poor diagnostic character. According to the unique characteristics of the pollen morphology of the Terminalia species, three groups and two subgroups were identified.
Involvement of the superior colliculi in crossmodal correspondences
Authors: McEwan John , Kritikos Ada , Zeljko Mick
Published: February 2024

There is an increasing body of evidence suggesting that there are low-level perceptual processes involved in crossmodal correspondences. In this study, we investigate the involvement of the superior colliculi in three basic crossmodal correspondences: elevation/pitch, lightness/pitch, and size/pitch. Using a psychophysical design, we modulate visual input to the superior colliculus to test whether the superior colliculus is required for behavioural crossmodal congruency effects to manifest in an unspeeded multisensory discrimination task. In the elevation/pitch task, superior colliculus involvement is required for a behavioural elevation/pitch congruency effect to manifest in the task. In the lightness/pitch and size/pitch task, we observed a behavioural elevation/pitch congruency effect regardless of superior colliculus involvement. These results suggest that the elevation/pitch correspondence may be processed differently to other low-level crossmodal correspondences. The implications of a distributed model of crossmodal correspondence processing in the brain are discussed.
Edukasi Pengelolaan Sampah Dengan Teknologi Daur Ulang Dalam Rangka Mewujudkan Kemandirian Yayasan Pondok Pesantren Darul Khuldi
Authors: Wardhana Safril Kartika , Berlianti Maulidia , Zikri Ahmad , Mashitoh Anjar Siti , Kesuma R Zicky Chandra
Published: February 2024

Waste management in Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu is still facing problems. The size of the waste pile is not commensurate with the waste handling capacity. Plastic waste is a source of problems in landfills because it is quite large and difficult to decompose. Through research and innovation in waste management, we hope to create solutions that not only minimize negative impacts on the environment, but also create new opportunities for a sustainable economy. This research will be carried out at the Darul Khuldi Islamic Boarding School Foundation in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. This research was conducted to process waste at the Darul Khuldi Islamic Boarding School Foundation, namely domestic waste in the form of plastic waste and organic waste. Plastic waste produced during activities carried out at the Islamic Boarding School is processed into pelleting plastic pellets and making ecoenzymes to manage organic waste. The results obtained are expected to increase the independence of the Darul Khuldi Islamic Boarding School Foundation and reduce the impact of pollution on the surrounding environment
Pelaksana Teknis Kegiatan Kejuaraan Provinsi (Kejurprov) Cabang Olahraga Atletik Tahun 2023
Authors: Martiani Martiani , Syaputra Roni , Herlina Linda , Putra Habib Novrian
Published: February 2024

A variety of sports disciplines, including running, leaping, and throwing competitions, make up the sport of athletics. Numerous sports requiring running, walking, jumping, and throwing are included in the category of athletics. The focus of community service projects is the Bengkulu KEJURPROV (Kejuaraan Atletik Provinsi) activities for 2023. In capacity as an officer on the committee overseeing the 2023 Bengkulu KEJURPROV (Provincial Athletics Championship) events, represents the competition apparatus on a regional level. The event was organized by lecturers and students in the Physical Education Study Program at Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Dehasen University Bengkulu. The results obtained from this community service activity were 2 lecturers as referees and 25 students as timers, committee members and committee secretaries from the Physical Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Dehasen University, Bengkulu
Menanamkan Nilai-Nilai Keorganisasian Bagi Siswa Smkn 4 Kota Bengkulu Dalam Pembangunan Pendidikan
Authors: Saputa Harius Eko , Rikardo Yanuar , Lorita Evi , Sariningsih Marida , Yusuarsono Yusuarsono , Sumantri Muhammad Oky , Purnama Bimas Endo
Published: February 2024

SMK Negeri 4 Bengkulu City on Embedding Organizational Values for Students of SMKN 4 Bengkulu City in Educational Development. The targets of this activity are students of SMK Negeri 4 Bengkulu City who are active in the intra-school student organization (OSIS). The activity method is carried out directly (face-to-face) through exposure to organizational and leadership materials. This PKM activity is carried out in several stages, namely the preparation stage, observation stage, implementation stage, report writing stage, and activity evaluation stage. The results of this activity educate and instill organizational values for students of SMKN 4 Bengkulu City in educational development. This PKM activity is carried out to encourage and motivate students to be more active and foster a sense of belonging, solidarity, caring and develop creativity and innovations in organizations to improve students' soft skills and hard skills. So it is hoped that the achievements achieved by SMK N 4 Bengkulu City students will increase and have a role in the development of Indonesian education.
Pentingnya Bahasa Inggris di Era Globalisasi: Edukasi pada siswa/i SMK
Authors: Alviaderi Novianti  , Martina Mulyani  , Indra Sudrajat  , Retno Wiyati
Published: February 2024

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pemahaman lebih dalam kepada para siswa/siswi SMK terkait pentingnya memiliki keterampilan berbahasa Inggris bagi mereka di era globalisasi saat ini. Edukasi ini dianggap penting mengingat kurangnya kesadaran mereka dalam mempelajari Bahasa Inggris. Metode kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah edukasi yang dilakukan secara langsung di SMK Pasundan 3 Kota Bandung dengan melibatkan seluruh siswa kelas XXI sebanyak 120 orang. Pengukuran peningkatan kesadaran siswa terkait pentingnya Bahasa Inggris dilaksanakan sebelum dan setelah kegiatan edukasi dilakukan. Didapat hasil bahwa adanya peningkatan kesadaran siswa akan pentingnya memiliki keterampilan Bahasa Inggris yang diperoleh setelah mereka mengikuti kegiatan edukasi ini. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan edukasi ini mampu meningkatkan kesadaran siswa/siswi akan pentingnya Bahasa Inggris saat ini.
Tuberculosis Peritoneal. Revisión Bibliográfica más Reporte de Caso
Authors: Jiménez Espinoza Jackson Andrés , Pardo Alejandro Darwin Felipe , Gualan Cueva María Guadalupe , Saavedra Sarango Josselyne Adriana , Ramón Sarango Ximena del Carmen , Cueva Salazar Alexis José
Published: February 2024

La tuberculosis es una enfermedad infecciosa con diversas manifestaciones clínicas y aún se considera una pandemia que afecta al mundo; su causa es la bacteria Koch perteneciente al género Mycobacterium; se caracteriza por la formación de granulomas caseosos junto con necrosis tisular; desde un punto de vista epidemiológico, es una patología causada por la pobreza, las condiciones de vida inseguras, los sistemas de salud inadecuados, la creciente prevalencia de multirresistencia y otras condiciones como la infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH), la desnutrición, el alcoholismo y/o el abuso de drogas. La peritonitis tuberculosa es una enfermedad rara que representa el 0,5% de los nuevos casos de tuberculosis y el 11% de los casos de tuberculosis extrapulmonar. No parece tener una preferencia de género específica y suele ocurrir entre los 40 y 50 años. La tuberculosis sigue siendo un problema de salud cada vez más importante en los países en desarrollo; por lo tanto, el interés por las enfermedades intestinales es un tema candente.Se reporta paciente masculino de 45 años, presenta cefalea holocraneana acompañado de alzas térmicas no cuantificadas, sintomatología se exacerba hace 8 horas presentando dolor abdominal difuso de gran intensidad, motivo por el cual junto a familiar acude a la casa de salud más cercana.
Penyelamatan Manuskrip Pesantren di Kabupaten Sumenep Melalui Inventarisasi, Digitalisasi, Penghimpunan, dan Katalogisasi
Authors: Syafiqurrahman  , Raziq Luthfi , Syakur Abd , Wardi Moh.
Published: February 2024

Pesantren is one of the oldest Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, which since its inception has participated in building the civilization of the people through movements and works produced by Pesantren in the form of pesantren manuscripts.  The implementation of this service has the aim of saving and utilizing pesantren manuscripts for scientific development. The method and model of this service, namely Participatory Action Research (PAR). Thus, it is the right way to realize the expectations of the assistance described above. With PAR, the service process in saving this pesantren manuscript will run to completion. There are several steps taken in this service, namely conducting inventories, providing understanding to the community, digitizing manuscripts, collecting manuscripts, building networks of cooperation with the regional library of Sumenep, cataloging manuscripts, and packaging in the form of plastic folders. This service produces manuscripts in digital form. In conclusion, First, the manuscript profile is well described. Second, there are several strategies carried out by the service to save the manuscripts of pesantren in Sumenep, starting from digitization, cataloging, and packaging using plastic materials. Third, this Community Service contributes to saving the existence of pesantren manuscripts in Sumenep.
Edukasi dan Skrining Kesehatan Berbayar Sampah di Gang Dodol
Authors: Nasution Ade Saputra , Alfira Alfira , Murdianti Annisa Andrea , Bagaskara Muhammad Zaki , Fernanda Tiara , Andarista Aria , Kartika Ika , Deviah Siti Rahmada , Indriani Noer Puspita
Published: February 2024

The main focus of the service was to understand and address inequalities in access to health amidst difficult economic conditions. The service objectives include improving the community's understanding of health and providing low-cost health screening services by paying with waste. This service is carried out with health education by counseling and screening, to see the impact of education, interviews are conducted using a questionnaire. The results showed that the community better understood the importance of preventive health. The waste-based health screening program creates a new institution in the payment of health services. The service shows that this creative method can improve access to health and change healthier lifestyles. Potential for sustainable social transformation and community awareness. This study adds to the literature on innovation in community service and paves the way for similar strategies in communities facing similar problems. This program shows great progress towards a healthier and more capable Gang Dodol community.