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Modern Challenges for International Sea Freight
Authors: Boiko I. V. , Getman A. G.
Published: October 2022

The article highlights the new realities in the international freight transportation emerged under the simultaneous challenges, related to the global economic crisis, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic consequences. The authors argue that the seaborn trade has been encountering a fundamental disorders a long before the contemporary global shocks emergence. Additionally the global container crisis, caused by the shortage of free containers and its growing costs has made the whole situation in the international freight transportation worse, causing the delivery time extention and the growth of inflation. The article is aimed on the identification of the most challenging problems in theory and decision makings, encountering the international freight turnover. Analysing the breakthrough research, expertise and applying the new methodological findings the authors of the articleargue the prospective transformation of the international logistics and proposing new framing features for the global supply chaing configuration. The article states the most undermining processes for the international feight turnover such as the global economic crisis, from its beginning in 2008, the enforcement of the international trade contradictions, specifically US-China trade war, ecological degradation, climate change and the global supply chain disruption, enforced by the global container crisis. The unique role of China as the preconditioning chain in the global supply of the commodities, parts and assembiles was revealed as the most risky factor for the business and governments in all over the world. The article concludes that the global system of international seaborn freight transportation has been entering into the epoch of profound transformation. The foresighting about the main direction of that transformation could be meaningful for Russia and the elaboration of its national transportation strategy.
Component-Element Composition of National Economy Forecasting and Planning Methodology
Authors: Busheneva Yu. I.
Published: October 2022

The methodology and its components play a crucial role in forming the necessary basis for forecasting and planning the national economy. The work found that in the literature there is no generally accepted understanding of the content of the methodology of forecasting and planning work, which leads to ambiguous interpretations in the selection of its parts, complicating the analysis of practical application. The aim of the study is to determine the complex of key components and elements of the methodology based on the understanding of foresight and design of the future as creative and transformative activity and to test the element-byelement structure using the example of forecasting and planning in Russia. The novelty of the research lies in the creation of a decomposition model of the category “methodology of forecasting and planning of the national economy”. The obtained results of the study made it possible to single out such components of the methodology as the foundations, order, methods, results, monitoring of forecast and planned work; the elements of the methodology were typologized principles, approaches, logic, actions, algorithms, typologies, methods, technologies, parameters, indicators, documents, document systems, audit and adjustment. The practical significance of the results obtained is determined by the possibility of their application in the practice of state regulation of the economy, allowing one to identify, evaluate and correct the implementation of the component-element composition of the methodology in modern practice of public administration.The research prospects are to study the possibilities of including new elements in the methodology, as well as complementing approaches and methods that allow for effective forecasting and planning in the post-industrial economy.
Education for Public Service: Traditional Approaches and New Challenges
Authors: Khlutkov A. D.
Published: October 2022

Foreign and domestic political challenges facing Russia actualize issues of improving the education system. Public and municipal administration can only be effective if it relies on the real needs of society, which evolve all the time. In turn, education is a universal way to ensure compliance with public demand and public necessity. Education for public service is a special part of the youth vocational training system. In this case, the tasks of professional training themselves are combined with the priority of educational goals.
The Value of Labor in the Context of Digital Transformation of Employment and the Labor Market: An Intergenerational Cross-Section
Authors: Kolesnik E. A.
Published: October 2022

At all stages of the formation and development of society, human labor plays a special role — it is the main source of renewal of social relations, proportionally changing its social essence. Digitalization of the socio-economic space, which progressively occupies a place in the struc ture of life and life support of society, is also becoming a powerful catalyst for transformational processes in the field of employment and the labor market. The value system is also subject to modification, which is filled with new content.As the analysis of research shows, the modification of values is inherent in every turn of development — this means that in the corresponding period in history there is a different perception of values, with a new assessment of everything that is happening. Moreover, it is characteristic of each new generation, along with unshakable values, to form a different color of those of them that are easier to modify and in a new form do not abhor fundamental beliefs and rules.The values of work at the present stage acquire the features of expressing a certain social position, turns into the core of the attitude to life and social roles in the rigid protocols and new behavioral standards that are being formed in the digital society.The study indicates that the values of labor are transformed not only under the influence of the legislative and legal initiative of the state, but also due to the wide saturation of information content with forecasts, analytical calculations of experts, examples of existing projects implemented both in Russia and abroad, and other factors.At the same time, in the intergenerational context, the change in the system of labor values is characterized by varying degrees of influence and significance — for young people to a greater extent, for middle age, based on the importance of labor, achievements and perception of reality, for older people — the ubiquitous inviolability of previously formed labor values.
Cerebral arterial gas embolism in a patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome treated with emergent hyperbaric oxygen: case report
Authors:   Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S., Binkley Mark , Kelly Matthew , Hardy Kevin
Published: October 2022

A 30-year-old female with a history of seizure disorder and hypoplastic left heart syndrome treated with a Norwood procedure in 1986 followed by a modified non-fenestrated Fontan (Left SVC to IVC to pulmonary arteries) with a known baffle leak presented to the emergency department. On day of presentation, the patient became unresponsive, with perioral cyanosis, rightward gaze and a left facial droop near the end of a platelet transfusion. An emergent non-contrast head CT revealed intracranial air in the right MCA distribution. She was taken to the hyperbaric chamber and was treated with a U.S. Navy Table 6 in a multiplace chamber with no extensions. Ten minutes into the treatment patient became more alert and spontaneously asked questions. The following day she was treated with a U.S. Navy Table 5. Patient had repeat CT of the head, which showed resolution of intracerebral gas and small areas of ischemia in right frontal lobe and right caudate. On hospital day five neurologic exam was normal, with 5/5 strength and no residual deficits. Treating the patient was a concern because patient has a single ventricle, in which the pulmonary artery is connected directly to the vena cava. There is very little data regarding the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy on single-ventricle physiology. Only two case reports of three pediatric patients treated with HBO2 for CAGE in a similar setting are known. In these cases the patients had improvements in their symptoms following HBO2. These cases and ours indicate HBO2 is feasible and indicated for CAGE in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease.
Racial and ethnic trends in unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning deaths
Authors:   Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Hampson Neil B. ,   University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington U.S.
Published: October 2022

Objective: Government programs have attempted to impact a recognized elevated risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning among minority racial and ethnic groups. This study sought to describe U.S. mortality due to unintentional, non-fire-related CO poisoning, examining the distribution and trends by race and ethnicity. Methods: CDC Wonder was used to extract and analyze data on all U.S. resident deaths from unintentional CO poisoning from 2000-2017, categorizing them by year, race, ethnic origin and gender. Results: The absolute number of unintentional CO deaths decreased from about 450 to 380 per year during the period studied, a number near totally accounted for by the decrease in deaths occurring among non-Hispanic/ Latino whites. The number of deaths among the remainder of the population did not significantly change. However, greater growth in minority populations resulted in a similar decline in the mortality rate between non-Hispanic/ Latino whites and the combined minority population. The decline in combined minority death rate resulted from a decrease in the Hispanic/Latino white rate. Death rate did not decline in the black or African American population. Conclusions: All minority groups continue to display a disproportionate number of unintentional non-fire-related CO poisoning deaths compared to non-Hispanic/Latino whites. The decrease in U.S. deaths from unintentional non-fire-related carbon monoxide poisoning from 2000- 2017 is accounted for by a decrease in non-Hispanic/Latino white deaths. While numbers of such deaths among minority groups have not changed since 2000, increases in the size of minority populations have resulted in a declining crude death rate for Hispanic/Latino whites.
Early treatment of frostbite with hyperbaric oxygen and pentoxifylline: a case report
Authors:   Utah Valley Hospital, Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, Intermountain HealthCare, Provo, Utah, Robins Marc S.
Published: October 2022

While several published cases have reported tissue preservation with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) after frostbite, its routine use is not endorsed by expert consensus. We report a case of possible frostbite injury to the toes of both feet and the plantar surface of the left foot in a 17-year-old male patient. The exposure history included two episodes of rewarming followed by refreezing in the field during a hike through knee-deep snow without adequate clothing. The patient also sustained full-thickness ice abrasions to both anterior shins. The patient was evaluated within 60 minutes after self-rewarming. He was treated with 400 mg oral pentoxifylline three times a day and HBO2 at 2.4 atmospheres absolute for 90 minutes twice a day for a total of 13 treatments. Therapy was initiated approximately two hours from the estimated time of rewarming. Both feet recovered full sensation, and the patient had no tissue loss on his feet and and no functional impairment. The patient was followed for 12 months from injury. This case report highlights the difficulty health care providers face to accurately diagnose frostbite within the first 24 hours of injury, prior to development of more definitive signs and symptoms. Early treatment during this critical period may preserve tissue and function.
Comparison of argon and air as thermal insulating gases in drysuit dives during military Arctic diving equipment development tests
Authors:   Diving Medical Centre, Centre for Military Medicine, Finnish Defence Forces, Finland, Lundell Richard Viking , Wuorimaa Tomi ,   Diving Medical Centre, Centre for Military Medicine, Finnish Defence Forces, Finland, Räisänen-Sokolowski Anne ,   Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland, Sundholm Johnny KM ,   Helsinki University Central Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Finland, Rintamäki Hannu ,   Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland, Rissanen Sirkka ,   Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland, Parkkola Kai ,   Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Tampere, Finland, and National Defence University, Finland
Published: October 2022

Introduction: It is vital to protect divers from the cold, particularly in Arctic conditions. The insulating gas layer within the drysuit is crucial for reducing heat loss. The technical diving community has long claimed the superiority of argon over air as an insulating gas. Although argon is widely used, previous studies have shown no significant differences between the two gases. Owing to its lower heat conductivity, argon should be a better thermal insulating gas than air. Methods: The study aimed to determine whether argon is beneficial for reducing heat loss in divers during development of military drysuit diving equipment in Arctic water temperatures. Four divers completed 14 dives, each lasting 45 minutes: seven dives used air insulation and seven used argon insulation. Rectal and eight skin temperatures were measured from which changes in calculated mean body temperature (MBT) were assessed. Results: There was a significant reduction in area weighted skin temperature over time (0-45 minute) on air dives (ΔTskin = -4.16ÅãC, SE = 0.445, P < 0.001). On argon dives the reduction was significantly smaller compared to air dives (difference between groups = 2.26ÅãC, SE = 0.358, P<0.001). There were no significant changes in rectal temperatures, nor was a significant difference seen between groups. Conclusion: Compared to air, argon may be superior as a drysuit insulating gas in Arctic water temperatures for some divers. Argon used as insulating gas can make diving safer and may diminish the risks of fatal diving accidents and occupational hazard risks in professional diving.
Blood glucose levels in diabetic patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Authors:   Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Div. of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York U.S., Heyboer III Marvin , Wojcik Susan M. , Swaby Jason , Boes Tanner
Published: October 2022

ntroduction: To determine if hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy has an effect on diabetic blood glucose levels (BGL) and, if so, the extent of this effect. Also, to examine factors that exacerbate any observed effect. Methods: This was a retrospective review of prospectively collected quality data on diabetics undergoing HBO2. Pre- and post-treatment BGL were recorded. Pre-treatment BGL <120 mg/dL received glucose supplementation. Hypoglycemia was defined as BGL <70 mg/dL. BGL <90 mg/dL was included as an elevated hypoglycemia threshold. Results: 77 patients representing 1,825 treatments were included for analysis. No patient had deleterious side effects or required emergency care. BGL decreased in 75.4% of treatments in this group, with a median decrease of 25 mg/dL (IQR=54 mg/dL; range of decreased 374 mg/dL to increased 240 mg/dL). A statistically significant greater percentage of treatments of patients with type 2 diabetes resulted in a decrease in BGL (1598 or 77.5%) compared to treatments of patients with type 1 diabetes (169 or 51.5%) (χ2(1, N=1767) =55.37, p<0.001). 1.1% of treatments had post-HBO2 serum glucose <90 mg/dL, and 0.2% of treatments had post-HBO2 serum glucose <70 mg/dL. The majority (70%) of patients with post-HBO2 BGL < 90 mg/dL were maintained on insulin alone (χ2(2, N=20) =12.4, p=0.002). Well-controlled diabetics (i.e., those with all BGLs within 50 mg/dL over all pre-HBO2 treatments) had no post-HBO2 BGL <70 mg/dL or <90 mg/dL. Conclusions: Our results suggest that HBO2 does not cause a clinically significant decrease in diabetic patient BGL. No patient in our study had deleterious side effects or required emergency care. We found that glucose level of <90 mg/dL occurred more often in those who use insulin. Hyperbaric patients who exhibit consistent BGL values may represent a group who could be managed similarly to the non-diabetic population.
Oresme Hybrid Quaternion Numbers
Authors: AYDIN FÜGEN TORUNBALCI
Published: October 2022

In literature until today, many authors have studied special sequences
in different number systems. In this paper, we have introduced the
Oresme hybrid quaternion numbers. We give some properties and identities
such as Binet’s formula, generating function, norm and characteristic
equation for these quaternions. Furthermore, matrix and determinant
forms for these quaternion numbers are given.
Mitochondrial genome comparison reveals the evolution of Cnidarians
Authors: Feng hui , Lv Sitong , Li Rong , Shi Jing , Wang Jianxin , Cao Pinglin
Published: October 2022

Cnidarians are the most primitive metazoans, but their evolutionary
relationships are poorly understood, although recent studies present
several phylogenetic hypotheses. Here, we collected 266 complete
cnidarian mitochondrial genomes and re-evaluated the phylogenetic
relationships between the major lineages. We described the gene
rearrangement patterns of Cnidaria. Anthozoans had significantly greater
mitochondrial genome size and lower A + T content than Medusozoans. Most
of the protein-coding genes in Anthozoans such as COX 1-3, ATP6, and
CYTB displayed a faster rate of evolution based on selection analysis.
There were 19 distinct patterns of mitochondrial gene order, including
16 unique gene orders in Anthozoans and 3 mtDNA gene orders pattern in
Medusozoans, were identified among cnidarians. The gene order
arrangement suggested that a linearized mtDNA structure may be more
conducive to Medusozoan mtDNA stability. Based on phylogenetic analyses,
the monophyly of the Anthozoa was strongly supported compared to
previous mitochondrial genome-based analyses rather than octocorals
forming a sister group relationship with medusozoans. In addition,
Staurozoa were more closely related to Anthozoa than to Medusozoans. In
conclusion, these results largely support the traditional phylogenetic
view of the relationships of cnidarians and provide new insights into
the evolutionary processes for studying the most ancient animal
radiations.
Evaluating a potential model to analyze the function of the gut microbiota of the giant panda
Authors: zhang wenping , Xie Junjin , Xia Shan , Fan Xueyan , Schmitz-Esser Stephan , Zeng Benhua , Zheng Lijun , Huang He , Wang Hairui , zhong jincheng , Zhang Zhihe , Zhang Liang , Jiang Mingfeng , Hou Rong
Published: October 2022

To contribute to the conservation of endangered animals, the utilization
of model systems is critical to analyze the function of their gut
microbiota. In this study, the results of a fecal microbial
transplantation (FMT) experiment with germ-free (GF) mice receiving
giant panda or horse fecal microbiota showed a clear clustering by donor
microbial communities in GF mice, which was consistent with the results
of blood metabolites from these mice. At the genus level, FMT
re-established approximately 9% of the giant panda donor microbiota in
GF mice compared to about 32% for the horse donor microbiota. In line
with this, the difference between the panda donor microbiota and
panda-mice microbiota on whole-community level was significantly larger
than that between the horse donor microbiota and the horse-mice
microbiota. These results were consistent with source tracking analysis
that found a significantly higher retention rate of the horse donor
microbiota (30.9%) than the giant panda donor microbiota (4.0%) in GF
mice where the microbiota remained stable after FMT. Further analyses
indicated that the possible reason for the low retention rate of the
panda donor microbiota in GF mice was a low relative abundance of
Clostridiaceae in the panda donor microbiota. Our results indicate that
the donor microbiota has a large effect on GF mice microbiota after FMT.
Local stochastics and ecoclimatic situation shape phytophagous chafer assemblage composition
Authors: Ranasinghe Sasanka , Eberle Jonas , Benjamin Suresh , Ahrens Dirk
Published: October 2022

Very little is known about factors determining the assemblage structure
of megadiverse polyphagous-herbivore scarab chafers in the tropics
(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Here, we examined the composition of Sri
Lankan chafer assemblages and investigated whether it is influenced more
by the general ecoclimatic situation, macrohabitat, of indetermined
stochastic biotic and abiotic factors of each locality. We also explored
the influence of the latter on separate lineages and general body size.
Based on dedicated field surveys conducted during the dry and wet
seasons, we examined 4847 chafer individuals of 105 species sampled
using multiple UV-light traps in 11 localities covering different forest
types and altitudinal zones. Assemblages were assessed for compositional
similarity, species diversity, and abundance within four major
eco-spatial partitions: forest types, elevational zones, localities, and
macrohabitats. Our results revealed that assemblages were shaped mainly
by locality stochastics, and to a minor extent by ecoclimatic
conditions. Macrohabitat had little effect on the assemblage
composition. This was true for the entire chafer assemblage as well as
for all single lineages or different body size classes. However, in
medium and large specimens the contrasts between localities were less
pronounced, which was not the case for individual lineages of the
assemblage. Contrasts of assemblage similarity between localities were
much more evident than those for forest types and elevation zones.
Significant correlation between species composition and geographic
distance was found only for the assemblage of small-bodied specimens.
Seasonal change (dry-wet) in species composition was minor and only
measurable in a few localities.
Species identification and molecular analysis of terubuk fish from Bengkalis strait (Riau, Indonesia) using COI mitochondrial gene as a barcoding marker
Authors: Arisuryanti Tuty , Ulum Syafrizal , Hakim Lukman
Published: October 2022

Terubuk fish (Tenualosa spp.) commonly found in Bengkalis Strait is an
important fishery commodity with a high economic value. However, the
exploitation of the fish especially during spawning and hatching time due to
the demand of the fish for consumption affects the decrease in numbers of
the fish in Bengkalis Strait every year. Therefore, research on species
identification and molecular analysis of the terubuk fish have to be
investigated due to no genetic information can be used to make regulations
and policies related to fish conservation. This research aimed to identify
and examine the genetic polymorphism of terubuk fish in Bengkalis Strait
using the partial COI mitochondrial gene. The method applied in this
research was a PCR with primer FishF2 and FishR2. Genetic identification of
the terubuk fish was analysed using nucleotide BLAST and Identification
Engine through BOLD and genetic variation was evaluated using the DnaSP
program. Genetic distance was examined using Kimura 2 parameter (K2P) model.
The phylogenetic tree was constructed using Bayesian Inference through the
BEAST program. The result revealed that all samples of terubuk fish were
identified as Tenualosa macrura. The terubuk samples investigated in this
study have 4 haplotypes with 6 variable sites dan 1 parsimony site. The
haplotype diversity and nucleotide diversity were 0.714 and 0.00353
respectively with a genetic distance of 0-0.9% (mean= 0.4%). This finding is
first reported and the genetic information gained in this study is expected
to be implemented for terubuk fish conservation, especially in Bengkalis
Strait.
Assessment of molecular diversity and establishing phenotypic relationships in female and male genotypes of spine gourd (Momordica dioica Roxb.)
Authors: Dodake S.S. , Chimote V.P. , Kulwal P.L.
Published: October 2022

Spine gourd (Momordica dioica Roxb.) is a highly nutritious vegetable crop with dioecious reproductive nature. Forty-eight spine gourd genotypes including 32 female and 16 male genotypes were assessed for molecular divergence to establish phenotypic relationships using ISSR markers. Twenty-two out of a total of 25 ISSR primers studied yielded a total of 88 bands of which 80 bands were polymorphic, with three of them being unique in their profile. Each primer thus produced a mean of 4.0 bands per marker, with 3.64 mean polymorphic bands per marker. Fifteen primers showed 100 percent polymorphism. In the dendrogram, genotypes were distinguished from each other with a similarity range of 0.465 to 0.959. A wider range of molecular diversity detected by ISSR markers reflected the presence of a high level of genetic variation forming different 5 broad groups of clusters. The clustering pattern based on molecular variation during this investigation revealed five clusters; of which cluster three had twenty-eight (all 16 malealong with 12 female genotypes) genotypes; while cluster 4 and 5 were mono-genotypic.
The effect of year and genotype on productivity and quality of potato
Authors: Postic Dobrivoj , Waxman Addie , Brocic Zoran , Djuric Nenad , Strbanovic Ratibor , Stanojkovic-Sebic Aleksandra , Stanisavljevic Rade
Published: October 2022

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is characterized by specific temperature
requirements and develops best at about 20?C. High temperatures during the
growing season cause an array of changes in potato plants, which affect its
development and may lead to a drastic reduction in economic yield. Under
natural conditions, drought and heat stress are two different types of
abiotic stresses that occur in the field simultaneously or separately,
especially in conditions without irrigation in potato production. This study
aimed to examine the productivity of nine potato varieties in
agro-ecological conditions of western Serbia and to find the genotypes that
will give satisfactory and high yields. The field experiment was carried out
with varieties: Cleopatra, Anuschka, Presto, Kuroda, Omega, Dita, Desiree,
Roko and Jelly. The impact year and genotype on potato plants were tested
during a four-year period (2010-2013). The final harvest was performed after
the full maturity of plants in September. Our studies confirmed that potato
marketable yield and total yield are greatly reduced at temperatures higher
than optimal and deficit precipitation during the growing season. Here we
demonstrated that the tested potato cultivar?s response to heat stress and
drought in the growing season is dependent on the longer the adverse effects
and the growth stage. The earlier a heat and drought occurs, the more
negative the impact on the growth and productive traits of potatoes. The
results obtained in this study indicate that among the tested cultivars
Cleopatra was the most tolerant to heat and drought stress acting on the
plants during the growing season. Our research shows that the total yield
was not the only indicator of potato tolerance to abiotic stress during the
growing season, but the assessment should also take into account the
occurrence of secondary tuberization and physiological defects of tubers.
These studies confirm that Cleopatra had the largest share (82%) of market
tubers in relation to the total yield and to have the best predisposition
for the highest economic yield of tubers. Our experiment showed that heat
and drought tolerant potato cultivars could be used to mitigate the effects
of global warming in Serbia and wider Western Balkans regions.
Inter- and intraspecific variability of Quercus cerris L. and Quercus frainneto Ten. in the Sumadija region (Serbia) based on leaf geometric morphometrics
Authors: Jovanovic Marija , Milovanovic Jelena , Nonic Marina , Sijacic-Nikolic Mirjana
Published: October 2022

In this study, we used leaf geometric morphometrics to quantify the differences among Quercus cerris L. and Quercus frainetto Ten. and their populations in the Sumadija region in Serbia. We sampled 2200 leaves from eight populations and on each leaf recorded 13 landmarks. To analyze how leaf morphology varies across species and populations, we used Procrustes ANOVA, a two-block partial least-squares analysis, a principal component analysis and a canonical variate analysis. The results showed a clear discrimination between species, followed by different levels of leaf shape variability in Q. cerris and Q. frainetto. The leaves of Q. cerris displayed higher levels of variability and higher differences among populations compared to Q. frainetto. The patterns of population grouping in the two species greatly differed, indicating that in these species different factors contribute to intraspecific variability. This study provides preliminary results of the leaf morphometric variability of oak species in the Sumadija region in Serbia. Future studies should include genetic and environmental analyses to understand the origins of phenotypic differences between species and populations, and to fully recognize which factors mostly determine relationships between taxa.
Ultrasound markers of chromosome aberrations on routine second trimester screening
Authors: Petrovic Bojana , Joksimovic Jovana , Sljivancanin Dragisa , Joksimovic Luka , Drinic Aleksandra , Stamenkovic Jelena
Published: October 2022

Second trimester ultrasound examination for risk assessment of chromosomal
abnormalities remains an important component of prenatal evaluation. We have
conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the efficiency of
ultrasonographic screening for the markers of chromosomal aberrations and to
classify ultrasonographic markers according to the aberration they were
found with. Over a 10 year period we performed 620 karyotype analyses of
fetal blood taken by cordocentesis after detection of fetal anomalies in a
second trimester scan in unselected population and 216 samples of peripheral
blood of neonates having phenotypic features suspected for
chromosomopathies. Ultrasound examination and cytogenetic data were obtained
from the laboratory database. Chromosomal abnormalities were found in 36
(5,8%) fetuses with anomalies. Most frequently chromosomal aberrations were
detected in fetuses with multiple anomalies (13,3%), heart anomalies
(11,5%), short femurs (12,5%) and polyhydramnios (7,7%). The success rate of
sonographic examination in detection of Down syndrome was 85%, and in
detection of sex chromosome trisomies 80%. Trisomy 18, trisomy 13 and
polyploidy were found prenatally in 100% each. Nearly 42% of trisomy 21
fetuses had heart anomaly, 35,3% polyhydramnios and 17,7% short femurs.
Trisomy 18 fetuses had polyhydramnios in 87,5%, CNS anomalies in 62,5% and
symmetrical IUGR in 50% of cases. All of the fetuses with monosomy X had
short femurs. Ultrasonographic evaluation is the most sensitive screening
method for the identification of fetuses having a high risk rate for
chromosomal abnormalities in a low risk population.
Character and Learning Outcomes of Civics in VCT Learning Assisted by Audio Visual Media
Authors: Ardika Ngurah Putu , Agustiana I Gusti Ayu Tri , Dibia I Ketut
Published: October 2022

This research was conducted because of Civics' low character and student learning outcomes due to ineffective use of learning models and media. This study aims to analyze whether there is an effect of the VCT learning model assisted by audio-visual media on the character and learning outcomes of fifth-grade Civics students. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a post-test-only control group design. The research population was 170 students, with a sample of 74 students determined by group (intact group) with the Gugus random sampling technique. Student character data was collected by questionnaire, and an objective test collected student learning outcomes of Civics. The analysis technique uses descriptive analysis and manova. The calculation results of the average character score of 85.10 are in the very good category. Civics learning outcomes of 81.90 are in the very good category, while the score obtained in the control class is the character score of 80.29, including the very good category. The Civics learning outcome score of 68.14 is in a good category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the VCT learning model assisted by audio-visual media positively affects fifth-grade Civics' character and learning outcomes. Therefore, the problem of the gap between the expectations of the 2013 curriculum and the facts in the field regarding the character and learning outcomes of Civics for fifth graders has been resolved by the VCT learning model assisted by audio-visual application media.
The Positive Effect of Behavioral Contract Techniques on Children's Discipline
Authors: Devi I Gusti Ayu Fitria , Jampel I Nyoman , Antara Putu Aditya
Published: October 2022

The discipline of children who have not been maximized indicates a lack of reinforcement of the moral and discipline aspects from an early age. This study analyzes the behavior contract technique on children's discipline attitudes. This research is a pre-experimental research type One group Pre-test-Post-test. The population of this study was children in group B, with four children as samples who were given treatment. The sampling technique in this study used a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis through descriptive statistics includes mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and variance; inferential statistics include normality, homogeneity, and t-test. The results of the Pre-test normality test were obtained < (0.381). It was accepted, and the Post-test normality test was obtained < (0.381) it was accepted. The homogeneity test results = 1.8 < 9.28, categorized as homogeneous. Hypothesis test results t-count = 9, smaller than the t-table that is 2.446. This shows that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. It is a finding that explains the influence of behavior contract techniques on children's discipline. Thus, the behavior contract technique positively affects the child's disciplinary behavior. This research implies that the behavioral contract technique is appropriate as an alternative to stimulate disciplinary behavior in early childhood.
E-Module Based on Tri Kaya Parisudha Effectively Improves Science Learning Outcomes
Authors: Wahyuni Luh Tu Selpi , Arnyana Ida Bagus Putu
Published: October 2022

Thematic book on science learning in elementary schools is still printed, so learning activities have not been optimal in facilitating various learning styles and have not yet integrated characters based on Balinese local wisdom Tri Kaya Parisudha. Therefore, this study aims to produce an e-module to determine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The research subjects are media, material, and language experts. The test subjects were 35 students. Questionnaire data collection methods and practicality and learning outcomes test for effectiveness. The data collection instrument in the questionnaire consists of; media instruments, materials, linguists, and learning outcomes instruments in the form of multiple-choice tests—analysis of quantitative and qualitative descriptive data. The results of this study are; E-Module Based on Tri Kaya Parisudha in Science Learning with the theme of My Friend's Environment for 5th Grade Elementary School Students through the ADDIE Model. E-Modul validity results; material 5.00 is very good; media 5.00 is very good; language 5.00 is very good. 100% practicality is very practical, and the effective test results are based on one sample t-test with the results of t-count 13.45 > t-table 2.03, meaning that t-count is greater than t-table and based on a smaller significance, namely 0.00 < 0.05, meaning that there is an increase in the average science learning outcomes of elementary school students using e-modules based on Tri Kaya Parisudha in the environmental theme of my friend's science learning.
Character Survey Assessment Instruments for Fifth Grade Elementary School Students
Authors: Wardana I Wayan Raka , Rati Ni Wayan
Published: October 2022

The teacher's assessment of student character is only through direct observation of students without using an assessment instrument. In addition, students' behavior rarely reflects good and trustworthy character. This research aims to develop a character survey assessment instrument for fifth-grade elementary school students. This type of research is the development of the RDR model. The research subjects were two instrument experts and two practitioners. The product trial subjects consisted of 30 students. The methods used to collect data are questionnaires, interviews, documentation studies, and observations. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The data analysis techniques are descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative. The analysis results show that the experts' content validity of the character survey assessment instrument is 1.00 (very high). The teacher's content validity analysis results are 1.00 (very high). The experts' reliability test results are 1.00 (reliable), and the teacher is 1.00 (reliable). The results of the response analysis from the trial of the character survey assessment instrument were 95%. The character survey assessment instrument's criteria were very good based on the test results. It is concluded that the character survey instrument is suitable for use by teachers.
The Team Accelerated Instruction Model Improves Mathematics Learning Outcomes
Authors: Gunadewa S M Berlianta , Japa I Gusti Ngurah
Published: October 2022

Teacher learning activities are less creative and innovative, especially in learning mathematics. Teachers also very rarely give assignments. Teachers do not apply innovative models, and teachers do not motivate students to learn. The interviews showed that the low learning outcomes of mathematics in students were due to the difficulty of developing students' understanding when studying. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the TAI model on mathematics learning outcomes. This type of research is quasi-experimental. The total population is 125. The number of samples is 82. The data collection method is a test. The instrument that collects data is the question sheet. The data analysis techniques are descriptive and inferential statistics. The study's t-test analysis results obtained a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000. Thus, it can be interpreted that there is a significant difference in mathematics learning outcomes following TAI learning with conventional learning. So, TAI can improve mathematics learning outcomes. This research implies that the application of TAI causes students' mathematics learning outcomes to increase. Students are enthusiastic and active during the learning activities.
Learning Socio-Cultural Diversity of Society Containing Tolerance Character Values Through Digital Comic Media
Authors: Susanti Kadek Ayu Citra , Wibawa I Made Citra
Published: October 2022

The low use of learning media affects students' motivation to participate in learning. The purpose of this study is to develop a digital comic media containing the value of tolerance characters on the subject of Civics on the topic of community socio-cultural diversity that has been tested for feasibility. This research includes development research. The model used is based on the ADDIE model. However, this research is only in the development stage. The subjects involved were two material experts, two media experts, two practitioners, and ten students. The method used is a questionnaire sheet. The type of data analysis used is descriptive qualitative, and quantitative analysis. The development of digital comics was valid with an average score of 3.93 by material experts with very good qualifications, media experts with 3.75 with very good qualifications, a practitioner with 3.61 with very good qualifications, and student responses with 3.44 with very good qualifications. It means that the digital comic media containing the value of the character of tolerance on the subject of Civics on the topic of socio-cultural diversity for fifth-grade elementary school students is valid and can be used as a learning resource.
Digital Comics Learning Media Based on Problem Based Learning in Science Subjects for Fourth Grade Elementary School
Authors: Puriasih Kadek Nita , Trisna Gusti Ayu Putu Sukma
Published: October 2022

In online learning activities, the material presented by the teacher is still very limited, one of which is science learning and animal life cycle material. It makes it difficult for students to learn. This study aimed to develop PBL-based digital comics learning media in science subjects for animal life cycle material for grade IV elementary school. This type of research is developed using the ADDIE model. The research subjects consisted of two material experts and two learning media experts. The trial subjects were two practitioners by the teacher and five fourth-grade students (individual trial). The methods used in collecting data are interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The instrument used in collecting data is the rating scale instrument. The data analysis techniques are descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative. The study's results were the assessment of the material expert of 4.83 (very good) and the assessment of the media expert of 4.83 (very good). The assessment from expert practitioners got a score of 4.91 (very good), and students got a score of 4.93 (very good). It is concluded that PBL-based digital comic learning media is feasible to use in learning.
Evaluation of the effects of kidney function tests on prognosis and mortality in geriatric patients with a pulmonary embolism
Authors: Akça Hatice Şeyma , Özdemir Serdar , Özkan Abuzer , Küçüktürk Serkan , Köse Fulya
Published: October 2022

Aim: The instant study’s aim is to investigate the effect that BUN and creatinine values have on a prognosis in geriatric patients that are diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Material and methods: Our study was planned as a retrospective data review and included patients over the age of 65 with a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism who were admitted applied to Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital between March 1, 2020, and March 1, 2022. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0.

Results: The study included 148 patients, and 66.89% of them were women. The mortality rate was 28.38%. Considering the blood gas parameters, there was a statistically significant relationship between PH and low saturation and mortality (p=0.029, p=0.001, respectively). Although creatinine values were higher in non-surviving patients than in surviving patients, it was not statistically significant (p=0.252). Blood urea nitrogen was statistically significantly higher in patients who died (p=0.001). Sodium and potassium values were also not associated with mortality (p=0.991, p=0.886, respectively).

Conclusion: The effect of kidney function tests on the prognosis is very important in managing pulmonary embolism. BUN will be more beneficial to the clinician than creatinine and plasma electrolytes in the management of patients with pulmonary embolism.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Biologi Terhadap Penggunaan Aplikasi Daring (Video Conference) Sebagai Sarana Perkuliahan Daring Pada Masa Pendemi Covid-19
Authors: Neli Neli , Handoko Akbar , Asyhari Ardian
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to find out how students perceive the use of online video conference applications as a means of online lectures during the Covid-19 pandemic at Raden Intan State Islamic University Lampung majoring in Biology Education and to find out what obstacles’ students experience. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research method, in which the researcher describes the data based on the results of the questionnaire scores and is supported by the respondent's interview answers. It was shown that students' perceptions of the results of the total percentage on each indicator, namely the acceptance indicator consisted of 55%, the understanding indicator was 61.23%, while the evaluation indicator was 68.2% and had an average value of 61.47% which included in the good category. The perception of students is said to be good and can support the online learning process. Meanwhile, the obstacles felt by students when using video conferencing applications were still technical which are connections, networks, and time constraints.
PENGARUH LIFESTYLE, COMPUTER SELF EFFICACY, PERSEPSI MANFAAT, DAN RISIKO TERHADAP MINAT MENGGUNAKAN SIA BERBASIS E-COMMERCE
Authors: Rahmawati Imelda Dian , Nasih Mohammad
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh lifestyle, computer self efficacy, serta persepsi manfaat, dan persepsi risiko terhadap minat penggunaan sistem informasi akuntansi berbasis e-commerce pada PT GO-JEK Indonesia. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan pada 14 kantor cabang GO-JEK Indonesia yang berada di wilayah Jawa Timur. Populasi dalam penelitian yaitu perwakilan staf dan karyawan, khususnya staf akuntan PT GO-JEK Indonesia yang bertugas di 14 kantor cabang tersebut, yakni sebanyak 34. Karena jumlah populasi minim, maka teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah teknik sampling jenuh, sehingga sampel penelitian ini sebanyak populasi yang ada, yakni 34 orang karyawan staf akuntan GO-JEK. Data dikumpulkan dengan metode kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan teknik analisis regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan lifestyle, computer self efficacy, persepsi manfaat, dan persepsi risiko berpengaruh terhadap minat penggunaan sistem akuntansi berbasis e-commerce pada PT GO-JEK. Strategi PT GO-JEK dalam mengantisipasi perkembangan revolusi industri 4.0, adalah meningkatkan wawasan, skill, pengetahuan, dan kemampuan SDM agar memiliki lifestyle yang adaptif, computer self efficacy yang tinggi, persepsi manfaat, dan persepsi risiko yang baik, dengan memberikan pendidikan dan pelatihan tentang transformasi teknologi.