bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Marine macroalgae (Enteromorpha intestinalis) for improving the growth performance, meat quality traits, and serum biochemical parameters in broilers
Authors: Akter Latifa , Kalam Md , Ayman Ummay , Islam Rafiqul , Nasrin Morsheda , Bhakta Sonali , Hashem Md , Haque Ziaul
Published: July 2024

Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of green macroalgae as a novel, natural feed additive for broilers that have a greater concentration of active ingredients.
Materials and Methods: Four experimental groups of 180-day-old male broiler chicks (Cobb-500) were randomly assigned, with three replicates in each group: the control group [T0, maintained only with basal diet] and three treatment groups supplemented with macroalgae for 35 days along with basal diet [T1 = 0.05% (w/w); T2 = 0.1% (w/w); T3 = 0.2% (w/w) macroalgae]. Live weight, carcass weight, and organs’ weight were noted at the conclusion of the experiment. The meat quality was examined using the muscles of the thighs and breasts, and blood serum was obtained for biochemical assessment.
Results: The results revealed that dietary supplementation of green macroalgae (0.1%) in broiler rations significantly (p < 0.05) improved the growth performance compared to other treated groups and controls. With increasing weight, it enhanced meat quality traits assessed by increased water holding capacity, ultimate pH, redness and yellowness, and decreased lightness of muscles in the thighs and breasts. Both the levels of serum cholesterol and abdominal fat decreased and showed no unwholesome effects on liver and kidney functions.
Conclusions: For the production of safe and high-quality poultry meat, marine green macroalgae (Enteromorpha intestinalis) could be used as a potential feed additive. It enhanced the growth rate in broilers and improved meat quality and serum biochemical parameters for supplying healthy meat in the human food chain.
Nurses Knowledge Concerning Radiotherapy Complications: A Descriptive Study
Authors: ALKHAQANI AHMED , Sailawi Ahmed
Published: July 2024

Background: Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses intense beams of energy to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy often uses X-rays, but protons or other types of energy can also be used. It may be used as the primary treatment for cancer or combined with surgery, chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy. Most types of cancer can be treated with radiation in some way.
Objectives: Assess the knowledge of nurses concerning radiotherapy complications
Methodology: A descriptive-analytic study was conducted in the Middle Euphrates Oncology center, In order to obtain accurate data and a representative sample. The study sample is a non-probability (purposive) sample was selected. The sample consisted of (30) nurses those who working in the Middle Euphrates Oncology center. Content validity of the study questionnaire, which was distributed among (12) experts who have not less than (5) years of experience in the field, instrument stability of (test-retest) was determined after done by the pilot study on (10) patients, with the reliability of (r = 0. 96), which is statistically acceptable.
Results: the result showed the level of education of the nursing faculty was (46.7%). Regarding, the majority of the study sample was age group within the (23 - 30) years (83.3%), with mean and standard deviation equal to mean ± SD 27.63 ± 5.84. The gender majority of the study sample was male and female (50.0%). Concerning (53.3%) of them, have you participated in training courses about radiotherapy. Moreover, don’t training; the majority of the study sample was single (56.7%). Also don’t training; the results showed that most of the study samples were (56.7%) somewhat sufficient.
Conclusion: The overall assessment of the nurse's knowledge of radiotherapy complications in the Middle Euphrates Oncology center has a highly significant association with their age. They should be oriented to educational programs (especially oncology hospitals) for all new nurses, and they should implement activities to update their knowledge and design training programs outside the country.
Asuhan keperawatan keluarga pada penderita diabetes melitus
Authors: Salsabila Cut Filwulanda , Atika Syarifa , Mulyati Dini
Published: July 2024

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the highest cause of death in the world that must be addressed in health development efforts. Individuals who have a family history or risk factors for diabetes mellitus should immediately take preventive measures as early as possible. Aim of Research: This study aims to provide an overview of nursing care for families with diabetes mellitus and gout problems. Research Method: This research uses a case study conducted by home visit. Results of Study: The family nursing intervention provided refers to five family health tasks, namely health education about the disease process and diet for diabetes mellitus sufferers, providing support to increase family motivation, teaching diabetes foot exercises, modifying the environment to prevent diabetes foot wounds, and utilizing service facilities health. Conclusion: After being given the intervention, families showed an increase in knowledge about diabetes mellitus and gout, skills and family motivation to improve health status by fulfilling five family health tasks.
Latar Belakang: Penyakit tidak menular (PTM) merupakan penyebab kematian tertinggi di dunia yang harus dihadapi dalam upaya pembangunan kesehatan. Individu yang memiliki riwayat keluarga atau faktor risiko diabetes melitus segera melakukan upaya pencegahan sedini mungkin. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan Gambaran tentang asuhan keperawatan pada keluarga dengan masalah diabetes melitus dan asam urat. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus yang dilakukan dengan kunjungan rumah (home visit). Hasil: Intervensi keperawatan keluarga yang diberikan merujuk pada lima tugas kesehatan keluarga yaitu pendidikan kesehatan tentang proses penyakit dan diet bagi penderita diabetes melitus, memberikan dukungan untuk meningkatkan motivasi keluarga, mengajarkan senam kaki diabetes, modifikasi lingkungan untuk mencegah luka kaki diabetes, dan memanfaatkan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan. Kesimpulan: Setelah diberikan intervensi, keluarga menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan tentang diabetes melitus dan asam urat, keterampilan dan motivasi keluarga untuk meningkatkan status kesehatan dengan memenuhi lima tugas kesehatan keluarga.
Penerapan Praktik Tax Avoidance Serta Penggunaan Kebijakan Transfer Pricing Dan Tax Treaty Di Indonesia
Authors: Putri Anastasia Adinda Permata , Sirait Alpin Stephanus Hasiholan , Siregar Khansa Zhafirah , Tannya Devi , Widasari Veronica Angela Citra , Najmina Luthfiola Rachma , Wijaya Suparna
Published: July 2024

Studi ini menganalisis penerapan praktik penghindaran pajak melalui transfer pricing dan tax treaty dalam sistem perpajakan Indonesia dan dampaknya terhadap penerimaan pajak negara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi literatur dari artikel-artikel yang diterbitkan dalam jurnal nasional dan internasional periode 2019-2024. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa tax avoidance melalui transfer pricing sering kali dilakukan dengan menetapkan harga transfer antar divisi perusahaan untuk memindahkan keuntungan ke negara dengan tarif pajak lebih rendah. Sementara itu, tax treaty sering dimanfaatkan melalui treaty shopping, di mana perusahaan mendirikan anak perusahaan di negara-negara dengan perjanjian pajak yang lebih menguntungkan. Kedua praktik ini berkontribusi terhadap pengurangan penerimaan pajak negara. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, diperlukan penguatan kebijakan perpajakan, pengawasan yang ketat, dan penyesuaian tax treaty. Studi ini memberikan rekomendasi kebijakan dan wawasan bagi upaya peningkatan kepatuhan pajak di Indonesia.
USE OF NANO SILICA AND NYLON FIBER TO STRENGTHEN THE ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF CLAYEY SOIL
Authors: hussain Tasadaq ,   Dept. of Civil Engineering, Sri Sai College of Engineering& Technology, Badhani, Punjab, India, Sharma Anoop
Published: July 2024

Expansive soil is one among the problematic soils that has a high potential for shrinking when it is dried and swelling due to change of moisture content. Expansive soils (clays) popularly known as black cotton soils in India. Due to alternate swell-shrink behavior of expansive soils causes, distress in the foundation structures such as buildings, pavements of earth retaining walls etc. Understanding the behavior of expansive soil and adopting the appropriate control measures have been great task for the geotechnical engineers. Extensive research is going on to find the solutions for black cotton Soils. In this study, Nylon Fiber has been used in the form of fibers. The effect of the stabilisation was evaluated through carrying out standard laboratory tests. The tests included the standard compaction test, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) test, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test. The main motive of this research is to investigate the optimal combination of Nano-Silica and Nylon Fiber with clay soil. The engineering properties such as liquid limit, plastic limit, maximum dry density and unconfined compressive Strength (UCS) are analyzed with virgin soil, the soil with Nano-Silica and combination of soil with Nano- Silica and Nylon Fiber. Three different combinations of Nano-Silica at different percentages 2%, 4% & 6% are used in integration with Nylon Fiber is used in different percentages such as 2.0%, 3.0% and 4%. From these experiments, it has been analyzed that with the increase of Nylon Fiber content in addition to Nano-Silica, the UCS increases and maximum value of UCS is obtained at 6% of Nano-Silica with 2.5% of Nylon Fiber. The intermixing of Nylon Fiber with the soil acts as a reinforcing material in binding the soil particles and the ‘bridge effect’ of fiber reinforcement in soil impedes the further development of tension cracks. Key Words: Compaction test, CBR, UCS, Nano Silica, Nylon Fiber
STUDY ON ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL USING STONE DUST AND BAGASSE ASH
Authors: Singh Ganga Sagar , Sharma Anoop
Published: July 2024

In the discipline of civil engineering, soil stabilization is the process of enhancing and improving the engineering qualities of soil so that it can support large loads without failing. The safe and efficient disposal of waste material without causing harm to society is a significant concern in a well-managed ecosystem. Utilizing solid waste products to stabilize soil has become more popular recently as a successful way to manage trash from many sectors. This paper reviews the usage of various solid waste items that have been applied to stabilize soft soils. However, there are numerous approaches and strategies for stabilizing this soil. This research offers a method for stabilizing soft soil using waste products. An investigation into the stabilizing potential of bagasse ash and sisal fiber for highly compressible clayey soil has been prompted by the rising expense of building traditional stabilizers and the necessity of inexpensively consuming industrial and agricultural wastes for value trade. There is a growing demand for sustainable construction, which is why recent research has concentrated on sustainable resource consumption trends. We can employ natural and biodegradable resources, as well as waste products, to obtain. This study was a large-scale laboratory experiment to explore the use of natural fibers, industrial waste, and agricultural waste to improve the engineering qualities of moderately compressible clay. The purpose of this study was to determine whether Stone Dust and Bagasse Ash were suitable for stabilizing clayey soil. The results of testing for consistency limits, maximum dry density, optimal moisture content, UCS, and (soaked) CBR were obtained using percentages of 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight of dry soil for Bagasse Ash and 6%, 8%, and 10% for Stone Dust. In this work, expansive soil was stabilized using Stone Dust and Bagasse Ash. Bagasse Ash was fixed at 15%, after that Stone Dust was changed to 3%, 6%, and 9%. Key Words: Compaction test, CBR, UCS, Stone Dust, Bagasse Ash
Air Pollution Monitoring and Prediction using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Dhumale R. B. ,   AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Pune,  Maharashtra, India - 411001, Cheke Ishani , Kakade Sanskruti , Salve Srishti
Published: July 2024

Air pollution is an increasing environmental concern worldwide, with hazardous impacts on the environment and human health. Monitoring and predicting air pollution levels accurately are crucial for implementing and mitigating its adverse effects. The purpose of this work is to forecast the value of the Air Quality Index using data preprocessing, feature extraction and selection, and machine learning based prediction techniques. The historical air quality data was collected and analysed from the dataset that included environmental data across multiple regions of India. Linear Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, XGBoost, RANSAC Regression, AdaBoost and LightGBM were used to process and forecast pollution concentrations. The Random Forest and LightGBM model had the highest prediction accuracy for Air Quality Index. Key Words: Air pollution, environment and human health, Air Quality Index, Machine Learning, comparative analysis, ML models, prediction, historical data, India, Regression
DESIGNING OF COMPUTER VISION BASED SAFETY GEAR DETECTION USING YOLO V8 AND JETSON NANO
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: July 2024

Abstract—Enhancing worker safety on construction sites is pivotal, as lapses in wearing safety gear such as helmets, masks, and vests can lead to potential hazards. To address this issue, we introduce a novel solution leveraging the YOLO V8 device to detect helmet usage among workers. However, challenges arise due to security unawareness and discomfort, causing helmet removal. To mitigate this risk, we propose an advanced system employing the Jetson Nano board and . This system not only detects helmet adherence but also monitors the use of safety masks and vests. Unlike the existing YOLO V5-based approach, our proposed system adopts YOLO V8, ensuring heightened accuracy. The integration of a CSI Camera Module further enhances real-time monitoring capabilities. Through the synergy of Jetson Nano, YOLO V8 and CSI Camera Module, we pioneer an innovative solution to enforce safety compliance by preventing unauthorized entry without proper safety measures. Index Terms— NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Object detection, Deep Learning, YOLO V8, CSI Camera module.
A New Technique to Generate Ciphertext from Reversed Plaintext Code
Authors: Thirupalu Dr. Ummadi. ,   1, 2Audisankara College of Engineering & Technology, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India, Padmavathi Devi Dr. S. V. ,   1, 2Audisankara College of Engineering & Technology, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: July 2024

Information security involves safeguarding sensitive data and IT networks from unauthorized access and cyber-attacks. To address this need, various techniques and algorithms have been introduced. In this context, we propose a new technique aimed at protecting information from diverse threats, enhancing user confidentiality, and ensuring high data integrity and availability. In this paper, we introduce a method for generating cipher text by performing multiple rounds of operations. In the first round, we convert the plaintext into ASCII code, then into hexadecimal, and subsequently reverse the code. These transformed values are then stored in blocks, where various operations are performed to generate the cipher text. Keywords: Cryptography, Security, Encryption, Decryption, Key size.
Traffic Volume Study and Analysis at Major Road Network in an Urban Area
Authors: Kumar Naresh ,   1Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida-201310, Suman Suman ,   2Department of Environmental Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida-201310
Published: July 2024

Traffic volume is a significant method to study the time and movement of vehicles on the road. The study was carried out at six different sampling sites in Greater Noida. The current study effectively analyzed the peak hours of several roadways using traffic flow per hour. To perform this study, the traffic flow per hour in the research region was calculated using both manual and video camera (photographic) approaches. Additionally, PCU (Passenger Car Unit) data was utilized to examine how urban roadways were used. According to PCU data, there are a lot of two-wheelers in Greater Noida, with 206 PCUs in total. This indicates that a lot of two-wheelers use the city's roadways. The results of the PCUs show that the 2-wheelers are the major contributor to urban air pollution. As 2-wheelers use petrol as their fuel, the composition of their exhaust emissions is like that of gasoline- operated vehicle emissions. Keywords: - Traffic Volume, Vehicular Emission, Roadways, Passenger Car Unit,
AI AND ANDROID APP BASED TOMATO PLANT DISEASE PREDICTION SYSTEM
Authors: B PUNITH , K T SIDDESH , S M KOTRU SWAMY
Published: July 2024

Plant diseases are one of the grand challenges that face the agriculture sector worldwide. In the United States, crop diseases cause losses of one-third of crop production annually. Despite the importance, crop disease diagnosis is challenging for limited-resources farmers if performed through optical observation of plant leaves’ symptoms. Therefore, there is an urgent need for markedly improved detection, monitoring, and prediction of crop diseases to reduce crop agriculture losses. Computer vision empowered with Machine Learning (ML) has tremendous promise for improving crop monitoring at scale in this context. This paper presents an ML-powered mobile-based system to automate the plant leaf disease diagnosis process. The developed system uses Convolutional Neural networks (CNN) as an underlying deep learning engine for classifying 38 disease categories. We collected an imagery dataset containing 96,206 images of plant leaves of healthy and infected plants for training, validating, and testing the CNN model. The user interface is developed as an Android mobile app, allowing farmers to capture a photo of the infected plant leaves. It then displays the disease category along with the confidence percentage. It is expected that this system would create a better opportunity for farmers to keep their crops healthy and eliminate the use of wrong fertilizers that could stress the plants. Finally, we evaluated our system using various performance metrics such as classification accuracy and processing time. We found that our model achieves an overall classification accuracy of 94% in recognizing the most common 38 disease classes in 14 crop species. Keywords: plant leaf diseases; agriculture; mobile app; convolutional neural networks (CNN); deep learning
The 5G Era: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements and Applications
Authors: Saxena Vanshika
Published: July 2024

The fifth generation is a promising and transformative leap in network capabilities, bringing out applications beyond traditional technologies. This review paper discusses the novel technologies shaping 5G, studying their impact and potential. We explore technological advancements like Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software- Defined Networking (SDN) for their role in creating flexible and efficient networks. Services like Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (uRLLC), and Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC) are also examined, along with their details, and role in shaping the benefits of 5G for various fields. This paper also investigates how 5G addresses the aspects like energy efficiency enhancements and network security enhancements brought about in 5G. We discuss the details of integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for network optimization, security, automation and user experience, along with its impact in various domains like healthcare, manufacturing, education and transportation. Further, the paper explores the incorporation of edge computing and its role in supporting real-time applications. Finally, we examine the growing importance of Non-Public Networks (NPNs) tailored for private use cases, another aspect that adds to the benefits and novelty of the fifth generation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the key technological advancements driving the 5G revolution, highlighting their role in transforming communication infrastructures and other key use cases, supporting a new era of communication.
EDGE AI BASED PLANT DISEASE DETECTION SYSTEM
Authors: VB PRAMOD KUMAR , B Mrs.VEENA
Published: July 2024

Agriculture is a crucial industry to humankind's continued existence. Simultaneously, digitalization's pervasive influence made it simpler to accomplish previously challenging jobs in a wide range of disciplines. The agriculture industry, for both the farmer and the consumer, would greatly benefit from technological and digital adaptation. Through the use of technology and consistent monitoring, illnesses can be detected early on and removed, resulting in a higher yield. The economic, social, and political lives of farmers and the entire agricultural industry are profoundly impacted by the health and productivity of their crops. Therefore, in order to detect the illnesses at the proper moment, it is essential to conduct careful monitoring at different phases of crop growth. However, humans may require more than their natural attire, and there may be situations when doing so would be deceiving. Accurate identification requires a system that can automatically recognise and categorise the numerous illnesses that can affect a given crop. The current proposed framework was inspired by this train of thought. The suggested framework is primarily concerned with the transfer learning phenomena based on VGG16, and the "Plant Village" dataset, which contains both damaged and healthy potato and tomato leaves, is being explored for implementation. Keywords: Transfer learning, VGG16, Plant Village.
The Relationship between School Happiness and Digital Game Addiction
Authors: Cayak Semih , Erduran-Tekin Ozge
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between primary school students' school happiness and digital game addictions. The study group of this research, which was designed in the relational survey model, consists of 204 fourth-grade primary school students studying in the Pendik district of Istanbul. In the research, the “School Happiness Scale for Primary School Children” developed by Ozdemir et al. (2021) and “The Digital Game Addiction Scale” which was developed by Lemmens, Valkenburg & Peter (2009) and adapted into Turkish by Yalçın-Irmak & Erdoğan (2015), and later whose validity and reliability analyzes were made for primary school children by Oral and Arabacıoglu (2019) were used. According to the research findings, it was found that the students' school happiness was at a moderate level and their digital game addiction was at a high level. Students' school happiness levels and digital game addiction levels do not show significant differences according to their genders. Similarly, the digital game addiction levels of students do not differ statistically according to the gender of their teachers, but the school happiness levels of students with female teachers are statistically significantly higher than those with male teachers. On the other hand, while the digital game addiction levels of the students do not differ significantly according to the school success of the students, the school happiness levels of the students with medium school success are significantly higher than the students with low or very high school success. According to another finding obtained from the research, there is a negative, low, and significant relationship between students' school happiness levels and digital game addiction levels. As a result of the regression analysis, it was seen that school happiness was a significant predictor of digital game addiction. School happiness explains 3% of digital game addiction.
Educating Preschoolers to Pro-Environmental Actions: A Metacognition-Based Approach
Authors: Rulli Martina , Bruni Elsa , Di Domenico Alberto , Mammarella Nicola
Published: July 2024

Metacognition is the process of thinking about one's own thinking, learning, and problem-solving strategies. It involves being aware of one's own cognitive processes and knowing how to regulate and monitor them. Sustainability, instead, refers to the ability to maintain or preserve resources and ecosystems for future generations. Here, we draw from the classical metacognitive approach and propose that metacognition plays an important role in sustainability. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses) Statement was used to perform and recode this review. Given that metacognitive abilities develop early during childhood, metacognition can be viewed as a useful approach to teach pro-environmental behavior from early childhood. Although the interaction between metacognition and sustainability in preschoolers appears to be insufficiently explored, the final aim of this review is to offer a new education-based perspective about metacognition that can be implemented in early childhood to foster pro-environmental actions in the long-term.
Menemukan Konsep Basilea dalam Lagu Tupac Shakur Ghetto Gospel
Authors: Mofun Costantinus Ponsius Yogie
Published: July 2024

Teologi dan budaya populer adalah dua hal yang sangat penting untuk dilihat dalam konteks sekarang ini. Banyak orang mulai melihat budaya populer sebagai bagian dari hidup mereka dan tidak dapat dilepaskan. Hal itu dapat dilihat dari musik yang bukan saja menjadi budaya populer, tetapi merupakan bagian dari budaya itu sendiri. Ada banyak pemahaman terhadap music, baik itu yang bersifat negatif dan positif. Musik Hip Hop sejauh ini adalah musik yang sedang tren dalam konteks generasi muda. Salah satu pengguna musik tersebut adalah Tupac Amaru Shakur. Dia adalah legenda sekaligus ikon dari musik hip hop. Lagu-lagunya sampai sekarang masih saja didengar dan menjadi favorit di berbagai kalangan. Hal itu disebabkan karena lagu-lagunya menyimpan berbagai makna dan nilai teologis yang cukup mendalam. Sebab itu, artikel ini akan mengkaji makna dan nilai teologis dari salah satu lagunya yang berjudul Ghetto Gospel.
Refleksi atas Pemikiran Poskolonial Frantz Fanon dalam Konteks Hegemoni Tanah di Indonesia dan Praksis Sosial Gereja
Authors: Tonta Rex Firenze
Published: July 2024

Tulisan ini membahas hegemoni tanah di Indonesia yang merupakan produk historis dari kolonialisme. Berakar pada kebijakan agraria yang membuat istilah domein verklaring, yang merujuk pada pengertian bahwa tanah yang tidak dapat ditunjukkan bukti kepemilikannya diklaim sebagai tanah milik negara. Logika kolonial semacam itu terus diwarisi dan langgeng dalam persoalan tanah bahkan ketika Indonesia telah merdeka. Tulisan ini menggunakan teori poskolonial Frantz Fanon yang menjadi instrumen analisis untuk melihat kaitan antara hegemoni tanah dan residu kolonial. Penggunaan teori poskolonial Fanon ini juga diharapkan dapat memberikan sumbangsih penting bagi gereja di tengah “zaman baru” untuk merefleksikan iman, dan menjadi basis teoritis bagi proyek gereja yang terlibat dalam transformasi sosial. Tulisan ini memiliki tiga temuan.  Pertama, hegemoni tanah berakar pada kebijakan kolonialisme masih diwarisi hingga saat ini di Indonesia. Kedua, bagi Fanon, dekolonisasi adalah satu-satunya cara untuk membebaskan yang teropresi, dan prasyaratnya adalah mengambil kembali nilai paling fundamental dan konkret, yakni tanah. Ketiga, basis teoritis teori poskolonial Fanon menyediakan opsi untuk proyek gereja yang terlibat bagi proses-protes transformasi sosial.
Bukan Kameo
Authors: Harefa Oinike
Published: July 2024

Peran Roh Kudus sering kali dipandang sebagai “pelengkap” dalam relasi Trinitas. Demikian pula dengan peran perempuan dalam narasi misi turut sering dipandang sebagai pelengkap. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengelaborasi konsep Roh Kudus sebagai arche Trinitas sebagai basis kesetaraan gender bagi perempuan dalam narasi misi. Untuk tujuan tersebut, saya menekankan kembali keutamaan peran Roh Kudus sebagai arche Trinitatian sebagai basis bagi kesetaraan gender. Saya juga membahas beberapa teori misi perempuan untuk dianalisis berdasarkan perspektif feminis secara khusus analisis gender. Pada bagian akhir, saya mengangkat narasi perempuan dalam misi sebagai karya Roh Kudus dalam perjalanan misi. Saya secara khusus membahas perempuan misionaris dalam konteks Nias.
Crisis in the Reception of the Sacrament of Penance by Catholic
Authors: Tibo Paulinus , Simarmata Petrus , Tamba Krisdame
Published: July 2024

The Sacrament of Penance, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, is a means of forgiveness of sins and restoration of a personal relationship with God. Through this sacrament, God forgives man's sins and restores his relationship with Himself. The purpose of the sacrament is not only to absolve the recipient from sin, but also to encourage them to make a strong commitment to refrain from sin in the future. The principal objective of this study is to ascertain the comprehension of Catholics regarding the sacrament of penance and Catholics' participation in receiving the Sacrament. This research focuses on the parishioners of Santo Paulus Pulo Brayan Bengkel Medan. This research employs a qualitative methodology. Data were gathered through observation of the reception of the sacrament of penance, interviews with informants to ascertain their understanding and practice of receiving the sacrament of penance, and the examination of relevant documentation. This was followed by data analysis, data reduction, data presentation, source triangulation and technique triangulation. The research reveals that Catholics have poor understanding of the sacrament of penance. The groups that are more eager to receive the Sacrament of Penance are the groups of mothers, the elderly and children. We classify these findings into the following categories: Firstly, people's understanding of the sacrament of Penance is minimal, which affects their participation in receiving the sacrament. Secondly, the implementation aspect includes both the preparation and the execution phases. The research shows that most people are not adequately prepared for confession and are not ready for its execution. This fact shows the need to educate and motivate people through catechesis so that they have a correct understanding of the importance of the sacrament of Penance.
The possibility of partial substitution of cement in cement mortars with the use of spent fluid catalytic cracking catalyst from polish oil refinery: mechanical performances and impact of the addition of superplasticizer
Authors: Janowska-Renkas Elżbieta , Cisiński Michał , Niewiadomski Paweł
Published: July 2024

This paper presents the results of a study of the effect of spent catalytic cracking catalyst derived from polish oil refinery used as a partial replacement of cement (in the amount of 20, 40, 60 and 80% of cement mass) in the binder on the mechanical strength of cement mortars, prepared without and with superplasticizer. It was shown that the replacement of 20% of cement, by mass, with spent catalyst increased the compressive strength of mortars without and with superplasticizer dosage by 16.7% and 24.4%, respectively, and did not deteriorate the flexural strength of samples prepared with superplasticizer. With the increasing amount of spent catalyst (above 40% by weight of cement), a decrease in the strength of mortars was observed. This indicates that spent catalyst from catalytic cracking might be a promising material as a binder replacement in cementitious composites when used in smaller amounts (less than 40%).
Thermal and humidity assessment of a beam wall insulated from the inside
Authors: Kucharczyk Andrzej , Marynowicz Andrzej , Wyrwał Jerzy , Bajno Dariusz , Adamska Monika , Prusiel Jolanta Anna
Published: July 2024

The paper addresses issues related to insulating from the inside of historic partitions of half-timbered construction. Laboratory measurements were carried out to assess the feasibility of insulating such walls. For this purpose, a wall was built and placed inside a bipartite chamber, where external and internal climatic conditions were simulated
Comparative analysis of a tubular masts with a 80 m high
Authors: Urbańska Dominika
Published: July 2024

The article presents the structures of guyed masts that are used as supporting structures. Masts of this type consist of a vertical shaft connected to the foundation by means of guy wires. The work focuses on two designs of measuring masts with an identical shaft, but with a different number of guy ropes at the level. The static analysis was carried out taking into account the geometric nonlinearity of the guy wires and environmental loads. The results of the analysis indicate how the static scheme of the structure affects its behavior. The conclusions from the work are applicable to specific designs of tubular masts, but may be an inspiration for further research on structures of this type
Saying and Speaking. A Voice-Centered Theoretical Approach to Communication and Media in the Aristotelian Tradition
Authors: Haase Fee Alexandra
Published: July 2024

This article presents a theory of communication for media and a related model that aim at explaining how communication is a process comprising various areas of human existence, while its manifestation in the voice is a concrete performance with a pertaining power. In Aristotle we find a scholar who described with the logos a faculty present in the human mind and speech, but his writings allow to reconstruct a more comprehensive perspective on the voice with the distinction between the modes of speaking and saying. In order to show this communication process we employ the concepts of mediation, enmediation, and remediation and the modes of speaking and saying in the Aristotelian tradition, we develop our model of a voice-centered theory of communication for media that comprises the for the voice permeable intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal areas of communication.
Dreptul Imperiului Roman de Apus la momentul invaziilor
Authors: Smarandache Roberto Alexander
Published: July 2024

The Roman legal system has its origin in the era of the foundation of Rome and was applied until the death of the emperor Iustinianus, from the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD. Compared to other ancient peoples, creators of law, the Romans were the only ones who generated a special category of „professionals” managing to lay the foundations of the unique ancient model of law elaborated in a „scientific” way. Also, to the Romans, two essential elements that have become constant in positive law stand out: the principle of individual property and the distinction between Ius Publicum and Ius Privatum. What can be emphasized with certainty is the special aptitude and talent that prevails throughout the entire history of Rome in the elaboration and knowledge of law, a fact that is also highlighted by the creation of a true archetype of the Roman citizen, at first the pontiff-jurist, and, later, only jurist-magistrate. The great success of Roman law, however, was the standardization of its rules through the Corpus Iuris Civilis, which brought together all the legal norms of Roman origin in a written document.
La pensée au Moyen Âge dans les textes hagiographiques
Authors: Badea Adrian
Published: July 2024

Reading a medieval text is immersing yourself in another way of thinking, another way of looking at reality, and everything obviously finds its explanation in religion and, implicitly, in theology. The hagiographical texts of French literature from the Middle Ages (and more precisely, the Sequence of Saint Eulalia and also Life of Saint Alexis), starting from this constant, present two postulates of thought in the Middle Age: on the one hand, the dichotomous relationship between inner and inner beauty (that is, between body and soul) and, on the other hand, the antithesis between faith and philosophy. The first texts of French literature in the Middle Ages, in this sense, come from the biblical and patristic tradition. However, we should not consider this imprint on the literary sphere as a stigma or as a deficiency, but, on the contrary, as a specific way looking at the world, as an emblem of the beginning of modern culture. Thus, we will focus in the following lines on the role that these texts had and on the thinking that reflects from them. And at the same time, we hope to demonstrate, in one way or another, the fact that the Middle Age cannot be categorized only as an age of darkness; this period is, as Jean Verdon notes, between shadows and lights.
Strategii de articulare a sensului în Istoria ieroglifică
Authors: Pașcalău Cristian
Published: July 2024

In this article, the authors conduct a linguistic analysis, tracing the progression of meaning, including aspects of symbolism in Dimitrie Cantemir’s fable novel The Hieroglyphical History. Regarded by most critics as the masterpiece of Moldavian prince’s literary art, it incorporates elements of the fable within a broad epic structure, which can be compared to a stratified labyrinthine novelesque edifice, being enhanced as a political satire of the era. Given the complexity of the analyzed writing, our aim is to partially decipher the levels of meaning, namely the puzzling, historiographic, allegorical-symbolic, and effective literary cores, all unified into a perfect articulate synthesis. The methodology of research implies text analysis within the integral text linguistics conceptual frame, namely identifying elements of the sense creation and evocative functions by virtue of which the novel is structured.
Ultimul Foucault
Authors: Manolache Viorella
Published: July 2024

The present article proposes to highlight the valences of the last Foucault, engaging him with a punctual and punctuated approach found in/through an accumulation of immediate arguments – from the last interview, to the last Foucault, as equivalent to the last man (Fukuyama) or to the reading (by overlapping) of the last Foucault and the last words of Socrates (from Foucault's lecture, February 15, 1984). The last [Foucault] is endowed – here – by/with a plus meaning: last approaches the act of being the last, but it also retains what remained decisive and definitive, launching, as a creative-decisive formula, the act and the temptation of thinking, by clearly redefining the object of thought. The last Foucault does not have a synonymous meaning, nor can it integrate in the series of possible finite-final extensions (with notes of differentiation in relation to the final Foucault or to the appellative of late Foucault). Last remains – here – an open research phase/stage, started in the early 1980s, as new experiments/experiences felt both at the external level of sociability, but also through the attempt of self-transformation, both part of a genealogical project applied to themes, practices and modes of governance of the self and the others.
Obținerea informațiilor valoroase în procesul de comunicare
Authors: Szabo Lucian Vasile
Published: July 2024

Effective communication about important events in the public sphere can only be achieved if journalists or public relations specialists seek and collect the necessary information needed to produce appropriate communication products. The purpose of this study is to present several ways of working in the complex process of finding the significant elements required in order to achieve specific communication contents. The characteristics of quality information, as well as the requirements to be met by communication specialists, seen as active and insistent professionals, are established.
Cervical cancer: From diagnosis to treatment
Authors: Camarço Maria Gabryella Pereira da Silva , Jales Davi Nogueira , Leitão Cadidja Suzzi Oliveira , Da Luz Filho Alcides Mendes , Kittlaus Isabella , Silva Emília Moura , Dos Santos Maria Eduarda Campêlo , De Sousa Júnior Vilmar Barbosa , De Almeida Maria Clara Barbosa , Coêlho Francisberg Dias , Andrade Júnior Antonio de Pádua , Frota Sarah Nicoly Romualdo , Andrade Matheus de Pádua Macedo
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Cervical cancer is primarily caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and remains a global public health concern. Methodology: This article performs an integrative review of the literature, covering national and international scientific articles. Databases such as VHL, SciELO, LILACS and PubMed were consulted to compile the information. Discussion: Early diagnosis is essential and can be carried out through the Pap smear test and, more recently, by the detection of HPV. Treatment varies depending on the stage of the disease and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these modalities. Conclusion: Advances in research have improved the understanding of the mechanisms of cervical cancer development, influencing public health policies to promote effective prevention strategies, such as mass vaccination programs and educational campaigns.
Congenital cytomegalovirus disease due to probable maternal reactivation: A case report
Authors: De Souza Lídia Acyole , Ferreira Mariane Martins , Luz Gyovanna Lourenço , Santos Sandra Oliveira , Souza Alvaro Paulo Silva e , De Oliveira Luiz Fernando Alves , Leite Flavyo Augustho Moraes
Published: July 2024

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpes virus family that is widely spread in humans and characterized by its ability to infect and reactivate after a latency period. Infection occurs through contact with infected body fluids, and therefore, pregnancy is an important period for alert and control. Congenital infection is more common and more severe, and presents symptoms ranging from jaundice to neural lesions. Thus, the aim of this study is to report a case of cytomegalovirus disease due to probable maternal reactivation. The case occurred in the municipality of Goiânia, in a pregnant woman attended at a private clinic in the municipality. Although maternal serology showed immunity to CMV, the patient had a systematic increase in bilirubin and jaundice. In neonatal serology, IgG was reactive and IgM was non-reactive, and no neurosensory involvements, cranial or abdominal alterations were observed. However, PCR indicated CMV infection and the patient continued with oral drug treatment and outpatient follow-up. The diagnosis of infection by maternal reactivation was based on the rapid appearance of the first symptoms of the disease. There is a greater need for discussions on the diagnosis and treatment of CMV by maternal reactivation, and more studies on the subject are important to guide medical practice.
Self-medication among medical students
Authors: Do Nascimento Nadson Alves , De Sousa Samuel Marcondes Puker , Cunha Gabriel de Oliveira Moura , Oliveira Herculano Lins , Pinheiro Nathalia Viviane Araújo , Pereira Izete Soares da Silva Dantas , Do Rego Jeones Oliveira Gomes
Published: July 2024

The general objective of this research was to know the prevalence of self-medication among medical students at a public university. This was a qualitative cross-sectional study carried out with students from different periods of the medical course in the municipality of Mossoró in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and was approved by the Research Ethics Committee with Opinion number 3.786.118/2019. A questionnaire was applied to 110 students from different periods, containing fifteen closed questions. The collected data were tabulated and organized in a SPSS program file and submitted to descriptive statistical analysis, based on absolute and relative frequencies. The results identified that the use of self-medication is high, especially among women. Only 11.8% of participants have not self-medicated in the past year. The most commonly used medications are analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics. The factors that influence the practice of self-medication are family, friends, pharmacists, pharmacy clerks, the internet and others. It is concluded that the rate of self-medication in the university environment is worrying, and preventive measures are needed in order to inform the risks of the use of self-medication and its adverse effects on health.
In silico study of RNA polymerase inhibitor drugs for Rift Valley fever virus using RdRp protein as the target
Authors: Lorell Juan , Gautama Nicolaas Raditya Putra , Tanzil Theophanie Scholastica , Subagja Mukti , Parikesit Arli Aditya
Published: July 2024

Context: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a disease caused by the RVF virus (RVFV), concentrated mostly in Africa. The virus, usually found in animals, can infect humans through contact with infected animals or mosquito vectors. No established treatment exists, as infections are typically mild and self-resolving. However, in 1% of cases, the disease progresses to a more severe form, prompting further research on effective medication. Recently, favipiravir demonstrated the ability to alleviate RVFV symptoms by hindering replication by inhibiting the RdRp protein. This insight opens the door to drug repurposing efforts, focusing on RNA polymerase inhibitors as potential treatment options for RVF. Aims: To evaluate known RdRp inhibitors for the RVFV’s RdRp protein to halt viral replication. Methods: RNA polymerase inhibitors were selected from databases and reference papers using ADME values and toxicity levels followed by structural bioinformatics analysis of four best candidates and control. Results: Molecular docking showed the four candidates having equal or higher binding affinities than the control, favipiravir, across various binding pockets. Further molecular dynamics simulation shows a stable protein-ligand interaction based on the fluctuation plot. Hydrophobic interaction and hydrogen bonds from the 2D and 3D visualization indicate ribavirin has the strongest hydrogen bond, and molnupiravir has the most amino acids contributing to hydrophobic interactions. Conclusions: ADMETox, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and bond force analysis indicate the possibility of favipiravir, molnupiravir, galidesivir, ribavirin, and tenofovir as promising candidates as inhibitors for the RVFV’s RdRp protein to halt viral replication.
A Qualitative Approach to Children Ideas About Dreams and Mind
Authors: Medina Liberty Adrián
Published: July 2024

Children's understanding of dreams as mental states was examined as an instance of their development of a mind in general. Ten children between three and nine years of age were interviewed to determine how well they understood the location, privacy, and origin of their own dreams and mind. Findings revealed significant age increases in dream and mind understanding. Results show that young children (3 to 5-years-old) experienced short dreams related to specific actions such as run, jump, or video games. Older children (7 to 8-years.old), however, report more complex dreams and twice as many dreams as younger children; more importantly, their role in dreams becomes more active. Data also show how children’s conceptions about private processes are not static but evolved with age in somehow predictable sequences as Kohlberg stated years ago (1969).