bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Competence, Motivation, and Performance Teacher on the Effectiveness of Student Learning in National Middle School and High School Malang
Authors: Liham Febronia , Yarnest Yarnest , Arifin Syaiful
Published: December 2023

This research aims to describe the variables of competency, teacher performance motivation, and student learning effectiveness in Malang National Middle and High Schools. To analyze the influence of competency variables and teacher performance motivation simultaneously on student learning effectiveness variables in Malang National Middle and High Schools. To find out and analyze the influence of competency variables, and teacher performance motivation partially on student learning effectiveness variables in Malang National Middle and High Schools. To find out and analyze the influence of competency variables, teacher performance motivation is the dominant variable of student learning effectiveness in Malang National Middle and High Schools. This research used descriptive quantitative method. The population in this study was 73 teachers, sourced from 40 teachers from Malang National Middle School and 33 teachers from Malang National High School, so the total population was 73 teachers. The sampling technique uses non- probability sampling, census type/total sampling. The data analysis technique in this research used multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the research showed that (1) the variables of competency, motivation, and teacher performance simultaneously do not have a significant effect on the variable of student learning effectiveness in Malang National Middle School and High School. (2) The variables of competence, motivation, and teacher performance partially have a significant effect on the variable of student learning effectiveness in Malang National Middle School and High School. (3) The competency variable has a dominant influence on the effectiveness of student learning in Malang National Middle School and High School.
Stage at Presentation and Factors Associated with Late Diagnosis of Head and Neck Malignancies at Bugando Medical Center, Mwanza, Tanzania
Authors: Donasiano Alex , Protas Cecilia , Rambau Peter , Likonda Beda
Published: December 2023

Background: Head and neck malignancies are often diagnosed at a late stage in sub-Saharan Africa including Tanzania, thus resulting in a generally poor prognosis. The reason for this sad experience is not known. This study was undertaken in our local setting, to describe the stage at presentation and factors associated with late diagnosis of head and neck malignancies at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania. Methods: This was analytical cross sectional study involving all patients confirmed to have head and neck malignances at Bugando Medical Center from February to June 2019. Results: Out of 60 patients enrolled in the study, 35(58.3%) were males and 25(41.7%) were female making a male to female of 1.4:1. The mean age was 56 [range, 12-89] years. Majority of patients, 44(73.3%) presented with advanced (late) stage of the disease, with stage III been the most prevalent stage accounting for 49.3% of cases. Only one (1.7%) patient had stage I tumor involving the oral cavity. Distant metastasis was documented in only 16.7% of cases. The oropharynx was the most common anatomical site for head and neck malignancies (n=18, 30%). Patients with oropharyngeal malignancies were associated with late-stage presentation whereas those with laryngeal malignancies were associated with early-stage presentation. Patient-related factors such as rural residence (p-value = 0.048) and use of local herbs (p-value = 0.001) were significantly associated with advanced (late) tumor stage at presentation. The level of health care facility first visited (p-value = 0.876) and the number of referrals (p-value =0.579) were not significantly associated with late stage at presentation. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the head and neck malignancies are not uncommon at Bugando Medical Center and the majority of patients present late with advanced stage cancer. Therefore, increasing awareness among rural residence regarding head and neck malignancies and their symptoms, and training ......
Cardiac Catheterization in Port Harcourt: Initial Two Years’ Experience
Authors: Edafe Emmanuel Auchi , Okoye Richard
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Cardiac catheterization for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is now routinely done at the Save a Life Port Harcourt, since last two years. Also included are cardiac devices which include pacemakers, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. In this retrospective study, we review our initial two years’ experience of Cardiac Catheterization at the Save a Life Mission Hospital, Port Harcourt. Methods: This is a retrospective study over a period of two years, form 1st February, 2021 to 31st March, 2023. A total of 216 consecutive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization including cardiac devices performed in Save a life Mission Hospital between 1st February 2021 to 31st March 2023 were evaluated. Among them 88; (40.7%) were coronary angiogram, 41 (18.98%) percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and stenting, 59(27.3%) permanent pacemaker insertion, 29 (13.4%) Implantable cardioverter defibrillators, 14 (6.5%) cardiac resynchronization therapy and 26 (12.1%) with peripheral angiography. Six patients were referred for coronary artery bypass surgery. Vascular complications [groin hematoma] occurred in two patients (0.9%). Conclusion: Both diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures are safe with very low risk of complications even in its initial experience. The optimate goal of these procedures is to ensure the safety of the patients.
Effect of Oral Riboflavin and Direct-sun UV-A on Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Concentrations in Tears of Mild-Moderate Keratoconus Patients
Authors: Aulia Reza , Suhardjo Pawiroranu  , Agni Angela Nurini , Indra Tri Mahayana
Published: December 2023

Purpose: To determine the role of intra-silicon oil methotrexate injection to prevent Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy.
Study Design:  Quasi experimental Study.
Place and Duration:  Ophthalmology department of Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal from February 2022 to August 2022.
Methods:  Study included patients of either gender, older than 19 years with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) grade B or less. There were two groups and each group had fifty-one patients. All patients underwent pars plana vitrectomy and silicon oil tamponade. Group 1 was control group. Group 2 had intravitreal injections of methotrexate 500mg at the end of surgery. We repeated the injections at 1st, 2nd, and 4th week postoperatively.
Results:  There were 56 (54.9%) male and 46 (45.1%) female patients. Postoperatively visual acuity improved in thirty cases (58.82%) in group 1 and in forty-two cases (82.35%) in group 2. Postoperatively PVR developed in 11 (21.57%) patients in group 1 while in group 2 no patient had PVR. Recurrent Retinal detachment occurred in 9 (19.61%) patients in group 1 and 3 (5.88%) patients in group 2. Chi square test demonstrated statistically significant difference in the frequency of development of PVR and re-detachment of retina between two groups, p<0.05.
Conclusion:  Methotrexate is an effective adjuvant used in Pars plana Vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. It prevents Proliferative vitreoretinopathy resulting in better surgical and functional outcome.
A Pilot Study: Assessment of Therapeutic Effects 670 nm Photobiomodulation on Amblyopia
Authors: Ahadi Masoumeh , Abbasi Ali , Shahrokh Ramin
Published: December 2023

Purpose:  To evaluate positive effects of photobiomodulation in amblyopia treatment in patients with 8-13 year of age.
Study Design:  interventional case series.
Place and Duration of Study:  Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Methods:  This study was conducted on 16 subjects with strabismic amblyopia. Subjects were assigned to two groups: Photobiomodulation (PBM) and control group. In the PBM group, patients used a portable device (Warp 10, Quantum device) in home 3 times a week. The amblyopic eye were irradiated by a device which emitted670 nm red light with 25 Joules/cm2 energy for 4 minutes. After irradiation, patients performed near work for 10 minutes. In the control group, patients were treated by using part time occlusion of non-amblyopic eye and near work for 3 months. Ophthalmic assessments including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), refractive evaluation, slit lamp biomicroscopy, and funduscopy were performed before and four weeks, and three months after treatment.
Results:  In the PBM group, the mean baseline BCVA was 0.24 ± 0.15 that improved to 0.49 ±0.24 in the third month after treatment. In the control group, the mean initial BCVA was 0.30 ± 0.20 that increased to 0.44 ± 0.23 after three months. Our results showed improvement of 2.50 ± 1.16 lines in the PBM group (P<.001) and 1.38 ± 0.72 lines in the control group (P=0.040). Our assessments showed no adverse related to the PBM in patients.
Conclusion:  PBM facilitates and accelerates the occlusion therapy in amblyopia and it can be considered a treatment option for amblyopia.
Accuracy of Icare Rebound Tonometer and Its Comparison with Goldman Applanation Tonometer
Authors: Farid Anila , Memoona Arshad  , Nimra Gul  , Shabana chaudhary  , Muhammad Zubair Nazar
Published: December 2023

Purpose:  To determine accuracy of iCare rebound tonometer (IRT) in terms of agreement with Goldman Applanation Tonometer (GAT) and effect of Central corneal thickness (CCT) on its accuracy.
Study Design:  Comparative cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study:  Ophthalmology Department of Ittefaq Hospital Lahore from September 2022 to May 2023.
Methods:  Participants of the study were recruited through non-probability convenient sampling. With Icare PRO® rebound tonometer (IRT), two consecutive sets of measurements with 6 measurements for each set were made, and the averaged values were used for the statistical analyses. After 5 minutes GAT measurement was taken for intraocular pressure (IOP). CCT was measured by ultrasound pachymetry from mean of 2 measurements noted. Data was analyzed by Bland-Altman plots for determining agreement of GAT-IOP and IRT-IOP. Pearson correlation coefficient determined the correlation of GAT-IOP and IRT-IOP with CCT.
Results:  Out of 200 participants there were 76 (38%) males and 124 (62%) females. Mean age of participants was 27.84 ± 6.1 years. Mean IOP with IRT was 16.24 ± 2.02 (range 12.1 – 20.3 mmHg). Mean IOP with GAT was 14.40 ± 1.98 (range 11.00 – 19 mmHg). Mean IOP with adjusted CCT using GAT was 14.40 ± 1.64 (range 11 – 18 mmHg). Mean CCT was 544.81 ± 42.04 (range 615 – 471 um). Mean IOP-GAT & IOP-IRT with adjusted CCT showed normal distribution. Mean difference of IOP-GAT and IOP-IRT with t test was 1.83 ± 1.12 (p = .079).
Conclusion:  There is a strong agreement between IOP-GAT and IOP-IRT. CCT had a strong impact on IOP measurements with both tonometers. However, CCT affected IOP reading of GAT more than IRT.
Safety of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection without Cannula Sleeve: A Modified Technique
Authors: Muhammad Hasnain  , Syed Fawad Rizvi
Published: December 2023

Purpose:  To evaluate safety of a new technique of Suprachoroidal (SC) injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide (TA) without need of cannula sleeve.
Study Design:  Quasi experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study:  LRBT Korangi from July 2020 to June 2021.
Methods:  Fifty eyes of forty two patients with Diabetic Macular Edema not resolved with three consecutive intravitreal injection of Bevacizumab were included. A custom made 30 gauge needle on 1cc insulin syringe without cannula sleeve was used for injection of 0.1 ml (4 mg) Triamcinolone Acetonide.
Results:  Mean age was 50.8 13.77 years. Mean IOP readings pre injection, after injection at 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hour, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months were 12.76 , 14.8 , 14.5 , 14.6 4.46, 14.7 4.52,14.7 , 12.98  and 12.83 2.62 mm of Hg respectively. Mean BCVA (Log MAR) before injection, 1 month and 3 months after injection were 0.9 ± 0.1, 0.6 ± 0.2 and 0.6 ± 0.2 respectively. Mean CMT values before injection, 1 month and 3 months after injection were 408.4 ± 112.94, 348.67 ± 108.94 and 330.36 ± 105.77 µm respectively. Significant difference was observed between pre-injection IOP and post injection IOP within 2 hours but no significant difference in later readings. BCVA and CMT showed statistically significant improvement.
Conclusion:  SC injection of TA without cannula sleeve is quite simple and apart from transient increase in IOP immediately after injection no significant adverse effects occur.
Development of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in a child with CAKUT-syndrome
Authors: Zaikova N. M. , Mikhalkova D. Yu. , Dlin V. V. , Smirnova A. V.
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND. One of the congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tracts (CAKUT) is renal hypodysplasia/aplasia type 3 (PHDA3), caused by pathogenic variants in the GREB1L gene not associated with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). PGDA3 leads to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Variants in the UMOD gene associated with autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ATKD-UMOD) also lead to CKD. The association of the GREB1L/UMOD genes with SRNS has not been previously described.

THE AIM: to demonstrate a rare clinical case of SRNS in a child with CAKUT-syndrome.

PATIENTS AND METHODS. A patient with CAKUT in the form of PGDA3 and ADTBP-UMOD is observed in the department of nephrology for 2 years. Post-infectious development of SRNS required a revision of the genetic screening.

RESULTS. On the whole-genome sequencing were found a variability in the genes that cause CAKUT, with no candidate genes for SRNS.

CONCLUSION. The described case stands out with clinical polymorphism of CAKUT and the variability of UMOD and GREB1L gene variants not associated with the development of SRNS. Infectious etiology of the development of SRNS is assumed. The patient has an intensive development of CKD stage 4, requiring a long-term follow-up in dynamics.
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Published: December 2023

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Prerequisites, formation and development of nephrology (literature review)
Authors: Subotyalov M. A.
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the prerequisites, formation and development of nephrology as a science. The purpose of this review is to analyze the formation of basic ideas about nephrology, starting from the era of the Ancient World and ending with studies of the Modern period. The results of the process of formation and development of ideas about nephrology are presented. The causes and processes of the development of kidney diseases were of interest to the healers already in ancient times. In the Middle Ages, the accumulation of empirical knowledge in this field were continued. The understanding of methods and means of diagnosis and therapy of kidney diseases expanded and deepened. In Modern times, the idea of kidney diseases and their treatment has received a more complete description. The study began not only of the mechanisms of development of these diseases, but also of risk factors and. Nowadays, research in this area continues. The review presents the stages of the formation of nephrology at each stage of the development of medicine. The achievements of Russian nephrologists (Shumlyansky A.M., Tsybulsky N.O., Pasternatsky F.I., Zimnitsky S.S., Tareev E.M., Vovsi M.S.) are analyzed, their scientific priorities in world nephrology, contribution to the development of this scientific direction are presented.
Profilaxia pré-exposição ao HIV (PrEP) como estratégia de prevenção combinada e sua eficácia clínica: Uma revisão integrada da Literatura.
Authors: Teixeira Vanessa Cristina , Figuerêdo Almeida Ana Beatriz , Santos Reis Allana , Matos Nunes Arthur , Guedes Mota Ester , Araújo Alves Gabriel , Batista Ledo Martins Gabriela Regina , Nunes Gomes João Eduardo , Oliveira Tanajura Maria Raniere , Ferreira Agra de Alencar Maria Vitória , Zabam de Azevedo Nicholas , Pessoa Silva Leite Rafael , Teixeira Lima Renata , Gonçalves Mota Roberta , D'Ávila Barbosa Cruz Teresa
Published: December 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo destacar a importância da Profilaxia Pré-Exposição (PrEP) como parte essencial da estratégia de prevenção combinada do HIV. Para isso, foi conduzida uma revisão integrativa no período de junho a setembro de 2023, com pesquisa realizada nas bases de dados SciELO e PubMed, utilizando descritores como "PrEP/Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis", "HIV", "profilaxia/ Prophylaxis" e "eficácia/effectiveness". A pesquisa inicial resultou em 42 artigos, que foram posteriormente submetidos a critérios de seleção rigorosos, resultando na escolha de 30 artigos relevantes.

Após a aplicação dos critérios de seleção, os 30 artigos selecionados foram submetidos a uma leitura minuciosa por todos os membros da equipe de pesquisa, visando a coleta de dados de eficácia. Sete grandes estudos que avaliaram a eficácia da PrEP foram identificados e representados em uma tabela unificada, abordando as categorias temáticas de profilaxia pré-exposição de uso diário e sob demanda. Isso facilitou a visualização e compreensão desses estudos, fornecendo uma visão abrangente da eficácia da PrEP em diferentes contextos.

Em resumo, a PrEP representa um avanço significativo na prevenção do HIV e desempenha um papel fundamental na luta contra a epidemia. No entanto, seu sucesso está intrinsecamente ligado à conscientização, educação e apoio contínuo. Além disso, a PrEP deve ser integrada a outras estratégias de prevenção para otimizar seu impacto na redução da disseminação do HIV. O desafio agora reside em garantir um acesso equitativo e eficaz à PrEP, especialmente para populações vulneráveis, a fim de alcançar as metas relacionadas ao término da epidemia de HIV. Consequentemente, a PrEP desempenha um papel crucial na evolução da prevenção do HIV e na busca por um futuro livre dessa epidemia.
Higher Education Hauntologies
Authors: Mapaling Curwyn , Mxalisa Asiphe
Published: December 2023

In this review of “Higher Education Hauntologies: Living with Ghosts for a Justice-to-Come,” we traverse an anthology that scrutinises the enduring systemic injustices in higher education. Drawing upon post-humanist theories, the book critiques the colonial legacies, Western-centric knowledge paradigms, and neoliberal ideologies that continue to influence these systems. Amid these critiques, it advocates for a future of justice-to-come, urging a transformative shift towards more inclusive and equitable educational models, thereby resonating with the realities and aspirations of the Global South. To imagine the future of justice-to-come, higher education in the Global South must excogitate the place of knowledge in developing a socially just curriculum to address epistemic in/justices.
Development of a neural network model for the mechanical properties prediction of aluminum alloys during die casting with crystallization under pressure
Authors:   Denisov M.S. Petreshin D.I. CHebotarev P.A., Ryauzov S.A.
Published: December 2023

A specialized software based on a neural network model is developed, which makes it possible to predict the hardness of aluminum alloys, the crystallization of which proceeds under conditions of comprehensive compression at a pressure of 500 MPa and with a change in the percentage of chemical elements. The object of control is the crystallizing metal. Theoretical provisions that allow correctly training a neural network are considered. A schematic circuit of the casting process with crystallization under pressure is developed, the initial data for neural network modeling and the activation function of neurons are selected. A model and an algorithm for searching for a neural network are developed, a listing of the program code, which includes the functions of normalizing values, sampling the neural network, visualization, and graph comparison operations is adduced. Verification of the program operation, which allows predicting the mechanical properties of products from aluminum alloys, is carried out by an experimental method. Is revealed that the developed neural network is able to predict the hardness of parts from aluminum alloys with a minimum error. The training sample, supplemented with new experimental data, went through the process of information treatment on the constructed neural network model.

Keywords
neural network model, automation, control, specialized software, aluminum alloys, pressure, crystallization, hardness
INVESTIGATION OF A DICOT WOOD FROM THE DECCAN INTERTRAPPEAN BEDS OF NAGPUR DIST., MAHARASHTRA.
Authors: Patil Sharadkumar P.
Published: December 2023

A petrified wood is described in this paper. The specimen was collected from Mhurzari, Nagpur Dist. Which is about 20 kms. from Nagpur, which is of uppermost Cretaceous to lower Eocene age. The wood is decorticated, diffused porous and without growth rings. Vessel solitary with radial multiples of 2-3, medium sized. Pearforation simple; intervascular pits alternate, bordered; parenchyma paratracheal vasicentric. Rays mostly multiseriate with few uniseriate, homogeneous, procumbent, fibers long, non-septate, moderately thick with intercellular spaces, named as Leucaenoxylon mahurzarii sp. nov
FACTORS AFFECTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN CABANATUAN CITY
Authors: Floralyn L. Doquilla  , Odessa G. Lacanilao
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to examine the factors affecting violence against women in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. The research questions focused on identifying common crimes/violence/abuse committed against women and exploring the factors influencing such violence. A descriptive research design was employed, gathering quantifiable information through data analysis. The study was conducted in selected barangays in Cabanatuan City, namely Sumacab Este, Bagong Sikat, and Bakero, which had a high number of reported cases of violence against women. The participants included barangay officials and barangay tanods.
The findings revealed numerous forms of violence and abuse against women, such as physical violence, sexual violence, economic abuse, emotional abuse, and psychological abuse. These forms of violence stem from gender-based inequality and power imbalances, resulting in significant physical, emotional, and psychological harm to women. The study also highlighted low levels of womens access to paid employment, indicating gender disparities in the workforce due to discrimination, limited job opportunities, unequal pay, and inadequate support for work-life balance. These inequalities hinder womens economic independence and overall empowerment, contributing to gender-based economic disparities. Additionally, the study identified limited access to education among women, emphasizing an educational gap that restricts personal and professional development, limits socio-economic opportunities, and perpetuates gender inequality.
The study accentuates the urgent need for interventions and policies to address violence against women and promote gender equality in Cabanatuan City. Efforts should focus on raising awareness about the various forms of violence, implementing measures to protect women, promoting economic opportunities for women, and ensuring equal access to education. By addressing these factors, the study aims to contribute to the creation of a safer and more equitable society for women in Cabanatuan City and beyond.
KEYWORDS: Factors, Violence against women, Cabanatuan City, Abused against Women
THE ABSOLUTE BURDEN ON THE WHOLE INDIVIDUAL
Authors: Haroush dr. Ayman
Published: December 2023

In this research, a study of an important sub-fundamentalism issue, from semantics issues, it (the absolute burden on the complete individual), The books of the assets were not dealt with in detail.
No one assigned it to an independent study. It has a significant impact on understanding religious texts and has been a cause of disagreement among jurists in deducing many legal rulings.
In this research, I spoke about the meaning of the absolute and the restricted, what is meant by the complete individual and what are the doctrines of the fundamentalists in this matter.
Then it showed five issues of jurisprudence on which scholars differed.
Their disagreement on this issue of fundamentalism was a reason for their disagreement in these subsidiary issues.
Key words: the absolute –individual whole- burden - indication- pronunciation
Features of the development of electronic commerce: foreign experience
Authors: Dubel Mykhailo V.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the development of electronic commerce in different countries of the world. Three countries - Italy, the USA, and China - were chosen for the analysis of the features of the development of e-commerce. The first one is the most classical country of the Old World by many criteria, the second one – the most characteristic representative of the countries of “migrant capital”, the third one – the brightest representative among the Asian countries due to the high growth rates of economic indicators and a planned development system that is almost unique in the modern world. The most popular types of e-commerce transactions in Italy are business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and consumer-to-consumer (C2C). Italy is lagging behind other European countries in the development of e-commerce due to the country’s aging population, a low percentage of people with bank accounts and bank cards, the low percentage of people with high-quality Internet access, and the fact that only a little more than half of the country’s population uses smartphones. The US e-commerce market is characterized by two main directions of B2B and B2C formats. The e-commerce market in the US is moderately fragmented. Amazon, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com are the leading online stores in the US e-commerce market. They account for 35% of all online revenues in the US. The mobile shopping category is a growing trend. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the shift to online consumption as consumers practice social distancing, and e-commerce orders for food and medical supplies have become a survival and convenience tool for the American family. E-commerce in China, despite its rapid development, also faces a number of problems, such as the lack of a security system, insufficiently developed intellectual property institutions, illegal trade, and fraud. The resale of personal information seriously damages the possibilities of sustainable development of e-commerce. Nevertheless, the government is developing measures aimed at solving these challenges and strives to develop stable and safe online trade in the country.
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve: Geologic resources inventory report
Authors: Lanik Amanda
Published: December 2023

Geologic Resources Inventory reports provide information and resources to help park managers make decisions for visitor safety, planning and protection of infrastructure, and preservation of natural and cultural resources. Information in GRI reports may also be useful for interpretation. This report synthesizes discussions from a scoping meeting held in 2004 and a follow-up conference call in 2021. Chapters of this report discuss the geologic heritage, geologic features and processes, geologic history, and geologic resource management issues of Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. Guidance for resource management and information about the previously completed GRI GIS data and poster (separate products) is also provided.
Remaining service time prediction for corroded shell of a steel tank used for liquid petroleum fuels storage
Authors: MASLAK Mariusz , PAZDANOWSKI Michał
Published: December 2023

A numerical example allowing for effective forecasting of the remaining service time for corroded steel shell of a tank used to store liquid petroleum fuels is presented. This time is interpreted here as a period of time counted from the moment of an obligatory tank shell inspection to the moment of the anticipated shell failure understood as the loss of the capacity to safely resist the loads applied to it. Reaching the limit value of failure probability, i.e. the highest probability of failure acceptable to the tank user, is in this approach a determinant of such failure. The detailed considerations pertain to a typical on-the-ground storage tank equipped with a floating roof, located in one of fuel depots in the south of Poland. The forecast has been prepared based on measurements of the random thickness of tank shell weakened by corrosion and measured after 27 years of service time. In the recommended analysis fully probabilistic computational procedures have been applied. This led to a more credible and less conservative service time assessment than the one usually determined via the traditional standard approach. For comparative purposes qualitatively different but formally corresponding safety measures have been applied to describe the obtained results.
The ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION OF A STORE FACILITY
Authors: RUSOWICZ Artur
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the balance of electricity and fuel oil consumption of a medium-sized 24-hour store. Measurements of electricity consumption of individual components of the balance were made. Their shares over the 12 months of measurements were determined. Opportunities to reduce electricity consumption by changing the type of lighting of the facility were identified. . lighting replacement reduced electricity consumption by 38535.8 kWh, a total reduction of 21.2% in the store's annual electricity consumption.
Brain Tumor Classification and Identification using PSO and ANFIs
Authors: Awati Jayashree S. , Kumbhar Mahesh
Published: December 2023

Fast Computer-Aided Diagnostic Systems (CAD) have become instrumental in diagnosing diseases. Brain tumors, in particular, pose a significant health challenge. Traditional tumor detection methods relied on radiologists and biopsy, which are time-consuming and detrimental to patients. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment. This system leverages image processing, SWARM intelligence, and Support Vector Machines (SVMs) to detect and classify brain tumors swiftly and accurately. Image processing encompasses preprocessing, segmentation, and feature extraction, with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) method optimizing feature selection. SVMs identify tumor types. While various techniques exist for tumor detection, none achieve 100% accuracy. This system is engineered to provide precise detection.
Skin Cancer Detection and Classification using Deep learning methods
Authors: Kumari Anchal , Rattan Dr. Punam
Published: December 2023

Skin cancer is a very dangerous disease that needs to be found early, so that it can be treated effectively. In the past few years, classifiers built on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have become the best way to find melanoma. According to the review, the CNN-based classifier is as accurate as dermatologist in classifying skin cancer images, allowing for faster and more accurate detection. This article examines the most recent studies on Machine learning and deep learning-based melanoma categorization in depth. We provide a comprehensive description of the machine learning and deep learning classifier, including details on the accuracy of these classifiers. The primary objective of this research is to analyze and collect current research trends, issues, and opportunities for melanoma diagnosis, as well as to investigate the current approach for using deep learning to detect and recognize melanoma. The main finding of this review is that the neural network provides high accuracy as comparison to machine learning methods.
Optimal Cluster Head Selection in Wireless Sensor Network via Multi-constraint Basis using Hybrid Optimization Algorithm: NMJSOA
Authors: K B Vikhyath , N Achyutha Prasad
Published: December 2023

Due to its general use in various practical applications, number of innovations in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) is receiving a lot of consideration from researchers. It shows significant technological development with excessive capacity since it gives useful information to users in a particular field through real-time monitoring. Due to its characteristics, such as infrastructure-less adoption and resource limitations, wireless sensor networks bring several problems that could impair the system's operation. Cluster based routing in WSN is the major concern in this field that could conflicts with the effectiveness of energy, suitable Cluster Head (CH) selection, protected data transport as well as network lifetime augmentation, demand major consideration, etc. However, it remains challenging to make optimal clustering process of WSN that makes the routing process more effective. Thereby, this work proposes a new Namib Merged Jelly Search Optimization Algorithm (NMJSOA) approach for the optimal CH selection in WSN by the different constraints. Initially, the sensor nodes are grouped together to form the clusters by the k-means clustering techniques. Subsequently, allocating the CH for each cluster by computing the weight function for each cluster depends on the conditions such as energy, delay, distance and security. According to the NMJSOA method, the Namib Beetle Optimization (NBO) searching position and the Jellyfish swam old position are added together to get the best optimum position. Finally, the performance of the suggested model is investigated over the conventional methods in terms of different performance measures.
Parameter Estimation of Electrical Vehicle Motor
Authors: Oubouaddi Hafid , El Mansouri Fatima Ezzahra , Bouklata Ali , Larhouti Ramzi , Ouannou Abdelmalek , Brouri Adil
Published: December 2023

Presently, the problem of parameter estimation of motors used in electrical vehicles is discussed. To make the control more efficient, a model of the electrical motor is developed. Then, a parameter estimation method is established to determine the parameters of the used electrical motor. The proposed method is easy and can be easily implemented. Furthermore, a mathematical model of an electrical vehicle’s motor using linear and nonlinear blocks is obtained. The given model will allow us to perform several experiments without any extra fees.
АКТУАЛЬНІ ПРОБЛЕМИ ОХОРОНИ ПСИХІЧНОГО ЗДОРОВ’Я УКРАЇНСЬКОГО НАРОДУ В ЧАСИ ВІЙНИ: ПИТАННЯ ТЕОРІЇ І МЕТОДОЛОГІЇ
Authors: Panok Vitalii
Published: December 2023

Проблеми охорони психічного здоров’я українського суспільства в контексті нового, посткатастрофного досвіду набули особливої актуальності в умовах війни. А це вимагає оновлених підходів до предмету наукових досліджень, вдосконалення методик, методів і технологій освітньої діяльності та психологічного практикування. У статті проаналізовано досягнення установ Національної академії педагогічних наук України та визначено низку проблем і пріоритетів подальшої діяльності. Зокрема: необхідність оновлення дидактичних підходів до освіти у зв’язку з умовами постінформаційного суспільства, переосмислення позиції педагога в освітньому процесі, оновлення методології надання психолого-педагогічної допомоги на основі теорії «зони найближ-чого розвитку» та посткатастрофного зростання, оновлення норм психічного розвитку особистості, оновлення розуміння інклюзивності як практики застосування в освіті й суспільстві загалом, дослідження проблем життєвих смислів, цілей та цінностей особистості. Наголошено на необхідності скоординованого розгортання експериментальних досліджень та впровадження їх результатів в освітянську і соціальну практику.
BAHAN AJAR ( STORAGING MATERIALS ) DALAM MEMBANTU MEMPERLENGKAPI KURIKULUM PPA
Authors: Cendana Wiputra , Agnes Munte Imelda Suwati , Yunita Katrina Eva
Published: December 2023

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Salah satu daerah Batang Tarang, Kecamatan Balai, Kabupaten sanggau, Kalimantan barat belum memperoleh pendidikan secara menyeluruh, di daerah tersebut masih terdapat keterbatasan kompetensi pedagogi, sarana dan prasarana ajar, serta kurangnya bahan penunjang belajar. Salah satunya adalah bahan ajar, Bahan ajar/storaging materials merupakan bentuk materi yang akan disampaikan pengajar kepada         peserta didik yang disesuaikan dengan tujuan pembelajaran. Bahan ajar harus mampu menjadi daya tarik bagi anak-anak sehingga tetap fokus, tidak bosan dan memahami materi. Bahan  ajar penting dalam memperlengkapi kurikulum yang telah ditentukan untuk membantu peserta didik memperoleh pengetahuan dengan baik. Kurikulum merupakan merupakan perangkat rencana pembelajaran yang akan didapatkan peserta didik dalam mencapai tujuan pembelajaran yang diharapkan. PPA Batang Tarang merupakan salah satu Pendidikan Non-formal yang memfasilitasi anak-anak Batang Tarang dalam memperoleh pengetahuan. Melalui hal tersebut maka tujuan penelitian adalah untuk melihat peran bahan ajar dalam membantu memperlengkapi kurikulum dalam meningkatkan kemauan belajar anak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskriptif.    Pembuatan bahan ajar ini dibantu oleh beberapa mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan UPH berdasarkan arahan, pendampingan dan bimbingan mentor PPA seperti PPT, video pembelajaran   yang dirancang melalui diskusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan bahan ajar sangat membantu mentor dan anak-anak yang ada dalam penyampaian pembelajaran dan menerima pembelajaran.
PELATIHAN PERCAKAPAN BAHASA INGGRIS DARING UNTUK SANGGAR ANGKRINGAN BOCAH SINAU YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Zendrato Juniriang , Sihombing Desi Riyanti
Published: December 2023

Sanggar Angkringan Bocah Sinau adalah lembaga pendidikan informal di Yogyakarta yang dikelola oleh perseorangan. Sanggar ini bertujuan untuk membantu anak-anak yang memiliki minat belajar tinggi, tetapi tidak memiliki biaya untuk mendapatkan pelajaran tambahan di luar sekolah. Anak-anak ini belum mendapat pelajaran Bahasa Inggris di sekolah, padahal Bahasa Inggris sebagai salah satu bahasa internasional yang harusnya, menurut Kurikulum Merdeka, sudah diajarkan sejak anak berada di kelas 1 SD. Anak-anak kelas 4-7 ini berasal dari keluarga dengan perekonomian menengah ke bawah. Pelatihan Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Daring ini bertujuan untuk menumbuhkan minat dan keterampilan anak dalam percakapan Bahasa Inggris. Adapun metode mengajar yang diterapkan melalui zoom setiap pertemuan adalah dengan 1) pengiriman materi belajar sebelum kelas melalui grup WA; 2) penyampaian aturan kelas di setiap awal pembelajaran; 3) reviu materi pertemuan sebelumnya; 4) penyampaian materi baru; 5) penerapan break out room untuk latihan terbimbing; 6) presentasi individual; dan 7) pemberian Pekerjaan Rumah setiap minggu untuk latihan mandiri. Hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan percakapan Bahasa Inggris dalam hal pelafalan, tata bahasa, kelancaran berbicara, dan kosa kata. Namun demikian, intonasi murid masih datar. Hal ini disebabkan oleh masih rendahnya rasa percaya diri murid di dalam mengekpresikan ide dengan menggunakan Bahasa Inggris.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI EMKM DAN BUMDES: PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DI WILAYAH CIGANITRI, KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Authors: Koerniawan Koenta Adji , Mahardika Dewa Putra Krishna , Fahlevi Ali Riza
Published: December 2023

Fakta empiris yang terjadi saat ini, pengusaha EMKM dan BUMDES di wilayah Ciganitri, tidak memahami apa dan bagaimana laporan keuangan disajikan sesuai standar. Implikasinya, mereka tidak dapat menyajikan laporan keuangan, sehingga posisi keuangan usaha tidak dapat ditentukan secara akurat, akibatnya penilaian kinerja keuangan gagal dilakukan, pelaporan pajak tidak dapat ditentukan secara tepat. Peningkatan kompetensi di bidang akuntansi keuangan melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan menjadi solusi yang mendesak dilakukan. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 25 orang peserta dari berbagai unit usaha EMKM dan BUMDES. Tujuan dari abdimas ini adalah untuk membantu entitas EMKM dan BUMDES memahami keuangan dasar dan mengenalkan penggunaan aplikasi akuntansi si Apik dan SIABDES untuk penyusunan laporan keuangan sesuai standar akuntansi keuangan (SAK) EMKM. Metode yang digunakan dalam Abdimas meliputi, identifikasi masalah, survei lapangan, pelatihan, pendampingan pasca pelatihan, serta asesmen, guna mengukur pencapaian hasil abdimas. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman peserta Abdimas. Mereka mulai tertarik menerapkan aplikasi akuntansi si Apik atau SIABDES untuk tujuan penyajian laporan keuangan sesuai standar, sehingga kewajiban mereka dalam mewujudkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dapat dibantu diwujudkan.
AKUISISI KOLEKSI DIGITAL DI PERPUSTAKAAN DESA PERING CEMERLANG DALAM UPAYA MENDUKUNG KEGIATAN BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR (SD) DESA PEKIK NYARING BENGKULU
Authors: Valentino Rahmat Alifin , Fadly Muhammad , A. Maharani Rizky
Published: December 2023

Perpustakaan Pering Cemerlang merupakan perpustakaan desa yang berlokasi di desa Pekik Nyaring, Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah, Provinsi Bengkulu. Perpustakaan ini menjadi wadah bagi masyarakat desa Pekik Nyaring dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan, khususnya bagi siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD). Perpustakaan Pering Cemerlang memiliki fasilitas komputer yang dapat digunakan oleh pustakawan atau pemustaka untuk melakukan penelusuran informasi. Namum fasilitas komputer belum termaksimalkan, hal ini ditunjukkan dengan belum adanya koleksi digital yang dapat menjadi referensi bagi siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) desa Pekik Nyaring untuk menunjang kegiatan belajar di sekolah. Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah melakukan akuisisi koleksi digital untuk perpustakaan Pering Cemerlang yang relevan dengan kebutuhan dari siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) di desa Pekik Nyaring dan kurikulum. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan observasi, wawancara dan sosialisasi koleksi yang telah diakuisisi, serta pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi buku digital. Hasil kegiatan akuisisi koleksi digital ini ditunjukkan dengan telah terakuisisinya koleksi buku digital Sekolah Dasar (SD) yang sesuai dengan kurikulum Merdeka sebanyak 52 eksemplar, dan buku yang sesuai dengan Kurikulum 2013 sebanyak 57 eksemplar. Kegiatan pasca akuisisi adalah melakukan sosialisasi koleksi yang telah diakuisisi kepada pustakawan, staff perpustakaan, dan siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) desa Pekik Nyaring, selain itu juga dilaksanakna pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi koleksi digital kepada staff perpustakaan Pering Cemerlang.
BIMBINGAN BELAJAR UNTUK ANAK SD DESA TANJUNG BURUNG DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI
Authors: Tantu Year Rezeki Patricia , Tangkin Wiyun Philipus , Sitompul Lastiar Roselyn , Silalahi Destya Waty , Nainggolan Cathryne Berliana
Published: December 2023

Kualitas pendidikan di Desa Tanjung Burung, Provinsi Banten dapat dikatakan masih tertinggal. Realita menunjukkan bahwa sekitar 50% anak usia sekolah dasar memiliki kemampuan literasi yang rendah, seperti belum mampu menulis dan membaca dengan lancar, serta anak kurang mampu memahami makna cerita. Tujuan dari program PKM ini adalah anak-anak sekolah dasar dapat meningkatkan kemampuan literasi dasar melalui akses buku bacaan yang disediakan di mobil pintar dan bimbingan belajar dari tutor mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan UPH. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan selama 5 bulan, yaitu bulan Februari hingga Juni 2023, setiap hari Sabtu pukul 10.00 – 12.00. Hasil belajar siswa dan hasil observasi tutor menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan kemampuan literasi anak dalam hal membaca cerita fiksi dengan pelafalan yang benar, menyusun kata menjadi kalimat, memahami cerita pendek, menulis, dan bercerita. Anak-anak mendapatkan manfaat melalui bimbingan belajar yang diberikan dan orang tua juga memberikan respon yang baik terhadap kegiatan bimbingan belajar.
PELATIHAN JURNALISTIK ONLINE BAGI SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS (SMA) CITRA BERKAT TANGERANG
Authors: Simamora Jumadal , Wardaningsih Agustin Diana , Pamungkas Sigit
Published: December 2023

Untuk mengembangkan ketrampilan menulis, di beberapa Sekolah Menengah Atas kegiatan jurnalistik sudah mulai diperkenalkan dalam berbagai bentuk kegiatan. Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Citra Berkat Tangerang adalah salah satu sekolah yang menyelenggarakan kegiatan belajar ekstrakurikuler bertemakan jurnalistik. Dalam kegiatan tersebut, siswa belajar jurnalistik yakni meliput dan menulis artikel mengenai kegiatan di lingkungan sekolah dan menyajikan liputannya di webblog dan instagram sekolah, Arlogic.  Agar dapat mengelola, menulis konten website dan instagram lebih baik, siswa perlu dibekali dengan pengetahuan lebih mendalam mengenai jurnalistik. Tujuan PkM ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan Jurnalistik khususnya jurnalistik online bagi siswa SMA Citra Berkat Tangerang agar peserta memiliki keterampilan menulis berita.  Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan secara struktur selama lima sesi dalam dua semester kepada peserta yang dimulai sejak Semester Ganjil sampai dengan semester genap 2022/2023. Pelatihan diberikan oleh tiga orang dosen Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Pelita Harapan yang memiliki keahlian di bidang Jurnalistik secara bergiliran.  Topik-topik yang diberikan antara lain: Pengenalan jurnalistik online, berita dan nilai berita,  penulisan berita untuk media online dan produksi berita dalam bentuk multimedia. Setelah mengikuti pelatihan jurnalistik, siswa SMA Citra Berkat telah memiliki ketrampilan menulis konten berita untuk weblog dan instagram dengan lebih baik. Hal itu dilihat dari berita yang ditulis dan diposting di weblog telah mengikuti struktur penulisan berita sesuai kaidah bahasa jurnalistik yang baik.
PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DI KAMPUNG DUMPIT TANGERANG
Authors: Tarigan Rose Emmaria , Naha Rambu , Elfi Elfi , Floranesia Floranesia
Published: December 2023

Kampung Dumpit berada di kota Tangerang merupakan kota dengan  angka kemiskinannya naik setiap tahun sesuai data dari Badan Pusat Statistik Provinsi Banten. Perempuan Kampung Dumpit menjadi kelompok sasaran penting yang perlu diberdayakan, karena mayoritas mereka tidak hanya sebagai pengurus keluarga tetapi juga menjadi pencari nafkah bagi keluarga. Tim melakukan analisis situasi terhadap terhadap mitra PKM untuk mengetahui solusi apa yang dapat diberikan kepada mitra sehingga dapat membantu mereka mengatasi masalah ekonomi pasca Pandemi Covid-19. Solusi yang dianggap bisa membantu adalah dengan mengadakan pelatihan merajut pada mitra perempuan di Dumpit, yang diharapkan hasilnya bernilai ekonomis sehingga bisa diproduksi dan dipasarkan. Selain keterampilan merajut, mereka juga mendapatkan pelatihan bagaimana mengelola keuangan tepat guna, dalam mengelola usaha kecil. Pelatihan ini sudah berlangsung selama enam bulan, terdapat progress dari yang tadinya tidak tahu merajut akhirnya bisa dan siap untuk memproduksi rajutan. Pada tahap evaluasi tim menemukan bahwa target dari PKM ini tidak tercapai sepenuhnya. Terdapat beberapa faktor penyebabnya, antara lain kualitas dari analisis situasi yang dilakukan, terlihat dari loyalitas peserta untuk mengikuti pelatihan yang beragam, kesehatan mata peserta yang beberapa di antaranya sudah lanjut usia, peserta yang mudik karena kehilangan kepekerjaan dan ketersediaan waktu dari anggota Tim untuk melaksanakan PKM yang bersifat jangka panjang