bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Calculated whole blood viscosity in non-diabetic subjects with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis: How insulin resistance may affect blood viscosity
Authors: Caimi G. , Urso C. , Brucculeri S. , Lo Presti R. , Carlisi M.
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Asymptomatic atherosclerosis is an important early marker of vascular damage and, among its risk factors, hemorheological alterations play an important role.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

In a cohort of 85 non-diabetic subjects with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis (ACA), we have measured whole blood viscosity (cWBV) according to the haematocrit and plasma fibrinogen level. The cWBV distinguish the subgroup of ACA subjects with 3-5 cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) from that with 1-2 CRFs and the same behavior is present for haematocrit and plasma fibrinogen level. Therefore, we divided the whole group of ACA subjects according to the medians of the four surrogate indexes with an insulin resistance degree of TG/HDL-C, TyG, VAI and LAP.

RESULTS:

The analysis of the correlation between cWBV and each index of insulin resistance has shown that no correlation is present in the whole group and in the group of ACA subjects with 1-2 CRFs, while in the subgroup with 3-5 CRFs there is a positive correlation between cWBV with TG/HDL-C and TyG at a low degree of statistical significance.

CONCLUSIONS:

The date underline that subjects with this clinical condition have an unaltered evaluation of the cWBV compared to the other indices.
Baicalein alleviates palmitic acid-induced endothelial cell dysfunction via inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress
Authors: Chen Jian , Chen Fei-yu , Lu Chan-jun , Yi Sheng-wu
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE:

Endothelial cells play a critical role in maintaining vascular function and kinetic homeostasis, but excessive accumulation of palmitic acid (PA) may lead to endoplasmic reticulum stress and trigger endothelial cell dysfunction. Baicalin (BCL), a natural plant extract, has received widespread attention for its biological activities in anti-inflammation and anti-oxidative stress. However, the mechanism of BCL on PA-induced endothelial cell dysfunction is unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether BCL could inhibit PA-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and thus attenuate endothelial cell dysfunction.

METHODS:

Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were divided into Control, PA, PA + BCL-10 μM, PA + BCL-20 μM, and PA + BCL-50 μM groups. The PA group was treated with PA (200 μM), while the PA + BCL groups were co-treated with different concentrations of BCL (10 μM, 20 μM, 50 μM) for 24 hours. Cell viability was detected by MTT. Cell migration ability was determined by Transwell assay, apoptosis level by flow cytometry, and tube formation ability by tube formation assay. Finally, the levels of apoptosis-related proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, and cleaved caspase-3) and angiogenesis-related proteins (VEGFA and FGF2) were detected by western blot, MMP-9, as well as the protein levels of endoplasmic reticulum stress biomarkers (GRP78, CHOP, PERK, and ATF4).

RESULTS:

The results at the cellular level showed that cell viability, migration ability and tube formation ability of PA-induced HUVECs were significantly reduced, while apoptosis level was significantly increased. However, administration of different concentrations of BCL significantly enhanced PA-induced cell viability, migration ability and tube formation ability of HUVECs while inhibiting apoptosis. The results of protein levels showed that the protein levels of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 were observably up-regulated in the cells of the PA group, while the protein level of Bcl-2 was significantly down-regulated; compared with the PA group, the protein levels of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 were much lower and the Bcl-2 protein level was much higher in the PA + BCL group. Additionally, the protein levels of VEGFA, FGF2 and MMP-9 were raised and those of GRP78, CHOP, PERK and ATF4 were lowered in the PA + BCL group of cells in a concentration-dependent manner.

CONCLUSION:

BCL significantly attenuates PA-induced endothelial cell dysfunction by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress.
A comparative study of blood viscometers of 3 different types
Authors: Oh Ju Seok , Prabhakaran Prem , Seo Dong Kil , Kim Do Yeon , Lee Woonhyoung , Ahn Kyung Hyun
Published: June 2024

The greater the viscosity of the blood, the more difficult its flow becomes, leading to an increased incidence of diseases caused by blood circulation disorders. These diseases are commonly associated with the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.

High blood viscosity is a primary cause of circulatory system diseases. Studies have shown that accurately measuring blood viscosity and applying this data in clinical trials can help prevent circulatory system diseases.

Viscosity data can vary depending on the measurement methods used, even when these methods are based on hydrodynamic principles. Despite using approved blood viscometers, the results often differ depending on the type of viscometer used, potentially causing confusion within the medical field. Informing the medical community about these differences and the level of error associated with each measurement method can help reduce this confusion.

To our knowledge, the degree of difference in viscosity measurement results due to different measurement methods and the reasons for these differences have not yet been thoroughly explored. In this study, we selected three blood viscosity measurement methods registered with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea to analyze the same canine blood. The viscosity measurements were carried out using each device and compared. The parallel plate and scanning capillary methods yielded similar viscosity values, while the cone plate method showed lower viscosity values.

The viscosity of blood, as measured by the three viscometers, differed, indicating that more experimental data must be accumulated to evaluate the cause of these differences. In this paper, we identified several causes of inconsistency and suggested measures to avoid this confusion. However, confirming that the test results show systematic differences is expected to assist clinicians who diagnose and prescribe treatments based on blood viscosity results. The findings of this comparative study are anticipated to serve as a starting point for establishing guidelines or standards for blood viscosity measurement methods.
Immunogenicity of biologics used in the treatment of asthma
Authors: Neunie Omario A.M. , Rabbani Wardah , Baker David , Chambers Emma S. , Pfeffer Paul E. , Kang Angray S.
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE: Asthma is a major global disease affecting adults and children, which can lead to hospitalization and death due to breathing difficulties. Although targeted monoclonal antibody therapies have revolutionized treatment of severe asthma, some patients still fail to respond. Here we critically evaluate the literature on biologic therapy failure in asthma patients with particular reference to anti-drug antibody production, and subsequent loss of response, as the potential primary cause of drug failure in asthma patients. RECENT FINDINGS: Encouragingly, asthma in most cases responds to treatment, including the use of an increasing number of biologic drugs in moderate to severe disease. This includes monoclonal antibody inhibitors of immunoglobulin E and cytokines, including interleukin 4, 5, or 13 and thymic stromal lymphopoietin. These limit mast cell and eosinophil activity that cause the symptomatic small airways obstruction and exacerbations. SUMMARY: Despite humanization of the antibodies, it is evident that benralizumab; dupilumab; mepolizumab; omalizumab; reslizumab and tezepelumab all induce anti-drug antibodies to some extent. These can contribute to adverse events including infusion reactions, serum sickness, anaphylaxis and potentially disease activity due to loss of therapeutic function. Monitoring anti-drug antibodies (ADA) may allow prediction of future treatment-failure in some individuals allowing treatment cessation and switching therefore potentially limiting disease breakthrough.
An approach to solving the problem of equipment replacement using periodic fuzzy graphs
Authors: Bozhenyuk Alexander , Knyazeva Margarita , Kosenko Olesya , Kosenko Eva
Published: June 2024

Monitoring equipment wear is an important problem that requires constant attention, since this process can lead to a decrease in its efficiency, accidents or breakdown. The problem of replacing equipment is a production problem, in which it is necessary to consider many factors that influence the efficiency of the enterprise itself. This paper examines various formulations of the equipment replacement problem: in the classical formulation of dynamic programming, in the stochastic formulation and fuzzy graph representation. The idea to solve the problem using periodic fuzzy graphs is proposed. We also consider the age of equipment when determining the wear coefficient, determined by the degree of belonging to a particular class of parameters defined in the formulation of the problem. Periodic fuzzy graphs allow considering the problem of replacing equipment not for one type of equipment, but for a complex of machines, which ensures the scalability of the classical dynamic programming problem under uncertain initial data. When determining the membership function, it is possible to consider those factors that may influence the solution of the optimization production problem. Setting the problem in a fuzzy form makes it possible to forecast and plan the activities of an enterprise for future periods.
Improved ECC cryptosystem-based lightweight authentication for SDN-based edge computing in IoT-enabled healthcare systems
Authors: A Raja , P M Prathibhavani , K R Venugopal
Published: June 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of smart devices with limited resources that can identify and analyze data. In IoT-enabled healthcare systems, the security of IoT devices and the data they contain is complex. These devices in the healthcare industry, edge computing can provide low-latency information services at a reasonable cost. This work proposes a security infrastructure for Software Defined Network (SDN)-based edge computing in IoT-enabled healthcare systems consisting of three steps: Lightweight authentication, collaborative edge computing and job migration. The lightweight authentication step involves both Improved Lightweight Key Management (ILKM) and Improved Elliptic Curve Cryptography (IECC) schemes to ensure authentication among the devices and edge servers. Moreover, the patient’s data in IoT devices are scheduled to the appropriate edge server by examining the load balancing in the collaborative edge computing phase. This is done optimally using the adopted hybrid optimization model, Osprey Assisted Coati Optimization Algorithm (OACOA). Further, job migration takes place, in which the data is allocated to the edge server by comparing the capacity of edge servers and the data gets migrated to other servers by considering migration cost when the capacity of the edge server is overloaded. Finally, the efficiency of the suggested OACOA scheme is evaluated over traditional models with regard to several metrics. When considering the edge-server 30, the OACOA scheme achieves a makespan of 385, while conventional methods acquired fewer makespan ratings. Also, the OACOA approach obtained the highest security ratings (0.7143) on edge-server 20 when compared to existing schemes.
A Critical Review of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Technologies in Alzheimer’s Dementia and Primary Progressive Aphasia
Authors: LoBue Christian , McClintock Shawn M. , Chiang Hsueh-Sheng , Helphrey Jessica , Thakkar Vishal J. , Hart John
Published: June 2024

Multiple pharmacologic agents now have been approved in the United States and other countries as treatment to slow disease and clinical progression for Alzheimer’s disease. Given these treatments have not been proven to lessen the cognitive deficits already manifested in the Alzheimer’s Clinical Syndrome (ACS), and none are aimed for another debilitating dementia syndrome identified as primary progressive aphasia (PPA), there is an urgent need for new, safe, tolerable, and efficacious treatments to mitigate the cognitive deficits experienced in ACS and PPA. Noninvasive brain stimulation has shown promise for enhancing cognitive functioning, and there has been interest in its potential therapeutic value in ACS and PPA. This review critically examines the evidence of five technologies in ACS and PPA: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS). Many randomized controlled trials of tDCS and rTMS report positive treatment effects on cognition in ACS and PPA that persist out to at least 8 weeks, whereas there are few trials for tACS and none for tRNS and nVNS. However, most positive trials did not identify clinically meaningful changes, underscoring that clinical efficacy has yet to be established in ACS and PPA. Much is still to be learned about noninvasive brain stimulation in ACS and PPA, and shifting the focus to prioritize clinical significance in addition to statistical significance in trials could yield greater success in understanding its potential cognitive effects and optimal parameters.
Induced pluripotent stem cells: A game-changer in dentistry’s regenerative landscape
Authors: Ahmed Shadab , Seth Namdev , Goyal Radhika , Krishna Sreejith , Kale Preeti
Published: June 2024

In recent years, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have emerged as a transformative force in regenerative medicine, offering unprecedented opportunities for advancements in various fields. This review explores the revolutionary impact of iPSCs specifically within the realm of dentistry, where regenerative strategies are increasingly sought to address oral and craniofacial tissue defects. iPSCs, derived from somatic cells through reprogramming, exhibit pluripotency and can differentiate into various cell types, including dental-specific lineages such as odontoblasts, ameloblasts, and osteoblasts. The application of iPSCs in dentistry holds immense promise for tissue repair, regeneration, and disease modelling. This review delves into the key aspects of iPSC-based approaches in dental research, covering topics such as tooth regeneration, periodontal tissue engineering, and craniofacial defect repair. We discuss the challenges and advancements in iPSC technology, emphasizing the potential for personalized regenerative therapies tailored to individual patients.
Alder-Based Shifting Cultivation in Nagaland – A Theoretical Perspective
Authors: Saikia Bondita , Nookathoti Trinadh , Hiremath Channaveerayya
Published: June 2024

Alder-based shifting cultivation, particularly, has been identified for its unique ecological and socio-economic role. It is a distinctive agricultural practice in Nagaland, India, with significant implications for climate change. This study explores the interactions between alder-based shifting cultivation and climate change dynamics. The paper examines how integrating alders into the shifting cultivation system influences carbon sequestration and soil enrichment in this bio-diversity-rich but environmentally vulnerable region. The paper comprehensively analyses the carbon balance within this managed ecosystem. The findings emphasise alder trees’ role in enhancing nitrogen levels in the soil and promoting carbon storage in the biomass and soil organic matter. This paper advocates that agroforestry systems can be effective strategies for climate-resilient development in Nagaland if adequately managed. The study concludes that recognising and reinforcing the role of indigenous practices is crucial in shaping effective and inclusive climate change responses in the region. The other hilly parts of the country can set this as a model.
Bridging the gap: Gallup’s role supporting the official statistics ecosystem
Authors: Rzepa Andrew , Crabtree Steve , Vigers Benedict , Papachristoforou Kiki
Published: June 2024

The global data ecosystem is changing rapidly. New demands are increasingly being placed on National Statistical Offices (NSOs) worldwide to collect data to track a growing array of indicators. However, many NSOs lack the capacity to collect frequent, representative and high-quality data on even core metrics of national progress, such as food security. In response to this, there has been a growing number of partnerships between NSOs, international organisations such as the United Nations, and private sector organisations to address the data gap, which was only accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Gallup, the global research and analytics firm, as an example, this paper highlights a number of areas where the private sector can provide value to the realm of official statistics. By adhering to globally recognised statistical protocols with a firm commitment to the principles of rigour, transparency, and respondent confidentiality, organisations such as Gallup play an important role in supporting the collection of official statistics. They can also bridge key data gaps related to the most pressing challenges of our time, and drive accountability on key issues of national and global development.
Constitutive model for shape memory polymer and its thermodynamic responses in finite element analysis
Authors: Wu Jianlei , Guo Jing , Luo Yong , Sun Jianfeng , Xu Liangwei , Zhang Jianxing , Liu Yunfeng
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: As a new intelligent polymer material, shape memory polymer (SMP) was a potential orthodontic appliance material. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the thermodynamic responses of SMP under different loads via finite element analysis (FEA). METHODS: FEA specimens with a specification of 0.1 × 0.1 × 1 mm were designed. One end of the specimen was fixed, and the other was subjected to displacement load. Different loading, cooling, and heating rates were separately exerted on the specimen in its shape recovery process and used to observe the responses of the SMP constitutive model. Furthermore, specimens with various tensile elongation and sectional areas were simulated and used to elucidate their effect on shape recovering force. RESULTS: The specimens obtained a similar stress of 0.5, 0.44, and 1.07 Mpa for different loading, cooling, and heating rates after a long time. The shape recovering force of specimen increased from 0.0102 to 0.0315 N when the elongation improved from 10% to 40% and to 0.0408 N when the sectional areas were expanded to 0.2 × 0.2 mm. CONCLUSION: The stiffness of SMP was small at a high temperature but large at a low temperature. The effects of the loading, cooling, and heating rates on SMP can be eliminated after a long time. Furthermore, it was possible to increase the recovering force by increasing the elongation or expanding the sectional area of the specimen. The force was quadratically dependent on the elongation ratio.
The road to smart airports: Bibliometric analysis of digital transformation by using R language
Authors: Şahin İhsan Emrecan , Durmaz Vildan
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: The accumulated knowledge has led to a state of misunderstanding about the precise meanings of digitalization, and a precise framework to define smart airports is still missing. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to reveal the current status and future direction of smart airports and digital transformation in the academic literature and to provide a comprehensive definition for smart airports. METHODS: The identified keywords were searched in the Web of Science database covering the years 1989-2024 and a total of 372 studies were found. These studies were then analyzed using Bibliometrix (R package). RESULTS: We determined that the most influential academic source on the themes is the Journal of Air Transport Management, and the collaboration index in the literature is three. While conferences are the most productive sources in this field, academic journals are mostly cited in studies. Academic studies typically employ and evaluate “performance” and “model,” “impact” and “air,” and “economic development” and “location” in tandem, despite the distinction between technological and managerial issues. CONCLUSION: In the light of the findings, the definition of a smart airport can be “an airport ecosystem where personalized service is provided to users by using Industry 4.0 technologies on the basis of big data analysis and real-time sharing between objects; digitalization is turned into a holistic organizational culture starting from top management to cover all personnel; the decision-making process is carried out autonomously within the entire airport operation network; and the main goal of competitive advantage and high-level user experience is provided uninterruptedly.”
Obesity, Pocrescophobia and Oral Health
Authors: Sharma Seerat , Gupta Nidhi , Gupta Preety , Goutam Tania
Published: June 2024

Oral health plays a crucial role in obesity management. Scientific evidence suggests an association between obesity and oral diseases, including periodontal disease, dental caries, tooth erosion, xerostomia, and dentinal hypersensitivity. Maintaining optimal oral health is essential for obese patients, as compromised dentition or oral discomfort can influence dietary habits. However, managing oral health in obese individuals can be challenging due to anatomical limitations and lifestyle choices. Profound knowledge of obesity and its manifestations, the oral health professionals need to raise awareness and provide patients with comprehensive care.
Pocrescophobia also known as obesophobia, is an intense fear of gaining weight. It affects both adoloscent women and men, manifesting as an irrational dread associated with weight gain. Like other phobias, obesophobia falls under the umbrella of anxiety disrders, leading to exaggerated anxiety when discussing or thinking about weight gain. Individuals with this fear may go to extreme lengths to avoid weight gain, which can increase the risk of developing eating disorders. Stress can lead to bruxism, wears away the occlusal surfaces and incisal edges, resulting in flat, shorter teeth. Smooth V-shaped cavities arise when lateral stresses surpass physiological limitations, resulting in gum recession and tooth discomfort. Canker sores, xerostomia, and lichen planus have all been linked to stress.
By addressing both obesophobia and obesity as well as oral health, patients' overall well-being and quality of life can be improved.
Reidentification and determination of drug susceptibility of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Corynebacterium ulcerans strains isolated from clinical samples in 2023 in Poland
Authors: Stepuch Agata
Published: June 2024

Background

Despite the fact that the last cases of fully-symptomatic diphtheria were recorded in Poland in 1996 and 2000, infections caused by non-toxin-producing strains of Corynebacterium still occur. According to the epidemiological reports from ECDC in the second half of 2022, there was an increase in the number of diphtheria cases in European Union countries. As a result, the current issue becomes the appropriate preparation of microbiological laboratories for the diagnosis of Corynebacterium microorganisms.

Objective

Reidentification of diphtheria bacilli isolated from clinical samples and to assess the drug susceptibility of C. diphtheriae strains isolated in Poland.

Material and methods

The subject of the research were 18 strains isolated from clinical samples in Poland in 2023. Microbiological and genetic methods were used for the reidentification of the strains. Drug susceptibility was assessed using the disk diffusion method, following the new EUCAST recommendations effective from 2023.

Results

It was confirmed that all examined strains belonged to the genus Corynebacterium. It was de-monstrated that C. diphtheriae strains proved to be susceptible to increased exposure to benzylpenicillin and cefotaxime. Results obtained using ciprofloxacin allowed categorizing the strains into the intermediate susceptibility category WZE, except for one strain which was resistant to this antibiotic. All tested bacterial strains were susceptible to erythromycin. The C. ulcerans strain exhibited a similar antibiotic resistance profile to penicillin, cefotaxime, and ciprofloxa-cin, with additional detection of resistance to clindamycin. The toxigenicity of the tested strains was excluded.

Conclusions

Based on epidemiological data regarding the emergence of new cases of infections caused by Corynebacterium strains, it is advisable to prepare theoretically and practically laboratories for diagnostics to detect potentially toxigenic diphtheria bacilli. Effective methods for the microbiological diagnosis of diphtheria bacilli are available. It is recommended to monitor the susceptibility to antimicrobial agents in all C. diphtheriae isolates
A retrospective study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intrapleural alteplase in pediatric empyema
Authors: Keivanfar Majid , Kermani Rasool , Hosseinpour Mehrdad , Reisi Mohsen , Poorkaramali Bahar , Mirfendereski Sam
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Medical treatment of pediatric empyema consists of appropriate antibiotics, chest tube insertion, and intrapleural fibrinolytic drugs to facilitate pleural drainage. There is a lack of consensus about the drug of choice for fibrinolytic therapy, so this study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intrapleural alteplase in pediatric empyema.

Material and Methods

The medical records of all children with empyema treated with intrapleural alteplase at a university hospital between January 2016 and December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Efficacy outcomes were assessed by chest tube output before and after the first dose of alteplase, pleural fluid volume before and after therapy, a need for surgical intervention, and length of hospital stay. Safety was assessed by the frequency and severity of side effects.

Results

40 children aged 2 months to 9 years hospitalized with empyema received intrapleural alteplase. Thirty patients (75%) experienced full recovery after three doses of intrapleural alteplase. The median length of hospital stay was 16 days. Chest tube output increased significantly after the first dose of alteplase. Pleural fluid volume decreased significantly after treatment. The most common side effect was pain (30%). Two patients experienced severe complications: 1 had a pulmonary hemorrhage and the other experienced a bronchopleural fistula. These patients recovered fully spontaneously.

Conclusions

According to our results, the administration of intrapleural alteplase was safe
and effective in facilitating pleural drainage in pediatric patients with empyema. However, further clinical trials will be needed to determine the optimal dose, frequency, and duration of intrapleural alteplase treatment.
A 13- year- old patient with acute cerebral nocardiosis: Case report and review
Authors: Niedrygas Katarzyna , Stopyra Lidia , Angiel Katarzyna , Dorycka Małgorzata , Szczecińska- Brzegowy Dobrochna
Published: June 2024

Cerebral nocardiosis is an extremely rare and serious disease that mainly affects immunocompromised adults. Due to the non-specific clinical symptoms and difficult and long diagnostics, the diagnosis is often made late, often resulting in serious complications and patient's death. The case report presented below concerns a young patient whose complete recovery was achieved thanks to an accurate diagnosis and quick initiation of targeted treatment. The study aimed to present a rare infectious disease, drawing attention to the value of bacterioscopic examination and the special need for cooperation between a clinician, a microbiologist and a radiologist.
Pelatihan Tata Cara Shalat yang Benar bagi Masyarakat Dusun Cokel Desa Patarselamat Sangkapura Gresik
Authors: Sholihan
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Prayer in Islam has a very special position both in terms of how it is commanded and included in special Sharia worship. However, despite this, many people do not understand the correct prayer procedures according to the guidance of Islamic law. Therefore, community service activities regarding training in correct prayer procedures are important to carry out, while the partners in this activity are the people of Cokel Hamlet. The method used in this activity is the Service Learning Method. The use of this method is intended to be able to see and evaluate the results of training implementation which have a direct impact on partner operations. The service learning method can be carried out in three stages: preparation stages, serving stages, and reflection stages. The results of this service ran smoothly and received full support from Cokel Hamlet community leaders because it could provide benefits in improving the quality of worship in the Cokel Hamlet community.
Keywords: Training, Prayers, Prayer Procedures.
Abstrak
Shalat dalam Islam mempunyai kedudukan yang sangat istimewa baik dilihat dari cara memperoleh perintahnya dan termasuk dalam Ibadah Syari’ah khusus. Namun meskipun demikian banyak kalangan masyarakat yang kurang memahami tentang tata cara shalat yang benar menurut tuntunan syariat Islam. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat mengenai pelatihan tata cara shalat yang benar menjadi penting untuk dilakukan dengan mitra kegiatannya adalah masyarakat Dusun Cokel. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah Metode Service Learning. Penggunaan metode ini dimaksudkan untuk dapat melihat dan mengevaluasi hasil dari pelaksanaan pelatihan   yang   berdampak langsung   bagi operasional mitra. Tahapan metode service learning dilakukan dengan tiga tahapan: tahap persiapan, tahap melayani, dan tahap refleksi. Hasil pengabdian ini berjalan dengan lancar dan mendapat dukungan penuh dari tokoh-tokoh masyarakat dusun cokel karena dapat memberikan manfaat dalam peningkatan kualitas ibadah masyarakat dusun cokel.
Kata Kunci: Pelatihan, Shalat, Tata Cara Shalat.
„Są dni, w które ojciec przestaje się dziać”. Perspektywa impersonalna w „Nakarmić kamień” Bronki Nowickiej
Authors: Mazur Maciej
Published: June 2024

W artykule zaproponowane zostało nowe ujęcie Nakarmić kamień – debiutanckiego tomu Bronki Nowickiej nagrodzonego nagrodą Nike (2016), dotychczas omawianego głównie w kontekście problemów milczenia, traumy i przemocy domowej. W rozprawie położono nacisk na uporządkowanie kwestii związanych z dynamiką narracyjną utworu (m.in. fokalizacji). Głównym celem artykułu jest przedstawienie i rozwinięcie koncepcji perspektywy impersonalnej, zastępującej nieprecyzyjne pojęcie perspektywy dziecka i zbudowanej na podstawie filozofii impersonalności Roberta Esposita. Objaśnia ona specyficzną formę reifikacji w Nakarmić kamień, zacieranie się nowoczesnych podziałów między podmiotem a przedmiotem, między kulturą a naturą, a w połączeniu z terminem „u-chodzić” Tadeusza Sławka pozwala scharakteryzować bohaterów: dziecko, prababkę i lokalnych dziwaków. Ponadto, za pomocąŽižkowskiej wersji psychoanalizy oraz dzięki założeniu syntezującej pracy pamięci, która konsoliduje heterogeniczne obrazy, rozwikłany został problem niezbornej i niejednoznacznej postaci ojca despoty – zarazem zdrowego i chorego, dorosłego i dorastającego.
Figura autorytetu w czasach ponowoczesnych. Twórczość Olgi Tokarczuk wobec zwrotu etycznego
Authors: Zielniewicz Maria
Published: June 2024

Artykuł przedstawia analizę pojęcia autorytetu w kontekście twórczości Olgi Tokarczuk oraz zwrotu etycznego. Rozważania obejmują zmiany w postrzeganiu figury autorytetu, które mają związek z postmodernistycznymi teoriami kwestionującymi tradycyjne i dotąd ustabilizowane kategorie oraz idee. Powiązanie autorytetu z figurą autora oraz etycznym wymiarem lektury pozwala przyjrzeć się jego roli we współczesnej literaturze. W utworach Olgi Tokarczuk, pisarki społecznie zaangażowanej, autorytet przejawia się np. w koncepcji czwartoosobowego narratora. Nacisk zostaje położony na związek tej figury z takimi terminami jak „odpowiedzialność”, „empatia” czy „czułość”. Stanowią one bowiem fundament etycznej refleksji. Z analizy utworów noblistki wyłania się typ autorytetu określany mianem alternatywnego bądź symbolicznego, który nie pełni funkcji nośnika wartości i postaw uznawanych za moralne, lecz dąży do przedstawiania rozmaitych, alternatywnych wizji świata, a w konsekwencji również do poszerzania wrażliwości czytelnika wobec Innego.
Autorytet polityczny / autorytet naukowy – Stefan Żółkiewski
Authors: Sidorowicz Piotr
Published: June 2024

Celem artykułu jest wskazanie na przemianę autorytetu politycznego Stefana Żółkiewskiego w autorytet naukowy. Za podstawę badań służą materiały archiwalne dotyczące postawy głównego bohatera oraz pracy w Komitecie Centralnym PZPR. Poprzez analizę działalności politycznej Żółkiewskiego (której głównym punktem są wydarzenia z Marca ’68) autor stara się wskazać, że wpływ badacza na uczniów i współpracowników był wynikiem nie tylko utraty pozycji politycznej, lecz także konsekwentnego wyboru aksjologicznego.
Komunikasi Interpersonal Karyawan Wanita dalam Menumbuhkan Self Efficacy di BSC Caf� Lubuk Pakam
Authors: Utami Widia Annisa , Rasyid Abdul
Published: June 2024

Female employees are often the reference and center of the company in maintaining the companys image. Female employees, especially in the industrial sector such as BSC Cafe Lubuk Pakam, often experience communication barriers and lack of self-efficacy. This study aims to determine three things, namely (1) Analysis of the Level of Self Efficacy of Female Employees (2) Integration of Interpersonal Communication to Self Efficacy (3) The Role of Female Employees in Fostering Self Efficacy. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods case studies with purposive sampling techniques and in-depth interviews. The results of this study indicate that the level of self-efficacy of female employees increases with good communication skills. And female employees themselves have a central role in growing their individual self-efficacy.
Smart Door Lock Dengan Face Recognition Untuk Keamanan Akses Ruang Server
Authors: Mardiani Eri , Supriyanti Dedeh , Septya Sharmila , Purnata Alan
Published: June 2024

PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has installed a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in the Jabodetabek area. Access to the BTS server room is currently via manual access using a regular key. All ISPs want to immediately resolve existing problems so that their customers remain connected and stable. Access to the server room door is still compromised from a security perspective and can still be accessed easily by irresponsible individuals. The aim of this research is to develop a Smart Door Lock prototype with Face Recognition for security access to the server room. This prototype tool uses Raspberry Pi-based facial recognition for entry access and a camera for facial detection and recognition. Flask framework web-based application that simplifies the Internet as a medium for communication, access and data storage. As well as using a Solenoid Door Lock as an actuator. The test results show that it is able to recognize registered faces and open the door. If there is an unfamiliar face, the solednoid will remain locked and the door will not open. Infiltration user data and infiltration attempts (intruders) are stored as logs or history in the SQLite 3 database and Raspberry Pi internal storage, making it easy to review the data if needed at a later date.
Sistem Pembayaran Online Melalui Aggregator Menggunakan Restful Api dan Framework Laravel
Authors: Hanum Gilang Kartika , Sari Meri Mayang , Andwiyan Denny
Published: June 2024

The rapid development of technology causes the need for information systems to increase to encourage people to carry out an activity so that it can be carried out quickly and precisely, and are required to be able to make decisions using the right method. so as to obtain benefits for the progress of information systems. The information system needed in handling the payment process must be precise and fast, errors in the payment entry process and payment calculation and the process of recording payment results. Currently the handling of tuition payments is still done semi-computerized using Microsoft Excel. then a system is needed that can equalize or convert courses. The method used in this information system is the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) method of the waterfall type model, which is expected to be able to easily determine the achievement of a system, where a website system that has been designed uses PHP with the Laravel Framework as its programming language and MySQL as a container. database storage, and UML (Unified Modeling Language) as a system model to describe the flow of procedures in the form of objects consisting of Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, and Sequence Diagrams, The results of this test are in the form of data or information about payments. From the test results, it can be concluded that this system can perform the expected functions. Hopefully with this system, it can help the finance department to check the results of student payments in order to know whether the payment results are correct or not, so as to minimize recalculation in the management of financial statements.
Media Promosi Restoran Tirtonadi Kota Tangerang Selatan Menggunakan Video Informasi
Authors: Febriyanto Erick , Mul Mulyati , Saputra Dandy , Handayani Indri
Published: June 2024

Usaha pada bidang kuliner saat ini mengalami perkembangan yang cukup pesat. Bertambahnya jumlah usaha kuliner sangat berpengaruh terhadap persaingan yang semakin tinggi untuk mendapatkan banyak konsumen. Oleh karena itu Restoran Tirtonadi memanfaatkan media video sebagai promosi. Restoran Tirtonadi adalah restoran dengan konsep tema go green. yang terletak di Jl. Raya Lengkong Kp. Perigi Rt 03 Rw 10 Kelurahan Lengkong 2 Wetan, Kecamatan Serpong Kota Tangerang Selatan dengan luas area ± 4 Ha, Restoran Tirtonadi mempunyai lebih dari 100 menu makanan pilihan, diantaranya seafood, Indonesian food, oriental food, Bangka Island food, dan lebih dari 50 minuman yang disajikan oleh chef yang profesional dan ahli dibidangnya. Permasalahan yang terdapat di Restoran Tirtonadi saat ini yaitu kurangnya media promosi karena itu Restoran Tirtonadi mengalami penurunan sebanyak 76% pada 2 tahun belakangan ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yakni pengumpulan data dan Konsep Produksi Media (KPM). Melalui video promosi ini diharapkan dapat menginformasikan dan mempromosikan pada video promosi yaitu dengan peningkatan jumlah pengunjung pada Restoran Tirtonadi.
Catatan Kehadiran Dosen Melalui Management System FO AO
Authors: Hayati Rifaatussalwa , Sari Devi Puspita , Hanum Gilang Kartika
Published: June 2024

Recording the lecturer's attendance at each lecture is a routine that the lecturer must carry out at the start of the lecture. This is proof that a lecturer has carried out his teaching duties and is a determinant in several other matters such as remuneration and lecturer discipline in carrying out lectures. FO AO (Front Office Attendance Online) is one of the management systems implemented by Raharja University, designed with the aim of improving the quality of service information for admin lecturers, heads of study programs and leaders and making it easier for receptionists to operate the system in accordance with the SOP implemented by management. There have been many applications created in previous research regarding lecturer attendance records, including using Android and QR codes. This research was built with a different view using data collection methods and SWOT as a system analyst. The FO AO design implemented uses an analyst system, design system, constructions and testing implementation system. The results of testing that have been carried out show that the FO AO management system in this research can make it easier for officers to provide attendance services to lecturers as a record of their attendance at Raharja University and produce real-time digital information with good data validation
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Dengan Menggunakan Metode Simple Additive Weighting pada Excelso Coffee Rinjani Semarang
Authors: Ariyanto Lenny , Sokibi Petrus , Kartika Viar Dwi
Published: June 2024

Excelso coffee is a cafe located in several cities, including in Semarang which began operating in 2017. The process of selecting raw material suppliers that is currently underway still uses the conventional method, which does not have a method for selecting suppliers. With this problem, it is expected to be able to find out the factors in the selection of suppliers of non-coffee food and beverage raw materials to make a Decision Support System Application (DSS) using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. DSS is a method used to support decision making using data, with an easy display for users, and involves the thoughts of decision makers. SAW is a method by calculating a weighted sum to rate all options and attributes. The results of this study show that the factors used in the selection of raw material suppliers are delivery speed, price, discount rate, service, warranty, product authenticity, payment term. In addition, a decision support system application is also produced which consists of a homepage menu, goods, suppliers, criteria, sub criteria, weights, ratings and results. This application can produce the best alternative recommendations according to the weight and value desired by Excelso Coffee Rinjani Semarang.
Pengaruh Dana Pihak Ketiga dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Bank Umum Swasta
Authors: Trisnaningrum Sekar Adi , Debataraja Mintauli
Published: June 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh Dana Pihak Ketiga (DPK) dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) terhadap Profitabilitas (ROA) pada Bank Umum Swasta yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Pengambilan sampel dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling dengan hasil 28 Bank Umum Swasta.  Data yang diteliti berupa data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan publikasi Bank Umum Swasta periode 2018-2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa Dana Pihak Ketiga (DPK) tidak mempengaruhi Profitabilitas (ROA), sedangkan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) berpengaruh negatif terhadap Profitabilitas (ROA). Hasil secara simultan Dana Pihak Ketiga (DPK) dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) mempengaruhi secara negatif terhadap Profitabilitas (ROA).
The Dynamics of Engagement in E-Learning Environments: Insights and Strategies for Improvement
Authors: Sunarya Po Abas , Alfiah Fifit , Sholeh Oleh , Millah Shofiyul , Hikam Ihsan Nuril
Published: June 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, e-learning has emerged as a pivotal mode of instruction. However, fostering engagement in these digital environments presents unique challenges. This study delves into the dynamics of engagement in e-learning, aiming to unravel the multifaceted factors that influence student participation and to propose effective strategies for improvement from a broad sample of learners with qualitative insights from educators and students. The quantitative aspect utilizes a structured survey to gauge the impact of technological, pedagogical, and personal factors on engagement levels. Concurrently, qualitative data, gathered through interviews and focus groups, offers a nuanced understanding of the experiences and perceptions shaping engagement. The study’s findings reveal a complex interplay of factors, including the quality of digital content, interaction opportunities, feedback mechanisms, and individual learner characteristics. Notably, the research highlights the critical role of personalized learning experiences and the need for robust support systems. The discussion synthesizes these insights, outlining practical strategies for educators and institutions to enhance engagement in e-learning. These strategies encompass the adoption of adaptive learning technologies, fostering collaborative learning communities, and providing targeted support for diverse learner needs. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on e-learning, offering valuable guidance for optimizing engagement in these digital learning spaces.
Penerapan Residual Network Dengan Monte Carlo Dropout Untuk Prediksi Malaria Melalui Citra Hapusan Darah Tipis
Authors: Maesaroh Siti , Erliyani Ita , Mardhi Muhammad Zakki
Published: June 2024

Malaria adalah penyakit demam akut yang disebabkan oleh parasit Plasmodium, yang ditularkan ke manusia melalui gigitan nyamuk Anopheles betina. Ketika nyamuk menggigit manusia, parasit akan memasuki tubuh manusia dan bersarang di hati. dikarenakan gejala nya serupa dengan penyakit umum membuat malaria sulit dikenali tanpa pemeriksaan mikroskopik pada hapusan darah. Namun, akurasi pemeriksaan mikroskop tergantung pada kualitas hapusan, keahlian dalam mengklasifikasikan dan menghitung sel yang diparasit dan tidak terinfeksi. Pemeriksaan seperti itu bisa sulit untuk diagnosis skala besar dan mengakibatkan kualitas yang buruk, untuk menutupi kekurangan tersebut dapat digunakan suatu metode dalam deep learning berupa Residual Network. Residual network merupakan salah satu arsitektur dari model Convolutional Neural Network yang memungkinkan jaringan untuk melompati atau skip beberapa lapisan, skip connection memungkinkan aliran gradien yang lebih efisien selama pelatihan dan memungkinkan jaringan untuk belajar representasi yang lebih baik dari data yang baru. Agar model dapat beradaptasi dengan data yang tidak sesuai pada saat pelatihan, model memanfaatkan metode monte carlo dropout untuk mencegah jaringan menjadi terlalu khusus pada contoh pelatihan tertentu dan meningkatkan generalisasi model. Dengan menggunakan arsitektur ResNet dan Monte Carlo dropout, model dapat mengurangi tingkat loss seiring proses pelatihan berlangsung, bahkan dengan proses pelatihan sebanyak 35 kali dengan jumlah batch sebanyak 32 tingkat akurasi dari model dapat mencapai 97% dan tingkat loss sebesar 6.5%.
Monitoring Realtime Suhu dan Tekanan Transformator Traksi dengan ESP32 dan Ubidots
Authors: Cahyono Eko , Silaban Freddy Artadima
Published: June 2024

Transformator traksi memainkan peran penting dalam menyediakan tegangan listrik yang stabil dan aman untuk sistem catu daya. Gangguan seperti peningkatan suhu dan tekanan gas nitrogen dapat mengganggu kinerjanya. Penelitian ini mengusulkan sistem IoT menggunakan pendekatan Design Research Method (DRM) untuk memantau transformator traksi, termasuk suhu belitan, suhu oli, dan tekanan gas N2. ESP32 digunakan sebagai mikrokontroler yang terhubung dengan sensor. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan akurasi yang baik dengan rata-rata nilai error suhu belitan 0,93%, suhu oli 0,64%, dan tekanan gas N2 4,53%. Modul relay memicu alarm saat kondisi kritis, dan Ubidots memberikan notifikasi SMS kepada teknisi lapangan. Pendekatan DRM efektif dalam menghasilkan solusi yang relevan dan dapat diimplementasikan dalam memantau dan menjaga kinerja transformator traksi.