bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Partners stimulate each other’s informal helping behavior: evidence from a longitudinal study
Authors: Ramaekers Marlou , Voorpostel Marieke
Published: December 2024

Objective: This paper examines to what extent one’s partner’s informal helping behavior stimulates informal helping behavior of the other partner and to what extent this partner effect differs by gender. Differences in informal help given to kin and non-kin are explored.Background: Although prior research has suggested that partners influence each other’s (informal) helping behavior, these mostly cross-sectional studies did not account for possible selection effects. The present study takes a longitudinal approach to examine whether the partner’s helping behavior changes informal helping over time, thereby diminishing the impact of selection, and allowing for a more stringent test of partner influence.Method: Using three waves of dyadic data from the Swiss Household Panel (2013, 2016, 2019) (N = 9,666), we employ fixed-effects logistic regression analysis to eliminate between-person differences. To facilitate interpretation of the effects, we estimate average logit elasticities.Results: People whose partner started engaging in informal helping had a higher likelihood of providing informal help. This relationship did not differ between men and women but was stronger for help to kin than to help to non-kin.Conclusion: Findings suggest that the relationship between partners’ (informal) helping behavior is not solely due to selection effects but is at least partly the result of partner influence. New questions surface about differences between help between kin and non-kin.
Participatory Action Research: An Emergent Research Methodology in Health Education and Promotion
Authors: Upreti Yadu Ram , Devkota Bhimsen , Maharjan Shyam Krishna
Published: December 2024

PAR methodology in educational research holds significant potential to empower both researchers and research participants (co-researchers). By fostering critical consciousness and awareness of their shared context, PAR enables the participants to collaboratively generate context-specific knowledge and develop strategies to address the challenges within their practice settings. Although the history of using PAR as a research methodology by university researchers in Nepal is relatively recent, its application is gaining momentum and popularity within the academic community. This growing acceptance highlights its relevance and effectiveness in addressing complex real-world issues through collaborative efforts. PAR is particularly well-suited for designing, implementing, and evaluating school-based health and education practices. Its participatory approach ensures that interventions are tailored to the needs and realities of the target community, making them more sustainable and impactful. By engaging educators, students and other stakeholders in the research process, PAR not only enhances the effectiveness of interventions but also fosters a sense of ownership, critical thinking, and empowerment among all participants. This methodology, therefore, offers a transformative framework for addressing educational and health challenges in diverse and resource-constrained settings.
Smokeless Tobacco Use among Madhesi Communities of Nagarain Municipality, Dhanusha, Nepal
Authors: Karn Abhishek , Ghimire Harishchandra , Khanal Gayatri , Kandel Suresh , Sharma Hari Krishna , Pathak Susmita
Published: December 2024

Smokeless tobacco consumption is a major cause of NCDs and is associated with six leading causes of global death. It is common among people in the Terai area of Nepal with its high burden in the Madhesi community. This study assessed the status of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use and the factors associated with it among the Madhesi community of Nagarain Municipality. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 175 people of Nagarain municipality following the systematic random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection using the face-to-face interview technique. The proportion of ever-use and current use of SLT was 70.9% and 70.3% respectively. Males were more likely to consume SLT products (AOR=7.18) than females. Similarly, respondents whose family members (AOR=8.29) and friends (AOR=8.597) used SLT products were more likely to use SLT products themselves. There were 91.9% current users of smokeless-tobacco who reported its use daily. Khaini was the most consumed SLT product followed by betel-quid. The majority of the respondents (70%) had a lower level of knowledge regarding the harmful effects of SLT. The study revealed a significant proportion of smokeless tobacco, linked with the factors like gender, family education, employment status, alcohol consumption, SLT use by family members, and SLT use by friends. To tackle this issue, the strategy can focus on the male, restricting the use of SLT among the family and peer groups.
Navigation of Research Methodologies on Health and Academic Performance of Left-Behind Children: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sharma Sushil , Devkota Bhimsen
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on the methodology used to study the health and academic performance of left-behind children (LBC). It examines and analyses the research design, sample, sampling techniques, research tools etc. to assess their uses. The study reflects and represents the context of various countries including Bangladesh, China, Ghana, Nepal during 2010 to 2020. In this methodology 11 studies out of 27 used cross-sectional design. The review followed preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, using JSTOR, Hinari, PubMed and, WorldCat database. These databases provided extensive coverage of relevant literature, and key search terms like ‘parental international migration’, ‘left-behind children’, ‘well-being’, and ‘academic performance’. An initial search of 16,786 articles were narrowed down to 27 studies that met inclusion criteria. Almost all the studies were of quantitative research design effective to capture the relation between parental migration and child well-being and academic performance. The methodology relied on quantitative tools like the self-reported questionnaires, strength and difficulties questionnaires and standardized tests. These tools were important in assessing emotional, behavioral, and academic performance. Anthropometric measurements were widely used to evaluate nutritional status. However, in-depth interview and semi-structured interview were rarely employed despite their value to provide rich and contextual information. Sampling methods varied, with a few studies employing probability proportional sampling for representative data, while others used purposive sampling. The review highlights the need for more longitudinal studies, mixed-method approaches, and broader geographical representation.
Returning Home to Nepal after Modern Slavery: Opportunities for Health Promotion
Authors: Paudyal Anjana Regmi , Harvey Orlanda , Teijlingen Edwin van , Regmi Pramod R. , Sharma Chandrakala
Published: December 2024

In South Asian countries like Nepal human trafficking, a form of modern slavery, is a common crime aggravated by factors such as poverty, political instability, illiteracy, unemployment, and climate change. Despite being a global problem, modern slavery is understudied and poorly understood. This article reflects on our collective experiences of over two decades of researching labour migration. Victims of modern slavery are exploited and can experience significant physical, psychological, or sexual, and reproductive health problems. Until recently, there has been little research around the need and opportunities for health promotion and education in this vulnerable group. This article calls for more and better research into modern slavery which is crucial to help develop a range of social interventions, including health promotion ones, aimed those who have been trafficked and forced labour migration.
Comparison of the magnetic resonance elastography and FIB-4 (MEFIB) Index and vibration-controlled transient elastography for significant metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease fibrosis
Authors: Bera Chinmay , Fakhriyehasl Mina , Hamdan Perez Nashla , Kosick Heather Mary-Kathleen , Patel Keyur , Jhaveri Kartik
Published: December 2024

Background:

Significant fibrosis (≥stage 2) in patients with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is considered a high risk for morbidity and mortality. The magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) and FIB-4 (MEFIB) Index (MRE ≥ 3.3 kPa and FIB-4 ≥ 1.6) has been proposed as an alternative to liver biopsy, particularly in identifying patients for therapeutic intervention. However, MRE is not widely available. Our aim was to compare the MEFIB Index with other simpler, non-invasive markers.

Methods:

A single-centre retrospective analysis of steatotic liver disease patients with MRE and vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) was carried out between March 2019 and June 2022. Demographic and laboratory data were collected to calculate various fibrosis scores.

Results:

Our cohort included 77 patients with a mean ± SD age of 51 ± 13 years, 44/77 (57%) female, BMI 34.5 ± 6.7 kg/m2, and 33/77 (43%) with diabetes mellitus. Significant MEFIB Index fibrosis (F2–4) compared with F0–1 was significantly associated with older age (61.6 versus 48.9 years), higher VCTE score (18.2 versus 10.6 kPa), NAFLD Fibrosis Score (0.11 versus -1.68), and Aspartate Aminotransferase-To-Platelet Ratio Index (APRI; 1.43 versus 0.44). A logistic regression model showed that age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.16; 95% CI: 1.05–1.29; p = 0.005) and APRI (OR: 10.86; 95% CI: 1.56–75.68; p = 0.016) were independently associated with MEFIB Index and predicted MEFIB F ≥ 2 with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.95 (95% CI: 0.87–0.98).

Conclusions:

In patients with MASLD, simple clinical and biochemical parameters may provide an alternative to predict significant fibrosis based on the MEFIB score. This may be useful in non-tertiary centres where VCTE and MRE are not routinely available.
Boot Camp Baby: Military Science Fiction’s Incubator
Authors: Blackmore Tim
Published: December 2024

This paper argues that the recent popularity of military science fiction, particularly the focus on the training of the recruit soldier as they make their way through boot camp, comes from and also benefits America’s ongoing adoration for its military. With reference to three series by authors John Scalzi, Marko Kloos and Joel Dane, the paper argues that the texts are examples of what French theorist Jacques Ellul called integration propaganda.
Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network (CPHLN) diagnostic recommendations for neurosyphilis in Canada
Authors: Wudel Bev , Purewal Rupeena , Hatchette Todd F , Stein Derek , Morshed Muhammad , Minion Jessica , Vallée Maud , Hayden Kristy , Hamula Camille
Published: December 2024

Eight provinces and territories are currently experiencing syphilis outbreaks in Canada, with the national rate of infectious syphilis increasing significantly from 5.1 per 100,000 population in 2011 to 36.1 per 100,000 population in 2022. Neurosyphilis refers to infection of the central nervous system by Treponema pallidum, which may occur at any stage. It is to be expected that along with the syphilis outbreak, a concomitant rise in neurosyphilis cases will occur. It is important to note that Canadian national surveillance data on neurosyphilis is not currently published as it is inconsistently reported and often lumped in with secondary and tertiary syphilis rates. Future surveillance efforts must focus on properly identifying these cases to quantify the scope of the problem. This article summarizes Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network guidelines for neurosyphilis diagnosis.
Adaptation and Validation of an Evaluation Instrument for Student Assessment of Veterinary Clinical Teaching
Authors: Gordon-Ross Paul N. , Gloeckner Gene W. , West Andrew B. , Diniz Pedro P. V. P. , Levi Ohad , Eng Curtis L. , Barr Margaret C.
Published: December 2024

There is a dearth of validated instruments for assessing clinical teaching in veterinary education. This study describes the development and validation of a veterinary-adapted Stanford Faculty Development Program 26 (SFDP-Vet22) instrument for student evaluation of veterinary clinical educators. Validity evidence was gathered in three specific categories: (a) content, (b) response process, and (c) internal structure. Content validity was supported by the educational theory and research underlying the Stanford Faculty Development Program 26 (SFDP-26) instrument. The process of adapting the SFDP-26 to the veterinary clinical education setting and piloting the SFDP-Vet22 supported validity in the response process, but straightlining indicated that some students ([Formula: see text]) did not use the instrument as intended. Validity in internal structure was supported by the result of exploratory factor analysis with a six-factor solution. This was performed using principal axis factoring extraction and direct oblimin oblique rotation ([Formula: see text]) on Box–Cox-transformed data. Twenty of the 22 items loaded in the predicted factors. Cronbach's alphas for each factor were above .846, mean inter-item correlations ranged from .594 to .794, and mean item-total correlations ranged from .693 to .854. The six-factor solution explained 75.5% of the variation, indicating a robust model. The results indicated that the control of session, communication of goals, and self-directed learning factors were stable and consistently loaded as predicted and that learning climate, evaluation, and feedback were unstable. This suggests the transference of these constructs from medical to veterinary education and supports the intended use: low-stakes decisions about clinical educator performance and identifying areas of potential growth of educators.
Compassion Fatigue Rounds (CFR): A Proactive Brief Intervention to Introduce Mental Health Awareness in a Veterinary Clerkship
Authors: Sosnicki Janet L. , Reynolds Penny S.
Published: December 2024

The mental health and well-being of veterinary students and graduate veterinarians is a critical area of concern. Veterinary students experience high levels of psychological distress, particularly during transitional periods such as clinical training. While mental health interventions typically target pre-clinical years, the unique challenges faced by clinical students are often overlooked, resulting in inadequate support during important periods of professional development. To address this gap, Compassion Fatigue Rounds (CFR) were introduced. CFR is a proactive, integrated intervention within one clinical clerkship program. The rounds address compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care practices through a small group discussion facilitated by the clinical instructor. An evaluation of CFR was conducted through anonymous online student surveys administered between March and September 2023. Following CFR, students self-reported an increase in knowledge, confidence, and preparedness regarding the mental health challenges in veterinary medicine. Students overwhelmingly reported positive experiences, pointing to the potential effectiveness of CFR in educating, engaging, and supporting clinical students on mental health well-being. This study offers preliminary evidence for integrating mental health education into the clinical year curriculum and serves as a practical guide for clinical instructors.
A Prioritized List of Veterinary Clinical Presentations in Dogs, Cats, and Horses to Guide Curricular Content, Design, and Assessment
Authors: Hinckley-Boltax Ariana L. , Malone Erin , Uustalu Uku-Kaspar , FitzMaurice Marnie
Published: December 2024

The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges competency-based veterinary education (CBVE) framework can be used to guide curriculum and assessment design and is intended to prepare veterinary graduates for Day One of clinical practice. However, while the framework defines curricular outcomes in terms of demonstrable competencies, it does not define the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to achieve those outcomes. In some human medical curricula, prioritized lists of clinical presentations guide curricular content, design, and assessment. These lists are based, in part, on practice analysis surveys. A prioritized list of this nature does not currently exist in veterinary medicine. We surveyed 1,706 veterinarians across the country regarding the relative frequency and importance of 274 clinical presentations to generate a prioritized list by species. Acceptable statistical power was achieved for dogs, cats, and horses. These lists can be used in conjunction with the CBVE framework to inform curricular content and assessment decisions.
El flautista de Hamelin y Bukele: las notas de la autocracia electoral
Authors: Molina Gabriel Rafael Antonio
Published: December 2024

La agenda antidemocrática del presidente Nayib Bukele y su partido Nuevas Ideas, además de convertir al país en una autocracia electoral, permitió que fuese reelecto y mantener la mayoría legislativa para garantizar la continuidad de un proyecto político hegemónico de concentración y centralización del poder con respaldo popular. Este ensayo, a través de un método analítico–deductivo, tiene como objetivo analizar los factores políticos que precedieron a las elecciones de 2024 para demostrar que éstos crearon reglas que generaron condiciones asimétricas, favoreciendo los intereses gubernamentales, evitando que las elecciones fuesen competitivas, libres y justas.
Revisão de Literatura: Gênero na Prática Clínica Analítico-Comportamental
Authors: Cordeiro Silva Amanda , Rossetti Chalella Gabriella , Picoli Aline , Aggio Natalia Maria
Published: December 2024

A literatura analítico-comportamental tradicionalmente se mostrou distante de discussões de gênero. Ao mesmo tempo, a pesquisas indicam diferenças de gênero no diagnóstico e nos sintomas experienciados por homens e mulheres em relação a transtornos mentais. O presente trabalho apresenta uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre contribuições analítico-comportamentais em relação a variáveis de gênero na psicologia clínica. A busca foi realizada entre setembro e novembro de 2023 na base de dados PsycINFO e em periódicos nacionais e internacionais. Foram usadas palavras-chave como "questões de gênero" e “terapia analítico-comportamental". 11 artigos foram considerados para análise. Os principais temas foram a intersecção entre teorias feministas e a clínica comportamental, a variável gênero na produção de conhecimento em clínica, a masculinidade na clínica, e pautas de relevância comunitária. Discutiu-se a necessidade do treinamento de pesquisadores e terapeutas para adotarem um olhar gendrado e estarem atentos às contingências no nível cultural em suas análises.
Fotografías de archivo: memoria archivada en la fototeca de San Pedro Cholula
Authors: Vázquez Valdés Verónica
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La fotografía ha sido considerada como un documento para analizarla e interpretarla en un contexto dado con la finalidad de hacer visible parte de una realidad. En este trabajo, se trata a la fotografía como un documento de archivo para ser clasificada y catalogada como un documento más para la Fototeca Municipal de San Pedro Cholula. Metodología: Se utilizó el Cuadro de Clasificación Documental (CCD) Archivo Histórico y la Catalogación mínima de objetos del Laboratorio Universitario de Imagen y Memoria. Resultados: Las fotografías fueron identificadas como Colección Fotográfica de la Fototeca Municipal de San Pedro Cholula, y éstas, a su vez, fueron clasificadas en series de donaciones familiares y subseries como: festividades; eventos en la plaza cívica; espacios y lugares; medios de transportes; y vida cotidiana. Discusión: Se considera oportuno tratar a las fotografías como documentos de archivo, a pesar de que éstas no fueron producidas mediante una función sustantiva o adjetiva por la Fototeca, sino como una recopilación de documentos hechos, es decir, por medio de donaciones familiares. Conclusiones: Las fotografías al ser clasificadas y catalogadas servirán como parte de la memoria archivada de la región de San Pedro Cholula.
La gangrena de Fournier no es una enfermedad urológica. Un alegato a favor de la cirugía general
Authors: Ruso Martínez Luis
Published: December 2024

El manejo de la gangrena de Fournier en los últimos años ha pasado al dominio de la Urología y se constata una marcada restricción de su manejo en el ámbito de la cirugía general de urgencia, que incluso evita tratar estos pacientes en las emergencias donde no hay guardia de Urología. Esta conducta puede dilatar el tratamiento inmediato que esta entidad requiere y condicionar el pronóstico vital del paciente.Esta realidad, me ha llevado a realizar una breve revisión de la evidencia en cuanto a los aspectos salientes de esta patología y rol fundamental que juega la cirugía general en manejo de esta entidad.
Morphological and Functional Characteristics of the Trematode Fasciola hepatica Musculature
Authors: Kreshchenko N. D
Published: December 2024

The morphological structure and functional properties of musculature of flatworms Fasciola hepatica (Trematoda, Fasciolidae), parasites dangerous for agricultural animals and humans, have been studied. The histochemical staining of the body wall muscles of F. hepatica with fluorescently-labelled phalloidin has been performed and the stained samples were examined by fluorescent microscopy. Staining was observed both in longitudinal, circular, and diagonal muscle fibers of the body wall of the trematode, in the circular and diagonal muscle fibers surrounding the lumens of the branched intestine, and in the tubular structures of the reproductive tract. In the ventral and oral suckers of the trematode, tightly packed and intensively stained layers of muscle fibers were found. The physiological studies were conducted on the muscle strips prepared from F. hepatica. The results demonstrated that muscle preparations exhibit spontaneous contractile activity. Neuropeptide GYIRF, belonging to the FMRFamide-like peptide family, used at concentrations ranging from 1 µm to 10 µm, additionally stimulated the contractions of muscle preparations in F. hepatica, increasing the frequency and amplitude of contractions compared to their basic activity. The information obtained will be used in further investigation of muscle contraction mechanism in parasitic worms, the muscles of which are targets of antiparasitic drugs.
Cytoprotective and Antioxidant Effect of Resveratrol on Human Lymphocytes Modified with Hydrogen Peroxide and UV Light
Authors: Nakvasina M. A , Artyukhov V. G , Chursanova E. N , Myachina O. V , Korpusova E. I , Deenkova A. Yu , Shestykh V. A
Published: December 2024

A decrease in the intensity of the processes of apoptotic and necrotic death of human peripheral blood lymphocytes was found after exposure to UV light (254 nm, 1510 J/m2) and hydrogen peroxide (10–5 mol/l) in the presence of resveratrol (10-7, 10-6, 10-5 mol/l). It was revealed that the cytoprotective effect of resveratrol on lymphocytes is due to a decrease in the level of production of intracellular reactive oxygen species and calcium ions, an increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes catalase and glutathione reductase, an increase in peroxide resistance of plasma membranes, and interaction with DNA. Possible mechanisms of action of resveratrol as a regulator of the processes of apoptotic and necrotic death of lymphocytes induced by exposure to hydrogen peroxide and UV radiation are discussed.
Mechanisms of Cancer Cell Radioresistance: Modern Trends and Research Prospects
Authors: Sharapov M. G , Karmanova E. E , Gudkov S. V
Published: December 2024

Radiation therapy holds a key position in the arsenal of cancer treatment methods. This non-invasive technique has been actively used for several decades and has demonstrated high effectiveness in combating various types of malignant tumors. Despite significant advancements in ionizing radiation delivery technologies and the introduction of targeted radiosensitizing drugs and immunotherapy, classical radiation therapy faces limitations related to the radioresistance of tumor cells. This resistance is caused by numerous factors, such as genetic mutations, the metabolic characteristics of cancer cells, their ability to repair DNA, the presence of a tumor microenvironment, and many others. Tumor radioresistance reduces the success of treatment, making it necessary to explore new approaches to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy. This review discusses the main principles of radiation therapy and the properties of cancer cells that affect their radiosensitivity. It examines both existing methods for overcoming the radioresistance of cancer cells and prospects for further development, which could significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Antiviral Activity of the Solutions of Dinitrosyl Iron Complex Delivered to SARS-CoV-2-Infected Syrian Hamsters Placed in a Nose-Only Inhalation Exposure Chamber
Authors: Shipovalov A. V , Vanin A. F , Tkachev N. A , Pyankov O. V , Asanbaeva N. B , An’kov S. V , Bagryanskaya E. G , Baklanov A. M , Valiulin S. V , Stekleneva M. E
Published: December 2024

No differences were found in antiviral action of the solutions of binuclear dinitrosyl iron complexes with glutathione (B-DNIC-GSH) and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (DETC) delivered sequentially to SARSCoV-2-infected Syrian hamsters in nose-only (the present study) inhalation or whole-body exposure chambers. In a whole-body exposure chamber, the animal became wet and it led only to a decrease in the level of mononuclear DNIC (M-DNIC) with thiol-containing proteins in lungs resulting in diminished EPR signal while the total Band M-DNIC pool remained unchanged. It is suggested that antiviral activity of D-DNICGSH + DETC against SARS-CoV-2 virus is due to nitrosonium cations released from B-DNIC-GSH in its decomposition induced by DETC. Without additional aerosol inhalation delivery of the solutions of DETC to animals, complex with mercaptosuccinate that is less stable than B-DNIC-GSH exerted similar antiviral effect on Syrian hamster model.
Polysaccharide from Solanum tuberosum L. as a Potential Antiulcer Drug
Authors: Generalova L. V , Kritskaya K. A , Laryushkin D. P , Generalov E. A
Published: December 2024

A study was conducted to investigate the antiulcer activity of the polysaccharide from Solanum tuberosum L. in chronic and acute ulcer models proposed by Selye and Okabe. The antiulcer effect was assessed by determining and comparing the ulcer index in the treated animals and a control. The groups of treated animals that received a daily administration of polysaccharide for 7 and 3 days showed a significant decrease in the ulcer index when compared with that of the control group of animals given physiological saline. In presence of polysaccharide, the incidence of pathological conditions (hyperemia, edema, and internal bleeding) decreased substantially regardless of the dose. This provides the conclusion that the polysaccharide may effectively prevent changes associated with the development of ulcerative colitis in “August” line rats in the ulcer model adduced by Selye. According to Okabe, polysaccharide dose (0.5 mg/animal) even in a single administration led to significant and in some cases almost complete healing of ulcers.
Methodological Aspects of Studying Soil Erodibility Using Washout Technique
Authors: Krasnov S. F. , Gorobets A. V. , Bushueva O. G.
Published: December 2024

The experimental assessment of soil erodibility using the methodology of washing out model samples with a water stream at different installations (hydraulic flume, jet unit, and water tunnel) that were carried out earlier, usually produced a high variability of results. The intension to decrease this variability resulted in a development of a new horizontal approach to samples formation, which differed from the previous one by loading the sample through a removable side wall of the horizontally placed cartridge. The layered loading and compaction remained the same. The normal positioning of sample layers against the flow compared to the parallel positioning practiced earlier allowed to reach a more uniform sample resistance to the flow. The use of the “Poseidon” measuring unit developed to define mean depth of the wave flow, allowed to not only to increase many-fold the number of measurements of washout intensity during the experiment (from 1 to 14–15), but also to assess the quality of sample preparation, which increased precision and accuracy of the study. It has been determined that the percentage standard deviation for erodibility was almost always lower with the horizontal loading compared to the vertical one both between and within the series (13 and 12% on average respectively).
ANALYTICAL-NUMERICAL METHOD FOR SOLVING THE SPECTRAL PROBLEM IN A MODEL OF GEOSTROPHIC OCEAN CURRENTS
Authors: Skorokhodov S. L. , Kuzmina N. P.
Published: December 2024

A new efficient analytical-numerical method is developed for solving a problem for the potential vorticity equation in the quasi-geostrophic approximation with allowance for vertical diffusion of mass and momentum. The method is used to analyze small perturbations of ocean currents of finite transverse scale with a general parabolic vertical profile of velocity. For the arising spectral nonself-adjoint problem, asymptotic expansions of the eigenfunctions and eigenvalues are constructed for small wave numbers and the existence of a countable set of complex eigenvalues with an unboundedly decreasing imaginary part is shown. On the integration interval , a system of three neighborhoods is introduced and a solution in each of them is constructed in the form of power series expansions, which are matched smoothly, so that the eigenfunctions and eigenvalues are efficiently calculated with high accuracy. For a varying wave number, the trajectories of complex eigenvalues are computed for various parameters of the problem and the existence of double eigenvalues is shown. The complex picture of instability developing in the simulated flow depending on physical parameters of the problem is briefly described.
TURBULENT KINETIC ENERGY IN AN APPROXIMATE SOLVER OF THE RIEMANN GAS DYNAMICS PROBLEM
Authors: Boldyrev M. I
Published: December 2024

The paper describes the consideration of turbulent kinetic energy in solving the gas-dynamic problem of discontinuity decay (Riemann problem) using the HLLC approximate solver. The system of Euler equations is considered with the addition of the hyperbolic equation of turbulent kinetic energy and consideration of turbulent pressure in the momentum and energy balance equations. The Jacobian coefficient of the system of equations and its eigenvalues are found. Based on this, changes are made to the calculation scheme in the HLLC solver. Using the Sod problem as an example, the correctness of taking into account turbulent kinetic energy in solving the Riemann problem is verified, and the instability of the scheme at high turbulent pressure is shown in the case of not taking turbulence into account in calculating the characteristic velocities.
СПОРТИВНАЯ ЛЕКСИКА В КОММУНИКАТИВНОМ АСПЕКТЕ
Authors: СУ Ц.
Published: December 2024

В этноориентированном учебном пособии «Спортивная лексика в коммуникативном аспекте» представлены в качестве дидактического материала актуальные учебные тексты на тему «Спорт», оснащённые системой упражнений на развитие у китайских обучающихся четырёх видов речевой деятельности, способствующие повышению профессиональной компетентности. Упражнения рекомендуются для работы на уроках РКИ в китайской аудитории и во внеурочной работе, они полезны для будущих переводчиков, педагогов, тренеров и спортсменов, арбитров, врачей, специалистов в области спортивной медицины, спортивных журналистов и т. д. (уровень A2–B1 и выше).
ЦИФРОВЫЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ В СОВРЕМЕННОМ ДОШКОЛЬНОМ ОБРАЗОВАНИИ
Authors: ДМИТРИЕВ Ю.А. , ЗВЕРЕВА О.Л. , КРОТОВА Т.В. , КАЛИНИНА Т.В. , БАХОТСКАЯ М.А.
Published: December 2024

В монографии освещаются инновационные подходы к обучению детей дошкольного возраста при помощи информационно-коммуникационных технологий, представлена авторская методика формирования у дошкольников информационной культуры с описанием этапов организации работы, обсуждаются вопросы организации безопасной развивающей цифровой среды для дошкольников, основные киберугрозы для детей в цифровом пространстве и приемы защиты. Особое внимание уделяется вопросам обучения детей посредством информационно-коммуникационных технологий: использование ИКТ в подготовке детей к обучению в школе, смешанное обучение для организации педагогами проектной деятельности с детьми, применение ИКТ и цифровых технологий в семейном воспитании. Кроме того, в монографии рассматриваются современные подходы к взаимо действию педагогов с родителями дошкольников: цифровые технологии и ресурсы во взаимодействии педагогов и родителей, цифровая и медиакомпетентность современного педагога ДОО.
PENGARUH INFLUENCER MARKETING, VIRAL MARKETING, DAN DISKON HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA E-COMMERCE SHOPEE
Authors: Pratiwi Dyah Risty Ajeng , Saputra Harmawan Teguh , Utama Hanif Hadinata
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Pengaruh Influencer Marketing, Viral Marketing, dan Diskon Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Ecommerce Shopee pada Mahasiswa Manajemen di Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa S1 Manajemen Universitas PGRI Argoipuro Jember berjumlah sebanyak 68 responden. Data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu kuisioner dan studi pustaka. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji keabsahan data, uji asumsi klasik, regresi linier berganda, uji koefisien determinasi r2, dan pengujian hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Influencer Marketing, dan Diskon Harga berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap Keputusan Pembelian. Sedangkan viral Marketing tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap Keputusan Pembelian. sedangkan, Influencer Marketing, Viral Marketing, dan Diskon Harga berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian.
Tuberculosis in Poland in 2022
Authors: Korzeniewska- Koseła Maria Joanna , Wesołowski Stefan
Published: December 2024

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) tuberculosis remains a worldwide health problem.

Objective

To evaluate the TB epidemiology in 2022 in Poland and compare it with European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries.

Material and methods

Analysis of cases registered in 2022, drug susceptibility results, Central Statistical Office data on deaths due to tuberculosis, NIZP PZH – PIB data on tuberculosis as an AIDS-indicative disease, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control report.

Results

In 2022, 4314 cases of TB were registered in Poland (11.4 per 100 000), including 4148 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. Pulmonary TB was confirmed bacteriologically in 81.9% (9.0 per 100 000). 98 patients had multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The highest incidence was in older age groups. The incidence in men was three times higher than in women. Foreigners (295) accounted for 6.8 per cent of all patients. Number of cases with HIV co-infection is unknown, just like the treatment outcomes. 472 persons died from TB (mortality 1.2 per 100 000).

Conclusions

In 2022, TB incidence in Poland was higher than in 2021 (by 17.5%). The percentage of TB cases with bacteriological confirmation was 80.9%, in EU/EEA countries 70.6%. The percentage of MDR-TB among cases with known drug susceptibility was lower than in EU/EEA countries (3.1% vs. 4.4%). In Poland the highest incidence was in older age groups, in EU/EEA countries in persons aged 25 to 44. Children represented 1% in total, in the EU/EEA countries 3.5%. In Poland, the incidence of tuberculosis in males was three times higher than in females, in EU/EEA countries twice. Foreigners made up 6.8% of all, in the EU/EEA countries 33.3%. In the EU/EEA countries the percentage of tuberculosis patients infected with HIV was 4.1% of cases with known HIV status, data not known for Poland. Treatment outcomes not reported in Poland. TB mortality in Poland has not decreased.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Nasabah Bank Ditinjau dari Pasal 1 Angka 28 Undang-Undang Nomor 10 Tahun 1998 Tentang Perbankan
Authors: Handriani Aan , Suryani Reni , Suyadi Asip
Published: December 2024

Perbankan merupakan pokok dari sistem keuangan setiap negara, karena perbankan merupakan salah satu motor penggerak pembangunan bangsa. Dalam rangka menghindari terjadinva penyalagunaan terhadap keuangan nasabah maka dibuat aturan khusus yang melarang bank untuk memberikan informasi tercatat kepada siapapun berkaitan dengan keuangan nasabah, kecuali dalam hal-hal tertentu yang disebutkan secara tegas dalam Undang-Undang. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka permasalahan penelitian ini adalah bagaimana perlindungan hukum terhadap keamanan rahasia bank dalam menjaga  kepentingan nasabah dan bagaimana akibat hukum terhadap para pihak bank yang melakukan pelanggaran dalam ketentuan Pasal 1 Angka 28 terkait rahasia bank. Metode yang dipakai dalam penulisan ini ialah dilakukan dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian hukum normative. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa ada beberapa mekanisme yang dipergunakan dalam rangka perlindungan nasabah bank ialah pembuatan peraturan baru, pelaksanaan peraturan yang ada, perlindungan nasabah deposan lewat lembaga asuransi deposito, memperketat perizinan bank, memperketat peraturan dibidang kegiatan bank, memperketat pengawasan bank. Dan akibat hukum terhadap pembukaan rahasia bank telah diatur secara tegas terutama dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 10 Tahun1998 tentang Perbankan, baik berupa ancaman pidana maupun denda secara administratif
ETNOMATEMATIKA PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL NUSANTARA DALAM KAJIAN LITERATUR
Authors: Wulandari Rica , Hariastuti Rachmaniah Mirza , Listiwikono Eko
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji etnomatematika dalam permainan tradisional di Indonesia melalui hasil penelitian sebelumnya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan metode kajian literatur yang dibatasi pada artikel jurnal yang dipublikasikan dalam rentang waktu tahun 2014-2023 dan jurnal telah terindeks SINTA. Penelitian ini menghasilkan 25 artikel jurnal etnomatematika permainan tradisional yang terindeks SINTA. Hasil kajian menunjukkan permainan tradisional yang telah dieksplorasi etnomatematikanya adalah: kelereng, engklek, macanan, jeg-jegan, gasing, loteng, ase, pekatende, kabawa-bawa, baguli, patil lele, kempreng, layang-layang, ular tangga raksasa, congklak, bekel, gobak sodor, seltok, gaprek kempung, boy-boyan, dedo gomo, dan gomo telu. Pada permainan-permainan tersebut dapat diketahui etnomatematikanya adalah: geometri, operasi hitung, peluang, kekongruenan, bilangan ganjil, relasi, polihedron, poligon, membilang, perbandingan, pengukuran dengan satuan baku dan tidak baku, hubungan antar garis, statistika, himpunan, jarak, waktu, fungsi, bilangan, pola bilangan, kecepatan, bilangan bulat, pengukuran panjang, dan deret aritmatika. Penelitian ini masih dapat dikembangkan dengan memperluas batasan penelitian sehingga diperoleh hasil lebih akurat. Selain itu, hasil yang telah diperoleh dapat diimplementasikan dalam pembelajaran matematika atau mengkaji etnomatematika dari budaya yang lain.
Leveraging Observability-Driven Predictive Analytics for Cost-Effective Hybrid Cloud Migration on AWS
Authors: Mithun Kumar Pusukuri
Published: December 2024

This article presents an innovative framework that revolutionizes hybrid cloud migration strategies by integrating advanced observability tools with predictive analytics capabilities on AWS infrastructure. The article introduces a comprehensive approach that combines real-time monitoring, machine learning-driven prediction models, and automated risk mitigation strategies to optimize migration success rates and reduce operational costs. Through extensive experimentation across multiple enterprise environments encompassing numerous virtual machines and applications, the framework demonstrated significant improvements in migration outcomes. The implementation of predictive monitoring resulted in a substantial reduction in unplanned downtime and high accuracy in failure prediction, while the cost optimization model achieved a meaningful reduction in overall infrastructure expenses. The article establishes a new paradigm for cloud migration by emphasizing proactive risk management and resource optimization through advanced observability techniques. This article provides valuable insights for organizations planning hybrid cloud migrations and establishes a foundation for future research in quantum-inspired optimization and cross-platform compatibility. The framework's success in addressing common migration challenges while maintaining scalability and adaptability makes it a significant contribution to the field of cloud computing and infrastructure management.
The Evolution and Complexities of Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Aditya Kappagantula
Published: December 2024

This comprehensive article analysis explores the evolution and current state of asynchronous programming patterns in JavaScript, examining the transformation from traditional callback-based approaches to modern Promise implementations and async/await syntax. The article investigates the challenges and solutions in handling non-blocking operations, focusing on transitioning from XMLHttpRequest (XHR) to the Fetch API and developing various Promise patterns. This article reveals critical insights into performance implications and optimization strategies for modern web applications through a detailed examination of iteration methods and their interaction with asynchronous operations. The article highlights significant limitations in current Promise implementations, particularly in conditional resolution and grouped failure handling, while proposing architectural improvements and standardized patterns for addressing these challenges. Special attention is given to the behavioral differences in asynchronous execution across various looping constructs and their impact on application performance. The article demonstrates how the evolution of JavaScript's asynchronous capabilities has fundamentally reshaped web development practices while also identifying areas requiring further advancement to meet the growing complexity of modern web applications.
Metadata-Driven ETL Pipelines: A Framework for Scalable Data Integration Architecture
Authors: Pradeep Kumar Vattumilli
Published: December 2024

This article comprehensively analyzes metadata-driven data pipelines in Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes, examining their architectural patterns, implementation strategies, and business impact. The article explores how metadata-driven approaches enhance pipeline flexibility, maintainability, and scalability compared to traditional ETL implementations. The article investigates the theoretical foundations of metadata-driven architectures and presents a framework for implementing reusable pipeline components through metadata templates. The article evaluates performance characteristics and resource utilization patterns across different implementation scenarios, providing insights into optimization strategies. Additionally, the article examines the integration of business rules and governance models within metadata-driven pipelines, demonstrating how this approach facilitates consistent data quality management and regulatory compliance. The findings suggest that metadata-driven pipelines significantly reduce development overhead, improve maintenance efficiency, and enhance the adaptability of ETL processes in dynamic business environments. This article contributes to the growing knowledge in data integration architecture and provides practical guidelines for organizations seeking to modernize their data pipeline infrastructure.
AI-Powered Anomaly Detection for Real-Time Performance Monitoring in Cloud Systems
Authors: Pushpalika Chatterjee  , Apurba Das
Published: December 2024

Owing to the ever growing popularity of cloud computing, there is increased need for performance monitoring coupled with real time monitoring for detection of anomalous behavior for assured availability and reliability. Nevertheless, the current practical implementation of performance monitoring in the cloud systems have certain limitations which prevent their efficient usage in the real time performance anomaly detection. The first important limitation is related to the limitations of approaches like anomalous behaviour detection in large scale and dynamically changing cloud environments, which make the task to detect such anomalies slow and highly unsuitable for large distributed systems [1], [2]. Besides, these methods apply predefined thresholds or continue data baselines, leading to higher false alarm ratio and frequent overlook of significant anomalies within altered cloud systems [3], [5]. A final problem is the rigidity of many current methods that can often fail to identify new or previously unidentified performance problems [4], [6]. Also, there is practice that requires more sophistication in the triggering of the mitigation measures to be automated to eliminate the overhead and delay in responding that cloud administrators face [7]. This paper examines these shortcomings in the existing methods for real-time anomaly detection in cloud systems, and presents the arguments for newer approaches for addressing the evolving challenges of cloud computing.
PERAN IMPLEMENTATIF BADAN PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DAN KELUARGA BERENCANA KABUPATEN BENGKULU UTARA DALAM MENGENDALIKAN PERTUMBUHAN PENDUDUK
Authors: Sutojo Adi
Published: December 2024

Abstract The process of reducing the rate of population growth must be thorough and sustainable, since population growth always experiences a dynamic process in a region and at a certain time. However, the government in question is the local government, in practice still often clash with the constraints that are dimensional. The condition is caused by something that is technical or non technical that can affect. this condition is closely related in the process of controlling the rate of population growth, both on a national scale and at the regional level. The results suggest that there are influential factors in the rate of population growth, such as early marriage, lack of public awareness in receiving and running the government programs. It is need the action from the Agency of Women's Empowerment and Family Planning of North Bengkulu Regency to solve synergy between local government and central government.
ANALISIS PENDEKATAN MITIGASI BENCANA ALAM DI BADAN NASIONAL PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Susmita Anita Reni , Darmawi Edi , Suri Evsa Wulan
Published: December 2024

Kota Bengkulu merupakan salah satu wilayah yang rawan bencana karena lokasi dan kondisi georafisnya termasuk dalam daerah yang rawan bencana, terutama bencana alam seperti banjir, tanah longsor, gempa dan bencana kebakaran. Kota ini terletak dipesisir barat pulau sumatra yang berhadapan langsung dengan samudra indonesia Berdasarkan uraian diatas peneliti tertarik untuk meneliti tentang  Analisis Pendekatan Mitigasi bencana alam. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif.informan adalah sebagian subjek atau orang yang karakteristiknya telah diketahui yang memiliki kompetensi dan pengetahuan. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini ialah kualitatif data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini data yang berkaitan dengan pendekatan mitigasi bencana alam di Kota Bengkulu Mitigasi bencana harus dilakukan secara terencana dan komprehensif secara teknis mitigasi bencana dilakukan untuk mengurangi dampak suatu bencana.