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The Impact of Ambient Air Pollution on Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms: A Prospective Follow-Up Study
Authors: Sun Wen , Ding Chan , Jiang Zhuoying , Zheng Xinliang , Jiang Jinlan , Xu Huadong
Published: September 2024

Air pollution has become a serious public health problem and there is evidence that air pollution affects the incidence of allergic rhinitis. To further investigate the effect of ambient air pollutants on the severity of allergic rhinitis symptoms, a prospective follow-up study in patients with allergic rhinitis was conducted. A total of 167 allergic rhinitis patients with a mean age of 35.4 years, who were visiting the hospital, were enrolled. The daily symptom severity of allergic rhinitis and the concentrations of six air pollutants, including PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, O3 and NO2, were collected through follow-up investigations. The impact of ambient air pollutants on symptom severity was assessed via multi-pollutant models. Among several typical ambient air pollutants, we observed correlations of allergic rhinitis symptoms with PM2.5, PM10, CO, SO2 and NO2, whereas O3 showed no such correlation. Specifically, PM2.5 and PM10 were significantly associated with sneezing and nasal blockage. NO2 was significantly correlated with symptoms of rhinorrhea, itchy nose and itchy eyes. CO was significantly linked to sneezing and nasal blockage symptoms. These air pollutants not only had a direct impact on allergic rhinitis symptoms but also exhibited a lagging effect. This study indicates that short-term exposure to air pollutants is associated with exacerbation of nasal symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis, leading to a decline in their quality of life.
Admission Point-of-Care Testing for the Clinical Care of Children with Cerebral Malaria
Authors: Wichman David , Guenther Geoffrey , Simango Nthambose M. , Yu Mengxin , Small Dylan , Findorff Olivia D. , Amoah Nathaniel O. , Dasan Rohini , Seydel Karl B. , Postels Douglas G. , O’Brien Nicole F.
Published: September 2024

Point-of-care testing (PoCT), an alternative to laboratory-based testing, may be useful in the clinical care of critically ill children in resource-limited settings. We evaluated the clinical utility of PoCT in the care of 193 Malawian children treated for World Health Organization-defined cerebral malaria (CM) between March 2019 and May 2023. We assessed the frequency of abnormal PoCT results and the clinical interventions performed in response to these abnormalities. We determined the association between abnormal PoCT results and patient outcomes. Overall, 52.1% of all PoCT results were abnormal. Of the children with abnormal results, clinical interventions occurred in 16.9%. Interventions most commonly followed abnormal results for PoCT glucose (100.0% of the patients had treatment for hypoglycemia), potassium (32.1%), lactate (22.0%), and creatinine (16.3%). Patients with hypoglycemia, hyperlactatemia, and hypocalcemia had a higher mortality risk than children with normal values. Future studies are needed to determine whether obtaining laboratory values using PoCT and the clinical response to these interventions modify outcomes in critically ill African children with CM.
Comparing Analytic and Numerical Studies of Tensor Perturbations in Loop Quantum Cosmology
Authors: Mena Marugán Guillermo A. , Vicente-Becerril Antonio , Yébana Carrilero Jesús
Published: September 2024

We investigate the implications of different quantization approaches in Loop Quantum Cosmology for the primordial power spectrum of tensor modes. Specifically, we consider the hybrid and dressed metric approaches to derive the effective mass that governs the evolution of the tensor modes. Our study comprehensively examines the two resulting effective masses and how to estimate them in order to obtain approximated analytic solutions to the tensor perturbation equations. Since Loop Quantum Cosmology incorporates preinflationary effects in the dynamics of the perturbations, we do not have at our disposal a standard choice of privileged vacuum, like the Bunch–Davies state in quasi-de Sitter inflation. We then select the vacuum state by a recently proposed criterion which removes unwanted oscillations in the power spectrum and guarantees an asymptotic diagonalization of the Hamiltonian in the ultraviolet. This vacuum is usually called the NO-AHD (from the initials of Non-Oscillating with Asymptotic Hamiltonian Diagonalization) vacuum. Consequently, we compute the power spectrum by using our analytic approximations and by introducing a suitable numerical procedure, adopting in both cases an NO-AHD vacuum. With this information, we compare the different spectra obtained from the hybrid and the dressed metric approaches, as well as from the analytic and numerical procedures. In particular, this proves the remarkable accuracy of our approximations.
Quantifying the Impacts of Courtyard Vegetation on Thermal and Energy Performance of University Buildings in Hot Arid Regions
Authors: Gomaa Mohammed M. , Othman Esraa , Mohamed Abdelaziz Farouk , Ragab Ayman
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the role of vegetation in enhancing thermal comfort and achieving energy savings in educational building courtyards located in hot, arid climates. The research focuses on an educational building courtyard in New Aswan City, Egypt, and employs a combination of field monitoring and numerical simulations to evaluate the thermal performance of the space. The study utilized the ENVI-met V5.5.1 model for thermal assessment and the Design-Builder software version 6.1.3.007 to quantify the potential energy savings. Nine different vegetation scenarios were proposed and analyzed to identify the most effective strategies for improving the courtyard’s thermal conditions. The results demonstrate that a 60% coverage of the courtyard with Cassia Nodosa vegetation produced the most significant improvements. This scenario led to a decrease of over 25.4 °C in physiological equivalent temperature (PET) and a reduction of more than 31.3 °C in mean radiant temperature (Tmrt). Moreover, the energy savings achieved were approximately 19.2%. Interestingly, the study also observed an unexpected decrease in the temperature mitigation efficacy of Ficus nitida when vegetation coverage was increased from 40% to 60%. This phenomenon can be attributed to the complex interplay between the inherent characteristics of the Ficus nitida species and the microclimatic factors within the courtyard environment. These findings provide valuable insights for designers and architects to integrate effective vegetation strategies into the design of educational building courtyards in hot, arid climates. By enhancing thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption, this approach can contribute to the creation of more sustainable and comfortable learning environments.
Enhancing COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness and Uptake in the Post-PHEIC Era: A Narrative Review of Physician-Level and System-Level Strategies
Authors: See Kay Choong
Published: September 2024

Following the World Health Organization’s declaration that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), COVID-19 remains an ongoing threat to human health and healthcare systems. Vaccination plays a crucial role in reducing the disease’s incidence, mitigating its severity, and limiting transmission, contributing to long-term public health resilience. However, incomplete vaccination coverage and vaccine hesitancy exist. This narrative review investigates strategies at the system and physician levels aimed at sustaining awareness and uptake of COVID-19 vaccination in a post-PHEIC era. Through an examination of the existing literature, this review explores the effectiveness of diverse approaches utilized by healthcare systems and individual providers. These approaches address every component of the 5C model of vaccine hesitancy: confidence, complacency, constraints/convenience, calculation, and collective responsibility. Physician-level approaches include appropriate message framing, persuasive communication containing safety and personal/social benefit information, sharing of personal stories, creating a safe space for discussion, harnessing co-administration with annual influenza vaccines, and use of decision aids and visual messages. System-level approaches include messaging, mass media for health communication, on-site vaccine availability, pharmacist delivery, healthcare protocol integration, incentives, and chatbot use.
Neutralizing Antibodies against 10 SARS-CoV-2 Variants at Two Years Post-COVISHIELD Vaccination with Special Reference to Omicron Subvariants and Booster Administration
Authors: Patil Rajashree , Palkar Sonali , Mishra Akhileshchandra , Arankalle Vidya
Published: September 2024

To study the durability of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) against ten SARS-CoV-2 variants among COVISHIELD vaccine recipients from Pune, India, 184 vaccinee samples with (pre-positives) or without (pre-negatives) prior antibody positivity were evaluated. To estimate NAb levels, a validated ten-plex MSD ACE2 neutralization assay was used. NAbs against Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron/subvariants were assessed at 1 month (PD2-1) and 6 months (PD2-6) post-vaccination, post-booster dose, and 2 years (2Y) post-vaccination. In pre-negatives, the seropositivity declined from PD2-1 to PD2-6 for all variants (Omicron variants: 14–54% to 0%; non-Omicron variants: 66–100% to 8–44%). In pre-positives, the decline in seropositivity from PD2-1 to PD2-6 was seen only for Omicron variants (14–39%). At PD2-6, a significant reduction in NAb levels was observed in all vaccinees against all the variants. Irrespective of prior exposure, the diminished anti-variant antibody levels at PD2-6 increased significantly following the administration of the booster. In conclusion, the COVISHIELD vaccine booster dose did provide cross-neutralizing antibodies against broad-range SARS-CoV-2 variants with improved durability up to [16 (15–18)] months post-booster dose and two years post-vaccination.
Condom Use Rate and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students of Gulu University, Uganda
Authors: Otim Brian , Okot Jerom , Nannungi Christine , Nantale Ritah , Kibone Winnie , Madraa Grace , Okot Christopher , Bongomin Felix
Published: September 2024

Background: Condoms have proven to be an effective contraceptive barrier method of family planning and have played a vital role in preventing sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. However, existing evidence shows that utilization of condoms remains low, especially among youth and adolescents. We aimed to determine the condom use rate and associated factors among the students of Gulu University in Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students of Gulu University between June and December 2023. The students were accessed from their respective faculties and chosen using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using a pretested self-administered structured questionnaire. Condom use was defined as use of either male or female condom in any sexual encounter within the previous six months. Results: A total of 404 participants, with a median age of 23 years (interquartile range (21.5–24) years) were enrolled in this study, 54.2% (n = 219) of whom were men. The response rate of the respondents was 94.1%. Overall, 81.4% (n = 329) of the participants were in senior classes (year 2, 3, 4, and 5), and 18.6% (n = 75) were in their first year of study. The condom use rate was 53.7% (n = 217). Condom use rate was 50.2% (n = 109) among male and 49.8% (n = 108) among female students. Sex (men) (aPR = 0.82, 95% CI = 0.71, 0.95, p = 0.01), nature of sexual relationship (married) (aPR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.07, 1.85, p < 0.015), place of HIV testing (University health unit) (aPR =1.22, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.41, p = 0.005), and having sex in the absence of condoms (aPR = 1.22, 95% CI = 1.01, 1.46, p = 0.021) were significantly associated with consistent condom use. Conclusions: Just over half of undergraduate students of Gulu University used condoms in their sexual encounters in the past six months. There should be heightened campaigns on condom use to prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.
β-Tocotrienol and δ-Tocotrienol as Additional Inhibitors of the Main Protease of Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus: An In Silico Analysis
Authors: Vlasiou Manos C. , Nikolaou Georgios , Spanoudes Kyriakos , Mavrides Daphne E.
Published: September 2024

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a severe and invariably fatal disease affecting both domestic and wild felines with limited effective therapeutic options available. By considering the significant immunomodulatory effects of vitamin E observed in both animal and human models under physiological and pathological conditions, we have provided a full in silico investigation of vitamin E and related compounds and their effect on the crystal structure of feline infectious peritonitis virus 3C-like protease (FIPV-3CLpro). This work revealed the β-tocotrienol and δ-tocotrienol analogs as inhibitor candidates for this protein, suggesting their potential as possible drug compounds against FIP or their supplementary use with current medicines against this disease.
Demonstrating the Lessons Learned for Lightweighting EV Components through a Circular-Economy Approach
Authors: Teunissen Floris , van Bergen Esther
Published: September 2024

LEVIS is an innovation project funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program. Its main objective is to develop lightweight multi-material solutions based on bio-based materials and carbon fiber thermoplastic composites for electric vehicle components and demonstrating the technical, operational, and economic feasibility of applying eco-design and circular-economy principles into the design process. The project demonstrates the application of these materials in four case studies: a suspension control arm, a battery box, a battery module housing, and a cross-car beam. All demonstrators achieved a 20%-to-40% reduction in component weight, but environmental assessment results varied significantly, with emissions changes ranging from an increase for suspension control arms to a 65.5% decrease for battery modules. Efficient use of materials, particularly in the battery box using hybrid solutions and bonding technologies, showed notable emissions reduction. In contrast, replacing steel with CFRPs in suspension control arms led to increased emissions, suggesting that CFRPs are more effective for replacing high-polluting materials like aluminum. Recycled carbon fibers proved more beneficial for low-polluting materials like steel. The environmental performance of technologies depends on the expected use of EVs and the electricity grid mix, with better outcomes in coal-reliant grids. Finally, no single recycling method is universally superior; the optimal method depends on the specific technologies and the energy required for recycled materials.
Gastronomic tourism and kitchens of the world
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Southwestern State University», Greshilov Egor Timurovich ,   focus «Restaurant activities»,   Kursk
Published: September 2024

This article examines a current research topic and a popular type of modern tourism — gastronomic tourism. The topic of gastronomic tourism in Russia has become very attractive today. More and more products are being offered in this direction by tourism business entities. It is noted that the current stage of gastronomic development in Russia was characterized by rather different attitudes towards public catering and the restaurant business. It is emphasized that a significant surge in the development of this sector of economic activity can be correlated exclusively with an increase in the quality and standard of living of Russians. People began to spend more money on better quality and more varied food products, which is absolutely obvious today. Russians also began to prefer not only to relax at seaside resorts, but also to increasingly show interest in traveling, where they offer a unique opportunity to taste national and regional cuisine, farm products, etc. The so-called gastronomic tourism is becoming increasingly popular among the country’s population every year. The article uses various sources, including scientific articles, information materials of government ministries and departments, travel sites, etc. Based on the results, the necessary conclusions and recommendations are made. The authors believe that the potential of gastronomic tourism should be used more intensively, using modern means of digital and mobile communication, and innovative marketing tools. For the development of gastronomic tourism in our country, it is important to expand the possibilities of providing unique gastronomic delights and combinations and informing about them.
Animal Species Identification in Historical Parchments by Continuous Wavelet Transform–Convolutional Neural Network Classifier Applied to Ultraviolet–Visible–Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Data
Authors: Roy Nicolas , Pièrard Henry , Bouhy Julie , Mayer Alexandre , Deparis Olivier , Gravis David
Published: September 2024

Identification of animal species in medieval parchment manuscripts is highly relevant in cultural heritage studies. Usually, species identification is performed with slightly invasive methods. In this study, we propose a contactless methodology based on reflectance spectrophotometry (ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared) and a machine learning approach for data analysis. Spectra were recorded from both historical and modern parchments crafted from calf, goat, and sheep skins. First, a continuous wavelet transform was performed on the spectral data as a preprocessing step. Then, a semisupervised neural network with a 2-component architecture was applied to the preprocessed data. The network architecture chosen was CWT-CNN (continuous wavelet transform–convolutional neural network), which, in this case, is composed of a convolutional autoencoder and a single-layer dense network classifier. Species classification on holdout historical parchments was attained with a mean accuracy of 79%. The analysis of Shapley additive explanations values highlighted the main spectral ranges responsible for species discrimination. Our study shows that the animal species signature is encoded in a wide band-convoluted wavelength range rather than in specific narrow bands, implying a complex phenotype expression that influences the light scattering by the material. Indeed, the overall skin composition, in both micro- and macroscopic physicochemical properties, is relevant for animal identification in parchment manuscripts.
Production of plantain powder using enzyme-liquefied feed through spray drying operation
Authors: Chang Lee Sin , Liew Khu Lee , Pui Liew Phing
Published: September 2024

Plantain is a tropical fruit that is widely consumed due to its exotic flavor and nutritional value. However, the fresh plantain is very perishable, in which it has a short shelf life i.e., 10 days when stored at room temperature. Hence, the conversion of the fresh fruit into a value-added product such as powder can prevent post-harvest loss. To do this, the plantain fruit was undergoing enzymatic treatment to produce a low-viscosity feed before the production of powder using the spray drying method. The enzymatic treatment with Celluclast ® at 2.0% (v/v) for 2 hours at 40°C produced feed with the lowest viscosity level (101.27cp) with the highest total soluble solid value (32.30°Brix). Then, 30% maltodextrin was added as a carrier agent for spray drying at different inlet temperatures of 160–200°C. From the results, the inlet temperature at 180°C was the optimized temperature with the yield of 26%. The properties of produced plantain powder had a water activity at 0.17aw, moisture content at 4.4%, water solubility index at 89.83%, water absorption index at 45.41%, color measurement 83.86, 1.05 and 11.16 for L*, a* and b*, respectively, hygroscopicity at 0.07%, proximate composition of protein at 0.029%, fat at 4.391%, crude fiber at 0.025% and ash at 9.610%. In a conclusion, spray-dried plantain powder is able to minimize the disposal of waste from plantain plantations and broaden the application of plantain powder to be applied into various innovative food products.
La gestión del talento humano y su relación con la creatividad e innovación en las organizaciones
Authors: Guillen Pinargote Nancy Diviana , Guillen Pinargote Angélica Victoria
Published: September 2024

En un entorno empresarial cada vez más competitivo y en constante evolución, la gestión del talento humano y la promoción de la creatividad e innovación se han vuelto cruciales para el éxito organizacional. Este estudio investigó la relación entre las prácticas de gestión del talento humano (PGT), el fomento de la creatividad e innovación (FC) y la influencia de la cultura organizacional (CO) en organizaciones ecuatorianas, considerando también la influencia de la región geográfica y la edad de los empleados. Se aplicó un diseño de muestreo aleatorio simple a una muestra de 271 participantes de diversos sectores y regiones del Ecuador. La metodología de este estudio se basó en un diseño cuantitativo, descriptivo-exploratorio de carácter transversal, aplicando un cuestionario específico para recopilar datos sobre PGT, FC, CO y atributos sociodemográficos. Los resultados mostraron una correlación significativa entre FC y PGT, así como variaciones según la región geográfica y la edad de los empleados. Estos hallazgos resaltaron la importancia de una gestión efectiva del talento humano respaldada por una cultura organizacional positiva para promover la creatividad e innovación en las organizaciones en un contexto ecuatoriano.
Penerimaan Opini Audit Going Concern di Masa Pandemi COVID-19 pada BUMN Publik di Indonesia
Authors: Budianto Budianto , Darmayanti Cici , Maulina Rina
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the acceptance of going concern audit opinions on SOEs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Acceptance of going concern opinion due to doubts by the auditor on the survival of the company going forward. The research method uses quantitative descriptive analysis with a case study approach. The selected object is a state-owned enterprise listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The number of state-owned enterprises listed on the IDX as of December 31, 2021 was 22 companies. The data used are financial reports and annual published reports in 2019-2021. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis, it is concluded that there are 8 SOEs that received going concern audit opinions during the Covid-19 pandemic (as of December 31, 2020). Garuda Indonesia is a SOEs that received a “disclaimer” audit opinion in 2020. All SOEs that report the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic have prepared strategies to deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as stated in the financial and annual report notes. Most SOEs use KAP Big Four, and do not change auditors during the pandemic. Bank Mandiri had the fastest audit completion time (21 days), while Garuda Indonesia took the longest time (196 days).
Pemodelan Sistem Persediaan Menggunakan Pendekatan Sistem Dinamik
Authors: Zulfikar Tubagus Evan , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Rosihin Rosihin , Nalhadi Ahmad
Published: September 2024

Kondisi bisnis yang tidak menentu dapat berdampak pada permasalahan terkait dengan permintaan dan persediaan. Tingkat persediaan yang kurang baik berdampak pada permasalahan kekurangan maupun persediaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mensimulasikan tingkat persediaan suatu distributor berdasarkan estimasi tingkat permintaan yang terjadi. Penelitian ini menggunakan model simulasi program dinamik dengan bantuan tools Powersim 10. Hasil pemodelan dinyatakan valid apabila titik validasi AME kurang dari 30% dan dinyatakan menyerupai bila titik validasi AME kurang dari 10% Hasil simulasi menunjukkan pemodelan pada stok gudang mendapatkan nilai validasi 3,37 dan tingkat permintaan sebesar 2,02 yang yang menyatakan model data dikatakan valid. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan hasil simulasi memberikan sistem prediksi lebih baik dibandingkan dengan menggunakan metode moving average.
The Comprehension of Students’ Ability in Using Causative Verbs in Fourth Semester of English Literature Program, USU
Authors: Sianturi Naomi Elisabeth , Fianda Afiqah , Silvizi Hijra Hannah Zakiyya , Ariqah Nabilah
Published: September 2024

The causative verb is one of a lesson that is discussed in grammar. Learning grammar has never been easy for anyone because of its complexity. The same thing goes for learning causative verbs. It can be both easy and challenging at the same time because sometimes the usage of causative verbs can be confusing. This study was meant to find out how well the ability of the students of the University of Sumatera Utara in the English Department in understanding and applying causative verbs. The method used in this research is the quantitative method. Google Forms is used in this research as the instrument of the research in multiple choices forms. The result is needed to find out the ability of the students to perform causative verbs. The results of this research show that the ability of students of the University of Sumatera Utara in the English Department is in the upper middle category, which is shown from the student’s test results, which is 68%. This research is expected that it will be useful for researchers, students, and teachers in understanding causative verbs.
Deixis in All Too Well Movie Script
Authors: Simatupang Valenziana Cristy , Sembiring Milisi , Sitinjak Vivi Novalia
Published: September 2024

This research is about Deixis in All Too Well movie script. The objectives of this research are to find out the types and functions of Deixis in All Too Well movie script. Therefore, this research used the theory of Yule. This research was conducted using qualitative methods. The data of this research is Dylan and Sadie’s dialogue from the All Too Well film. The results show that there are three types and three functions of Deixis in All Too Well movie script. The types of deixis found are personal deixis, spatial deixis and temporal deixis. Furthermore, the functions of deixis are pointing. This pointing is to identify the person (who), location (where) and time (when) here, which are designated as person deixis, spatial deixis, and temporal deixis.
NILAI SPIRITUAL PADA HIASAN KUNO RUMAH TJONG A FIE: STUDI SEMIOTIKA
Authors: Ishtifa Alsaumi
Published: September 2024

This study has the aim of finding ornaments and the meaning behind the symbols on the ornaments found in the Tjong A Fie Mansion building. In its meaning, the researcher uses the theory of Roland Barthes. This research is a qualitative research, with data collection techniques of observation or field research, documentation, direct and indirect interviews with museum managers and curators as well as staff of Tjong A Fie Mansion and also looking for other sources of information from the internet and some references from previous research. The researcher focuses on providing knowledge about one of the tourism icons of the city of Medan to readers by examining the ornaments that are closely related to the cultural and religious values with semiotic approach ​​adopted by Tjong A Fie as the owner of the building. there is a meaning behind the symbols in every ornament on the Tjong A Fie Mansion building, Bat (Fu), Phoenix (Hong Bird), Dragon (Lung), Qilin, Plum Blossom, Peony Blossom, Bamboo Tree, Fu Lu Shou Symbol, Three-legged Frog, and the last Lantern.
Portfólio acadêmico
Authors: Medeiros João Pedro Souza , Dias Narciso DiLorenzo Machado , Lago Danúsia Cardoso , Souza Joana Trengrouse Laignier de , Barreto Fernanda Khouri
Published: September 2024

O Instituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde da Universidade Federal da Bahia (IMS-UFBA) foi inaugurado em 2016, alicerçado em um Projeto Político Pedagógico com o intuito de formar médicos generalistas, humanistas, críticos e reflexivos. Nesse sentido, destaca-se o portfólio acadêmico como um instrumento avaliativo para o docente, uma vez que este possibilita a reflexão do discente no momento da sua construção. Este relato de experiência objetiva discorrer acerca do uso do portfólio on-line como ferramenta valiosa no processo de ensino-aprendizagem durante a graduação em Medicina no contexto da pandemia. Elaborou-se este relato de experiência a partir de seis registros de portfólios redigidos durante a seção prática do componente curricular intitulado Idosos: Aspectos Clínicos, Fisiopatológicos e Terapêuticos de Agravos Prevalentes. Nesse componente, foram conduzidas consultas clínicas com enfoque na saúde da pessoa idosa, bem como visitas domiciliares, nas quais se aplicou a Avaliação Geriátrica Ampla (AGA). Por se tratar de um semestre inserido no contexto pandêmico, devido à covid-19, a percepção de saúde foi bastante discutida, uma vez que os problemas não se restringiam aos aspectos físicos, mas também aos mentais, principalmente no tocante à população idosa, diante do cenário de transformação das relações interpessoais. Destarte, o médico, durante a formação acadêmica, tende a trabalhar intensamente o conhecimento teórico e prático, todavia, não é usual a inclusão do conhecimento biopsicossocial nessa proposta. Inobstante, com a pandemia da covid-19, essa necessidade agravou-se e, com o auxílio do portfólio acadêmico, foi possível refletir acerca do perfil profissional dos médicos que estamos construindo para o futuro.
Analysis of the Istidlal Method in the Concept of Livelihood according to Imam Ibn Hazm's Perspective
Authors: Afabih Abdillah
Published: September 2024

Islam has provided detailed regulations on marriage, from the marriage proposal (akad), agreement (akad), to the fulfillment of rights and obligations between husband and wife. All these statements are based on the Quran and Hadith. One of the husband's obligations towards his wife is to provide a living (support payments). Fiqh scholars unanimously agree that livelihood is the responsibility of the husband, regardless of his wealth, poverty, or middle ground. However, Imam Ibn Hazm has a unique and different viewpoint from the consensus of the scholars. He argues that the responsibility of providing a living actually shifts to the wife due to the husband's incapability. Based on this unique perspective, this research aims to analyze "How is the concept of livelihood understood in the perspective of Imam Ibn Hazm and the istidlal method used in that concept?" In this research, a qualitative analysis method with a literature review approach will be used. Data will be collected through the analysis of relevant works by Imam Ibn Hazm concerning the concept of livelihood, as well as through the analysis of works by other scholars and related literature. The istidlal method will be applied to understand the arguments and viewpoints of Imam Ibn Hazm regarding the concept of livelihood. The main findings of this research will summarize Imam Ibn Hazm's perspective on the concept of livelihood and the role of istidlal in supporting his viewpoint. The research will identify the main arguments used by Imam Ibn Hazm to support his viewpoint, as well as the implications of his viewpoint on the understanding of the concept of livelihood in Islam. This research will conclude that Imam Ibn Hazm's perspective on livelihood and the use of the istidlal method to support his viewpoint make significant contributions to the understanding of the concept of livelihood in Islam. The implications of Imam Ibn Hazm's perspective on contemporary Islamic family law thinking will also be discussed.
ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATING EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INTO THE LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES CURRICULUM AT SECONDARY SCHOOL – MOROCCO
Authors: Abid Chadya , Essedaoui Aafaf , Selmaoui Sabah
Published: September 2024

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has become an essential component of educational systems worldwide since the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Morocco, committed to this global initiative, has taken significant steps to integrate sustainable development principles into its educational, social, and economic policies. Schools play a fundamental role as vectors of values, knowledge, and skills related to sustainable development. In this context, our study examines how the Life and Earth Sciences (L&E) curriculum at the qualifying secondary level (high school) integrates ESD across its three dimensions and promotes the development of sustainable competencies among students. The objective is to thoroughly examine the official L&E Sciences documents at the secondary level to position the Moroccan program within the international context of ESD. To achieve this, a specific analysis grid considering the three dimensions of sustainable development was developed and applied to the following educational levels: Common Core Sciences, Common Core Literature, and First Year Baccalaureate Experimental Sciences. The results reveal that these educational levels highlight the three aspects of ESD but in an irregular manner. Indeed, the social dimension is fully integrated into the objectives, however, it is scarcely visible in concrete activities. Additionally, the environmental dimension is well represented by the analysis of complex systems, but less integrated into research projects. On the other hand, the economic dimension is closely linked to the objectives and activities of the Common core, but slightly integrated into those of the First Year Baccalaureate. In conclusion, even though the dimensions of ESD are emphasized, their integration into activity content remains uneven.
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF MULTISENSORY INSTRUCTION ON DYSLEXIC LEARNERS’ WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
Authors: Khasawneh Mohamad Ahmad Saleem
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research is to determine whether the use of multimodal education can enhance writing abilities and boost the self-assurance of dyslexic learners as they acquire English language skills. The research was carried out in the Asir area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study used a quasi-experimental approach and included pre-test and post-test evaluations. A cohort of sixty dyslexic learners received multimodal teaching, whereas another cohort of sixty got conventional training. The data analysis, which included ANCOVA and t-tests, revealed statistically significant enhancements in both writing correctness and fluency of the experimental group. In addition, we observed a substantial increase in self-reported writing confidence among participants in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. These results suggest that the use of multimodal teaching can significantly enhance the writing abilities and self-confidence of dyslexic learners in English language-learning (ELL) environments. These findings have significant ramifications for our educational approach.
AI-DRIVEN ANOMALY DETECTION IN MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS
Authors: Tahri Rachid , Lasbahani Abdellatif , Jarrar Abdessamad , Balouki Youssef
Published: September 2024

In recent decades, many studies have been conducted to enhance data processing in the computer field. Data performance describes all improvements that can be added to the data traffic. More precisely, we are referring to techniques that allow the evaluation of big data using machine learning. Data evaluation is composed of several variables, such as security, quality of service, data synchronization, scalability, and data structuring. In this work, we complete our investigations to supervise the continuity of technological evolution in terms of big data and safety. In other words, we aim to add a brick to our previous processes to consider the enhancement of the analysis of the causes of frauds and intrusions that prevent data traffic. However, the explicit aim of the proposed approach is to provide and add a specialization of the effects generated during the misuse of large data, which requires a high degree of precision system malfunctions. To achieve this end, we increase current machine learning techniques using prior knowledge based on data thresholds set by experts. We also integrate knowledge that facilitates interpretation of the causes of all types of anomalies. Finally, our process will be endowed with requirements to improve the detection rate of anomalies related to DOS/DDOS, probe, user to root, and remote to local by reducing human involvement.
Substantiation of making competitive innovative decisions to improve company sales potential management considering risks
Authors: Afanasiev Yevhen , Frolov Dmytro
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Due to intensification of competition in the market space of a modern company, the timely use of innovative tools for managing its sales potential provides the company with the opportunity to adjust or create the up-to-date models of market behavior of the key target consumers, counterparties and competitors, and, as a result, to create (predict) realistic conditions for preventing negative consequences of emergency risks. This results from high dynamics of transformation of the modern market business environment, its selectivity and heterogeneity, which makes the company management solve a whole set of urgent tasks to substantiate competitive innovative decisions aimed at improving sales potential management.
Purpose. Improvement of theoretical and methodological approaches to the innovation aspect in substantiating competitive decisions in sales potential management considering risks.
Methods. The theory of managerial decision making under conditions of uncertainty is used involving the systemic and integrated approaches to substantiating competitive innovative decisions aimed at improvement of sales potential management at an agricultural company considering risks.
Results. The article highlights the topical problem of rational substantiation for making competitive innovative decisions aimed at improving sales potential management at a company under conditions of uncertainty. Theoretical and methodical approaches to economic substantiation of strategic managerial decisions to ensure the maximum possible level of using the company’s sales potential considering risks are proposed. The criteria for managerial decision making under conditions of uncertainty for individual components of the integrated indicators of assessment and substantiation of possible managerial decision-making alternatives regarding key aspects of sales potential management considering risks are determined. The practical use of the proposed theoretical and methodological approaches is demonstrated by an example of economic activities of agricultural companies.
Features of the financial mechanism of the enterprise in the conditions of digital transformation
Authors: Melnychuk Anna
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the financial mechanism of the enterprise, theoretical approaches to its formation and structuring, with an emphasis on the areas of application of digital tools in decision-making processes and implementation of financial management functions at the enterprise. The main focus is on revealing the influence of digital technologies on the financial mechanism of the enterprise, as well as on the potential of these technologies from the standpoint of increasing the effectiveness, flexibility and efficiency of the management of the enterprise's financial resources.
Goal. The purpose of the article is to study the theoretical aspects of the financial mechanism of the enterprise in the conditions of digital business transformations.
Method (methodology). The study is based on the analysis of the use of digital technologies in the management of the company's financial resources, the assessment of their impact on the financial mechanism of the company. The methods of analysis, synthesis, systematization, and generalization are used to determine the advantages, risks, and threats of introducing digital technologies into the financial mechanism of the enterprise.
The results. The results of the study indicate that in today's dynamic market environment, the financial mechanism of the enterprise must be flexible enough, able to quickly adapt to new unpredictable realities of functioning. This can be achieved through the introduction and active use of digital technologies in the process of collecting and processing information, making management decisions and controlling the formation and use of the company's financial resources. Due to the use of such digital technologies as data analytics, cloud services and online platforms, chatbots, machine learning, integral digital analytical systems, artificial intelligence, it is possible to ensure the increase in the effectiveness of the financial mechanism of the enterprise. Despite the significant positive effects of the digitization of management processes and decision-making procedures in the field of enterprise finance, such changes carry risks and threats to the economic activity of the enterprise, and the actual effectiveness of digital transformations may not fully meet expectations.
Revitalization of the role of mosques and local wisdom in facing the rising of fintech lending in urban society
Authors: Tantowi Ali
Published: September 2024

FinTech Lending atau lebih dikenal dengan PINJOL di Indonesia telah menjeadi trend baru. Trend ini kemudian memunculkan ribuan PINJOL ilegal yang membuat banyak masyarakat Muslim terjebak dengan penyedia pinjaman illegal. Mereka depresi karena diteror terus menerus dengan secara tidak manusiawi. Walaupun Majlis Ulama Indonesia telah mengharamkan Fintech Lending konvensional, akan tetapi masih banyak yang menggunakan jasa ini. Selain itu, jumlah dan layanan FinTech Lending shariah sangat kurang memadai. Tulisan makalah ini bermaksud untuk mengelaborasi peran yang bisa dimbil oleh masjid dalam menghadapi fenomena ini. Sejauh mana masjid bisa berperan mengatasi masalah di atas dalam rangka membangun keadilan sosial dalam hal ekonomi. Metode yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah metode studi kasus dan analisis konten melalui penelurusan kepustakaan dan studi lapangan. Berdasarkan penulusuran awal penulis,  dapat disimpulkan bahwa semua FinTech Lending  Syariah hanya menawarkan pembiayaan untuk tujuan komersil, bukan memberikan pinjaman uang secara sosial. Walaupun MUI sudah mengharamkan FinTech konvensional, jumlah konsumennya semakin banyak dan sebaliknya perkebangan perkembangan Fintech Lending Syariah tidak menjadi lebih baik, bahkan menurun. Untuk mengatasi masalah banyaknya umat Muslim korban yang terjerat hutang FinTech Lending, masjid memiliki tiga peran penting dalam mengantisipasinya: edukasi literasi keuangan digital, menghimpun dana sosial, dan menyalurkannya kepada yang membutuhkan melalui pinjaman dengan akan Qardh.
Pre-Service English Teachers’ Perceptions Towards The Use of Dialogical Learning as Reflective Practice: A Case Study
Authors: Santoso Wulandari , Dito Mangkuluhur Bahagia
Published: September 2024

In the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher education, reflective practice is an integral part of the development of pedagogical practices, yet challenges persist in its effective implementation. This study investigates the perspectives of pre-service English teachers towards dialogical learning as part of reflective practice in a teaching practicum course in a private university in Jakarta. Employing semi-structured interviews with eight participants, the study reported the incorporation of reflective practice in the course, which was beneficial for improved teaching strategies, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. However, the findings of this study revealed several challenges such as, demotivation to do reflective practice, lack of awareness of the importance of dialogical learning in reflective practice, and resource constraints. The study calls for the importance of explicit incorporation of dialogical learning as reflective practice in order to foster a culture of constructive feedback to enhance teacher development programs. In conclusion, this research contributes nuanced insights, urging a more intentional approach to reflective practices and dialogical learning in EFL teacher education for future pedagogical growth.
Analisis Gaya Belajar Siswa-siswi Kelas VII SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang pada Mata Pelajaran IPA pada Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Amaltha Putri Afia Cahya , Bela Yurita  , Chika Aulia Tsabitah  , Lisa Meysinta  , Sulis Setiawati  , Dios Sarkity  , Ronal Priadi  , Syarifah Fathurrahmah
Published: September 2024

Kurikulum merupakan seperangkat rencana pembelajaran yang terdiri dari, tujuan, isi dan bahan ajar. Dalam dunia pendidikan sebuah Kurikulum sangat penting sekali, setiap tahun Kurikulum akan berganti sesuai dengan periode yang telah ditetapkan oleh pemerintah. Setiap anak memiliki gaya belajar yang berbeda-beda sesuai dengan kemampuannya masing-masing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan gaya belajar siswa laki-laki dan perempuan kelas VII pada mata pelajaran IPA kurikulum merdeka. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan juni tahun 2023. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Jumlah populasi 350 siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang. Jumlah sampel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah 95 siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket yang dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan link google form berisi pernyataan mengenai gaya belajar siswa. Teknik analisis data berupa statistik deskriptif. Hasil pada penelitian ini, dilihat dari gaya belajar siswa perempuan dan laki-laki yang memiliki proporsi berbeda, yaitu siswa perempuan kelas VII lebih dominan gaya belajar kinestetik dengan jumlah 71% sedangkan siswa laki-laki kelas VII lebih dominan gaya belajar visual dengan total 73% .
Caracterización de la criptococosis meníngea en pacientes no infectados con virus de inmunodeficiencia humana, hospitalizados en una institución de tercer nivel de Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Martin-Arsanios Daniel , Calderón-Vargas Carlos Mauricio , Trujillo Cárdenas Juan Carlos , Hernández- Ramírez Leidi Angelica , Arias-Correal Jose Fernando , Santoyo-Sarmiento Nicolas David , González-Mahecha Federico , Ifuentes-Ramírez Mateo
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La criptococosis es una infección fúngica oportunista relevante, compromete fundamentalmente el sistema nervioso central (SNC) y se relaciona con una alta mortalidad tanto en pacientes seropositivos como negativos.
Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo de corte transversal que incluyó historias clínicas de pacientes adultos hospitalizados con diagnóstico de criptococosis meníngea y que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Para las variables cuantitativas se calcularon medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión. Las variables cualitativas fueron agrupadas en tablas de frecuencia.
Resultados: Muestra de 6 casos homogénea, con misma incidencia entre sexos. El antígeno de Cryptococcus spp en sangre y LCR fue positivo en todos los casos, mientras que la RT PCR fue diagnóstica en 4 pacientes, el cultivo por su parte documentó aislamiento en solo dos casos. La hiperproteinorraquia, pleocitosis, hipoglucorraquia y aumento de la presión de apertura fueron los hallazgos más frecuentes en el examen de líquido cefalorraquídeo. En neuroimágenes solo se evidenciaron lesiones compatibles con la infección en dos pacientes.
Conclusiones: La meningitis criptocócica tiene una presentación variable que requiere alta sospecha clínica no únicamente en pacientes seropositivos para VIH, tiene un curso altamente letal. El diagnóstico precisa pruebas microbiológicas o moleculares de buen rendimiento, ampliamente disponibles que siempre deben solicitarse.