bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Turkish validity and reliability study of the Infection Prevention Behavior Scale of Individuals (IPBS-I)
Authors: Tunç Karaman Sibel , Keskin Gamze
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Infection Prevention Behavior Scale of Individuals (IPBS-I) among Turkish individuals.
Materials and Methods: This was a methodological validity and reliability study. A total of 309 individuals between the ages of 18-65 who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. The IPBS-I was translated into Turkish using the translation-back-translation technique. Data were collected via the Personal Information Form (PIF), Turkish version of the IPBS-I (IPBS-I-TR), and Protective Behaviors Towards COVID-19 Scale (PBCS). Two weeks later, IPBS-I-TR evaluation was repeated. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed for construct validity, and the PBCS was applied for criterion validity. Its reliability was evaluated using internal consistency, item analysis, and test-retest reliability. Statistical significance was set at p< 0.05.
Results: In total, 309 individuals (183 women and 126 men) were enrolled in the study. The mean IPBS-I-TR was 4.09±0.64. The CFA results revealed ᵡ2=167.12, SD=51, and p=0.0001. It was determined that x²/SD was 3.277 in the model and that the model was compatible. The Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (S-RMR)=0.051, Comparative Fit Index (CFI)=0.929, Goodness of Fit Index (GFI)=0.917, and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA)=0.086 were determined to be within the acceptable range. The CFA supported the three-factor structure of the scale. The correlation coefficient with the PBCS was 0.639, confirming the criterion validity of the scale. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the entire scale and three subscales (“Blocking the Pathogen,” “Blocking Transmission,” and “Improving Immunity”) were 0.832, 0.826, and 0.725, respectively. The test-retest reliability of the entire scale and the three subscales was excellent (>0.80).
Conclusion: The Turkish version of the IPBS-I was confirmed to have good reliability and validity for evaluating infection-prevention behaviors in Turkish society.
A Case of Acute Q Fever Presenting with Abdominal Pain and Developing Myocarditis
Authors: Bozkurt Caglayan , Gurbanov Asim , Yagmur Burcu , Kilincer-Bozgul Sukriye Miray , Bozkurt Devrim
Published: October 2023

Coxiella burnetii is the cause of Q fever, which is a zoonosis. Although the disease is mostly asymptomatic, it can progress to different clinical forms. Myocarditis is rarely seen in acute Q fever. In this report, we present a 40-year-old male patient who applied to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain and fever and was followed with the diagnosis of cholangitis. He was later transferred to the intensive care unit after developing heart failure and was diagnosed with Q fever myocarditis. We present this case to bring attention to the severe clinical course and the unusual onset of Q fever.
Retrospective Evaluation of Serological and Molecular Tests for Determination of Anti-HCV Screening Test Cut-Off
Authors: Ozer-Yildirim Digdem , Nalca-Erdin Begüm , Kula-Atik Tugba
Published: October 2023

Objective: We aimed to determine an appropriate anti-HCV test cut-off value for the HCV-RNA study and contribute to the development of correct algorithms by evaluating our hospital’s anti HCV and HCV-RNA test results between 2017-2019.

Methods: Available HCV-RNA test results of patients who were found to have reactivity in anti-HCV were analyzed. Patients with anti-HCV reactivity were analyzed by dividing into age groups 0-20 years, 21-40 years, 41-60 years, and ≥61 years. HCV-RNA results were also evaluated within the same age groups. Patients with anti-HCV reactivity were divided into three groups according to their S/Co values as 1-5 mLU/mL, 5.1-10 mLU/mL, and ≥10.1 mLU/mL, and statistical analysis was performed.

Results: Anti-HCV reactive results were divided into groups of 1.0-3.8 mLU/mL and ≥3.9 mLU/mL according to S/Co values, and HCV-RNA positivity was 2% and 44.4% respectively. When divided into three groups as 1-5 mLU/mL, 5.1-10 mLU/mL, and ≥10.1 mLU/mL according to S/Co values, the HCV RNA positivity rate was 1.8%, 25%, and 55.2%, respectively. The difference between the groups was statistically significant.
Conclusion: Countries should carry out comprehensive studies to represent their populations to determine cut-off values for widely used kits and to make this applicable with algorithms.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ MASTERY ON PREPOSITION AT MTS MAULANA ISHAQ KABAT
Authors: Ririn Siti Nur Indah Sari  , Nur Hasibin  , Wageyono
Published: October 2023

This research is a descriptive study of students’ mastery using descriptive quantative approach. This research aimed to know the Seventh grade students’ mastery on preposition at MTs Maulana Ishaq Kabat in the Academic Year 2020/2021. The researcher used test and documentation to collect the data. The indicators of the test were divided into two part; indicators of preposition of time and preposition of place. The data were analyzed bby Donald’s formula. The researcher used the The Classification of The Score Level by Depdikbud (1995). The results of the research show that the score of the seventh grade students’ mastery on using preposition of time was 47,6%. Then, the classification of the students’ mastery on using preposition of time was categorized as “poor”. Since, the score of the seventh grade students’ mastery on using preposition of place was 54,5%. Then, the classification of the students’ mastery on using preposition of place was categorized as “poor”.  Therefore, the average score for preposition of time and preposition of place were 51,5% and it concluded that classification of students’ ability on using preposition was “poor”.
IoT Data Management and Analytics: Challenges, Solutions & Trends
Authors: Agarwal Arun , Sayan Prasad Basu  , Nayak Sukhankshama
Published: October 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized industries all over the world by introducing an era of unprecedented data generation and connection. Organizations must successfully manage, analyze, and derive meaningful insights from the massive amount of data that billions of devices routinely collect and transmit. This study examines the crucial facets of IoT data management and analytics, as well as the methodology, resources, and best practices that let businesses make the most of their IoT data. The fundamental properties of IoT data, such as their volume, velocity, diversity, and truthfulness, which provide particular obstacles in terms of storage, processing, and analysis, are first described in the study. The importance of data governance and security in the context of the Internet of Things is then discussed, with a focus on the necessity of effective data management techniques to guarantee data integrity, privacy, and compliance with legal requirements. The study incorporates case studies and real-world examples to show how IoT data management and analytics systems may be used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, and agriculture. This study 's conclusion emphasizes the critical role that efficient IoT data management and analytics play in maximizing the potential of the Internet of Things. It is a helpful resource for businesses looking to use their IoT data for improved decision-making, efficiency, and competitiveness in the digital age by offering insights into best practices, cutting-edge technologies, and practical applications.
Clitoria Ternatea Antioxidant Reduces Serum MDA in Leprosy Patients with Reversal Reactions
Authors: Ananda Fitri Aulia , Kusumaningrum Novi , Muniroh Muflihatul , Mundhofir Farmaditya EP , Yuniati Renni
Published: October 2023

Leprosy reaction type 1 or reversal reaction is a clinical condition in leprosy patients that can occur when the patient receives MDT treatment. Patients with a reversal reaction have high MDA levels due to oxidative stress caused by inflammation and bacterial activity. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the antioxidant C. ternatea in reducing serum MDA of leprosy patients with reversal reaction. The research method used an experimental study with a randomized single blind controlled trial design to compare 2 groups (11 subjects each). Group 1 was the control group which was only given standard prednisolone therapy. Group 2 is the treatment group that was given standard therapy plus adjuvant C. ternatea flower extract 2gr/day for 1 month. Blood sampling was carried out before and after treatment in each group to test MDA levels using the ELISA method. Statistical analysis of differences in MDA levels used the Mann Whitnet test. The difference in pretest-posttest MDA levels in the control group had a median of 0,33 pg/ml (-0,05-1,55) pg/ml, while the difference in pretest-posttest MDA levels in the treatment group was 0,89 pg/ml (0,55-4,44) pg/ml with a value of p=0,020 (p-value<0,05). The difference in pretest-posttest MDA levels in the treatment group was higher than the control group. This shows that standard therapy and adjuvant C. ternatea extract are more effective in reducing MDA levels in patients with type 1 leprosy reaction than just standard therapy.
Early Detection of Preeclampsia Through Urine Protein Examination as a Means of Maternal Emergency Prevention
Authors: Samiun Zulfia , Nasriani Nasriani , Nur Muhammad Purqan , Putri Wulandari Dwi , Ilah Nur
Published: October 2023

A decrease in urine albumin levels in pregnant women, which can be checked through urine protein examination, is an indicator used to determine whether a pregnant woman is experiencing preeclampsia. Preeclampsia has become a cause of increasing morbidity and mortality rates which affects both mothers and newborns. This research aimed to early detect the preeclampsia through urine protein examination and see the correlation between the characteristics of the research subjects and urine protein. Used a descriptive design with a correlational design, the urine protein from 36 pregnant women was examined in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Next, univariate analysis was carried out and Spearman Correlation test was used in bivariate analysis for abnormally distributed ordinal data while the Contingency Coefficient Correlation test was carried out for data that used abnormally distributed nominal scale. Based on the bivariate analysis, the variables of age, education, employment, and obstetric history obtained a significant value of p value>0,05, showed no correlation with urine protein. Contrarily, the blood pressure variable had a significant value of p 0,049 < 0,05. Pregnant women in gestational age of >20 weeks with high blood pressure must examine the urine protein immediately to early detect preeclampsia and prevent maternal emergencies.
Perceptions of Garut Business Forum on the Impact of Garut Railway Revitalization
Authors: Nurafifah Destty
Published: October 2023

Since 2019, the West Java provincial government has been trying to reactivate the railroad through a revitalization procedure. The program covers several areas, and one of them is Garut. In its undertaking, the revitalization agenda invites various perceptions from the community. Several parties consider that the presence of the train needs to be reviewed. One of the elements that are quite vocal in voicing it is the Chairman of ORGANDA (Organisasi Angkutan Darat) Garut Regency, with the focus of the discussion on changes in community economic governance. Furthermore, the Garut Business Forum was invited to examine this matter and specifically express their perceptions. Based on these findings, researchers aim to determine the Garut Business Forum's perception of the impact of Garut's railroad revitalization. The researcher chose a qualitative research method to find answers to the objectives. Several informants were considered relevant to contribute their thoughts chosen to be interviewed. The informant was the Chairman of ORGANDA Kab. Garut, Academician of STIE Yasa Anggana, Deputy Chairman of Garut, and Chairman of the Garut Business Forum. The research procedures were interviews and processing, assisted by the NVIVO 12 application. After a series of research procedures were carried out, it was concluded that railroad revitalization played a role in encouraging and motivating the movement of economic actors. Then, cooperation with ORGANDA or allied organizations is required to create a successful action. The form of the findings obtained is then explained in full in the article.

Keywords: Perception; Revitalization; Train
Assessment of the competitiveness of manufacturing products of snail and fish farms through the prism of import and export indicators
Authors: Perehuda Yuliia
Published: October 2023

Assessment of competitiveness in the formation of demand for products of snail and fish farms forms information for making strategic decisions. It helps owners and managers of snail and fish farms to find their positions in the agricultural market, identify strengths and weaknesses, and make informed choices regarding production strategies, allocation of resources in the livestock industry, and orientation to sales markets. It has been proven that this analysis contributes to the achievement of set goals, the formation of business plans, and the implementation of strategies to increase the level of competitiveness indicators. By identifying areas where efficiency can be improved, such as feed conversion, fish hatchery management, and broodstock management, an informed decision on resource allocation and investment can be made for the farm. Such optimization reduces costs and increases productivity and the overall efficiency of a snail or fish farm. It was concluded that increasing the viability and achieving a positive level for the indicators of the competitiveness of the agricultural sector and agricultural producers is again defined as one of the strategic goals of the EU SAP in the new program period of 2021-2027. The assessment of the competitiveness of farms in the production of livestock products is the basis for optimizing resources, positioning the economic entity on the agricultural market, managing risks, implementing technologies, complying with policies, and industry benchmarking. The study was conducted to clarify understanding of the competitiveness of snail or fish farms, how to assess competitiveness in agriculture, to determine the absolute and comparative competitiveness of different types of farms, including snail and fish farms, which factors are decisive for increasing competitiveness at the current stage of development. This provides grounds to increase their business efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, ensuring long-term success and competitiveness when entering domestic and foreign markets.
Keywords: market, import, export, demand, supply, animal husbandry, snail farming, regulation, industry, competitiveness, snail, products, organic aquaculture, fish farming, fish, trade.
Genome-wide analysis identifies non-reference transposable element polymorphisms associated with Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Wu Hao , Luo Junfeng , Liu Ganqiang
Published: October 2023

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the elderly, significantly impacting patients’ health and quality of life. While most genetic studies on PD have focused on single nucleotide polymorphisms, the effects of other forms of genomic variation in PD are yet to be fully elucidated. Transposable elements (TEs) are one of the main sources of human genome structural variation, with known associations with many human diseases. However, their potential connection to PD remains unclear. In this study, we investigated non-reference TE polymorphisms in three independent PD cohorts and explored their associations with both PD risk and progression. Our findings revealed that one non-reference TE is associated with the risk of PD, while two TEs are associated with disease progression. Furthermore, through expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) analysis, we identified 18 cis TE-eQTLs in an interaction model and 290 cis TE-eQTLs in a non-interaction model. Several non-reference TE polymorphisms are correlated with specific PD-gene expression patterns in trans. These results indicate the feasibility of delving into the genetics of PD through the study of complex genomic variations. Advances in genomics research have the potential to deepen our understanding of this disease and pave the way for further translational medicine research in PD.
Lightweight load-bearing heat dissipation multifunctional pomelo peel-inspired structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
Authors: Li Linxuan , Gu Dongdong , Liu He , Zhang Han , Shan Junhao , Zhang Yijuan
Published: October 2023

 
 The heat dissipation structure used in modern airborne radar chassis not only requires lightweight, but also pursues better mechanical properties and heat dissipation performance. In this study, a stochastically porous pomelo peel-inspired gradient structure was fabricated by laser powder bed fusion using Al-Mg-Sc-Zr powder. This study focused on the formability, microstructure, mechanical properties, and heat dissipation performance of the biomimetic structure through experimental and finite element analysis approaches. The influence of volume fraction (VF) on structural mechanical properties, deformation modes, stress distribution, and heat dissipation performance was investigated. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the structure declined as the VFs decreased. The optimal mechanical performance was obtained at the VF of 45%, where the compressive strength, specific energy absorption (Ws), and specific compressive strength values were measured to be 63.47 MPa, 34.84 J/g, and 142.16 MPa/(g·cm-3), respectively. Moreover, the Ws of the structures was higher than that of the reported aluminum alloy structures at the same VF. The biomimetic structure exhibited improved heat dissipation performance as the VFs decreased, with Reynolds number ranging from 2700 to 13,400. The structure of 30% VF with a remarkable heat transfer efficiency index of 1.86 displayed the best heat dissipation performance. In addition, compared with the traditional fin structures, the bionic structure possessed better thermal resistance, heat transfer efficiency index, and temperature uniformity at the same VF. This study demonstrated notable potential of pomelo peel-inspired design for lightweight load-bearing applications capable of heat-dissipating performance, providing a novel perspective for design and fabrication of versatile structures in the aviation field.
Strontium-doped calcium silicate scaffolds with enhanced mechanical properties and tunable biodegradability fabricated by vat photopolymerization
Authors: Li Yinjin , Su Jin , Chen Annan , Li Yifei , Yuan Xi , Chen Kezhuo , Li Zhaoqing , Yan Chunze , Lu Jian , Shi Yusheng
Published: October 2023

 Strontium-doped calcium silicate (SrCS) bioceramics have demonstrated outstanding vasculogenic ability to repair large segmental bone defects, while their poor mechanical properties and rapid degradation rate remain the major obstacles in clinical treatment. Here, we proposed a novel approach to significantly enhance the mechanical properties of SrCS bioceramics with tunable biodegradability using micron barium titanate-based (BTA) powders as a dopant. Biomimetic SrCS-BTA scaffolds with triply periodic minimal surface structures were fabricated by vat photopolymerization. The effects of BTA content on microtopography, mechanical properties, degradability, and bioactivity of composite scaffolds were studied. On the one hand, the BTA greatly increased the maximum densification rate of SrCS ceramics by 84.37%, while the corresponding densification temperature decreased by 95°C. On the other hand, CaTiO3 generated by the reaction of SrCS and BTA intercepted cracks at the grain boundaries, and thus, the mechanical properties were enhanced due to the pinning effect. The SrCS-40BTA scaffold exhibited much higher compressive strength and elastic modulus by 296% compared with the pure SrCS scaffold. The energy absorption of SrCS-40BTA scaffolds was 5.6 times higher than that of the pure SrCS scaffold. In addition, biocompatible SrCS-BTA scaffolds with lower degradation rates can play a supporting role in the process of repair for a longer duration. This work provides a promising strategy to fabricate biomimetic scaffolds with highly enhanced mechanical properties and tunable biodegradability for repairing damaged large segmental bone tissues.
THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AS A TOOL OF THE IMPERIAL COLONIZATION OF ASIAN RUSSIA IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE MISSIONERS’ DIARIES AND NOTES OF THE ALTAI ECCLESIASTICAL MISSION (LATE ХIХ - EARLY XX CENTURIES)
Authors: CHURKIN MIKHAIL
Published: October 2023

The article deconstructs the discourse of the Russian Orthodox Church as a tool of imperial colonization of Asian Russia based on the materials from the diaries and records of the missionaries of the Altai Ecclesiastical Mission. The long-term experience of historiographical comprehension of missionary activity in Russia and the outskirts is taken into account, while it is noted that outside the research reflection of scientists there were questions of the missionary work of the Russian Orthodox Church in the context of the imperial colonization of the Russian periphery, in which the church performed an important organizing function, which was largely explained as belonging to a significant proportion of subjects the colonization process to the Orthodox branch of the Christian faith, and the ethno-confessional heterogeneity of the developed territories. It is stated that the diaries and notes of the employees of the Altai Ecclesiastical Mission of the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries were an important intellectual “platform” for the discourse of the imperial colonization of the eastern outskirts, not only representing the iconic status and capabilities of the Russian Orthodox Church as a tool for incorporating peripheral regions into the national space, but also broadcasting options for cooperation between the authorities and society, united on religious grounds. In the course of the study, it was found that the diaries of mission workers were an effective “platform” for representing the ideas of church ministers about the meaning and tasks of colonizing the eastern outskirts of the empire in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries, which were based on the idea of the ability of the missionary community to build long-term models of cultural communication with the Siberian population on the basis of a common religious identity.
THE URALS AND THE URALIANS IN THE DEFENSE DISCOURSE OF THE 1940S (ON THE MATERIAL OF THE ONE-DAY NEWSPAPER LITERARY URAL)
Authors: MASHTAKOVA LIUBOV
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the history of construction of the Soviet myth about the Urals - opornyj kraj [the stronghold of the state], as Alexander Tvardovsky called, on the newspaper Literary Ural (Molotov, 1943). Fiction texts and articles of that newspaper are analyzed as a whole text, which expresses the theses formed a representation of the region and its inhabitants: the Urals is the center of the country's defense power, its history is older than the Soviet one, the rear cities have as the important role as the front-line ones.
THE THEME OF “GOLDEN CHILDHOOD” IN THE CONCEPTUAL FIELD OF RUSSIAN CHILDREN'S PICTORIAL PORTRAIT OF THE XIX - EARLY XX CENTURY
Authors: ABDULLINA DARINA
Published: October 2023

“Golden Childhood” is considered as a theme that had a significant impact during the 19th - early 20th century on the depiction of a child in Russian pictorial portraiture. The work studies the era of romanticism, when there was an increase in attention to the personality of a child, there was a desire for his idealization, the work of Wanderers and salon portrait painters. The analysis ends with the period of the Silver Age in Russian culture, when the culmination of the development of this concept took place. It is shown how the authors' desire to depict boys and girls as angels or inhabitants of the “golden age” was reflected in the picturesque portraits, then to point out their well-being in the family, and then childishness in behavior and individual traits as manifestations of a developing personality. By the beginning of the 20th century, the theme of “golden childhood” had allowed artists to make a portrait of a child in a special space of creative research and experimentation.
ICONOLOGY: SPECIFICITY AND LIMITS OF THE METHOD AND ITS OPPORTUNITIES IN TEACHING ART HISTORY AT CHILDREN'S ART SCHOOLS
Authors: AKIMOV SERGEY
Published: October 2023

The peculiarities of the iconological method are considered in this article in connection with the topical issues of teaching art history at children's art school. It is impossible to adequately understand painting and graphics of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and the 17th century without iconological interpretations, however, from the point of view of pedagogy difficulties arise associated with the complexity of semantic interpretation, many aspects of which are extremely difficult to be explained to schoolchildren. Competent and dosed application of iconological techniques will enrich students' perception of art works, expand their cultural horizons, and update existing knowledge and skills. The author formulates a comprehensive view on the specificity of iconology, examines the methodological foundations of various interpretations of works of classical Western European art and offers some recommendations regarding the use of iconology in teaching art history at initial stage of art education.
THE CAREER OF A. V. SUVOROV AFTER THE STORMING OF IZMAIL: DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLOT IN THE BIOGRAPHIES OF THE COMMANDER
Authors: KOROTUN SERGEY
Published: October 2023

The article attempts to consider the formation and evolution of the plot about Suvorov’s career after taking the Izmail fortress. A comparative analysis of Suvorov's biographies allows us to draw the following conclusions: in Suvorov's biographies there is a stable plot of Suvorov's unworthy small award for Izmail and his subsequent disgrace, associated with the fight of A.V. Suvorov with G.A. Potemkin. In the early Suvorov’s biographies this plot was absent, it took shape in 1830-1840. This narrative developed over one and a half century until it was called into question at the end of the 20th century.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE IMAGE OF THE BUFFOON IN SYNCRETIC ART FORMS AS THE EMBODIMENT OF SIGNIFICANT SOCIO-CULTURAL ATTITUDES
Authors: KLYUSOVA POLINA , KILINA EKATERINA
Published: October 2023

In this article, the authors attempt to trace the evolution of the jester in syncretic art forms. The authors give a functional typology of buffoonery in the media space, and also conduct a cultural analysis of the cinematic images of the Joker directed by K. Nolan and T. Phillips. The research question that the authors pose to themselves is the analysis of the transformation of the function of buffoonery in modern culture from the image of a character who is allowed to tell the truth in a playful way to a tragic dark antihero.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER (NHT) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN SIKAP GOTONG ROYONG KELAS 3A DI SD NEGERI LEDOK 02 SALATIGA
Authors: Windy Oktavia  , Adi Winanto
Published: October 2023

This study aims to improve students' mutual cooperation attitude through the application of Cooperative Learning Model Type Numbered Heads Together (NHT). This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) with two cycles. The research subjects were students of grade 3A of SD Negeri Ledok 02 Salatiga, with a total of 18 students. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The results of classical completeness of mutual cooperation attitude in cycle I reached 59.9% with the category not yet seen, in the second cycle classical completeness reached 80.2% with the category of culture. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the attitude of mutual cooperation in students can increase using the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) type learning model. The results of this study can contribute to the world of education as an alternative to solving problems in the affective domain, especially in the attitude of mutual cooperation.
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAMS GAMES TOURNAMENT (TGT) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI PULUTAN 02 SALATIGA
Authors: Isfadilah Isfadilah Sukma Miranti , Khamdun  , Diana Ermawati
Published: October 2023

Konteks penelitian yang menjadi latar belakang adalah rendahnya keaktifan belajar siswa. Penelitian ini dilakukan kepada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Pulutan 02 Salatiga yang terdiri dari 13 siswa terdiri dari 5 siswa laki-laki dan 8 siswa perempuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran implementasi model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TGT dalam meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa di kelas IV SD Negeri Pulutan 02 Salatiga. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang mengadopsi model Kemmis dan Taggart yang dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus yaitu siklus I dan siklus II. Metode yang digunakandalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian yaitu metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan analisis observasi dan dokumentasi dari setiap siklus menunjukkan perkembangan positif terhadap siswa. Pada penelitian ini, keaktifan belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan yang berarti. Keaktifan siswa pada siklus I sebanyak 57% dan siklus II menjadi 81%. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa implementasi model pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament (TGT) dapat meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Pulutan 02 Salatiga.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS KELAS VI
Authors: Anggun Nastiti  , Sandi Budiana  , Hida Wahida Chusen
Published: October 2023

The aim of this Collaborative Classroom Action Research (PTKK) is to find out and obtain data on how the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Class VI Social Sciences learning at Kawungluwuk State Elementary School, semester 1 of the 2023/2024 academic year. Classroom action research uses the Kemmis and Mc Tanggart model design. Stages of conducting research through planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The results of the research show that there is an increase in student learning outcomes from each cycle, where the gains in the pre-cycle were with an average value of 67.1. In cycle I with an average value of 75.37 and in cycle II with an average value of 84.63 with completion percentage 78%. It can be concluded that learning outcomes between pre-cycle to cycle I and cycle II have increased learning outcomes using the Problem Based Learning learning model.
PENERAPAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING BERBASIS LESSON STUDY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM DAN SOSIAL KELAS V
Authors: Fatmawati  , R.Teti Rostikawati  , Tine Aryati
Published: October 2023

This study aims to enhance scientific knowledge and improve science learning outcomes among students in class V-A at Lawanggintung State Elementary School 2, located in Bogor City, during the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The research methodology employed in this study is Collaborative Classroom Action Research, based on the lesson study approach and utilizing the project based learning model. The present study was conducted through the establishment of collaborative partnerships between researchers and other stakeholders, with the aim of identifying issues, devising implementation strategies, and engaging in reflective practises pertaining to the learning process. The participants of this study consisted of 21 students enrolled in class V-A at SDN Lawanggintung 2, located in Bogor City. The sample comprised 11 female students and 10 male students. The primary objective of this study is to enhance the academic achievements of students in the fifth grade, namely in the fields of Natural and Social Sciences. This study presents the findings from the assessment of the first and second cycles. The acquisition of study data was facilitated by researchers through the utilization of direct tests, the observation of learning outcomes, and the observation of learning implementation. The presented statistics indicate a notable improvement in student learning outcomes after the implementation of the project based learning model. The evidence for this assertion is substantiated by the notable attainment of comprehensive learning objectives by students in cycle I and II, demonstrating significant improvement. During the first cycle, the learning completeness of pupils was recorded at 67%. In the subsequent cycle, the learning completeness increased to 86%. This accomplishment demonstrates a growth of 19% between Cycle I and Cycle II. The findings of this study indicate that the research conducted in class V-A of SDN Lawanggintung 2 Bogor City yielded positive consequences, namely in terms of enhancing students' learning achievements in Natural and Social Sciences courses through the implementation of the project based learning model.
Recognizing and Controlling Nematode Damage on Some Crops Grown in Jamaica
Authors: Hutton Dave George
Published: October 2023

Plant parasitic nematodes! Over 4,000 species are found all over the world. They attack and damage virtually every crop cultivated by man or plants growing naturally and can cause serious problems in home gardens and in cultivations. Most home gardeners or agriculturalists know little or nothing about them since they are not seen; they have been called "the hidden enemy", and the damage is not easy to diagnose, except by specialists. This book gives facts related to the parasitic activities of nematodes, tells how symptoms of their presence and damage can be recognized and offers recommendations for their control. It is written for the farmer and the home gardener and also for the researcher, the extension officer and the student; in fact, for any person with an interest in crop agriculture in Jamaica and in the wider Caribbean. There are 13 pages illustrating damage symptoms or control methods and tabular reference to specific damage symptoms and control recommendations for over 80 economic crops.
Masculinity and Fathering in Jamaica
Authors: Anderson Patricia
Published: October 2023

Why do many Jamaican men acknowledge the importance of love, but also believe that men have the right to physically discipline their partners? How far does fathering become a journey of personal self-development? What happens to “outside children” when the father also has children at home? Why do fathers believe that they must toughen their sons? These are some of the questions which are carefully explored in this groundbreaking study of Jamaican fathers. The study departs from the tradition of Caribbean family research in which the focus has usually been placed on women and on households and instead gives men the opportunity to speak for themselves. Unlike the familiar emphasis on low-income households, this new study interviewed men across a range of social classes and within different community contexts. As a result, the impact of harsh economic conditions is unmistakable in limiting the ability of Jamaican men to translate their fathering commitment into active and continuing involvement. Across social classes and communities, Jamaican men share a common cultural conception of what is required to be a good father. However, they are also tied to definitions of hegemonic masculinity which emphasize male dominance and virility, so that domestic conflict may be inevitable, and men’s aspirations to be good fathers may become imperilled. Given the existence of these countervailing values, there is a struggle to find a reasonable fit. The study concludes that it is possible for Jamaican men to be good fathers but bad husbands.
The Importance of Sustainable Biomass Sources in the Development of Porous Carbonaceous Materials-Synthesis and Energy Applications: A Review
Authors: Pehlivan Erol , Parlayıcı Şerife
Published: October 2023

In this review, a variety of planning methods for porous organic materials using different types of biomasses are compiled, and their functions are discussed. Improved pore architectures and variable surfaces were created in porous carbons manufactured from biomass. It is effective and sustainable to use biomass waste, which mostly consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. They assemble microtextured structures around one another in multi-channel configurations. The possibility of incorporating porous carbon compounds derived from biomass is being explored due to their distinct surface and structure. These "old type" carbons, which are produced through direct pyrolysis or physical or chemical activation, represent the instantaneous usage of biomass. There has been a lot of research on the chemical activation of biomass to create extremely effective activated porous carbons for gas collection.  They consist of a variety of small patterns, pore dispersions, and conductive spines and have adaptive physicochemical properties that permit their application as dynamic stage networks or electroactive materials. The structure of carbon-based materials obtained from biomass has the potential to improve electrochemical energy storage. Energy storage resources are required more frequently every day. Energy storage is essential to meet the energy demands resulting from the interruption of energy sources due to several circumstances. There are many uses for carbon materials, including the storage of energy, the filtration of water and air, and the storage of gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), methane (CH4), and hydrogen (H2).  In this study, the advantages of cellulose-based systems as well as the latest developments and methods for creating high-capacity electronics are highlighted.
Causes of the “brain drain” Problem in Selected Western Balkan Countries
Authors: Topalović Ana , Hampel David
Published: October 2023

This paper deals with the identification of the factors that influence the emigration of young and highly educated people from Western Balkan countries. Indicators of the quality of economic, political, and educational systems in Western Balkan countries and target countries were used for this purpose. A comparison of Western Balkan countries with EU countries was provided via a cluster analysis. Cross-sectional and panel data regression point to important indicators affecting emigration. An important finding was that for highly educated people not only economic indicators but also political environment and educational system quality are significant factors, which influence emigration.
Vėžys nėštumo laikotarpiu – šiuolaikinės diagnostikos ir gydymo rekomendacijos. Literatūros apžvalga
Authors: Liutkauskaitė Laura , Bingelytė Austėja , Liutkauskienė Sigita
Published: October 2023

Onkologinės ligos valdymas nėštumo laikotarpiu tebėra kritinė klinikinė situacija. Dėl santykinio šios situacijos retumo neįmanoma atlikti didelių atsitiktinių imčių klinikinių tyrimų, todėl sprendimai visada yra grindžiami ribotais įrodymais. Nėra aiškiai žinomas senesnių chemoterapinių preparatų, vartojamų nėštumo laikotarpiu, saugumo lygis, tačiau padėtis dar sudėtingesnė sprendžiant apie naujų monokloninių antikūnų, neseniai įtrauktų į onkologijos praktiką, saugumą.
Ūminio apsinuodijimo amanitinų turinčiais grybais komplikacijos. Klinikinis atvejis
Authors: Lekšienė Rūta , Šiurkus Jonas , Hertz Yaara Sara , Žukauskaitė Evelina , Bumblytė Inga Arūnė , Perminas Marius
Published: October 2023

Apsinuodijimai amanitinų turinčiais grybais yra reta, bet labai pavojinga klinikinė situacija, siejama su didžiausiu mirties dėl apsinuodijimo grybais skaičiumi. Amanitinai – tai stipriausi žinomi grybų toksinai (ciklopeptidai). Amanitinų poveikis žmogui pasireiškia sutrikdyta baltymų sinteze kepenų, inkstų, žarnyno ląstelėse. Klinikinei apsinuodijimų eigai būdingas ilgas „slaptasis“ laikotarpis, o simptomai progresuoja laipsniškai. Išskiriamos trys klinikinės stadijos, kurios rodo organų taikinių pažeidimą. Apsinuodijimų diagnostikai ir gydymui visuotinai priimtų tarptautinių rekomendacijų nėra, todėl šalys vadovaujasi nacionalinėmis gydymo rekomendacijomis ir patirtimi. Tokie pacientai turėtų būti gydomi tretinio lygio asmens sveikatos priežiūros paslaugas teikiančiuose centruose, kur galima daugiadisciplinė medicinos pagalba.
Šalta atmosferinė plazmos terapija
Authors: Klimaitė Orinta , Emmert Steffen , Panzer Rüdiger
Published: October 2023

Lėtinės žaizdos – opi pasaulinė sveikatos problema, o jų gydymas sukelia ne tik ekonominę naštą, bet ir socialinių problemų. Standartinis lėtinės žaizdos gydymas apima pagrindinių ligų gydymą, farmakoterapiją, kraujagyslių chirurgiją, specialių tvarsčių terapiją. Nepaisant minėtų gydymo būdų, esamos terapijos neužtikrina pakankamai greito ir ilgalaikio poveikio. Šalta atmosferinė plazmos terapija – tai nauja, neinvazyvi medicinos procedūra, kuri naudojama įvairioms žaizdoms, opoms gydyti. Šiame straipsnyje aptariamas šaltos atmosferinės plazmos pritaikymas žaizdoms gydyti, remiantis literatūra bei Vokietijos Rostoko universitetinės ligoninės Dermatovenerologijos skyriaus šaltos plazmos metodika lėtinių žaizdų gydyme.
Motinos pieno oligosacharidai – unikalus maisto skaidulų rinkinys
Authors: Urbonas Vaidotas
Published: October 2023

Maisto skaidulos labai svarbios žarnyno ir viso organizmo sveikatai. Dažniausiai vartojamos tirpios augalinės kilmės maisto skaidulos (inulinas, pektinas, alginatai, kt.). Pastaraisiais metais vis labiau domimasi motinos pieno oligosacharidais (MPO), taip pat šia tema atliekama vis daugiau tyrimų. Daugėja duomenų apie jų teigiamą poveikį ne tik kūdikių, vaikų, bet ir suaugusiųjų sveikatai. Ši literatūros apžvalga yra apie trečią pagal kiekį motinos pieno maisto medžiagą – motinos pieno oligosacharidus. Šių medžiagų motinos piene randama apie 150, o kitų žinduolių piene jų nėra. Žindančių moterų MPO kiekis ir sudėtis skiriasi. Šių medžiagų gamybai didelę įtaką turi genetiniai veiksniai. MPO pasižymi prebiotiniu, antimikrobiniu, tiesioginiu poveikiu žarnyno epitelio ląstelėms bei imuninei sistemai. Nustačius MPO naudą, kai kurie iš jų pradėti dėti į adaptuotus pieno mišinius. Europos maisto saugos tarnyba ir JAV maisto ir vaistų administracija patvirtino, kad kūdikių mišiniuose naudojami 2’FL ir LNnT yra saugūs, gerai toleruojami ir skatina normalų augimą. Galima 2’FL ir LNnT klinikinė nauda yra daug žadanti, ypač kūdikio imuninės sistemos vystymuisi, apsaugai nuo infekcijų. Tačiau, norint patvirtinti klinikinę naudą, reikia daugiau patikimų įrodymų.
The weakest link? Assessing isolator glove integrity failures
Authors: Sandle Tim
Published: October 2023

For several decades isolators, as separative devices, have been commonplace in pharmaceutical and healthcare products manufacturing. Although isolators presented a significant step forward on the contamination control continuum, isolators, if not appropriately operated, can be vulnerable to contamination ingress. The primary mechanism for ingress is through air leakage and with the different points across the overall structure that are potentially vulnerable it is gloves that are the most leak-prone aspect (1). The gloves (or sometimes gauntlets, when in the form of a one-piece sleeve and glove) of an isolator are a necessary function of most isolators given they are the primary way through which humans interact with the environment inside (EU GMP Grade A / ISO 14644 class 5). As the PIC/S guidance states, Grade A can only be maintained when accessed through glove stations: “A Grade A internal environment is created, and manipulations are carried out through glove ports”. Given the availability of some gloveless isolators that rely upon robotics, this statement is a little out of date, however it makes the point that if personnel are present in an environment nominally called ‘Grade A’ then this environment ceases to be ‘Grade A’.
АНАЛИЗ СПОРТИВНЫХ РЕЗУЛЬТАТОВ ЛЕГКОАТЛЕТОВ XX И XXI ВЕКА (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ЛЕГКОАТЛЕТИЧЕСКИХ МЕТАНИЙ)
Authors: Дунгеров И.Д. , Никонов В.И.
Published: October 2023

В статье представлен анализ результатов показанных сильнейшими легкоатлетами специализирующихся в легкоатлетических метаниях на рубеже XX и XXI века. В работе было рассмотрено соотношение сил на международной легкоатлетической арене, в частности в метаниях. Результаты нашего исследования дают возможность проанализировать тенденцию и направление развития в легкоатлетических метаниях на современном этапе.
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ИСКУССТВЕННОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА В ПРОЕКТНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ НА ПРИМЕРЕ ПРОЕКТА ПО ПСИХОЛОГИИ
Authors: Емельянов И.А. , Ключарева А.А.
Published: October 2023

В данной статье рассматривается потенциал использования Искусственного Интеллекта (ИИ) в проектной деятельности на примере проекта по психологии. Обосновывается актуальность применения ИИ в данной области, и приводятся примеры его использования. В качестве модели ИИ используется чат GPT, раскрываются задачи, которые может выполнить искусственный интеллект для помощи обучающимся в составлении проекта в области психологии.
ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬ ПОИСКОВОГО ОТРЯДА «КРАСНОАРМЕЕЦ» В РАМКАХ ВОЕННО-ПАТРИОТИЧЕСКОГО ВОСПИТАНИЯ (ИЗ ОПЫТА РАБОТЫ)
Authors: Новожилов Д.А.
Published: October 2023

В последнее время, превалирующим вектором в образовании нашей страны, становится военно-патриотическое воспитание подрастающего поколения, в духе любви к Родине, уважения к ее многовековой истории и готовности защищать ее в условиях современных геополитических вызовов и реалий. Вместе с тем, эффективность военно-патриотического воспитания базируется на принципе преемственности поколений, который, в частности выражается в принятии своей истории и твердом осознании необходимости защищать не только свое настоящее, но и общее прошлое. Сегодня одним из стратегически-важных векторов в реализации военно-патриотического воспитания подрастающего поколения является поисковое движение, которое выполняет важную государственную задачу по увековечению памяти погибших при защите Отечества
РЕНОВАЦИЯ ТЕРРИТОРИИ НАБЕРЕЖНОЙ ГОРОДА КИРОВСКА (МУРМАНСКАЯ ОБЛАСТЬ) НА ПРИМЕРЕ ПРОЕКТОВ ЛАБОРАТОРИИ СРЕДОВОГО ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЯ СПГХПА ИМ.А.Л.ШТИГЛИЦА
Authors: Бабурова Н.В.
Published: October 2023

Проблема благоустройства арктических городов рассматривается Лабораторией средового проектирования на кафедре средового дизайна как одна из ключевых. Кировск, расположенный в Мурманской области, относится к одним из основных арктических центров. Как и во многих городах Российской Арктики, в Кировске существует потребность в создании рекреационных территорий и мест притяжения горожан и туристов для проведения активного и созерцательного отдыха. Это проявляется в растущем запросе аудитории на благоустройство рекреационных мест для досуга на природе в черте города, и в целом, в росте интереса к арктическому туризму
ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ГОТОВНОСТЬ НЕСОВЕРШЕННОЛЕТНИХ К ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЮ ОПАСНОСТИ КАК ПРОБЛЕМА СОВРЕМЕННОЙ СИТУАЦИИ РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: Чупракова Н.Н.
Published: October 2023

необходимость развития у несовершеннолетних психологической готовности к преодолению опасной ситуации рассматривается, как основа их безопасного устойчивого развития. Физическое, психоэмоциональное и духовно-нравственное благополучие детей/подростков и значимых для них взрослых, определяются как необходимые и достаточные условия для их психологической готовности к преодолению возможной опасной ситуации.