bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Harnessing ChatGPT for Thematic Analysis: Are We Ready?
Authors: Lee V Vien , van der Lubbe Stephanie C C , Goh Lay Hoon , Valderas Jose Maria
Published: May 2024

ChatGPT (OpenAI) is an advanced natural language processing tool with growing applications across various disciplines in medical research. Thematic analysis, a qualitative research method to identify and interpret patterns in data, is one application that stands to benefit from this technology. This viewpoint explores the use of ChatGPT in three core phases of thematic analysis within a medical context: (1) direct coding of transcripts, (2) generating themes from a predefined list of codes, and (3) preprocessing quotes for manuscript inclusion. Additionally, we explore the potential of ChatGPT to generate interview transcripts, which may be used for training purposes. We assess the strengths and limitations of using ChatGPT in these roles, highlighting areas where human intervention remains necessary. Overall, we argue that ChatGPT can function as a valuable tool during analysis, enhancing the efficiency of the thematic analysis and offering additional insights into the qualitative data. While ChatGPT may not adequately capture the full context of each participant, it can serve as an additional member of the analysis team, contributing to researcher triangulation through knowledge building and sensemaking.
Methods, Indicators, and End-User Involvement in the Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions for the Public: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Weirauch Vera , Soehnchen Clarissa , Burmann Anja , Meister Sven
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Digital health interventions (DHIs) have the potential to enable public end users, such as citizens and patients, to manage and improve their health. Although the number of available DHIs is increasing, examples of successfully established DHIs in public health systems are limited. To counteract the nonuse of DHIs, they should be comprehensively evaluated while integrating end users. Unfortunately, there is a wide variability and heterogeneity according to the approaches of evaluation, which creates a methodological challenge.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aims to provide an overview of the current established processes for evaluating DHIs, including methods, indicators, and end-user involvement. The review is not limited to a specific medical field or type of DHI but offers a holistic overview.

METHODS

This scoping review was conducted following the JBI methodology for scoping reviews based on the framework by Arksey & O’Malley and complies with the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. Three scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct) were searched in April 2023. English and German studies between 2008 and 2023 were considered when evaluating DHIs that explicitly address public end users. The process of study selection was carried out by several researchers to avoid reviewer bias.

RESULTS

The search strategy identified 9618 publications, of which 160 were included. Among these included articles, 200 evaluations were derived and analyzed. The results showed that there is neither a consensus on the methods to evaluate DHIs nor a commonly agreed definition or usage of the evaluated indicators, which results in a broad variety of evaluation practices. This aligns with observations of the existing literature. It was found that there is a lack of references to existing frameworks for the evaluation of DHIs. The majority of the included studies referred to user-centered approaches and involved end users in the evaluation process. As assistance for people developing and evaluating DHIs and as a basis for thinking about appropriate ways to evaluate DHIs, a results matrix was created where the findings were combined per DHI cluster. Additionally, general recommendations for the evaluators of DHIs were formulated.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings of this scoping review offer a holistic overview of the variety and heterogeneity according to the approaches of evaluation of DHIs for public end users. Evaluators of these DHIs should be encouraged to reference established frameworks or measurements for justification. This would ease the transferability of the results among similar evaluation studies within the digital health sector, thereby enhancing the coherence and comparability of research in this area.
City Bus Tour Evaluation in Indonesia: Study Case of Jogja Heritage Track
Authors: Azzahrah Fatimah
Published: May 2024

Along with the development of tourism in Yogyakarta, governments have created programs that support regional tourism icons, one of which is by creating city bus tours. Kundha Kabudayan DIY is one of them, in order to introduce the history and culture of Yogyakarta, Jogja Heritage Track bus tour program was created. The uniqueness of the bus tour program is that the vehicle’s value as an attraction is more dominant than the utility value as a transportation. This research examines the travel bus experiences of tourists who have taken the Jogja Heritage Track bus tour. The theory from Carriera et al (2014) regarding the travel bus experience with seven variables, namely staff’s skills, information provision, social environment, vehicle maintenance, ticket line service, off-board facilities and individual space will be adapted to the Jogja Heritage Track program. Using a questionnaire as a research instrument distributed to 100 Jogja Heritage Track tourists. The results of the quantitative descriptive analysis indicate that tourists have experienced the "very good" category during their Jogja Heritage Track journey across all seven variables of the bus travel experience.
Escalas de ansiedad y sus niveles en pacientes con terceros molares impactados. Revisión de la literatura
Authors: Pacheco Sandoval Francis Carolina , Mora Astorga María Viviana , Gaibor Rivadeneira Diego Andrés
Published: May 2024

Introducción: la ansiedad es común en los procedimientos de odontología, y particularmente en cirugía oral, siendo así una de las dificultades más frecuentes para el profesional. Objetivo: exponer las diferentes escalas de ansiedad y sus niveles que presentan los pacientes en procedimientos quirúrgicos de terceros molares impactados mediante una revisión literaria entre abril de 2014 y enero de 2021. Material y métodos: se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de artículos utilizando las bases de datos PubMed y Google Scholar, las palabras empleadas en la búsqueda en PubMed que respondieron al análisis PICO son “extraction of impacted third molars” y “Anxiety Levels”; “Anxiety” y “impacted third molars” empleando como filtros “Abstract/ Full text” y la combinación de “pacientes con ansiedad” y “extracción de terceros molares impactados” como términos de búsqueda en Google Scholar. La búsqueda arrojó 114 artículos de Pubmed y 367 de Google Scholar, de los cuales se excluyeron 361 artículos de Google Scholar y 97 artículos de PubMed, quedando 23 artículos, los cuales fueron leídos por completo. Resultados: existen diferentes escalas utilizadas para medir la ansiedad dental de los pacientes que son sometidos a extracciones de terceros molares impactados, las cuales han mostrado buenos niveles de confiabilidad, validez y altas correlaciones con la ansiedad dental. Conclusiones: las diferentes escalas que son utilizadas para medir los niveles de ansiedad en pacientes que son sometidos a extracciones de terceros molares impactados son: DAS, MDAS, STAI, SDAI y APAIS, cuyos niveles van desde no ansioso hasta muy ansioso o fobia dental.
Assessment of Healthcare Workers' Adherence to Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Alqahtani Nasser Saeed , Elmahboub Randah Abd Allah , Al-Qahtani Faisal Saeed , Al Qahtani Saleh Saeed Al Jathnan , Eldeeb Seham Mahmoud , Al Margan Albatoul M. , Albaghrah Fatimah Ahmad , Al Sharyan Anwar Mana , M. Alyami Aljawharh Salem
Published: May 2024

Infection prevention and control (IPC) standards have a unique role in controlling infection transmission. In Saudi Arabia, every healthcare facility is required to establish an IPC program to identify and reduce the risk of infection acquisition and transmission. This study aimed to estimate adherence to IPC measures after the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Najran City, Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs in Najran City during the period of May to August 2023. A self-administered questionnaire was given to HCWs consisting of three parts: demographic data, profile of healthcare facility and healthcare professional regarding infection control, and questionnaire to assess the adherence of HCWs regarding infection control measures. The study recruited 580 HCWs, of whom 57.6% were males, and 46.6% were aged between 31 and 40 years. The overall mean adherence score was 103.2±9.71 out of 150 points. Accordingly, 88.4% were classified as having moderate adherence, 10.2% were good, and only 1.4% were classified as having poor adherence. Some of the factors associated with increased adherence to IPC measures, include being female, being a nurse, being a practitioner, working in the hospital emergency department, and having a recognized antimicrobial stewardship program team/unit at a healthcare facility. There was satisfactory adherence among HCWs regarding infection prevention and control measures. Being a female, a nurse, a practitioner, working in a hospital emergency department, being a staff of a non-MOH (Ministry of Health) hospital, and having a recognized antimicrobial stewardship program team/unit were identified as significant predictors of increased adherence. IPC measures can be optimized by setting up institutional IPC teams, necessary PPE, and periodic provision of IPC training.
Usability of Pine Sawdust and Cotton Together as Filler in Recycled Polypropylene Composites
Authors: İlyas Kartal  , Hilal Selimoğlu
Published: May 2024

The use of natural fillers in polymers is a common method used to improve the properties of polymers. Natural fillers can be of plant or animal origin and provide several advantages over polymers. Although natural fillers are mostly used to reduce costs, they also affect other thermal, mechanical and physical properties. The use of natural fillers in polymers is a way to develop a sustainable and environmentally friendly material. Natural fillers are derived from renewable resources and their production requires less energy and resources than the production of synthetic fillers. Wood sawdust is a waste material that occurs extensively in the wood processing industry. Its easy-to-apply nature makes it an ideal choice for a variety of applications. In this study, waste pine wood sawdust was used as filler in the composite. Along with sawdust, waste cotton was also added to the composite. Recycled Polypropylene was preferred as the matrix material. Composite samples were prepared with extrusion and injection molding methods. Melt flow rate (MFI),density, Izod impact strength tests of the samples were performed. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images taken from the broken surfaces were analyzed. As a result of the study, it was evaluated that pine sawdust and waste cotton would be used in polypropylene-based composite applications.
Local development in the emerging market: Does integrated government internal control matter?
Authors: Muhtar Muhtar , Winarna Jaka , Sutaryo Sutaryo
Published: May 2024

Following the significant local development issues in Indonesia (Pukuh & Widyasthika, 2017; Siburian, 2020), the study aims at examining the effect of an integrated government internal control system (GICS) on various local development measures. We employ secondary data from the government regulating bodies. The study discovers that there are still indeed significant issues in development achievement between West Indonesian and East Indonesian regions. Further empirical analysis finds that integrated GICS maturity and corruption control effectiveness support local development by improving human development, inclusive economic development and reducing poverty. Risk management, however, has not contributed significantly to local development as the effect on the development measures is not significant. The study provides practical implications to the related government bodies for the sake of improving the integrated GICS in Indonesian local government to support the local development agenda. The local governments should commit to the integrated GICS implementation to safeguard public interests specifically in local development outcomes. The role of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) is also essential to improve the implementation of integrated GICS in which adequate monitoring and regulation support are required.
Graphic Storytelling
Authors: Pinzón Lizarazo Oscar Daniel
Published: May 2024

Esta página web recoge la memoria del proyecto narración gráfica a partir del proyecto Narración gráfica, laboratorio de objetos, cartografía digital y mediaciones en experiencias con comunidades de artistas migrantes, registrado con Cód. 10160180521 proyecto institucionalizado sin financiamiento del Centro de Investigaciones y Desarrollo Científico - CIDC de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas.

Hace parte del proceso metodológico de desarrollo de la tesis doctoral Narración Gráfica de Experiencias: Intercambios en Imágenes de migración.

Como Laboratorio de investigación - creación ha indagado y trabajado en sus 17 años de existencia en procesos de creación, gestión, investigación, formación y producción de conocimiento desde tres líneas de trabajo:

- Imagen, arte y cultura: como campo de prácticas pedagógicas y estudios de la cultura; donde se cruzan diversos discursos sobre la identidad, los procesos de memoria, lo simbólico, es de interés la sistematización de prácticas artísticas en donde surgen experiencias generadoras de conocimiento sensible.

- El conocimiento libre: Trabaja en la elaboración conceptual de talleres y laboratorios de creación con procesos que se desarrollan desde el concepto de cultura hacedora, promueve el aprendizaje activo, la colaboración abierta, el D.I.Y. y su aplicación en diversos escenarios y contextos.

- La narrativa y la lectura: Se han trabajado procesos de mediación y agenciamiento desde hace mas de 15 años, acompaña sus procesos desde el estudio y elaboración de propuestas creativas que refieren a la narración gráfica y los cruces generados entre las nociones de objeto, plataforma, libro, público y sus relaciones en los procesos de difusión, promoción, producción, edición y diseño de piezas interactivas.

Este proceso fue concebido por Daniel Pinzón Lizarazo quien es Doctorando en Estudios Artísticos de la Universidad Distrital, Magíster en Escrituras Creativas de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Diplomado en Antropología del arte de Latir A.C. y el CIESAS en México, Diplomado en estudios editoriales por el Instituto Caro y Cuervo; Licenciado en educación artística de la Universidad Distrital, trabaja como docente, investigador y creador, ha sido gestor y asesor en el diseño de políticas referentes a las pedagogías del arte y la cultura.
A geometric approach to inequalities for the Hilbert-Schmidt norm
Authors: Zamani Ali
Published: May 2024

We show that if X and Y are two non-zero Hilbert-Schmidt operators, then for
any ? ? 0, cos2 ?X,Y ? 1/1 + ? ?cos?|X*|,|Y*| ? cos?|X|,|Y| |?X,Y?|/?X?2
?Y?2 + ?/1 + ? cos?|X*|,|Y*| cos?|X|,|Y| ? cos?|X*|,|Y*| cos?|X|,|Y| .
Here ?A,B denotes the angle between non-zero Hilbert-Schmidt operators A and
B. This enables us to present some inequalities for the Hilbert-Schmidt
norm. In particular, we prove that ?X+Y?2 ? ?? 2+1/2 ?|X|+|Y|?2.
Freileitungen und Kabel in Hoch- und Höchstspannungsnetzen
Authors: Palic Markus , Papailiou Konstantin O. , Schultz Guntram , Lugschitz Herbert
Published: May 2024

Das Buch enthält alle wesentlichen Grundlagen der Freileitungs- und Kabeltechnik im Hoch- und Höchstspannungsbereich.
Die neue Auflage ist dank des neuen Mitautors Herbert Lugschitz internationaler ausgerichtet. Darüber hinaus wurde sie mit vielen Ausführungs- und Berechnungsbeispielen deutlich erweitert und eignet sich besonders als Unterrichts- und Nachschlagewerk.
Reingegrätscht
Authors: Meier-Vieracker Simon
Published: May 2024

Fußball wird nicht nur gespielt und geschaut, über Fußball wird auch gesprochen und geschrieben. Woche für Woche füllt er Medien und Alltagsgespräche und ist für viele Menschen nicht nur ein Zeitvertreib, sondern beziehungs- und identitätsstiftend. Es ist deshalb kein Wunder, dass sich auch die Sprachwissenschaft für das Kulturphänomen Fußball interessiert. Denn die Sprache des Fußballs, wie sie von Spieler:innen, Trainer:innen, Journalist:innen und natürlich den Fans gepflegt wird, ist ein ausgezeichneter Trainingsplatz für die unterschiedlichsten linguistischen Teildisziplinen.
Zur Fußballeuropameisterschaft der Männer, die 2024 in Deutschland stattfindet, hat Simon Meier-Vieracker ein Team von fußballinteressierten Sprach wissenschaftler: innen zusammengestellt, die das Feld der linguistischen Fußballforschung vermessen. Herausgekommen ist ein Buch, so vielfältig wie die Sprache des Fußballs selbst. Ein Tiki-Taka aktueller sprachwissenschaftlicher Fragen, das alle begeistern wird, die Sprache oder Fußball mögen - und vielleicht sogar beides. Ein Volltreffer!
Reflections on the Slovenian Dictionary User Study of 2018: What does it tell us?
Authors: Vrbinc Alenka , Farina Donna M. , Vrbinc Marjeta
Published: May 2024

This paper reports on a qualitative study of dictionary use at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, during which nine students were given look-up tasks with the online Merriam–Webster Learner’s Dictionary. The study employed a combination of research methods: semi-structured oral interviews and the researchers’ direct observation of the participants as they looked up words. As the students completed these tasks, they were observed and questioned about their habits of dictionary use, their lookup experience, and their perceptions of the utility and quality of the dictionary definitions and examples. The results provide insight into the efficacy of the specific dictionary used. In addition, the study reveals much about how these students regard dictionaries and how they approach their use. Many of the participants had no relationship with dictionaries and no real understanding of their purpose. Their comments demonstrate that they are “demanding” users with very firm ideas and high expectations about the type of information they wish to receive in an online dictionary – and how they prefer to have it delivered. Some recommendations are made for those involved in learner lexicography concerning the improvement of part-of-speech information to make lookup easier, improvement of dictionary examples and improvement of the way dictionary information is presented. This paper also discusses what the takeaways are for concerned dictionary makers; in particular, it will reflect on how students should be taught about dictionaries today – if we still want them to use dictionaries tomorrow.
Turn-Taking als Merkmal interaktionaler Kompetenz in einem Virtual Exchange – Konversationsanalyse von videogestützter Online-Interaktion zwischen israelischen und deutschen Englischstudierenden
Authors: Drixler Nils
Published: May 2024

This article investigates turn-taking as a feature of Second Language Interactional Competence (L2 IC) within a Virtual Exchange (VE) project involving undergraduate English Foreign Language (EFL) students. Through Conversation Analysis (CA), a German-Israeli focus group (n = 4) is monitored over seven online meetings. VE, or Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), is a telecollaboration method involving participants from different cultures or geographical regions. The study refers to the Extended Telecollaboration Practice Project, with English as the target language serving as a Lingua Franca. Turn-taking processes within the focus group are considered and discussed, utilizing GAT2 transcription excerpts. Since the data pertains to a group of participants over the course of a semester, aspects of longitudinal conversation analysis are also incorporated.
Identitätsarbeit und Rollenverständnis durch persönliche Narrationen in Virtuellen Austauschen zwischen deutschen und israelischen Studierenden
Authors: Meier Svenja , Schwab Götz
Published: May 2024

Digitalization is essential in daily life, especially in education, and has been further emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020. Schools and universities are demanding digital development. To date, little progress has been made in virtual and transnational exchange programs for foreign language student teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds. These learners could greatly benefit from enhanced development of foreign language and intercultural communicative competencies (O’Dowd 2006, 2021). A group of Israeli and German students took part in a four-week virtual exchange project. The students collaborated on concepts for their future foreign language classroom, drawing from their (digital) pandemic experiences. Zoom meetings were recorded and multimodally transcribed for research purposes. The essay provides insight into a conducted PhD research project analyzing online personal narratives resulting from given impulses and assigned tasks. Using a phenomenological approach, an example sequence was selected. The findings will illuminate the discourse development of participants' secondary conversations („off-task-talks“) and their (situated) concept of roles and identities presented in the discourse.
Español de Canarias y español atlántico: continuidad lingüística en el nivel gramatical
Authors: Peña Rueda Cristina
Published: May 2024

Cet article a pour but de montrer la continuité grammaticale de l’espagnol atlantique, en particulier la continuité entre l’espagnol des îles Canaries et celui des Caraïbes hispaniques. La première partie propose un examen de l’histoire du concept de l’espagnol atlantique ainsi qu’une réflexion sur son application à la recherche linguistique. La deuxième partie, en combinant des données provenant de différents corpus, analyse certains aspects d’une série de structures syntaxiques, mettant en évidence l’utilité du concept dans le cadre de la dialectologie comparée.
ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ ЗАЛУЧЕННЯ, ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТА МОНІТОРИНГУ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ ТЕХНІЧНОЇ ДОПОМОГИ У СФЕРІ ОБОРОНИ
Authors: Свірко Світлана , Довгалюк Віта , Кучменко Віталій , Тростенюк Тетяна , Сидоренко Олексій
Published: May 2024

У статті запропоновано запровадження поняття «міжнародна технічна допомога у сфері оборони», під якою мається на увазі військове майно, роботи та послуги, що відповідно до міжнародних договорів України надаються партнерами з розвитку на безоплатній та безповоротній основі з метою підтримки обороноздатності України; при цьому формами міжнародної технічної допомоги у сфері оборони  виступають: матеріально-технічнні засоби оборонного характеру, фінансові ресурси (у тому числі гранти), нематеріальні ресурси, роботи та послуги, що призначені для потреб оборонної функції країни.
Profesionalización e institucionalización del campo bibliotecario argentino (1933-1949): el rol de la Comisión Protectora de Bibliotecas Populares
Authors: Coria Marcela
Published: May 2024

En este artículo estudiamos la profesionalización y la institucionalización del campo bibliotecario argentino durante las décadas de 1930 y 1940, con especial observación de la participación de la Comisión Protectora de Bibliotecas Populares en este proceso. Con este propósito abordamos los avances en materia formativa tendientes a la especialización de la disciplina, que fueron acompañados por una expansión pública de discusiones y argumentaciones sobre cuales debían ser los fundamentos bibliotecarios así como los alcances conceptuales que le eran propios. En este marco, aludimos a la particular intervención de la entidad en la construcción del discurso público sobre los bibliotecarios y las bibliotecarias y la instrumentación de iniciativas concretas por parte de la entidad nacional. De forma específica analizamos a la Biblioteca del Bibliotecario y al Congreso Nacional de Bibliotecarios como hitos clave para comprender la inserción de las instituciones, los roles de los agentes y las dinámicas al interior de un incipiente campo bibliotecario argentino.
Cultura organizativa digital y coaching educativo digital en línea: un estudio de metaanálisis en el ámbito de las Ciencias Sociales
Authors: Baquerizo Álava Verónica , Fernández-Márquez Esther , Morales Cevallos María Belén , López Meneses Eloy
Published: May 2024

Esta investigación se enmarca en el campo de la Cultura Organizacional y el coaching educativo. La cultura organizativa se instaura cada vez más en los distintos ámbitos. Vinculada a la escuela, favorece la mejora del desarrollo personal y académico de los estudiantes y docentes.  El objetivo es analizar las tendencias sobre las prácticas para la mejora del rendimiento, la eficacia y el bienestar de los educadores, y cómo está mejorando el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de los estudiantes. La revisión bibliométrica de los datos se realizó a partir de las palabras clave: Organizational Culture OR Educational Coaching AND Education, limitando los registros a aquellas publicaciones categorizadas en el campo de las Ciencias Sociales. La búsqueda se realizó en inglés y se analizaron las siguientes dimensiones: tema, tipos de publicación, área temática, país, publicación, autor y año, ambas tratadas mediante estadística descriptiva. Los resultados reflejan un total de 893 documentos indexados en Ciencias Sociales. Por último, se analizó la concurrencia temática de las palabras clave mediante el software VosViewer, que agrupamos en 6 categorías principales (organización, cultura organizacional, educación, liderazgo, relaciones interprofesionales y comunicación interpersonal). Según las investigaciones actuales, la relación entre cultura organizativa y coaching educativo mejora la eficacia, bienestar y liderazgo en instituciones educativas. Entre las principales conclusiones cabe destacar la necesidad de explorar nuevas vías de colaboración a escala internacional.
Computed tomography findings of nasal cryptococcosis in Australia (2008–2020): 12 dogs and 9 cats
Authors: Wong Samantha A. , Jacobson Else , Podadera Juan , Siow Jia Wen , Woerde Dennis J. , Tebb Anna , Thompson Mary , Colins Dave , Lunn Julian , Malik Richard
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE

To describe the CT findings of Australian dogs and cats with nasal cryptococcosis over a 12-year period.

ANIMALS

12 dogs and 9 cats diagnosed with nasal cryptococcosis from 2008 through 2020.

METHODS

CT findings were compared among enrolled cases from Australian veterinary referral centers. Disease severity was compared between a subset of patients with cryptococcal speciation performed (n = 6 dogs; n = 3 cats) and geographic domicile.

RESULTS

Dogs demonstrated diffuse disease affecting numerous nasal regions and sinuses. Cats displayed more focal nasal and nasopharyngeal disease. Dogs were more likely to have a nasal mass, whereas cats were more likely to have a nasopharyngeal mass. Cribriform plate lysis was common in dogs but not observed in cats. Sinonasal osteolysis was a common feature in both species. Mandibular lymph nodes were commonly enlarged in dogs, whereas in cats, the retropharyngeal lymph nodes were more likely enlarged. There was no obvious difference in disease severity or lesion distribution in relation to the causal species of Cryptococcus, although to determine if this finding is robust, an appropriately powered prospective study is warranted.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

There are numerous studies describing the clinical features, treatment, and outcomes of dogs and cats with cryptococcosis. To the best of our knowledge, there is only 1 previous study describing the CT features of nasal cryptococcosis, undertaken in one part of North America. Our study describes the CT features of nasal Cryptococcus sp in an Australian canine and feline cohort, adding new pertinent observations while reinforcing reported radiological observations.
Heartbeat Chronicles: Decoding the Interplay of Echocardiography and Heart Rate Variability in Chronic Heart Failure Patients – Unraveling the Mysteries with Traditional and Advanced 24-Hour Holter ECG Parameters
Authors: Duca Ştefania-Teodora , Tudorancea Ionuţ , Miftode Radu-Ştefan , Chetran Adriana , Costache Alexandru-Dan , Pavăl D. Robert , Costache-Enache Irina-Iuliana
Published: May 2024

Objective

Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome that encompasses individuals who either have received a definitive diagnosis of heart failure or display a gradual escalation of symptoms as time elapses. Echocardiography, particularly evaluating left ventricular function, is crucial for diagnosis and prognosis. However, 24-hour Holter monitoring, focusing on heart rate variability (HRV), provides insights into autonomic dynamics and vulnerability. Recent HRV parameters offer nuanced information, enhancing risk stratification and guiding personalized interventions in CHF. The interplay between echocardiography and HRV enables a comprehensive approach, refining the management of CHF by considering both cardiac structure and autonomic regulation.

Methods

This prospective study at “St. Spiridon” County Hospital involved 80 patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 50%. The diagnosis was according to standard clinical echocardiography, laboratory panel, and Holter ECG monitoring.

Results

Unexpectedly, no statistically significant relationship was found between commonly used HRV parameters and echocardiographic parameters. Further analyses showed statistically significant associations between non-traditional HRV parameters and E/A ratio, E/E’, and S’ lateral and septal. Additionally, modifications in HRV parameters were correlated with mitral valve deceleration time, left atrial volume index, estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure, and cardiac output.

Conclusions

Less commonly used Holter ECG parameters, such as acceleration capacity, deceleration capacity, and triangular index, demonstrated significant diagnostic efficacy, especially when conventional HRV parameters were normal. This highlights the importance of incorporating non-traditional HRV parameters in CHF patient risk stratification, urging further exploration through comprehensive multicenter studies for long-term prognostic implications.
Nexus Between Political Stability and Economic Growth: An Empirical Study From Nepal
Authors: Dahal Arjun Kumar , Bhattarai Ganesh , Budhathoki Prem Bahadur
Published: May 2024

This study examines the impact of the political stability index, including inflation rate and gross capital formation growth, on Nepal’s economic growth. This study uses secondary data from the World Bank, covering 27 annual data points from 1996 to 2022. Descriptive and exploratory research designs are used. Some statistical and essential econometric tools like graphs, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, Johnsen co-integration test, vector error correction model, and Wald test are used in the study. The independent and dependent variables exhibit long-term cointegration. The preceding year’s political stability has a favorable influence on current economic expansion. One percent improvement in the previous year’s political stability index led to a 0.1896 percent increase in economic growth. One percent increase in inflation results in a 0.1884 percent decrease in economic growth in Nepal. Similarly, 84.96 percent of the variation in economic growth is influenced by factors such as past economic growth, political stability, inflation, and the expansion rate in gross capital accumulation over an extended period. The short-term economic growth of Nepal is influenced by factors such as the previous year’s economic growth, political stability index, and growth in gross capital formation. Nevertheless, the inflation rate does not statistically explain short-term economic progress. To develop sustainable economic growth in Nepal, it is crucial to undertake critical policy initiatives such as enhancing the political stability index, encouraging capital formation, and efficiently managing inflation.
"Manguni," A Minahasan Cultural Identity: The Application of Practice-Based Research on A Program Music
Authors: Gosal Clifford Israel , Listya Agastya Rama , Komalig Yudi Novrian , Tan Arwin Quiñones
Published: May 2024

Manguni is a Minahasan term for a carnivorous, nocturnal bird known as an owl. The manguni has the Latin name otus manadensis. Minahasan people believe that the manguni is a bird that brings news from Opo Wailan Wangko or God Almighty. In the modern era, mangunis have become endangered due to hunting and logging of trees that were mangunis' original habitat. The extinction of these birds has impacted the younger generation's understanding of the manguni as the identity of the Minahasan people, as well as the ancestral cultural values found in this bird. This research aims to introduce and preserve the noble values found in manguni to the younger generation through symphonic works that combine Minahasan and Western musical idioms. The use of orchestral instruments in nationalistic works has also been done by Romantic-era composers such as Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak, Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly, and others. However, Manguni is the first orchestral composition to capture the magical figure of this bird musically. This research applies a qualitative and practice-based approach that positions the researcher as the vital instrument. Several stages of research include conceptualizing the composition, incorporating leitmotifs, adding extramusical ideas, pouring ideas or creations, composing detailed compositions, and evaluating. The research output is a descriptive programmatic musical work that uses manguni as an extramusical idea. Leitmotifs represent the nature and character of the manguni and its meanings to the Minahasan people. The work adopts Minahasan musical idioms, such as the rhythmic patterns of Kabasaran dance and the modes and ornamentation of Maengket singing. The Manguni movement is written in a sonata form consisting of exposition, development, recapitulation, and coda. The techniques used include polytonal, cluster, quartal, artificial harmony, polychord, sequence, augmentation, diminution, and retrograde.
PERAN CITRA MEREK MEMEDIASI PENGARUH BRAND AMBASSADOR TERHADAP NIAT BELI PRODUK
Authors: Dian Ajnya I Gusti Ayu Agung Mitha Saritha , Jatra I Made
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of Brand ambassadors on Purchase Intent with Brand Image as a mediating variable. This research was conducted in Denpasar City, the sampling technique used in this study was non probability sampling and the number of samples used was as many as 100 people. Data collection was obtained from the results of questionnaire distribution. The analysis techniques used are classical assumption tests, path analysis, and sobel tests and VAF tests. The results showed that Brand ambassadors have a positive and significant effect on Purchase Intention. Brand ambassadors have a positive and significant influence on Brand Image. Brand Image has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Intention. Brand ambassadors have a positive and significant influence on Brand Image. Brand Image has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Intent. Brand Image is a partially mediating variable of influence between brand ambassadors on purchase intent. Brand ambassador and Brand Image can significantly increase Purchase Intent in potential customers. The theoretical implications of the results of this study provide evidence for the development of marketing management science, especially regarding brand ambassadors, brand image and purchase intention which is able to empirically prove the theory used in this study refers to the theory of consumer behavior. Practical Implications This research is expected to be taken into consideration and input for Lemonilo's management in marketing its products by considering Brand ambassadors.
Keywords: Brand ambassador; Brand Image; Purchase Intention
Analisis Bentuk Tindak Tutur dalam Teks Video Berbahasa Bali Karya Arykakul Bali: Kajian Pragmatik
Authors: Paramartha Putu Krisna , Suryati Ni Made , Antara I Gde Nala
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to describe the form of speech acts in the text that has been transcribed from the Balinese video by Arykakul Bali. This research uses the theory of pragmatics, especially regarding the form of speech acts according to George Yule. The methods and techniques used are in the stage of providing data, the listening method is used, assisted by the basic technique of tapping and the advanced technique of free listening, and note taking. Then continued with literal and idiomatic translation techniques. At the stage of data analysis, the pragmatic pairing method was used with the basic technique of PUP and the advanced technique of HBMP. At the stage of presenting the results of data analysis, formal and informal methods are used with deductive and inductive techniques. This study took a sample of five videos that have been published on the youtube channel account of Arykakul Bali. The results obtained in this study are the form of speech acts in the Balinese video text by Ary Kakul consisting of 87 direct speech acts and 24 indirect speech acts.
ANALISIS FAKTOR PENYEBAB KESULITAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN PESERTA DIDIK KELAS I PADA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Kartini Nurul Hikmah
Published: May 2024

This study aims to describe what are the factors that cause reading difficulties in the beginning of grade I students in Indonesian Language Learning at Public Alementary School 8 Pahandut Palangka Raya. This study uses a descriptive research method, a qualitative approach. The subjects or information in this study were 3 students in class I, class I teachers, class president of Public Alementary School 8 Pahandut Palangka Raya and parents of class I students. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the results of the study, it was found that students had difficulty in reading the beginning of Indonesian language learning, namely (1) internal factors (2) external factors, although not all students had difficulty in beginning reading. It is hoped that with this research, teachers should be able to train students in reading.
PENGEMBANGAN E-LKPD BERBASIS MIND MAPPING PADA MATERI SIKLUS HIDUP HEWAN KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Lani Mei , Fuadiah Nyiayu Fahriza , Lubis Patricia H.M
Published: May 2024

This research aims to produce a product in the form of mind mapping-based e-LKPD (electronic- Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik)  for grade IV elementary school science learning. There were problems found, namely that teachers did not have innovative teaching resources, still used conventional methods, and there were still students who had not reached the KKM scores that had been set by the school. This researcher and development uses the Research and Development method using the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model. The subjects in this research were class IV students at SDN 136 Palembang. Data collection instruments are in the form of questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis in this research is to obtain validity, practicality and effectiveness. This research and development produced an e-LKPD that was valid to use, with a score of 89% in the "Very Valid" category based on the results of one-to-one trials and small groups obtained a score of 89.2% in the "Very Practical" category. As well as the effectiveness value of the learning outcomes, the percentage obtained was 82.75%, so it can be concluded that the e-LKPD developed is valid, practical and effective for use as teaching material in learning.Keywords: e-LKPD, Mind Mapping, ADDIE
PATRIOTISME PEREMPUAN SUNDA PADA TOKOH PARAJI DI PAMENGPEUK, GARUT SELATAN, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Mutiarani Mutiarani , Yoesoef M. , MPSS Pudentia
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai patriotisme yang direfleksikan pada tokoh Paraji persalinan di Kecamatan Pameungpeuk. Garut Selatan, Jawa Barat.  Tradisi perawatan kesehatan ibu dan bayi dengan bantuan paraji telah dilakukan secara turun temurun hingga saat ini di daerah Jawa Barat dan Banten. Paraji merupakan tokoh penting dalam praktik  perawatan kesehatan ibu dan bayi secara tradisional bagi masyarakat Sunda.Meskipun  kemajuan  teknologi medis telah berkembang pesat dan pusat-pusat layanan  kesehatan modern terus berkembang di daerah-daerah baik di Jawa Barat maupun Banten, namun keberadaan praktik paraji dalam perawatan kesehatan ibu dan bayi  masih bertahan di beberapa daerah di Jawa Barat dan Banten. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif pada nilai-nilai patriotisme. Data berupa hasil  pengamatan, wawancara dan dokumentasi dengan paraji di Pameungpeuk, Garut Selatan, Jawa Barat. Dalam objek yang dikaji, dikumpulkan juga dengan teknik studi Pustaka. Data kemudian diklasifikasikan, diinterpretasi dan dianalisis dengan landasan teoritis yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tokoh paraji perempuan merepresentasikan 1) nilai patriotism  dalam konsep  moral humanis  yakni memupuk rasa kebersamaan dan  keperdulian sosial, 2)  nilai patriotisme kultural yakni saling tolong menolong dan religiusitas berbasis nilai-nilai islam dan 3) nilai patriotisme berbasis kepribadian yakni rela berkorban, kesetiaan dan berbudi pekerti. Dengan demikian, diharapkan nilai-nilai yang melekat pada tokoh paraji persalinan dapat menjadi cerminan praktik baik dalam menolong sesama.
INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA DAN SASTRA INDONESIA MAHASISWA PRODI PBSI IKTL MELALUI LITERASI BUDAYA
Authors: Wissang Imelda Oliva
Published: May 2024

Artikel ini mengkaji inovasi pembelajaran bahasa dan sastra Indonesia mahasiswa prodi PBSI IKTL melalui literasi budaya. Adapun permasalahan yang diangkat dalam penelitian, bagaimanakah wujud inovasi literasi budaya dalam pembelajaran bahasa dan sastra Indonesia pada mahasiswa prodi PBSI IKTL (Institut Keguruan dan Teknologi Larantuka). Penelitian bertujuan mendeskripsikan wujud inovasi literasi budaya dalam pembelajaran bahasa dan sastra Indonesia pada mahasiswa prodi PBSI IKTL. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data berupa data verbal, dan nonverbal melalui teknik observasi, catatan langsung, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis berdasarkan reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan,  dan verifikasi. Dalam aktivitas literasi budaya sebagai inovasi pembelajaran, secara tidak langsung ditumbuhkembangkan karakter dan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal Lamaholot. Karakter lokal Lamaholot, seperti gemohing (kerja sama), gelekat (saling membantu), gewayan (keikhlasan) yang menjadi landasan aktivitas dan kreativitas mahaiswa prodi PBSI IKTL. Sedangkan nilai kearifan lokal Lamaholot, seperti nilai kedisplinan, nilai kerendahan hati dan kesederhanaan; nilai hormat sesama dan kasih sayang; nilai kejujuran; nilai tanggung jawab; nilai ketakwaan dan toleransi. Nilai-nilai ini menjadi pengikat yang memperkuat komitmen dalam mewujudkan inovasi pembelajaran  melalui literasi budaya.  Adapun hasil temuan penelitian berkaitan dengan wujud inovasi pembelajaran bahasa dan sastra Indonesia mahasiswa prodi PBSI IKTL melalui literasi budaya, antara lain (1) integrasi pembelajaran melalui penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan luaran artikel jurnal dan laporan tertulis; (2) forum ilmiah melalui diskusi dan penelusuran jejak budaya, dan (3) kegiatan kreatif  melalui aktivitas membaca dan menulis, pengelolaan majalah dinding, buletin prodi, kegiatan perlombaan, pentas seni serta produk berupa hasil karya mahasiswa, dosen serta hasil pendampingan di sekolah-sekolah.
MEKANISME PERTAHANAN DIRI TOKOH UTAMA NOVEL RAPIJALI 1: MENCARI KARYA DEE LESTARI DAN RELEVANSINYA SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR SASTRA DI SMA
Authors: Khonifa Umni , Kadaryati Kadaryati
Published: May 2024

Penelitian dengan judul mekanisme pertahanan diri tokoh utama dalam novel Rapijali 1: Mencari ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan mekanisme pertahanan diri pada tokoh utama yang terdapat dalam novel Rapijali 1: Mencari karya Dee Lestari dan relevansinya sebagai bahan ajar sastra di SMA. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini adalah psikologi sastra. Jenis penelitian ini ialah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Objek material berupa novel Rapijali 1: Mencari karya Dee Lestari, sedangkan objek formal yaitu mekanisme pertahan diri tokoh utama dengan tinjauan psikologi sastra menurut Sigmund Freud. Data yang dianalisis berupa teks yang terdapat dalam novel dengan sumber datanya novel Rapijali 1: Mencari karya Dee Lestari. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu teknik studi pustaka, baca, dan catat. Teknik analisis data diawali dengan membaca novel secara keseluruhan, melakukan pencatatan data, menganalisis data, kemudian melakukan penarikan kesimpulan. Teknik penyajian data dengan menggunakan metode informasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan mekanisme pertahanan diri tokoh utama meliputi refleksi, proyeksi, sublimasi, rasionalisasi, agresi dan apatis, reaksi formasi, dan fantasi. Relevansi novel sebagai bahan ajar mencakup isi cerita yang menarik dan memberikan motivasi kepada siswa-siswa SMA.
"TENGGELAM DALAM DIAM" MENELISIK EKOKRITIK SASTRA DALAM BLUE ECONOMY INDONESIA
Authors: Sofyaningrum Rosita , Malihah Kuni Zakiyatul
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji kerusakan lingkungan dalam karya sastra yang berdampak dalam kehidupan masyarakat pesisir utara pulau Jawa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan bentuk kerusakan lingkungan, dampak, dan solusi untuk mengatasi kerusakan alam yang terjadi pada film dokumenter. Penanggulangan kerusakan alam dapat dilakukan dengan blue economy sebagai sustainable development, khususnya pada peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat dan pelestarian lingkungan. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah film dokumenter berjudul “Tenggelam dalam Diam” karya WatchDoc Documentary Makers. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode analisis teks dan konten film dokumenter. Hasil penelitian ini berupa hal-hal sebagai berikut. Pertama, gambaran bentuk kerusakan lingkungan meliputi (1) adanya pemanasan global, (2) banjir rob, (3) abrasi di daerah pesisir pantai, dan (4) kurangnya air bersih akibat air laut yang kotor. Kedua, dampak kerusakan lingkungan yang mengakibatkan (1) permukaan air laut yang semakin tinggi, (2) terjadi kemunduran garis pantai dan penurunan tanah, (3) hilangnya tambak ikan akibat abrasi, (4) lumpuhnya aktivitas warga sekitar pesisir, dan (5) produksi kain batik yang tidak maksimal. Ketiga, pentingnya blue economy dalam upaya mengatasi krisis iklim yang digambarkan dalam film dokumenter sebagai pembangunan berkelanjutan.
Financial reasons for the growth of accounts payable in the Russian economy
Authors: SMIRNOV Valerii V.
Published: May 2024

Subject. This article examines the financial reasons for the growth of accounts payable in the Russian economy. Objectives. The article aims to determine the financial reasons for the growth of accounts payable in the Russian economy. Methods. For the study, I used analysis and synthesis, and the methods of correlation and regression analysis. Results. The article identifies and describes the financial reasons for the growth of accounts payable in the Russian economy. Conclusions. The identified main financial reasons for the growth of accounts payable in the Russian economy inform the authorities about the possibility of converting accounts payable into bonds and further into shares with the transfer of interest on debts to shareholders.