bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Utah psychotropic oversight program: collaboratively addressing antipsychotic use within youth in foster care without prior authorization
Authors: Monson Eric T. , Shastri Sachi , Chen Danli , Madden Stacy L. , Keeshin Brooks R.
Published: November 2023

Objectives

Fostered youth have increased risk of exposure to trauma. Antipsychotic medications are often utilized within the foster care system, potentially to address problematic behaviors that may be associated with trauma. The Utah Psychotropic Oversight Program (UPOP) was formed to support prescribers and encourage evidence-based treatment approaches for fostered youth. However, it is unclear what impact an oversight program can have on a high turnover population and without tools such as prior authorization. This study evaluates 4 years of collected data from the UPOP program for efficacy and to identify future intervention targets.

Methods

Deidentified data were collected as a routine function of the oversight program over 4 years (01/2019-12/2022), from individuals aged 0–18 years old (total N = 8,523, 48.3% female). UPOP oversight criteria: ≤6yo + any psychotropic medication, ≥7yo + 2 or more psychotropic medications. For this analysis, youth were divided by UPOP individuals ever receiving an antipsychotic (AP) prescription (UPOP_AP; N = 755, 42.3% female) or not (UPOP_NAP, N = 1,006, 48.3% female) and non-UPOP fostered (N = 6,762, 48.9% female). Comparisons were made across demographic and clinical variables via ANOVA, Chi-square, unpaired t-test, and logistic regression.

Results

UPOP_AP more likely to be older males with behavioral diagnoses, increased polypharmacy, longer duration of fostering, and higher care level. AP prescription rates dropped from 52.8 to 39.1% for males and 43.3 to 38.2% in females with unchanged number of psychotropic prescriptions and care level across 2019-2022. UPOP_AP that discontinued AP treatment had fewer average psychotropic medications, but increased antidepressant and sleep prescriptions, as compared with individuals that remained on AP.

Conclusion

Youth within the foster care system receive antipsychotics at high rates and in an uneven distribution. Prescribing practices can change in the context of supportive oversight programs without components such as prior authorization, and without increasing the need for higher levels of care. Specific emphasis on the treatment of mood, anxiety, and sleep issues may also lead to greater success in discontinuing AP treatment. Oversight may support treatment providers while reducing exposure to medications with considerable side effect burden that could cause future comorbidity.
Joint association of sleep duration and physical activity with cognitive performance among Chinese adults: an analysis of nationally representative survey data
Authors: Tao Huan , Wang Tao , Jia Yong-Qian
Published: November 2023

Background

Although previous studies have identified that both physical activity and sleep problems are independently associated with decreased risk of cognitive function. However, the joint association of physical activity and sleep duration with cognitive function was rarely studied.

Methods

A total of 21,128 participants who had records from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) in 2018 were included in this study. Linear regression was used to examine the associations of joint between physical activity and sleep duration with cognitive function in the nationally representative survey data.

Results

Compared with individuals reporting 150 min/week or more of activity, those reporting no physical activity had a 116% higher risk of getting lower vocabulary scores (coefficient: -1.16, 95% CI: −1.55 ~ −0.78) and a 61% higher risk of getting lower mathematics scores (coefficient: -0.61, 95% CI: −0.78 ~ −0.44). Compared with those who slept for 7–10 h/day, those who slept more than 10 h/day had the lower vocabulary scores (coefficient: −1.34, 95% CI: −1.86 ~ −0.83) and mathematics scores (coefficient: −0.68, −0.94 ~ −0.42). The results of joint analysis showed that the adjusted coefficient for vocabulary scores were − 2.58 (95% CI, −3.33 ~ −1.82) for individuals reporting no physical activity and sleeping for 10 h/day, and − 1.00 (95% CI, −1.88 ~ −0.12) for individuals reporting more than 150 min/week and sleeping for 10 h/day, compared with those who reported a sleep duration for 7–10 h/day and more than 150 min/week physical activity, Any level of physical activity combined with longer sleep duration (≥10 h/day) was associated with a higher risk of getting low mathematics scores.

Conclusion

Appropriate sleep and sufficient physical activity together may have amplified association on cognitive performance, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive healthy lifestyle.
Key risk factors associated with fractal dimension based geographical clustering of COVID-19 data in the Flemish and Brussels region, Belgium
Authors: Natalia Yessika Adelwin , Faes Christel , Neyens Thomas , Hammami Naïma , Molenberghs Geert
Published: November 2023

Introduction

COVID-19 remains a major concern globally. Therefore, it is important to evaluate COVID-19's rapidly changing trends. The fractal dimension has been proposed as a viable method to characterize COVID-19 curves since epidemic data is often subject to considerable heterogeneity. In this study, we aim to investigate the association between various socio-demographic factors and the complexity of the COVID-19 curve as quantified through its fractal dimension.

Methods

We collected population indicators data (ethnic composition, socioeconomic status, number of inhabitants, population density, the older adult population proportion, vaccination rate, satisfaction, and trust in the government) at the level of the statistical sector in Belgium. We compared these data with fractal dimension indicators of COVID-19 incidence between 1 January – 31 December 2021 using canonical correlation analysis.

Results

Our results showed that these population indicators have a significant association with COVID-19 incidences, with the highest explanatory and predictive power coming from the number of inhabitants, population density, and ethnic composition.

Conclusion

It is important to monitor these population indicators during a pandemic, especially when dealing with targeted interventions for a specific population.
Employee attitudes toward suicide prevention and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means: initial findings from an academic medical center implementing the Zero Suicide framework
Authors: Jasperson Rachael A. , Sullivan Emily , Goldstein Evan V.
Published: November 2023

Introduction

Zero Suicide is a strategic framework designed to transform a healthcare system’s suicide prevention activities. In 2020, University of Utah Health launched a Zero Suicide program and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) training for its employees. In 2022, the healthcare system surveyed its workforce’s attitudes toward suicide prevention and CALM. We sought to evaluate employees’ attitudes and behaviors toward suicide prevention and CALM training following the launch of the Zero Suicide program.

Methods

A Zero Suicide Workforce Survey was administered online through REDCap to all University of Utah Health employees. The analytic sample included 3,345 respondents. We used two-portion z-tests to compare the proportions of respondents who (1) completed CALM training and (2) did not yet complete the CALM training because they felt it was irrelevant to their position by different employee characteristics.

Results

More than half of the respondents in the analytic sample were directly interacting with patients who may be at risk for suicide (57.6%). About 8.4% of the respondents had completed CALM training. Among those who had not yet completed CALM training, 9.5% indicated they did not think CALM was relevant to their job. Respondents knowledgeable about warning signs for suicide and respondents who were confident in their ability to respond when suspecting elevated suicide risk were significantly more likely to complete CALM training.

Discussion

This evaluation provides important insights from the workforce of a large academic medical center implementing a Zero Suicide program, including insights on opportunities for improving program implementation and evaluation.
Comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of endemic disease prevention and control in Jiangsu Province, China, 2013–2022
Authors: Liu Mao , Wang Yang , Ye Yunjie , Xia Yuting , Shang Li , Ding Zhen , Wang Peihua
Published: November 2023

As a strong economic and populous province in China, Jiangsu is home to four endemic diseases. Despite efforts in the past decade, the prevention and control of these four endemic diseases are not uniform because of the different etiological chains and influencing factors of these diseases. Among the evaluation methodologies for endemic disease control, only one method is currently available for each disease. In this study, we selected 14 indicators to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of endemic disease control in Jiangsu between 2013 and 2022. We improved the method for calculating the weights of the indicators and established a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model based on the weighted Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution model and a weighted grey relational analysis model. The results of the comprehensive evaluation showed that the progress of endemic disease control in Jiangsu was not always in line with our expectations of improvement, with the top five years of better control occurring in 2015, 2013, 2021, 2022, and 2014. The results of the sensitivity analysis confirm the reliability and accuracy of these findings. We discovered that measures such as the reform of the salt industry, use of thyroid ultrasound, and new water supply projects for residents in Jiangsu affected the progress of endemic disease prevention and control. The tracking of endemic disease status should consider the potential effects of changes in policies implemented in other industries on endemic disease prevention and control. Additionally, the results of this study provide a theoretical basis for enhancing prevention and control practices in other regions of China.
Transplantation impacts on the oral microbiome of kidney recipients and donors
Authors: Campbell Paul M. , Willmott Thomas , Humphreys Gavin J. , Piscoran Oana , Chea Houda , Summers Angela M. , Konkel Joanne E. , Knight Christopher G. , Augustine Titus , McBain Andrew J.
Published: November 2023

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may affect the human microbiome via increased concentrations of uremic toxins such as urea and creatinine.

Methods

We have profiled the oral microbiota in patients with CKD before and one week after kidney transplantation. Living kidney donors were also longitudinally tracked over a similar period, allowing direct comparison between a group undergoing transplant surgery alone (donors) (n=13) and a group additionally undergoing the introduction of immunosuppressive agents and the resolution of CKD (recipients) (n=45).

Results

Transplantation was associated with a similar pattern of decreasing alpha diversity in the oral microbiome in recipients and donors via Kruskal-Wallis testing, within one week of transplantation. Amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) associated with Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Aggregatibacteria segnis, Peptostreptococcus and Actinobacillus were significantly decreased in recipients within a week of transplantation.

Discussion

A reduction in ASVs in these genera could influence the risk of bacterial endocarditis, a rare but high-mortality kidney transplantation complication. A range of factors may drive the observed changes in oral microbiome including both factors associated with surgery itself and the decreases in salivary urea, administration of macrolide antibiotic immunosuppressants, and disruption to immune function that characterise kidney transplant.
Digital Tools For Youth Mental Health
Authors: Schueller Stephen M. , Histon Trina
Published: November 2023

Do you ever feel sad, lonely, anxious, or stressed? Everyone experiences these feelings sometimes, but there are resources that can help. Some people think that technologies like social media and video games are leading to stress and anxiety, but technology can actually support people’s mental health. In fact, some technologies are made to help people feel happier and less stressed or anxious. Lots of these technologies exist, maybe too many, which makes finding helpful ones hard. Young people are tech-savvy, which might make these tools especially useful for them. To make sure these technologies are helpful for youth, it is important to involve young people in their development. In this article, we will talk about types of digital mental health tools and how they can help. We will also talk about ways to involve young people in the development and testing of these tools.
Short incubation periods of atypical H-type BSE in cattle with EK211 and KK211 prion protein genotypes after intracranial inoculation
Authors: Cassmann Eric D. , Frese Alexis J. , Becker Kelsey A. , Greenlee Justin J.
Published: November 2023

In 2006, a case of atypical H-type BSE (H-BSE) was found to be associated with a germline mutation in the PRNP gene that resulted in a lysine substitution for glutamic acid at codon 211 (E211K). The E211K amino acid substitution in cattle is analogous to E200K in humans, which is associated with the development of genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). In the present study, we aimed to determine the effect of the EK211 prion protein genotype on incubation time in cattle inoculated with the agent of H-BSE; to characterize the molecular profile of H-BSE in KK211 and EK211 genotype cattle; and to assess the influence of serial passage on BSE strain. Eight cattle, representing three PRNP genotype groups (EE211, EK211, and KK211), were intracranially inoculated with the agent of H-BSE originating from either a case in a cow with the EE211 prion protein genotype or a case in a cow with E211K amino acid substitution. All inoculated animals developed clinical disease; post-mortem samples were collected, and prion disease was confirmed through enzyme immunoassay, anti-PrPSc immunohistochemistry, and western blot. Western blot molecular analysis revealed distinct patterns in a steer with KK211 H-BSE compared to EK211 and EE211 cattle. Incubation periods were significantly shorter in cattle with the EK211 and KK211 genotypes compared to the EE211 genotype. Inoculum type did not significantly influence the incubation period. This study demonstrates a shorter incubation period for H-BSE in cattle with the K211 genotype in both the homozygous and heterozygous forms.
Disparities in Obstetric, Neonatal, and Birth Outcomes Among Syrian Women Refugees and Jordanian Women
Authors: Al-Shatanawi Tariq N. , Khader Yousef , Abdel Razeq Nadin , Khader Ahmed M. , Alfaqih Mahmoud , Alkouri Osama , Alyahya Mohammad
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To compare obstetric and neonatal characteristics and birth outcomes between Syrian refugees and native women in Jordan.

Methods: We used the Jordan Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Surveillance System to extract sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics of the mothers and birth characteristics of newborns. Multivariate analysis was used to compare the characteristics of 26,139 Jordanian women (27,468 births) and 3,453 Syrian women refugees (3,638 births) who gave birth in five referral hospitals (May 2019 and December 2020).

Results: The proportions of low birthweight (14.1% vs. 11.8%, p < 0.001) and small for gestational age (12.0% vs. 10.0%, p < 0.001) newborns were significantly higher for those born to Syrian women compared to those born to Jordanian women. The stillbirth rate (15.1 vs. 9.9 per 1,000 births, p = 0.003), the neonatal death rate (21.2 vs. 13.2 per 1,000 live births, p < 0.001), and perinatal death rate (21.2 vs. 13.2 per 1,000 births, p < 0.001) were significantly higher for the Syrian births. After adjusting for sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics of women, only perinatal death was statistically significantly higher among Syrian babies compared to Jordanian babies (OR = 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1–1.7, p = 0.035).

Conclusion: Syrian refugee mothers had a significantly higher risk of adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes including higher rate of perinatal death compared to Jordanian women.
Research on the Influence of the Disturbance Rejection Rate of a Roll–Pitch Seeker on Stable Tracking Characteristics
Authors: Xiao Bowen , Lu Tianyu , Ma Zeyuan , Xia Qunli
Published: November 2023

The disturbance rejection rate (DRR) is an inherent problem of the seeker. The additional line-of-sight (LOS) angular velocity information of the seeker caused by the DRR will affect the attitude of the aircraft through the guidance system, thus forming a parasitic loop in the guidance and control system of the aircraft, which has a great influence on the guidance accuracy. In this study, the influence of the DRR of the roll–pitch seeker on the stable tracking of a maneuvering target is explored. First, the tracking principle of the roll–pitch seeker is analyzed and the conditions for completely isolating the disturbance of the aircraft attitude are deduced. Then, the expression of the frame error angle is derived, a semi-strap-down stable control closed-loop scheme is established, and the DRR transfer function is derived by adding different disturbance torque models. Finally, the simulation of stability tracking characteristics is carried out. The results show that when the aircraft attitude is disturbed at a low frequency or the target is maneuvering at a low frequency, the DRR caused by the spring torque has a great influence on the tracking angle of the two frames, the line of-sight rate accuracy of the optical axis output and the detector error angle. On the contrary, the damping torque DRR plays a leading role in tracking accuracy.
Can Oral Grades Predict Final Examination Scores? Case Study in a Higher Education Military Academy
Authors: Andreatos Antonios , Leros Apostolos
Published: November 2023

This paper investigates the correlation between oral grades and final written examination grades in a higher education military academy. A quantitative, correlational methodology utilizing linear regression analysis is employed. The data consist of undergraduate telecommunications and electronics engineering students’ grades in two courses offered during the fourth year of studies, and spans six academic years. Course One covers period 2017–2022, while Course Two, period 1 spans 2014–2018 and period 2 spans 2019–2022. In Course One oral grades are obtained by means of a midterm exam. In Course Two period 1, 30% of the oral grade comes from homework assignments and lab exercises, while the remaining 70% comes from a midterm exam. In Course Two period 2, oral grades are the result of various alternative assessment activities. In all cases, the final grade results from a traditional written examination given at the end of the semester. Correlation and predictive models between oral and final grades were examined. The results of the analysis demonstrated that, (a) under certain conditions, oral grades based more or less on midterm exams can be good predictors of final examination scores; (b) oral grades obtained through alternative assessment activities cannot predict final examination scores.
Finite Element Analysis of Tyre Contact Interaction Considering Simplified Pavement with Different Aggregate Sizes
Authors: Li Zhi , Chen Weiyong , Li Yinghui , Wu Wenliang
Published: November 2023

This study considered the effect of pavement aggregate grain size on tyre–pavement contact interaction during the late stages of pavement skid resistance. First, hemispherical shells 7, 9, and 13 mm in diameter were used to simulate coarse pavement aggregates. Subsequently, a three-dimensional finite element tyre–pavement contact model developed using ABAQUS was employed to analyse the contact interaction between each simplified pavement type and the tyre under steady–state rolling and braking conditions. Finally, the concept of occlusal depth was proposed and applied to characterise pavement skid resistance. The results showed that under steady–state rolling conditions, the peak contact stress of the simplified pavement increased with the pavement mean texture depth, whereas the contact area decreased. Under steady–state braking conditions, the effect of the contact interaction between the tyre and simplified pavement aggregates was ranked in order of superiority as aggregate grain sizes of 9, 7, and 13 mm, indicating that aggregate grain size did not exhibit any correlation with tyre–pavement contact interaction. Additionally, the squares of linear correlation coefficients between the pavement cumulative occlusal depth and horizontal braking force reached 0.921, 0.941, 0.889, and 0.894 for vehicle speeds of 30, 60, 90, and 120 km/h, respectively, indicating that they could be used to assess pavement skid resistance.
Positive Parenting and Sociodemographic Factors Related to the Development of Chilean Children Born to Adolescent Mothers
Authors: Léniz-Maturana Laura , Vilaseca Rosa , Leiva David , Gallardo-Rodríguez Rodrigo
Published: November 2023

The lack of economic resources has a negative effect on the maternal role of younger mothers. In Chile, the majority of adolescent pregnancies occur in socially and economically vulnerable contexts. The current study aimed to examine the relationship between demographic variables within the family context and parenting behaviors among Chilean adolescent mothers (including affection, responsiveness, encouragement, and teaching). These factors were correlated with communication, problem-solving abilities, and personal–social development in typically developing infants. The study included a sample of 79 Chilean adolescent mother–child dyads with children aged 10 to 24 months. Communication, problem-solving, and personal–social development were assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3, along with a demographic information questionnaire. The parenting behaviors mentioned above were observed using the Spanish version of Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes. The findings indicated that mothers in employment and those who had not dropped out of school had children with better problem-solving skills. Additionally, children residing with their fathers and female children performed better in communication, problem-solving, and personal–social development. Maternal responsiveness was associated with communication and problem-solving, while maternal encouragement was linked to improved problem-solving skills. Maternal teaching was connected to communication, problem-solving, and personal–social development. The study emphasized the significance of parenting and sociodemographic factors among adolescent mothers and their influence on their children’s development.
Validating Knee Varus Alignment Measurements Using Markerless Motion Capture
Authors: Todoriki Kensuke , Kai Yoshihiro , Mukai Shogo , Murata Shin
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to determine the validity of specific knee varus alignment measurement methods. We measured the femorotibial angle (FTA) using radiography and optical motion capture and validated the FTA measurement using markerless motion capture. The subjects included 34 legs of 19 patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). One-way analysis of variance and multiple comparison tests were used to compare the FTA values between the Kellgren–Lawrence classification (KL) and Pearson’s correlation coefficient for validity. The analysis showed that the FTA measured by markerless motion capture had a significant correlation to the FTA measured by radiography (r = 0.869, p < 0.01) and significantly increased with increasing KL (p < 0.05). These results indicate that markerless motion capture is a valid outcome measure for varus alignment in patients with knee OA.
Magnetism and Thermal Transport of Exchange-Spring-Coupled La2/3Sr1/3MnO3/La2MnCoO6 Superlattices with Perpendicular Magnetic Anisotropy
Authors: Bruchmann-Bamberg Vitaly , Weimer Isabell , Roddatis Vladimir , Ross Ulrich , Schüler Leonard , Stroh Karen P. , Moshnyaga Vasily
Published: November 2023

Superlattices (SLs) comprising layers of a soft ferromagnetic metal La2/3Sr1/3MnO3 (LSMO) with in-plane (IP) magnetic easy axis and a hard ferromagnetic insulator La2MnCoO6 (LMCO, out-of-plane anisotropy) were grown on SrTiO3 (100)(STO) substrates by a metalorganic aerosol deposition technique. Exchange spring magnetic (ESM) behavior between LSMO and LMCO, manifested by a spin reorientation transition of the LSMO layers towards perpendicular magnetic anisotropy below TSR = 260 K, was observed. Further, 3ω measurements of the [(LMCO)9/(LSMO)9]11/STO(100) superlattices revealed extremely low values of the cross-plane thermal conductivity κ(300 K) = 0.32 Wm−1K−1. Additionally, the thermal conductivity shows a peculiar dependence on the applied IP magnetic field, either decreasing or increasing in accordance with the magnetic disorder induced by ESM. Furthermore, both positive and negative magnetoresistance were observed in the SL in the respective temperature regions due to the formation of 90°-Néel domain walls within the ESM, when applying IP magnetic fields. The results are discussed in the framework of electronic contribution to thermal conductivity originating from the LSMO layers.
Research Focuses and Evolution Trends of River Chief System: A Review of Papers Published from 2009 to 2022
Authors: Chen Fang
Published: November 2023

This article presents a systematic review of studies of the River Chief System (RCS). It utilizes a dataset comprising 363 high-quality papers published between 2009 and 2022, sourced from the Web of Science and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), as the foundation for analysis. The primary research method employed is a literature review. Additionally, CiteSpace bibliometric software (v6.2.R2) is used to perform keyword analysis of RCS research. The key research findings include the following points. Firstly, research into RCS has undergone two phases. Secondly, the review presents several points emergent in the literature that have been the focus of much study, including governance logics, theoretical foundations, operational mechanisms, policy effects, and current challenges. Furthermore, the author identifies key trends in the evolution of RCS, such as public participation, the utilization of information technology, and the implementation of the Lake Chief System, Forestry Chief System, and Field Chief System, as well as the construction of a rule of law. Finally, the author suggests that international comparative studies and an inquiry into long-term mechanisms for the implementation of the RCS are needed. This paper provides the first systematic review of the growing literature on RCS, based on papers written in both Chinese and English. It maps out key research points, identifies research trends, and provides a deeper understanding to guide future research.
THE ADVENTITIOUS FRACTION OF THE MEADOW FLORA OF THE POLTAVA CITY TERRITORIAL COMMUNITY
Authors: Gomlya L. , Pererva V. , Kharchenko L. , Shkura T.
Published: November 2023

The article highlights the results of field studies of the adventitious fraction of meadows of the Poltava city territorial community during 2006-2021. It was found that the number of such plants is 115 species belonging to 85 genera, 27 families, 18 orders, 2 classes, 1 division. The analysis of the identified species showed the following filling of the families with adventitious species: Asteraceae (25 species, 21,7%), Brassicaceae (21 species, 18,3%), Poaceae (12 species, 10,4%), Lamiaceae (7 species, 6%), Chenopodiaceae, Fabaceae (6 species each, 5.2%), Boraginaceae (5 species, 4,3%), Amaranthaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Papaveraceae, Plantaginaceae (3 species each, 2,6%, Geraniaceae, Malvaceae, Onagraceae, Ranunculaceae, Rosaceae (2 species each, 1,7%). Analysis of genera by species richness revealed that Sisymbrium has 5 species (4,3%), Amaranthus L., Artemisia L., Atriplex L., Bromus L., Lactuca L., Setaria P. Beauv, Sonchus L., Papaver L., Veronica L. – 3 species (2,6%), Carduus L., Centaurea L., Geranium L., Oenothera L., Erysimum L., Lepidium L., Lamium L., Xanthium L. – 2 species (1,7%). Archaeophytes (61 species or 53%) prevail among the identified plants by the time of introduction, epecophytes (93 species or 80,9%) by the method of naturalisation, xenophytes (100 species or 87%) by the method of introduction, and Mediterranean habitat group (29 species or 25,2%) by origin. The analysis of the distribution of the adventitious fraction to environmental factors shows the dominance of mesotrophs (56 species or 48,7%) and eutrophs (55 species or 47,8%), xeromesophytes (42 species or 36,5%), heliophytes (111 species or 96,5%), and terrophytes (83 species or 72,1%). In terms of biomorphological features, the leading adventive meadow plants are herbaceous annuals(60 species or 52,2%), stemless (66 species or 57,4%), rod (92 species or 80%), and rootless(81 species or 70,4%).
FEATURES OF THE CREATION OF THE MACLURA TRICUSPIDATA (CARRIÈRE) BUREAU COLLECTION PLANTING IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE KHOROL BOTANICAL GARDEN
Authors: Krasovskyi V. , Cherniak T. , Hapon S.
Published: November 2023

An introductory study of Maclura tricuspidata (Carrière) Bureau in the Khorol Botanical Garden is shown. It is singled out as an important stage of the creation of a collection plantation, which is used to establish the degree of stability of the species in new conditions of growth and the prospects of its distribution and cultivation both in the research region – in the Poltava Region, and in the natural and climatic zone - the Forest Steppe of Ukraine.

It is noted that in the process of developing plants, seeds soaked for one day were sown in a nursery with a substrate of one part of the soil and two parts of river sand, where the soil fertility was about 40%, and the growth during the growing season was 15–20 cm. After growing, the seedlings were grafted by the method of improved copulation and split into the varieties ‘Che Seedless’, ‘Norris’ and pollinator. Grafting was done in the root neck, which allowed the seedling to be transplanted to a permanent place of growth in a botanical garden with a depth of 15 cm at the site of grafting into the soil in order to preserve varietal characteristics in case of loss of the aerial part of the plant due to damage by frost with critical sub-zero temperatures for the species.

The expediency of protecting the root system from the effects of low temperatures in the cold season, when the lower part of young plants and the circle around the stem are covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, and with this agrotechnical method, the soil around the root system does not freeze to depth, which has a positive effect on the state of wintering - plants do not freeze.

For visual identification by external features of the M. tricuspidata samples available in the collection, photofixation of the leaves, linear measurements of the leaf blade and spines as lateral elements of the shoot, and description of the shape of the leaf blade were made.

In this way, a collection plantation of M. tricuspidata was established using the varieties of foreign selection ‘Che Seedless’, ‘Norris’, their pollinator and seedling form. Further enrichment of the collection with a variety of introductory material will contribute to the successful implementation of selection research tasks on the selection of local resistant forms.
HISTOLOGICAL AND MORPHOMETRIC FEATURES OF THE MUCOCILIARY SYSTEM OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF THE INFERIOR AND POSTERIOR WALLS OF THE FRONTAL SINUS IN A NORM
Authors: Serbin S. , Dubyna S. , Bondarenko S. , Bilash V. , Svintsytska N. , Katsenko A. , Korchan N.
Published: November 2023

The present paper was aimed at the study of the peculiarities of the mucociliary system of the mucous membrane normal human frontal sinus (FS).

Object and methods. Cadaveric material obtained from people of both sexes aged 26 to 75 years who died of causes not related to pathology of the paranasal sinuses has been studied in accordance with international guidelines for biological research.

Results. The investigated glands are complex alveolar-tubular glands, which consist of a system of excretory ducts with the acini. The findings of our study showed a certain difference between the structure of the acini of the glands on the inferior wall, where they were divided into 2 types. The first type is characterized by the formation of the acini by the cuboidal cells, and the second type by the pyramidal cells. By the secretory products, the glands of the inferior wall are defined as proteinaceous and mucous, and the glands of the posterior wall are mixed. The morphometry showed that the values of the average thickness (µm) of the submucous layer of the posterior wall (PW) on both sides were by 74% lower compared to the parameter for the inferior wall (IW). No significant difference in the outer diameter (µm) of the acini of the glands of the specified walls on both sides was found.
Development of Digital Teaching Materials through Instagram Social Media as an Alternative Media for Learning Français du Tourisme
Authors: Yamin Denisa Nur Ramadhanti , Indri Hardini Tri , Sopiawati Iis , Brebion Yaëlle
Published: November 2023

Learning French for tourism purposes Français du Tourisme plays an important role in preparing students to face global challenges in the growing tourism industry. In this digital era, the use of social media as a learning tool has become a trend that promises to provide innovative and interesting learning experiences. One of the popular social media is Instagram, which provides various creative features to support the development of digital teaching materials. This research aims to develop innovative and interesting digital teaching materials for learning Français du Tourisme through Instagram social media. The research method used is development research with planning, production, and evaluation stages. Data collection was carried out through surveys and interviews to find out the needs and preferences of students, as well as their responses to the teaching materials developed. The results of the study show that Instagram social media can be an effective alternative medium for learning French tourism. Digital teaching materials developed through Instagram are able to provide fun and innovative learning experiences, thus increasing student motivation and participation in the learning process. Creative features on Instagram, such as posting pictures, videos, stories, and slide shows can be utilized optimally to present materials relevant to the tourism context. In conclusion, the development of digital teaching materials through social media Instagram is a positive step in enriching the learning experience of Français du Tourisme. However, there needs to be a balanced approach between the use of technology and effective learning strategies. This research contributes to the field of social media-based curriculum development in the context of learning French for tourism, and can be a reference for teachers and practitioners in the fields of language education and tourism.
Route Optimization in Mission Planning for Hybrid DRONE+VEHICLE Transport Systems
Authors: Hulianytskyi Leonid , Rybalchenko Oleg
Published: November 2023

Introduction. In the context of modern technologies and the widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in various fields of activity, the study of optimizing their mission planning becomes increasingly relevant. This is particularly true for hybrid systems where UAVs are integrated with ground transportation ("Drone+Vehicle").
The article deals with the aspects of optimizing the mission routes of a drone that can be transported by a specialized vehicle, performing reconnaissance or maintenance missions for the presented targets. A mathematical model has been developed that allows integrating various planning stages, including determining the direction of the vehicle based on the data obtained during the drone's mission.
The purpose of the paper is development and application of mathematical and software-algorithmic tools, in particular, based on the ideas of swarm intelligence, in planning operations for the inspection or maintenance of a given set of objects using hybrid systems "Drone+Vehicle".
Results. A mathematical model of the problem of routing hybrid systems of the "Drone+Vehicle" type has been formed. Greedy type algorithms, deterministic local search and ant colony optimization (ACO) to solve the problem are proposed, implemented and analyzed. A computational experiment has been conducted to demonstrate the advantages of the AMC algorithm in terms of speed and efficiency, even for problems of high dimensionality.
Conclusions. The proposed approach allows to cover several stages of planning the mission of a hybrid "Drone+Vehicle" system with an aggregated mathematical model. The developed mathematical model also covers the problem of choosing the direction of further movement of a vehicle located in a certain place, depending on the analysis of the results of the inspection of specified targets that may contain objects for inspection or maintenance. To solve the formulated combinatorial optimization problem, greedy type, deterministic local search, and OMC algorithms have been developed. The results of the computational experiment demonstrate the superiority of the OMC algorithm over the combined "greedy + deterministic local search" algorithm.
An important future direction of research is the development and application of routing models and algorithms that take into account the obstacles present on the ground. The developed mathematical apparatus allows to move on to consider problems in which the locations of the vehicle's base on the route are not specified but are determined depending on the configuration of the targets. Keywords: unmanned aerial vehicles, hybrid systems, mission planning, route optimization, mathematcal modeling, ant colony optimization, logistics.
حضور الفنانة التشكيلية الفلسطينية في فنون الميديا الجديدة: أيقونة الخريطة وذاكرة الشتات وجمالية الهوية
Authors: Al-Abbas Mohammed Baker Mohammed
Published: November 2023

الأهداف: استكشاف تجربة المرأة الفلسطينية في فنون الميديا الجديدة بواسطة تحليل العملية الإبداعية لثلاث فنانات فلسطينيات. وهذا ضمن موقف جمالي قائم على تفكيك عناصر الثقافة البصرية في الميديا الشائعة ثم إعادة تكوينها في وسائط إبداعية جديدة.
المنهجية: تعتمد فلسفة المنهجية في هذا البحث على تحليل "ما -بعد- نقدي" لموقف الفنان/ المؤلف الجمالي من الميديا التي تُركِّب الواقع الفلسطيني وتساهم في تشكيل هويته الإنسانية في فضاءات الإنزياح/ النزوح/ الشتات وانعكاساتها في العمل الفني. لقد وَظَّفت المنهجية تحليلاً ناقدًا ونوعيًا يعيد إنشاء الروابط بين أيقونة الخريطة في الأعمال الفنية وذاتية الفنانات في أثناء استجابتهن للبيئة البصرية والميديا من حولهن، بينما تُرَكِّز منهجية التحليل النوعي على رمزية الخريطة والشتات والهوية.
النتائج: كشفت هذه الورقة أن أيقونات الخريطة التي تظهر في تجارب الفنانة الفلسطينية المعاصرة تستبعد محاكاة المحتوى الإعلامي عبر الميديا التقليدية بأنواعها، حيثما تعتمد التــــــــجربة النسائية في الـــــــــــفــــــــــــن الــــــــــــفـــــــلسطيني على عملية تفكيك وإعادة بناء ما -بعد- نقدية لرموز القضية ودلالاتها بواسطة ميديا إبداعية جديدة. وعَكَسَت التجارب الفنية الهويات والذكريات المتزامنة مع تجربة الإنزياح والشتات من وجهات نظر إبداعية متنوعة. في حين يتجلى أثر الدراسة في المجتمع الأكاديمي لدى عرض فن المرأة الفلسطينية كحالة بحثية جمالية معاصرة ذات دلالات هامة بحثيا؛ لأن التعبير عن الهوية النسوية في القرن الواحد والعشرين مازال فعل ثقافي مُقاوِم عند الفنانات الفلسطينيات تحديدًا.
التوصيات: تُقدّم هذه الورقة البحثية توصية للفنانين والنقاد للتركيز على القيم الجمالية والتربوية لوقفة الفنانة الفلسطينية لمنع المُحتل من محاكاة أيقونة الارض لإقحام هويته فيها دون أصحابها الحقيقيين. فبينما يبحثُون في الهوية، كسياق إجتماعي يُعزيز الإنسجام والسلام المجتمعي، أيقنت الفنانة الفلسطينة قضيتها بذاتية واضحة لمناهضة الاحتلال والتغلب عليه جماليًا وثقافيًا وأمام مجتمع العولمة الفني.
Financial Management Education in Traditional Cake Entrepreneurship Under The Share of The Diamond Cooperative in Pisangan Village, South Tangerang
Authors: Siswantini Tri , Ayunita Ajengtyas Saputri  , Rahmasari Fahria  , HS Sufyati
Published: November 2023

The main problem in Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), one of which is limited capital. Difficulties in obtaining loans or other external capital are partly because MSMEs do not have financial information that is accountable, transparent, has integrity, and is in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards. Apart from that, business financial management is still mixed with household finances, and the lack of knowledge regarding product cost calculations means that MSME products often have higher prices compared to imported products. Community service activities are carried out in collaboration with the Berlian Cooperative in the South Tangerang Region which is engaged in savings and loans and selling traditional Betawi cakes. The aim of this community service (PKM) is to provide education regarding business financial management and mechanisms for calculating costs and product selling prices based on cost accounting. The implementation method is in the form of lectures and simulations of calculating product costs and recording simple financial reports. The results of PKM activities show that the results of questionnaires distributed at the pre-activity stage show that this MSME group still has problems related to business bookkeeping and proper financial management so the average MSME actor in this group still does not know the exact amount of income and costs, and the profits generated from their efforts. Based on this, it is necessary to carry out further training and assistance related to financial management and literacy in banking and non-banking financial services so that MSME players can develop their businesses.

Keywords: MSMEs, Financial Governance, Production Costs, Selling Prices
Mental Recovery Post Cianjur Earthquake Disaster Among Nursing Student Who Living in Cianjur
Authors: Jatnika Galih , Yuswandi  , Roswendi Achmad Setya , Rudyana Hikmat , Musri  , Suryaningsih Chatarina , Hasan Acep , Oyoh  , Nurjanah Nunung , Muhammad Budi Santoso  , Mulyati Rini , Juhaeriah Juju , Kulsum Dewi Umu , Melanie Ritha , Sesanelvira Meivi , Ismafiaty  , Safarina Lina , Suharjiman  , Anggraeni Fitri , Setiawati  , Gustryanti Kiki
Published: November 2023

It is been almost 1 month since the Cianjur earthquake disaster, but there are still many problems that have not been resolved. One of these problems is the post-disaster trauma of the people affected by the Cianjur earthquake. Post-disaster mental recovery efforts are needed, especially for nursing students who are domiciled in the Cianjur region. The purpose of this community service activity is to carry out post-disaster recovery efforts and provide material support to nursing students who are domiciled throughout the Cianjur. This community service activity was held on December 19 2022 by all lecturers, educational staff, and nursing student association (HIMA) Fitkes Unjani by providing deep breathing relaxation therapy and material support assistance for 32 nursing students who live in 4 subdistricts in Cianjur. The results of the recovery effort showed that there was a difference in the average anxiety score between pre and postmental recovery therapy with a significant value of 0.001, (<0.05), which means that post-mental recovery therapy can significantly reduce anxiety scores. Deep breathing relaxation therapy has been proven to be able to significantly assist the mental recovery process after the Cianjur earthquake disaster for nursing students who live in Cianjur. It is suggested to all nursing students affected by the Cianjur earthquake to apply this therapy to further reduce anxiety after the Cianjur earthquake.
Technology-Based Competency Improvement Through Digital Marketing Training at The Job Training Institute (LPK) Bina Mandiri Center-Bandung City
Authors: Handayani Rini , Andhi Sukma  , Munawar Fansuri , Yudanegara Aditya , Nilasari Irma , Ayuningtyas Y. Hapsari  , Desy Oktaviani
Published: November 2023

Marketing trends have shifted from conventional (offline) to digital (online). With digital marketing, it can reach all people wherever they are without any geographical and time restrictions. Business actors have started using digital marketing as a promotional tool, but not optimally, because they are hindered by the constraints of still needing to gain knowledge about digital marketing. Therefore, it is necessary to socialize and train the use of information and communication technology so that it is expected to provide knowledge and understanding and inspire business actors to utilize technology as a tool to run their business. This PKM program will target LPK Bina Mandiri Center partners on Jl. Tubagus Ismail No. 57, Sekeloa Village, Coblong District, Bandung City. This program will focus on improving the knowledge and skills of business actors through digital marketing training according to partners' needs.
Empowering Parents of PPWNI Klang Selangor Malaysia Students Through Recycle and Access Market Activities
Authors: Devinra Devinra , Oman Hadiana  , Tio Heriyana  , Hana Astria Nur  , Casnan
Published: November 2023

Some parents of students who are in PPWNI Klang Selangor Malaysia school to accompany or take their children to study, it seems that their activities are too monotonous, such as dropping off and waiting for their children to study at PPWNI Klang Selangor Malaysia school, really something that needs action. Some can be seen just waiting while buying snacks or even social gatherings between parents of students. Moreover, their existence is clustered and a little disturbing because they chat a lot with other students' parents. This condition can be sought so that the activity of waiting for his child to learn is not boring or disturbing his child who is studying and of course can be worth ringgit for them. Therefore, the service team held training in making several creations from bottle waste that had never been done before. These creations are in the form of handicrafts from bottle waste that are formed into various kinds of objects such as piggy banks, pencil holders, flower vases, etc. This creation activity can be done anytime and anywhere, the purpose of this community service activity is to (1) utilize free time, (2) reduce environmental waste, and (3) increase market access knowledge of parents of PPWNI Klang Selangor Malaysia school students. This method of community service activities is carried out with lectures, and simulations. The stages passed include field surveys, socialization, notification to parents, implementation of activities, and evaluation of training activities. Through PKM activities, parents are expected to develop their creativity optimally and help improve the family economy through entrepreneurship
Soft Skill and Hard Skill Training for Students at Eakkapapsasanawich Islamic School Krabi Thailand
Authors: Maulana Iqbal Lubabun Najib  , Nanan Abdul Manan  , Casnan  , Hermawan  , Oman Hadiana
Published: November 2023

Service activities carried out by STKIP Muhammadiyah Kuningan students on a training basis provide space for students to develop the soft skills and hard skills they have. This community service program was carried out at Eakkapapsasanawich Islamic School Krabi Thailand with the aim of developing students' talent interests in the field of public speaking and Islamic arts. This service method is carried out in a group discussion forum (FGD) between teachers, boarding school administrators, students, and KKN students. In addition to using training methods and providing assistance as a follow-up to the training. The result of this service activity is that students are able to develop their interests and talents in the field of public speaking and Islamic arts, with the material and training provided.