bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis cluster dan analisis diskriminan untuk mengelompokkan provinsi berdasarkan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat kemiskinan di Indonesia tahun 2009, 2010, dan 2011
Authors: Widiyatna Alfiah , Rahardjo Swasono
Published: August 2024

Kemiskinan merupakan suatu keadaan yang terjadi karena ketidakmampuan seseorang untuk mencukupi kebutuhan pokok minimum seperti pangan, sandang, kesehatan, perumahan, dan pendidikan yang diperlukan untuk bisa bertahan hidup. Ada banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi suatu daerah dikatakan miskin, salah satunya Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka (TPT), Upah Minimum Provinsi (UMP), dan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM). Dalam mengelompokkan daerah berdasarkan faktor yang mempengaruhi kemiskinan digunakan analisis cluster dan analisis diskriminan untuk menentukan fungsi diskriminan. Berdasarkan analisis cluster diperoleh kelompok dengan tingkat kemiskinan tertinggi terdiri atas 7 provinsi, kelompok dengan tingkat kemiskinan ke-2 terdiri atas 8 provinsi, tingkat kemiskinan ke-3 terdiri atas 3 provinsi, dan kelompok dengan tingkat kemiskinan terendah terdiri atas 4 provinsi. Sedangkan fungsi diskriminan yang akurat untuk data tahun 2009 adalah D_1=1,165X_1+1,087X_2+0,098X_3, dan D_2=0,818X_1-1,146X_2+0,664X_3. Tahun 2010 adalah D_1=1,171X_1-0,811X_2+1,088X_3, D_2=1,064X_1+1.043X_2-0,596X_3 dan D_3=-0,794X_1+0,763X_2+0,962X_3. Tahun 2011 adalah D_1=0.623X_1+2.202X_2+0,289X_3, D_2=0,841X_1-0,648X_2+0,815X_3, dan D_3=-0,939X_1+0,338X_2+0,920X_3. Sedangkan gabungan data tahun 2009-2011 adalah D_1=1,253X_1+0,777X_2+0,208X_3, D_2=-0,838X_1+1,394X_2-0,391X_3, dan D_3=-0,829X_1+0,363X_2+1,287X_3.
Ant colony optimization (ACO) pada job shop scheduling problem (JSSP)
Authors: Amanullah Wahidatul Fatin , Wahyuningsih Sapti , Oktoviana Lucky Tri
Published: August 2024

Job Shop Scheduling Problem (JSSP) merupakan permasalahan dalam menentukan makespan yang minimum pada suatu jadwal dengan n jobs dan m mesin. Salah satu algoritma yang dapat digunakan dalam penyelesaian permasalahan ini adalah ant colony optimization (ACO). ACO adalah metode yang terinspirasi oleh perilaku makhluk hidup yaitu perilaku dari sekumpulan semut yang keluar dari sarangnya menuju sumber makanan dengan meninggalkan zat pheromone. Dalam algoritma ACO terdapat beberapa tahapan penyelesaian yaitu inisialisasi parameter, aturan transisi status, tahap pembaharuan jejak pheromone, dan menemukan solusi terbaik. Parameter yang dibutuhkan yaitu m (banyaknya mesin), α (tetapan pengendali intensitas jejak semut), β (tetapan pengendali visibilitas), τ_ij (t) (intensitas pheromone), k (banyaknya semut), ρ (evaporasi pheromone), Q (konstanta), dan Cmax (banyaknya iterasi) yang digunakan untuk mencari rute dan makespan.
Aplikasi persamaan diferensial orde pertama untuk memodelkan laju ingatan serta modifikasinya
Authors: Ferdiansyah Hanief Febry , Chandra Tjang Daniel
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah untuk memodelkan laju ingatan dengan menyertakan faktor kelalaian menggunakan persamaan diferensial orde pertama. Kemudian memodifikasi model dengan menambahkan faktor latihan untuk melihat bagaimana pengaruh latihan terhadap kemampuan mengingat seseorang. Sesorang yang memiliki kemampuan tinggi dalam mengingat dan memahami sesuatu maka dia memiliki konstanta retensi yang besar, dan dia hanya memerlukan sedikit latihan untuk bisa meningkatkan kemampuannya. Sedangkan seseorang yang memiliki kemampuan yang rendah dalam mengingat dan mempelajari sesuatu, dia memiliki konstanta retensi yang cenderung kecil dan memerlukan banyak latihan untuk meningkatkan konstanta retensinya. Semakin tinggi konstanta retensi yang dimiliki seseorang maka semakin banyak kata yang mampu dia hafal.
أثَرُ الورّاقين في انتشارِ الخطِّ العربيّ الورّاقون اللغويون أُنموذَجاً
Authors: انتصار هندي تبن بدر الدليمي
Published: August 2024

The research deals with an aspect of Arabic calligraphy, the reasons for its spread, and discusses the questions it raises within it and solves its problems; since the relationship of human communication, either spoken or written, speech Calligraphy is written speech, and herein lies its importance as one of the links of communication between nations. It also deals with the paper and its impact on the spread of Arabic calligraphy, its definition, importance, and role in spreading Arab culture. Intellectuals are masters of science, as it is the way to disseminate scientific output, in addition to translation. Because of its great role in revitalizing the Arab mind, it enriched the Arab library with various Greek, Syriac, Indian, Persian, and other sciences and philosophies. He mentioned the tools of calligraphy, its pests, and the conditions that must be met by the linguists and the owners of this craft, after which I shed light on three scholars who worked on the paper, and concluded it with results, after which I mentioned the sources and references from which the research material was drawn.
يتناول البحث جانباً من جوانب الخطِّ العربي، وأسباب انتشاره، ويناقش تساؤلات يطرحها في ثناياه وحل إشكاليتها، وبما أنّ صلة التواصل البشري؛ إما كلام منطوق أو مكتوب فالخطّ هو الكلام المكتوب، وهنا تكمن أهميته كونه أحد صِلات التواصل بين الأمم، ويتناول أيضاً الوِراقة وأثرها في انتشار الخط العربي، والتعريف بها وأهميتها ودورها في نشر الثقافة العربيَّة، فقد حظيت هذه الحِرفة منذ عصر مبكر من تاريخ المسلمين باهتمام المؤلفين والمثقفين من أرباب العلم، فهي السبيل لنشر النتاج العلمي، بالإضافة إلى الترجمة؛ لما لها من دور كبير في تنشيط العقل العربي؛ إذ أثْرَتْ المكتبةَ العربيةَ بمختلف العلوم والفلسفات اليونانية والسريانية والهندية والفارسية وغيرها، وذِكر أدوات الخطّ وآفاته والشروط الواجب توافرها في الوراقين، وأصحاب هذه الحِرفة من اللغويين، بعدها ألقيتُ الضوءَ على ثلاثةِ علماءَ عملوا بالوِراقة، وختمته بنتائجَ، ثم أردفتها بتوصيات، بعدها ذكرت المصادر والمراجع التي استقيت منها مادة البحث.
Factores que tipifican hábitos, percepciones y consumo de contenidos en las acciones de compra de los Centennials en Instagram
Authors: Caviedes-Caviedes Sandra Patricia , Cancino-Gómez Yezid Alfonso , Cristancho-Triana Gerson Jaquin
Published: August 2024

Los Centennials presentan más disposición para comprar en redes sociales, aunque son evidentes las diferencias sobre el uso y consumo de contenidos e información de Instagram entre los miembros de esta generación, lo que sugiere que su comportamiento de compra también puede diferir. Por ello en esta investigación se propone clasificar el comportamiento de compra de los Z en esta red social basados en su actitud hacia la publicidad y el uso de la aplicación. Se abordó un enfoque cuantitativo a través de un análisis factorial confirmatorio seguido de una prueba de conformación de clúster jerárquicos en una muestra de 494 participantes entre los 18 a 29 años de ciudades y municipios colombianos y de diversos niveles socioeconómicos. Se encontró que las dimensiones de uso, acciones de compra, consumo de contenidos, interés social, agrado por la publicidad, atencionalidad a la publicidad y seguridad están presentes en el comportamiento de los usuarios en la red social. Estas variables se usaron para exponer tres tipologías de comportamiento concluyendo que existen diversos comportamientos de compra y actitud hacia la publicidad desplegada en el medio digital.
Modelo basado en Ingeniería Kansei para diseñar ambientes laborales en Pymes de Bogotá Área - Metropolitana
Authors: Fuentes-Rojas Ever Angel , Sáenz-Blanco Fabiola , Leyva-Valdés José Alfonso
Published: August 2024

El propósito de esta investigación es proponer un modelo para el diseño de ambientes laborales en las Pymes Bogotá Área – Metropolitana tomando como guía la metodología de la Ingeniería Kansei, con el apoyo de instrumentos como la encuesta y la prueba de diferencial semántico, las redes neuronales (perceptrón multicapa) para su validación.  Se elabora un cuestionario con cuestionario con el apoyo de expertos, al que se le realiza una prueba piloto para mejorar y evaluar la pertinencia de las preguntas. Haciendo uso del Software SPSS se realizó el análisis estadístico, aplicando las pruebas de normalidad, realizando correlaciones de Spearman, análisis de componentes principales, regresión lineal a las ecuaciones resultantes para entender las relaciones entre las percepciones estudiadas y el ambiente laboral en general. Posteriormente, hizo uso del perceptrón multicapa como modelo de redes neuronales para validar las relaciones entre las variables y percepciones propuestas permitiendo a su vez determinar la importancia de las dimensiones emocionales en el diseño de ambientes laborales, a partir de lo cual se pudo concluir que es posible la aplicación de la Ingeniería Kansei para el diseño de ambientes laborales.
Aplicación de la cartografía social. El caso de los socios cooperativos del sector pesquero del Estado de Oaxaca.
Authors: Gonzales-Torres Xochitl Berenise , Méndez-Prada Martha Cecilia , Cruz-Cabrera Blasa Celerina
Published: August 2024

Este documento analiza la cartografía social en el sector pesquero de Oaxaca, México. El objetivo principal es representar el sistema pesquero a través de la identificación de los actores clave, sus relaciones y el territorio.  La metodología incluyó tres fases: 1) documental, para establecer el marco teórico; 2) de campo, con la aplicación de 110 encuestas a pescadores utilizando la técnica de bola de nieve; y 3) de resultados, con el análisis y presentación de los datos. Los principales resultados muestran que el sector agroalimentario, al cual pertenece el sector pesquero, enfrenta retos como potencializar las capacidades de producción, abastecimiento, transformación, comercialización y distribución. Se identificaron los principales actores gubernamentales, empresariales y de educación superior involucrados. En cuanto al sistema pesquero en Oaxaca, se mapearon los contextos político-legislativo, geográfico, de sustentabilidad y sanidad, financiero y comercial, de capital humano, productivo e infraestructural, así como el contexto regional de las zonas Costa e Istmo. Se destaca la importancia de reconocer las relaciones históricas que han marcado la pesca en México, especialmente en Oaxaca, uno de los estados con mayores índices de pobreza y rezago.
ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF SOME Pt(II) COMPLEXES BEARING 8-OXYQUINOLINE (8-OQ) AND EUGENOL DERIVATIVE AND 3D-STRUCTURE OF COMPLEX [PtCl(8-OQ)(EUGENOL)]
Authors: Hoang  Ninh Nguyen , Xuan Nhat Sang Dang , Manh Hieu Duong , Thi Thanh Chi Nguyen
Published: August 2024

Four complexes including [PtCl(8-OQ)](arylolefin)] (arylolefin: Eug, M1; Aceug, M2, Eteug, M3, Preug, M4) were obtained by the reaction between 8-hydroxyquinoline and K[PtCl3(arylolefin)]  in high yields. The 3D structure of M1 has been determined for the first time by DFT calculation combined with the experimental NOESY spectrum. The result showed that M1 exists as distorted square-planar coordination with angles of O-Pt-Cl and N-Pt-O of 176.4o and 81.0o respectively. In which 8-OQ coordinates with Pt(II) through both the N and O atoms, Eug bonds with Pt(II) via the C=Cally and in trans position to the N atom of 8-OQ. The investigation of the biological activities of the synthesized complexes showed that they display weak anti-bacterial and antifungal activities.
Employee Engagement in a Multigenerational Workforce at Hospital X
Authors: Kristi Gandhi , Basabih Masyitoh
Published: August 2024

As the organization grows each year, the workforce will continue to change. New hires may come from older or younger generational groups, leading to a multigenerational workforce in the organization. It is known that each generational group has different characteristics that can affect employee engagement per generation in the workplace. This study aims to determine the depiction of the multigenerational workforce and employee engagement in the multigenerational workforce at the hospital. This study used a cross-sectional study and was conducted by distributing online questionnaires to health workers who worked at Hospital X. The results found that a multigenerational workforce is apparent in Hospital X. It was also found that the oldest generation group in the hospital, Generation X, had the highest average engagement score. Through analysis, a significant relationship was also found between the multigenerational workforce and employee engagement. The discovery of a multigenerational workforce and differences in the level of employee engagement in generational groups indicates that hospital management must take advantage of the diversity that exists. Strategies are also needed to increase and maintain employee engagement in each generational group.
Joubert syndrome: a rare cause of hypotonia with developmental delay
Authors: Singh Himanshu , Bhattacharjee Prasun , Trivedi Pranay , Mishra Keeranmayee , Parashar Ashwani
Published: August 2024

Joubert syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder. It is characterized by congenital ataxia, hypotonia, developmental delay, and at least one of the following features: neonatal respiratory disturbances and abnormal eye movements; including nystagmus and oculomotor apraxia. Molar tooth appearance is an essential finding for the diagnosis of Joubert syndrome. Here we presented a case of an 18-month-old male who presented with developmental delay and marked hypotonia. The main purposes of the case report were to highlight the benefit of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team approach and describe the clinical features associated with Joubert syndrome. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed a thick, elongated, and abnormally oriented superior cerebellar peduncle showing a molar tooth appearance with elongated bat-wing-shaped 4th ventricle and hypoplasia of the vermis suggestive of JS. Hypotonia during infancy and developmental delay with or without learning disability, associated with abnormal breathing patterns and abnormal eye movements (nystagmus) along with the radiological presence of a molar tooth sign on the brain MRI is an essential component to confirm the diagnosis.
Rehabilitation of a neonate with persistent caput succedaneum using cranial remoulding orthosis (helmet): a case report
Authors: Pandian Ramkumar , Kumar Senthil , Mohan  , Kamatchi Poornima
Published: August 2024

A second-born male child to nonconsanguineous parents was delivered by normal vaginal delivery following a difficult extraction at term and had a normal transition to postnatal life. At 40 days of life, the baby presented with a soft, boggy swelling in the posterior occipital region, which had been noticed since birth but was increasing in size gradually, and he was born through a difficult normal vaginal delivery. The preliminary diagnosis considered at admission was probable caput succedaneum, with a differential diagnosis of spontaneous CSF leak. Cranial ultrasound reports showed a cystic lesion measuring 37×28 mm in the right parietooccipital region, suggestive of caput succedaneum. So, the baby was aided by our rehabilitation team experts, who provided the cranial remolding orthosis (helmet) to the neonate, which would provide adequate soft, consistent compression. At 3 and a half months of age, the caput subsided, and the baby was doing clinically well with normal developmental milestones and a normal head circumference, appropriate for the age. Thus, the use of the helmet resulted in a significant improvement in the baby's condition, demonstrating the effectiveness of this intervention for treating persistent caput succedaneum. Therefore, this article highlights the importance of early intervention and specialized care in managing cranial deformities in neonates.
An infant who cannot open her eyes and does not smile: a case report
Authors: Reddy K. Venkataramana , Soren Chapay , Chunduri Sujatha , N. Sravani , Kumar Bandi Vineeth
Published: August 2024

Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetically heterogeneous disorder, with distinctive facial features, short stature, chest deformity, and congenital heart diseases. Germline mutations in the RAS-MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) signal transduction pathway result in Noonan syndrome. It shares clinical features with other RASopathies like Costello syndrome, and cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome. Ocular findings like hypertelorism, ptosis, refractive errors, strabismus, amblyopia, and external eye abnormalities. It is often difficult to differentiate from other syndromes. Molecular genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis in 70% of cases and plays an important role in genetic counselling and management.
Los principios de acceso a la información en las leyes de transparencia de América Latina:
Authors: Bonal Zazo José Luis
Published: August 2024

Análisis de los principios de acceso a la información y transparencia presentes en las leyes de transparencia de América Latina. Utilizando una metodología de análisis de contenido se estudiaron 19 leyes de archivos del área de América Latina con el fin de identificar los principios de acceso a la información y transparencia citados expresamente en las leyes y valorar su incidencia en los archivos. Fueron identificados 25 principios relacionados con cuatro materias: naturaleza de la información, derecho de acceso, obligaciones de los sujetos obligados y responsabilidades de los ciudadanos. A su vez, cada uno de ellos corresponde a alguno de los tres tipos siguientes: principios de derecho; principios técnicos y de procedimiento; y principios sociales. Tras hacer una valoración global del conjunto, se analiza cada principio por separado estudiando los siguientes aspectos: denominación, contenido, problemas terminológicos y alcance. Los resultados permiten concluir que existen problemas relacionados con la falta de precisión terminológica y de contenido, pese a ello, los principios resultan relevantes para interpretar las normas de acceso a los documentos en los archivos y son coincidentes con los valores de los códigos éticos profesionales de los archiveros.
„Messer aus Buchstaben“ und Worte „auf einem wackeligen Fundament“. Flucht, Asylsuche und Sprachreflexion in Den Auswandernden von Peter Waterhouse und Nanne Meyer
Authors: Jaśtal Katarzyna
Published: August 2024

Im Zentrum des Beitrags steht das Buch Die Auswandernden (2016), das sich der Zusammenarbeit des österreichischen Autors Peter Waterhouse (geb. 1956) und der deutschen bildenden Künstlerin Nanne Meyer (geb. 1953) verdankt. Dabei analysiert der Beitrag das von Waterhouse im Kontext erzwungener Migration entfaltete Konzept der Sprache. Der Schriftsteller betont die Beziehungen zwischen Sprache, Wissen und Handeln, wobei er die Sprache des österreichischen Fremdenrechts fokussiert, um zu zeigen, dass sie nur scheinbar neutral ist. Der literarische „Modus des aufmerksamen Sprechens“, den Waterhouse von der standardisierten Sprache des Alltags abgrenzt, wird von ihm mit dem „Modus des lernenden Sprechens“ analogisiert, der die Rede der Protagonistin, der Flüchtlingsfrau Media, charakterisiert. Durch die Verflechtung der Schicksale Medias und des anonymen, mit autobiografischen Zügen ausgestatteten Erzählers zeigt Waterhouse, wie die Sprache es ihnen ermöglicht, die existenzielle Dimension ihrer Erfahrungen zu erfassen und angemessen zu beschreiben.
Erzählte Welten. Verflüssigte Identitäten und Sprachen in Tomer Gardis Eine runde Sache und Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus' Birobidschan
Authors: Hähnel-Mesnard Carola
Published: August 2024

Der Beitrag möchte anhand der aktuellen Romane der israelischen Autoren Tomer Gardi und Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus zeigen, wie beide neue Perspektiven eines postmigrantischen Schreibens eröffnen, indem autobiographische und autoethnographische Aspekte in den Hintergrund treten und fiktionale Entwürfe angeboten werden, in denen Räume, Zeiten, Sprache und kulturelle Identitäten verflüssigt und eindeutigen Zuschreibungen entzogen werden.
Ein besonderes Augenmerk gilt der den beiden Autoren gemeinsamen Tendenz zum Fabulieren und zum Erzählen fantastischer Geschichten, verbunden mit dem Entwurf fiktionaler Räume zwischen Utopie, Heterotopie und Dystopie, in denen nationale kulturelle Zuschreibungen in Frage gestellt werden. Schließlich fällt der besondere Umgang mit der Sprache und mit Mehrsprachigkeit auf, der sprachliche Normen hinterfragt.
Azoospermia: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Munaswamy Thomas Vadingadu , Lakshmanan Krishnavignesh , Kulshreshtha Shatakshi , Sridev Smisha , Onnarakatt Deepa , Maharjan Chunumila , Ramkumar Abinaya
Published: August 2024

Male infertility is on the rise over the past few years, and azoospermia is one of the most common causes. It has two primary subtypes: non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), where the spermatogenesis is hindered, and obstructive azoospermia (OA), when there appears to be a ductal obstruction while spermatogenesis is normal. Azoospermia is characterised by the absence of sperm in two or more ejaculates. Making the azoospermic man have his own biological child is now becoming a reality with the advent of TESE and ICSI procedures, followed by the latest advancements like the combination of imaging studies, Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT), stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and gene therapy, which are emerging as newer tools for effective treatment. The key aim of this article is to highlight the concept of azoospermia and focus on its evaluation and management through present-day developments in andrology and medically assisted reproduction (MAR). A detailed literature review is performed through Pubmed, Science Direct, the Online Library, and Scopus.
Bisphenol S Exposure Perturbs Epididymis Function of Adult Male Golden Hamster, Mesocricetus auratus
Authors: Kumar Jitendra , Haldar Chandana
Published: August 2024

Bisphenols are widely used in industrial and commercial products that exhibit endocrine-disrupting properties. Bisphenol S (BPS) has been reported to show adverse impact on human health. The objective of the present study was to examine the effect of BPS on epididymal function in the adult male golden hamster Mesocricetus auratus. Different doses of BPS (25, 50 and 75mg/kg BW/day) were orally administered for 28 days. BPS administration caused a reduction in body and epididymis weight, sperm count and sperm viability. BPS exposure also caused a reduction in the serum testosterone levels, suggesting its impact on testicular steroidogenesis. Further, the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD and catalase) in the epididymis were markedly decreased, while the levels of lipid peroxidation increased significantly in epididymis of BPStreated hamsters. Epididymides obtained from BPS treated hamsters showed degenerative changes in the caput, corpus and cauda along with a decreased sperm count in the lumen. In conclusion, we demonstrate that exposure to BPS caused oxidative stress in the epididymis, which may lead to impaired reproductive function.
Incorporating Functional Quality into Usability Model of E-Commerce Application
Authors: Hutahaean Hotma Antoni , Ruwaida Arfi , Saraswati Adnyani Ni Luh Saddhwi , Govindaraju Rajesri , Sudirman Iman
Published: August 2024

E-commerce application usability refers to the design and functional aspects that facilitate user interaction and goal achievement. Well-designed usability of e-commerce applications will lead to usage continuance by users. Therefore, this study tries to identify usability factors and measure the effect of usability on usage continuance. Based on previous studies, the variables hypothesized to be the factors that define usability are learnability, efficiency, memorability, accuracy, emotion, and utility. Utility is a variable that represents the functional aspects of usability. It is described in more detail into information search, interface display, and transaction. Furthermore, this study also examined the relationship between usability, usage continuance, satisfaction, and usefulness. This study’s hypotheses were evaluated using 242 survey responses from e-commerce application users. Structural equation modeling, or SEM, was applied to process the empirical data. Memorability, accuracy, efficiency, and utility were found to be able to describe the usability of e-commerce applications well. This proved that functional quality is also an essential part of usability. Usability was found to influence usage continuance.
Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning to Develop Mathematical Competencies at the Postgraduate Level
Authors: Cardoso-Espinosa Edgar O. , Cortes-Ruiz Jésica A. , Zepeda-Hurtado Ma. E.
Published: August 2024

The objective of the article is to determine the effectiveness of PBL to develop the mathematical competencies of postgraduate students. The methodology used was quantitative with a correlational scope. The study participants were a total of 29 postgraduate students in administration. The instrument used was the questionnaire to obtain information on the effectiveness of PBL. The data were organized with the SPSS 25 statistical program that allowed us to calculate: descriptive statistics such as the mean (M) and standard deviation (SD), the Shapiro-Wilks test and Pearson correlations (r) with a level of significance (p) of 0.05. The main results are: The significant direct associations were greater satisfaction regarding the use of technology (r = 0.789, p = 0.00); with their academic performance (r = 0.854, p = 0.00); promote collaborative work (r = 0.811, p = 0.00); encourage mathematical learning (r= 0.791, p = 0.00); analyze and discuss the contents through problems (r = 0.825, p =0.00).
A Review of the Types of Chemotherapy Drugs Used to Induce Premature Ovarian Failure in Mice
Authors: Pouladvand Negar , Azarnia Mahnaz , Zeinali Hadis , Fathi Rouhollah , Tavana Somayeh
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The most common complication of chemotherapy is infertility due to premature ovarian failure (POF). POF is defined as the loss of normal ovarian function before age 40, characterized by increased gonadotropin levels, decreased estradiol levels, and diminished ovarian reserve, often leading to infertility. Despite the high impact of POF on general health and quality of life, the pathophysiology of this disease is unclear. For this purpose, animal models provide us with the opportunity to hypothetically investigate the pathogenesis of the disease comprehensively. The most common method of creating an animal model of premature ovarian failure is the use of chemotherapy drugs. In this study, the types of chemotherapy drugs and the relevant molecular pathways that play a role in creating the premature ovarian failure model in mice will be investigated
Conclusion: According to the studies, cyclophosphamide drug is introduced as the most common gonadotoxic drug in order to induce POF model in mice.
Urticaria in Patients with COVID -19 Infections
Authors: Khalili Abbas , Karimi Amir Hossein
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The relationship between viral infections and acute or chronic urticaria is rarely reported in some articles. But its exact mechanisms are not known. There is evidence of urticaria in the patients with covid-19 infection. Therefore, there was no structured research to clarify the role of the corona virus in the pathogenesis of urticaria.
Methods: The articles that were published from January 2020 to October 2022 were reviewed by "PubMed" and "Google scholar" databases using the keywords acute urticarial urticaria, chronic urticaria along with COVID-19. Inclusion criteria were articles reporting acute or chronic urticaria in the patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection in English. Review articles and studies that reported suspected corona infection and in which urticaria were related to drug hypersensitivity and other allergic diseases were considered as exclusion criteria.
Results: In this search, 43 articles were reviewed that were related to our goals. Among these articles, 27 studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected. 16 articles were case reports, case series, letters to the editor and 7 original articles. In this review, it was reported 17 patients in 16 case reports and case series with urticaria associated with COVID-19.
Conclusion: The severity of chronic urticaria may increase with corona infection. Acute urticaria may be a precursor symptom of COVID-19 infection. Finally, due to the small number of articles and some contradictory results, more studies are suggested in this field.
Comparison of Glucose and Immunoglobulin a Levels in Serum and Saliva of Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Nasirzadeh Amirreza , Khorammakan Reza , Erfanpoor Saeed , Hajavi Jafar
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The monitoring and management of blood glucose levels are of significant importance in individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to examine the potential of a non-invasive approach for the diagnosis and management of diabetes, through the measurement of glucose concentration and salivary IgA, and a comparison with fasting glucose and serum IgA levels in individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes, in relation to a control group of healthy individuals.
Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 76 individuals with diabetes (31 with type 1 diabetes and 45 with type 2 diabetes) and 24 healthy individuals. After obtaining the code of ethics and informed consent, serum and salivary IgA levels as well as fasting glucose, were measured for each participant. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 statistical software and the Spearman, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests.
Results: The results showed a significant difference among the three groups (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and healthy group) based on Fasting Blood Glucose, Hemoglobin A1c, Immunoglobulin A, salivary sugar, and salivary IgA (p<0.001). Additionally, in the case group, parameters such as FBS, HbA1c, and salivary IgA showed a significant correlation with salivary sugar. Conversely, in the control group, only the salivary sugar level demonstrated a significant relationship with serum glucose level. The study's findings indicated that serum and salivary IgA levels were lower and higher, respectively, in the control subjects compared to the diabetic group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: In healthy individuals, salivary sugar can serve as an indicator to determine fasting blood sugar levels. In diabetic patients, salivary sugar can predict of FBS, HbA1c, and salivary IgA levels.
Prevalence of Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular Molar Teeth Using CBCT
Authors: Razavi Seyed Hossein , Ayatollahi Fatemeh , Ezeddini Fatemeh , Pezhman Atefeh , Khodabakhsh Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Identification and completely cleaning the extra root canals are crucial for the success of endodontic treatment. Prevalence of the middle mesial canal (MMC) in mandibular molars is still a topic of debate due to the complex and diverse anatomy and morphology of these teeth. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of MMC in mandibular molars using CBCT radiography.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 300 CBCT images obtained between 1995 and 2019 in a private oral and maxillofacial radiology center in Yazd, Iran, were evaluated. The first and second mandibular molars were examined for the presence of MMC based on the patients' age, gender, tooth location, and type. Data were analyzed using SPSS 17 and the Chi-square.
Results: Out of 300 mandibular molars (122 first molars and 178 second molars), MMC was found in only 18 teeth (6%). The prevalence of MMC was significantly higher in the first molars (18 cases) than in the second molars (0 cases). Twelve MMCs were observed in females and 6 in males. 12 MMCs were located in the left side and the rest in the right side. The mean age of individuals with MMC was 37.33±15.27. There was no statistically significant association between the presence of MMC and age, gender, or tooth location (P > 0.05), but the prevalence of MMC was higher in the first molars than in the second molars (P = 0.0001).
Conclusion: The prevalence of MMC in mandibular first molars was low in the studied population and was not detected in mandibular second molars. Nevertheless, the possibility of MMC should be considered during the treatment of teeth.
Trends in Online Health Information Searches on Sleep Disorders During the First Seven Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran
Authors: Nayebi Amin , Abolghasemi Dehaqani Mohammad Reza , Rostami Reza , Rahiminezhad Abbas , Asadpour Masoud
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global rise in sleep disorders, serving as a critical indicator of societal mental health. This study aims to examine the trends in health information searches related to sleep disorders during the first seven months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, comparing these trends with the same period two years prior.
Methods: This descriptive study analyzed the internet search behavior of Iranians seeking health information between 2017 and 2022. Data were collected on sleep disorder-related searches during the initial seven months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran using Google Trends. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to compare the volume and percentage of searches related to sleep disorders during the pandemic with those in the corresponding periods of the previous years. Additionally, Pearson's correlation was used to assess the relationship between the daily trends in COVID-19-related deaths and the volume of internet searches concerning sleep disorders.
Results: The volume of searches related to sleep disorders significantly increased (p<0.001) during the first seven months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran compared to the same period in the two preceding years. These searches initially exhibited an upward trend, followed by a decline, eventually stabilizing. A strong (r = 0.8) and significant (p<0.05) correlation was observed between the number of sleep disorder-related searches and the number of COVID-19-related deaths during the early months of the pandemic.
Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a marked increase in searches for information on sleep disorders, potentially driven by heightened anxiety and lifestyle changes during this period.
The Alienation Effect as a Communication Tool: Analyzing "The French Dispatch" Film
Authors: Salman Semih
Published: August 2024

Bertolt Brecht's aesthetic theories, including the alienation effect, have been effective in shaping communication with the audience in the realm of cinema. This effect prevents the audience from identifying with the characters, fostering an objective and critical perspective. This study addresses how Brecht's alienation effect from his epic theater theory is utilized in modern cinema. In this context, the functionality of the alienation effect as a communication tool is examined through the film The French Dispatch. The study is structured according to the phenomenological design among qualitative analysis methods. According to the findings, Brecht's alienation effect is effective in determining the dramatic structures of films. The French Dispatch contains elements that evoke this effect. In the film, the direct address of characters to the camera, color changes, editing techniques, and the presence of narrators bring to mind the Brechtian approach. Considering the three separate stories told in the film and their visual and formal characteristics, it has been concluded that the alienation effect, through the communication established with the audience, facilitates the development of a critical approach.
Strategies for Supporting Critical Thinking Skills in Children by Preschool Teachers Scale: Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Tozduman Yaralı Kevser , Kavruk Sevinç Zeynep , Ceyhan Görkem , Saçan Selvinaz
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin çocuklarda eleştirel düşünme becerilerini destekleme stratejilerini belirlemek için bir ölçme aracı geliştirmektir. Araştırmada açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) için 300, doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) için 390 okul öncesi öğretmeni katılımcıyla çalışılmıştır. Tarama modelinde gerçekleştirilen çalışmada ölçek 5’li likert tipli olup tek faktörden oluşmaktadır. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliği için açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) yapılmıştır. Tek faktörlü yapının açıkladığı varyans oranı %69 olup bu faktöre ait faktör yükü değerleri 0.695 ile 0.894 arasında değişmektedir. Ölçeğin uyum istatistiği incelendiğinde RMSEA değeri .071 ve SRMR değeri de .061 olarak bulunurken, CFI değeri .99, NFI=.98, NNFI=.99 ve χ²/sd ise 2.84 olarak bulunmuştur. Ölçeğin esas uygulamasından elde edilen ölçme sonuçlarının güvenirliğine ilişkin hesaplanan Cronbach Alpha değeri .97 bulunurken Spearman Brown İki Yarı yöntemleri için elde edilen güvenirlik katsayısı 0.98 olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak “Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Çocuklarda Eleştirel Düşünme Becerilerini Destekleme Stratejileri Ölçeği”nin öğretmenlerin çocuklarda eleştirel düşünme becerilerini destekleme stratejilerinin belirlenmesinde kullanılabilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu söylenebilir.
Din Öğretiminde Oyunlaştırmanın Etkililiğinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Bilmez Ayhan , Şimşek Eyüp
Published: August 2024

Öğrencilerin azalan dikkat süreleri ve alışıldık ders işlenişinden sıkılmaları, onların derse ilgisini azaltmaktadır. Bu yüzden akademik başarıları düşebilmektedir. Oyunlaştırma öğrencilerin ilgisini derse çekip akademik başarılarını artırmada kullanılabilecek etkili yollardan biridir. Çalışma, Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi (DKAB) dersinin oyunlaştırılarak işlenmesinin öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına ve kalıcılığa etkisini ortaya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yarı deneysel modelde tasarlamış olan araştırmanın çalışma grubu, Muş ili merkez ilçesindeki resmi bir ortaokulun 6. sınıf öğrencilerinden oluşmuştur. Okul idaresi ve ders öğretmeniyle görüşülerek akademik durumları birbirine yakın 2’şer sınıf deney ve kontrol grubu olarak belirlenmiştir. Deneysel uygulamanın verileri başarı testi aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Analizler için SPSS paket programı kullanılmıştır. Veriler normal dağılım gösterdiğinden analizler parametrik testlerle yapılmıştır. Deney ve kontrol grubunun kendi içindeki ilişkilerini bağımlı örneklemler için t testi ile deney ve kontrol grubunun birbirleriyle ilişkileri ise bağımsız örneklemler için t testi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada oyunlaştırmanın DKAB dersinde öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına ve öğrenmelerinin kalıcılığına, mevcut öğretim yöntemlerine göre istatistiksel olarak daha anlamlı bir şekilde etkide bulunduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ulaşılan sonuca bağlı olarak oyunlaştırmanın DKAB derslerinde daha etkin bir şekilde kullanılması önerilmektedir. Uygulama için 15.04.2024 tarih ve 81 sayılı karar ile Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Kurulundan izin alınmıştır.
DIREITOS HUMANOS E DIREITOS DA NATUREZA: DESAFIOS PARA O SISTEMA JURÍDICO, PARA O ESTADO E PARA A SOCIEDADE
Authors: Pinto João Batista Moreira , Rios Mariza , Botija Fernando González
Published: August 2024

Diversas são as contradições que se evidenciam com a crise ambiental e civilizatória. Nesse contexto, a luta pelos direitos humanos e pelo reconhecimento dos direitos da natureza, nomeadamente na América Latina, ganham destaque nos campos político, socioambiental e acadêmico. Este texto tem como objetivo geral analisar o processo sócio-histórico de constituição e de efetivação dos direitos humanos e dos direitos da natureza na América Latina. Os objetivos específicos são: evidenciar aspectos desse processo sócio-histórico e aprofundar sobre os desafios do Estado e da sociedade civil para a efetivação desses direitos. Por isso, duas hipóteses nortearam este trabalho: (a) a realidade de contradições ambientais, de obstáculos à efetividade dos direitos humanos e de dificuldades para o reconhecimento dos direitos da natureza estão relacionados à visão antropocêntrica; e (b) a resistência ao antropocentrismo marca as novas perspectivas e campos de luta em prol dos direitos humanos e dos direitos da natureza na América Latina. Em termos metodológicos utilizaram-se os métodos bibliográfico e documental. Concluiu-se destacando o florescimento de novas perspectivas constitucionais e hermenêuticas em prol dos direitos humanos e dos direitos da natureza.
Promoting Digital Technologies to Enhance Human Resource Progress in Banking
Authors: Gjika Ira , Aliko Arnuela
Published: August 2024

The banking industry has been using digital technologies for several decades to improve its operations and customer service. Digital transformation has marked the competitive banking market worldwide. It has been prominent in hardware and software banks use to attract and keep customers, pursuing the recent trends of digital advancement. Strategic human resource management is an area in the Albanian banks’ activity that can increase the use of digital tools to benefit from their remarkable attributes. The bank workforce should be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies for utilizing the new technologies and processes. Training and development of employees are key to ensuring they can contribute to the achievement of banks strategic objectives. This study points out the potential of digital tools to drive the improvements of employees in terms of performance, motivation, job satisfaction, and customer service. The role of learning management systems for employees’ training in banks is given particular attention. The method applied is a combination of the desk study with a field survey carried out in the banking sector in Albania. It reveals a positive relationship between the use of appropriate digital tools for employees’ learning and development process and their commitment to work. The survey indicates the employees’ appreciation for the organizations that care about their workforce development, which contributes to a successful implementation of their competitive strategy in the Albanian market. Increased use of digital technologies for human resource development in banks could support the digital advancement of the whole economy.
Spinal Anesthesia for Total Joint Replacement
Authors: Overla Trey
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Total Joint arthroplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the developed world with millions of total hip and total knee replacements taking place each year.1 It has long been debated whether general anesthesia or neuraxial anesthesia is the best choice for lower limb total joint arthroplasty. The purpose of this scientific poster is to explore and discuss the potential benefits of using spinal anesthesia rather than general anesthesia for total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty. A database search utilizing Embase, Medline complete, and PubMed was completed to obtain information for the poster. After data and resources were reviewed, several benefits were discovered related to the use of spinal anesthesia for total joint arthroplasty. Benefits included lower 30-day mortality rates, decreased odds for all-cause mortality and fewer complications in most cases, lower 90-day complication rate, decreased post-operative nausea and vomiting, and decreased medical costs.1-6 According to the literature, a systematic review and meta-analysis, and a multinational expert group neuraxial anesthesia is the preferred anesthetic technique due to its reduction of most (but not all) complications.1 Spinal anesthesia is the preferred method of anesthesia for total knee and total hip arthroplasty given the positive associated postoperative outcome benefits.1
Patient Blood Management
Authors: Berman Brianna
Published: August 2024

Impact Statement: Patient blood management (PBM) recommendations can help providers manage anemia and assist in transfusion-related decision-making.
Introduction: Blood transfusions are often a necessary treatment for operative patients, but they are not without potential complications, including hemolytic reactions, and even death. Establishing parameters and guidelines for transfusions in patients undergoing an operation is imperative in treating them safely and effectively; patient blood management protocols provide these guidelines.
Literature review: Patient blood management (PBM) is based on three pillars: treatment of underlying anemia, minimizing blood loss, and the use of transfusion thresholds. Establishing hemoglobin levels that dictate transfusion thresholds can be either restrictive (transfusing at lower thresholds) or liberal (transfusing at higher thresholds). Current literature recommends restrictive transfusion thresholds (hemoglobin less than 7 gm/dL) with consideration for individual patient status.
Description of the case: A 56-year old male underwent an emergent exploratory laparotomy to locate a source of bleeding four days after having a hemicolectomy. He received one unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) in the intensive care unit overnight and arrived in the operating room (OR) on a phenylephrine drip. After induction, the patient required a vasopressin drip as well. The patient remained hemodynamically unstable and his hemoglobin was 9.8 g/dL, thus, the decision was made to administer one unit of PRBCs in the OR. The patient remained unstable throughout the case and a hemoglobin recheck was 9.5 g/dL, so a second unit of PRBCs was given. The transfusion threshold utilized in this case was liberal (less than 10 g/dL).
Discussion and conclusions: In this case, all three pillars of PBM were taken into account. Pre-operative anemia was treated with a blood transfusion. Determining the cause and providing treatment of anemia before surgery can help decrease the need for transfusions. There was minimal intraoperative blood loss during the case, however techniques to manage this potential complication include: cell saver, hemodilution, and goal-directed fluid therapy. Finally, a liberal transfusion threshold was found appropriate as the patient was hemodynamically unstable. A lower transfusion threshold (less than 7 g/dL) is generally recommended for stable patients. Utilization of PBM can help guide transfusion decision-making and decrease the number of blood products given without increasing patient morbidity or mortality.
Anesthesia for a Patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Achondroplastic Dwarfism and History of Malignant Hyperthermia
Authors: Harvey, SRNA Jaclyn
Published: August 2024

A primary goal for anesthesia providers is to maintain patientsafety. This is an even greater concern when taking care of apatient with a complicated medical history. This case report,discusses the care of a 47 year-old female patient who presentedto a tertiary care center for an orthopedic procedure. Hermedical history included osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), achondroplasticdwarfism and suspicion of malignant hyperthermia (MH).There were multiple anesthetic implications to ensure safety forthis patient during the perioperative period. OI concerns includebone fragility and potential for multiple fractures even afterinoffensive trauma. Achondroplastic dwarfism concerns includeabnormalities of the upper airway and difficulty with visualizingthe glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy.1 MalignantHyperthermia is a life threatening disorder, which places thepatient at risk for a hypermetabolic reaction if exposed to selectanesthetic agents.