bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AN ALGEBRAIC DECOMPOSITION OF HEMITROPIC PSEUDOTENSORS IN N DIMENSIONS AND APPLICATIONS TO MICROPOLAR CONTINUUM THEORIES
Authors: Murashkin E.V. , Radayev Yu.N.
Published: July 2023

The paper is devoted to problems related to algebraic decompositions and coordinate representations of tensors with constant components, hemitropic tensors and pseudotensors. Such objects of tensor algebra are interesting from the micropolar continuum mechanics viewpoint. Algebraic properties and coordinate representations of tensors and pseudotensors with constant components are discussed. The base examples of tensors with constant components usable in continuum mechanics are given. An algebraic algorithm for coordinate representations of tensors and pseudotensors with constant components proposed by prof. G.B. Gurevich is highlighted and employed.The notions of fully isotropic, conventionally isotropic, unconventionally isotropic, semi-isotropic (demitropic, hemitropic, chiral) fourth rank tensors and pseudotensors are proposed. The coordinate representations of a Cartesian hemitropic fourth rank tensor in three-dimensional space are obtained in terms of the Kronecker delta and metric tensor products. Based on an unconventional definition of a hemitropic fourth rank tensor, general coordinate representations in dimensions in terms of the Kronecker deltas and metric tensors are given. A comparison of an arbitrary hemitropic fourth rank tensor and a tensor with constant components is carried out. A general form of the elastic potential of a linear anisotropic micropolar elastic continuum is obtained by the pseudotensor technique. Obtained anisotropic micropolar potential is reduced to a hemitropic one by proposed coordinate representations of fourth rank tensors. Coordinate representations for constitutive tensors and pseudotensors usable in mathematical modeling of linear hemitropic micropolarelastic continua are obtained as a modification of pseudotensors with constant components in three-dimensional space.
MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF INITIAL STRESS STATE IN A THIN-WALL CYLINDER WITH VARIABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Authors: Vatulyan A.O. , Nedin R.D. , Yurov V.O.
Published: July 2023

A linearized model of prestressed elastic body vibrations is described in terms of the nonsymmetric Piola stress tensor, and a weak statement of the original problem is given. With the help of the Lagrange variational principle, we construct a statement of the problem of steady axisymmetric oscillations of a thin-walled (shell-like) cylinder with variable material properties in the presence of an inhomogeneous prestress field. The motion equations, essential and natural boundary conditions are formulated. Integral characteristics are introduced that average the change in prestresses and material properties over the shell thickness. On the basis of the model presented, the problem on steady-state vibrations of a functionally graded prestressed cylindrical shell is numerically investigated via the shooting method; the influence of the laws of change in material modules and prestress components on dynamic characteristics (e.g., amplitude-frequency characteristics, natural vibration frequencies) is analyzed, a comparative analysis of the solutions is carried out depending on the thin-walled parameter. For the considered cylindrical shell with axial inhomogeneity, based on the acoustic sounding data, we study the inverse problem of restoring two laws of prestress inhomogeneity characterizing the nonuniform initial stress-strain state of tension or inflation. As additional information, we consider the measurement data of the displacement components on the cylinder's surface, given in a set of points at a certain frequency of steady-state oscillations; in such a case, the material characteristics are considered to be known and may depend on the axial coordinate, which makes it possible to set an arbitrary functional gradient along the axis of the cylinder. The mode of probing loading is determined by specifying the traction type and oscillation frequency. Explicit formulas for the desired laws of prestress inhomogeneity are obtained, and computational experiments are carried out to restore them. A high accuracy of reconstruction is revealed far from the ends of the cylinder when probing at a frequency in the vicinity of the first resonance.
Ginger potency on the prevention and treatment of breast cancer
Authors: Usman Andi Nilawati , Manju Budu , Ilhamuddin Ilhamuddin , Ahmad Mardiana , AB Takko , Ariyandy Andi , Budiaman Budiaman , Eragradini Athirah Rinandha , Hasan Intan Idiana , Hashim Sabarisah , Sartini Sartini , Sinrang Andi Wardihan
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Cancer is a type of disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can destroy body tissues. The use of traditional medicine naturally uses plants from ginger with the maceration method. The ginger plant is a herbaceous flowering plant with the Zingiberaceacea group. METHODS: This study uses the literature review method by reviewing 50 articles from journals and databases. RESULTS: A review of several articles, namely ginger has bioactive components such as gingerol. Ginger is used as a treatment in complementary therapies using plants. Ginger is a strategy with many benefits and functions as a nutritional complement to the body. This benefit has shown the effect of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer against nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy in breast cancer. CONCLUSION: Anticancer in ginger is shown by polyphenols associated with anti-metastatic, anti-proliferative, antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy. Therefore, consuming ginger regularly affects natural herbal therapy with the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and serves as a prevention against the effects of chemotherapy.
Renovation of the Van Brienenoord Bridge, The Netherlands
Authors: Acosta Kevin , Tjepkema Daan , de Meijier Felix
Published: July 2023

Part of the Netherlands’ busiest highway, the Van Brienenoord Bridge comprises 12 lanes of traffic split across the eastbound bridge built in the 1960 s and the western bridge built in the 1990 s. The Van Brienenoord Bridge complex consisting of two parallel 300 m span steel arch bridges, approach structures and three parallel bascule bridges over the New Meuse. The bridges carry about 230,000 vehicles daily. A strengthening and replacement strategy was developed to reduce road closures to one of the two bridges at a time and reducing this time to weeks instead of months. The strengthening consists of plate stiffeners to the main girders and arches and a new deck. Construction begins in 2025 and will extend the bridge’s useful life to another 100 years. The strengthening instead of replacing is in line with RWS’ commitment to adopting circular economy principles for their infrastructure network.
Decreased Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Mild Cognitive Impairment Phenotypes
Authors: Glass Umfleet Laura , Pommy Jessica , Cohen Alexander D. , Allen Margaret , Obarski Shawn , Mason Lilly , Berres Halle , Franczak Malgorzata , Wang Yang
Published: July 2023

Background: Cerebrovascular health plays an important role in cognitive health in older adults. Cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), a measure of cerebrovascular health, changes in both normal and pathological aging, and is increasingly being conceptualized as contributory to cognitive decline. Interrogation of this process will yield new insights into cerebrovascular correlates of cognition and neurodegeneration. Objective: The current study examines CVR using advanced MRI in prodromal dementia states (amnestic and non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment phenotypes; aMCI and naMCI, respectively) and older adult controls. Methods: CVR was assessed in 41 subjects (20 controls, 11 aMCI, 10 naMCI) using multiband multi-echo breath-holding task functional magnetic resonance imaging. Imaging data were preprocessed and analyzed using AFNI. All participants also completed a battery of neuropsychological tests. T-tests and ANOVA/ANCOVA analyses were conducted to compare controls to MCI groups on CVR and cognitive metrics. Partial correlation analyses between CVR derived from regions-of-interest (ROIs) and different cognitive functions were conducted. Results: CVR was found to be significantly lower in aMCI and naMCI patients compared to controls. naMCI showed intermediate patterns between aMCI and controls (though aMCI and naMCI groups did not significantly differ). CVR of ROIs were positively correlated with neuropsychological measures of processing speed, executive functioning, and memory. Conclusion: The findings highlight regional CVR differences in MCI phenotypes compared to controls, where aMCI may have lower CVR than naMCI. Our results suggest possible cerebrovascular abnormalities associated with MCI phenotypes.
Initiation of Antihypertensive Medication from Midlife on Incident Dementia: The Health and Retirement Study
Authors: Wei Jingkai , Xu Hanzhang , Zhang Donglan , Tang Huilin , Wang Tiansheng , Steck Susan E. , Divers Jasmin , Zhang Jiajia , Merchant Anwar T.
Published: July 2023

Background: Hypertension has been identified as a risk factor of dementia, but most randomized trials did not show efficacy in reducing the risk of dementia. Midlife hypertension may be a target for intervention, but it is infeasible to conduct a trial initiating antihypertensive medication from midlife till dementia occurs late life. Objective: We aimed to emulate a target trial to estimate the effectiveness of initiating antihypertensive medication from midlife on reducing incident dementia using observational data. Methods: The Health and Retirement Study from 1996 to 2018 was used to emulate a target trial among non-institutional dementia-free subjects aged 45 to 65 years. Dementia status was determined using algorithm based on cognitive tests. Individuals were assigned to initiating antihypertensive medication or not, based on the self-reported use of antihypertensive medication at baseline in 1996. Observational analog of intention-to-treat and per-protocol effects were conducted. Pooled logistic regression models with inverse-probability of treatment and censoring weighting using logistic regression models were applied, and risk ratios (RRs) were calculated, with 200 bootstrapping conducted for the 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: A total of 2,375 subjects were included in the analysis. After 22 years of follow-up, initiating antihypertensive medication reduced incident dementia by 22% (RR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.63, 0.99). No significant reduction of incident dementia was observed with sustained use of antihypertensive medication. Conclusion: Initiating antihypertensive medication from midlife may be beneficial for reducing incident dementia in late life. Future studies are warranted to estimate the effectiveness using large samples with improved clinical measurements.
A new class of fuzzy implications derived from non associative structures and its characterizations
Authors: Park Choonkil , Rehman Noor , Ali Abbas , Alahmadi Reham A. , Khalaf Mohammed M. , Hila Kostaq
Published: July 2023

In clasical logic, it is possible to combine the uniary negation operator ¬ with any other binary operator in order to generate the other binary operators. In this paper, we introduce the concept of (N∗, O, N, G)-implication derived from non associative structures, overlap function O, grouping function G and two different fuzzy negations N∗ and N are used for the generalization of the implication p → q ≡ ¬ [p ∧ ¬ (¬ p ∨ q)] . We show that (N∗, O, N, G)-implication are fuzzy implication without any restricted conditions. Further, we also study that some properties of (N∗, O, N, G)-implication that are necessary for the development of this paper. The key contribution of this paper is to introduced the concept of circledcircG,N-compositions on (N∗, O, N, G)-implications. If ( N 1 ∗ , O ( 1 ) , N 1 , G ( 1 ) ) - or ( N 2 ∗ , O ( 2 ) , N 2 , G ( 2 ) ) -implications constructed from the tuples ( N 1 ∗ , O ( 1 ) , N 1 , G ( 1 ) ) or ( N 2 ∗ , O ( 2 ) , N 2 , G ( 2 ) ) satisfy a certain property P, we now investigate whether circledcircG,N-composition of ( N 1 ∗ , O ( 1 ) , N 1 , G ( 1 ) ) - and ( N 2 ∗ , O ( 2 ) , N 2 , G ( 2 ) ) -implications satisfies the same property or not. If not, then we attempt to characterise those implications ( N 1 ∗ , O ( 1 ) , N 1 , G ( 1 ) ) -, ( N 2 ∗ , O ( 2 ) , N 2 , G ( 2 ) ) -implications satisfying the property P such that circledcircG,N-composition of ( M 1 ∗ , O ( 1 ) , M 1 , G ( 1 ) ) - and ( M 2 ∗ , O ( 2 ) , M 2 , G ( 2 ) ) -implications also satisfies the same property. Further, we introduced sup-circledcircO-composition of (N∗, O, N, G)-implications constructed from tuples (N∗, O, N, G) . Subsequently, we show that under which condition sup-circledcircO-composition of (N∗, O, N, G)-implications are fuzzy implication. We also study the intersections between families of fuzzy implications, including RO-implications (residual implication), (G, N)-implications, QL-implications, D-implications and (N∗, O, N, G)-implications.
I Smile for His Sake: Unmasking Grief in L.M. Montgomery’s “Our Women”
Authors: Ruzich Constance M.
Published: July 2023

This essay recovers a “doubleness” or “second and more difficult poem” that exists beneath the surface of the only Great War poem that L.M. Montgomery published during her lifetime. Using Montgomery’s wartime journals, as well as her war novel Rilla of Ingleside, this analysis suggests that “Our Women” is a complex text that simultaneously voices patriotic sentiments as it subverts the traditional elegy and exposes the emotional traumas Montgomery and other women endured during the Great War and in its aftermath.
Financial Contagion and Duration: Evidence from International Financial Markets
Authors: Enow Samuel Tabot
Published: July 2023

The overlapping claims of susceptible shocks affecting multiple financial markets have been well documented in finance literature. These shocks are channelled through several propagation mechanisms due to global integration. The purpose of this study was to investigate financial contagion and the relative duration effect. A variance decomposition blueprint was applied to achieved the objective of this study for a sample of five financial markets. The sampling timeframe was from January 1, 2017 to 31 December 2018 characterised by pre Covid-19 pandemic era and January 1, 2020 to 31 December 2021 for the Covid-19 pandemic. The results indicate weak endogenous relationship between financial markets before the pandemic. However, significant contagion was observed during the Covid-19 pandemic which last for several periods in some markets. In line with this findings, there may be no portfolio diversification benefits during periods of financial distress. In essence, central banks should implement mechanism absorb economic shocks and facilitate easy access to liquidity during periods of financial distress.
Estimated Impact of Covid-19 on Exchange Rate Risk of Multinational Enterprises Operating in Emerging Markets
Authors: Arvi Leonard , Manakyan Herman , Khazeh Kashi
Published: July 2023

Multinational enterprises (MNE) operating in emerging countries are exposed to various types of risk.   Exchange rate risk is an important and anticipated part of MNE’s total risk exposure, with a variety of tools available to mitigate that risk. In this study, we focus on transaction exposure of cash flows in eight distinctive emerging market currencies and employ the Modified Value-at-Risk (MVaR) model to estimate the maximum one-period loss during an eighteen-month period spanning pre- and post-Covid-19 periods. The predicted losses by MVaR are then compared to the ex-post results, to identify any differences in the pre- and post-Covid-19 periods and to determine the need for adjustments in hedging strategies by MNEs during similar global crises. The motive of this research is to understand the limitations of hedging and what MNEs can do to mitigate transaction exposure risk. The results provide insights on whether MNEs should hedge their currency risk or not. The COVID-19 pandemic did impact all firms globally, so this study is relevant and pertinent as firms plan their post-pandemic growth.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI INVENTORY METODE FIFO DAN LAPORAN STOK BARANG PADA KPRI “MANFAAT” LEMBAGA PENJAMIN MUTU PENDIDIKAN (LPMP) JAWA TENGAH MENGGUNAKAN MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC.NET
Authors: Nurdiansyah Alfian , Sadida Afiat
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this paper is to build an inventory information system
application program using the FIFO method and the Stock Report using Microsoft
Visual Basic. NET to reduce errors in calculations and inventory recording errors
whose operations can be easily understood by users. Data collection methods used are interview methods, observation and literature study. The writing method used in this research is the description method which explains the general profile of the Central Java Education Quality Assurance Agency (LPMP) KPRI and the exposition method to explain the results of the system design being implemented. It is hoped that the FIFO method of inventory system design and inventory reports will minimize the problems encountered so that it can produce reports and display accurate data according to actual conditions.For the preparation of the FIFO method of inventory information system software and inventory reports, there are several stages: system analysis, process analysis, conceptual design, detailed design, implementation and conversion. Reports generated include the FIFO method inventory of goods reports, goods inward reports, goods outgoing reports and goods returns reports.
PENGARUH PERAN PERANGKAT DESA, KEBIJAKAN DESA, AKSESIBILITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN, DAN SISKEUDES TERHADAP AKUNTABILITAS DESA DI KECAMATAN PEMALANG
Authors: Imron Ali
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT : This study used purposive sampling of 52 respondents. The testing in this study was carried out by testing the validity, reliability, classical assumptions, testing the hypothesis in the form of a t test, multiple linear regression analysis, the coefficient of determination. The results of the validity test for each variable question item are valid because the value of rtable > rcount. The results of the reliability test on each variable question item are reliable because the Cronbach alpha value is > 0.6. The results of multiple linear regression analysis in this study showed the variable Role of Village Officials (X1), Village Policy variables (X2), Financial Report Accessibility variables (X3). The SISKEUDES variable (X4) has an effect on Village Financial Accountability.
STRATEGI INVESTASI SAHAM PERBANKAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN TOP DOWN ANALYSIS
Authors: Prihatiningsih Prihatiningsih , Soemarso Embun Duriany , Muslikh Mohammad , Kodir Mochamad Abdul , Makom Maharani Rona
Published: July 2023

Abstract : The population in this study are financial sector stocks listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, a sample of financial sector banking shares listed on the Indonesian stock exchange until December 2021. The analytical method used in this study is the Top Down Analysis method, which includes macroeconomic analysis, industry analysis. or sectoral analysis, analysis of financial statements or analysis of financial ratios, and analysis of stock valuations. Based on the results of macroeconomic analysis, Indonesia's average inflation rate of 2.73 in the last five years is relatively mild. The average BI Rate for the last five years has been 4.60%, with an average GDP of IDR 76,665.1 trillion, and the IHSG average for the last five years of 6,282.05. Based on these macro indicators, Indonesia in the last five years has been in a stable and conducive condition for investment. The growth of the Financial sector index exceeded the growth of the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG). Based on the results of stock valuation and financial performance, banking stocks that have performed above the average for the financial sector in the last five years are shares of BBCA, BBRI, BBNI, BMRI, BBTN, and BDMN.
PENGARUH FREE CASH FLOW, PROFITABILITAS, DAN SIKLUS HIDUP PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP PRAKTIK MANAJEMEN LABA
Authors: Ayuningtyas Mutiara , Damayanty Prisila
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah terdapat pengaruh free cash flow, profitabilitas, umur perusahaan, dan sales growth terhadap praktik manajemen laba. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data panel selama 2017-2020 berupa data perusahaan sektor property dan real estate yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 68 data yang diperoleh menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Teknik data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi berganda menggunakan SPSS versi 26. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa free cash flow berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Profitabilitas berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Sedangkan umur perusahaan dan sales growth tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap manajemen laba.
PENGARUH PAJAK, TINGKAT KEPEMILIKAN ASING, RENCANA BONUS, DAN PERJANJIAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN HARGA TRANSFER
Authors: Hasibuan Ahmad Nurdin , Harisman Harisman , Samad Abdul Wahab
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Taxes, Foreign Ownership, Bonus Plans and Debt Covenants on the company's decision to transfer pricing to manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016 - 2019. The results show that taxes do not have a positive effect on companies to make transfers. Pricing because this is due to the number of companies to pay taxes every year. Foreign ownership has a positive effect, this is due to the large number of foreign institutions that have shares of more than 5% and 20% more. Bonus Plans have a positive effect, if their rewards or wages depend on reported bonuses on net income then it is possible to increase bonuses during the period by reporting net income as high as possible. Debt Covenant has a positive effect, this is because the calculation of the debt ratio shows that the maximum value is 1.06 and the average is 0.4356, indicating that almost half of the company's investment is in the form of debt. Simultaneously, taxes, foreign ownership, bonus plans and debt covenants have a significant effect on the company's decision to transfer pricing.
Clinical and pathomorphological changes in a cat during the course of post-vaccination sarcoma
Authors: Kisera Ya. V. , Zhyla M. I. , Martyniv Yu. V. , Chuliuk V. I.
Published: July 2023

Prevention of infectious diseases in cats is a guarantee of their health. It is important to carry out routine annual vaccination in cats to maintain a stable titer of antibodies in the cat's blood. However, due to the injection of vaccines into the same part of the body every time, the risk of such a dangerous malignant tumor in the area of injection as post-vaccination sarcoma increases. This pathology occurs in every 13–16th vaccinated cat per 10 thousand heads. The article describes a clinical case of post-vaccination sarcoma in cat. A comprehensive examination of the sick animal was carried out using various diagnostic methods. Clinical and ultrasonographic methods of visual diagnosis, hematological studies of blood and cytological studies of punctate from the tumor, as well as histological examination of the neoplasm after surgical removal of the tumor were used. It has been established that post-vaccination sarcoma looks like a diffuse, non-painful, non-hot swelling that is localized in the subcutaneous tissue. Ultrasonographically, the tumor has a heterogeneous structure and central-type vascularization with infiltrative growth. Hematological indicators of blood in a sick cat are characterized by reactive leukocytosis with a shift of the nucleus to the left and an increase in the sedimentation rate of erythrocytes up to 15 mm/h. While on the 10th day after surgical removal, these indicators decrease to normal. Cytological examination of the neoplasm showed the presence of atypical giant multinucleated cells with polymorphic nuclei in which a large number of mitoses and lymphoid cells occur. Histological changes in the tumor are represented by spindle-shaped tumor cells with strongly expressed atypism and pathological forms of mitosis in tumor cells. The stroma of the tumor is permeated with blood vessels, which indicates the progressive aggressive growth of the neoplasm.
Isozymes of glutathione peroxidase in cow ovarian tissue under different physiological and pathological states of the gonad
Authors: Akymyshyn M. М. , Kuzmina N. V. , Ostapiv D. D.
Published: July 2023

The article presents a study of glutathione peroxidase (GPO) isozymes content in ovarian tissue under various physiological and pathological states of cow gonads. The ovarian tissue of 12 cows in different physiological conditions were selected for research, from which homogenates were prepared. The content of isozymes was determined in the supernatant after centrifugation by electrophoresis. After electrophoresis in a 7.5 % polyacrylamide gel and specific staining of the plates according to Lin C. L. and Weydert C. J., 5 bands of catalytically active isozymes of the enzyme (GPO1, GPO2, GPO3, GPO4, and GPO5) were established. They differed in electrophoretic mobility, intensity, and area of band staining. It has been proven that depending on the physiological state of the ovaries, the content of individual isozymes in the gonad tissue changed. In particular, it was found that the content of GPO1 for “late corpus luteum” and “follicular growth” was almost the same, and was in the range of 14.2–15.6 %, and for “early corpus luteum” it was 8.7–10.1 % lower (Р < 0.01). The content of GPO2 was high in “early corpus luteum” (19.9 ± 6.42 %), and in “late corpus luteum” and “follicular growth” it was lower on 11.0–13.2 % (Р < 0.01). The content of GPO3 during “follicular growth” and “early corpus luteum” was within 50.1–51.2 %, and during “late” it decreased on 4.5–5.6 %. According to changes in the physiological state of the ovary in the tissue of “late corpus luteum”, the content of GPO4 was the highest (26.0 ± 2.40 %), and under “follicular growth” and “early corpus luteum” it was lower on 10.2 (Р < 0.05) and 12.9 % (Р < 0.01), respectively. A high content of GPO5 was established in the ovarian tissue of “follicular growth” (10.8 ± 2.00 %), which tended to decrease by 2.8 % and by 4.8 %, respectively, in “early” and “late corpus luteum”. For ovarian tissue with hypofunction, compared to physiological conditions, a probable decrease in the content of the following isozymes was registered: GPO1 by 1.2–11.3 % (Р < 0.01), GPO4 – 6.8–19.7 % (Р < 0 .01) and GPO5 – 2.7–7.5 % (Р < 0.01), while the content of GPO3, on the contrary, increased by 23.6–29.2 % (Р < 0.05–0.01). The study of the dependence of the content of enzyme isozymes on different conditions of the gonad showed that the correlation ratio for the content of GPO isozymes in ovarian tissue under physiological conditions and hypofunction: medium strength was negative for GPO2 and GPO3 (η = 0.473 and 0.530), positive for GPO5 (η = 0.481 ), and strongly positive for GPO1 and GPO4 (η = 0.740 and 0.746).
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels in Stadium 5 Chronic Kidney Disease with Hemodialysis Regularly and Covid-19
Authors: Alifa Cut Safira , M. Feldi Gazaly Nasution
Published: July 2023

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is kidney dysfunction that has occurred for more than 3 months. Patients with stage 5 CKD with hemodialysis (HD) regularly are prone to suffering from COVID-19 because hemodialysis patients can experience malnutrition, inflammation, and atherosclerosis. This study aims to determine CRP levels in stage 5 CKD with HD) regularly and COVID-19 at USU Hospital from June to October 2021.
Method: One of the inflammatory biomarkers that can be used in assessing C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels, by looking at these levels it is expected to know how severe the inflammation of the disease is. This is an observational descriptive study with a total sampling technique. Data were obtained secondarily from the medical records of stage 5 chronic kidney disease patients with COVID-19 with HD regularly.
Result: Of the total 28 data, there were male 23 (82.1%) and female.5 (17.9%) patients. Most of them have aged 40-60 years old, and the clinical picture of patients was shortness of breath, with comorbid hypertension. In this study, the most HD duration was for 12-36 months and the highest level of CRP is > 200 mg/dl.
Conclusion: The patients with CKD with HD regularly and covid-19 have increased inflammatory markers of CRP
D-Dimer Levels of COVID-19 patients with Diabetes Mellitus: a Retrospective study
Authors: Dharma Lindarto  , Ginting Fransiscus
Published: July 2023

Background: Diabetes is the commonest comorbidity in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, and D-dimer level assessment has reliable parameters for assessing and evaluating the prognosis of COVID-19 patients with comorbid. This study aims to compare D-dimer,  FPG, and PPG levels between COVID-19 patients with comorbid.
Method: We conducted a retrospective descriptive and analytical study carried out at D-dimer, FPG, and PPG levels of COVID-19 patients with comorbid in a tertiary Hospital in Medan, Indonesia, from April 04, 2020, to November 22, 2020. The data were collected by cheek list, using electronic medical records. The data included age, gender, medical history, comorbidity disease inward, and ICU admission. All these cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the laboratory by Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR).
Result: From 323 COVID-19 patients with comorbidities, there are significant differences in D-dimer, FPG, and PPG levels between all groups of COVID-19 patients with the comorbid disease (p<0.05),  and there is a significant difference in D-dimer, FPG, and PPG level between severity of COVID-19 with comorbidities (p<0.005).    
Conclusion: There is a significant difference between D-dimer, FPG, and PPG levels in COVID-19 patients with comorbidities in comorbid type and severity of COVID-19.
Correlation between Erythropoietin Resistance Index and Mortality in Regular Hemodialysis Patients at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan
Authors: Nasution Fakhri Amin , Nasution Alwi Thamrin , Nasution Feldy G
Published: July 2023

Introduction: One of the functions of the kidneys is the production of erythropoietin, a signaling molecule that stimulates the production of red blood cells, in response to reduced oxygen levels in the blood. In chronic kidney disease, there is a disturbance in the production of erythropoietin. Several previous studies have linked the index of erythropoietin resistance to mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study aimed to correlate between erythropoietin resistance index (ERI) and Mortality in regular hemodialysis patients.
Method: Observational analytic study with a cross-sectional method to assess the relationship between ERI and mortality in all regular hemodialysis patients at H Adam Malik Medan. The ERI was used to evaluate erythropoietin EPO by comparing the dose of EPO to the hemoglobin level. The data were tested statistically with the Chi-Square method.
Results: The average study subjects suffered from anemia with Hb levels of 8.21 g/dL, serum iron levels of 63.22 mcg/dL, and increased total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) levels with an average value of 190.2 mcg/dL, low ferritin levels of 195.59 mcg/L and serum transferrin (TSAT) 19.2%, and of 2.94 g/dL. Albumin levels, transferrin saturation, and ERI were associated with the mortality rate of patients undergoing regular hemodialysis (p=0.021; p=0.011; p=0.012).
Conclusion: There is a relationship between the index of erythropoietin resistance and the mortality rate of patients undergoing regular hemodialysis
Rechnungswesen im Krankenhaus
Authors: Gruber Thomas , Ott Robert
Published: July 2023

Aufbauend auf den Spezifika der Krankenhausfinanzierung und -vergütung werden das externe und das interne Rechnungswesen in Krankenhäusern grundlegend, umfassend und praxisnah vermittelt. Die Neuauflage des Werkes richtet sich an Studierende und an Praktiker:innen. Es ist für Anfänger, die Grundkenntnisse erwerben wollen, gleichermaßen geeignet wie für Fortgeschrittene, die Einzelfragen nachschlagen möchten. Im externen Rechnungswesen wird ausführlich der Jahresabschluss nach HGB und KHBV behandelt. Darüber hinaus wird ein Überblick über die Konzernbilanzierung, die Bilanzierung nach internationalen Rechnungslegungsstandards (IFRS) sowie die Jahresabschlussanalyse gegeben. Im internen Rechnungswesen werden die einzelnen Schritte in der Kostenarten-, Kostenstellen- und Kostenträgerrechnung sowie der Erlösrechnung eines Krankenhauses ausführlich erläutert. Zudem werden darauf aufbauend wichtige Instrumente zur operativen Steuerung und zum Kostenmanagement behandelt. Die wesentlichen Problemstellungen des Krankenhaus-Rechnungswesens werden grundlegend und verständlich erörtert. Praxisnahe Fallbeispiele und Gastbeiträge von Praktiker:innen runden das Verständnis ab.
ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ЄВРЕЙСЬКОГО ГРОМАДСЬКОГО КОМІТЕТУ ДОПОМОГИ В ХЕРСОНСЬКОМУ ПОВІТІ (1920–1923 РР.)
Authors: Біліченко Лідія
Published: July 2023

У статті досліджується діяльність Єврейського громадського комітету допомоги на території Херсонського повіту упродовж 1920–1923 рр. З’ясовано, що на території Херсонського повіту були розташовані такі єврейські колонії: Великий і Малий Нагартав, Велика і Мала Романівка, Добра, Ефінгар, Ново-Полтавка, Львова, Новий Берислав, Інгулець, Велика і Мала Сейдеменуха, Бобровий Кут, Ново-Житомир, Ново-Вітебськ, Ново-Подольськ, Ново-Ковно, Кам’янка, Ізлучиста. Встановлено, що основною передумовою та причиною створення та функціонування філантропічної місії Єврейського громадського комітету допомоги у Херсонському повіті стали єврейські погроми та голод 1921–1923 рр., який забрав життя мільйонів людей і став найстрашнішою катастрофою ХХ ст. Доведено, що діяльність благодійної місії на Херсонщині була зосереджена, головним чином, на допомозі голодуючим дітям та дорослим, утворенні харчових пунктів, наданні медичної допомоги, розподілу одягу й взуття тощо. З’ясовано, що упродовж 1921–1923 рр. Єврейському громадському комітету допомоги вдалося створити найбільш розширену мережу харчових пунктіву у Херсонському повіті. Доведено, що окрім гуманітарної допомоги, комітет надавав також вагому фінансову допомогу, а також брав активну участь у розбудові народного господарства та у подоланні наслідків розрухи у Херсонському повіті протягом 1922–1923 рр. Автор прийшла до висновку, що за допомогою діяльності Єврейського громадського комітету допомоги, вдалося перемогти голод, впоратися з розрухою та розбудувати єврейські колонії у Херсонському повіті.
El enfoque macrocomparado en la investigación criminológica y de justicia penal. Ventajas y series de tiempo disponibles para España
Authors: Grijalva Eternod Áurea Esther
Published: July 2023

Con este trabajo se pretende realizar una contribución a las ciencias penales estableciendo las ventajas y la necesidad de realizar análisis macro y comparado. Además, se presentan los principales datos secundarios disponibles para el análisis criminológico y de la justicia penal en España, a nivel país, distinguiendo el tipo de información, su periodo, su disponibilidad y la utilidad para la generación de conocimiento científico. El trabajo se centra en la información que es comparable internacionalmente y de la que se cuenta con distintos puntos en el tiempo. La intención es potenciar las investigaciones que realicen comparaciones globales y regionales sobre el fenómeno criminal, teniendo en cuenta que gran parte de las teorías criminológicas pueden ser mejor contrastadas con información agregada y que el desarrollo de investigación macro y comparada es uno de los principales retos en la actualidad, pues la misma tiene importantes implicaciones para la prevención del delito y la violencia.
Reporte de aplicación de tratamientos de vinagre y carbonato para el control de Tillansia recurvata
Authors:   Universidad Tecnológica de la Sierra Hidalguense, México, Gómez-Ramírez Antonio , Guevara-Herrera Ricardo , Gutiérrez Licona Merylin , López-Maldonado Edgar ,   Asesoría y consultoría Ambiental Profesional AYCA-PRO S.A de C.V.
Published: July 2023

The Motita hay (Tillandsiarecurvata) is an epiphytic plant which it is considered today as a pest, that even, it is not a parasiticplant that avoids taking nutrients from the host, but generates a competence for getting light and oxygen from the environmentwhen making photosynthesis and this process becomes more difficult due to the respiration and transpiration of the tree having as aresult a weakening of the branches of the host causing the death of different forest species (Sánchez et al., 2007). Then, the mainobjective is to evaluate the efficacy of the appliance of sodium bicarbonate and vinegar in different doses through a designedexperiment in order to determine what type of dose provides the best result as an alternative and as a complement to the mechanictesting control. Then, 5 treatments are applied in 5 plots of 100 m² with 4 evaluations, and the doses are 86 g of sodium bicarbonateper 1 L of water, 100 g of sodium bicarbonate per 1 L of water, 86 g of sodium bicarbonate with 66 ml of vinegar per 1 L of water,100 g of sodium bicarbonate with 66 ml of vinegar per 1 L of water and then, a pruning of a plot. Finally, the obtained results showthat the use of sodium bicarbonate showed just a little relevance in the results of the control of Tillandsiarecurvata, and the dose of100 g of sodium bicarbonate to 1 L of water shows a very positive result since the hay has dried more quickly, while the use ofvinegar has been inefficient in controlling the pest.
Evaluación de la diversidad genética de poblaciones cultivadas de Sechium edule en Jalisco y Michoacán mediante dos marcadores moleculares
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Rodríguez-Sahagún Araceli , Gómez-Vélez Yolanda , Acevedo-Hernández Gustavo Javier , Aarland Rayn Clarenc
Published: July 2023

Chayote (Sechium edule) is a plant native to the American continent that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It has been associatedwith important properties such as antioxidant activity, and possesses components with anticancer potential. Its fruit has been widelyused as a vegetable since pre-Hispanic times, and is a significant part of the Mexican diet. The states of Michoacán and Jalisco inMexico are among the main chayote producers. However, no studies have been reported regarding the genetic variability of theplant in these regions. Since chayote is primarily cultivated in family orchards, the seed is obtained from the same production, andgermplasm exchange between different areas is limited. Selection and identification of genotypes are essential steps for theestablishment of breeding programs; therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the existing genetic diversity in plantscultivated in these states using the molecular markers ISTR and RAPD. From this genetic analysis, it was observed that thecollected plants formed clearly separated groups based on their origin, confirming the limited genetic flow between the cultivatedpopulations in both states.
Transtorno do Desejo Sexual Hipoativo e Fatores de Risco para Disfunção Sexual em Mulheres Puérperas Atendidas no Ambulatório de Planejamento Familiar
Authors: Fontes Ana Lígia Vieira , Silveira Graziele Maria da , Cavalcanti Beatriz Coutinho Miranda , Dias Maria Eduarda Cavalcanti , Paiva Maria das Graças , Araújo Maria das Graças Rodrigues de , Machado Júnior Agostinho de Sousa , Guerino Marcelo Renato
Published: July 2023

Durante o ciclo gravídico-puerperal a mulher sofre alterações físicas, hormonais e psicológicas, podendo favorecer o aparecimento de disfunções sexuais como desejo sexual hipoativo, dispareunia, redução da excitação e da lubrificação e dificuldades para atingir o orgasmo. Sendo assim este estudo visa analisar a prevalência de transtorno do desejo sexual hipoativo e investigar fatores que influenciam no aparecimento da disfunção sexual. Trata-se de um estudo observacional do tipo transversal, realizado no Ambulatório de Planejamento Familiar do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre fevereiro de 2021 e julho de 2022, através de entrevistas. Foram aplicados os seguintes questionários: questionário sociodemográfico, Escala Visual Analogica da Dor (EVA), Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg (ERA) e o Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). A maioria das participantes (56,25%) apresentou transtorno do desejo sexual hipoativo significativo (p<0,05). Autoestima e outras disfunções sexuais como excitação, lubrificação, satisfação, orgasmo foram associados ao desejo sexual hipoativo no período pós-parto (p<0,05). Outros fatores como idade (p=0,967), estado civil (p=0,586), tipo de parto (p=0,940) e paridade (p=0,762) não predisseram desejo sexual hipoativo em puérperas. O transtorno do desejo sexual hipoativo é uma disfunção sexual prevalente no período pós-parto. Cabe aos profissionais de saúde buscar meios de oferecer conhecimento em educação sexual, empoderamento e melhor qualidade de vida a essas mulheres.
Morfologia das Reduções Jesuítas:
Authors: Simonetti Bruna Caroline , Dantas Marcos Antonio , Balthazar Alexandre , Louvain Pedro , Silva Micael Alvino da
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo descreve as reduções jesuíticas estabelecidas pela Companhia de Jesus. Tem-se como objetivo entender o que foram, onde aconteceram e como terminaram as reduções jesuíticas sul-americanas, com o intuito de reconstruir virtualmente a redução de Santa Maria Mayor. Por meio de uma pesquisa exploratória em um repertório acadêmico existente, analisou-se questões como a morfologia, arquitetura e história dos índios reduzidos. Portanto, conclui-se que a sociedade jesuítica-guarani teve um grande êxito enquanto perdurou em sua existência.
Encarceramento Feminino:
Authors: Chaves Karine Belmont , Santos José Carlos
Published: July 2023

O Brasil ocupa destaque no ranking mundial, estando entre os países com maior população prisional. O encarceramento feminino alçou alguma visibilidade no século XXI em função de um crescimento exponencial de mulheres presas, trazendo preocupações acerca da garantia de direitos dessas mulheres e também dos seus filhos. Este artigo é resultado de um estudo realizado na Penitenciária Feminidade de Foz do Iguaçu, uma unidade de progressão que, em 2021, tinha capacidade para 240 mulheres presas, mas com movimentação constante, com entradas e saídas diariamente. No período pesquisado, 188 detentas participaram da pesquisa, que objetivou identificar como as mulheres presas pensam e organizam a maternidade. Este estudo contou com uma pesquisa bibliográfica e uma pesquisa de campo, sendo aplicado um questionário com perguntas objetivas e discursivas. Entre os dados pessoais, temos que a maioria das mulheres pesquisadas é jovem, solteira, com baixa escolaridade e 84,6% delas é mãe. Entre os diversos entendimentos sobre a maternidade, elas a compreendem como: graça ou benção divina, como responsabilidade e compromisso e também a função primordial de afeto e cuidado, entre outras respostas obtidas. Também utilizamos como fonte de dados anotações de prontuário e memórias da pesquisadora enquanto psicóloga desta unidade prisional. Na pesquisa bibliográfica identificamos aspectos legais implicados no encarceramento feminino e maternidade, além dos aspectos emocionais, que evidenciaram algumas mudanças e uma preocupação também com o direito das crianças em geral. Compreendemos que, um conhecimento maior sobre esta realidade pode contribuir para o aprimoramento das políticas públicas, diante das necessidades de desenvolvimento humano e social.
Mindfulness in Counseling: Implementation of Counseling in the Society 5.0
Authors: Yandri Hengki , Mudjiran Mudjiran , Karneli Yeni , Netrawati Netrawati
Published: July 2023

Counselors in the era of Society 5.0 are faced with new challenges in providing effective counseling services, such as the rapid adoption of technology, changes in how humans communicate and interact, and increasing levels of stress and emotional imbalance due to increased demands in life. Mindfulness can be an effective tool in helping counselors overcome these challenges and helping individuals strengthen their ability to cope with stress and emotional imbalances. Research methods used literature research. This research is conducted by researching and evaluating various reference materials and relevant literature to develop a coherent and logical synthesis that can be verified. The literature for this article is sourced from various platforms, including Publish or Perish, Google Scholar, open knowledge maps, and Scopus. Research results show that Mindfulness in counseling can be used to implement counseling in the era of Society 5.0
ANALISIS REGULASI EMOSI NEGATIF SISWA LAKI-LAKI
Authors: Harmalis Harmalis , Kholidin Farid Imam , Ningsih Inggrid Portuna
Published: July 2023

Individuals when entering adolescence experience many changes psychologically and physiologically. One of the psychological changes that occur during adolescence is socio-emotional change, where adolescents have quite high emotional tension, such as the occurrence of several incidents of disputes, fights between students which indicates a lack of ability to regulate and control the negative emotions that exist in them. This study was intended to describe the ability to regulate the negative emotions of male students at MTS Siulak Gedang. Quantitative research with a descriptive quantitative approach was chosen in this study and questionnaires were used to obtain information from respondents. The results obtained are generally seen from the acquisition of the average indicator score, (1) Able to manage positive and negative emotions where this indicator obtains an average value of 2.95 which means it is included in the high category, (2) Able to realize and control emotions automatically, this indicator also gets an average value which is also included in the high category which is equal to 2.96 and in the last indicator (3) Being able to deal with stress from the problems encountered also gets high results, where in this indicator students get the average value of 3.04.
Unmasking the Sentiments of Labuan Bajo: An Instagram-based Analysis for Tourism Insights through VADER Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Setiawan Johan , Gousander Vegeterrikin , Prasetiawan Iwan
Published: July 2023

Labuan Bajo merupakan tujuan utama wisata yang terkenal, menarik banyak wisatawan asing dan lokal yang dengan antusias membagikan pengalaman mereka melalui foto dan video di Instagram. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi umpan balik dari wisatawan lokal dan asing yang telah mengunjungi Labuan Bajo, serta mengidentifikasi tujuan wisata paling populer di daerah tersebut. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dari Instagram dengan menggunakan tagar "labuanbajo". Metode analisis sentimen berbasis leksikon VADER digunakan untuk mengukur polaritas sentimen. Temuan eksperimental menunjukkan tingkat akurasi yang impresif, yaitu 72%, dengan metode sentimen leksikon VADER. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa tujuan wisata Labuan Bajo cenderung membangkitkan sentimen positif, dengan 58,55% dari 3.351 data yang dikumpulkan dikategorikan sebagai positif, mencapai total 1.962 kali. Destinasi populer yang sering dikunjungi wisatawan antara lain Pulau Komodo, Pulau Padar, Pink Beach, Pulau Kelor, Pulau Rinca, Pulau Kanawa, dan Desa Waerebo.