bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DESIMINASI VARIETAS INPARI UNRAM 1 BSP ( PADI FUNGSIONAL BERAS HITAM) DI DESA KARANG SIDEMEN KECAMATAN BATUKLIANG UTARA KABUPATEN LOMBOK TENGAH
Authors: Aryana IGP Muliarta , Sudika IW
Published: December 2024

Padi varietas Inpari Unram 1 BSP dengan kandungan antosianin tinggi merupakan  salah satu padi fungsional beras hitam   yang  belum banyak dikenal  petani dan masyarakat  luas baik  dalam hal budidaya maupun  manfaatnya bagi kesehatan  manusia. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah :  Memperkenalkan varietas Inpari Unram 1 pada kegiatan teknologi budidaya padi fungsional  beras hitam dengan kandungan antosianin tinggi kepada  para petani melalui  demontrasi plot serta manfaatnya bagi manusia.  Metode yang digunakan adalah   metode ceramah, diskusi dan praktik lapang berupa demontrasi plot (Demplot). Waktu pelaksanaan mulai  Juni – September 2020, demplot dilaksanakan di  lahan sawah milik kelompok tani Briuk Girang  yang berlokasi di desa karang Sidemen Kecamatan Batu Keliang Utara  Kabupaten Lombok Tengah.  Kesimpulan 1. Anggota kelompok Tani Briuk Girang Kecamatan Batu Keliang Utara Kabupaten Lombok Tengah melalui kegiatan  penyuluhan  telah  paham tentang  kandungan dan manfaat dari  beras hitam bagi kesehatan,  paham tentang deskripsi dari  padi beras hitam varietas Inpari Unram 1 BSP serta paham akan Teknologi Budidaya Padi Beras Hitam melalui Penerapan  Pengelolaan Tanaman Terpadu (PPT).2. Melalui kegiatan demplot para petani dapat melihat secara langsung  penampilan  varietas Inpari Unram 1 BSP  mulai dari pertumbuhan vegetative, generative,  saat panen, panen dan pascapanennya . serta berkeinginan untuk menanam bila ada pasar yang menampung.
INTERFACES DA GESTÃO ESCOLAR - Volume II
Authors: Brito Audrey Danielle Beserra de , Oliveira Carla Campos de , Almeida Denise Maria de , Oliveira Eduardo Gasperoni de , Alves Eleandra Natália Miranda , Duarte Fabiana Giannetti , Rodrigues Gisele Pereira , Casadei Helton , Nogueira Junior Jonas , Machado Júnior Luiz Bosco Sardinha , Daemon Maria das Graças Marins , Ortiz Neto Maurício , Jorosky Narda Helena , Franco Silvineia Maria Romano , Cruz Solange Maria de Oliveira
Published: December 2024

As “Interfaces da Gestão Escolar” são complexas e multifacetadas. Em seu segundo volume, a coletânea nos mostra que uma Educação de qualidade social dar-se-á por meio de variadas nuances e profissionais colaborativos, não apenas da ‘pasta educacional'. O teor legislativo sobre a Gestão e a Educação se faz presente e torna-se vivo e dinâmico por meio do consistente referencial teórico bem como das práticas exitosas de seus autores, o que nos faz repensar a Educação, não apenas em torno de acesso, de permanência e de conclusão educacional, mas perpassa pelos conceitos de Humanização, Justiça, Equidade, Diversidade e Direitos Sociais e Humanos. Assim, caro(a) leitor(a), surgem as reflexões: Na contemporaneidade, o que pode significar a Gestão Escolar? Quais são as outras interfaces dessa atuação sob uma perspectiva integradora? Que profissionais de diferentes setores da Educação colaboram, sendo corresponsáveis por um processo de aprendizagem bem-sucedido, capaz de propiciar uma educação de qualidade social para todos? Este é o cerne das Interfaces da Gestão Escolar, que orientam a intencionalidade política e pedagógica, e a cada capítulo, por meio das experiências teórico-práticas de seus autores, somos conduzidos a respostas concretas, enquanto profissionais que lideram, engajam, humanizam, incluem, fomentam, colaboram, facilitam, mediam, educam, transformam e impactam vidas, e essencialmente mobilizam seus atores – educandos, educadores, agentes, funcionários e a comunidade de seu território – a sonhar.
Detection of potentially inappropriate prescriptions using TIME and STOPP/START lists in Turkish geriatric patients: A single center experience
Authors: GÜVEL Muhammed Cihan , YILDIRIM BORAZAN Funda , DOĞAN VARAN Hacer , GÖKER Berna , ULUOĞLU Canan
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Screening Tool of Older Person’s Prescriptions (STOPP) / Screening Tool to Alert Doctors to the Right Treatment (START) is among the most forthcoming lists developed to detect potentially inappropriate prescribing, which consists of potentially inappropriate medications and potential prescription omissions. Turkish Inappropriate Medication Use in the Elderly (TIME) was developed based on STOPP/START version 2 for the eastern European population. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of STOPP/START and TIME in detecting potentially inappropriate prescribing, potentially inappropriate medications, and potential prescribing omissions.
Materials and methods: Eighty-five patients who presented to Gazi University Hospital’s Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic between November 2020 and March 2022 were included in this study. The patients’ detailed clinical records were evaluated according to TIME and STOPP/START. The numbers of potentially inappropriate prescribing, potentially inappropriate medications, and potential prescribing omissions were determined.
Results: Median number of potentially inappropriate prescribing detected according to TIME was significantly higher than according to STOPP/START (6 [IQR 4-7] vs. 3 [IQR 2-5], p<0.001). However, no significant difference was observed in the number of potentially inappropriate medications detected. The number of patients meeting potentially inappropriate prescribing criteria according to the TIME was significantly higher than START, which was attributable primarily to the disparity in the vaccination category.
Conclusion: Our results suggest that TIME is more successful in detecting potentially inappropriate prescribing than STOPP/START in Turkish geriatric patients. This success was probably due to the better performance of TIME in detecting potential prescribing omissions. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Keywords: Potentially Inappropriate Medication List; Polypharmacy; Drug Therapy; Geriatric Assessment; Drug Interactions.
Impact of recreational activities on depression and emergency room visits in older adults living alone
Authors: YÜKSEKKAYA Nurcan , DEĞER Tahsin Barış
Published: December 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the impact of recreational activities on the frequency of emergency room visits and depression levels of individuals aged ≥65 years living alone.
Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study included 192 older adults living alone who were admitted to a state hospital emergency room between June and September 2022. The mean age was 76.23 ± 7.24 years. The Older Adults Promotion and Recreational Activities Determination Form and Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form were used. The chi-square test, nonparametric comparison tests, sequential logistic regression, and correlation analysis were used to analyse the data.
Results: The mean Geriatric Depression Scale Short-Form score was 7.51 ± 4.47. The factors affecting depression were the duration of loneliness, interaction with family members and friends, physical activity, smartphone use, gardening, attending courses, trips, knitting, going on a picnic, walking, cycling, and making a cake. Wanting to engage in sports but not being able to was a significant factor for depression in the regression analysis. The number of medications used, number of children, smartphone use, and cancer status affected the frequency of emergency room visits. As the level of depression increased, the frequency of emergency room visits also increased.
Conclusion: Therefore, social policies that reduce depression and emergency department visits were recommended.
Keywords: Aged; Loneliness; Depression; Emergencies; Recreation.
Descifrando la brecha de género en la era digital
Authors: Cervera Quijano Maria Cristina , Canto Esquivel Jorge Carlos , Ojeda López Ruth Noemí
Published: December 2024

La integración creciente de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TICs) y el internet en la sociedad y la economía resalta la necesidad de abordar la brecha digital. Esta disparidad se manifiesta en tres niveles: acceso, uso y aprovechamiento. Dentro de esta diversificación de la brecha, se encuentra la brecha digital de género (BDG), la cual refleja la desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres en el uso y aprovechamiento de las TICs, a menudo debido a estereotipos y roles de género afectando en el desarrollo social y económico de las mujeres. Este artículo analiza los tres niveles de brecha digital y sus efectos en el género femenino mediante una revisión sistemática de literatura existente entre 2015 y 2023. La revisión se realizó en los motores de búsqueda: Dialnet, Redalyc y Scielo utilizando las fórmulas: (("brecha digital") AND ((mujeres) OR (género))) AND NOT  ("estudiantes") AND NOT ("docentes") y ("digital divide") AND ((women) OR (gender)) AND NOT ("students") AND NOT ("teachers"). De esta revisión, se obtuvieron de 71 documentos únicos, de los cuales se seleccionaron 9, adicionando 7 revisiones previas y 2 citas provenientes de los documentos analizados. Los principales resultados indican que existe una limitada difusión de la BDG, sin embargo, se denota que está principalmente asociada a la brecha de uso. Esto se atribuye a los estigmas de género, al uso feminizado de las tecnologías y la limitada representación de las mujeres en programas educativos relacionados con tecnología. Posteriormente se analizó la situación de la BDG en México a partir del 2021, lo cual, permitió visualizar que aún existe una importante brecha de uso e integración de mujeres en profesiones vinculadas con tecnología.
Brain drain in health professionals: a bibliometric study
Authors: Bilgiç Fatma Şule , Azizoğlu Fatma , Yıldız Karaahmet Aysu
Published: December 2024

Aim: The research was carried out to identify, visualize and reveal the trends in the studies conducted between 1988-2023 in the field of health workers and brain drain.
Materials and Methods: Performance analysis, scientific mapping and bibliometric analysis were performed with VOSViewer (1.6.15) software program. When the findings were limited to publication language, WoS category, countries, institutions, authors, publication type, indexes and publication year 1988-2023, the sample was found to be 2.247.
Results: As a result of the analysis, the most used keywords in the WoS category were "health professional", "mental health", "brain drain", "education", the most published in the USA as a country, the number of publications in "University of London" as the institution with the highest number of publications.
Conclusion: According to the results of this analysis, the most broadcasts were made in 2022 and the most broadcasts were made in the USA.
Evaluation of incidental prostate cancer in patients who underwent radical cystectomy and its effect on survival
Authors: Öztürk Abuzer , Ergin İsmail Emre , Saygın Hüseyin , Asdemir Aydemir
Published: December 2024

Aim: Our study aimed to investigate the incidence of incidental prostate adenocarcinoma, its histopathological results and its effect on survival in patients who underwent radical cystectomy due to bladder tumor.
Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent radical cystectomy with a diagnosis of bladder tumor in our clinic in the last ten years and who had no preoperative suspicion or diagnosis of prostate cancer were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups those with and without incidentally prostate cancer. Both groups were compared in terms of age, PSA value, histopathological features and overall survival.
Results: 15 (22.6%) of 79 patients who underwent radical cystectomy and were followed up for an average of 62 months were incidentally diagnosed with prostate adenocarcinoma. There was a significant difference between mean PSA value in patients with prostate cancer and the group without prostate cancer (p=0.004). When we evaluated it in terms of five-year overall survival, no significant difference was found between the two groups.
Conclusion: Although incidental prostate cancer does not seem to affect survival, it is necessary to follow up regularly in the presence of prostate cancer and be more careful, especially in the presence of locally advanced prostate cancer.
The effect of death anxiety on orthorexia nervosa tendencies in type 2 diabetes patients
Authors: Öztürk Zeynep , Bahçecioğlu Turan Gülcan , Aksoy Meyreme
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of death anxiety on orthorexia nervosa tendencies in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted with 200 Type 2 diabetes patients who referred to internal medicine outpatient clinics of a university hospital in Elazığ, a city in the east of Turkey. The data were collected by using “Descriptive Information Form”, “Death Anxiety Scale (DAS)” and “Orthorexia-11 Scale (ORTO-11)”.
Results: The mean DAS score of the patients was 11.41±2.09, while their mean ORTO-11 score was found as 23.69±6.09. It was found that DAS total score was a significant and negative predictor (β= -.540, p<0.001) and explained 29 % of ORTO-11 total score.
Conclusion: Patients with Type 2 diabetes were found to have high level of death anxiety and moderate level of orthorexia nervosa tendency. It was found that orthorexia nervosa tendency increased as death anxiety increased.
Comparison of countries in European region according to risk factors of noncommunicable diseases by APLOCO method
Authors: Bulut Tevfik
Published: December 2024

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare countries in the WHO European Region according to key risk factors of NCDs.
Materials and Methods: Target population of study consists of 37 European Region countries. Weights of key risk factors were determined by Shannon Entropy and NMV weighting methods. APLOCO, one of the MCDM methods, was used to evaluate countries according to decision criteria.
Results: There is a significant and very strong positive monotonic relationship between score rankings obtained from NMV-based APLOCO and Shannon Entropy-based APLOCO methods. According to both the NMV-based and Shannon Entropy-based APLOCO methods, 14 European countries have above-average while 23 have below-average scores.
Conclusion: NCD risk factors are more prevalent in countries of the European Region with below-average NCD prevalence. NCDs may increase in countries of this region due to high risk factor prevalence.
Data synchronisation strategies for distributed web applications using MySQL, MongoDB and AWS Aurora
Authors: Sumit Pillai  , Vasudhar Sai Thokala
Published: December 2024

A very important part that must be addressed when developing web applications with a distributed approach is data synchronisation. The data can be used across multiple platforms, services, and business locations and remains constant in value. This review paper focuses on the various synchronisation techniques used with MySQL, MongoDB, and AWS Aurora databases which are some of the most popular ones in web-oriented architectures of the present day. It starts with explaining the three basic types of databases and their architectural models since these two factors play a role in the synchronisation process and different synchronisation techniques. It considers the trade-off between eventual and strong consistency models and their impact on application performance and user experience. Other hybrid synchronisation strategies that combine several databases are also considered for their potential value in improving data accuracy and resilience. It suggests development practices that would be useful to website developers and designers focused on achieving integrated data synchronisation across platforms and adding, the debate of how best practices in data management can be advanced in the context of global networks.
Effect of foliar application of boron and terminal bud clipping on growth, yield and economics of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: Kumpavat Yatrakumari A  , Ajay P. Patel
Published: December 2024

A field experiment was carried out at college farm of N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to study the “Influence of foliar application of boron and terminal bud clipping on growth, yield and quality of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)” during summer season of 2023. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design (FRBD) with three replications. The results revealed that foliar application of boron @ 150 mg/l + terminal bud clipping at 35 DAS recorded significantly higher plant height at harvest, number of branches/ plants, no. of capsule/plant, seed yield and stalk yield. The lowest values for yield and yield attributes were found with no application of boron + no clipping treatment. The experiment results showed that foliar application of boron @ 150 mg/l + terminal bud clipping at 35 DAS are promising for optimum yield and higher economic returns.
Preparation and evaluation of bio-adhesive dosage form of chlorhexidine gluconate
Authors: Aditya Sanjay Yewale  , Ajay Ramesh Sapkal  , Ganesh Suresh Khandare  , Mohit Pravin Zanwar  , Nitin Baban Kalaskar  , R. H. kale  , F. A. Shaikh
Published: December 2024

This research investigates the development and optimization of a novel mucoadhesive buccal film containing chlorhexidine gluconate for enhanced oral health. The introduction highlights the prevalence of oral afflictions and the limitations of conventional oral medications. Mucoadhesive dosage forms are presented as a promising alternative, offering targeted drug delivery and improved therapeutic efficacy. The sections delve into the concept of mucosal dosage forms, explaining their mechanism of action and various applications. The advantages and challenges associated with this delivery system are also discussed.
The methodology outlines the materials and processes involved in formulation the chlorhexidine-loaded the film. The experimental design details the evaluation parameters employed to assess the films quality, including weight uniformity, thickness, surface pH, swelling index, folding endurances, drug content, mucoadhesion, anti-inflammatory activity, moisture loss, in-vitro drug release, anti-microbial activity, and surface morphology using scanning electron microscopy. Overall, this research aims to develop a bio-adhesive buccal film loaded with chlorhexidine gluconate to provide sustained and localizes antimicrobial activity in the oral cavity, potentially improving oral health outcome.
Flutter device for bronchiectasis: Literature Review
Authors: Nitesh Juluri  , Lajwanthi Andhe
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by irreversible airway dilation, persistent productive cough, and recurrent exacerbations, primarily resulting from chronic inflammation and impaired Mucociliary clearance. The Flutter device, a portable oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) tool, plays a crucial role in bronchiectasis management by promoting effective airway clearance and preventing airway collapse, enhancing mucus expectoration and improving patient outcomes.
Aim: To evaluate effectiveness of the Flutter device in bronchiectasis patients.
Result: Flutter device outperforms traditional therapies and demonstrates comparable efficacy to ACBT and Autogenic Drainage, making it an effective option for managing bronchiectasis.
Conclusion: Flutter device proves to be an effective intervention for enhancing mucus clearance, pulmonary function, and overall quality of life, providing both convenience and comfort that promote high levels of patient adherence.
Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus: A comprehensive review
Authors: Hossam A. Elsisi
Published: December 2024

Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus (DILE) is a rare autoimmune disorder that mimics idiopathic systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but with a clear temporal relationship to the use of certain medications. This comprehensive review explores the mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of DILE. The condition is primarily immunologically mediated, with drugs triggering immune responses through processes such as antibody formation, T-cell activation, and oxidative stress. Genetic predispositions, including variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes, play a role in susceptibility. Drugs such as hydralazine, procainamide, and minocycline are commonly implicated in DILE, each triggering the formation of autoantibodies, particularly anti-histone antibodies. Diagnosis relies on clinical history, serological testing, and the identification of specific autoantibodies. DILE shares many clinical features with idiopathic lupus but is distinguishable by its typically milder course and absence of renal or neurological involvement. Management primarily involves discontinuing the offending drug, with symptomatic treatment using NSAIDs or corticosteroids. The prognosis is generally favorable, with most symptoms resolving after drug cessation and minimal long-term organ damage. Early recognition and intervention are essential to ensuring a positive outcome and preventing unnecessary treatments.
Knowledge, perception and practice of food hygiene among residents of Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Amina Jummai Shehu  , Aderibigbe Sunday Adedeji  , Bilqis Wuraola –Muhammad ALATISHE  , Bolarinwa Oladimeji Akeem  , Muhammad Lawan Gana  , Usman Sunusi Usman  , Aliyu Mohammed Maigoro
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Many inappropriate hygiene practices such as poor personal and environmental hygiene, inadequate storage of food, improper preparation and cooking are known to compromise the safety of food. This Study assessed the knowledge, perceptions and practices of food hygiene among residents in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara state.
Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional study design that employed a multistage sampling technique. The data was analyzed using SPSS (version 21). The level of significance was set at a p-value of <0.05 and 95% confidence interval.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of age of the study participants were 37.6 ± 12.5 years. The findings revealed an adequate knowledge (94.9%) and perception (99.0%) on food hygiene, but the practice was very poor; as only about three-quarter (31.2%) had good practice of food hygiene. On bivariate analysis, only sex (p=0.013) and tribe were significantly associated with good practice of food hygiene.
Conclusion and Recommendations: Implementing health education and awareness campaigns that target behaviour change with focus on food handling, storage, and preparation is crucial for improving residents' practices and encouraging better hygiene habits at home
Personalized learning through artificial intelligence: Revolutionizing education
Authors: Emmanuel Dumbuya
Published: December 2024

Personalized learning, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping education by addressing diverse student needs, bridging learning gaps, and enhancing academic outcomes. This paper explores how AI technologies, such as adaptive learning platforms, predictive analytics, and intelligent tutoring systems, contribute to more equitable and efficient education. Emphasizing the potential of inclusive access to AI tools, it highlights the role of technology in democratizing education globally. The research concludes with recommendations for integrating AI into educational practices to ensure broad, equitable impacts.
Folk festivals of Bodos
Authors: Hargouri Narzary
Published: December 2024

The Bodos are one of the aboriginal or the earliest inhabitants of Assam. They are spread all over the Brahmaputra valley and the contiguous areas of North Bengal, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Nagaland. Since time immemorial, the Bodos have been maintaining a distinctive identity in terms of race, religion, and culture. The folklife of Bodos is arguably rich and multifaceted which can be seen in their day-to-day socio-cultural life. They have rich cultural traditions that flourished through generations. This paper attempts to explore the folk festivals of Bodos which they have practising invariably since time immemorial.
Innovative solar energy integration for efficient grid electricity management and advanced electronics applications
Authors: Adeyemi Zaheed Oshilalu  , Michael Ibukun Kolawole  , Onaopemipo Taiwo
Published: December 2024

The integration of smart electronics into solar-powered grid systems has revolutionized renewable energy by enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability. As the global demand for sustainable energy solutions grows, the deployment of smart devices, including inverters, controllers, and sensors, in solar grid systems has become pivotal in addressing challenges such as energy intermittency and system optimization. Smart electronics enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent energy management, ensuring efficient energy distribution and reduced operational costs. By leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT), these systems dynamically adapt to fluctuating energy demands and environmental conditions, improving overall grid stability. This study explores the critical role of smart electronics in transforming solar-powered grid systems into resilient and adaptive energy networks. The research delves into key technologies, including Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for optimizing solar energy capture and smart controllers for load balancing and fault detection. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of integrating energy storage solutions, such as lithium-ion batteries, with smart grid systems to mitigate the effects of energy intermittency. Despite significant advancements, the implementation of smart electronics in solar grids faces challenges such as high initial costs, cybersecurity risks, and the need for standardized frameworks to ensure interoperability. This study proposes strategies to overcome these obstacles, emphasizing collaborative efforts between governments, industries, and researchers to drive innovation. By optimizing renewable energy systems with smart electronics, the transition to sustainable, reliable, and efficient energy networks becomes a practical and achievable goal for addressing global energy demands.
Not of Bread Alone
Authors: Dencik Lars
Published: December 2024

Review of Helmut Müssener & Michael F. Scholz: Die jüdische Emigrantenselbsthilfe in Stockholm (1939-1973). Hilfe durch Selbsthilfe, De Gruyter, Oldenburg, 2023.
En upptäcktsfärd i Europas judiska 1800-tal
Authors: Hammarlund Anders
Published: December 2024

Review of: Eva Ekselius: ”Vakna mitt folk!” Det judiska Europa mellan den franska revolutionen och den ryska. Volante 2023.
The Role of Strategic Management of The Goethe-Institute Bandung Library in Increasing Competitiveness Through Workshop Activities
Authors: Zahra Diyanah Salsabila , Rachmawati Tine Silvana , Perdana Fitri
Published: December 2024

Strategic management involves the formulation, implementation, and evaluation processes that play a crucial role in enhancing competitiveness and achieving organizational goals. Through strategic management, the Goethe-Institute Bandung Library as a specialized library can conduct workshops that are competitive in its environment. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The sample in this study consists of 5 informants, including 2 librarians from the Goethe-Institute Bandung Library and 3 users of the library. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, documentation, and literature review. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model, which involves data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The result of this study indicate that the strategic management implemented by the Goethe-Institute Bandung Library plays an important role in enhancing competitiveness through the workshops organized. The strategic management applied includes the process of environmental scanning to understand the strengths and weaknesses in the internal and external environment, the strategy formulation process to set long-term goals, the strategic implementation process through the organization workshop activities, and the strategy evaluation process to measure performance and outcomes..
Strengthening Religious Moderation through PTKIN and SIT Collaboration to Build Social Harmony
Authors: Kholil Syukur , Ismail Ismail , Dalimunthe Maulana Andinata , Suhendar Aris , Rambe Rahmansyah Fadlul Al Karim
Published: December 2024

This research aims to strengthen religious moderation through information-based education, which is conducted through collaboration between North Sumatra State Islamic University (UINSU) and Jabal Noor Integrated Islamic High School. This research was motivated by the low understanding of Jabal Noor Integrated Islamic High School students about the concept of religious moderation, which was previously only recorded at 40%. Using a qualitative approach and case study method, data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from principals, teachers, and students. The community service program in the form of counseling succeeded in increasing students' understanding of religious moderation, which after the implementation of the activity increased to 85%. The results showed that this collaboration succeeded in strengthening students' understanding of religious moderation and contributed to the formation of social harmony at school. Information-based education through counseling provides a better understanding of the importance of moderation in daily life, as well as how moderation values can be applied to support peaceful social life in the school environment. The implication of this research is the importance of strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions and schools in developing educational programs that promote religious moderation as a basic value in student character building, as well as encouraging a more inclusive atmosphere of social harmony in the community.
SYNTHESIS OF THE SYSTEM OF STABILIZATION OF THE ROTATION FREQUENCY OF THE ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR OF THE ELECTRIC DRIVE OF THE ROTOR WHEEL OF THE EXCAVATOR ERSHR-1600 OF THE POKROVSKY QUARRY
Authors: Doskoch Volodymyr , Kitayev Oleg , Stepanenko Oleg , Siverskyi Serhii , Lysenko Vladyslav , Zirnieiev Sergii , Gurin Ievgen , Kovalenko Viktor
Published: December 2024

Object of research: Energy conversion in an electric drive with asynchronous motors. Subject of research: The static and dynamic characteristics of the electric drive of the rotor wheel of the ERShR-1600 rotary excavator, focusing on the frequency convert
Hidden on the Roof of the World: Mitochondrial Data Reveals Exceptional Genetic Diversity of Himalayan Ablepharine Skinks (Reptilia: Scincidae)
Authors: Bragin Andrey M. , Litvinchuk Spartak N. , Borkin Leo J. , Melnikov Daniel A. , Skorinov Dmitriy V. , Jablonski Daniel , Masroor Rafaqat , Lalremsanga Hmar Tlawmte , Mirza Zeeshan A. , Dufresnes Christophe , Poyarkov Nikolay A.
Published: December 2024

Snake-eyed, or ablepharine skinks, are common residents of the highest mountain ranges on Earth, including the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, Karakoram, Pamir, and Tian Shan, colloquially known as the Roof of the World. Historically, these skinks were alternatively assigned to the genera Scincella, Ablepharus, Asymblepharus, and Himalblepharus, but recent revisions proposed to group them in only two genera, namely Protoblepharus (the eastern Himalayan taxa) and Ablepharus (all other taxa). The taxonomy of this group yet remains in a state of flux due to the limited informativeness of available phylogenies (often with little material from the Himalayan region), discrepancies in morphological patterns of variation, and the potentially high yet unconsidered degree of diversity of the group. To shed some light, we assess the mitochondrial diversity and evolution of Himalayan snake-eyed skinks based on 200 individuals sampled across Pakistan, India, Nepal, and China, representing nine out of ten Himalaya currently recognized species. Phylogenetic relationships were inferred from 2998 bp of mitochondrial sequences (12S, 16S, ND2, cyt b). Our analyses reveal a remarkably high cryptic diversity, including 14 to 16 species-level lineages within Ablepharus and four species-level lineages within Protoblepharus, which would substantially increase the number of species by at least twofold. This hidden diversity highlights the Himalayas as a center of phylogeographic diversification and endemism, likely shaped by geological and climatic factors associated with orogenesis, which now houses over half of the ablepharine skink species.
Application of the MULTIMOORA Method to Evaluate Performance Results of Red Mud Reinforced Bronze Matrix Brake Pads
Authors: Avcu Adem , Kuş Hüsamettin , Sugözü İlker
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the MULTIMOORA method strengthened with AHP to select the most suitable pad material among metal matrix composite brake pad materials reinforced with different proportions of red mud according to the criteria determining the efficiency of brake performance. For this purpose, five different brake pad samples reinforced with red mud, an industrial waste, at different weight ratios (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%) were produced and the physical, mechanical, and tribological properties of the pro-duced materials were characterized. Tribological characterization tests were carried out in accordance with TSE 555 using a specially designed brake dynamometer. The average coefficient of friction, specific wear rate, friction stability, hardness, density, and TRS values, which repre-sent important performance indicators of the pad material, were used as criteria for the selec-tion of pad material. According to the AHP method, the importance levels of these criteria in terms of brake performance were determined as 0.423, 0.205, 0.205, 0.088, 0.051, and 0.028, respectively. As a result of the evaluation made using the MULTIMOORA and MOOSRA method, it was determined that the RM-8 sample showed the best result in terms of brake performance among all samples. In addition, this material was followed by RM-6, RM-4, RM-0 and RM-2 samples, respectively. The findings of this study indicate that the MULTIMOORA method is an effective and reliable approach for selecting the optimal pad material among alterna-tives, according to the specified criteria.
The effect of low-impact aerobic exercise in lowering total cholesterol levels
Authors: Ananta Dyaz Surya , Yuniartika Wachidah
Published: December 2024

Hypercholesterolemia (HC) is a disease caused by excessive fat consumption and a lack of physical activity. It can impact the emergence of various health disorders (e.g., heart disease, hypertension, and stroke). One of the non-pharmacological therapies to treat HC is by practicing low-impact aerobic. This study aims to determine the effect of low-impact aerobic exercise on decreasing cholesterol levels. Quasi-experimental research with a two-group pretest-posttest control group design. Purposive sampling was used in this study with inclusion criteria: patients with a cholesterol value >200 mmHg, who can do physical activity and do not take medication regularly. The sample, which comprised 64 respondents, was divided into intervention and control groups. The low-impact aerobic exercise intervention was conducted over a period of 8 weeks, with sessions held 2-3 times a week, each lasting 15 minutes. A glucose, cholesterol, uric acid (GCU) meter device was used to check cholesterol levels. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The mean decrease in cholesterol levels in the intervention group reached 55.22 mg/dl (from x̄ 245.13 mg/dl to x̄ 189.91 mg/dl). It was found a significant effect between low-impact aerobic exercise and reducing total cholesterol levels (p < 0.05). Low impact aerobic exercise intervention is cost-effective, has minimal side effects, and is effective in controlling and lowering cholesterol levels if done properly and intensively. Optimizing HC management can be done by combining HC interventions, e.g., diet, medication, and adequate physical activity. Further research on the optimization of HC management needs to be conducted.
The role of adolescents in stunting prevention: a qualitative study
Authors: Mokoagow Winarsi , Mufdlilah Mufdlilah , Satriandari Yekti , Moniz Maria De Fatima
Published: December 2024

Malnutrition among adolescents is a crucial public health problem and tends to cause serious problems in the next generation, one of which is commonly called stunting. Adolescents As agents of change and prospective parents, adolescents play an important role in stunting prevention. The involvement of adolescents can be one of the important factors in breaking the stunting cycle. This study aims to exxplore deeper into the role of adolescents in stunting prevention efforts. Qualitative research with a phenomenological approach is used in this study. The selection of informants uses purposive sampling. There were 8 adolescent girls as the main informants and one health center nutrition officer as a supporting informant. Data obtaining uses in-depth interviews with an average interview duration of 30-40 minutes. Data analysis uses thematic analysis. There are two themes with four sub-themes, namely the role of adolescents in stunting prevention efforts (three sub-themes: clean and healthy living behavior; adolescent compliance with consuming blood-boosting tablets; adolescent involvement in health activities) and obstacles in stunting prevention efforts (one sub-theme: lack of adolescent knowledge about stunting).Lack of knowledge about stunting among the adolescents in Adow Health Center causes adolescents reluctant to play an active role in preventing stunting issues. An interesting finding is that although adolescents lack knowledge about stunting, they are not interested in seeking information about stunting. Therefore, the development of digital educational content about stunting, especially through social media platforms, is expected to attract the interest of adolescents to increase their knowledge and role in stunting prevention. Further research needs to be carried out, especially on how adolescents use social media to share information and build awareness about stunting issues among their peers.
The Mediating Role of Shame in the Relationship between Adolescent Hairpulling and Co-occurring Anxiety and Depressive Symptomology
Authors: Mayerson Talia Fay , Waite Polly , Mackay Clare
Published: December 2024

Background: Hairpulling (HP) is a body-focused repetitive behaviour that typically begins in early adolescence. However, most research on HP has focused on adults, with large gaps in our understanding of the phenomenology and mechanisms involved in HP in adolescence. A key empirically unexplained phenomenon in paediatric HP is the common co-occurrence of trichotillomania, depression, and anxiety disorders, all of which appear to become more severe over time. Shame is a prevalent self-critical emotion experienced by adults with BFRBs and a significant predictor of symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescence and therefore may explain the process underlying the relationship between adolescent HPand depressive and anxiety symptoms.Methods: This cross-sectional, survey-based study examined both HP phenomenology and the mediating role of shame in relationships between HP severity and symptoms of depression and anxiety in a community-based sample of adolescents who engage in problematic HP. One hundred twenty-eight adolescents aged 13-18 completed measures of HP phenomenology, HP severity, shame, depression symptoms, and anxiety symptoms.Results: Phenomenological findings demonstrated a relatively high prevalence of trance HP, trichophagia, and pulling from multiple sites. Mediational analyses revealed that shame partially mediated the relationship between HP severity and depression symptoms and fully mediated the relationship between HP severity and anxiety symptoms.Conclusions: Our phenomenological findings highlight the need for further examination of trance HP and other HP phenomenological features in youth. Our mediational results novelly suggest that shame may play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of co-occurring depression and anxiety symptomology in adolescent HP, underscoring the potential importance of targeting shame in improved HP interventions.
Crosslinguistic Coordination of Overt Attention and Speech Production as Evidence for a Language of Vision
Authors: Coco Moreno I. , Fernandes Eunice G. , Arai Manabu , Keller Frank
Published: December 2024

A central question in cognition is how representations are integrated across different modalities such as language and vision. One prominent hypothesis posits the existence of an abstract, pre-linguistic language of vision that organises meaning compositionally to enable cross-modal integration. This hypothesis predicts that the language of vision operates universally, independent of linguistic surface features such as word order. We conducted eye-tracking experiments where participants described visual scenes in English, Portuguese, and Japanese. By analysing eye-movement sequences alongside spoken descriptions, we demonstrate that semantic similarity between sentences strongly predicts the similarity of associated scan patterns in all three languages, even across scenes and for sentences in different languages. In contrast, the effect of syntactic similarity was found to be language-dependent and restricted to scene context. Our findings support a universal language of vision as an organising principle of meaning that transcendssyntactic structures.
Legal and constitutional reflections on the Conference on the Future of Europe
Authors: Fabbrini Federico
Published: December 2024

The Conference on the Future of Europe is an innovative deliberative process that European Union (EU) institutions established to reflect on the future of the EU through bottom-up engagement with the citizens. The Conference took off, with delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 9 May 2021, and came to a close a year later on 9 May 2022, when the war in Ukraine was already raging. The Conference ended with a final report that laid out 49 proposals and 326 detailed recommendations for reforming EU policies and institutions. The Conference’s final outcome clearly identified the existing weaknesses of the EU and unequivocally mapped a path to address them, including by recommending treaty changes in a number of key areas related to the governance and the resilience of the EU. The follow-up to the Conference, however, has so far been underwhelming; while a number of institutions and member states have openly called for amending the treaties, other actors have dragged their feet. As a result, the reform process has stalled, and whether the prospect of enlargement may revive it remains to be seen. If the EU can mobilise the political will to change the EU treaties, however, the recommendations of the Conference can serve as a valuable blueprint for needed constitutional adjustments.
Impact of Formulation Variables on Meloxicam spanlastics Preparation
Authors: Sabri Lubna , Khalil Mohammed
Published: December 2024

Spanlastic is a modern drug delivery that combines vesicular and nanoparticulate characteristics with numerous advantages over topical applied conventional vesicular systems in terms of stablility, penetration flexibility, and targeting. Meloxicam (MX) is a potent non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug that is frequently utilized for the short- and long-term treatment of chronic pain and inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis. However, the oral administration of MX often includes several adverse effects, including gastrointestinal disturbances and ulceration. Thus, the aim is a preparation of proper formula for MX-loaded spanlastics via studying the formulation variables that may affect their properties using the ethanol injection method. Variables include;  span®60: edge activator ratio, the type of edge activators, the amount of MX, and the type of organic phase solvent were studied for their impact on particle size, polydispersity index, and entrapment efficiency. The formula that was selected showed sustained release for six hours, entrapment efficiency of 70.66±1.15%, zeta potential (-4.51), and particles that were 495±9.9 nm in size. Overall, the results indicated that spanlastics had the potential carrier for medicine delivery systems.
Parenting Style and Anxiety Symptoms A Moderated-Mediation Analysis of Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions and Anxiety Disorder
Authors: Büge Burcu , Koç Volkan
Published: December 2024

Anxiety symptoms often relate to perceived negative parenting styles inherited from one's parents, impacting cognitive processes in interpersonal relationships. This study investigates the association between anxiety symptoms, parenting styles, and interpersonal cognitive distortions in individuals with anxiety disorders compared to healthy controls. The study involved 164 adult participants—82 with diagnosed anxiety disorders and 82 without psychiatric diagnoses, comprising 42 (26%) males and 122 (74%) females, aged 18-60 years (mean age = 30.5±8.84). Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Young Parenting Inventory, the Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory. The anxiety disorder group exhibited heightened levels of anxiety symptoms, interpersonal cognitive distortions, and specific maternal parenting styles (overprotective/unbounded, conditional/achievement-oriented, and pessimistic/anxious), as well as a paternal resistant/suppressive parenting style, in contrast to the control group. Interpersonal cognitive distortions were identified as mediators in the relationships between overprotective/unbounded maternal parenting and anxiety, as well as closed to change/repressing paternal parenting and anxiety. However, the diagnosis of anxiety disorder did not moderate the relationship between parenting styles and cognitive distortions. These findings emphasize the importance of targeting interpersonal cognition in treating and preventing anxiety disorders, especially in individuals with overprotective/unbounded mothers and resistant/suppressive fathers.