bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Frequency and factors associated with loss to follow-up in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patient: a single-centre study
Authors: Sumariyono Sumariyono , Hidayat Rudy , Parlindungan Faisal , Kusumo Wibowo Suryo Anggoro , Ariane Anna , Damanik Johanda , Araminta Abirianty Priandani , Nurdin Ryzkianty Annis
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Lost to follow-up (LTFU) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients constitute a population that potentially experiences worsening of their disease. This study aimed to determine the frequency of LTFU and the possible associated factors in newly diagnosed RA patients in our outpatient clinic.

Material and methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using 260 newly diagnosed RA patients. Those who did not attend their scheduled appointment for more than 3 months were defined as LTFU. We used a Likert scale questionnaire to explore the perception and the possible reasons for LTFU by phone. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the factors associated with LTFU.

Results

There were 65 patients (25%) who were LTFU. We contacted 34 of them and selected 34 age-matched routinely followed-up (RFU) patients as controls. The reasons for LTFU were distance from house to hospital constraints (76%), busy (56%), transportation constraints (38%), dissatisfaction with the outpatient clinic service (21%), lack of information about their disease (18%), having other comorbidities that compelled them to go to another department’s clinic (15%), difficulties understanding the clinic registration flow system (9%), and having minimal symptoms (6%). Using the c2 test, we found that transportation constraints and busyness were significantly different between LTFU and routinely followed up patients (p-value 0.008 and 0.200, respectively). After multivariate analysis, transportation constraints remained a significant factor (OR = 6.397; 05% CI: 1.622–25.228).

Conclusions

Among newly diagnosed RA patients, 65 (25%) were LTFU. Transportation constraints and busyness were factors associated with LTFU. Further multivariate analysis showed that the factor transportation constraints was significantly associated with LTFU of RA patients in this study.
Profiles of systemic lupus erythematosus patients with co-existing sickle cell disease: a coincidence or true association?
Authors: Olaosebikan Hakeem Babatunde , Igebu Etseoghena , Orolu Adebukola Khairat , Odunlami Gbenga Joshua , Bamisebi Ilo Azizat , Dada Akin , Uche Ebele , Adelowo Olufemi
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and sickle cell disease (SCD) are distinct multisystemic diseases that commonly affect blacks. There are few reports of their co-existence in Western literature and a paucity of reports in Sub-Saharan Africa. Their co-existence is associated with diagnostic delay and treatment dilemmas. The aim is to describe the clinical, laboratory, and treatment profile of Nigerian lupus with sickle cell disease.

Material and methods

A 7-year retrospective descriptive study of lupus patients with sickle cell disease was performed. Medical records of eligible patients were extracted into a proforma, transferred into SPSS, and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Sociodemographic, clinical, laboratory, and treatment data were presented as frequency and percentages.

Results

Twelve SLE-SCD cases (female 11, male 1) were identified. The mean age was 28.5 years and the mean duration of illness prior to diagnosis was 9.5 years. The median follow-up period was 3.1 years and the common presentations were mucocutaneous (66%), renal, (50%) serositis (33%), and neurological (16%) in decreasing order. All had anemia and positive antinuclear antibody, 33% had pancytopenia and 75% had positive anti-dsDNA and anti-Smith. Two are on maintenance hemodialysis, one with interstitial lung disease, and one on long-term anticoagulation due to deep vein thrombosis.

Conclusions

Sickle cell disease and SLE should be considered in SCD with atypical clinical and labo­ratory features. We hope this report will raise diagnostic suspicion and prompt early diagnosis and treatment to prevent multiorgan damage that may ensue from such an association.
A variety of clinical presentations of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a comprehensive review
Authors: Sebastian Agata , Kosałka-Węgiel Joanna
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is characterized by eosinophilic granulomatous vasculitis. Typical symptoms include late-onset bronchial asthma and blood and tissue eosinophilia. In addition to these characteristic symptoms, EGPA can affect important organs such as the skin, kidneys, heart, sinuses, gastrointestinal tract, and nervous system. Given the variability of the clinical presentation, EGPA is challenging to diagnose. Furthermore, EGPA often occurs in phases, with clinical manifestations and pathological findings varying depending on the affected anatomic site and stage of disease.

Material and Methods

The authors reviewed the SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and PubMed medical databases to prepare an overview of the clinical manifestations and diagnosis for EGPA.

Results

This comprehensive review examines the current knowledge on the clinical course of EGPA, diagnostic options and prognostic factors.

Conclusions

We highlight the diverse organ involvement observed in EGPA, particularly in association with eosinophilic and vasculitic manifestations. Our findings underscore the importance of anti- neutrophil cytoplasm antibody status as a potential key factor influencing disease presentation.
MAPPING OF FIRE SUSCEPTIBILITY IN THE HYDROGRAPHIC SUB-BASIN OF THE MÉDIO JAGUARIBE, CEARÁ, BRAZIL
Authors: GOMES MOREIRA VANESSA OHANA , RODRIGUES DOS SANTOS NETO ANTÔNIO
Published: December 2024

This study aims to assess the susceptibility to wildfires in the Middle Jaguaribe Hydrographic Basin, located in Ceará, Brazil, using Geographic Information System (GIS) methods. The analysis considers land variables (land use and cover, slope, elevation, soil exposure), climate variables (temperature and precipitation), and anthropogenic factors (proximity to roads). Temperature data were obtained from meteorological stations, while precipitation data were collected from ten rainfall stations. Proximity to highways was analyzed using shapefile data provided by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The study applied the IDW interpolation method to create raster layers for temperature, precipitation, and proximity to roads, and weighted each variable using eigenvectors to determine their influence on fire risk. The results reveal that areas with pastureland and agricultural land present the highest susceptibility to wildfires, while bodies of water have the lowest risk. The analysis of terrain orientation, slope, and elevation further highlights the critical areas at risk. The findings provide valuable insights for the management of wildfire risks in the region, with implications for environmental planning and policy-making.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STUDY
Authors: Almeida Rodrigues de Souza Ivanise
Published: December 2024

The use of digital repository as an auxiliary pedagogical tool in teaching practice in the context of hospital and home classes has been the subject of study and research. This approach seeks to explore how technology can be used to support teaching and learning in situations where students are away from traditional school. Digital repository is an online platform that allows you to store, organize and share educational resources such as study materials, activities, videos and scientific articles. This tool can be especially useful in hospital and home class contexts, where students are facing health challenges or physical restrictions that make their physical presence impossible at school. The use of the digital repository can also facilitate communication between teachers and students, allowing the exchange of information, clarifying questions and feedbacks. This virtual interaction can help minimize students' feeling of isolation in hospital and home contexts, promoting the connection to school and the construction of support relationships. However, it is important to note that the use of the digital repository as an auxiliary pedagogical tool does not replace the presence and support of teachers. It is still necessary to have qualified professionals who can guide students, plan appropriate activities and evaluate their progress.
The Phonetic CluesImpact in Directing theMeaningAccording toIbn Al-Ah’naf Al-Yameni (Died717 AH)
Authors: Mohammed Zaid Qasim , Abdullah Imad Hameed
Published: December 2024

This research deals with the effect of the phonetic cluesin directing the meaning of Ibn Al-Ah’nafAl-Yamani (died at 717 AH) in his interpretation of Al-Bustan in expressingparsing of the problems of the Qur’an.The research begins by addressing the phenomena of intonation and tanween and their presence in the Arab heritage among contemporary scholars and the Arab heritage, the broad heritage, devoid of references to the phenomenon of intonation, this phonemic phenomenon affecting meaning, but they are unanimously closely linked to the rich beauty.Intonation and tanween are verbal contexts that express psychological and grammatical meanings, and they are among the most important tools that have an impact on the reader or recipient’s psyche and conscience.Explanation of the search for the interpretation of the interpretation of issues of intonation and tanween in the interpretation of grammatical, structural, stylistic, morphological, phonemic and semantic issues in the interpretation of Al-Bustan through the interpretation of meanings and explanation, as it seeks to express the pronunciation in the pronunciation that passes through the different dialects that do not appear in the interpretation, an interpretation that does not haveTones in the audio to clarify the pronunciation.
The Financial Inclusion Impact on The Financial Performance of Commercial Banks, an Analytical Study on a Sample of Iraqi Commercial Banks
Authors: Te’aeis KhalidMohammed
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to explore financial inclusion in its various dimensions (utilization of financial services, quality of financial services, and access to financial services) and its impact on the financial performance of commercial banks in Iraq. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher prepared a questionnaire, which was distributed to a sample of 307 customers in Iraqi commercial banks. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach, and data was collected, analyzed, and hypotheses were tested using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Version 26). Among the key findings of the study was the significant impact of utilization of financial services, quality of financial services, and access to financial services on the financial performance of Iraqi commercial banks. One of the crucial recommendations of the study emphasized the necessity for these banks to focus on providing highly reliable, trustworthy, and secure financial services to customers to enhance their confidence and trust when dealing with the bank.REFERENCES: Alliance for financial inclusion AFI, (2013), Alliance for financial inclusion Policy Model: AFI Core Set of Financial Inclusion Indicators, https://www.financialinclusion.ps/cached_uploads /download/2019/10/24/fidwg-core-indicators-final-pdf-1571930032.pdf.Auwal Musa, Shafiu Abubakar Kurfi, and Haslinda Hassan, (2015), The Impact of Online Banking on the Performance of Nigerian Banking Sector”, International Conference on E-Commerce, 1-6.GPFI, (2014), Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP).Barra, c, Zotti, R. (2017). Bank performance, financial stability and Market competition: Do cooperative and Non –Cooperative Banks Behave Differenity? CELPE Discussion papers 143, CELPECentre of Labor Economics and Economic policy, University of Salerno, Italy.Ben Moussa Mohamed Aymen, (2013),” Impact of capital on financial performance of banks: the case of Tunisia", Banks and Bank Systems, Volume 8, (4), 47-54.GPFI. (2014). Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP). http://www.g20.utoronto.ca/2014/6%202014%20Financial%20Inclusion%20Action%20Plan.pdf.Mostak Ahamed, M., 2017. "Asset quality, non-interest income, and bank profitability: Evidence from Indian banks,"Economic Modelling, Elsevier, 63(5), 1-14.Peter Morgan and Victor Pontines, (2014).” Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability”, Working Paper, January.Sudipta Bose, Amitav Saha,Habib Zaman Khan and ShajulIslam, .(2017). ” Non-Financial Disclosure and Market-based Firm Performance: The Initiation of Financial Inclusion”, Journal of Contemporary Accounting &Economics, 13, 263-281.
A Treatise on the Metathesis in Morphology byShihabul-Deen Al-Khafaji (Died1069 AH), Study and Verification
Authors: Al-Dulaimi Waleed Dhaher Najim
Published: December 2024

This research aims to verify and study a treatise on (The Metathesis Decision in Morphology) by Shihabul-Deen Al-Khafaji (died1069 AH), which is a treatise that examines the Metathesis, which is one of the issues of morphology over which scholars have disagreed, and this phenomenon, is one of thelinguistic phenomena, which has gained great favor among scholars, and who have talked extensively about it in the past and in the present, shows the close relationship between the metathesis and the morphological section,by presenting the letters one over the other, the inflectional and morphological of the word changes. When Al-Shihab was asked aboutone of the issues of this term, he wrote this brief treatise, in which he explained the matters of which he was known, and mentioned its forms, in addition to mentioning the issues on which the scholars differed. This treatise was distinguished by its clarity, arrangement, division, and sayings narration, and was free of misprints and distortions except for what rarely, I saw in this manuscript, scientific material in which the author included the doctrines of the great scholars, reconciledthemand made some of them preferable, so Iverified, produced and presented it, in service to the legacy of our scholars.
Utilizing the Eclectic Method in Teaching English to Iraqi EFL Learners: A Teacher's Perspective
Authors: Hussein Nadhim Obaid
Published: December 2024

The study aimed to explain the importance of using the eclectic method and its distinctive role in the process of teaching the English language in the Iraqi EFL classroom. The study was designed on a review of previous literature. A literature review is considered to be the use of ideas found in the literature to justify a particular approach and to choose appropriate methods to achieve the basic goals. The results of previous studies have emphasized the development of education as a result of the use of eclectic methods. Additionally, the researcher found that teaching the English language currently requires the use of the eclectic method because it includes the use of more than one method while teaching the new curriculum, especially in Iraq, and it is one of the preferred methods for developing learners’ communication and enabling them to understand activities
Anti-speciesism and Animals’Healing Power: A Zoo Critical Reading of Griefis the Thing with Feathers
Authors: Al-Doory Awfa Hussein
Published: December 2024

Man’s relationship to the non-human species is stereotyped as one-sided brutal relationship that objectify animals in the past studies.Some people do not care about non-human species; therefore, exploit and treat them brutally. This study, however, presents an anti-speciesism attitude andinvestigates the bond that humans and animals may share, specifically when the latter help people deal with the difficulties of loss. Max Porter's Grief is the Thing with Feathersis analyzed in this research through the lens of zoo criticism which falls within the purview of ecocriticism. The study argues that Porter's novel presents an anti-speciesism perspective through presenting a bird, namely a crow as a powerful being capable of healing grief. Writing back speciesism,the representation of the crow transcends the boundaries of Otherness, silence, and\or objectification. The study concludes that animals' representation in metamodernist literature, the examined novel as a case in point, is experimental in terms of narrative techniques, language and character portrayal so as to transcends the meanings of thingfication and objectification and thus present an anti-speciesismperspective. As such Graham Huggan and Helen Tiffin's Postcolonial Ecocriticism: Literature, Animals, Environmentis a key source in this study, alongside other critical works on environmental humanities and animal studies that focus on animality and spirituality and the shifting roles of humans and animals in a "posthuman" world. The study, therefore, answers the questions of man-animal relationship, and its literary representation inPorter's novel. The significance of the study springs from the need to stop discrimination against animals and treat them instead as intrinsically valuable
La historia de la educación y los procesos de internacionalización
Authors: Frechtel Ignacio , Assaneo Agustín
Published: December 2024

La historia de la educación y los procesos de internacionalización
La configuración del nivel secundario en Tierra del Fuego A.e.I.A.S. (1946-1999)
Authors: Paez Luis Ricardo , Ciunne Laura Irina , Fleitas Alicia Monica
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es describir el pasaje de un sistema de colegios de enseñanza media en el Territorio Nacional de Tierra del Fuego al nivel secundario provincial (1946-1999). Para ello, se consideran los hallazgos del proyecto de investigación denominado “La configuración del nivel secundario en la provincia de Tierra del Fuego A.e.I.A.S. (1991-2006)” en el que se indagan acontecimientos significativos de ese período fundacional de la provincia, y procesos anteriores del escenario territoriano.Desde las perspectivas de la historia de los acontecimientos y de la historia oral se elaboró un diseño con enfoque cualitativo de corte descriptivo, en el que se utilizaron entrevistas a informantes clave y análisis documental para la construcción de datos. A modo de conclusión, se sostiene que el pasaje del sistema de colegios nacionales del Territorio al nivel secundario provincial se desencadena a partir de acontecimientos relevantes que inciden en dicha configuración. La expansión del nivel secundario en América Latina y en Argentina, la inédita explosión demográfica experimentada en Tierra del Fuego A.e.I.A.S. (como consecuencia de la Ley N.° 19640/72 que establece un régimen de promoción económica y fiscal y de exención aduanera), la provincialización del último territorio nacional de la Argentina (1990), la sanción de la Constitución Provincial (1991), la transferencia de los colegios secundarios a lasjurisdicciones (1991) y la implementación de la Ley Federal de Educación (LFE) en 1993 confluyeron diferencialmente estructurando el nivel secundario del sistema subnacional.
Revisitando la historia de la educación secundaria técnica en la Argentina
Authors: Hirsch Dana
Published: December 2024

El presente trabajo analiza las características que ha asumido la educación técnica argentina entre las últimas décadas del siglo XIX y el tercer cuarto del siglo XX, en el marco del fenómeno global de masificación e implementación de reformas comprehensivas de la educación secundaria. El recorrido histórico en base a bibliografía especializada, planes de estudios y datos estadísticos permite identificar 3 etapas: la de su origen como formación post-primaria terminal (1870-1940); el proceso que va de la coexistencia de un circuito escolar y otro extraescolar orientado al trabajo industrial hasta su unificación en un solo trayecto dentro de la escuela secundaria, con mayor formación general y plena articulación con el nivel superior (1940-1960); y la de mayor expansión matricular, junto a una persistente baja terminalidad del nivel y el despliegue de nuevos procesos de diferenciación institucional (1960-1980). Desde el punto de vista de la crítica de la economía política, o materialismo histórico, se ofrece una explicación alternativa, no dicotómica, a los debates clásicos sobre el papel de la educación técnica en la inclusión y segmentación educativa y social, así como una mirada unitaria de los factores económicos y políticos involucrados. El análisis sugiere que las iniciativas de política educativa, que en algunos aspectos se acercaron y en otros se alejaron de las tendencias globales de cambio de la escuela secundaria, encuentran determinación en las necesidades por formación de fuerza de trabajo en la fase de desarrollo industrial dado el rol de la Argentina en la división internacional del trabajo.
Ciclo de diálogos. A 140 años de la sanción de la Ley 1420
Authors: Iglesias María Asunción
Published: December 2024

La ley 1420 adquirió, a lo largo del tiempo, un sentido que la trascendió como instrumento para la conformación de la escolarización primaria.  Con el objetivo  de conmemorar su 140 aniversario, la Sociedad Argentina de Investigación y Enseñanza en Historia de la Educación en colaboración con  la Universidad Nacional de San Luis y la Universidad Nacional del Litoral, promovieron la realización de un nuevo ciclo de diálogos “A 140 años de la sanción de la Ley 1420. De la educación común a la soberanía pedagógica”. Durante el 7 y 8 de noviembre se presentaron veintiocho trabajos que, agrupados en siete paneles, abordaron la temática desde los planos temporal, espacial, discursivo y de los sujetos protagonistas del período.
OPTICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, STRUCTURAL, AND PHOTOCATALYTICAL PROPERTIES OF PLASMONIC AU NPS PRODUCED BY PULSED LASER DEPOSITION
Authors: Candan İlhan , Yiğit Gezgin Serap , Budak Gümgüm Hadice , Kılıç Hamdi Şükür
Published: December 2024

Plasmonic Au NPs exhibit exceptional optical, morphological, and structural properties, making them promising materials for applications in photocatalysis, sensing, and energy conversion. This study explores the synthesis and characterization of plasmonic gold NPs produced by pulsed laser deposition, a versatile physical vapor deposition technique. Pulsed Laser Deposition enables precise control over NP formation through tunable parameters such as laser fluence, ambient gas environment, and deposition duration. The resulting NPs were systematically analyzed to evaluate their optical properties, including localized surface plasmon resonance, as well as their morphological and structural attributes. The localized surface plasmon resonance behavior of the synthesized Au NPs was found to be highly dependent on particle size, shape, and distribution, as revealed by UV-Vis spectroscopy and electron microscopy. Structural analysis via X-ray diffraction confirmed the crystalline nature of the NPs, with lattice parameters correlating to their stability and catalytic efficiency. Photocatalytic activity tests demonstrated that the gold NPs could effectively degrade organic pollutants under visible light, leveraging their strong LSPR-induced hot electron generation and charge transfer properties. In this study, gold NP thin film was produced on microscopic glass by Pulsed Laser Deposition system. Gold NPs thin film photocatalyst efficiency 95.00% and reaction rate constant 0.39 min-1 were calculated. At the end of 210 min, MB dye was degraded and turned into high transparency due to localized surface plasmon resonance property of gold NP. The findings may provide valuable insights into the design and application of plasmonic Au NPs in photocatalysis and other advanced technologies.
NEW GENERALIZED DIFFERENCE SEQUENCE SPACES AND THEIR KÖTHE-TOEPLITZ DUALS
Authors: Atıcı Turan Gülcan
Published: December 2024

We will define the sequence spaces c_0 (u,∆_v^m )_p, c(u,∆_v^m )_p and l_∞ (u,∆_v^m )_p in this article. Furthermore we give some topological properties and compute their Köthe-Toeplitz duals.
The Relationship between Temperament Characteristics and Play Behaviors of Preschool Children
Authors: Güven Gülçin , Ramazan Oya , Yılmaz İlter Elif
Published: December 2024

This research examines the relationship between play behaviors and temperament characteristics of preschool children from the point of parent and teacher evaluation. It is designed in survey model. The study group of the research consists of 313 children aged 60-72 months attending the educational institutions selected by cluster sampling method among the pre-school education institutions in Istanbul in the 2017-2018 academic year and their mothers and teachers (n=21). In the research, three data collection tools were used, namely the Parent Form and the Teacher Form of the Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale (PIPPS) and the Short Temperament Scale for Children. The Short Temperament Scale for Children consists of four sub-dimensions (reactivity, persistence, approach/withdrawal and rhythmicity) and Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale has three sub-dimensions as play interaction, play disruption and play disconnection. The research indicates significant relationships between children's temperament characteristics and play behaviors according to the evaluation of parents and teachers. Role of temperament in forming the behavior patterns of children supports the results of the research on the relationships between temperament characteristics and play behaviors in peer-to-peer interactions from the point of parent and teacher evaluations.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Konsep Pada Materi Perpangkatan Siswa SMP Berbasis Android Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning
Authors: Manurung Muhammad Zakaria , Afifah Nur , Hermanto Bambang
Published: December 2024

Permasalahan peserta didik di UPT SMP Negeri 27 Medan yaitu pemahaman konsep materi perpangkatan, buku cetak yang tidak memiliki pembahasan materi perpangkatan, dan siswa yang ketahuan guru saat proses pembelajaran membuka handphone. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk memberikan pemahaman konsep pada materi perpangkatan siswa SMP berbasis android menggunakan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan menggunakan model penelitian Kemmis & McTaggart yang dikembangkan dari konsep Kurt Lewin yang memiliki 4 tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas IX-8 UPT SMP Negeri 27 Medan dengan objek penelitian pemahaman konsep matematis peserta didik. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan lembar tes tertulis. Intrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar hasil observasi dan lembar hasil tes yang diberikan kepada peserta didik sebanyak 5 butir soal. Indikator pada penelitian ini adalah membuat ulang konsep, menggunakan prosedur operasi tertentu, dan mengaplikasikan konsep terhadap pemecahan masalah Berdasarkan hasil uji coba diperoleh nilai rata-rata pada siklus I sebesar 58,33% dengan peserta didik mencapai nilai ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 33,33% sedangkan pada siklus II diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 82,36% dengan nilai ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 87,88% dengan nilai ketuntasan klasikal sebesar. Hal penelitian menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan pemahaman konsep peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) berbasis android iSpring Suite pada materi perpangkatan.
Food Consumption and the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria
Authors: Debaniyu Ibrahim Faith , Bashiru Abdullahi , Albert Charless David
Published: December 2024

The study was conducted to examine food consumption and the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Two-stage random sampling techniques were used to select 120 households as sample size for the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (such as mean, frequency distribution count and percentages) and inferential statistics (multiple regressions). The result of the findings showed that respondent in the study area were relatively young, married with high literacy level. More so, factors include lockdown, social distancing, ban on interstate movement, and reduce meal number were the major factors influencing food consumption pattern during Covid-19. Lastly, age (p<0.05), sex (p<0.10), lock down (p<0.01), social distancing (p<0.01) and inter State movement restriction had inverse relation with food consumption during the Covid-19 while education (p<0.01), occupation (p<0.10), family size (p<0.01) and monthly income (p<0.05) had direct relationship with the food consumption pattern during the Covid-19. The study recommended that cases of pandemic such as this or its kind, measures that should be taken, should be one that favours the country’s situation as not everyone were able to get food or the means to get food during the period of lockdown and other policies that were introduced to contain the spread of the disease
İŞ MOTİVASYONUNUN İŞ TATMİNİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Gümüş Abdulkadir , Çelik Mehmet Şerif , Karahan Kürşad Seçkin
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, öğretmenlerin iş tatminlerinin demografik özellikleri açısından istatistiki olarak anlamlı farklılık gösterip göstermediğini ve iş motivasyonunun iş tatmini üzerinde pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı bir etkisinin olup olmadığını araştırmaktır. Çalışma, Van ilinde görev yapan öğretmenler üzerine yapılmış ve toplamda 165 öğretmen ile anket yapılarak, veri elde edilmiştir. Verilerin istatistiksel açıdan değerlendirilmesi ile bağımsız örneklem t-testi sonuçları, öğretmenlerin iş tatminlerinde cinsiyet ve medeni durum özelliklerine göre anlamlı bir farklılık olduğunu, kadınların erkeklerden ve bekarların evlilerden daha fazla iş tatminine sahip olduklarını göstermiştir. Varyans analizi (ANOVA)istatistiksel sonuçları öğretmenlerin eğitim düzeylerine, çalıştıkları kuruma, okuldaki pozisyonlarına ve mesleki kıdemlerine göre iş tatminlerinde anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığını göstermiştir. Çoklu regresyon analizi yapılarak; öğretmenlerin hem içsel iş motivasyonlarının hem de dışsal iş motivasyonlarının iş tatminleri üzerindeki etkisi istatistiki olarak anlamlı ve olumlu bulunmuştur.
TIME SERIES ANALYSIS ON CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP (CDS) AND MARKET INDICATORS: THE CASE OF TÜRKİYE
Authors: Yerlikaya Burak
Published: December 2024

Regional and global cyclical fluctuations in the world economy reveal the importance of the CDS premium for developing countries such as Turkey, which has fragile macroeconomic indicators and is dependent on international funds. This study deals with the influence of some economic indicators on CDS premiums with a focus on Turkey in the period from January 2010 to March 2022. This study attempts to contribute to the literature by providing evidence from a developing country perspective and by improving the existing knowledge with recent and monthly data. The study determines possible long-run and short-run relationships between CDS premiums, and the exchange rate ($/TL), interest rates (applied to consumer loans in TL), Istanbul Stock Exchange 100 indexes, official reserves ($1,000,000), and total domestic credit volume ($) using the ARDL method and possible directions of causality using the Granger test. The general results have provided strong evidence that the exchange rate and credit volume have positive cointegration on CDS premiums, while official reserves and stock market index have a negative cointegration on CDS premiums.
Hipertermia Maligna: Aspectos Genéticos, Diagnóstico e Manejo Clínico
Authors: Sales Isadora Duarte , Santos Bruno Felix Theobald dos Santos , Assunção João Victor Xavier
Published: December 2024

A hipertermia maligna (HM) é uma condição genética rara, com risco significativo de morte, desencadeada pela exposição a anestésicos voláteis halogenados e succinilcolina. Caracteriza-se por uma resposta metabólica exacerbada no músculo esquelético, resultando em hipercapnia, acidose metabólica, hipertermia, rigidez muscular e rabdomiólise. Sua origem está principalmente em mutações nos genes RYR1 e CACNA1S, que desregulam a liberação de cálcio intracelular no retículo sarcoplasmático. Embora a manifestação clínica seja frequentemente súbita e grave, o diagnóstico pode ser confirmado por testes de contratura muscular ou análises genéticas. O tratamento de escolha é o dantrolene, que atua controlando a liberação excessiva de cálcio e interrompendo a crise metabólica. A identificação precoce, associada a estratégias preventivas e educação médica, é essencial para reduzir a morbimortalidade. No entanto, o acesso limitado a recursos diagnósticos e terapêuticos em algumas regiões representa um desafio a ser superado para o manejo eficaz dessa condição.
INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NO APOIO AO PROFESSOR DA GERAÇÃO DIGITAL
Authors: Malta Daniela Paula de Lima Nunes , Silva Adilson Sousa da , Verner Artur Renato , Parente Ednei Pereira , Santos Fernanda Barboza dos , Gomes Iranilda de Argôlo , Pereira Juliana Barbosa Zippinotti , Carvalho Juniel Dos Santos de , Monica Aparecida da Silva
Published: December 2024

O estudo abordou o impacto da geração digital no percurso escolar e suas implicações para os professores. Partiu-se do problema: como o percurso escolar da geração digital impacta os professores e suas práticas pedagógicas? O objetivo geral foi analisar as possibilidades e os desafios que as tecnologias digitais representam no contexto educacional. Utilizou-se a metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica, com abordagem qualitativa e descritiva, fundamentada em livros, artigos científicos e teses que exploram a relação entre tecnologia, neurociência e educação. No desenvolvimento, destacou-se que a geração digital, com características cognitivas e sociais influenciadas pelo uso de tecnologias, apresenta novas demandas ao ambiente escolar. Foram discutidas as contribuições das tecnologias digitais para o aprendizado, incluindo práticas pedagógicas interativas e inclusivas. Também foram analisados os desafios enfrentados pelos professores, como a necessidade de formação continuada e a desigualdade no acesso às ferramentas digitais. Nas considerações finais, concluiu-se que o percurso escolar da geração digital impacta as práticas pedagógicas, exigindo adaptações constantes. Ressaltou-se a importância de integrar tecnologias de forma intencional, alinhando-as às necessidades dos estudantes e às condições dos professores. Por fim, apontou-se a necessidade de estudos futuros que explorem diferenças regionais e impactos específicos das tecnologias em disciplinas distintas.
DESAFIOS PARA OS PROFESSORES NA ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Santos Lucimara Freire dos , Menezes Claudia Alves , Moura Cleberson Cordeiro de , Miranda Monica Aparecida da Silva , Lima Regina Célia Monteiro , Zeferino Rhuana Carla Mauri , Leite Susana Felix Paes Corrêa , Silva Vanusa Zucoloto da
Published: December 2024

Este estudo investigou como os professores podem ajustar suas práticas pedagógicas para atender às necessidades da geração digital, levando em consideração as contribuições da neuroeducação. O objetivo geral foi analisar de que maneira a integração de tecnologias digitais e o conhecimento neuroeducacional podem aprimorar o ensino e a aprendizagem. A metodologia adotada foi bibliográfica, com uma abordagem qualitativa baseada na revisão de artigos acadêmicos, livros e dissertações sobre neuroeducação, tecnologias digitais e práticas pedagógicas. No desenvolvimento, constatou-se que a geração digital exige dos professores a adaptação constante às novas ferramentas tecnológicas e metodologias, sendo a neuroeducação um recurso essencial para compreender como o cérebro aprende e como isso pode ser aplicado para personalizar as estratégias de ensino. Além disso, evidenciou-se que a simples utilização de tecnologias digitais, sem a compreensão dos processos cognitivos dos alunos, não é suficiente para promover um ensino eficaz. As considerações finais indicaram que a combinação de tecnologias digitais com os conhecimentos da neuroeducação oferece uma abordagem eficaz para a personalização do ensino, mas a formação contínua dos professores é fundamental para o sucesso dessa adaptação. Outros estudos podem ser necessários para explorar as práticas pedagógicas e a aplicação dessas abordagens em contextos variados.
The Use of Machine Learning for Efficient Energy Management in Big Data-Based Computing Systems
Authors: Putra Toni Wijanarko Adi , Setiawan Nuris Dwi , Rusito Rusito
Published: December 2024

The rapid growth of digital services has intensified the energy demands of data centers, significantly impacting operational costs and global carbon footprints. This study leverages Machine Learning (ML) and Big Data to optimize energy management in data centers, addressing limitations in prior approaches that overlooked real-time variability. A predictive model utilizing the Random Forest algorithm was developed to reduce energy consumption based on dynamic factors, such as workload and environmental conditions like temperature. The research used a six-month dataset consisting of approximately 3 million data points from an operational data center. After preprocessing the data, the model achieved a high predictive accuracy, reflected by an R-squared value of 0.87. The findings demonstrate that the model reduces energy consumption by an average of 11.17% daily, with peak savings of up to 15.56% during off-peak hours. Key metrics, including a Mean Squared Error (MSE) of 0.034 and a Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of 0.184, validated the model's effectiveness and reliability. Statistical tests further confirmed its precision within a 95% confidence interval. This study contributes to the academic field by integrating real-time environmental data into predictive modeling, offering a scalable solution for energy-efficient data center operations. The outcomes support sustainability initiatives by mitigating carbon emissions and reducing operational costs. The findings also provide a framework for applying ML in broader industrial contexts requiring efficient energy management. Future research may explore incorporating additional variables, such as user behavior, to further refine predictive capabilities.
Yersel Lazer Tarama (YLT) ile Mimari Belgelenmesi ve Korunması: Restorasyon ve Restitüsyon Uygulamaları
Authors: Hamal Seda Nur Gamze , Ulvi Ali
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, Yersel Lazer Tarayıcı (YLT) teknolojisi ile belgelenmesi, restorasyon ve restitüsyon süreçlerindeki kullanımını incelemektedir. Bu doğrultuda eski bir yapı üzerinde gerçekleştirilen çalışmada, FARO FocusS 350 lazer tarayıcı kullanılarak yapının üç boyutlu nokta bulutu ve ortofoto görüntüleri üretilmiştir. Elde edilen bu veriler, yapının mevcut durumunun detaylı bir şekilde belgelenmesini ve restorasyon projelerine temel oluşturacak hassas çizimlerin hazırlanmasını sağlamıştır. Çalışma kapsamında, YLT teknolojisinin geleneksel yöntemlere kıyasla sunduğu hız, hassasiyet ve doğruluk avantajları ortaya konulmuştur. Yapının rölöve çalışmaları sırasında, ahşap, taş ve kerpiç gibi yapı elemanlarının malzeme bozulmaları detaylı bir şekilde belgelenmiş ve yapının mevcut durumundaki deformasyonlar tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, elde edilen veriler üzerinden, yapının restorasyon ve restitüsyon süreçlerinde kullanılabilecek temel verileri sağlanmıştır. Sonuçlar, YLT teknolojisinin tarihi yapıların belgelenmesi ve korunmasında etkili bir araç olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma, bu teknolojinin mimari koruma projelerine entegrasyonunun, yapılar üzerinde yapılacak müdahalelerin planlanmasında ve uygulanmasında kritik bir rol oynayabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır.
Trophic Interaction of Spodoptera frugiperda and their Egg Parasitoids in Agricultural Landscape
Authors: Kalinyo Daniel , Andrianto Kupepe  , Dendi Ferdianto  , Ismail Djamaludin  , Hiksa Maulana Saputra  , Mihwan Sataral
Published: December 2024

Trophic interactions between Spodoptera frugiperda and its parasitoids are crucial for effective biological control strategies. Understanding these interactions is essential for developing methods that mitigate pest impacts on crops while preserving agroecosystem balance. This study aims to (a) evaluate the interactions between S. frugiperda and its parasitoids, (b) explore the relationship between landscape composition and parasitism levels of S. frugiperda, and (c) analyze how landscape composition influences the food web metrics of S. frugiperda and its parasitoids. The findings identified three egg parasitoid species—Telenomus sp1, Telenomus sp2, and Trichogramma sp—parasitizing S. frugiperda, with Telenomus sp1 emerging as the dominant parasitoid and a potential biological control agent. Notably, landscape composition did not significantly affect the parasitization rate of S. frugiperda eggs. However, the age of maize plants positively influenced the parasitization rate, indicating that older plants may enhance the parasitization of S. frugiperda eggs. Landscape composition, particularly in agricultural contexts, positively influenced Shannon diversity while negatively affecting interaction evenness. In contrast, semi-natural habitats enhanced interaction evenness. These findings highlight the significance of landscape composition in understanding the complexity of the S. frugiperda-parasitoid food web, providing valuable insights for developing pest control strategies for S. frugiperda and conserving natural enemies.
Geografias da televisão regionalizada
Authors: Sales Júnior Francisco das Chagas
Published: December 2024

Este artigo buscou discutir conceitualmente o que vem a ser a televisão regional brasileira, buscando identificar os espaços ocupados pelo telejornalismo nas dimensões locais e regionais. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a temática e analisados aspectos inerentes a essa discussão como as geografias da comunicação e as escalas e territórios do jornalismo na TV, além de refletir e apontar caminhos para a construção do conceito de TV regional. O estudo contou com as contribuições de Aguiar (2016), Bazi (2001), Fabbri Júnior (2006), Santos (2008), Moreira (2019), entre outros. Esta investigação se justifica como uma forma de compreender as práticas sociais e elementos do ecossistema televiso na contemporaneidade. A partir das análises, foi possível verificar o papel das identidades culturais construídas no processo de regionalização do telejornalismo brasileiro.
Internet Technology in Legal Economics and Policy: Strategic Enterprise Innovations in the US-China Trade Relationship
Authors: Tang Chunqiang , Rosli Rozaini
Published: December 2024

The digital transformation has revolutionized global trade dynamics, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses worldwide. The US-China trade relationship and the experiences of small businesses in Beijing, China, represent a critical focal point for understanding the implications of Internet technology on international trade strategies, diplomatic policies, and small business development. This study aims to investigate the intersection of internet technology, legal economics, and policy in the context of the US-China trade relationship and its implications for small businesses in Beijing. Specifically, it seeks to examine how Internet technology shapes international strategies between the US and China, the key diplomatic policies influenced by digital innovation, the regulatory landscape of Internet technology in trade, and the role of Internet technologies in empowering small businesses in Beijing. The research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews with policymakers, business leaders, legal experts, and small business owners in Beijing. A total of 27 interviews were conducted, with data analysis following a three-step thematic analysis process. The findings reveal the significant impact of Internet technology on international trade strategies, diplomatic policies, and small business operations. Internet technology plays a pivotal role in reshaping global trade dynamics, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth. Moreover, the study highlights the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Beijing in leveraging Internet technology for competitiveness and growth. This study contributes to filling gaps in the existing literature by providing insights into the complex interplay between Internet technology, legal economics, and policy in the context of the US-China trade relationship and small business development. The findings offer valuable implications for policymakers, businesses, academics, and other stakeholders seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital economy and foster sustainable economic growth and development.
The Responsibility of the Online Marketplace to Protect Consumer Data Privacy in E-commerce Transactions
Authors: Busroh Firman Freaddy , Khairo Fatria , Zhafirah Putri Difa
Published: December 2024

Currently, the business world cannot be separated from digital transactions. Internet users continue to increase, and e-commerce transactions also increase. Almost all companies, both small and large companies, trade using the Internet network. The development of the Internet has taken over the conventional business world to become all digital. Even e-commerce transactions do not only use money transfer payments between banks but also through digital payment platforms. This is why consumers do not realize that providing privacy data is easy for companies through the marketplace. For this reason, there are many cases of misuse of personal data that occur. The marketplace must be responsible for protecting personal consumer data. The research method used in writing the paper uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The research with this method is intended to collect essential and detailed information, identify problems, make comparisons or evaluations. The result of this research is to make laws and regulations governing the security of consumer data in the online market. Assisting the government in making laws and regulations regarding consumer data in the online market, so that consumers feel safe for electronic transactions.
Toward a Comprehensive Cyber Law Framework: Assessing Avatar Legal Liability
Authors: Noval Sayid Muhammad Rifki , Maaruf Irma Rachmawati
Published: December 2024

Enforcing the right to security on the internet remains a never-ending task. The problem becomes more complex when the metaverse creates a new dimension for internet users to interact, including the use of avatars. However, this novelty has taken its toll, with a series of events experienced and committed by avatars in the metaverse. The current law has not been able to provide legal certainty, whether avatars can be held responsible for their actions, and how law enforcement is against avatar users. This paper seeks to shorten that distance, by suggesting that the concept of virtual identity or digital passport should be mandatory, in order to identify the real person behind the avatar. Furthermore, it recognises the avatar as a legal subject, using the concept of corporate law, so that the user behind the avatar can be held legally responsible for their actions in the metaverse.
Implementing Account Takeover and Phishing Detection Models to Mitigate E-Commerce Fraud
Authors: Bhageerath Bogi
Published: December 2024

The rise of e-commerce has rapidly changed the operating way of businesses, but simultaneously, it has opened up numerous avenues for fraud, it has been noticed through account takeovers and phishing attacks. These means of cybercrime can thus lead to a significant financial loss and reputation damage to online retailers. With the rising growth of online platforms comes the sophistication of fraudsters. One of the objectives behind this research is developing and analyzing models that can easily discover account takeovers and real-time phishing attempts on the systems to establish whether it is feasible to apply the high-end detection models integrated with machine learning techniques for dimming e-commerce frauds. The research consists of the following structure such as it features a literature review that provides a background overview of the problem then it consists of methods of how models are designed and evaluated. It also provides results on performance followed by discussions on effectiveness. It provides an overall outcome of the research to pinpoint key findings and directions for future research.