bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KORUPSI MEMPENGARUHI EKONOMI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Khairuddin Ahmad , Yudhayani Arthyka Susila , Harahap Afriani , Wulandari Vivi
Published: November 2023

Korupsi merupakan suatu tindakan menyimpang untuk mendapatkan kekayaan dan keuntungan pribadi menggunakan uang rakyat atau negara secara ilegal dengan menyalahgunakan kekuasaan yang diberikan di idnonesia. Korupsi yang terjadi di Indonesia sudah sangat mengkhawatirkan dan berdampak buruk luar biasa pada hampir seluruh sendi kehidupan. Korupsi telah menghancurkan sistem perekonomian, sistem demokrasi, sistem politik, sistem hukum, sistem pemerintahan, dan tatanan sosial kemasyarakatan di negeri ini. Dilain pihak upaya pemberantasan korupsi yang telah dilakukan selama ini belum menunjukkan hasil yang optimal. Korupsi dalam berbagai tingkatan tetap saja banyak terjadi seolah-olah telah menjadi bagian dari kehidupan kita yang bahkan sudah dianggap sebagai hal yang biasa. Jika kondisi ini tetap kita biarkan berlangsung maka cepat atau lambat korupsi akan menghancurkan negeri ini. perubahan pada sebagian besar aspek kehidupan. Hal tersebut tentu membawa dampak baik sekaligus buruk yang harus dihadapi masyarakat.  Tujuan penulisan ini adalah menganalisis penataan korupsi korupsi yang berada di Indonesia yang menjadikan bangsa dan Negara kita menjadi hancur perekonomian pada masyarakat. Korupsi harus dipandang sebagai kejahatan luar biasa (extra ordinary crime) yang oleh karena itu memerlukan upaya luar biasa pula untuk memberantasnya. Upaya pemberantasan korupsi – yang terdiri dari dua bagian besar, yaitu (1) penindakan, dan (2) pencegahan –tidak akan pernah berhasil optimal jika hanya dilakukan oleh pemerintah saja tanpa melibatkan peran serta masyarakat. Oleh karena itu tidaklah berlebihan jika mahasiswa –sebagai salah satu bagian penting dari masyarakat yang merupakan pewaris masa depan– diharapkan dapat terlibat aktif dalam upaya pemberantasan korupsi di Indonesia.

Kata Kunci: Korupsi mempengaruhi ekonomi di Indonesia
Electronic digest as an effective tool for communication skills formation among foreign servicemen in Russian language teaching
Authors: Viskova Inna Vadimovna , Sidorova Olga Yurievna
Published: November 2023

The aim of the research is to substantiate the need to develop additional didactic teaching tools, namely an electronic digest, in order to form the communication skills of cadets and officer cadets at a military university during the study of journalistic speech in Russian as a foreign language classes. The paper considers the content and specifics of classroom and extracurricular work using an electronic digest for learning Russian as a foreign language at the Department of the Russian Language of the Military University. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that it presents the forms of work on the production of oral and written journalistic texts using an electronic product when teaching Russian as a foreign language to cadets and officer cadets at a military university to form their communication skills. As a result, the use of an electronic digest for learning Russian as a foreign language in the organization of the educational process helped foreign servicemen to form the communication skills that they need when studying at the university.
Value meanings of a literary text in the aspect of textual modality (based on the material of A. I. Kuprin’s fairy tale “The Blue Star”)
Authors: Kuznetsova Anna Vladimirovna
Published: November 2023

The aim of the research is to determine the correlations of value meanings of a literary text and different-level markers of textual modality organized in accordance with the author’s intention. The scientific novelty lies in projecting the study of textual modality as a functional-pragmatic and text-forming category onto the value-meaningful space of a literary text hierarchically organized and naturally having a special influence on the addressee. Differentiation of evaluativeness and textual modality occurs in the paper on the basis of a special organization of the semantic space of a literary text: in some cases, the author’s assessment is not marked, there are only conflicting assessments of artistic reality exclusively in the character sphere, which suggests the communication of values by means of textual modality. The author’s evaluativeness is decoded based on the outcomes of the addressee’s receptive and interpretative activity. As a result, it has been found that value meanings in a literary text are emotionally charged, characterized by evaluativeness and marked by means of textual modality. It has been determined that the value meanings in A. I. Kuprin’s fairy tale “The Blue Star” are systemically ambivalent, which is due to the conflict of assessments in the character zone of the narrative. It has been revealed that different-level means of textual modality represent an important mechanism for the organization of value meanings as a component of the individual author’s worldview.
Automatic Generating System of Information Security Policy
Authors: Nagata Kiyoshi
Published: November 2023

Information is indispensable in any organization, and its security must be properly guaranteed. At present, information security in an organization includes not only confidentiality but also integrity and availability, and means a balance between them. Establishing an information security policy is effective as a means for that purpose, but it is considered to be a high hurdle for organizations such as SMEs, which have neither personnel nor financial leeway, to tackle it. We thought that a system to help establish information security policies was necessary, so we proposed a framework and tried to implement it in application programs. At present, the creation process of the basic policy by presenting the template and the creation of the organizational profile are implemented. In this paper, we propose a method to reflect the characteristics obtained from the organization profile not only in the basic policy but also in the following countermeasure standards and implement it in the application program. Keywords: security policy, information asset, ontology, generation system, SMEs
The Cervicovaginal Expression Level of Interleukin-6 Can be a Prediction Factor for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasias and Cervical Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Li Xiaolin , Zhang Xuehui , Wang Yupeng , Li Jing , Guo Ying , Zhao Li , Zhang Minxin , Ji Ming , Zhang Lizhi , Qu Quanxin , Li Fenge
Published: November 2023

Background: The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) of cervicovaginal washings in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer, and to explore its value in predicting the treatment of CINs. Methods: Cervicovaginal washings were collected from of 200 patients from Tianjin First Central Hospital, who underwent colposcopy examination between March 2021 to March 2022. Those patients included 13 patients with cervical cancer, 33 patients with CIN3, 46 patients with CIN2, 76 patients with CIN1, and 32 with chronic cervicitis. IL-6 expressions of cervicovaginal washings were determined by enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA), and other clinical records were obtained for analysis. Results: IL-6 expressions of the cervicovaginal washings in 5 groups of chronic cervicitis, CIN1, CIN2, CIN3, and cervical cancer group were 9.23 ± 11.30 pg/mL, 8.32 ± 12.18 pg/mL, 11.24 ± 24.61 pg/mL, 13.96 ± 23.19 pg/mL, and 71.53 ± 55.76 pg/mL, respectively. IL-6 expression in patients with cervical cancer were significantly higher than that in patients with chronic cervicitis and CIN1, 2, and 3 (p = 0.002, p = 0.003, p = 0.002, and p = 0.002, respectively). Particularly, IL-6 expression in CIN1, 2, 3, and cervical cancer is gradually increased which may be an indicator for CINs treatment. Besides, among 187 patients with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, the IL-6 levels in HPV16/18 infection group and other high-risk HPV infection groups were 23.44 ± 43.33 ng/mL and 11.73 ± 23.37 ng/mL, which is statistically different (p = 0.043). Conclusions: IL-6 expression in cervicovaginal washings of CIN patients gradually increased suggesting that IL-6 may be involved in the whole process of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia developing into cervical cancer and can be a treatment biomarker for CINs.
The Function, Underlying Mechanism and Clinical Potential of Exosomes in Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Han Jinhong , Ma Shuai , Zhao Yao , Wang Bingxian , Ding Shuang , Hu Yuhan
Published: November 2023

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a lethal malignancy worldwide. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles derived from the endosomal pathway of nearly all cells and can be found in body fluids. They can be considered an intercellular system in the human body that can mediate near- and long-distance intercellular communication due to their features and functions. Investigations have revealed that exosomes are participated in different processes, physiologically and pathologically, especially in cancer. However, the clinical value of exosomes and their mechanisms of action in CRC are unclear and have not been systematically assessed. The purpose of this review is to discuss how exosomes play a role in the occurrence and development of CRC, with a particular focus on the functions and underlying mechanisms of tumor-derived exosomes as well as non-tumor-derived exosomes. We also describe the evidence that exosomes can be used as diagnostic and prognostic markers for CRC. In addition, the possibilities of exosomes in CRC clinical transformation are also discussed.
Icariin Inhibits Overexpression and Aggregation of α-Synuclein in A53T α-Synuclein Transgenic Mice by Regulating Parkin and PLK2
Authors: Ma Denglei , Shen Cong , Zhang Xu , Zhang Lan , Li Lin
Published: November 2023

Background: Synucleinopathies, which are major pathological features of Parkinson’s disease (PD), are characterized by misfolded aggregates of α-synuclein in the peripheral and central nervous system. Icariin (ICA) is the main active component of Epimedium flavonoids. Our previous study found that ICA decreases α-synuclein expression in APPV717I transgenic mice. Methods: The aim of the present study was to examine the potential applications and mechanisms of ICA in PD using A53T α-synuclein transgenic (A53T Tg) mice. After 3 months of intragastric ICA administration, rotarod and pole tests were used to assess behavioral changes in A53T Tg mice at 8 and 13 months of age. SH-SY5Y cells over-expressing wild-type α-synuclein were used to further examine the pharmacological effect and underlying mechanism of ICA. Western blotting and immunocytochemistry were used to detect the expression levels of α-synuclein and its related proteins. Results: ICA significantly improved the impaired motor function and coordination in A53T Tg mice. It also decreased the expression, Ser129 phosphorylation, and aggregation of α-synuclein in SH-SY5Y cells transfected with α-synuclein and the striatum of A53T Tg mice. Moreover, ICA increased the expression of parkin, which is associated with the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), and decreased the level of polo-like kinase 2 (PLK2), an enzyme that phosphorylates α-synuclein. Conclusions: ICA alleviated motor impairments in A53T mice, an effect which may be associated with the decreased phosphorylation and aggregation of α-synuclein through PLK2 and parkin regulation.
Functional Connectivity Alterations During Sleep Deprivation: Investigating Key Brain Regions and Networks
Authors: Wang Xiaolei , Li Ya , Jiao Feihan , Guo Min , Wei Shengnan , Tian Ping , Han Bo , Zhu Yuanqiang , Chang Yingjuan , Zheng Jianmin
Published: November 2023

Background: Sleep deprivation (SD) has emerged as a significant public health concern because of its adverse effects on cognition and behavior. However, the influence of circadian rhythms on SD and brain activities has been less studied. This study employed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and functional connectivity density (FCD) metrics to investigate the interaction between sleep pressure and circadian rhythms during SD. Methods: Thirty-six volunteers with good sleep habits underwent a sleep deprivation trial. Sleepiness was assessed using the Stanford Sleepiness Scale (SSS) at multiple time points, and fMRI scans were conducted to derive global and local FCD (gFCD and iFCD) values. This study focused on specific brain regions and networks, including the thalamus, the frontoparietal network (FPN), and the default mode network (DMN). Results: Analysis indicated significant changes in gFCD and iFCD values in several key brain regions. A strong correlation was found between sleepiness and both gFCD and iFCD values in certain areas, such as the left superior temporal gyrus and left thalamus. The gFCD values in these regions showed a gradual increase across sessions, while iFCD values in the right superior frontal gyrus decreased. Conclusions: This study revealed that SD leads to enhanced functional activities in the DMN and thalamus and decreased activity in the FPN. These changes in brain activity were significantly correlated with increases in sleepiness, as measured by the SSS. Our findings underscore the importance of understanding the neural underpinnings of SD and could guide future clinical interventions aimed at mitigating its effects.
High-Density Lipoprotein and Heart Failure
Authors: Xing Liyun , Liu Yixuan , Wang Jiayu , Tian Peiqing , Liu Ping
Published: November 2023

The protective effect of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) on atherosclerosis is well known, and its mechanisms of action has been extensively studied. However, the impact of HDL on heart failure and its mechanisms are still controversial or unknown. The cardioprotective role of HDL may be reflected in its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and endothelial function protection. In epidemiological studies, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels have been negatively associated with heart failure (HF). The major protein component of HDL-C is apolipoprotein (Apo) A-I, while paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) is an essential mediator for many protective functions of HDL, and HDL may act through components like (Apo) A-I or PON-1 to delay heart failure progress. HDL can slow heart failure disease progression through parts like (Apo) A-I or PON-1. The potential causality between HDL and heart failure, the role of HDL in the pathogenesis of HF, and its interaction with C-reactive protein (CRP), triglycerides (TG), and monocytes in the process of heart failure have been briefly summarized and discussed in this article. HDL plays an important role in the pathogenesis, progression and treatment of HF.
Impact of Low Voltage Threshold Adjustment on Activation Mapping Interpretation for Atrial Tachycardia in Low-Voltage Left Atrium
Authors: Wang Hao , Chen Jindong , Zhuang Xiaohua , Xi Siqi , Gan Tian , He Ben , Zhao Liang
Published: November 2023

Background: The misinterpretation of activation propagation within low voltage zone (LVZ) can complicate atrial tachycardia (AT) mechanism analysis, especially in patients with remodeled atrial substrate. This study investigated the impact of low voltage threshold adjustment (LVTA) on left atrial (LA) tachycardia activation mapping interpretation. Methods: We identified 55 ATs in 42 patients undergoing catheter ablation for LA tachycardia, with a mean LA voltage of <0.5 mV. Activation mapping of LA or both atria was used to evaluate AT mechanisms before and after LVTA. Patients underwent regular clinic follow-up after the procedure. Results: Comparing activation mapping before and after LVTA revealed four categories: (1) complete change in AT circuit and ablation design in 9 ATs; (2) an unchanged AT circuit but tailored ablation design in 16 ATs; (3) identification of bystander gaps in 3 ATs; (4) an unchanged AT circuit and ablation design in 27 ATs. Effective ablation, defined as AT termination or circuit change, was obtained in all 9 Type 1 ATs and 15 of 16 Type 2 ATs by targeting the critical area identified by activation mapping after LVTA. After a median follow-up of 16.5 months, the cumulative freedom from AT was 69.3%. Conclusions: In patients with low LA voltage, conduction propagation hidden within LVZ was not uncommon, but is often excluded from activation mapping. LVTA can uncover this subtle conduction propagation with reliable accuracy, improving the veracity of activation mapping, and helping guide subsequent ablation.
Analyzing the Interactions between Environmental Parameters and Cardiovascular Diseases Using Random Forest and SHAP Algorithms
Authors: Castronuovo Gianfranco , Favia Gianfranco , Telesca Vito , Vammacigno Andrea
Published: November 2023

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the predominant global cause of mortality, with both low and high temperatures increasing CVD-related mortalities. Climate change impacts human health directly through temperature fluctuations and indirectly via factors like disease vectors. Elevated and reduced temperatures have been linked to increases in CVD-related hospitalizations and mortality, with various studies worldwide confirming the significant health implications of temperature variations and air pollution on cardiovascular outcomes. Methods: A database of daily Emergency Room admissions at the Giovanni XIII Polyclinic in Bari (Southern Italy) was developed, spanning from 2013 to 2019, including weather and air quality data. A Random Forest (RF) supervised machine learning model was used to simulate the trend of hospital admissions for CVD. The Seasonal and Trend decomposition using Loess (STL) decomposition model separated the trend component, while cross-validation techniques were employed to prevent overfitting. Model performance was assessed using specific metrics and error analysis. Additionally, the SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) method, a feature importance technique within the eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) framework, was used to identify the feature importance. Results: An R2 of 0.97 and a Mean Absolute Error of 0.36 admissions were achieved by the model. Atmospheric pressure, minimum temperature, and carbon monoxide were found to collectively contribute about 74% to the model’s predictive power, with atmospheric pressure being the dominant factor at 37%. Conclusions: This research underscores the significant influence of weather-climate variables on cardiovascular diseases. The identified key climate factors provide a practical framework for policymakers and healthcare professionals to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on CVD and devise preventive strategies.
Merging Realities: AI and VR Unified Frontier in Modern Tech
Authors: Tobiloba Bamigboye , Kelvin Lawrence , Tera Terry
Published: November 2023

When technology and human experience collide in the dance of progress, artificial intelligence(AI) and virtual reality (VR) combine to create a mesmerizing tune of creativity. This piece takesyou on a tour through the worlds of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, revealing the tales oftheir development and the significant influence they have had on our way of life.In the complex web of artificial intelligence, we find not just code but also the fundamentals ofcollaborative problem-solving. AI develops into more than just algorithms; it becomes a virtualcompanion that aids in navigating the challenges of contemporary life. Virtual reality (VR) ismore than just simulated worlds; it's a portal to soul-stirring experiences.As we investigate how AI gives virtual reality life and enhances our experiences beyond thenorm, the story takes shape. Developing digital companions that comprehend, adjust, andimprove our travels via virtual environments is more important than merely developingsophisticated algorithms.The narrative becomes a collaborative symphony when we enter the world of digital business.Together, VR and AI can personalize digital interactions while also increasing efficiency. Thesuccess stories presented here are not only accounts of high profit margins but also of companiesestablishing more meaningful, intimate connections with their clientele.Education becomes a canvas where AI and VR paint a vibrant mural of possibilities. It's notabout replacing teachers but empowering them with tools that resonate with the human desire tolearn and grow. This isn’t just a revolution in education; it's a celebration of the human thirst forknowledge.Yet, amid the marvels, shadows linger. Privacy concerns and ethical quandaries emerge as wetread this uncharted territory. The article doesn't shy away from these discussions, emphasizingthe need for a human-centric approach in the development and deployment of these technologies.Looking ahead, the narrative shifts to the future—a future where AI and VR continue to amplifythe human experience. The article closes not with predictions and statistics but with a vision of aworld where technology harmonizes with our humanity, enriching our lives in ways yetunimagined.In essence, this article is not just about AI and VR; it's a celebration of the human spiritintertwined with the ever-evolving tapestry of technology. It invites you not just to understandbut to feel the pulse of this digital symphony, where the rhythm is set not by algorithms but bythe beating hearts of individuals embracing a future where humanity and technology dance handin hand.
Sistem Otomasi Sistem Kontrol
Authors: Helmi Guswita
Published: November 2023

Lampu taman merupakan salah satu fasilitas umum yang berperan memberikan penerangan di setiap taman yang ada dalam kota. Lampu taman yang padam masih ditangani secara manual dengan mengandalkan informasi dari masyarakat yang melapor melalui comand center Kota Surabaya. Berdasarkan permasalahan di lapangan, ditemukan solusi dengan membuat alat monitoring lampu taman solar cell yang dapat diakses melalui website. Hasil dari permasalahan yang ada di lapangan, dirancang alat monitoring lampu taman solar cell berbasis website menggunakan mikrokontroler NodeMCU ESP8266 yang terkoneksi jaringan internet sehingga mampu menampilkan data tegangan dan arus pada photovoltaic, baterai dan lampu. Fungsi lain dari alat ini guna memantau kondisi lampu nyala atau padam pada lampu taman solar cell dan mengetahui letak tiang lampu taman yang ada di lapangan
The origin of the state: grain, tax and writing
Authors: Opie Christopher , Atkinson Quentin
Published: November 2023

The invention of agriculture has been seen as the spur for the emergence of large-scale human societies. However, the long gap between the development of agriculture and the emergence of states suggests that it was only intensive agriculture that provided enough surplus for emerging states. Alternatively, it was the taxation potential of cereal grains that enabled the formation of states and writing became crucial for keeping records of those taxes. We test these hypotheses by combining trait data on 868 cultures worldwide with a global supertree representing their genealogical relationships. Our results suggest that intensive agriculture was as likely the result of state formation as its cause. On the other hand, grain cultivation always preceded state emergence, while non-grain agriculture was lost. Grain cultivation also predicts the emergence of taxation, and writing is never lost once states are formed and only adopted in tax-raising societies likely to record those taxes.
Cognitive models of the control of motor sequences
Authors: Chen Fang , Wu Yang , Zhang Wei
Published: November 2023

Many modern cognitive models of the control of motor sequences have traditionally integrated both reaction time and movement time as distinct factors. This synthesis aims to integrate the evidence related to these key aspects. We first explore how the number of elements in a response influences reaction time. Following that, we extend our discussion to cover the planning and regulation of aiming movements that involve multiple targets. In navigating this terrain, we emphasize the separation between preparatory processes before movement initiation and control processes during movement execution. While distinguishing between movement preparation and control, we also put forth considerations acknowledging the interconnected nature of these processes. We will further describe novel cognitive models focusing on the role that attention plays in the perceptual selection of movement components. This involves identifying various paradigms and experimental tasks applicable for examining attention deployment in three-dimensional space. The discussion demonstrates the close association of attention not only with fundamental movement components, such as individual saccades or manual reaches, but also in intricate everyday tasks that result from complex sequences of movement primitives.
Is parents’ Sensory Processing Sensitivity relevant to understand their parenting? Observational studies with mothers of young children
Authors: Lionetti Francesca , Spinelli Maria , D'Urso Giulio , Fasolo Mirco , Pluess Michael
Published: November 2023

Becoming a parent includes exposure to intense sensory and emotional stimuli. Hence it is reasonable that the individual trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity, capturing individual differences in the capacity of Environmental Sensitivity to stimuli, holds important implications for parenting. Available evidence suggests that SPS regarding parenting is mainly a risk factor but is limited for the majority to self-report. Across two independent observational studies we investigated the role of SPS in parenting during the first year of a child life. Study 1 (N = 41 mothers of children followed from 3 to 9 months of age) showed that SPS is not necessarily a risk factor. It correlated with slightly higher levels of intrusive behaviors, but limited to the infant’s 3 months of age. No other SPS – parenting associations were identified for the other investigated parenting behaviors. Importantly, higher levels of SPS were associated with an improvement over time, being positively related at 9 months of the child’s age with less intrusive behaviors. In Study 2 (N = 55 mothers of children aged 3 months old) findings again showed that for higher levels of SPS parenting was not for worse, rather SPS became a potential risk factor only in the co-presence of Adverse Childhood Events. Importantly, it also made parents more positively receptive to their own physiological regulatory competences, as captured by Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia at rest, during parent-child interactions. Implications for parenting programs and new direction of studies are discussed.
Exploring financial distress through Altman Z” score: example of selected private commercial banks in Nepal
Authors: Gyawali Santosh
Published: November 2023

Purpose - This research aims to explore the financial distress of selected Nepalese commercial banks using Altman’s Z” score model.

Design/methodology/approach - Based on quantitative research approach, this research has followed descriptive research design to assess financial distress. Amid of 24 private commercial banks, this study has selected 16 sample banks conveniently. Altman’s revised Z” score (1993) model has been used to draw inferences. The published annual financial report of respective banks of year 2019-20 was employed as secondary information.

Findings and Conclusion - Among 16 sampled banks, 6 commercial banks are laid under zone of distress and 10 banks as in undecided zone. Similarly, this study has revealed the inefficiency of Z” score model in predicting financial distress.

Originality/value - Commencing Altman’s Z” score model designed for non-manufacturing and companies of emerging market in relation to Nepalese commercial banks.
Ecological Significance and Conservation Issues of Internationally Important Wetlandsof Nepal: A Review
Authors: Thagunna Roshan Singh , Subedi Rajan , Koirala Rajkumar
Published: November 2023

Wetlands, once considered unproductive land, are now recognized as highly productive ecosystems with significant biodiversity. Nepal has 10 wetlands listed on the Ramsar Sites but their degradation is becoming a growing concern. Therefore, this review paper investigates the ecological significance and conservation issues of internationally important wetlands in Nepal using an analytical framework called DPSIR (Driving Force-Pressure-State-Impact-Response). The study discovered that wetlands offer various advantages, encompassing ecological, economic, aesthetic, religious, and socio-cultural benefits. Nevertheless, they face obstacles such as encroachment, pollution, sedimentation, the invasion of non-native species, and the decline of biodiversity, which endanger their ecological attributes. Despite having a national wetland policy and strategic plan, their implementation is insufficient. The current status of wetlands in Nepal is declining, indicating the urgent need for a review and strong implementation of existing policies, programs, and institutional arrangements.
Diabetic Retinopathy – Diagnostics and Treatment Guidelines
Authors: Studnička Jan , Němčanský Jan , Vysloužilová Daniela , Ernest Jan , Němec Pavel
Published: November 2023

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus and represents a serious health, social and economic problem. With the expected increase in the number of patients with diabetes, it is becoming the leading cause of severe vision loss in the working-age population. The presented guidelines summarize the current knowledge about this disease in order to standardize and update the procedures for the diagnosis, classification and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Determination of Corneal Power After Refractive Surgery with Excimer Laser: A Concise Review
Authors: Galvis Virgilio , Tello Alejandro , Otoya Valeria , Arba-Mosquera Samuel , Villamizar Portilla Sylvia Juliana , Translateur Amir , Morales Ruby
Published: November 2023

Refractive surgery with excimer laser has been a very common surgical procedure worldwide during the last decades. Currently, patients who underwent refractive surgery years ago are older, with a growing number of them now needing cataract surgery. To establish the power of the intraocular lens to be implanted in these patients, it is essential to define the true corneal power. However, since the refractive surgery modified the anterior, but not the posterior surface of the cornea, the determination of the corneal power in this group of patients is challenging. This article reviews the different sources of error in finding the true corneal power in these cases, and comments on several approaches, including the clinical history method as described originally by Holladay, and a modified version of it, as well as new alternatives based on corneal tomography, using devices that are able to measure the actual anterior and posterior corneal curvatures, which have emerged in recent years to address this issue.
El trabajo de cuidados: reflexiones sobre el cuerpo, la comunidad y la ética
Authors: Reyes Linares Pedro Antonio
Published: November 2023

El artículo propone, desde la resignificación que del concepto de cuidado han impulsado diferentes reflexiones y movimientos principalmente feministas y de mujeres, las implicaciones que afectan nuestra comprensión fundamental del cuerpo y del modo en que constituimos las comunidades humanas. Desde diferentes perspectivas teóricas, el reconocimiento del cuidado como una actividad compleja, que pone en relación diversos niveles interpersonales, sociales y ecológicos, propone y encarna en tramas comunitarias concretas de trabajo de cuidados, exigencias fundamentales a considerar desde un punto de vista ético y político, que pueden ofrecer pautas para la organización y el desarrollo de las comunidades humanas como sistemas de cuidado, que contrastan con las comprensiones tradicionales individualistas, colectivistas y estatalistas.
NEWSPAPERS PORTRAYAL OF MENTAL HEALTH IN CHINA: CONTENT ANALYSIS OF BEIJING TODAY AND SHENZHEN DAILY
Authors: Lokumannage Amila
Published: November 2023

This paper analyzed the how Chinese newspapers portrayal of Mental health in China. The coverage of mental health in media is important as media, usually the main source of information, can familiarize the reader with the topic of mental health in terms of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Objectives of this study were, identify the specific disorders were named in articles in selected newspapers? Understand the overall tone of the articles which were analyzed? Study the frequency of the articles related to mental health and mental illness in two selected newspapers in China? The researcher selected two daily newspapers in China, Beijing Today and Shenzhen Daily in the period between 2015 and 2019 as the population of this study.  A total of 397 articles was selected over five year period (2015- 2019) and using quantitative and qualitative methods of content analysis, the researcher came up with the findings that suggest that Shenzhen Daily newspaper lack professionalism in their reporting and contribute to already existing stigmatization of mental illness in China. Beijing Today newspaper only somewhat contribute to overall stigmatization of mental illness in China- only low 8% of all articles examined in Beijing Today newspaper showed to have stigmatizing overall tone.
НЕЙРОГІМНАСТИКА ЯК ЕФЕКТИВНИЙ МЕТОД ПОКРАЩЕННЯ КОГНІТИВНИХ ФУНКЦІЙ ШКОЛЯРІВ: АНАЛІТИЧНИЙ ОГЛЯД
Authors: Варивода Катерина
Published: November 2023

Пандемія COVID-19 вплинула на всі аспекти життя, включаючи когнітивну сферу особистості школярів. З середини березня 2020 року навчальна діяльність, яка раніше здійснювалася віч-на-віч, перетворилася на онлайн-навчання. Внаслідок цього діти відчувають нудьгу і менше зацікавлені в участі в навчанні, що впливає на їхню концентрацію під час навчального процесу. Додатковим викликом для інтелектуального, психологічного та фізичного розвитку стали повномасштабне російське вторгнення та війна. У зв’язку із всіма цими подіями спостерігається значне погіршення когнітивних функцій – пам’яті, пізнавальної активності, уваги, мотиваційно-вольової сфери. Стаття присвячена дослідженню ефективності нейрогімнастики як методу покращення когнітивних функцій у школярів. У статті проведений аналіз наявної наукової літератури, включаючи дослідження, експерименти та рецензовані статті, щоб оцінити вплив нейрогімнастики на розвиток когнітивних функцій у дітей шкільного віку. Встановлено, що нейрогімнастика є методом, спрямованим на покращення когнітивних функцій у школярів. Вона поєднує фізичні вправи, спеціально розроблені для стимуляції різних частин мозку, з метою підвищення пам’яті, уваги, концентрації та інших когнітивних процесів. У даній статті надається аналітичний огляд наукових досліджень, що підтверджують ефективність нейрогімнгастичної програми «Brain Gym» для когнітивного розвитку школярів. Зокрема, дослідження показують, що регулярне застосування Brain Gym сприяє покращенню пам’яті, уваги, моторики, мовлення та інших когнітивних навичок у дітей. З’ясовано, що нейрогімнастика може бути ефективною та корисною як для дітей з навчальними труднощами, так і для тих, хто має нормальний рівень розвитку. Стаття стане в нагоді для педагогів, батьків та фахівців, які цікавляться покращенням когнітивних функцій у школярів та використанням нейрогімнастики як ефективного методу в освітньому процесі. Враховуючи отримані дані рекомендуємо до впровадження нейрогімнастики як додаткового інструменту в освітніх закладах для підтримки когнітивного розвитку дітей. Наголошується на необхідності подальших досліджень та вдосконалення методики нейрогімнастики з метою максимальної користі для школярів.
РОЗВИТОК МОВЛЕННЄВИХ МОТИВІВ ПОБУДОВИ РОЗПОВІДEЙ У ДІТЕЙ ДОШКІЛЬНОГО ВІКУ
Authors: Кролівець Юлія
Published: November 2023

Мета статті полягає в презентації результатів діагностики мотивів побудови розповідей дітьми середнього та старшого дошкільного віку, описі психотехнологій й психотехнік розвитку мовленнєвих мотивів та їх впливу на мовленнєві мотиви дітей дошкільного віку. Результати дослідження розкривають особливості та рівні сформованості мовленнєвих мотивів дітей дошкільного віку, характеристику мотивів згідно з виокремленими рівнями; специфіку розробленої та апробованої психодидактичної технології розвитку мовленнєвої мотивації в дітей та її вплив на утворення мотивів розповідання. Виявлено, що представлена психотехнологія та комплекс інших розвиваючих заходів позитивно впливають на розвиток мовленнєвих мотивів дошкільників, а саме: нестійкі, несамостійні мотиви розповідного мовлення дітей змінюються на стійкі, самостійні й соціально спрямовані на реалізацію спілкування й навчально-мовленнєвої діяльності; у дошкільників виникає прагнення до мовленнєвого самовираження; усвідомлений образ передбачуваного (бажаного) результату розповіді стає усвідомленою метою, яка починає спрямовувати їхні мовленнєві процеси; у дітей старшого дошкільного віку з’являються елементи смислоформування – довільної та усвідомленої реалізації мотивів-цілей.
Projection Analysis of Economic Development in Indonesia in the Perspective of Islamic Economy Using the Vecm Model
Authors: Raseuky Maulidina , Harahap Isnaini , Arif Lubis Fauzi
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze how inflation, unemployment, and government expenditure affect economic growth in Indonesia in the 2000-2022 period. To project the economy in Indonesia in the short term (next 10 years) and in the long term (next 20 years). This type of research uses quantitative methods. The data used are secondary data sourced from the official website of SEKI-BI, the Central Bureau of Statistics, the World Bank, and SIMREG (Regional Basic Data Management and Information System) from 1990 to 2022 so that the number of samples in this study was 128 samples using a purposive sampling technique to determine information. While technical data analysis uses Vector Autoregressive Analysis (VAR) and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). Based on the results of the Impulse Response Function, we can see that the shock resulted from the previous period's GDP, the GDP Deflator, TPT and GE were very volatile and unstable in the short term, the biggest shock was found in the early period of year 1 to year 20, then the shock subsides from the mid to late period (25th year to 50th year), in the final period the shocks are still starting to stabilize.
Assessing Workload and Wellbeing Among Male School Athletes During a Two-Season Overlap Period
Authors: Nkosi Simphiwe , Green Andrew
Published: November 2023

The study's goal was to evaluate and track the physical abilities and seasonal workloads of male multisport athletes who struggle with converging sport seasons. Due to the increased training load, these obstacles may have an effect on their general well-being. The researchers monitored the internal workloads of 15 male students who participated in a variety of sports disciplines. Over the course of a 10-week period, they assessed their general preparation and fitness using self-reported questionnaires. Through the course of the monitoring period, statistical analysis revealed substantial variations in workloads and the ACWR (acute to chronic workload ratio) (p = 0.002). Agility, vertical jump power, yo-yo intermittent recovery (Level 1), and predicted VO2max characteristics all showed significant changes (p 0.002). The participants' relatively high wellbeing and ACWR values, however, show that they did not endure enough stress from the workloads to cause physiological changes that would improve their performance. It's probable that the athletes' workloads were reasonable enough to lower the risk of injury while still enhancing performance.
Development of Student Worksheets (LKPD) PJOK Pencak Silat Based on Qr-Code
Authors: Bachtiar Bachtiar , Nuraeni Hilda , Saleh Muhammad
Published: November 2023

The lack of teaching materials for Pencak Silat and several movements in the Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) textbook is needed by teachers. This research aims to produce a Student Worksheet (LKPD) for PJOK Pencak Silat based on QR codes for 7th-grade students and assist PJOK teachers in facilitating PJOK learning, specifically in Pencak Silat. The method used in this research is Research and Development, using the Borg and Gall method. The subjects of this study were 7th-grade students in junior high school. The research instruments used were media assessment, material assessment, and teacher assessment. Based on the results of the assessment of the QR code-based LKPD for PJOK Pencak Silat by media experts, subject experts, and PJOK teachers, it obtained feasibility values of 89.3%, 80%, and 83.3% with the criteria of Very Feasible, Feasible, and Very Feasible, with an average assessment of 84.2%. Based on the description, it can be concluded that the QR code-based LKPD for PJOK Pencak Silat developed by the researchers is highly feasible to use. The researcher also tested the reliability of the Pencak Silat LKPD instrument using the K-R 20 formula and obtained a result of r11 0.864, which is greater than the r-table value of 0.234. This research resulted in a QR code-based LKPD for PJOK Pencak Silat that is suitable for use and can help PJOK teachers facilitate PJOK learning, particularly in the Pencak Silat subject.
Development of Xander Resistance Training Exercise Model for Petanque Sports Branch at Student Level
Authors: Alis Muhammad Nur Fajar , Harmono Setyo , Pratama Budiman Agung , Indrayana Boy
Published: November 2023

This research aims to investigate the dynamic growth and development of the sport of petanque in Indonesia, specifically focusing on the progress witnessed during the 2011 SEA Games. Notably, the establishment of the Federation of Petanque Sports Indonesia (FOPI) marked a significant turning point, leading to rapid progress facilitated by various universities and extensive community involvement. In addition, this study emphasizes the importance of physical condition, accuracy, and mastery of basic techniques such as Pointing and Shooting to achieve success in the sport of petanque. To further improve the physical condition of petanque athletes, this research implements the Training Resistance Xander (TRX) training model, This research is a Research & Development (R&D) study with qualitative methods. The results showed the implementation of this model demonstrated a positive impact on the athletes' physical condition, highlighting its efficacy as a comprehensive training solution. This research highlights the holistic approach required for sports development, emphasizing the need for customized training models to optimize athletic performance.
The Strategies Applied by English Teachers in Teaching Reading Comprehension: Situation of Post Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hasman  , Maming Khadijah , Nasrullah A  , Muh. Syukri Asqari
Published: November 2023

There are many strategies that educators can use to support successful learning in the classroom, especially for teachers of English, with all the preconditions needed for educators to use learning strategies appropriate to students' situations and circumstances that greatly depend on the situation and the problems that arise. Faced with more complex situations, with all the hassle existing in determining learning strategies, the covid-19 pandemic arrived which interrupted the application of learning strategies as students had to stay at home and wiped out the teacher-student interaction for several years after pandemic covid-19 over. By using a qualitative descriptive research method used to analyze events, phenomena, and social conditions that are well suited to what all levels of society and even the whole country are facing, namely the covid-19 pandemic. The results of this study show that The teachers' strategies applied by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension post-pandemic covid-19 is teacher-activated background knowledge of students, reading aloud together, using a dictionary to find the meaning of difficult words, and explaining again the message of the text, the last teacher asked students to answer the question of the text, teachers’ problems in teaching reading comprehension post-pandemic covid-19 the low interest of students to study English, the students making noise in the classroom, and the students being lazy, the teacher’s strategy solved the problems were teachers always motivated students to study hard, especially in English, gave advice to the students who made a noise or when they sleepy, moved the place of students when they made a noise and gave reward to the students who study hard and got high score in the class.
Клініко-функціональні особливості перебігу хронічного обструктивного захворювання легень, поєднаного з метаболічним синдромом
Authors: Bychkova S. A. , Bychkova N. G.
Published: November 2023

У статті наведено дані про особливості клінічного перебігу, геометричної будови серця, активності системного запального процесу у хворих на хронічне обструктивне захворювання легень, поєднаним з метаболічним синдромом. Встановлено більш високу активність системного запального процесу, частоту щорічних загострень та порушення геометричної будови серця при поєднаній патології.
Examining the Impact of Social Media Make-Up Influencers on Millennials
Authors: Sadiq Tabinda , Waheed Anbreen , Noor Zaira
Published: November 2023

Social media influencers contribute to the makeup sector by promoting it as more visible and diversified, by practising societal acceptance and variety, and by sharing their lives publicly on social media. These 'beauty gurus' employ their makeup abilities to collaborate with cosmetics businesses, earning significant pay by increasing brand knowledge among social media viewers. This research looks at how influencers affect how millennials use social media knowledge to learn about brand items. The research also looks at the elements that influence credibility in that content. Using data from female millennials, the author discovered that trustworthiness influences followers' decision-making. A survey was undertaken to acquire data on the assessment of influencers' trustworthiness. 170 respondents provided information. Data was gathered through Google Forms and links were shared among female millennials. After that, the results were analyzed through SPSS. Factors such as trustworthiness, expertise, and attractiveness were dominant in shaping millennials' decisions.
ADAPTATION BY ADJUSTMENT SEBAGAI SUATU BENTUK RESILIENSI MASYARAKAT KORBAN TSUNAMI DI KECAMATAN MEURAXA, KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Rahmi Marlisa , B. Syamwil Indra
Published: November 2023

Meskipun beberapa daerah di Indonesia telah dipetakan sebagai daerah rawan bencana dan bahkan ada yang sudah pernah mengalaminya, namun ternyata hal ini tidak menyurutkan keinginan masyarakat untuk tetap bermukim kembali di daerah bekas bencana tersebut. Salah satu contoh empiris yang masih bisa diamati sekarang ini adalah fenomena bermukim kembalinya masyarakat korban tsunami di Kecamatan Meuraxa, Kota Banda Aceh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi adaptasi yang dilakukan masyarakat sebagai suatu bentuk resiliensi untuk tetap bertahan bermukim kembali di kawasan rawan tsunami tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang ditulis secara statistik deskriptif dengan menampilkan tabel, grafik dan gambar. Data yang diperoleh berupa data teks dan data visual, dengan responden sejumlah 25 orang yang dipilih secara purposive. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada suatu strategi adaptasi yang secara aktif dilakukan oleh masyarakat yang bermukim  kembali di daerah rawan tsunami ini sebagai suatu upaya untuk tetap bisa resilien, yaitu melalui mekanisme adaptation by adjusment dengan melakukan beberapa penyesuaian terhadap fisik hunian dan lingkungannya. Hasil dari kajian ini nantinya diharapkan dapat menjadi pengetahuan baru dalam pendidikan arsitektur serta menjadi masukan bagi pemerintah dalam mengaplikasikan upaya mitigasi bagi masyarakat di daerah rawan bencana.