bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Public Health Perspectives: Unveiling the Socio-Demographic Tapestry and Nutritional Wellness of Khatik Women in North-East Delhi
Authors: Sharma Kirti ,   Department of Anthropology, Amity Institute of Social Science, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Deb Roumi , Sharma Pranjal ,   Department of Anthropology, Amity Institute of Social Science, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India,   Department of Medicine, Vinnytsia National Pirogov Medical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The dietary intake pattern significantly impacts human health. Malnutrition remains a critical global issue,requiring comprehensive and on-going intervention efforts. Approximately one-third of the world's population faces some form of malnutrition, including underweight, overweight, or obesity. Proper nutrition is essential for individual health, particularly among women, emphasizing the importance of addressing nutritional needs effectively. This study investigates the relationship between nutritional status and socio-demographic/reproductive profiles of Khatik women in North East Delhi. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was carried out within the Khatik community of North East Delhi, involving data collection from 400 respondents. The current study examined the nutritional status using Body Mass Index (BMI) as a primary health indicator. Results: Results from the analysis indicated notable variations across BMI categories concerning age and reproductive variables. Specifically, as the age of the respondents increased, there was a greater likelihood of being overweight or obese. According to the study findings, overweight/obese women demonstrated a higher median (Median 21 IQR-19-22) consumption of full meals compared to both normal (Median 21, IQR-18-22) and underweight (Median 19, IQR-17-24) women. Similarly, underweight individuals (Median 3, IQR-2-5) exhibited a lower median intake of milk products compared to both normal weight (Median 4, IQR-3-6) and overweight (Median 4, IQR-3-6) respondents. Conclusion: The study reveals increasing overweight and obesity among Khatik women in Delhi, driven by factors like age, education, urban living, and economic status. Overweight or obese women tend to have more live births and conceptions compared to underweight and normal-weight women, highlighting disparities in reproductive outcomes across BMI categories.
Climatic features in the Serra do Sincorá geopark, in Chapada Diamantina, in the state of Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Meira Welison Nascimento , Almeida Fernanda da Silva , Veiga Artur José Pires
Published: July 2024

Climate studies and their elements are important, because in addition to research and weather forecasting, other sectors of the community need information about weather and climate, such as agriculture, aviation, civil defense, water resources management, navigation and the energy sector. In this sense, the present study aimed to analyze the variability of some elements of the climate of the Bahian municipalities of Andaraí, Lençóis, Mucugê and Palmeiras, the area of proposition for the creation of the Serra do Sincorá Geopark, in Chapada Diamantina, based on air temperature, rainfall and evapotranspiration in the perspective of understanding the behavior of the local climate and its possible effects in the region. For this analysis, specific time intervals were selected for each municipality, available at the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) and Climatempo. The data were tabulated for statistical analysis of the behavior of the climate elements over the months and years, using as parameters the sum, minimum, maximum, average and the correlation between the meteorological variables, with the generation of climograms and comparative graphs. The relevance of the study lies in understanding the climatic variations of the municipalities in the proposed area of the Serra do Sincorá Geopark in relation to its climatic dimension, since the results may offer subsidies regarding environmental planning, in addition to a contribution to the local population, since there are few studies in the field of climatology in the region. With the analysis of meteorological data, it is proven that the municipalities of Andaraí, Lençóis, Mucugê and Palmeiras, due to climate factors, such as altitude, latitude and longitude, on a regional scale, influence the behavior of climate elements.
Prolonged lactation: Preventing obesity since infancy
Authors: Prevot Vincent , Schwaninger Markus , Nogueiras Ruben
Published: July 2024

Prolonged lactation: Preventing obesity since infancy

Dr Vincent Prevot and Professors Markus Schwaninger and Ruben Nogueiras explain the significance of the perinatal maternal lifestyle, specifically prolonged lactation, in shielding offspring from chronic disease. In recent years, the escalating prevalence of obesity and its associated diseases has prompted numerous studies covering broad aspects of metabolism, from the genetic inheritance of disorders to the early emergence of non-genetic metabolic traits. Pregnancy and lactation are now identified as the pivotal periods for establishing these traits, which can develop from infancy into adulthood. Therefore, maternal influences are crucial in the development of pathologies arising from a combination of genetic and non-genetic factors, as well as lifestyle.
Electric-field nanobubbles for agriculture
Authors: English Niall
Published: July 2024

Electric-field nanobubbles for agriculture

Niall J. English, from Chemical Engineering at University College Dublin, discusses how using electric-field-generated nanobubbles for agriculture is empowering fundamental progress. A fundamental challenge in crop and tillage agriculture lies in providing adequate levels of dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water supply whether via irrigation or spray-delivery methods for respective root-zone or stomatal delivery, with also CO2 in the latter case. This is limited by Henry’s Law, which governs thermodynamic gas solubility in liquids.
How the “tides” have turned in pharma manufacturing
Authors: McElhone Deborah , Cassey Barrie
Published: July 2024

How the “tides” have turned in pharma manufacturing

Two seasoned experts from CPI, Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, detail how the “tides” have turned in pharma manufacturing. Oligonucleotides and peptides are two of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical drug modalities with the potential to revolutionise the treatment of many human diseases. The incredible demand for new type II diabetes and obesity peptide therapies recently launched by Novo Nordisk (semaglutide) and Eli Lilly (tirzepatide) and the acceleration in approvals of oligonucleotide therapies make them a hot topic in the pharmaceutical world.
Treating neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence: Epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics
Authors: McMahon Lance R , Wilkerson Jenny L
Published: July 2024

Treating neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence: Epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics

Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D. and Jenny L. Wilkerson, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, describe the search for the magic bullet to treat both neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence using novel epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics. Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), specifically nAChR containing α4β2* subunits (* denotes additional receptor subunits), are known for their role in nicotine dependence and addiction (1). These receptors are found throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems on neuronal, glial, and immune cells (2). Although varenicline, an α4β2 nAChR* partial agonist, is a useful smoking cessation pharmacotherapy, the largest individual cause of preventable death continues to be cigarette smoking. (1)
Gambling research in Canada
Authors: Nicoll Fiona , Bedford Kate
Published: July 2024

Gambling research in Canada

Professor Fiona Nicoll from the University of Alberta and Professor Kate Bedford from the University of Birmingham delve into gambling research in Canada, emphasizing the need to widen the lens. The gambling landscape has changed radically in Canada, as in many other countries around the world. Gambling is no longer a spatially and temporally bound activity: it is available anywhere, anytime, on a mobile device. In light of growing concerns about the harms associated with liberalizing online gambling and sports betting, there is an urgent need to take stock of recent developments and debate the next steps comprehensively, using the full range of research into gambling harms.
Wrestling with the deepfakes: Detection and beyond
Authors: Lyu Siwei
Published: July 2024

Wrestling with the deepfakes: Detection and beyond

Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, delves into detection and beyond in the realm of DeepFakes, starting with a look at what they are. Since 2017, the term “DeepFake” has become widely known, often appearing in news and media. It combines “deep learning” (a type of artificial intelligence [AI] model) and “fake” to describe synthetic media – like text, audio, images, and videos – created with advanced AI technologies. The concept gained notoriety when a Reddit user began sharing AI-generated pornographic videos that superimposed celebrity faces onto other figures.
Future climate services for resilient cities: The CoKLIMAx lighthouse project
Authors: Reinhart Vanessa
Published: July 2024

Future climate services for resilient cities: The CoKLIMAx lighthouse project

Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) is exploring future climate services for resilient cities by focusing on the CoKLIMAx lighthouse project. Climate change presents significant challenges to cities, impacting public health, infrastructure, and essential services through rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and altered precipitation patterns. To address these challenges, cities must prioritise climate adaptation strategies such as resilient infrastructure, green urban planning, and community engagement.
Juridical Analysis of the Comparison of Different Religious Marriage Laws Based on the Adminduk Law Article 35 with SEMA No 2 Years 2023 Concerning Marriage Registration
Authors: Lumbantoruan Sahala , Isnainul Ok , Adawiyah Rodiatun
Published: July 2024

Interfaith marriage is an issue that has not been resolved to date. In current practice in Indonesian society, interfaith marriage processions are generally carried out by carrying out the marriage with a religious procession each of which is followed by the prospective husband and wife or in the sense that there are two religious processes being carried out or only carrying out one religious procession or what generally happens is not carrying out religious processions at all so that it does not comply with Article 2 paragraph (1) of the Marriage Law regarding valid marriages. The legal research method used in this research is normative juridical research which is research carried out or aimed only at written regulations with the nature of descriptive analysis research which is a method that functions to describe or provide an overview of the object being studied. The data source used is secondary data with quantitative data analysis. The results of this research are the Hierarchy of Legislation in Indonesia. If it is related to the Civil Admin Law Article 35 with SEMA Number 2 of 2023, the legal force of SEMA has a lower hierarchy than the law. Therefore, it can be concluded that the provisions contained in the Administer Law cannot be changed by SEMA Number 2 of 2023. However, this SEMA still influences the direction for judges not to grant requests for inter-religious marriages.
Menumbuhkan Jiwa Kewirausahaan dalam Memanfaatkan Potensi Tanaman Enceng Gondok (Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Desa Kesongo, Kab. Semarang)
Authors: Bambang Hermanu  , Sofia Hertiana Nurrahma
Published: July 2024

In this community service activity, efforts have been made to mobilize and empower the community through Bembo Art as a motivator and facilitator. However, many people still lack the level of participation required to become independent entrepreneurs to achieve prosperity. This lack of community participation is caused by several factors, namely: firstly, many people lack awareness of community empowerment activities; secondly, people are unable to balance empowerment activities with their daily work. On the other hand, some people who have been mobilized in these empowerment activities acknowledge that they have gained a lot of knowledge after participating in them. Therefore, the willingness to participate is not in vain in order to improve their standard of living both now and in the future.
Transformasi Penelitian Arsitektur Perilaku pada Neuro-Arsitektur dan Implementasinya pada Desain Penelitian
Authors: Arinta Rizka , Sri Kusrohnimah  , Zulfikri Khakim
Published: July 2024

paradigma dalam merancang ruang telah mengalami pergeseran yang signifikan dengan perkembangan teknologi yang ada. Penelitian ini membahas transformasi dari pendekatan arsitektur perilaku tradisional menuju neuro-arsitektur, menekankan penerapan teori "Onion" oleh Mark Saunders dalam desain penelitian. Studi literatur ini mengulas berbagai penelitian yang menggabungkan neuroimaging, rekaman elektrofisiologi, serta analisis perilaku untuk memahami interaksi antara lingkungan fisik dan respon neurologis manusia. Melalui pendekatan sistematis yang mencakup filsafat, strategi, dan metodologi penelitian, penelitian ini menunjukkan bagaimana neuro-arsitektur dapat memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap fungsi otak dan perilaku manusia. Hasil studi ini memberikan landasan kuat bagi pengembangan desain penelitian yang holistik dan metodologis kuat. Terdapat lima aspek utama sebagai pertimbangan penentuan desain penelitian yaitu 1) Permasalahan Psikofisiologis, (2) Basic Human Being, (3) Sensory Process, (4) Dinamika Respon Otak pada ruang, dan (5) Stimulasi pada ruang. Transformasi dari arsitektur perilaku ke neuroarsitektur mengintegrasikan pemahaman tentang perilaku manusia dengan respons neurologis dalam desain ruang yang lebih holistik dan berbasis ilmiah. Transformasi ini tidak hanya memperkaya pemahaman teoretis tetapi juga memberikan implikasi praktis bagi desain ruang kerja yang lebih sehat dan produktif.
Transformasi Spasial Bangunan Eks Kawedanan Boja
Authors: Galih Setyo Aji  , Astari Wulandari  , Ema Hidayati  , M. Yusril Mirza
Published: July 2024

Konseptual dalam arsitektur merupakan suatu gagasan awal yang digeneralisasikan yang harus diperluas dan dikembangkan lebih lanjut dan terperinci. Tiap rancangan bangunan dapat tersusun dari banyak konsep melalui proses desain dan penyelesaian desain dari permasalahan yang ada akan membentuk suatu hasil karya yang akan terus berkembang hingga proses pembangunan. Konsep terbagi menjadi lima macam yaitu metafora, analogi, hakekat, pragmatik dan utopia. Pembahasan dari data primer dan sekunder sebagai kajian konsep dalam pengaplikasiannya. Data primer didapatkan dari wawancara kepada arsitek professional dan data sekunder didapat dari internet dengan karya – karya dari arsitek professional. Penggunaan konsep dalam setiap karya tergantung dengan permasalahan dan bagaimana pemecahan solusinya. Dalam data primer ini  karya dari Ridwan Kamil yang menggunakan konsep metafora konkrit dan analogi romantik dalam konsep perancangan Museum Tsunami Aceh. Sedangkan data primer hasil wawancara menggunakan konsep pragmatik dengan pendekatan konsep rencana (plan) dalam hasil karyanya. Dalam proses realitanya keuangan sangatlah berpengaruh dalam perancangan dari project yang diinginkannya.
DIAGNÓSTICO Y OPTIMIZACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE ACOPIO DE LECHE CRUDA DEL CENTRO DE ACOPIO CHUQUIPOGYO
Authors: Cabezas Oviedo Nilo Israel , Erazo Rodríguez Fredy Patricio
Published: July 2024

El desarrollo de un manual de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM), debe ser primordial para garantizar la calidad y seguridad de productos alimenticios, como la leche cruda. En este contexto, la investigación se enfocó en elaborar y aplicar un manual de BPM para el centro de acopio en la comunidad de Chuquipogyo, ubicado en la comunidad El Quinual, cantón Guano, provincia de Chimborazo. El principal propósito es reducir los riesgos de contaminación durante la primera etapa de producción. El presente estudio incluyó análisis sensoriales, fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos de la leche cruda obtenida de ordeño. Los datos fueron procesados con Microsoft Excel 2013 y se utilizaron pruebas T-Student para los análisis fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos. Se realizó un análisis de situación inicial, mediante estadística descriptiva permitió evaluar el cumplimiento de la checklist, después de la aplicación del manual de BPM. El diagnóstico, reveló un cumplimiento del 55%. Al implementar el manual, los niveles de cumplimiento mejoraron significativamente: 87 % en el campo, 96 % en el transporte y 85 % en el centro de acopio. Los análisis microbiológicos mostraron inicialmente niveles de contaminación fuera de los parámetros permitidos por la norma INEN 9:2012, mediante conteo de microorganismos, E. coli y Salmonela superando los 2,5 x 106 UFC/mL. Posterior a la aplicación del manual, la carga microbiana disminuyó considerablemente a un máximo de 333 UFC/mL. Los análisis fisicoquímicos iniciales de la leche superaron los límites permitidos, y la implementación de BPM mejoró la calidad de la materia prima. La capacitación y la asistencia técnica concientizaron a los productores sobre la importancia de evitar la contaminación de la leche. Finalmente, se concluye que el uso del manual de BPM mejora significativamente la calidad sensorial, fisicoquímica y microbiológica de la leche cruda. Se recomienda mantener y seguir los protocolos establecidos para asegurar la calidad continua del producto.
LA PANDEMIA REDEFINE EL MERCADO DE LOS SEGUROS DE SALUD Y ACCIDENTES PERSONALES EN ECUADOR: UN ANÁLISIS DE 2018-2022
Authors: D’Espaux Garrido Josue Alain , Garrido Bayas Irma Yolanda , Colcha Ortiz Raquel Virginia , Cadena Oleas Byron Napoleón
Published: July 2024

La pandemia de COVID-19 ha transformado profundamente el panorama de los seguros de salud y accidentes en el Ecuador, generando conciencia sobre la vital importancia de contar con una cobertura adecuada. Este estudio aborda el desafío de comprender las características demográficas, preferencias y niveles de riesgo de los consumidores del mercado asegurador de Quito durante el periodo 2018-2020. En la investigación se utilizó una metodología con enfoque cualitativa y cuantitativa, obteniendo información crucial, que permita comprender las características demográficas del área de estudio. La población fue de 24.937 habitantes del norte de la capital, se aplicó una encuesta con preguntas cerradas obteniendo información demográfica, preferencias de proveedores de seguros y tiempo de uso del servicio. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que más del 50% de los participantes tiene una educación superior, la mayoría carece de información precisa y completa sobre seguros, impidiendo a la población contratar un seguro. Se determinó que las personas mayores de 65 años y las personas con ingresos superiores a 2.500 dólares tienen tasas de cobertura más altas. Además, existe una preferencia por adquirir pólizas a través de agencias de seguros en lugar de corredores, por esa razón las compañías de seguros están buscando nuevas estrategias y productos para satisfacer las necesidades de los consumidores en un entorno postpandémico. La implementación de campañas educativas e iniciativas de concientización pública sobre la importancia de los seguros son de suma importancia para generar una cultura preventiva, para incrementar la cobertura de seguros en la población, así adquirir nuevos clientes y consolidarlos para alcanzar la satisfacción de la demanda cumpliendo las expectativas de los consumidores.
SECADO POR CONVECCIÓN CON AIRE CALIENTE DE MANZANILLA (Matricaria chamomilla L) - ANÁLISIS DESDE LA PERSPECTIVA DE PROGRAMACIÓN EN PYTHON
Authors: Rojas Vallejo María Fernanda , Uvidia Fassler María Isabel , Hidrobo Nina Andrea Fernanda , Méndez Naranjo Pablo Martí
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar el proceso de secado por convección con aire caliente, utilizando manzanilla (Matricaria chamomilla L). Experimentalmente se determinó el comportamiento del Porcentaje de Humedad Remanente (PHR) con respecto al tiempo de secado, para lo cuas se emplearon tres temperaturas (40, 50 y 60 °C) a una velocidad constante correspondiente a 2 m/s. Los resultados experimentales del Porcentaje de Humedad Remanente se ajustaron a los modelos de secado Newton-Lewis, utilizando el programa Python (en tasa constante y tasa decreciente) para la modelación matemática de secado entre el índice de humedad residual, el tiempo y la temperatura de secado, realizando un control optimo del proceso y garantizando la conservación de las propiedades composicionales de la manzanilla. La simplicidad del modelo de Newton-Lewis ilustra metódicamente una manera de controlar de manera óptima y precisa la deshidratación de manzanilla (Matricaria chamomilla L). Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio demuestran la viabilidad del modelo y su aplicación inmediata no solo en el proceso de secado de manzanilla sino también en plantas con similar contenido de agua en su composición.La aplicación de este modelo matemático permitirá controlar parámetros, para no sobre secar el producto, manteniendo la composición fisicoquímica de la manzanilla, además se mejora la eficiencia, calidad y sostenibilidad en los procesos de secado que desarrollan diversas industrias sin necesidad de realizar numerosos experimentos físicos, ahorrando tiempo y recursos. El método de Newton-Lewis es una técnica efectiva y simple para modelar la cinética de secado de plantas aromáticas como la manzanilla. La implementación en Python facilita en la cinética de secado permite ajustar parámetros y condiciones para optimizar los procesos de secado.
INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL Y ÉTICA EDUCATIVA: ABORDANDO LA DESHONESTIDAD ACADÉMICA EN EL ENTORNO DIGITAL
Authors: Lavayen Herrera Juliana Vanessa , Ocaña Sánchez Glodecinda Isabel , Zuñiga León Nancy Del Rocío , Reyes Murillo Ana María
Published: July 2024

La sociedad del conocimiento demanda transformaciones urgentes en los sistemas educativos a nivel global, las cuales deben alinearse con las nuevas tecnologías y los servicios intangibles. En la actualidad, nos encontramos inmersos en la Era de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), la cual desempeña un papel crucial en diversas áreas como el transporte, la atención médica, los servicios financieros, las plataformas de entretenimiento, la robótica y la fabricación. El propósito de esta investigación, de naturaleza proyectiva y con un diseño bibliográfico, es presentar una metodología para la implementación de la IA en el ámbito educativo. Los fundamentos teóricos de esta investigación se basan en las contribuciones de Tascón y Collaut, Yan-Tak, así como en la orientación proporcionada por organismos destacados como ISO/IEC y UNESCO. Los resultados de la propuesta se dividen en categorías que abordan procesos de supervisión, admisión y retención universitaria, detección temprana de problemas de conducta, y estrategias metodológicas para el aprendizaje de personas con discapacidad. La conclusión principal extraída es que la IA posee un valor inestimable en el mercado, no solo en términos monetarios, sino especialmente en su capacidad para optimizar procesos no comerciales, como es el caso del sector educativo. La IA se presenta y continuará siendo un elemento clave en la transformación de los paradigmas tradicionales en la educación.
Comparison of Endotracheal Tube (ETT) and Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) in Pediatric Anesthesia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Erica Ricci  , Kirubel T. Hailu  , Korlos Salib  , Sanath Savithri Nandeesha  , Alousious Kasagga  , Chnoor Hawrami  , Pousette Hamid
Published: July 2024

The present systematic review compares the effects ofthe laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and the endotrachealtube (ETT) on hemodynamic response and airwaydifficulties in pediatric anesthesia patients. The terms"children," "postoperative," "pediatrics," "laryngealmask airway," "endotracheal tube," and "subglottic"were utilized. The scope of the literature review waslimited to randomized controlled trials (RCTs), andPubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library wereamong the databases searched. Two reviewers used theCochrane Risk of Bias Tool to assess quality. Eight RCTsin total were included. When compared to the ETT,results showed that the number of attempts forendotracheal intubation was fewer than for theplacement of the LMA. Additionally, there was anincrease in blood pressure, heart rate, and mean arterialpressure with the use of the ETT. The incidence ofpostoperative respiratory complications, includinglaryngospasm, bronchospasm, and sore throat, washigher with the use of the ETT. We conclude that the useof the LMA can be a safe alternative to the ETT inpediatric patients, producing fewer hemodynamicchanges and postoperative complications.
Uso de las TIC en el aprendizaje de las tablas de multiplicar
Authors: Suárez Suárez Ángel José , Tigrero Suárez Freddy Enrique
Published: July 2024

El propósito de este trabajo de investigación es determinar la contribución del uso de las Tics mediante la identificación de recursos digitales  para mejorar el aprendizaje de las tablas de multiplicar en los estudiantes, reconociendo que las  matemática desde sus orígenes se ha presentado como una disciplina imprescindible para el perfeccionamiento de las capacidades cognitivas y lógicas del ser humano, pero en la actualidad la enseñanza de las matemáticas se ha visto limitada al uso de métodos tradicionales con casi nula estrategia de innovación. Se consideró el diseño de la investigación no experimental porque no se manipularon ni se intervinieron las variables ya instauradas, observando los fenómenos tal y como se dan en su contexto natural, para luego analizarlos y de tipo cualitativa y que a través de la entrevista que se la direccionara a cinco profesionales en la educación, con el propósito de recoger información sobre el comportamiento o atributos de las variables.
Music, Health and Wellbeing: The Need for Polyphonic Dialogues
Authors: Tsiris Giorgos
Published: July 2024

Music, Health and Wellbeing: The Need for Polyphonic Dialogues
Giorgos Tsiris
A Tribute to Robin Howat from the New Zealand Music Therapy Community
Authors: Molyneux Claire , Hoskyns Sarah
Published: July 2024

A Tribute to Robin Howat from the New Zealand Music Therapy Community – Claire Molyneux & Sarah Hoskyns
Challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in Ukrainian education
Authors: Krymska Anna , Chalii Andrii , Petruk Victoria , Kobzieva Olena , Tytar Olena
Published: July 2024

An important and necessary trend in the modern Ukrainian education system is the digitalisation of the educational process due to the forced transition of many educational institutions to distance learning due to the coronavirus pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate the challenges and opportunities for the introduction of digital learning technologies in Ukrainian educational institutions. The following methods were used to write the article and to reveal its purpose: conceptual and terminological analysis, comparative and contrastive analysis, analysis, synthesis, comparison, classification, systematisation and generalisation. The study found that, despite the many opportunities provided by the digital learning environment, including the development of software applications for the development of students' practical experience and access to high-quality and diverse sources of information, the education system in Ukraine needs to rethink the content, determine models of digitalisation of educational institutions, master the digital competencies of all participants in the educational process, and actively use the tools of Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco Webex, It is determined that the services are not without drawbacks in use, but their effective use contributes to digitalisation. The scientific novelty of the obtained results lies in the interpretation of the concept of “challenges of introducing digital technologies in education” and the identification of the main obstacles and ways to ensure the process of digitalisation of education. The conclusions recommend ways to overcome the difficulties of digitalisation of education, in particular, the need to create a model of digital transformation of an educational institution based on three models: a functionally independent model of information management; a concentric model of information technology for digital transformation of an educational institution; and a model of interlayer information interaction. Prospect for further research is to study the mechanisms for adapting teacher training systems to the use of digital technologies in the classroom.
Practices in the Field of Disciplinary Liability of Convicts While Serving a Sentence of Imprisonment: Analysis of International Experience
Authors: Yusifov Abdulla
Published: July 2024

The article examines the issue of international experience of disciplinary liability of persons sentenced to imprisonment on the example of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules), the European Prison Rules and other international acts, and also examines the experience of individual countries. The purpose of the study is to identify the main standards and "good practices" of applying disciplinary sanctions to persons sentenced to imprisonment. The relevance of the study is stipulated by the need to implement international standards in the penitentiary system of Azerbaijan, taking into account the latest monitoring data on the practice of applying disciplinary sanctions to prisoners.  The study was carried out within the framework of comparative penology using the methodology of an integrated interdisciplinary approach to the issue under study. Based on the results of the study, the author identified the main prohibited practices: corporal punishment, placement in an unlit cell, deprivation or restriction of food and drink, forced labour, collective punishment of prisoners, any cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; and permitted practices: warnings, reprimands, telephone access, prohibition of short-term visits, prohibition of shopping, prohibition of receiving parcels and correspondence, solitary confinement or solitary confinement as a last resort. The author also emphasises the rights of prisoners to information on the rules of conduct in the penitentiary institution, to participate in a disciplinary hearing and to appeal against a decision to impose a disciplinary sanction, which constitutes the scientific novelty of the study and areas for further research.
Neuropathy As an Adverse Effect of Chemotherapy Diminished After Administration of Dietary Supplement with Iron Citrate – Case Study
Authors: Kusnir Patrik , Baig Shahbaz
Published: July 2024

Aims: This research examined how adding iron citrate (Synthesit) affected chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in a patient diagnosed with primary fallopian tube cancer.
Methodology: A 51-year-old Lithuanian woman received adjuvant chemotherapy and iron citrate. The blood indices and inflammation markers were monitored.
Results: The patient showed macrocytic normochromic anemia, fluctuating platelet parameters, and varied procalcitonin levels, suggesting Synthesit influences immune function and hematologic parameters during chemotherapy.
Scientific Novelty: This study distinctively investigated the influence of iron citrate on changes in hematologic and immune parameters during chemotherapy.
Conclusion:  Synthesit may affect the blood counts, red blood cell production, and immune markers, aiding in chemotherapy-induced neuropathy management.
The Philosophy of Medicine: On the Ethical Discussion about the Life and the Death
Authors: Rysbayeva Zhanagul Ibraevna , Tormanova Anel Nurtayevna
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the article is to highlight the key philosophical cases in the medical and ethical debate on life and death - ontological, axiological and anthropological. For the philosophy of medicine, the concepts of life and health are fundamental dimensions, as they combine elements of nature and human existence. The aim of the article is to differentiate the existential, value and human contexts of philosophy in the medical space. The methodology used in the study is focused mainly on the analytical cluster of general scientific knowledge. The analysis of the literature on the problem of life and death in medical and ethical discourse allowed us to separately group the medical, philosophical and scientific and worldview clusters of this problem. Through generalising and comparative analysis, an attempt is made to unify the problem of life and death in the context of a single philosophical and scientific paradigm. To achieve these objectives, it is advisable to use the principles of interdisciplinarity, which help to bring to a common understanding the various ideas and views on the ethical component of the dichotomy of life and death in medicine. The results of the study indicate that the human-dimensional philosophical component dominates the ontological and axiological components in the modern worldview of human existence. This is the result of the policy of anthropocentrism in its global manifestation and the consequence of the use of a pragmatic approach in the system of human sciences. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, a minor factor by civilisational standards, has managed (albeit for a short period) to reorient the philosophical issues of life and death to existential dimensions. A promising area of research is modelling the situation of a socio-cultural crisis of a global scale in the healthcare system and the readiness of society to re-position the problem of life and death. Thus, the philosophy of medicine clearly structures the problem of life and death in three fundamental cases: ontological, axiological and anthropological, which change their priority in the scientific and philosophical discourse depending on the socio-cultural trends in the development of society and civilisation.
Developing Social Skills Through Rhythmic Gymnastics in American sport
Authors: Pushkina Natalia
Published: July 2024

The research is aimed at substantiation of the role of rhythmic gymnastics in development of athletes’ social skills in the context of American sports academy. The study focuses on the achievement of the following tasks: description of the advantages of rhythmic gymnastics as a sport discipline; outlining social skills that are developed through rhythmic gymnastics; explaining internal and external factors influencing the development of social skills through rhythmic gymnastics; evaluation of technologies/teaching methods/techniques used to develop social skills through rhythmic gymnastics. To investigate the development of social skills through gymnastics, the mixed-methods case study research was applied. The sample involved three groups of participants: pupils of Vitrychenko Gymnastics Academy (Illinois, USA); coaches and instructors; and parents of young athletes. The findings showed that rhythmic gymnastics enhances not only physical strength but also various social skills. They include: discipline, time management, responsibility, teamwork, communication, networking, patience, leadership, social confidence, and adaptability. the special attention was paid towards the factors influencing the development of social skills through rhythmic gymnastics. It was found that they can be divided into internal and external ones. Internal factors refer to personal motivation, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, self-discipline, adaptability, cognitive development, personal values, and previous experiences. External factors concern coaching style, team dynamics, parental support, competition environment, peer influence, institutional support, and constructive feedback. The methodology in gymnastics was described in details. On the basis of coaches’ preferences, training programs, and classroom observations it was found that team-buildings exercise, demonstration, role-playing, video analysis, peer coaching, group discussion, virtual competition, online learning, VR-based exercises, gamification, and digital mentorship are widely used to develop social skills through rhythmic gymnastics. The results can be implied to recognize the social benefits of rhythmic gymnastics and to development of more efficient curriculum to enhance pupils’ social competencies as well as academic achievements.
Dampak Pemasaran Digital terhadap Pertumbuhan Kredit Perbankan (Studi pada PT BPR BKK Lasem Cabang Rembang)
Authors: Yudha Aji , Setyaningrum Rachma Safira
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan mendeskripsikan tentang efektivitas implementasi pemasaran digital dalam mempromosikan kredit pada PT BPR BKK Lasem (Perseroda) Kantor Cabang Rembang Kota. Fokus penelitian ini adalah mengungkapkan dampak pemasaran digital terhadap promosi kredit. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa PT BPR BKK Lasem (Perseroda) Kantor Cabang Rembang Kota menggunakan platform facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, dan Youtube sebagai media pemasaran digital. Kemudian, penggunaan media pemasaran digital tersebut dinilai efektif dalam meningkatkan jumlah nasabah yang mengajukan kredit. Adapun saran yang dapat diberikan adalah sebaiknya perusahaan memperbanyak konten yang menarik dan mempekerjakan karyawan yang terampil di bidang pemasaran digital.
Analisis Komparatif Persepsi Mahasiswa dalam Penggunaan Aplikasi Akuntansi Digital
Authors: Pradipa Nyoman Angga , Munidewi Ida Ayu Budhananda , Sukarta Made Andy Pradana
Published: July 2024

Peningkatan pemahaman mahasiswa di bidang akuntansi dapat dilakukan dengan memberikan praktik akuntansi berbasis digital. Secara umum ada dua aplikasi untuk desktop yang sering digunakan yaitu Accurate V5 dan ABSS Accounting V25 yang memiliki tingkat kesulitan tersendiri ketika dipelajari oleh mahasiswa. Kedua aplikasi akuntansi ini memiliki kelebihan dan kelemahannya masing-masing. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat perbedaan tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa dalam menggunakan aplikasi akuntansi digital khususnya Accurate V5 dan ABSS Accounting V25 dengan menggunakan persepsi kemudahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif komparatif. Analisis data dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif dengan perhitungan manual terhadap skor nilai dari setiap jawaban responden. Sampel penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Jurusan Akuntansi Politeknik Negeri Bali dengan jumlah 30 orang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa memberikan nilai yang lebih tinggi pada kemudahan penggunaan Accurate dibandingkan dengan ABSS.
MODERN WESTERN TRENDS IN SERAH WRITING: AN ASSESSMENT OF JOHN V. TOLAN AND CRAIG CONSIDINE’S APPROACH
Authors: MALIK AADIL HUSSAIN
Published: July 2024

The captivating realm of SÊrah writing, encapsulating the life of Prophet Muhammad (Hazrat Muhammad Rasulullah Khatam un Nabiyyin Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa  ‘ala alihi wa Ashabihi wa Sallam), has long been a focal point within the intellectual tapestry of Islam. Scholars, historians, and biographers, both Muslim and non-Muslims, have passionately contributed to this genre, transcending linguistic boundaries and embracing the diversity of world languages. Western authors have depicted the Holy Prophet (Sal Allah-u-‘alaihe wa sallam) in a myriad of ways, often leaning towards disparaging and negative portrayals, with sporadic instances of a positive and unbiased approach. However, a significant transformation has unfolded, particularly in the post-9/11 era, where admirers of the Holy Prophet (Sal Allah-u-‘alaihe wa sallam) ardently advocate for his multi-dimensional personality as a beacon for human emancipation, peace, progress, and salvation. Two such examples are John V. Tolan (b. 1959) and Craig Considine (b. 1985) — contemporary luminaries whose works echo this positive shift within non-Muslim Western scholarship. This study delves into an assessment and analysis of Tolan and Considine’s approach to SÊrah writing, seeking to illuminate the ‘positive approach of non-Muslim Westerners in Serah writing.’ One of the major findings of this study is that in the post-9/11 era, we witnessed a number of instances of the positive and authentic facets of Islam and the life of the Holy Prophet (sal Allah-u-‘alaihe wa sallam). Through scholarly endeavours, Tolan and Considine contribute significantly to this evolving narrative, marking a rising momentum in contemporary Western scholarship toward unveiling a more accurate and uplifting portrayal of Islam and the Holy Prophet (sal Allah-u-‘alaihe wa sallam).
EXPLORING JAVANESE FEMALE SUFISM IN SERAT MURTASIYAH: A STUDY OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION OF RELIGIOUS VALUES IN THE DOMESTIC REALM WITHIN MODERN WESTERN CONTEXTS
Authors: NUR HANIFAH INSANI  , ERNA ANDRIYANTI  , ENDANG NURHAYATI
Published: July 2024

Gender discourse is challenged in the study of Sufism because Sufism is not inherently bound by gender identity. However, most Javanese literary works tend to place men as Sufis. Murtasiyah, the main female character in Serat Murtasiyah, is a picture of a Javanese Sufi woman with an extraordinary religious personality as a wife. This article discusses how Murtasiyah practiced Sufism and applied religious values in the domestic sphere of the family. The form of obedience of Javanese wives through the character of Murtasiyah is also compared from Javanese and Islamic perspectives. Through textual and contextual approaches, preceded by a philological method, Serat Murtasiyah was dissected using a hermeneutic and content analysis with a feminist approach. The findings show that Murtasiyah can understand the knowledge of meaning (ngelmu rasa) through the Sufism levels of tahalli (pure heart), takhalli (soul-filling), and tajalli (inner light). The religious teachings of a Sufi, such as always being grateful, patient, obedient to worship, pleased, remembering, and willing to repent, are also reflected in Murtasiyah’s personality. With these religious values, Murtasiyah can pass through the storms of life to become a Sufi. In addition, the form of obedience of women as wives in the Javanese perspective tends to be more diverse than the interpretation of the obligations of a wife according to Islamic teachings. From this study, modern women can also learn and apply the concept of Sufism Murtasiyah in carrying out their daily dual roles to create a balance in achieving worldly and afterlife affairs.
Pediatric Burns – Who Requires Follow-up? A Study of Urban Pediatric Emergency Department Patients
Authors: Heyming Theodore , Dunkelman Andrea , Gibbs David , Knudsen-Robbins Chloe , Schomberg John , Takallou Armin , Lara Bryan , Valdez Brooke , Joe Victor
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Hundreds of children suffer burn injuries each day, yet care guidelines regarding the need for acute inpatient treatment vs outpatient follow-up vs no required follow-up remain nebulous. This gap in the literature is particularly salient for the emergency clinician, who must be able to rapidly determine appropriate disposition. Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients presenting to a Level II pediatric trauma center, January 1, 2017–December 31, 2019, and discharged with an International Classification of Diseases, Rev 10, burn diagnosis. We obtained and analyzed demographics, burn characteristics, and follow-up data using univariate and bivariate analysis as well as logistic regression modeling. Patients were stratified into three outcome groups: group 1—patients who underwent emergent evaluation at a burn center or were admitted at their first follow-up appointment; group 2—patients who followed up at a burn center (as an outpatient) or at the emergency department (and were discharged home); and group 3—patients with no known follow-up. Results: A total of 572 patients were included in this study; 58.9% of patients were 1–5 years of age. Sixty-five patients met group 1 criteria, 189 patients met group 2 criteria, and 318 patients met group 3 criteria. Sixty-five percent of patients met at least one American Burn Association criteria, and 79% of all burns were second-degree burns. Flame and scald burns were associated with increased odds (odds ratio [OR] 1.21,O1.12) of group 1 vs group 2 + group 3 (P = 0.02, P < 0.001). Second/third-degree burns and concern for non-accidental trauma were also associated with increased odds of group 1 vs 2 or 3 (OR = 1.11, 1.35, P ≤ 0.001, 0.001, respectively). Scald burns were associated with increased odds of group 2 compared to group 3 (OR 1.11, P = 0.04). Second/third degree burns were also associated with increased odds of group 2 vs 3 (OR 1.19, P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: There were few statistically significant variables strongly associated with group 1 (emergent treatment/admission) vs group 2 (follow-up/outpatient treatment) vs group 3 (no follow- up). However, one notable finding in this study was the association of scald burns with treatment (admission or follow-up) suggesting that the presence of a scald burn in a child may signify to clinicians that a burn center consult is warranted.
Initiation of Buprenorphine in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Emergency Clinicians
Authors: Barkley Ariana , Lander Laura , Dilcher Brian , Tuscano Meghan
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Initiation of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the emergency department (ED) is supported by the American College of Emergency Physicians and is shown to be beneﬁcial. This practice, however, is largely underutilized. Methods: To assess emergency clinicians’ attitudes and readiness to initiate buprenorphine in the ED we conducted a cross-sectional, electronic survey of clinicians (attendings, residents, and non-physician clinicians) in a single, academic ED of a tertiary-care hospital, which serves a rural population. Our survey aimed to assess emergency clinicians’ attitudes toward and readiness to initiate buprenorphine in the ED and identify clinician-perceived facilitators and barriers. Our survey took place after the initiation of the IMPACT (Initiation of Medication, Peer Access, and Connection to Treatment) project. Results: Our results demonstrated the level of agreement that buprenorphine prescribing is within the emergency clinician’s scope of practice was inversely correlated to average years in practice (R2 = 0.93). X-waivered clinicians indicated feeling more prepared to administer buprenorphine in the ED R2 = 0.93. However, they were not more likely to report ordering buprenorphine or naloxone in the ED within the prior three months. Those who reported having a family member or close friend with substance use disorder (SUD) were not more likely to agree buprenorphine initiation is within the clinician’s scope of practice (P = 0.91), nor were they more likely to obtain an X-waiver (P = 0.58) or report ordering buprenorphine or naloxone for patients in the ED within the prior three months (P = 0.65, P = 0.77). Clinicians identiﬁed availability of pharmacists, inpatient/outpatient referral resources, and support staff (peer recovery support specialists and care managers) as primary facilitators to buprenorphine initiation. Inability to ensure follow-up, lack of knowledge of available resources, and insufﬁcient education/preparedness were primary barriers to ED buprenorphine initiation. Eighty-three percent of clinicians indicated they would be interested in additional education regarding OUD treatment. Conclusion: Our data suggests that newer generations of emergency clinicians may have less hesitancy initiating buprenorphine in the ED. In time, this could mean increased access to treatment for patients with OUD. Understanding clinician-perceived facilitators and barriers to buprenorphine initiation allows for better resource allocation. Clinicians would likely further beneﬁt from additional education regarding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), available resources, and follow-up statistics.