bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Safeguarding Patient Confidentiality in Telemedicine: A Systematic Review of Privacy and Security Risks, and Best Practices for Data Protection
Authors:   Sapiens, Senior Technical Business Analyst, Atlanta, USA, Zanke Pankaj , Sontakke Dipti ,   Capgemini, Consultant, Atlanta, USA
Published: June 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine adoption, showcasing its potential in improving healthcare delivery. However, privacy and security risks pose challenges, impeding widespread acceptance. The aim is to investigate the integration of data analytics, data analysis, and data cleaning in telemedicine, focusing on patient data privacy and security, with the goal of proposing strategies to mitigate risks and uphold confidentiality. Utilizing a qualitative approach, privacy and security challenges in telemedicine were investigated. Multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, were searched from 2018-2023. Inclusion criteria involved English-language, peer-reviewed empirical studies focusing on telemedicine privacy and security. Out of 770 unique records screened, eight studies were included. Full-text review and risk of bias assessment were conducted using CASP tool. Privacy and security, technology hurdles for providers, patient trust, professional training, physical assessment challenges, and disparities among special populations were identified. Environmental, technological, and operational factors contribute to privacy and security risks in telehealth. Technology challenges like restricted access to telehealth tools and poor internet hinder adoption. Data analytics in telemedicine facilitates healthcare transformation, addressing privacy and security while optimizing patient outcomes through advanced analytics techniques and structured data analytics lifecycles. The integration of data analytics in telemedicine shows promise for healthcare transformation by providing insights into patient behavior and policy impacts, while ensuring data privacy and security. Addressing barriers, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, requires infrastructure enhancements and global research efforts for inclusive telehealth ecosystems.
Optimizing Electrical System Performance at PTKP Coal Mining Company: Navigating Operational Challenges, Capitalizing on Load Growth, and Preparing for Future Energy Needs
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Reza Mochammad , Hermawan Pri ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: June 2024

PTKP Coal Mining Company, a prominent player in the Indonesian coal mining industry, faces operational challenges in optimizing its power generation capacity following the termination of a contract with the national electricity company in 2020. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative insights from interviews with key stakeholders and quantitative data analysis using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), to provide a comprehensive and structured framework for project prioritization and resource allocation. The qualitative results reveal a multifaceted approach to addressing the company’s operational challenges, focusing on improving asset utilization, reassessing operational strategies, optimizing operational flexibility, and adapting to load changes. The AHP analysis offers a robust decision-making framework, considering multiple criteria such as economic feasibility, strategic alignment, regulatory compliance, technical feasibility, and environmental impact. The prioritization of projects showcases the strategic significance of each initiative, with Project E emerging as the top priority, followed by Project G, and Projects B, H, and M forming the middle tier. This structured approach enables PTKP Coal Mining Company to navigate complex challenges, remain agile in changing market conditions, and effectively leverage its assets and capabilities to achieve its objectives and drive long-term success. The study highlights the strengths of the AHP methodology in guiding strategic planning and resource distribution while shaping decision-making processes across the organization. However, the research also acknowledges limitations, such as the reliance on a small sample size, the focus on a single company, and the emphasis on the prioritization phase. Future research directions are proposed to address these limitations and further enhance the understanding and effectiveness of structured decision-making approaches in the energy sector and beyond, ultimately contributing to the alignment of corporate strategies with broader societal goals and sustainable development.
An Ecolexicon on Poul Poul in Toba Batak Language of Toba Dialect in Aek Kanopan: An Ecolinguistic Study
Authors:   Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Program Doktor Ilmu Linguistik Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali, Asridayani Asridayani , Fhitri Widya ,   Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Program Doktor Ilmu Linguistik Universitas Udayana, Denpasar-Bali
Published: June 2024

One of the important things that must continue to be explored and maintained is the richness of the ecolexicon of a tradition, culture, and customs. This research is about the Ecolexicon Treasures of Poul Poul in Toba Batak languange of Toba dialect in Aek Kanopan. The purpose of this study is to explore the wealth of ecolexicon about Poul Poul and to explain the social praxis associated with each ecolexicon in Toba dialect of Toba Batak language in Aek Kanopan based on the study of Ecolinguistics. This research uses qualitative method. Data for the Poul Poul ecolexicon were obtained through interview techniques and recording techniques. Furthermore, the data analysis uses qualitative description, which means the data is collected, classified, and presented in a table. The results show that there are 14 ecolexicons of Poul Poul in Toba Batak language of the Toba dialect in Aek Kanopan; consisting of 8 nouns, 5 verbs, and 1 adjective. In this ecolexicon, there are 2 vocabularies that have shifted, namely grated coconut 'hurhuran' and poul poul shifted to the term 'topung mata'. This shift in the ecolexicon is influenced by two aspects of social praxis, namely the sociological dimension, which includes maintaining relationships and simplicity between members of the social community, and the ideological dimension, which includes beliefs. So, the collection of Poul Poul ecolecticons in the Toba Batak language of the Toba dialect in Aek Kanopan is very diverse. To ensure that these ecolecticons are not lost in the midst of the rapid development of the civilization of the Toba Batak community, they must be explored again and maintained. Thus, Toba Batak-speaking community living in Aek Kanopan must more actively participate in maintaining and preserving the environment and its ecolexicon so that the next generation not only hears the story but also sees its existence.
The Influence of Price, Product Completeness, and Service Quality on Consumer Satisfaction at Student Cooperative Yogyakarta State University
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Yulistianiulsih Dzihan , Wijaya Tony ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta
Published: June 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of price, product completeness and service quality on consumer satisfaction at Student Cooperative Yogyakarta State University. This research is quantitative research with a survey method. The population in this study were students who had shopped at Student Cooperative, Yogyakarta State University. The sampling technique in this research was purposive sampling with a total sample of 91 people. The data collection technique uses an online questionnaire which has been tested for validity using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and reliability using Cronbach Alpha. The data analysis technique used is multiple regression. The research results are as follows (1) There is a positive and significant influence of price on consumer satisfaction with a coefficient value of 7.171 (p < 0.001). (2) There is a positive and significant influence of product completeness on consumer satisfaction with a coefficient value of 6.551 (p < 0.001). (3) There is a positive and significant influence of service quality on consumer satisfaction with a beta coefficient value of 4.095 (p < 0.001). (4) Price, product completeness and service quality all have a significant positive effect on consumer satisfaction, the resulting simultaneous test is 244.897 (p < 0.001). From these results, it can be concluded that price, product completeness and service quality have a big influence on consumer satisfaction.
The Effect of Giving Lavender Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in the Elderly in Kamasan Village, Banjaran District, Bandung Regency in 2023
Authors:   Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health, Immanuel Health Institute, Fuadah Fahmi , Maryanti Siti ,   Bungbulang Garut Community Health Center
Published: June 2024

Background: Old age is a period of decline. This causes a significant decline in cognitive abilities and the speed of the aging process, such as impaired concentration, impaired language and memory abilities. As people get older, many changes occur, both physically and mentally. Changes in appearance that are part of the normal aging process, such as decreased vision, lack of sleep or decreased stamina, pose a threat to the integrity of the elderly. Objective: Analyze the effect of giving Lavender Aromatherapy on the Sleep Quality of the Elderly in Kamasan Village, Banjaran District, Bandung Regency in 2023 Methodology: The research design used was quasi experimental with pre and post two group design. The sample in this study consisted of 32 pregnant women, consisting of 16 people in the intervention group and 16 people in the control group. The sampling technique uses random sampling technique. The research instrument used was the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire regarding sleep quality. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wiolcoxon test to determine the difference in sleep quality scores before and after the intervention group and the control group Research Results: showed changes in the sleep quality of elderly women before and after giving lavender aromatherapy. The results of statistical knowledge tests showed that the significance value (p-value) was 0.000. The p-value (0.000) < p alpha (0.05) means that there is an effect of giving lavender aromatherapy on the sleep quality of elderly women in Gunamekar Village, Bungbulang District, Garut District in 2023. Conclusion: giving lavender aromatherapy provides significant changes to the sleep quality of elderly women Suggestion: It is hoped that the elderly, their families and the community can play an active role in health service programs, especially regarding the health of the elderly, to be able to carry out routine checks so that they can treat their complaints as early as possible.
Dengue Shock Syndrome with Recurrent Shock and Obesity in Children: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Child Health, Sanjiwani Regional General Hospital, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia Jl. Ciung Wanara-Gianyar No.2, Gianyar, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80511, Ari Swandewi Gusti Ayu Sri , Windiyanto Romy ,   Department of Child Health, Sanjiwani Regional General Hospital, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia Jl. Ciung Wanara-Gianyar No.2, Gianyar, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80511
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Dengue fever remains a major global health problem that is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. DSS is one of the dangerous clinical manifestations of dengue infection, characterized by severe plasma leakage due to increased vascular permeability leading to a progressive decrease in intravascular volume. Obesity has been proposed as a potential risk factor for the development of DSS in children. Management with proper fluid resuscitation is essential to prevent worsening in patients with Dengue Shock Syndrom. Case Presentation: This study reports a 5-year-old obese pediatric patient with a body mass index of 31 kg/m2 who developed Dengue Shock Syndrome and recurrent shock. Vital signs examination at the initial examination obtained a pulse rate of 99x / min palpable weak, not strong lift with a temperature of 36oCand extremities acral palpable was cold with Capillary Refill Time (CRT) elongated > 2 seconds. The patient was given initial management in the ER in the form of oxygenation with a 2 lpm nasal cannula, then given lactate ringer (RL) as a fluid teraphy 10cc/kgBB, which was 310cc finished in 30 minutes. Initial complete blood hematological examination showed a leukopenia result of 3.1 x103/uL. The patient had an increased hematocrit of 51% with a haemoglobin level of 17g/dL. Platelet levels were found to be below normal levels at 60 x103/uL. The patient experienced recurrent shock during treatment. The patient was given several rounds of fluid resuscitation but worsened during treatment. The patient had seizures leading to respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest. The patient was later pronounced dead after cardiopulmonary resuscitation was unsuccessful. Conclusion: Dengue infection with obesity has a higher risk of Dengue Shock Syndrome in children. Management with proper fluid resuscitation is important in the hope of reducing morbidity and mortality of Dengue Shock Syndrome in children.
Protection of Exclusive Rights for Inventors in Order to Prevent Intellectual Property Infringement
Authors:   Master of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Renayanthi Geraldine , Suherman Suherman ,   Master of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Sugiyono Heru ,   Master of Law, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta
Published: June 2024

This research was conducted to determine protection and law enforcement practices related to exclusive rights for inventors in the context of preventing intellectual property violations in Indonesia. In practice, patents in Indonesia adhere to the rules of Law Number 13 of 2016 concerning patents which contain articles regarding the protection of an invention and sanctions if there is a violation of intellectual property, both criminal and civil. The method used in this research is a normative juridical legal research method. The result of this research is that the Patent Law in Indonesia has been regulated in such a way as to protect inventors' inventions. But unfortunately the rules and practices do not work straight so there are still legal violations as happened at PT. FIRSTWAVE, and therefore it is necessary to update the Patent Law in Indonesia.
Issues and Possibilities in Regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Related To Copyright in Indonesia
Authors:   Master of Law Program, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Fithri Muhammad Najiib Al , Priyono Ery Agus ,   Master of Law Program, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University
Published: June 2024

This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for copyright, with a focus on the Indonesian context. Internationally, the United States and the European Union have begun to develop AI regulations, although they are not yet fully comprehensive. Indonesia, while lacking detailed regulations, has developed a National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2020-2045 to guide the development of this technology. Key challenges include regulatory ambiguity, insufficient protection of personal data, and ethical issues. Copyright in Indonesia, under Law No. 28 of 2014, provides automatic protection for works that are original and embodied in tangible form. In the context of works created by AI, there are two views: first, AI works cannot be copyrighted because they lack personal characteristics and human creative process; second, AI works can be copyrighted because of their ability to create complex works and as an incentive for AI users. This article concludes that the government needs to rewrite copyright law to accommodate AI works, given their potential as a significant source of innovative and creative works.
Az adathasznosítás adatfogalmának meghatározási lehetőségei
Authors: Kollár Gergő
Published: June 2024

Az adatok hasznosítása egyre inkább előtérbe kerül, mind technológiai, mind jogi kutatási szempontból. Jelen tanulmány az adathasznosítás fogalompárjának első elemének vizsgálatát tűzi ki célul, a jelenleg fennálló hézagos és sokszor félreértésekre alapot adó állapot megszüntetése érdekében. Ennek érdekében a meglévő szakirodalom és fellelhető gyakorlat alapján az adatfogalom több aspektusból kerül megvilágításra, kiemelten a hasznosítással kapcsolatos későbbi kutatások megkönnyítése érdekében.
The Impact of Associations on Accessibility of Medicinal Cannabis in Brazil Looking at Fasciculated Roots of Policy and Access to Products
Authors:   Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil, da Costa-Oliveira Claudete , Silva de Andrade Anderson ,   APEPI Medicinal Cannabis Research and Patient Support Association, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Dias Viana de Oliveira Larissa ,   APEPI Medicinal Cannabis Research and Patient Support Association, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Lafayette Pereira Michele ,   Terra Laboratory Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil, Do Nascimento Da Silva Tamara ,   Terra Laboratory Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil, Marrazzo Fernandes Matheus ,   Department of Phytotechnics, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil, Gava Mazzola Priscila ,   Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil, Jessé Ramos Ygor ,   Terra Laboratory Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil
Published: June 2024

This mini-review analyzes the crucial role of associations in improving access to medical Cannabis in Brazil. It highlights the facilitating role of social control, which paves the way for access to medical Cannabis in the country by promoting public debates and generating evidence from real-life experiences. These associations exert a significant influence on the development of policies and patient access to Cannabis-derived products. Despite the lack of specific regulatory frameworks, they are emerging as essential entities in the healthcare landscape, particularly for patients in need of Cannabis-based treatments. In addition to facilitating access to medicine through advocacy and legal support, these organizations are also involved in the production and supply of medical Cannabis. This review addresses the current challenges facing the associations, such as strict prohibitionist policies, the need for quality standards, and limited research. It also discusses potential opportunities in the absence of a robust regulatory environment, with growth supported by a fasciculated root system.
THE IMAGE OF THE PHILOSOPHER IN THE LETTERS OF A. P. CHEKHOV
Authors: Shutova Ekaterina A.
Published: June 2024

A. Chekhov is known as a classic of Russian literature, but modern research turns to the study of Chekhov’s philosophy. The main focus of such studies is focused on the analysis of the philosophical content of the literary work of the great writer. The present study shifts attention to the author’s letters: it is important to understand what he thought about philosophy and how he saw the image of the philosopher. This will make it possible to clarify the existing approaches to the study of A. Chekhov as a thinker. The article analyzes the texts of Chekhov’s letters. The context of the use of the concept “philosopher” is revealed and the main features of the philosopher in the representation of A. Chekhov are described. The results obtained are correlated with existing concepts based on the analysis of the works of the writer and playwright. Laziness, poverty, eccentricity, calmness in the face of adversity are features that form a collective image of a philosopher similar to the ancient Cynic or Stoic. These features arouse in A. Chekhov a predominantly ironic attitude, which is reflected in the intonation of the letters and generally coincides with the ideas of his works. The writer does not identify himself with the philosopher, although he is keenly interested in contemporary philosophical ideas and reflects on them through literary creativity. The author believes that A. Chekhov does not position himself as a philosopher, he is a “philosophical writer” , a follower of the great tradition of Russian literature laid down by his predecessors — A. Herzen, V. Belinsky, F. Dostoevsky, L. Tolstoy.
TRADITIONAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE: UPDATE OPTION
Authors: Shabatura Lyubov N.
Published: June 2024

Review of the course of lectures “Ontology and theory of knowledge: an axiological introduction.” Chelyabinsk: Publishing house Chelyab. State Univ., 2023. 278 p. ISBN978-5-7271-1942-6
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONCEPT OF THE FUTURE SOCIETY IN THE GERMAN SOCIAL DEMOCRACY AT THE END OF THE 19THAND BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURIES
Authors: Ionesov Vladimir I. , Folomeev Sergey N.
Published: June 2024

Based on the analysis of the works of the classics of Marxism, the works of theorists and historians of German social democracy, articles by priests of the Catholic Church and representatives of Christian socialism in Germany at the end of the 19th century, theorists of anarcho-syndicalism, Russian and foreign researchers of German social democracy and the labor question, an attempt is shown to a departure from the orthodox Marxist policy of the German Social Democracy of the late 19th-early 20th century regarding religion, the church, religious organizations and believers towards a more pragmatic party policy aimed at attracting faithful Catholic workers into their ranks. In German Social Democracy, after the repeal of the law against the Socialists, which fell as a result of joint political actions against the policy of the government of Otto von Bismarck, a coalition of opposition bourgeois and clerical parties, the restoration of existing voting rights, in the interests of growing party ranks and strengthening the influence of the Social Democrats in local Landtag and the Reichstag, created the opportunity to propagate socialist ideas among the workers, who were under the strong influence of the church. The question arose: what kind of party policy should be pursued in the future with regard to believers so that this does not contradict the program of the party and does not reduce the quality of its party ranks. These questions served as the subject of discussion in the party and led to the subsequent adjustment of its party program, the exclusion from it of the provision on the reactionary nature of all other classes of society, except for the proletariat. The problem was to develop such a policy of the party towards the church and believers that it would not contradict the basic Marxist postulates on this issue and at the same time would not interfere with the attraction of believers to the party, especially from rural areas that were under the strong influence of the clergy.
ПРОГРАММА И МЕТОДИКА БИОГЕОЦЕНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ
Authors:   Челябинский государственный университет, Сибиркина Альфира Равильевна , Лихачёв Сергей Федорович ,   Министерство экологии Челябинской области
Published: June 2024

Рассматриваются программные и методические вопросы полезных биогеоценологических исследований. Сообщается методика и программа изучения связей между биогеоценозами, их структурно-функциональная организация как целостных систем. Курс лекций знакомит с основными понятиями, концепциями и проблемами биогеоценологии, изучающей связи и взаимодействия в элементарных ячейках поверхностной оболочки Земли — биогеоценозах. Рассматривается системный характер биогеоценозов и их компонентный состав, функциональный, пространственный и временной аспекты их организации. Анализируются вопросы устойчивости и динамики биогеоценотических систем, межбиогеоценотические связи, их механизмы и изучение. Курс лекций предназначен для аспирантов, обучающихся по специальности «1.5. Биологические науки» направления подготовки «Экология».
Comparative Analysis of Climate Change Policies: Pakistan VS. Global Approaches
Authors: Butt Abbas Rashid , Zia Anjum , Ali Rana Faizan , Ahmed Zaheer
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The current study compares global climate change policy to Pakistan's national climate policy in order to investigate global and national priorities in the context of carbon emission, air pollution, gender and smog under the adaptive management model.
Methodology: The United Nations Climate Change Policy Papers and Pakistan's most current Climate Change Policy 2021, were analyzed in this work utilizing keyword search methods for contextualization in the qualitative data analysis program NVivo 11.
Findings: The findings show that Pakistan's climate change strategy is highly similar to global climate change policy in terms of carbon emissions, a little less so in terms of gender, but not in terms of air pollution. It is concerning that smog, a serious problem in Pakistan, is not on the agenda of global climate change policy.
Unique Contribution of theory, practice and policy: Through adaptive management, the research identifies specific gaps where national policies diverge from global priorities. For instance, the model helps to highlight the lack of emphasis on smog in global policies, a critical issue for Pakistan, thereby suggesting areas for improvement and alignment. The study suggests that the Pakistani government should make efforts to address this issue on a worldwide scale in order to solve the problem.
Attitude and motivation in language learning and teaching
Authors:   University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Villagómez Pacheco David Ramón , Minga Carchi Carlos Julio ,   Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE)
Published: June 2024

In the era of globalization and technological advancements, the education sector demands innovative teaching strategies and educators adept at guiding learning processes. This shift aims to transform students into autonomous learners beyond mere knowledge accumulation. Motivation, influenced by both internal and external factors, plays a pivotal role in this educational paradigm, driving the intention, capability, and effort towards learning. Teachers are central to fostering this motivation, building relationships that encourage students to engage actively and contribute to their learning journey. Constructive and meaningful learning experiences are emphasized, where students are active participants, supported by a motivational framework that values dialogue, respects individual contributions, and acknowledges achievements. This approach not only enhances the learning environment but also empowers students to navigate their paths to success, aligning with the ultimate goal of education.
Sistema Neuroendocrino y su exploración clínica
Authors:   Universidad Tecnica De Machala, Chú Lee Ángel Jose , Chiliquinga Villacis Sixto Isaac ,   Universidad Tecnica De Machala, Espinoza Guamán Pedro Sebastián ,   Universidad Tecnica De Machala, Chú Lee Riofrio Meiling Paulette ,   Universidad Tecnica De Machala
Published: June 2024

La Morfofisiología Neuroendocrina es bastante amplia en a la esfera médica, cuya extensión comenzó en primeros estadios de la historia humana (a.o 4000 a.C) y las investigaciones se realizan hasta el día de hoy, datos que la mayoría de los estudiantes ignora.
Investigating Ecological Interactions in the Tumor Microenvironment Using Joint Species Distribution Models for Point Patterns
Authors: Eliason Joel , Rao Arvind
Published: June 2024

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that involves interactions between different cell types, such as cancer cells, immune cells, and stromal cells. These interactions can promote or inhibit tumor growth and affect response to therapy. Multitype Gibbs point process (MGPP) models are statistical models used to study the spatial distribution and interaction of different types of objects, such as the distribution of cell types in a tissue sample. Such models are potentially useful for investigating the spatial relationships between different cell types in the tumor microenvironment, but so far studies of the TME using cell-resolution imaging have been largely limited to spatial descriptive statistics. However, MGPP models have many advantages over descriptive statistics, such as uncertainty quantification, incorporation of multiple covariates and the ability to make predictions. In this paper, we describe and apply a previously developed MGPP method, the saturated pairwise interaction Gibbs point process model, to a publicly available multiplexed imaging dataset obtained from colorectal cancer patients. Importantly, we show how these methods can be used as joint species distribution models (JSDMs) to precisely frame and answer many relevant questions related to the ecology of the tumor microenvironment.
Justification of the design and technological scheme of a machine for selecting and chopping cut branches of fruit plants in terrace gardening
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian SAU, Apkhudov Timur , Shekikhacheva Lyudmila , Makuashev Inal , Khazhmetova Bela , Khazhmetov Kantemir
Published: June 2024

The experience of using machines for selecting and chopping cut branches in lowland intensive gardening has shown that chopping cut branches with embedding the resulting chips into the soil and scattering them on the soil surface can increase the fertility of the soil cover in the rows of the garden. However, the most rational technology for waste disposal in terrace gardening is the selection and chopping of cut branches with transportation of the crushed biomass of the branches to the trunk strips of fruit plantings. To solve this problem, a new design and technological scheme of the machine is proposed. Keywords: TERRACE GARDENING, FRUIT PLANTINGS, PRUNING, CUT BRANCHES, SELECTION, GRINDING, TRANSPORTATION, TRUNK STRIP
Pengembangan Instrumen Literasi Matematis Dengan Konteks Kue Tradisional Banten Pada Tingkat SMP
Authors: Shaumi Farras Nur , Syamsuri Syamsuri
Published: June 2024

Rendahnya kemampuan literasi matematis yang dimiliki siswa di Indonesia disebabkan oleh ketidakfamiliaran siswa pada soal literasi matematis menggunakan aspek budaya lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan menilai dampak potensial instrumen soal literasi matematis konteks Kue Tradisional Banten yang valid dan realibel pada siswa SMP. Penelitian ini menggunakan model Research and Development (R&D) Plomp yang terdiri dari lima tahapan yaitu self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one, small group, dan field test dengan melibatkan siswa SMPN 14 Kota Serang. Data dianalisis menggunakan indeks aiken dan korelasi pearson. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat delapan instrumen literasi matematis PISA yang valid dan realibel serta dampak potensial dilihat dari kemampuan siswa dalam: (1) menerapkan konteks sederhana menggunakan operasi hitung campuran untuk mencari jumlah persentase; (2) mengidentifikasi masalah dalam bentuk gambar; (3) mengidentifikasi masalah dalam bentuk gambar kue pasung untuk mencari sisi miring menggunakan phytagoras; (4) memformulasikan situasi masalah dalam bentuk gambar pola segitiga; (5) menganalisis pernyataan terkait perbandingan kue yang dihasilkan; (6) menginterpretasikan data penjualan; (7) memformulasikan hasil rata-rata produksi harian yang dinyatakan dengan suatu pernyataan; dan (8) menganalisis instruksi soal dalam bentuk gambar pola segitiga
Elranatamab (Elrexfio)
Authors: CADTH
Published: June 2024

CADTH recommends that Elrexfio should be reimbursed by public drug plans for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM) who have received at least 3 prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and who have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy if certain conditions are met.
Elrexfio should only be covered to treat patients aged 18 years and older with relapsed or refractory MM who have received at least 3 prior treatments, have disease that has not responded to their last treatment, have not received prior B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)–targeted treatment, and are in relatively good health. Elrexfio should not be reimbursed for the treatment of those patients whose MM is affecting their brain or spinal cord or those showing signs that the tissue layers protecting the brain and spinal cord are affected by MM. It also should not be reimbursed for the treatment of those with amyloidosis (a buildup of a protein, amyloid, in organs) that is not secondary to MM, those with POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, myeloma protein, and skin changes) syndrome, and those with plasma cell leukemia.
Elrexfio should only be reimbursed if it is prescribed and administered by health professionals at treatment centres with adequate medical resources and personnel, and if the price of Elrexfio is reduced.
Prevalence and Distribution of Geo-Helminths and Intestinal Protozoa Infections among School-Going Children in Nyeri County, Kenya
Authors: Muthee Antony , Gitahi Mary , Musili Rael , Mutuku Martin
Published: June 2024

The goal of this study was to determine how common and widespread geo-helminths, STH, and intestinal protozoa infections are in the Mathira constituency of Nyeri County, Kenya. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of geohelminths and intestinal protozoa, as well as the distribution of STH and intestinal protozoa infections in school-going children. Cochran formulae guided the design of a cross-sectional study on a population of 174 children, yielding complete data for 164 of them. The social determinants of the health model guided this study. A structured questionnaire was applied to data collection to establish the demographic characteristics of the study participants in the identified three primary schools in the study site. They were examined for STH and protozoa infections by the quantitative Kato-Katz technique for STH and formal ether concentration techniques for intestinal protozoa infection. Statistical analysis was done using R Studio and the risk ratio. Findings showed that of the 56 samples examined in Kihuro primary school, 12 (21.4%) and 6 (10.7%) were positive for protozoan and STH infections. Similarly, 33% of the children in Gathuini primary school were found to be positive for protozoan infections, while 13% were infected with STH. In Gikumbo primary school, 20.4% of the children were infected with protozoan parasites, compared to 13% of STH infections. However, there was a variation in infection prevalence based on gender across the three selected sites. Children in Kihuro primary school were 0.12 times more at risk of STH infection compared to 0.3 times more at risk of protozoa infections. The intestinal protozoa infection was higher than that for the geohelminths infection in Gathuini primary school. Children in Gathuini primary school were 0.12 times more at risk of STH infection compared to 0.46 times more at risk of protozoa infections. Children in Gikumbo primary school were 0.1 times at risk of STH infection compared to 0.26 times at risk of protozoa infections, implying that they were more prone to protozoan infections than STH infections. The study concluded that the age and gender of students had no statistical significance. The study recommended that government institutions and non-governmental organizations should intervene and undertake adequate control measures against geo-helminth parasites by making sure there is access to safe water and improved sanitation in the area. Moreover, health education programs should be intensified in the area and beyond to raise awareness of geo-helminths and intestinal protozoa infection, means of transmission and control measures, and the improvement of hygiene practices for both children and parents.
Métaux et alliages dans les environnements alimentaires
Authors: ALLION-MAURER Audrey
Published: June 2024

Les performances des matériaux métalliques couramment utilisés dans l'industrie alimentaire sont présentées notamment celles relatives à leurs propriétés chimiques, thermiques et mécaniques. Le choix de ces matériaux est discuté en fonction du contact direct ou indirect avec les aliments, le tout dans le contexte des législations nationales ou internationales en vigueur.
The Indo-Pacific Pollen Database – a Neotoma constituent database
Authors: Herbert Annika V. , Haberle Simon G. , Flantua Suzette G. A. , Mottl Ondrej , Blois Jessica L. , Williams John W. , George Adrian , Hope Geoff S.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The Indo-Pacific Pollen Database (IPPD) is the brainchild of the late Professor Geoffrey Hope, who gathered pollen records from across the region to ensure their preservation for future generations of palaeoecologists. This noble aim is now being fulfilled by integrating the IPPD into the online Neotoma Palaeoecology Database, making this compilation available for public use. Here we explore the database in depth and suggest directions for future research. The IPPD comprises 226 fossil pollen records, most postdating 20 ka, but some extending as far back as 50 ka or further. Over 80 % of the records are Australian, with a fairly even distribution between the different Australian geographical regions, the notable exception being Western Australia, which is only represented by 3 records. The records are also well distributed in modern climate space, the largest gap being in drier regions due to preservation issues. However, many of the records contain few samples or have fewer than 5 chronology control points, such as radiocarbon, luminescence or Pb-210 for the younger sequences. Average sedimentation rate for the whole database, counted as years per cm, is 64.8 yr/cm, with 61 % of the records having a rate of less than 50 yr/cm. The highest sedimentation rate by geographical region occurs on Australia’s east coast, while the lowest rates are from the Western Pacific. Overall, Australia has a higher sedimentation rate than the rest of the Indo-Pacific region. The IPPD offers many exciting research opportunities, such as examination of human impact on regional vegetation, contrasting first human arrival and colonisation, and assessment of rates of vegetation change during the Holocene. Merging the IPPD into Neotoma also facilitates inclusion of data from the Indo-Pacific region into global syntheses.
Optimally solving topography of snow-scaped landscapes to improve snow property retrieval from spaceborne imaging spectroscopy measurements
Authors: Wilder Brenton A. , Meyer Joachim , Enterkine Josh , Glenn Nancy F.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Accurately modelling snow albedo and specific surface area (SSA) are essential for monitoring the cryosphere in a changing climate and are parameters that inform hydrologic and climate models. These snow surface properties can be modelled from spaceborne imaging spectroscopy measurements but rely on Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) of relatively coarse spatial scales (e.g. Copernicus at 30 m) degrade accuracy due to errors in derived products – like aspect. In addition, snow deposition and redistribution can change the apparent topography and thereby static DEMs may not be considered coincident with the imaging spectroscopy dataset. Testing in three different snow climates (tundra, maritime, alpine), we established a new method that simultaneously solves snow, atmospheric, and terrain parameters, enabling a solution that is more unified across sensors and introduces fewer sources of uncertainty. We leveraged imaging spectroscopy data from AVIRIS-NG and PRISMA (collected within 1 hour) to validate this method and showed a 15 % increase in performance for the radiance-based method versus using the static DEM (from r=0.52 to r=0.60). This concept can be implemented in future missions such as Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) and Copernicus Hyperspectral Imaging Mission for the Environment (CHIME).
Robust handling of extremes in quantile mapping – "Murder your darlings"
Authors: Berg Peter , Bosshard Thomas , Bozhinova Denica , Bärring Lars , Löw Joakim , Nilsson Carolina , Strandberg Gustav , Södling Johan , Thuresson Johan , Wilcke Renate , Yang Wei
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Quantile mapping is a method often used for bias adjustment of climate model data toward a reference, i.e. to construct a transformation of the model’s distribution to that of the reference. The main moments of the distributions are typically well transformed by quantile mapping, but statistical uncertainty increases towards the extreme tails, making robust transformations challenging. Because of the limited data at the extreme tails, also an empirical quantile mapping needs to make some estimation or fit a parameterized function for data beyond the calibration data range. The MIdAS bias adjustment platform is here employed to explore different methods for handling the extreme tail, which are evaluated using an indicator for extreme precipitation - the maximum daily precipitation amount per year. Different methodologies are evaluated for a large ensemble of regional climate model projections over Scandinavia. The sensitivity of the empirical quantile mapping for the tails of the distribution is demonstrated, and it is found that the behaviour is significantly different within and without the calibration period, causing severe issues with the temporal consistency of the timeseries. The sensitivity is identified to be due to differences in the activated features of the bias adjustment, within the calibration period where the empirical transfer function is applied, and outside that period, where the extrapolation method is likely applied. This means that the bias adjustment method is in a sense different between different time periods. Currently MIdAS uses separate calibrations for each day of the year, as opposed to e.g. for each calendar month, further aggravates this issue. Further, finding a robust parametrisation for the tail is not straightforward. We identify a two-step solution which works well for this problem: (i) "murder your darlings" by excluding data from the tail data in the calibration period, the extrapolation feature is activated for all time periods, even the calibration period, and (ii) applying an outlier insensitive method for linear regression works well for finding an extrapolation parametrisation for the tail.
Processes and controls of regional floods over eastern China
Authors: Yang Yixin , Yang Long , Zhang Jinghan , Wang Qiang
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Mounting evidence points to elevated regional flood hazards under a changing climate, but existing knowledge about their processes and controls is albeit limited. This is partially attributed to inadequate characterizations of the spatial extent and potential drivers of these floods. Here we develop a machine-learning based framework (mainly including the density-based clustering algorithm DBSCAN and conditional random forest model) to examine the processes and controls of regional floods over eastern China. Our empirical analyses are based on a dense network of stream gauging stations with continuous observations of annual maximum flood peak (i.e., magnitude and timing) during the period 1980–2017. A comprehensive catalog of 318 regional floods is developed. We reveal a pronounced clustering of regional floods in both space and time over eastern China. This is dictated by cyclonic precipitating systems and/or their interactions with topography. We highlight contrasting behaviors of regional floods, in terms of their spatial extents and intensities. These contrasts are determined by fine-scale structures of flood-producing storms and anomalous soil moisture. While land surface properties might play a role in basin-scale flood processes, it is more critical to capture spatial-temporal rainfall variabilities and soil moisture anomalies for reliable large-scale flood hazard modeling and impact assessments. Our analyses contribute to flood science by better characterizing the spatial dimension of flood hazards and can serve as basis for collaborative flood risk management under a changing climate.
HESS Opinions: The sword of Damocles of the impossible flood
Authors: Montanari Alberto , Merz Bruno , Blöschl Günter
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Extremely large floods that far exceed previously observed records are often considered virtually “impossible”, yet they are an ever-present threat similar to the sword suspended over the head of Damocles in the classical Greek anecdote. Neglecting such floods may lead to emergency situations where society is unprepared and to disastrous consequences. Four reasons why extremely large floods are often considered next to impossible are explored here, including physical (e.g. climate change), psychological, socio-economic and combined reasons. It is argued that the risk associated with an “impossible” flood may often be larger than expected and that a bottom-up approach should be adopted that starts from the people affected and explores possibilities of risk management, giving high priority to social in addition to economic risks. Suggestions are given for managing this risk of a flood considered impossible by addressing the diverse causes of the presumed impossibility.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN PENGELOLAAN RISIKO OPERASIONAL DALAM MEWUJUDKAN GOOD UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE (STUDI KASUS PADA UNU CIREBON)
Authors: Yekti Nilasari
Published: June 2024

Penelitian dilakukan di Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Cirebon dengan maksud untuk menganalisis pengelolaan risiko opersional. Sistem Infomasi sangat bermanfaat untuk menunjang setiap kegiatan internal perguruan tinggi yang dapat menjadikan kesuksesan dan kemajuan perguruan tinggi. Prinsip dari corporate governance berpengaruh dalam pelaksanaan manajemen risiko adalah transparansi, akuntabilitas, tanggung jawab (responsibilitas) dan independensi Risiko Operasional merupakan  risiko yang timbul karena kegagalan dari proses internal, manusia, sistem atau kejadian ekternal. Universitas ini belum pernah mengadakan penngelolaan risiko operasional sehingga banyak indikator dari risiko operasional berpeluang sangat besar dan berdampak sangat tinggi yang dapat mengakibatkan kebangkrutan. Pengelolaan risiko operasional yang buruk menghambat terwujudnya good university governance. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan angket yang disebar dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan desain penelitian diskriptif. Data yang dikumpulkan berupa kata-kata, gambar, dan bukan angka-angka yang disebabkan oleh adanya penerapan metode penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini, pengelolaan  risiko operasional berpeluang sangat besar dan berdampak sangat tinggi yang dapat mengakibatkan kebangkrutan. Pengelolaan risiko operasional yang buruk menghambat terwujudnya good university governance.