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Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library
Authors: Phoenix Jack
Published: October 2023

This unique guide offers fresh insights on how graphic novels and comics differ from traditional books and require different treatment in the library—from purchasing, shelving, and cataloging to readers’ advisory services, programs, and curriculum.

Challenging librarians to rethink some of their traditional practices, Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library provides creative and proven solutions for libraries of all types that want to get comics into the hands of fans and promote readership. The author describes how libraries would benefit from an in-house classification system and organization that accounts for both publishers and series.

In addition, acquiring comics can often be tricky due to renumbering of series, reboots, shifting creative teams, and more—this book shows you how to work around those obstacles. Shelving and displays that reflect comic readers’ browsing habits, creative programs that boost circulation of comics and graphic novels, and how comics can play a vital role in educational institutions are also covered.
Mythology in the Middle Ages
Authors: Fee Christopher R.
Published: October 2023

Placing heroes from a wide range of medieval traditions shoulder to shoulder, this title provides the opportunity to examine what is common across medieval mythic, legendary, and folkloric traditions, as well as what seems unique.

Myths of gods, legends of battles, and folktales of magic abound in the heroic narratives of the Middle Ages. Mythology in the Middle Ages: Heroic Tales of Monsters, Magic, and Might describes how Medieval heroes were developed from a variety of source materials: Early pagan gods become euhemerized through a Christian lens, and an older epic heroic sensibility was exchanged for a Christian typological and figural representation of saints. Most startlingly, the faces of Christian martyrs were refracted through a heroic lens in the battles between Christian standard-bearers and their opponents, who were at times explicitly described in demonic terms.

The book treats readers to a fantastic adventure as author Christopher R. Fee guides them on the trail of some of the greatest heroes of medieval literature. Discussing the meanings of medieval mythology, legend, and folklore through a wide variety of fantastic episodes, themes, and motifs, the journey takes readers across centuries and through the mythic, legendary, and folkloric imaginations of different peoples. Coverage ranges from the Atlantic and Baltic coasts of Europe, south into the Holy Roman Empire, west through the Iberian peninsula, and into North Africa. From there, it is east to Byzantium, Russia, and even the far reaches of Persia.
Encyclopedia of Native American Music of North America
Authors: Keillor Elaine , Timothy Archambault Timothy , Kelly John M. H.
Published: October 2023

This book is a one-stop reference resource for the vast variety of musical expressions of the First Peoples' cultures of North America, both past and present.

Encyclopedia of Native American Music of North America documents the surprisingly varied musical practices among North America's First Peoples, both historically and in the modern context. It supplies a detailed yet accessible and approachable overview of the substantial contributions and influence of First Peoples that can be appreciated by both native and nonnative audiences, regardless of their familiarity with musical theory.

The entries address how ethnomusicologists with Native American heritage are revolutionizing approaches to the discipline, and showcase how musicians with First Peoples' heritage are influencing modern musical forms including native flute, orchestral string playing, gospel, and hip hop. The work represents a much-needed academic study of First Peoples' musical cultures–a subject that is of growing interest to Native Americans as well as nonnative students and readers.
No Remorse
Authors: Helfgott Jacqueline B.
Published: October 2023

An in-depth interdisciplinary perspective on psychopathy suitable for those interested in criminology and criminal justice, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and other social science as well as general knowledge.

An innovative and indispensable resource for those wishing to investigate how and why psychopathy is important in understanding criminal behavior and its response, No Remorse: Psychopathy and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive examination of the empirical research and cultural understanding of psychopathy.

The book examines ways in which the construct and concept of psychopathy have made their way into criminological theory and criminal justice practice. It offers a focused look at how the term ""psychopath"" is used and understood in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, victim services, and juvenile justice. Additionally, it examines historical, research, and cultural perspectives on psychopathy for understanding criminal behavior, exploring theories of and research into psychopaths, psychopathy and gender, and representations of psychopaths in film and literature.
Personality Disorders
Authors: Maass Vera Sonja
Published: October 2023

Personality disorder (PD) is the primary psychiatric illness observed in most patients with psychosocial complaints, particularly young adults. PD is present in one sixth of people in the general population and more than half of all psychiatric patients.
The construction of transmedia game characters
Authors: Blom Joleen
Published: October 2023

This chapter explains how game characters are transmedially constructed when narrative continuity is not the dominant ideal across works. For this reason, the chapter looks at the fighting game genre, which relies less on linear storytelling, instead using a set of transmedia techniques to construct its fighter characters. First, I will discuss the ambiguity of how media and video games construct characters. Then, the chapter moves to a discussion on transmedia game characters in the fighting game genre, and presents a close reading of the fighting games Soulcalibur VI, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite to show how their use of transmedia techniques depends on the player’s repertoire of knowledge of the fighters across different works.
Using Machine Learning to Identify Software Weaknesses from Software Requirement Specifications
Authors: Vanamala Mounika , Loesch Sean , Caravella Alexander
Published: October 2023

Secure software engineering is crucial but can be time-consuming; therefore, methods that could expedite the identification of software weaknesses without reducing the process’ efficacy would benefit the software engineering industry and thus benefit modern life. This research focuses on finding an efficient machine learning algorithm to identify software weaknesses from requirement specifications. The research uses the CWE repository and PROMISE_exp dataset for training. Keywords extracted using latent semantic analysis help map the CWE categories to PROMISE_exp. Naïve Bayes, support vector machine (SVM), decision trees, neural network, and convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithms were tested, with SVM and neural network producing reliable results. The research's unique contribution lies in the mapping technique and algorithm selection. It serves as a valuable reference for the secure software engineering community seeking to expedite the development lifecycle without compromising efficacy. Future work involves testing more algorithms, optimizing existing ones, and improving the training sets’ accuracy.
An Intelligent System to Enhance Mental and Physical Health through Sleep Monitoring and Recommendations using Motion Detection and Environmental Sensors
Authors: Chen Duojia , L. Bodle Wyatt
Published: October 2023

This study introduces a new approach to tackling insomnia aimed at international students. It offers a comprehensive solution using environmental sensors and an integrated app. The motivation for this comes from many young students who have insomnia triggered by a new environment. The absence of sleep due to moving around and joining a new culture make it hard to accomplish many things. This app records sleep variables such as motion, light, ambient light, temperature, humidity, and sound. The data is then sent to a database to be pulled and analyzed. The app allows users to quickly and easily view sleep data and trends in real time with a calendar for date selection and viewing trends. When an environmental variable is deemed out of the range of widely accepted ideal sleep values, the app will give the user suggestions on what to correct. Experimental testing was conducted to assess the accuracy of the sensors and the algorithms used to translate that to viewable qualitative data for the user. We found that with using a frame differencing algorithm, there would need to be no motion of the physical camera throughout the night. A second discovery was that multiple people within the frame may affect the user's sleep data. Compared to existing methodologies, the app distinguishes itself by considering a range of environmental factors that offer subjective as well as objective sleep quality tracking. It also gives users the opportunity to form bonds and help each other on the community page. In conclusion, this product presents a reliable, cheap, and easy-to-use method to evaluate and correct sleep health as well as tackle sleep-related medical issues such as insomnia.
A Real-Time Dance Analysis Program to Assist in Dance Practice Using Pose Estimation
Authors: Wang Zhenai , Ngoi Matthew
Published: October 2023

This paper addresses the challenge of subjectivity in dance performance analysis and the lack of standardized feedback [4]. We introduce a computer vision-based program that offers a systematic framework for assessing posture disparities within dance routines [5]. Through advanced motion tracking algorithms, the program objectively identifies and contrasts key postures and movements. Our experiments involving intermediate and novice dancers demonstrate significant skill improvements, accelerated learning speed, and positive user experiences. Although limitations in mirror material hindered optimal user viewing distance, future plans involve integrating technology within a physical mirror to provide unrestricted comprehensive feedback. This work offers a promising avenue for enhancing dance education by providing consistent, real-time feedback, bridging the gap between subjective assessments and standardized analysis to empower dancers in their skill development [6].
An Intelligent Mobile Program to Provide Zero Cost but Effective Golf Coaching by Analyzing Golfer’s Swings Using AI and Machine Learning
Authors: Yang Senlin , Ngoi Matthew
Published: October 2023

Golf is enjoyed by many individuals, however the high coaching costs hinder golfers, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds, from reaching their potential. This issue not only affects the golfers themselves but also impacts the growth and diversity of its community. To address this, I've developed the "GolfBud" app in which users can use their smartphones to record their swing and the app will use algorithms to generate comparisons with professional swings in the form of still images: providing personalized feedback for improvement. It has three main components, including a Flutter mobile interface, a server hosting the golf engine analyzer, and Firebase for image storage. The videos submitted by users are analyzed frame by frame, and get the body angles using OpenCV and Mediapipe [11][12]. These frames are grouped using K-means and then one frame is chosen from each group. Lastly, each of those frames are compared with similar frames from a professional swing. Three main challenges were figuring the methods to analyze golf swings, finding features to group the frames together and devising a way to allow easy access to the golf analyzer [14]. This innovative solution offers an affordable way to enhance a golfer's skills without having to pay the high coaching fee. It is affordable, accessible, and effective.
Enhancing Trap Shooting Proficiency through Dynamic Home Practice Simulation: A Novel Approach for Precision and Consistency Improvement
Authors: Yuan Zhiqi , Morris John
Published: October 2023

I noticed that most trap shooters practice dry firing towards a wall, pretending that there is a target on the wall, going right or left [1]. However, they are not aware if they have come close to or “hit” the target by just imagining it. It is very dull to lift a gun toward a wall with nothing on it. I decided to create a Python program to have a person practice and shoot as if at a range [2]. The program lets a person practice the correct technique which involves not moving the gun with their arms, but with their core. The shooters can practice peripheral vision, pulling the trigger at the right time and following the target. Results have shown that people were more engaged using the program while lifting a gun, than only lifting a gun towards the wall.
A Convenient Mobile Application to Modify High-Sugar Baking Recipes to Diabetic-Friendly using Text Recognition and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Shang Julia Yili , Avellaneda Julian
Published: October 2023

Previous research demonstrated that an average American adult could easily over consume the daily suggested amount of added sugar. Our team realized that a typical dessert contains way more sugar than suggested amount, which can be potentially harmful to obese and diabetic patients. We decided to develop a mobile application scans conventional baking recipe, recognize the and generates a healthier recipe reduced in sugar using AI to replace some of the ingredients to healthier ones. The three major technical components are authentication service, AI, and text recognition and matching function. We integrated OpenAI to build the template, Spacy function and image.scan for text recognition, and firebase authentication for login functions. Two experiments were conducted to test the accuracy of AI and text recognition. All the testing’s suggested that the app is able to adjust any baking recipe to a healthier alternative, while guaranteeing the basic tastes.
The Order of Numbers and the Collatz Problem
Authors: Wötzel Jacqueline
Published: October 2023

The algorithm of Collatz is also known the 3n+1 problem. It will be started with any uneven natural number (n). This number is to triple and add one. Then divide by two as often as possible, if the number is even. If the number is odd, use again the 3n+1 step. The conjecture of the Collatz problem is that these operations always reach 1, no matter which positive integer is chosen to start the algorithm. A view to an order of numbers gives an explanation for the dominance of degressive steps to reach 1. The idea to identify the order of numbers is developed from an interview of Dr. Peter Plichta where he spoke on his book “Das Primzahlenkreuz”.
Frequency of Hysterectomy in Morbidly Adherent Placenta in Post Cesarean Section Patients: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Batool Asma , Amin Nabila , Yazdani Tehreem
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Abnormal Implantation of the Placenta in uterine walls is the condition known as Morbidly Adherent Placenta. It includes Placenta accreta, increta and percreta. It is mostly reported after history of placental previa and C-section. The irreversible damages from Abnormal Placentation that includes morbidity and mortality in women can be prevented by a holistic approach of treatment.

Objective:

To determine the frequency of hysterectomy in morbidly adherent placenta in post-cesarean section patients.

Methodology:

A Hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study of 8 months, from September 2019 to April 2020 was carried out at the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. A total of 210 participants were selected for the study. Non probability consecutive sampling technique was used for data collection.

Results:

The Frequency of Hysterectomy in morbidly adherent placenta in post Cesarean section women was reported 166 (79.04%), out of the remaining 44 (20.96%) patients the Triple P was reported in 21 (10%) patients and B-Lynch done in 15 (7.14%) patients and 8 (3.8%) were reported with Balloon Tamponade.  

Conclusion:

The frequency of hysterectomy in MAP is high. Attention is required to be given to conservative methods to protect fertility.
Barriers to end-of-life decisions and care objectives in intensive care units
Authors: Sari Ahmet , Ekinci Osman
Published: October 2023

Aims: Technological advancements have played a crucial role in the advanced development of organ support systems in intensive care units (ICUs). While the utilization of support systems enhances patient discharge rates, it also extends the ICU stay of patients with terminal comorbidities who have no chance of survival. This elongation of the dying process, which is the inevitable outcome, results in a suspension of life in a sense. Hence, the effective implementation of end-of-life decisions and care stands as one of the crucial steps in the intensive care process. The objective of this study is to identify barriers to end-of-life decision-making and care in intensive care settings. Its aim is to facilitate a comprehensive, suitable, and peaceful experience for patients at the end of life and their families by making the necessary arrangements.
Methods: This survey study involved physicians and nurses evaluating the prepared questionnaire questions concerning the challenges encountered in intensive care settings.
Results: The most important barriers to making end-of-life decisions in intensive care were; among clinician-related factors, concern about legal liability for withholding life-sustaining treatments was 98 (79.7%), among institutional and ICU-related factors, the lack of regulated protocols and standards for end-of-life decisions and care was 96 (78%), among family-related factors, unrealistic expectations of patients and/or families about the prognosis or effectiveness of ICU treatment was 83 (67.5%), and disagreements among family members about end-of-life decisions was 80 (65%).Regarding end-of-life care, the admission of patients to the intensive care unit who would not benefit from treatments in the intensive care unit was rated as 110 (89.4%) and the absence of palliative care services to which a dying patient could be transferred was rated as 108 (87.8%).
Conclusion: Providing unavailing treatments to patients who will not benefit from intensive care interventions results in a decline in quality of life, increased distress among family members, and burnout among intensive care staff. Therefore, end-of-life decisions and care should be effectively implemented in intensive care units. Ensuring adequate training, fostering effective communication between clinicians and families, and maximizing collaboration and communication with the ICU team and other medical departments can facilitate prompt and effective decision-making regarding end-of-life care.
Results of stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of radioresistant brain metastases
Authors: Delikgöz Soykut Ela , Sahin Nilgun , Odabasi Eylem , Aksan Donay , Baran Ahmet , Tataroglu Hatice
Published: October 2023

Aims: The incidence of brain metastases in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and malignant melanoma (MM) with radioresistant histologies is over 50%. Stereotactic radiodiosurgery (SRS) may be beneficial in treating radioresistant histologies. The effectiveness of SRS in terms of local control and survival rates in the treatment of patients with radioresistant brain metastases was the focus of our study.
Methods: A retrospective review of RCC and MM brain metastases treated with SRS between 2013 and 2020 was conducted. Local control rates, distant brain metastases free survival, and overall survival (OS) were study endpoints.
Results: 55 brain metastases were detected in 29 patients, 14 of whom were MM and 15 were RCC. The median follow-up time was 13 (1-89) months. The 1-y and 3-y actuarial local control rates were 82.4% and 59%, respectively. Increased size and volume of brain metastases were associated with progressive disease (p=0.041, p=0.002). Local control rates were increased in those receiving whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) prior to SRS (0.008). The 1-y and 3-y distant brain metastases free survival were 87.7% and 60.2%, respectively, and increased in those receiving WBRT before SRS, but not statistically significant (p=0.403). The median OS was 8 months (HR: 1.79, 95% CI: 4.48-11.51). There was no difference in OS according to whether the primary disease diagnosis was RCC or MM (p=0.482). Patients with 1-2 brain metastases had better OS than patients with 3 or more brain metastases (p=0.029). Recursive partitioning analysis (RPA) and graded prognostic assessment (GPA) prognostic risk scores were significantly related to OS (p=0.001, p<0.001). OS worsened in patients who received WBRT before SRS compared to those who did not (0.035). OS increased statistically in patients who received immunotherapy (p=0.033).
Conclusion: Improvement in local control was found in patients with small tumor diameter and volume. The addition of WBRT to the SRS increased both local control and distant brain metastasis free survival. Regarding OS, multiple metastases, high RPA score, and low GPA score worsened OS. Another crucial observation is that a positive predictive effect on OS was detected in patients in whom immunotherapy was combined with SRS.
La Garantía del Plazo Razonable de Duración del Proceso Penal - Pautas para Trazar Límites Temporales y las Consecuencias de su Violación
Authors: Rojas Busellato Diomedes Guillermo
Published: October 2023

La garantía del plazo razonable se erige como un pilar fundamental del debido proceso exigido por la Constitución, ya que justica lenta no es justicia. De modo que, la vinculación del justiciable al proceso, no se puede ejercer sin ningún tipo de límites, toda vez, que la sola circunstancia de permanecer ligado a un proceso, implica un acto de coerción que no puede extenderse ad infinitum. Ahora, tratar de determinar el plazo razonable en forma precisa, a través de unidades de tiempo, no es una tarea para nada sencilla. Ante esta dificultad, la jurisprudencia ha asumido el compromiso de su regulación a fin de hacerla operativa, llegando a brindar algunos criterios que permiten de alguna manera mitigar el vacío legal. Sin embargo, ello no ha sido suficiente, resultando necesaria una regulación normativa de esta garantía, que precise lo “razonable” del plazo en unidades de tiempo, como así también, consagra expresamente las sanciones ante la demora judicial.
¿La Finalidad de la Pena es la Resocialización del Imputado? Análisis de un Desacuerdo entre Juristas desde la Problemática del Lenguaje
Authors: Álvarez Yaguillo Michael Angelo
Published: October 2023

El lenguaje constituye un tema de suma importancia en la teoría de la argumentación jurídica, al estar presente en toda actividad argumentativa, teniendo el derecho una significativa dimensión lingüística, pues la construcción de teorías se da precisamente mediante el uso dellenguaje. Así el autor realiza un análisis del lenguaje en un enunciado de la dogmática penal, que no es nada pacífico, para centrarnos en los denominados desacuerdos entre juristas, donde muchas de las controversias que pueden surgir sobre un determinado tema del derecho suelen versar, más que en criterios de fondo, en aspectos relacionados a un determinado uso del lenguaje, encontrándonos frente a pseudo disputas por la falta de concordancia del significado que cada parte otorga a determinada frase y por otro lado, en usos emotivos de aquél, donde persistirá el conflicto por una cuestión de actitud; por lo que el enunciado propuesto permitirá graficar ampliamente la eficacia del análisis del lenguaje en la práctica argumentativa.
El Voto en Abstención en los Concejos Municipales
Authors: Tinajeros Arteta Miguel Angel
Published: October 2023

Las actividades que se desarrollan al interior del Concejo Municipal, deben ser aprobadas por sus integrantes, en un ejercicio democrático se procede a la votación de ordenanzas y acuerdos municipales, para ello los regidores y el alcalde en su caso, tienen derecho a votar, a favor o en contra; sin embargo, muchas veces los votos de los concejales son en abstención, algunas veces debidamente justificado y en muchas otras sin justificación alguna, utilizando la figura de la abstención como un escudo frente a las responsabilidades que se puede adquirir si se vota a favor o encontra; si bien la Ley Orgánica de Municipalidades no regula la abstención, el Texto Único Ordenado de la Ley 27444, si lo hace, por lo que el voto en abstención es legal, siempre y cuando tenga su debido sustento fáctico y jurídico.
Introducción
Authors: Tapia Ataucuri Virginia Isabel
Published: October 2023

Introducción de la Revista YachaQ N.°15
Becoming
Authors: Kidd Cooper
Published: October 2023

A poem about becoming.
The Experiences of Students with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in College
Authors: Liz Wasden
Published: October 2023

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a rapidly growing autoimmune disease. 1.6 Americans live with T1D, with over 64,000 people diagnosed every year in the United States. Nearly 8,000 freshmen with T1D enter college each year. The transition to post-secondary education is a time marked by increased independence, curiosity and experimentation, and often a less regular, balanced schedule. All of these things are made more complicated by type 1 diabetes, but these elements can also make controlling and managing type 1 diabetes overwhelming. It is crucial that there are resources and support in place on college campuses to specifically support students with diabetes, particularly since the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes can be lethal. Though many teenagers take responsibility for their own diabetes management, many still require parental support for various treatment needs. College-aged adults have the highest A1c levels compared to other age groups, making them particularly vulnerable to life-threatening conditions like diabetic keto-acidosis. This qualitative study seeks to understand the experiences of students with T1D as they transition to college, how their T1D impacted their college experience, and the resources that helped them effectively manage their T1D. This study also seeks to understand how college students might construe their T1D as a ‘superpower’ and what institutions can do to foster a strong T1D identity in students. How might naming disability as a superpower impact how students navigate their autoimmune disease management?
Including (My) Disability
Authors: Padron Ron
Published: October 2023

The first installment of the Including (My) Disability special feature from the editorial board of Including Disability.
Naming Disability and Why It Matters
Authors: Jaeger Paul T. , Padron Ron , Cork Stephanie J. , Olsen Sara H. , Tchangalova Nedelina
Published: October 2023

Editorial from Including Disability journal editors for Issue 2.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Yaratıcı Düşünme Beceri Düzeylerinin belirlenmesi ve Çeşitli Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: GÜREL Avniye Hilal , ARSLAN Kürşat
Published: October 2023

Okul öncesi eğitimin verimliliği, okul öncesi öğretmeninin nitelikli olması ile mümkündür. Okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin yaratıcı düşünebilme becerilerine sahip olması ve gelecek nesilleri bu bakış açısıyla yetiştirmesi toplum gelişimi için önem arz etmektedir. Öğretmen adaylarına bu doğrultuda eğitim vermenin, yaratıcı düşünme becerilerini geliştirmenin ve yaratıcılığa karşı olumlu tutum kazandırmanın, gelecek nesillerin yaratıcılık becerilerini olumlu yönde etkileyeceği gibi, aynı zamanda okul öncesi eğitimin niteliğini arttıracağı düşünülmektedir. Bu noktadan hareketle çalışmanın amacı, okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının yaratıcı düşünme eğilimlerinin çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelenmesidir. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği bölümü öğrencisi 1.sınıftan 4. sınıfa kadar olan, toplam 220 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmanın verileri, araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve Özgenel ve Çetin (2017) tarafından geliştirilen “Marmara Yaratıcı Düşünme Eğilimleri Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, öğretmen adaylarının yaratıcı düşünme eğilimlerinin yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen bulgulara göre adayların yaratıcı düşünme eğilimlerinin genel olarak anlamlı farklılık yaratmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ulaşılan sonuçlar ışığında öğretmen adayların algıları göz önüne alınarak farklı yöntem ve ölçme araçlarının kullanıldığı çalışmalar planlanmasının alana katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmüş ve bu doğrultuda önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Awakening the Ashes: An Intellectual History of the Haitian Revolution
Authors: Daut Marlene L.
Published: October 2023

The Haitian Revolution was a powerful blow against colonialism and slavery, and as its thinkers and fighters blazed the path to universal freedom, they forced anticolonial, antislavery, and antiracist ideals into modern political grammar. The first state in the Americas to permanently abolish slavery, outlaw color prejudice, and forbid colonialism, Haitians established their nation in a hostile Atlantic World. Slavery was ubiquitous throughout the rest of the Americas and foreign nations and empires repeatedly attacked Haitian sovereignty. Yet Haitian writers and politicians successfully defended their independence while planting the ideological roots of egalitarian statehood. In Awakening the Ashes, Marlene L. Daut situates famous and lesser-known eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Haitian revolutionaries, pamphleteers, and political thinkers within the global history of ideas, showing how their systems of knowledge and interpretation took center stage in the Age of Revolutions. While modern understandings of freedom and equality are often linked to the French Declaration of the Rights of Man or the US Declaration of Independence, Daut argues that the more immediate reference should be to what she calls the 1804 Principle that no human being should ever again be colonized or enslaved, an idea promulgated by the Haitians who, against all odds, upended French empire.
Fluoroquinolone should be reconsidered as empirical therapy for adult inpatient urinary tract infections in tertiary hospital: a perspective descriptive study from the microbiological and cost-effectiveness aspects
Authors: Adhiputra I Ketut Agus Indra , Setiabudy Marta
Published: October 2023

Background: Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) has become difficult to treat because of its increasing resistance characteristics to antimicrobial agents, especially to fluoroquinolone. The objective of this study was to describe the effectiveness of fluoroquinolone as empirical therapy for adult inpatient UTI.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, a tertiary Hospital in Denpasar, Bali, from January 2020 until March 2020. All urine specimens were examined using bioMérieux VITEK® 2 System.
Result: A total of 155 urine samples met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We found Escherichia coli (39.4%) as the most common microbes followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (12.3%). Most of the isolates are multi drug resistant organisms (MDRO) (52.9%) and 57% (49) of the Enterobacteriaceae isolates are extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs). The average duration of the empirical antibiotic therapy was 3.7 days for all fluoroquinolone. Ciprofloxacin (53.5%) is the most common empirical therapy, followed by levofloxacin (16.8%). Antimicrobial sensitivity tests showed that bacteria remained highly sensitive to amikacin (96%) and meropenem (94%). The sensitivity test for ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin was only 26% and 4% respectively. The suitability antibiotic results of fluoroquinolone as empirical therapy were only 20% from 110 isolates. The cost ineffectiveness of fluoroquinolone as empirical therapy is Rp.8,402,400 for 3 months.
Conclusion: We concluded that both fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin) have a very low sensitivity rate and are not cost-effective, therefore the use of those antimicrobial agents as empirical therapy should be reconsidered.
Characteristics of central vein stenosis patients at Abdoel Wahab Sjahranie Hospital Samarinda
Authors: Thedjakusuma Fritzky Wandy , Wijaya Ramadhani Hengki , Christian David Hermawan , Caesario Michael , Mangara Tua Ivan Joalsen
Published: October 2023

Background: Central vein stenosis (CVS) is a common complication in using a central venous catheter in hemodialysis (HD) access, and its incidence in Indonesia has not been obtained. This study aims to evaluate the characteristics of CVS patients in Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Hospital, Samarinda.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by collecting CVS patients’ data from the medical records between January 2018 to August 2021. The demographic data and the characteristics of CVS patients were collected. The data obtained were analyzed in descriptive form and displayed in a table.
Results: This study involved 23 subjects. The characteristics of CVS patients included: Highest sex group was males (61%); Age group was in the range 51-70 years (60%); Clinical feature was swelling (83%); Site of stenosis was in the subclavian vein (87%), on the left side (57%), type of occlusion were partial (67%) and single (87%), and the result of angioplasty was a success (61%).
Conclusion: This study showed that CVS was male predominant, in the range 51-70 years, the most complaint was swelling in the arms that were mostly on the left side, and the location of the most stenosis was in the subclavian vein, with partial and single occlusion, as well as good treatment with angioplasty.
Endovascular laser ablation management of pediatric Klippel trenaunay syndrome: a case report
Authors: Annisa  , Joalsen MT Ivan , Michael Caesario
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Klippel trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare and complex congenital vascular anomaly as a combination of vascular capillary malformations (port wine stain), venous malformations (VM) and excessive extremity growth with or without lymphatic malformations. The incident KTS is estimated to be 2 to 5 per 100,000 and found in the male gender without distinguishing race. This syndrome is rare, with a low incidence. Klippel trenaunay syndrome uses conservative management with the use of compression stockings. Other KTS management, such as minimally invasive intervention with endovascular laser ablation (EVLA) therapy, is rarely used due to the rare number of diseases. Thus, this study aims to perform the management of KTS in pediatrics.
Case description: We report 11-year-old girls complaining of pain and swelling on the right leg when standing long and doing activities. Physical examination appears to show a purplish-red birthmark that arises on the surface of the skin. Ultrasound and CT scan angiography with contrast in the lower region extremities showed hypertrophy accompanied by peripheral branches in the cutaneous layer. Patients are performed endovascular laser ablation using general anesthesia. After endovascular laser ablation, the patient was treated for 2 days without any complaints.
Conclusion: KTS is a rare, complex and varied syndrome that has not been found yet. KTS only performs symptomatic treatment depending on clinical and severity. Endovascular laser ablation is a minimally invasive intervention management that must be considered and has a fairly low risk and complication, especially in pediatrics.
Interaction of antifibrinolytic providing intrathecal in intraventricular blood: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Fitra  , Rizki Meizikri  , Rafif Alfayat  , Imam Hidayat  , Wahyu Asrizal Cynthia
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Intraventricular hemorrhage refers to the presence of blood in the cerebroventricular system.  Intraventricular hemorrhage can lead to severe complications such as hydrocephalus. One of the therapeutic modalities for intraventricular hemorrhage is to perform CSF diversion using an external ventricular drain (EVD). To overcome complications related to the use of EVD, there have been several efforts to accelerate its excretion in ventricular blood, one of which is by intraventricular injection of fibrinolytic. The mixed results of studies on intraventricular fibrinolysis prompted investigators to conduct a review and meta-analysis of this treatment modality.
Method: We conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses on several literature databases and included articles in English. We were using the boolean operator AND to search for literature containing all keywords in the databases and analyze the data using SPSS and Revmann.
Results: Unfavorable outcomes with the use of intraventricular fibrinolytic therapy in IVH occurred in a median of 51% of cases. The risk of an unfavorable outcome in IVH patients who received intraventricular fibrinolytic was 0.93 times compared to controls. The risk of an unfavorable outcome in IVH patients receiving rtPA and intraventricular urokinase was 0.95 and 0.73 times, respectively, compared to controls. The use of intraventricular fibrinolysis was able to reduce IVH volume by an average of 22.84 cc. The use of intraventricular fibrinolysis was able to improve the modified Graeb Score with an average change of 5.24 points
Conclusion: Intraventricular fibrinolysis administration helps to reduce the risk of unfavorable outcomes in IVH cases.
THE EFFECT OF FAMILY SUPPORT ON NURSES’ BURNOUT LEVEL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Putri Diana Laili , Lailiyah Syifaul , Chong Seng-Choi
Published: October 2023

Background: Nurses experience burnout due to high workloads and various job demands. Family support is one of the factors which influences the levels of burnout.  Purpose: To examining the effect of family support on the burnout levels faced by inpatient unit nurses at Blambangan Hospital. Methods: This study was conducted quantitatively with a cross-sectional study design. It took place in December 2022 at Blambangan Hospital. Respondents were 136 inpatient unit nurses. Both primary and secondary data were collected, which included a survey using the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire. This research instrument was tested for validity and reliability. The research data was analyzed using a simple linear test with SPSS 23. Results: Based on the results of the linear regression equation, it is discovered that family support positively influences burnout among nurses in the inpatient unit of Blambangan Banyuwangi Hospital. In addition, family support has an effect of 6% on burnout in nurses; meanwhile, 94% of burnout is influenced by other unexamined variables. Conclusion: Family support reduces burnout levels among nurses. Therefore, it is necessary to form crucial stress management strategies to reduce burnout for nurses by fostering the family support system. 

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Latar Belakang: Perawat mengalami burnout karena beban kerja yang tinggi dan tuntutan pekerjaan yang beragam. Dukungan keluarga merupakan salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat burnout. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh dukungan keluarga terhadap tingkat burnout yang dihadapi perawat unit rawat inap Rumah Sakit Daerah (RSUD) Blambangan. Metode: Penelitian ini dilakukan secara kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Itu terjadi pada Desember 2022 di RSUD Blambangan. Responden adalah 136 perawat unit rawat inap. Data primer dan sekunder dikumpulkan, termasuk survei menggunakan kuesioner Maslach Burnout Inventory. Instrumen penelitian ini diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Data penelitian dianalisis menggunakan uji linier sederhana dengan SPSS 23. Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil persamaan regresi linier diketahui bahwa dukungan keluarga berpengaruh positif terhadap burnout perawat di ruang rawat inap RSUD Blambangan. Selain itu, dukungan keluarga berpengaruh sebesar 6% terhadap burnout pada perawat; Sementara itu, 94% burnout dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak teruji. Kesimpulan: Dukungan keluarga menurunkan tingkat burnout pada perawat. Oleh karena itu, perlu dibentuk strategi manajemen stres yang krusial untuk mengurangi kejenuhan bagi perawat dengan membina sistem dukungan keluarga.
LITERATURE REVIEW: THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO THE INCIDENCE OF ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Afsari Indah Ayu , Lailiyah Syifaul , Fatah Mohammad Zainal
Published: October 2023

Background: Social media is an example of technological advances. Social media users can experience social media addiction due to the high usage. Adolescents who are socially addicted have a higher potential for experiencing social anxiety disorder or anxiety. Purpose: This literature review study was to examine the relationship between social media use and anxiety disorders in adolescents in Indonesia. Methods: This research was a systematic review by searching articles using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method. Inclusion criteria included articles with cross-sectional research with research subjects on adolescents in Indonesia, full text, and according to keywords. This study used articles of national standard with an article search database, namely Google Schoolar. Results: Based on the six articles that have been analyzed, there was a relationship between the frequency of anxiety of adolescents who use social media in Indonesia and the intensity of their use. Conclusion: Several factors have contributed to the high use of social media, including many interesting online features and games, the COVID-19 pandemic so that all activities were carried out online, and a sense of not wanting to be left behind by trends among teenagers.

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Latar Belakang: Media sosial merupakan salah satu contoh dari kemajuan teknologi. Pengguna media sosial dapat megalami kecanduan media sosial karena tingginya penggunaan. Remaja yang kecanduan sosial memiliki potensi lebih tinggi untuk mengalami gangguan kecemasan sosial atau anxiety. Tujuan: studi literature review ini adalah untuk mengkaji mengenai hubungan antara penggunaan media sosial dengan gangguan kecemasan pada remaja di Indonesia. Metode: penelitian ini adalah tinjauan sistematis dengan penelusuran artikel menggunakan metode Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Kriteria inklusi meliputi artikel dengan penelitian cross-sectional dengan subjek penelitian remaja di Indonesia, full text, dan sesuai dengan kata kunci. Penelitian ini menggunakan artikel bertaraf nasional dengan database pencarian artikel yaitu google schoolar. Hasil: Berdasarkan enam artikel yang telah dianalisis terdapat hubungan antara frekuensi kecemasan remaja pengguna media sosial di Indonesia dengan intensitas penggunaannya. Kesimpulan: Beberapa faktor yang mendorong tingginya penggunaan media sosial antara lain banyaknya fitur dan game online yang menarik, adanya pandemi COVID-19 sehingga semua aktivitas dilakukan secara online, serta adanya rasa tidak ingin ketinggalan trend di kalangan remaja.
Preparation and characterization of conductive blends of polyaniline with polyphenol red
Authors: ERDOĞAN Ayşegül , AKTÜRK Merve , DURSUN Zekeriya
Published: October 2023

Polymers are widely employed in biomedical applications, pharmaceutical product formulation, and drug delivery systems. Since every polymer has its own distinct properties, polymer blends will have novel chemical and physical properties. Functionally, the purpose of blending polymers is to improve, customize, or maximize material performance. In this study, polyaniline and polyphenol red polymer mixtures were prepared electrochemically and characterized with XPS imaging and SEM whether their distribution was homogeneous. The mixture of aniline and phenol red was deposited glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface using the cyclic voltammetry technique in the potential range of -0.80 V to 2.00 V with 50 mV/s scan rate for 25 cycles. The phase separation of the two polymers was demonstrated by a combination of spectroscopic imaging and microscopy. For this purpose, the X-ray spot size and step number were set to 50μm. 1 x 1 mm2 area scan of the polymer mixtures was performed, and spectra were obtained at each pixel in an array of 20 x 20 pixels. Chemical imaging was obtained by applying Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to collected XPS survey spectra. For the morphological characterization, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed, and images were obtained at magnifications of 5000 x. The results obtained in the mixtures prepared with 5%, 10% and 25% were better compared to the mixture prepared with 50% polyphenol red. Since the X-ray spot size is limited, the desired image resolution could not be obtained. It was shown that XPS imaging studies could also be used for examining the distribution of different and unknown polymer mixtures together with SEM.
PERANCANGAN DETEKSI OBJEK PADA RAK TOKO MENGGUNAKAN METODE MASK RCNN
Authors: Ariya Catur , Lina Lina
Published: October 2023

Pada penelitian ini deteksi objek dilakukan pada rak toko agar dapat membantu pemilik toko dan admin toko dalam melihat stok barang yang ada pada rak toko. deteksi adalah proses memeriksa atau melakukan pemeriksaan terhadap suatu benda dengan menggunakan teknik tertentu. Stok pada rak toko akan habis pada waktunya dan pemilik toko tidak mengetahui akan kejadian tersebut oleh karena itu perancangan aplikasi ini akan membantu pemilik toko dalam melihat stok pada rak toko. Metode yang digunakan adalah Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Network yang merupakan algoritma yang digunakan untuk mengenali dan mampu mengenali barang-barang pada rak toko. Pada pengujian data latih mendapatkan akurasi sebesar 97.33%, dan terdapat 3 skenario yaitu skenario 2 objek, 3 objek, dan 5 objek. Masing-masing skenario mendapatkan hasil akurasi sebesar 66,25% pada skenario 2 objek, 52,89% pada skenario 3 objek, 50,42% pada skenario 5 objek.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENGELOLAAN BARANG BERBASIS WEBSITE PADA PAO PAO KOPI NUSA DUA
Authors: Suniantara I Ketut Putu , Ariawan I Putu Andi , Ciptahadi Ketut Gus Oka
Published: October 2023

Kemajuan Teknologi Informasi pada saat ini semakin pesat, terutama dalam pengelolaan data dan penyajian informasi. Sistem Informasi dibuat untuk mempermudah dalam pengelolaan dan penyimpanan data maka dapat menghasilkan suatu informasi yang tepat dan akurat. Pao Pao Kopi merupakan usaha cofeeshop yang menjual minuman kopi bervariasi dan makanan. Proses pengelolaan barang di Pao Pao Kopi masih dilakukan secara manual, manual yang dimaksud adalah dengan cara menulis pada buku setiap barang masuk serta melakukan pelaporan barang masuk melalui whatsapp grup. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini akan dibangun sebuah sistem informasi pengelolaan barang berbasis website yang lebih efektif dan efesien sehingga pengelolaan barang dapat terkontrol dengan baik. Adapun sistem informasi pengelolaan barang ini berbasis web sehingga dapat diakses menggunakan komputer dan smartphone. Sistem ini menggunakan Framework Laravel agar memaksimalkan penggunaan PHP dalam pembangunan website. Metode pengembangan sistem ini menggunakan metode waterfall. Konsep perencanaan dan perancangan sistem ini melalui tahap pengumpulan data, DFD (Data Flow Diagram), ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram), kemudian diuji menggunakan black box testing. Berdasarkan hasil dari pengujian sistem yang sudah dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Blackbox testing, sistem ini telah berhasil menjalankan fungsi sistem sesuai dengan fungsi yang dirancang sebelumnya.