bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smart Gate Design and Ship Ticketing with Android Application
Authors: Nusantara Ardhi Fathonisyam Putra , Oktavianto Hardian , Muharom Lutfi Ali
Published: January 2024

Automatic gate is a development of the digital world that aims to facilitate the lives of residents and reduce errors made by humans. Automation is made to connect humans with technology so that they can advance and develop. In general, the gate serves as a security mechanism. To facilitate human work, the automatic gate system technology is expected to be able to reduce human work, for example when a security guard opens a gate. The technology offered in this paper is a combination of automatic gate systems and sensors with ticketing applications at pioneer ports. This system is expected to be able to facilitate human work with the help of smartphones when using sea transportation at pioneer ports that operate automatically. The main thing that will be discussed in this paper is the gate design for the passenger. The result obtained is an automatic gate that is connected to the ticketing system, both web-based and mobile.
THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE VARIATION AND VARIOUS METAL MATERIALS ON CONDUCTION HEAT TRANSFER RATE
Authors: Sari Handini Novita , Nurjannah Ika , Arsana I Made , Dana Ghaniy Amirul , Julianto Moch. Variant
Published: January 2024

Thermal conductivity is the value of a material's ability to conduct heat. Heat transfer occurs due to the difference in temperature found in an object. Heat transfer can take place in three ways, namely conduction, radiation and convection. The purpose of this study was to determine the conduction heat transfer rate for 3 solid cylindrical materials, namely aluminum, iron, and brass. by varying the temperature 50 ℃, 55 ℃, 60 ℃, 65 ℃, 70 ℃, 75 ℃ and 80 ℃. The working principle in this experiment is to prepare 3 variations of solid cylinders, then place them on a thermal conduction trainer by adjusting the temperature of the test on the thermocontrol display (T1) in stages and the test results are obtained as shown by a digital thermometer (T2). From the test results, the results of the heat transfer rate have been found, for the metal material that has the greatest heat transfer rate is aluminum with a heat rate value of 479.7 Watt at 80 ℃, the second largest heat transfer rate value is aluminum with a heat transfer rate of heat is 299.7 Watt at 80℃ while for the material the smallest rate is found in iron material with a value of 214 Watt at 80℃. The average heat transfer rate for aluminum is 325.5 Watt, for an average heat transfer rate for iron is 147.1 Watt, and the average heat transfer rate of brass is 218.5 Watt.
Integrated Use of the Ravine-Gully Systems as a Tool of Water Erosion Processes Counteracting
Authors: Cheshev Anatoly S.
Published: January 2024

The article studies the topical problems in counteracting the processes of agricultural land degradation
in the Rostov region. It emphasizes the importance of the integrated ameliorative arrangement of the
ravine-gully systems aimed at mitigating the consequences of the water erosion, and describes the
practical experience of implementing such measures. It is substantiated that it is the integrated approach that enables protection of the soils, most susceptible to erosion processes, increases soil-fertility and, on the whole, ensures more sustainable use of land resources
Diagnóstico del estrés laboral en docentes en tiempo de pandemia y sus implicaciones teóricas de la recreación laboral
Authors: Zapata Priscila , Paredes Mayra
Published: January 2024

El estrés es una problemática que afecta a las personas en general, sumado a esto la presencia de la pandemia por el COVID 19, incrementó los niveles de estrés debido a la nueva modalidad de trabajo virtual adoptada por la sociedad, esta modalidad fue indispensable para continuar con las actividades laborales; ante esta realidad diversos estudios confirman los beneficios de la recreación para contrarrestar los efectos del estrés. A partir de lo mencionado se presenta el trabajo de investigación que pretendió diagnosticar los niveles de estrés laboral en docentes en tiempo de pandemia e implicaciones teóricas en relación de la recreación laboral. La investigación se desarrolló de acuerdo con los lineamientos del diseño documental, de campo, los métodos utilizados fueron analítico, sintético. La población de estudio estuvo constituida por 80 docentes, 48 mujeres y 32 hombres. El instrumento de recolección de datos utilizado fue el test estandarizado de Maslach (MBI). El hallazgo más importante está en relación a la dimensión cansancio emocional en donde el pretest con el 81% en las mujeres y el 78% en hombres presentaron agotamiento o cansancio emocional alto. A partir de estos resultados preliminares se evidencia que existe problemas del síndrome de burnout. En función de estas consideraciones y producto de la revisión documental se concluye que existen beneficios de la recreación que permiten contrarrestar los efectos del estrés.
La Evolución del Gerente al Líder Transformador: Un Enfoque en el Liderazgo como Herramienta para el Desarrollo Integral en la Educación Organizacional
Authors: Garrido Bello Msc. Lic. Karla , Giniebra Urra Msc. Ricardo , Tovar Velásquez Msc. Eco. Sixto José
Published: January 2024

El estudio se centró en la transición del rol gerencial hacia un líder transformador, identificando su importancia en el Desarrollo Integral dentro de la Educación Organizacional. A través de una metodología descriptiva y un análisis documental, se exploraron los diferentes paradigmas de liderazgo que el gerente moderno adopta, enfatizando en cómo potenciar el capital humano de las instituciones educativas puede llevar a avances significativos. Al examinar las diversas teorías de liderazgo y evaluar las funciones y actividades del gerente en las instituciones públicas, se destacaron aspectos como la eficiencia y la eficacia. Los resultados indicaron que el gerente, al asumir el papel de líder transformador, se convierte en un factor crucial para impulsar el desarrollo integral en el ámbito educativo organizacional.
Diplomasi Olahraga Gabungan Bridge Seluruh Indonesia (Gabsi) terhdap World Bridge Federation (WBF)
Authors: Maximillian Renata , Sari Deasy Silvya
Published: January 2024

Bridge merupakan salah satu olahraga otak (mindsport) yang telah diakui secara internasional termasuk di Indonesia. Namun olahraga tersebut baru dikenal sebatas olahraga semata, tanpa kesadaran akan peranan maupun fungsi lainnya, misalnya sebagai sarana diplomasi olahraga. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, peneliti menelaah olahraga bridge sebagai diplomasi olahraga dengan meninjau hubungan antara Gabungan Bridge Seluruh Indonesia (Gabsi) dan World Bridge Federation (WBF). Peneliti menggunakan konsep diplomasi olahraga dari Nygård dan Gates (2013) dan metode penelitian kualitatif melalui studi literatur dan wawancara. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa diplomasi olahraga bridge oleh Gabsi melalui WBF dilangsungkan melalui mekanisme berikut: (i) image-building dengan aktif mengikuti banyak pertandingan internasional, menjadi tuan rumah kegiatan kejuaraan dunia maupun multi-sports event hingga saat ini (2022) sebanyak 4 kegiatan; (ii) building a platform for dialogue berupa tergabung dalam WBF dan APBF sembari mempromosikan bridge di negara yang belum mengenal bridge, seperti: Filipina dan Timor Leste; (iii) trust-building dengan menjunjung tinggi sportivitas, serta konsisten membangun dan memelihara hubungan baik antar individu maupun komunitas/organisasi, misalnya dengan Israel; dan (iv) recognition, integration, dan anti-racism berupa pengakuan akan adanya kesetaraan gender dalam struktur organisasi Gabsi maupun pertandingan. Sebagai contoh, ketua Gabsi yang dijabat oleh perempuan, maupun mengupayakan perdamaian, persatuan, dan memperlakukan semua orang setara dalam bridge.
crise humanitária e o papel da educação na Carta Encíclica Laudato Si’ e na exortação apostólica Laudate Deum
Authors: Carmo Christian Luan Silva , Kirchner Renato
Published: January 2024

A crise ecológica moderna, que impacta de maneira profunda tanto as pessoas quanto a natureza, tem raízes maisprofundas nos indivíduos. A principal causa disso é a perda da visão da criação como dádiva divina. Atualmente,as pessoas estão mais focadas no poder associado à tecnologia e à ciência, e veem a si mesmas como criadorasautônomas de seus destinos, operando principalmente com uma mentalidade instrumental-racional. O Papa Francisco, ao adotar uma abordagem hermenêutica para compreender a criação, destaca essa falácia antropológica central que tem consequências imprevisíveis sobre a realidade criada. O ponto central é que a crise ecológica moderna está, na verdade, enraizada na crise da humanidade. Seguindo as reflexões do Papa Francisco na carta encíclica Laudato Si’ e exortação apostólica Laudate Deum, este ensaio busca destacar os pontos críticos da crise ecológica contemporânea e sugerir soluções para escapar do labirinto da autossuficiência humana. Uma das soluções enfatizadas é a necessidade de educação para criar uma consciência ambiental responsável, madura e ética em relação à criação. Na parte final do artigo, ressalta-se a importância de se aproximar da liberdade, alinhando-se com a dignidade humana que tem origem em Deus, o Criador. Respondendo à pergunta sobre por que a educação ecológica é importante, a conclusão demonstra que ela é o caminho para uma verdadeira humanidade, refletindo a imagem de Deus, e que as pessoas são chamadas a agir com responsabilidade em relação à criação.
Populism reaches new heights in Narendra Modi’s India
Authors:   Journalist based in Barcelona, Delacroix Guillaume ,   former correspondent in India with Mediapart, Le Monde, and Courrier International (2013-2021)
Published: January 2024

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been in power for ten years, is seeking a third term in office. His goal is to restore the country to the preeminent position it supposedly lost due to previous Muslim and British rulers. He is kicking off the 2024 election year with the inauguration of the Ayodhya temple intended to liberate Hindus from the alleged enslavement they endured for 1,200 years. His supremacist ideology aims to transform the Hindu majority into an electoral majority. By intertwining politics and religion, it turns Muslims and Christians into aliens worthy only of the status of second-class citizens.
An Improved FakeBERT for Fake News Detection
Authors: Ali Arshad , Gulzar Maryam
Published: January 2024

In the present era of the internet and social media, the way of information dissemination has changed. However, due to rapid growth in the amount of news generated regularly and the unsupervised nature of social media, fake news turns out to be a big problem. Fake news can easily build a false positive or negative perception about a person, or an event. Fake news was also used as a tool by propagandists during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thus, there is a need to use technology to tag fake news and prevent its dissemination. Previously, different algorithms were designed to detect fake news but without considering the semantic meaning and long sentence dependence. This research work proposes a new approach to the detection of fake news in the context of COVID-19. The suggested approach uses a combination of Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) for extracting context meaning from sentences, SVM for pattern identification to detect fake news in a better way from the COVID-19 dataset, and an evolutionary algorithm called Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) to distribute text for Support Vector Machine (SVM) classification. The suggested approach improves accuracy by 5.2 % by removing a certain amount of ambiguity from sentences.
Rosmarinic Acid in Underground Parts of Different Mentha Species
Authors: Mergová M. , Balažová A. , Mučaji P. , Bittner Fialová S.
Published: January 2024

Background

Mints (Mentha L., Lamiaceae) are medicinal plants frequently used in pharmacy, cosmetics, and food industry. Among the secondary metabolites found in mint, rosmarinic acid is one of the most abundant in the whole plant. Rosmarinic acid is known as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

Aim

There is much information about the use and profile of secondary metabolites of mint's aerial parts. On the contrary, less is known about the secondary metabolites in the rhizomes. So, this research intended to determine the content of rosmarinic acid in the underground parts of 10 species of the genus Mentha, section Mentha.

Method

High-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) was used to identify and determine rosmarinic acid.

Results

Rosmarinic acid was detected in all 10 species. The highest amount was found in Mentha × piperita L. “BULHARSKA 1” and Mentha rotundifolia (L.) Huds. The lowest content of rosmarinic acid was found in Mentha arvensis L., and a slightly higher content was measured in Mentha × piperita L.

Conclusion

The underground parts of mints seem to be an interesting source of natural antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid.
Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio is correlated with baseline anthropometric measurements in patients with obesity but not with weight-loss process after sleeve gastrectomy - An observational cohort study
Authors: Sala Daniela T. , Kiss Botond I. , Daniealopol Ruxandra , Fodor Stefania R. , Daniealopol Valentin , Soo Arpad , Calin Constantin , Muresan Mircea G. , Neagoe Radu M.
Published: January 2024

Introductionː A strong connection between inflammation and obesity was repeatedly described, with the latter defined as a chronic low-degree systemic inflammatory state. This study analyzed the correlations between inflammatory blood indexes and both baseline anthropometric measurements and the weight–loss process after bariatric surgery.

Methodsː An observational study was conducted on patients with obesity admitted for metabolic surgery in a private and a public hospital. The primary endpoints were to establish correlations between baseline inflammatory ratios i.e. neutrophil to lymphocyte (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte (PLR), monocyte to lymphocyte (MLR), monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (MHR) ratios, systemic inflammatory index (SII) and anthropometric measurements. Secondary endpoints were to find out if these ratios measured at baseline are predictive factors for weight loss after bariatric surgery.

Results: In the present study, we included 191 patients, mean age 39.1±10,7 and mean BMI 42,2±6,5 kg/m2. There was a positive correlation between MHR and all anthropometric measurements taken at baseline; a direct correlation was also found for MLR in regards to initial weight and waist circumference. No statistical correlations were found between the above-mentioned indexes and the weight loss process (measured as a percentage of excess weight loss - %EWL) at different follow-up timeframes.

Conclusionsː Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) was positively associated with baseline anthropo-metric measurements in patients with obesity. The above-mentioned inflammatory ratios did not correlate with the weight loss process after bariatric surgery, thus they should not be used as predictors of good postoperative results.
Joint EFLM-COLABIOCLI recommendation for venous blood sampling - v 1.1, June 2018
Authors: Simundic Ana-Maria , Bolenius Karin , Cadamuro Janne , Church Stephen , Cornes Michael P. , van Dongen-Lases Edmee C. , Eker Pinar , Erdeljanovic Tanja , Grankvist Kjell , Guimaraes Joao Tiago , Hoke Roger , Ibarz Mercedes , Ivanov Helene , Kovalevskaya Svetlana , Kristensen Gunn B.B. , Lima-Oliveira Gabriel , Lippi Giuseppe , Meyer Alexander von , Nybo Mads , De la Salle Barbara , Seipelt Christa , Sumarac Zorica , Vermeersch Pieter
Published: January 2024

Acest document oferă o recomandare comună a Federației Europene de Chimie Clinică și Medicină de Laborator (EFLM), Grupului de lucru pentru faza preanalitică (WG-PRE) și Grupului de lucru din America Latină pentru Faza preanalitică (WG-PRE-LATAM) al Confederației Americii Latine de Biochimie Clinică (COLABIOCLI) pentru recoltarea sângelui venos. Documentul oferă îndrumări asupra cerințelor pentru asigurarea faptului că procedura de recoltare a sângelui este una sigură, centrată pe pacient și oferă îndrumări practice despre cum să fie depășite cu succes potențiale bariere și obstacole în calea difuzării și implementării ei. Publicul țintă pentru această recomandare este personalul medical implicat direct în procesul de recoltare a sângelui. Această recomandare se aplică în cazul utilizării unui sistem închis de recoltare a sângelui și nu oferă recomandări pentru recoltarea sângelui cu seringi și catetere în sistem deschis. Mai mult, acest document nu abordează obținerea consimțământului pacientului, solicitarea testelor, manipularea și transportul probelor și nici recoltarea de la copii și pacienții inconștienți. Procedura recomandată se bazează pe cele mai bune dovezi disponibile. Fiecare pas a fost evaluat folosind un sistem care punctează calitatea dovezilor și puterea recomandării. Procesul de evaluare a fost realizat la mai multe întâlniri față în față implicând aceleași părți interesate menționate anterior. Principalele părți ale acestei recomandări sunt: 1) Proceduri de pre-recoltare, 2) Procedura de recoltare, 3) Proceduri de post-recoltare şi 4) Implementarea. O primă schiță a recomandării a fost transmisă membrilor EFLM pentru consultare publică. A fost invitat și WG-PRE-LATAM pentru a comenta documentul. O versiune revizuită a fost trimisă spre vot tuturor membrilor EFLM și COLABIOCLI și a fost aprobată oficial de 33 dintre cei 40 de membri EFLM și toți membri COLABIOCLI. Încurajăm profesioniștii din toată Europa şi America Latină să adopte şi să implementeze această recomandare pentru a îmbunătăți calitatea practicilor de recoltare a sângelui și creșterea siguranței pacientului și personalului medical.
Identification of shared hub genes in lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis patients using bioinformatics approaches
Authors: Deng ChangMao , Wei ChangHong , Shao ZiChen , Cheng Ling , Deng QinQin , Xiong Wei , Hou Xinju
Published: January 2024

Objectives:To identify key genes common to lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis through WGCNA co-expression network and MCC algorithm analysis.

Methods: Initially, chip data related to lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis were obtained from the GEO database for data integration and differential analysis, leading to the identification of key differentially expressed genes. Subsequently, WGCNA was utilized to construct a co-expression network, identifying susceptible modules and core genes. Further, common core genes in lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis were identified through Venn diagrams, assessing their diagnostic accuracy in disease, analyzing differential expression, and constructing a co-expression network. Finally, GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were conducted to understand the functions and pathway enrichment of these core genes, and potential target drugs were predicted.

Results: Six lung cancer-related and three rheumatoid arthritis-related gene co-expression modules were constructed using WGCNA. The Turquoise module was identified as the susceptible module for lung cancer, while the Blue module was for rheumatoid arthritis. A total of 953 genes were included in the lung cancer hub genes, and 152 in the rheumatoid arthritis hub genes. Finally, 92 potential target drugs were predicted through the DGIdb database that may regulate the expression of 11 common hub genes.

Conclusion: We identified 24 common hub genes for lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, with the top 6 ranked by the MCC algorithm being FGR, SLA, GZMH, CSF2RB, PRF1, and CCRL2. This study paves the way for further exploration of the common pathogenesis of lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. However, further in vivo and in vitro experiments are required for validation and support.
The Correlation Between the Principal’s Leadership Style and the Commitment of Teachers in Arab Schools in Israel
Authors: Hiba Khadija
Published: January 2024

The present study examines the influence of the principal’s leadership style on the teachers’ commitment. The research question is: What is the correlation between the school principal’s leadership style and teachers’ sense of commitment? The research population is from The Triangle, a concentration of Israeli Arab towns and villages adjacent to the Green Line. The settlements are home to approximately 300,000 Arab citizens of Israel, representing about 24%% of Israel’s Palestinian Arab population who are Muslim. 352 teachers participated in the study, of which 275 were women (78.1%), and 77 were men (21.9%), most of them in the age range of 35-55. The teachers teach in middle schools and high schools. The research tools used in the study include two questionnaires: 1) Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire – MLQ by Bass and Avolio [1990], which includes 36 items that measure nine leadership styles indices. 20 items examine transformational leadership, 12 items examine transactional leadership, and 4 items examine Laissez-faire leadership. 2) The Allen and Meyer [199] commitment to school questionnaire. The questionnaire includes 16 items, 8 first items examine affective commitment to the organization and 8 last items examine continuing commitment to the organization. The scale is between 1 and 4. Hypothesis H1 was confirmed, the study findings showed that there are positive relationships of moderate and significant strengths between all leadership indicators and commitment indicators while high levels of leadership (transformational, transactional and laissez-faire) the teacher reported about his principal, are associated with high levels of affective and continuance commitment. In addition, it was found that the relationship between transactional leadership and affective commitment is (slightly) stronger than the relationship between transformational leadership and affective commitment.
TREATMENT OF BABESIOSIS AND ECTOPARASITIC INFESTATION IN TERRIER CROSSBREED DOG
Authors: Bahtiar Alpian Sanjaya , Jayanti Putu Devi , Suartha I Nyoman
Published: January 2024

Babesiosis is an infectious disease caused by Babesia sp. distributed in the circulatory system. A 5-month-old male Terrier mix with a body weight of 6.20 kg had complaints of weakness and many ticks all over the dog's body. The results of the physical examination found ticks almost all over the body, pale eye mucosa, erythema on the right ear, and the inside of the ear was dirty. Laboratory examination results include routine haematological examination showing hypochromic normocytic anaemia followed by leucocytosis and lymphocytosis; blood smear examination showing Babesia sp erythoparasites; microscopic examination found Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks and Ctenocephalides canis larvae on the skin and nails of dogs and the results of earwax swabs found Otodectes cynotis. Based on the results of history taking, physical examination, and laboratory examination, the case dog was diagnosed with babesiosis with a prognosis of fausta. The therapy given was imidocarb dipropionate 6.6mg/kg BW every 2 weeks for 3 repetitions; doxycycline 10 mg/kg BW twice a day for 21 days; and ivermectin 0.2 mg/kg BW given once a week for 3 repetitions; and herbal oabat Fufang E'jiao Jiang 1 ml/kg given once a day for 7 days. Observation on the 14th day of therapy showed clinical improvement such as lethargy that disappeared, decreased intensity of nausea, and reduced tick infestation.
A CASE OF ANAPLASMOSIS IN DOG
Authors: Kusmayani Ketut Novi , Soma I Gede , Suartha I Nyoman
Published: January 2024

Anasplasmosis is a disease caused by gram-negative intracellular microorganisms. A Kintamani mix dog was examined at the Veterinary Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University with complaints; itching, tick infestation, alopecia and erythema all over the dog's body. A case study has been carried out aiming to detect the presence of Anaplasma sp. infection. in dogs infested with ticks in Denpasar City. The results of the clinical examination showed focal mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth, a weak dog, and Rhiphicephalus Sanguenus tick infestation. Routine hematological examination showed leukocytosis, hypochromic normocytic anemia, thrombocytopenia. Blood smear examination showed positive results for the discovery of Anasplasma sp. The blood test with the test kit (E.canis/Anaplasma Ab Test Kit, BioNote, Inc., Republic of Korea) showed positive results for Anasplasma sp. So the case of a dog diagnosed with Anaplasmosis. The treatment used was Doxycycline® (10 mg/kg BW PO) given twice a day for fourteen days, Ivermectin® (0.4 mg/kg BW SC) once a week with twice repetition, and Sangobion® 1/6 tablet per day given for ten days. This treatment gave good results for case dogs in terms of appetite and drinking, animal activity, animals free of ticks and routine hematology results showed no anemia and normal platelet values. To avoid re-infection, it is advisable to eradicate fleas from the environment, isolate animals during therapy, pay attention to good and healthy animal management, and maintain a tick-free environment.
ANCYLOSTOMIASIS AND ISOSPORIASIS IN SIBERIAN HUSKY DOG
Authors: Firdaus Muchammad Wildan , Putriningsih Putu Ayu Sisyawati , Made Krisna Erawan I Gusti
Published: January 2024

Ancylostomiosis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with Ancylostoma spp. These parasites infect the digestive tract organs in dogs. Severe infection will cause death in dogs. A ten-year-old male Siberian Husky dog had complaints of bloody diarrhea, lethargy, and decreased appetite. Physical examination results showed a limp dog, pale mucous membranes, capillary refill time (CRT) of more than 2 seconds. The results of microscopic examination of feces with the floating method showed the presence of Ancylostoma spp. and Isospora spp. Based on this examination, the case dog was diagnosed with ancylostomiosis and isosporiosis. The therapy given was antihelmintic with pyrantel 15 mg/kg BW per oral (PO) with repetition on the 3rd and 7th days after the first administration, metronidazole therapy 25 mg/kg BW/12 hours per oral for seven days, symptomatic therapy with kaolin pectin per oral 7 mL/12 hours for five days and supportive therapy with vitamins and iron. On the 6th day after treatment, the dog in this case showed good results. The dog became more active and there was no diarrhea. To prevent ancylostomiosis and isosporiosis infections, routine deworming and environmental hygiene are recommended.
Cost-Return Structure and Farmers’ Opinions on Cashew Nut Cultivation: A Comparative study of Small and Large Scale Farmers From India
Authors: Pattanayak Kalee Prasanna , Mallik Brijlal , Tripathy Sudhakar , Rao S. Kameswar , Padhy Chitrasena
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study focuses on analysing the cost and returns associated with cashew cultivation with the aim of showcasing its profitability for small scale and large-scale farmers. Additionally, the research explores the perspectives of farmers on factors affecting cashew cultivation, such as profitability, incentives, support systems, soil quality, climate conditions, and related aspects.
 
Method/design/approach: The researchers collected primary data from 220 cashew nut farmers and employed techniques like regression analysis, percentile analysis, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test to evaluate the collected data.
 
Results and Conclusion: The results indicated that large-scale farmers enjoy advantages in terms of productivity and profitability compared to small farmers. There is a direct correlation between the size of a farm and its productivity. However, large farmers face higher costs for cultivation in contrast to small farmers. Farmers generally hold a positive view about the profitability, incentives, and support provided for cashew cultivation. However, they express concerns about the crop’s adaptability to different climates and soil conditions.
 
Originality/value: The study contributes by highlighting that large scale farmers have an advantage in terms of productivity and profitability. It indicates the need for better policy formation in favour of small-scale farmers by allocating them additional land through appropriate amendments.
The Role of Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis as a Potential Factor in Early Diagnosis, Prognosis and Therapeutic Strategy of COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Tandarto Kevin , Suyandi Kadek Ari , Chandrawati Lily
Published: January 2024

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused the most widespread global pandemic since the 1918 influenza pandemic. The consequences of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are devastating and become the current world major public health issue. Not only SARS-CoV-2 attack the respiratory system, but also can affect multiple organs. Clinical manifestation varies from asymptomatic to severe multiorgan dysfunctions. COVID-19 is typically associated with a set of comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and/or advanced age, which significantly exacerbates the consequences of infection. During the early stages of the disease, SARS-CoV-2 can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Intestinal dysfunction alters intestinal microbes and increases inflammatory cytokines. As a result, diagnosing gastrointestinal symptoms that procede respiratory problems during COVID-19 infection may be required for better early diagnosis and treatment. Discovering the composition of the microbiota and its metabolic products in the context of COVID-19 can aid in the identification of novel disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets. In the context of COVID-19, elucidating changes to the microbiome as reliable biomarkers represents an overlooked piece of the disease puzzle that requires further investigation.
Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Choledocholithiasis
Authors: Renaldi Kaka , Firman Fauzan Hertrisno
Published: January 2024

The presence of gallstones in the common biliary duct is known as choledocholithiasis. Obstructive jaundice is the main clinical manifestation, which can cause acute cholangitis characterized by fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. The best diagnostic modality for choledocholithiasis is magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). The treatment of choledocholithiasis involves extraction of gallstones using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), followed by stenting, and then cholecystectomy.
Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Five-Element Music on Improvement of Perioperative Sleep Status of Patients Undergoing Surgery under General Anesthesia
Authors:   Kyoto Koka Women’s University, Wu Xiaoyu
Published: January 2024

Factors such as surgery might have affected the rhythm of postoperative sleep. Five-element music therapy improved perioperative sleep and maintained mental health.
Mutterschaft und Personzentrierte Psychotherapie
Authors: Wakolbinger Christine
Published: January 2024

Ausgehend von meinen ganz persönlichen Erfahrungen als Personzentrierte Psychotherapeutin und Mutter zweier Kinder stelle ich in diesem Artikel dar, wie Mutterschaft und Personzentrierte Psychotherapie sich gegenseitig befruchten können. Weiters gehe ich darauf ein, inwieweit Ergebnisse aus der Säuglingsforschung und klinischen Bindungsforschung zu mütterlichem Verhalten für die personzentrierte Theoriebildung förderlich sein können. Ich möchte Kolleginnen mit diesem Artikel ausdrücklich dazu ermuntern, diesen einzigartigen Erfahrungsschatz des Mutterseins selbstbewusst in ihr Selbstbild als Personzentrierte Psychotherapeutinnen zu integrieren.
Der Einsatz von Neuen Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien (NIKT) als Unterstützung des Literaturstudiums und der Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten im Rahmen eines Seminars zur Personzentrierten Gesprächsführung an der Universität
Authors: Ederer Elfriede M.
Published: January 2024

Zielsetzung dieses Beitrages ist es, die Möglichkeiten von E-Learning bei der Vermittlung des Personzentrierten Ansatzes (PCA) im Rahmen einer Lehrveranstaltung im Bakkalaureatsstudium (Bakkalaureat wird in Österreich für Bachelor verwendet.) Pädagogik an der Universität Graz aufzuzeigen. Nachdem auf Möglichkeiten eingegangen wird, die sich für das Erlernen von Gesprächsführung unterstützt durch NIKT ergeben, werden die unterschiedlichen Kommunikationsszenarien von medienbasierten Lernarrangements und der E-Learning-Varianten dargestellt. Auf dem Hintergrund der für das Lernen von Gesprächsführung relevanten Lernparadigmen und Instruktionsdesigns wird der Seminarablauf eines medienbasiert durchgeführten Gesprächsführungsseminars geschildert, in dem Präsenz- und Online-Phasen im Sinne des Blended Learning kombiniert werden. Die Darstellung soll dazu anregen, didaktische Gestaltungselemente der Lehrveranstaltung auch in die Psychotherapieausbildung zu übernehmen, ist doch die Nutzung verschiedener Informations- und Kommunikationstools eine Voraussetzung für internetgestützte Beratungsformen, deren Bedeutung weiter zunimmt.
Carl und Bob
Authors: Kraßnitzer Franz
Published: January 2024

Die europäische personzentrierte Community hat es mit einer nordamerikanischen Erfindung zu tun. Und vielleicht ist auch darin begründet, dass es oft eine gewisse Herausforderung darstellt, Kongruenz zwischen Theorie und Praxis anzustreben. Von den vielen Eigenheiten, die die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika ausmachen und somit auch die Person Carl Rogers beeinflusst haben, sollen einige erinnert werden: die Besiedlung und Begründung durch protestantische Europäer (Puritanismus), die typisch amerikanische Philosophierichtung des Pragmatismus und einige populäre Hervorbringungen der amerikanischen Kultur während jener Zeit, in der Carl Rogers, „Amerikas einflussreichster Berater und Psychotherapeut – und einer seiner prominentesten Psychologen“ (Kirschenbaum, 2002, S. 5), tätig war.
Patrón silábico rítmico y traducciones del Himno Nacional Mexicano a lenguas indígenas nacionales
Authors: Martínez Ortega  Aileen Patricia
Published: January 2024

En este trabajo se estudia el proyecto de traducir el Himno Nacional Mexicano a las lenguas indígenas nacionales como un programa de gran relevancia para la difusión, enseñanza y valoración de las lenguas indígenas de México, sobre todo en los ámbitos escolar e institucional. Se examina el marco legal en el que está inscrito el proyecto –a saber, la Ley General de Derechos Lingüísticos de los Pueblos Indígenas y la Ley sobre la Bandera, el Escudo y el Himno Nacionales– y las consideraciones y criterios para revisión y asesoría de las traducciones del himno emanadas de dichas leyes. Finalmente, se enfatiza la valoración del aspecto musical en este proyecto.Palabras clave: lenguas indígenas, Himno Nacional Mexicano, estructura silábica, patrón silábico rítmico
Exploring Physical Activity Examples and Terminologies in the Expression Areas of the 2022 Revised Curriculum Elementary School Physical Education
Authors:   Gyeongin National University of Education, Lee Kangsoon
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to explore the physical activity examples and terminologies in the expression areas of the 2022 Revised Curriculum Elementary School Physical Education. This research employed a literature review methodology, specifically exploring “physical activity examples” and “physical education curriculum terms” presented at the conclusion of the revised 2022 elementary school curriculum. The results of this study are as follows. In the realm of physical activity examples, fundamental movements encompass locomotor activities such as walking, running, jumping on one foot, alternating jumping, following one foot, skipping, and sliding. Nonlocomotor movement expressions include activities like balancing, shifting the center of gravity, jumping with two feet, landing, extending, folding, twisting, turning in place, shaking, shaking, and more. Additionally, manipulative movement expressions, such as throwing, rolling, catching, hitting, bouncing, lifting, and turning, are essential components. It is necessary to modify basic movement expressions into creative rhythm expressions and include abstract expression, imitative expression, and tool-based expressions. Expressive activities include creative dance, Korean folk dance, folk dance of other countries, line dance, dance sports, and street dance. Additionally, the glossary should provide detailed explanations for every movement mentioned in the physical activity examples. In particular, it is necessary to present detailed descriptions of various locomotor movement expressions. As a follow-up study, it also recommends detailed, easy-to-understand explanation and research on the core idea, goal, and achievement standard of the curriculum.
Antisémitisme et discriminations perçues par des Juif·ve·s du Maroc à Montréal
Authors: Cohen Yolande , Dumais Samia
Published: January 2024

At a time when the extent of the discrimination experienced by North African Jews during the Shoah and afterwards is being questioned, we interviewed Jews of Moroccan origin about manifestations of anti-Semitism and their memories of these events, which eventually led to their departure from Morocco. Based on the recollections of discriminatory moments or incidents of 16 people whose oral testimonies we collected between 1980 and 2018, we will show how the transmission of these traumas from one generation to the next constitutes a decisive element that inscribes these migratory processes in the history of the post-Shoah period.
Penyebab Keterlambatan Konstruksi Proyek Jalan Kota Di Provinsi Sumatera Barat
Authors: Ophiyandri Taufika , Hadiguna Rika Ampuh , Honesti Dea
Published: January 2024

The success of a construction project is determined by the suitability of time, cost and quality specified in the contract documents. However, construction project implementation sometimes experiences delays caused by various factors. Road projects are one of the construction projects that often experience delays in their implementation. Therefore, this research aims to identify the factors that cause delays in the implementation of city road projects in West Sumatra. The research objectives were achieved by conducting a questionnaire survey on 30 respondents who came from owners of the City Road project in West Sumatra who had work experience as Satker, Assistant, KPA, PPK, and PPTK. The data obtained was processed using descriptive statistical analysis. The results of the research show that the factors causing delays that often occur are four factors in the workforce indicator, with the highest frequency being the lack of skills of the workforce involved in road projects.
Desde os mistérios do tempo, conquisto poesia: depoimento seguido de 4 poemas
Authors: Lima da Silva Zainne
Published: January 2024

Zainne Lima da Silva (1994) é autora de Pequenas ficções de memória (Ed. Patuá, 2018), Canções para desacordar os homens (1ª ed. independente, 2020 / 2ª ed. Ed. Popular Venas Abiertas, 2023) e Pedra sobre pedra (Ed. Popular Venas Abiertas, 2020). Participa de diversas iniciativas culturais, antologias impressas e virtuais, portais e revistas de literatura.
Contemplações do mundo vegetal: os jardins da vida e da morte na poesia de Cecília Meireles
Authors: Vieira de Oliveira Ilca , De Almeida Rocha Wesley Thales
Published: January 2024

A poesia de Cecília Meireles se caracteriza por um frequente exercício da meditação em associação com figurações de paisagens naturais, em especial as do mundo vegetal. Este trabalho aborda poemas dos livros entre Viagem (1939) e Retrato Natural (1949), nos quais imagens de jardins, flores e árvores se articulam à perquirição sobre os ciclos da vida, a passagem do tempo e a precariedade da existência. As análises se desenvolvem com apoio na fortuna crítica da poeta, em obras teóricas sobre a relação entre literatura e paisagem e sobre os imaginários botânicos.
Środki miejscowe łagodzące dolegliwości towarzyszące wyrzynaniu zębów mlecznych – przegląd produktów dostępnych na polskim rynku
Authors: Kurkiewicz Justyna , Białoszewska Katarzyna , Olczak-Kowalczyk Dorota
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Symptoms of eruption of deciduous teeth, especially increase in body temperature, irritability, sleep disturbances of the child, are the reason for looking for non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods to alleviate these complaints. Purpose. The aim of the study is to review the pharmacological teething remedies available on the Polish market and to review the literature on the effects, benefits and safety of the substances contained in them. Material and methods. Based on the review of the assortment of 25 Internet pharmacies, 16 topical remedies intended for the treatment of local symptoms associated with the eruption of deciduous teeth were searched for. Their composition was verified on the basis of available leaflets and safety data sheets. The Polish and English literature concerning the components of the above mentioned remedies was reviewed. The articles were searched in databases: ScienceDirect, Medline, using keywords: teething gel, lignocaine, herbs in dentistry, xylitol, sodium saccharin. Results. Of the 16 products identified, six were cosmetics, seven were medical devices, and three were medicines. Cosmetics most often contain herbal extracts of chamomile. One of them contains alcohol. Medical devices additionally contain hyaluronic acid, propolis. We find lidocaine hydrochloride in three over-the-counter medications and alcohol in two. Excipients include, for example, xylitol, sodium saccharinate. Remedies containing lignocaine, alcohol, sodium saccharin are not recommended. Conclusions. Some topical remedies available in Poland for alleviating teething symptoms contain potentially harmful substances and may adversely affect child’s health. The results of using topical agents with sodium hyaluronate are promising. However, available studies confirm higher effectiveness of non-pharmacological remedies in comparison to pharmacological ones.
Organizacja pracy w gabinecie stomatologicznym w dobie pandemii COVID-19
Authors: Merkiewicz Zuzanna , Piekoszewska-Ziętek Paula
Published: January 2024

Introduction. The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has caused global problems in various areas of life and has a huge impact on the functioning of health care and the medical profession. This virus was a new threat to the health of each of us, so the daily medical practice required safeguards that previously did not have to be used. This is especially important in a dental practice where virus transmission through aerosol can easily occur. Aim. The aim of the study is to develop current recommendations for the organization of work in a dental office during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the applicable guidelines and normative acts. Material and methods. The contents of the “Recommendations for the procedure for the provision of dental services in the situation of an epidemic announced in the territory of the Republic of Poland in relation to SARS-CoV-2 virus infections”, published by the Ministry of Health, and recommendations of the Working Group of the Polish Dental Society were used. Results. The results constitute a set of practical tips for the functioning of a dentist’s office in a state of epidemic. Conclusions. In the event of an epidemic, refer to current guidelines. It is essential to provide urgent medical care to acute patients and schedule appointments as needed.
Determinants of dental trauma in 5-year-old children – a questionnaire study in the Polish population
Authors: Lipiec Maja , Lipiec-Rzepecka Zuzanna , Shamsa-Nieckula Sara , Olczak-Kowalczyk Dorota
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Tooth injuries are a widespread phenomenon in Poland and worldwide. The management of primary tooth injuries is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Tooth injuries can be accompanied by many complications. No epidemiological studies have been conducted that would assess the frequency and factors determining the prevalence of primary tooth injuries in the Polish population. Aim. Determining the incidence, type and causes of primary dentition injuries and treatment methods, as well as identification of factors correlating with the above-mentioned parameters in 5-year-olds in Poland. Material and methods. Questionnaire surveys were conducted in 15 voivodeships as part of the programme entitled “Oral health monitoring of the Polish population in years 2016-2020”. Parents of 5-year-old children were included in the study. The questionnaire included questions on socioeconomic factors, parental knowledge and health behaviours in relation to children’s oral health and dental trauma. The results were analysed statistically. Results. A total of 1,044 correctly completed questionnaires were included in the analysis. About 10% of children had a history of primary tooth trauma, usually in the third year of life. The most common injuries were crown fractures and tooth luxations. Most of the parents of children who have sustained a tooth injury reported no need for treatment. Extraction was the most common treatment method. Conclusions. Tooth injury may lead to complications and, consequently, reduced life quality in the child. Only early care and treatment of dental trauma can prevent them.
Synthesis and Structure of Vacancy-Ordered Perovskite Ba6Ta2Na2X2O17 (X = P, V): Significance of Structural Model Selection on Discovered Compounds
Authors: Yamamoto Takafumi , Otsubo Yuya , Nagase Teppei , Kosuge Taiki , Azuma Masaki
Published: January 2024

Ba6Ru2Na2X2O17 (X = P, V) with vacancy-ordered 12H-type hexagonal perovskite with a (c’cchcc)2 stacking sequence of [BaO3]c, [BaO3]h and [BaO2]c’ layers, where c and h represent a cubic and hexagonal stacking sequence, were previously reported by Quarez et al. in 2003. They also synthesized Ba6Ta2Na2V2O17, but the structural refinement was absent. Very recently, Szymanski et al. reported 41 new compounds, including 12H-type Ba6Ta2Na2V2O17, using large-scale ab initio phase-stability data from the Materials Project and Google DeepMind. But their structural refinement was very poor. Here, we report synthesis and structure of Ba6Ta2Na2V2O17, which does not have 12H-type structure, but has a vacancy-ordered 6C-type hexagonal perovskite with a (c’ccccc) stacking sequence of [BaO3]c and [BaO2]c’ layers. We also report the phosphite analog Ba6Ta2Na2P2O17 as a new compound. We claim an importance of careful structural characterization on newly discovered compounds; otherwise, the database constructed will lose credibility.
Predicting Solvatochromism of Chromophores in Proteins through QM/MM and Machine Learning
Authors: Arcidiacono Amanda , Cignoni Edoardo , Mazzeo Patrizia , Cupellini Lorenzo , Mennucci Benedetta
Published: January 2024

Solvatochromism occurs in both homogeneous solvents and more complex biological environments such as proteins. While in both cases the solvatochromic effects report on the surroundings of the chromophore, their interpretation in proteins becomes more complicated, not only because of structural effects induced by the protein pocket, but also because the protein environment is highly anisotropic. This is particularly evident for highly conjugated and flexible molecules such as carotenoids, whose excitation energy is strongly dependent on both the geometry and the electrostatics of the environment. Here we introduce a machine learning (ML) strategy trained on QM/MM calculations of geometrical and electrochromic contributions to carotenoids' excitation energies. We employ this strategy to compare the solvatochromism in protein and solvent environments. Despite the important specifities of the protein, ML models trained on solvents can faithfully predict excitation energies in the protein environment, demonstrating the robustness of the chosen descriptors.