bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Calligraphy and painting scraps of old and new Asian papers, their simulation, performance, sources, and characteristics
Authors: Ullah Ishfaq , Khan Shahab
Published: January 2024

This article explores the importance of paper in traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting and investigates the performance differences between a new paper and an old paper. The characteristics of paper, such as texture, absorbency, color, and durability, significantly impact the artwork’s quality and expression. The development of new papers has been driven by the desire to improve characteristics and meet the evolving needs of artists. This research compares a new paper, made using alternative materials and technology, with an old paper, combining a simulation sample and authentic calligraphy and painting scraps. The evaluation considers parameters such as ink absorption, texture, color vibrancy, bleed-through, smudging, and durability. The new paper demonstrated superior ink absorption, a smooth texture suitable for detailed work, enhanced color vibrancy, minimal bleed-through and smudging, and improved durability. The old paper, while offering a unique rough texture, had slower ink drying times, slightly lower color vibrancy, and less durability. Artists seeking precision and vibrant colors may prefer the new paper, while those desiring a textured and traditional aesthetic may favor the old paper. The findings contribute to understanding the performance characteristics of different papers, aiding artists, collectors, and researchers in their selection and appreciation of paper in calligraphy and painting. Several challenges, such as the omission of specific paper types or brands, a limited sample size, and the oversight of long-term paper durability, warrant further exploration. In the context of modern tools, the article underscores the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting artists, collectors, and researchers in the selection and appreciation of paper in calligraphy and painting. Integration of AI for tasks such as data analysis, pattern recognition, and recommendation systems could offer valuable insights, fostering objectivity and efficiency in the study and aiding in the exploration of a wider range of paper characteristics.
Fugae Conclave: una experiencia didáctica para Cultura Clásica
Authors: Teso Calderón Laura
Published: January 2024

La gamificación se está imponiendo hoy en día como una de las prácticas educativas más efectivas y motivadoras que existen. En los últimos años se han popularizado los escape rooms o experiencias de escape dentro de la oferta de ocio urbana, lo que pronto ha sido trasladado a la educación como una nueva técnica gamificada con la que conseguir de manera exitosa los objetivos curriculares, motivando intrínsicamente a los alumnos que la viven. En este artículo se analiza el uso de las metodologías activas y de los escape rooms en particular y se presenta una experiencia de escape aplicable a la asignatura de Cultura Clásica de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria.
Commercium epistularum: la innovación a través de lo tradicional
Authors: Ibarzo Joven Claudia , Moreno Cansado Manuel Ignacio , Vázquez Galván Olga María
Published: January 2024

Commercium epistularum es un proyecto diseñado para alumnos de Latín de nivel inicial que intenta recuperar la palabra escrita a mano sobre papel como elemento motivador y como herramienta para la consecución de un aprendizaje significativo de la lengua latina. Se trata de una propuesta en la que actualmente participan centros de toda España, cuyo alumnado se intercambia cartas utilizando el latín como medio de comunicación.
Guiding Occlusal Development with Functional Appliances
Authors: Nielsen Ib Leth
Published: January 2024

Functional appliances have been used in Orthodontics since their introduction by Pierre Robin almost one hundred years ago, however, our uderstanding of how they bring about orthodontic correction is still limited. This article is a brief overview of their history, mode of action, advantages and disadvantages, and includes the results of a study of attempts to control and minimise their side-effects using a recent devleopment in functional appliances: the ‘Teuscher Appliance’. This appliance combines a high-pull headgear witb the activator, and is designed to reduce the often reported side-effects of functional appliances. The skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of treatment with the Teuscher Appliance on 40 consecutivelv-treated patients are reported and illustrated with four individual case reports. The results showed that the skeletal effect on the maxilla was a retardation of the normal forward and downard growth in 80 per cent of the cases, and that mandibular growth in 70 per cent of cases was forward. In patients whose mandibular growth was primarily in a vertical direction, such growth could be ascribed mainly to posterior rotation of the maxilla and/or the fact that the acrylic covering the lower posterior teeth to correct a deep bite was removed, promoting the eruption of these teeth and increasing the anterior vertical development. The dentoalveolar changes were characterised by retroclination of the maxillary incisors in 90 per cent of the patients, and were due to insufficient torque control bv the built-in torque springs, which need further development. The mandibnlar incisors were well controlled by capping. The statistical analysis showed an inverse correlation between the initial incisor inclination and the change during treatment. This suggests that proclination of the lower incisors, as previously reported, is not a contraindication to functional appliance treatment. provided the appliance is correctly designed. Overall, this study showed considerable individual response to treatment, and that the occlusal correction occurred through a combination of skeletal and dentoalveolar changes.
A Genetic Aetiology for Some Common Dental Anomalies: A Pilot Twin Study
Authors: Kotsomitis Nick , Dunne Michael P. , Freer Terrence J.
Published: January 2024

This pilot study investigated the aetiology of various dental anomalies. Twin-pair correlations were obtained for the total number of missing, ectopic, malformed and rotated permanent teeth which were scored from panoramic radiographs of 59 monozygotic (identical) and 42 dizygotic (non-identical) twin-pairs. All monozygotic (MZ) twin correlations were greater than the dizygotic (DZ) twin correlations, suggesting a significant hereditary aetiology. A familial history of such common dental anomalies could become a valuable asset in treatment planning.
Policy of Decarbonisation of the Transport Sector of the Economy of Ukraine: Problems and Perspectives
Authors: ABUSELIDZE George , LEVCHENKO Nataliia , SHYSHKANOVA Ganna , PLATONOV Oleg , IUSHCHENKO Lyudmila
Published: January 2024

Practically, the strategic guideline for a transformation of transport sector of the Ukraine’s economy is the reduction of the transport carbon footprint. The decarbonisation policy of the Ukrainian transport sector is characterised in the present paper. Moreover, inefficiency of the current policy is proved. The authors created the mathematical model of structural improvement in road transportations by redistribution of transportations volumes between the motor transport and the railway. Guided by the scenario approach, the three most probable scenarios for traffic optimisation are developed, such as pessimistic, basic, and optimistic. The carbon reduction percentage is computed in each of these scenarios. In addition, the priority vectors of the policy of the structural optimisation of the road transport by redistribution of traffic volumes between the motor transport and the railway are determined.
One-Year-Long, Comprehensive Analysis of PM Number and Mass Size Distributions in Warszawa (Poland)
Authors: BIHAŁOWICZ Jan Stefan , ROGULA-KOZŁOWSKA Wioletta , ROGULA-KOPIEC Patrycja , ŚWISŁOWSKI Paweł , RAJFUR Małgorzata , OLSZOWSKI Tomasz
Published: January 2024

The properties of particulate matter PM, including its impact on the environment and human health, depend mainly on the size (more precisely: size distribution) of the particles since the size is usually dependent on the processes/sources of the PM. This work presents the results of a one-year-long measurement campaign of PM. PALAS Fidas 200 from Airpointer air quality station was used. The PM was measured in Warsaw, Poland continuously from 1st May 2022 to 30th April 2023; size distribution was recorded with 120 s intervals and averaged in 3600 s periods. It was found, that the number and the mass size distribution varied depending on the averaging period (different hours of the day, different days of the week, and different months of the year). Additionally, the authors determined the periods of impact on selected sources (traffic emission, municipal emission, and industrial emission) on the number and mass size distributions of PM at the sampling site. Monitoring of number and mass size distributions of PM is a relatively easy and more cost-effective method than analysing the chemical composition of PM. Therefore, is crucial to develop a method of identifying sources of PM based on size distributions. It was found that such a method can be in the future as successful in source apportionment as in the analysis of chemical compositions.
Indonesian Cooperatives’ Growth and Improvement Strategies in Time of Pandemic Crisis
Authors: De Fransu Fransiscus , Fidiana Fidiana , Kurnia Kurnia
Published: January 2024

Subject and purpose of work

This study seeks to assess and analyse cooperative performance using PEARLS and a partial Balanced Scorecard (BSC) tool at savings and credit cooperatives (SCCs) in Eastern Indonesia.

Materials and methods

Both primary and secondary data as well as time series analysis were used, which consists of a financial perspective (PEARLS) and customer perspective from 2019 up to 2021. The study used the quantitative research method based on balanced scorecard analysis.

Results

The results show that in terms of financial performance during the pandemic, it must be admitted that several indicators did not achieve the target. In terms of asset utilisation, cooperatives need to develop a new marketing strategy so that their financial resources can be managed to improve the welfare of members. The pandemic is indeed one of the reasons that the financial asset resources owned cannot be attributed to the community, because many community members have experienced a decline in their economic capacity.

Conclusions

The applicable strategies to improve SCC performance are: applying innovations in marketing, and improving employee productivity in generating income for savings and credit cooperatives.
The Need for Retranslating Literature
Authors: MOCANU Ana-Maria , DIMA Viorela-Valentina
Published: January 2024

The current paper addresses the issue of the necessity for producing retranslations of a literary source text into the same target language. Firstly, it briefly reviews a selection of scholarly publications with a view to clarifying the meanings of the term ‘retranslation’ and to identify factors that underlie this necessity and the strategies translators resort to during the process. Secondly, the paper proceeds with a qualitative analysis of two Romanian versions produced by the same translator (Petru Comarnescu) of Daniel Defoe’s novel entitled “Robinson Crusoe”.
FAKTOR FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI EKSPOR BATU BARA SERTA CADANGAN DEVISA INDONESIA
Authors: Ardiansyah Muhammad Naufal Faherza , Setiawina Nyoman Djinar
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Jumlah Produksi, Kurs Dollar Amerika Serikat, dan Harga Batubara Acuan terhadap Ekspor Batu Bara serta Cadangan Devisa Indonesia. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara mengamati dan mempelajari uraian artikel, buku, serta mengamati perkembangan yang terjadi melalui Bank Indonesia, Badan Pusat Statistik, dan Instansi yang terkait. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dengan jumlah pengamatan sebanyak 84, sedangkan teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis jalur atau path analysis. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa jumlah produksi dan kurs dollar Amerika Serikat berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap ekspor batu bara, harga batubara acuan memiliki pengaruh positif, kurs dollar Amerika Serikat dan ekspor batu bara berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap cadangan devisa. Hasil analisis mediasi menunjukkan variabel ekspor batu bara memediasi jumlah produksi terhadap cadangan devisa secara penuh, ekspor batu bara memediasi kurs dollar Amerika Serikat terhadap cadangan devisa secara parsial dan variabel ekspor batu bara tidak memediasi harga batubara acuan terhadap cadangan devisa.

Kata kunci:  produksi, kurs dollar amerika serikat, harga batuibara acuan, ekspor batu bara, cadangan devisa
ANALISIS DAYA SAING DAN FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI EKSPOR SARANG BURUNG WALET INDONESIA DI PASAR HONGKONG
Authors: Juwita Sari Putu Devya , Sudiana I Ketut
Published: January 2024

Ekspor merupakan transaksi jual beli barang dan jasa ke luar negeri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis daya saing ekspor sarang burung walet Indonesia ke pasar Hongkong dan menganalisis pengaruh simultan dan parsial antara nilai tukar, inflasi, cadangan devisa Hongkong terhadap ekspor sarang burung walet Indonesia ke Pasar Hongkong. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dengan titik pengamatan berjumlah 88. Analisis data yang pakai adalah Revealed Comperative Advantage (RCA) dan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis RCA menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia memiliki daya saing yang tinggi dalam kegiatan ekspor sarang burung walet. Hasil analisis linear regresi berganda menunjukkan inflasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan karena mengandung gejala multikolinearitas sehingga variabel inflasi dihapuskan dari model, sehingga hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan nilai tukar dan cadangan devisa berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap ekspor sarang burung walet Indonesia ke pasar Hongkong, sedangkan secara parsial nilai tukar dan cadangan devisa berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap ekspor sarang burung walet Indonesia ke pasar Hongkong.
PENGARUH JUMLAH PENGELUARAN WISATAWAN ASING, PENANAMAN MODAL ASING, DAN KURS USD TERHADAP CADANGAN DEVISA INDONESIA
Authors: Dwi Guna Darma Ida Ayu , Sutrisna Ketut
Published: January 2024

Cadangan Devisa memiliki fungsi penting di suatu negara seperti alat transaksi pembayaran barang dan jasa luar negeri. Tujuan penelitian ini 1) Untuk menganalisis pengaruh jumlah pengeluaran wisatawan asing, penanaman modal asing, dan kurs dollar AS seraca simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap cadangan devisa Indonesia periode tahun 1989 - 2018, 2) Untuk menganalisis pengaruh jumlah pengeluaran wisatawan asing, penanaman modal asing, dan kurs dollar AS seraca parsial terhadap cadangan devisa Indonesia periode tahun 1989 - 2018 dan 3) Untuk mengetahui variabel yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap cadangan devisa Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Indonesia dan data dikumpulkan dari website Badan Pusat Statistik, Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal, dan Bank Indonesia. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder tahun 1989 - 2018 dan teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, disimpulkan bahwa 1) Secara simultan, jumlah pengeluaran wisatawan asing, penanaman modal asing dan kurs dollar AS berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Cadangan Devisa Indonesia tahun 1989 - 2018, 2) Secara parsial, jumlah pengeluaran wisatawan asing berpengaruh positif dan signifikan namun penanaman modal asing dan kurs dollar AS tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap cadangan devisa Indonesia tahun 1989 - 2018, 3) Jumlah pengeluaran wisatawan asing merupakan variabel berpengaruh dominan terhadap cadangan devisa Indonesia.

Kata kunci: pengeluaran wisatawan, penanaman modal asing, kurs dollar, cadangan devisa
PENGARUH PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) DAN DANA PERIMBANGAN TERHADAP BELANJA LANGSUNG SERTA PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI KABUPATEN/KOTA DI PROVINSI BALI
Authors: - Hartati Dewi , Wardana Gede
Published: January 2024

Pembangunan ekonomi merupakan perubahan mendasar yang terjadi dalam struktur sosial, di mana terjadi usaha-usaha untuk meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat yang dapat diukur dengan tinggi rendahnya pendapatan riil per kapita. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) menganalisis pengaruh pendapatan asli daerah dan dana perimbangan terhadap belanja langsung kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Bali. 2) menganalisis pengaruh pendapatan asli daerah, dana perimbangan, dan belanja langsung terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Bali. 3) menganalisis pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan dana perimbangan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi melalui belnaja langsung kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Bali. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dan berlokasi pada kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Bali dengan menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) pendapatan asli daerah dan dana perimbangan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap belanja langsung. 2) pendapatan asli daerah tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi, dana perimbangan dan belanja langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. 3) belanja langsung merupakan variabel yang memediasi pengaruh pendapatan asli daerah dan dana perimbangan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Bali.
PENGARUH PENETAPAN HARGA ACUAN MINYAK KELAPA SAWIT, FDI, NILAI TUKAR RUPIAH TERHADAP NERACA TRANSAKSI INDONESIA
Authors: Cahyanata Komang Mas Aditha , Utama Made Suyana
Published: January 2024

The value of trade balance is an important aspect that should be considered in any policy formulation by the government and will determine the direction of the country's economic policy, especially in terms of macro-scale policies. This study aims to determine the effect of the reference price of palm oil, FDI and the rupiah exchange rate simultaneously and also partially on

Indonesia's current account balance in 2015, 1st Quarter to 2019 4th Quarter. The data used in this study are secondary data. The analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis with the validity test. The test results show that 1) the reference price for palm oil, FDI and the rupiah exchange rate simultaneously have a significant effect on Indonesia's current account balance for 2015, quarter 1 - 2019, quarter 4; 2) the reference price for palm oil and FDI has a positive but insignificant effect on Indonesia's current account balance for 2015, quarter 1 - 2019, quarter 4; 3) The rupiah exchange rate has a significant negative effect on the current account balance in 2015, quarter 1 - 2019, quarter 4.

Keywords: Determination of Palm Oil, Foreign Investment, Rupiah Exchange Rate, Current Account Balance.
Pengaruh Modal, Kredit Koperasi, Jam Kerja, Umur, dan Lokasi Usaha Terhadap Pendapatan Pedagang Pasar Kreneng di Kota Denpasar
Authors: Purnama Dewi Ni Putu Trisia Ari
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh secara parsial modal, kredit koperasi, jam kerja, umur, dan lokasi usaha terhadap pendapatan pedagang Pasar Kreneng di Kota Denpasar. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pasar Kreneng Kota Denpasar. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu sebanyak 92 pedagang dengan menggunakan teknik Proporsional Stratified Random Sampling. Jenis data yang digunakan yaitu data kualitatif dan kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara terstruktur, dan wawancara mendalam. Berdasarkan analisis regrasi linear berganda, hasil penelitian memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa variabel modal, kredit koperasi, jam kerja, umur, dan lokasi usaha berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pendapatan pedagang Pasar Kreneng di Kota Denpasar.
Pengaruh Investasi, Tenaga Kerja dan Ekspor Terhadap PDRB Sektor Industri Di Provinsi Jawa Timur Tahun 2015-2021
Authors: Soleman Timothy Deonvaska
Published: January 2024

Tolak ukur pertumbuhan ekonomi suatu negara dapat dilihat dari kemampuannya menghasilkan barang dan jasa. PDRB Sektor Industri Jawa Timur memiliki kenaikan yang baik tiap tahun, namun ada beberapa faktor pendorong yang mengalami penurunan dalam beberapa tahun walaupun PDRB Sektor industri mengalami kenaikan terus menerus. Penelitian bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh investasi, tenaga kerja, dan ekspor berpengaruh secara simultan dan secara parsial terhadap PDRB Sektor Industri di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Data digunakan adalah data panel yang mengabungankan cross section dan time series, yaitu gabungan dari 29 kabupaten dan 9 kota Jawa Timur dengan periode analisi tujuh tahun (2015-2021), dengan jumlah pengamatan 266. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis regresi linier berganda dengan metode data panel yang digunakan adalah Fixed Effect. Hasil regresi menunjukan bahwa investasi, tenaga kerja, dan ekspor secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap PDRB sektor industri di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Investasi secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap PDRB sektor industri di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Tenaga Kerja secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap PDRB sektor industri kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Ekspor secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap PDRB sektor industri di Provinsi Jawa Timur.
PENGARUH EKSPOR, IMPOR, INFLASI DAN KURS DOLLAR AMERIKA SERIKAT TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI PROVINSI BALI
Authors: Putri Nanda Yuliana , Marhaeni Anak Agung Istri Ngurah
Published: January 2024

Pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional tentunya dipengaruhi oleh pertumbuhan ekonomi masing-masing provinsi dan daerah salah satunya adalah Provinsi Bali. Tujuan yang hendak dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah:  1) untuk menganalisis pengaruh secara simultan ekspor, impor, inflasi dan kurs Dollar Amerika Serikat terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Bali tahun 1990-2020; 2) untuk menganalisis  pengaruh secara parsial ekspor, impor, inflasi dan kurs Dollar Amerika Serikat terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Bali tahun 1990-2020; 3) untuk menganalisis variabel yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Bali tahun 1990-2020. Jenis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah data kuantitatif dengan menggunakan sumber data sekunder. Jumlah pengamatan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebesar 31 data dengan metode pengumpulan data melalui observasi non perilaku. Teknik Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Analisis Deskriptif, dan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu :1) ekspor, impor, inflasi dan kurs dollar Amerika Serikat secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Bali tahun 1990-2020; 2) ekspor berpengaruh positif signifikan sedangkan impor dan inflasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan serta kurs dollar Amerika Serikat berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Bali tahun 1990-2020; 3) variabel ekspor berpengaruh dominan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Bali tahun 1990-2020.
The Role of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) in Appendicitis
Authors: Heriyanto Moch Junaidy , Ratnaningsih Tri , Heriyanto Putri Rona Hafida , Fatimah Bunga , Astuti Fardhiasih Dwi
Published: January 2024

Aim: Predictive values of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are associated with poor outcomes in several diseases. Furthermore, there has been limited publication of those parameters in appendicitis patients in Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the role of NLR and PLR in differentiating complicated appendicitis and uncomplicated appendicitis. Methods: The design of this study is a retrospective using medical records of appendicitis patients from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020, conducted at PKU Muhammadiyah Bantul Hospital. There are 408 data on appendicitis patients that can be analyzed. Results: The WBC, neutrophils, NLR, and PLR was significantly higher in the complicated appendicitis group than in the uncomplicated group [11,5 (3.79-35.2) vs. 8.42 (3.32-39.30), p<0.0001; 8.63 (2.359-2.647) vs. 5.446 (1.691-35.960), p<0.0001; 5.65 (0.95-23.86) vs.3.82 (0.81-23.86), p<0.0001; 168.57 (37.27-974.03) vs.139.40 (56.84-1274.31), p<0.0001, respectively] followed by a significantly lower lymphocyte count [1.709 (0.154-5.71) vs. 2.094 (0.401-5.812), p<0.0001, respectively]. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, cutoff point, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and likelihood ratio of NLR for diagnosis of complicated appendicitis were 0.76, >2.84, 75.21%, 62.65%, 74.6%, 63.4%, 2.01, 0.40, respectively. In contrast, an area under ROC curve, cutoff point, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and likelihood ratio of PLR for differentiating complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis were 0.605, >140.6, 65.70%, 51.81%, 66.5%, 50.9%, 1.36, and 0.66 respectively. Conclusion: The cutoff values of NLR (>2.84) and PLR (>140.6) were significant diagnostic parameters for complicated appendicitis (p = 0.0001). Hence, NLR and PLR can assist in diagnosing complicated appendicitis.
Riwayat Penggunaan Akses Kateter Double Lumen sebagai Faktor Risiko Independen Terjadinya Stenosis Vena Sentral pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronis Stadium V Paska Operasi Fistula Arteri-Vena
Authors: Prayoga I Gusti Ngurah Agung Aditya , Budiarta Ida Bagus , Niryana I Wayan
Published: January 2024

Tujuan: Untuk menilai dan membuktikan hubungan antara riwayat pemasangan akses kateter double lumen dengan kejadian stenosis vena sentral paska operasi pembentukan fistula arteri-vena pada pasien dengan penyakit ginjal kronis stadium V. Metode: Penelitian observasional analitik studi kasus-kontrol (case-control) terbagi 2 kelompok yaitu pasien penyakit ginjal stadium V dengan stenosis vena sentral dan tanpa stenosis vena sentral. Data jenis kelamin, usia, sisi lengan, lokasi fistula, riwayat infeksi pada kateter double lumen, penyakit komorbid, lama waktu setelah operasi fistula arteri-vena dan riwayat penggunaan kateter double lumen dikumpulkan. Analisis statistika meliputi analisis bivariat dan multivariat menggunakan uji Chi-Square dan Mann-Whitney. Hasil: Total subyek penelitian sebanyak 110 sampel, dengan masing masing kelompok berjumlah 55 subyek, dari hasil uji normalitas sebaran data tidak normal, usia ? 50 tahun sebanyak 78 (70,9%), laki-laki 60 (54,5%), ekstremitas atas kiri 61 (55,5%), lokasi fistula brachial-cephalic 47 (42,7%), tidak ada infeksi 33 (66%), IMT< 25 kg/m2 86 (78,2%), hipertensi 58 (52,72%), lama waktu setelah tindakan operasi fistula arteri-vena 1 tahun 66 (60%), riwayat penggunaan kateter double lumen 50 (45,5%) dengan OR=8 (IK 95% 3,39-18,89). Simpulan: Riwayat pemasangan kateter double lumen meningkatkan risiko kejadian stenosis vena sentral sebesar 8 kali pada pasien dengan penyakit ginjal kronis stadium V paska operasi pembentukan fistula arteri-vena.
Clinico-Pathological Characteristics of Penile Cancer Patients at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar, Bali between 2013-2020
Authors: Suharta I Gusti Ngurah Agung Indra , Yudiana I Wayan , Oka Anak Agung Gde
Published: January 2024

Aim: To know prevalence and clinico-pathological characteristic of penile cancer patients at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar between 2013 until 2020 or for 7 years periode. Methods: A cross-sectional study to collect retrospective data of penile cancer patients at Sanglah Genaral Hospital from medical records between August 2013 until August 2020. Demographics data consisted of age group and patient’s origin, meanwhile histopathological data included pathological staging, histological subtype, grading, and lymphovascular invasion. Results: 96 penile cancer patients were collected for 7 years. The highest incidence was in 2020. Mean age was 57.60 ± 12.28 years old which dominantly in 60–69 years old groups. Most of patients origin from the rural area. The highest proportions were T3 stage (41,7%), N0 stage (38,5%), M0 stage (94,7%), SCC subtype (89,6%), G2 grade (71,9%), and LVI negative (65,4%). Conclusion: The prevalence of penile cancer patients are fluctuating but tended to increase since 2017. The peak incidence was in 60-69 years old group  and from the rural area. Based on TNM staging system, the highest proportion was T3, N0, M0 and G2.
The Environmental Approach from the Evaluation of Eco-Efficiency in the Context of Latin American Educational Institutions
Authors: Riveros-Davalos Miriam , Pérez-Arboleda Pedro Antonio , Aparicio-Ballena Jorge Alberto , Lima-Román Percy , Contreras-Julián Rosa Mabel , Aquije-Dapozzo Carmen Luisa
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Therefore, the objective of this literature review is to analyze the environmental approach through the assessment of eco-efficiency in educational institutions.
 
Method: Following the PRISMA methodology, 60 scientific articles were identified based on specific criteria and sourced from databases and virtual libraries such as Scopus, Scielo, Redalyc, Dialnet, ProQuest, IOP Science, and Taylor & Science. The analysis comprehends the evaluation methodology that focuses on institutional objectives, learning achievements, tools, actions, performance indicators, and monitoring and assessment—integral elements of schools' educational management and pedagogy.
 
Results and Conclusion: This is due to environmental issues negatively affecting people's well-being and quality of life. Education represents a significant means for disseminating knowledge and shaping responsible habits toward the environment, a subject that is currently one of the most addressed in the scientific field.   
 
Research implications:  This is crucial because while there might be an initiative to incorporate environmental social responsibility, without the necessary conditions, the implementation may not occur as desired.
 
Originality/value: This literature review article aims to contribute to the scientific field by providing an overview of how education has served as a tool to increase environmental knowledge and awareness, leading to behaviors that protect ecosystems' welfare.
Movilidad laboral en profesores de una institución pública del nivel medio superior
Authors: Sánchez Olavarría César
Published: January 2024

La docencia es una de las profesiones en las que convergen egresados de distintas profesiones que requieren de conocimientos, habilidades y actitudes específicas para la enseñanza. Esta investigación analizó cómo se ha construido la movilidad laboral en los docentes de una institución pública de Educación Media Superior. Se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa-transversal. Se diseñó un cuestionario para conocer acerca de su formación profesional, movilidad y condiciones laborales. Para el análisis de la información, se formaron cuatro grupos de análisis a partir del tipo de contratación y el sexo. Se hallaron cuatro tipos de movilidad: interna, de continuidad, de modificación y externa, en ese orden. Se concluye que la mayoría de los profesores de base e idóneos han experimentado una movilidad baja. Sigue prevaleciendo la formación disciplinar por encima de la pedagógico-didáctica en la contratación. Los docentes se forman a través de cursos y diplomados en lugar de estudios de posgrado.
Labor mobility in teachers from a high school public institution
Abstract
Teaching is one of the jobs where graduates from different professions converge. So, they require specific knowledge, skills and attitudes for teaching. The present research aims to analyze how public high school teachers have built their labor mobility. To that end, a cross sectional-quantitative methodology was used. A questionnaire was designed to learn about their professional training, mobility and working conditions. Four analysis groups were formed considering the type of recruitment and sex. Four types of mobility were found: internal mobility, continuity mobility, modification mobility and external mobility in that frequency order. It concludes the base and adequate teachers have experienced a low mobility. Disciplinary training prevails over pedagogical-didactic training in hiring. Teachers are trained trough courses and diplomas instead of postgraduate studies.
Development of Electronic Flight Bag Application for Small Turboprop Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation
Authors: Malik Rahadian Maulana , Indriyanto Toto
Published: January 2024

Nowadays, many airlines in modern aviation utilize an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) during flight to replace traditional paper-based systems. Considering the importance of aircraft weight and balance calculation to flight operations, the flight mission of X-123 (a small turboprop aircraft) and the current EFB market, research on weight and balance application development of X-123 on EFB in Indonesia is conducted. The research aimed to develop the application according to Indonesian regulations and to examine the weight and balance characteristics of X-123 through several simulations in a programming language, Python. Furthermore, Staff Instruction 8900 - 3.3 is analyzed to identify the factors that should be considered in EFB development. The global architecture design and substantial features are, then, proposed as an initial EFB development. In the global architecture design, the utilization of a gateway becomes important as a connection between the EFB developer and the client, providing aircraft data changes flexibility to the client. Moreover, the calculation formula is completely discussed in the calculation modules as a substantial feature and implemented in the simulation. According to simulation results, the payload weight and payload distribution changes can affect significantly the CG location. It is recommended to weigh and assign the payload before flight to ensure flight operation safety. In addition, the proposal of the architecture design and substantial features can be used as a reference and further developed by the Indonesian aviation companies.
Stochastic Modelling of Aircraft Ground Time at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Authors: Harjono Okky Sukmawati , Sembiring Javensius , Pasaribu Hisar Manongam
Published: January 2024

Ground time plays an important role in keeping flight on-time performance and passenger smooth flow. It varies depending on the aircraft type, procedures, passenger number and/or cargo amount, maintenance requirements, and ground handling service quality. This research aims to explore the ground time distribution pattern at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The daily flight historical data is divided into several categories based on the airline’s service type for local airlines, the airline’s origin for foreign airlines, the type of flight, and aircraft size. Ground time data of each flight category is then fitted to all possible distribution types by using the Distribution Fitting app in Matlab. The best-fitted distribution definition uses the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test by comparing the p-value of each distribution. 6 distributions fit 20 flight categories. Almost all local airlines’ ground time except full-service carrier international flights and low-cost carrier international flights with wide-body aircraft fit to Burr distribution. Full-service carrier international flight with narrow and wide-body aircraft, international flight with narrow-body aircraft operated by airlines from China and other countries fit Generalized Extreme Value distribution. Low-cost carrier international flights with wide-body aircraft and private flights fit to Inverse Gaussian distribution. International flights with wide-body aircraft operated by airlines from Korea, Japan, and other countries airlines fit for Nakagami distribution. While the cargo flights fit t Location-Scale distribution for wide-body aircraft and Weibull distribution for narrow-body aircraft. Then the stochastic models are developed based on each flight category’s distribution parameters. These models are expected to be able to guide future research in ground time or apron capacity management as they provide the data distribution without more primary data needed.
تأثير تمرينات الأداء التنافسي المركب في عدد من المتغيرات البدنية للاعبي كرة القدم للمتقدمين
Authors: محمد خلف حازم , محمد طياوي عبد الله
Published: January 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى: الكشف عن تأثير تمرينات الأداء التنافسي المركب في عدد من المتغيرات البدنية للاعبي كرة القدم المتقدمين لدى المجموعة التجريبية. التعرف على الفروق بين نتائج الاختبارات البعدية للمجموعتين الضابطة والتجريبية في عدد من المتغيرات البدنية والأداء المهاري المركب للاعبي كرة القدم المتقدمين. افترض الباحث: هناك فروق ذوات دلالة معنوية بين نتائج الاختبارات البعدية للمجموعتين الضابطة والتجريبية في (عدد من المتغيرات البدنية) للاعبي كرة القدم المتقدمين .وتم استخدام المنهج التجريبي، والتصميم التجريبي للمجموعتين (التجريبية والضابطة) المتكافئتين العشوائية الاختيار ذات الاختبارين القبلي والبعدي المحكم الضبط لملأمته طبيعة البحث إذ تم تحديد مجتمع البحث المتمثل بلاعبي الدرجة الثانية في محافظة كركوك للموسم الرياضي (2021 / 2022) أما عينة البحث فقد اختيرت بالطريقة العمدية وتمثلت بنادي الحويجة الرياضي والبالغ عددهم (35) لاعب استنتج البحث: إن استخدام تمرينات الأداء التنافسي المركب وبطريقة التدريب التكراري أظهرت تطوراً ملحوظاً وتأثيراً إيجابياً في جميع المتغيرات البدنية  عند مقارنة الاختبارين القبلي والبعدي للمجموعة التجريبية. وأوصى الباحث بما يلي: استخدام تمرينات الأداء التنافسي المركب من قبل المدربين في تدريب لاعبي كرة القدم المتقدمين من أجل تطور المتغيرات البدنية. استخدام طريقة التدريب التكراري في التدريب على المتغيرات البدنية للاعبي كرة القدم المتقدمين.
Effect of Different Metal Bonding Agents on Shear Bond Strength of Ceramic to Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Authors: N. Abdulghani Mustafa
Published: January 2024

Introduction: laser sinter Cobalt Chromium metal replacing traditional casting processes of dental alloys for metal ceramic restorations, appropriate bonding of ceramic to metal is an important factor for long survival time. Twenty laser sinter cubic metal 10 mm for each sides was fabricated by software designing and CAD\CAM direct metal laser sintering technique. The twenty cubics were classified according to the type of metal to ceramic bonding agents into two groups (n=10), Ceram bond apply for group A and Crea alloy bond for group B. Samples fabricated using custom made silicon index was used to act as standardized mold for metal bond application and porcelain buildup. Instron with chisel indenter and special holding device were involve to measure the strength of bond for ceramic to laser sinter metal. The mean shear bond load of group A (688.8N) was significantly higher than that of group B (303.2N). Application of Ceram bond to metal laser sinter produces more bond strength when compare to usage of Crea bond material.
Eyelid Calcinosis Cutis
Authors: Reeves Carlie
Published: January 2024

A healthy 13-year-old African American male presented with a lesion on the eyelid that demonstrated features of calcinosis cutis. Histologic examination revealed a central dilated milia cyst with scores of tiny calcium deposits in the adjacent dermis. The eyelid is an uncommon location for calcinosis cutis to manifest, but it has been reported in the literature, particularly in children of ethnic descent. The history obtained from the patient, as well as the histological and literature findings, are suggestive of dystrophic calcinosis cutis occurring on the eyelid in the setting of a ruptured milia cyst or comedone.
Lichenoid Drug Eruption in the Setting of Lamotrigine and Amoxicillin: A Case Report
Authors: Cheng Nina , Ashi Shaymaa , Militello Giuseppe , Degler Douglas
Published: January 2024

A 43-year-old female with a 5-week history of lamotrigine use presented with a rash over the neck and torso following 2 days of amoxicillin for acute pharyngitis. Despite antibiotic discontinuation, the rash progressed to confluent erythematous papules across the face, trunk, extremities, palms, and soles. Persistent fever, severe lymphadenopathy, and angioedema ensued, with leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, neutrophilia, elevated ESR and CRP. Punch biopsy revealed lichenoid drug eruption with prominent histiocytic components and rare eosinophils. Patient improved after lamotrigine discontinuation with prednisone 80 mg to 20 mg tapered over 8 days. This is the first report of a lichenoid drug eruption in the setting of lamotrigine. Lamotrigine is associated with many cutaneous reactions; this risk may be potentiated in the setting of antibiotic therapy.
When Should Dermatologists Refer Delusions of Parasitosis Patients to Psychiatry: An Expert Recommendation
Authors: Nemeh Michael , Koo John , Nakamura Mio
Published: January 2024

Many patients with delusions of parasitosis (DoP) prefer to be managed by dermatologists rather than mental health professionals (MHPs). While some patients with DoP can be managed by dermatologists, others must be referred to MHPs. The purpose of this article is to assist dermatologists in determining when to refer their DoP patients to a MHP. We propose 3 criteria for making this determination: whether the delusion is primary or secondary, whether the delusion is encapsulated and realistic or global and bizarre, and the patient’s degree of delusional intensity. Patients with secondary DoP, delusion that is global and bizarre, and DoP with a high degree of delusional intensity should be referred to a MHP.
Real-World Tralokinumab Use in Dupilumab-Experienced Patients: A Eetrospective Multi-Center Case Series
Authors: Herman Edward , Burgy Jessica , Shahriari Mona
Published: January 2024

Introduction: There is a need for treatment options that offer atopic dermatitis (AD) patients long-term disease control along with a favorable safety profile. Head-to-head studies of the two available FDA-approved biologics dupilumab and tralokinumab for adults with moderate-to-severe AD have not been performed, and real-world evidence of tralokinumab use in patients that were previously treated with dupilumab is limited.

Objective: To further characterize the tralokinumab efficacy and safety profile by evaluating clinical findings in patients previously treated with dupilumab in routine clinical practice who later switched to tralokinumab.

Method: Nine adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD previously treated with dupliumab, and subsequently switched to tralokinumab, were included. Data collected during routine clinical practice related to tralokinumab treatment included duration of treatment, dose, IGA, BSA, PROs, and AEs.

Results: Median (range) baseline IGA and IGA at time of tralokinumab administration were 4 (3-4) and 3 (2-4), respectively. Median baseline BSA and BSA at time of tralokinumab administration were 20% (4-30%) and 10% (1-30%), respectively. Disease duration ranged from 1-2 years to over 20 years. Duration of dupilumab treatment was 2-8 months (n=6). Reasons for discontinuing dupilumab treatment included AEs (n=5) and inadequately controlled AD on dupilumab (n=3). All 9 dupilumab-experienced patients were administered on-label tralokinumab (every 2 weeks, n=1; every 4 weeks, n=1) and had been on tralokinumab for 2-8 months. At the time of data collection, median (range) IGA and BSA for these patients were 0 (0-3) and 0% (0-10%), respectively. All patients experienced improvements in PROs; 67% (6/9) reported improvements in itch with NRS scores of 0/1, 44% (4/9) reported general clearance of AD signs and symptoms, and 44% (4/9) reported overall satisfaction of being on tralokinumab. AEs of conjunctivitis (n=3) and joint pain (n=1) completely resolved in patients upon switching from dupilumab to tralokinumab. No AEs were reported except in 1 patient with possible mild seborrheic dermatitis/head-neck dermatitis eruption that was treated with topicals, and 1 patient with herpes labialis, which was unclear if related to tralokinumab treatment.

Conclusion: This case series suggests tralokinumab is a potentially effective therapy in moderate-to-severe AD patients who have failed dupilumab due to lack of efficacy or AEs.
Use of the 40-Gene Expression Profile (40-GEP) Test in Medicare-Eligible Patients Diagnosed with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) to Guide Adjuvant Radiation Therapy (ART) Decisions Leads to a Significant Reduction in Healthcare Costs
Authors: Somani Ally‐Khan , Ibrahim Sherrif , Tassavor Michael , Yoo Jane , Farberg Aaron
Published: January 2024

Objective: Adjuvant radiation therapy (ART) is often recommended for high-risk cSCC patients but carries significant costs and risks. This study aims to determine if utilizing the 40-GEP test to guide ART can reduce healthcare costs in cSCC management.
 Methods: Medical claims data with new diagnoses of cSCC for the 12 months ending June 2022 in the Medicare (≥65 years) population (source: IQVIA claims database) were obtained and normalized to the general population for missingness. CPT codes associated with radiation therapy within one-year post diagnosis were used to establish adjuvant RT use (defined as ‘ART’). Average weighted direct costs for four major ART modalities were calculated from published studies and (IQVIA). Sensitivity analysis was used to assess the financial impact of ART treatment using varying distributions of 40-GEP Class results.
Results: Normalized medical claims data identified 22,917 Medicare-eligible cSCC patients who received ART within the United States. The weighted average direct cost for ART, which includes the four most used CPT code-defined modalities (IGRT, IMRT, IMPT, and XRT), was $60,693 per patient, amounting to an annual projected ART cost of $1.4 billion. Using the distribution of 40-GEP results from published studies, utilization of a 40-GEP test result to avoid ART in these patients could save up to $972 million in Medicare-eligible population. Sensitivity analysis shows, depending upon the distribution of the 40-GEP results, that for every 10% of Class 2A test results omitting ART, an extra $38-66 million in annual savings is expected
Limitations: Potential limitations include a need for more comprehensive patient information and the cost of ART-related complications.
Conclusion: Utilizing the 40-GEP test results to guide ART decision-making would result in material savings to Medicare.
L’art écologique selon Paul Ardenne : extensions et limites d’un genre
Authors: Mérigonde Mireille
Published: January 2024

Chez Paul Ardenne, la définition des arts écologiques constitue, d’une part, une extension du champ de l’art, en y intégrant des pratiques culturales comme l’artisanat ou l’agriculture et, d’autre part, une limitation rigoureuse des frontières du genre dit « écologique ». Si l’on conçoit aisément, comme l’auteur, que tout Faire avec la Nature n’est pas nécessairement « écologique », il nous semble plus discutable de décréter le caractère « anesthétique » de ces pratiques artistiques. L’installation Ici, lumières sur les espèces éteintes de Cathy Connan nous permettra de montrer que, bien au contraire, toute éthique se fonde sur le sensible et que, de fait, toute création artistique emporte avec elle son esthétique.