bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determining Some Biochemical Parameters and Screening for Hepatitis B and C in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Tikrit City
Authors: Alayadi Duaa A. , Abdulrahman Noura B. , Al-Nasseri Ahmed N.
Published: November 2024

Chronic renal failure is a life-threatening disease. This study aimed to examine some biochemical and hematological variables and liver C virus B and C in renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis and compare these results with healthy individuals after ensuring their safety. The results of the study were statistically analyzed using SAS. The results of this study showed significant differences and an increase in each of urea, creatinine and blood sugar compared to the healthy control group. As for the parathyroid hormone, there was a clear increase and a decrease in each of calcium and vitamin D3 and an increase in phosphorus. The blood indicators of chronic renal failure patients showed a decrease in each of hemoglobin, packed cell volume, platelets and iron levels in both males and females compared to the control group. As for liver functions in renal failure patients, the results showed an increase in each of GOT, GPT and ALP and a significant decrease in each of total serum protein and albumin. When investigating hepatitis C and B viruses, this study showed the presence of hepatitis B virus in 20% in chronic renal failure patients. The incidence of hepatitis viruses in patients with chronic renal failure was 13%, and no hepatitis viruses were found in the healthy control group.
Implementation of Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Filipino Instruction at a Grade Level: An Assessment
Authors: Gaddi Jojames Arnaldo G.
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to assess the status of implementation in teaching of Department of Education (DepEd) Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Filipino 10 by the teachers in secondary schools in Surigao City, Philippines. The researcher employed a quantitative-descriptive research design utilizing survey technique.  A modified questionnaire was administered to various secondary schools in Surigao City, except for St. Paul University Surigao, where Google Forms were used. The participants of this study were the teachers who teach Filipino 10 in the secondary schools of Surigao City.  Frequency Count and Percentage Distribution and Chi-Square Test were used for data analysis and interpretation. The results of the research revealed that in the implementation of Most Essential Learning Competencies in Filipino 10, most of the teachers answered that it has been taught, which means that the competencies are generally implemented in the secondary schools of Surigao City. Additionally, the study found that there was no significant relationship between the variables. However, the highest educational attainment by the teachers is related to teaching listening skills. The researcher recommends that the teachers in the secondary schools of Surigao City may continue the implementation of the Most Essential Learning Competencies in Filipino 10 by the Department of Education.
What does the hippo eat?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

What does the Common Hippo eat? Common hippos are mostly grazers, and preferences are grasses such as Bothriochloa sp. , Bracharia decumbens, Chloris gayana, Cynodon dactylon, Heteropogoncontortus, Hyparrhenia flipendula, Sporobolus pyrimidialis and Themedatriandra.
Why is Javan rhino endangered?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

Although poaching is a potential threat to rhinos, no incidents of poaching have been reported since the 1990s due to effective law enforcement by the Park Authority and initiatives such as the Protection Unit and Monitoring of Rhinoceroses (RMPU) and the Coastal Patrol. The immediate threats to the Javan rhino population come from reduced genetic diversity and natural disasters.
How many eastern gorillas are left?
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: November 2024

In 1989 there were approx. 324 eastern gorillas

G.b. beringei

in Virunga Mts.A census of this population in 2000 led to an estimateof 359–395 individuals , while a 2003 census estimated 380 individuals. A census, taken in of 2010, produced an estimate of 480 individuals.
Filme im Unterricht vorführen: Wann braucht es dafür eine Lizenz?
Authors: Klimpel Paul
Published: November 2024

Anders als bei Texten und Bildern gibt es kaum ganze Spielfilme, die unter einer freien Lizenz stehen. Da stellt sich die Frage, ob sie gleichwohl ohne weiteres im Bildungskontext gezeigt werden können. Entscheidend dabei ist, wann eine Filmvorführung als öffentlich gilt, erklärt Paul Klimpel. Der bloße Werkgenuss, etwa Musik zu hören oder einen Film zu sehen, ist urheberrechtlich nicht relevant.
Recognising domestic violence against children by the competent police officers
Authors: Spasojević Aleksandra , Đurđević Zoran
Published: November 2024

The paper presents risk indicators for domestic violence against children, concerning both parents and children, as well as an analysis of data obtained from a sample of 46 competent police officers in Vojvodina with the aim of identifying these indicators. Eighty percent of respondents considered unfavourable parental behaviour to be the most frequent parental risk indicator for the occurrence of violence against children. Externalized behavioural problems in children were seen by 48% of respondents as a risk indicator in children that always appears and points to violence. The least common, or rarely occurring indicator, is the sexualized behaviour of the child (according to 63% of respondents), which is justified considering that sexual abuse of a child is also assessed as the rarest form of violence against children. About half of the respondents identified excessive reactions from the child when they make a mistake or are pointed out for a mistake as the most common indicator of psychological violence in child victims. Although the data analysis did not show statistically significant differences in the results concerning the possession of a certificate for working with minors, 61% of respondents believed that competent police officers should also possess this certificate. Since the respondents highlighted this need as the greatest systemic hindrance in the work of child protection, and since about half of the officers (22) in this sample did not possess this certificate, the authors emphasize the opinion that competent police officers, as well as other police officers, should be specially trained for working with minors.
Digital divide among older adults and digital feedback in the family: A study from Nanjing, China
Authors: Wang Yinghe , Samani Mus Chairil , Ahmad Abdul Latiff
Published: November 2024

Using questionnaire survey data conducted in Nanjing, China, this study investigates the impact of age on the digital divide among the elderly population and explores the moderating role of intergenerational communication. Through empirical analysis, it was found that increasing age significantly reduces the probability and duration of elderly people using the internet, but intergenerational communication can alleviate this negative impact to some extent. Specifically, increasing the frequency of contact with children promotes the acceptance and use of internet technology among the elderly, while the increase in meeting frequency significantly prolongs their internet usage time. This discovery emphasizes the important role of intergenerational interaction in promoting the digital integration of the elderly, providing a scientific basis for formulating relevant policy measures aimed at narrowing the digital divide among the elderly by enhancing the quality and depth of intergenerational communication.
Emotional expressivity in the Bangladeshis: Psychometric properties of the Bangla Berkeley expressivity questionnaire
Authors: Aktar Rumana , Uddin Mohammad Ifaz
Published: November 2024

Emotional expressivity is related to physical and mental well-being. However, there is no instrument for evaluating emotional expressivity in Bangladesh's cultural context. The Berkeley Expressivity Questionnaire (BEQ) is a commonly used instrument for measuring emotional expressivity, which consists of three correlated facets: positive expressivity, negative expressivity, and impulse strength. Therefore, this investigation aimed to adapt and validate BEQ in the Bangla language and Bangladeshi culture through two independent studies using classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT)- based approach. In Study 1, 377 participants (Mage = 25.52, SD = 1.18) were finally selected, where 244 (59%) were men and 133 (41%) were women. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the revised 15-item 3-factor model is the best model of the Bangla BEQ version. Additionally, the measurement invariance test results proved that this instrument is consistent across men and women. Furthermore, internal consistency analyses revealed that the total scale and its three facets sub-scales have acceptable reliability. In Study 2, 553 participants (Mage = 21.31, SD = 1.48) participated. Among them, 285 (52%) were women. IRT-based analyses indicated that the facets of the Bangla BEQ provide a significant amount of information across a broad continuum. The Bangla BEQ was assessed for concurrent validity by comparing it to external instruments that measure personality traits and well-being. The results of the correlation analyses confirmed the concurrent validity. Finally, the 15-item Bangla BEQ has been found to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing emotional expressivity in Bangladeshis.
Emerging Challenges in International Trade Law: Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape
Authors: Hamid Abdul , Fikrina Aulia , Prasetyo Budi , Nur Muhammad , Huda Miftakhul
Published: November 2024

This article addresses the evolving challenges in international trade law as the global economic landscape undergoes significant transformations. With the rise of new economic powers, technological advancements, and increasing geopolitical tensions, the traditional frameworks of trade law are being tested. The article explores key emerging issues, including the impact of digital trade, protectionism, and shifting multilateral trade agreements, on international trade regulation. It examines how countries are adapting their legal frameworks to address disputes arising from cross-border e-commerce, intellectual property rights in the digital age, and the growing role of data protection in trade agreements. Additionally, the article analyzes the rise of regional trade agreements and how these challenge the authority of multilateral organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO). The role of trade law in addressing environmental concerns, such as carbon border taxes and sustainability standards, is also critically assessed. The study highlights the need for reforms in international trade law to accommodate these challenges while maintaining fairness and promoting global economic cooperation. By drawing on recent case studies and legal reforms, the article provides insight into how legal systems are evolving to manage conflicts in a fragmented global trade environment. It concludes by suggesting that policymakers and legal experts must collaborate to create flexible yet robust frameworks that can respond to the rapidly changing realities of international trade, ensuring legal certainty and fairness in an increasingly interconnected world.
“Guardador de Lembranças”: aspectos da memória negra na obra de Oswaldo de Camargo
Authors: Souza Ricardo Silva Ramos de
Published: November 2024

Oswaldo de Camargo começou a publicar literatura em 1958 e, desde então, destaca-se pela sua longevidade em mais de sessenta anos de atividade literária com uma obra constituída em diferentes gêneros, apresentando, como uma de suas características, o cuidado com a memória da história da literatura e das autorias negras brasileiras. Assim, Camargo publicou antologias de poesia, uma história da literatura negra brasileira, livros ensaísticos dedicados a autores negros e também explora esse viés memorialístico na sua ficção. O presente artigo investiga a importância da memória literária negra e os registros nos seus livros ensaísticos, de ficção e na antologia de poesia organizada por ele, relacionando essas obras com a singularidade da vida literária de Oswaldo de Camargo, capaz de proporcionar as condições possíveis para combater o esquecimento e investir na presença do negro na literatura brasileira.
Diagnosis and Management of Essential Thrombocythemia: A Comprehensive Review
Authors:   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, LAZAR Sandra , POPOVICI Despina Calamar ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, SARAU Oana ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, IONITA Hortensia ,   Department of Hematology, Emergency Municipal Hospital Timisoara, Romania, IONITA Claudiu Octavian ,   Department IX of Surgery I, Discipline Surgical Semiology I and Thoracic Surgery, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, OROS Dacian Nicolae ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, IONITA Ioana ,   Department V of Internal Medicine I, Discipline of Hematology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Published: November 2024

Myeloproliferative neoplasms, including essential thrombocythemia, are characterized by clonal proliferations of hematopoietic stem cells, leading to an increase in mature myeloid lineage cells. Essential thrombocythemia is a rare condition, with an incidence of 1-5 cases per 100,000 population, and it is more prevalent in females and older individuals. The JAK2 mutation was a key diagnostic factor in the 2008 World Health Organization classification for BCR-ABL negative myeloproliferative neoplasms, with the JAK2V617F mutation identified in over 50% of ET patients, while CALR, MPL, and "triple-negative" mutations are reported in 10% of ET patients. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the key factors related to the diagnosis and management of essential thrombocythemia, including considerations for specific patient populations.
The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Work Performance in Health Institutions
Authors: Aldosari Munira
Published: November 2024

Health organizations are one of the sectors that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to achieve its goals, as the provision of health care is one of the services that receive great attention from the state in improving the health status of the individual and the group; due to its importance in supporting the development process, and based on that, the interest in the role of workers in the health sector, which in turn made this sector occupy a distinguished position among other service sectors due to the importance imposed by the nature of the services provided by this sector due to its direct connection to the health and lives of members of society. From here, the current study was launched due to the necessity of addressing job satisfaction among workers in the health sector, by trying to investigate job satisfaction and work performance between employees of the general ladder and employees of the self-employment program, as there are differences in job titles and ladders and salaries, which may lead to a negative work environment through employee dissatisfaction and negatively affect the performance and motivation of employees to work. The study concluded with a set of recommendations, including the necessity of working to provide real development opportunities for employees to enhance job satisfaction for the institution's employees, employee participation in building the goals and objectives of health institutions, and making decisions that affect them to contribute to raising their level of job satisfaction.
Leadership for Sustainable Growth of High-tech Enterprises in Guangxi Province
Authors: Lyu Gaizhi , Horadal Pong , Sawangcharoen Kanakorn , Teekasap Sombat
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: China’s economy has experienced 30 years of rapid development, and its development has evolved from a crude model to a new high-quality model. High-tech enterprises have become an important engine for promoting China’s economic development. This study aims to study the leadership abilities required, leadership affect factors, and finally propose a specific leadership model to promote the sustainable development of high-tech enterprises.
Materials and Methods: The research methodology adopted the Ethnographic Delphi Future Research (EDFR) technique using 17 experts who are the CTO or CEO in high-tech enterprises.
Results: The research results give a CTO leadership model also help explore a way to promote the development of high-tech industries through the efforts of enterprises themselves, to realize China's modernization. The result reveals that 1. CTOs in high-tech enterprises should possess: Technical leadership and strategic thinking; Collaboration and team building; Adaptability and Resilience; and Innovation and R&D. 2. Sustainable development strategies that high-tech enterprises need to possess are Environmental Sustainability Initiative; Social Responsibility and Ethical Practice; and Economic sustainability and long-term viability. 3. CTO Strategies for Improving the Sustainable Growth of High-tech Enterprises include Key Steps to Making the Most of Emerging Technologies; Key Steps to getting the most out of data analysis and decision-making; Strategies for overcoming corporate resistance to sustainable reforms; and Strategies for managing stakeholder expectations. 4. Prediction of CTO’s Future Role are: Focus on digital transformation; Data-driven decision-making; Leading position in cybersecurity; Sustainability and ethical technology adoption; Customer-centric innovation; Agility and flexibility; Collaboration with senior executives; Talent management and skill enhancement skills; Emphasize the innovation ecosystem; and Addressing Regulatory Challenges
Conclusion: The CTO leadership model explores a way to promote the development of high-tech industries through the efforts of enterprises as 1) CTOs in high-tech enterprises 2) Sustainable development strategies 3) CTO Strategies for Improving Sustainable Growth of High-tech Enterprises and 4) Prediction of CTO’s Future Role.
Designation of Battery Test to Evaluate Aerobic Gymnastic Athlete’s Performance
Authors: Fan Zhiyuan , Tongdecharoen Wisute , Tasnaina Nopporn
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: The performance of China's aerobic gymnasts in international competitions has seen a significant decline over the past decade, following notable successes from 2000 to 2012. In recent years, certain training issues from the past have gradually come to light. Consequently, it holds great significance to delve into the factors and standards influencing the competitive performance of high-level aerobic gymnastic athletes. This study aims to develop a comprehensive battery test to assess and enhance the performance of high-level aerobic gymnasts, addressing existing training inadequacies and competition underperformance.
Materials and Methods: This study was a mix of methods of research and development that followed: (1) reviewing relevant literature on the competitive abilities of aerobic gymnastic athletes, initially selecting influencing factors, and establishing an indicator evaluation system; (2) conducting expert interviews and inviting 9 experts to modify and optimize the indicator system; (3) organizing focus group discussions and inviting 19 experts for consultation to further optimize the indicator system and testing content; and (4) developing testing content, operational procedures, and evaluation criteria for the evaluation indicator system, and conducting correlation tests. Data were primarily analyzed using mean, standard deviation, median, two-class imbalance rate, coefficient of variation, and correlation.
Results: The results found that (1) the factors that affect Chinese aerobic gymnastics athletes' performance include physical performance (physical form, physical function, and physical fitness), skills, and choreography; (2) the battery test, consists of 3 physical form tests, 6 physical function tests, 7 physical fitness tests, 3 skill tests, 3 mental tests, and 6 choreography tests; and (3) after conducting test-retest reliability and organizing the data from both tests, the values ranged from 0.73 to 0.97, which indicated that the data from various tests had high reliability and validity.
Conclusion: A comprehensive battery test assesses these factors, including physical, skills, mental, and choreographic aspects. The test's reliability and validity are high.
The Impact of Anthropomorphism Strategy on Green Consumption Behavior
Authors: Zhou Rong , Cai Yuanfeng
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: With the development of industrialization and urbanization, people’s living standards have been continuously improving. However, this process is accompanied by significant environmental issues, as the global scale of consumption behaviors expands and resource consumption behavior levels increase, leading to increasingly severe environmental problems. Therefore, green consumption behavior has gradually gained widespread attention in academia. Research suggests that anthropomorphism is an effective information dissemination strategy, as visual information is more easily remembered and facilitates information recall compared to textual information. Previous studies have shown that providing anthropomorphism green advertisements can generate more positive attitudes toward green cause-related marketing. There are still some gaps of understanding on the boundary condition of anthropomorphism of environmental hazards. There is no research on the mechanism of how anthropomorphism of environmental hazards affects green consumption. Thus, the study wants to explore the impact mechanism of anthropomorphism of environmental hazards on green consumption behavior.
Materials and Methods: Using structured questionnaires, quantitative data on green consumption behavior are collected from urban residents aged 20 and above. SPSS and AMOS are both used to analyze the data, such as reliability, validity, fit, mediation effect, etc. The study employs Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test the relationships among each variable and to test hypotheses.
Results: Anthropomorphism positively impacts green consumption behavior, with perceived empathy, perceived psychological distance, perceived threat, and vulnerability as mediating variables. In terms of promoting green consumption, perceived empathy and psychological distance have the strongest promotional effect, followed by perceived vulnerability, and perceived threat has the weakest effect of all.
Conclusion: The research suggests that using anthropomorphism of environmental hazards as a marketing method for environmental protection is effective, and can be used in green marketing strategies. According to the degree of influence of the intermediary effect, in terms of shaping anthropomorphism images for more promotion effect of the anthropomorphism strategy, it is recommended to focus first on perceived empathy and psychological distance, then on perceived vulnerability, and finally on perceived threat.
Utilization of Parthenium hysterophorus Aqueous Extracts as a Bio-Herbicide - An Alternative for Synthetic Herbicides
Authors: Srinithan T. , Raman R.
Published: November 2024

Invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus has been wreaking havoc all over the terrestrial ecosystems in tropics and sub-tropics. The traits governing successive invasion and colonization of this weed are superficial seed production ability, inedibility to animals and allelopathy. Allelopathy refers to the impact of plants on nearby plants or their associated microflora or macrofauna by the production and release of allelochemicals. The identification and characterization of allelochemicals will be helpful for utilizing in agricultural pest management operations. In this rationale, a preliminary probe has been made to assess the potential of Parthenium hysterophorus aqueous extracts as a farmer friendly herbicide. Raddish seeds have been used to test the phytotoxicity of the extracts and complete germination inhibition was found with application of 25% extract. Seeds in control has a germination speed of 5.29 seeds germinated/day and produced robust seedlings with 4.81 cm shoot and 2.87 cm, whereas application of 20% aqueous extracts has reduced the germination speed to 0.17 seeds germinated/day with nil seedling formation. On working out phytotoxicity percentage, it is revealed that 10% extract application has produced 100% phytotoxicity. Interestingly, the phytochemical analysis of the Parthenium hysterophorus aqueous extracts by GC-MS has revealed the presence of 4 phytotoxins viz., 1-Tetradecene, 2-methyldodecane, Eicosane and 1-Decanol, 2-hexyl-.
Un indovinello neopitagorico nella Theano di Michele Coniata
Authors: Carrozza Marco
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to solve a Neopythagorean enigma that occurs in a little-known poem, namely the Theano by Michael Choniates. It constitutes a peculiar poetic evidence about the survival of Neopythagorean ontological monism, which here takes on theological implications bringing it closer to the Trinitarian Doctrine, so that the poet resorts to it in order to elaborate a sort of riddle where we witness to a complex intermingling between the Neopythagorean principles and the hypostases of the Trinitarian Ontology.

Il presente contributo mira a sciogliere un enigma neopitagorico che compare in un testo invero poco noto, ossia la Theano di Michele Coniata. Esso costituisce una singolare testimonianza poetica della sopravvivenza del monismo ontologico di matrice neopitagorica, che assume qui implicazioni teologiche che lo avvicinano alla dottrina trinitaria, al punto tale che il poeta vi ricorre per elaborare una sorta di indovinello in cui ai principi neopitagorici corrispondono, se attentamente analizzati, le ipostasi dell’ontologia trinitaria.
Salute e malattia in Isocrate
Authors: Pinto Massimo
Published: November 2024

The article addresses the hitherto unexplored dimension of health and disease in Isocrates’ biography and works, including the presence of medicine and medical language.

L’articolo offre una ricognizione dell’ambito tematico della salute e della malattia nella biografia e nell’opera di Isocrate, con attenzione alla presenza della medicina e del lessico medico.

L’articolo offre una ricognizione dell’ambito tematico della salute e della malattia nella biografia e nell’opera di Isocrate, con attenzione alla presenza della medicina e del lessico medico.
Analysis Of the Strength of The Structure of The Multi-Story Building of Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi Using Sliding Walls Using the Pushover Analysis Method
Authors: Annisa Adika Qolby
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the strength of the structure of the multi-storey building of Panca Budi Development University using a shear wall through the Pushover Analysis method. This analysis is important considering the importance of ensuring the safety needs of the structure for building users. The research method used is numerical analysis with structural modeling using ETABS software v.19.0.0. Primary data is obtained through direct measurement of structural dimensions and material testing in the field, while secondary data is obtained from building planning documents. Pushover analysis is carried out by monotonic static lateral loading which is gradually increased until the structure collapses. The analyzed parameters include the shear capacity of the foundation, lateral displacement and the collapse mechanism of the structure. The results show that the building structure with the addition of sliding walls has a maximum basic shear capacity of 12,450 kN, with a maximum lateral displacement on the roof of 0.235 meters. The performance level of the structure is in the Life Safety (LS) category based on FEMA 356, which indicates that the structure is able to withstand the planned earthquake load well. The addition of sliding walls increases the lateral stiffness of the structure by 45% compared to the structure without sliding walls, as well as reduces lateral displacement by 35%. The collapse pattern that occurs is daktail with the formation of plastic joints starting from the beam before the column, in accordance with the concept of strong column-weak beam. This study concludes that the use of sliding walls in the multi-storey building of Panca Budi Development University significantly improves the seismic performance of the structure and meets safety requirements in accordance with SNI 1726:2019 concerning Earthquake Resistance Planning Procedures for Building and Non-Building Structures. This study recommends the implementation of sliding walls as an effective solution to improve seismic resistance in high-rise buildings in the middle earthquake zone.
Modelo Dual ¿Mundos de Vida Compatibles?
Authors: Vega Cruz Ana Beatriz , Hernández López Eymard , Trejo Martínez Alfredo , Kryvko Andriy
Published: November 2024

El Modelo de Educación Dual (MED) busca la relación teoría-práctica, para lograrlo se vincula a las instituciones educativas con las empresas, lo cual resulta en dos mundos de vidad que parecen, de entrada, incompatibles para los estudiantes que deciden participar en este modelo, pero ¿existe esta incompatibilidad?, responder a esta interrogantes es el objetivo del presente artículo. Para lograrlo se uso una metodología cualitativa que buscó tomar la voz de los participantes esenciales en dual -los estudiantes- a través de la aplicación de entrevista a profundidad y grupos focales. Entre los referentes teóricos que apoyan al interpretación de datos se retoma a Goffman (1971) y la noción de mundos figurados de Holland, Lachicote, Skinner y Cain (1998)
Use of a Transcutaneous Carboxytherapy Gel for Treating Small Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Preliminary Investigations
Authors:   Faculté de Médecine D’Oran Oran, Algeria, Khiat Lynda , Leibaschof Gustavo H ,   International Consultants in Aesthetic Medicine (ICAM USA LLC) Dallas, TX, USA
Published: November 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease affecting millions of people worldwide. One of the many complications of poorly controlled diabetes is chronic nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers which are a significant cause of hospitalization and increase the risk of amputation. Previously, we demonstrated the beneficial effects of transdermal carboxytherapy for treating patients with diabetic ulcers; however, topical carboxytherapy has emerged as a viable noninvasive adjunct for wound healing. Here, we present our initial observations following the addition of a topical CO2 gel to standard wound care for treating small diabetic foot ulcers (CO2 LIFT® Carboxy Gel, Lumisque, Inc.; Weston, FL USA). The product was provided as two components which, when combined, generate CO2 gas for 45 minutes. The CO2 gel was applied at home to foot ulcers three times weekly for 1 month with a sterile spatula. The gel was left in place for 45 minutes and then removed with the spatula. Patients also received oral antibiotics. All ten subjects demonstrated significant clinical after 4 weeks; however, one patient experienced delayed healing due to atheromatous arterial disease, insufficiency in the great saphenous vein, and Boyd perforante. These results suggest real clinical benefits of a transcutaneous carboxytherapy gel as an adjunct for treating subjects with small diabetic foot ulcers. This non-invasive therapy is well-suited for routine home management. A larger, randomized, controlled study is needed to confirm these promising results.
PENGEMBANGAN UMKM DALAM APLIKASI GOOGLE MAPS
Authors: Puspitaningtyas Ayu , Herbayu Tatag , Rosdiana Rosdiana , Resya Dinda , Farah Sevia , Adi Diva , Apif Muhamad , Alqamara Alqamara , Santika Syania
Published: November 2024

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) muncul dari konsep atas kesadaran mahasiswa sebagai calon sarjana untuk dapat  memanfaatkan sebagian waktu  belajarnya menyumbangkan pengetahuan dan  ilmu  yang  telah diperolehnya secara langsung dalam membantu para warga sekitar yang memiliki usaha kecil menengah untuk menentukan lokasi di Google Maps agar dapat dijangkau oleh masyarakat luas. KKN di Desa Tugu Utara menjadi bukti bentuk kepedulian mahasiswa dan kampus Universitas Krisnadwipayana dimana tujuan KKN ini sebagai bentuk penyuluhan kepada warga sekitar yang memiliki UMKM di Desa Tugu Utara sekaligus memberikan pemahaman dan pengetahuan umum melalui aplikasi Google Maps. KKN penyuluhan UMKM Universitas Krisnadwipayana dilakukan di Desa Tugu Utara kecamatan Cisarua, Kabupaten Bogor Jawa barat. Di 2 tempat tersebut dilaksanakan program kerja yang telah dibuat oleh para Dosen Pembimbing Lapangan (DPL) untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mahasiswa untuk berpikir cepat dan melatih mahasiswa untuk menjadi kelompok penyuluhan tentang cara menggunakan aplikasi google maps dalam menentukan titik lokasi.
Reformasi birokrasi dan pelayanan publik
Authors: Rudianto Rudianto
Published: November 2024

Background: The purpose of this research is to discover how bureaucratic reform is implemented and provide several solutions to improve administrative services. Methods: This study was conducted using a qualitative method and an instrumental case study type. In-depth interviews, document studies, and observation were the data collection methods used. Reduction, presentation, conclusion, and verification are the stages through which the data is analyzed. Findings: One of the strategic steps to build governance that is more efficient and effective in carrying out government tasks and serving the community is bureaucratic reform. One way to improve public services is through the "reinventing government management" program, which includes improving government performance, efficiency and empowerment. Conclusion: The results of the study show that, from an institutional perspective, bureaucratic reform has been carried out in social assistance services in the City of Semarang, and from an HR perspective, the qualifications of the existing staff are not appropriate.
Keterkaitan pangan dan politik-ekonomi global
Authors: Lestari Intan
Published: November 2024

Background: Global food needs will continue to increase, this cannot be separated from the increase in population which has implications for increasing food needs which until now the world's population has reached 7.7 billion. According to FAO in 2050 we need to produce 60% more food to meet the needs of the world's population of 9.3 billion. In addition to the increasing need for food, another problem is the unfulfilled global food needs due to inequality and lack of access. Findings: This is reflected in the amount of food waste that occurs in developed countries reaching 679 million tons/year with food waste per capita in Europe and North America reaching 95 kg and 115 kg while in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia it only reaches 6-11 kg per capita. In addition, in 2016, the number of chronically malnourished people in the world is estimated to reach 815 million and has increased from 777 million in 2015. This phenomenon shows that the problem that occurs is not only the fulfillment of food but also accessibility and affordability of every level of society. The availability and unavailability of food are related to the relationship between supply and demand in a global context. Methods: This study was conducted using qualitative methods and instrumental case studies. Conducting in-depth interviews with the targets to be achieved, document studies, and observations are the data collection methods used. Conclusion: Factors that influence food politics and dynamics have a long chain, not only farmers and buyers but there are indirect agents that add to the food process chain. The monopoly that occurs is not only limited to the processing of the food industry, even from the input chain such as seed supply, and maintenance (agrochemicals) also become indirect agents that affect global food. In addition to infiltration through the form of agropoly, food issues are also directly intervened by various global institutions. Global policy interventions through institutions are carried out directly on agricultural policies and in general development policies that overall encourage global market agriculture. This is a double-edged sword, on the one hand farmers who have access can benefit from integration into a large system, on the other hand farmers are very vulnerable when they do not have access to the free market.
Komunikasi interpersonal pasangan suami istri yang berpoligami dalam mempertahankan rumah tangga: Studi kasus di Kabupaten Lombok Tengah
Authors: Lestari Aprilyaningrum Dwi , Putra Bayu Karunia , Lestari Suci , Fitri Ananda Desiani
Published: November 2024

Background: Effective and efficient interpersonal communication can create all forms of superior human relationships and emphasize the quality of openness, empathy, supportive attitudes, positive attitudes, and equality. As is appropriate with the concepts listed in other social sciences, interpersonal communication has many definitions expressed directly by experts regarding the concept of interpersonal communication. As social beings, humans must have the desire to talk, exchange ideas, send and receive messages or information, and share experiences through cooperation to meet each other's needs. Findings: Highlights how tensions in social interactions can be constructive and inhibiting in achieving sustainable collaboration, depending on how well the plans and main objectives of the partnership can be aligned within the organization. Effective leadership pays attention to every problem of achieving targets. Target achievement refers to a priority scale that requires certainty of time. Methods: The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The researcher is the key instrument, the data collection technique is carried out by triangulation (combination), and data analysis is inductive/qualitative. Qualitative data is data expressed in the form of sentences or descriptions, the data used in this study, namely qualitative data consisting of primary data and secondary data. Conclusion: The author found that the interpersonal communication process of the informants was always marked by the exchange of information when talking to each other, but this did not happen to informant III. All informants always limited the topics they wanted to discuss with their partners in order to maintain the relationship well, except for the wife of informant IV. In the interpersonal communication process, all informants tried to reveal something they did not like about their partners in order to improve their behavior for a quality relationship, except for the husband of informant V. The obstacles or disturbances that occurred in the interpersonal communication process of all informants consisted of physical, psychological, and conflict obstacles. Although the conflict was only experienced by the wife of informant II. Process obstacles and semantic obstacles were not found in the communication process of the informants. Furthermore, the quality of communication possessed by the informants consisted of openness, empathy, supportive attitude, positive attitude, honesty, trust, and equality. However, the supportive attitude aspect was not possessed by informants III and IV.
NgRx and RxJS in Angular: Revolutionizing State Management and Reactive Programming
Authors: Kodali Nikhil
Published: November 2024

In the realm of modern web development, Angular has established itself as a robust framework for building dynamic applications. Central to enhancing Angular's capabilities are two pivotal libraries: NgRx and RxJS. NgRx provides a Redux-inspired state management architecture, leveraging RxJS to handle asynchronous data flows through Observables. This paper explores how NgRx and RxJS synergistically enable developers to manage application state predictably and efficiently, promoting scalability and maintainability. By examining the principles of unidirectional data flow and reactive programming, we highlight the indispensability of these tools in modern Angular development.
Angular's Standalone Components: A Shift Towards Modular Design
Authors: Kodali Nikhil
Published: November 2024

Angular introduced Standalone Components, marking a significant evolution in the framework's architecture. This feature simplifies module dependency management by allowing components, directives, and pipes to function independently of Angular Modules (NgModules). This paper explores the implications of Standalone Components on Angular development, including reduced boilerplate code, improved performance, and enhanced scalability. By examining the motivations, implementation strategies, and benefits, we aim to understand how this shift promotes a more modular and lightweight design in Angular applications.
Sobre el sistema-ciudad o la (im)posibilidad de su fragmentación
Authors: Aguirre Franco Marcos de J.
Published: November 2024

El presente artículo procura analizar el significado de uno de los problemas fundamentales que ocupan el trabajo de planificadores y teóricos de la ciudad en busca de soluciones para la fragmentación, producto del vertiginoso crecimiento de las ciudades. Aunque el concepto se utiliza principalmente para diagnosticar las disfuncionalidades socio-urbanas que afectan la accesibilidad a los bienes y servicios que ofrece la ciudad, su fundamentación teórica no resulta coherente cuando se busca comprender la complejidad de la ciudad en su sentido más amplio. La argumentación aquí desarrollada se orienta, en primer lugar, a dilucidar que el concepto de fragmentación social y urbana es un referente sin significado cuando se quiere comprender la dinámica de la ciudad y, en segundo lugar, a demostrar que la utilización de dicho concepto dificulta la observación de los fundamentos que constituyen al sistema de la ciudad, esto es, a sus relaciones.
The Influence of Psychological Capital on Work Readiness in Diploma Level Undergraduates at Padang State University with Gender as A Moderating Variable
Authors: Augesty Fadhilah Putri  , Farah Aulia
Published: November 2024

The percentage of unemployed at the diploma level is higher than at the undergraduate level, even though diploma-level students have skills that undergraduate students do not get. It shows the lack of work readiness of diploma-level students. One of the factors that influences work readiness is psychological capital. Furthermore, one of the factors that can influence psychological capital and work readiness is gender. This research aims to see whether gender can moderate the influence of psychological capital on work readiness in final diploma-level students at Padang State University. This research uses a quantitative approach. The number of samples in this study was 100 final diploma-level students at Padang State University who were selected using the proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using a work readiness scale with a reliability of 0.821 and a psychological capital scale with a reliability of 0.813. Data analysis in this research used moderated regression analysis using the subgroup method. This research shows that gender cannot moderate the influence of psychological capital on work readiness in final diploma-level students at Padang State University.
New Web-Based Corpus Tools for Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Idrizi Emin
Published: November 2024

Over the past decades, various corpora and corpus interfaces have been developed that have mainly served linguists and lexicographers for the purpose of language exploration and analyses. These interfaces have also been aimed at language teachers for language teaching purposes as well as language learners who wanted to engage in corpus consultation to gain knowledge on various aspects of the target language, such as grammar, words in context, word collocation, among others. The standard and traditional corpus interfaces, however, have not always proven to be easy tools for teachers and learners given that they require sufficient training before they can be used effectively. To overcome these challenges, a number of alternative web-based corpus tools have been introduced having language teachers and learners in mind. In this paper we examine and evaluate two state-of-the-art corpus tools: SKELL and Netspeak.
Research on the required coefficient of friction and muscle force during recovery from unexpected slip
Authors: Song Liming , Min Zhiyu
Published: November 2024

The required friction coefficient (RCOF) and muscle force are significant of exploring the human body recovery strategy after an unexpected slip. This paper quantitatively studied the muscle force distribution and response characteristics after an unexpected slip in conjunction with the variation of the required coefficient of friction (RCOF). Twenty healthy subjects were recruited for this research. Ground reaction force and gait motion data were collected by using the Vicon Motion System and AMTI force platforms. The required friction coefficient was calculated based on the ground reaction force. A musculoskeletal model was built in the Any Body Modeling System to determine the muscle forces. The results show that the RCOF changes significantly (p < 0.001) and approaches 0 at 12% of the gait cycle when a slip occurs, compared to non-slip conditions. During the recovery process, the values of semitendinosus, tibialis anterior, medial gastrocnemius, and lateral gastrocnemius increase by 27%, 103%, 34% and 61%, respectively. After successful recovery, there is no substantial change in muscle force in the selected muscles except for biceps femoris, medial gastrocnemius, and lateral gastrocnemius. This research suggests that biceps femoris, medial gastrocnemius, lateral gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, and semitendinosus are with a greater impact on recovery after an unexpected slip. The paper will assist in rehabilitation training, developing effective anti-slip strategies, and conducting bipedal robot stability studies.