bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of an innovative relaxation technique on dental anxiety among 8- to 11-year-olds during infiltrative anesthetic procedures: a randomized control trial
Authors: Raval Prapti , Sathyaprasad Savitha
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: Dental procedures especially involving local anesthesia have ranked highest in anxiety as the anaesthetic needle's appearance and feel are the most fear eliciting stimuli in children. AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of an innovative reframing behaviour management technique by the combination of breathing and foot rotation in reducing dental fear. METHOD: In this randomized control trial, 50 children aged 8- 11 years of age, requiring local anesthesia in the maxillary arch and also based on inclusion criteria were selected. Subjects were divided by using flip of coin method of randomization. Children in the test group were taught to carry out deep breathing and simultaneous feet rotation in which the right foot was rotated in clockwise and left foot in anticlockwise direction. The exercises were asked to perform while the local anaesthesia was injected. No exercises were performed in control group. CFSS-DS scale was used as a tool and children fearful for injection were included. Pulse rate, SPO2 were used as physiologic parameters while FLACC scale was used to analyze fear. RESULT: In our study which included both subjective and objective recordings of anxiety during anaesthesia statistically significant variation between the two groups was observed. The FLACC score and pulse rate showed a statistically significant difference (p value <0.05) in the intervention group. There was a marked reduction for fear of injections after the treatment in case group. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of the study, the innovative exercise reduced the anxiety in children during anesthetic procedures and can be used as an alternative behaviour management strategy.
Literature Review: Development of Google Sites – Based Multimedia to Improve Elementary School Students’ Reading Literacy
Authors: Mulyaningsih Titik , Hendratno Hendratno , Subrata Heru
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages of multimedia learning on Google Sites, content design, and effectiveness in improving reading literacy. Method: This research method is a review of literature from Scopus journals and Google Scholar in 2017 – 2023. The data analysis used in this study was qualitative descriptive. Results: The result of this study is that Google Sites has advantages in terms of ease of access and ease of use. Interesting content design can increase students' interest in reading. The limitation of Google Sites multimedia is the internet connection. Novelty: The novelty of this research is a review of the literature used from Google Scholar and Scopus so that the results can provide information on the success rate of developing Google Site-based multimedia in improving reading literacy. This makes the research relevant and has the potential to significantly contribute to the literature on reading literacy and the use of technology, particularly Google Sites in Basic Education.
Analysis of Implementation of Steam-Oriented Science Teaching Modules and Profiles of Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary Students
Authors: Rahayu Aprilya Teguh , Widodo Wahono , Sudibyo Elok
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This research aims to analyze the profile of students' critical thinking abilities regarding the implementation of STEAM-oriented science and science learning development in elementary schools. Method:  This research is a preliminary study with a data collection technique in the form of a written test by analyzing the data results descriptively and qualitatively. This research was conducted on 7 students consisting of 3 female and 4 male students in elementary school. Results: This research can be concluded that: It was found that the criteria for students' critical thinking abilities were still very low with an average score of 51.76 or a completion percentage of around 36%. In this research, it is hoped that the application of STEAM-oriented learning can improve students' thinking abilities. So, the conclusion is that if students' critical thinking skills are still low, it is necessary to improve students' critical thinking skills, namely by implementing STEAM-oriented learning. Novelty: Development of learning tools oriented to the STEAM approach to improve the science and science critical thinking abilities of elementary school students in the independent curriculum, so that it will improve students' critical thinking skills in line with the demands of the 21st century
FRACTIONALCALCULUSOPERATORSOFTHEGENERALIZED EXTENDEDMITTAG-LEFFLERFUNCTIONANDRELATED JACOBITRANSFORMS
Authors: Kumawat Shilpa , Saxena Hemlata , Chopra Purnima
Published: January 2024

Ouraimistoobtaincertainimageformulasofthep–extendedMittagLeffler functionEγ α,β,p(z)byusingSaigo’shypergeometric fractional integral and differentialoperators.CorrespondingassertionsfortheclassicalRiemann-Liouville (R-L)andErd´elyi-Kober (E-K) fractional integral anddifferential operatorsare established. All theresultsarerepresentedintermsof theHadamardproductof thep–extendedMittag-Leffler functionEγ λ,µ,p(z)andFox-Wright functionrΨs(z). WealsoestablishedJacobi and itsparticularassertions for theGegenbauerand Legendretransformsofthep–extendedMittag-LefflerfunctionEγ α,β,p(z).
FIRST ZAGREB MATRIX AND ENERGY OF A T2 HYPERGRAPH
Authors: D. Sharmila , S. Sujitha , M. K. Angel Jebitha
Published: January 2024

Let H be a T2 hypergraph of order n≥4. The first Zagreb matrix of H, denoted by Z(H) is defined as the square matrix of ordern, whose (i,j) th entry is di+dj if xi and xj are adjacent and zero for other cases. The first Zagreb energy ZE(H) of H is the sum of the absolute values of the eigenvalues of Z(H). It is shown that, for a T2 hypergraph ZE (H)≤ √2(n2+3n+1) √3 .
COMPUTATION OF b-CHROMATIC TOPOLOGICAL INDICES OF SOME GRAPHS AND ITS DERIVED GRAPHS
Authors: Glory C. , Nanjappa Manjunath
Published: January 2024

The two fastest-growing subfields of graph theory are graph coloringand topological indices. Graph coloring is assigning the colors/values to theedges/vertices or both. A proper coloring of the graph G is assigning colors/valuesto the vertices/edges or both so that no two adjacent vertices/edges share the samecolor/value. Recently, studies involving Chromatic Topological indices that dealtwith different graph coloring were studied. In such studies, the vertex degrees getreplaced with the colors, and the computation is carried out based on the topologicalindex of our choice. We focus on b-Chromatic Zagreb indices and b-Chromaticirregularity indices in this work. This paper discusses the b-Chromatic Zagreb indicesand b-Chromatic irregularity indices of the gear graph, star graph, and itsderived graphs such as the line and middle graph.
ROUGH IDEAL CONVERGENT SEQUENCE SPACES OF BOUNDED LINEAR OPERATORS
Authors: Sharma Shivani , Mishra Sanjay
Published: January 2024

In this paper, using the concept of rough ideal convergence in normedlinear spaces, we introduce rough ideal convergence for bounded linear operators.We also introduce some rough ideal convergent sequence spaces of bounded linearoperators and further investigate and study some inclusion relations of these spaces,decomposition theorem and algebraic properties.
NANO JD*-HOMEOMORPHISMS
Authors: Nethaji O. , Selvi G. , Jackson S. , Thangamayan V.
Published: January 2024

We discussed nano JD*-Homeomorphisms in nano topological spaces inthis study. We address the fundamental characteristics and noteworthy characterizationsof nano JD*-Homeomorphisms in nano topological spaces. Our analysisdemonstrates how they relate to other ideas already known, such as nano semihomeomorphisms,nano pre-homeomorphisms, and nano g-homeomorphisms.
Pendekatan Subjek pada Produksi Program Dokumenter Televisi Bingkai Inspirasi Edisi “Menerjang Batas, Sang Disabilitas”
Authors: Khoirunnisa Pipit Amalia , Relawati Dwi Korina
Published: January 2024

The creation of television documentary production “Bingkai Inspirasi” edition of “Menerjang Batas, Sang Disabilitas” was motivated by a sense of concern for people with disabilities who are often considered helpless and marginalized from social interactions in society. Triyono is an empowered person with disabilities who succeeded in building Difa Bike, an online motorbike taxi specifically for disabilities to help accessibility of transportation for people with disabilities. The author used observation and interview methods to collect data related to Triyono's life story. To support more in-depth data collection, the author also took a subject approach to the sources persons by combining interpersonal communication and non-verbal communication, through persuasive techniques and passive participant observation. The subject approach to the source persons aims to generate emotional closeness, so that the source persons is more comfortable and confident in telling their life story. The subject approach was successfully applied at every stage of production, thus resulting in a portrait documentary work with a story line, and an interesting visual combination. This work could inspire, motivate and arouse the hearts of the audience.
Zoonotic Spillover and their Relativity to Pandemics: Review Article
Authors: MUHAMMAD ABDUL MANAN  , AYESHA KHAN  , AREEBA SAFDAR  , MUHAMMAD FARHAN KHAN
Published: January 2024

The study aims to emphasize the relativity of pandemics and their zoonotic spillover. During recent decades the chance of pandemics occurring has increased many folds. So, the study thoroughly reviewed seven zoonotic spillovers from bats in history that led us to the common feature that close contact of bats with other species including humans is the major reason for pandemics. Due to anthropogenesis bats started moving into buildings for survival, reproduction, and swarming became the susceptible source of disease transmission. The study aims to suggest measures that could help to prevent bat-borne viral outbreaks in the future.
Effect of Different Salinity Levels on Growth Performance, Hematological Parameters and Proximate Composition of Cyprinus Carpio
Authors: MUHAMMAD OWAIS  , RIAZ-UD-DIN QURESHI  , MUHAMMAD IRFAN  , SIKANDAR JAMIL  , RIFFAT YASIN  , SUMRANA RAMZAN  , IRISH ATIQ  , SEHRISH ASHRAF  , INAYAT ULLAH MALIK  , KHIZAR SAMIULLAH  , RANA MEHROZ FAZAL
Published: January 2024

The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different salinity levels on the growth performance, proximate composition, and hematological parameters of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio). The experiment was designed under Laboratory conditions with twice replica as five treatments: T0: 0-ppt, (control); T1: 2-ppt, T2: 4-ppt, T3: 6-ppt and T4: 8-ppt and fish were randomly stocked (5 fish /aquarium). The C. carpio were fed 5% (commercial diet CP-30%) of their body weight and water was replaced regularly after every alternate day. The present study describes the significant changes (p<0.05) in growth parameters (viz; final weight, weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio) with poor feeding behavior and stress were observed with further increase in salinity. Furthermore, body composition (Protein, fat, moisture, and ash contents) also showed significant changes (p<0.05). The crude protein and moisture contents were significantly decreased while crude fat and ash contents were increased with the increase of salinity respectively. The results of hematological parameters also decrease with the increase of salinity and found significant changes (p<0.05). The results of this study indicate that C. carpio exhibits a great degree of adaptability and resistance to salinity stress. This study serves as a basis for developing strategies to optimize the rearing conditions and welfare of common carp in different salinity regimes. Further research is warranted to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the observed responses, enabling more precise management practices for the sustainable cultivation of C. carpio.
Faunistics of Pierid Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) with some New Records from Swat, Pakistan
Authors: ABDUR REHMAN  , USAMA KHAN  , NAZIR AHMAD  , SUMARA ASLAM  , AZAN KARAM  , TAIMUR KHAN  , MUHAMMAD ATIF KHAN  , WAQAS AHMAD  , JALAL HAYAT KHAN
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to explore the Pierid butterfly fauna of Swat over a one-year period from March 2021 to April 2022. A total of 100 specimens of butterflies were collected from different localities in Swat. Among the 100 specimens collected, 15 species spanning 10 genera categorized them into two subfamilies: Pierinae and Coliadinae. Within the identified species, nine belonged to the subfamily Pierinae, while the subfamily Coliadinae comprised six species. One species, Eurema brigitta (Stoll, 1780), is reported for the first time from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while five species—Pieris rapae (Linnaeus 1758), Ixias pyrene (Linnaeus 1764), Euchloe daphalis (Moore 1865), Aporia nabellicahesba (Boisduval, 1836), Colias eratae (Esper 1805) are reported for the first time from Swat.
Population Trend of Canola Aphid, Lipaphis Erysimi (Kalt) (Homoptera: Aphididae) Under Field Conditions
Authors: WASEEM HAYAT  , KHWAJA JUNAID  , NIAMAT GUL  , RAHIM SHAH  , AIZAZ AHMAD  , ABDULLAH  , KHADIM HUSSAIN  , YASIR ALI  , NASEER AHMAD  , SHARIF AHMED
Published: January 2024

The field experiment on the population trend of Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.) was conducted at New Developmental Farm, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, from 2021 to 2022. The results revealed that aphids appeared at rates of 1.00 and 0.75 per leaf during January 8-14, reaching their peak at 10.10 and 11.35 per leaf during March 12-18. Subsequently, they disappeared from the field after April 9-15 in both years (2021 and 2022). Therefore, as L. erysimi reaches its peak population during SMW 11 (March 12-18), plants should be closely observed during this period, and control methods with rapid curative action should be applied if needed.
Exploring the Origins and Characteristics of Kokah Pigeons: A Concise Overview
Authors: ASHRAFUL KABIR
Published: January 2024

As a distinctively vocal avian species, 'kokah' pigeons stand out as an exceptional breed in Bangladesh, particularly in the regions of Rajshahi, Natore, and Rangpur. Despite their prevalence, there are currently no established standards for judging this unique pigeon breed. Following discussions with numerous breeders in Bangladesh, there is a recognized need to establish standardized criteria for future judging.
INVESTIGATION OF IRANIAN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE IN HOT AND DRY AREAS
Authors: ELYASİ Sahar , YAMAÇLI Ruşen
Published: January 2024

The culture and knowledge of the residents and users of the building is one of the most important and influential factors in the formation of the form and space of architecture and its interior design. Since the degree of attachment of users and residents to the space and environment in residential buildings is much more than other uses, and also because the sense of ownership and freedom of action of residential building users is higher than other buildings and spaces, so the importance and role of culture in design and the development of residential spaces will be doubled. The aim of this study is to analyze and explain the aspects of culture and its influence on the interior design of traditional Iranian dwellings in hot and dry climates. The research method of this article is analytical-descriptive.
URBAN SOUNDSCAPE CHANGES IN TURKEY BEFORE AND AFTER COVID-19: ESKİŞEHİR, AN ANATOLIAN CITY
Authors: AKIN GÜLER Gülşen , ÖZÇEVİK BİLEN Aslı
Published: January 2024

In line with the Covid-19 measures taken in Turkey, there have been some changes in daily life and these changes affected the acoustic environment particularly in terms of dominant sound type and sound level. In the study conducted to examine the effects of changes in daily life as a result of the measures taken by the state on the sound environment, through sound level, sound types and soundscape components, the changes in the acoustic environment in commercial-recreational areas, as well as historical-touristic areas at the city center of the sample city Eskişehir, Turkey before and after Covid-19, were reviewed and evaluated by comparison. Before Covid-19, the sounds that existed but masked in the LO-FI acoustic environment (especially the natural sounds) became audible in the HI-FI acoustic environment created with the lowered sound level after pandemic (5 to 10 dBA), and they took their place among the keynotes and soundmarks. While the soundmarks that define urban areas consisted of the sounds arising from the area usage by function before the pandemic, they turned into natural sounds throughout the pandemic.
WATER RESOURCES AND VILLAGE MORPHOLOGY: LESSONS FROM THREE TRADITIONAL IRANIAN VILLAGES
Authors: MOSHARRAF Hesam , CORREİA Jorge
Published: January 2024

Water plays an increasingly prominent role in the contemporary world, but its significance has been evident throughout history, particularly in arid climates like Iran. Understanding the impact of water on the built environments, such as villages, is crucial for comprehending the form and effects that have shaped these historical settlements, which are an integral part of each country's heritage. Therefore, a comprehensive review and analysis of the water's influence on the morphology of these villages becomes essential. This study explores the utilization of various water sources and management practices in different distinct types of traditional villages in the center of Iran, and their impact on the villages' morphology. The objective of this research is to demonstrate the influence of water on the different types of village forms found in this region. By examining the diversity of water sources and their management methods, this study illustrates how they have impacted the form of villages. The findings derived from this research are beneficial for the preservation of historical heritages and rural development plans, especially with the threat of climate change and water scarcity. The study begins with a literature review and then, through site surveys, focuses on analyzing the effects of water on the selected case studies in Iran. It highlights the crucial role that the availability and management of water resources play in a village's development and sustainability, as well as its form and morphology. Finally, it compares the results between each case study.
KENTSEL AÇIK ALANLARDA İÇ MEKANLARIN KEŞFEDİLMESİ: ÇANAKKALE ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: SAĞLIK Elif , YETİŞİR Fatma
Published: January 2024

Kentsel iç mekan, şehirlerdeki iç mekanları tanımlayan bir terimdir. Kentsel iç mekanlar, insanların sosyal etkileşimde bulundukları, ticaret yapılan, rekreasyonel ihtiyaçlara çözüm sunan ve kültürel deneyimlerin yaşandığı boşluklardır. Yapılar arasında kalan bu boşluklar tarif edilebilir niteliklere dönüşerek çalışmanın odağını oluşturmuştur. Çalışma kapsamında kentsel açık alanlarda iç mekanların keşfedilmesi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu keşif yapılırken mekansal bileşenler ve iç mekan tipolojisi önemli bir araç olarak kullanılmıştır. Çanakkale kent merkezinde iç mekan keşifleri; düzlem tipi, L tipi, U tipi, köşe tipi, sonu kapalı tip, C tipi, etrafı kapalı tip, çoklu düzlem tipi ve tünel tipi olmak üzere 9 kentsel iç mekân tipolojisine göre yapılmıştır. Bu tiplojiye göre keşfedilen mekanlar, yatay ve düşey boşluklarda oluşum durumuna ve mekansal etki ölçeğine ve kültürel yaklaşıma göre değerlendirilmiştir. Değerlendirmeye göre kentsel iç mekanların, kent günlük yaşamında hep var olduğu, göz ardı edildiği ya da farkında olmadan kullanıldığı gözlemlenmiştir. Kentsel iç mekanlar, kentsel dış mekan yaşantısına katkı sunan ve kolaj kurgular oluşturan potansiyel mekanlar olduğu ve kentsel tasarım çalışmaları kapsamında kentsel iyileştirme ve yenileme sürecinde önemli bir tasarım parçası niteliği taşıdığı sonucuna varılmıştır.
Justifying the source of external comparators in single-arm oncology health technology submissions: a review of NICE and PBAC assessments
Authors: Appiah Katherine , Rizzo Maria , Sarri Grammati , Hernandez Luis
Published: January 2024

Background:
The drive to expedite patient access for diseases with high unmet treatment needs has come with an increasing use of single-arm trials (SATs), especially in oncology. However, the lack of control arms in such trials creates challenges to assess and demonstrate comparative efficacy. External control (EC) arms can be used to bridge this gap, with various types of sources available to obtain relevant data.
Objective:
To examine the source of ECs in single-arm oncology health technology assessment (HTA) submissions to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) and how this selection was justified by manufacturers and assessed by the respective HTA body.
Methods:
Single-arm oncology HTA submission reports published by NICE (England) and PBAC (Australia) from January 2011 to August 2021 were reviewed, with data qualitatively synthesized to identify themes.
Results:
Forty-eight oncology submissions using EC arms between 2011 and 2021 were identified, with most submissions encompassing blood and bone marrow cancers (52%). In HTA submissions to NICE and PBAC, the EC arm was typically constructed from a combination of data sources, with the company's justification in data source selection infrequently provided (PBAC [2 out of 19]; NICE [6 out of 29]), although this lack of justification was not heavily criticized by either HTA body.
Conclusion:
Although HTA bodies such as NICE and PBAC encourage that EC source justification should be provided in submissions, this review found that this is not typically implemented in practice. Guidance is needed to establish best practices as to how EC selection should be documented in HTA submissions.
Digitalisierung und Soziale Arbeit
Authors: Weber Joshua , Berger Regula , Hörmann Martina , Mühlebach Christine
Published: January 2024

Angesichts der Notwendigkeit, die Digitalisierung thematisch in die Studiengänge Sozialer Arbeit zu integrieren, unternimmt der Beitrag den Versuch, ein orientierendes Kompetenzmodell zu entwerfen. Den Rahmen dafür bietet der ökosystemische Ansatz nach Bronfenbrenner, der verschiedene, in Auseinandersetzung mit der Literatur herausgearbeitete Kompetenzbereiche zu systematisieren vermag. Diese Bewegung wird ergänzt um eine lernzieltaxonomische Formulierung der so identifizierten Kompetenzen.
Curriculare Einbettung und didaktische Umsetzung von Future Skills in der Hochschullehre
Authors: Ehlers Ulf-Daniel , Geier Nicole , Eigbrecht Laura
Published: January 2024

Hochschulen müssen sich in einem Zeitalter schnellen Wandels anpassen, um diverse Studierendengruppen zu fördern und zu befähigen, Future Skills zu erlernen. Digitale Innovation und neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden erfordern dabei eine gewandelte Lehr- und Lernkultur und schaffen eine veränderte Hochschullandschaft. Der Beitrag beschreibt ein didaktisches Design zur Förderung von Future Skills und analysiert die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse. Er betont die Bedeutung von Future Skills für zukünftigen Erfolg in allen Lebensbereichen und die persönliche Entwicklung und stellt einen Rahmen für deren Erlernen vor.
Honey beyond science
Authors: Ciocîrlie Nicoleta
Published: January 2024

The approach in this chapter is based on the interconnections expressed in Nature by Honey, Sacred Geometry, and Humanity. I come here with a holistic approach of Honey. (Holistic = characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole.) The role assigned and fulfilled by honey in relation to man is one of food (superfood), natural remedy, therapeutic agent, elixir, cosmetic ingredient, and many other roles, completed with the vital role of bees, as pollinators. Bees produce honey through impeccable teamwork, discipline, and commitment, and honey itself is a gift offered by all the flowers, harvested in honeycombs with a sacred geometry pattern, sealed with wax, and used by bees, other wild animals, and humans. The microbiological and physio-chemical characteristics of honey confirm its complexity and antimicrobial efficiency and highlight the uniqueness and perfection of honey and its benefit to humanity. Science also helps us detect fakes and the adulteration of honey, which can be identified through laboratory analysis. The benefit of honey is undeniable and can be explored from different angles: scientific or spiritual, food or medicine, resource or elixir, inspiration or delight.
The Intersection of Gender and Mental Well-Being among Adolescents in Pakistan: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Recommendations
Authors: Tharani Ambreen , Tharani Zahra , Lalani Sharifa , Bano Momin Razia , Shehzad Bhamani Shireen
Published: January 2024

This chapter delves into the nexus of mental well-being, gender dynamics, and contextual intricacies in Pakistan. Acknowledging mental health’s foundational role in human development, particularly during the post-COVID-19 landscape, immense need of comprehensive mental health action plans, with a focus on late adolescents and young adults is highlighted. The narrative unfolds the complex web of adolescent mental health challenges, woven by individual attributes, behaviors, and socioeconomic conditions. Adolescence emerges as a pivotal phase for identity exploration, marked by activities challenging established gender norms. Gender, viewed as a sociocultural construct and a dynamic continuum, is explored in its role in shaping behaviors and expectations. The chapter underscores the early imprinting of gender roles through familial, peer, and cultural channels. With a commitment to understanding these dynamics deeply, the chapter aims to offer nuanced insights. The overarching objective is to inform future research, influence policies, and guide interventions fostering mental well-being in Pakistan’s diverse and globalized society.
Marine Bivalves’ Ecological Roles and Humans-Environmental Interactions to Achieve Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems
Authors: Filipa Mesquita Andreia , José Mendes Gonçalves Fernando , Marta Mendes Gonçalves Ana
Published: January 2024

Bivalve species have a key role at the ecosystem level and a very interesting economic value. Globally, bivalve production is higher than 15 million tons. Thus, this work intends to highlight the economic value of these organisms, but mostly highlights the potential of this resource for water management and water quality improvement, and thus to the sustainability of aquatic systems, which gives them a particular interest. These organisms are under anthropogenic pressures becoming crucial to preserve aquatic systems and their communities, namely bivalve communities, and water quality by reducing pollution. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight the main actions to reduce humans’ footprint and to create globally a model to guarantee human security, to protect the environment and water quality and to combat climate changes. To achieve the UN SDGs, bivalves may have a high importance for sustainability and preservation of freshwater and marine systems (SDG 14), and for water management (SDG 6), due to their ability to improve the water quality by reduction of pollution. This work aims to highlight the main ecological roles of marine bivalves and the human actions that will contribute to achieve sustainable aquatic systems, and so the SDG 6 and SDG 14 by 2030.
Anatomical Landmarks for Hamstring Tendon Harvesting in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Prejbeanu Radu , Mioc Mihail-Lazar
Published: January 2024

When performing an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with hamstrings autograft, one of the most delicate steps is graft harvesting. We will describe different anatomical landmarks that can be used in order to properly ensure that approach and tendon identification is facile. Knowing the anatomy of the ‘pes anserinus’ and different landmarks that can guide us towards harvesting is the goal of this chapter. Our descriptions will be based on existing literature and personal surgical experience. We shall also discuss different options described in the literature that have been used over the years. Knowing the correct anatomy as a surgeon helps improve our technique as such, we deal less local trauma and induce as little scar tissue as possible. Possible complications that can occur during the approach will be also discussed.
Graft Choice in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Todor Adrian
Published: January 2024

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most frequent surgical procedures performed by the sports medicine orthopedic surgeon. Many factors can influence the final outcome of the procedure, and the graft used is one of them. Over the years, the surgical technique has evolved and has been refined, including tunnel placement, graft fixation, and graft choice. For the latter, the main options available to the surgeon are autografts, which include patellar tendon, hamstring tendons, and quadriceps tendon autografts, allografts, and synthetic grafts. The ideal option for graft material, if there is one, is still to be determined. All graft options have advantages and disadvantages. Usually, the operating surgeon’s preference or recommendation will determine the graft to be used, as such it is very important to have a complete knowledge of the advantages, disadvantages, and individual needs of each patient before making a decision. This chapter will focus on graft options for ACL reconstruction, evaluating the existing literature in order to provide an up-to-date review on the subject and, hopefully, contribute to an evidence-based decision for graft choice in ACL reconstruction.
Personalization in Education
Authors: Avidov-Ungar Orit , Zamir Sara
Published: January 2024

In today’s increasingly competitive world, the concept of “one-size-fits-all” has become anachronistic and unproductive. Today’s reality requires educational organizations to rethink the services they give to meet students’ individual needs, as well as the ways available to enable them to reach their full potential. The current review aims to examine the most recent studies on the subject including the doubts, tensions, and ambiguities they raise.
Targeting Financial Stability in Ghana: The Role of Monetary Policy and Macroprudential Regulations
Authors: G. Kankpeyeng Justine , Gabriel Brafu-Insaidoo William , S.Y. Adama Adams
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the effect of Ghana’s macroprudential regulations and monetary policy on the nation’s financial stability. It specifically looks at how these policies interact and what effect they have on Ghana’s financial stability. This is done using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag [ARDL] model to evaluate quarterly data from 2013 Q1 to 2022 Q1 provided by the Bank of Ghana [BoG], Ghana Statistical Service [GSS], and World Development Indicators [WDIs]. The results show that macro-level prudential regulations have no long-term association with financial stability but have a favourable and significant short-term effect. Furthermore, the existence of monetary policy boosts the short-term effects of macro-level prudential regulations on financial stability but has no significant long-term influence. The study recommends that immediate concerns about financial stability can be addressed using a coordinated approach that combines macroprudential regulations and monetary policy, while fine-tuned macro-level prudential regulations should be the principal tool for long-term stability preservation. The BoG should prioritise the development and implementation of measures such as the capital adequacy ratio that address systemic risks.
Protein-Based Functional Gels as Fat Replacers in the Elaboration of Meat Products
Authors: Fernández Carina , Fogar Ricardo , Rolhaiser Fabiana , Toth Cecilia , Britez Melisa , Romero Mara
Published: January 2024

Fat is a crucial component in meat formulations since it directly influences the overall acceptability of the product. Given its multiple functions, fat substitution cannot be achieved by simply removing it. Consequently, some strategies related to product reformulation that allow to achieve a healthier profile while maintaining acceptable sensorial and technological characteristics have emerged. Specifically, the active approach uses gels as fat replacers that can imitate fat behavior. Colloid gels are advanced materials possessing three-dimensional networks with the ability to incorporate large amounts of water or oil due to their spatial structure and unique properties, including high surface area, porosity, and loading capacity. Their application in foods requires the use of food-grade ingredients with appropriate techno functionality, such as globular proteins. The amphiphilic nature of these polymers allows them to be converted into a three-dimensional network after the unfolding of their native structure during the gelation process. Thus, in this chapter, we expose a practical description of the primary concepts regarding using fat gel replacers, emphasizing protein-based ones. We also describe some recent research advances on the theme, including those from our research group.
Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: Milosavljevic Maja , Lecic-Tosevski Dusica , Rakic Snezana , Vranes Tijana
Published: January 2024

Childbirth is considered one of the most important parts of women’s lives filled with happiness and fulfillment. However, some studies have shown that delivery can be associated with psychopathological issues, postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being the most serious one. Psychological trauma during delivery can be related to specific traumatic events (obstetrical complications) or postpartum PTSD could develop after “clinically normal delivery.” The objective of our study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors for postpartum PTSD. One month after delivery 2.4% of 126 primiparous women developed PTSD and another 9.5% had clinically significant levels of PTSD symptoms. Obstetrical interventions were the only significant risk factor for the development of PTSD. It is important to assess the parturients for this disorder, which can influence the functionality of mother, father, newborn, the whole family, and, finally, the whole society.
Nanomedicine for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer Chemotherapy
Authors: Shekhar Dey Niladri , Kumari Dasgupta Ramesh , Deb Roy Saumendu
Published: January 2024

Cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation of cells which subsequent spread of other organs of the human body (metastasis). The major therapeutic approaches of cancer chemotherapy are to deliver the correct amount of drug molecule in the desired site (malignant cells) for longer duration of action. Nanomedicine basically by passive as well as active targeting has been implemented for recognition, diagnosis and treatment for cancer and widely accepted in the modern field of oncology. Nanomedicine such as nanoliposomes and polymer based nanoparticles combine with genetic materials administered to the target cells for cancer chemotherapy. The advancement of nanomedicine will improve the therapeutic index of anticancer drug via modulation of pharmacokinetics parameters and tissue distribution to targeted sites. Ligand molecule can be tagged with this nanodevices for recognize the malignant cells via active targeting purposes and drug can be release at the site of specific target area followed by pre-programmed or predictable manner. This novel strategy of drug delivery technology is also applicable for conventional chemotherapy as well as metastatic state of the cancer patients. Targeting of neoplastic cells by nanocarriers play a vital role in novel drug delivery by protecting healthy normal cells from cytotoxicity as well as helpful for preventing the angiogenesis (neovascularization).
Evaluation of the Water Quality and the Eutrophication Risk in Mediterranean Sea Area: A Case Study of the Gulf of Gabès
Authors: Annabi-Trabelsi Neila , Ali Mohammad , Belmonte Genuario , Ayadi Habib , Guermazi Wassim
Published: January 2024

The Gulf of Gabès, located in southern Tunisia, is a distinct and ecologically significant area in the Mediterranean Sea. Unfortunately, this dynamic marine ecosystem is experiencing cultural eutrophication, a process where water enrichment with nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen salts leads to excessive algae growth, disrupting the ecological equilibrium and degrading water quality. In the Gulf of Gabès, key sources of nutrient pollution include industrial discharges, urbanization and agriculture. Eutrophication’s effects here include harmful algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and declining water quality, upsetting the marine ecosystem’s balance and impacting both fish and aquatic life. Nutrient enrichment interacts with trace metal pollution, overfishing and climate change. Future research must acknowledge and consider the complex interactions among these variables. Efforts in the Gulf of Gabès to address eutrophication involve tighter industrial regulations, enhanced agriculture and improved wastewater management, all crucial for preserving the marine environment’s integrity and ensuring sustainability for the future.
IMPLEMENTING THE MEANING OF HOSPITALITY AT PURA LUHUR BATUKAU TABANAN, BALI, THROUGH THE GO GREEN GO CLEAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
Authors: Gede Yoga Kharisma Pradana
Published: January 2024

The purpose of writing this article is to make the community service of STPBI at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan a success, which is oriented towards expanding the benefits of tourism, especially in the study of hotel management science. In hotel management science, hospitality practices and cleanliness are factors that influence guest comfort. On the one hand, the environment of Pura Luhur Batukau looks less clean, and PKM Go Green Go Clean is carried out to reduce this comfort problem. The problems focus on: 1) What is the PKM Go Green, Go Clean at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan, Bali? 2) What is the meaning of hospitality in the PKM Go Green, Go Clean at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan, Bali?. This problem was solved using qualitative methods. All primary data was collected through interviews and participant observation in PKM Go Green, Go Clean activities. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained based on a literature study. All data was analysed qualitatively using practice theory and reception theory. The research results show: 1) PKM Go Green Go Clean was carried out in the form of community service and providing hotel cleaning equipment at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan, Bali. This activity was held with the participation of PKM Go Green Go Clean partners and representatives of the STPBI academic community. 2) The meaning of hospitality is manifested in the form of expressions of friendliness and friendly service. The meaning of hospitality is implied in the cleaning activities and the rest activities at Pura Luhur Batukau.
WAHANA BERMAIN RINTANG PANJAT TALI SEBAGAI SARANA PENINGKATAN KERJA SAMA ANAK DI TAMAN MEKARSARI, BOYOLALI
Authors: Arifin Zainal , Ubaidillah Ubaidillah , Dharu Feby Smaradhana  , Aditya Rio Prabowo  , Wibowo  , Didik Djoko Susilo  , Noval Fattah Alfaiz  , Singgih Dwi Prasetyo
Published: January 2024

Anak-anak usia dini seringkali mengalami fase di mana bermain menjadi aktivitas yang dilakukan secara konsisten. Dalam rangka memfasilitasi kegiatan bermain anak-anak, penting untuk menyediakan taman bermain sebagai lingkungan yang dapat memfasilitasi interaksi dan partisipasi anak-anak. Taman bermain merupakan suatu entitas yang menyediakan kesempatan untuk bermain, belajar, beristirahat, dan berinteraksi, yang memainkan peran penting sebagai ruang pendidikan yang mendukung perkembangan fisik, kognitif, sosial, dan karakteristik anak-anak. Dalam konteks ini, Pengabdian dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kerjasama antar anak-anak selama bermain. Metode Pengabdian melibatkan desain wahana bermain rintang panjat tali di Taman Mekarsari, Desa Kaligentong, Kecamatan Gladagsari, Kabupaten Boyolali. Wahana bermain rintang panjat tali diidentifikasi sebagai sumber daya yang berharga untuk memfasilitasi perkembangan keterampilan motorik anak usia prasekolah. Penerapan wahana bermain rintang panjat tali dalam konteks taman bermain dianggap sebagai sarana yang efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan fisik dan perkembangan anak-anak dengan cara yang menarik dan berinteraksi. Diharapkan hasil Pengabdian ini akan memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut wahana bermain yang mendukung perkembangan holistik anak-anak.
IMPLEMENTASI “ISI PIRINGKU” STRATEGI PENCEGAHAN STUNTING LEWAT PEMBERDAYAAN KELUARGA DI DESA LAUT DENDANG
Authors: Hutahaean Masta Melati , Lisbeth Febriani Br Sinaga  , Krisdamayanti Zai  , Ruth Olyvia Pakpahan  , Naomi Cynthia Rizki Gultom  , Enjel Usmaria Sitorus
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Stunting is a national problem that must be handled in a comprehensive and multi-sectoral manner. Collaboration and synergy of all elements of the nation is urgently needed to create a stunting-free generation for Golden Indonesia 2045. The problems faced by partners include the high incidence of under-fives experiencing malnutrition problems, namely 151 under-fives (31.5%) due to lack of fulfillment intake of nutritional content in each food consumed so that it is necessary to carry out an intervention that can empower mothers and families and improve children's nutritional status. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge and attitudes  of the community, especially mothers who have babies and toddlers and the ability of mothers who have babies and toddlers in preparing main meals and snacks that are healthy, halal and delicious. Method: The research method used is a quantitative method with a one group pretest posttest design without including a comparison group (control), but the first observation (pretest) has been carried out. Results: Based on the counseling t-test analysis of mothers' knowledge and attitudes, it is known that the p value is 0.001, which indicates that there are differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after the counseling is carried out. Conclusion: After participating in this outreach activity, it was discovered that there was an increase in the knowledge and attitudes of mothers who have babies and toddlers regarding balanced nutrition and mothers were able to apply ways to prepare healthy, halal and delicious food.
Penggunaan Microsite dalam Mendukung Kegiatan Perlombaan Tingkat Mahasiswa Forum Komunikasi Pimpinan FKIP Negeri se-Indonesia
Authors: Saprudin Saprudin  , Jainudin Abdullah  , Abdu Mas’ud  , Fatma Hamid  , Nurdin Abdul Rahman  , Aji Saputra  , Usman Sambiri  , Astuti Salim  , Indry Widyasti Anwar  , Haerul Haerul  , Yetti Yetti  , Mukhtar Yusuf  , Yusmar Yusuf  , Darmawati Hady
Published: January 2024

In 2023, FKIP Universitas Khairun has successfully hosted the summit of the Forum Komunikasi (Forkom) FKIP Negeri se-Indonesia which was also enlivened by the implementation of 7 categories of student level competitions. One of the problems faced is the need for publication media and competition administration management. Community service activities were carried out to resolve these problems which included preliminary survey activities, designing a competition microsite that was integrated with Google Drive, mentoring and evaluation. Data on competition participants' responses was collected through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 30 competition participants. The questionnaire was distributed using Google Forms. The results of the service show that the use of a microsite integrated with Google Drive can provide easy access to competition information and can be used as a medium for documenting competition administration documents so that competition implementation becomes more effective and efficient. In general, competition participants gave very good responses to the implementation of the competition.
ANALISIS PERAN KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Simatupang Ridho Maulana , Nabila Anggriany  , Dahniar Fitri
Published: January 2024

ABSTRAK
Kepemimpinan pendidikan di Indonesia masih dikatakan belum baik. Dimana dapat dilihat dari kinerja setiap pemimpin yang masih belum maksimal. Kepemimpinan kepala sekolah memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan tersebut, namun banyak kepala sekolah yang masih belum bisa menjalankan tugasnya yang dimana sangat berpengaruh pada kualitas mutu dalam pendidikan. Penelitian memiliki tujuan dimana untuk dapat menganalisis bagaimana peran seorang kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan suatu mutu pendidikan disekolah. Perubahan-perubahan tersebut dapat dilihat dari inovasi, dan memperbaiki segala manajemen siswa dan juga budaya dalam sekolah. Kepala sekolah yang baik dapat meningkatkan dan menciptakan kerjasama antar semua warga sekolah yang memiliki tujuan yang sama yaitu untuk dapat meningkatkan mutu pendidikan di sekolah.
Kata kunci: Peran kepala sekolah, mutu pendidikan.
 
ABSTRACT
Educational leadership in Indonesia is still said to be not good. Where it can be seen from the performance of each leader that is still not optimal. Principal leadership has a very important role in improving the quality of education, but many school principals are still unable to carry out their duties which greatly affect the quality of education. The research has a goal which is to be able to analyze how the role of a school principal is in improving the quality of education in schools. These changes can be seen from innovation, and improving all student management and also the culture in scholls. A good school principal can improve and create cooperation between all school members who have the same goal, namely to be able to improve the quality of education in schools.
Keywords: The role of school principal, the quality of education
ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA JOHN FISKE DALAM IKLAN MARJAN DI MOMENT RAMADHAN 1444 HIJIRIAH
Authors: Pohan Syafruddin , Syahril Afwan
Published: January 2024

ABSTRAK
Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki penduduk mayoritas agama Islam, setiap tahunnya masyarakat beragama Islam merayakan bulan Ramadhan. Bukan hanya pada kebutuhan sandang serta pangan, namun juga dalam hal meningkatnya media. Iklan merupakan wadah guna menaruh pesan yang dapat dilihat oleh banyak orang. Iklan pada periode bulan Ramadhan ini diklaim menjadi iklan Ramadhan karena disiarkan menjelang dan selama bulan Ramadhan tiba. Salah satunya, iklan sirup Marjan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis iklan Marjan tahun 2022. metode yang digunakan yakni mengunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menggunakan semiotika John Fiske yang berisi analisis terhadap level realitas yang menjelaskan penampilan model, level representasi dapat disebut dengan teknik dalam pengambilan gambar, pencahayaan serta musik , dan level ideologi menjelaskan konflik dan alur cerita yang terdapat pada video iklan.
Kata Kunci: Ramadhan; Media;
 
ABSTRACT
Indonesia is a country with a majority Muslim population, every year the Muslim community celebrates the month of Ramadan. Not only in terms of clothing and food needs, but also in terms of increasing media. Advertisements are a place to put messages that can be seen by many people. This advertisement during the month of Ramadan is claimed to be a Ramadan advertisement because it was broadcast before and during the month of Ramadan. One of them is the Marjan syrup advertisement. The aim of this research is to analyze Marjan's advertisements in 2022. The method used is a qualitative approach. The results of the research use John Fiske's semiotics which contains an analysis of the level of reality which explains the appearance of the model, the level of representation can be called techniques in taking pictures, lighting and music, and the level of ideology explains the conflict and storyline contained in the advertising video.
Keywords: Ramadan; Media;