bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First Case of Candida Auris Sepsis in Southern Italy: Antifungal Susceptibility and Genomic Characterisation of a Difficult-to-Treat Emerging Yeast
Authors: Stolfa Stefania , Caggiano Giuseppina , Ronga Luigi , Dalfino Lidia , Centrone Francesca , Sallustio Anna , Sacco Davide , Mosca Adriana , Stufano Monica , Saracino Annalisa , De Gennaro Nicolo’ , Casulli Daniele , Netti Nicola , Soldano Savino , Faggiano Maria , Loconsole Daniela , Tafuri Silvio , Grasso Salvatore , Chironna Maria
Published: September 2024

Candida auris is an emerging yeast considered a serious threat to global health. We report the first case of C. auris candidemia in Southern Italy, characterized using whole genome sequencing (WGS), and compared with a second strain isolated from a patient who presented as C. auris-colonized following screening. The C. auris strain was isolated from clinical samples, identified via MALDI-TOF, and subjected to WGS. Antifungal susceptibility testing was performed using commercial broth microdilution plates, and resistance protein sequences were evaluated with TBLASTN-2.15.0. Following the initial C. auris isolation from patient A, active surveillance and environmental investigations were implemented for all ICU patients. Of the 26 ICU surfaces sampled, 46.1% tested positive for C. auris via real-time PCR. Screening identified a second patient (patient B) as C. auris-colonized. The phylogenetic characterization of strains from patients A and B, based on the D1/D2 region of the 28s rDNA and the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region, showed high similarity with strains from Lebanon. SNP analysis revealed high clonality, assigning both strains to clade I, indicating a significant similarity with Lebanese strains. This case confirms the alarming spread of C. auris infections and highlights the need for stringent infection control measures to manage outbreaks.
Site-Specific Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Using Canopy Reflectance Sensors, Chlorophyll Meters and Leaf Color Charts: A Review
Authors: Ali Ali M. , Salem Haytham M. , Bijay-Singh
Published: September 2024

The efficient management of nitrogen (N) on a site-specific basis is critical for the improvement of crop yield and the reduction of environmental impacts. This review examines the application of three primary technologies—canopy reflectance sensors, chlorophyll meters, and leaf color charts—in the context of site-specific N fertilizer management. It delves into the development and effectiveness of these tools in assessing and managing crop N status. Reflectance sensors, which measure the reflection of light at specific wavelengths, provide valuable data on plant N stress and variability. The advent of innovative sensor technology, exemplified by the GreenSeeker, Crop Circle sensors, and Yara N-Sensor, has facilitated real-time monitoring and precise adjustments in fertilizer N application. Chlorophyll meters, including the SPAD meter and the atLeaf meter, quantify chlorophyll content and thereby estimate leaf N levels. This indirect yet effective method of managing N fertilization is based on the principle that the concentration of chlorophyll in leaves is proportional to the N content. These meters have become an indispensable component of precision agriculture due to their accuracy and ease of use. Leaf color charts, while less sophisticated, offer a cost-effective and straightforward approach to visual N assessment, particularly in developing regions. This review synthesizes research on the implementation of these technologies, emphasizing their benefits, constraints, and practical implications. Additionally, it explores integration strategies for combining these tools to enhance N use efficiency and sustainability in agriculture. The review culminates with recommendations for future research and development to further refine the precision and efficacy of N management practices.
Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin in Treating Gram-Negative Infections: Does Obesity Matter?
Authors: Alotaibi Sultan , Damfu Nader , Alnefaie Ahmed , Alqurashi Abdullah , Althagafi Sami , Alotaibi Aown , Alotaibi Musim , Alsuwat Abdullah
Published: September 2024

Background: Obesity is considered a health issue associated with increased morbidity and a risk factor for multiple conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and infections. It may affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of many drugs, including antimicrobials like ciprofloxacin. Regrettably, data on ciprofloxacin’s efficacy in obese patients remain scarce. This study aims to evaluate the impact of obesity on the efficacy of ciprofloxacin in treating Gram-negative bacterial infections. Methods: A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Adult patients (≥18 years) treated with ciprofloxacin for confirmed Gram-negative infection between January 2017 and April 2023 were included. Patients were excluded if they received ciprofloxacin empirically, had inadequate source control within 72 h, or had missing weight and height information at ciprofloxacin initiation. The primary outcome was clinical cure, defined as the resolution of the clinical infection manifestations without additional therapeutic management by the end of treatment. Other secondary and safety outcomes were also assessed. Results: A total of 99 patients were included, divided into obese (n = 42) and non-obese (n = 57) groups. The obese group had a significantly lower median age (50 years) compared to the non-obese group (64 years) (p = 0.002). The obese group had fewer male patients (38.10% vs. 68.42%; p = 0.004), higher body weight (90 (81–97) vs. 63 (55–70) days; p < 0.001), and lower height (158 (155–165) vs. 165 (158–172) days; p = 0.008) compared to non-obese. Urinary tract infection was the most common type, with Escherichia coli being the most common isolate. The median hospital length of stay was shorter in the obese group than in the non-obese group (1 vs. 3 days, p = 0.007). There were no significant differences in clinical cure rates between obese (85.71%) and non-obese (85.96%) patients (p = 1). No significant differences were observed in terms of in-hospital mortality, 30-day mortality, or 60-day infection recurrence rates between the two groups. Microbiological eradication was not achieved in the obese group, whereas a 10.53% eradication rate was observed in the non-obese group (p = 0.037). However, the majority of the patients had indeterminate eradication. The incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) was lower in the obese group (4.76%) compared to the non-obese group (17.54%, p = 0.066). Conclusions: Treatment with ciprofloxacin in obese patients has similar efficacy and safety outcomes compared to non-obese patients with infections due to Gram-negative pathogens.
Strain Sensing in Cantilever Beams Using a Tapered PMF with Embedded Optical Modulation Region
Authors: Han Xiaopeng , Bi Xiaobin , Zhang Yundong , Wang Fan , Lin Siyu , Hasi Wuliji , Wang Chen , Yan Xueheng
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the design of a strain-sensitive, dual ball-shaped tunable zone (DBT) taper structure for light intensity modulation. Unlike conventional tapered optical fibers, the DBT incorporates a central light field modulation zone within the taper. By precisely controlling the fusion parameters between single-mode fiber (SMF) and polarization-maintaining fiber (PMF), the ellipticity of the modulation zone can be finely adjusted, thereby optimizing spectral characteristics. Theoretical analysis based on polarization mode interference (PMI) coupling confirms that the DBT structure achieves a more uniform spectral response. In cantilever beam strain tests, the DBT exhibits high sensitivity and a highly linear intensity–strain response (R² = 0.99), with orthogonal linear polarization mode interference yielding sensitivities of 0.049 dB/με and 0.023 dB/με over the 0–244.33 με strain range. Leveraging the DBT’s light intensity sensitivity, a temperature-compensated intensity difference and ratio calculation method is proposed, effectively minimizing the influence of light source fluctuations on sensor performance and enabling high-precision strain measurements with errors as low as ±6 με under minor temperature variations. The DBT fiber device, combined with this innovative demodulation technique, is particularly suitable for precision optical sensing applications. The DBT structure, combined with the novel demodulation method, is particularly well-suited for high-precision and stable measurements in industrial monitoring, aerospace, civil engineering, and precision instruments for micro-deformation sensing.
Multi-Color Phosphor-Converted Wide Spectrum LED Light Source for Simultaneous Illumination and Visible Light Communication
Authors: Soni Aayushi , Pulikkool Linthish , Mulaveesala Ravibabu , Dubey Satish Kumar , Mehta Dalip Singh
Published: September 2024

Simultaneous illumination and communication using solid-state lighting devices like white light-emitting diode (LED) light sources is gaining popularity. The white light LED comprises a single-colored yellow phosphor excited by the blue LED chip. Therefore, color-quality determining parameters like color-rendering index (CRI), correlated color temperature (CCT), and CIE 1931 chromaticity coordinates of generic white LED sources are poor. This article presents the development of multi-color phosphors excited by a blue LED to improve light quality and bandwidth. A multi-layer stacking of phosphor layers excited by a blue LED led to the quenching of photoluminescence (PL) and showed limited bandwidth. To solve this problem, a lens-free, electrically powered, broadband white light source is designed by mounting multi-color phosphor LEDs in a co-planar ring-topology. The CRI, CCT, and CIE 1931 chromaticity coordinates of the designed lamp (DL) were found to be 90, 5114 K, and (0.33, 0.33), respectively, which is a good quality lamp for indoor lighting. CRI of DL was found to be 16% better than that of white LED (WL). Assessment of visible light communications (VLC) feasibility using the DL includes time interval error (TIE) of data pattern or jitter analysis, eye diagram, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), fast Fourier transform (FFT), and power spectral density (PSD). DL transmits binary data stream faster than WL due to a reduction in rise time and total jitter by 31% and 39%, respectively. The autocorrelation function displayed a narrow temporal pulse for DL. The DL is beneficial for providing high-quality illumination indoors while minimizing PL quenching. Additionally, it is suitable for indoor VLC applications.
Estimating Time-to-Death and Determining Risk Predictors for Heart Failure Patients: Bayesian AFT Shared Frailty Models with the INLA Method
Authors: Ashine Tafese , Tadesse Likassa Habte , Chen Ding-Geng
Published: September 2024

Heart failure is a major global health concern, especially in Ethiopia. Numerous studies have analyzed heart failure data to inform decision-making, but these often struggle with limitations to accurately capture death dynamics and account for within-cluster dependence and heterogeneity. Addressing these limitations, this study aims to incorporate dependence and analyze heart failure data to estimate survival time and identify risk factors affecting patient survival. The data, obtained from 497 patients at Jimma University Medical Center in Ethiopia were collected between July 2015 and January 2019. Residence was considered as the clustering factor in the analysis. We employed the Bayesian accelerated failure time (AFT), and Bayesian AFT shared gamma frailty models, comparing their performance using the Deviance Information Criterion (DIC) and Watanabe–Akaike Information Criterion (WAIC). The Bayesian log-normal AFT shared gamma frailty model had the lowest DIC and WAIC, with well-capturing cluster dependency that was attributed to unobserved heterogeneity between patient residences. Unlike other methods that use Markov-Chain Monte-Carlo (MCMC), we applied the Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA) to reduce computational load. The study found that 39.44% of patients died, while 60.56% were censored, with a median survival time of 34 months. Another interesting finding of this study is that adding frailty into the Bayesian AFT models boosted the performance in fitting the heart failure dataset. Significant factors reducing survival time included age, chronic kidney disease, heart failure history, diabetes, heart failure etiology, hypertension, anemia, smoking, and heart failure stage.
Nailfold Video-Capillaroscopy in Sarcoidosis: New Perspectives and Challenges
Authors: Chianese Maria , Screm Gianluca , Confalonieri Paola , Salton Francesco , Trotta Liliana , Da Re Beatrice , Romallo Antonio , Galantino Alessandra , D’Oria Mario , Hughes Michael , Bandini Giulia , Confalonieri Marco , Baratella Elisa , Mondini Lucrezia , Ruaro Barbara
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Nailfold video-capillaroscopy (NVC) is a non-invasive cost-effective technique involving the microscopic examination of small blood vessels of the distal nailfold with a magnification device. It provides valuable information regarding the microcirculation including anomalies such as tortuous or dilated capillaries, hemorrhages, and avascular areas, which can characterize connective tissue diseases. The utility of NVC in the diagnosis and monitoring of systemic sclerosis (SSc) has been investigated in numerous studies allowing the distinction of the specific microvascular pattern of scleroderma from different conditions other than scleroderma (non-scleroderma pattern). Sarcoidosis (SA) is a systemic inflammatory disease that can affect various organs, including the lungs, skin, and lymph nodes. The purpose of our review was to evaluate the current state of the art in the use of NVC in the diagnosis of SA, to understand the indications for its use and any consequent advantages in the management of the disease in different settings in terms of benefits for patients. Materials and Methods: We searched for the key terms “sarcoidosis” and “video-capillaroscopy” in a computerized search of Pub-Med, extending the search back in time without setting limits. We provided a critical overview of the literature, based on a precise evaluation. After our analysis, we examined the six yielded works looking for answers to our questions. Results: Few studies have evaluated that microcirculation is often compromised in SA, with alterations in blood flow and consequent tissue damage. Discussion: Basing on highlighted findings, NVC appears to be a useful tool in the initial evaluation of sarcoidosis patients. Furthermore, capillaroscopy is useful in the evaluation of the coexistence of sarcoidosis and scleroderma spectrum disorder or overlap syndromes. Conclusions: In conclusions, no specific pattern has been described for sarcoidosis, and further re-search is needed to fully understand the implications of nailfold capillaroscopy find-ings in this disease and to establish standardized guidelines for its use in clinical practice.
Endocrine-Disruptive Effects of Adenylate Cyclase Activator Forskolin: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence
Authors: Huang Chong , Zhao Yanbin , Hu Jianying
Published: September 2024

Forskolin (FSK) is a potent adenylate cyclase activator and may display endocrine-disruptive effects via the disruption of steroidogenesis. Here, we tested this hypothesis by use of the in vitro H295R steroidogenesis assay and the in vivo long-term medaka (Oryzias latipes) exposure assay. The results from the H295R assay demonstrated that the transcriptional levels of a series of genes involved in steroidogenesis, including HSD3B2, CYP11A, CYP11B2, CYP17, CYP19, and CYP21, were remarkably up-regulated. Meanwhile, the productions of estrogens (17β-estradiol (17β-E2) and estrone (E1)) and progestins (progesterone (PGT) and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-HPT)) were significantly increased, and those of androgens (androstenedione (ADD) and testosterone (TTR)) were significantly inhibited. After waterborne exposure of medaka to FSK for 100 days, the gene expressions of HMGR, HSD17B1, CYP17B, CYP19A, and CYP21A were significantly enhanced in the gonads of male medaka. 17β-E2 was remarkably induced, although without statistical significance. In addition, the biomarker genes for estrogenicity, including VTG-I, VTG-II, CHG-H, and CHG-L, were significantly induced in male medaka livers. Pathological damage to their gonads was further identified. Therefore, the results demonstrated that FSK modulates the transcriptions of steroidogenesis genes and alters hormone levels in vitro and in vivo, which is a mark of endocrine disruption in organisms.
Skin Permeability of Perfluorocarboxylic Acids Using Flow-Through Diffusion on Porcine Skin
Authors: Hall Andrew Stephen , Baynes Ronald , Neumann Laura M. , Maibach Howard I. , Ormond R. Bryan
Published: September 2024

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in a variety of places including cosmetics, rain jackets, dust, and water. PFAS have also been applied to occupational gear to protect against water and oils. However, PFAS have been identified as immunosuppressants and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a specific PFAS, has been identified as carcinogenic. Since there is a risk for dermal exposure to these compounds, there is a need to characterize their dermal absorption. Using in vitro flow-through diffusion, skin permeabilities were determined for 14C-labeled perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), and perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) using porcine skin. Tests were conducted over 8 h with either acetone or artificial perspirant as the vehicle. PFBA was found to have greater permeability than PFHxA, likely due to having a smaller molecular weight. The dosing vehicle did not appear to impact permeability rates but impacted the disposition through the skin model. While these PFAS compounds showed a low permeability rate through the skin membranes, they can stay in the skin, acting as a reservoir.
Influence of Tire Parameters on Contact Patch and Axle Force Generation against Short Obstacles Using DOE Approach
Authors: Birajdar Vikas , Mostafavi Yazdi Seyed Jamaleddin , Kandampadath Madhu , Behroozi Mohammad , Baqersad Javad
Published: September 2024

Understanding the behavior of tires on uneven and varied road surfaces poses a substantial challenge for vehicle ride engineers. To accurately predict road load forces on the axle, various numerical ride models must be utilized to incorporate a realistic road enveloping algorithm. This algorithm filters the geometries of uneven surfaces and must be seamlessly integrated with a rigid ring model. The complexity of predicting and calculating dynamic tire response increases with varying obstacle dimensions. A two-dimensional, five-degree-of-freedom rigid ring ride model based on Short Wavelength Intermediate Frequency (SWIFT) has been developed, employing a tandem cam enveloping algorithm to filter short wavelength road obstacles. Selecting generalized cam parameters to ensure high accuracy and an enhanced runtime performance poses a challenge in specific ride simulations. A design of experiments (DOE) approach is used to identify key control factors related to the quasi-static tandem cam enveloping model and dynamic rigid ring model, which significantly affect the enveloping response. DOE findings suggest optimization strategies for selecting tire parameters to achieve a high test-to-simulation correlation with improved computational efficiency. Additionally, the study confirms the robustness of these predictions against external noise factors, including variations in tires and road conditions.
Issue of mobbing as psychological terror in the workplace
Authors:   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Samara, Babanov S.A.
Published: September 2024

The author examines the causes and forms of mobbing in a professional team, the phases of its development, and mobbing prevention. Organizational and managerial means of preventing mobbing in professional teams are outlined.
Infl uence of phytobiotic feed additive on nutrients digestibility of diet in broiler chickens
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “South Ural State Agrarian University”, Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Troitsk, Ovchinnikov A. A. , Yaptik N. D. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “South Ural State Agrarian University”, Russia, Chelyabinsk region, Troitsk
Published: September 2024

Inclusion of chicory decoction in the diet of broiler chickens at a dosage of 35 mg, 70 and 105 mg/kg of live weight during the entire period of poultry rearing showed that the best results in live weight at the age of 38 days were shown by broilers with the addition of a medium dosage of phytobiotic (70 mg/kg). In terms of absolute live weight gain, they exceeded the control group by 6.4 %, while in the group with a low rate of introduction of the studied additive it was at the level of the control group, and with a high rate it was higher by 3.6 %. A study of the digestibility of nutrients in the poultry diet depending on age showed that the group with a medium dosage of chicory decoction had the best indicators. Thus, at the age of 3 weeks, broilers of the 2nd experimental group had higher digestibility of crude protein by 3.81 abs.%, crude fat by 7.93 abs.%, crude fi ber by 7.03 abs.%, at the age of 5 weeks, respectively, by 4.27 abs.%, 2.92 and 2.49 abs.%. At the same time, nitrogen deposition in the body of broiler chickens exceeded the control group by 0.38 and 0.52 g, which increased its use, both from the accepted and from the digested amount. The study of broiler blood at the fi nal stage of rearing confi rmed the results of the metabolism experiment and showed that the average dosage of phytobiotic stimulates protein metabolism in the broilers’ body, better use of phosphorus for energy purposes, and reduces the excretion of nitrogen with uric acid. Positive changes in the body of broilers with the addition of the phytobiotic at an average dosage reduced protein costs per unit of live weight gain by 6.4 % compared to the control group, while in the group with low and high input rate the differences were 1.5 and 3.7 %.
STRATEGI VISUAL PROMOSI LELANG KANTOR PELAYANAN UTAMA BEA DAN CUKAI TIPE A TANJUNG PRIOK
Authors: Firmansah Firmansah , Pratikto Yoga Haryo , Setyawan Agus Budi
Published: September 2024

Kantor Pelayanan Utama Bea dan Cukai Tipe A Tanjung Priok mempunyai agenda kegiatan lelang tahunan, Pada tahun 2021 Kantor Pelayanan Utama Bea dan Cukai Tipe A Tanjung Priok telah berhasil menyelenggarakan 18 kegiatan lelang, dari 18 kegiatan lelang tersebut mampu menambah pendapatan negara sebesar 43 Milyar rupiah. Menyadari besarnya nilai potensi penerimaan negara pada kegiatan lelang tersebut, kantor pelayanan utama bea dan cukai tipe a tanjung priok menggunakan konten visual melalui media sosial Instagram sebagai media promosi kegiatan lelang, dengan optimalisasi kegiatan promosi yang ada pada media sosial instagram diharapkan mampu menambah pendapatan negara pada sektor lelang yang melebihi tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Peneliti tertarik untuk membedah penerapan strategi visual yang terdapat pada promosi kegiatan lelang dalam penerapan elemen visual ilustrasi, elemen visual warna, layout, tipografi, proses perancangan serta dasar pemikiran dipilihnya strategi tersebut, dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi, serta menggunkan teori-teori untuk memperkuat analisis. Dari hasil analisis data, penulis memperoleh hasil pemilihan strategi visual dan dasar pemikiran dari dipilihnya strategi tersebut guna membantu kegiatan promosi yang dilakukan pada media Instagram dengan tujuan utama menarik audience untuk menjadi bagian dari kesuksesan kegiatan lelang yang diadakan.
Analisis Penggambaran Desain Ilustrasi Makanan pada Webtoon Slice of Life “Mukbang Life”
Authors: Magdalena Elisa , Susanti Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

Webtoon adalah komik yang muncul dan banyak diminati oleh kalangan muda secara online dalam bentuk website yang dirilis secara terus-menerus mengikuti jadwal yang telah ditentukan oleh penulis komik berlisensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas desain ilustrasi makanan pada Webtoon “Mukbang Life” karya Hong-kki dimana diangkat dari kisah nyata penulis yang menyukai berbagai makanan lezat khususnya sajian khas Korea. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif yang akan dijelaskan berdasarkan penggunaan desain ilustrasi, warna, dan layout. Hasil dari penelitian yang didapatkan adalah penggunaan desain ilustrasi yang dirancang secara detail untuk menggambarkan persepsi penulis mengenai makanan yang lezat dapat menarik perhatian pembaca juga dapat memberikan informasi dengan jelas lewat ilustrasi yang digunakan.
Analisis Visual Storytelling pada Primaku Sebagai Aplikasi Monitoring Tumbuh Kembang Anak
Authors: Haq Munqizul Dienul , Rahman Yanuar , Tohir Mohamad
Published: September 2024

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak kini menjadi salah satu tantangan bagi para orang tua, khususnya mereka yang kurang memiliki banyak waktu untuk membersamai buah hatinya, sehingga sebagian orang tua kurang mengetahui sampai mana anaknya tumbuh dan berkembang. Meskipun sebagaian orang tua terbilang waktunya terbagi untuk pekerjaannya, mereka tidak lepas tangan begitu saja, tercatat 16 ribu penilaian orang tua pada aplikasi PrimaKu membuktikan bahwa mereka yang kurang memiliki waktu dengan anak masih begitu peduli dengan perkembangan dan pertumbuhanya.  Aplikasi Primaku di rancang untuk membantu orang tua yang memiliki banyak pekerjaan diluar dan kurang memiliki banyak waktu dengan anaknya, sekalipun orang tua menitipkan anaknya pada pengasuh, mereka dapat melihat pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anaknya kapan dan dimana saja melalui smartphone. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan mrnggunakan teori  visual storytelling yang akan menjadi pemicu kebaruan untuk aplikasi PrimaKu, penggunaan analisis visual stroytelling akan menjadi solusi untuk meningkatkan audiens dan keinginan orang tua dalam menggunakan aplikasi untuk mendampingi pertumbuhan dan kembang anak.
Analisis Patriarki Dalam Lensa Budaya Jawa Pada Film Pendek “Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue”
Authors: Varlina Vivi , Rachmatullah Muhammad Krisna
Published: September 2024

Film pendek "Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue" merangkum narasi yang menggugah pemikiran tentang refleksi patriarki dalam budaya Jawa. Film ini membuka jendela untuk menjelajahi kerumitan dinamika gender dan kekuasaan di masyarakat Jawa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi deskriptif kualitatif dan pendekatan semiotika Roland Barthes untuk menggali makna yang terkandung dalam teks atau media pada film tersebut. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan dampak yang dimiliki nilai-nilai patriarki terhadap perempuan dalam budaya Jawa. Konsep seperti "Something Old" menegaskan kekuatan tradisi yang berperan dalam menjaga hierarki gender, sedangkan "Something New" menyoroti tantangan yang dihadapi perempuan dalam fase transisi pernikahan. "Borrowed" dan "Blue" memperlihatkan tekanan kompleks yang dialami perempuan dalam memenuhi peran mereka. Film ini menjadi sebuah alat untuk memperdalam pemahaman tentang patriarki dalam budaya Jawa, yang dapat memperkaya wawasan kita tentang kompleksitas hubungan sosial dan gender di dalamnya, serta menyoroti perjuangan serta kekuatan perempuan dalam menghadapi struktur budaya yang dominan.
Perancangan Label Kemasan UMKM Kirihuchi Sebagai Media Promosi Untuk Meningkatkan Pemasaran Produk
Authors: Soedewi Sri , Mustikawan Arry , Swasty Wirania , Mohd Pahme Nur Faizah , Mohd Shuib Ahmad Sofiyuddin
Published: September 2024

Kemasan produk merupakan alat pemasaran efektif yang dapat mempengaruhi keputusan pembeli, meningkatkan nilai jual produk, dan meningkatkan penjualan. Kemasan produk UMKM Kirihuci asal Bandung yang memproduksi keripik berbahan baku ubi Cilembu kurang memiliki nilai jual karena hanya menggunakan plastik biasa yang ditempelkan label kemasan dan belum memuat informasi lengkap yang dibutuhkan oleh konsumen. Keripik ubi Cilembu merupakan makanan yang rawan hancur, sehingga dibutuhkan perancangan kemasan yang dapat menjaga makanan tidak rusak dan label kemasan yang menarik agar dapat mempengaruhi konsumen. Metode penelitian kualitatif digunakan untuk mengumpulkan audit desain dan mendapatkan creative brief. Kemudian analisis dilakukan untuk mendapatkan referensi desain kemasan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menyesuikan rancangan kemasan dengan standar Primary Display Panel (warna, tipografi, visual, dan elemen pada kemasan) sehingga dapat mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian konsumen dan dapat meningkatkan pemasaran produk.
Remodelagem dos processos de contratações públicas: uma proposta aos Comandos Regionais de Polícia Militar no Paraná para o desafogamento dessas demandas administrativas nas unidades operacionais
Authors: Vinha Radamés Luciano
Published: September 2024

Com as mudanças da nova lei de licitação - Lei 14.133/21 - e o modelo de gestão descentralizado do Paraná, alguns atos de processos para as contratações com o Estado foram sendo pulverizados para os escalões mais inferiores da administração. Exemplo disso são as contratações para a alimentação do efetivo da Polícia Militar. Nos últimos meses houve vários cursos de capacitação e treinamento ministrados por diversos setores da administração que buscaram preparar, qualificar e atribuir competências aos agentes públicos em geral. A finalidade era que, a partir de então, esses agentes realizassem os atos administrativos no processamento das licitações ou contratações de seus órgãos. Essas descentralizações traduziram maior volume de burocracias às unidades da Polícia Militar por conta das novas regras na licitação com foco no planejamento. Embora essa descentralização pôde dar mais autonomia nas decisões dos órgãos que passaram a ter escolhas mais assertivas sobre algumas soluções às suas necessidades, ficou evidenciado que seria um bom momento para remodelar os fluxos dos processos na relação entre o 3º Comando Regional de Polícia Militar - CRPM e as unidades operacionais – Uop – vinculadas. Isso determinou empreender um estudo buscando apresentar uma proposta de reorganização administrativa dos atos e de seus fluxos entre a 4ª Seção (P4 - Logística) do Regional e as seções equivalentes das unidades, traduzindo em redefinições de competências sobre as execuções de tais atos e a concentração da maior parte deles no Comando Regional. Isso aconteceu após um trabalho de mapeamento e remodelagem sob o foco da eficiência e da eficácia do sistema, objetivando criar maior controle de gestão, qualidade nas contratações e diminuição dos encargos administrativos das unidades de modo a reduzir a exigência de disponibilização de maiores efetivos para tais encargos. O principal reflexo imediato dessa medida foi a redução drástica dessas demandas junto às unidades operacionais. Assim, os pressupostos desse trabalho tidos como molas propulsoras de mudanças para uma gestão mais qualificada estão registrados no Mapa Estratégico 2022/2035 da Polícia Militar dentro dos Eixos estratégicos que tratam sobre a “modernização da gestão” e sobre o “orçamento e finanças”. O trabalho desenvolvido aqui não pretendeu resolver todos os problemas, mas poderá ajudar a estruturar e organizar um modelo de arquitetura funcional da quarta seção dos CRPMS e os fluxos dos processos envolvidos com as atividades de contratações a partir do modelo exposto, estudado e testado no 3º Comando Regional.
PRINCIPLES OF FORMING LICHTENBERG FIGURES ON WOOD
Authors: Serebrennikov Alexey A. , Dryukova Anna E. , Dryukov Michail V.
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the process of forming Lichtenberg figures on wood, with particular emphasis on the effect of processing time and wood species on the quality and complexity of the resulting patterns. Through controlled experiments using three common wood species: northern spruce, pine and larch. For each wood species, optimal treatment parameters, including discharge exposure duration and electrolyte concentration, were determined to achieve clear, well-developed Lichtenberg figures with branching patterns. The results showed that northern spruce has the best characteristics for forming high quality Lichtenberg figures, while pine and larch require more precise parameter settings due to differences in their electrical resistance and tendency to charring. The obtained results and practical recommendations can be used by artists, designers and woodworkers to develop innovative decoration techniques, create unique interior items and artworks.
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS WITH MOISTURE FLOW MANAGEMENT PROPERTIES FOR SPORTS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE CLOTHING
Authors: Abramov Anton V. , Kurguzov Vladimir V. , Utkin Nikolai N. , Rodicheva Margarita V.
Published: September 2024

The results of the analysis of functional materials with the property of controlling moisture flows in a clothing package are presented. It has been shown that in modern developments the transfer vector is formed due to the surface energy gradient or capillary potential. It has been established that all developments can be classified according to the type of transfer mechanism. Moisture transfer due to Marangoni flows in textile materials is ensured by: a combination of natural and synthetic raw materials; applying water-repellent and hydrophilic coatings to the surface of the material; use of membranes. The organization of a capillary potential gradient in textile materials is associated with a change in surface density along the thickness. A number of images use a combination of these approaches. For each of the selected classes, trademarks of materials that are available on the modern textile market are presented.
DIRECTIONS OF MEDIATIZATION IN SPORTS
Authors: Prokhorov A. V. , Popov C. А.
Published: September 2024

Currently, the media environment is one of the main factors in the development of key social institutions, which is why every year an increasing number of social processes come under its influence. The article examines various aspects of the interaction of sports with the wider public sphere, in which the media play a significant role. The mediatization of sports is subject to research in inextricable connection with technological changes in the field of media, which originated at the beginning of the 21st century and became a factor in the modernization of sports content. The representation of sport in the media reflects both the activity and the structure of a social institution. Special attention is paid to determining the significance of digital technologies in the sports industry, the influence of media on public perception of sports, as well as on the formation of public opinion and the popularization of various sports. The conducted research will allow us to draw a conclusion about the priority opportunities for mediatization of sports in the context of new media.
THE TEXTURES OF THE POPULAR SCIENCE MEDIA DISCOURSE
Authors: Saveljev A. S.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the popular science media discourse in terms of the futurology. The author of the article provides an axiom about the dual nature of promotional media discourse, which exists as a derivative of both scientific communication and mass media communication. The article analyzes how popular science media discourse functions within the repertoire of speech textures of the media sphere. In the course of the article, the multifactorial nature of this media discourse is revealed, which can manifest itself both in the fusion of media texts of different textures, and in the appearance of a textured paradigm of one media text. In addition, the author pays special attention to the interaction of polyfactuality with the unique features of the popular science media discourse. In conclusion, the author, discussing the issue of the texture map of popular science media discourse, notes that its polytexture includes patterns of degree common to all media discourses, as well as characteristic features associated with popular science discourse as one of the forms of science. The prospects for further study of polytexture contribute to the balancing of popular science media discourse through the consistent “weaknesses” of some facts of the development of good others.
THE ROLE OF CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE FORMATION OF CULTURAL IDENTITY: HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND VALUES
Authors: Kolesnikova S. M. , Kolesnikova V. V.
Published: September 2024

The present article is of an integrative nature and is devoted to considering the issues of film history, linguoculturology and intercultural communication, as well as the definition and preservation of national and cultural identity. Cultural identity is understood as a multifaceted phenomenon that unites language, religion, history, geography and social aspects, forming a sense of belonging to one's roots, and serves as a basis for mutual understanding and dialog between different peoples. An important instrument of dialog and mutual understanding between different cultures is cinema, which contributes to the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage, passing it from generation to generation, as it reflects the daily life, customs, traditions and values of different peoples (from family values to the highest spiritual and moral attitudes that permeate all spheres of artistic creation). It has been established that the history of Hollywood and Russian cinema is closely intertwined, demonstrating, on the one hand, different traditions, on the other hand, their mutual influence and mutual enrichment; cultural identity is manifested in social interactions and customs, national symbols, themes and plots that reflect a unique social structure and norms of behavior.
”THE PHENOMENON OF DOUBLE VISION” IN SOVIET WAR PROSE AND IN THE WORKS OF MODERN AUTHORS ABOUT THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
Authors: Kriklivets E. V.
Published: September 2024

In the 60s and 70s of the twentieth century, authors from the generation of “children of war” came to literature. Their personal military experience differs from the experience of representatives of “lieutenant prose”, but the autobiographical basis of creativity is indisputable. In Belarusian literary criticism the term “the phenomenon of double vision” appears to denote the specificity of the subjective organization of the works of a number of writers. This concept can be extrapolated to the study of Russian military prose of the Soviet and post-Soviet period. The prose of modern authors about the Great Patriotic War is a literary reflection, reception or deconstruction of the traditions of Soviet literature, in it the technique of “double vision” undergoes a transformation in connection with individual author’s creative searches, the need to differentiate methods of external and internal focalization, the creation of new social and cultural implications of historical memory about the tragedy of the Soviet people during the war.
TWO POSSIBILITIES FOR READING ONE NOVEL: "PERFECTION" BY V. NABOKOV IN ASPECTS OF RUSSIAN REALISTIC AND WESTERN ROMANTIC TRADITIONS
Authors: Zvinyatskovsky V. Ya.
Published: September 2024

The article explores a way of co-existence of two traditions which imfluenced Vladimir Nabokov as a short stories writer was in his Russian period. The first is the Russian pre-revolution tradition of newspaper novella. The second is the Western Romantic and Neo-Romantic (A. Bierce etc.) tradition. Nabokov’s short story “Perfection” (1932) principally allows two alternative interpretations in context of two alternative traditions. Even death or survival of the protagonist in the final of the story absolutely depends on the way (the chosen tradition) of the interpretation. It is connected not only with Nabokov’s poetic (the idea of relativity of the plot) but also with his aesthetics of artistic sense versus common sense. The main result of the exploration of co-existence of two traditions in Nabokov’s “Perfection” is viewing them as equal (although contradictory) ways of reading.
THE REFLECTION OF THE DAILY LIFE OF THE KARELIAN VILLAGES OF NOVGOROD REGION IN THE LATE 1920s IN THE DIARY OF STUDENT PRACTICE
Authors: Tikhomirov N. V.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of Soviet construction in the village of the 1920s in the North-West of the RSFSR. A source belonging to the number of poorly studied archival documents is introduced into scientific circulation. The diary of the village practice of a student of the Leningrad department of the Communist University of the Western National Minorities (LOCUNMZ) is published. The author was sent to Polnovsky district of Novgorod county of Leningrad region in the summer of 1928 to serve the Karelian population of several villages now part of Novgorod region. The diary allows you to study the order and features of village practice by students of the LOCUNMZ by a specific example, to understand their place and role in the system of Soviet construction. The document has an informational potential that allows it to be used as a source for studying regional everyday life and microhistory.
O QUE GESTÃO TEM A VER COM PSICOLOGIA? CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PSICOLOGIA ORGANIZACIONAL E DO TRABALHO À FORMAÇÃO EM ADMINISTRAÇÃO
Authors: Céli Pavão Guerchmann Ana
Published: September 2024

What can psychology contribute to education in administration? This was the triggering question for the creation of this article, which aims to produce a critical reflection on the role of psychology in the training of professionals in the field of administration, as well as to explore potential applications of this scientific field in education aimed at preparing individuals for organizational and workplace settings. To achieve this, the methodological approach was a bibliographical research based on theoretical references from the fields of Administration and Organizational and Work Psychology, aiming to promote dialogues between the authors and with our own interpretations. Today's administration faces many challenges imposed by the job market, requiring professionals to act competently and skillfully in their actions and decisions while maintaining an awareness of the human dimension inherent in this process. It is in this area that psychology, particularly organizational and work psychology, strongly contributes to education in administration by exploring topics related to the singular and collective human universe and offering dynamic resources that enrich the educational experience. In alliance with administration, psychology contributes to a more humanized and critical education, engaged in the construction of a more productive and inclusive society.
Arquitectura de Desarrollo y Evaluación de Vehículos no Tripulados
Authors:   , Valderrama Riveros Oscar Camilo
Published: September 2024

Esta tesis tiene el objetivo principal de proponer una arquitectura general para la construcción y operación de UV (Unmanned Vehicles, vehículos no tripulados) con el objetivo de implementar diferentes tipos de aplicaciones. Este objetivo se plantea en función, por un lado, de la amplia utilización y disponibilidad de UV y por el otro de la falta de documentación e interoperación que proveen los múltiples sistemas comerciales cerrados disponibles. Se propone, por lo tanto, una arquitectura que pueda especializarse o adaptarse a cada aplicación y requerimientos específicos para los UV. Un segundo objetivo de la tesis es la exploración de los problemas a resolver durante el proceso de construcción de una aplicación con UV (y de los propios UV). Este objetivo está motivado en gran parte a la existencia de los sistemas comerciales cerrados, sin detalle de componentes ni posibilidad de interoperación con otros sistemas. Se considera tan importante la construcción de los UV como de las aplicaciones completas, incluyendo hardware y software de procesamiento tanto en los UV como en las bases/estaciones de control de los mismos.
Specifics of the Incidence of Some Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Metropolis:
The Example of St. Petersburg
Authors: Yuryev Vadim K. , Zaslavsky Denis V. , Sokolova Vera V. , Petunova Yanina G. , Kuzmin Alexander N.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The priority tasks of protecting reproductive health include the reduction of reproductive losses and improvement of sexual well-being of the population, both impossible without resolving the problem of the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Objective: To study the rates, structure, and dynamics of the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in the population of a metropolis using the Russian city of St. Petersburg as an example.
Materials and methods: Based on statistical materials of the Central Research Institute of Health for 2018–2022, we have analyzed incidence and prevalence rates of genital tract infections in the population of St. Petersburg, the Northwestern Federal District, and the Russian Federation. We also assessed the age, sex, and social structure based on Form No. 9, Information on sexually transmitted infections and infectious skin diseases, for the year 2022 in St. Petersburg. The Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient was used to compare the indicators with the critical significance level of 0.05. The statistical analysis and data visualization were performed using Microsoft Office Excel 2016.
Results: In 2018–2022, the incidence rates of most sexually transmitted infections in the residents St. Petersburg were high and exceeded the Russian averages by 1.2 to 3.3 times. A significant increase in the proportion of females with gonococcal infection (by 34.7 %) and trichomoniasis (by 7.7 %), as well as the predominance of infected girls (in the age group of 2 to 14 years – 100 % and 15 to 17 years – 85.1 %) in relation to all the diseases under consideration, raise concerns about their fertility and the future demographic situation. The presence of the infected among the minors and a high detection rate in the unemployed carries risks of unaccounted (hidden) morbidity and an epidemic outbreak of infection.
Conclusion: Negative trends and specificity of sexually transmitted infections in residents of megacities require improvement of modern approaches to their prevention and detection, including by bettering sex education for girls, broadening dispensary screening of adults and children, and conducting periodic checkups of the working-age population.
Local Standards for Anthropometric Measurements in Children and Adolescents
of Magadan: Communication 2
Authors: Karandasheva Victoria O. , Loskutova Alesya N.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has become a challenge in most countries of the world.
Objective: To develop regional standards for the body mass index (BMI) of children and adolescents in the city of Magadan in order to identify groups at risk of these conditions.
Materials and methods: We have analyzed data on 4,663 Magadan schoolchildren aged 8–17 involved in the survey conducted in 2009–2019. Based on the main anthropometric parameters of body height and weight, we calculated the body mass index (Quetelet II Height–Weight Index). The centile (nonparametric) method was used to determine healthy and abnormal BMI values.
Results: Distribution of body mass indices of the schoolchildren in Magadan by centile ranges of the regional standards showed the prevalence of mean values in 49.8 % of the subjects. BMI values indicating obesity or underweight, i.e. below the 3rd or above the 97th percentile, respectively, were found in 3.1–3.4 % of the examined. An increase in the proportion of overweight and obese children was observed when comparing our data with Russian norms. We established that the mean BMI values of the girls and 8 to 13-year-old boys living in Magadan exceeded the upper limit of the Russian norm (75th percentile) for children and adolescents. At the lower limit of the means (25th percentile), changes were within the range of the means, except for boys aged 16 to 17 years.
Conclusion: The use of region-specific BMI standards allows correct and timely identification of underweight and/or overweight/obese schoolchildren in order to carry out appropriate treatment and preventive measures.