bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outpatient satisfaction at Semarang Private Hospital: perspective of service waiting time
Authors: Simanjuntak Kartika Maria Okky , Sriatmi Ayun , Purnami Cahya Tri
Published: January 2025

Background: Outpatient satisfaction is a crucial indicator of healthcare quality, reflecting patients' perceptions of the services they receive. Among various factors influencing patient satisfaction, service waiting time has consistently been highlighted as a significant determinant. Prolonged waiting periods can lead to patient dissatisfaction, impacting the overall reputation of healthcare institutions. This study focuses on assessing outpatient satisfaction at a private hospital in Semarang, specifically examining the influence of service waiting times on patient experiences.
Methods: The study assessed patient satisfaction at Panti Wilasa Citarum Hospital, focusing on the relationship between service waiting times and patient satisfaction levels using the purposive sampling technique. Patient satisfaction was evaluated using the five dimensions: tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 for Windows to determine the differences in the level of satisfaction of general patients and BPJS patients based on waiting time.
Results: A total of 300 respondents participated in this study, with details of 37 general patients and 267 BPJS patients. Most of the respondents were female (70.3%), age 61-70 years old (35.3%), high school (29.3%), BPJS (67.7%), more than 60 minutes for the true waiting time (50.3%), more than 90 minutes for the observation results of total primary waiting time (74.7%). The results showed that the average waiting time for patients with BPJS was longer than for general patients. BPJS patients had a lower level of satisfaction than general patients. However, there was no significant difference in average patient waiting time between BPJS and general patients (p=0.210).
Conclusion: This research demonstrates a notable disparity in satisfaction levels between general patients and BPJS patients at Panti Wilasa Citarum Hospital with regard to waiting periods. General patients are more satisfied than BPJS patients due to reduced waiting times. In order to improve patient satisfaction, it is recommended that the hospital optimize the registration process, increase the number of medical personnel, and improve service facilities.
Diagnostic performance of utilizing a single-dye method for sentinel lymph node biopsy in papillary thyroid cancer
Authors: Wibisana I Gusti Ngurah Gunawan , Yulian Erwin Danil , Kurnia Ahmad , Ham Maria Francisca
Published: January 2025

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/Xs6hpFJXL_4
 
Introduction: Even in the early stages of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), central compartment lymph node metastases are frequently observed. Prophylactic central compartment neck dissection (pCCND) is still debatable in terms of its impact on the prognosis of the patient. By identifying the sentinel node (SN), which initially achieves lymphatic flow from its original tumour, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) utilizing a single dye procedure of methylene blue can be employed as an option for therapy. The study's objective was to assess the effectiveness of the SLNB approach in identifying central compartment metastases in PTC patients by utilizing methylene blue.
Methods: A prospective study at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital was conducted between 2016 and 2017, enrolling 68 PTC patients (T1-T3, cN0). All patients underwent thyroidectomy and pCCND dissection following a perinodular injection of 1 cc methylene blue. The histological outcomes of the sentinel nodes (SNs) were compared with those of other lymph nodes in the central compartment.
Result: 19% of cases of lymph node metastases to the central compartment. SNs were detected in 56 of 68 patients (82.3%). Of the 56 SLNs that were discovered, 13 had lymph nodes that were positive for metastases; 11 of them also had NSLNs that were positive for metastases. Positive NSLNs were not found in any of the patients with negative SLNs. In conjunction, SNs had a 100% negative predictive value (NPV) for central compartment metastases (95% confidence interval = 91.8–100) with no false negative rate. There was no evidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve damage or persistent hypoparathyroidism.
Conclusion: SLNB using methylene blue was a significant predictor of NSLNs and can be used to select patients who would benefit from pCCND.
Willingness to pay for the sustainability of the Aceh Health Insurance Program among households in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Busyra Anwar , Ibrahim Roszita , Aizuddin Azimatun Noor , Hassan Nor Haty , Saputra Irwan
Published: January 2025

Background: The urgency of researching health financing is evident in the global concern over the escalating costs of health services. In the midst of a sluggish world economy and high levels of inflation, individuals, particularly those in lower-middle-income countries, are increasingly burdened by health-related financial obligations. The Aceh Health Insurance Program, funded by special autonomy funds from the Central Government, plays a crucial role in this context. However, its funding is set to end in 2027, necessitating the people of Aceh to contribute to their health service financing. This study aimed to identify the relationship between socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics and the willingness to pay (WTP) for health insurance in Aceh, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the Aceh Health Insurance Program.
Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional approach involving respondents from various socio-demographic backgrounds. The study used a comprehensive household survey to collect data. Through a rigorous multistage random sampling approach, a representative sample of 1082 households from four districts in Aceh. Results were found using the Chi-square test on bivariate and logistic regression test on multivariate.
Results: The majority of households (84.8%) are not inclined to pay for health insurance. However, factors such as the number of dependents, occupation, income, and household expenses significantly influence the willingness to pay for health insurance. These findings underscore the importance of considering socio-demographic and socio-economic factors in the design of a new health insurance scheme. This is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the health insurance program in Aceh, Indonesia.
Conclusion: When planning a new scheme, socio-demographic and socio-economic factors must be considered to ensure the long-term sustainability of the health insurance program in Aceh, Indonesia.
Alternative fixation method for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in developing countries: a clinical study of modified stainless-steel implant
Authors: Sakti Muhammad , Usman Muhammad Andry , Kitta Muhammad Ihsan , Subagio Erich Svante
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is often inaccessible to many patients with financial constraints due to the high cost of factory-made implants. In 2012, we developed a modified implant made from a 4.5-millimeter reconstruction plate to overcome this condition. This study aimed to assess the outcome of reconstruction surgery using the modified implant technique, which seemed to offer an ideal alternative for the patient as mentioned above.
Methods: This prospective study includes patients undergoing primary ACL restoration with factory-made and customized implants. Patients in both groups were assessed for functional outcome (using the Lysholm knee rating scale) and anteroposterior knee translation (measured in millimetres) at three, six, and twelve months after surgery. The Spearman's correlation and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to assess the data.
Result: Forty-four individuals with ACL reconstruction were included in this study. Twelve individuals received factory-made implants, while thirty-two patients received modified implants. The mean value of anteroposterior translation and functional results for the two groups at each monitoring period (3rd, 6th, and 12th months postoperative) did not differ significantly (p>0.05). In the modified implant group, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between anteroposterior translation and functional outcome. This correlation was moderately strong in the 6th and 12th months of the evaluation period, but at no other time did either study group show any statistical correlation.
Conclusion: Even though modified implants are less expensive than factory-made implants, the anteroposterior knee stability and functional results after ACL restoration utilizing modified implants are equivalent. The outcome of ACL reconstruction must be determined by a thorough evaluation that includes clinical assessment, functional outcome, and patient satisfaction, even if postoperative knee translation is a crucial criterion.
The relationship between microbiome and female androgenetic alopecia
Authors: Dhillon Jesryn , Putra Imam Budi , Jusuf Nelva Karmila
Published: January 2025

Link of Video Abstract: https://youtu.be/er53Xd5h_Rs
 
Introduction: Hair is an important part of a woman's identity, with hair loss affecting up to 50% of women throughout their lives. Female androgenetic alopecia (FAGA) is one of the causes of nonscarring alopecia, and its prevalence varies across populations. The pathogenesis of FAGA involves genes, hormones, and microinflammation in hair follicles, with scalp microbiome as a key factor. Research on the role of the microbiome (aerobic and anaerobic bacteria) in FAGA is still limited.
Methods: This observational study with a cross-sectional design involving 30 FAGA subjects and 30 nonFAGA subjects who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each patient underwent anamnesis, dermatological examination, and scalp swab collection. The data were statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and were considered significant with a p-value of <0.05.
Results: In the FAGA group, the most prevalent age group was 36-45 years (43.3%). The most common severity of FAGA observed is Ludwig I (66.7%). The most prevalent microbiome (aerobic bacteria) is Staphylococcus, both in the FAGA group (60%) and the non-FAGA group (30%). The most prevalent microbiome (anaerobic bacteria) is Cutibacterium, both in the FAGA group (53.3%) and the nonFAGA group (80%). The results of this study indicate a correlation between the microbiome (aerobic and anaerobic bacteria) and FAGA (p=0.028 and 0.024).
Conclusions: There is a relationship between microbiome (aerobic and anaerobic bacteria) and FAGA.
Comparison of chemical and molecular characteristics of Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus urinaria species
Authors: Huynh Thi Thu Hue  , Le Tat Thanh  , Do Thi Thanh Trung  , Nguyen Thị Bich Ngoc
Published: January 2025

Phyllanthus amarus and Phyllanthus urinaria belonging to Phyllanthaceae are the well-studied for their precious extracted compounds. Phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin provide a variety of potential health benefits for humans.  Phyllanthin and hypophyllanthin biosynthesis pathway is different between P. amarus and P. urinaria.  In our study, with High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to quantify hypophyllanthin and phyllanthin concentration extracted from leaf and stem tissue of these two species showed the concentration of these compounds significantly varied between P. amarus .TN and P. urinaria .TN. Combine with quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) used for measure expression of six genes that related to the biosynthesis pathway showed the expression of these genes were stronger in P. amarus than P. urinaria. DNA barcoding markers are also used for divergence analysis and phylogenetic construction. Thereby, ITS sequence was expected to be one of standard DNA barcoding markers due to its high conserved site percentage for variations analysis and phylogenetic construction.
Dom na skale czy na ruchomych piaskach? Kryzys religijności we współczesnym świecie w świetle przedmiotowej literatury teologicznej i socjologicznej
Authors: Borutka Tadeusz
Published: January 2025

Monografia ks. Tadeusza Borutki podejmuje analizę wpływu postmodernizmu na religijność oraz życie społeczne współczesnego człowieka, uwzględniając perspektywy teologiczne i socjologiczne. W pierwszym rozdziale ukazano historyczny rozwój postmodernizmu, jego podstawy ideologiczne oraz konsekwencje dla życia społecznego i religijnego. Kolejne rozdziały koncentrują się na omówieniu „dogmatów” postmodernizmu, takich jak relatywizm moralny i religijny, konsumpcjonizm oraz hedonizm, a także ich wpływu na kryzys wiary i religijności. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono zagrożeniom związanym z neopogaństwem, indywidualizacją wiary oraz subiektywnym przeżywaniem duchowości. Zwieńczeniem pracy jest analiza modelu nowej ewangelizacji, obejmującego dialog zbawienia, inkulturację oraz świadectwo wiary. Monografia podkreśla znaczenie odnowy Kościoła i duszpasterstwa w odpowiedzi na współczesne wyzwania.
Digital learning competencies as goals to address language teachers’ challenges using tablets and Microsoft Teams
Authors: van Rooyen Annèl , Mihai Maryke Anneke
Published: January 2025

Secondary school language teachers who participated in this study taught using tablets and MS Teams, which has its own associated challenges. In the study reported on here we explored ways in which the 13 digital learning competencies in the South African education context support teachers in addressing their teaching-related challenges. The challenges and digital teaching practices of 4 secondary school teachers were explored using a collaborative action research design. The phenomenon was explored and described as a case study. Data collection instruments included focus-group interviews, classroom observations, and documents from teachers’ lessons. We employed a conceptual framework with digital didactical design as context for levels of technology integration and digital learning competencies as the conceptual framework. Seven interviews, 24 observation sheets, as well as lesson documents were analysed, using content analysis and coding. The results point to teachers effectively addressing digital teaching challenges by aiming to improve their digital competencies and levels of technology integration.
Potential of using transcriptome sequencing data in choosing therapy for patients with colorectal cancer
Authors: Apalko S. V. , Shimansky V. S. , Kel A. , Sushentseva N. N. , Tyukavina N. V. , Kovalenko S. A. , Shcherbak S. G.
Published: January 2025

Aim. To study the applicability of RNA (ribonucleic acid) sequencing with master regulator identification for predicting the effectiveness of targeted therapy in patients with colorectal cancer.

Materials and methods. Tissue samples from three patients with colorectal cancer obtained from postoperative material were used. All patients received palliative antitumor therapy in standard regimens in accordance with the tumor location and the status of RAS and BRAF gene mutations. The transcriptome of tumor and healthy tissue of each patient was sequenced, and master regulators in the tumor tissue were analyzed.

Results. A list of master regulators was found for each patient and possible therapeutic agents most suitable for suppressing the tumor process were predicted.

Conclusion. The potential of computer analysis of the molecular profile of colorectal adenocarcinoma in predicting the effectiveness of therapy is shown. However, to determine the clinical potential of this technique, a study on a wider sample is required.
Strategies for bioresource collection in obstetrics: the experience of the "Genofund" biobank
Authors: Pachulia O. V. , Illarionov R. A. , Vashukova E. S. , Postnikova T. B. , Maltseva A. R. , Popova A. K. , Kornyushina E. A. , Bespalova O. N. , Glotov A. S.
Published: January 2025

The article highlights the experience of the "Genofund" biobank of the Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology in bioresource collection in modern obstetrics. To create different types of collections, the following different biobanking strategies were formulated for the first time: cross-sectional and longitudinal (dynamic). Definitions are given for these approaches. The most significant advantages and disadvantages of each of them are noted. Examples of pilot studies conducted on the platform of a bioresource collection created using the complex longitudinal biobanking are given. This approach made it possible to demonstrate, using the example of microRNA analysis, the potential of studying the physiological changes during pregnancy at the present stage, as well as the prospects for finding early predictors of pregnancy complications.
Assessment of the frequency and association with morbidity of DNA markers in multinational administrative divisions based on indigenous population data (based on cardiovascular diseases)
Authors: Balanovskaya E. V. , Potanina A. Yu. , Koshel S. M. , Adamov D. S. , Evsyukov I. V. , Borisova A. L. , Pokrovskaya M. S. , Meshkov A. N.
Published: January 2025

Information on morbidity is presented in statistical reports for the entire population of multinational subjects of Russia, but population Biobanks contain information on individual peoples.

Aim. To develop a technology for assessing the frequency of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) markers for administrative units based on indigenous population data, which will make it possible to assess the relationship between the frequency of DNA markers and morbidity.

Material and methods. The Biobank of Northern Eurasia presented the frequencies of 24 DNA markers associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) for 86 indigenous peoples of Russia (6227 DNA samples). Information on the ethnic composition of 83 Russian regions was extracted from the 2010 census, and the CVD incidence in 85 Russian regions (2020-2021) was assessed by data from the Ministry of Health of Russia.

Results. The data on the gene pools of the indigenous population and the ethnic composition of Russian regions made it possible to assess the frequencies of 24 DNA markers in 85 Russian regions. The obtained frequencies allowed us to directly assess their relationship with CVD in Russia — chronic rheumatic heart diseases, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, hypertension, acute myocarditis. Technology application data are presented in the form of tables and genogeographic maps of the distribution of 24 CVD DNA markers in Russian subjects, the geography of morbidity in Russian subjects for five CVDs, and the correlation of the distribution of the frequency of CVD DNA markers and the incidence of CVD among the population of Russia.

Conclusion. The proposed technology for assessing the modern gene pool in Russian subjects based on the data on the gene pool of the indigenous peoples of Russia for the first time made it possible to assess the relationship between clinically significant DNA markers and morbidity in Russia.
Use of large-scale sample collections to estimate the carriage rate of miscarriage-related variants
Authors: Barbitov Yu. A. , Lazareva T. E. , Nasykhova Yu. A. , Bespalova O. N. , Glotov A. S.
Published: January 2025

Aim. Modern large-scale biocollections and related open databases play a critical role in the development and implementation of novel approaches to prevention and diagnostics, as well as in improvement of treatment of hereditary pathologies. The aim of this study was to analyze the carriage rate of miscarriage-related variants in the Russian population presented in the RUseq database.

Material and methods. The first Russian open database of genetic variants and their rate in the Russian population (RUSeq) was used as the main source of information on allele frequencies. We analyzed 270 known genetic variants described as a cause of miscarriage. A search for pathogenic variants in 18 key miscarriage-related genes was conducted.

Results. We revealed that 10 out of 270 variants described as a miscarriage cause are found in the Russian population. In addition, 46 known or new potentially pathogenic variants were found in 10 key genes that are possible markers of miscarriage risk. In one case (NEB gene), the cumulative frequency of such variants exceeded 0,5%.

Conclusion. The obtained results emphasize the importance of genetic databases and the need for further study of miscarriage-realted gene disorders, as well as the inclusion of identified variants in preconception genetic testing programs for couples in order to determine pregnancy planning and management.
Shaping AI-related competencies for labor market and business. A PLS-SEM approach
Authors: Badulescu Daniel , Simut Ramona , Bodog Simona-Aurelia , Badulescu Alina , Simut Ciprian , Zapodeanu Daniela
Published: January 2025

In the era of digitalization and rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a decisive factor in transforming the labor market, requiring the continuous adjustment of educational competencies to prepare students for the labor market demand. This study investigates the impact of AI on educational requirements, identifying the essential competencies that educational systems and the business sector must shape to equip future professionals for AIdriven challenges and opportunities. Employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the research analyzed the survey data from a sample of 138 educators from various pre-university and university environments in Bihor county, Romania. to determine the relationships between the educational system, business sector, educational competencies, and AI career preparedness. The findings show significant influences from both sectors in shaping competencies that, in turn, affect labor market demands. This study highlights the imperative for educational systems the business sector to develop forward-thinking programs that anticipate future changes, thereby maximizing an AI-driven economy’s economic and social benefits. The results indicate that both the educational system and the business sector are integral to developing the competencies required in the AI era, with AI career preparedness exerting the greatest influence on labor market demands.
Transfer Entropy in Deep Neural Networks
Authors: Andonie Razvan , Cataron Angel , Moldovan Adrian
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the application of Transfer Entropy (TE) in deep neural networks as a tool to improve training efficiency and analyze causal information flow. TE is a measure of directed information transfer that captures nonlinear dependencies and temporal dynamics between system components. The study investigates the use of TE in optimizing learning in Convolutional Neural Networks and Graph Convolutional Neural Networks. We present case studies that demonstrate reduced training times and improved accuracy. In addition, we apply TE within the framework of the Information Bottleneck theory, providing an insight into the trade-off between compression and information preservation during the training of deep learning architectures. The results highlight TE’s potential for identifying causal features, improving explainability, and addressing challenges such as oversmoothing in Graph Convolutional Neural Networks. Although computational overhead and complexity pose challenges, the findings emphasize the role of TE in creating more efficient and interpretable neural models.
Monitoring the growth status of rice based on hyperspectral satellite remote sensing data
Authors: Li Yindong , Chen Yang , Wang Wang
Published: January 2025

This study proposes a novel approach to rice growth monitoring using a 3D Convolutional Neural Network (3D-CNN) model applied to hyperspectral satellite remote sensing data. The model combines spatial, temporal, and spectral information processing to enhance the accuracy of rice growth monitoring over large areas. A new loss function is introduced to address imbalanced yield label distribution. The model’s performance is validated using rice yield data from China’s main rice-growing regions, demonstrating superior predictive capability compared to existing methods. This approach offers a promising tool for improving food security through more accurate and timely crop monitoring.
A Mathematical Optimization Approach for Prioritized Services in IoT Networks for Energy-constrained Smart Cities
Authors: Montoya German , Lozano-Garzón Carlos , Paternina-Arboleda Carlos , Donoso Yezid
Published: January 2025

The development of smart cities has been positively impacted by advances in Internet of Things (IoT) technology. In addition, new levels of service have emerged due to the demands of new types of applications, whereby these new service levels must be managed by priorities depending on the technological requirements of each service in order to efficiently route information from an origin IoT device to a base station. However, the current global energy crisis demands more awareness from technology systems in terms of energy consumption efficiency, reduction of carbon footprint, and sustainability. In this sense, we propose a mathematical optimization model capable of routing different services in an IoT network, considering different levels of priority in the services offered, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption in the network for services with priority. In other words, the proposal aims to extend the lifetime of IoT networks in critical energy urban infrastructure, ensuring the highest possible quality in the services offered on the network. Finally, our proposal is evaluated in different IoT network scenarios, considering different types of services and network sizes.
Augmented Cyber-physical Model for Real-time Smart-grid Co-simulation
Authors: Adrian Gligor , Dumitru Cristian-Dragoș , Dzitac Simona , Simo Attila
Published: January 2025

Due to crucial importance of the electricity in almost every aspect of our life, power systems and their components continue to receive considerable attention, and important efforts are invested for development or improvement in the direction of smooth transition to full smart grid solutions. Even if operation and control of power system are well-known, new control solutions require careful and detailed investigations due to challenges emerged from high complexity, security or even the current operating conditions in high penetration of renewable energy sources or consummers with significant loads. In this context, the paper introduces a new concept and solution of augmented cyberphysical model to allow testing and simulation of the supervision, monitoring and control solutions in a mixed physical and virtual environment, facilitating complex investigation starting from common process level to complex interdependencies arise from communication infrastructure inherent failures to contingent issues such as software related or security attacks. The concept, architecture and an implementation on a real-time hardware-in-the-loop based platform are revealed and shown as an open and affordable research and development solution.
Trend-Cycle Decomposition and Forecasting Using Bayesian Multivariate Unobserved Components
Authors: Jahan-Parvar Mohammad R. , Knipp Charles , Szerszeń Paweł J.
Published: January 2025

We propose a generalized multivariate unobserved components model to decompose macroeconomic data into trend and cyclical components. We then forecast the series using Bayesian methods. We document that a fully Bayesian estimation, that accounts for state and parameter uncertainty, consistently dominates out-of-sample forecasts produced by alternative multivariate and univariate models. In addition, allowing for stochastic volatility components in variables improves forecasts. To address data limitations, we exploit cross-sectional information, use the commonalities across variables, and account for both parameter and state uncertainty. Finally, we find that an optimally pooled univariate model outperforms individual univariate specifications, andperforms generally closer to the benchmark model.
Development and testing of the toolkit of strategic planning of territorial development on the basis of an intelligent adaptive simulation model
Authors: Nizamutdinov Marsel , Oreshnikov Vladimir , Davletova Zulfiya
Published: January 2025

Management of strategic development of Russian regions is a complex task, the solution of which is associated with a set of difficulties of methodological nature. In particular, there is a low quality of formed forecast assessments on the main parameters under consideration. Despite the availability of research in this area and regulatory legal framework, strategic planning documents in Russia are often not linked to each other, are repeatedly revised in the course of implementation and, ultimately, are not fully implemented. This is largely due to the fact that the available scientific potential is not fully utilized, including the development of relevant information systems. The aim of this research is to develop a decision support toolkit for strategic planning of regional development. Agent-based modeling, adaptive management, data mining and scenario modeling are used as the main research methods. In the course of the research, the concept of toolkit formation is proposed based on the construction of an intelligent adaptive simulation model (IASM), taking into account the theory of strategic planning and the ability to process heterogeneous data. The proposed structure of IASM includes four interrelated hierarchical levels – intelligent agents, macro-processes, management system and external environment. Special attention is paid to the development of a model of adaptive behavior of an intelligent agent. The proposed approach to implementation will make it possible to cover the whole range of tasks – from the analysis of input data to the development of management decisions. The software implementation of the model thus developed is carried out using the AnyLogic toolkit.
Management of pricing policy of a timber enterprise considering the problems of formation of raw material supply chains and determining production volumes
Authors: Rogulin Rodion
Published: January 2025

This paper considers a mathematical model that allows managers of a timber enterprise to develop supply chains and manage the pricing policy of the organization. This model is a modification of the model developed earlier and differs from it by taking into account the technology of raw material cutting. The model takes into account the consumption rates of raw materials, purchases on the commodity exchange, transportation of products and pricing policy of the enterprise taking into account the demand. The purpose of the model is to maximize the value of operating profit of the enterprise. When searching for a solution, an optimization strategy is applied which includes two stages: application of linear optimization at the first stage and genetic algorithm at the second stage. As a result of testing the model at one of the timber processing enterprises in the Primorsky Territory, data were obtained, based on which recommendations are formulated for managers of the company regarding cooperation with loggers. This work represents an important step in the development of supply chain management methodology in the timber industry, taking into account the technology of raw material cutting. Further research may include modification of the model using stochastic factors, improving decision-making methods and development of more accurate product demand functions. The work has practical significance for enterprises of the timber processing industry, since it can contribute to the improvement of their production processes and increase profits.
Some applications of Q-points and Lebesgue filters to Banach spaces
Authors: Hrušák M. , Sáenz L.
Published: January 2025

We present a new characterization of Q-point ultrafilters and use it to optimize the result of Avilés, Martı́nez-Cervantes, and Rueda Zoca linking the existence of L-orthogonal sequences and L-orthogonal elements in Banach spaces via ultrafilter limits.
c-Continuous polynomials on l1
Authors: Carrión Humberto D.
Published: January 2025

In this article we study the n-homogeneous polynomials P that are c-continuous on bounded subsets of l1 . We show that P can be decomposed in the form R + Q, where Q and R are n-homogeneous polynomials, with R weakly star continuous and Q (x) = 0 for all x ∈ ker u for u = (1, 1, . . . , 1, . . . ). We conclude that P = Σ un−j ⊗ Rj , where R is a weakly star continuous j-homogeneous polynomial for j = 0, 1, . . . , n.
Plate Streaking v2
Authors: Carlos Goller Carlos , Sjogren Carly
Published: January 2025

Overview and Goals Streaking bacteria on agar plates allows scientists to obtain isolated colonies of bacteria. An isolated colony provides up to 108 bacteria cells that are genetically identical. This is why we call them clones or refer to them as colonies. The medium we chose to streak out bacteria must provide the nutrients required for prolific organismal growth, and not all bacteria require the same nutrients. There are various media types, and we will use Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) plates to grow your bacteria, which may or may not support their growth. Learning Objectives After completing this lab, you will gain the following lab skills: Lab safety and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Proper use of equipment: bacterial cell culture incubator Bacterial plate streaking Bacterial plate incubation
Polymer composites with nanoscale additives for strain gauge applications: a brief review
Authors:   Tambov State Technical University, Russia, Shchegolkov A.V. , Kaminskii V.V. ,   ITMO University, Russia, Chumak M.A. ,   Ioffe Institute, Russia, Kalganov D.A. ,   ITMO University, Russia,   Ioffe Institute, Russia, Shchegolkov A.V. ,   Moscow Polytechnic University, Russia
Published: January 2025

The article discusses various types of polymer composites with nanomaterials that are intended for strain measurement tasks. Despite the obvious advantages of strain gauges based on polymers modified with dispersed conductive structures, there are problems in creating effective ones that can operate under large deformations with high sensitivity and measurement accuracy. This can be realized by implementation of the strain gauge self-compensation effect when combining a semiconductor material (with negative temperature coefficient of resistance) with high calibration coefficient and metal (with positive temperature coefficient of resistance) as well as improved lifetime characteristics allowing for long-term operation with multiple compression/decompression modes. Carbon nanotubes play an important role in the technologies to create polymer composites for strain measurement tasks. It is also possible to change the properties of such composites by varying the type of polymer matrix. This paper analyzes various designs of strain gauges, as well as methods of calculation and modeling of their performances.
ESTUDO ECOLÓGICO DE SÉRIE TEMPORAL DO ESTADO NUTRICIONAL DE IDOSOS DA PARAÍBA
Authors: Carneiro de Souza Maria da Penha , Pereira da Silva Luciene , Maria Alves Augusto Joanne , Lira Rufino de Lucena Adriana , Dantas Renato Lima
Published: January 2025

O Brasil enfrenta um rápido processo de envelhecimento populacional, exigindo políticas públicas de saúde que atendam às necessidades dos idosos. O estado nutricional afeta diretamente a saúde, influenciando o crescimento, desenvolvimento e risco de morbimortalidade. Uma alimentação saudável é essencial para promoção, prevenção e controle de doenças, e o Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN) desempenha um papel central no monitoramento da situação nutricional no país, incluindo a população idosa. Este estudo retrospectivo avaliou o estado nutricional de idosos na Paraíba entre 2013 e 2023, com base nos dados do SISVAN. O estado é dividido em 16 regiões de saúde, e os dados analisaram o Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC): baixo peso (IMC ≤ 22), peso adequado (22 < IMC < 27) e sobrepeso (IMC ≥ 27). Os resultados mostraram aumento em todas as categorias de IMC ao longo da década. O sobrepeso destacou-se com um crescimento expressivo, alcançando quase 70.000 casos em 2023, especialmente nas regiões Mata Atlântica (1ª) e a 16ª. Apenas a 7ª região apresentou níveis de sobrepeso menores que os de eutrofia, com 1.156 casos. Essas diferenças sugerem que fatores locais, como acesso a alimentos saudáveis e serviços de saúde, influenciam o estado nutricional. O aumento de casos de baixo peso e sobrepeso entre idosos é preocupante, pois reflete desigualdades socioeconômicas, hábitos alimentares inadequados e dificuldades no acesso à saúde. Assim, intervenções específicas para regiões mais vulneráveis são essenciais para reduzir disparidades, promover uma melhor nutrição e contribuir para a saúde da população idosa.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE MULHERES EM IDADE REPRODUTIVA VIVENDO COM HIV/AIDS
Authors: Araújo Rafaela Carla Carneiros de , Lima Dayana Costa Nascimento Lima , Meireles Elienais de Albuquerque , Félix Laryssa da Silva , Alves Salmana Rianne Pereira , Ferreira Maria das Graças Nogueira
Published: January 2025

O estudo visa investigar a incidência de HIV/Aids em mulheres em idade reprodutiva, considerando a associação entre início precoce da vida sexual e risco aumentado de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. O estudo é descritivo e quantitativo, realizado através de dados secundários disponíveis no site do DATASUS, pertencentes ao Ministério da Saúde. Ele analisa mulheres em idade reprodutiva vivendo com HIV/Aids na Paraíba, considerando variáveis como estado de notificação, sexo, faixa etária e cor ou raça. A população estudada inclui todos os casos notificados de HIV/Aids entre fevereiro de 2018 e novembro de 2023, com a coleta de dados realizada em abril de 2024. Na Paraíba, durante os anos de 2018 a 2023, foram notificados 214 casos de mulheres em idade reprodutiva com HIV/Aids. Desse total, os anos de 2018, 2019 e 2020 registraram a maioria dos casos. Identifica-se que a escolaridade das mais frequentes das mulheres era ensino médio completo, um acometimento maior na faixa etária de 30-34 anos do que em relação às outras faixas etárias e de cor parda. Na Paraíba, casos de AIDS diminuíram, mas notificações em faixas etárias específicas aumentaram, indicando desafios na prevenção e desigualdades de gênero. Subnotificação pode afetar resultados, especialmente durante a pandemia. Esse cenário enfatiza a importância de políticas públicas focadas em reduzir as desigualdades raciais e sociais na prevenção e no tratamento do HIV, monitorando as especificidades da população mais vulnerável e promovendo um acesso mais equitativo. Compreender o aumento da infecção por HIV na população feminina não tem sido fácil, visto que o HIV carrega o estigma de doença vergonhosa, fortemente associada a comportamentos desvalorizados moralmente. Por consequência do impacto dessa enfermidade, ao longo das décadas, o Brasil avançou na avaliação e monitoramento da doença.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY PRACTICES FOR PERFORMING ONCOTIC CYTOLOGY IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Authors: Silva de Araújo Maria Eduarda
Published: January 2025

Cervical cancer has high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. The Pap smear is responsible for around 80% of early cancer detection, but there is low adherence to the test, related to cultural, social, psychological and economic factors that affect timely detection and the reduction of mortality from this cancer. The aim of this study is to analyze the use of music therapy and aromatherapy in the performance of oncotic cytology for women. This is a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach, carried out in a municipality in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte, between July and October 2023. The age group included was women aged between 18 and 64, and the sample consisted of 15 women. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The information obtained was analyzed by content, according to Bardin.  Fifteen women aged between 21 and 63 took part in the study. Results are divided into two categories: women's feelings about taking the preventive exam; participants' perceptions of the exam using the Integrative and Complementary Practices used in the study. The participants, despite knowing the importance of taking the exam periodically, for various reasons, do not carry it out as recommended.  Feelings such as shame and tension are factors that influence adherence to the preventive exam and interfere with the search for services. Therefore, the use of Integrative and Complementary Practices is effective when it aims to build humanized care and form a bond between professional and patient.
CÂNCER INFANTIL E A CONDIÇÃO DE SAÚDE BUCAL DE CRIANÇAS COM CÂNCER
Authors: Oliveira Joice Daiane de , Oliveira Yasmin Dantas de , Moura Jamile Marinho Bezerra de Oliveira , Souza Georgia Costa de Araújo
Published: January 2025

Alguns fatores em crianças com neoplasias malignas como a neutropenia, o tratamento antineoplásico e a condição de saúde bucal desfavorável podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento de alterações na cavidade oral. Portanto, o presente estudo objetivou analisar a condição de saúde bucal em crianças com câncer. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, cuja coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de levantamento bibliográfico nas bases de dados Medline, LILACS, BBO, BINACIS, BDENF, LIPECS e SciElo em agosto de 2021. Os resultados obtidos, a partir dos 13 artigos incluídos, revelaram que 69,23% da amostra foi representada por pacientes com Leucemia Linfoblástica Aguda (LLA). Quanto ao tratamento antineoplásico, 92,30% dos artigos identificaram crianças em quimioterapia. Nos estudos que analisaram o CPO-D e/ou ceo-d não se conseguiu encontrar um padrão relacionado à cárie dentária, havendo muita variabilidade, porém com baixos valores predominantes. A maioria dos artigos revelaram uma condição de saúde periodontal satisfatória em crianças com câncer, já os índices que mediram o grau de higiene oral demonstraram um estado de saúde bucal que variou de regular a deficiente. Conclui-se que a condição de saúde bucal de crianças com câncer requer atenção a fim de prevenir as complicações ou a exacerbação das alterações orais que afetam a saúde bucal, saúde sistêmica e qualidade de vida desse grupo no decorrer do ciclo da doença ou tratamento.
RACISMO E ACESSO À SAÚDE DA POPULAÇÃO NEGRA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA.
Authors: Ana Cristina de Macedo Santos  , Gleyziele Paiva dos Santos  , Alexandra do Nascimento Cassiano  , Iellen Dantas Campos Verdes Rodrigues  , Heleni Aires Clemente  , Souto Silva Cleyton Cézar
Published: January 2025

As questões raciais e étnicas são determinantes sociais fundamentais para distintas sociedades no mundo, nesse contexto em muitos países a população negra não é contemplada de forma integralizada, tendo em vista que o racismo interfere no acesso aos serviços de saúde e cuidado desta população. Dessa forma, o presente artigo objetiva identificar a ocorrência de racismo na população negra usuária de serviços de saúde no Brasil e Estados Unidos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, onde foram encontrados 4039 artigos, e ao final analisou-se 23 artigos para sistematização e análise dos dados, através da técnica de análise temática de conteúdo proposta por Bardin (1977). Frente ao acesso à saúde da população negra, os estudos analisados revelaram que os países em destaques foram EUA e Brasil, observando uma diferenciação na garantia da saúde, posto que no Brasil, é garantido de forma universal, enquanto nos Estados Unidos o acesso é privado. Todavia, em ambos os serviços de saúde falta assistência de forma integral para essa comunidade, perante a discriminação racial vivenciada. Diante disto, identifica-se a necessidade da construção e validação de um guia informativo sobre a saúde da população negra para os profissionais de saúde no combate ao racismo na rede de saúde. Portanto, verificou-se o racismo da população negra como um determinante social de saúde, contribuindo para as iniquidades. Conclui-se ser importante haver mudanças na atual conjuntura dos países, no que tange a respeito do racismo estrutural, visto que a população negra sofre diariamente, tendo seus direitos violados, sejam civis e/ou sociais, principalmente na garantia da saúde física e/ou mental.
UKRAINE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERMARIUM PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OF UKRAINE AND POLAND
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, DOROSHKO Mykola , BALUK Walenty ,   Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, CHERKAS Bohdan ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

Background. The authors of the article investigate the participation of Ukraine in the Intermarium project implementation in context of the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Poland. The search for a new security architecture and regional cooperation has forced national elites in Poland and Ukraine to reconsider their efforts on regional and security cooperation.

Methods. Analytical, historical, and generalization methods were used. During the research, the team of authors relied on the principle of objectivism.

Results. It is substantiated that in the context of increasing threats to Ukrainian foreign policy and diplomacy, Ukraine should work more deeply in the direction of intensifying relations with Eastern European countries regarding the creation of a platform for security dialogue within the Baltic-Black Sea Commonwealth. It has been proven that the coordination of cooperation at different levels in the Mediterranean region will allow to optimize and strengthen the level of national security of Ukraine, Poland and other states of Central and Eastern Europe.

Conclusions. The need to intensify trade and logistics cooperation and the perception of the threat emanating from the Russian Federation became the main reasons for returning to the idea and its institutionalization within the framework of the Intermarium. Participation in the Three Seas Initiative can serve as an additional link for Ukraine, which contributes to the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine and the macro-regional level.
Recruiting for Cultural Competency: A Content Analysis of Archives Job Postings
Authors: Smith Helen Wong , Schmitz Dawn , Shein Cyndi , Schmitz Lisa
Published: January 2025

Professional library and archives associations recognize the value of cultural competency skills in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). This study analyzes a sample of nearly 500 archival job postings to gauge the degree to which job postings demonstrate the employers’ awareness of and commitment to cultural competency in their recruiting practices. The central finding is that only 7 percent of job ads in the sample included knowledge, skills, or abilities relating to cultural competency among the requirements for working in an archives-related position. Thus, the study strongly suggests that the value the archives profession places on cultural competency is rarely reflected in the qualifications candidates who wish to work in archives are expected to have. This problem is most evident in job ads for technical services positions, in the South and Midwest sections of the country, and in nonacademic employment sectors. The authors provide recommendations for hiring practices that further a hiring institution's commitment to DEIA through the adoption of cultural competency as a framework for recruitment and interviewing.