bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IDENTIFIKASI TELUR CACING ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES PADA KEMBANG KOL (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. BOTRYTIS) DENGAN METODE SEDIMENTASI
Authors: Choirudin Nadia Pramesthy Choirudin , Sasongkowati Retno , Astuti Sri Sulami Endah
Published: March 2024

Ascaris lumbricoides merupakan salah satu penyebab penyakit kecacingan. Menurut Dinas Kesehatan Jawa Timur 2015 prevalensi kecacingan oleh telur Ascaris lumbricoides pada beberapa Kabupaten di Jawa Timur yakni 60%. Transmisi telur cacing ke manusia dapat melalui sayuran yang tumbuh dekat tanah salah satunya kembang kol.Tujuan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi adanya telur Ascaris lumbricoides pada kembang kol yang dijual di Pasar Krembung Kabupaten Sidoarjo.Jenis penelitian observasional bersifat cross sectional. Sampel yang digunakan adalah kembang kol di Pasar Krembung Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Terdapat 6 pedagang kembang kol. Dimana 3 pedagang menjual kembang kol dengan alas meja dan 3 pedagang menjual kembang kol beralaskan tikar. Dari tiap pedagang, peneliti membeli 4 kembang kol yang dipilih secara acak. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Parasitologi Jurusan Teknologi Laboratorium Medis Poltekkes Surabaya dengan metode sedimentasi. Sampel direndam larutan NaOH 0,2%  kemudian disentrifugasi. Endapannya diperiksa secara mikroskopis. Hasil yang diperoleh dianalisa secara deskriptif.Hasil pemeriksaan menunjukkan bahwa dari 12 sampel yang dijual dengan alas tikar terdapat 2 sampel (17%) yang terkontaminasi telur Ascaris lumbricoides infertil. Sedangkan dari 12 sampel yang dijual dengan alas meja tidak ditemukan telur Ascaris lumbricoides (0%). Jadi kesimpulannya, terdapat telur Ascaris lumbricoides pada sebagian kembang kol yang dijual beralaskan tikar.
Kata Kunci : Ascaris lumbricoides, Kembang kol, Sedimentasi
Analysis of Problems in The Teaching and Learning of Science Process Skills Through Hermeneutic Method in SJK(T) from North Kinta District
Authors: Murugayya Chelvi , Nachiappan Suppiah
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted to analysis the problem in teaching and learning of science process skills in SJK(T) through Hermeneutic Method. A qualitative approach was used in this study. This study only focused on 10 National Type (Tamil) Schools from North Kinta District, Perak. This study was conducted on participants consisting of 10 teachers, namely one teacher from each school in North Kinta District. Findings from questionnaires, interview and observations show that respondents still face various problems in the teaching and learning of science process skills. Data were obtained through triangulation results from questionnaires, interviews and observations. Based on the observation, it was found that teachers face difficulties in teaching science process skills such as teachers lack mastery of science process skills and thinking skill, lack of reference materials, time constraints, no diversity in learning and facilitation, students do not understand the concept and requirements of science process skills and thinking skill, students are less skilled in science process skills and students are less interested. The Ministry of Education Malaysia, schools and Science teachers should review and make improvements to the teaching and learning of science process skills.
Interactive Learning Media 2D Educational Game to Improve Learning Effectiveness in Kindergarten Students
Authors: Azizah Shofwati , Widjanarko Mochamad , Darmanto Eko , Pratama Hendri
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of interactive learning media 2-Dimensional Educational Game to increase the effectiveness of learning in Kindergarten in Jepara Regency. The research method using Research and Development was adopted from Borg and Gall with three simplified stages, namely introduction, development, and effectiveness testing. Data collection techniques through observation, questionnaires and documentation. The effectiveness of teaching materials was obtained from the pretest and posttest scores in the control class and the experimental class. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the interactive learning media of the 2-Dimensional Educational Game is declared feasible and can be used. This can be seen from the expert validation which states very well, as well as positive responses from teachers and parents of students. The interactive media of the 2-Dimensional Educational Game that has been developed is stated to be effective in improving listening and speaking skills, as well as children's learning interest. This is evidenced by the students' listening and speaking abilities in the experimental group which were better than the control class.
The development of a delirium and dementia outreach team in a district general hospital
Authors: Dow Becci , Jones Emma , Cox Keira
Published: March 2024

The structure of NHS services nationally means that there is enormous variation in the availability and content of specialist dementia and delirium services to patients in acute hospitals. The Dementia Action Alliance estimate that over 25% of beds in acute hospitals are occupied by people with dementia and their stays are longer with difficulties discharging in a timely way. 42% of unplanned admissions are people over 70 with dementia and there are high re-admission rates. The NIHR report by Gwernan-Jones et al. (2020) emphasises the need for a transformation of organisational and ward culture to improve the experience of people with dementia in hospital. For Warwick Hospital, a district general in the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) there is enormous pressure for beds and an emphasis on flow through the hospital, including a need to reduce acute admissions and shorten length of stay. A pilot project was developed to seek to review the current data on patients with dementia in hospital, consider the assessment and interventions for delirium and advise on interventions that could both improve patient care and influence discharge. The initial findings for the project are shared alongside a review of the psychology role and challenges faced.
Mass spectrometry characterization and antioxidant potential evaluation of alkylamides in the aqueous extract of Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen obtained from Tabatinga-AM
Authors: Santiago Paulo Alexandre Lima , Santiago Sarah Raquel Silveira da Silva , Soares Elzalina Ribeiro , Almeida Richardson Alves de , Ohse Ketlen Christine
Published: March 2024

The Amazon Region, with its vast botanical diversity, is home to a multitude of species, including Acmella oleracea, popularly known as jambu. This plant has stood out not only for its lush beauty but also for its remarkable therapeutic properties, which have been explored for centuries by the local population. However, despite its widespread use in traditional medicine, the pharmacological potential of A. oleracea remains largely underestimated, especially in the state of Amazonas, where vast areas still remain underexplored in terms of scientific research. In this context, the present study aims to further investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the aqueous extract of A. oleracea leaves, collected in the Tabatinga region, in the heart of the Amazon. The process of collecting and drying the leaves resulted in a total of 231g of botanical material, which was carefully processed to obtain a crude extract of 5g, using the water infusion technique. The results obtained were impressive: the extract revealed remarkable antioxidant capacity, demonstrating the ability to capture up to 91.4% of DPPH radicals at a concentration of 1000 µg/mL. Furthermore, mass spectrometry analysis allowed the identification of four characterized alkylamides, including spilanthol, a substance known for its significant pharmacological properties. These findings highlight the exceptional therapeutic potential of A. oleracea, reinforcing its reputation as a plant with valuable medicinal properties. Moreover, they emphasize the importance of ongoing scientific research in the Amazon region, not only for biodiversity preservation but also for the development of new therapies and medications that can benefit human health.
The Assessment Method Reform of “Machine Design” Course Based on OBE Education Concept
Authors: Ma Baihui , Zhou Xiaoguang , Wang Yubo
Published: March 2024

In order to strengthen students' grasp of the knowledge of "Machine Design" and to improve students' ability to solve complex engineering problems and innovate, based on the OBE education concept, this paper analyzes the problems existing in the course of "Machine Design" and reforms the assessment method of "Machine Design" course. The reform highlights the character of the course and the main position of the students, and gives play to the incentive role of the assessment method. Starting from the concrete practice, under the premise of ensuring students' good adaptability, a number of measures focusing on cultivating students' engineering ability and innovation ability are introduced in the assessment. Students' attention to practical projects, academic performance and competition results have been significantly improved, which reflects the effectiveness of this reform to a certain extent.
Research on The Relationship Between Ethical Leadership of Chinese University Presidents and Teacher Job Satisfaction
Authors: Zhang Duo , MARIA LIRIA DACANAY
Published: March 2024

Research areas include the ethical leadership of university presidents (moral character, people-oriented, enhanced moral motivation, enhanced ethical awareness, professional abilities and abilities) and teachers’ job satisfaction levels (satisfaction with job content, satisfaction with work environment, satisfaction Degree) career development, salary and benefits satisfaction), laying the foundation for improving teacher job satisfaction and the level of ethical leadership of university presidents. Enhance teachers' understanding of the moral leadership and job satisfaction of university presidents, and improve the development efficiency of teachers' work effectiveness. These areas improve the job performance of Jilin University of Economics teachers, provide work engagement, and help teachers improve job satisfaction and the moral leadership of university presidents. This study randomly selected 383 teachers or university leaders and used descriptive correlational design and Statistical Software for Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analysis. The results showed that the majority of the respondents were male (61.9%). In terms of age, the majority are 31-40 years old (27.4%) and 41-50 years old (29.0%). From the perspective of school positions, full-time teachers account for the highest proportion. (86.9%). From the perspective of teaching experience, teachers’ teaching experience is concentrated in 6-10 years (33.2%). Moral quality (3.23), people-oriented (3.20), enhanced moral motivation (3.21), enhanced moral awareness (3.21), professional abilities and abilities (3.23), satisfaction with work content (3.20), satisfaction with work environment ( 3.19), career development satisfaction (3.17), salary and welfare satisfaction (3.16) Working environment, career development satisfaction, salary and welfare satisfaction, ultimately improve teachers; work efficiency.
Mechanisms of Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability
Authors: Huang Jinhua , Liang Jinping , Huang Lijia , Li Tingting
Published: March 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in humans worldwide. The main cause of CVD is the formation of thrombi due to by unstable atherosclerotic plaque rupture on the arterial wall. Long-term accumulation of thrombi results in vascular remodeling, and subsequent-stenosis of the lumen obstructs the blood flow, thereby leading to myocardial tissue ischemia and hypoxia. Sustained ischemia and hypoxia lead to myocyte necrosis, resulting in irreversible myocardial injury. Many molecular and cellular mechanisms are associated with atherosclerotic plaque instability (API). For example, macrophages can produce various inflammatory factors, adhesion factors, chemokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which play important roles in the pathophysiological mechanisms of API and in maintaining plaque stability. These molecules may help predict unstable atherosclerotic plaques. If the plaque is stable, it will not be prone to rupture or thrombosis. Accordingly, in this review, we will discuss the different pathophysiological mechanisms of API and the related roles of macrophages in the mechanisms of API mainly in animal models and humans. We believe this review will provide a theoretical basis for the development of treatments and diagnostic approaches for the management of API.
Study on the Integration of Curriculum Ideology and Politics into the Teaching Model of English Majors Under the Concept of POA-- Take the Comprehensive English Course as an Example
Authors: Pan Yuehong
Published: March 2024

Implementing the ideological and political reform is an important initiative of the current ideological and political work in colleges. As one of the core courses for English majors, Comprehensive English course is an important starting point for the ideological and political construction of English majors. The "production-oriented approach" is a localized foreign language teaching theory proposed by Professor Wen Qiufang, which is suitable for China's national situation. In the context of the comprehensive implementation of ideological and political education in today's curriculum, the production-oriented approach is used as a theoretical guide to demonstrate the teaching process of the comprehensive English course according to the three links of "Motivating-Enabling-Assessing", taking a unit in the comprehensive English textbook as an example. The three links demonstrate the teaching process, integrating knowledge transfer and ideological education, in order to provide reference for other courses to deepen their educational teaching reform.
An Exploration of Interdisciplinary Thinking Patterns in Secondary English Grammar Teaching-- Tenses
Authors: Zhu Meiping
Published: March 2024

Interdisciplinary thinking is a way of thinking that utilizes the intersection and fusion between internal and external knowledge of disciplines to solve problems through cross-border integration of knowledge. The penetration of interdisciplinary thinking in secondary school grammar teaching is of great significance, which is conducive to change the conception of teacher’s focusing on the teaching and research of their own disciplines merely, enhances students' interest in grammar learning, and promotes the development of students' multiple intelligence. In this paper, the author takes the tenses in secondary school English grammar as an example to explore the penetration of interdisciplinary thinking in grammar teaching. Specifically, the author takes the combination of mathematical and physical thinking in mathematics as an starting point, combining the "coordinate axes" with the "union sets" in the set to discuss the use of single mathematical model and the multiple mathematical models during the teaching of English tenses.
The creative characteristics of Liu Chi's film songs in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China
Authors: Sun Xiaosong
Published: March 2024

In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chinese film music entered a heyday, and Liu Chi was the most influential composer at that time. In his film songs, based on the development of the times, he boldly used ethnic and folk music as song materials, innovated the form of songs, and created many popular film songs for the people. This article starts from analyzing the three movie songs created by Liu Chi in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and summarizes his creative characteristics from the perspectives of nationality, originality, and contemporaneity. Provide research ideas for the development of film songs during this period.
Analysis of the "Family House" Culture of The Mosuo Nationality
Authors: Li Peiqi
Published: March 2024

In recent years, the attention index of space culture in anthropology has continued to rise. As a symbol of space, "Family House" can objectively reflect the essence of culture. At the same time, the concept of "Family House" plays an important role in the Mosuo ethnic group. By studying the "Family House" society of the Mosuo people, this paper finds the surrounding cultural phenomena radiated by this as the core, and deeply explains its unique matriarchal society.
Campus Cultural and Creative Product Design Based on Spatial Narrative Perception: The Case of City University of Macau
Authors: Yao Xintong
Published: March 2024

Campus cultural and creative design is in an emerging period, so the development is not mature enough and there are some problems and challenges. In this paper, we use spatial narrative theory to design campus cultural and creative products with common emotional memories of users and campuses. Through interviewing and extracting the classification elements, we reconstructed a new narrative using spatial narrative theory and designed a handbook product with the common emotional memory of the user and the campus. The booklet consists of a book jacket cover, a functional book, a three-dimensional bookmark and a highlighter pen. The design is a fusion of subconscious perception design and figurative memory extraction design, and allows the user to use the pen to participate in the process and to construct a shared memory with CityU. Therefore, this study proposes a design framework for campus cultural and creative products based on spatial narrative perception and a specific application of handbook design, hoping that the framework and the design practice can provide new ideas and methods for the design and practice of campus cultural and creative products, and contribute to the enhancement of campus culture transmission and promotion.
Exploring the Practice Path of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education for College Students from the Perspective of Ideological and Political Education
Authors: Wang Weisong , Sun Wenjing , Li Yinqiu
Published: March 2024

With the development of society and the progress of technology, the position of innovation and entrepreneurship education in higher education is increasingly prominent. Especially from the perspective of ideological and political education, exploring the practical path of innovation and entrepreneurship education for college students is of great significance for cultivating high-quality talents with innovative spirit and practical ability. This article aims to explore the practical path of innovation and entrepreneurship education for college students from the perspective of ideological and political education, in order to provide reference for the reform of higher education in China.
The Practical Effect and Application of Detail Positioning Method in English Reading Problem Solving
Authors: Yuan Jie
Published: March 2024

Details positioning method plays an important role in solving English reading problems. This method helps students answer questions more quickly and accurately by accurately identifying and locating the key information in the article. This paper first introduces the basic principles and steps of the detailed positioning method, and then analyzes its practical effect in problem solving, including improving the speed and accuracy of problem solving. In addition, it also discusses the application of the method in practical teaching, including how teachers guide students to use the detailed positioning method, and the problems and solutions that students may encounter when using the method.
The Contemporary Issues in Chinese Education
Authors: Zhang Tongbin
Published: March 2024

Over the past few decades, the Chinese education system has undergone significant changes, influenced by a number of social, economic, and political factors. This paper provides an analysis of contemporary issues in Chinese education, highlighting key challenges and proposing solutions. A major concern is the intense pressure placed on students to excel academically, which results in high levels of stress and mental health problems. A competitive examination system and societal expectations of success are responsible for this pressure. Additionally, the rigid curriculum and emphasis on ranking have been criticized as stifling the development of cooperative and creative skills. It is underway to reform the curriculum and teaching methods, but progress in reducing academic pressure and promoting innovation in education is inconclusive. While Chinese education faces a number of contemporary challenges, efforts are being made to address these challenges and improve its overall quality and equity. It will be necessary to maintain a sustained commitment and implement innovative strategies to achieve meaningful progress over the next few years.
Exploring Teaching Strategies for Primary and Secondary Music Education in China's Ethnic Minority Regions from a Multicultural Perspective
Authors: Li Xiaoying
Published: March 2024

This study aims to explore the implementation of multicultural music education in primary and secondary schools in ethnic minority regions of China from a multicultural perspective. The paper begins by delving into the theoretical foundations of multicultural education and its relevance in the field of music education. It then analyzes the unique music traditions and cultural backgrounds in different ethnic minority regions of China, as well as their influence on music education. The paper provides teaching strategies and methods that educators can employ to incorporate multicultural elements into music education. Furthermore, it presents case studies of successful music education projects in China's ethnic minority regions and discusses the ongoing challenges and future prospects of multicultural music education in China. In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of adopting a multicultural perspective in music education to foster cross-cultural understanding and enrich the learning experiences of students in ethnic minority regions.
Study on Ideological and Political Education in Comprehensive English Course for English Majors from the Cross-cultural Critical Perspective
Authors: Wu Xianxian
Published: March 2024

Under the background of the new era, ideological and political education in the curriculum is an important requirement of higher education. As one of the core compulsory courses in the English major, the comprehensive English course is an important way to implement ideological and political education in the curriculum and fulfill the task of moral education. In response to the issue of how to implement ideological and political education in the comprehensive English curriculum, this paper first proposes the theoretical guidance of cross-cultural thinking teaching philosophy and the Production Oriented Approach teaching method to implement ideological and political education in the curriculum. Then, it discusses the principles adhered to in the practice of ideological and political education in the comprehensive English curriculum, as well as the content of ideological and political education in the curriculum, to discuss the fundamental task of implementing ideological and political education in the curriculum and achieving the goal of moral education unconsciously.
A Literature Review of the Current Status of Digital Teaching Material Research in China
Authors: Xu Xinyi
Published: March 2024

In the context of the digital era, various forms of digital teaching materials have emerged. This paper attempts to summarize and reflect on the contributions of previous researchers by means of literature analysis to grasp the existing research results and future research directions in the field of digital teaching materials. By sorting out the concepts related to digital teaching materials, outlining the research results of teaching theory and practice, summarizing the shortcomings of domestic digital teaching materials research, and proposing that in-depth research can be carried out in the future on the corresponding teaching models and teaching environments.
Impact of Genetic Variation on Human Disease: From Genomics to Phenotype
Authors: Shi Xiaohui
Published: March 2024

The impact of genetic variation on human disease is a multifaceted phenomenon involving genomics, epigenetics, and phenotype relationships. Advances in human genetic analysis technology have revolutionized our understanding of genetic disorders, enabling large-scale screens to explore associations between sequence variants and disease susceptibility. Environmental stimuli also contribute to epigenetic modifications that shape gene expression and phenotypic traits. Recent research on monozygotic twins highlights the role of non-genetic factors in phenotypic differences, underscoring the complex interplay between genetics and environment. The literature review highlights seminal studies that elucidate genetic and evolutionary mechanisms underlying human disease, providing insights for personalized medicine. Methods such as pharmacogenetics and immunomics provide avenues for precision therapies and immunological research. The Heterogeneity Weighted U test and the Gaussian random effects model facilitate the exploration of phenotype-genotype relationships and help to assess genetic heterogeneity in disease models. Simulation experiments deepen our understanding of the impact of genetic variation on disease manifestation. The interdisciplinary approaches are crucial to unravel the complex genetic landscape of human diseases and to develop tailored therapeutic interventions.
The Relationship Between Family Education and Students' Academic Performance
Authors: Li Zihan
Published: March 2024

Using the China Education Tracking Survey 2014 data (CEPS 2014) and the Logit regression model, the relationship between family education and students' academic performance was analyzed, and different parenting styles should be adopted for different students. Research has found that there is no significant relationship between parental control over students' computer usage time and their academic performance; Similarly, whether parents have strict control over students' social interactions is not significantly related to whether students' academic performance is good.
Saudi Phatic Communication in Translation: A Cultural and Linguistic Perspective
Authors: Al-Awaid Salmeen Abdulrahman Abdullah , Mohammed Abdullah Saleh Aziz
Published: March 2024

Adopting a functional approach to translation, this study dives deep into phatic communion expressions, categorizing them in relation to their direct translations in English and identifying culturally equivalent phrases in manual and machine translation. With a newly developed corpus of 157 Saudi Arabic phatic expressions, the study classifies them into eight categories, viz., greetings and rituals, politeness, inquiries about well-being, blessings and good wishes, small talk, acknowledgement and agreement, farewells and departure, and expressions of gratitude and appreciation. The corpus is created from five Arabic language films classified as popular choices on Netflix. The corpus is then translated by 21 final year English Language program students at Shaqra University, KSA, and by Google Translate (GT). Findings show that most frequently phatic expressions are used to express polite and warm introductions, maintaining courteous communication, and for cultural and religious dimensions. Findings also indicate that the Saudi students demonstrated a high degree of communicative translation of the Arabic phatic expressions into English whereas GT output was off the mark and even irrelevant in many instances, making a case for discouraging the use of GT in Saudi translation studies classrooms. The study concludes with pertinent recommendations offering insights that can be useful in fostering understanding and cultural sensitivity among non-Saudis interacting with Saudi individuals, making this study crucial for those in the fields of translation, intercultural communication, and linguistics.
Muslim Students Environment Awareness and Green Entrepreneurial Intention: Extended Theory Of Planned Behavior Approach
Authors: Vegirawati Titin
Published: March 2024

This research aims to examine the effect of environmental awareness, attitude toward green entrepreneurial, subjective norms on green entrepreneurial and perceived behavioral control of green entrepreneurial on green entrepreneurial intention. Data is collected by distributing close questionnaires to one hundred seventy-three Indonesian Muslim students who studied in Indonesia, Pakistan, and several Middle east countries in the world It is analyzed by using PLS-SEM. Overall the findings of this research indicated that environmental awareness, attitude toward green entrepreneurial, subjective norm on green entrepreneurial, and perceived behavioral control on green entrepreneurial have positive and significant effects on green entrepreneurial intention. specifically, attitude toward behavior and subjective norms have no significant effect on green entrepreneurial intention.
Modern approaches to the diagnosis and restorative treatment of vertebral artery syndrome using osteopathic methods
Authors: Alekseeva Anastasia , Egorova Irina
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment of young women aged 18-45 with vertebral artery syndrome. The study involved more than 100 women. Patients with signs of psychiatric pathology and organic brain diseases were excluded. Laser Doppler flowmetry of blood microcirculation was chosen as a method of the evidence-based control. The main group was exposed to osteopathic and conservative treatment while the comparison group (control group) was treated by the generally accepted methods. It was found out from to the study results that osteopathic treatment significantly improved the quality of life including reduction in complaints of fatigue, tinnitus, dizziness and absence of complaints of headache and pain in the cervical region. No changes were registered in the control group during the same examination periods.
Management of Persistent Postnasal Drip Without Sinus Affection
Authors: El-Shinnawi Mohamed , Loizou Peter , Barbaccia Carmelo , Varma Aditya Girishchandra
Published: March 2024

Persistent postnasal drip (PPND), characterized by chronic mucus sensation in the throat without evident sinus involvement, poses challenges in otolaryngology. This study aimed to evaluate low dose, long duration Clarithromycin’s efficacy in managing PPND symptoms, addressing the limitations of existing therapies. A prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted with 50 participants (18-65 years) diagnosed with PPND but without sinus pathology (proved by sinus clear CT Paranasal sinus scans). They received either Clarithromycin (250 mg daily) or a placebo for 12 weeks. Validated assessment tools, such as the nasal symptom score (NSS), visual analog scale (VAS), and Sino-nasal outcome test-22 (SNOT-22), measured treatment outcomes. Current therapies addressing associated symptoms exhibit limited efficacy, prompting the need for novel treatment strategies. The study revealed a significant improvement in PPND symptoms with low-dose, long-duration Clarithromycin treatment. Participants exhibited reduced throat-clearing frequency, cough episodes, and subjective mucus sensation. Objective assessments showed enhanced nasal pathology and mucociliary clearance post-treatment. Low-dose, long-duration Clarithromycin treatment demonstrated promising efficacy in ameliorating PPND symptoms and improving quality of life without sinus involvement. These findings emphasize the potential therapeutic role of macrolides in addressing PPND’s underlying pathophysiology. Further research, including larger trials, is essential to validate these outcomes and establish effective clinical guidelines for managing PPND.
The Prognostic Significance of Pretreatment White Blood Cell and Platelet Counts for Survival Outcome in Primary Lung Cancer
Authors: Kha Vo , Ly Tran , Duy Phan , Hoa Pham , Cong Bui
Published: March 2024

Background: In Vietnam, lung cancer ranks second among common types of cancer. Although there have been many advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, it is still one of the deadliest types of cancer. Objective: We investigated the prognostic value of pretreatment white blood cell (WBC) and platelet counts of patients with lung cancer. Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive study with longitudinal follow-up. Data from 203 patients with stage IIIA–IV lung cancer presenting at Can Tho City Oncology Hospital between June 2020 and June 2022 were analyzed. Complete blood cell counts were obtained using standard methods. Lung cancer diagnoses and histological classifications were obtained from cancer registries. The optimal overall survival cutoff point for pretreatment WBC and platelet counts was determined using maximally selected rank statistics. Results: The median follow-up was 6 (interquartile range 4–8) months and the median age was 61.3 years. The number of male patients was higher than the number of female patients. Most (71.4%) patients had adenocarcinoma; 62.1% of the patients had a WBC count of > 10 × 109/L and 38.4% had a platelet count of > 400 × 109/L. The median overall survival (OS) of all patients was 8 months. The 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year OS was 88.7%, 62.4%, and 28.3%, respectively. Patients with a WBC count of <9.18 × 109/L had a higher OS than those with a count of ≥ 9.18 × 109/L (17 months versus 8 months; p < 0.001) Patients with a platelet count of < 453 × 109/L had a higher OS than those with a count of ≥ 453 × 109/L (8 months versus 7 months; p < 0.001). Conclusion: White blood cell and platelet count tests are routine investigations that are valuable, in combination with other factors, for predicting OS of lung cancer patients. They can help clinicians to monitor treatment response and survival.
Cholesteatoma Surgery With Three Different Methods: A Clinical Study For Recidivism Research
Authors: Keskin Huseyin , Guvenmez Oguz
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The study aimed to determine the rates of recidivistic disease after primary surgery, localization of cholesteatoma, pathologic findings detected during the operation, and the additional surgical procedures performed in patients with chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma.
Materials and Methods: Three hundred forty-five patients suspected of chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma searched their files and operation notes in Cukurova University Hospital between January 2010 and January 2020 retrospectively. Three surgical techniques were applied: Canal Wall Down (CWDM), Canal Wall Up (CWUM), and Radical (RM) mastoidectomy. Cholesteatoma localization, ossicular system status, condition of the facial canal, semicircular canal defects, tegmen defect, tympanoplasty, and whether hearing reconstruction is performed were investigated. In follow-up, revision surgeries were performed on 61 patients with suspicions of recidivistic disease. The revision surgery region was where cholesteatoma was detected, and the condition of the ossicles was investigated. Patients' demographic characteristics, follow-up time, the recidivism rate in surgical method, cholesteatoma localization in the first surgery, and cholesteatoma localization in revision surgery were compared.
Results: 27.2% of 345 patients were CWUM, 23.5% were CWDM, and 49% were RM. Cholesteatoma localization was 60.9% of them in mastoid cavities, 59,4% of them in the attic and epitympanum, 56,2% of them in the middle ear, and 12,8% of them in only sinus tympani and facial recesses. Patients were followed for a mean of 36 months. In the follow-up period, revision mastoidectomy was performed for ten patients with recidivistic disease. Revision rates after CWUM were 62,3%, revision rates after CWDM were 9,8%, and revision rates after RM was 27,9%.
Conclusions. The choice of surgical procedure is an essential parameter in forming a recidivistic disease. Especially in open technical surgeries (CWDM and RM), the risk of recidivistic disease is significantly lower than that of closed technical surgeries (CWUM).
Keywords: Cholesteatoma, recidivistic disease, ossicle erosion, radical mastoidectomy
A Path Study on the Integration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Professional Education: Taking the Marketing Major of Guilin University of Electronic Science and Technology as an Example
Authors: Lu Qian , Li Shuang , Liao Yihui
Published: March 2024

School of Business, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin The integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education with professional education is of great significance in promoting teaching reform in universities and improving the quality of talent cultivation. Taking the Marketing major of Guilin University of Electronic Science and Technology as an example, based on the OBE concept, synergy theory, and Herzberg's two factor theory, this study deeply constructs a path for the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education and professional education from multiple levels such as the target layer, action layer, and support layer, in order to provide reference for further promoting the deep integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education and professional education in Chinese universities.541000, China
Protection of Handicraft Skills from the Perspective of Folklore Studies
Authors: Li Wenhui , Mi Gaofeng
Published: March 2024

Handicraft skills and material culture are a research perspective of folklore and a major landscape of various ethnic customs in China. The long history, vast territory, and clever and wise Chinese people have formed a colorful and diverse folk handicraft technique. Under the diverse paths of design participation in handicraft innovation, handicrafts have undergone semantic, functional, and situational transformations in contemporary times, presenting an ecosystem of alienation and diversification. This article takes the ceramic craftsmanship of Yaozhou kiln as an example to explore how to improve the construction of national cultural soft power by protecting local traditional handicrafts.
Exploring the development of university students' volunteer activities combined with foreign language learning ---- Taking the example of foreign language volunteer activities in Wuyi area
Authors: Cai Siyuan , Guan Ziying , Xie Zixuan , Liang Peiwen , Chen Haicheng
Published: March 2024

In recent years, China's volunteering program has been booming. Volunteering activities have a two-way positive effect on the college student population and the society. This paper starts from the foreign language teaching volunteer activities in Wuyi area, integrates the educational background of foreign language learning in the process of practice, analyzes the outstanding problems in practice, and explores the mutual influence between volunteer activities and foreign language learning on this basis, with the hope that it can subsequently produce more positive effects in practice.
Exploring Teaching Reform Practices in Disaster Prevention and Control Courses
Authors: Zhang Junxiang , Chen Liang
Published: March 2024

Ideological and political education plays a crucial role in cultivating modern college students who love their country, are loyal to the Communist Party of China, are willing to dedicate themselves, and are unafraid of hard work. College students should receive professional knowledge as well as systematic ideological and political education. Colleges play a crucial role in cultivating students' ideology. In addition to teaching professional knowledge, colleges should integrate ideological and political courses to guide students in forming correct values and to cultivate students who possess both professional ability and good character. This work focuses on the core course 'Disaster Prevention and Control' in safety engineering. It combines the professional course with relevant ideological and political elements to enhance students' enthusiasm for the subject and stimulate their patriotic spirit and national pride.
REPENSANDO LA ENSEÑANZA DE LA LENGUA INGLESA EN UN COLEGIO BRASILEÑO: UN ESTUDIO ETNOGRÁFICO
Authors: Abreu Leticia , Sandoval-Obando Eduardo , Navarrete-Valladares Camila
Published: March 2024

La heterogeneidad de enfoques en aulas de inglés genera dudas sobre su eficacia en el desarrollo de habilidades lingüísticas y motivación estudiantil. Objetivo: reflexionar acerca de las metodologías de enseñanza de la lengua inglesa en un Colegio brasileño, describiendo los enfoques pedagógicos utilizados dentro del aula. Método: se utilizó un enfoque etnográfico, recurriendo a la observación y entrevistas abiertas, permitiendo un análisis de las prácticas pedagógicas empleadas por el profesorado. Resultados: Los profesores de secundaria utilizan enfoques centrados en la lectura y análisis de textos, mientras que los de primaria emplean métodos tradicionales centrados en la transmisión de reglas gramaticales. Discusión: Se destaca la importancia de un enfoque equilibrado entre métodos tradicionales e innovadores para fomentar un aprendizaje activo y con sentido en el que se reconozcan transversalmente los intereses de los estudiantes.
DISEÑO DE UNA INTERFAZ GRÁFICA DE USUARIO SUSTENTADA EN ESTRATEGIAS DE INSTRUCCIÓN PARA EL APRENDIZAJE DE LA ARMONÍA DIATÓNICA
Authors: Moreno Fernando Alberto Villalobos
Published: March 2024

El propósito de este proyecto inscrito dentro de una metodología de investigación de corte descriptivo, fue el de evaluar los resultados de implementación de una propuesta pedagógica de tipo B-learning, que sustentada en la combinación de un diseño de interfaz gráfica de usuario y un modelo de estrategias de instrucción con enfoque pedagógico constructivista, pretende apoyar el proceso de aprendizaje de la armonización a cuatro voces de las tríadas I-IV-V del sistema tonal. La investigación estuvo dirigida a un grupo de 10 estudiantes de 3er semestre de la Licenciatura en Música de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Inicialmente, para evidenciar la necesidad detectada en la Institución se realizó una encuesta de 10 preguntas, posteriormente, luego de aplicado el ambiente virtual a la población seleccionada, se realizó otra encuesta compuesta por 30 preguntas. Para la construcción de éstos instrumentos, se empleó una escala de valoración descriptiva de actitudes tipo Likert. En sus resultados indica que los distintos vacíos de conocimiento a nivel teórico-práctico dada la diversidad de los ritmos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes, en términos generales logran ser resueltos de manera satisfactoria teniendo en cuenta que el curso B-learning desde su componente virtual, pretendía apoyar los conocimientos adquiridos en la clase presencial.
Computer simulations of soft matter. On 60-th anniversary of Jaroslav Ilnytskyi
Authors: Pizio O. , Patsahan T. , Blavatska V.
Published: March 2024

This special issue Condensed Matter Physics, entitled "Computer Simulations of Soft Matter" is dedicated to Jaroslav Ilnytskyi on the occasion of his 60-th birthday. Prof. J. Ilnytskyi is one of scientific leaders of the Institute for Condensed Matter Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU), who iswell known for his contributions to the theory and computer simulation studies of polymer fluids, liquid crystals, macromolecular and colloid solutions. Versatility of Jaroslav works is due to his excellent background commonly resulting in original ideas, his feeling and ability to choose and apply appropriate methods for the solution of various problems. Finally, Jaroslav works are distinguished by the profound analyses of either theoretical or simulation results with respect to experimental observations frequently complemented by the discussion of possible applications.
Shape changes of a single hairy particle with mobile ligands at a liquid-liquid interface
Authors: Staszewski T. , Borówko M.
Published: March 2024

We investigate rearrangements of a single hairy particle at a liquid-liquid interface using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. We consider the particles with the same (symmetrical interactions) and different (asymmetrical interactions) affinity to the liquids. We show how ligand mobility affects the behavior of the hairy particle at the liquid-liquid interface. We found that such a hairy particle can take various shapes at the interface. For example, a Janus-like snowman consisting of a segment cluster and a bare part of the core, Saturn-like structures, and the core with a wide “plume” on one side. A configuration of the particle at the interface is characterized by the vertical displacement distance and the orientation of the particle relative to the phase boundary. The selected descriptors are used to characterize the shape of the segment cloud. We found that the shape of a particle and its localization at the interface can be determined by tuning the interactions with the liquids.
REKABET İSTİHBARATININ İHRACAT FAALİYETLERİ AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Sönmez Mehmet Naci , Uncuoğlu Yolcu İlknur
Published: March 2024

Rekabet üstünlüğünü koruyabilmenin giderek zorlaştığı küresel pazarda; rakip davranışlarını anlayabilmek, bir sonraki hamlelerini tahmin edebilmek işletmenin sürdürülebilirliği için hayatidir. Rekabet istihbaratı(RI), işletmenin rakiplerinin güçlü ve zayıf yönlerini ortaya koyarak kendisinin rakiplerine göre konumunu belirlemesine yardımcı olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda ihracat faaliyetleri yürüten bir işletmenin küresel pazarda varlığını sürdürebilmesi için rekabet istihbaratı fonksiyonuna ihtiyaç duyması açıktır. RI süreçlerinin başarılı bir şekilde kullanılabilmesi için işletmelerin kurumsal istihbarat farkındalığına sahip olmaları gerekmektedir. Bu farkındalık, işletmelerin bilgi toplama, analiz etme, sonuçları yayma ve geri bildirim süreçlerini etkin bir şekilde yönetmelerine olanak tanımaktadır. RI doğru şekilde kullanıldığında, işletmeler pazarlarını daha iyi anlamakta, rakiplerinin güçlü ve zayıf yönlerini belirlemekte ve bu bilgileri stratejik karar alma süreçlerinde kullanarak rekabet avantajı elde etmektedirler. Özellikle uluslararası işletmeler için, farklı pazarlarda ve kültürel ortamlarda etkili bir rekabet stratejisi geliştirmek için RI'nın sağladığı veriler çok değerlidir. Ayrıca, işletmelerin RI kültürünü kurmaları ve çalışanlarının RI süreçlerine etkin katılımını teşvik etmeleri önemlidir. Böylece, işletmeler hem pazarlama stratejilerini daha doğru bir şekilde belirleyebilirler hem de rekabet üstünlüğünü sürdürülebilir bir şekilde koruyabilirler. Çalışmanın amacı; rekabet istihbaratının ihracat faaliyetleri açısından değerlendirilerek araştırmacı ve uygulayıcılara rehberlik etmektir.