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Social Cohesion Contested
Authors: Swain Dan , Urban Petr
Published: September 2024

In recent decades social cohesion has emerged as a major concern of states, policymakers and researchers. Social cohesion is represented as a desirable policy goal and as the basis for everything from economic growth to individual well-being. At the same time, it is increasingly presented as a single substance, which can be measured, tracked, and compared across diverse societies. But why should we think of the complex ways in which we can live well together in terms of a single substance? Social Cohesion Contested challenges this way of thinking, suggesting that social cohesion has become a buzzword that obscures more than it illuminates.

Dan Swain and Petr Urban trace the rise of the concept through the policy agendas of transnational and international bodies, and analyze the reactions of social researchers to the demands of policymakers for a clear and operationalizable concept. They argue that the term is frequently used in a way that assumes broad understanding and agreement, while in practice it is subject to contradictory definitions and often loaded with various implicit and explicit values, which become masked behind a veneer of scientific authority and normative legitimacy. The more that social cohesion is treated as a single substance with a clear and uncontroversial meaning, the more it narrows the space for debate and contestation around both the policies adopted in its name and the understanding of the social on which it rests. In contrast, if social cohesion is to mean anything it ought to be understood explicitly as a contested concept, and actively subject to contestation. The book thus provides not only a critique of a popular concept, but an example of engaged philosophical criticism of social research and policy.
Changing the Course
Authors: May Peter
Published: September 2024

The compelling, little-known story of golfer Charlie Sifford and attorney Stanley Mosk who together made history by taking on the PGA and their Caucasians Only by-law.

It began with a chance meeting at a Los Angeles country club in 1959. That was the day Charlie Sifford, the first Black golfer to get his PGA card, and Stanley Mosk, a crusading attorney general of California and future state Supreme Court justice, met for the first time. Little did either of them know that it would grow into a history-making alliance that would end segregation in professional golf.

In Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford and Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA, Peter May tells the captivating story of Sifford and Mosk’s battle to end the rank racial discrimination that had been codified in the constitution of the PGA. Black golfers who preceded Sifford, such as Bill Spiller and Ted Rhodes, had unsuccessfully challenged the PGA’s discriminatory policy. Sifford had been fighting the PGA for years just to be able to compete with the white players. Mosk had little knowledge of the PGA or the fact that Blacks were being discriminated against by the organization’s by-laws. But the golfer had a cause that the attorney general was only too eager to champion. The two made for a powerful pair.

Changing the Course focuses on the individual journeys of Sifford and Mosk before delving into the crucial intersection of their lives that changed the professional golf world forever. Their stories provide a window into the changing landscape of mid-20th century America when the nation was forced to confront its history of racial injustice in professional sports and beyond.
Scientific Freedom
Authors: Porsdam Mann Sebastian , Porsdam Helle , Schmid Maximilian M. , Treit Péter Vilmos
Published: September 2024

Scientists are supposed to have freedom to choose and conduct their experiments and exchange their ideas. Known as scientific freedom, this idea has been implicated in both wonderful and terrible scientific discoveries. Although it is not new, it has great relevance to contemporary society. In a time of genetic editing, global warming, and a worldwide pandemic, the question of how freely science is and should be conducted is one that has significant practical consequences.

Drawing on rigorous interdisciplinary methods, this book defines the concept of scientific freedom, tells its story, and asks on what basis scientific freedom is best justified. Based on international human rights law and philosophy, the authors develop a model of scientific freedom as a constitutive element of the human right to enjoy the benefits of the progress of science and its applications. To illustrate its usefulness, they then test and apply this model to a real-life and real-time case study, as well as to two highly important international human rights instruments.
The Conceivable Future
Authors: Kallman Meghan Elizabeth , Ferorelli Josephine
Published: September 2024

"This reassuring consideration of a deeply personal matter teams seamlessly with a reasoned, emphatic call to action." - Booklist, Starred Review

Explore the ways in which the climate crisis is affecting our personal decisions about family planning, parenting, and political action.

In The Conceivable Future, authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli explore the ways in which the climate crisis is affecting our personal decisions about family planning, parenting, and political action. This book offers fresh, timely answers to questions such as: How do I decide to have a baby when there's the threat of environmental collapse? How do I parent a child in the middle of the climate crisis? What can I actually do to help stop global warming?

Drawing from their decade of work with the organization Conceivable Future, Kallman, a sociologist and Rhode Island State Senator, and Ferorelli, an activist and former Climate Bureau editor, offers both informed perspective and practical steps for taking meaningful action in combating the climate crisis, while also making smart, balanced decisions when it comes to starting and maintaining a family.

First, The Conceivable Future explores what the real threats are to reproductive, gestational, and infant health (spoiler: it's inequality, heat, and fossil fueled pollution), and debunks the myths of personal carbon footprint, and the harmful legacy of population control. The authors examine the successes and impediments of women-led movements around the world and share what they've learned through ten years of organizing to bring attention to the reproductive crisis that is climate change.

Finally, the book looks at what can be done about the climate crisis today. By taking these steps, we can both understand the crisis on its own terms, and stay rooted in the human scale, where our lives retain their full meaning.

The Conceivable Future is a must-read for all who want to make a difference in the world--and secure a sustainable future for all our families.
Cardinal Dreams
Authors: Spewak Danny
Published: September 2024

The untold story of one of the first Black players for the St. Louis Cardinals, who dreamed of leaving a lasting impact on Major League Baseball.

Charlie Peete was poised for greatness. After a meteoric rise through the minor leagues, the rookie outfielder appeared in twenty-three games for the St. Louis Cardinals during the summer of 1956 and established himself as one of the best prospects in the organization—until a cruel twist of fate intervened. On his way to Venezuela to compete in a winter baseball league, Peete and his family died in a plane crash near Caracas.

Nearly seven decades later, Cardinal Dreams revitalizes the legacy of Charlie Peete with the most comprehensive account to date of his remarkable life, including personal interviews with those who knew him and played with him. Raised under Jim Crow laws in southeastern Virginia, Peete broke into professional baseball in 1950 with the Negro American League’s Indianapolis Clowns, served his country admirably for two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, returned home to help integrate the Class B Piedmont League with the Portsmouth Merrimacs, and then climbed to the top of the St. Louis Cardinals organization at a time of rapid change under new ownership. Had Peete not lost his life in that plane crash, he likely would have become the first Black position player in franchise history to earn a permanent starting job.

Charlie Peete’s death stunned the St. Louis Cardinals and left the baseball world to forever wonder what his career might have become. But, despite his premature and tragic ending, Peete changed the world for the better—and left a lasting impact on the sport he spent his life pursuing.
The Athlete's Guide to Recovery
Authors: Rountree Sage
Published: September 2024

"Perfect for athletes in need of a reminder that being quick with their recovery efforts isn’t a quick fix. This impressive book shows how slowing down speeds up results in the gym, on the road, and beyond."

- Library Journal, Starred Review

An invaluable guide to help athletes maximize training gains by making the most of their recovery time.

Recovery—physical and mental—is a red-hot topic, and the worlds of sports, technology, and commerce have all taken note. But which practices and devices really make a difference in recovery, and which should be avoided? What will truly maximize performance?

In this second edition of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery, endurance and recovery coach Sage Rountree, PhD, explains exactly how to get the most out of training by optimizing recovery time. She provides easy-to-follow and practical recovery tips that include:

How athletes can measure their own state of recovery

What can go wrong when recovery is insufficient

Proven techniques to enhance recovery and improve performance

Evaluations of current tech devices

Sample recovery plans for all types of training and competition

Emphasizing the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, and stress management, this second edition features up-to-date research that has emerged to support the importance of these basic recovery strategies and includes a much-needed, careful look at new devices on the market. Whether self-coached, coached, or team-sport athletes, The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery provides readers with an evidence-based approach to finding the right balance between stress and rest.
Baseball Heaven
Authors: Golenbock Peter
Published: September 2024

“With its personal feel and near-mystical quality, this highly recommended work will mesmerize baseball lovers and casual fans.” Library Journal, Starred Review

A behind-the-scenes look at baseball history, as told through timeless interviews with major leaguers

For fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport’s greatest moments and biggest issues.

In Baseball Heaven, Golenbock brings together for the first time the most historic and captivating of these conversations. The stories range from Elden Auker remembering the day Lou Gehrig told him he was sick to Albert Happy Chandler reflecting on his decision to allow Jackie Robinson into the big leagues, from Ralph Branca discussing the home run he gave up that cost the Dodgers the pennant to Del Webb talking about why he hired Casey Stengel and why he fired him.

Baseball Heaven is baseball history at its very best. It pulls back the curtain on the major leagues to reveal inside stories, intimate reminiscences, and the friendships and rivalries that make baseball America’s Game.
Citizen Engagement in Cuba
Authors: Baer James A.
Published: September 2024

Citizen Engagement in Cuba: Neighbors and the State in Pogolotti examines citizen engagement at the local level in Cuba through projects initiated by the community since the 1990s. The nature of citizen participation in Cuba is not clearly understood by many in the United States, where the communist government is conflated with the Soviet states of Eastern Europe as a totalitarian regime in which the people of Cuba are helpless to confront, and punished when they do. The reality in Cuba is much more nuanced. This book discusses this reality through a focus on Pogolotti, reflecting on its history as the first low-cost housing community in Cuba in 1910. This community is but one example of a neighborhood where projects represent active participation by citizens. The willingness of communist authorities to work with officially sanctioned workshops and partner with civic groups indicates a level of citizen participation that has not been studied fully and provides an understanding of the relationship between citizens and the state in Cuba.
The Rise of Right-Wing Populist Parties and Reversal of Economic Reforms in Developing Democracies
Authors: Yadav Vineeta , Mukherjee Bumba
Published: September 2024

When and why are right-wing populist (RWP) parties electorally successful in developing democracies? What are the consequences of their electoral success? The Rise of Right-Wing Populist Parties and Reversal of Economic Reforms in Developing Democracies presents an original theoretical framework that is grounded in the socio-economic characteristics of developing countries to answer these questions. Vineeta Yadav and Bumba Mukherjee argue that when a sudden reversal financial crisis occurs in a highly clientelist developing democracy, RWP parties can successfully win the electoral support of voters, particularly those belonging to the traditional group in society. They secure their win by promising to adopt nationalist economic policies to restore the social and economic status of voters, particularly those belonging to the traditional groups. Upon winning elections, they deliver on this program by adopting protectionist trade policies and reducing the independence of their country’s central banks so they can manipulate monetary policy to support dominant group voters. Consequently, they reverse key elements of economic globalization. To provide evidence for these claims the authors conduct in-depth analyses of two important cases – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India and the Partido Social Liberal (PSL) of Brazil using survey experiments and qualitative evidence, and they analyze Time-Series Cross-Sectonial data for 58 developing countries from 1980 to 2018 to establish the generalizability of their arguments.
Historical Knowledge Production Cultures in Late Socialist Hungary and Croatia
Authors: Krizmanics Réka
Published: September 2024

Historical Knowledge Production Cultures in Late Socialist Hungary and Croatia: Expertise Unsettled offers a comparative study and analysis from the Hungarian case, and integrating academic, party, and popular historiography into a single analytical framework. Narratives concerning the history of the interwar period and the Second World War, and circumstances of their elaboration are at the forefront of this study. Réka Krizmanics argues that even within state socialist Eastern Europe, different enabling and restrictive factors were at play, and investigates the specificities of late socialism while embedding them in the context of their interwar, Stalinist and post-Stalinist legacies. “Expertise Unsettled” refers to the growing peril of historians, who proved to be often divided among themselves, and were increasingly on the defense as a guild, when literature, cinema, and interested non-professionals got involved in making and criticizing narratives of the recent past. Party history and party historians have been often sidelined in intellectual history, but the author argues that their inclusion is crucial both for a more complex understanding of what (late) state socialism meant for historians and to historicize practices of contemporary post-socialist, especially illiberal memory regimes.
Propofol versus Dexmedetomidine for Sedation of Cancer Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Randomized Single-Blinded Controlled Study
Authors: Soliman Ahmed Mohamed , Hamad Yehya Mohamed , Almaghraby Abeer AbdElmonem , Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla , Abdallah Shady Rady
Published: September 2024

Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a primary diagnostic and therapeutic option for pancreaticobiliary pathologies. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine versus propofol during ERCP in cancer patients. Methods: This randomized controlled single-blinded trial was conducted with 202 cancer patients aged 21 to 60 years, of both sexes, with a body mass index of 18.5 to 30 kg/m2, and classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class II - III, who were undergoing ERCP. The patients were randomly assigned to two equal groups. The Propofol Group (n = 101) received a loading dose of propofol (1 - 2 mg/kg over 30 seconds) followed by an infusion (0.05 - 0.1 mg/kg/hour). The Dexmedetomidine Group (n = 101) received a loading dose of dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg over 10 minutes) followed by an infusion (0.2 - 0.7 μg/kg/hour). The maintenance dose was adjusted during the procedure based on vital signs, Bispectral Index (BIS), and oxygen saturation. Results: The Dexmedetomidine group showed a significantly lower incidence of intra-procedural hypoxemic events (14.9% vs. 26.7%, P = 0.037) and a comparable incidence of hypotension (17.8% vs. 13.9%, P = 0.441). Dexmedetomidine also demonstrated significantly lower intraoperative pain scores according to the Facial Pain Score (P < 0.05), significantly lower postoperative Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores (P < 0.05), and a lower frequency of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) compared to the Propofol group. Additionally, there was a significantly higher frequency of endoscopist satisfaction in the Dexmedetomidine group compared to the Propofol group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine can be used as a safe and effective alternative to propofol for deep sedation of cancer patients undergoing ERCP. It is associated with a lower incidence of hypoxemic events, effective intraoperative sedation, quicker recovery, and superior analgesic effects both intraoperatively and postoperatively compared to propofol.
Retrospective Evaluation of Clinical and Biochemical Data in Patients with Pancreatic Conditions
Authors: Moezzi Meisam , Afshari Golshan , Seyedian Saeed , Sarvandian Sara
Published: September 2024

Background: Pancreatic inflammation, also known as pancreatitis, occurs when exocrine pancreatic enzymes infiltrate the pancreas and cause pathological inflammation. Each case of acute pancreatitis is associated with a subset of causes, indicating the presence of known risk factors. Objectives: This paper aims to identify the common causes of pancreatitis and the factors affecting hospitalization and survival at the study site. Methods: Data were collected from the hospital information systems (HIS) using the K85 code from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases 10 (ICD10) at a referral center in Ahvaz, Iran. Demographic information, comorbidities, laboratory parameters, and paraclinical information such as ultrasound documents and reports were gathered. The study focuses on demonstrating the common causes of pancreatitis and factors impacting hospitalization and survival rates from 2017 to 2020. Results: During this period, 84 patients were admitted. The highest number of admissions occurred in 2020, with the majority of patients being 40 - 60 years old, and women constituting a larger proportion. In total, 85.7% of patients were hospitalized for less than 10 days. About 92% were discharged with follow-up advice, while the rest were discharged against medical advice (DAMA). No deaths were recorded during this period due to pancreatitis. Conclusions: The most common comorbidities in this study were gallstones, sludge, and a BMI exceeding 30. Additionally, elevated levels of glucose, creatinine, amylase, and lactate dehydrogenase were associated with prolonged hospitalization.
Persistent Psychological Distress and Its Associated Determinants Among Iranian COVID Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ebadi Abbas , Ghadirian Fataneh , Shokri Faegheh , Imani Seyedeh Setayesh , Saeidi Goli , Mostafazadeh Fatemeh Zahra , Shafighi Amirhossein
Published: September 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread physical and psychological challenges, including persistent psychological distress (PD). Research suggests that while some COVID survivors maintain satisfactory psychological functioning, others may experience long-term, severe PD. Addressing these challenges, along with associated sociodemographic determinants, requires a comprehensive, community-based approach. Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of PD, including depression, anxiety, and stress, among Iranian COVID survivors by analyzing various regional, temporal, and sociodemographic determinants. Methods: The study, conducted between July 2021 and February 2022, aimed to determine persistent PD among Iranian COVID survivors. Ethical approval and other necessary permits were obtained. The final sample size consisted of 300 participants selected from an initial pool of 11,337 medical records. Participants received questionnaires electronically, including the “Socio-Demographic Clinical Questionnaire (SDCQ)” and the “Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21 (DASS21).” The study used SPSS 26 for statistical analysis, calculating means, standard deviations, and frequencies. Relationships between determinants were examined using ANOVA and chi-square tests. Bayesian regression analysis was employed to explore correlations and predictive power between COVID-19, PD, and the various determinants. Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, considered collectively as PD among participants, was 49%, 53%, and 61%, respectively, with mean severity scores of 10.68 ± 2.16 for depression, 9.18 ± 1.84 for anxiety, and 15.93 ± 2.79 for stress. More severe manifestations of PD were observed in participants from Hospital III (P > 0.05, r ≈ 0.17) and during the temporal period of 12 - 24 weeks post-infection (P < 0.05, r ≈ -0.12). Additionally, significant correlations between PD and determinants such as sex, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions, and intubation were noted (P < 0.05). Bayesian analysis further highlighted cross-correlations between PD and other determinants among Iranian COVID survivors (P < 0.05, BF < 0.1). Conclusions: In conclusion, the study found that Iranian COVID survivors experienced mild levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, with prevalence rates ranging from 49% to 61%. The highest severity of PD was observed in participants from Hospital III and during the period of 12 - 24 weeks post-infection. Additionally, a network of cross-correlations was identified between PD and various other determinants among Iranian COVID survivors.
Influence of Time allocated for Teaching of Integrated English on Learners’ Achievement of Linguistic Skills in Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya
Authors: Matere Audrey
Published: September 2024

Despite the efforts made by teachers of English in enhancing the performance of English in Kenyan secondary schools, there have been persistent challenges in teaching thus students’ learners’ achievement of the linguistic skills is compromised. This study aimed to determine the Influence of time allocated for teaching integrated English on Learners’ Achievement of Linguistic Skills in Secondary schools in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design using a mixed methods approach. A sample size of 251 teachers and 134 heads of the language department was used. Purposive, Proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain the respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules, and classroom observations. The instrument's validity was tested through expert judgment while reliability was achieved using Cronbach Alpha. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Pearson correlation analysis was used to test the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented in narrations and quotations. The study found that time allocated for teaching integrated English had a positive association with learners’ acquisition of linguistic skills in secondary schools in Bungoma County, Kenya (r=.492; p=.000). Thus, a large amount of time allocated/utilized by teachers in teaching integrated English leads to enhanced reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills among learners. The study recommends that adequate time needs to be allocated for the teaching of integrated English. This can be achieved through teaching of integrated English during the weekends and holidays as a way of early syllabus coverage.
CURRENT TRENDS IN FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Daoudian Mehran
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Background: Forensic odontology is a subfield of dental science that includes the relationship between dentistry and law. Forensic odontology has played a key role in famous criminal cases. Forensic odontology plays a critical role in the identification of human remains of victims (mutilated, burned and decomposed), when fingerprinting and visual recognition, cannot be fulfilled.
This review article was conducted to show the implications of forensic dentistry in criminal investigations.
Aim: The purpose of this article provides an overview of the evolving trends in traditional methods and the latest concepts used in forensic dentistry.
Methodology: The systematic review included articles from Google Scholar, Medline, Scopus, Web Of Sciences, PubMed was conducted. For Search the following keywords: Forensic odontology, dental records, identification of human remains Estimate Age, Sex assessment, Identification following mass fatalities, assessing bite mark injuries, civil cases involving malpractice, analyze bite marks.
Results: Conducted a preliminary search and reviewed 82 titles and abstracts in this review and 27 full-text articles were selected of high methodological quality. Teeth are often resistant to decay even in major accidents, crimes, burials, or other severe exposures to the elements. Therefore, a person's dentition is useful for individual identification and comparison if records exist for this purpose. Various methods have been developed forensic dentistry to determine the age, gender, and ethnicity of an individual using dental tissue. The need for documented procedures and protocols is important for the dentist to In the case of victim identification disaster identification indicators (DVI), allowing for process auditing, they also serve to ensure identification reliability. Dental professionals play a major role in keeping accurate dental records and providing all necessary information so that legal authorities may recognize malpractices, negligence, fraud child abuse and also, identify an individual.
In order to serve the forensic operation and the legal authorities, dentists should be familiar with the basics of forensic dentistry, which will create awareness for the preservation of dental data.
Conclusion: Forensic dentistry (odontology) plays an important role in resolving dental malpractice or negligence issues, including evaluation, report writing, and/or testifying in court. Every dentist has a responsibility to understand the forensic activities related to their dental practice and should be aware of the available technologies and their use in forensic dentistry. The data collection methods and additional technologies used in forensic dental identification have undergone significant transformation. Artificial intelligence is a technology that is still evolving in forensic dentistry, and its usefulness depends on the specific use case and implementation. New research in forensic dentistry should be encouraged.
Parish Practices Predict Belief in the Real Presence
Authors: Lindemann Natalie A. ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

Recent data suggest that many Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Substantial changes in parish norms and liturgical practices since Vatican II may have played a role in Catholics’ changing Eucharistic beliefs. The preliminary data presented here suggest that Catholics may be more likely to believe in the Real Presence if their parish offers Eucharistic Adoration, if parishioners witness others genuflecting frequently, and if consecration bells are rung during the Mass. Additionally, previous Traditional Latin Mass attendance correlates with stronger Real Presence belief. These findings highlight practices that merit further investigation regarding how parish experiences may predict belief in the Real Presence.
Perancangan Sistem Penyiraman Tanaman Otomatis Berbasis TDR CN101A Dengan Tegangan 12v Di Kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang
Authors: Allkadri Syarif Ishak , Radwitya Erick
Published: September 2024

ABSTRAK
Penyiraman tanaman yang efektif dan efisien sangat penting dalam menjaga keberhasilan pertumbuhan tanaman. Dalam penelitian ini, sebuah sistem penyiraman tanaman otomatis dikembangkan menggunakan TDR CN101A dengan tegangan 12V di kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan sistem penyiraman otomatis yang dapat mengatur jadwal penyiraman tanpa kehadiran manusia secara langsung. Penelitian ini menggunakan TDR CN101A sebagai modul kontrol waktu digital untuk mengatur jadwal penyiraman. Sistem ini didukung oleh sebuah pompa air 12V yang akan menyuplai air ke tanaman sesuai dengan jadwal yang telah ditentukan. Selain itu, relay 12V digunakan untuk mengendalikan pompa air dengan menggunakan sinyal dari TDR CN101A. Sistem ini dirancang untuk mengatasi masalah dalam mengatur jadwal penyiraman dan mengurangi kebutuhan akan intervensi manusia secara langsung. Dengan menggunakan TDR CN101A, pengguna dapat mengatur jadwal penyiraman sesuai dengan kebutuhan tanaman. Selain itu, pengguna juga dapat dengan mudah mengubah jadwal sesuai dengan perubahan kondisi tanaman. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang dengan tujuan menerapkan sistem penyiraman otomatis yang efisien dan praktis. Data pengamatan dan hasil pengujian akan dianalisis untuk mengevaluasi kinerja sistem penyiraman otomatis dan efektivitasnya dalam menjaga kelembaban tanah yang sesuai untuk pertumbuhan tanaman. Diharapkan bahwa hasil dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan sistem penyiraman otomatis yang lebih efisien dan dapat diimplementasikan dalam skala yang lebih luas. Sistem ini dapat digunakan sebagai dasar untuk mengembangkan solusi penyiraman tanaman otomatis yang lebih canggih dan berdaya guna di masa depan.
 
Kata kunci: Sistem penyiraman otomatis, TDR CN101A, pompa air 12V, kebun Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.
Implementasi Warning Light Fire Berbasis Internet of Thing (IoT)
Authors: Abdul Muharam Eko , Rozie Fachrul , Chandra Yudi
Published: September 2024

Kebakaran merupakan salah satu bencana yang dapat menyebabkan kerugian besar, terutama di lingkungan sekolah yang dipenuhi anak-anak. Untuk meningkatkan keamanan dan respons cepat terhadap insiden kebakaran, kami mengembangkan sistem "Warning Light Fire" berbasis Internet of Thing (IoT) di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 01 Benua Kayong. Sistem ini dirancang untuk mendeteksi kebakaran secara dini dan memberikan peringatan melalui lampu peringatan dan notifikasi yang dikirim ke perangkat mobile melalui internet. Sistem terdiri dari sensor asap dan sensor suhu yang terhubung ke mikrokontroler yang dapat mengirim data ke Telegram. Jika sensor mendeteksi asap, sistem akan mengirim ke Telegram untuk memberi tahu jika ada asap, dan jika sensor suhu mendeteksi adanya tanda-tanda kebakaran, sistem akan mengaktifkan lampu peringatan di area sekolah dan mengirim notifikasi real-time ke perangkat mobile para staf sekolah dan petugas pemadam kebakaran. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sistem ini efektif dalam mendeteksi kebakaran dengan respons yang lumayan cepat dan akurat. Implementasi sistem ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan dan mengurangi risiko kerugian akibat kebakaran di sekolah. Ke depannya, sistem ini dapat dikembangkan lebih lanjut dengan integrasi teknologi kecerdasan buatan untuk prediksi kebakaran yang lebih akurat.
The Impact of Backspin Release Modes on Basketball Spin Axis Alignment
Authors: Carniglia Madelyn , Slegers Nathan
Published: September 2024

Background: Ball backspin is created during a basketball's final release. The complex nature of the hand-ball interaction at the moment of release can result in spin axis (SA) misalignment, which decreases shooting accuracy.Aims: This study is the first to analyze distinct backspin modes, such as hand orientation, twist, and push location, and how each mode contributes to overall SA misalignment.Methods: Three-dimensional ball backspin, hand orientation, hand position, and ball twist before release were measured for 20 male basketball athletes. The multiple linear regression test analyzed SA misalignment about the vertical axis (ey) and side SA misalignment (ez).Results: The multiple linear regression for SA misalignment about the vertical axis (ey) found that the orientation of the fingers and twist modes were equally important while the push location was insignificant (f2 = 1.9, R2 = 0.63, F = 17.0, p 0.001). For side SA misalignment (ez), all three modes contributed to ez misalignment (f2 = 3.3, R2 = 0.77, F = 18.1, p 0.001), with both the orientation of the palm and twist modes contributing equally and the vertical push location having a smaller contribution.Conclusion: This study demonstrates that five different backspin modes—two for ey and three for ez—each have distinct effects and combine to produce the final SA alignment after the ball is released. Knowing how each mode contributes to the final SA misalignment will allow coaches to identify necessary changes in individual players' shooting techniques to improve their release and increase accuracy.
ANALYZING FRACTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS USING THE POURREZA TRANSFORM
Authors: Raghavendran Prabakaran , Gunasekar Tharmalingam , Suresh M. L. , Suba Murugan , Santra Shyam Sundar
Published: September 2024

This research investigates specific classes of fractional differential equations using a straightforward fractional calculus technique. The employed methodology yields various fascinating results, including a broader adaptation of the widely recognized classical Frobenius method. The approach outlined in this study primarily relies on fundamental theorems concerning the specific solutions of fractional differential equations, making use of the Pourreza transform and binomial series extension coefficients. Additionally, the study presents advanced techniques for solving fractional differential equations effectively, illustrated through practical examples.
CLOSED FUNCTIONAL FACTORIAL USING GENERALIZED DIFFERENCE OPERATORS
Authors: Amalraj J. Leo , Meganathan M. , Harikrishnan T. , Santra Shyam Sundar
Published: September 2024

This chapter uses the inverse of the generalized difference operator to derive equations for generic partial sums on infinite series of rational functions of the generalized polynomial factorial and trigonometric factorials. Suitable examples are provided to demonstrate the key findings.
FORECASTING DOGECOIN PRICE CHANGES WITH ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: Raghavendran Prabakaran , Gunasekar Tharmalingam , Premila S.C , Suba Murugan , Santra Shyam Sundar
Published: September 2024

This study delves into the increasing demand from investors, traders, and governmental bodies for precise predictions of Dogecoin prices. Being a trailblazing cryptocurrency, Dogecoin has garnered attention, partly due to its assurance of liberation from centralized governmental oversight. Our approach utilizes state-of the-art artificial neural networks (ANN) to forecast Dogecoin prices. The pivotal advantage lies in the adaptability of these networks to grasp the dynamic and frequently erratic patterns inherent in cryptocurrency markets. To refine forecast accuracy and promptness, we explore various lag configurations within defined time intervals, showcasing the model's efficacy through resultant outcomes. Our predictions undergo rigorous validation, with a primary focus on evaluating the root mean square error as a critical performance measure. Remarkably, the outcomes derived from our proposed artificial neural network model consistently outshine traditional prediction methods, offering invaluable insights for individuals, industries, and governmental entities navigating the intricate realm of cryptocurrencies
Successful Aging Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Rural Areas of Jember District
Authors: Amalda Adela Hery Prasilia , Kurdi Fahruddin , Susumaningrum Latifa Aini
Published: September 2024

Background: Successful aging is a condition when the elderly not only live long but remain in good health so that they can be independent, and useful. Purpose: This study aims to determine the description of successful aging in the elderly at Karang Werda, Rambipuji District, Jember Regency. Methods: This study used a descriptive observational design with a cross-sectional approach and involved 213 elderly people selected by total sampling. The research instrument used the Successful Aging Scale (SAS). Data analysis used descriptive statistical tests and a chi-square test in crosstab analysis to analyze the characteristics of respondents with successful aging. Results: The success rate of aging in the elderly was mostly high. The highest indicators of successful aging were primary and secondary control, while the lowest were selection optimization and compensation. Analysis showed associations between the characteristics of age, gender, education, and smoking habits with successful aging (p-value < 0.05), while marital status, medical history, living status, employment, and income were not associated (p-value > 0.05). Conclusion: The majority of the elderly in Karang Werda, Rambipuji District, Jember Regency, showed a high level of successful aging.
Relational landscapes: environmental discourse and identity of the Sengwer community in Kenya
Authors: Mamati King’asia
Published: September 2024

This article explores the intersection between landscape, worldview, African spiritualities and human-environment relations among the Sengwer ethnic community in Kenya. Documenting a range of indigenous knowledge expressions, the article examines narratives of landscape within the broader spectrum of environmental discourses and identity claims. It shows that among the Sengwer, cosmology and lifeworld are deeply intertwined, which recognises a multiplicity of sentient beings, only some of which are perceptible. The central figure bridging the seen and unseen worlds is the thunder deity Iilat, who shapes the moral code for the community. The Sengwer landscape not only provides them with food, medicine, water, honey, and shelter but also embodies their identity, history, memory, cultural and religious significance. Overall, the Sengwer identity is conceptualised as based on a relational knowledge that is a socially constructed process centring around the spiritual attachment to the landscape. This article therefore argues that the consideration of indigenous religious and spiritual knowledge sheds critical theoretical and practical light on African ecologies and human-environment relations. (This article is published in the thematic collection ‘African ecologies: the value and politics of indigenous knowledges’ edited by Adriaan van Klinken, Simon Manda, Damaris Parsitau and Abel Ugba .)
Priorização do acesso a serviços públicos para filhos de vítimas de feminicídio no Brasil:uma perspectiva da assistência social à luz dos direitos humanos
Authors: De Sousa Matos de Jesus Larissa
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo principal a delimitação dos principais serviços a serem oferecidos prioritariamente aos filhos de vítimas de feminicídio, além de identificar o impacto desse crime na vida desses órfãos e a assistência necessária a ser prestada. A análise se concentra na possibilidade de redução dos impactos durante o processo de readaptação por meio da priorização desses serviços. Trata-se de um estudo sistemático e exploratório de base qualitativa, utilizando levantamentos bibliográficos. Durante a pesquisa e análise das informações, constatou-se a necessidade de viabilizar a discussão dessa temática e criar novas políticas públicas para acolher esses órfãos. Além disso, foram identificados possíveis projetos de lei que propõem alterações para priorizar essa assistência, bem como a Lei Nº 976/2022, sancionada pelo presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, que estabelece a pensão especial para os filhos menores de idade.
Descompresión de la rama del nervio axilar que inerva el músculo redondo menor. Reporte de dos casos
Authors: De La Espriella-Rosales Andrés , Pertuz-Camargo Ana Milena , Fiorillo-Moreno Ornella
Published: September 2024

Introducción. La neuropatía por atrapamiento de la rama del nervio axilar que inerva el musculo redondo menor es una condición poco frecuente; sin embargo, la intensidad de los síntomas afecta considerablemente la calidad de vida de estos pacientes.
Presentación de los casos. Mujer de 59 años y hombre de 44 años que asistieron al servicio de ortopedia y traumatología de una institución de salud especializada en ortopedia, traumatología y traumatología deportiva ubicada en Barranquilla (Colombia) por dolor crónico (más de un año) e intenso (escala visual análoga: 8/10) en el hombro derecho (miembro dominante en ambos casos) refractario a tratamientos previos con medicamentos orales y terapia física. Además, ninguno de los pacientes tenía antecedentes de trauma o cirugía en el hombro. En el examen físico, ambos pacientes tenían signo de hornblower positivo, fuerza de rotación externa en abducción a 45° 3/5, dolor en el espacio cuadrangular y test de Jobe positivo, y en la resonancia magnética sin contraste, atrofia muscular e infiltración grasa del redondo menor (grado 2 en la clasificación de Goutallier), por lo que fueron diagnosticados con neuropatía compresiva de la rama del nervio axilar que inerva el músculo redondo menor y recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico con un procedimiento compuesto por dos realizadas en un mismo tiempo quirúrgico (artroscopia de hombro y neurólisis abierta de la rama del nervio axilar que inerva el redondo menor, respectivamente), logrando mejoría en términos de funcionalidad y dolor a máximo 4 meses de seguimiento.
Conclusión. El procedimiento quirúrgico aquí descrito permitió lograr desenlaces satisfactorios en ambos pacientes en términos de dolor y funcionalidad, mejorando así su calidad de vida considerablemente.
Bütünleşik Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Yöntemleri ve Güncel Uygulamaları
Authors: Durak İsmail , Arslan Hakan Murat , Ayyıldız Hakkı , Öztel Ahmet , Çıplak Tuncay , Şahin Süleyman , Eş Abdülhamit , Eğilmez Gökhan , Mutlu Hakan Tahiri , Yaldırak Buse İrem , Doğan Kadir , Yıldız Mehmet Selami
Published: September 2024

Günümüzde gelişen teknolojik imkânlar ve yaşanan dijitalleşme süreçleri, her alanda olduğu gibi karar verme süreçlerinde de derinden hissedilmektedir. Geleneksel karar verme yöntemlerine büyük bir alternatif olarak kullanılmaya başlanan çok kriterli karar verme yöntemleri ve özellikle bütünleşik çok kriterli karar verme yöntemleri karar vericilere ve ilgililere daha kapsamlı ve objektif karar alma olanağı sağlamaktadır.
Bu kitabın temel amacı, güncel ve bütünleşik çok kriterli karar verme yöntemlerini ve uygulamalarını derinlemesine incelemektir. Türkiye'nin kıymetli üniversitelerinden, alanında uzman değerli akademisyenler tarafından oluşturulan bölümler, nicel karar verme yöntemleri alanında teorik altyapı oluşturmak, güncel konular hakkında literatüre katkı sunmak, var olan güncel işletme problemlerine yönelik çözüm önerilerinde bulunmak ve farklı disiplinleri bir arada buluşturmak için özenle kaleme alınmıştır.
Bütünleşik çok kriterli karar verme, Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirlik Performansının Değerlendirilmesi, Lojistik Performans Endekslerinin Değerlendirilmesi, Havayolu Yolcu Taşımacılığı Sektöründe Hizmet Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi, hazır beton ve ambalaj sektörlerinde tedarikçilerin değerlendirilmesi gibi güncel ve önemli konular bu kitapta ayrı ayrı bölümler halinde ele alınmaktadır. Böylece, karar vericiler ve ilgililer için pratik ve uygulanabilir çözüm önerileri sunulmaktadır.
Bu eserin ortaya çıkmasında büyük bir özveriyle katkı sağlayan bütün değerli akademisyenlerimize ve bu yolda yürümeye kararlı olan tüm araştırmacılara sonsuz teşekkürlerimi ve şükranlarımı sunuyorum. Umarım bu kitap, karar verme yöntemleri alanında çalışan akademisyenler, araştırmacılar ve uygulamacılar için faydalı bir kaynak olur.
Hubungan Lama Waktu dan Frekuensi Bermain Game Online pada Smartphone dengan Keluhan Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) pada Mahasiswa Prodi S1 Keperawatan Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu
Authors: Wijaksono Hendi , Eko Wardoyo  , Dian Arif Wahyudi
Published: September 2024

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) merupakan neuropati tekanan terhadap saraf nervus medianus dalam terowongan karpal pada pergelangan tangan tepatnya di  fleksor retinakulum dan saraf ulnaris  tepatnya di bawah daerah lengan bawah, dekat siku. The National Health Interview Study (NHIS) tahun 2010 memperkirakan bahwa prevalensi Carpal tunnel syndrome yang dilaporkan sendiri diantara populasi dewasa adalah sebesar 1,55% (2,6juta). Kemudian untuk data Carpal tunnel syndrome di Indonesia, belum diketahui secar pasti jumlahnya, akan tetapi resiko yang cukup tinggi pada pekerja penggunaan pergelangan tangan dan jika di prevalensikan maka CTS antara 5,6%-15%. Masih banyak mahasiswa yang bermian Game online pada Smartphone. Tujuan penelitian ini Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara lama waktu dan frekuensi bermain Game online pada Smartphone dengan keluhan subjektif Carpal tunnel syndrome dikalangan Mahasiswa Prodi S1 Keperawatan Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu.
Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Rancangan atau desain pada penelitian ini adalah Cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa Prodi S1 Keperawatan Universitas Aisyah sebanyak 84 mahasiswa, Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Gamma.
Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat diperoleh nilai p value (0,005<0,005) artinya terdapat Hubungan Lama Waktu Bermain Game online Pada Smartphone Dengan Keluhan Carpal Tunnel Syndrom dan diperoleh nilai p value (0,008<0,005) artinya terdapat Hubungan Frekuensi Bermain Game online Pada Smartphone Dengan Keluhan Carpal Tunnel Syndrom. Penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi sumber informasi akan pentingnya lama waktu bermian Game online  Smartphone dengan keluhan Carpal tunnel syndrome. Memberikan informasi dan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya pengetahuan tentang Carpal tunnel syndrome.