bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Manejo clínico quirúrgico de la necrosis pancreática infectada en adultos: experiencia en un hospital especializado, Paraguay
Authors: Franco López Jessica , Ferreira Bogado Miguel , Baruja Rubén
Published: March 2024

Introducción: la necrosis pancreática se presenta entre 10 y 20 % de los pacientes con pancreatitis aguda, tiene una mortalidad de 10 a 25 % y si se agrega infección a la necrosis entre 40 y 70 %. Objetivo: describir el manejo clínico quirúrgico de la necrosis pancreática infectada en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Nacional entre el periodo 2021-2022. Metodología: estudio observacional descriptivo de corte temporal transversal. En pacientes internados en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Nacional por pancreatitis aguda grave con necrosis pancreática infectada. Resultados: se analizaron un total de 30 pacientes. La media de edad fue de 39 años. Predominó en nuestra población pacientes de sexo masculino en el 56.67 %. En cuanto a las comorbilidades asociadas un 33.3 % los pacientes presentaron principalmente Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e Hipertensión arterial; en menor medida Obesidad en un 23.3 %. De la población en estudio 76.6 % recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico y 23.33% tratamiento médico principalmente antibiótico terapia. De los pacientes sometidos a tratamiento quirúrgico 9 fueron a necrosectomia abierta, 7 a drenaje percutáneo, y en menor medida drenaje biliar y endoscópico. En cuanto a la mortalidad por necrosis pancreática infectada encontramos un 10 % de mortalidad. Discusión: la mayor parte de los pacientes con pancreatitis aguda grave sufren de necrosis pancreática; la necrosis pancreática infectada se asocia con mayor riesgo de mortalidad y en su mayoría requieren tratamientos invasivos. Conclusión: el manejo mínimamente invasivo en el tratamiento inicial de la necrosis pancreática infectada podría resolver la mayoría de los casos sin necesidad de realizar necrosectomia; reservando esta última solo a los que fracasan en el tratamiento inicial.
Acceso y adhesión a proceso de intervención psicosocial diferenciado para los servicios y sistemas de salud en varones gay adultos viviendo con el VIH, Paraguay, 2022
Authors: Estigarribia Sosa Mirtha Daihana , Franco Pacuá Fabio , Palacios González José Miguel
Published: March 2024

Introducción: el acceso a los servicios de salud en Paraguay, está determinado por varios tipos de barreras. Por ello, es preciso describir el impacto que tienen las políticas públicas y sus implicancias en la mitigación de las mismas. Objetivo: describir el acompañamiento diferenciado y su contribución al apoyo socio emocional, adhesión al tratamiento y acceso a servicios de salud en el área de atención a personas varones que viven con el VIH. Metodología: estudio de carácter cualitativo, descriptivo, con entrevistas semi estructuradas y muestra no probabilística, dirigida e intencional; Resultados: este estudio cualitativo exploró las experiencias de personas viviendo con VIH que recibieron acompañamiento psicosocial diferenciado en un servicio de atención integral. Los participantes destacaron la importancia del acompañamiento para afrontar la crisis posterior al diagnóstico. La orientación presencial, escucha empática y seguimiento facilitaron la vinculación y adherencia al servicio de salud y al tratamiento antirretroviral. El apoyo psicosocial fue clave para desmitificar ideas erróneas sobre el VIH/SIDA, empoderarse sobre su estado serológico y mejorar la calidad de vida. Se enfatizó el rol de los grupos de pares para brindar contención. Algunos participantes reportaron experiencias previas de revelación no consentida y vulneración de confidencialidad. El acompañamiento psicosocial diferenciado resultó fundamental para facilitar la inserción y permanencia de las personas con VIH en los servicios de atención integral (adhesión al tratamiento). Conclusiones: el acompañamiento psicosocial diferenciado resultó clave para facilitar la vinculación y adherencia en personas con VIH. La atención integral requiere identificar situaciones particulares, establecer relaciones de confianza y comunicación efectiva. El apoyo inicial es fundamental brindando contención ante el impacto emocional del diagnóstico. El seguimiento continuo es esencial dada la doble discriminación. La confidencialidad y capacidad de generar vínculos empáticos son elementos centrales. Los factores mencionados favorecen la adhesión al tratamiento. Los resultados sugieren que estas prácticas psicosociales pueden optimizar modelos de atención integral a personas con VIH.
Susceptibilidad para incendios de cubierta vegetal
Authors: Arias-Muñoz Paul , Chuma-Pomasqui Luis , Coronado Cacuango Pablo , Jácome-Aguirre Gabriel
Published: March 2024

En Ecuador, alrededor de 11688,88 hectáreas de cobertura vegetal se perdieron en el 2023 producto de los 1495 incendios de cobertura vegetal (ICV) registrados. Por ello, la presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar áreas susceptibles a ICV para el cantón Cotacachi en Ecuador y en sus dos zonas diferenciadas. Para evaluar la susceptibilidad a ICV en un entorno SIG se aplicaron los métodos multicriterio de Proceso de Análisis Jerárquico (AHP) y Radio Frecuencia (RF). Para ello, se establecieron 11 factores clasificados en topográficos (altitud, pendiente del terreno, orientación del terreno), climáticos (precipitación, temperatura, evapotranspiración potencial, déficit hídrico y velocidad del viento) y antrópicos (cobertura de suelo, cercanía a carreteras y cercanía a espacios agrícolas). Después, se obtuvieron los modelos espacialmente explícitos y los resultados fueron validados con la curva ROC y el área bajo la curva (AUC). Los resultados muestran que alrededor del 47% del territorio presenta peligro extremo a los ICV según el método multicriterio AHP y un 53% del cantón según el método RF, presentando una mayor concentración en la zona subtropical que en la zona andina. Los valores del rendimiento muestran que, después de comparar los modelos con información de focos de calor del sistema FIRMS-NASA del periodo 2000-2020, se obtuvo un AUC: 0,824 para el modelo AHP y un valor AUC: 0,902 para el modelo RF. Mientras que, al compararlo con los incendios históricos del periodo 2018-2020, se obtuvo un AUC: 0,748 para el modelo AHP y un valor AUC: 0,755 para el modelo RF. Finalmente, se concluye que los modelos multicriterio AHP y RF presentaron resultados y rendimientos similares con mínimas diferencias.
On the Innovation of Applying Linguistics in the Teaching of MOOC under the Background of Comprehensive Reform
Authors: Guo Huiying
Published: March 2024

With the continuous progress of society and the improvement of comprehensive national strength, people’s attention to the education industry has increased significantly compared to the past. Various reforms based on education models and educational theory applications are constantly being introduced, resulting in many differences in education business compared to the past. This article aims to explore the innovation of applied linguistics MOOC teaching in the context of comprehensive reform. Through a review and analysis of relevant literature, this article proposes a linguistics teaching model based on the MOOC platform. This model combines online learning resources, interactive learning activities, and personalized learning support, aiming to improve students’ learning effectiveness and motivation. The research results indicate that applied linguistics MOOC teaching can promote students’ learning interest and academic performance, and improve their learning satisfaction. The findings of this study have important practical significance for promoting innovation in linguistics teaching in the context of comprehensive reform.
The Role of Online Education Forums in Promoting Chinese Learners' Intercultural Communication Competence
Authors: Xue Xiaoyu
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the pivotal role of Intercultural Communication Competence (ICC) in fostering global perspectives among students. It delves into the increasing significance of online educational forums as a tool for promoting cross-cultural communication and language practice. The literature review highlights the multifaceted nature of ICC, the benefits of online education forums, and their contribution to language acquisition and intercultural awareness. Despite their potential, the paper also addresses the challenges and limitations associated with these platforms in the Chinese context. Drawing from the review, the study then proposes localized strategies for optimizing online forums to cultivate ICC among Chinese students, emphasizing the creation of culturally appropriate content, promoting intercultural collaboration, developing awareness of intercultural communication, fostering intercultural conversations and considerations, etc.
The Role of L2 Grit and Foreign Language Enjoyment in Chinese EFL Learners' Willingness to Communicate at an EMI University
Authors: Yao Nan , Xu Hengrui , Xu Yiwen , Song Jingjing , Fu Yue
Published: March 2024

The effects of intrapersonal characteristics and environmental factors on students’ second language (L2) learning have been prevailing topics among researchers. Nevertheless, insufficient attention has been paid to the variable L2 grit, which is generally regarded as a positive trait predictive of academic success. Therefore, aiming to fill in the previous gap, this study illustrates a quantitative methods study that focuses on the following issues: (1) What are the correlations between L2 grit, foreign language enjoyment, and English-Medium Instruction (EMI) university students’ L2 WTC in the classroom? (2) How do L2 grit and foreign language enjoyment predict EMI university students’ L2 WTC in the classroom? Three adopted scales were used to collect the required data. After that, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were employed to further analyze the data. The results reveal that L2 grit does not serve as a predictive factor for students’ L2 WTC, while foreign language enjoyment can predict students’ L2 WTC positively to a significant extent. This research may contribute to second language learning and teaching by demonstrating the interrelationships among three essential academic achievement predictors.
Leading Educational Change: A Study of the Impact of Transnational University on China's Higher Education Reform
Authors: Fu Jiaqi
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the external impacts derived from the development of Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) in China and how the impacts have driven individual practitioners and Chinese higher education institutions to promote China’s Higher Education (HE) reform through the lens of individual learning and organizational learning. This study interviewed nine research participants from Chinese universities by employing a qualitative case-study focusing on the experiences of a Sino-foreign cooperative university in China. It examined various institutional documents to uncover the impacts and how they have been exerted. The findings indicate that TNHE can contribute to the transformational changes of the HE sector through exerting influences on individual cognition, which further triggers individual behavioural changes, and the aggregated individual change agent’s initiatives lead to organizational cultural shift as an institutional response to social calls for changes. This process of impacts is an interactive, dynamic and continuous organizational learning process, which relies on both Chinese participants and TNHE universities to take intentional initiatives.
Assessing the Acceptance and Utilization of ChatGPT by Chinese University Students in English Writing Education
Authors: Ge Tongyao
Published: March 2024

As an advanced large language model, ChatGPT has garnered significant attention from academic researchers and educators due to its capabilities in generating coherent natural-language responses based on user input, facilitating extended dialogues, and contextual comprehension. Numerous scholarly investigations delve into the merits and potential shortcomings of ChatGPT within educational contexts, emphasizing both the model’s inherent attributes and the scarcity of end-user feedback. Furthermore, the Technology Acceptance Model and the Information System Success Model serve as prevalent frameworks in assessing user receptivity and satisfaction with novel technologies. This research employed an online questionnaire to probe Chinese university students’ perceptions and adoption of ChatGPT in English writing instruction, assessing five distinct dimensions using a Likert scale. The findings suggest a favorable inclination among students towards ChatGPT concerning its utility and effectiveness. However, ChatGPT has yet to supplant the indispensable role of educators entirely, and apprehensions persist about potential privacy infringements and associated technological issues.
Research on Strategies for Improving Primary School Chinese Pinyin Ability Based on Blended Learning
Authors: Quan Jing
Published: March 2024

The teaching of Pinyin is the basis of Chinese teaching in primary schools. The level of Chinese spelling ability will have a direct impact on students’ future learning and cognition of things. How can we better improve the classroom quality of primary school Chinese and the learning efficiency of students? This is a question that needs to be considered. In the teaching process, blended learning can fully leverage students’ subjectivity and teachers’ leadership, thereby improving students’ overall level. Through conducting educational quasi experiments, selecting the same teaching content for teaching design, selecting research subjects, and setting up experimental and control groups in the experiment, the experimental group adopts a mixed teaching mode, while the control group continues to use traditional teaching mode. Finally, test questions are used for summary evaluation and interviews with parents. The implementation effect is summarized through data analysis. The experimental results show that compared with traditional single classroom teaching, The blended learning classroom is lively and interesting, effectively solving problems such as students’ difficulty in reading tones and overall recognition of syllables. From this, it can be seen that the blended learning mode is one of the effective ways to improve primary school Chinese spelling ability. During the learning process, tasks are assigned online before class, materials are collected, and various teaching methods are used to analyze and expand after class. Students use blended learning mode to preview online, expanding knowledge in offline classrooms, this learning model also provides ideas for teaching other teaching content.
Financial Performance Evaluation of Top Universities Following the Mergers
Authors: Chen Chiou Rung
Published: March 2024

This study adopted FRA to examine the impacts of merger on financial performance of two post-merger top universities in Taiwan from 2012 to 2021. This study shows that Taiwan’s top universities are not outstanding in terms of financial management capabilities, including the ability to control costs well, utilize assets efficiently, and maintain good financial stability. Moreover, the merger of top universities may not improve the financial management capabilities of the post-merger university, and may even worsen its financial stability. Ignoring the financial management capabilities of universities, the policy of concentrating resources on developing top universities and even encouraging the merger of top universities to quickly enhance their competitiveness may not bring the expected results, but may lead to the deterioration of the financial soundness of universities and even the country. In view of this, this paper calls on higher education policy makers and university managers to pay more attention to the financial management capabilities and financial performance of universities, especially cost control, resource utilization efficiency, and financial stability, while pursuing innovative development and high competitiveness. Only in this way can it be possible to ensure the competitiveness improvement and the long-term sustainable development of the top universities and the country.
The Labor Market Power of Exporting Firms: Evidence from Latin America
Authors: Amodio Francesco , Brancati Emanuele , De Roux Nicolas , Di Maio Michele
Published: March 2024

Using establishment-level data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey, we assess the market power of exporting firms across 16 countries in Latin America. Leveraging information on export destinations, as well as exchange rate and price data, we construct exchange rate-driven shocks to the marginal revenue product of individual firms. By examining firms' employment and wage responses, we estimate the inverse elasticity of the labor supply they face a direct indicator of labor market power. In our preferred specification, we estimate that workers employed in exporting firms produce on the margin 83% more than what they earn as wage. We investigate the correlations between labor market power and firm characteristics, country attributes, and labor market institutions and regulations. We find that labor market power is higher for firms in countries where unions, collective bargaining, and unemployment protection are less prevalent.
Radiation Synthesis of Adsorbents for Phosphate Removal from Aqueous Systems
Authors: Kavakli Pinar Akkash , Guven Olgun
Published: March 2024

Nonwoven fabrics made of PE coated PP fibres were irradiated by accelerated electrons in inert atmospheres for grafting of two different monomers, glycidyl methacrylate and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate. Grafting conditions were optimized by a systematic investigation of the effects of absorbed dose, monomer concentration, reaction temperature and duration. 150% grafted copolymers were later modifed by protonation and quaternization of  poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) chains and by Cu(II) loading of dipyridyl amine modified poly(glycidyl methacrylate) graft chains. The PE/PP based adsorbents thus prepared were used for their suitability of removing phosphate ions from aqueous systems. Adsorption/ removal studies were carried out in both batch and continuous flow type systems. The selevtivity of adsorption of phosphate ions in the presence of other competing anions were also checked showing the enhanced selectivity for phosphate ions.
Pertumbuhan Ipomoea reptans Poir. dengan Aplikasi The Kompos Serat Bromelain Terinduksi Trichoderma sp. dan Aspergillus sp.
Authors: Firda Safira Masnoni , Irawan Bambang , Ekowati Christina Nugroho , Agustrina Rochmah
Published: March 2024

Bromelain fiber is the product of extracting the enzyme bromelain from pineapple hulls or peels. Bromelain fiber contains lignocellulose, which, when fully decomposed, is very beneficial for the environment, but it is quite challenging to degrade naturally. Hence, it requires a decomposer agent. The decomposer agents used in this study were cellulolytic fungi Aspergillus sp. (Bioggp 3) and ligninolytic Trichoderma sp. (Bioggp 2). This study aims to determine the effect of compost tea (CT) bromelain fiber induced by these fungi and obtain the best dose of the CT on the growth of land kale (Ipomoea reptans Poir.). This research was conducted in April–July 2022 at the Microbiology Laboratory of FMIPA Unila. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 7 treatments and 4 replications, namely P0 (control), P1 (ACT 25%), P2 (NACT 25%), P3 (ACT 50%), P4 (NACT 50%), P5 (ACT 75%), P5 (NACT 75%). The parameters measured were plant height and number of leaves. The data were analyzed using ANOVA α = 5% followed by the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test with a 5% confidence interval. This study showed that the results with the highest height value and number of leaves were found in P3 (ACT 50%) while the lowest was in P0 (water control). It can be concluded that the ACT and NACT significantly affect the height and number of leaves, and the best dose was found in ACT 50% starting from day 10, 15 , 20, and 25 after planting.

 

Keywords: Aspergillus sp., bromelain fiber, compost tea, Ipomoea reptans Poir, Trichoderma sp.
Eksplorasi, Identifikasi, dan Karakterisasi Nematoda Entomopatogen Pada Lahan Jagung dan Padi
Authors: Erdiansyah Iqbal , Fauziah Anisa Nur
Published: March 2024

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) are potential nematodes as biological agents because they actively search for insect pests and are parasitic on their hosts. Two genera of EPN can be used as biological agents: Steinernema and Heterohabditis. It is necessary to explore local EPN on land suspected of having potential as a habitat for the nematodes. This study aimed to determine the genus and population of the EPN from corn and rice farms in Jember by identifying and characterizing them. The method used was the descriptive method. The EPN population was analyzed using the T-test. The results showed that the EPN from the corn and rice fields belonged to the Steinernema genus. EPN from the corn field isolate was characterized by a body length of 826,77 μm, body width of 47.14 μm, and tail length of 73.16 μm, while from the rice field, the isolate was characterized by a body length of 840.54 μm, body width of 37.70 μm, tail length 57.52 μm. EPN populations in maize and rice fields were not significantly different.

 

Keywords: exploration, entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema
Perilaku Konsumen pada Keputusan Pembelian Tanaman Hias di Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Yodfiatfinda Yodfiatfinda , Rahayu Anggun Wulan
Published: March 2024

This research analyzes consumer behavior and its impact on the purchase decisions of ornamental plants at Taman Anggrek Ragunan, South Jakarta. The Taman Anggrek Ragunan is the largest ornamental center in Jakarta. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for ornamental plants at Taman Anggrek Ragunan decreased by 50%. This research aims to determine the characteristics of ornamental plant consumers and analyze consumer behavior and its impact on purchase decisions of ornamental plants at Taman Anggrek Ragunan, South Jakarta. Respondents in this research were ornamental plant consumers who made purchases at Taman Anggrek Ragunan and were selected using a non-purposive sampling technique. The data used in this research comprises primary data and secondary data. For qualitative data, we convert it using a Likert scale to be analyzed quantitatively. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regressions. The results of the research show that the factors that have a significant impact on the decision to purchase ornamental plants at Taman Anggrek Ragunan, South Jakarta, are personal factors and psychological factors, while social factors and cultural factors do not have a significant impact. Personal and cultural factors have more influence on purchasing decisions for male respondents than female respondents. The four variables influence respondents with a high school education level more than undergraduates. Meanwhile, based on income level, the influence of the variable is stronger for respondents with an IDR 4 million or less income.

 

Keywords: consumer behavior, multiple linear regression, ornamental plants, purchasing decisions
Peranan Probiotik Lactobacillus plantarum IIA-1A5 dalam Meningkatkan Ketahanan Tubuh, Performa, dan Kualitas Telur Ayam Komersial
Authors: Agpretasia Yodilla , Ulupi Niken , Arief Irma Isnafia
Published: March 2024

Probiotics are microorganisms that are non-pathogenic and beneficial for health when used in certain doses through the mechanism of increasing the function of the small intestine in chickens. This study aims to analyze the effect of adding the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum IIA-1A5 to feed to improve the body's immune system, production performance, and egg quality in laying hens aged 49‒52 weeks. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The treatment for adding the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum IIA-1A5 to feed consists of four treatment levels, namely P0 (without probiotics), P1 (feed + 8.1 x 106 cfu/g or 1 g/kg feed), P2 (feed + 2.43 x 107 cfu/g or 3 g/kg feed), and P3 (feed + 4.86 x 107 cfu/g or 6 g/kg feed). The results of the study showed that administering the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum IIA-1A5 in feed could reduce Escherichia coli bacteria in the small intestine of laying hens. Giving the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum also had a significant effect (P<0.05) on feed consumption and egg yolk color. The addition of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum IIA-1A5 in feed can increase animal resistance, performance, and quality of chicken eggs. The use of probiotics with a treatment level of 1 g kg-1 feed (8.1 x 106 cfu g-1) showed the best results.

 

Keywords: heat stress, laying hens, probiotic
Uji Patogenisitas Cendawan Penyebab Penyakit Daun Pada Sengon Di Persemaian Permanen Dramaga Bogor
Authors: Firmansyah Muhammad Alam , Wardhani Diah Ayu Pramudha
Published: March 2024

Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) Nielsen) is a fast-growing tree species, and its wood is readily available because it has been widely cultivated in Indonesia. Efforts to propagate sengon plants are carried out through breeding activities in the nursery. The study aimed to identify the fungus that causes leaf disease on sengon plants and calculate the extent and intensity of attacks by the fungus that causes leaf disease on sengon in the Dramaga Bogor Permanent Nursery. This research consisted of pathogenicity test activities, including field observations, Koch's postulates, and the identification of fungal species. The study used a Completely Randomized Factorial Design. The disease symptoms found around 2 months of sengon leaves at the observation site were leaf fall, leaf spot, and leaf blight. The identified fungus that caused leaf fall was Rhizoctonia sp. The fungus that caused leaf spots was Colletotrichum sp., and the fungus that caused leaf blight was Fusarium sp. Fusarium sp. resulted in the highest percentage of attacks, with a disease incidence of 67% and a disease severity of 57%.

 

Keywords: characteristics, identification, Koch`s postulates, morphology
Kutu Sisik pada Tanaman Apel di Kecamatan Bumiaji, Kota Batu
Authors: Tito Sama' Iradat , Mubarakati Nurul Jadid , Hayati Ari
Published: March 2024

Scale lice have attacked apple fields in 8 villages in Bumiaji District, Batu City, namely Giripurno, Tulungrejo, Pandanrejo, Sumbergondo, Bulukerto, Punten, Gunungsari, and Bumiaji villages since 2005. Knowledge of the biological aspects of this pest can be done using sticky bands. This is aimed at controlling pests. Determination of sample plants was carried out systematically as many as 18 sample plants on manalagi apple (Malus sylvestris). The sample plants were apple plants that were attacked by scale lice. The type of adhesive treatment was adjusted to the variation of position (east, west, central) and research height (1m and 1.5m). The results obtained were that the pest found was Diaspidiotus perniciosus and the natural enemy found was Encarsia strenua. The part that has the most attacks is the stem/twig. The eastern branch with a height of 1.5 m has a higher even distribution of scale lice than the other parts. The highest dominance index (C) of scale lice of 0.29 was obtained by the middle-adhesive treatment of height 1m or rootstock. The pattern of population distribution based on sticky bands is random and tends to be individualistic.

Keywords: apple plant, diaspididae, scale lice
Meta-analysis of Physicochemical Characteristics in Beekeeping, Wild, and Stingless Bee Honey
Authors: Prameswara Jordi Aditiya , Suryati Tuti , Endrawati Yuni Cahya , Jayanegara Anuraga
Published: March 2024

The two most extensively beekeeping honeybee species were Apis mellifera and A. cerana. Other species that produced honey, albeit with infrequent cultivation, include A. dorsata, A. florea, and some stingless bees, including Trigona and Melipona. Different types of honeybees were known to affect the quality of honey. Hence, this investigation aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to examine the similarities in honey quality between honey sourced from beekeeping and wild honeybees. Data analysis was performed using the OpenMEE software, facilitating the calculation of effect size and standard error. The effect size and common error data were subsequently organized into separate columns within a CSV file. This CSV file was then imported into the JASP 0.16.2 software to conduct heterogeneity and Egger tests to detect potential publication bias. The findings indicated significant disparities in the quality of honey produced by beekeeping, wild, and stingless bee honey, as determined by various parameters, including pH value, moisture, total sugar, acidity, HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural), and diastase enzyme levels (p < 0.05). According to the results of the meta-analysis, honey from beekeeping exhibited superior quality to that of wild and stingless bees. However, the average values of all parameters still adhered to the established honey quality standards set by the Standar Nasional Indonesia and the International Honey Standard (IHS).

 

Keywords: honey, honeybees, meta-analysis, physicochemical quality
The prevalence of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms among healthcare workers after the COVID-19 vaccinations
Authors: Şahin Mustafa Kürşat , Aker Servet , Şahin Gülay , Böke Ömer
Published: March 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the frequencies of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symtoms among HCWs in Turkey after the COVID-19 vaccinations and to evaluate the associated factors.
Method: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Turkey between November and December 2021. We used a demographic data form, COVID-19 vaccination status, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, General Anxiety Disorder-7, the Insomnia Severity Index, and the National Stressful Events Survey post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Short Scale.
Results: A total of 1013 HCWs participated in the study. Women constituted 68.5% of the participants, 65.4% were physicians, 32.5% had histories of COVID-19, and 98.0% had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Depressive symptoms were exhibited by 50.3% of the HCWs, while 35.7% exhibited anxiety, 44.6% insomnia, and 12.0% PTSD symptoms. Nurses reported significantly greater depression (p
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in The Organization of the Educational Process in A Digital Educational Environment
Authors: Bobro Natalia
Published: March 2024

The article explores the use of artificial intelligence in organizing the educational process in a digital educational environment. An analysis of AI tools and systems, their advantages and challenges, is conducted. The main stages of AI implementation are considered. Recommendations for further research in this area are proposed.
The African Union and Conflict Resolution: Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Birhan Aemro Tenaw
Published: March 2024

With an emphasis on the difficulties and opportunities the AU faces, this paper explores the role of the African Union (AU) in resolving conflicts in Africa. Using secondary data sources from scholarly publications, studies, and official AU papers, the research takes a qualitative approach. The research investigates the efficacy of the AU's projects and the challenges faced in resolving conflicts by examining the organization's efforts in conflict prevention, mediation, peacekeeping, and peace-building. The findings clarified the constraints caused by political meddling, a lack of political will, finance, and resources, the complexity of African conflicts, and regional and global dynamics on the continent. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the research emphasizes how the AU may support conflict resolution by utilizing its mediation procedures, early warning systems, and alliances with domestic and foreign organizations. The study emphasizes the need of ongoing efforts to discourse the root causes of African conflicts and improve the AU's capacity for resolving disputes.
Efforts to Increase the Capacity of Sukorejo Village, Semarang City Community in Facing Landslide Disasters Through the Preparation of Evacuation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Authors: Putro Saptono , Hariyanto Hariyanto , Azhari Azhar , Amira Mutia Tazkia
Published: March 2024

This study identified the problem of landslide disasters that often occur in Sukorejo Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang City. Sukorejo village belongs to the high ground movement zone which has a high degree of vulnerability to soil movement. The purpose of the study was to determine efforts to increase the capacity of the community in facing landslide disasters through the preparation of evacuation standard operating procedures (SOPs).  The data collection of this study used interview, observation, documentation, and geographic information systems (GIS) methods. Data analysis is carried out with the approach of spatial analysis and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the preparation of evacuation SOPs is very important to increase the capacity of the community during landslide emergency response. The recommendations given are the need to add an Early Warning System (EWS) tool, install evacuation route signs, and gathering points in landslide-prone areas. In addition, the community also needs to increase awareness and preparedness in the face of possible landslides. This research contributes to improving understanding of landslide disaster mitigation efforts and can be followed up by assessing community capacity and evaluating future evacuation SOPs.
Rasmus Rasmussen
Authors: Joensen Hans Debes
Published: March 2024

Føddur 13. august 1871. Deyður 5. oktober 1962.
True Hermaphroditism
Authors: Hart Hansen J. P. , Simonsen Marner
Published: March 2024

The sex-chromatin test and the chromosome analysis are reviewed briefly in relation to the sexual development in normal and known abnormal conditions. Two cases of true hermaphroditism are reported. Chromosome analysis showed normal feminine constitution in both. Microscopical investigation of the ovotestis removed from case I showed the ovarian stroma without follicles with changes completely as in Turner's syndrome. The testicular elements had features in common with Klinefelter's syndrome. The tubules were completely hyalinized containing Sertoli cells only. Spermatogenic elements were not observed. The Leydig cells were numerous and often found in small adenomas. Case II was reported by Zachariae in 1955.
Fólkanøvn í Sandoyar sýslu 1801
Authors: Jákupsstovu Jákup í
Published: March 2024

Henda grein er framhald av grein í seinasta Fróðskaparriti, har fólkanøvn í Suðuroyar sýslu 1801 vórðu viðgjørd. Hesa ferð eru tað nøvnini í Sandoyar sýslu, ið viðgjørd verða. Viðgerðarháttur og heimildir eru tey somu, sum nevnd vórðu í fyrra riti.
Effect of Dietary Whale Fat in Serum Cholesterol Levels
Authors: Lygonis Constantin
Published: March 2024

Sanna5 verður, at spik (av grindahvali) minkar um innihaldið av cholesteroli í sveitavatninum. Hetta var hildið uppi ! 6 mánaðir, meðan fólkini ótu spik í kosti sínum.
Fólkanøvn í Vága sýslu 1801
Authors: Jákupsstovu Jákup í
Published: March 2024

Henda triðja grein uin fólkanøvn í Føroyum 1801 viðger fólkanøvnini í Vága sýslu. Hinar báðar fyrru grainirnar stóðuí 14. og 15. bók av Fróðskaparriti og viðgjørdu fólkanøvnini í Suðuroyar sýslu og í Sandoyar sýslu. í Vágum búðu í 1801 407 fólk, og í Mykinesi búðu 75. Hetta eru tilsamans 482 fólk ella 9 °/o av Føroya fólki, sum í 1801 taldi 5.265.
Oyðing av rottum og músum í Føroyum
Authors: Bjørk E.A.
Published: March 2024

Rats and mice are the only wild mammals to be found in the Faroe Islands. The latter are presumably brought to the country by the Irish hermits. Mice are not to be found on all the islands and the damage caused by them is not so extensive as to require special legislation.

The black rat has presumably come to the Faroe Islands in the Middle Ages, as an epidemic like the Black Death could hardly develop without the presence of rats. There is some indication that the rats — apart from Tórshavn — have disappeared from the islands after the Black Death, and that only towards the middle of the 17th century they have gained ground again.

It is supposed that the brown rat came to the Faroe Islands in 1768. Ii soon spread over most of the islands and crowded out the black rat. It caused serious damage at the beginning, but it looks as if the damage has been less in the 19th century. In 1895 and 1902 there are grannastevnur (meetings of the landowners of a village) which deal with matters concerning rat extermination. In 1907/08 the question of the coming into force of the Danish Rats and Mice Destruction Act of March 22, 1907, is submitted to the Løgting (the Faroese Parliament), the members of which take no interest in it. The subsequent Danish Ratsand Mice Destruction Act of April 18, 1910, is put into force by promulgation without having been submitted to the Løgting, but it becomes of no importance. On the other hand, in 1915/16 the Løgting deals with a matter concerning the rat nuisance but leaves extermination to private enterprise, and from 1916/17 there are a couple of regulations adopted at grannastevnur concerning rat extermination. The Danish Rats and Mice Destruction Act of March 29, 1924 is put into force in the Faroe Islands without submission to the Løgting, but as was the case with the Act of 1910, it acquires no importance. It has hardly beenrealized that it was in force in the country, which, among other things, appears from the discussion of the Løgting in 1937/38 on the organization of rat extermination in the Faroe Islands. In the last part of the paper the author goes through the Løgting Act of June 1, 1961, governing rat extermination and the annexed circular of May 16, 1962.
On Some Cases of Interaction
Authors: Scur G.S.
Published: March 2024

Nøkur dømi um sínámillumávirkan millum ikki-avmarkaðar og avmarkaðar sagnorðaformar í germonskum.

Greinin er uppíløga í kjakið um tey dømi um sínámillumávirkan millum hinar germonsku ikki-avmarkaðu (infinittu) og avmarkaðu (finittu) sagnorðaformarnar í frísiskum og lágtýskum, sum koma til sjóndar í hinum umlagaðu formunum av navnhátti I av preteritopresentiskum sagnorðum.

Hesir formar av navnhátti I stava frá avmarkaðum formum (3. persóni fleirtali nútíð í ynskihátti). Eisini verða kjakaðir formarnir av luttøkuhátti I og II í týskum bygdarmálum, africaans, skotskum og enskum, sum hava sítt líki av broytingunum í 3. persóni fleirtali nútíð í søguhátti.

Hinumegin eru viðgjørd dømini um ávirkan frá navnháttarformunum á bendingarformarnar av 3. persóni fleirtali nútíð í søguhátti í germonskum málum.

Allar hesar sannroyndir gera, at til ber at tosa um sínámillumávirkan millum ikki-avmarkaðar og avmarkaðar sagnorðaformar í germonskum málum.
Cystostomía suprapubica til at tøma landbløðruna gjøgnum samanborin við catheter á demeure aftan á vaginala skurðviðgerð
Authors: Simonsen Marner
Published: March 2024

A prospective, comparative study in 73 patients was carried out to determine the value of trocar suprapubic cystostomy as a means of postoperative bladder drainage versus bladder drainage by transurethral catheter. The investigation was performed with 32 patients in the group with suprapubic cystostomy and 41 patients in the group with transurethral catheter.

The study showed a less incidence of urinary infection in the group with suprapubic cystostomy, finding urinary infection in 9 patients in this group (33°/o per cent) and 16 in the group with transurethral catheter (46 per cent).

On he other hand it is clearly showed that the mean days of urinary drainage and the mean days of postoperative hospitalization are equal in the two groups, so the adveantages of using suprapubic cystostomy are few.
Ávirkan Ethanols á upptøkuna av heilivágum úr magaviljaveitini hjá rottum
Authors: Magnussen M.P.
Published: March 2024

The absorption from the stomach and small intestine of some drugs with different physico-chemical properties was studied in rats, under the influence of ethanol. This was administered either together with the drugs, or was present in the organism in a steady concentration during the time of absorption. Ethanol was found capable of significantly enhancing the drug absorption from the stomach. This, however, only applied to drugs, which are absorbed fairly well even without ethanol, because of their degree of ionization and lipoid solubility at the pH of the stomach. It was shown that this positive effect of ethanol was due toan enhanced blood supply to the gastric mucosa. When administered in concentrations higher than 10 %> (w/v), this positiv effect of ethanol was again abolished, because of its irritating effect on the gastric mucosa. By the method used, ethanol was shown to be without any influence on the absorption from the small intestine. This is considered to be due to the presence of near optimal conditions for absorption at this site. In this publication in contrast to an earlier one on the same subject (Magnussen 1968), the significance of the results in the practical life are discussed in details.
Brillumanninum til verju
Authors: West John F.
Published: March 2024

This article challenges the traditional assumptions about one of the famous villains of Faroese history, Charles Baron Hompesch, who paid a visit to Tórshavn in his capacity as a privateer in the summer of 1808, sailing under British letters of marque, and removed both the public money chests and the stores in the warehouses of the Royal Danish Monopoly. The Faroese view of Baron Hompesch has usually been that he was a cruel plunderer, indifferent to the suffering he caused, butintent only on enriching himself at the cost of a defenceless people. The author first shows that this opinion was held in England, too, in Hompesch's time; but he goes on to demonstrate that the view arises from an account of the affair by the Danish commandant of the Tórshavn fort, Emilius Lobner, which can be shown in part to be false and one-sided. The money and goods were eventually returned to the Faroe Islands, the Prize Court having refused to award them to Hompesch. Thejudgement did not, however, arise from any misconduct of Baron Hompesch in Faroe, but from a prior claim of the British Crown, based on the capitulation signed by Løbner when the Clio, a British naval brig, disarmed the Tórshavn fort two weeks before Hompesch's visit.
The English Letters of Pastor Schrøter
Authors: West John F.
Published: March 2024

Greinin endurgevur í stuttum sumt av inníhaldinum í brasvasavni, skrivaðum av Johan Hendrik Schrøter presti (1771—1851), til enska baronetin, Sir Walter Calverley Trevelyan, og nú í varðveitslu á British Museum í London. Høvundurin sýnir á, at hóast Schrøter, tá hann nemur við føroysk siðsøgulig evni, her eins og aðrastaðni er nóg so sprækin í sinum hugflogi, lýsir hann kortini við brøvum sínum í mongum øðrum førum líkindini í Føroyum í tíðarskeiðinum 1831 —1851.

Millum tey evni, sum nomið er við í brøvunum, eru viðurskiftini í Føroyum í stríðsárunum 1848—1850; velting upp úr nýggjum í Føroyum, eina mest um Havnar-leiðina; ein long røð av landbúnaðarroyndum; og gróðurin í føroyskum útróðri. Ókunnufólk, ið vitjaðu Føroyar í hesum árum, verða øll umrødd, og høvundurin ætlar, at ensku brøv Schrøters fara at fáa undan kavi mangt nýtt, virðismikið tilfar viðvíkjandi føroyskari søgu fyri hetta tíðarskeiðið.
The oral-formulaic structure of the Faroese kvæði
Authors: O'Neil Wayne A.
Published: March 2024

Tað er eyðsæð, at føroysku kvæðini eru munnlig yrking, kortini bera tey ikki til sjóndar ta formils-bygging og tað býti av formlum, ið eyðkend eru fyri munnligan frásagnarskaldskap i siðaarvi aðrastaðni. Tað tykist tí, sum ástøðini hjá A. B. Lord og M. Parry um munnligar formlar eru ov trongt sett til tess at hava gildi fyri byggingina í kvæðunum. Í føroyskum kvæðum ger eindin av ørindislag og orðalag ørindið og ikki reglan ella hálvreglan.
Lucas Debes og Torfæus
Authors: Loth Agnete
Published: March 2024

In two of his works Torfæus refers to information given by Lucas Debes that the Færoese claimed to have been descended from a Scottish king, whom Torfæus identifies with Porsteinn rauðr, son of Auðr djúpúðga. The Færoese tradition mentioned by Lucas Debes may have arisen from a knowledge, in earlier times, of Laxdcela saga, which must have been known in the Fseroes, since an episode in it is the source of a Færoese ballad, 'Kjartans tættir'. 

In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was recorded a legend about a Scottish princess who is said to have come to the Færoes and acquired descendants there, but there can be no certainty that there is any connexion between this tradition and the old one.
Døll-Koltursdøll
Authors: Rasmussen Jóannes
Published: March 2024

The present paper deals with the word døll I koltursdøll f. and draws attention to remarks of this type of cheramics in older literature. Furthermore it presents a photograph and measure of the probably only specimen of a koltursdøll still existing.
Faroese Bird-Name Origins (I)
Authors: Lockwood W.B.
Published: March 2024

Fyrst verður havtyrðil »drunnhvíti« samanborið við íslendskt haftyrðill »fulkobbi«, og sýnt verður, at líkt er til, at føroyska merkingin er ikki upprunalig. Síðan verður drigið fram, at bókstavliga merkingin av bárufjatla »gjøðr« og bárufjarta o. s. fr. »fulkobbi, drunnhvíti«, t. e. ávikavist »aldu-hoppari« og »aldu-gangari«, bendir á, at hesi nøvn upprunaliga hava bert verið nýtt um drunnhvítan. Møguligur ljóðhermingar uppruni hjá teisti, bókstavliga »bríkslari« verða kjakað, og sýnt verður hvussu tað ber til, at navnið er vorðið hetta. At enda verður sýnt, at vanliga greiðingin av spógvi sum »kvikur fuglur« er av leið, tað, sumfæst burtur úr samanberandi navnagávu, hjálpir at veita vissu fyri, at navnið er komið av ljóðherming.