bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of Eucheuma cottonii Seaweed Destruction Organisms at Geger Beach Nusa Dua, Bali
Authors: Nike Aryanta Manalu  , I Wayan Arthana  , Ayu Putu Wiweka Krisna Dewi
Published: July 2024

Eucheuma cottonii seaweed cultivation in general has a problem that is the attack of disruptive organisms in the form of pests that can cause damage to seaweed plants. This study aims to find out the type, behavior and abundance of seaweed destruction organisms on Eucheuma cottonii. Observations were made at 3 points of stakes in the coastal waters of Geger Nusa Dua, Bali. Data collection was conducted through direct observation at the research site using the Underwater Visual Census (UVC) method. The results of the data collection found 19 families of organisms that were self-exposedfrom 17 families of disruptive organisms and 2 families of non-disruptive organisms from 3 points of observation. The disruptive organisms found were: Siganidae, Holothuridae, Pinguipedidae, Labridae, Blenniidae, Paralepididae, Trichiuridae, Palmariaceae, Ulvaceae, Siphonocladaceae, Cladophorales, Caulerpaceae, Halimedaceae, Gelidiaceae, Hypneaceae, Hydrocharitaceae and Corallinaceae. While non-disruptive organisms found were Engraulidae and Scorpaenidae. Disruptive organisms have individual living behaviors (solitary) and swimming habits of disruptive organisms that swim above and crevices of seaweed Eucheuma cottonii. Treatment of disruptive organisms that feed on talus and attach / epiphytes on the surface of seaweed talus Eucheuma cottonii. The conclusion is individual abundance in stake II had an abundance of disruptive organisms with the highest result of 3.88 ind/m2, while in stake I obtained the lowest abundance calculation of 2.34 ind/m2,and in stake III which was 2.62 ind/m2.
Mangrove Biodiversity In Tatengesan Village, Pusomaen District, Southeast Minahasa
Authors: Poluan Nofia , Lawalata Helen Joan , Nangoy Wiesye Maya Selfia , Tanor Meity Neltje , Djarang Rievo Handry
Published: July 2024

Mangrove forest is a type of forest that grows in coastal areas and river estuaries and has three functions, namely ecological, social, and economic functions. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of diversity of mangrove species in Tatengesan Village, Pusomaen District, Southeast Minahasa Regency. Observations were made on a transect with a size of 50 x 25 m consisting of 4 plots. Mangrove sampling was carried out using a plot with a size of 10 x 7 m, using a purposive sampling method. Ecological index analysis includes species diversity, uniformity, and dominance. There are 7 mangrove species namely Bruguiera gymnnorhiza, Rhizophora mangle, Kandelia obovata, Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata, Languncularia racemose, and Ceriops tagal. The species diversity index at the biological level is low.
Identification and Utilization of Medicinal Plants in West Wangurer Village, Madidir District, Bitung City, North Sulawesi
Authors: Larega Enjel , Tanor Meity Neltje , Lawalata Helen Joan , Naharia Orbanus , Posumah Danny Christian
Published: July 2024

In Indonesia, around 9,600 plant species contain compounds or active ingredients with medicinal properties that people can use for traditional medicine because they are natural compared to modern medicine. Medicinal plants are found in many habitats, however, due to developments in the times, people are increasingly using modern medicine, so it is feared that the introduction of medicinal plants will become extinct. This research aims to identify medicinal plants in West Wangurer Village, Bitung City, and how to use them. The research was conducted in March-April 2023 using an exploratory descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Medicinal plant sampling used a purposive sampling method and data on the use of medicinal plants was obtained from interviews with the community. The research results obtained 30 species of medicinal plants used by the community as medicinal ingredients in West Wangurer Village, Madidir District, Bitung City, North Sulawesi. This medicinal plant is used for various diseases such as fever, hypertension, diabetes, diarrhea, digestive disorders, and others.
Eating Habits and Dietary Strategies of the Glass Perchlet Fish (Ambassis macracanthus) In Benoa Bay Waters, Bali in Two Different Seasons
Authors: Argeswara Julian Ichsana , Pertami Nyoman Dati , Kartika Gde Raka Angga
Published: July 2024

The Benoa Bay area and its surroundings are a center of biodiversity at the ecosystem level in the southern coastal region of Bali. This area exhibits diverse ecosystems, including mangrove ecosystems, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and tidal flats. This research aims to analyze and describe the feeding ecology of Ambassis macracanthus in the waters of Benoa Bay. The study was conducted in May, at the end of the transitional season, and in July and August, during the eastern monsoon season in Benoa Bay Waters. Modified gill nets with mesh sizes of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 cm were used for capturing the fish. The fish were caught at three stations, which represented the characteristic conditions of the Benoa Bay Waters. Out of the 396 individuals caught during the study, only 100 were selected for examination. The average relative fullness gut index (RGI) of Ambassis macracanthus ranged from 0.39 to 0.67. The total Important Relative Index (IRI) value for the food of Ambassis macracanthus in Benoa Bay Waters was 951.27. Ambassis macracanthus in Benoa Bay Waters is an omnivorous species with a tendency towards herbivory, and 21 different organisms were found in its diet, including three classes of phytoplankton and three classes of zooplankton. The feeding strategy developed by Ambassis macracanthus in Benoa Bay Waters is generalist. This information about the fish can be used as a fundamental basis for managing fish in the waters of Benoa Bay.
Status of Land Carrying Capacity for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability in the Nusa Penida Tourism Area
Authors: Sudipa Nyoman
Published: July 2024

Land resources are very important in supporting tourism activities. As a developing tourism area, Nusa Penida requires sufficient land resources. The increasing population and tourists have triggered new activities affecting land use patterns, negatively impacting land availability and agricultural sustainability. This study aims to calculate the availability, needs, and status of land-carrying capacity to support the sustainability of agriculture in the Nusa Penida Tourism Area until 2028. The research method uses a quantitative approach by collecting primary data obtained directly in the field, secondary data originating from previous research, and data originating from official sources. The result of the calculation of land requirements based on the ecological footprint is the number of inhabitants multiplied by the ecological footprint (gha/capita); the land requirement for 2020 is 49,849 people multiplied by 0.36958702, which is 17,724.283 hectares, while the availability of land in Nusa Penida is 9,894 hectares. This shows that the carrying capacity of land in Nusa Penida has exceeded the threshold or a deficit of 7,830.283 hectares. The area of land in Nusa Penida reaches 20,284 hectares. In contrast, the availability of land in Nusa Penida is based on calculations using the actual production of each type of commodity and the price of rice at the producer level, the unit price of each commodity at the producer level, and the productivity of rice in Nusa Penida is only 9,894 hectares. The projection of land needs until 2028 is 24,640 hectares, so the land carrying capacity in Nusa Penida is a deficit. The results of the calculation of land requirements based on the ecological footprint are 14,746.283 hectares, while the availability of land in Nusa Penida is 9,894 hectares. This shows that the land carrying capacity in Nusa Penida has a deficit of 12,374.283 hectares.
Phytochemical Test and Antioxidant Activity of Aqueous Extract of Marigold Flower
Authors: Merdana I Made , Nandita Indira Laksmi , Elia Pingkan , Ida Ayu Pasti Apsari  , Gorda I Wayan , Sudimartini Luh Made
Published: July 2024

Natural medicines are increasingly in demand for safety reasons and are believed to be able to cure certain diseases. Literacy reveals that the marigold flower (Tagetes erecta L.) has medicinal potential as an antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogen. This research aimed to identify marigold flower aqueous extract's phytochemical content and antioxidant activity. The method used in this exploratory research was the maceration of marigold flower simplicia using distilled water for 24 hours, followed by evaporation to obtain marigold flower aqueous extract. Then, phytochemical screening and antioxidant bioactivity tests were carried out using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. The results of phytochemical screening showed that marigold flower water extract contained flavonoids, phenols, alkaloids, and tannins. Meanwhile, the antioxidant activity test obtained an IC50 value of 50.77 ppm. From these results, it can be concluded that the aqueous extract of marigold flowers has medicinal potential with vigorous antioxidant activity.
Effect of temperature and storage time on the amount of bacteria content and physical quality of se'i pork in Kefamenanu City, North Central Timor Regency
Authors: Bifel Pricila Aquilla , Pardosi Lukas , Fallo Gergonius , Wiguna I Gede Arya
Published: July 2024

Pork se'i meat is a special product from East Nusa, which is processed by smoking it using wood. However, temperature conditions and storage time can affect the quality of pork se'i meat. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and storage time on the bacterial content and the physical quality of pork se'i. The research sample was taken from the Se'i Babi production depot in Kefamenanu City. This study used a factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The temperature factor was 3 treatments, namely 27°C, 32°C, and 37°C, while the storage time factor was 3 treatments, namely 1 day, 2 days, and 3 days. Observation of bacterial content with the Total Plate Count (TPC) test, and observation of the physical quality of the se'i with the organoleptic test. Data analysis is descriptive and quantitative. The results showed that temperature and storage time affected the amount of bacterial content and physical quality of pork se'i, where a good temperature for storing pork se'i was 32°C. The lowest average bacterial growth was 146.6 cfu/g, 120 cfu/g, and 156.6 cfu/g, and the lowest average organoleptic value is at 32°C, and the highest is at 27°C. For making pork se'i so that in the future we can pay more attention to processing methods because in the future pork se'i will increasingly become a favorite food in society.
Quartzites of the Khobeinskaya suite of the Subpolar Urals: Material composition, age limitations and possible sources of terrigenous material
Authors: Popvasev K. S. , Pystin A. M. , Grakova O. V. , Pystina Yu. I. , Kushmanova E. V. , Khubanov V. B.
Published: July 2024

Research subject. Quartzites that make up the ridge part of the ridge Rosomaha in the northern part of the Lyapinsky meganticlinorium in the Subpolar Urals. Material and methods. Detrital zircons were isolated from quartzites and their optical and isotope-geochronological U-Pb (LA-SF-ICP-MS) studies were performed. On the basis of chemical analyzes of rocks using indicator ratios and coefficients, the conditions for the formation of deposits were established. Results. The stratigraphic position of the quartzite ridge Rosomaha was determined. The time and conditions for the formation of the Khobeinskaya formation were specified. The role of polymetamorphic complexes of the Subpolar Urals as possible sources of terrigenous material removal during the formation of the Upper Precambrian section of the Subpolar Urals was estimated. Conclusions. It was established that the quartzites belong to the ridge Rosomaha to the Khobeinskaya formation, whose age is limited to the interval of 850–800 Ma (Inzersky level). It is shown that the crystalline complexes of Fennoscandia and the Central Russian orogen, as well as polymetamorphic complexes of the crystalline basement of the Timan-Severoural margin of the East European Platform, could be sources of terrigenous material.
Subsurface urban heat island in the city of Ekaterinburg
Authors: Demezhko D. Yu. , Gornostaeva A. A. , Khatskevich B. D. , Vdovin A. G. , Fakaeva N. R.
Published: July 2024

Research subject. The subsurface thermal field in the city of Ekaterinburg (subsurface urban heat island). Aim. To determine criteria for the anomaly of mean annual subsurface temperatures in Ekaterinburg; to identify patterns of spatial distribution of underground temperatures; to quantify the main factors forming an urban heat island and changes in the heat content of rocks using mathematical modeling. Materials and methods. The main experimental data were obtained during the annual cycle of geothermal studies in observational boreholes of Ekaterinburg (22 boreholes) and surrounding areas (10 boreholes in Degtyarskiy, Verkh-Sysertskiy, Gagarskiy districts). Statistical analysis and mathematical modeling describing the impact of climate, local temperature anomalies of ground surface, and groundwater filtration to the underground thermal field were used when interpreting the obtained data. Results. At a depth of 20 m, the mean annual temperatures being less than 5°C and more than 6°C should be considered as anomalous. The maximum intensity of the urban heat island in Ekaterinburg is confined to densely built-up central areas of the city. The highest temperatures (>10°C) at a depth of 20 m are observed in boreholes located near buildings or directly therein. Here, a rapid decrease in temperature with depth is typical. Moderate anomalies from 6°C to 10°C are observed far from buildings. Remoteness from the central regions apparently plays a more important role in the formation of temperature anomalies than the type of urban surfaces (asphalt, concrete, lawns). Background temperatures (less than 6°C) were recorded in boreholes located outside the Ring Road.  An analysis of patterns in the attenuation of annual temperature variations with depth allowed an area with intense vertical filtration (up to 24 m/year) to be identified near the City Pond. The most significant changes in heat content in the range of 10–50 m are associated with heat leakage from the basements of buildings, equaling to (23–46) × 107 J/m2. However, this heat is only hundredths of a percent of the total energy consumption spent on heating. Conclusions. The subsurface urban heat island of a large Russian city has been characterized for the first time. The results obtained can be used when developing a strategy for megacities in changing climate conditions.
Fruit allergy and anaphylaxis in children: Culprit fruits and clinical findings
Authors: Aytekin Guvenir Funda , Sengul Emeksiz Zeynep , Buyuk Yaytokgil Sule , Toyran Muge , Dibek Misirlioglu Emine
Published: July 2024

Background: Fruit allergy usually presents with mild-to-moderate symptoms but serious systemic reactions, e.g., anaphylaxis, may also occur. Objective: This study aimed to examine the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with fruit
allergy and fruit-induced anaphylaxis. Methods: Patients diagnosed with fruit allergy at Dışkapı Hematology and Oncology Hospital and Bilkent City Hospital between January 2017 and January 2023 were included in the study. The diagnosis of anaphylaxis
was made according to the European Allergy and Clinical Immunology Anaphylaxis Guideline. Results: During the study period, skin-prick tests with food allergens were performed on 9432 patients in our clinic, and fruit allergy was detected in 78 patients (0.82%). Five patients
with inaccessible medical records were excluded from the study. 40 (54.8%) were boys. The median (interquartile range) age at the onset of symptoms was 72 months (12.5‐144 months). Sixty-eight of the patients (93.2%) had a concomitant allergic disease, the most common of which was allergic
rhinitis (n = 48 [65.8%]). The 73 patients had a history of reaction to 126 fruits. Twenty-five patients (19.8%) were allergic to multiple fruits. The most common fruit allergen was banana (22/126 [17.4%]), followed by peach (18/126 [14.2%]) and kiwi (17/126 [13.5%]). Mucocutaneous
findings were observed most frequently after fruit consumption (120/126 [95.2%]). Anaphylaxis occurred in 17 patients (23.2%) with 21 fruits.The fruits most commonly associated with anaphylaxis were banana (6/21 [28.6%]) and kiwi (6/21 [28.6%]). Conclusion: Fruit allergy
generally presents with mild symptoms, e.g., oral allergy syndrome, but severe systemic symptoms, e.g., anaphylaxis, can also be observed. Kiwi and banana are the fruits that most commonly cause anaphylaxis. Although more comprehensive studies are needed to comment on the development of tolerance,
especially in patients with anaphylaxis, responsible fruit avoidance is still the most important strategy.
What can be learned from real-world data about chronic spontaneous urticaria?
Authors: Bakay Ozge Sevil Karstarli , Kacar Nida , Gul Burak , Goksin Sule , Gural Yunus
Published: July 2024

Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a common disease with complex pathogenesis. Patients' clinical characteristics and responses to treatment vary. Objective: We aimed to investigate the role of data obtained from routinely recommended tests
in predicting the response to omalizumab, the only biologic agent approved for treatment, and in defining the clinical characteristics of the patients. Methods: A retrospective study of patients who started omalizumab treatment for CSU between 2015 and 2022 at the Department
of Dermatology, Pamukkale University, was conducted. Response criteria were based on the urticaria control test, and patients with a urticaria control test score <12 at 6 months were considered treatment non-responders. Eosinophil and basophil counts, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR),
systemic immune inflammation index (SII), systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), and total immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels of the patients were evaluated before treatment and at the sixth month of treatment. Results: A total of 23.1% of the patients were unresponsive
to omalizumab. The response rate to the omalizumab treatment of the patients with a total IgE level ≤ 30 IU/L (n = 4 [5.7%]) was significantly lower than patients with total IgE level > 30 IU/L (n = 66 [94.3%]) (p = 0.015). The mean ± standard deviation SIRI levels
were significantly higher in non-responders versus responders (1.53 ± 1.03 versus 1.15 ± 7.76; p = 0.026). Eosinophil counts positively correlated with basophil counts (r = 587; p < 0.001) and IgE levels (r = 0.290; p = 0.005) but
a negative correlation was found with levels of NLR (r = −0.475; p < 0.001), SIRI (r = −0.259; p = 0.013), and SII (r = −0.285; p = 0.006). NLR levels were lower in CSU patients with atopy, than in those without atopy (1.9 ±
0.9 vs 2.9 ± 2.1, p = 0.022). Conclusion: We suggest that eosinopenia and high NLR levels are linked to autoimmune CSU. Predicting a poor response to omalizumab seems possible with total IgE levels < 30 IU/L and high SIRI levels.
Professores readaptados em escolas públicas: adoecimento e perspectivas de retorno à sala de aula
Authors: Santos Patrícia Irene , Machado Laêda Bezerra
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo caracterizar os professores de educação básica pública de Recife e outros municípios da região metropolitana em readaptação funcional, indicando as patologias que mais os acometem, bem como suas perspectivas de retorno à sala de aula. A pesquisa se ampara em estudos sobre adoecimento e mal-estar docente. Realizou-se um levantamento junto a 31 profissionais, que responderam a um questionário misto. As respostas foram organizadas e analisadas com o suporte do software Atlas.ti. Os resultados revelaram que o adoecimento docente é uma realidade e implica readaptação funcional. As patologias que mais afastam os docentes da sala de aula são de ordem emocional. A maior parte desses profissionais não tem expectativa de retorno à sala de aula devido às suas condições limitadas de saúde articuladas ao processo de desvalorização profissional. Os achados sugerem que a qualidade do trabalho docente exige investimentos em condições laborais, reconhecimento e valorização.
Authorship Correction: Application of the Total Productive Maintenance to Increase the Overall Value of Equipment Effectiveness on Ventilator
Authors: Prabowo Herry Agung , Fahturizal Indra Maulana , Kurnia Hibarkah
Published: July 2024

A ventilator machine is a medical device that plays an important role in handling Covid-19 cases during a pandemic. Covid 19 patients are arriving at a referral hospital in Jakarta, meaning that the hospital must prepare its medical equipment, including a ventilator machine. The ventilator machine experienced problems because the efficiency of the machine decreased so many patients waited in the ICU room. Machine effectiveness has an average value of 62.26% so it has an impact on disrupting patient services at home. The purpose of this research is to look for factors that cause the lack of effective value of ventilator machines and find effective solutions to increase the effectiveness of ventilator machines so that they can serve Covid-19 patients during a pandemic. This research method combines Focus Group Discussion in determining 5W+1H and implementing the pillars of Total Productive Maintenance to improve the Overall Effectiveness of Equipment on Ventilator machines. This study found a breakdown factor of 54.10%, idle and minor loss of 41.20%, and others of 4.70%. The effect of overall improvement has been able to increase the average effectiveness value by 85.00% from Sep 2021-Feb 2022, so this is supported by the hospital's program in terms of increasing the effectiveness of machines in patient care.
Guarda doméstica de animais silvestres no superior tribunal de justiça: direito do homem ou da natureza?
Authors: Cirne Mariana Barbosa , Leuzinger Marcia
Published: July 2024

O tráfico de animais silvestres é a 3º maior atividade ilícita do mundo. No Brasil, estima-se que, a cada ano, 38 milhões de espécies são retiradas de seu habitat natural pelo tráfico. A lei de proteção à fauna proibiu, desde 1967, a comercialização de espécimes da fauna silvestre. A lei de crimes e infrações ambientais, no art. 25, § 1º, estabeleceu que os animais apreendidos ou resgatados devem ser entregues aos órgãos ambientais para que sejam devolvidos à natureza. Apesar disso, a jurisprudência do Superior Tribunal de Justiça admite a manutenção da guarda afetiva de animais silvestres. Neste contexto, este artigo analisará a jurisprudência do STJ, de 1998 a 2020, para entender em que hipóteses o dono afetivo permanece com os animais. Por meio de pesquisa quantitativa e qualitativa, usando o método jurimetria, o trabalho estudou 15 acórdãos sobre o tema, a partir da visão biocêntrica de Peter Singer. Como resposta, identificou um protagonismo do IBAMA no questionamento judicial da guarda afetiva. Apesar da vedação legal, o STJ em 93% dos julgados mantém o animal com o dono afetivo. O silvestre tornou-se doméstico. O bem-estar animal se materializou a partir do olhar do homem. Isso independe de o animal estar em risco de extinção. Com essa pesquisa, busca-se chamar atenção para os impactos dessa posição jurisprudencial na função ecológica, no risco de extinção e na crueldade com a fauna, conforme o art. 225, § 1º, inc. VII, da Constituição de 1988.
Decidindo o Futuro: quem carrega a responsabilidade do planejamento familiar no Brasil?
Authors: De Carvalho Lima Bruno Gil , Zaidan de Carvalho Alexandre Douglas , de Souza Ladyane Katlyn
Published: July 2024

A partir de uma recente mudança legal no Brasil, que eliminou a necessidade de autorização conjugal para procedimentos de contracepção cirúrgica, esse estudo investiga a proporção entre vasectomias e laqueaduras realizadas em diferentes estados brasileiros durante o período de 2010 a 2019. Para tanto, foi utilizada uma abordagem ecológica com base nos dados do DATASUS. Mais adiante, foi proposta uma análise comparativa entre a proporção encontrada e o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH) das unidades federativas, discutindo-se as implicações sociais, jurídicas e biomédicas da preferência por um procedimento cirúrgico em detrimento do outro. A análise dos dados aponta para uma tendência de permanência do ônus desproporcional sobre a mulher no controle da contracepção, o que reforça um diagnóstico de desigualdade de gênero associada a outros indicadores sociais de vulnerabilidade.
In difesa del testualismo: una lezione del common law
Authors: Benatti Francesca
Published: July 2024

Il saggio analizza lo scontro tra testualismo e contestualismo nel modello di common law nell'interpretazione dei contratti. L'esame mostra la preferibilità del testualismo per ragioni pratiche e teoriche. Tuttavia due profili vanno considerati: le parti possono attraverso il drafting aumentare lo spazio di discrezionalità del giudice per consentire una maggiore valutazione del contesto;   i diversi modelli contrattuali possono richiedere l'impiego del contestualismo o la combinazione di entrambi i metodi interpretativi.
Mathematical models for supporting managerial decisions to reduce fire hazard levels in administrative-territorial units of Vietnam
Authors: CHYONG V.H. ,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The article classifies and analyzes significant factors affecting fire situation and fire risks in the administrativeterritorial units (ATUs) of Vietnam from 2019 to 2022. Based on this data, mathematical models have been developed to show the relationship between fire risks and influencing factors. Optimal managerial decisions have been formulated to reduce fire risks and the level of fire hazard in Vietnam's ATUs based on the obtained models. Methods. Methods of mathematical statistics, systems analysis, and mathematical modeling were used. Findings. The study analyzed statistical data and developed three multiple regression mathematical models showing the dependence of fire risks on significant factors. Research application field. The results of the study can be used to support managerial decisions to ensure fire safety in Vietnam. Conclusions. The analysis of various significant and less significant factors affecting fire situation draws attention to specialists in fire prevention. The developed mathematical models have a sufficiently high level of adequacy and significance. The application of the managerial decisions derived from these models had a positive impact on reducing fire risks and the level of fire hazard in ATUs. Specifically, the risk of human fatalities in fires (Rf) decreased by 22.1%, the risk of injuries from fires (Ri) decreased by 14%, and the risk of direct fire damage (Rd) decreased by 16.1%. The obtained research results enable the improvement of managerial decisions in fire safety operations and reduce fire hazard levels across the country's territories.
The study of leakage current via fine water spray from automatic fire suppression system on live electrical equipment
Authors: SOLONENKO A.M. ,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia, KOLBASIN A.A. , ALESHKOV M.V. ,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The article is devoted to the safety issue of applying an automatic fine water spray suppression system for extinguishing fires of live electrical equipment. The study examined the worst-case scenario, in which fire suppression system is manually activated by an operator. The results of a series of experiments to determine the leakage current when discharging extinguishing agent from automatic fire suppression systems onto live electrical equipment are presented. Methods. To achieve the goal of the research the authors used analysis and experiment methods. Findings. An experimental study on automatic water spray fire suppression system was carried out, and as a result of the experiment the values of leakage current on the pumping unit body and nozzle-head were determined. Power and linear regression equations were obtained by the least squares method. Based on regression equations, diagrams of dependence of the leakage current value on the intensity (k-factor) supply of fine water spray to the nozzle-head and the pumping unit body were created. Research application field. The obtained experimental data confirm the possibility of safely using automatic suppression systems with fine water spray for live electrical equipment extinguishment while meeting certain values of the intensity of extinguishing agent supply. Conclusions. Based on the analysis of experimental data and the obtained regression equations, it can be concluded that the intensity of the extinguishing agent supply (k-factor) has a significant impact on the leakage current on the body of an automatic fire suppression system and nozzle-head.
Atlanto-occipital assimilation: A pictorial review of a commonly missed pathology
Authors: Ho Ho Nam , Chau Hatty Hoi Ting , Pan Nin Yuan , Lo Bill Archie
Published: July 2024

Atlanto-occipital assimilation is a congenital craniovertebral junction malformation where the partial or complete fusion of the atlas and occiput occurs. Atlanto-occipital assimilation can be associated with numerous complications, including basilar invagination, atlantoaxial subluxation, Chiari malformation, congenital vertebral bodies fusion, and cord compression. As a result, vigilant identification and accurate reporting of atlanto-occipital assimilation are essential. The purpose of this review article is to discuss the numerous complications and associations of atlanto-occipital assimilation, such that an accurate diagnosis could be made for this commonly missed pathology.
Distinct Profiles of Pulmonary Embolism: Insights from a Case Series
Authors: Agarwal Kriti , Mishra Gyanshankar , Munje Radha , Atram Jitesh Shriram
Published: July 2024

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition with significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Here, we present a case series of three patients with PE, each with a distinct clinical profile and severity, to provide insights into the heterogeneity of this condition. The cases illustrate the importance of timely diagnosis and individualised management approaches for optimal patient outcomes. The study presents a comprehensive analysis of the clinical, electrocardiographic, and radiological findings and therapeutic interventions employed in managing the cases. Our report highlights the need for continued research and clinical awareness of this complex condition to improve understanding and management. This case series adds to the existing literature on the diverse clinical presentations of PE and emphasises the critical importance of tailored management strategies.
Long-term Sequelae: Sheehan’s Syndrome Unveiled 12 Years Postpartum Haemorrhage Complicated by Pulmonary Tuberculosis – A Clinical Case Report
Authors: Shaikh Mohammad Aateer Noor Mohammad , Mishra Gyanshankar , Munje Radha Pramod , Gour Sanjay
Published: July 2024

Sheehan’s syndrome, a rare but significant endocrinopathy, often emerges in the backdrop of severe postpartum haemorrhage and can remain undiagnosed for years. Primary care physicians play a crucial role in suspecting and diagnosing this condition, especially in women presenting with a history of puerperal haemorrhage, lactation failure and amenorrhea. The syndrome’s potential to cause life-threatening adrenal crises during episodes of acute illness, such as infections or pulmonary tuberculosis, underscores the need for vigilance and prompt intervention in affected individuals. This report highlights the case of a 35-year-old female who was diagnosed with Sheehan’s syndrome a notable 12 years after experiencing a severe postpartum haemorrhage. Her condition was eventually unmasked following her affliction with pulmonary tuberculosis, emphasising the complexity and delayed presentation of this syndrome. This case underscores the critical need for heightened awareness among healthcare professionals for early identification and management of Sheehan’s syndrome to prevent serious complications.
Isolation, identification and screening of Polyurethane polymer degrading microbe isolated from contaminated site
Authors: Rajan Aiswarya , Shankar Vijayalakshmi
Published: July 2024

The objective of this research was to isolate soil-based bacteria that may destroy polyurethane (PU). PU plays a crucial role in many parts of our daily life. Polyurethanes are a significant and adaptable group of synthetic polymers utilized in a wide range of industrial, automotive and medical sectors. Due of its widespread use and challenges in recycling or reusing, PU primarily becomes garbage. PU has been observed to be degraded by a variety of bacteria and fungi. The objective of this study was to isolate polyurethane degrading microbes from the soil sample. Two bacteria Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and three fungi Aspergillus versicolor, Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus Niger, were isolated and identified from the soil sample based on morphological and biochemical characteristics. In this study, the fungus Aspergillus versicolor shows the high degradation percentage on polyurethane film. Scanning electron microscopy and ATR-FTIR were used in this study to evaluate the surface and chemical alterations of PU.
Development and Validation of Neural Network Potentials for Multicomponent Oxide Glasses
Authors: Kayano Ryuki , Inagaki Yaohiro , Matsubara Ryuta , Ishida Keisuke , Ohkubo Takahiro
Published: July 2024

A neural network potential (MLP) for molecular dynamics simulation (MD) of multicomponent oxide glasses was developed with special consideration of structural reproducibility. The MLP was constructed through pre-training using the dataset of density functional theory (DFT) data provided by the Open Catalysis project and fine-tuning for the dataset of nine-component glasses. A thorough validation based on previous experimental and DFT-MD data was performed for the glass structure derived from neural network molecular dynamics simulation ({\MLMD}) with the developed {\MLP}. The accuracy of {\MLMD} was investigated in terms of the local structure of the glass, comparing it to the glass derived from MD with conventional potentials. The composition dependence of the local structure in \ce{Na2O}--\ce{SiO2} and \ce{Na2O}--\ce{B2O3} glass systems was well reproduced for the {\MLMD}-derived glass. The ability to reproduce the glass structure was demonstrated in the population of four-coordinated boron population and formation of superstructures in alkali borate glasses, and the Al local structure in the novel Al-rich binary aluminoborosilicate glass. The importance of pre-training was revealed by comparing {\MLMD} results using {\MLP} developed with and without pre-training. Although better metric scores for {\MLP} without pre-training can be achieved, the resultant structure was not realistic. This is an important lesson that the metric score alone is inadequate to construct accurate {\MLP} for glasses. Finally, the developed {\MLMD} was applied to the modeling of the reference nuclear waste glass (60.1{\Si}--3.84{\Al}--15.97{\B}--12.65{\Na}--2.87{\Ca}--2.86{\Mg}--1.72{\Zr}), and the charge compensation mechanism of the cations was discussed.
Rapid, Accurate, Ranking of Protein-Ligand Binding Affinities with VM2, the 2nd –Generation Mining Minima Method
Authors: Gilson Michael K. , Stewart Lawrence E. , Potter Michael J. , Webb Simon P.
Published: July 2024

The structure-based technologies most widely used to rank the affinities of candidate small molecule drugs for proteins range from faster but less reliable docking methods to slower but more accurate explicit solvent free energy methods. In recent years, we have advanced another technology, which is called mining minima because it “mines” out the main contributions to the chemical potentials of the free and bound molecular species by identifying and characterizing their main local energy minima. The present study provides systematic benchmarks of the accuracy and computational speed of mining minima, as implemented in the VeraChem Mining Minima Generation 2 (VM2) code, across two well-regarded protein-ligand benchmark datasets for which there are already benchmark data for docking, free energy, and other computational methods. A core result is that VM2’s accuracy approaches that of explicit solvent free energy methods at far lower computational cost. In finer grained analyses, we also examine the influence of various run settings, such as the treatment of crystallographic water molecules, on accuracy, and define the costs in time and dollars of representative runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) compute instances with various CPU and GPU combinations. We also use the benchmark data to determine the importance of VM2’s correction from generalized Born to finite-difference Poisson-Boltzmann results for each energy well and find that this correction affords a remarkably consistent improvement in accuracy at modest computational cost. The present results establish VM2 as a distinctive technology for early-stage drug discovery, which provides a strong combination of efficiency and predictivity.
Subjective Norms of Health Students Related to Parent's Social Control on Intention to Stop Smoking
Authors: Husna Ahsanu Bil , Ira Nurmala  , Erdi Istiaji  , Erwin Nur Rif'ah
Published: July 2024

Smoking among students is a significant global issue. Health students, expected to be knowledgeable about smoking dangers and serve as role models, are found to engage in smoking behavior, which is concerning. This study aimed to analyze health students' perceptions regarding parental social control and their intention to quit smoking using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, specifically focusing on the role of subjective norms. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a phenomenological methodology involving in-depth interviews and observations. The research was conducted in Jember Regency with five primary informants, health students at the University of Jember, and key informants who were close friends and parents of primary informants. Data processing used the interactive data analysis model proposed by Miles and Huberman, involving three steps: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The study found that health students who smoke positively perceived their parents' opinions and social support regarding smoking cessation behavior. They viewed their parents' efforts to prevent them from smoking as beneficial and effective in influencing their behavior. health students who smoke acknowledged that the social control exerted by their parents was crucial in helping them overcome their smoking habits. Most health students who smoke expressed a strong intention to quit smoking, indicating a willingness to change their behavior in response to the support they received from their parents. The study suggests that parents should set a good example and communicate effectively to influence adolescent smoking behavior. Health students and health offices can also support this effort through smoking cessation activities and education.
The Implementation of the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) Eradication Program
Authors: Putri Rossa Anugerah , Herniwanti Herniwanti , Abidin Aldiga Rienarti , Rahayu Endang Purnawati
Published: July 2024

Billions of people living in wet tropical climates are at risk of suffering from Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. In 2019, until mid-December throughout Indonesia, there were 71,668 people with dengue fever, and 641 of them died. Indragiri Hulu Regency is an area with a wet tropical climate and it becomes an endemic area Rengat District. This study aims to analyze of the implementation of the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever eradication program. The type of research is analytical qualitative with case study design. The research informant technique used purposive sampling with 11 people. From the results of research and observations, it is shown that human resources are limited in facilities, not enough infrastructure is available, funds are still limited, from fogging carried out when cases occur, Eradication of Mosquito Nests. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is still not actively carried out by the community, abate powder is not evenly distributed to the community, Counseling that is still interested in carrying out Eradication of Mosquito Nests for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Minimally carried out and public awareness about the condition of the environment around the community which is still not clean, causing the development of dengue mosquito larvae. It can be concluded that the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever eradication program at the Sipayung Health Center still needs to be improved. It is expected to make program innovations to increase public interest in carrying out Eradication of Mosquito Nests for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
Practical Journalism and Its Multiple Dimensions
Authors: 李 泓江
Published: July 2024

新闻学从一诞生起即带有浓厚的实践色彩。随着学科建制化程度加深以及更加多元的研究视角涌入,作为研究对象的“实践”之内涵经历了从狭义到广义的转化。作为思想史、学术史中重要的概念范畴,“实践”话语本身有着多重的意义指向:作为研究对象的实践、作为理论与方法的实践、作为研究原则的实践。事实上,新闻学的“实践转向”并非研究对象层面的转向,而更多的是研究原则以及理论方法层面的转向。中国新闻学研究者应当坚持实践原则、实践对象、实践理论的有机统一,推动中国新闻学理论体系的创新与发展。
Rethinking Digital Literacy: Media Education in the Age of Digital Capitalism
Authors: 大卫 帕金翰
Published: July 2024

数字教育倡导者日益认识到青少年需要获得数字媒介素养,但这一理念往往被工具化地看待,缺乏系统全面的实施。本文指出,应超越数字媒介为年轻人带来风险和机遇的二元观点,以及由此产生的狭隘的数字技能和网络安全观念。应采取更广泛和批判性的方法,审视“数字资本主义”的兴起和数字媒体在日常生活中的普遍性。成熟的媒介教育概念框架和教学策略可以并应该扩展,以应对数字和社交媒体带来的新挑战。
Engelli Yaşlı Bireylerin Sosyal İzolasyon ve Yalnızlık Durumlarının Değerlendirilmesi (Evaluation of Social Isolation and Loneliness of Disabled Elderly Individuals)
Authors: Şen Harika , Üstün Vildan
Published: July 2024

Yaşlılık, insanoğlunun doğumdan itibaren bebeklik, çocukluk, ergenlik ve yetişkinlik evresinden sonra yaş alarak erişebileceği son evre olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Yaşlılık evresindeki bireyler sahip oldukları yaşantısal deneyimin yanı sıra yılların getirdiği fiziksel yorgunluk ile birtakım sağlık sorunlarına sahip olabilmektedir. Yaşlılık evresinin yaşlı bireye getirdiği sağlık sorunlarının yanı sıra yaşlılık sürecinde bırakılan roller ile birlikte yaşlı bireyin ekonomik, sosyal ve bakım sorunları ile karşılaşma olasılığı artmaktadır. Toplumsal yaşam içinde yaşlı bireyler yaşadıkları fiziksel, ekonomik, psikolojik ve sosyal sorunlar nedeniyle dezavantajlı gruplar içinde yer almaktadır. Yaşlı bireylerin yaş aldıkça karşılaşabileceği bir diğer dezavantajlı durum ise engele sahip olma durumlarıdır. Engelli yaşlı bireylerin sağlık gerekçesi ile bakıma muhtaç olup sosyalizasyon alanlarının kısıtlı olması ise onları sosyal izolasyon ve yalnızlık sorunlarını en derinden yaşayan dezavantajlı grup haline getirmektedir. Bu çalışmada da iki dezavantajlı durumu birlikte yaşayan engele sahip yaşlı bireylerin yaşadığı sosyal izolasyon ve yalnızlık durumlarını betimlemek, yorumlamak ve elde edilen sonuçlar ile sosyal izolasyon ve yalnızlık sosyal sorununu yaşayan engelli yaşlı bireylerin sorunlarının çözümüne yönelik oluşturulabilecek sosyal politikalara katkı sağlamak amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda nitel araştırma yönteminin kullanıldığı bu çalışma da Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi Sağlık Kuruluna başvurusu bulunan ve engelli sağlık kurulu raporuna sahip olan 65 yaş üstü 5’i kadın 5’i erkek olmak üzere toplamda 10 engelli yaşlı birey “amaca yönelik örneklem” yöntemi ile araştırma kapsamına dahil edilmiş ve bu kapsamda engele sahip yaşlı bireyler ile “yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu” kullanılarak derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Görüşmeler aracılığı ile elde edilen veriler kategorilere ayrılmış, oluşturulan kategoriler altında veriler içerik analizi ve betimsel analiz yöntemiyle ve görüşmelerden elde edilen doğrudan alıntılara da yer verilerek alan yazın bilgisine dayalı biçimde analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda engele sahip yaşlı bireyler yaşlılığa ilişkin süreci değerlendirdiklerinde; özellikle engele sahip olduktan sonra yaşantılarının daha zor geçtiğini belirtmiş ve engelli yaşlı birey olarak güçsüzlük, hastalık, muhtaçlık, çaresizlik ve yalnızlık durumlarını yoğun bir biçimde yaşadıklarını belirtmişlerdir. Çalışma kapsamına dahil edilen engelli yaşlı bireylerin bakım verene bağımlı bir biçimde yaşam sürdürürken; sosyal etkileşim alanlarının, toplumsal yaşama katılımlarının sınırlı olduğu, sosyal izolasyon ve yalnızlık sorunlarını daha yoğun yaşadıkları gözlemlenmiştir.
La Bibliothèque National de France Müzesi nde Bulunan Od.23 Numaralı Albümdeki Sultan III. Selim Portrelerinin Dönem Portreleriyle Karşılaştırılması (Comparison of Sultan Selim III s Portraits in Album No. Od.23 of La BibliothèqueNational de France Museum with Other Portraits of Sultan Selim III During His Reign)
Authors: Karabacak Tilbe
Published: July 2024

Batılı ülkelerin Osmanlı kültürüne merakı İstanbul’un fethiyle başlamış ve 19.yüzyılın sonuna kadar devam etmiştir. İstanbul’un fethiyle birlikte birçok sanatçı yurda davet edilmiş ve yerli nakkaşlar da Batı’ya gönderilerek karşılıklı kültürel etkileşim başlamıştır. Bu süreçte Batılı elçiler, seyyahlar ve sanatçılar gerek krallar tarafından Osmanlı topraklarına gönderilerek gerekse kişisel olarak yaptıkları seyahatlerinde merak eKikleri şeyleri veya merak edilen unsurları görsellere aktarmış, albümler hazırlamış veya satın almışlardır. Söz konusu albümlerden bazıları krala sunulacak nitelikte, bazıları ise Osmanlı topraklarına gelen elçiler, seyyahlar ve sanatçılara göre şekillenen albümler olmuştur. Bu çalışmada la Bibliothèque Nationale de France Müzesi’nde bulunan Od.23 numaralı albümde yer alan Sultan III. Selim portreleri ele alınmıştır. Öncelikle söz konusu albüm hakkında ayrıntılı bilgi sunulmuş, ardından odak noktamız olan Sultan III. Selim(1761 -1808) porteleri ikonografik olarak incelenerek diğer portrelerle karşılaştırılmıştır. Bu eserler özellikle Sultanın saltanat yılları içerisinde yapılmış dönem portrelerinin içinde çok yönlü değerlendirilmeye çalışılmış, üslup ve ikonografik açıdan benzerlik ve farklılıklar ortaya konulurken sanatçılar arasında etkileşimlerin olup olmadığı konusu irdelenmiştir.
Research on the Integration Path of Postgraduate Professional Courses into the Construction of Curriculum Ideology and Politics
Authors: Jiang Jing , Tong Pingping , Hong Juanjuan , Wang Huoyuan
Published: July 2024

The curriculum ideology and politics play an important role in cultivating students’ correct worldview, outlook on life, and values. In recent years, universities and colleges have begun to pay attention to the cultivation of postgraduates’ moral education and the construction of postgraduates’ curriculum ideology and politics. This paper takes the course “Theory of Software Engineering” of Anqing Normal University as an example, discusses the paths of integrating postgraduate professional courses into the construction of curriculum ideology and politics, and puts forward the paths of feeding back from scientific research, connecting with practice and summarizing and condensing, which are aimed at improving postgraduates’ comprehensive quality and innovation ability, and have positive significance for cultivating high-level applied scientific and technological talents who are both moral and talented.