bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of the Cooperative Learning Model Type Numbered Heads Together (NHT) on the Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability of Students in Class VIII of Trisakti Private Junior High School, Pematang Siantar
Authors: Sitanggang Herni Lestaria , Sidabutar Ropinus
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) type cooperative learning model on students' mathematical creative thinking skills in class VIII of SMP Swasta Trisakti Pematang Siantar. This research design uses One-Shoot Case Study. The population in this study were all VIII grade students of Trisakti Pematang Siantar Private Junior High School T.A 2023/2024, and the sample in this study were all VIII grade students of Trisakti Pematang Siantar Private Junior High School totaling 30 students. The instruments used in this study are validity, reliability, level of difficulty of test items and distinguishing power of test items. The data obtained were then analyzed using data analysis techniques obtained the average value of the results of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) learning model 85.63 and the average mathematical creative thinking ability of students 16.384. The results of hypothesis testing after obtaining t-count = 26.134 and t-table = 2.048. This means that the tcount is greater than the ttable which shows the hypothesis H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Based on this description, it is concluded that the use of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) learning model has an influence on students' mathematical creative thinking skills in learning the Two-Variable Linear Equation System (SPLDV) in class VIII SMP Swasta Trisakti Pematang Siantar.
Sanatın Anlamı
Authors: Temuçin Hakan
Published: July 2024

Giriş ve Çalışmanın Amacı: Bu makalede sanatın anlamının ne olduğu sorusuna bir yorum getirilmektedir.
Kavramsal/Kuramsal Çerçeve: Bu çalışma, sanatın girdiği pek çok çıkmazın bulunduğu günümüzde, sanatın nasıl bir şekil almasının toplumların yararına olduğu üzerine var olan diyaloğa bir katkıda bulunmayı hedeflemektedir. Bunu modernizmle başlayan ve postmodernizmle devam eden süreçte kaybolan daha geleneksel yaklaşımların seslerine özgün bir katkıda bulunmaya çalışarak yapmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Yöntem: Makalede belge analizine dayalı bir araştırmadan yararlanılmakta, bu çerçevede, Antik Yunan’dan günümüze seçilmiş filozofların estetik üzerine düşüncelerine yer verilmektedir.
Bulgular: Antik Yunan’dan günümüze seçilmiş filozofların düşüncelerinin bir sentezi yapılarak sanatın insanları hayatın kaosundan uzaklaştırarak iyiyi aradıkları yolculuklarında bir esin kaynağı olabildiği düşüncesi dile getirilmektedir. Etik çerçevesinde güzel ve düşünsel olarak etiğe yönlendiren sanatın, insanlarda güzele öykünme isteği yaratarak onların kendilerinden daha iyi bir varlık yaratma arzusunu besleyebildiğine değinilmektedir.
Sonuç: İyiyi arayan ve yaşatan insanların başkaları için de iyiyi isteyebildiklerine, dolayısıyla da toplumların iyiliğine katkıda bulunarak herkes için daha yaşanabilir bir dünya yaratılmasına yardımcı olabildikleri sonucuna ulaşılmaktadır.
Görsel Sanatlar Öğretmen ve Öğrencilerinin Görüşleriyle Çizgi Filmlerde Kültür ve Görsel Kültür Aktarımı
Authors: Özeskici Deniz , Okan Akın Nalan
Published: July 2024

Giriş ve Çalışmanın Amacı: Çizgi filmler çocukların ve hatta yetişkinlerin severek ve eğlenerek izlediği programlardır. Çizgi filmlerdeki görseller izleyen bireylerin hafızalarında kalıcı olarak yer edebilmektedir. Bazı davranışların ve bilgilerin görseller yoluyla izleyiciye aktarılmasında önemli rolü olan çizgi filmler kültür hakkında da önemli bilgiler vermektedir. Çizgi filmlerin öncelikli olarak hitap ettiği kitle olan çocuklar gelişim ve öğrenme çağında olduğu için de çizgi filmlerin önemi artmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı çizgi filmlerin kültür aktarımında ve görsel kültür imgelerini aktarma aracı olarak önemli bir yeri olduğunu öğretmen ve öğretmen adaylarının görüşleri ile ortaya çıkarmaktır.
Kavramsal/Kuramsal Çerçeve: Araştırmanın kavramsal çerçevesi çizgi filmler, kültür ve görsel kültür aktarımı başlıkları altında ele alınmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu araştırmada bir nitel araştırma yöntemi olan durum çalışması deseni kullanılmıştır. Görsel Sanatlar alanından 15 öğretmen adayı ve 15 görsel sanatlar öğretmeni ile yapılan görüşmelerin dökümü ve analizi sonucunda elde edilen verilerden tema ve kodlara ulaşılmıştır.
Bulgular: Kültür ile ilgili verilen cevaplar doğrultusunda uzman görüşü alınarak kodlar tekrar incelenmiş ve kültürel bilgi, kültürel etkileşim ve farklı kültürler temalarına ulaşılmıştır. Bulguların yorumlanması sonucunda çizgi filmlerde kültür, farklı kültürler ve kültürel farkındalık hakkında görseller kullanıldığı ve bu görsellerin kültür hakkında görsel ve kavramsal bilgi aktardığı görülmektedir.
Sonuç: Kültür ile ilgili öğrenmeler arasında öne çıkan görsel ve kavramsal katkıların yemek kültürü, tarihi kişiler, kültürel farkındalık, farklı kültürlere ait yemek, giyim, ülke ve milletler, dil gelişimi, aile ve çevre gelişimi vb. kültürel özellikler olduğu ortaya çıkmaktadır.
Daire’nin Farklı İnanç ve Kültürlerden Günümüze Sanatsal İzdüşümlerine Dair Bir Seçki
Authors: Cançat Aysun
Published: July 2024

Giriş ve Çalışmanın Amacı: Çalışmada, daire formunun; farklı kültür, inanç ve felsefelerden, günümüz çağdaş sanat ve tasarım üretimlerine izdüşümlerinin, bir seçki niteliğinde örneklerle değerlendirilmesi, konu hakkında farkındalık kazandırılması amaçlanmıştır.
Kavramsal/Kuramsal Çerçeve: İnsanlığın başlangıcından bu yana çeşitli şekillerde kodlanan daire formu, çalışmada; mimari yapı, resim, seramik, grafik örneklerin, kavramsal ve felsefî boyutları bağlamında değerlendirilmeleriyle sınırlandırılmıştır.
Yöntem: İnançlar, gelenekler, kültürler, sanatçının iç dünyası, teknik donanım gibi çeşitli yapılarla ilişkili olması bakımından çalışma; nitel bir araştırma süreciyle incelenmiş, daire formunu içeren eserlerde sağlıklı analizler yapabilmek amacıyla detaylı literatür taraması yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: İnsanoğlu yaşadığı coğrafyalara göre şekillenmiş ve kendi kültürlerini geliştirmiştir. Özellikle, göçlerle birlikte farklı içeriklere sahip kültürler ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu kültürlerde, sistemli bir yapıda ve geometri temelli olan doğadan büyük ölçüde esinlenilmiştir. Bugün, geometrik olarak algıladığımız ve anlamlar yüklediğimiz pek çok şeyin temelinde bu yaratımlar vardır. Bu formlardan daire, diğer geometrik formlar gibi, sanatsal algımızın soyut ifadelerinin arasına girmiştir. Ayrıca, daire, insanda sonsuz bir hayal dünyasına akışı sağlayan içsel ve ruhsal yönler kazandırması bakımından güçlü bir ifade şekline dönüşmüştür. Daire ve daireselliği içeren tüm uygulamalar; çeşitli kültür, inanç sistemlerinin, sanatların, düşünsel ve kavramsal boyutlarına farklı açılımlar getirmiş, günümüz sanatına ilham kaynağı olmuştur.
Sonuç: Grafik temsiller olarak semboller, insanlara çeşitli düşünme alanları açmaktadır. Daire formu da üretimlere; yeni, orijinal fırsat ve açılımlar getirmektedir. Sanatçı ve tasarımcılar daireyi; renkler, lekeler ve disiplinlerle farklı şekillerde kombine edip; çeşitli etki ve felsefelere, aşkın ifadelere ulaşabilen özgün işler yaratmışlardır. Dolayısıyla, Antik Çağlar’da genellikle inanç sistemleriyle bağlantılı olarak kullanılan dairenin, günümüze doğru, çok farklı anlamlar içerebilecek yapılara dâhil olabildiğini söylemek mümkündür. Antik Çağlar’dan bu yana; resim, seramik, heykel, madalyon ve mühür gibi birçok sanat ve tasarım alanında kullanılabilen daire, günümüz çağdaş sanat söylemleri içerisinde; yerleştirme sanatı, kinetik sanat, arazi sanatı, dijital sanat gibi farklı platformlarda kullanılmaya devam etmektedir.
The spiritual and creative world of M. V. Yudina and its reflection in her performing activities
Authors: Zorilova Larisa ,   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Shilova Olga ,   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music
Published: July 2024

The article is focused on the multifaceted personality of M. V. Yudina. Different aspects of the pianist’s life and work are discussed. The special significance of the Culture of the Silver Age in shaping her personality is marked, along with the exceptional role of J. S. Bach in Yudina’s life. Such spheres as performing activity, the specificity of her repertoire, and unique interpretational features are covered. Yudina’s educational and enlightening activity is highlighted, that is, the establishment of lectures-concerts and a special form of performing concerts as dialogues with the audience. A. F. Kuznetsov’s classification of Yudina’s performing work is included in the article.
M. Weinberg. "Children’s notebook" No. 2 op. 19: Issues of genre and stylistic continuity
Authors: Bukrinskaya Margarita ,   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Gerasimova Ekaterina ,   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music
Published: July 2024

The article examines the cycle of preludes for piano by M. Weinberg "Children’s Notebook". The significance of this work in the composer’s oeuvre and its autobiographical nature are analyzed. Semantic and stylistic intersections of the composition with works by foreign and Russian composers of the 19th–20th centuries (Chopin, Schumann, Mussorgsky, and Shostakovich) are noted, as well as references to various genre prototypes. The compositional and dramaturgical principles of the cycle, as well as tonal and intonational features, are explored. Parallels are drawn between Weinberg’s composition and Mussorgsky’s vocal cycle "The Nursery", as well as Shostakovich’s "24 Preludes" op. 34. Previously, the cycle of preludes "Children’s Notebook" No. 2 by Weinberg has not been considered from a genre and stylistic perspective.
Semantic and Structural Potential of Autoreferentiality in the Music of Bent Sørensen
Authors: Okuneva Ekaterina G. ,   Petrozavodsk State A. K. Glazunov Conservatory
Published: July 2024

The article focuses on the phenomenon of autoreferentiality and the forms of its semantic and structural realization in the music of the Danish composer Bent Sørensen (b. 1958). Based on the classification proposed by Maria Romanets, two types of intertextual interactions are considered — the corpus type (featuring self-derivation of the material of the entire work) and the lexical type (featuring self-quotation). The material for the analysis was formed by the musical compositions written by Sørensen during the last twenty years: the Concerto for Accordion It is Pain Flowing Down Slowly on a White Wall (2010), the triple concerto L’Isola della città (2015), the orchestral works Exit Music (2007) and Evening Land (2017), the composition for orchestra, chorus, actors and audience, Sounds Like You (2008), the trilogy Papillons (2013‒2014), and the St. Matthew Passion (2021). Analysis of this music discloses the specificity of the self-quoted material, which is associated with its ambiguity stipulated by a balancing between the original authorial utterance and appealing to an “alien” style. As a result of this, the crucial semantic spheres (the role of the past and traditions, the disintegration of culture, the motives of departure and loss) that are characteristic of the composer’s late work are revealed. In the works composed entirely on the basis of previously written musical material, the processes of genre transformations are noted, which are determined, among other things, by the need to explore the musical material in new conditions and the wish to renew the strategies of the musical narrative. Overall, Sørensen’s autoreferentiality becomes an important mechanism of cultural reflection and self-reflection.
Luigi Nono’s Works from the Late 1950s: The Emergence of a New Choral Style
Authors: Ryzhinsky Alexander S. ,   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music
Published: July 2024

At the center of attention in the article are Luigi Nono’s choral works from the late 1950s. On the example of analysis of two compositions created consecutively one after the other — La terra e la compagna (The Earth and the Female Friend, 1957) and Cori di Didone (Choruses of Dido, 1958), — the composer demonstrates innovative techniques expanding the arsenal of technical means and testifying of the intensity of the development of his personal choral style within the indicated period of time, and also manifests the tendencies characteristic for the choral texture of the subsequent years. Special attention is given to the texts of Cesare Pavese and Giuseppe Ungaretti that comprised the verbal basis of the analyzed compositions. It is noted that the pathos of the struggle for liberation of the earlier compositions is overshadowed by a lyricism connected to the composer’s focusing to the images of nature. During his work on the texts, Nono actively experiments with the phonetics establishing its impact on the vocal sound. Among the specific peculiarities of the choral writing in the examined compositions, the techniques of timbral modulation, as well as poly-timbral and mono-timbral stereo-monody are emphasized. In the sphere of the organization of the sound material, the transition from serial technique to the technique of sound masses is noted. On the basis of the carried out analysis, the tendencies conducive to the transformation of the image of the choral texture are indicated: the reduction of the melodic horizontal motions to sound-points; the acceleration of attention in mixing timbres within the framework of the unison; and the expansion of the functions of the verbal text (the process of its delinearization and phonetic disintegration).
RESEARCH ON APPLICATION OF FINITE ELEMENT METHOD TO ANALYZE LOAD TRANSFER EFFICIENCY ACCORDING TO DEFLECTION OF AIRPORT RIGID PAVEMENT
Authors: Vo Tien Dung
Published: July 2024

The load transfer between adjacent cement concrete slabs at expansion joint locations is affected by many different factors. The load-bearing capacity of the pavement will be limited and even lead to destruction if the load transmission ability of the dowel bars does not meet the requirements. Especially, for airports that have just been put into operation or have been in operation for a long time. In this article, the authors have researched and evaluated the effectiveness of load transfer according to deflection through the application of the 3D finite element method. The model utilizes material parameters and actual airport hard pavement structures and calculates for many types of aircraft commonly operating in Vietnam. Thereby calculating and evaluating the load transfer efficiency (LTE) according to deflection for each specific type of aircraft. The model also visually shows the deformation of the transmission dowel bars and concrete slabs at the expansion joint location. The authors tested the model's reliability through experiments conducted at Tan Son Nhat International Airport which is the largest-scale and oldest airport in Vietnam. The results of calculating LTE from the simulation and experimental models have a small error (3.39%) which shows that the model is highly reliable and can be used for similar research directions without being easily done through traditional methods.
Predictive Modelling of Liver Disease Using Biochemical Markers and K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm
Authors: Hidayat Aidil
Published: July 2024

The incidence of liver cirrhosis-related deaths is on the rise due to increased alcohol consumption, chronic hepatitis infections, and obesity-related liver conditions. Early detection is critical for improving patient outcomes; however, female patients often experience delayed diagnosis. This study aims to develop a predictive model for liver disease using biochemical markers and to investigate gender disparities in diagnostic accuracy. A dataset of 584 patient records from NorthEast Andhra Pradesh, India, was utilized, comprising ten variables per patient, including age, gender, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, SGPT, SGOT, total proteins, albumin, and the albumin/globulin ratio. The data were pre-processed by encoding categorical variables and scaling numerical features. The K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NN) algorithm was employed for classification, and performance was evaluated using cross-validation. The model demonstrated variable accuracy across different folds, with accuracy ranging from 57.76% to 73.28%, precision from 58.14% to 70.56%, recall from 57.76% to 73.28%, and F1-score from 57.95% to 70.45%. These results indicate the potential of biochemical markers in predicting liver disease and highlight significant gender disparities in diagnostic accuracy. The study's contributions include the development of a practical predictive tool and the identification of gender-specific diagnostic challenges. Future research should focus on larger, more diverse datasets and explore additional machine learning algorithms to enhance predictive accuracy and address gender disparities in liver disease diagnosis.
Menâkıbu Bağdâd ve Müellifinin Kimliği Meselesi
Authors: Dündar Abdulhamit
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma, Abbâsîlerin son döneminde Bağdat’ın fiziki yapısına dair nadir bilgiler içeren ve hıtat türü muhtasar bir eser olan Menâkıbu Bağdâd’ın müellifinin tespitine odaklanmaktadır. 1924 yılında Muhammed Behcet el-Eserî tarafından ilk kez yayınlanmasının ardından, eserin İbnü’l-Cevzî’ye nispeti hususunda farklı görüşler ortaya atılmıştır. Menâkıbu Bağdâd’ın İbnü’l-Cevzî’den başka oğlu Yusuf’a, torunu Abdurrahman’a ve ismi bilinmeyen bir 7/13. yüzyıl müellifine ait olduğu iddiaları öne sürülmüştür. 2008’de Muhammed Abdullah el-Kadahât tarafından gerçekleştirilen ikinci neşirde ise geçerli herhangi bir tarihi kanıt bulunmamasına rağmen eserin müellifi İbnü’l-Fuvatî gösterilmiştir. Eserle ilgili tartışmanın bir bölümünü de bu metnin İbnü’l-Cevzî’nin Menâkıbu Bağdâd adlı eserinin özeti olduğu iddiası oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada, Menâkıbu Bağdâd’ın müellifi hakkında ileri sürülen farklı görüşler kapsamlı bir incelemeye tabi tutulmuş; mevcut eserin, İbnü’l-Cevzî’nin yazdığı ve daha kapsamlı bir kitap olduğu düşünülen Menâkıbu Bağdâd adlı eserin özeti olduğu iddiası da detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir. Metin analizi ve rivayetlerin karşılaştırılması yöntemleriyle eser çok yönlü bir incelemeye tabi tutularak müellifin kimliği belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır.
Qualitative Evaluation of the Academic Reflections of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Fields of Communication and Public Relations
Authors: Kuşku Özdemir Emel
Published: July 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), as in various other fields, is causing significant changes in the fields of communication and public relations by modernizing traditional methods and tools. AI applications, which have evolved with technological advancements, introduce new tools that make communication processes more efficient and effective, enabling both time and resource savings. Notably, comprehensive data analyses and the ability to understand target audience behaviors, along with continuous communication opportunities provided by automated response systems and chatbots, are particularly striking. In this context, the new opportunities that AI brings to the fields of communication and public relations are creating positive impacts in current sectoral practices and are also being reflected in academic studies conducted in the field. This study is a descriptive research aimed at examining academic studies on artificial intelligence in the fields of communication and public relations published in journals included in the Dergi Park system. The sample of the study consists of articles published in the Dergi Park system between 1990 and 2023, identified using the keywords communication-artificial intelligence and public relations-artificial intelligence. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA20 software. The analysis of the study is based on a systematic and interpretive approach that considers the titles, abstracts, keywords, publication years, publication languages, research methods used, and the authors' fields of study. According to the findings, a total of 32 articles on communication, public relations, and artificial intelligence were identified, and it was determined that the majority of these articles were conducted using a qualitative research approach. The research findings indicate that the number of academic studies published on artificial intelligence has increased over the years, but the total number of published articles remains insufficient. Additionally, among the communication subtopics associated with artificial intelligence, public relations stands out as a diverse and multidimensional field, with the most intensive studies found in the areas of corporate communication, crisis communication, and reputation management, respectively.
Efektivitas Usaha Ekonomi Desa Simpan Pinjam (UED-SP) Tri Laksamana Desa Bukit Batu Kecamatan Bukit Batu Kabupaten Bengkalis
Authors: Putri Ummi Rahmadiani , Habibie Dedi Kusuma
Published: July 2024

Kemelaratan tidak sekedar masalah ekonomi, namun merupakan rangkuman dari interaksi faktor-faktor sosial, ekonomi, politik dan budaya. Banyaknya penduduk miskin menyebabkan perekonomian pertumbuhan menjadi lambat. Salah satu bentuk kepedulian pemerintah terhadap hal ini adalah dengan membuat program yaitu Program Pemberdayaan Desa (PPD). Tujuan dari penelitian ini guna menganalisis efektivitas pengelolaan Usaha Ekonomi Desa Trilaksamana Bukit Batu (UED-SP) di Kecamatan Bukit Batu Kabupaten Bengkalis. Penelitian ini dilakukan sebagai jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif analitis, menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori Eliana sari (2007:100) dalam bukunya pertumbuhan Efektivitas Organisasi, dengan tiga indikator yaitu:pencapaian tujuan, pendekatan sistem dan konstituensi strategis. Berdasarkan penelitian ini peneliti merangkum Efektivitas Usaha Ekonomi Desa Tri Laksamana Desa Bukit Batu belum efektif. Faktor penghambat dalam Efektivitas Usaha Ekonomi Desa Simpan Pinjam Tri Laksamana Desa Bukit Batu yaitu tertib administrasi yang belum dikelola dengan baik dan SDM yang belum optimal.
Revolutionen ohne Kinder
Authors: Noack Bernd
Published: July 2024

Der Heidelberger Stückemarkt präsentiert neue Stücke von Frankfurter Hauptschule, Arad Dabiri, Anaïs Clerc, Julie Guigonis, Leonie Ziem und Lars Winter

Von Bernd Noack
kindheitstraum
Authors: Mustroph Tom
Published: July 2024

Siegertreppchen? Eher nicht, trotzdem ist Jilou ein Ass, meint Tom Mustroph
THIRTY-YEAR TRENDS IN SLEEP DISORDERS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK
Authors: V. Gafarov Valery , A. Gromova Elena , N. Tripelgorn Alexandra , V. Gagulin Igor , V. Gafarova Almira
Published: July 2024

The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence and trends of sleep disorders and to assess the impact of sleep disorders on the risk of cardiovascular disease in the population aged 25–64 years. Surveys of representative samples of the population aged 25–64 in Novosibirsk were conducted in 1988–2018.2650 men and 3113 women were studied. The risk of developing arterial hypertension (AH) during the first 5 years of follow-up was 5.4 times higher in men and 4.35 times higher in women with sleep disorders than in those without. Men with sleep disorders had a 2.4 times higher risk of MI than those without. The risk of stroke was 3 times greater in men and 1.9 times greater in women with sleep disorders than without. Sleep disorders are a risk factor for MI only in men; for AH and stroke - in both men and women.
Online Canonical Polyadic Decomposition: Application of Fluorescence Tensors with Nonnegative Orthogonality and Sparse Constraint
Authors: Wilfried Sanou Isaac , Luciani Xavier , Redon Roland , Mounier Stéphane
Published: July 2024

The canonical polyadic decomposition (CPD) is now widely used in signal processing to decompose multi-way arrays. In many applications, it is important to add constraints to quickly converge on an optimal solution. In contrast to classical CPD, we then focus on online CPD. In this context, the number of relevant factors is usually unknown and can vary with time. We propose two algorithms to compute the online CPD based on sparse dictionary learning. We also introduce an application example in environmental sciences and evaluate the performances of the proposed approaches in this context on real data.
24-week regimens for treatment of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis: four-arm randomised trial
Authors: Berry C , Motta I , Kazounis E , Fielding K , Dodd M , Nyang'wa BT , Moodliar R
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.
Opioid Free Ptyregopalatine Ganglion Block Based Multimodal Anesthesia Versus Conventional Opioid Based Multimodal Anesthesia for Tonsillectomy Operations: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Mahrose Ramy , Shorbagy Mohammed Sayed , Kasem Amr A.
Published: July 2024

Background: Otolaryngology often involves adenotonsillectomies, surgical procedures aimed at addressing obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and underlying apnea in children. Objectives: Pediatric anesthesiologists and otolaryngologists encounter challenges in managing pain post-adenotonsillectomy, especially due to the use of opioid medications in children who have an elevated baseline risk of airway obstruction and associated morbidity and mortality. Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study was conducted at Eldemerdash Hospital, Ain Shams University, Egypt, from September 2022 to August 2023. A total of 90 patients aged 5 - 13 years who underwent elective tonsillectomy surgery were randomly assigned to two groups, with 45 patients in each group. The first group, referred to as group A, received intravenous 1.0 μg/kg fentanyl, dexamethasone 150 μg/kg, and paracetamol 15 mg/kg. The second group, referred to as group B, received dexamethasone 150 μg/kg and paracetamol 15 mg/kg, with an opioid-free pterygopalatine ganglion block for multimodal anesthesia. The primary outcome measure of this study was the postoperative Wong-Baker scale at 1st, 3rd, and 24th hours. Results: This study included 90 individuals with similar demographic profiles and comparable initial characteristics and surgical techniques in both groups (P > 0.05). Intraoperative heart rate, mean blood pressure, additional analgesia, postoperative Wong-Baker scale, postoperative rescue analgesia, and laryngospasm did not show significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of nausea, vomiting, hypoxia, and post-anesthesia care unit stay, with group B experiencing fewer of these issues (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Both conventional opioid-based multimodal anesthesia and opioid-free pterygopalatine ganglion block-based multimodal anesthesia are effective methods for providing analgesia during and after tonsillectomy surgery. The pterygopalatine ganglion block, the latter option, has been found to result in fewer postoperative complications such as nausea, vomiting, and hypoxia. Additionally, patients who receive this type of anesthesia typically require less time in the post-anesthesia care unit.
Genomic Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance of Four Mcr-1 Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Human and Environment Sources, Hainan Province, Tropical China
Authors: Li Tianjiao , Gao Yi , Zhang Yu , Peng Xiaojie , Ye Haimei , Long Wenfang
Published: July 2024

Background: The rapid spread of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, particularly the increase in carbapenem-resistant strains, has led to a critical level of resistance in clinical settings. Colistin is considered to be the last line of defense against these Gram-negative bacteria. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the genetic characteristics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns of four mcr-1 (mobile colistin resistance) Escherichia coli isolates from various sources in Hainan Province, tropical China, and to determine their genetic relationships with both domestic and global strains. Methods: Samples were collected from swimming pools, marine beaches, and beach personnel in Haikou and Sanya, Hainan Province, China. Escherichia coli isolates were obtained, multilocus sequence typing was performed, and the mcr family resistance genes were amplified by polymerase chain reaction. The mobile sequences, AMR genes, phenotypes, and virulence genotypes of the mcr-1 strains were analyzed. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted to investigate the relationships between the mcr-1E. coli strains and those in the NCBI database. Results: In the current study, the mcr-1 resistance gene was detected in 4 strains, accounting for 2.94% (4/136) of the total. The 4 strains of E. coli were isolated from a freshwater swimming pool, a pool wall, seawater, and a human body. Among the four strains, the minimum inhibitory concentration of polymyxin was 8 mg/L, except for one strain, which showed low-level resistance at 4 mg/L. All four strains showed complete resistance to ampicillin, three were resistant to compound sulfamethoxazole and chloramphenicol, and all strains were sensitive to other common antibiotics. The virulence genes cfaA, cfaB, cfaC, and cfaD/cfaE were detected in all E. coli strains. The insertable sequence IS3 was the most widely distributed type. Three isolates were identified as ST987, whereas the isolate from marine sources was identified as ST24. Comparison of the core genes of the strains indicated that the four strains were closely related to the Chrysomya sp. from Northern Thailand. Conclusions: The four mcr-1 genes can mediate low to medium levels of colistin resistance, facilitating their dissemination within the population and the environment. It is crucial to trace the source of multidrug-resistant bacteria in recreational water, which is in direct contact with humans, and to reduce the risks to human health through effective supervision.
STABILITY OF MACROSCOPIC BODY COSMOLOGICAL MODEL IN RUBAN’S BACKGROUND
Authors: Wath J. S. , Nimkar A. S.
Published: July 2024

In this paper, the Barber Self-Creation theory of gravitation is used to examine the stability of the cosmological model in the Ruban’s background in the presence of macroscopic body. Exact solution is obtained by considering the relation between metric coefficients and radiation. The physical, kinematical, and thermodynamical aspects of the derived cosmological model have been examined. The relationship between sound speed, causality, and adiabatic index are used to discuss the stability of these models. Also, the discussion includes different energy conditions.
AN ALGORITHMIC APPROACH TO LOCAL SOLUTION OF THE NONLINEAR HIGHER ORDER ORDINARY HYBRID DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: B. Dhage Janhavi , B. Dhage Shyam , C. Dhage Bapurao
Published: July 2024

In this paper, we introduce a new notion of local or neighborhood solutions and establish a couple of approximation results for local existence and uniqueness of the solution of an IVP of nonlinear higher order ordinary hybrid differential equations by using the Dhage monotone iteration method based on the recent hybrid fixed point theorems of Dhage (2023). An approximation result for Ulam-Hyers stability of the local solution of the considered hybrid differential equation is also established. Our main abstract results of this paper are also illustrated with a couple of numerical examples. Finally, we compare our existence and uniqueness results with those existing in the literature via other operator theoretic methods from nonlinear functional analysis. We claim that the method and the results of this paper are new to the literature.
RATIONAL TYPE INTUITIONISTIC FUZZY CONTRACTION RESULTS IN INTUITIONISTIC FUZZY METRIC SPACES WITH AN APPLICATION
Authors: Muraliraj A. , Thangathamizh R.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose a new idea of rational type intuitionistic fuzzy contraction mappings in intuitionistic fuzzy metric spaces. We show several fixed point results in intuitionistic fuzzy metric spaces under rational type intuitionistic fuzzy contraction conditions, with detailed examples to back up our claims. This revolutionary idea will be crucial in the theory of intuitionistic fuzzy fixed point outcomes and can be applied to other contractive type mappings in the setting of intuitionistic fuzzy metric spaces. Furthermore, to support our work, we offer an application of a nonlinear integral type problem to obtain the current result for a unique solution.
COMMON FIXED POINT THEOREMS FOR WEAKLY COMPATIBLE MAPPINGS IN COMPLETE METRIC SPACES
Authors: Goyal A. K. , Garg Gaurav Kumar
Published: July 2024

IJungck and Rhoades [13] introduced the notion of coincidentally commuting (weakly compatible) mappings, which is weaker than compatibility. Many interesting, fixed point theorems for weakly compatible maps satisfying contractive type conditions have been obtained by various authors. Goyal [5,6] prove some common fixed point theorems for six mappings involving rational contractive conditions by using notions of compatibility, weak compatibility and commutativity, in complete metric spaces. In this paper, we prove a common fixed point theorem for three pairs of weakly compatible mappings in complete metric spaces satisfying a rational inequality without any continuity requirement which generalize several previously known results due to Imdad and Ali [7], Goyal [5], Imdad-Khan [8], JeongRhoades [9] and others.
Lackey on the Epistemology of Group Agents
Authors: Goldberg Sanford C. ,   Saint Louis University
Published: July 2024

In this paper I argue that treating organized groups as agents, in the way Lackey proposes to do, has implications that are more far-reaching than appears to be recognized in Lackey’s book itself. To bring this out I discuss (1) the epistemic significance of the Condorcet Jury Theorem, (2) a potential counterexample to her Group Epistemic Agent account of group justification, and (3) the bearing of group agency (as understood by Lackey) on the scope of the domain of group epistemology. None of the points I am making is a decisive objection to the general framework Lackey adopts in her book; I offer them, instead, in an attempt to situate Lackey’s epistemology of groups into a more inclusive social epistemology framework.
Toleransi dan Dialog sebagai Nilai Etika dalam Al-Qur'an
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah , Putra Dayul Seven
Published: July 2024

Tolerance and dialogue as ethical values in the Qur'an are very interesting to study  because in social life there is a need for these two elements. The formulation of the  problem is broken down into questions, namely a). What is the definition and essence of tolerance, b). What are the limits of tolerance in the Koran, c). What is the relationship  between tolerance and dialogue as ethical values in the Koran? This research is included  in library research or library research, namely by analyzing themes related to tolerance  and dialogue as ethical values in the Koran in order to obtain concrete and reliable data.  Tolerance is popularly known as samaha or often called tasamuh which means  forgiveness, forgiveness and forgiveness. Tolerance often leads to positive traits, where  every human being is given the freedom to choose. For example, in embracing a religion  according to one's own beliefs there appears to be an obligation. In the Qur'an there are  many verses that talk about tolerance, for example: Q.S. Al-Baqarah: 256, Q.S. AlAn'am: 108, Q.S Yunus: 99, Q.S Al-Mumlahanah: 7-9, Q.S Al-Kafirun: 1-6, then  dialogue and tolerance are not the final goal in social life, but a process to continue to  the next goal. The involvement of each individual and group in social life is very  important. Remembering dialogue and tolerance can take place if individuals and  groups can work together and respect each other's differences. In other words, tolerance  can be established well by using good dialogue.
Assessment of Breast Pathology Reporting Needs and Development of Tumor Synoptic Templates in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Nkya Gilbert Z. , Omoyiola Oluwatosin Zainab , Betiku Omolade Adefolabi , Ng Dianna L. , Fernandes Fabiola Couto , Tacula Neybi Stella , Carrilho Carla , Pallangyo Angela Elisha , Adegoke Omolade O. , Gilliland Jamie L. , Mremi Alex Richard , Edelweiss Marcia
Published: July 2024

Context.—

Breast pathology reports include many important details to guide clinical management. Reports with missing critical data elements are commonly seen in non-subspecialized pathology practices. The use of synoptic templates has been shown to improve pathology reports. Although synoptic templates are readily available by professional societies, many are not tailored to low-resource settings.

Objective.—

To perform an assessment of current breast pathology reporting at 3 referral hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa and design a locally adapted breast cancer synoptic template.

Design.—

We conducted semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders involved in breast cancer care including pathologists, radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons from Nigeria, Tanzania, and Mozambique. Moreover, each stakeholder reviewed a preliminary synoptic template that was compiled by using templates from the College of American Pathologists, Royal College of Pathologists, and International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting, and was asked to score each data element as essential, optional, or exclude. A locally adapted synoptic template was then designed from the needs assessment. Using the adapted templates, a retrospective review of breast cancer pathology reports from 2020 to 2022 was conducted to determine the completeness of reports at the 3 institutions.

Results.—

A total of 17 physicians were interviewed. Review of pathology reports revealed that none of the reports across all 3 sites contained all data elements considered essential by local physicians.

Conclusions.—

There is an urgent need to improve breast pathology reporting in sub-Saharan Africa. Development and implementation of synoptic templates in collaboration with key stakeholders has the potential to improve pathology reporting practices in low-resource settings.
How Can Health Technology Assessment Help in Addressing Challenges in Drug Repurposing: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Abu-Zahra Teebah , Grimm Sabine , Scholte Mirre , Raymakers Adam , Kesselheim Aaron , Joore Manuela
Published: July 2024

Drug repurposing faces various challenges that impede its success. We developed a framework outlining key challenges in drug repurposing to explore when and how health technology assessment (HTA) methods can address them. Based on 73 articles, an expert meeting, and seven semi-structured interviews, we identified 20 challenges across the categories of data access, research and development, collaboration, business case, regulatory, and legal challenges. Early incorporation of HTA methods including literature review, empirical research, stakeholder consultation, health economic evaluation, and uncertainty assessment can help address these challenges. HTA methods can assess the value proposition of repurposed drugs, inform further research, and ultimately help bring cost-effective repurposed drugs to patients.
Health Education for the Prevention of Hypertension in Elderly RW 11 Jayagiri Village, Lembang District, West Bandung Regency
Authors: Sianipar Imelda Martina G , Ardayani Tri , Tresnadjaja Reynaldi , Sinaga Anni , Sujana Treesia , Hariningsih Wintari
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this activity is to plan community service activities to solve problems obtained based on situation analysis on problem prioritization by providing health education to the community to always maintain health. The method used consists of preparation, implementation, and closing. The implementation was carried out by means of counseling which took place at the RW 11 mosque, Jayagiri Desara Village, Lembang District, West Bandung Regency, which was attended by 36 participants and could be carried out well and smoothly and conducive from the beginning to the end of the activity. The results obtained are that the community's understanding of the meaning, causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and impact of hypertension has increased. This community service activity is expected to provide tangible benefits to the Jayagiri Village community and become an inspiration for similar efforts in various other areas.
PRODUCTION OF COMPOSITE CARBON ADSORBENTS BASED ON TEXTILE CORD OBTAINED FROM CAR TIRE RESIDUES
Authors: Malgazhdarova A.B. , Kazankapova M.K. , Yermagambet B.T. , Kozhamuratova U.M.
Published: July 2024

Carbon chemistry opens up very wide prospects in obtaining compositions based on carbon-containing raw materials, due to the achievements of recent years in this field. Due to their unique properties, extremely high chemical resistance, thermal resistance, heat resistance and specific strength, carbon materials have found application for the manufacture of carbon-containing refractory, high-temperature composite materials, modified electrodes as fillers for the tire and rubber industry, catalytic systems based on carbon-containing raw materials, etc. Frequently used carbon materials do not meet the requirements of the technological process, in some cases their use is economically unjustified, since they are expensive and have a small raw material base. Therefore, obtaining new efficient and cheap natural carbon materials from available types of industrial raw materials is one of the urgent tasks currently facing scientists and technologists. Textile wire, a product of processing rubber organic waste, can become a promising new raw material for the production of carbon-containing materials. Porous carbon materials were obtained in a laboratory installation, optimal parameters were determined, and the physico-chemical properties of the feedstock and the obtained adsorbents (ash content, humidity, volatility, density, sumar pore volume, elemental composition) were studied.
Solar Power Generation System at Household Scale
Authors: Sundah Josephin , Rooroh Betsi , Vita Veny , Wolley Ponggawa Putra , Ambar Jeremy , Kamura Rolando , Tangon Feiby , Langitan Christofel , Tumangkeng Natanael
Published: July 2024

Solar power plants are renewable energy systems that utilize sunlight as a power source to generate electricity. The conversion of light energy into electrical energy is achieved through the photovoltaic effect. The process of converting solar energy into electrical energy is made possible by photovoltaic solar panels, which convert solar light energy into electricity. This technology began to be widely known and began to be widely used. Its use is widespread, ranging from large factories, office buildings, commercial buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, hotels, and households The purpose of this study is to know and analyze household-scale solar power generation systems. The method used in this study is a literature review, data used in the form of articles in electronic databases such as Google Scholar, in the period 2006 to 2023. The results showed that solar power plants (PLTS) are the right choice to overcome the energy crisis in Indonesia. Solar Power Plant Energy (PLTS) is abundant sunlight. Solar Power Plant System (PLTS) at the household level using Solar Home System (SHS) which is increasingly adopted in Indonesia (especially in households). The implication in this study is to provide a deeper understanding of household-scale solar systems, including the associated advantages and challenges. This can help individuals, institutions, and governments make better decisions regarding the use of renewable energy.
Strategi Peningkatan Daya Saing Ekspor untuk Menjadikan Indonesia Sebagai Negara Eksportir Utama Dunia
Authors: Husein Muhammad Saddam , Febrianti Puput Rosita
Published: July 2024

Ekspor adalah kegiatan mengeluarkan barang atau jasa dari suatu negara ke negara lain untuk tujuan perdagangan di pasar mancanegara, yang sangat penting dalam perekonomian suatu negara karena dapat memberikan pendapatan yang besar. Indonesia telah melakukan kegiatan ekspor dengan banyak jenis barang dan jasa, namun masih terbilang kecil dan kebanyakan industri yang melakukan kegiatan ekspor hanya industri-industri berskala besar. Pemerintah harus lebih memperhatikan industri-industri kecil seperti UMKM yang ingin melakukan kegiatan ekspor, karena masih terdapat beberapa masalah yang harus dihadapi oleh UMKM, seperti masalah legalitas, pembiayaan, produksi, dan pemasaran. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan beberapa strategi daya saing sebagai upaya peningkatan ekspor untuk UMKM, dengan pemberdayaan yang meliputi pendampingan, monitoring, dan evaluasi, sehingga pelaku UMKM dan eksportir dapat berkontribusi pada ekspor Indonesia yang semakin maju.
The Radial Acceleration Relation to very low accelerations
Authors: McGaugh Stacy
Published: July 2024

Flat rotation curves and the Baryonic Tully-Fisher relation (BTFR) both follow from the Radial Acceleration Relation (RAR). In Mistele et al. (2024b) we emphasize the exciting aspects of the former; these follow from the RAR in the Mistele et al. (2024a). It is worth understanding the connection. First, the basic result: The RAR of weak lensing extends the RAR from kinematics to much lower accelerations.
Reviews and Responses for Compilation and Applications of an Open-Source Dataset on Global Air Traffic Flows and Carbon Emissions
Authors: Delgado Luis , Pejovic Tamara , Pham Duc-Thinh , Salgas Antoine , Sun Junzi , Delbecq Scott , Planès Thomas , Lafforgue Gilles
Published: July 2024

See detailed reviews and responses in the PDF file.
DOI for the original paper: https://doi.org/10.59490/joas.2024.7365
Strategic Human Resource Management Practices for Enhancing Employee Engagement and Organizational Performance
Authors: Cahyono Nikotiyanto Dwi
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the role of strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices in enhancing employee engagement and organizational performance. The primary objective is to qualitatively explore how SHRM practices contribute to fostering a highly engaged workforce and driving superior organizational outcomes. The study employs a qualitative methodology, incorporating case studies, in-depth interviews with HR professionals, and thematic analysis to understand the impact of SHRM on employee engagement and organizational performance.
The research involves detailed case studies of organizations recognized for their exemplary HR practices, along with interviews with HR managers, executives, and employees. These qualitative data collection methods provide insights into the specific SHRM practices implemented, such as talent management, performance appraisal systems, employee development programs, and inclusive workplace policies. The thematic analysis identifies key themes and patterns in how these practices influence employee motivation, job satisfaction, and overall performance.
The findings reveal that organizations that integrate SHRM practices, such as continuous learning opportunities, clear performance feedback mechanisms, and a supportive work environment, significantly enhance employee engagement. The qualitative data suggest that engaged employees are more likely to exhibit higher levels of productivity, creativity, and loyalty, which in turn contributes to improved organizational performance. Case studies highlight that companies with a strategic focus on HR management are better positioned to adapt to changing market conditions and achieve sustained competitive advantage.
Impact Of New Age Banking Attributes On Customer Satisfaction In Delhi NCR
Authors: Arora Dr Richa , Dubey Prof Vijay Anand
Published: July 2024

The Internet banking or online banking services plays a vital role in the banking sector of India. This paper aims to examine the impact of E-banking services on customer satisfaction. The Data were collected using an online survey of 137 respondents from different backgrounds. The results show that 89.8 percent respondents were satisfied with the e-banking services and rest of 10.2 percent respondents are not satisfied so, we can easily said that e-banking were got more popularity according to this study. This study covers limited area due to shortage of time and sample size confined only to 137. The paper concludes that most of bank customers were satisfied and aware about the e-banking services which lead to growth and development in the banking sector of India.