bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study to assess the relationship between vitamin D3 levels and the risk of acute exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Lakra Ankit , Singh Balbir , Janmeja Ashok Kumar , Sharma Vanita , Kumar Arjun
Published: March 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the top three causes of mortality worldwide. Vitamin D deficiency in COPD has been associated with poor lung function and decreased muscle power, which further increases the risk of exacerbations. The role of vitamin D in preventing acute exacerbations of COPD has conflicting results in the literature. Hence, we planned this study to assess the relationship between vitamin D3 levels and the risk of acute exacerbations among COPD patients in a tertiary care center in north India. This was a prospective randomized control trial that was performed on 100 consecutive stable COPD patients attending the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Solan, India. The patients with subnormal vitamin D3 levels (i.e., less than 30 ng/mL) were divided into the intervention and control groups. Baseline demographic profiles, lung function, COPD assessment test (CAT) score, modified Medical Research Council grade and chest radiology were performed and repeated after 12 months in all these patients. All these parameters were recorded and compared with the baseline values obtained at the beginning of the study. Out of 100 subjects, 96 had vitamin D deficiency, of which 48 were assigned to the intervention group and 48 to the control group. Among the 100 subjects, 74 (74%) were males and 26 (26%) were females, with a mean age of 66.9±9.4 years. The mean vitamin D level was 14.71±6.69 in these 96 patients. The vitamin D level improved after 3 months of supplementation to the mean level of 45.56±16.18 in the intervention group. Vitamin D supplementation was positively correlated with a decrease in the rate of acute exacerbations in the intervention group in terms of reduction in mean CAT score (4.17 in intervention and 1.43 in non-interventional group, p<0.001), number of acute exacerbations (1.7 in intervention and -1.05 in non-interventional group, p<0.001), and number of emergency visits (p=0.0121) during the 9-month period after attainment of a normal vitamin D level. Vitamin D supplementation plays a key role in COPD patients with D3 hypovitaminosis in decreasing COPD acute exacerbations, improving the CAT score, and reducing the number of emergency visits.
Pre-operative Serum Albumin Predicts Native Liver Survival in Biliary Atresia
Authors: Machino Kakeru , Mimori Kotaro , Ogata Seiya , Minami Yosuke , Shimizu Hirofumi , Yamashita Michitoshi , Tanaka Hideaki
Published: March 2024

Background:

To predict native liver survival (NLS) after Kasai portoenterostomy (KP) for biliary atresia (BA) using pre-operative clinical data.

Materials and Methods:

Pre-operative data were collected from 29 patients with BA who underwent KP at our department between 1989 and 2017 and were analysed including serum albumin, bilirubin, prothrombin time-international normalised ratio, body height, body weight, age at KP, paediatric end-stage liver disease score calculated using the pre-operative data and the period of NLS.

Results:

The 10-year NLS rate of all patients was 51%. A multivariate analysis revealed that among all factors, the pre-KP serum albumin level was the only independent predictor of NLS (P = 0.04, hazard ratio = 0.269, 95% confidence interval = 0.077–0.934). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for NLS, determined using pre-KP serum albumin was 0.760 and 3.75 mg/dl was selected as the cut-off value. There was a significant difference in NLS between patients with high (≥3.8 mg/dl) and low (≤3.7 mg/dl) pre-KP serum albumin (90.0% vs. 31.5%, P < 0.01).

Conclusions:

Decreased pre-KP serum albumin may reflect not only functional impairment of the liver, but also the inflammatory process, which is hypothesized to occur during its advancement. The pre-KP serum albumin level may be a good prognostic factor for NLS in post-KP BA patients.
Tata Memorial Centre Evidence Based Use of Nuclear medicine diagnostic and treatment modalities in cancer
Authors: Puranik Ameya D. , Choudhury Sayak , Ghosh Suchismita , Dev Indraja D. , Ramchandani Varun , Uppal Abhishek , Bhosale Vikrant , Palsapure Abhishek , Rungta Rachita , Pandey Rakesh , Khatri Shweta , George Gemson , Satamwar Yogesh , Maske Rahul , Agrawal Archi , Shah Sneha , Purandare Nilendu C. , Rangarajan Venkatesh
Published: March 2024

PET/CT and radioisotope therapy are diagnostic and therapeutic arms of Nuclear Medicine, respectively. With the emergence of better technology, PET/CT has become an accessible modality. Diagnostic tracers exploring disease-specific targets has led the clinicians to look beyond FDG PET. Moreover, with the emergence of theranostic pairs of radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotope therapy is gradually making it’s way into treatment algorithm of common cancers in India. We therefore would like to discuss in detail the updates in PET/CT imaging and radionuclide therapy and generate a consensus-driven evidence based document which would guide the practitioners of Oncology.
Association between anti-Helicobacter pylori immunoglobulin G status and coronary artery disease among hypertensives: Myth or fact?
Authors: Subbiah Gowri , Periyannan Anushiya , Santhanakumarasamy Poongodi Lakshmi , Subramanian Surendar , Ramalingam Sumathi
Published: March 2024

Background:

Chronic persistent inflammation associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection accelerates vascular complications which are prone to cause atherogenesis and coronary artery disease (CAD). This study was undertaken to assess the significance of the association between H. pylori immunoglobulin G (IgG) serostatus and the occurrence of CAD among hypertensives.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 90 hypertensive subjects without stroke and CAD symptoms were tested for serum H. pylori IgG. Their electrocardiogram and echocardiogram (ECHO) outcomes were analyzed after 3 months.

Results:

Among the 90 subjects, 52 (57.8%) were H. pylori IgG positive. The adjusted odds ratio for abnormal ECHO outcome and H. pylori IgG positivity was 2.494. There was a positive correlation between H. pylori IgG positivity, sedentary lifestyle, alcoholism, and elevated serum C-reactive protein and abnormal ECHO findings suggestive of CAD.

Conclusions:

This study found a positive correlation between H. pylori IgG seropositivity and abnormal ECHO outcomes. The prevention of CAD with antimicrobial therapy for H. pylori is simple and innovative. Lifestyle modification and hand hygiene can obviate the adverse circumstances of CAD to some extent.
Scurvy: A Rare Disease or a Rare Diagnosis?
Authors: Gaieski David F.
Published: March 2024

Introduction:

Scurvy, the disease state caused by ascorbic acid deficiency, was once an extremely common disease but is now thought to be a rare disease in postmodern societies. Physicians are not trained to consider scurvy as a possible diagnosis in patients at risk; rather, it is considered a rare diagnosis to add to a differential for completeness’s sake.

Methods:

We sought to describe the scorbutic patients seen by one physician during a busy academic emergency medicine career. Case series of patients seen by one physician between 1993 and 2023 at five academic teaching hospitals with Emergency Departments (EDs) in the mid-Eastern United States. Presenting signs and symptoms, known scurvy risk factors, Vitamin C levels, clinical course, and outcome for each patient are described.

Results:

There were 14 presentations by 12 patients diagnosed with scurvy who were initially evaluated in the ED between 1993 and 2023. Each patient had a known risk factor for inadequate Vitamin C intake. All had clinical findings suggestive of scurvy and all but one had a subnormal serum Vitamin C level detected on serum samples sent from the ED.

Conclusion:

The detection of 12 cases of scurvy by one physician over a three-decade period highlights the importance of screening for scurvy in at-risk populations and generates the hypothesis that scurvy is not a rare disease but rather a rare diagnosis. This research hypothesis should be investigated in further studies.
Global Perspectives on Innovations in Emergency Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Visclosky Timothy , Funk Tara , Agubosim Chinonso , Chaou Chung-Hsien , Mahajan Prashant
Published: March 2024

Introduction:

In mid-2020, the Emergency Medicine Education and Research by Global Experts (EMERGE) network surveyed the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We demonstrated that innovative measures were being generated at unprecedented rates. Our aim was to build on these findings to develop the first theoretical model with utility in assessing and developing emergency innovations.

Methods:

Phase 1 of a two-phase, explanatory sequential mixed methods study was a secondary analysis of the original EMERGE survey. Phase 2 involved follow-up interviews of a purposeful sample of 15 of the original survey respondents, representing 12 countries and all 6 World Health Organization regions. Thematic analysis was performed by three members of the research team.

Results:

Innovation is a nonlinear process in which ideas are developed, implemented, refined, and spread. Ideas grew from departmental needs or the spread of successful innovations from other sites. Development was highly localized, influenced by institutional and regional factors. Obtaining buy-in from relevant stakeholders and addressing various barriers were essential to implementation. The majority of innovations then underwent a process of evolution before some were spread to other institutions through a largely unidirectional flow of information.

Conclusions:

This study proposes the first model for emergency innovation processes and highlights multiple areas for improvement. Understanding how to prioritize departmental needs and the barriers may streamline development and implementation. Furthermore, the apparent unidirectional flow of information demonstrated by our participants suggests both an opportunity and a need for improved information systems. We present a framework for further research and an outline for innovation management.
Seizure Prophylaxis in Young Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Bahey Ahmed Abdel-Aziz , Chughtai Talat , El-Menyar Ayman , Verma Vishwajit , Strandvik Gustav , Asim Mohammad , Consunji Rafael , Younis Basil , Parchani Ashok , Rizoli Sandro , Al-Thani Hassan
Published: March 2024

Introduction:

Phenytoin is one of the commonly used anti.seizure medications in nontraumatic seizures. However, its utility and safety in young patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the prevention of early-onset seizures (EOS) are debatable. We sought to explore the use of phenytoin as a seizure prophylaxis following TBI. We hypothesized that administering phenytoin is not effective in preventing EOS after TBI.

Methods:

This was a retrospective observational study conducted on adult TBI patients. EOS was defined as a witnessed seizure within a week postinjury. Data were compared as phenytoin versus no-phenytoin use, EOS versus no-EOS, and among TBI severity groups.

Results:

During 1 year, 639 TBI patients were included with a mean age of 32 years; of them, 183 received phenytoin as seizure prophylaxis, and 453 received no prophylaxis medication. EOS was documented in 13 (2.0%) patients who received phenytoin, and none had EOS among the nonphenytoin group. The phenytoin group was more likely to have a higher Marshall Score (P = 0.001), lower Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) (P = 0.001), EOS (P = 0.001), and higher mortality (P = 0.001). Phenytoin was administrated for 15.2%, 43.2%, and 64.5% of mild, moderate, and severe TBI patients, respectively. EOS and no-EOS groups were comparable for age, gender, mechanism of injury, GCS, Marshall Score, serum phenytoin levels, liver function levels, hospital stay, and mortality. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that low serum albumin (odds ratio [OR] 0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.676.0.962) and toxic phenytoin level (OR 43; 95% CI 2.420.780.7) were independent predictors of EOS.

Conclusions:

In this study, the prophylactic use of phenytoin in TBI was ineffective in preventing EOS. Large-scale matched studies and well-defined hospital protocols are needed for the proper utility of phenytoin post-TBI.
On the local structure of the Brill–Noether locus of locally free sheaves on a smooth variety
Authors: Iacono Donatella , Martinengo Elena
Published: March 2024

We study the functor

\operatorname{Def}_{E}^{k}

of infinitesimal deformations of a locally free sheaf

E

of

\mathcal{O}_{X}

-modules on a smooth variety

X

, such that at least

k

independent sections lift to the deformed sheaf. We deduce some information on the

k

th Brill–Noether locus of

E

, such as the description of the tangent cone at some singular points, of the tangent space at some smooth ones and some links between the smoothness of the functor

\operatorname{Def}_{E}^{k}

and the smoothness of some well-known deformation functors and their associated moduli spaces. As a tool for the investigation of

\operatorname{Def}_{E}^{k}

, we study infinitesimal deformations of the pairs

(E,U)

, where

U

is a linear subspace of sections of

E

. We generalise many classical results concerning the moduli space of coherent systems to the case where

E

has any rank and

X

any dimension. This includes a description of its tangent space and the link between smoothness and the injectivity of the Petri map.
О единственности рядов по общей системе Франклина
Authors: Gevorkyan Gegham Grigor'evich
Published: March 2024

Доказаны некоторые теоремы единственности для рядов по общей системе Франклина. В частности, для рядов по классической системе
Франклина она будет звучать следующим образом: если частичные суммы $S_{n_i}(x)=\sum_{k=0}^{n_i}a_kf_k(x)$ ряда Франклина $\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}a_kf_k(x)$ по мере сходятся к интегрируемой функции $f$ и $\sup_i|S_{n_i}(x)|<\infty$, когда $x\notin B$, где $B$ - некоторое счетное множество и $\sup_i(n_i/n_{i-1})<\infty$, то этот ряд является рядом Фурье-Франклина функции $f$.
Библиография: 29 названий.
Локализация оконных функций двойственных и жестких фреймов Габора, порожденных функцией Гаусса
Authors: Kiselev Evgenii Aleksandrovich , Minin Leonid Arkad'evich , Novikov Igor Yakovlevich , Ushakov Sergei Nikolaevich
Published: March 2024

Рассматриваются фреймы Габора, порожденные функцией Гаусса. С помощью констант неопределенности оценивается локализация функций двойственных фреймов в зависимости от соотношения параметров частотно-временного окна и степени переполненности. Общий вывод таков: при увеличении диспропорции окна локализация быстро ухудшается. С другой стороны, чем более переопределена исходная система функций, тем лучше локализованы функции двойственного фрейма. Для жесткого фрейма локализация при одном и том же наборе параметров существенно лучше, чем для двойственного фрейма. Рассматриваемая задача тесно связана с задачей интерполяции по равномерным сдвигам функции Гаусса. Построение узловой функции при интерполяции и функции окна двойственного фрейма осуществляется с помощью одних и тех же коэффициентов. Эти коэффициенты играют важную роль и при выводе формул для констант неопределенности. Поэтому в работе изучаются их свойства, связанные со знакочередуемостью и монотонностью убывания по модулю.
Библиография: 38 названий.
Composite Fuselage Proposal—Part 1: Static and Modal Finite Element
Analysis
Authors: Sulthan S. , Balaji K. , Akhil C.K. , Babu V.
Published: March 2024

The objective of this paper is to analyze a complete fuselage of an airplane made
of composite materials. The analysis presented includes designing a 3D fuselage
structure in which parameters are calculated using various stress and
deformation scenarios. Static numerical results propose a composite fuselage
structure to reduce stress and deformation levels by 45 and 33% compared to an
equivalent (existing) aluminum fuselage. This work is to continue with specific
characteristics of the composite and considerations to more realistic loading
conditions (dynamism, impact, fatigue). A complete study should suggest
converting flying vehicles to composites, to increase performances, minimize
weights, and improve payloads.
European Local and Regional Development: The Context and the Role of Leadership
Authors: Kukovič Simona
Published: March 2024

As a relatively new applied scientific discipline, local development allows for a flexible interpretation that permits overlaps with related disciplines. It involves the transformation of localities to improve material and social well-being, economic performance, welfare, knowledge exchange, and sustainability. Political leaders and local authorities play a crucial role in driving local and regional development in EU Member States. The chapter underscores the importance of local leaders adapting to a dynamic environment. It explores the roles of political leaders, the future challenges for leadership and the competences required. It emphasises the significance of local development in Europe and highlights the role of local and regional authorities in EU cohesion and regional policies. The chapter concludes with a comprehensive overview that summarises the multi-layered understanding of local and regional development in Europe.
Vulnerability and Resilience to Radicalisation and Violent Extremism(s) in Slovenia: Perceptions at the Local Level
Authors: Mikulan Janja , Malinović Martina
Published: March 2024

In academia and among decision-makers, there remains a pronounced knowledge deficiency concerning the vulnerability and resilience to radicalisation and extremism at the local level. This chapter endeavours to bridge this knowledge gap by scrutinising the perspectives of relevant local stakeholders regarding radicalisation and extremism in Slovenia. Utilising a quantitative research design, specifically an online survey distributed to relevant local entities, 313 responses were garnered. Approximately 50% of the participants identified radicalisation as a medium-level threat. While most forms of extremism were deemed low-risk, ethnic and right-wing extremism emerged as notably pressing concerns in their locales. Notably, all identified risk factors were rated as highly concerning; however, traditional media, internet/social media, and identity crises were singled out as having a particularly significant impact on communities. The data revealed key challenges on the resilience front, notably perceptions of frail social bonds, inadequate inter-stakeholder collaboration, and a dearth of preventive initiatives by key community stakeholders.
Measuring what Matters: A Critical Evaluation of Local Development Indicators
Authors: Šteger Tine
Published: March 2024

Despite its recognised importance, the concept of local development continues to lack a precise definition. Traditionally dominated by economic growth paradigms, recent global challenges such as environmental degradation, social inequality, and resource depletion have spurred the need for a more sustainable approach to development. Sustainable development, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions, has emerged as a key paradigm shift, emphasising the interconnectedness of these pillars. However, defining and measuring sustainable development presents various challenges, including those related to the interdisciplinary nature of indicators, methodological concerns, data reliability and availability, and the usefulness of results for policy purposes. The chapter explores the challenges in measuring local development in line with the idea of sustainable development and quality of life, using Slovenia as a case study. The current measurement system in Slovenia primarily relies on economic indicators, with a limited representation of environmental and social indicators. The study highlights the inadequacy of existing indicators in providing comprehensive and relevant information for policymaking, emphasising the need for a more holistic, multidimensional approach to measure and understand local development.
HECARE: SUSTAINABILITY START-UP INNOVATION BASED ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH PROCESSING FOOD WASTE INTO PRODUCTS WITH HIGH USE VALUE
Authors: Purmayanti Ni Putu , Suyantini Kadek Enik , Ardani Kadek Juli , Widyastuti Dominica Arni , Hatta Holila
Published: March 2024

Indonesia become a country with the largest food waste producer in ASEAN in 2021 with the amount of waste reaching 20.9 tons per year and will increase every year has a significant impact on the environment. Food waste produces methane and carbon dioxide gas compounds which result in decreased oxygen levels in the earth's atmosphere. Therefore, it is necessary to have special handling of the problem of food waste so that it does not increase in the future. Handling this environmental problem is closely related to the implementation of the 13th SDGs goals related to tackling climate change. Develop startups that can answer these problems can be one of the solutions, in line with this, startup companies that are part of the digital economy contribute to the digital economy as part of the digital economy contributed 4% of GDP. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to plan for the development of circular economy-based startups, identify the influence and role of star-ups, and how to take steps to design strategies to build consumer brand awareness of the Start-Up developed. The subjects of this study were respondents who were taken by random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation Afterwards, it was analyzed using qualitative methods by conducting credibility tests (time triangulation and member checks), transferability tests and dependability tests, and then the interview results were analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. From the results of the research conducted, the results of HECARE Start-up planning based on a circular economy, the influence and role of HECARE in sustainable development plans, and strategies for building consumer brand awareness in supporting startup sustainability. Research on HECARE focuses on three problem formulations, consisting of how to plan in developing start-up, operating and production processes in creating products with high use value, and strategies to build consumer brand awareness in supporting a start-up that are developed. Based on this, the development of HECARE was designed which has a scope on product innovation from food waste. The development of this startup is in line with the 8th SDGs goal, namely the goal to encourage sustainable and inclusive economic growth, employment and decent work for all by being sustainably managed based on a circular economy that has not existed in previous studies.
André Rouchier : d’un siècle à l’autre, le projet demeure
Authors: Balacheff Nicolas , Rogalski Janine
Published: March 2024

Hommage à André Rouchier, professeur en formation des maitres à l’IUFM, spécialiste de didactique des mathématiques et fondateur de la revue Recherches en didactique des mathématiques (RDM).
Navigating the Academic Odyssey: Exploring the Role of Supervisors in Supporting Postgraduate Students
Authors: Adedokun Theophilus , Oyetunde-Joshua Funsho
Published: March 2024

Postgraduate supervision entails an intensive, one-on-one academic relationship between the supervisor and student. Through this relationship, the supervisor facilitates the student's scholarly development. This study investigates supervisors' roles in supporting postgraduate students from the students’ perspective. This study through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 doctoral and masters students at two universities seeks to investigate how postgraduate students perceive and undergo guidance from their supervisors. The factors analyzed include the role of networking and motivational supports provided by supervisors during postgraduate students’ research journey. This study explores the ways supervisors provide career mentoring and networking to prepare students for postgraduate careers, and how they inspire and emotionally assist students through inherent research challenges. The findings identify strengths in supervisory support and areas needing enhancement. The findings indicate that many students desire more hands-on help with methodology and writing and career mentoring emerges as an area where postgraduate support falls short of expectations. The study recommends that supervisor trainings be provided for supervisors and intending ones, and such trainings should be focused on writing guidance, networking, advising and motivation. By implementing such programs, universities can empower supervisors to optimally assist students, thereby enhancing experiences and outcomes.
“I Thought It [University] was the Only Way to Go:” Competent Agents in Pursuit of Possible Paths beyond University Walls
Authors: Soares Roberta , Magnan Marie-Odile , Liu Yifan
Published: March 2024

This qualitative study documents the experiences of youths in Montréal during both their university and post-university phases, specifically focusing on individuals whose parents originate from the Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa, or Latin America. Through semi-structured interviews with six youths who interrupted their university studies, our investigation employs the theory of structuration and the concept of intergenerational temporality.   The findings illuminate the challenges these individuals face in deciphering the intricacies of the academic landscape and highlight their struggle to establish a genuine sense of belonging within the university environment. Furthermore, our analysis sheds light on the discernible impact of parental expectations, which contribute to prolonging their educational journey. Notably, following the interruption of their university studies, our examination accentuates the agency displayed by these youths beyond the confines of the university.   Their choices to either reenroll in a college or technical program or directly enter the job market underscore their agency. In conclusion, we underscore the imperative need to deconstruct the prevailing university model, advocating for a paradigm shift that prioritizes adapting the educational system to the diverse needs of students.   This approach, rooted in principles of equity and social justice, emphasizes the significance of reconfiguring the educational landscape to better serve the student body.
Respon pertumbuhan dan produksi kacang tanah (Arachis hypogaea L.) lokal kebar terhadap perlakuan pupuk kotoran kambing dan ukuran benih
Authors: Meage Marthina , Wospakrik Andrean H. , Sarungallo Amelia S. , Rumainum Inna Martha
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the response of peanut gowth and production of local variety Kebar to goat manure treatment and peanut seed size. The method used was an experiment with a factorial randomized block design with two treatments. The first treatment was fertilizer dosage with 3 levels and the second treatment was seed size with 2 levels. Three levels for fertilizer doses, namely P0: 0 g/polybag; P1: 150 g/polybag, P2: 300 g/polybag. Two levels for seed size, namely, B1: small seed size (0.5 g) and B2: large seed size (0.8 g). The data was then analyzed using analysis of variation (Anova). If the treatment shows results that have a real effect, then continue with the DMRT further test. The results showed that the P2B2 treatment showed a higher leaf number and plant weight than the other treatments. However, the application of goat manure and seed size had no effect on number of pods, pod weight per plant, number of filled pods and 50 seed weight.
Perbanyakan gembili (Dioscorea esculenta) menggunakan setek batang
Authors: Mariay Ivonne Fitria , Amriati Besse , Juniastri Eti
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of stem cutting size on the growth of Gembili. The design used in this research was a Randomized Group Design (RAK) with 4 treatments repeated 3 times. The research treatments were M1 = cutting length 20 cm, M2 = cutting length 30 cm, M3 = cutting length 40 cm, and M4 = cutting length 50 cm. Data analysis uses variance, if the treatment has a significant effect, then the analysis continues using the Least Significant Difference test (LSD) with a confidence level of 95%. The results showed that the size of the cuttings had no significant effect on the growth of Gembili in all growth variables. The length of cuttings of 50 cm tended to show the highest increase in average values for all observed growth variables.
Solving Degree Bounds for Iterated Polynomial Systems
Authors: Steiner Matthias Johann
Published: March 2024

For Arithmetization-Oriented ciphers and hash functions Gröbner basis attacks are generally considered as the most competitive attack vector. Unfortunately, the complexity of Gröbner basis algorithms is only understood for special cases, and it is needless to say that these cases do not apply to most cryptographic polynomial systems. Therefore, cryptographers have to resort to experiments, extrapolations and hypotheses to assess the security of their designs. One established measure to quantify the complexity of linear algebra-based Gröbner basis algorithms is the so-called solving degree. Caminata & Gorla revealed that under a certain genericity condition on a polynomial system the solving degree is always upper bounded by the Castelnuovo-Mumford regularity and henceforth by the Macaulay bound, which only takes the degrees and number of variables of the input polynomials into account. In this paper we extend their framework to iterated polynomial systems, the standard polynomial model for symmetric ciphers and hash functions. In particular, we prove solving degree bounds for various attacks on MiMC, Feistel-MiMC, Feistel-MiMC-Hash, Hades and GMiMC. Our bounds fall in line with the hypothesized complexity of Gröbner basis attacks on these designs, and to the best of our knowledge this is the first time that a mathematical proof for these complexities is provided. Moreover, by studying polynomials with degree falls we can prove lower bounds on the Castelnuovo-Mumford regularity for attacks on MiMC, Feistel-MiMC and Feistel-MiMCHash provided that only a few solutions of the corresponding iterated polynomial system originate from the base field. Hence, regularity-based solving degree estimations can never surpass a certain threshold, a desirable property for cryptographic polynomial systems.
Савремена филолошка проучавања младих истраживача II
Authors: Аутора Група
Published: March 2024

организацији Центра за савремена филолошка проучавања младих истраживача реализован је други по реду научни скуп намењен презентовању истраживачких радова младих проучавалаца језика и књижевности. На конференцији одржаној 26. фебруара 2023. године у хибридном формату – уживо на Филозофском факултету у Нишу и онлајн – 38 студената и студенткиња докторских, мастер и завршних година основних академских студија филолошке оријентације, представило је научне резултате својих проучавања у области лингвистике и науке о књижевности. Процес двоструког анонимног рецензирања је прошло укупно седамнаест радова, од којих су два написана на енглеском језику, а сви остали на српском. Пет радова припада области проучавања језика, док се дванаест радова бави изучавањем тема и проблема из области науке о књижевности. Иако највећи број радова припада области националне филологије, истраживању српског језика и српске књижевности, у зборнику који је подељен на два одељка – Савремена проучавања књижевности и Савремена проучавања језика – има и оних који припадају општој књижевности, англистици, германистици и хиспанистици, а коришћени су различити савремени методолошки приступи.
PUSAT PELESTARIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KESENIAN TRADISIONAL LOMBOK DI PRAYA
Authors: Ari Hidayat  , Made Mariada Rijasa  , Ayu Putu Utari Parthami Lestari
Published: March 2024

Secara umum, kebudayaan NTB terdiri dari tiga suku asli utama, yakni suku sasak di Lombok, suku  Mbojo di Bima dan Dompu, suku Samawa di Sumbawa. Kebudayaan suku sasak di Lombok mengalami penurunan minat generasi muda untuk menekuni kesenian tradisional. Untuk menyokong pelestarian dan pengembangan kesenian tradisional maka dibutuhkan gedung Pusat Pelestarian dan Pengembangan Kesenian Tradisional Lombok di Praya, karena jarangnya pertunjukan menyebabkan tradisi Lombok ini  berangsur-angsur dilupakan sehingga kepandaian-kepandaian teknik tradisionil yang merupakan salah satu ciri kepribadian setempat, juga terdampak. Agar bisa merangkum kebudayaan Lombok, dan dapat mempermudah akses wisatawan untuk melihat sekaligus mengenal kebudayaan Lombok. Fasilitas ini juga bertujuan untuk memberi informasi sekaligus pengembangan, pelestarian dan juga memperkenalkan kebudayaan Lombok sesuai dengan aspek kebudayaan Lombok meliputi keseniaan serta bangunan adat Lombok merupakan bagian dari wujud kebudayaan. Melalui metode desktiptif pada studi kasus di taman budaya NTB.

Kata kunci: Pusat Kesenian, Kesenian tradisional Lombok, Neo Vernakular
NILAI MULTIKULTURAL DAN TERITORIAL TERHADAP KEBERADAAN GEREJA KATOLIK DI DESA ADAT CEMAGI, MENGWI, BADUNG, BALI
Authors: Made Prarabda Karma
Published: March 2024

Desa Adat Cemagi merupakan sebuah desa yang berlandaskan Hindu Bali. Desa ini memiliki keunikan yakni di wilayah dalam desa (karang desa) terdapat rumah ibadah non Hindu yaitu Gereja. Hal ini tentu menghasilkan berbagai pertanyaan, seperti bagaiman latar belakang keberadaan Gereja dan bagaimana hubungan antar masyarakat yang memiliki perbedaan budaya tersebut. Tujuan tulisan ini adalah untuk memahami keberagaman budaya pada latar desa yang secara karakteristik bersifat homogen (Hindu Bali). Hasil yang diperoleh yakni multikultural yang terjalin karena adanya aktivitas pada suatu ruang tertentu. Di ruang tersebut, interaksi antar manusia dan budaya terjalin dengan baik serta adanya kesadaran antar individu berkenaan dengan teritori (batas) zona yang bisa dimasuki antar budaya tersebut. Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian kualitatif dengan paradigma naturalistik
MITIGASI RISIKO PEKERJAAN PROYEK KONSTRUKSI BANGUNAN GEDUNG LOBBY DAN RENOVASI FASAD TK DWIJENDRA DENPASAR
Authors: Ni Putu Yunita Laura Vianthi  , Arya Bagus Mahadwijati Wijaatmaja  , Desak Made Sukma Widiyani  , Anak Agung Ayu Sri Ratih Yulianasari
Published: March 2024

This article discusses risk mitigation in the construction project of the lobby building and facade renovation of TK Dwijendra Denpasar. In this project, risk identification is crucial to understand the potential risks of each activity and then analyze the impact on the continuity of the construction project. The author successfully identified as many as 81 risks from 11 possible risk sources in this project. To reduce the negative impact of the identified risks, the author suggests several risk mitigation strategies, such as retaining risk, reducing risk, transferring risk, and avoiding risk. These strategies can help manage uncertainties related to potential hazards in construction projects.
Pengaruh Penambahan Glukomanan sebagai Pengenyal Alami terhadap Kualitas Tekwan Ikan Patin"
Authors: Razin Muhammad
Published: March 2024

The research aimed to study and analyze the influence of adding glucomannan as a natural thickening agent on the physical quality and consumer acceptance of catfish tekwan. The study was conducted at the Food Processing Laboratory of the Department of Culinary Education, Jakarta State University. The research commenced in August 2022 and concluded in December 2023. The methodology employed was experimental. The research samples consisted of catfish tekwan with the addition of glucomannan in proportions of 1%, 2%, and 3%, evaluated by 30 moderately trained panelists assessing various aspects. The statistical hypothesis tests, specifically the Friedman test, revealed that overall, the addition of 1%, 2%, and 3% glucomannan to catfish tekwan did not significantly impact consumer acceptance in terms of color, saltiness, umami taste, catfish aroma, fishy smell, chewiness, stickiness, and surface smoothness. Furthermore, the ANOVA test for physical quality showed that the level of chewiness did not exhibit a significant difference due to the addition of 1%, 2%, or 3% glucomannan in the production of catfish tekwan. The conclusion drawn from this study recommends the use of 3% glucomannan in catfish tekwan for the development of natural thickening agents.
Strategi Komunikasi Trashbag Community dalam Mencegah Perilaku Membuang Sampah di Gunung Halimun Salak
Authors: Sutaryo Gafar Malik , Maring Prudensius
Published: March 2024

Masalah lingkungan dipengaruhi oleh fenomena modernisasi dengan kecanggihan teknologi pada berbagai bidang penggunaannya. Dalam situasi demikian diperlukan strategi komunikasi untuk merubah perilaku masyarakat untuk mencegah pencemaran lingkungan yang diakses secara terbuka oleh masyarakat. Berdasarkan masalah tersebut maka dilakukan penelitian tentang strategi komunikasi yang dilakukan Trashbag Community dalam membangun kesadaran bersama dalam pencegahan pencemaran lingkungan berupa sampah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa Trashbag Community sebagai wadah yang dibentuk oleh para penggiat lingkungan telah menerapkan strategi komunikasi untuk membangun kesadaran pemeliharaan lingkungan dan mengubah perilaku para pendaki dan masyarakat di sekitar Gunung Halimun Salak. Beberapa strategi dan teknik yang diterapkan yaitu redundancy, canalizing, penyediaan informasi, pendekatan persuasif, edukasi, dan tindakan koersif. Trashbag Community bisa menjangkau masyarakat dan para pendaki gunung untuk membangun rasa tanggung jawab dan diterapkan perilaku pencegahan pencemaran lingkungan. Hambatan dalam pelaksanaan strategi komunikasi untuk pencegahan pencemaran lingkungan terutama karena kekurangan jumlah anggota Trashbag Community dan luas kawasan hutan yang tidak bisa dijangkau secara serentak
PERLINDUNGAN TERHADAP ANAK YANG BERHADAPAN DENGAN HUKUM SEBAGAI RANGKAIAN DIVERSI
Authors: Jauhari Jauhari , Angga Arnando  , Apriansyah Kelvin , Wijaya Deden Prima Ido , Irawan Rama Dika , Pratama Septe Aji
Published: March 2024

Abstrak

Upaya perlindungan hukum terhadap anak sebagai pelaku tindak pidana dalam proses penyidikan dalam rangkaian diversi. Undang-undang Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak untuk melindungi dan mengayomi anak. Penghambatan dalam penyidikan memberikan perlindungan hukum terhadap anak yang menjadi pelaku tindak pidana dalam rangkaian diversi adalah Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak sebagai dasar hukum materil ialah masih berlandaskan dengan hukum formil Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana. Undang-Undang ini bermaksud agar Anak dapat menyongsong masa depannya yang masih panjang serta memberi kesempatan kepada anak agar melalui pembinaan yang diperoleh jati dirinya untuk menjadi manusia yang mandiri.

Kata Kunci: Perlindungan, Hukum, Anak, Diversi
PENGOLAHAN GAS DAN MINYAK BUMI DI INDONESIA MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 22 TAHUN 2001 TENTANG MINYAK DAN GAS BUMI
Authors: Ihsan Muhammad , Rizaldi Doni , Ansori Wahyu , Wangsa Aldi Duta , Prayogi Ogi , Cayo Putri Sari Nilam
Published: March 2024

Abstrak

Pada kegiatan usaha hulu karakteristiknya adalah sistem kontrak, yang meliputi kegiatan eksplorasi dan eksploitasi sedangkan pada kegiatan usaha hilir karakteristiknya adalah perizinan, yang meliputi kegiatan pengolahan, pengangkutan, penyimpanan dan niaga. Penerapan perundang-undangan tentang minyak dan gas masih perlu lebih jelas, sehingga dalam menafsirkan isi Undang-Undang tidak menimbulkan polemik antara pihak yang berkepentingan. Sumber daya alam strategis tidak terbarukan yang dikuasai oleh negara serta merupakan komoditas vital yang menguasai hajat hidup orang banyak dan mempunyai peranan penting dalam perekonomian nasional yang telah digunakan oleh umat manusia beribu-ribu tahun yang lalu dan telah menjadi hal yang sangat penting. Tidak hanya masa lalu dan masa kini, tetapi masih akan berperan sebagai penyumbang energi terbesar dunia untuk beberapa dekade ke depan.

Kata Kunci: Pengolahan, Minyak, Gas, Bumi
Exceptional Clinical Response to Alpelisib in a Patient with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Hyperbilirubinemia and a PIK3CA Mutation
Authors: Carlan SJ
Published: March 2024

In the era of personalized and precision medicine, the importance of next-generation sequencing in metastatic breast cancer has been increasingly recognized. This case highlights one such example in which a patient with heavily pretreated, hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer was discovered to have a PIK3CA mutation and started on a PIK3 inhibitor with an exceptional response. This patient had been facing a visceral crisis with diffuse liver metastasis and hyperbilirubinemia. Alpelisib was able to achieve rapid disease control within a matter of weeks with clinical and objective laboratory improvement. To date, there has been no published data regarding the safety of alpelisib in patients with elevated bilirubin and this case report lends support to safety and efficacy in this situation.
The Influence of Financial Report Quality, Profitability and Tax Avoidance Practices on Business Value Through Financial Performance as a Mediating Variable in Banking Sector Companies
Authors: Sumantri Yusuf Jaya , Zainal Andri , Kholis Azizul
Published: March 2024

This research analyzes the influence of financial report quality, profitability, tax avoidance practices on financial performance; analyze the influence of financial report quality, profitability, tax avoidance practices on business value; and analyzing financial performance in mediating the relationship between financial report quality, profitability and tax avoidance practices and business value. The research sample was 20 (twenty) financial reports from 6 (six) banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the period 2017 to 2022, namely BNI, BRI, Bank Danamon, BCA, Bank CIMB Niaga and Bank Permata with 79 observations. The data collection technique was showed by accessing the official PT website. Indonesia stock exchange. The data analysis technique is path analysis with correlation and regression techniques. The research results show that the quality of financial reports has no effect on business  performance; profitability influences business  performance; tax avoidance practices have no effect on business  performance; the quality of financial reports has no effect on business  value; profitability influences the value of banking companies; tax avoidance practices have no effect on business  value; financial performance has no effect on the value of banking companies; financial performance cannot mediate the relationship between financial report quality and business  value; financial performance cannot mediate the relationship between profitability and firm value; and between tax avoidance practices and firm value.
Factors and Strategies for The Development of Buffalo Production in Aceh Barat District
Authors: Yuliandha Anisa , Hanafi Nevy Diana , Ayu Sri Fajar
Published: March 2024

This study analyzes what factors affect buffalo production in Aceh Barat District. Analyze what factors are more dominant in influencing buffalo production in Aceh Barat District. Determining the strategy for buffalo development in Aceh Barat District This research was conducted in Aceh Barat District from April to August 2023 with a sample of 90 farmers spread across three districts in Aceh Barat.  The data analysis used was to use liner regression coo Douglas analysis to see the factors affecting. The results of multiple regression analysis can be seen that the factors of seeds, labor, cage area, total feed have a real effect on buffalo livestock production in Aceh Barat.
PENGARUH MACAM MEDIA TANAM DAN DOSIS PUPUK NPK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN MUCUNA BRACTEATA
Authors: Simanjuntak Glenn Semeon , Andayani Neny , Ardiani Fani
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of planting media and doses of NPK fertilizer on the growth of Mucuna bracteata which had been carried out in the Instiper Yogyakarta educational and research garden (KP-2), located in Wedomertani village, Ngemplak district, Kab. Sleman, Yogyakarta, from February to May 2023. This research was a factorial experiment which was arranged in a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) which consisted of two factors. The first factor was the type of planting medium consisting of 4 levels of pure soil, 1:1 pure soil of cow manure, 1:1 pure soil of goat manure, 1:1 pure soil of rice husk compost. The second factor was the dose of NPK fertilizer which consisted of 4 levels of 0 g, 0.5 g, 0.75 g and 1 g. The research data were analyzed using ANOVA (Analysis of Viriance) and DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) follow-up test of 5%. The results of the analysis showed that the growing medium for cow manure produced the best growth of Mucuna bracteta. The type of planting media on the parameters of the number of leaves, plant fresh weight, plant dry weight, root fresh weight, root dry weight, number of root nodules, number of effective root nodules showed the same growth. The dose of NPK fertilizer showed that all parameters had the same effect on the growth of Mucuna bracteata.
FORMULASI PEMBUATAN MEDIA TANAM BERBASIS LIMBAH KELAPA SAWIT SEBAGAI MEDIA TANAMAN HIAS (Aglonema)
Authors: Pradifta Ika Ucha , Effendi Zulham , Syukri Muhammad , Sukrinda Harahap Marisa
Published: March 2024

The increase in waste from palm oil processing in Indonesia has a very bad effect on the environment and society. In recent years ornamental plants are very popular in every community, they can help the oil palm industry in reducing the increase in waste by turning it into organic fertilizer. The aims of this study were to determine the content of N,P,K, C-organic, C/N produced from organic fertilizer mixed with empty fruit bunches (tankos) with LCPKS and to determine the effect of application of tankos compost fertilizer. on ornamental plants aglonema flowers. This research was carried out using the RAK method with two factors. The first factor is the use of the number of tankos (J). The second factor is the use of the amount of liquid waste (A). Each treatment combination was repeated 3 times. The data was processed using statistics with analysis of variance (ANOVA) test with DMRT further test at 5% level. The results of this study showed that the nutrient values of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), C-organic, and C/N were very significant in each treatment. The effect of applying compost to aglonema flower plants was not significantly different.