bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Baccarat gamblers follow trends rather than adhere to the gambler’s fallacy: Analyses of field data from a casino
Authors: Muto Hiroyuki , Nakai Ryusuke , Murai Toshiya , Yoshikawa Sakiko , Abe Nobuhito
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the cognitive biases underlying baccarat gambling behaviors through an analysis of 17,970,830 games played by 6,625 customers in a casino. Baccarat, a popular high-stakes game in East Asia, involves predicting the outcome of two hands, where the results are inherently unpredictable, similar to the structure of games such as roulette. In contrast to existing theories predicting the emergence of the gambler’s fallacy—or negative recency—when the outcome generation mechanism is clearly random, most baccarat gamblers exhibit the opposite bias, demonstrating a tendency toward positive recency. Specifically, customers increasingly placed bets on future outcomes to match past consecutive outcomes as streaks grew longer. This trend-following behavior diminished when streaks were interrupted, ruling out explanations based on the “hot outcome” fallacy, which is typically associated with adaptive behaviors such as resource foraging. Moreover, betting amounts increased slightly but reliably when gamblers followed trends. These findings provide new insights into cognitive biases in gambling, challenge established theories of positive and negative recency, and underscore the importance of considering the unique structural characteristics of specific games when studying gambling behavior. This perspective may also contribute to a deeper understanding of pathological and problem gambling.
AffectTracker: Real-time continuous rating of affective experience in immersive Virtual Reality.
Authors: Fourcade Antonin , Malandrone Francesca , Roellecke Lucy , Ciston Anthony , de Mooij Jeroen , Villringer Arno , Carletto Sara , Gaebler Michael
Published: December 2024

Subjective experience is key to understanding affective states, characterized by valence and arousal. Traditional experiments using post-stimulus summary ratings do not resemble natural behavior. Fluctuations of affective states can be explored with dynamic stimuli, such as videos. Continuous ratings can capture moment-to-moment affective experience, however the rating or the feedback can be interfering. We designed, empirically evaluated, and openly share AffectTracker, a tool to collect continuous ratings of two-dimensional affective experience (valence and arousal) during dynamic stimulation, such as 360-degree videos in immersive virtual reality. AffectTracker comprises three customizable feedback options: a simplified affect grid (Grid), an abstract pulsating variant (Flubber), and no visual feedback.Two studies with healthy adults were conducted, each at two sites (Berlin, Germany, and Torino, Italy). In Study 1 (Selection: n=51), both Grid and Flubber demonstrated high user experience and low interference in repeated 1-min 360-degree videos. Study 2 (Evaluation: n=83) confirmed these findings for Flubber with a longer (23-min), more varied immersive experience, maintaining high user experience and low interference. Continuous ratings collected with AffectTracker effectively captured valence and arousal variability. For shorter, less eventful stimuli, their correlation with post-stimulus summary ratings demonstrated the tool’s validity; for longer, more eventful stimuli, it showed the tool’s benefits of capturing additional variance. Our findings suggest that AffectTracker provides a reliable, minimally interfering method to gather moment-to-moment affective experience also in immersive environments, offering new research opportunities to link affective states and physiological dynamics.
Assessment of Run-of-River Hydropower Potential Using SWAT Modeling and GIS in the Marsyangdi River Basin, Nepal
Authors: Joshi Tek Prasad , Mishra Binay Kumar
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the run-of-river (ROR) hydropower potential in the Marsyangdi River basin using the SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) modeling and Arc GIS. Watershed delineation generates a river network, which provides information like stream link, stream order, stream length, and slope, considering the outlet at intake. The catchment area of the Marsyangdi River basin is 4787.86 km2. Intake points in the SWAT model were chosen with consideration for the head, the distance between the intake and the powerhouse, and the stream order of the river. Seventy-nine potential hydropower locations were identified based on these criteria. The SWAT model was run from 1982 to 2016 with a two-year warm-up period. Model calibration and validation were performed using SUFI-2 within SWAT-CUP by adjusting fifteen parameters. The model was calibrated from 2001 to 2009 and validated from 2010 to 2015. R2, NSE and PBIAS were the statistical indices used to evaluate the model’s performance. The corresponding values for calibration and validation based on mean monthly flow were 0.83, 0.765, -15.57% and 0.82, 0.82 and -2.82% respectively. For mean daily flow, the value of R2, NSE and PBIAS were 0.58, 0.55, 18.62% and 0.61, 0.56, 23.70% respectively. The hydropower potential was estimated at different exceedance probabilities based on mean daily flow and monthly flow. Based on the mean daily flow and flow duration curve, the results showed that the estimated hydropower potential at 40% and 30% probability of exceedance was 1568.96 MWand 2191.68 MW respectively.
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Precipitation Extreme in the Kathmandu Valley During Last Three Decades
Authors: Khanal Kripa , Baniya Binod , Sigdel Madan , Khadka Jyoti , Dhital Yam Prasad
Published: December 2024

Changes in the severity, duration, and frequency of various meteorological fundamentals are thought to be the primary source of the world’s changing climate. Precipitation extremes are one of significant events triggered by changes in the climate system. The Mann-Kendall Trend test was used to analyze the precipitation trend, and ClimPACT2, an R software package, was used to calculate sector specific climate indices for the daily precipitation data from 1990 to 2022. The data set used in this study included daily precipitation data from 5 weather stations in the Kathmandu valley. The result showed that monsoon precipitation contributing to 70-80% of average annual rainfall in which the monsoon precipitation was found the highest in Godawari and lowest in Khumaltar. The annual rainfall variability in the valley found to be 847-2367 mm. Godavari and Bhaktapur has decreased rainfall at the rate of -12.59 mm and 4.57 mmyr-1respectively. The Kathmandu airport, Khumaltar and Panipokhari shows an increasing trend with average annual rainfallincreasing by 4.45 mmyr-1, 1.95 mmyr-1and 2.63 mmyr-1, respectively during 1990-2022. The average monthly precipitation in the Kathmandu Valley ranged from 4.09 to 454.29 mm received maximum rainfall by the Godavari. Spatially, the maximum rainfall reached to 1971 mm during monsoon especially in the Godawari and Panipokhari area. The heavy precipitation days (R10 mm) and very heavy precipitation days (R20mm) was higher in Godawari (70 days) and Panipokhari (42 days) and lowest in Khumaltar (9 days). In Panipokhari, the maximum lengths of consecutive wet and dry days were observed over 32 days and 202 days respectively. The highest annual maximum values of 1-day and 5-day precipitation amount within a year was highest in Godawari in the range of 52 to 225 mm, and 121 to 476 mm and the annual total precipitation over the certain long-term 95th & 99th percentile was also highest for Godawari station. These varied results in the range, duration, and frequency of precipitation patterns could be due to the changing climate.
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Surface Air Temperature (1962–2022) across Physiographic Regions in the Koshi Basin, Nepal
Authors: Puri Bishwa Prakash , Adhikari Tirtha Raj , Sigdel Madan , Devkota Bhupendra , Shrestha Suraj
Published: December 2024

This study analyzed the seasonal and annual trends of maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), and mean temperature (Tavg) across the physiographic regions (Himalaya, High Mountain, Middle Mountain, Siwalik, and Terai) of the Koshi Basin using observed data from 23 stations between 1962 and 2022. Missing temperature data were filled using the lapse rate method. The Mann-Kendall (M-K) test was employed to assess the consistency of the temperature dataset. The analysis revealed distinct regional and seasonal temperature trends in the Koshi Basin. The seasonal variations were prominent, especially in the Monsoon and Winter. In the Middle Mountain and High Mountain regions, Tmax increased significantly during the Pre-monsoon season, while Tmin decreased substantially during the Monsoon and Winter. Conversely, the Siwalik and Terai regions experienced more pronounced cooling Himalayas, especially during the Monsoon and Winter. Overall, the Himalayas and High Mountain regions exhibited a cooling trend until the late 1990s, followed by a warming trend. The Middle Mountain region demonstrated similar patterns, with a significant temperature increase after the 1990s. The Siwalik and Terai regions experienced a general cooling trend, although the Siwalik region exhibited some fluctuations. The significant regional variations in temperature trends were the key findings. Similarly, the Himalayas and High Mountains showed a cooling-warming shift in the late 1990s. All these findings underscore the importance of considering both regional and seasonal factors when studying temperature trends in the Koshi Basin.
Climate Change Vulnerability of Livelihoods of People Residing in Kaski District of Nepal
Authors: Gajurel Basu Dev , Devkota Bhupendra
Published: December 2024

This study assesses the climate change vulnerability of livelihoods across altitudinal gradients in the Kaski district of Nepal. A sample of sixty-five households from four different communities in municipalities (Annapurna rural municipality and Machhapuchchhre rural municipality) was selected through random sampling and surveyed at various elevations. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) approach and the Composite Index Method (CIM) were employed to evaluate and determine IPCC-VI. To derive Adaptive capacity, Sensitivity, and Exposure, the components such as Social Demographic Profile (SDP), Social Networking (SN), Livelihood Strategies (LS), Health (H), Water (W), Food (F), Natural Disaster and Climate Variability (ND CV) were used. The trend of the temperature and rainfall were analyzed and it was found that the mean annual maximum temperature is increasing at a rate of 0.036°C per year and the annual rainfall is decreasing at 14.532 mm per year. Among the communities, Melache (2210m), in Annapurna Rural Municipality exhibited the highest vulnerability (IPCC-VI: 0.118), whereas Hudu (1490m) showed a lower vulnerability index (0.025). In Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality, Dhampus upper region (1660m) displayed moderate vulnerability (IPCC-VI: 0.043), with the Dhampus lower region (1360m) showing the least vulnerability (-0.011). So, all the communities demonstrated intermediate vulnerability levels indicating a need for tailored adaptation strategies across the elevation levels. Effective adaptation efforts could improve community resilience by addressing local climate challenges, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, and reducing future vulnerability risks.
Meteorological Drought Assessment in Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces, Nepal
Authors: KC Isha , Adhikari Brinda , Kayastha Rijan Bhakta
Published: December 2024

Drought, characterized by prolonged periods of reduced precipitation and water scarcity, poses significant challenges as a creeping disaster. This study focuses on assessing meteorological drought patterns using the Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) in the Koshi and Sudurpaschim provinces of Nepal from 1980 to 2023. Additionally, it incorporates climate change considerations in drought analysis and utilizes projected precipitation data for the period of 2025-2060 which are bias-corrected ensembles of thirteen GCMs of CMIP6 Project. The findings indicate a consistent trend of dry conditions in the Koshi region since 2005, marked by extreme fluctuations. In contrast, Sudurpaschim has experienced increased precipitation and demonstrated a more stable pattern over the years. Projections suggest heightened drought conditions in both provinces during 2026/2027, 2032/2033, 2045/2046, and 2058, highlighting the need for proactive measures. However, there is a notable trend towards increased precipitation in the far future for both regions. Particularly concerning is the occurrence of winter drought in both provinces across all regions, emphasizing the urgency for targeted strategies to mitigate water scarcity during this critical season.
Common mistakes in writing introduction of a scientific journal article
Authors: Pradhan Nabees Man Singh
Published: December 2024

The introduction of a scientific journal article is the first section of the manuscript a reader goes through. The introduction establishes the context for the research, highlights the gap in knowledge that the study aims to address, and articulates the objectives of the topic under study. The way it is presented can be detrimental for the reader in making a decision whether to go to the next section of the article or to discard it entirely.1 A well-crafted introduction not only grabs the reader’s attention but also sets the tone for the entire paper. Writing a good introduction takes a thorough understanding of the topic, and also the essence of how the study is going to answer the research question. Many authors, especially newbees, make some common mistakes when drafting this essential section. Understanding these pitfalls and avoiding them can significantly improve the clarity and impact of a manuscript.
Mobile-based Application Development on Admission of New Students with Design Science Research Methodology
Authors: Alkhalifi Yuris , Ramadan Rino , Atmaja Rahdian Kusuma , Ispandi Ispandi
Published: December 2024

Increased use of mobile devices in recent years has led to a change in human behavior as users. Mobile devices today are being used for a wide range of sectors ranging from entertainment, and business to education. In the field of education, it can be used to interact between teachers and students, and lecturers with students, and can also be done for registration of New Student Admission. The presence of PMB registration through mobile devices can help prospective students apply wherever they are without having to come directly to the campus. It's not implemented by the Indonesian Siber University. (Cyber University). The Cyber University campus is currently implementing New Student Admission registration directly through the campus, so this process is still likely to take a long time. To solve the problem, this study will solve the problem of new student enrolment that is still being done manually to be digitized by building mobile-based applications. The method to be used is the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) known as the fast method because it includes the Agile software development model. The programming language used is the Dart-based Flutter framework. As a result of the research carried out, the mobile-based PMB application on the Cyber University was successfully constructed and in line with expectations. Candidate students can download the app on the Google PlayStore with the keyword Cyber PMB
Implementation MFEP Method in Developing Recommendation System for Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) Recipients
Authors: Nugroho Wawan , Nurohim Galih Setiawan , Setyadi Heribertus Ary Setyadi , Perbawa Doddy Satrya
Published: December 2024

Poverty occurs because of the imbalance between unlimited human needs and limited resources. This results in a lack of income to meet basic living needs. The Indoonesian government's efforts to alleviate poverty include providing assistance to the poor or underprivileged with assistance called Social Assistance, one of which is the Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Problems often occur in determining who is entitled to receive PKH assistance. The conventional selection process is considered inefficient because it requires a long process and the influence of the committee's subjectivity in the assessment, the criteria used in the survey are not in accordance with government regulations and the limited quota of total PKH recipients, so there are still people who do not receive PKH even though they meet the criteria. This research uses the Multi Factor Evaluation Process (MFEP) method. System testing uses the black box method and Boundary Value Analysis techniques which focus on finding system errors. To test the system's accuracy by comparing the MFEP process from the system results and facts based on PKH recipients in 2022 and producing an accuracy value of 91%.
Varijacije u sadržaju fenola i antioksidacijske aktivnosti svježih i osušenih listova ružmarina (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) s obzirom na provenijenciju – područje Mostara, Bosna i Hercegovina
Authors: Alibegić Dženita , Kajtaz Esmera , Nikšić Haris , Španjol Željko , Dorbić Boris
Published: December 2024

Cilj ovoga istraživanja bio je utvrditi antioksidacijsku aktivnost i sadržaj ukupnih fenola svježeg i osušenog lista ružmarina s obzirom na provenijenciju iz urbane i ruralne sredine, te usporediti dobivene rezultate s rezultatima komercijalnog uzorka. Listovi biljnog materijala R. officinalis skupljeni su tijekom svibnja i lipnja 2024. god. u ljetnom/sunčanom periodu. Homogenizirani uzorak podvrgnut je maceraciji na sobnoj temperaturi uz uporabu destilirane vode i 70%-tne otopine etanola. Ukupni sadržaj fenola određen je Folin-Ciocalteu metodom, a antioksidacijska aktivnost procijenjena je DPPH „scavenging“ metodom te izražena primjenom standarda Trolox-a kao ekvivalenta (µmol TE/g). Udio ukupnih fenola kretao se od 36,11 ± 0,96 do 233,07 ± 1,66 mg GAE/g, ovisno o vrsti korištenog otapala i stanja biljnog materijala. Na temelju prikupljenih podataka može se zaključiti da se primjenom 70% etanola značajno povećava učinkovitost ekstrakcije ukupnih fenola iz ružmarina. Najviše vrijednosti antioksidacijske aktivnosti imali su etanolni ekstrakti (712,70 ± 1,90 – 934,06 ± 0,77 µmol TE/g), bez obzira na provenijenciju biljnog materijala urbane/ruralne sredine i stanja uzorka (suhi/svježi). Vodeni ekstrakti pokazuju niže vrijednosti antioksidacijske aktivnosti, bez obzira na provenijenciju i stanje uzorka (164,13 ± 4,04 do 247,30 ± 3,56 µmol TE/g), pri čemu se ističe vodeni ekstrakt komercijalnog uzorka (867,70 ± 1,98 µmol TE/g). Primjenom One-Way ANOVA testa ustanovljeno je da nema razlike u antioksidacijskoj aktivnosti uzoraka u odnosu na provenijenciju iz urbane/ruralne sredine (0,317 > 0,05), ali ta razlika postoji kada je u pitanju sadržaj ukupnih fenola analiziranih uzoraka (0,015 < 0,05). Rezultati t-testa ukazuju na postojanje razlike u antioksidacijskoj aktivnosti analiziranih uzoraka s obzirom na uporabu različitog otapala u procesu ekstrakcije (0,013 < 0,05), ali ne i za sadržaj ukupnih fenola (0,137 > 0,05).
Relação entre Dependência de Jogos Eletrônicos, Gêneros de Preferência e Comportamento Impulsivo
Authors: Rimar-Cintra Alexandre , Leyser Gonçalves Fábio
Published: December 2024

A dependência de jogos recebe crescente atenção no âmbito da saúde pública, mas carece de consenso quanto a sua definição, etiologia e prevalência. Esta pesquisa objetivou investigar a relação entre a dependência de jogos e os gêneros de preferência, as plataformas de preferência (console, computador), as modalidades (single-player, multiplayer) e o comportamento impulsivo. Participaram da pesquisa 100 indivíduos. Os dados foram coletados via questionário de hábitos de jogador, escala de dependência de jogos (IGDS9-SF) e tarefas de desvalorização pelo atraso (delay discounting) em domínio monetário e contextual. Os resultados indicam que a maior frequência de sintomas de dependência está associada à preferência pelo gênero RPG, a maiores níveis de comportamento impulsivo no domínio contextual, menor idade, maior tempo de jogo semanal e maior preferência pela modalidade single-player. Não foram identificadas diferenças entre plataformas. Conclui-se que o gênero, por si, não é uma boa variável preditora de dependência.
Dieta cetogênica para pacientes pediátricos com epilepsia: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Spiazzi Laura , Pegoraro Zemolin Gabriela , Sturmer Jaqueline , Polachini Skzypek Zanardo Vivian
Published: December 2024

O tratamento da epilepsia pode ser realizado por diferentes métodos, sendo o tratamento dietético com dieta cetogênica, uma importante opção terapêutica em casos de refratariedade. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do presente estudo foi realizar uma investigação bibliográfica sobre o efeito da dieta cetogênica no tratamento da epilepsia em pacientes pediátricos não respondentes ao tratamento farmacológico. Essa pesquisa teve como critérios de inclusão artigos publicados no período de 2009 a 2022. Foram consultadas as bases de dados científicos, como SciELO, PubMed e National Library of Medicine, utilizando as seguintes palavras-chaves: Criança; Epilepsia Refratária; Dieta Cetogênica, e suas correlatas em língua estrangeira. As evidências mostram que a utilização da dieta cetogênica como tratamento dietético para epilepsia refratária infantil, proporciona cerca de 50% de redução na frequência das crises convulsivas, sendo que uma proporção menor dos pacientes pode demonstrar ausência total das crises. Além disso, a utilização do tratamento dietético apresenta efeitos colaterais mínimos e reversíveis. Dessa forma, é importante destacar  que o trabalho multidisciplinar, com  destaque  ao  profissional nutricionista que prescreve e acompanha o planejamento dietético, é aliado em todas as fases  do  tratamento e têm um papel necessário na melhora da qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
Impacto da imunização na redução dos casos de Covid-19
Authors: Daniel Guilherme Hartmann Rosa dos Santos  , Paraboni Marisa Lúcia Romani
Published: December 2024

A pandemia da doença causada pelo coronavírus 2019 (Covid-19) tornou-se um dos grandes desafios do século XXI. Seus impactos ainda são inestimáveis, afetando direta e/ou indiretamente a saúde e a economia da população mundial, onde a busca por imunização da população movimentou as pesquisas muito rapidamente. O objetivo foi elaborar uma revisão sobre a doença relacionada com a pandemia Covid-19 e as principais vacinas testadas e aprovadas no Brasil, com os resultados encontrados. Foi realizada revisão por meio de levantamento de dados através de artigos científicos utilizando as plataformas SciElo (Scientific Electronic Library Online) e Google Acadêmico, delimitando o período de 2019 a 2022. Os resultados foram apresentados de forma quantitativa. A Covid-19 surgiu em dezembro de 2019, na cidade de Wuhan, China, quando um grupo de pessoas começou a desenvolver uma pneumonia de causa desconhecida. A partir do dia 15 de janeiro de 2020 o vírus começou a se disseminar mais rapidamente, conseguindo, assim, chegar a outros países, muito facilmente. De acordo com a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), uma vacina com mais de 50% de eficácia já é útil para combater a pandemia. Nesta pesquisa pode-se observar que todas as vacinas abordadas foram eficazes contra a Covid-19 e para evitar a transmissão do vírus.
Perfil epidemiológico e clínico de pacientes com doença renal crônica em tratamento conservador
Authors: Mazzetti Jorgiana , Pereira Jacobina Lázaro , Zanardo Jean Carlos
Published: December 2024

Na Doença Renal Crônica ocorre lesão do parênquima renal, na qual ocorrem alterações estruturais ou funcionais desse órgão. A incidência dessa condição vem aumentando e constituindo um importante problema de saúde pública. O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer o perfil epidemiológico e clínico de pacientes renais crônicos em tratamento conservador atendidos no ambulatório de Medicina de uma Universidade localizada ao norte do Rio Grande do Sul. Estudo transversal, de caráter qualitativo e quantitativo, realizado no Ambulatório de Medicina de uma Universidade comunitária localizada ao norte do Rio Grande do Sul. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de setembro de 2023 a maio de 2024 e os dados sociodemográficos (idade, sexo, ocupação, nível de escolaridade, condições e hábitos de vida) foram coletados por meio de entrevista, enquanto as informações para completar o perfil clínico (patologias, exames bioquímicos, estágio da doença renal, pressão arterial) e raça foram obtidas dos prontuários. A amostra englobou 60 pacientes em tratamento conservador, sendo a maioria (51,67%) do sexo masculino, 70% com idade ≥60 anos, 60% apresentavam ensino fundamental incompleto, com predominância da raça branca (86,67%). A hipertensão arterial foi a principal condição relacionada à doença renal crônica (90%), seguida do diabetes mellitus (55%). Os dados epidemiológicos observados sugerem a importância do desenvolvimento de políticas públicas, visando ao diagnóstico precoce da DRC e acompanhamento ambulatorial, com o objetivo de retardar o tratamento dialítico, promoção de saúde e melhoria de qualidade de vida.
Investigation of benthic macroinvertable fauna and some environmental variables in Sızır Waterfall (Gemerek-Sivas)
Authors: Taş Divrik Menekşe , Çamur Elipek Belgin , Öterler Burak , Altınoluk Mimiroğlu Pınar
Published: December 2024

In this study, the benthic macroinvertebrate fauna of Sızır Waterfall, which is located in Sivas Province (Türkiye) and has an important place in recreational activities, and some environmental variables (velocity speed, water temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, total hardness of water, Ca, Mg, Cl, salinity, total amount of dissolved matter, PO4, SO4, NO2-N, NO3-N contents) that may be effective in their distribution were investigated. Also, some elements (Li, B, Na, Al, K, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Cd, Sb, Ba, Tl, Pb) and a total of 181 types of pesticides were investigated in the studied area. During the wet and dry seasons of 2022, samplings were made from a total of 3 stations: at the beginning of the waterfall (upstream), inside the waterfall (waterfall) and at the exit of the waterfall (downstream). While individuals belonging to Oligochaeta (Potamothrix sp.), Gastropoda (Physa sp.), Amphipoda (Gammarus pseudosyriacus), Ephemeroptera (Baetis sp.), Plecoptera, Trichoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera and Odonata were determined. Also the physicochemical analysis results were evaluated in terms of water quality. The physicochemical and biological data of the sampling stations were examined statistically, and based on the similarity obtained, the effects of environmental variables on the distribution of macroinvertebrates were evaluated. The relationship between physicochemical data was analyzed using Pearson Correlation Analysis.
Ballast operations at ports: Nemrut Bay analysis
Authors: Özdim Çağrı , Köseoğlu Burak
Published: December 2024

Ballast water operations are one of the most essential activities of commercial ships whose purpose of existence is to carry cargo between ports. With their growing ballast capacities, ships become an important vector that carries the origin species of the sea waters they took into their ballast tanks. Foreign species were transported between ports with ballast water in these operations, which have been going on since the mid-1800s. Although various guidelines were published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding ballast water, whose adverse effects on the marine environment began to be noticed in the international arena in the late 1980s, the desired positive effect could not be achieved. As a result of technological developments and R&D studies, ballast water treatment systems (D-2 Standard), which have completed the type approval process, have started to be applied on ships. The deadline for applying treatment systems, which have various types in terms of method and capacity, on ships is September 8, 2024. In this study, an application was made on ships calling Aliağa Port Nemrut Bay to investigate compliance with the International Ballast Water Management Convention and ship ballast operations’ by port state control measures. This study showed that most ballast water at Aliağa Port (73%) was treated and discharged. Mechanical filter + UV treatment systems are also the preferred type (63%) among other systems. Also, according to this study's data set, the Adriatic Sea is the majority (44%) among other origins for Aliağa Port.
Preliminary studies on the population dynamics of African Sicklefish (Drepane africana, Osorio 1892) from the coast of Ghana
Authors: Amponsah Samuel K.K.
Published: December 2024

Individuals of African Sicklefish (Drepane africana), one of Ghana's most commercially and significant marine fish species, are declining in abundance. Therefore, the study aimed to provide the first estimates of growth and mortality parameters for sustainable management of the species from the coast of Ghana. The total length (TL) of 515 individuals of African Sicklefish sampled from June 2020 to July 2021 was measured and analyzed using the FISAT II software to determine the growth, mortality, and exploitation rates. The growth equation was Lt = 27.3 (1 - exp 1.80 (t + 0.09)). The size at first capture (Lc) and maturity (Lm) were 12.3 cm and 16.3 cm TL, respectively. The total mortality rate (Z), natural mortality rate (M), and fishing mortality rate (F) were 7.34, 2.73, and 4.61 per year, respectively. The exploitation rate was assessed at 0.63, indicating that the stock is currently overexploited. The fishery risks collapsing if sustainable management measures are not implemented since the maximum sustainable yield (Emax) slightly exceeds the current exploitation rate.
Analysis of Material Supply Chain Risk Weight Using Severity Index Method
Authors: Debataraja Lisherly , Purba Marsedes , Amrizal  , Budianto Gallio , Sinaga Naga Raya
Published: December 2024

Material delay is a vital problem in the completion of construction work, this is closely related to the understanding of the flow of material supply. So it takes risk weight analysis from the internal side (supply, control, process, demand) and external (disaster factor). This study began with a literature study to obtain a list of risks, then data collection using a questionnaire method to 50 respondents who are experts in construction material procurement. Furthermore, a risk analysis was carried out using the severity index method. From this analysis, the average risk from the supply side was 16.40%, the control risk was 16.29%, the process risk was 11%, the demand risk was 16.11% and the disaster risk was 13.79%. There are two most dominant delay risks, namely material delays due to constraints in the factory process to material limitations at the supplier and late payments from the main contractor to the subcontractor so that material orders are late.
Evaluating the Postural Control of a Youth with Malan Syndrome: Case Report
Authors: Pitetti Ken
Published: December 2024

Background
Malan syndrome (MALNS) is an ultra-rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder (< 1/1,000,000 births) identified as an overgrowth syndrome. Recent research has identified new features of MALNS that include high risk of bone fractures in childhood due to osteopenia coupled with an unsteady gait, the latter leading to frequent fall.

Purpose:
To characterize the postural control (PC) of a 16-year-old with Malan syndrome (MALNS).

Methods:
Evaluations involved two, 30-sec trials for each of 6 stances: two-feet eyes open/eyes closed on firm and foam surfaces (total 4); and tandem and one-foot stances, eyes open, on firm. Postural control (PC) was determined by the median velocity (mm/sec) and total pathlength (mm) of the center-of-pressure on a force plate Results were compared to his age and sex matched peers with intellectual disability, Down syndrome, and neurotypical students.

Results:
For the participant with MALNS, significant, moderate test-retest reliability was seen for all 6 stances, and he demonstrated similar PC as his peers with Down syndrome.

Conclusion:
Given that osteopenia, advanced bone aging, hypotonia, and increased risk for bone fractures are commonly associated with MALNS, the outcome of this study should encourage clinicians to evaluate the PC of youth with MALNS.
Post Traumatic Synovial Chondromatosis of the Elbow Joint - A Case Report
Authors: Lu Jike
Published: December 2024

Synovial chondromatosis is most commonly occurs in knee joints, and rarely occur in elbow joint. Patient usually complaints of pain, swelling and restrictions of movements at the affected joint. Diagnosis is made through thorough clinical examination and imaging studies. We reported a 44-year-old female with complaints of pain and reduced range of movement (ROM), and catching locking symptoms in right elbow that was worsening on movements. She had a history of trauma in elbow joint two years ago. The patient was diagnosed with synovial chondromatosis after radiological investigations and confirmed with histology study. Arthroscopically assisted synovectomy, removal of the synovial chondral bodies was performed and post operatively timely physiotherapy was initiated at the involved elbow. After 6, 12 months of follow-up, the patient improved clinically and functionally.
IDE BUNUH DIRI PADA MAHASISWA YANG KESEPIAN: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Kusdemawati Jeny , Sa’adah Nurus
Published: December 2024

Recently, there has been a rash of suicides committed by students. Suicide initially arises because of suicidal ideation. This cause of suicidal ideation is the feeling of loneliness. This feeling arises, among other things because the family does not function. Families that should be able to perform their function, however, intead seem to give distance to children. Communication is one of the important things so that cildren do not feel lonely een though they are overseas. This study uses literature review type of research, the result of this study is that family plays an important role in as a form of defense for adolescents as a prevention of suicidal ideation that’s leads to suicide.
PENGARUH KONSELING KEOMPOK TEKNIK REFRAMING TERHADAP PROKRASTINASI AKADEMIK SISWA KELAS X SMK SUNAN AMPEL TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Safitri Liana , Mutakin Fakhruddin , Budiono Arifin Nur
Published: December 2024

The diverse learning behavior of students certainly affects the success rate obtained. Good learning behavior can be realized if students are aware of their responsibilities as a student. When students are motivated to learn, it often stops at the cognitive level, so when it comes to concrete action, the student often does the opposite. That is, students tend to postpone what is usually done at that time for various reasons so that the time they have is not managed properly. A behavior that is carried out repeatedly deliberately in starting and completing tasks related to the academic field and can be seen as a habit that causes discomfort, this phenomenon is called academic procrastination. 21 out of 33 grade X students of SMK Sunan Ampel experienced a high level of procrastination. The study aims to determine the effect of group counseling with reframing techniques on the academic procrastination of grade X students of SMK Sunan Ampel. Research is a type of quantitative research using the experimental method of one group pre-test pos-test design. The sample used in the study was 6 students who had a high level of academic procracination based on questionnaires. In research using questionnaires as a data collection method and data was analyzed using the SPSS application with the paired samples test formula. The results showed that there was an influence of group counseling with reframing techniques on the academic procrastination of grade X students of SMK Sunan Ampel.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA EMPATI DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN PERILAKU PROPOSIAL KELAS XI SMK NEGERI 3 SALATIGA
Authors: Oktaviyanti Eva Setya , Tagela Umbu , Agustin Adhi Krisna Maria
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to determine the significance of the relationship between empathy and social support of peers with pro-social behavior in Class XI at SMK Negeri 3 Salatiga. The type of research used is a correlational study to find the close relationship between the Empathy variable (X1) and pro-social behavior and the close relationship of the Peer Social Support variable (X2) with pro-social behavior (Y). Then investigate the relationship between the variables Empathy (X1) and Social Peer Support (X2) with pro-social behavior. The population of the study included the entire class XI of SMK Negeri 3 Salatiga, a total of 462 students. Sample determination in this study used a proportionate stratified random sampling technique to determine the number of samples in each class. To determine the sample, the researcher used an error rate of 5%, so the sample the researcher took was 198 students per department of Class XI. The researcher's data collection technique used a scale with 28 items declaring empathy, 33 items declaring peer social support, and 35 items declaring social behavior, with 5 response alternatives. . The data obtained were then analyzed using Kendall's tau_b technique using the statistical program IBM Statistic SPSS version 25.0. The results of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between empathy and pro-social behavior, as evidenced by obtaining a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 and an r value = 0.531. In addition, the results of research on social support from peers with pro-social behavior showed a significant relationship of 0.000 < 0.05 and r value = 0.505. Meanwhile, the research results on empathy and social support of peers with pro-social behavior showed a significant relationship with the result r = 0.661.
IDENTIFIKASI STRESSOR AKADEMIK PADA MAHASISWA BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING UNIVERSITAS JAMBI ANGKATAN 2021
Authors: Kusaini Utami Niki , Thohiroh Nazila Syifa , Simar Simar , Khasanah Umi Laelatul , Amelia Resni , Ayuningtias Eka Wahyu , Permadi Kimas , Maharani Auffa
Published: December 2024

In general, academic stress can be said as stress that comes from academic activities, academic stress has a variety of negative impacts, such as decreased academic achievement, procrastination, health problems, sleep disorders (insomnia), smartphone addiction, suicide and others. According to the theory (Heiman & Kariv, 2005) Stress is caused by certain things, one of which is stress that occurs in students, namely stress that comes from within the individual, such as physical conditions, motivation, and the type of personality of the student himself, while those that come from outside the individual, such as family, work, facilities, environment, lecturers, and others. Researchers found problems related to the identification of academic stressors in third-year students, there are students who are burdened because of too many exams, students get an excessive load of lecture assignments, declining academic achievement, there are students who are unable to manage lecture time and organizations on campus. The purpose of this study was to identify academic stressors in third-year students of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research. Discussing the identification of academic stressors, this involved several students who became sources with the criteria of feeling stress about the world of lectures, which can be concluded that the cause of stress symptoms is felt because of the many demands of lecture assignments, fear of failure, overthinking with lectures, and ultimately can cause academic stress in students.
A kisebb határszéli forgalom Magyarország és a szomszédos államok közt, 1898–1941
Authors: Bencsik Péter
Published: December 2024

A gazdag jegyzetapparátussal létrehozott tanulmány részletesen bemutatja a kishatárforgalom kialakulását. A Kárpát-medencében lezajló változások jelentős mértékben befolyásolták a kishatárfogalom alakulását. A dualizmus időszakában létrehozott határforgalmi forma az utódállamok magyarellenes politikájának az időszakában is jól vizsgázott. Rugalmasan volt alakítható az előnytelenül megváltozott körülmények között is. Viszonylatonkénti sajátosságokkal tarkított formáció jött létre a Kárpát-medencében, melyet nyugodtan nevezhetünk a térség sajátosságának. E helyzet egyenes következménye volt a sokféle kishatárforgalmi utiokmány létrejötte. A kárpát-medencei kishatárforgalom fejlődése azonban nem volt mentes a leszálló ágaktól sem. Végül is a kishatárfoglami rendszer jól szolgálta a nemzeti, regionális és familiáris kapcsolatokat kettészelő trianoni határok által okozott hátrányok enyhítését. A dualizmuskori szabad mozgás melléktermékeként született kishatárforgalom a trianoni békediktátumot enyhítő kiskapuvá vált, legalábbis a határmenti lakosság számára. A kishatárforgalmat az utódállamok legsovinisztább körei ugyan ideig óráig képesek voltak felfüggeszteni, azonban olyan elemi érdekek fűződtek e sajátos határfogalmi formához, hogy előbb-utóbb kénytelenek voltak teret nyitni a határmenti személyek és árúk könnyített átlépésének. A kishatárfogalom a totális diktatúra rendszerében élő német birodalomban is működött az Anschluss után.
A rendőrképzés 1945–1950
Authors: Bacsa Gábor
Published: December 2024

A második világháború utáni években Magyarországon – a szovjet hadsereg jelenléte által támogatottan – a korábbi államapparátust felszámolta a többszörösen nevet változtató Kommunisták Magyarországi Pártja (KMP), majd a Magyar Kommunisták Pártja (MKP), végül pedig a Magyar dolgozók Pártja (MDP) által vezetett baloldali koalíció. A magyarországi proletárdiktatúra létrehozásának részét képezte a rendvédelem átalakítása, ezen belül pedig a rendőrképzés. A háború előtti helyzethez képest megdöbbentően alacsony általános műveltségű és felületes szakmai ismeretekkel rendelkező új személyi állomány gyors és felszínes, de tömeges méretű felkészítése alkotta az 1945 és 1950 közötti rendőri képzés lényegét a tiszti, az altiszti és a legénységi szinten egyaránt. Ezt a felkészítést mutatja be a tanulmány. A szerző plasztikusan érzékelteti azokat az anyagi természetű nehézségeket, amelyek a – háború által lepusztított ország siralmas körülményeiből fakadóan – a vizsgált időszak rendőri képzését végig kísérték.
Magyarország államhatárainak megjelölése 1918–1947
Authors: Vedó Attila
Published: December 2024

Az első világháború kezdetére a magyar államhatár megszilárdult, haladását mesterséges határjelek érzékeltették csaknem minden szakaszán. Ez az állapot azonban nem tartott sokáig, a vereség után az
1918. május 7-ei bukaresti béke, majd a trianoni békediktátum átrajzolta határainkat, egyben elültette
egy újabb világégés magvát. Magyarország elvesztette összterületének 71,5 %-át, 232 000 km2
-t. A
győztes hatalmak támogatását élvezve, Magyarország alárendelt helyzetét kihasználva a szomszédos
államok minél nagyobb területet próbáltak kiszakítani a történelmi magyar földből. A határ-megállapítás helyszíni folyamatai által elért minimális területnyereség eltörpült a családokat, gazdasági és társadalmi közösségeket szétválasztó csapás hatásai mellett. Ám a nemzeti tragédia indulataitól elvonatkoztatva fel kell ismernünk azt a zseniális mérnöki és műszaki teljesítményt, amely lehetővé tette a békeszerződésben vállalt kötelezettségek teljesítését a körülményekhez képest rövid idő alatt. A demarkációval létrejött határvonal az eddigi mélységi területeken haladt, amely a magyar történelemben
példátlan földmérési munkálatok elvégzését követelte.
A mű a határ-megállapítás folyamatával és a kitűzés, valamint az állandósítás során alkalmazott
főként ideiglenes határjelekkel és műszaki megoldásokkal foglalkozik. A Trianon óta változatlan formában megtalálható határjeleket, azok pontos műszaki paramétereit a következő rész tárgyalja.
Azonos típusú repülőeszközök alkalmazása rendvédelmi és honvédelmi célokra
Authors: Hegedűs Ernő
Published: December 2024

A repülő eszközök tűzrendvédelmi, illetve a katonai célú alkalmazás során számos esetben kerülhet sor
azonos típusok alkalmazására, aminek jól körülírható szervezeti, technikai, illetve alkalmazási módszerre visszavezethető okai vannak. Célom az, hogy a légideszant csapatok és a rendvédelmi szervezetek tevékenysége, szervezetei és haditechnikai eszközei közötti párhuzamokat vizsgáljam, illetve mutassam be, a Zrínyi Miklós Nemzetvédelmi Egyetem Katonai Műszaki Doktori Iskoláján folytatott kutatásom adta keretek lehetőségei között. A haderő és a rendvédelmi szervek tevékenysége és feladatrendszere közötti átfedésekre világíthat rá a mindkét területen egyaránt alkalmazott eszközök beazonosítása és többszempontú vizsgálata. Témámat a haderő és a rendvédelmi szervek által egyaránt alkalmazott haditechnikai eszközök egy szűk csoportjának, a repülőeszközöknek a vizsgálata alkotja a tűzrendvédelem területén. A légi tűzoltás technológiáját részben erdőtüzek, részben magas épületekben
keletkezett tüzek oltása (és onnan személyek mentése) esetén alkalmazzák. Ugyanakkor a tűzrendvédelmi feladatokra alkalmazott hidroplánokat és helikoptereket számos más, katonai és rendvédelmi
feladatra is használják. Vizsgálatom során több ponton érintem a rendvédelmi terület történeti vonatkozásait. Egyértelmű törekvésem, hogy konkrét történeti fejlődésében, azon belül a rendvédelemhez kötődő példákon mutassam be a rendvédelmi és katonai feladatokra alkalmazott repülő eszközök
alkalmazását.
A magyar rendvédelem fejlesztési reformjai a XIX. század második felétől a XX. század közepéig
Authors: Parádi József
Published: December 2024

A szerző az 1867-től 1950-ig terjedő időszakot vizsgálja tanulmányában. Ezen időszakot összesen 12 szakaszra bontotta a magyar rendvédelem fejlődési eseményeinek figyelembe vételével. A tanulmányban meghatározza a 12 szakasz időtartamát, továbbá ismerteti a szakaszok jellemzőit és lényegi vonásait. Ily módon az olvasó által végigkísérhető, hogy a magyar rendvédelemben milyen szervezetek és milyen intervallumban működtek, továbbá milyen létszámban látták el feladataikat.
Методика викладання фахових дисциплін (акордеон): навчально-методичний посібник
Authors:   VSPU, Гуревич Р.
Published: December 2024

У навчально-методичному посібнику «Методика викладання фаховихдисциплін (акордеон)» розглядаються теоретичні і практичні питанняметодики викладання гри на акордеоні, а саме: «Історія розвитку методикинавчання гри на акордеоні», «Конструктивні особливості кнопкових таклавішних акордеонів», «Інтонаційно-виражальні можливості акордеона»,«Початковий етап навчання», «Звуковидобування та артикуляція»,«Розвиток виконавської техніки гри на акордеоні», «Форми і методирозвитку творчої активності учнів у процесі навчання гри на акордеоні»тощо.
Daimons in and of the Anthropocene
Authors: Kyriakides Theodoros
Published: December 2024

This article puts archaic Greek perceptions of nature in dialogue with Bruno Latour's work on Gaia. I begin by summarizing Greek narratives of the archaic period that highlighted nature as a vital, wild, and daimonic terrain that existed outside but also penetrated and sustained Greek society and subjectivity. My central argument is that this daimonic realm of nature historically shaped modern understandings of society and culture, and is becoming ever more explicit in the uncertain conditions of the contemporary Anthropocene. The article continues to connect this argument to Latour's conceptual persona of Gaia: by approaching Gaia as an elemental and daimonic force that conditions human subjectivity and social relations, it ultimately seeks to renew our understanding of the complex, cosmic interdependencies that shape modern Anthropocene societies.