bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Problematika Pengelolaan Masjid di Kecamatan Kisaran Barat Kabupaten Asahan
Authors: Aidil Zihad  , Hasnun Jauhari Ritonga
Published: April 2024

Mosques are places of worship for Muslims, so things that facilitate the implementation of worship and the character of the mosque must also be considered, so management is needed. The aim of the research is how to manage a mosque properly and in an orderly manner according to conditions, as well as the role of administrators in making the mosque prosperous. This research is a type of field research, the research approach used in this research is a qualitative approach or descriptive approach. The informants for this research consisted of heads of the Idarah, Imarah and Riayah fields. The research results show that mosque management does not really understand how mosques are managed, so that to optimize the role and function of mosques today, an organizational structure is needed to know how mosques actually function based on Islamic civilization, mosques are not just places for religious and cultural activities, but is an institution that is a place for developing Muslim communities and families, so that optimal training is needed for all members of the mosque organization in interpreting the true function and role of the mosque so that it can reduce problems in managing the mosque properly. The solution to the problem of mosque management is that it is hoped that the mosque management will know the duties and functions of each administrator, and that the management and the community will discuss every decision taken for the progress of the mosques in West Kisaran District, Asahan Regency
Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Loyalitas Pembaca Majalah Pertanian Trubus Versi Cetak di Tengah Era Media Digital
Authors: Ahmad Khairul Nuzuli
Published: April 2024

This research aims to investigate the factors that influence reader loyalty to Trubus Agriculture Magazine amidst the dominance of online media. Even though print media faces big challenges from online media, its trust and credibility remain high. Using Uses and Gratification Theory as a theoretical framework, this research explores the influence of content quality, ease of access, and reader experience on reader loyalty. With a population of Trubus Agriculture Magazine buyers at the Trubus Yogyakarta Store, a research sample of 50 people was selected using purposive sampling. Simple regression analysis was carried out using SPSS 25. The research results showed a significant relationship between content quality, ease of access, and reader experience and reader loyalty to print media. These findings underscore the importance of these factors in retaining readers in the competitive digital era. The implications of this research provide valuable insights for the print media industry to understand reader preferences and strengthen their marketing strategies. Thus, this research makes an important contribution in understanding the dynamics of mass media in the current digital era.
Komunikasi Interpersonal Atasan-Bawahan dan Iklim Komunikasi Organisasi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Generasi Z pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Bangko
Authors: Arie Erlangga  , Ernita Arif  , Asmawi
Published: April 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of manager-employee interpersonal communication and organizational communication climate on the performance of Generation Z employees at the Bangko Pratama Tax Office. The census technique was utilized involving the entire population of Generation Z employees at the Bangko Pratama Tax Office as respondents. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to analyze data obtained from 53 respondents. The research findings indicate a positive and significant influence between manager-employee interpersonal communication and organizational communication climate with the performance of Generation Z employees at the Bangko Pratama Tax Office. The regression coefficient value for manager-employee interpersonal communication is 0.487, and for organizational communication climate is 0.378. Statistical tests also demonstrate that collectively, manager-employee interpersonal communication and organizational communication climate have a significant impact on the performance of Generation Z employees. Enhancements in manager-employee interpersonal communication and organizational communication climate would enhance the performance of Generation Z employees. Overall, 78.1% of the variance in the performance of Generation Z employees can be explained by manager-employee interpersonal communication and organizational communication climate, while the remaining 21.9% is explained by other unanalyzed variables in this study
PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI FIQIH TERHADAP PERDAGANGAN REMPAH-REMPAH DI DESA BARULAK KABUPATEN TANAH DATAR SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Alges Wahyuni Saputra  , Yoni Hendrawan
Published: April 2024

Artikel ini meneliti tentang perdagangan rempah-rempah di Nagari Barulak Kabupaten Tanah Datar dalam perspektif fikih ekonomi. Terdapat fenomena dalam perdagangan rempah-rempah di Barulak sepertinya tidak memenuhi salah satu rukun jualbeli, yaitu shigat (ijab qabu). Di samping itu seakan terjadi kecurangan dalam pengukuran kadar air dan kecurangan dalam penimbangan. Apakah beberapa fenomena ini telah melanggar ketentuan fikih ekonomi ataukah fenomena tersebut ditolerir oleh fikih ekonomi. Masalah tersebut dikaji melalui penelitian lapangan dengan mengumpulkan data  melalui observasi dan wawancara dengan pedangang, penimbang dan petani rempah-rempah. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa perdagangan rempah-rempah di Nagari Barulak terbukti dilakukan tanpa menggunakan shighat (ijab qabul). Di samping itu pedagang memperlakukan penetapan harga berdasarkan kadar air yang dikandung rempah-rempah tersebut. Selanjutnya juga ditemukan bahwa berat rempah-rempah dihitung berdasarkan berat bersih, setelah mengurangi berat karung pembungkusnya. Ketiga temuan ini sejalan dengan fikih ekonomi. Jual beli rempah-rempah yang tidak menggunakan shigat disebut dengan jual beli mu’athah (saling memberi), dibolehan hukumnya oleh mayoritas ulama. Penentuan harga berdasarkan kadar air yang dikandung rempah-rempah dan penghitungan berat bersih dengan mengurangi berat karung dibolehkan dan sangat logis. Hanya saja bagi pedagang yang dengan sengaja melakukan kecurangan dalam mengukur kadar air dan menetapkan pengurangan timbangan rempah-rempah dia telah melakukan dosa, namun jual belinya tetap sah.
PEMETAAN SKEMA SPIN OFF (UUS) UNIT USAHA SYARIAH BUK
Authors: Ananda M Aditya
Published: April 2024

Abstrak
kewajiban spin off (pemisahan) UUS BUK (Bank umum konvensional) yang awalnya memiliki tenggat waktu hinga pertengahan 2023 terjadi penyesesuaian melalui UU PPSK. UU tersebut melimpahkan ketentuan pemisahan UUS kepada Otoritas Jasa Keuangan melalui POJK no. 12 Tahun 2023. Inti pemisahaan UUS pada POJK tersebut adalah, UUS yang memiliki aset 50% dari BUK atau telah mencapai aset 50 triliun, maka wajib dipisahkan. Secara historisnya, kehadiran Bank Umum Syariah baik melalui pemisahan maupun lainnya telah berlangsung beberapa kali yang hingga saat ini telah mencapai 13 Bank Umum Syariah. Yang demikian ini  dapat dirangkum setidaknya 5 (lima) skema. Skema yang dimaksud pada artikel ini ialah suatu model, pilihan maupun rancangan untuk mencapai tujuan yaitu membentuk Bank Umum Syariah. Skema pertama,  yaitu konversi BUK menjadi BUS (Bank Umum Suariah), skema ini sebagaimana yang dilakukan oleh Bank Mandiri Syariah yang saat ini telah bersalin rupa menjadi Bank Syariah Indonesia, Bank Mavbank Syariah yang kini menjadi Bank Aladin Syariah. Adapun Skema kedua, Konversi BUK yang memiliki UUS menjadi BUS sebagaimana dilakukan oleh Bank Aceh Syariah, Bank NTB Syariah dan Bank Riau Kepri Syariah. Skema ketiga, yaitu BUK atau afiliasinya mengakuisisi BUK lain dan diubah menjadi BUS, skema ini dilakukan oleh Bank mega Syariah, Bank Panin Dubai Syariah, Bank Victoria Syariah dan Bank BCA Syariah. Selanjutnya skema keempat yaitu akuisisi BUK dan dikonversi menjadi BUS kemudian digabung dengan UUS sebagaimana BRI Syariah yang kini telah melebur kedalam Bank Syariah Indonesia. Disamping BRI Syariah, skema ini juga digunakan oleh Bank Syariah Bukopin dan BTPN Syariah. Dan terakhir, skema kelima, yang dilakukan oleh Bank BJB Syariah.
Kata Kunci: Aset, pemisahan, Bank
Naive Bayes Classifier in Grading Carabao Mangoes
Authors: Guillergan Gary , Sabay Reymund , Madrigal Dennis , Bual Joel
Published: April 2024

This study explores machine learning’s potential to classify carabao mangoes, a key Philippine export, into four grades based on size: A (large), B (medium), C (small), and R (reject). It introduces a Naïve Bayes classification model that uses image processing to extract features for grading. The goal is to create a consistent grading system to enhance export efficiency and benefit local farmers. The research aims to validate the Naïve Bayes model’s accuracy using size, weight, area, and spot ratio. It employs a quantitative, experimental design, manipulating image processing techniques to gauge their impact on classification accuracy. The results show the Naïve Bayes model achieved 95% accuracy, effectively distinguishing large and reject mangoes. It performed well for medium and small mangoes, with a 7% error rate between these classes. This indicates the model’s potential for quality control and sorting, though further refinement is needed to better differentiate between medium and small sizes. In conclusion, the study presents an image processing and Naïve Bayes-based method to classify carabao mangoes by size. The model’s high accuracy suggests its effectiveness and potential for automating mango classification, which could significantly aid the Philippine mango industry. Further performance assessment was conducted using a confusion matrix. The research highlights the promise of this approach for efficient mango grading.
Beware of the stripes: Encounter between Lycalopex griseus and Conepatus chinga in their natural environment in central Chile
Authors: Kaiser Melanie , Ramírez-Alvarez Diego
Published: April 2024

We document an occasional encounter between carnivore species Lycalopex griseus and Conepatus chinga, using camera traps in native Mediterranean forest of the Coast Range in central Chile. Photographic evidence is provided as to the agonistic behavior exhibited by C. chinga and the reaction of L. griseus to this interaction. In view of incomplete niche segregation and the spatiotemporal overlap in the habitat use for both species, our observations contribute to a better understanding of the interactions and ecological dynamics of the carnivore community of this ecosystem.
Space Debris Disposal: A Review of Feasibility and Effectiveness
Authors: Guo Sirui , Liu Hugh , Zhang Rick , Arya Manan , Wedage Pravin
Published: April 2024

Orbital debris - or manmade objects that are no longer in use and are orbiting the Earth - is beginning to become a concern for the longevity of space exploration and satellite infrastructure. This article will describe different methods of debris removal, compare and contrast the methods, and their individual applicability on a large scale. This paper demonstrates that there is no singular method for the retrieval and disposal of space debris. Rather, in order to tackle this problem, we should look at it holistically, and combine multiple systems in conjunction with each other for the best results in dealing with this ever-growing issue.
Sustainable Approaches for E-Waste Management: Exploring Renewable and Biodegradable Technologies
Authors: Iyer Sashank
Published: April 2024

In this  paper, we explore sustainable methods for addressing the problems caused by the growing amount of electronic waste (e-waste). The exploration of renewable and biodegradable technologies for the effective recovery of material from e-waste are prioritized. We summarize the current e-waste landscape, evaluate current recycling approaches, and emphasize the necessity of moving toward more sustainable practices. Additionally, we examine the potential for using renewable materials like polymers and nanomaterials in the production of environmentally friendly electronics. We also explore the idea of biodegradable electronics and consider how they can help to reduce the long-term environmental effects of e-waste.
Being the Change: A Case Study of Five Social Entrepreneurs Improving Healthcare Equity
Authors: Feng Jonathan , Harris Jeffery
Published: April 2024

Healthcare in the United States and low-income countries faces numerous challenges and inequities, leading to unjust suffering. Many of these issues can be combated by social entrepreneurship, an emerging field in which an individual or group utilizes sustainable business principles and innovative solutions to benefit a group or segment of society. Examining specific social entrepreneurs and their enterprises in healthcare can elucidate the business model and personal attributes that lead to success. A total of five social enterprises were selected for evaluation: Partners for World Health, We Care Solar, PurpLE Health Foundation, OneWorld Health, and Civica Rx. The founder or co-founder (a representative in the case of Civica Rx) of the enterprise was interviewed, and additional data were collected through various public and internal sources. This data were analyzed, and four major themes were identified: an inflection experience wherein an opportunity is discovered; a challenging deviation from convention was made; a resourceful, creative, and innovative solution is developed; and impact by the enterprise is maximized by educating the local and global community and advocating for permanent policy change. Further in-depth and comparative case studies are needed to highlight the influential impact a single social entrepreneur can have on a major issue and develop a model for prospective social entrepreneurs.
Antibiotic Awareness & Healthcare Contentment
Authors: Kim Junyeob
Published: April 2024

The following study set out to investigate public perspectives of healthcare and food choices across South Korea and the United States. A total of 63 people from South Korea and the US participated in the study. The result revealed that there are gender differences with women showing less healthcare satisfaction and a greater aversion to meats treated with antibiotics. Education levels showed a complex relationship with healthcare satisfaction. The family dynamics seem to affect healthcare satisfaction and dietary concerns. Geographical factors were also evident. Korean participants exhibited less healthcare satisfaction and more aversion to antibiotic-treated foods than their American counterparts. This research unveiled a complex interplay between gender, education, geography and healthcare perception, and food consciousness, emphasizing the need to devise targeted interventions and sound healthcare policy to raise public awareness about antibiotics.
IMPULSIVE BUYING BEHAVIOR PERSPECTIVE OF MASLAHAH IMAM AL GHAZALI : STUDY ON SHOPPING BEHAVIOR OF VISITORS IN SOLO GRAND MALL SHOPPING CENTER
Authors: Sa’diah Zulfatus , Karimah Raisatul
Published: April 2024

This phenomenon of impulsive buying, almost everyone must have done it consciously or not. One of the shopping centers, Solo Grand Mall, gets visitors reaching 10.0000 to 15.000 people every day while on weekends it reaches 20.000 in a day.  The increasing tendency of people to shop at malls encourages sudden purchases. On the other hand, impulsive buying behavior tends to result in waste and this is contrary to the Islamic view of Maslahah. The majority of scholars discuss maslahah, one of which is Imam Al-Ghazali who is famous as Sufism. This research is a qualitative research (field research) by collecting data using observation, interviews and documentation, the data is then analyzed using an inductive method. The results of this study indicate that based on the characteristics of impulsive buying by visitors, the character of disregard for consequences is a characteristic that is very contrary to Imam Al-Ghazali's principle of maslahah in terms of fulfilling benefits. The types of impulsive buying that visitors are prohibited from being pure impulse types and blind buyers, because visitors tend to fulfill wants rather than needs and are very contrary to the maslahah of Imam Al-Ghazali in fulfilling kulliyat-al-khamsah.
CATA Method to Obtain Additional Information for Sensory Shelf-Life: Is It Wise to Discard Terms?
Authors:   Institute for Chemical Industry Research-National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (INIQUI-CONICET), Salta, Argentina, M. Lotufo Haddad Agustina , D. Della Fontana Franco ,   Institute for Chemical Industry Research-National Council for Scientific and Technical  Research (INIQUI-CONICET), Salta, Argentina, Guanca Raquel ,   Institute of Sensory Food Research (IISA), Faculty of Health Sciences, National  University of Salta (UNSa), Argentina, Cristina Goldner María ,   Institute of Sensory Food Research (IISA), Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Salta (UNSa), Argentina
Published: April 2024

Consumers are the most important tool in determining the shelf-life of a product
Salivary Alpha-Synuclein to Differentiate Parkinson’s Disease from Drug Induced Parkinsonism and Controls Using ELISA
Authors:   Department of Neurology, CHU Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France, Aerts Cécile , Hirtz Christophe ,   LBPC-PPC, University of Montpellier, INM INSERM, IRMB CHU of Montpellier,  Montpellier, France, Gonzalez Victoria ,   Department of Neurology, CHU Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier,  France, Parvu Teodora ,   Department of Neurology, CHU Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France, Verdal Marie De ,   Department of Neurology, CHU Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France, de Cock Valérie Cochen ,   Department of Neurology, Beau Soleil Clinic, Montpellier, France, Estelle Moulis Estelle Moulis ,   Department of Odontology, CHU Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier,  France, Fabbro-Peray Pascale ,   Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health and Innovation in  Methodology (BESPIM), CHU Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France, Lehmann Sylvain ,   LBPC-PPC, University of Montpellier, INM INSERM, IRMB CHU of Montpellier,  Montpellier, France, Alonso Sandrine ,   Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health and Innovation in  Methodology (BESPIM), CHU Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France, Castelnovo Giovanni ,   Department of Neurology, CHU Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France
Published: April 2024

Background: Alpha-synuclein is a promising biomarker for Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Impact of Smartphone Usage on Academic Performance: A Study on Higher Education Students
Authors: Akuratiya D A
Published: April 2024

As smartphones become increasingly integrated into academic settings, understanding their impact on student performance is crucial. This study investigates how interaction competency which means communication skills, smartphone self-efficacy, and behavioral intention to use a smartphone affect academic performance. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and interviews. Results indicate a significant positive relationship between interaction competency, smartphone self-efficacy, behavioral intention, and academic performance. Students with higher interaction competency and smartphone self-efficacy tend to perform better academically. Additionally, a strong behavioral intention to use smartphones positively influences academic outcomes. Interviews highlighted nuanced perspectives on smartphone usage and confirmed the quantitative findings. Participants described how interaction competence facilitated effective communication and collaboration, positively impacting their academic endeavors. Moreover, smartphone self-efficacy influenced confidence in utilizing educational resources and managing study routines. Thus, promoting interaction competency and smartphone self-efficacy among students should be combined with strategies to develop responsible smartphone usage for academic purposes. However, limitations in the study include potential biases in self-reported data and the generalizability of findings to broader populations.
Exploring the Link between Parenting Styles and Academic Performance among Grade 12 Learners in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Kaani Bestern , M. Chanda Musonda F. , Mwiinga Thabiso M.
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to investigate the connection between parenting style and academic performance of high school students in Munali Constituency, Lusaka District, Zambia. The study utilized a cross-sectional design, with a sample of 30 Grade eleven pupils selected from 3 secondary schools in Munali Constituency. The participants were high school students aged between 13 and 21 years old, chosen through a simple random sampling technique. The Parental Authority Questionnaire was employed to assess the parenting style utilized by the parents. The results of the study revealed a positive and significant correlation between authoritative parenting style and academic achievement, as well as a negative correlation between neglectful parenting style and academic achievement. Furthermore, a relationship between authoritarian parenting style and academic achievement was established. These findings suggest that adopting a positive parenting style can enhance the academic achievement of adolescents in Munali District. Therefore, it is recommended that parents be provided with appropriate knowledge and skills to cater to the needs and development of their adolescent children.
Assessing Government Expenditure’s Impact on Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector: “A VAR Approach”
Authors: Oghenekevwe Oru Patricia
Published: April 2024

The study uses secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2020) that spans 41 years, from 1981 to 2020, to examine the effect of government spending on the manufacture of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Employing secondary methodology, the study begins by determining the order of integration of individual time series through unit root tests and conducting stationary tests on all variables. Subsequently, cointegration tests are performed, followed by the implementation of a Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model. The results show that, at lags one and two, capital spending and the manufacturing sector in Nigeria have a positive association, while at lag three, there is a negative correlation. Conversely, recurrent expenditure exhibits a negative relationship with the manufacturing sector at lag one and lag two, but a positive correlation at lag three. Additionally, the study identifies a positive correlation between interest rates and manufacturing sector output with (8.4% ECT (-1), indicating the speed of adjustment to long-run equilibrium. The report emphasizes how important targeted government spending on the manufacturing sector is for the growth of a country’s economy, especially in Nigeria. It recommends that concerted efforts be made to improve and encourage manufacturing sector output, emphasizing the role of government in providing support and incentives for investment in the sector.
The ICT-Artefact in Capability Approach: Analysing an ICT-enabled, Renewable Energy Intervention, in Rural Kenya
Authors: Egessa Mathew , Liyala Samuel
Published: April 2024

This paper proposes a novel conceptualisation that holistically places the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Artefact in Capability Approach (CA). The conceptualisation harmonises the different views about technology within CA-based frameworks in ICT4D, in order to address the inconsistencies. To demonstrate the utility of the conceptualisation, while simultaneously addressing the highest thematic research gap among post-2015 ICT4D research priorities, the study collected primary data from users of Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) solar kits who reside in rural Kenya. Using the conceptualisation, the study demonstrated that the ICT-artefact can holistically be placed within three of CA’s concepts: under material resources as a capability input; as a new category of conversion factors (technological factors); and as a component within the structural context. The study further demonstrated how the same ICT artefact could play out in the three different conceptualisations, resulting in different development outcomes. The study finally presents the implications for policy and practice.
Higher Education: Pathway for Women’s Appointment to Decision Making Positions in Public Administration in Zambia
Authors: Nsana Sharon , Daka Harrison , Hangane Lydia Mukuka Mulenga
Published: April 2024

The success of development efforts depends on making women full and equal partners in all matters of the economy. Higher education, to be certain, by itself, is not a panacea, but is a necessary condition for the advancement of women in society. Through higher education, the journey towards participation in decision making power begins. Access to education is considered an important determinant of women’s appointment to decision making positions in public administration. This is because women’s increased education is positively associated with autonomy of decision making in different sectors of society. As such, women’s decision making power increases when they are empowered with higher education. The main objective of this study was to explore the influence of higher education qualifications on women’s appointment to decision making positions in public administration. The sample size was 25 respondents who were interviewed from various ministries in Lusaka. Both secondary and primary data were collected for the study. Primary data was collected using semi-structured interviews and secondary data from various documents, reports as well as electronic documents. The research design used was case study and using a non-probability sampling technique, purposive sampling and snow ball sampling methods were used. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings of the study reviewed that despite women acquiring higher education qualification in Zambia, their appointment to decision making positions in public administration has not been achieved fully. And factors such as horizontal and vertical segregation were found to be challenges that affect their appointment to decision making positions hence the reasons why the numbers of women being low. Therefore, the study recommended that the government should realize the importance of women’s appointment and participation by enacting and implementing laws, policies and regulations. Women also should be empowered with training and upgrading of skills to better participate in decision making.
RESÍDUOS TÊXTEIS: DESTINAÇÃO INCORRETA E IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS
Authors: Maria de Oliveira Ferreira Silvia , Oliveira Novaes Danyelle , De Mendonça Gomes Denise
Published: April 2024

O meio ambiente é um conjunto de condições que influenciam a vida em todas as suas formas, incluindo leis e influências que permitem o desenvolvimento e o relacionamento entre os seres vivos. No entanto, esse ambiente é constantemente afetado pelos impactos humanos, como extração desenfreada de recursos e descarte inadequado de resíduos. Normas e regulamentos são desenvolvidos para orientar a gestão de resíduos e minimizar os impactos, priorizando a redução, reutilização, reciclagem, tratamento e destinação adequada dos resíduos. A gestão de resíduos sólidos envolve entender sua classificação e características, com resíduos têxteis sendo classificados como classe II A, ou seja, não inertes, mas com potencial de reciclagem ou reutilização. A indústria têxtil tem investido em melhorias na gestão de resíduos para atender às demandas do mercado e às metas de desenvolvimento sustentável, como os Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) da Agenda 2030. O descarte inadequado de resíduos têxteis está ligado a sérios impactos ambientais, exemplificado pela produção excessiva no Brasil, muitos dos quais são inadequadamente descartados, incluindo locais como o 'cemitério da moda' no Deserto do Atacama, Chile. Para mitigar esses impactos, é crucial adotar uma perspectiva de ciclo de vida do produto desde o estágio inicial do projeto, alinhando-se aos objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável. Assim, o estudo visa realizar uma revisão narrativa da literatura para analisar a relação entre o descarte incorreto de resíduos têxteis e os impactos ambientais, destacando a necessidade de inovação na concepção e destinação desses produtos na indústria têxtil.
Lipoma intraespinal lumbar atípico: presentación de un caso
Authors: M Andreani Juan Carlos , Canta Verbeke Juan Pablo
Published: April 2024

Introducción. Los lipomas epidurales son infrecuentes y se manifiestan clínicamente con un síndrome de compresión medular y/o radicular progresivo, aunque su tiempo de evolución no está claramente establecido. La resonancia magnética (RMN) del raquis es la clave en el diagnóstico pues demuestra la naturaleza, la localización y la extensión del tumor en relación a la médula espinal. Con frecuencia se trata de lesiones accesibles para la extirpación quirúrgica y tienen un excelente pronóstico de recuperación funcional. La histopatología los describe como lesiones formadas por células maduras de tejido graso.
Caso ilustrativo. Un hombre de 52 años que consulta por dolor lumbociático de topografía L5 derecha que evolucionó durante dos años con períodos de recrudecimiento hasta hacerse continuo e invalidante al momento de ser operado. Las imágenes de RMN mostraron un tejido anormal localizado a nivel de L4-L5 y un canal lumbar estrecho congénito. Cuatro meses después de la resección quirúrgica el paciente se encontraba asintomático.
Conclusiones. Los lipomas epidurales raquídeos son tumores benignos y poco frecuentes que suelen manifestarse con un síndrome radicular. El caso aquí descrito se destaca por su evolución relativamente rápida de dos años y lo inusual de sus características en las imágenes de RMN de la primera vez. Esta entidad debe tenerse presente pues su tratamiento, la extirpación a través de una laminectomía, conduce a la recuperación del paciente que suele ser completa si se opera a tiempo, como en este caso.
Impact of Workplace Safety, Health, and Wellness Programs on Employee Engagement and Productivity
Authors: Juba Omolara Oluseun
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This scoping review addresses the effects of workplace wellness, health, and safety initiatives on employee engagement and output. The scoping review aimed to provide evidence-based strategies to increase employee effectiveness. It also seeks the summarise the most current research on the effects of these programs on employee engagement and productivity.

Methodology: The review involved an extensive search of relevant databases to identify published, unpublished, and grey material. It also evaluated the possibility of bias in the included studies, and the findings were assembled using a narrative synthesis.

Findings: The research discovered that several initiatives impact employees' health, safety, and well-being and how engaged and productive they are inside a business. The integration of well-being programs into the organizational structure is facilitated by strong leadership participation, which also fosters a receptive culture. Additionally, it was shown that employee commitment and participation were vital in obtaining successful program results. Giving employees a voice and a sense of ownership over the programs encourages motivation, engagement, and productivity.

Unique Contribution To Theory, Practice And Policy: The findings of this research will aid in elucidating the relationship between employee engagement and productivity and workplace safety, health, and wellness indicators. The information may be used by businesses and other stakeholders to make choices about how to implement and evaluate workplace safety, health, and wellness initiatives.
Outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment post open congenital heart surgery
Authors: Le Thi Thu Thao , Cao Viet Tung , Dang Van Thuc
Published: April 2024

Objective: ECMO (Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a technique that temporarily supports heart and lung function by a cardiopulmonary bypass system to treat patients who have failed to respond to the conventional treatments for cardiac or respiratory after congenital heart surgery. The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of ECMO treatment post congenital heart surgery at the National Children's Hospital. Subjects and methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional research method on 64 ECMO patients post open heart surgery from January 1, 2017 until August 30, 2023 at the Department of Surgical Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Center, National Children's Hospital. Results: Of 64 patients analyzed, the median age of the study group was 1.6 months, 89.1% of patients were children younger than 12 months old; median weight is 3.6 kg. The success rate of ECMO weaning was 56.3%. Overall survival of the cohort was 43.8%. The mean ECMO duration was 5,7 (IQR, 3,7-10,6) days, the mean hospital stay was 32 (IQR, 21,5-50) days, the mean ICU stay was 19,5 (IQR, 13,3-29) days. Mechanical complications during ECMO support include cannula bleeding and circuit thrombus. Acute kidney injury, hypertransaminase, and  DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) are the most common patient-related complications during ECMO. Conclusion: ECMO is a viable rescue strategy for cardiac surgery patients with ECMO weaning rate and survival rate were 56.3% and 43.8%, respectively, nearly equivalent to other heart centers.
Giant immature teratoma resection at Dong Nai General Hospital: A case report
Authors: Vo Tuan Anh , Nguyen Thoi Hai Nguyen
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Mediastinal teratoma is a disease that develops silently and can reach large sizes asymtomatically. Computed tomography is a gold standard for diagnosis and treatment strategy. We report a case of radical surgical resection of an immature mediastinal teratoma.
Case report: A 18 year-old male patient admitted to the hospital due to shrotness of breath. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a mediastinal tumor of 132 x 135 x 200 mm. The tumor occupied nearly the entire left pleural space, compressed the heart and its large blood vessels to the right. The tumor was entirely resected via the median sternotomy. The pathology result was immature teratoma. Postoperative course was favorable, the patient was discharged from the hospital on postoperative day 7.
Conclusion: Immature teratoma is a malignant disease with poor long-term prognosis. Surgery is a proven effective treatment. Initial successful results at a provincial hospital contribute to helping the surgical team develop techniques and continue to perform complex surgeries, the patients need not to travel long distances and thus decrease the treatment cost.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of phenylephrine in hypotension management in anesthesia for cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation
Authors: Pham Tuan Anh , Nguyen Tran Thuy
Published: April 2024

Background: Phenylephrine is a vasoconstrictor often chosen to raise blood pressure during induction of anesthesia. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of phenylephrine in hypotension treatment in anesthesia for cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation.
Methods: Descriptive study and evaluation of phenylephrine response in 40 cardiac surgery patients using extracorporeal circulation.
Results: During the induction phase, phenylephrine increased mean arterial blood pressure the most at time T2 (mean mean ∆BP was 26.2 ± 6.9), then the trend gradually decreased and remained within normal limits (p<0.05). The mean number of intravenous injections of phenylephrine during the induction period was 1.1 ± 0.3 times, the mean dose of phenylephrine used was 0.9 ± 0.3 µg/kg. During the extracorporeal circulation phase, phenylephrine increased mean blood pressure early, and persistently, peaking at T5 (mean ∆HATB of 17.4 ± 3.6 mmHg). The mean number of intravenous injections of phenylephrine during the extracorporeal circulation phase was 1 time, the mean dose of phenylephrine used was 0.8 ± 0.3 µg/kg.
Conclusion: Phenylephrine is used effectively with a small number of injections and a moderate dose when treating hypotension in anesthesia for cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation.
Early and mid-term outcomes of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery in high operative risk patients at University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Nguyen Hoang Dinh , Vuong Ngoc Minh , Bui Xuan Dinh , Nguyen Ngoc Hai Dang , Pham Tran Viet Chuong , Bui Duc An Vinh
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) has seen significant advancement in the past decades, offering numerous benefits to patients. However, there remain cohorts of patients with mitral valve pathologies, deemed at higher surgical risk, who may face rejection for MIMVS due to concerns regarding potential postoperative complications associated with this approach.
Objective: To assess early and midterm outcomes of MIMVS in higher-operative-risk patients at the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City.
Methods: A retrospective descriptive study of the patients meeting our high operative risk criteria, who underwent mitral valve surgery at the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City from January 2017 to March 2023.
Results: A total of 68 eligible cases were included in our study. The male-to-female ratio was 0.6:1. Among these cases, 21 patients underwent valve repair and 47 others underwent mitral valve replacement. 30.9% of cases presented with NYHA class III or above heart failure. The mean cardiopulmonary circulation time and aortic cross-clamp time were 157.4 ± 38.8 minutes and 102.7 ± 26.3 minutes, respectively. Three cases experienced minimally invasive surgery related complications, including one case of limb ischemia requiring fasciotomy, one case of femoral wound seroma, and one case of postoperative wound infection necessitating debridement. No instances of conversion to sternotomy or in-hospital mortality were observed. The mean ICU stay and postoperative length of stay at ward were 4.6 ± 3.5 days and 10.8 ± 5.9 days, respectively. Patients showed rapid recovery during the postoperative period. During ICU care, one patient suffered a non-disabling cerebrovascular accident, one case required continuous renal replacement therapy, three cases necessitated intra-aortic balloon pump placement, and three cases required reoperation due to hemorrhagic pleural effusion. During follow-up period, three patients died within 6 months, and another patient died after their surgery one year. Other patients had favorable outcomes at the time of discharge and at subsequent follow-up.
Conclusion: Minimally invasive mitral valve surgeries highlight the feasibility and safety of minimally mitral valve surgery in higher-operative-risk patients.
Theoretical Review and Analysis of Economic Growth and Residents􀆳 Health
Authors:   Laboratory of Climate Change Response and Carbon Neutrality,Key Research Institute of Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development, ZHAO Yiyi , WU Leying ,   Laboratory of Climate Change Response and Carbon Neutrality,Key Research Institute of Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development, DU Mengna ,   Laboratory of Climate Change Response and Carbon Neutrality,Key Research Institute of Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development, LIU Changxin ,   Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Published: April 2024

Economic growth is an important foundation for the improvement of people's health, and the improvement of people's health is a prerequisite for social and economic growth, which are interconnected and influence each other. This paper analyzes the mechanism of mutual influence between economic growth and people's health on the basis of literature combing. The study shows that the relationship between residents’s health and economic growth presents different results depending on the selection of indicators, the study area and the characteristics of the study group. For regions or countries with a low level of economic development, economic growth has a positive effect on residents'health, but there is a marginal diminishing effect, while for regions or developing countries with a high level of economic development, economic growth has a negative effect on residents'health. There are multiple mechanisms of interaction between residents' health and economic growth. Health affects socio-economics through life expectancy, mortality rate and productivity; economic development also affects residents' health through unemployment rate, health inputs, environmental pollution and nutritional intake. A variety of economic and health-related issues are derived from the process of social development, including population aging, increasing pension burdens, industrial pollution and chronic diseases, which have an impact on the relationship between the economy and health.
José Vasconcelos y el ferrocarril mexicano: geopolítica y autobiografía
Authors: Pineda Buitrago Sebastián
Published: April 2024

La obra escrita de José Vasconcelos (1882-1959), compuesta principalmente por tratados filosóficos y autobiográficos, pertenece también a la literatura de viajes. En sus crónicas es posible identificar impresiones y opiniones muy elaboradas acerca del impacto del ferrocarril mexicano en la primera mitad del siglo XX, particularmente cuando Vasconcelos se postuló sin éxito como candidatopresidencial en 1929, movilizando gran parte de su proselitismo por tren. Esta experiencia política le permitió advertir el modo en que el monopolio del transporte ferroviario (y más tarde, el transporte por carretera) arruinó el transporte marítimo, afectando las relaciones geopolíticas de México. Este artículo explora también el arraigo del género autobiográfico en la literatura mexicana en virtud de la escritura de viajes.
El habla inoperante: prácticas ideológicas y estrategias alegóricas en torno a la figura del tren en dos relatos de Cartucho de Nelie Campobello
Authors: Sabag Hillen Casandra
Published: April 2024

En este artículo me interesa reconocer la representación que Nellie Campobello (1900-1989) hace de la máquina moderna del tren como un espacio que cuenta con una potencia política bajo la forma de una fantasía ideológica. Para ello, haré uso del análisis formal de las estrategias alegóricas con las que se representa la figura del ferrocarril como espacio estético y político en dos relatos deCartucho: “Las águilas verdes” publicado en la edición de 1940 y el “El ahorcado” que apareció en la primera edición de 1931. Me referiré a las ideas sobre el espacio submediático de Boris Groys en Bajo sospecha. Fenomenología de los medios, reeditado en el 2008 por Pre-Textos, el disenso de Jacques Rancière en Disenso: Ensayos sobre estética y política, publicado en el 2019, y la ideología y lasprácticas ideológicas de Slavoj Žižek en El sublime objeto de la ideología, reeditado por Siglo XXI en el 2001. El tren será analizado desde su materialidad en su representación literaria como un “espacio submediático” de las prácticas ideológicas. Una de estas prácticas la he nombrado como “habla inoperante”, y consiste en que dos personajes del relato pueden expresarse verbalmente en cierto espacio y tiempo; sin embargo, su habla no es correspondida con una escucha, por lo que planteo que el hecho rompe su propio sistema de operación en tanto su funcionalidad resulta ineficaz dentro de su capacidad política.
Intelligent Traffic System for Urban Condition using Real-time Vehicle Tracking
Authors: Dr. S. V. Ramana  , G. Saaketh  , D. Sohith Sai Neelesh  , G. G. S. S Ramanjaneyulu  , A.N.V.Subbaraju
Published: April 2024

Congestion in traffic is a major problem these days. Despite the fact that it appears to pervade all over, urban cities are the ones most influenced by it. And it's ever increasing nature makes it imperative to know the road traffic density in real time for better signal control and effective traffic management. There can be different causes of congestion in traffic like insufficient capacity, unrestrained demand, large Red Light delays etc. While insufficient capacity and unrestrained demand are somewhere interrelated, the delay of respective light is hard coded and not dependent on traffic. Therefore, the need for simulating and optimizing traffic control to better accommodate this increasing demand arises. In recent years, image processing and surveillance systems have been widely used in traffic management for traveller’s information, ramp metering and updates in real time. The traffic density estimation can also be achieved using Image Processing. This project presents the method to use live images feed from the cameras at traffic junctions for real time traffic density calculation using image processing. It also focuses on the algorithm for switching the traffic lights according to vehicle density on road, thereby aiming at reducing the traffic congestion on roads which will help lower the number of accidents. In turn it will provide safe transit to people and reduce fuel consumption and waiting time. It will also provide significant data which will help in future road planning and analysis. In further stages multiple traffic lights can be synchronized with each other with an aim of even less traffic congestion and free flow of traffic. The vehicles are detected by the system through images instead of using electronic sensors embedded in the pavement. A camera will be placed alongside the traffic light. It will capture image sequences. Image processing is a better technique to control the state change of the traffic light. It shows that it can decrease the traffic congestion and avoids the time being wasted by a green light on an empty road. It is also more reliable in estimating vehicle presence because it uses actual traffic images. It visualizes the practicality, so it functions much better than those systems that rely on the detection of the vehicles’ metal content
Enhancing Quality in Industry 4.0: A Data-Centric Approach to Lean Six Sigma
Authors: Saarthak Chawla
Published: April 2024

Nearly all methods aimed at improving quality rely on the collection and analysis of data to address quality issues. The fusion of six sigma and lean manufacturing results in lean six sigma methodology, which targets achieving six sigma quality levels (less than 3.4 defects per million) by minimizing variations and inefficiencies in processes. Attaining this objective hinge on meticulous data collection to tackle quality challenges.
While many conventional data analysis techniques are applicable for enhancing product and process quality, the advent of Industry 4.0 technologies generates vast datasets that necessitate robust data analysis methods to derive actionable insights from big data. Employing these analysis methods throughout the lean six sigma cycles, particularly during the measurement and analysis phases, is crucial for making informed decisions.
This study aims to offer a comprehensive guide for implementing lean six sigma to expedite decision-making processes, enhance reliability, and foster satisfaction through data utilization. It not only enhances manufacturing processes by reducing lead times and delivering superior quality products but also facilitates effective decision-making through various mining techniques..