bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Awareness and uptake of pre-conceptional genotype screening among pregnant women in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Maduka Ngozi Roy , Okubor Paul O.
Published: September 2023

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inheritable genetic disease occurring worldwide. Nigeria is regarded as the epicenter of the disease, with a high number of SCD babies born annually. The risk of having an SCD baby remains high once there is a union between two heterozygous couple; therefore, it is imperative for intending couples to know their genotypes before marriage and conception. Currently, it is only the churches that insist on genotype before marriage. The result subsequently is a marriage between a heterozygous couple with a high possibility of the birth of an SCD baby. This cross-sectional study surveyed 430 consecutive consenting antenatal clinic clients presenting for booking in Central Hospital, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. The women completed a questionnaire with sections on sociodemographic attributes, awareness of their SCD and their genotype, awareness of their partner’s genotype, source of information, and ways to improve uptake of preconception genotype screening. The age range 25-34 years constituted 68.1% of the study population, with the majority of them (95.1%) of the Christian faith. Married women form 90.1% of the participants. Only 55.1% of the participants were aware of their genotype before conception. Higher education, being a Christian, marital status, and the type of marriage significantly affected patients’ awareness of their genotype. The majority of them heard about genotype screening from a health professional (30.5%), while the commonest reasons why many of them did genotype screening were for school admission 13.3%, for knowledge’s sake (12.1%) and as a requirement for marriage (24.7%). Some of the ways suggested to help increase the uptake of genotype screening include community meetings, text and WhatsApp messages, television and radio messages. Despite the fact that Nigeria remains the epicenter of SCD in the world, the uptake of preconception genotype screening is still low. The government, health workers, churches and marriage counselors, and the community have a major role to play in increasing the awareness and uptake of preconception genotype screening.
The Triglyceride-Glucose Index is Independently Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in the Geriatric Population, Regardless of Obesity and Sex
Authors: Kim Bokun , Kim Gwon-Min , Han Kihoon , Maki Naoki , Taniguchi Keisuke , Oh Sechang
Published: September 2023

Background: Insulin resistance (IR) negatively affects several risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This cross-sectional study investigated whether the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, which reflects IR, was independently associated with CKD in a geriatric population, regardless of obesity and sex. Methods: The analysis included 7,326 individuals (2,864 males and 4,462 females) aged ≥60 years. Non-obesity or obesity was evaluated using a body mass index cutoff of 25 kg/m2. The TyG index was calculated as ln [triglyceride concentration (mg/dL)×fasting plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL)]/2. All participants were categorized into three groups according to TyG tertiles. Moderate-to-severe CKD (MSCKD) was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of <45.0 mL/min/1.73 m2. Results: Regardless of obesity status and sex, a decreasing trend in eGFR was observed from the lowest to the highest TyG tertiles. Men without obesity and women with obesity in the middle and highest tertiles of the TyG index were 2.342 and 2.393 and 2.313 and 3.516 times more likely to have MSCKD, respectively. Those with obesity in the highest tertile of the TyG index were 1.736 and 2.374 times more likely to have MSCKD. Conclusion: Geriatric populations with an increased TyG index have a high risk of MSCKD regardless of obesity and sex. Our findings suggest that increased IR is associated with CKD in the geriatric population independent of obesity and sex.
Communication Between Plug-in Vehicles and Off-Board DC Chargers
Authors:   Hybrid - EV Committee
Published: September 2023

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes requirements and specifications for communication between plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) and the DC off-board charger. Where relevant, this document notes, but does not formally specify, interactions between the vehicle and vehicle operator.

This document applies to the off-board DC charger for conductive charging, which supplies DC current to the rechargable energy storage system (RESS) of the electric vehicle through a SAE J1772 coupler. Communications will be on the SAE J1772 pilot line for PLC communication. The details of powerline communications (PLC) are found in SAE J2931/4.

This document supports DC energy transfer via forward power flow (FPF) from source to vehicle.

SAE has published multiple documents relating to PEV and vehicle-to-grid interfaces. The various document series are listed below, with a brief explanation of each.

Figure 1 shows the sequencing of these documents and their primary function (e.g., the SAE J2836 and SAE J2847/1 documents start with smart charging, SAE J2836 and SAE J2847/2 then adds DC charging, etc.). The intent is to have subsequent slash sheets complement each other as more functions and features are included. The /6 series of documents add wireless charging items not already included in the proceeding slash sheets. These are all then included in interoperability in SAE J2953 and security in SAE J2931/7. SAE J3072 then includes the PEV to grid requirements for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) power and communication to match SAE J2836/3 use cases.

The summary of documents for DC charging is then as follows:

SAE J1772 is the PEV to EVSE systems document and includes the system and timing diagrams for DC charging.

SAE J2836/2 starts with the use cases for DC charging communications.

SAE J2847/2 then transforms these use case requirements into the signals and messages.

SAE J2931/1 is where the protocol requirements are placed for all PEV communications.

SAE J2931/4 is used for the PLC communication requirements for DC charging since it is only a wired median.

SAE J2953/1 is the interoperability requirements.

SAE J2953/2 is the interoperability procedure and plan.

SAE J2931/7 includes the security.
The Impact of China’s Biopolitical Approach to COVID-19 on Pets
Authors: Whyke Thomas William , Mugica Joaquin Lopez , Jamil Sadia , Wang Aiqing
Published: September 2023

Using the frameworks of biopower and uses and gratification theory, this article examines the treatment of pets in China during the COVID-19 outbreak and the role of social media in fulfilling users’ social needs by facilitating discussions on associated animal welfare issues and mobilizing animal advocates to take action. The analysis focuses on how social media comments on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, have influenced public discourse surrounding the biopolitical governance of animals emphasized by the zero-COVID policy, which has helped maintain a strong sense of national consciousness in post-socialist China. The study centres on an isolated case of the killing of a corgi by a health worker in Shanghai and how it was perceived on social media. The findings suggest that much of the animosity demonstrated on Weibo towards the killing is centred around biopower, or the biopolitical governance of humans and animals that has more broadly prioritized human life over animal welfare in China’s approach to COVID-19. In this way, social media has played a crucial role in mobilizing animal advocates to take a more prominent role in the emergency management of pets. The study concludes that China should consider adopting a standard operating procedure for pet care and rescue that includes pets in its humans-first disaster response and relief measures to develop a better and healthier national consciousness, fulfil the social needs of its citizens who value animal welfare, and strengthen its sense of national consciousness.
Co wolno właścicielom mediów? Debata na temat prawa do ograniczania swobody wypowiedzi polityków w mediach w Polsce, Rosji i Niemczech po szturmie na Kapitol
Authors: Głuszek-Szafraniec Dagmara
Published: September 2023

The article presents the results of comparative research on public/state media narratives on freedom of speech and democratic values. The starting point of the analysis is media coverage of the events in the United States in 2021 when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol. Following this incident, owners of media companies decided to block the outgoing president’s social media accounts. This decision led to many controversies and became a pretext for redefining the concepts of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of the media and responsible speech by politicians. The method used in this study was content analysis, and 73 materials were coded in 85 categories. The article presents both quantitative and qualitative results. The main goal is to demonstrate how different public/state media in European countries (Poland, Russia and Germany) reported not only the events alone, but also constructed narratives about democratic values, and the role of the media and politicians. A country’s journalistic and political culture has a significant impact on the construction of meaning and contextualisation of certain concepts and values in a manner that their interpretation is completely different, despite journalists using the same terms. Findings indicate that this may potentially impact building civic awareness, the sustainability of the democratic system, and the credibility of the media as a source of information about politics.
Note on geodesics of cotangent bundle with Berger-type deformed Sasaki metric over K\"ahlerian manifold
Authors: Zagane Abderrahim
Published: September 2023

In this paper, first, we introduce the Berger-type deformed Sasaki metric on
the cotangent bundle $T^{\ast}M$ over a K\"{a}hlerian manifold $(M^{2m}, J, g)$
and investigate the Levi-Civita connection of this metric. Secondly, we present
the unit cotangent bundle equipped with Berger-type deformed Sasaki metric, and
we investigate the Levi-Civita connection. Finally, we study the geodesics on
the cotangent bundle and on unit cotangent bundle with respect to the
Berger-type deformed Sasaki metric.
Liberal Educational Implications of Korean Women’s Science Fiction in the 2010s
: Focusing on Cheon Seonran’s A Thousand Blue
Authors: Song Dageum
Published: September 2023

The emergence of women's science fiction in the 2010s is notable for its narrative achievements in imagining various possibilities of the ‘posthuman’ in the new reality brought about by the development of science and technology. Research on women’s science fiction has also been conducted in the context of the posthuman, with two main research trends: technofeminism, which affirms the union between women and science, and critical posthumanist research on ableism. However, these studies lack a perspective on animality that encompasses humans and nonhumans. The discussion of science fiction inevitably confronts the disregard for life and instrumentalist exploitation, which can be seen as increasing with the development of science and technology. Therefore, the issues of human and non-human minorities, vulnerability, and animality are the ultimate challenges of a posthuman society and are central to the discussion of science fiction. If posthumanism dreams of a ‘better’ post-human world, it should focus on ‘animals, including humans’. Therefore, in order to generate categories of thought for discussion topics that can be utilized in liberal arts education, this paper adds the animal axis to the existing discussion and discusses the correlation between the three concepts of minorities, vulnerability, and animality in Cheon Seonran’s science fiction novel A Thousand Blue. As we have seen, the educational implications of the novel are that it connects humans and animals through disability and points out the problems of the technological society that will come in the near future as an extension of today, pointing out that the posthuman society should be designed from the lowest position. In addition, the novel’s significance lies in the fact that it creates a point of debate, rather than simply sealing the issue by establishing a desirable human-animal relationship. The novel shows that by adding a species axis to the posthumanist discussion, we can start to think about how to redesign society.
Becoming Solar: Towards More-Than-Human Understandings of Solar Energy
Authors: Mackey Angela , Vallejo de la Guarda Monserrat , Tomico Oscar , Wakkary Ron , Nachtigall Troy , De Waal Martijn
Published: September 2023

In this article we examine the experiences of the first and second author who have changed themselves to become newly attuned to the sun, or who have “become solar”. Motivated by calls to approach solar design in novel, less technocratic ways, we reflect on their one-year journey to gain a new relationship with solar energy as an explicitly more-than-human design (MTHD) approach. We argue that their perception of solar energy progressively worked to decentre them as human actors in this new solar-energy arrangement, revealing other nonhuman actors at play, instigating situations of care and attention to those nonhumans and ultimately guiding them towards what it means to be solar. For solar design, we see this approach as creating a new lens for solar designers to draw from. For MTHD, we see this acting as a practical example for designers seeking to begin transforming themselves in their own practice by taking initial steps towards a MTHD approach.
Designing Transitions, Restoring Habitat: Theories of Change from the Ecosystem Restoration Community Movement
Authors: Sides Madeline
Published: September 2023

The practice of ecological restoration spans a wide range of human interventions in socio-ecological systems. These interventions include activities ranging from plant propagation to river rerouting, and are done with the intention of bringing about desirable futures in response to ecosystem degradation. Through restoration, post-industrial sites have been transformed into thriving oases, and forests decimated by severe fire have been revegetated. This ever-expanding global body of work offers concrete, longstanding examples of people working together to design for transitions and create restored human habitats. In this paper, I frame this widespread movement of multiple epistemic cultures and their restorative projects as examples of designing for transitions. This paper concentrates on one specific subculture within restoration: the international Ecosystem Restoration Communities movement, which is a network of more than fifty restoration communities across thirty different countries working at the grassroots level to restore degraded land. 

I analyse the case of the Ecosystem Restoration Communities movement using the lens of “theories of change” from the Transition Design framework, bringing the two fields into conversation. Transition Design scholarship argues for greater consideration of the theories of change that drive designing. As such, those who design for transitions need concrete examples of how a theory of change may be translated into a design strategy and designed artifacts as part of a change-making process. To this end, I present four themes of change theories present in the Ecosystem Restoration Communities network. I discuss how they are translated into restoration approaches and subsequently into designed artifacts through individual Ecosystem Restoration Communities. I present this case to strengthen the connection between designing for transitions and restoration, as well as to illustrate how theories of change can guide the work of designing transformative change.
Social Design Dreaming: Everyday Speculations for Social Change
Authors: Carey Hillary
Published: September 2023

Racial justice activists tend to turn to science fiction to imagine better, freer worlds. Speculative futures in design are rarely fantasy-based. Design speculation relies more on unfamiliarity and exaggeration than fantasy to challenge assumptions and norms. This paper proposes that design, futuring, and utopian thinking can offer a new path to justice movements, and a new purpose for speculative design, to envision optimistic long-term possibilities based on realism. Designers, with their unique ability to ‘change existing situations into preferred ones,’ can build realistic and plausible visions of equitable, liberatory worlds. Such visions that amplify the missions of justice efforts can help enlist new supporters and motivate advocates through complex, disruptive change.  

This article describes eight workshops structured to explore the value of imagining radically hopeful visions co-created through critically conscious collaborative futures. In each workshop, designers acted as facilitators to help foster solution-finding with participants from various racial justice projects in both community and academic organisations. Workshops introduced participants to the joy and strength of thinking about long-term futures. Still, their visions often did not last beyond the workshop. Only in later workshops, when design prompts provided new formats for evoking participants’ futures, did their visions become tangible and long-lasting. The results show that designers’ creative skills can complement and give shape to the deep knowledge of justice advocates.
Weimar bilingual
Authors: Bodensteiner Michaela , Fischer Franz
Published: September 2023

Die Materialien in diesem Heft verstehen sich als frei einsetzbare Bausteine für den bilingualen Geschichtsunterricht (Sek I) bzw. den AbiBac-Unterricht (Sek II), die es den Schüler*innen ermöglichen, einige zentrale Ereignisse der Weimarer Republik unter einem spezifisch französischen – oder global europäischen – Blickwinkel zu untersuchen
und ihre narrative Kompetenz auszubauen.
Historisches Lernen im und über das Museum
Authors: Brait Andrea
Published: September 2023

Museen gelten als wichtiger außerschulischer Lernort für den Geschichtsunterricht.
Der vorliegende Band bietet einen Überblick über die Geschichte, die zentralen Eigenschaften und die Formen dieser Institution. Auf Basis dessen werden verschiedene Möglichkeiten vorgestellt, wie Museumsbesuche für historisches Lernen genutzt und in den Geschichtsunterricht integriert werden können. Neben dem Stand der Theorieentwicklung und der empirischen Forschung werden konkrete Arbeitsaufgaben für den Unterricht präsentiert.
Somit verbindet der Band geschichtsdidaktische Theorie, Empirie und Pragmatik.
Konzepte ökonomischer Bildung
Authors: Hedtke Reinhold
Published: September 2023

Diese Neuauflage stellt Ansätze ökonomischer Bildung in verständlicher Form vor und liefert fachdidaktische Leitbilder für das Handeln von Lehrkräften. Diese fördern ihr professionelles Selbstverständnis und eine innovative Praxis, indem sie die Vielfalt der Wirtschaftsdidaktiken erschließt und vergleicht. Durch das systematische Vorgehen bietet Reinhold Hedtke mit diesem Band Orientierung in einem unübersichtlichen Feld, der sich als Einführungstext in der Lehrkräfteausbildung empfiehlt.
IMPORTANCE OF AHARA IN AYURVEDA & EFFECT OF FOOD HABITS ON
CHILDREN
Authors: Sudha Singh , Kishor Bhone , Madhavi Deodas , Abhishek Sikchi
Published: September 2023

In the modern era due to the adaptation of western lifestyle and food habits, Indian children are prone to many
diseases, stubborn to response by conventional medicines. Commonly consumed food in the modern era arerefined flour-based food items like pizza, burgers, carbonated drinks, Indian fried food, and ready-to-cook food
having a high content of sugar, fat, and salt along with preservatives and artificial flavoring agents, low nutritive
value and low fiber. Frequent or daily consumption of these food items causes constipation, indigestion initially
followed by IBS, nutrient deficiency, and lifestyle disorders like obesity after long-term use. To cope with these
problems ayurveda recommended certain measures like daily regimen, seasonal regimen for food as per Agni and
lifestyle to maintain good health as well as food modification for good digestion.
A REVIEW ON MEDICINAL USES OF VISHATINDUKA W.R.T RASA TARANGINI
Authors: Yadav Megha , Chandra Suman , Kumar Yogendra , Bhagat Sangeeta
Published: September 2023

Ayurveda is a system of medicine, which is divided into eight branches, Agadatantra, being one of the major
branches of ayurveda, describes visha (poison). Vishatinduka (kuchala) comes under Upvisha category, and visha
and Upvisha categories are only described by two Acharya, those are kaviraj Sadanand Sharma in rasa tarangini
and Acharya Gopalkrishna Bhatt in Rasendra sara sangraha. AIMS- To document the medicinal properties of
vishtinduk given in rasa tarangini. METHOD- Collection of relevant literature related to Upvisha, vishtinduk,
and its medicinal properties from rasa tarangini. RESULT AND DISCUSSION- Kuchala has deepana and
pachana properties, thus it is useful in agnimandya. By the consumption of shodhita kuchala, pachak rasa is
produced in more quantity thus it possesses deepana and ama pachana properties. CONCLUSION- Kaviraj
Sadanand Sharma has described various medicinal properties of vishtinduk. The useful part of vishtinduk
mentioned is beej (seed). various formulations containing vishtinduk with their indications are mentioned which
are a total of seven in number. Three shodhana methods are described,
TRADITIONAL AND ADVANCED TEACHING-LEARNING METHODS IN RACHANA SHARIR(ANATOMY)
Authors: - Sakshi
Published: September 2023

Anatomy is the science that deals with knowledge of bodily structures like organs, bones, muscles, ligaments,
blood vessels, nerves, etc. and it can be studied at gross level or microscopic level. It is the elementary subject for
a medical student in learning medical education. Teaching anatomy simply started with the blackboard method
and cadaveric dissection, which now has progressed to overhead projectors, power-point presentations, 3D models, virtual dissection, software, and many online applications. Anatomy has been educated using different methods including didactic lectures, practical sessions, based on models, cadaveric dissection & computer-based learning. In the ancient era, learning and teaching were based on the pattern of Adhyan, Adhyapan, Sambhasha, etc.
where the Guru used to share his knowledge with his disciples by verbal communication. The subject has undertaken several changes with the adoption of modern effective teaching & learning approaches. Inclusive
knowledge of human anatomy emphasizes the understanding & practice of medicine. It is a well-known part of
the undergraduate curriculum. This paper aims to review the various traditional and modern anatomy educational
methods in the present and future of anatomy education.
CONTRACEPTIVE IN AYURVEDA WITH EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL
EVIDENCE
Authors: Vishnoi Santosh , Singh Neetu
Published: September 2023

Introduction The global population is growing considerably more quickly. Numerous socioeconomic conditions
of people have had negative effects as well. There are several negative effects associated with current contraceptive methods. Controlling fertility is crucial for preserving acceptable living standards and improving existing
ones in emerging nations. There are Single as well as Combination drugs mentioned in Ayurveda. Much Ayurvedic research done on Garbhanirodhaka Dravyas (Contraceptive drugs) in Ayurveda, and they are safe and have
better results. Material and Method- Ancient classical, review of published articles, and research articles on the
subjects related to contraception are undertaken. Result & Discussion- Numerous plants have been referenced in
ancient literature, some of which have been confirmed to be effective contraceptives through animal testing and
clinical trials, while others require further scientific investigation to establish their efficiency. Conclusion- Animal experiments were done on drugs like Vidanga, Pippli, Japa Pushpa, Chitraka, etc. have been found effective
as antifertility. Clinical studies have been done and proven effective with pharmacological evidence but there is
however some scope for improving the composition, dose, or period of treatment so as to achieve still better results.
AAHARA: THE (SIDE-TRACKED) IMMUNITY BOOSTER, A REVIEW
Authors: Rampal Sharma Pooja , Sarvesh Kamlesh Sharma , Priyanka Gajanan Kengale
Published: September 2023

When the question-mark pops-up in mind about what should be done to enhance immunity, all that one could recollect or think about is nothing but various medicinal sources like nutritional supplements, various medicated decoction, physical exercises, inculcation of various Rasayanas (rejuvenation therapy ) like Chyavanpraash, etc. in
their diet. But none of us reminds of the most natural and regularly consumed food as the small packets of immunity booster doses taken on an everyday basis at regular intervals. Through this article, efforts have been made
to let everyone be aware of HOW, WHEN, WHAT, and WHERE should one consume a proper diet having nutritious food, rich in all its components like vitamins, minerals, etc. requ
METAVERSE AND HOW APPS ARE DEVELOPED IN METAVERSE
Authors: Bilen Antony  , Alex Mathew  , Jomon Chacko  , Noel S. Thomas  , Cina Mathew
Published: September 2023

The notion of the metaverse has gained major interest in recent years, describing a virtual domain where users can interact with each other and digital content in a seamless and immersive manner. The metaverse is a virtual universe that blends Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and other immersive technologies to create a shared space where users can engage in various activities, socialize, and consume digital material. In the metaverse, apps play a vital role in creating the user experience and allowing interactions with the virtual environment. App building in the metaverse means designing applications and experiences that easily interface with the metaverse platform. These apps can range from entertainment and gaming experiences to productivity tools, instructional materials, and beyond. Developers need to address the unique qualities of the metaverse, such as its spatial and immersive nature, as they construct and develop such applications.
Envejecimiento poblacional y campo laboral. El olvido del adulto mayor en la gobernanza municipal
Authors: Valiente López Marco Antonio , Arbulú Pérez Vargas Carmen Graciela , Nauca Torres Enrique Santos , Delgado Tapia Victor Andres , Rojas Peña Bella Claire , Irigoin Hoyos Sergio
Published: September 2023

En el estudio sobre personas adultas mayores dentro del contexto de envejecimiento poblacional se han venido desarrollando diversas teorías con el propósito de responder a las características y demandas de este grupo poblacional específico, por ello cuyo objetivo fue elaborar un modelo teórico de gobernanza municipal que promueva a la inserción laboral del adulto mayor, asimismo la investigación tiene la característica de ser cuantitativo, racionalista y objetivo, los resultados sobre la situación socioeconómica es desfavorable en que presentan los adultos mayores en la provincia de Lambayeque lo cual obliga a la mayoría a realizar trabajos, que les permita generar ingresos económicos (55.2%). Gran parte de los adultos mayores se ocupa como trabajador independiente (33.2%); un 42.4% de adultos mayores que padecen de algún problema de salud crónico se encontraron trabajando. Concluyendo en que los gobiernos locales vienen desarrollando una gestión municipal deficiente desde de un enfoque de gobernanza municipal.
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Liver Biopsy: Diagnostic Value in Diffuse Liver Disease and Viral Hepatitis
Authors: Kaya Veysel , Tahtabaşı Mehmet
Published: September 2023

In this study, it is aimed to present the efficiency, diagnostic contribution, complications, and histopathology results of percutaneous liver biopsies performed under ultrasonography (US) guidance. For this purpose, 266 patients who underwent diffuse liver biopsy in our interventional radiology unit between January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic characteristics, laboratory records, and pathology results of the patients were recorded. Major and minor complications, diagnosis rate, biopsy indications were evaluated. 152 (57.1%) of the 266 patients included in the study were male and 114 (42.9%) were female, and the mean age of the patients was 34.4±12.2 years (min-max: 18-69). According to biopsy results, the most common pathological finding was chronic hepatitis B (n=249, 93.6%), followed by chronic hepatitis C (n=6, 2.3%). Minor complications occurred in 9.4% (n=25) of all patients, and the most common complication was pain at the biopsy site or right shoulder (n=22, 8.3%). No major complications or mortality were observed. According to the fibrosis score, 77.4% (n=206) of the cases were mild fibrosis, 18% (n=48) had moderate fibrosis, and 3.8% had severe fibrosis (n=10). In two (0.75%) patients, fibrosis scoring was not performed because the sample was insufficient. In conclusion, we suggest that percutaneous tru-cut liver biopsies performed under US guidance by experienced interventional radiologists are effective and safe. Also, this invasive procedure, which plays an important role especially in the diagnosis, staging and treatment plan of the diffuse liver diseases can be performed with very low complication and high accuracy rates by using correct and appropriate technique.
The Concept of Kelakat: Character Forming of Artists and Concepts of Art Creation
Authors: Suteja I Ketut
Published: September 2023

The concept of Kelakat is Balinese local wisdom made of woven bamboo in the shape of a square loaded with unique symbols and is interesting to study, because it contains the meaning of the combination of the + (Dik) sign. and the × (Widik) sign, the work rotates with each other. Dik symbol of the earth rotates to the left, and Widik symbol of the sky rotates to the right, its function is to maintain the balance of the world. The phenomenon is that the Balinese people make kelakat very skilled, but its value and meaning are not yet known. To prove cultural values ??in the concept of kelakat, it is necessary to research, philosophical theory, using qualitative descriptive methods, towards the formation of the character of the artist and the concept of creating works of art.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pembangunan Zona Integritas Menuju Wilayah Bebas Korupsi dan Wilayah Birokrasi Bersih Melayani di Pengadilan Negeri Manokwari
Authors: A.M. Loro Germana
Published: September 2023

Government bureaucracy plays a crucial role in supporting the national administrative system as it is responsible for performing public service functions, empowering communities, and contributing to national development. The bureaucracy in Indonesia currently faces several issues, such as administrative personnel not being entirely clean and accountable, administrative inefficiency, poor quality public services, and quantity falling short of expectations. The objective of this research is to identify and analyze the implementation of the policy on developing integrity zones towards corruption-free areas and clean-serving bureaucracies in the Manokwari District Court. This study utilizes a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques involve data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The theory used in this research is Edward III's policy implementation model, consisting of four variables: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The research findings indicate that the development of integrity zones has been implemented in the Manokwari District Court but has not yet received the predicates of a Clean and Serving Bureaucracy (WBK/WBBM). This is due to several obstacles, such as bureaucratic culture and mindset, insufficient human resources, budget limitations, and facilities. Based on these findings, it is recommended that all employees participate in the implementation of bureaucratic reform towards WBK/WBBM and integrity zones in the Manokwari District Court. This effort should be continually maximized, not only to obtain the WBK/WBBM predicates but also as a means to enhance services to justice seekers and eliminate corrupt behavior.
ANALISA KECANDUAN MEDIA SOSIAL PADA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI BIMBINGAN KONSELING UNIVERSITAS PGRI BANYUWANGI
Authors: Miftahul Arifin  , Siti Napisah  , Brillyan Gita Abigamika Arimbawa
Published: September 2023

Mahasiswa program studi bimbingan konseling di Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi, maka aktivitas mahasiswa yang bersangkutan akan terganggu, baik aktivitas sehari-harinya maupun aktivitasnya sebagai mahasiswa. Jika hal ini terus dibiarkan maka mahasiswa yang bersangkutan tidak bisa menjadi lulusan yang berkompeten di bidang konseling. Penelitian ini mengunakan pendekatan kuantitif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi dengan hasil penelitian adalah Aplikasi Whatsapp merupakan media sosial yang paling sering diakses oleh mahasiswa program studi bimbingan konseling Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi, yaitu dari 61 responden mahasiswa, sebanyak 55 mahasiswa (90,2%) paling sering mengakses media sosial ini. Dan Intensitas mahasiswa program studi bimbingan dan konseling Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi dalam mengakses media sosial termasuk kategori sedang. Terbukti dari data yang telah dianalisa menunjukkan dari 61 mahasiswa yang menjadi responden penelitian, sebanyak 12 mahasiswa (19,67%) memiliki intensitas mengakses media sosial dalam kategori rendah, 30 mahasiswa (49,18%) memiliki intensitas mengakses media sosial dalam kategori sedang dan 19 mahasiswa (31,14%) memiliki intensitas mengakses media sosial dalam kategori tinggi
Формування радянської тоталітарної моделі державно-церковних відносин
Authors: Отрош М.І.
Published: September 2023

У статті ставиться завдання дослідження сформованої в часи правління Леніна радянської тоталітарної моделі державно-церковних відносин, яка після Жовтневої революції 1917 р. принципово змінила релігійну ситуацію в країні. Прихід до державного керівництва більшовицької партії означав для православної церкви настання епохи жорстоких гонінь. При негативному ставленні до всіх релігій більшовики виявляли особливу ворожість до православ’я, тому їх  відносини з церквою з самого початку набули конфліктних форм. Декрет Ради Народних Комісарів «Про відокремлення церкви від держави» від 20 січня 1918 р. позбавив православну церкву юридичних і майнових прав та заклав основи її безправного становища на увесь період існування радянської влади. Цей декрет став замахом на весь устрій церковного життя і актом відкритого гоніння на церкву. Розпочався активний процес захоплення та вилучення монастирських і церковних будівель. Тисячі духовних осіб та активних віруючих були кинуті до в’язниць і концтаборів, масово відбувалися позасудові розправи над ними.

Проведена більшовиками протягом 1918-1920 рр. блюзнірська кампанія з розкриття рак зі святими мощами стала першою з найбільших  загальнодержавних антицерковних акцій за всю історію радянського періоду. Вилучені у монастирях і соборах святі мощі поміщалися в атеїстичні музеї. Особи, винні у протидії розкриттю рак зі святими мощами, притягалися до кримінальної відповідальності. Одночасно відбувалося масове закриття монастирів, у них вилучалися земельні угіддя та будівлі, проводилися реквізиції та пограбування церковних цінностей, насельники виселялися і зазнавали репресій. Під виглядом проведеної 1922 р. кампанії з вилучення у храмах предметів із дорогоцінних металів для реалізації на допомогу голодуючим розпочалися безпосередні каральні дії проти церкви. До обвинувачених в організації протидії вилученню церковних цінностей застосовувалася вища міра покарання. У цей період більшовики намагалися також усунути від церковного управління патріарха Тихона та інших авторитетних архіпастирів, щоб зруйнувати єдність церкви, зробити її підконтрольною, а в подальшому розкласти та знищити.

Протистояння з православною церквою було основою радянської релігійної політики в період правління Леніна. Стосовно до інших конфесій, всупереч деклараціям про повну рівноправність усіх релігій у радянській державі, у перші роки після Жовтневої революції політика більшовиків була менш жорсткою. У пропагандистських цілях «колишній панівній» православній церкві протиставлялися усі інші релігії, які раніше обмежувалися у правах або переслідувалися царизмом. Однак наприкінці 1923 р. (вже без участі тяжко хворого Леніна, який раніше був безпосередньо причетний до прийняття практично всіх принципово важливих рішень радянського уряду і більшовицької партії щодо церковної політики) в СРСР формується нова структура здійснення державної релігійної політики та відбувається перехід радянської держави до більш гнучкого курсу щодо церкви (так званий «релігійний неп»).
Поєднання традицій і новацій в економічному поступі Естонії
Authors: Орлова Т.В.
Published: September 2023

У статті з позицій історика аналізуються особливості естонського економічного життя у динаміці від минулого до сьогодення – від аграрного до постіндустріального суспільства. Показано, що Естонія гідно приймає виклики сучасності, зокрема кризи та їх наслідки. Раціональні балти не впадають в архаїку, хоча шанобливо бережуть свої традиції. Усвідомлюючи глобальні тенденції, вони рухаються шляхом інновацій, даючи в такий спосіб відповідь на головний виклик новітніх часів – виклик модернізації. Естонський досвід ще раз продемонстрував важливість двох складових успіху реформування: широкої підтримки з боку суспільства і здатності національної еліти керувати процесом.

Акцентовано фактори, що визначали і визначають економічний поступ Естонії: менталітет, невмируща переконаність у приналежності до європейської цивілізації, відданість її цінностям, готовність їх втілювати у життя і захищати. Від початку відновленої державності без будь-яких сумнів щодо альтернатив було визначено мету – приєднання до Європейського Союзу і НАТО. Діалектика розвитку визначалася взаємозв’язком вимог до претендентки на вступ і реформами, які здійснювалися заради відповідності до них.

У висновках зазначається, що для успішного соціально-економічного розвитку нації необхідне те саме, що й для повноцінного розвитку і самореалізації окремого індивіда – цінності інтелектуальної свободи, майстерності і відкритості до змін. Обраний шлях ліберальної демократії із соціально-орієнтованою ринковою інноваційною економікою вивів Естонію із стану окраїни російської імперії до кола розвинених європейських держав. Естонський досвід є цінним для тих пострадянських країн, які прагнуть того ж. Саме вдале поєднання традицій і новацій стало підгрунтям успіхів народу, який, незважаючи на всі складності і кризи сучасного світу, значно покращив власне життя і, допомагаючи іншим, заслужив повагу міжнародного співтовариства.
APLIKASI KONSULTASI DOKTER-PASIEN SECARA ONLINE BERBASIS ANDROID MENGGUNAKAN REACT NATIVE
Authors: Sardjono Mochamad Wisuda , Sanjaya Nicolas
Published: September 2023

The use of communication technology has penetrated into every field, including those related to medical consulting services. Smartphone devices not only function as a verbal communication tool, but can be used for online communication. With the development of computer programming languages, smartphone devices can be used more widely to serve consultations about health. Javascript is a programming language that is widely used in developing mobile applications. The React Native framework is used to design mobile applications so that they are easy to use via smartphone devices without going through a web application. In this study UML is used as an application design method and firebase as a data storage medium. The trials were carried out using BlackBox Testing on 4 smartphone devices based on the Android operating system with different specifications. In addition, trials were also carried out on every function in the Doctor-Patient Consultation application involving 25 respondents by providing an assessment. The test results show that the use of the React Native framework maximizes the design of Android-based mobile applications. Of the 4 smartphone devices, all functions in the application went well, apart from that, 25 respondents who gave an assessment of more than 65% stated that they agreed and strongly agreed with each statement regarding the application.
DESARROLLO DEL FRUTO EN CULTIVARES DE TOMATE DE ÁRBOL (Solanum betaceum Cav.).
Authors: Marcial Luis , Martínez Aníbal , León Juan , Suárez Alfonso , Viera William
Published: September 2023

El tomate de árbol es un frutal cultivado en Ecuador, siendo Tungurahua una zona representativa para su producción. Los cultivares Gigante anaranjado y Gigante morado son comercializados principalmente por su tamaño de fruto. Sin embargo, existe poca información sobre los cambios externos e internos que ocurren durante la etapa de desarrollo del fruto. El experimento se llevó a cabo en Valle Hermoso (Pelileo, Ecuador), registrándose diámetro, peso, firmeza, sólidos solubles y color en frutos provenientes de autopolinización, en los cultivares Gigante anaranjado y Gigante morado. Los resultados mostraron un incremento progresivo de todas las variables, excepto firmeza interna, durante el periodo de evaluación. A los 170 DDP, el cultivar Gigante morado obtuvo mayores valores que el cultivar Gigante anaranjado en todas las variables, excepto en la firmeza interna. Solamente el peso del fruto mostró diferencias significativas, Gigante morado alcanzó 147.50g mientras que el Gigante anaranjado obtuvo 118.83 g. Los sólidos solubles alcanzaron valoressimilares (11.0 °Brix) para ambos cultivares. Las semillas de los dos cultivares se diferenciaron del mucílago a los 60 DDP, pero el color del mucílago inició a cambiar a los 80 DDP en el cultivar Gigante morado y a los 90 DDP en el Gigante anaranjado.
CO-PIRÓLISIS DE LA MEZCLA DE BIOMASA LIGNOCELULÓSICA Y RESIDUOS PLÁSTICOS.
Authors: Ulpo Katherine , Espín Daniel , Palmay Paul
Published: September 2023

El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar el proceso de co-pirólisis de la mezcla de biomasa lignocelulósica con residuos plásticos de poliestireno y polipropileno para obtener biocombustible y determinar sus características fisicoquímicas. Se utilizó un reactor batch con una tasa de calentamiento de 12 °C·min-1 a una presión de -0,05 MPa, purgado con nitrógeno, conectado a un sistema de enfriamiento; para las pruebas de co- pirólisis se trabajó con una temperatura de 400°C (T1) y otra de 450°C (T2) con 2 composiciones de mezcla, la primera C1: 25%Biomasa+75%Plástico (50% PP+50%PS) y la segunda C2: 25%Biomasa+75% Plástico (25% PP+75%PS). A partir del análisis de los biocombustibles se observó que estaban constituidos principalmente por compuestos oxigenados, olefinas, naftenos y compuestos nitrogenados. Su poder calorífico fue de 40152 kJ kg-1. Finalmente se determinó que el biocombustible a T2-C2 obtuvo mayor rendimiento (73%) porque en su composición había mayor presencia de poliestireno que por su estructura polimérica es más fácil su despolimerización por adición de calor, sin embargo, si se excediera dicha temperatura se promovería a la formación de gases. Además, por sus características fisicoquímicas el biocombustible podría ser usado como aditivo de combustibles convencionales.
CONCORDANCIA DE PARÁMETROS CLÍNICOS RELACIONADOS CON EL DIAGNÓSTICO DE LA DIABETES. ESTUDIO DE CASO EN RIOBAMBA
Authors: Idrovo Julio , Gavilanes Irene , Valverde Victor , Idrovo Alessandro , Paredes Concepcion , Carbonell Ángel , Maldonado Daniela , Yambay Jenny
Published: September 2023

Los trastornos metabólicos de colesterol total, glucosa y triglicéridos están directamente relacionados con la diabetes mellitus tipo 2, por lo que su detección mediante análisis clínicos confiables contribuye a la prevención de la salud y al diagnóstico de la enfermedad. En este estudio se realizó el análisis de concordancia de los resultados de colesterol, glucosa y triglicéridos obtenidos mediante el método espectrofotométrico en cuatro diferentes laboratorios de análisis clínicos de la ciudad de Riobamba, en muestras sanguíneas de voluntarios de ambos sexos entre 19 y 22 años. El colesterol y la glucosa fueron significativamente diferentes al nivel del 5%, mientras que los valores de triglicéridos no mostraron diferencia significativa. Los resultados de colesterol, glucosa y triglicéridos coincidieron en 85%, 92% y 87%, respectivamente. Las inconsistencias de los valores pueden conducir a un diagnóstico equivocado por parte de los médicos que se apoyan en las pruebas clínicas y, por tanto, a tratamientos inadecuados con el consiguiente gasto evitable para la salud pública. Entonces, será necesaria la implementación de políticas de calidad en los laboratorios clínicos, que aumenten la fiabilidad de sus resultados.
Evolution History of Chinese Han Nationality Reflect Great Integration of Chinese Nation
Authors:   Research Base of Humanistic Spirit and Social Development in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi Border Old Revolutionary Base Area, Baise Guangxi 533000, China & Guangxi University Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences, Baise Guangxi 533000, China, QIU Qinghua , DENG Shaoyun ,   Research Base of Humanistic Spirit and Social Development in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi Border Old Revolutionary Base Area, Baise Guangxi 533000, China & Guangxi University Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences, Baise Guangxi 533000, China
Published: September 2023

Based on the importance, necessity and feasibility of the great integration of Chinese Nation, this paper expounds the concept and origin of Nation. On this basis, the origin of the Han Nationality, the evolution of the Han Nationality carried on the historical retrospection and the historical context, the evolution of the Han Nationality was elaborated in detail. The evolution characteristics of the Han Nationality are analyzed in detail, pointing out that the Han Nationality originated from the Huaxia Nationality, dating back to the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River during the period of Three Emperors and five emperors. According to the development of time, in the long course of history, the Han Nationality had constantly blended and integrated with the surrounding residents in the process of development. Through detailed analysis, it had been found that the Han nationality and other ethnic minorities in China share the same root, same origin, same ancestor and same lineage, which provides the theoretical basis and practical historical facts for the great integration of the Chinese nation. It provides historical evidence for the feasibility, importance and urgency of the great integration of the Chinese nation.
Comparative Analysis of The Operational Guidelines or Rules Under the Sexual Offences Against Children in Malaysia and India
Authors: Abdul Jumaat Mahmud , Omoola Sodiq
Published: September 2023

The Malaysian Parliament has passed special legislation, the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792). The Guidelines and the Rules of the POCSO Act 2012 provide detailed guidance on the procedure for the necessary protection of the child victim as well as a child witness to the authorities involved. The Guidelines are a very good start and it is recommended to the Legislature conduct further research with respect to the Guidelines and consider it to be promoted into a full-fledged regulation with proposed modifications attached to Act 792 to infuse it with more binding force and pro-active measures rather than reactive.