bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peningkatan Minat Pelajar Sekolah Menengah Keatas di SMK Al-Hafiz untuk melanjutkan Pendidikan Ke Perguruan tinggi
Authors: Yusuf Iskandar  , Jordan Chan William  , Mochamad Khilmi  , Dudih Gustian  , Yudi Nata  , Muhamad Muslih  , Nunik Destria Arianti
Published: May 2023

Students in Cikelat Village, Cisolok District, Sukabumi Regency have low interest in continuing their education to college. This can be seen from the data in the Cikelat village database. The reason the students in this village do not continue their education to college is the constraint in the form of the costs needed to continue to college, and the majority of them think that graduating from high school is enough to prepare them for the world of work. To solve this problem, an increase in interest in continuing school was held with technology learning videos in high school and above. This increase in the attractiveness of further school interest is carried out by giving presentations on how important it is to continue education to higher education, outlining the paths that can be taken to enter higher education, scholarships provided by universities and the government, as well as explaining the general description of higher education. Then at the end, a learning video will be given about the benefits and importance of continuing education to college.

Keywords: interest, education, collegeStudents in Cikelat Village, Cisolok District, Sukabumi Regency have low interest in continuing their education to college. This can be seen from the data in the Cikelat village database. The reason the students in this village do not continue their education to college is the constraint in the form of the costs needed to continue to college, and the majority of them think that graduating from high school is enough to prepare them for the world of work. To solve this problem, an increase in interest in continuing school was held with technology learning videos in high school and above. This increase in the attractiveness of further school interest is carried out by giving presentations on how important it is to continue education to higher education, outlining the paths that can be taken to enter higher education, scholarships provided by universities and the government, as well as explaining the general description of higher education. Then at the end, a learning video will be given about the benefits and importance of continuing education to college.Keywords: interest, education, college
Regulating Algorithmic Disinformation
Authors: Sun Haochen
Published: May 2023

Disinformation is endemic in the digital age, seriously harming the public interest in democracy, health care, and national security. Increasingly, disinformation is created and disseminated by social media algorithms. Algorithmic disinformation, a new phenomenon, thus looms large in contemporary society. Recommendation algorithms are driving the spread of disinformation on social media networks, and generative algorithms are creating deepfakes, both at unprecedented levels. The regulation of algorithmic disinformation is therefore one of today’s thorniest legal problems.

Against this backdrop, this Article proposes a novel approach to regulating algorithmic disinformation effectively. It first explores why transparency, intelligibility, and accountability should be adopted as the three major principles of the legal regulation of algorithmic disinformation. Because of its market-based technology development and regulation policy, the United States has yet to adopt any laws regulating algorithmic disinformation, let alone these three principles. The Article then examines legislative reforms in France and China, where the three principles have been translated into legal rules requiring social media companies to disclose their disinformation-related algorithms, render them intelligible to users, and assume legal responsibility for curbing the spread of disinformation on their platforms.

Based on a critical discussion of the major problems with these legal rules, the Article puts forward a multi-stakeholder approach to better implement the three principles. It argues that the United States should take the lead in creating and piloting an algorithmic disinformation review system. This new system would empower the administrative oversight of algorithmic disinformation and promote the dynamic engagement of social media users and experts in policing algorithms that generate and disseminate disinformation. The ADRS would thus promote the transparency and intelligibility of algorithms and hold social media platforms accountable for curbing disinformation.
Programa de Afrontamento Dirigido a Padres y Madres de Niños Diagnosticados con C´ancer Pertenecientes a la Unidad de Pediatría del Instituto Oncológico del Oriente Boliviano de la Ciudad de Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Authors: Pinoé Chacón Margarita Scarlet
Published: May 2023

El presente trabajo propone un programa de afrontamiento dirigido a padres y madres de niños diagnosticados de cáncer pertenecientes a la Unidad de Pediatría del Instituto Oncológico del Oriente Boliviano de la ciudad de Santa Cruz. Se analizaron los resultados de la investigación sobre el afrontamiento de los padres de familia y se propuso un modelo de comportamiento adaptativo mediante la Guía de Afrontamiento "¿Cómo hago frente esta situación?", y la planificación de sesiones clínicas individuales y grupos de apoyo. El presente proyecto es de tipo cuali­cuantitativo, su diseño de investigación es no experimental­descriptivo con un enfoque inductivo y fue realizado en una muestra de 26 sujetos en total. Los principales instrumentos utilizados fueron entrevistas estructuradas y un cuestionario de afrontamiento. La conclusión más importante fue que la mencionada población necesita un entrenamiento en técnicas/métodos específicos para afrontar la presente situación.
Decisiones Estratégicas de Creación de Valor Bajo Incertidumbre y su Incidencia en la Competitividad y la Valoración Empresarial
Authors: Muñoz Royo Erick Ernesto
Published: May 2023

El artículo expone una investigación experimental, el modelo propuesto pretende mejorar las habilidades cognitivas y crear competencia en decisiones directivas, para de esta manera determinar si existe diferencia significativa entre los participantes que aplican teorías, estrategias y los que no lo hacen. Los sujetos fueron estudiantes de licenciatura de la carrera de Ingeniería Comercial, que representan al máximo ejecutivo. Para recolectar los datos se empleó un cuestionario compuesto por veintisiete variables. El procesamiento y tabulación de los datos se realizó mediante los softwares Excel - IBM SPSS Stadistics 21. Los resultados económicos y financieros producto de las decisiones adoptadas bajo incertidumbre, cuantificados a través del método de flujo de dividendos descontado permitirán crear competitividad y maximizar la valoración de cada curtiembre y situarla en una determinada posición con respecto a sus similares de su industria. Los resultados alcanzados en la contrastación estadística fueron contundentes, se optó por la hipótesis alternativa.
Penerapan Metode Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Untuk Memilih Desa Sebagai Lokasi Kuliah Kerja Nyata
Authors: Adzaki Muhammad Fikra , Ramadhani Yogi , Fadli Ari
Published: May 2023

Berdasarkan Undang Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 2012 tentang Perguruan Tinggi (PT), maka setiap Perguruan Tinggi berkewajiban melaksanakan Tridharma. Tridharma yang dimaksudkan dalam undang undang tersebut adalah pendidikan, penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Pada penelitian yang kami lakukan berfokus pada peran perguruan tinggi pada poin tridharma pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Beberapa perguruan tinggi merealisasikan poin Tridharma ini dalam bentuk program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN). Dalam implementasinya untuk melaksanakan program KKN setiap PT telah memilih beberapa desa dengan kriteria tertentu untuk dijadikan targetnya. Dalam proses menentukan pilihan desa berdasarkan kriteria tersebut tentunya dilakukan atas dasar pertimbangan beberapa aspek. Hal ini dilakukan untuk menghindari kesalahan dalam pelaksanaan program di desa tersebut. Salah sasaran dapat mengurangi efektivitas upaya pengabdian masyarakat ini. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan cakupan area adalah desa yang ada Kabupaten Banyumas Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangunan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) untuk menentukan pilihan desa tempat pelaksaan KKN berdasarkan kriteria yang telah ditentukan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Berdasarkan lima kriteria yaitu Lingkungan, Kesehatan, Kependudukan, Wanita, serta Budaya Pariwisata, SPK memberikan rekomendasi pilihan desa yaitu Desa Kalisalak dengan nilai 0.016026.
Variabilidade espacial e estrutura de jovens regenerantes de Jatropha mollissima (Pohl) Baill. em área de caatinga no Semiárido Paraibano.
Authors:   , Estevão Marques Valdeilson
Published: May 2023

Objetivou-se neste trabalho analisar os parâmetros fitossociológicos e a dinâmica da distribuição espacial dos jovens regenerantes de Jatropha mollissima (Pohl) Baill. em área de caatinga no semiárido paraibano. Assim, o trabalho de campo realizou-se no Espaço Experimental Reservado para Estudos de Ecologia e Dinâmica da Caatinga – Área I do Laboratório de Ecologia e Botânica – LAEB/CDSA/UFCG (7°39’38.8’’ S e 36°53’42.4’’ W; 538 m de altitude) localizado no município de Sumé. O ecossistema selecionado para o estudo apresenta-se com uma extensão de 1,05 ha, sendo dispostas nessa área 96 parcelas de 10 X 10 m para análise dos jovens regenerantes de J. mollissima. O levantamento dos jovens regenerantes ocorreu nos meses de novembro e dezembro de 2021. Foram calculados os parâmetros absolutos de densidade (DA) e frequência (FA) e elaboradas as classes de regeneração. Relacionado ao levantamento de jovens regenerantes foram identificados 1965 indivíduos. Assim, a densidade absoluta na área amostrada ficou representada por 2047 indivíduos.ha-1. Particularmente em relação à frequência absoluta e considerando-se as 96 parcelas amostradas, os indivíduos jovens de J. mollissima foram registrados em todas as parcelas, representando 100% do total amostrado. Assim, avaliando o número de indivíduos distribuídos por parcela, a que apresentou maior abundância de indivíduos jovens regenerantes foi a 37 (68 indivíduos). A altura média registrada foi de 0,10 m, sendo que a parcela que apresentou a maior altura média foi a parcela 44 (0,144 m) e o menor valor para as parcelas 33 e 40 com (0,082 m). O diâmetro médio foi 0,59 cm, sendo que a parcela 95 ficou com o maior valor (0,947 cm) e a parcela 18 com o menor valor calculado para o diâmetro médio (0,389 m). Considerando os parâmetros fitossociológicos de densidade absoluta e frequência absoluta por classes de tamanho da regeneração natural, os maiores valores foram encontrados na Classe 1 (0,04 - 0,10 m) com 1439 ind./ha e 98 % respectivamente. Portanto, os dados gerados neste trabalho com jovens regenerantes de J. mollissima em área de caatinga ofertam importantes subsídios para a definição de ações estratégicas voltadas para a biologia da conservação e restauração de ecossistemas degradados no contexto do Semiárido brasileiro.
Fenotipagem de variedades crioulas de feijão-caupi em diferentes estádios fenológicos com uso de inteligência artificial.
Authors:   , Jerônimo Santos Saraiva José
Published: May 2023

O trabalho objetivou realizar a fenotipagem de variedade crioulas de feijão-caupi em diferentes estádios fenológicos utilizando-se de técnicas de inteligência artificial para processamento de imagens digitais e ajuste de modelos de aprendizagem de máquina. Ações antrópicas estão relacionadas às mudanças climáticas globais, o que reforça o papel dos agricultores familiares como guardiões de sementes de variedades crioulas de feijão-caupi. Devido ao fato de existirem muitas variedades, há risco de confusão na identificação desses materiais. Para tanto, seis variedades crioulas foram cultivadas para obtenção de imagens digitais em diferentes estádios fenológicos, as quais foram processadas utilizando-se dos vetorizadores InceptionV3, SqueezeNet, VGG16 e VGG19. Posteriormente, foram testados os algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina k-vizinhos mais próximos (KNN - number of nearest neighbors), árvore de decisão (Tree), floresta aleatória (RF - Random Forest), aumento de gradiente (GB - Gradient Boosting), máquina de suporte de vetores (SVM - Support Vector Machines) e rede neural artificial (MLP - Multi-Layer Perceptron). A performance dos modelos foi testada utilizando-se do método de validação cruzada (Cross-validation). Algoritmos de aprendizagem de máquina do tipo Rede Neural Artificial e Máquina de Suporte de Vetores têm elevado desempenho para fenotipagem de variedade crioulas de feijão-caupi em diferentes estádios fenológicos a partir do processamento de imagens digitais.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Kredit Pada Bank BJB KCP Gedebage
Authors: Nunung Ai , Candra Fatihah Dian , Hernawati Euis , Azka Savvana Fadhia
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan nasabah kredit pada Bank BJB KCP Gedebage. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif serta pengumpulan data melalui studi lapangan, kuesioner, dan studi pustaka. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh nilai koefisienkorelasi sebesar 0,828 yang menyatakan bahwa kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan nasabah kredit Bank BJB dikategorikan sangat kuat karena berada pada rentang 0,80 – 1,000. Hasil uji hipotesis t menunjukkan besarnya t hitung terhadap t tabel (9,888 > 0,288) yang berarti terdapat pengaruh antara kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan nasabah kredit pada Bank BJB KCPGedebage. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan koefisien determinasi diperoleh R square sebesar 68,5% memiliki arti bahwa kepuasan nasabah kredit pada Bank BJB KCP Gedebage dipengaruhi oleh kualitas pelayanan sebesar 68,5%. Hambatan yang terjadi adalah kurangnya sosialisasi dari pihak Bank mengenai produk kredit sehingga kurangnya informasi yang didapat oleh debitur. Serta pelayanan yang diberikan Bank kurang cepat dan efisien mengenai permintaan nasabah. Solusi yang disarankan adalah sudah seharusnya karyawan Bank mempelajari serta memahami produk yang tersedia, agar nasabah mendapatkan informasi secaralengkap dan jelas. Serta karyawan Bank harus sering mengikuti pelatihan-pelatihan seperti pelatihan pelayanan prima, agar dapatmemberikan pelayanan yang terbaik kepada nasabah.
Pengaruh Capatial Intensity, Inventory Intensity, dan Leverage Terhadap Agresivitas Pajak pada Perusahaan Sektor Pertambangan yang Terdaftar di Bei Tahun 2018-2021
Authors: Kevlin Malau Mei , Siregar Sudjiman Lorina
Published: May 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh capital intensity, inventory intensity, dan leverage terhadap agresivitas pajak pada perusahaan sektor pertambangan yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2018-2021. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis Explanatory Research, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di BEI periode tahun 2017 sampai dengan tahun 2021 yang berjumlah 49 perusahaan. Pemilihan sampel yang digunakan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa intensitas modal berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap agresivitas pajak, intensitas persediaan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap agresivitas pajak, leverage tidak berpengaruh terhadap agresivitas pajak.
Customer Experience Evaluation on Implementation Kredit Pasti Mudah (KPM) Application AT PT. Bank XYZ
Authors: Vieri Sasmita Christian , Sardjono Wahyu
Published: May 2023

Customer Experience is a perception that is felt by customers where they interact with applications, products, services from the brand of a product. Applications used by customers such as smartphones, websites, computer software, and so on. Currently application KPM that implemented CRM system at PT. BANK XYZ use has not been maximized. There is an obstacle that happening on Customer Experience in the use of KPM application and it’s affecting the Customer Satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to find out what variables contribute in the practices that the company have an obstacle between Customer Experience and Application in CRM system at PT. BANK XYZ with Factors Analysis and building a model for using CRM implementation process in current KPM application and determine the CRM Strategy at PT. BANK XYZ in the future using Regression Analysis. This research shows that in this study there are new 7 factors that has been founded using Factor Analysis in the Customer Experience sides namely Sales Utilization, Customer Regain, Customer Rewards, Technical Contribution, Customer Segmentation, Customer Personalization, Customer Retention. The result from seeing a Regression Analysis result we could apply in practice as we could make a strategy to reinforces the strength and decreasing its weakness of the application at PT. BANK XYZ
Pengaruh Kearifan Lokal Terhadap Pendapatan Usahatani Padi Rawa Lebak di Desa Sungai Pinang Iii Kecamatan Sungai Pinang Kabupaten Ogan Ilir
Authors: Mulyana Eka , Sriati Sriati , M.Yamin M.Yamin , Yunita Yunita
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) mengetahui kearifan lokal di Desa Sungai Pinang III Kecamatan Sungai Pinang Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, (2) menganalisis pendapatan usahatani padi rawa lebak di Desa Sungai Pinang III Kecamatan Sungai Pinang Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Kabupaten, (3) menganalisis pengaruh kearifan lokal terhadap pendapatan usahatani padi rawa lebak di Desa Sungai Pinang III Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif eksploratif dan metode survei (survey method). Metode yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan atau menjelaskan sesuatu berdasarkan keadaan yang sebenarnya, misalnya seperti kondisi, keadaan, situasi, peristiwa atau kegiatan. Selanjutnya adalah metode survey yang digunakan untuk memperoleh informasi harga jual, jumlah produksi, biaya produksi, upah tenaga kerja, dan sumber pendapatan lainnya dari petani padi rawa lebak di Desa Sungai Pinang III. Metode ini dilakukan dengan cara memberikan daftar pertanyaan (kuesioner) kepada responden kemudian melakukan wawancara mendalam dengan mereka. Waktu pengambilan data dilakukan mulai Februari 2021 sampai dengan Maret 2021.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Kepemimpinan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pengadilan Agama Serang Kelas 1B Provinsi Banten
Authors: Marthalia Lia , Sophiandi Dede , Kurdi Amirudin
Published: May 2023

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah kurangnya pemahaman pegawai terhadap budaya organisasi sehingga mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya organisasi dan kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai Pengadilan Agama Serang Provinsi Banten. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey, untuk mendiskripsikan distribusi sampel berdasarkan variabel tunggal dan untuk menjajaki adanya pengaruh antar variabel. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pegawai Pengadilan Agama Serang Provinsi Banten berjumlah 50 orang pegawai. Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 24 pegawai diambil dengan metode total sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan instrument penelitian dalam bentuk kuesioner yang dituangkan dalam pertanyaan-pertanyaan, masing-masing diberikan alternative jawaban berdasarkan metode likert. Untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian digunakan analisa statistik deskriptif dan analisis statistik korelasi dan regrersi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Budaya organisasi mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai (2) Kepemimpinan mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai (3) Budaya organisasi dan kepemimpinan secara bersama-sama mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai.
ANALISIS LOYALITAS KARYAWAN BUMN DI JEMBER
Authors: Armelina Dini Rahma , Rizqi Maulidyah Amalina
Published: May 2023

Loyalitas karyawan adalah kesetiaan karyawan kepada perusahaan, sebagaimana ditunjukkan oleh komitmen terbaik mereka bagi perusahaan Banyaknya problematika yang dihadapi karyawan BUMN di Jember akibat dari kurangnya tenaga kerja, misalnya banyaknya beban kerja yang dilakukan dan mengharuskan beberapa karyawannya untuk menghandle pekerjaan yang sebenarnya bukan menjadi tanggung jawab mereka. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu ingin menganalisis loyalitas karyawan BUMN di Jember. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pengambilan data menggunakan wawancara. Metode pengambilan data informan pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Dari hasil wawancara, diketahui bahwa karyawan BUMN di Jember terbukti loyal terhadap perusahaan, dimana tidak ada keterpaksaan yang diberikan perusahaan karena para karyawan menjalankan pekerjaan murni sebagai bentuk tanggung jawab dari jabatan yang diterima dan dilakukan sampai masa kerja habis atau pensiun.
The Case of the Broken Linx® System in a Sleeve Gastrectomy Patient
Authors:   Ascension St. John Hospital, 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI, 48236, USA, Hawasli Abdelkader
Published: May 2023

De novo breaking of the LINX system inside the patient’s body has not been reported. The LINX system was introduced in 2012 after FDA approval as a device to control reflux symptoms in the general population. Its use was expanded into the bariatric population in 2015. Until now the only complication known to occur due to the device itself is erosion into the esophagus. Our case report is the first to show the possibility of such break to occur in the connecting wire between the magnetic beads in a patient after sleeve gastrectomy without MRI exposure.
Modulation of Occipital Alpha Rhythm in Expert and Novice Surgeons Performing Suture
Authors:   University of Talca Av. Lircay s/n, Talca, Chile, la Luz Aylwin María de
Published: May 2023

Background: Surgeons learn to perform highly repetitive suture movements. Simple movements elicit synchronization of the alpha frequency band (8–12 Hz) in occipital area, attributed to inhibition of task irrelevant areas. Yet, there is limited evidence on alpha amplitude in complex motor performance. In this study, we evaluated the impact of movement performance, expertise and task demand in the alpha power in occipital areas during suturing.
One Year Experience with the use of a New Expendable Cage and Large Endplates for Thoracolumbar Vertebral Body Replacement
Authors:   Trauma Surgery and Spine Surgery, Donau-Ries-Klinik Donauwoerth, Neudegger Allee 686609 Donauwoerth, Germany, Reinke Andreas
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Subsidence is the most common complication following thoracolumbar vertebral body replacement (VBR) with expandable cages. Implants with large endplates are now being used in order to reduce the rate of subsidence. However, these require more elaborate preparations of the vertebral endplates, which may lead to higher surgical morbidity. Herein we present the 30-Day morbidity results following VBR with these devices.
Development and Evaluation of Virtual Teaching of Surgical Skills: A Feasibility Study
Authors:   Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research, London, Francis Nader
Published: May 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges to health service delivery around the world, with an adverse impact on doctors-in-training. However, creating an opportunity to utilise and apply digital tools to replace most, if not all, face-to-face teaching. The aim of this study was to ascertain the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual training of basic surgical skills using the Kirkpatrick model of curriculum evaluation.
Vaginal Hysterectomies: 5 Years of Experience in the Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics II, HASSAN II University Hospital of Fez
Authors:   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics II, HASSAN II University Hospital of Fez, Morocco, Conte Alpha Boubacar
Published: May 2023

We made this study to describe through our experience the epidemiological profil, of patients who underwent vaginal hysterectomy and to describe the indications and the complication of such surgery in our department. Methodology: This is a retrospective study of 60 cases of vaginal hysterectomies collected in the gynecology-obstetrics II department of the Hassan II University Hospital in Fez, during the period from 01/01/16 to 31/12/21.
The Obesity Paradox in Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Pilot Study
Authors:   Intensive Care Unit and ECMO Referral Centre Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy, Batacchi Stefano
Published: May 2023

Background: Emergency surgery is associated with high mortality and morbidity and identifying the patients at highest risk of death represents a major challenge for intensivists. Obesity is a common comorbidity with increasing prevalence in the last 20 years. While conflicting results were reported on the association between obesity and mortality in elective surgery, very few data are available on this relationship in emergency surgery.
Influence of Patella Height on Knee Joint Function after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Study
Authors:   The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China, Liu Jianguo
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between the change of patella height and postoperative functional outcomes, range of motion, and patellar crepitus after total knee arthroplasty.
Five-Year Survival of the Delta One TT and Revision TT Systems after Primary Complex and Acetabular Revision Surgery
Authors:   Registrar Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Erasmus MC, Doctor Molewa- terplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands, P Hogerzeil Dirk
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Use of Trabecular Titanium cups in total hip arthroplasty is expected to reduce the incidence of loosening of the acetabular component of the prosthesis. We reviewed clinical outcomes of the Delta One TT and Delta Revision TT acetabular systems during five-year follow-up after primary complex or acetabular revision surgery.
Hemorrhagic Stroke: Why can a Low-Intensity Stroke Lead to Extensive Cerebral Hemorrhage?
Authors:   Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117485, Moscow, st. Butlerova, Russia, P Reutov Valentin
Published: May 2023

Currently, there is no definitive opinion on the advantage of surgical treatment of hemorrhages over their medical treatment. However, there is an experimental and theoretical justification for early surgical intervention. The question is discussed: why low-intensity hemorrhagic stroke (micro stroke) can lead to extensive cerebral hemorrhage.
Analysis of Reasons for Medical Malpractice Litigation due to Epidural Steroid Injection
Authors:   Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, 25805 Bar- ton Road A106, Loma Linda, CA, USA, Cheng Wayne
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Administration of Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) increased approximately 99% from 2000 to 2014. Analysis of reasons for malpractice claims due to ESI may provide insight into methods to improve patient care. This study analyzed malpractice claims due to ESI using two well established legal databases
Portinari e a pintura histórica para a sede de O Cruzeiro
Authors: Alves Pinto Junior Rafael , Almeida Soares João
Published: May 2023

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar a produção de Portinari para a sede da revista O Cruzeiro (1949), notadamente os estudos para a pintura mural decorativa de temática histórica planejada para o edifício. Esta produção é emblemática por exemplificar as preocupações nacionalistas presentes no debate artístico do final da década de 1940, em geral, e o posicionamento de Portinari diante da pintura histórica, em particular.
DENTAL MALPRACTICE CASES IN TURKEY: EVIDENCE BASED ON HIGH COURT DECISIONS
Authors: YALÇIN BALÇIK Pınar , ÇAKMAK Cuma , KURT Mehmet Emin , ADIGÜZEL Özkan
Published: May 2023

This study aims to examine dental malpractice cases in Turkey through the Supreme Court’s decisions. In this study, the dental malpractice decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeals, one of the highest judicial bodies in Turkey, are evaluated. It is seen that 83.3% of dental malpractice lawsuits filed against dentists occur in private enterprises (private clinics, practice, private hospitals, etc.). It was also discovered that most of the decisions were made in 2014, 2015, and 2018. Furthermore, the majority of the decisions (93.7%) are compensation cases. The cases were brought mainly by adults (89.6%). The patients mostly applied to the dental clinic for a dental prosthesis (25%) and implant (18.8%). Choosing the wrong treatment method (66.7%) and service failure (14.6%) are the leading causes of malpractice. Health consequences such as severe pain (31.3%), inability to fully perform the chewing function due to defective prosthesis (10.4%), mouth sores, and difficulty in swallowing (6.3%) occurred in patients. It was determined that 7 (14.6%) cases had to undergo a second operation due to malpractice. The average amount of pecuniary and non-pecuniary compensation demanded from physicians is 53.431 TL. The majority of the decisions (52.1%) were reversed under Article 428 of the HUMK (Law of Civil Procedure). Like other healthcare professionals, dentists are faced with a malpractice lawsuit and can pay high compensation penalties. There is a need to develop individual, institutional, and national strategies for malpractice, and necessary precautions must be taken.
TÜRKİYE’DE SEÇİM BARAJININ DÜŞÜRÜLMESİNİN YEREL YÖNETİMLERDE KATILIMA ETKİSİ
Authors: EROL Veysel , KAYAN Ahmet
Published: May 2023

Demokrasi anlayışının benimsendiği siyasal sistemlerde halkın tercihinin meclise yansıması seçimler aracılığıyla sağlanmaktadır. Seçimler, demokratik olsun ya da olmasın hemen hemen bütün siyasal sistemlerde en çok tartışılan konuların başında gelmektedir. Birçok ülkede olduğu gibi, Türkiye’de de demokrasinin zorunlu bir gereği olan seçim ve seçim sistemleri büyük önem taşımaktadır. Türkiye’de genel seçimlerde seçim sistemlerinin önemli bir türü olan yüzde on barajlı nispi temsil sistemi uygulanmakta ve genel seçim dönemlerinde uygulanan bu yüksek barajlı seçim sistemi, özellikle demokratik hukuk devlet ilkesini ihlal ettiği gerekçesiyle uzun bir süredir tartışılmaktaydı. Dolayısıyla Türkiye’de 2022 yılında yüzde on seçim barajının, yüzde yediye düşürülmesiyle birlikte genel seçimlerde önemli değişikliklerin meydana gelmesi beklenmektedir. Ancak “temsilde adalet” ilkesinin de bir gereği olarak, seçim barajının yalnızca genel seçimlerde değil, yerel seçimlerde de en az yüzde yediye düşürülmesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de genel seçimler yanında yerel seçimlerde de seçim barajının yüzde yediye düşürülmesi halinde bu değişikliğin yerel katılıma olabilecek etkisi ele alınmaktadır.
Bond Strength of Resin Composite Posts Placed in Primary Teeth: A Comparison of Adhesive Systems
Authors: Mehdi Mohammad Aun Ali , Noor Zain , Shahroz Nabiya , Adnan Mariam , Zaidi Irha Hussain , Surti Sumayya
Published: May 2023

Objective: In this study, researchers used two different adhesives to determine which ones had the strongest push-out connection between resin composite posts and primary teeth's intracanal dentin. Methods: Fifty primary lateral incisors were split into two groups (n = 25) and treated with either Adper Single Bond 2 (ASB group) or Clearfil SE Bond 2 (CSE). Resin composite was used to fill the canal in the root's coronal one-third. A universal testing equipment was used to conduct the push-out evaluation. The data was analyzed using t-test. Results: Strengths of push-out bonds were found to be significantly different amongst the two groups using t-test (p=0.000). The mean±S.D push-out bond strength of the samples in ASB group was 8.41±4.83 Mpa, while mean±S.D push-out bond strength of the samples in CSE group was 14.21±4.03 Mpa. Most failures were adhesive, and there was no difference (p=0.327) in the fracture mode distribution between bonding agents. Conclusion: In terms of push-out bond strength, CSE group was clearly superior to ASB group. When placing resin composite posts in primary anterior teeth, it is advised to utilize a universal adhesive system and self-etch adhesives from the sixth generation. Due to their simplicity of use, reduced technical sensitivity, and reduced number of required clinical processes, bonding agents may be a desirable choice for repairing primary teeth with short resin composite posts. Keywords: Adhesive system, bond strength, primary teeth, resin composite
Association of Serum Level and DNA Methylation Status of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor with the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Batool Tayyaba , Sarfraz Maria , Raza Syed Hyder , Tahir Arooj
Published: May 2023

Background and Aim: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has shown to promote myelination besides its effect on survival, differentiation, and plasticity of neurons. It has an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health in addition to its central nervous system function. The present study aimed to determine the serum level association with DNA Methylation status of brain derived neurotrophic factor with severity of coronary artery disease. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 164 major coronary artery patients in the department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology of Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur from April 2022 to December 2022. Individual with possible cardiac symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea were enrolled. Patients were distributed as CAD group (n=82) and non-CAD group (n=82). CAD severity was measured by Gensini scoring system. The coronary artery lumen stenosis was defined as follows: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 was for 1-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, 76-90%, 91-99%, and total occlusion respectively. Prior to angiography, patients’ anthropometric parameters such as BMI, systolic, and diastolic pressure were recorded. Demographic details such as age, gender, and smoking status were also noted. SPSS version 27 was used for data analysis. Results: Of the total 164 patients, there were 82 study group comprised of 58 (70.7%) male and 24 (29.3%) females whereas control group was comprised of 40 (48.8%) male and 42 (51.2%) females. Study group had at least one major coronary artery with > 50% stenosis classified as CAD group and non-CAD group patients had completely normal coronary angiographies. The CAD group patients had higher mean age and smokers than non-CAD group. The incidence of hypermethylated BDNF gene in CAD and non-CAD group was 86.6% and 70.7% respectively. There were insignificance difference of serum BDNF concentration mean values in CAD group (1.82 [1.61-2.12] ng/ml) versus non-CAD group (1.69 [1.39-2.03]). The BDNF methylation was found 81.2% in male and 83.4% in female patients. Regarding serum BDNF mean value, no significance difference was observed in men (1.82 [1.52–2.12]) and women (1.70 [1.44–2.02]). Conclusion: The present study concluded that the increased risk of CAD associated with BDNF hypermethylation may be useful for identifying subjects at risk. A significant correlation was also found between BDNF hypermethylation and CAD severity. There was no significant association between severity of CAD and BDNF serum level. Keywords: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, serum level, Coronary artery disease, Severity, DNA methylation
A Comparative Change in Left Ventricular Mass Index on Echocardiography in Hypertensive Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients Taking Candesartan
Authors: Nasir Tayyaba , Abbas Sakhawat , Khalil Umar , Nasir Tehreem , Kaleem Muhammad , Aslam Muhammad Shahzad , Khalid Umair
Published: May 2023

Background: To assess the evolution of the left ventricular mass index on echocardiography in candesartan-treated hypertension individuals with and without diabetes. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional comparative study. Place and Duration: The present study was conducted from June 2022 to February 2023. Methodology: A total of 120 male and female patients of 35-55 years of age, fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for this study and divided into two groups i.e. Group-A and Group B. In Group-A 60 diabetic type-2 hypertensive patients were considered while in Group B 60 non-diabetic hypertensive patients were included. Patients of both groups were treated with candesartan. Raw data was operated through SPSS version 2022 with the Mean standard deviation regression (Mean ± SD). Results: Significant changes (P≤0.05) in both groups were seen, the hypertensive diabetic patients showed Mean standard Deviation value (35.65 ± 5.93) whereas hypertensive non-diabetic patients showed Mean standard Deviation value (21.95 ± .48) respectively. Practical Implications: In the current study there was an echocardiographic comparison of left ventricular mass index changes in both diabetic and non-diabetic hypertensive patients was concluded with candesartan cilexetil. The findings of this clinical trial are so beneficial for hypertensive patients to manage their self. Practical implication This study compared the effect of candesartan on left ventricular mass index in hypertensive diabetic and non-diabetic patients. The results showed that candesartan was more effective in reducing left ventricular mass index in hypertensive diabetic patients. This study provides useful information for the management of hypertension in diabetic patients of the community. Conclusion: Candesartan reduced left ventricular mass index more in hypertensive diabetic as compared to non-diabetic hypertensive patients. Both diabetic and non-diabetic hypertensive patients had a reduction in blood pressure with candesartan. With the considerable BP drop, candesartan is a viable treatment for hypertensive diabetic patients. Keywords: Hypertensive, Diabetics, Candesartan and Left ventricular index, posterior wall thickness.
Fasting Influence on Diabetic Emergency Visits in a Tertiary Care Hospital Throughout Ramadan and other Lunar Months
Authors: Akram Zuneera , Inayat Maryam , Akhtar Sobia , Perveen Rehana , Saeed Rehana , Abid Juweria , Furqan Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Background: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn till sunset. This extended fasting period may affect the management of diabetes in diabetic people. This study aimed to compare the number of visitors to the diabetic Emergency Room (ER) of a private tertiary care hospital in FB Area, Karachi, Pakistan, throughout Ramadan and other lunar months, with diabetes emergencies. Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing an electronic medical record review of patients with diabetes emergency who visited the ER of a tertiary care hospital between the ninth and eleventh lunar months during the previous two years. Patients with diabetes who visited the ER and were more than 18 years old were included. It established the frequency of ER visits, sociodemographic parameters, and clinical features. The relationships between variables were evaluated using the SPSS Software. Results: During the selected study period, the ER reported a total of 32,134 admissions. There were just 0.61 % of diabetes emergency visits. According to the inclusion criteria, 123 participants were included in the study (64.2% men and 35.7% women). The majority (51.2%) took oral hypoglycemic agents, and more than half (60.97%) had type 2 diabetes. There was a substantial variation in the prevalence of diabetes emergency visits between Shaban, Ramadan, and Shawal, 0.55, 0.32, and 0.27 %, respectively. However, the peak incidence did not occur during Ramadan. Despite identifying specific associations, the study showed no significant differences between the frequency of ER visits during Ramadan and the prior and subsequent lunar months regarding demographic and clinical variables and diabetes profile. Practical Implication: The following investigation will help in designing a plan with suitable diet and antidiabetic agents that will help in balancing the blood sugar levels as well as the glycemic index. Conclusion: In contrast to earlier studies, a decreasing prevalence trend was observed from Shaban to Ramadan to Shawal. This demonstrated that fasting throughout Ramadan has no negative effect on the occurrence of diabetes emergencies compared to other months. During the three-month study period, type 2 diabetes and insulin-treated patients with hyperglycemia were the leading cause of diabetic emergency room visits, with no significant variations across the months. These findings underscore the necessity for primary care physicians to thoroughly evaluate type 2 and insulin-treated individuals and provide comprehensive health education and counseling. Keywords: Ramadan, Diabetes, Fasting, Emergency visit, Antidiabetic agents, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
Visual Surveys Reveal Coral Growth in Mangrove Fringe in a Subtropical Metropolis
Authors: Flowers Kellie , Golembeski Paige , Ross Bailey , Karp Richard F , Baker Andrew C
Published: May 2023

Mangrove forests are understudied habitats for potentially resilient coral communities (Rogers 2019, Stewart et al. 2022). These coexisting mangrove-coral (CMC) habitats (Stewart et al. 2022) can be found around the world yet are still underreported and understudied. Miami, Florida
falls within the possible range of CMC habitat distribution (see figure 7 in Stewart et al. 2022) but is also a heavily urbanized coastal environment. We conducted surveys of potential CMC habitats in the spring and summer of 2022 at four locations: Lamar Lake, Bill Sadowski Critical
Wildlife Area, Matheson Hammock Park and Marina, and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park ("Bill Baggs"). Approximately 3 km of coastline were explored using rudimentary visual surveys conducted via.
Experimental study of a drainage made of nitinol
Authors: Yusef Yu. N. , Antonov A. A. , Shkolyarenko N. Y. , Yusef S. N.
Published: May 2023

One of the relevant tasks in glaucoma treatment is development of a drainage implant (microstent) and a technique for its implantation during minimally invasive surgery with the aim of forming a channel for aqueous humor outflow to maintain patients’ intraocular pressure level within the tolerable range.

We proposed a novel microstent for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery consisting of a drainage tube in the form of a self-expanding frame with dimensions significantly lower than similar devices used in clinical practice. The purpose of this work was to study the safety of the microstent made of nitinol when implanted in the eyes of experimental animals.

The study included 10 grey Chinchilla rabbits divided into two groups. The drainage implant was installed into one eye of an animal, while its second eye was used as control for evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of the microstent. The difference between the groups was conjunctival access; in the second group implantation was done through punctures, moving the knife towards the limbus area.

No inflammatory reactions were observed in cases with implantation of the stent under the conjunctiva and the limbal area. Biomicroscopy showed no differences between animal eyes. No local irritation was found according to morphological criteria.

Microstenting is a promising glaucoma treatment approach, and the present study shows prospects for its continued development and modification of the drainage implant and its delivery system.
New possibilities in determining the individual norm of intraocular pressure
Authors: Yusef Yu. N. , Kazaryan E. E. , Rafaelyan A. A.
Published: May 2023

This article presents the preliminary results of a clinical trial of the Individual Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Norm Analyzer. The screening method for determination of individual norm of IOP proved the efficiency for early glaucoma diagnosis, as well as in the treatment and monitoring of the disease. Patients with IOP elevated for up to 15% relative to tolerant IOP were put into the group with low risk of disease development, with IOP elevation of 15 to 25% — the group with average risk, by more than 25% — the group with high risk of developing glaucoma. The Individual IOP Norm Analyzer is an effective device for dynamic monitoring, which in combination with other examination methods increases the capabilities of early diagnosis, monitoring of glaucoma with regard to individual parameters.
Neuroprotection in the complex treatment of primary glaucoma
Authors: Avetisov S. E. , Volzhanin A. N. , Kozlova I. A.
Published: May 2023

Neuroprotection is a direction in therapy that prevents the loss of neurons due to external factors. In glaucoma, the use of both direct and indirect neuroprotection is pathogenetically justified, which, respectively, can have a direct protective effect on retinal ganglion cells, or affect various risk factors for the development of neuropathy. At present, Retinalamin — a complex of peptides isolated from cattle retinas — is used in ophthalmology for neuroprotective purposes. Although the clinical efficacy and safety of Retinalamin is well established, its exact mechanism of action remains unclear. To amend this, in vitro studies of its cytotoxicity and efficacy were carried out, as well as a comparison of its effectiveness in various ways of administration, and a retrospective analysis of its use.
Rezension von: Braun, Joachim, Nationalsozialistische Machtübernahme und Herrschaft im badischen Amtsbezirk Tauberbischofsheim
Authors: Baßler Andre , Braun Joachim
Published: May 2023

Joachim Braun: Nationalsozialistische Machtübernahme und Herrschaft im badischen Amtsbezirk Tauberbischofsheim. Wertheim 2014. (Veröffentlichungen des Historischen Vereins Wertheim 8). 240 S.
Rezension von: Scheumann, Ortrun, Geliebte Feinde
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Scheumann Ortrun
Published: May 2023

Ortrun Scheumann: Geliebte Feinde. Ein Mädchen erlebt das „Dritte Reich“ in Würzburg. Übersetzt und herausgegeben von Roland Flade. Sonderveröffentlichung des Stadtarchivs Würzburg Band 9, Würzburg (Ferdinand Schöningh) 2015. 116 S., Abb.
A INAUGURAÇÃO DO CLUBE EM CASCAIS ROBERT BURNS: IMMORTAL MEMO
Authors: Lobo Luiza
Published: May 2023

Robert Burns (1759-1796) é celebrado em grande parte do mundo como o grande poeta nacional escocês, na data de seu nascimento, 25 de janeiro. Neste ano de 2023 fui convidada como oradora da tradicional conferência intitulada“Immortal Memory” na inauguração do Clube Robert Burns na Casa de Santa Maria, em Cascais, em Portugal. Tal honra me coube por ter publicado a única tradução do poeta em português, em Robert Burns: 50 poemas, edição bilíngue (Rio de Janeiro, Relume-Dumará, 1994, 336 p.), com exceção de três poemas traduzidos por Carlos Cardim e um por Jorge de Sena. Nesta conferência, discuto os principais aspectos estéticos, políticos e filosóficos que tornam sua obra ainda hoje representativa para nós, em todos os países que se querem democráticos e livres.