bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What’s the ‘problem’ with sex work? Problematizing Irish parliamentary debates on the Criminal Sexual Offences Bill 2015
Authors: Flattery Stella
Published: April 2023

Through the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, Ireland recently proposed legislation that criminalizes those who purchase sex while leaving those who sell sex subject to no offence. Modeled on the Sex Purchase Ban in Sweden, the objective of the Bill is to eradicate sex work, which is assumed to be achievable by means of legal retribution for the buyer. Such measures are also intended to tackle the gender inequality and exploitation presupposed to be inherent in sex work. The proposed legislation was subject to much parliamentary debate. Offering a nuanced insight into the rationales, assumptions and positions taken by legislators, transcripts of those debates were subjected to Carol Bacchi’s ‘What’s the Problem Represented to Be (WPR)’ approach. The ‘problem’ of sex work was found to be represented as exploitation of vulnerable people, and as a practice that was incompatible with social and moral values. Sex workers were represented as ‘victims’ who had been ‘coerced’ under the assumption that working in the sex industry due to economic necessity was a void choice. Throughout the debates, those opposing the Bill disrupted and dismantled the premise of the legislation by mobilising a host of ‘knowledge’ gathered from a cross-section of international research. However, we see that ‘knowledge’ that does not fit the victim paradigm and adhere to the notion that one ‘survives’ prostitution is disqualified through exclusion.
Cognitive entailments among “the true, the good, the beautiful”: a mainland Chinese sample
Authors: Yu Xinchi , Pöppel Ernst , Zhan Weidong , Bao Yan
Published: April 2023

Philosophers and cognitive scientists have long debated about the entailments among “the true, the good, the beautiful” (TGB hereafter). In the current article, we directly probed mainland Chinese subjects’ cognitive entailment among TGB. Using 1-7 (Experiment 1) and 1-6 (Experiment 2) Likert scales, we convergently observed that mainland Chinese subjects tend to think that the beautiful is not the true, and that the good is the beautiful. Additionally, Experiment 1 also revealed that mainland Chinese subjects tend to think that the true is not the beautiful. Some of these results may reflect anthropological universals, and some others may reflect cultural specifics. Experiment 3 revealed that the most popular translation of TGB in Chinese into English is rather “the true, the kind, the beautiful”, suggesting that the three concepts mapped to TGB in Chinese is not one-to-one mapped to the three concepts mapped to TGB in English. Therefore, caution should be exercised when making cross-linguistic or cross-cultural comparisons about TGB in the future.
Waterfowl eggshell refines palaeoenvironmental reconstruction and supports multi-species niche construction at the Pleistocene-Holocene transition in the Levant
Authors: Yeomans Lisa , Codlin Maria C. , Mazzucato Camilla , Dal Bello Federica , Demarchi Beatrice
Published: April 2023

Utilising multiple lines of evidence for palaeoenvironmental reconstruction improves our understanding of the past landscapes in which human populations interacted with other species. Illuminating such processes is key for a nuanced understanding of fundamental transitions in human history, such as the shift from hunting and gathering to farming, which move beyond simple deterministic interpretations of climate-driven innovation. Avifaunal remains can provide detailed indications of complex multi-species interactions at the local scale. They allow us to infer relationships between human and non-human animals, but also to reconstruct their niche, because many bird species are sensitive to specific ecological conditions and will often relocate and change their breeding patterns. In this paper, we illustrate how novel evidence that waterfowl reproduced at Levantine wetlands, which we obtained through biomolecular archaeology, as well as modern ornithological data, can reveal conditions of wetlands that are conducive for breeding waterfowl. By understanding the interplay between wetland cover cycles and waterfowl ecology, we argue that human modifications to the environment would have promoted wetland productivity inviting waterfowl to remain year-round. Within this landscape of "mutual ecologies", the feedback resulting from the agency of all species is involved in the construction of the human niche.
A Board of One’s Own: Interviewing the anonymous female imageboard community
Authors: Ewerhart Wilma
Published: April 2023

This article examines the experiences of female users of imageboards – online anonymous-by-default bulletin boards. Using thematic analysis on 12 Instant Messaging (IM)–based interviews with female-identifying imageboard users, this study gathers and presents their experiences and perceptions of benefits and drawbacks of use. Major findings include negative perception of mainstream imageboards and a contrastingly positive sentiment towards the platforms investigated as part of this study. Using imageboards represented a unique, entertaining and social experience. Interviewees predominantly used imageboards to be hyperbolic, ‘vent’, discuss sexuality or explore thoughts they otherwise would not. The study’s findings question previous narratives of women on imageboards which position them either as mostly unaffected members of the space or as out-of-place minorities ‘getting by’ – by virtue of using masculinist strategies. Rather, participants describe ambivalent experiences around navigating these spaces, including benefits of entertainment, sense of belonging and the affinity towards gendered self-experimentation.
Studi Buyback Saham BUMN Di BEI Pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Lindananty  , Mohamad Soedarman
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Stock buyback during the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020 which is intended to encourage the economy and increase stock prices that have decreased.  To prove that these expectations are achieved or not, this study examines the differences in abnormal returns (AR) of stocks and trading volume activity (TVA) before and after share buybacks with a sample of 7 BUMN issuers who have realized share buybacks until the end of June 2020. Paired sample test results The t test shows that the p value of the AR variable is 0.042, which is smaller than = 0.05. Likewise, the p value of the TVA variable is 0.002 <0.05, which means that there is a difference between AR and TVA before and after the buyback of the shares of the 7 BUMN companies.
Analisis Penyebab Kesulitan Keuangan (Financial Distress) pada Bidang Konstruksi di PT Adhitama Global Mandiri
Authors: Fransisca Aprilia Khancitra Subekti  , Irawan Budi Prasetyo
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the internal factors that led to PT. Adhitama Global Mandiri experiencing financial distress (financial distress) and to provide advice and input to the company in order for it to resolve and handle the financial distress condition. The research object under consideration is one of PT. Adhitama Global Mandiri's projects, namely the construction of the Achievement Arena Building, Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya. Financial distress (financial distress) at PT. Adhitama Global Mandiri was caused by (1) cash difficulties, (2) large amounts owed to subcontractors, suppliers, and banks, and (3) company receivables. The analytical technique causing financial distress at PT. Adhitama Global Mandiri is to: (1) generate cash financial statements from the contract value, (2) generate financial reports payable to subcontractors, suppliers, and banks, and (3) generate financial statements of Brawijaya University receivables to PT. Adhitama Global Mandiri.
Pengaruh Komisaris Independen , Dewan Direksi Dan Komite Audit Terhadap Manajemen Pajak (Studi Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Sektor Industri Barang Konsumsi Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2016 – 2020)
Authors: Maria Yovita Bete
Published: April 2023

The  Influence of Independent Commissioners, Board of Directors and Audit Committee on Tax Management (Empirical study on manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the period 2016 – 2020). This study aims to determine the effect of independent commissioners, boards of directors and audit committees on tax management either partially or simultaneously. The research strategy used in this study is a causality research strategy with the research method used is the documentation method. which is quantitative in nature taken from the financial statements of manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector that have been audited in 2016-2020 using the Software Eviews version 25 program. The results of the study prove that: 1) Independent Commissioners have a positive effect on tax management. 2) the board of directors has a negative effect on tax management. 3) the audit committee has a positive effect on tax management and 4) independent commissioners, the board of directors and the audit committee have a simultaneous effect on tax management.
Peran PT. Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Surabaya Sebagai Upaya Masyarakat Penyelamatan Sumber Daya Air Bagi Masyarakat Dalam Program CSR Geblak Jambangan
Authors: Beti Nur Hayati  , Nuril Khatulistiyawati  , Ita Puspitasari  , Buyung Satria Permana
Published: April 2023

The condition of decreasing water quality also occurs in the Brantas River. This pollution is mostly caused by domestic waste caused by the lack of public awareness in disposing of waste in its place. Based on these problems PT. Pertamina (Persero) Integrated Terminal Surabaya, as one of the corporate entities that stands around the location provides a program that aims to deal with this problem through the Jambangan Right Behind Movement (Geblak) program. The research method used in this paper is descriptive qualitative. The result of this research is PT. Pertamina (Persero) Integrated Terminal Surabaya has a role as a facilitator and catalyst. There are several stages that have been passed since the beginning of the program, namely assessment, engagement, action and facilitation. The impact can be seen in changes in environmental conditions that used to be slums to become organized, as well as reducing waste that is converted into goods of economic value.
Penerapan Metode Activity Based Costing System Dalam Menentukan Tarif Rawat Inap
Authors: Harmana I Made Dwi
Published: April 2023

Abstract.   The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of inpatient rates when using the Activity Based Costing method at Abadi Medical Tabanan Hospital. As well as analyzing the large comparison of inpatient room rates between the Activity Based Costing System method and the traditional methods that have been implemented by the Abadi Medical Tabanan Hospital so far. This research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The data collection techniques used in this study were documentation, observation, and interviews. The data analysis method used is by calculating the cost of inpatient services based on traditional cost accounting, calculating the cost of inpatient rooms based on the Activity Based Costing method, where the results of the calculation of the two methods will be compared to the cost of inpatient rooms. The results of the calculation of the cost of inpatient care at the Abadi Medical Tabanan Hospital using the Activity Based Costing System showed that the difference between the lower rates for VIP room 1 was IDR 31,997.07, while the higher rate occurred in VIP Room 2 with a difference of IDR 56,570. , 68, Class 1 IDR 193,765.10, Class 2 IDR 47,881.33 and class 3 IDR 79,375.90.

Keywords:   Activity Based Costing, traditional methods, inpatient rates
Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Desa Sebelum dan Selama Pandemi Covid-19 Desa Purwodadi Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Yusi Krisdiana  , Setia Budi Kurniawan
Published: April 2023

Tujuan dari riset ini yakni untuk mengetahui, mendeskripsi Akuntabilitas pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Desa, dan Dampak Alokasi Dana Desa Desa pada saat sebelum dan selama covid 19 di Desa Purwodadi dan narasumber penelitian ini terdiri atas Kepala Desa, Sekretaris Desa dan perwakilan warga desa Purwodadi. Teknik penelitian menggunakan deskriptif dengan pendekatan Triangulasi. Metode  pengumpulan menggunakan interview, observasi, dan dokumentasi.  Analisis data dilakukan dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan guna mencocokkan antar pihak terkait penelitian. Dari hasil penelitian kualitatif tentang Alokasi Dana Desa dan kebijakan desa  ini, diketahui bahwa Penyusunannya yang sudah melibatkan masyarakat, dan pelaksanaannya sudah sesuai dengan aturan tentang akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Aloksi  Dana Desa yang tertera dalam Pemendagri No. 20 Tahun 2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Akuntabilitas pengelolaan Alokasi  Dana Desa dapat meningkatkan pembangunan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat  desa Purwodadi, Kecamatan Tirtoyudo, Kabupaten Malang.
Pemahaman Dan Kepedulian Penerapan Green Accounting Pada Puskesmas Kecamatan Bluto Kabupaten Sumenep
Authors: Dicky Wahyudi  , Syahril  , Rusnani
Published: April 2023

This study entitled "Understanding And Careful About The Implementation Of Green Accounting (Puskesmas Bluto)" is a study that aims to find out how the understanding and concern for the application of Green Accounting as a form or effort to reduce the impact on the environment caused by operational activities. Bluto then before and after the implementation of Green Accounting. This research was conducted at the Community Health Center, Bluto District, this type of research is a qualitative-descriptive research. The data sources were obtained through interviews with informants and the results of observations and then to test the validity of the data using triangulation of data sources and theories. The results of this study are (1) understanding and concern for the application of Green Accounting has been done well, it can be seen from the activities carried out by the Bluto Health Center in reducing the existing environmental impacts such as managing waste properly. (2) environmental costs arising from the operational activities of the puskesmas are recognized using the accrual basis method, then in measuring environmental costs using the previous budget realization (Historical Cost), and for requests for environmental costs, they must submit a RUK (Proposed Activity Plan) 1 year earlier and the following year must make an RPK (Activity Implementation Plan). (3) reporting prior to the application of Green Accounting at the Bluto Health Center, which has not made a special reporting presentation, where the environmental costs incurred are recognized as expenses and included in the operational report but after the application of Green Accounting the Bluto Health Center is able to present special financial reports on environmental costs and can already identify the environmental costs that arise at the Bluto Health Center.
A Teenage Girl with Large Lung Mass
Authors: Liaw Ann Pyn Gloria , Nadarajan Chandran , - Siti Khairunnisaak , - Roudhotul Nadiah
Published: April 2023

Extraskeletal Ewing Sarcoma is rarely reported. A fifteen-year-old girl presented with the right-sided pleuritic chest pain, shortness of breath, and productive cough with whitish sputum associated with poor oral intake. She subsequently underwent contrast-enhanced Computerized Tomography thorax, which showed lobulated heterogenous hypodensity occupying the entrance of the right superior pulmonary vein, extending to the left atrium.
Nutritional Status, Vitamin D and Lifestyle of Adults with and without Type 2 Diabetes in Baghdad, Iraq: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mahmood Sumayah , Omar Noraida , Sallehuddin Hakimah , Albayaty Mohammed Asaad , Mohd Yusof Barakatun-Nisak
Published: April 2023

INTRODUCTION: Understanding the status of diabetes is important to predict thevariables that affect risks due to diabetes or can be used to prevent diabetes. This studyaimed to compare the socio-demographic characteristics, nutritional status, vitamin D(VitD) levels, and lifestyles of diabetic versus non-diabetic adults in Baghdad, Iraq.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out fromOctober to December 2019, and data were collected from adults aged 20 to 65 years.Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors that contributed to thedevelopment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Data was analyzed using SPSSVersion 22. RESULTS: One-hundred seventy subjects were divided into two groups of85 respondents in non-diabetic and diabetic groups, respectively. Educational level, vitDlevel and daily consumption of red meat, pizza, pastries, nut and bread were significantlyhigher in the non-diabetic than in the diabetic group (p<0.05). On the other hand,respondents with T2DM had higher family history of T2DM, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR),body fat percentage (BF%), fasting blood glucose (FBG) and daily consumption of brownbread (p<0.05). Multiple logistic regression showed that the only significant factorscontributing to the status of diabetes were educational attainment and FBG (p<0.05).CONCLUSION: Higher educational level and decreasing one unit of FBS reduced the riskof T2DM by 10% and 67%, respectively. Future Interventions on fostering educationallevel, normal BMI, healthier diet and vitamin D intake are recommended for T2DMprevention and control in Iraqi adults.
Contextual, Radiological Anatomy (RA) Learning needs Evaluation for Curricular Improvement
Authors: Mohamed Ansari Reshma , Wei Han Hong , Idris Sara , Abdul Latiff Atikah
Published: April 2023

INTRODUCTION: As a part of the MBBS curriculum review exercise, University of Cyberjaya (UoC), Malaysia had come up with a study to investigate the feedback and learning needs pertaining to radiological anatomy (RA) in pre-clinical teaching. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single-institutional survey of all five-year medical students was done using an adapted instrument which had both open and close-ended questions on the radiological anatomy teaching received so far and the perception on the teaching methods and content. 405 respondents out of 503 (80%) (year 1=115, year 2= 78, year 3=79, year 4=78, year 5=55) replied. There were totally 136 male and 269 female respondents. RESULTS: Though the overall student learning time (SLT) was adequate, year 3 students (62%) reported inadequate radiological anatomy SLT. Pre[1]clinical students (57.5%) reported more of formal radiological anatomy teaching while clinical students indicated informal teaching (Informal: 15.1 %, Even mix of formal and informal: 56.6 %). Female students reported higher response of adequate SLT (69.1%) and formal teaching (46.9%) compared to males. Small group learning such as gross anatomy practical sessions, problem-based learning, clinical skills teaching, and clinical correlates sessions were recommended. Abdomen and thorax were the most preferred regions where radiological anatomy could be explored further. X-ray followed by CT and MRI were the most favoured radiological modalities to learn topographical anatomy. CONCLUSION: The study provided sound feedback on the existing radiological anatomy teaching practices. Data shows stark contrast between the needs of the students and the current practices indicating that it is quite substantial for curriculum review.
Systems Thinking Approach on Foetal Abnormalities Due to Alpha-Fetoprotein Level
Authors: Nong Nong Nur Sakinah , Ahmed Shogar Ibrahim Adam
Published: April 2023

Foetal complications due to abnormal Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) levels are becoming a serious matter. The risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) is substantially greater in the raised maternal serum-alpha fetoprotein (MS-AFP) group than in the normal MS-AFP groups. The top three APOs in terms of occurrence rate in the increased MS-AFP group were structural foetal abnormalities, spontaneous abortion, and premature delivery. Low levels of AFP in the maternal may indicate a risk of Down syndrome. This is a critical matter that needs to be investigated and dealt with seriously, based on the systems thinking approach. This research aims to investigate screening methods on AFP foetal based on system thinking approach. The main purpose of the study is to provide an analytical and integrated approach to deal with foetal complications due to AFP level. This integrated approach comprises various analytical aspects, including conceptual framework, data analysis, evaluation of the screening methods. How systems thinking can contribute to improve all these aspects of foetal complications will be investigated. The methodology will enable to conduct a detailed explanation to the major problems of AFP in the form of a causal loop diagram based on the holistic view of the systems thinking approach. It is expected that the application of a systems approach could provide an effective method of analysis for understanding and managing the foetal abnormalities by considering all aspects in a holistic manner and clearer methods of intervention to reduce the cases.
Endoscopic fenestration of an enlarging giant occipital arachnoid cyst
Authors: Blue Rachel , Gujral Jaskeerat , Ahmad Hasan S. , Choudhri Omar
Published: April 2023

This case demonstrates an endoscopic fenestration of an enlarging giant occipital arachnoid cyst. The patient is a 42-year-old woman presenting with headache, progressive vision loss, and nausea and vomiting. MRI demonstrates a large, nonenhancing cystic lesion in the right occipital lobe measuring up to 8.3 cm, consistent with an arachnoid cyst. This surgical video illustrates the technique for an endoscopic fenestration into the native ventricular system utilizing stereotactic MRI-guided stealth navigation. Postoperatively, the patient had full recovery with improvement of headaches and vision and was discharged on postoperative day 1 without complications.

The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2023.1.FOCVID22129
Long-term outcomes after responsive neurostimulation for treatment of refractory epilepsy: a single-center experience of 100 cases
Authors: Roa Jorge A. , Marcuse Lara , Fields Madeline , Vega-Talbott Maite La , Yoo Ji Yeoun , Wolf Steven M. , McGoldrick Patricia , Ghatan Saadi , Panov Fedor
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

Despite antiepileptic drugs, more than 30% of people with epilepsy continue to have seizures. Patients with such drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) may undergo invasive treatment such as resection, laser ablation of the epileptogenic focus, or vagus nerve stimulation, but many are not candidates for epilepsy surgery or fail to respond to such interventions. Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) provides a neuromodulatory option. In this study, the authors present a single-center experience with the use of RNS over the last 5 years to provide long-term control of seizures in patients with DRE with at least 1 year of follow-up.

METHODS

The authors performed a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected single-center database of consecutive DRE patients who underwent RNS system implantation from September 2015 to December 2020. Patients were followed-up postoperatively to evaluate seizure freedom and complications.

RESULTS

One hundred patients underwent RNS placement. Seven patients developed infections: 2 responded to intravenous antibiotic therapy, 3 required partial removal and salvaging of the system, and 2 required complete removal of the RNS device. No postoperative tract hemorrhages, strokes, device migrations, or malfunctions were documented in this cohort. The average follow-up period was 26.3 months (range 1–5.2 years). In terms of seizure reduction, 8 patients had 0%–24% improvement, 14 had 25%–49% improvement, 29 experienced 50%–74% improvement, 30 had 75%–99% improvement, and 19 achieved seizure freedom. RNS showed significantly better outcomes over time: patients with more than 3 years of RNS therapy had 1.8 higher odds of achieving 75% or more seizure reduction (95% CI 1.07–3.09, p = 0.02). Also, patients who had undergone resective or ablative surgery prior to RNS implantation had 8.25 higher odds of experiencing 50% or more seizure reduction (95% CI 1.05–65.1, p = 0.04).

CONCLUSIONS

Responsive neurostimulator implantation achieved 50% or more seizure reduction in approximately 80% of patients. Even in patients who did not achieve seizure freedom, significant improvement in seizure duration, severity, or postictal state was reported in more than 68% of cases. Infection (7%) was the most common complication. Patients with prior resective or ablative procedures and those who had been treated with RNS for more than 3 years achieved better outcomes.
Predictive validity of the All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Group modifiers for costs and outcomes from intracranial hemorrhage
Authors: Paro Mitch R. , Ramanan Srinath , McNeill Ian T. , Bulsara Ketan R.
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

The All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Group (APR-DRG) modifiers—severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM)—inform hospital reimbursement nationally. The ubiquitous APR-DRG data bear the potential to inform public health research; however, the algorithms that generate these modifiers are proprietary and therefore should be independently verified. This study evaluated the predictive value of APR-DRG modifiers for the outcomes and costs of intracranial hemorrhage.

METHODS

The New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System databases were accessed and searched for the intracranial hemorrhage Diagnosis Related Group in records from 2012 to 2020. Receiver operating characteristic and multiple logistic regressions characterized the predictive validity of the APR-DRG modifiers for patient outcomes. One-way ANOVA compared costs and charges between SOI and ROM designations.

RESULTS

Among 46,019 patients, 12,627 (27.4%) died. The mean ± SEM costs per patient were $21,342 ± $145 and the mean ± SEM charges per patient were $68,117 ± $408. For prediction of mortality, the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.74 for SOI and 0.83 for ROM. For prediction of discharge to a facility, AUC was 0.62 for SOI and 0.64 for ROM. Regression analysis showed that ROM was a strong predictor of mortality, while SOI was a weak predictor; both were modest predictors of discharge to a facility. SOI and ROM were significant predictors of costs and charges.

CONCLUSIONS

Compared with the prior studies, the authors identified several limitations of APR-DRG modifiers, including low specificity, modest AUC, and limited outcomes prediction. This report supports the limited use of APR-DRG modifiers in independent research on intracranial hemorrhage epidemiology and reimbursement and advocates for general caution in their use for evaluation of neurosurgical disease.
Is brain invasion sufficient as a stand-alone criterion for grading atypical meningioma?
Authors: Li Hao-Yi , Ying Yu-Zhe , Zheng Dao , Dong Ge-Hong , Zhang Guo-Bin , Liu Xiang-Ming , Lin Song , Ren Xiao-Hui , Jiang Zhong-Li
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

Despite the controversy surrounding brain invasion (BI) as the sole indicator used to diagnose atypical meningioma, this criterion was still incorporated in the 2021 WHO classification scheme. In this study, the authors investigated the reproducibility of this prognostic effect and the impact of BI on the prognosis in otherwise benign meningioma (benign meningioma with BI).

METHODS

Patients (n = 1006) with a pathological diagnosis of benign or atypical meningioma according to the latest WHO classification criteria were enrolled in this study. In patients with atypical meningioma, the cases were further categorized as benign meningioma with BI and classical atypical meningioma. Clinical, pathological, and follow-up data were collected. Kaplan-Meier curves were compared with a log-rank test, and univariate and multivariate analyses were performed.

RESULTS

The study patient cohort included 282 (28.0%) individuals who were pathologically confirmed as having BI among all 1006 patients with benign or atypical meningioma. A significant difference in recurrence-free survival was observed between patients who had benign meningioma with BI and those who had classical atypical meningioma (p < 0.001), as well as between patients with benign meningiomas and those without BI (p = 0.003). Multivariate Cox analysis indicated that BI was independently associated with increased risk of relapse in the entire population (HR 1.46, 95% CI 1.01–2.12, p = 0.049) and in the atypical meningioma subcohort (HR 2.21, 95% CI 1.32–3.71, p = 0.003), as well as the benign meningioma with and without BI subcohorts (HR 1.89, 95% CI 1.01–3.56, p = 0.049). Moreover, patients with classical atypical meningiomas had a risk of relapse four times higher than those who had benign meningioma with BI (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

The findings demonstrate that benign meningioma with BI typically has an intermediate prognosis and can be differentiated from benign meningioma and classical atypical meningioma, which suggests that the importance of the diagnostic effect of BI is insufficiently accounted for in grading of atypical meningioma. Increased emphasis on the presence of BI in patients with atypical meningioma may be helpful in postsurgical decision-making and facilitating improvements in individual therapy.
Seizure outcomes following single-fraction versus hypofractionated radiosurgery for brain metastases: a single-center experience
Authors: Miller Michelle Shizu , Kim Won , Harary Maya , Savjani Ricky R. , Lee Justin , Telesca Donatello , Tenn Stephen , Hegde John , Kaprealian Tania
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

Although seizures are a relatively common phenomenon in the setting of brain metastases (BMs), there are no discrete recommendations regarding the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in this population, either in general or in the context of treatment. The authors’ aim was to better understand the underlying pathological factors as well as the therapeutic techniques that may lead to seizures following the radiosurgical treatment of BMs with the goal of guiding appropriate AED prophylaxis.

METHODS

Adult patients with BMs diagnosed from 2013 to 2020 at a single academic institution and treated with radiation therapy were included in this study. The authors evaluated factors associated with the incidence of seizures throughout the disease course, with a focus on seizures in the 90-day period following stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

RESULTS

Four hundred forty-four patients with newly diagnosed BMs were identified, 10% of whom had seizures at the time of presentation and 28% of whom had a seizure at any point during the study period. Tumor histology was significantly associated with initial seizure risk. AED use was highly variable. In the 90-day post-SRS period, the summed total planning target volume (PTV) was independently predictive of post-SRS seizures, regardless of the fractionation scheme (single fraction vs hypofractionated) and other clinical factors. The number of supratentorial BMs was not predictive of post-SRS seizures.

CONCLUSIONS

PTV is a superior predictor of post-SRS seizures relative to the number of supratentorial BMs, as it serves as a volumetric proxy for intracranial disease burden. A larger PTV, alongside tumor histology and prior seizure history, should be considered in the decision-making process for AED use following radiosurgery.
The pathophysiology of trigeminal neuralgia: a molecular review
Authors: Dong Bryan , Xu Risheng , Lim Michael
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

The goal of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of trigeminal neuralgia (TN).

METHODS

The authors searched PubMed systematically for primary research literature investigating specific molecular mechanisms from samples derived from patients with TN. The genes/molecules of interest from the selected literature were then cross-referenced with corresponding studies in animal models of TN.

RESULTS

From approximately 345 articles, a total of 12 articles were selected and included in the review, focusing on ionotropic channel expressivity and mutations, reactive oxygen species expressivity, inflammatory marker expressivity, and microRNA expressivity. Of the 12 included articles, only 4 had studies completed in other animal models regarding the corresponding TN mechanism found in humans.

CONCLUSIONS

The current literature does not suggest a conclusive disease mechanism for TN in humans. In addition to neurovascular conflict/compression of the trigeminal nerve, recent studies have indicated that TN may be linked to inflammatory and reactive oxygen species signaling as well. Recent genetic studies in patients with TN have yet to be investigated further in animal models.
Visitors’ motivation for staying in Airbnb accommodation evidence from South Africa
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Jiane Sebolelo Catherine
Published: April 2023

The Airbnb industry contributes significantly to the broader accommodation sector. Thus Airbnb is an alternative and creative accommodation option. The study aimed to evaluate visitors’ motivations for staying in Airbnb accommodations, focusing on; visitors’ push and pull factor motivation and exploring the relationship between push and pull factors. A quantitative approach was used, with a developed online survey platform known as all counted, and 205 respondents participated in this study. Hypotheses were formulated, with exploratory factors analysis to show a significant relationship between push and pull factor motivation. The study found various push and pull motivation items, with pull motivation items further divided into two variables: personal and distinctive pull factors. The results further revealed that more focus is required on pull factors rather than push factors. There is statistical evidence that all tourists that visit Hartbeespoort or stay in Airbnb accommodations strongly show pull factors more than push factors. However, hypotheses reveal no distinct difference for females as push and pull factors are the same. Therefore, the study suggests that Airbnb hosts and relevant stakeholders should be able to understand visitors’ decision-making processes better. This study reveals the push and pull factors that motivate visitors to stay at Airbnb and explores the relationship between push and pull factors as valuable tools in delivering a competitive advantage for Airbnb, deploying different marketing strategies, and motivating and delivering services to visitors.
Determination of the Best Quality of Sappan Bark Kombucha Drink Based on Its Sensory Characteristic
Authors: Pratama Santi , Sinamo Karina Nola , Ginting Sentosa , Karo-Karo Terip
Published: April 2023

Kombucha secang is a fermented drink of Acetobacter xylinum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae with the addition of sappan bark. The purpose is to get the best quality of kombucha secang drink based on sensory characteristics with differences in the amount of sugar and fermentation time. The research was conducted using a factorial completely randomized design method. The factors were the addition of sugar concentration (G = 10%, 20% and 30%) and the fermentation time (F = 4, 7, 10 and 13 days). The parameters observed were raw material characteristics, sensory tests in the form of color, aroma, taste, viscosity, general acceptance, and the best drink quality with further tests of antioxidant activity, alcohol content, and total plate number. The best quality characteristic of the kombucha secang drink was the addition of 20% sugar concentration and 10 days of fermentation time with antioxidant activity IC50 of 31.9744 ppm, the alcohol content of 0.1967%, and total plate count (TPC) of 7.6 x 105 CFU/ml.
Response of Amaranthus cruenthus to Different Aeration Methods and Varying Irrigation Levels
Authors: Sadiku Isiaka , Yusuf K. O. , Ogunlela A. O.
Published: April 2023

Response of Amaranthus cruenthus to varying aeration methods (aeration of irrigation water (A1), air injection to crop root zone in soil before irrigation (A2), air injection to crop root zone in soil after irrigation (A3), and non aeration treatment (A0)) and irrigation levels (100% field capacity (FC) (W0), 75% FC (W1), 65% FC (W2) and 55 % FC (W3) were investigated. The results showed that varying irrigation as well as aeration levels had significant effects on the height of A. cruenthus while no significant difference was obtained in number of leaves across the field capacities during the growing period. The findings of this work showed that A. cruenthus was not sensitive to air treatment as expected. This is because lower number of leaves were obtained when air was either injected into the soil before or after irrigation as well as when air was injected into irrigation water at 4 and 7 weeks after planting. Plant height was maximum when no air was introduced to the plant at 4 Weeks After Planting. However, the number of leaves were highest at 65% FC throughout the growing period. The shoot, root and whole plant fresh weight were all significantly influenced by the aeration treatments but not FC except the root fresh weight. The edible yield (shoot fresh weight) was highest (48.55g) at 100% FC (W0). Also, when the irrigation water was injected with air (A1), the highest edible yield of 57.33 g was obtained. The highest Water Use Efficiency was exhibited at 100% FC (W0) while aeration of irrigation water (A1) gave the highest (26.06) Air Use E. 65% field capacity is best for planting A. cruenthus without negatively affecting the yield.
Representaciones visuales de estudiantes universitarias en medios impresos en Puebla, México.
Authors: Mata-Santel Jaqueline
Published: April 2023

El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar las representaciones de estudiantes universitarias presentadas en portadas y contraportadas de tres medios impresos de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, bajo la mirada de las políticas de transversalización de género en la educación superior. Bajo un enfoque cualitativo, la metodología incluyó la búsqueda y selección de imágenes en archivos de la universidad, las cuales se estudiaron y se extrajeron tres dimensiones: Representaciones que obedecen a estereotipos de género, Representaciones que refieren a la vida universitaria cotidiana y, Representaciones para la promoción de actividades universitarias. Los hallazgos dan cuenta de una baja representación de este sector de la población en los medios elegidos y de cambios en las representaciones visuales que van de imágenes altamente estereotipadas a propuestas más inclusivas. Como conclusión se hace evidente la construcción de imaginarios sobre lo femenino desde una concepción binaria de género. Los estudios de esta naturaleza en el ámbito de la educación superior son escasos, por lo que este artículo contribuye al entendimiento de la naturaleza de las representaciones visuales sobre las mujeres en las universidades en México.
Mountain Biodiversity in Romania
Authors:   Centre of Mountain Economy ", Antonescu Daniela ,   CE-MONT",   , National Institute of Economic Research after Costin C. Kiritescu, Romanian Academy, 725700, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania.  Email: daniela.antonescu25@gmail.com
Published: April 2023

There exists a strong link between mountain regions and biodiversity. These regions represent the most important source of regional and global ecosystems forming the core elements of environmental and sustainable development policies. Mountains operate as true refuge for endemic species but are affected by uncontrolled human actions, while alpine meadows are exposed to losses of traditional pasture practices. Mountains can be analyzed from the economic, ecological, environmental, social, cultural viewpoints and their multidisciplinary nature is acknowledged both in the academic milieu and by decision makers involved in territorial development policy. The negative impact of economic activities in mountain regions is becoming more visible, therefore, necessitating a sustainable approach to preserve the biodiversity and habitat in order to salvage the fragile ecological balance. The present paper gives an overview of the relationship between biodiversity and sustainability within mountain regions and its implications on the economic and social development process. By interpreting the finding of previous research and studies, the article presents the current knowledge of mountain biodiversity in Europe and Romania and its relationship with sustainable development process.
Commercialization of Home Gardens in Upland Farming Systems: Evidences from Cash Crop Regimes of Rural Meghalaya, Northeast India
Authors:   P.G. Department of Geography, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Orissa, India.  Email: geomitraya@gmail.com, Behera Rabi Narayan , Rout Sasmita ,   P.G. Department of Geography, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Orissa, India.  Email: sasmitar.rout@gmail.com, Paul Sankar ,   P.G. Department of Geography, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Orissa, India.  Email: paulsankar977@gmail.com
Published: April 2023

In developing countries, home garden is essential part of rural ecosystem and cater multiple functions including household food security. However, home gardens are getting commercialized in the developing world including the uplands of northeast India. Hence, we look at the impacts of commercialization on home gardens of different farming systems of Meghalaya. In this exploratory assessment, authors have employed qualitative methods including in-depth interviews to collect primary information from seven different farming systems that include two subsistence, three traditional, and two modern cash crop-based farming systems. The study has investigated the traditional practices of home gardening and its extent in different farming systems, crop and livestock diversities, levels of commercialization and the driving factors. It was found that crop diversification in the home garden is maximum in the jhum (shifting) farming system followed by tea-strawberry farming system. Similarly, the highest number of commercial crops is grown under home gardens in broom farming system and it had also made inroad to jhum (shifting) farming system to some extent. It is also found that chicken and pig rearing is common to all farming systems with some variations. Cattle have been introduced in some villages, as a direct consequence of introduction of wet paddy in the narrow valleys and partly a response to gradual cultural diffusion from the nearby plains. Besides, housing pattern of some settlement or space between dwelling units determine the existence of home garden.
LEMBAGA PENERBANGAN DAN ANTARIKSA NASIONAL UNTUK MENDUKUNG TUGAS INTELIJEN UDARA
Authors: Sabaruddin Didi Rahmat
Published: April 2023

Dalam rangka mendukung tugas TNI-AU dalam tugas intelijen udara, maka dilaksanakan kerja sama dengan lembaga kementrian maupun non-kementrian yang memliliki kemampuan untuk mendukung penyajian data-data intelijen udara yang salah satunya adalah kerja sama dengan Lembaga Penerbangan dan Antariksa Nasional (LAPAN). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pemanfaatan kerja sama LAPAN dan TNI-AU dalam mendukung tugas intelijen udara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data diperoleh dari informan yang selanjutnya diolah menggunakan metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Penyelenggaraan kerja sama dalam pemanfaatan teknologi dan data penginderaan jauh milik Pustekdata penginderaan jauh LAPAN oleh IMC Dispamsanau dapat terlaksana dengan cukup baik namun belum optimal. Beberapa kendala yang muncul dalam implementasi kerjasama LAPAN dan TNI AU adalah kemampuan sumber daya manusia dan sarana serta prasarana. Kerjasama pemanfaatan teknologi dan interpretasi data penginderaan jauh antara LAPAN dan TNI AU guna mendukung tugas intelijen udara diharapkan dapat terselenggara dengan optimal, yaitu sumber daya manusia, sarana dan prasarana Dispamsanau dapat menginterpretasikan seluruh data yang diberikan oleh Pustekdata Inderaja LAPAN agar dapat memenuhi kebutuhan data dalam rangka tugas intelijen udara.
PENGARUH SHIFT KERJA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP KINERJA PERSONEL PEMELIHARAAN DI SKADIK 101 LANUD ADISUTJIPTO
Authors: Yusaria, Yusaria,
Published: April 2023

TNI AU bertugas untuk menunjang, mengamankan dan melaksanakan pengamanan udara. Dalam melaksanakan tugas dan fungsinya memerlukan kualitas sumber daya manusia yang profesional dan memadai. Salah satunya adalah mencetak penerbang militer yang tanggap, handal, dan profesional dibidangnya dikemas dalam program pendidikan dan latihan yang dilaksanakan oleh Lanud Adisutjipto. Faktor kesehatan dan lingkungan yang sehat sangat berpengaruh terhadap keberhasilan pemeliharan pesawat. Terlebih lagi saat ini pandemi Covid-19 baru terjadi dan menyerang seluruh belahan dunia. Kondisi kesehatan dan kesiapan personel atau pegawai yang memadai akan menunjang peningkatan kinerja personel. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui praktik shift kerja pada masa pandemi covid-19 personel pemeliharaan di Skadik 101 dalam mendukung operasional Sekolah Penerbang TNI Angkatan Udara. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Metode penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian ini 36 orang personel Skadik 101. Penelitian ini menggunakan angket sebagai teknik pengumpulan datanya. Penelitian ini menggunakan alat analisis SPSS untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dua variable penelitian. Analisis regresi digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan kausalitas antar variabel. Hipotesis pada penelitian ini adalah Shift Kerja pada masa Pandemi Covid-19 berpengaruh terhadap personil pemeliharaan di Skadik 101 dalam mendukung operasional Sekolah Penerbang TNI Angkatan Udara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Shift kerja yang dilakukan di Skadik 101 sudah berjalan dengan baik serta sesuai dengan kebutuhan organisasi serta personel. Hal ini sesuai dengan keyakinan yang dimiliki oleh personel Skadik 101 yang menyaatakan bahwa dengan adanya shift kerja di masa pandemi dapat membantu personel untuk memaksimalkan penyelesaian beban pekerjaan yang diberikan kepada mereka. Variabel Shift Kerja pada masa Pandemi Covid-19 berpengaruh terhadap personil pemeliharaan di Skadik 101 dalam mendukung operasional Sekolah Penerbang TNI Angkatan Udara.
BUDI IN DIRECT CONFRONTATIONS PORTRAYED IN THE MALAYSIAN ANIMATION FILM BOBOIBOY: THE MOVIE (2016)
Authors: AHMAD FADZIL JUAINA , DALAL SANGHAMITRA
Published: April 2023

BoBoiBoy: The Movie (2016) screening in local cinemas has successfully attracted local reception partly due to its portrayal of Malaysian culture and moral values, which local audiences find relatable. Despite the film presenting a modern and futuristic world, values based on Budi's traditional Malay concept are demonstrated throughout the main protagonist’s actions. This paper employs the concept of Budi from the academic study of Lim Kim Hui and includes my attempt to argue that Budi is represented in direct confrontations portrayed by the main protagonist as a form of the deliverance of justice towards the evildoers. Additionally, I adopt Smith’s “Structure of Sympathy” to discuss the spectator’s engagement with the protagonist, which influences the spectator to agree with the actions taken. The concept of Budi suggests that traditional values are not lost in modern times, but it progresses and evolves to suit contemporary practices. Boboiboy: The Movie is one of the digital mediums that exhibits Budi as a traditional moral concept that can be sustained and disseminated particularly to younger generations, which comprises the majority of the audiences.