bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quantification of Some Pesticide Residues in Milk Powder in Iraq by Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Ali Ali Abdulla , Hassan Khulod Ibrahim
Published: September 2023

Pesticides are widely used on a global scale to improve productivity, but the persistent chemical residues they leave behind contaminate the environment and pose health risks to people. As a result, the current investigation was carried out to QuEChERS procedure adapted to gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC–MS), to monitor the amounts of several organochlorine pesticides (OC), organophosphorus pesticides (OP), and pyrethroid in milk brand powder samples that were collected from Sulaimani market. About ten milk brand samples were analyzed to detect and quantify BHC, Chlorpyrifos, α-Cypermethrin, 2,4-D, Diazinon, and Endosulfan sulphate. Analytes provided acceptable responses at validation levels of 0.05 to 1 mg/kg. The linearity correlation coefficient R² was ≥ 0.9441, and limits of detection (LOD) value ranged from 0.18-0.49, limit of quantification (LOQ) value ranged from 0.54-1.49. Recovery percentage was obtained for all spiked levels (72.57-119.3) with acceptable relative standard deviation (RSD). The compounds α-Cypermethrin and Endosulfan sulphate found in most of the milk brands after that 2,4-D was found in brands but no one of them exceeded the MRL in all milk brands.
Factors Affecting Biofilms Formation in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
Authors: Manuchar Jihad Abdulla
Published: September 2023

This article discusses the importance of microbiological safety in drinking water and the challenges drinking water treatment plants face in delivering a safe product. Biofilms, thin layers of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and produce a slimy matrix of extracellular polymeric substances, can potentially cause health risks in drinking water if they contain harmful microorganisms. The article highlights the need for proper maintenance of the drinking water distribution system and regular testing for the presence of harmful microorganisms and other contaminants to minimize the risk of illness from biofilms. The study focuses on insufficient research on biofilms in drinking water distribution systems in Sulaimani City. It provides new and relevant information on the public health problems associated with their presence and describes current and emergent strategies for their control. The microbiological and Physio Chemical experiments were conducted on water samples from various water drinking sources in Sulaimani City to evaluate contamination of portable drinking water. Then, Most Probable Number (MPN) and Membrane Filtration methods were applied to collected water samples for the determination and presence of coliform bacteria in water. Moreover, Swab biofilm was employed within a different agar and distributed by an L shape. After that, 13 different physio-chemical tests were conducted on the previous experiments. Enterobacteriaceae had a moderately negative correlation (-0.764) with temperature and was statistically significant (Sig. = 0.000). Moreover, it was moderately positively correlated (0.416) with Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and statistically significant (Sig. = 0.038).
Otomatisasi Simulasi Quantum Key Distribution Berdasarkan Protokol BB84 pada EDU-QCRY1
Authors: Syahidan Naufal Hafiz , Syahral Mohamad
Published: September 2023

Perangkat EDU-QCRY1 merupakan perangkat untuk menyimulasikan protokol BB84 yaitu salah satu protokol Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Quantum Key Distribution merupakan teknik pendistribusian kunci dengan menggunakan metode kuantum dengan memanfaatkan sifat cahaya sebagai partikel dalam bentuk foton. Perangkat EDU-QCRY1 yang dijalankan secara manual memiliki berbagai keterbatasan dalam penggunaannya seperti waktu operasi dan akurasi simulasi yang tergantung pada keterampilan dan ketelitian pengguna. Penelitian ini merancang-bangun sebuah sistem otomatisasi perangkat EDU-QCRY1 dengan menggunakan beberapa perangkat tambahan seperti arduino, motor servo yang dimodifikasi dengan gear dan sensor Light Dependent Resistor (LDR). Perancangan system dibagi menjadi dua versi, sistem versi I menggunakan skenario motor servo pada pengiriman foton, friksi langsung servo pada rotasi polarisator, sensor LDR dengan lakban pada penerimaan bit, dan penyimpanan hasil simulasi pada serial monitor Arduino. Sementara pada sistem versi II, yang merupakan pengembangan dari sistem versi I, menggunakan skenario motor servo pada pengiriman foton, servo dengan gear ratio pada rotasi polarisator, sensor LDR dengan casing pada penerimaan bit, dan penyimpanan hasil simulasi pada database MySQL. Setiap sistem versi dilakukan pengujian unit testing, integration testing, system testing, dan performance testing. Sistem versi II merupakan sistem utama pada sistem otomatisasi dan merupakan sistem versi terakhir yang dirancang. Pengambilan data hasil otomatisasi dilakukan dengan mentransmisikan 100 bit dalam setiap percobaan yang dilakukan 10 kali. Waktu proses otomatisasi diambil dari langkah awal pembangkitan angka acak hingga bit kunci hasil simulasi diproduksi yang didapatkan hasil waktu proses rata rata dari 100 bit yang ditransmisikan adalah selama 7 menit 34,9 detik atau 4 kali lebih cepat dibandingkan proses QKD secara manual. Pengambilan data akurasi didapatkan dari total jumlah bit yang diterima dibandingkan dengan total jumlah bit yang dikirimkan dan didapatkan hasil akurasi sebesar 94%.
Dampak Promosi, Harga, dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian di Salah Satu Gerai Indomaret Kota Makassar
Authors: Madani Paramitha , Kamase Jeni , Hasbi A.M. , Prihatin Etik
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan utama untuk mengadakan analisis empiris yang mendalam mengenai Pengaruh Promosi, Harga, dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian yang diambil oleh Konsumen. Penelitian ini merupakan sebuah penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif yang berlandaskan pada pengumpulan data primer yang terdiri dari beragam informasi yang diperoleh secara langsung dari sumber-sumber utama. Untuk menggambarkan realitas pasar, sampel penelitian dipilih dari kelompok konsumen yang berjumlah seratus orang dan tergabung dalam komunitas Indomaret Recing Center. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linear berganda, sebuah alat analisis statistik yang kuat, yang diterapkan dengan bantuan perangkat lunak SPSS versi 25 yang sangat diakui dan terpercaya dalam dunia penelitian. Hasil signifikan dari penelitian ini membuka wawasan bahwa strategi promosi memengaruhi keputusan pembelian secara positif dan bermakna, menunjukkan pentingnya komunikasi efektif dalam memengaruhi preferensi konsumen. Selain itu, temuan juga mengungkapkan bahwa harga memiliki dampak positif yang signifikan pada keputusan pembelian, menyoroti peran strategis penetapan harga yang cermat dalam mempengaruhi persepsi nilai produk. Di samping itu, kualitas produk juga terbukti memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan pada keputusan pembelian, menekankan pentingnya produk yang berkualitas dalam menciptakan kepuasan konsumen dan membangun loyalitas merek.
Flexibility in assessment of rare disease technologies via NICE's single technology appraisal route: a thematic analysis
Authors: Hale George , Morris James , Barker-Yip Jules
Published: September 2023

Aim:
NICE's highly specialized technology (HST) evaluations are highly restrictive in terms of entry criteria and as a consequence, the vast majority of rare disease medicines are assessed through NICE's standard, single technology appraisal (STA) route. We explored whether NICE shows flexibility and pragmatism when evaluating treatments for rare diseases through its STA process.
Materials & methods:
We matched a sample of recent, randomly selected STAs for rare diseases to STAs for non-rare diseases and conducted a thematic analysis to identify patterns in NICE's decision-making, with a specific focus on the application of NICE's published methods and the handling of uncertainty.
Results:
Three themes emerged where some flexibility was shown: ‘handling of uncertainty and discretion’, ‘application of NICE methods’ and ‘commercial arrangements’. Rare disease technologies were generally subject to longer appraisal times than those for non-rare diseases.
Conclusion:
Although NICE shows a degree of flexibility and pragmatism toward uncertainties in the evidence base for rare disease medicines, this is often off-set by a lengthy appraisal process, which can lead to delays in patients receiving vital treatment.
The Knowledge Organization Education Within and Beyond the Master of Library and Information Science
Authors: Zhang Lei
Published: September 2023

By analyzing 63 English-speaking institutions that offer ALA-accredited master’s programs in library and information studies, this research aims to explore the education for knowl­edge organization (KO) at different levels and across fields. This research examines the KO courses that are the required courses and elective courses in the MLIS programs, that are offered in other master’s programs and graduate certificate programs, that are adapted to the undergraduate degree and certificate programs, and that are particularly developed for programs other than MLIS. The findings indicate that the great majority of MLIS programs still have a focus on or a significant component of knowl­edge organization as their required course and include the knowl­edge organization elective courses, particularly library cataloging and classification, on their curriculum. However, there is a variety of the offerings of KO related courses across the programs in an institution or in the same program across the institutions. It shows a promising trend that the traditional and new KO courses play an important role in many other programs, at different levels and across fields. With the conventional, adapted, or innovative content, these courses demonstrate that the principles and skills of knowl­edge organization are applicable to a wide variety of settings, can be integrated with other disciplinary knowl­edge and emerging technologies, and meet the needs of different career pathways and groups of learners.
No, It’s All Wrong! Director’s Theatre in Opera: Fidelity to the Work, Fidelity to the Audience
Authors: Makarova A.
Published: September 2023

The article is dedicated to the emergence and development of the phenomenon of interpretive theatre direction in opera as an art form. The author investigates the historical roots of director’s theater in relation to opera, the inevitable interaction of theatre and society, and the audience’s experience in relation to comfort and discomfort. Various aspects of the relevance of interpretive opera direction are presented to the reader. Discussions of the ways in which direction and the theater and music industries have developed show the problems of opera as a theatrical form. The article analyzes the cultural differences in the existence of director’s theater based on the demands of the state, society, and existing theatrical traditions. It offers an overview of the fundamental trends and a gallery of the most important personalities in the history of director’s theater. In the final part of the article, the author provides a forecast for the future.
Flax fibre modification using enzyme systems to obtain high-value cellulose products
Authors:   , Fillat Latorre Amanda
Published: September 2023

The aim of this thesis is to modify flax pulp fibres (Linum usitatissimum) by more
friendly environmental processes. Pulp and paper research is focussing through
enzyme systems investigation for developing green chemistry technologies due to
existing environmental concerns and to legal restrictions. Moreover, it exists also an
increasing strategic interest in using flax fibres to obtain high-quality specialty papers.
That is why we study the application of biotechnology as an efficient alternative to
traditional industrial processes based on the use of chemical agents.
This work is framed by two of the main research topics of the Paper and Graphic
Specialty Laboratory in the Textile and Paper Engineering Department of the
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. One research line is based on pulp bleaching and
is focused basically on the study of enzymatic systems as biobleaching agents; the
other research topic that has been recently introduced in our investigation group is the
use of enzymes as functionalisation agents by promoting the grafting of several
compounds. Laccase is the main enzyme used in this thesis; it is an oxidoreductase that
can assist reactions in an eco-friendly way since laccase uses air and produces water as
the only by-product. Moreover, laccase can work under mill conditions and has wide
application potential.
The first part of this thesis involved the use of enzymes to bleach flax pulp. The aim
was to explore the potential of various natural mediators (lignin-derived compounds)
for delignifying flax fibres in order to identify the most efficient and ecofriendly choice
among them. Afterwards, we assessed the use of various enzyme delignification stages
in an industrial bleaching sequence. The ensuing totally chlorine free (TCF) sequence
comprised various laccase-mediator system treatments (L stage) followed by a by a
chelating stage (Q stage) and a subsequent bleaching step with hydrogen peroxide (Po
stage). A xylanase pretreatment was additionally carried out. Laccases used came from
the fungi Pycnoporus cinnabarinus and Myceliophthora thermophila; the performance
of several natural mediators was compared with the obtained with the application of
various synthetic mediators. In addition, the lack of studies on the properties of
effluents from the treatment of non-wood pulp with laccase and natural mediators led
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us to examine effluent properties upon biotreatments and after different bleaching
stages. The results obtained warrant upscaling any of the biobleaching sequences for
flax pulp as they provide sustainable flax fibre with a high cellulose content and
brightness above 80% ISO. The use of xylanase pretreatment was found to efficiently
remove HexA and enhance delignification by laccase.
Taking Feminist Pornography Seriously
Authors: Malone Georgina ,   Society for the Philosophic Study of the Contemporary Visual Arts
Published: September 2023

It has been argued that an adequate feminist response to sexist pornography demands not just efforts to eradicate sexist beliefs, but also aesthetic counter-intervention at the level of taste. This view motivates support for feminist pornography. This paper takes the feminist pornography suggestion seriously by unpacking difficulties for the project. I begin by spelling out two views about what makes feminist pornography feminist: the ‘content view,’ and the ‘context view,’ and discuss what I take to be existing arguments for the latter. I then present two objections to the context view: the first focuses on how we characteristically interact with pornography (as a masturbatory aid), the second challenges the value of authenticity upon which much feminist pornography rests. If these arguments are correct, then there are serious flaws with feminist pornography as it is commonly conceived. I close with a brief suggestion of an alternative approach rooted in feminist solidarity.
Upaya Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Baca Tulis Al-Qur’an
Authors: Faozi Muhamad , Ridwan Ridwan
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh begitu pentingnya peningkatan kemampuan membaca Al-Qur’an, namun pada realitanya di sekolah banyak ditemukan siswa yang kurang mampu dalam membaca Al-Qur’an. Tujuan penelitian ini menjelaskan upaya yang dilakukan guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam meningkatkan kemampuan baca tulis Al-Qur’an pada siswa SMK Cahaya Islam Pulosari Pemalang. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dimana peneliti bisa menyampaikan hasil penelitian secara deskriptif yang berupa uraian kata-kata tertulis dari hasil pengamatan. Penelitian kualitatif artinya data yang di kumpulkan bukan berupa angka-angka, melainkan data tersebut berasal dari naskah wawancara, catatan lapangan, dokumen pribadi, catatan memo, dan dokumen resmi lainnya. Hasilnya adalah upaya-upaya guru untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Al-Qur’an dengan memberikan motivasi, pendekatan individual, dan penerapan metode yang efektif. Adapun faktor-faktor pendukung yaitu motivasi dari guru, adanya latihan, sarana seperti Al-Qur’an dan tempat ibadah. Sedangkan faktor penghambat yaitu siswa yang masih malas dan kurang semangat dalam pembelajaran membaca Al-Qur’an, belum adanya sebuah LCD untuk membantu peningkatan pembelajaran dan keterbatasan waktu.
Clinical And Molecular Investigation in Feline Infectious Peritonitis Cat Treated with Gs-441524 Contained Drug
Authors: Amalia Fia , Wasissa Madarina , Budi Lestari Fajar , Oktavia Salasia Siti Isrina
Published: September 2023

An immune-mediated disease caused by a highly virulent Feline coronavirus (FCoV), Feline infectious peritonitis, is one of the most challenging diseases in cats due to its difficulty in either diagnosis or treatment. However, the recent investigation has offered some hope with the discovery of adenosine nucleoside analog GS-441524, which has shown promising results in terms of survival rates and clinical recoveries. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of GS-441524 for FIP treatment. A-two-year-old male mix breed was admitted to Satwakita Animal Clinic, Yogyakarta and examined by responsible veterinarian. Abdominal effusion was aseptically collected for further examination in Veterinary Medicine Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The analysis utilized RT-qPCR targeting 5’UTR confirmed FCoV infection in the cat. The cat was treated by daily administration of the nucleoside analog GS-441524 by subcutaneously injection route for 40 days. The result of this treatment proves that GS-441524 effectively cured FIP and eliminated FCoV infection in the cat. In this case report, we showed that GS-441524 was effective in this cat. Both clinical signs and FCoV RNA were significantly reduced. The results highlight the promising potential of GS-441524 for treating FIP that naturally occurs in cats
Efficiency, Margin And Channel Analysis Corn (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Wachdijono Wachdijono , Aisyah Siti , Kiswanto Eri , Rizqiana Ganjar , Rizaldi Mohammad , Bayu Kismono Anta
Published: September 2023

The development of corn crops that began in the 1990s is considered by many parties to have brought significant changes to improve the welfare of farmers. For Indonesia, corn is the second food crop after rice. Even in some places, corn is the main staple food substitute for rice or as a mixture of rice. The research was conducted in Sumber Lor Village, Babakan District, Cirebon Regency, from January to March 2023. This study aims to find out: (1) The size of corn trading margin in Sumber Lor Village, Babakan District, Cirebon Regency and, (2) The efficiency of corn trading channels created in Sumber Lor Village, Babakan District, Cirebon Regency.  The research design used in this study is a quantitative method, with a survey approach, with a sample of 42 farmers, 9 collecting traders, 3 wholesalers and 7 retailers. The data collected are primary data and secondary data that have to do with the research problem. The resulting data is analyzed descriptively and statistically. Descriptive analysis is used to determine the channel of commerce and the function of tataniaga. While statistical analysis is used  to determine trade margins  and to determine corn farming analysis. The results showed that:  (1) The largest trade margin was in marketing channel II which was Rp. 2,550 per kg and the smallest in commerce channel I which was Rp. 1,945 per kg, and (2) The efficiency of corn trading in trade channels I and II was efficient, with a value of tatangiaga efficiency of 6.78% and 9.47%, (3) There were two systems of commerce channels corn in Sumber Lor Village, Babakan District, namely Farmers - Collecting Traders - Retailers - Consumers, and Farmers - Collecting Traders - Wholesalers - Retailers - Consumers, and (4) The efficiency of corn trading in trade channel I is more efficient than commercial channel II. The shorter the configuration channel, the more efficient the value.  Because the longer the commercial channel, the more costs are incurred.
The Effect of Baristas on Consumer Satisfaction through Coffee Shop Atmosphere as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Sofia Sofia , Natasya Firyal Rachel , Oktaviani Amalia , Maula Ghifari Nizar , Wachdijono Wachdijono
Published: September 2023

Coffee shop is a rapidly growing business in the downstream agribusiness subsystem in various countries. The role of the barista and the atmosphere of the coffee shop are vital in providing consumer satisfaction to win the competition in the market. The research objective was to analyze the influence of the barista on customer satisfaction through the variable atmosphere of the coffee shop in the city of Cirebon. Cirebon City was chosen as the research location because it can represent a lowland city with many modern coffee shops around the world. The research was carried out in June-October 2022 using a survey method and a quantitative design. The research population is coffee shop consumers in Cirebon City, and the number of samples is 120 respondents. Measurement of variable indicators using a Likert Scale, data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling, and Sobel test. The study results concluded that the barista influences customer satisfaction through the coffee shop atmosphere as an intervening variable. The most dominant indicators explaining quality: barista is "hospitality," customer satisfaction is "feeling happy," and the atmosphere of the coffee shop is "coffee room/place" and "toilet." For this reason, it is recommended that coffee shop business actors improve the quality of hospitality barista, products, and room and toilet designs to help satisfy consumers and win the competition.
ORTA ASYA DEVLETLERİ İLE HİNDİSTAN ARASINDAKİ TİCARETİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: TİCARET YOĞUNLUK YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: BASHİMOV Güçgeldi
Published: September 2023

Uluslararası ticaret her geçen gün artma eğilimindedir. Orta Asya ülkeleri, mevcut kaynakları ile hızlı gelişme potansiyeli gösteren ülkeler arasındadır. Orta Asya ülkeleri ile Asya’nın yükselen yıldızı olan Hindistan arasındaki ikili ticarette yaşanan gelişmelerin incelenmesi oldukça önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın ana amacı, Orta Asya ülkeleri ile Hindistan arasındaki ticaretin yoğunluğunu ölçmektir. Orta Asya ülkeleri ile Hindistan arasındaki ticaretin gelişimi Ticaret Yoğunluğu indeksi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma 2001-2021 dönemini kapsamakta olup, veriler Uluslararası Ticaret Merkezi’nin veri tabanından derlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, son birkaç yıldır Kazakistan ile Hindistan arasında ticarette yoğunlaşma düzeyinin yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Diğer Orta Asya ülkeleri ile Hindistan arasında ise ticaret yoğunluğunun düşük düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Etoricoxib-Induced Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis
Authors:   Department Of Infectious Diseases, Parasitology And Dermatovenereology, Faculty Of Medicine, Medical University Of Varna, Stoyanova Zhenya , Georgieva Filka ,   Department Of Infectious Diseases, Parasitology And Dermatovenereology, Faculty Of Medicine, Medical University Of Varna, Velevska Yoanna ,   Department Of Infectious Diseases, Parasitology And Dermatovenereology, Faculty Of Medicine, Medical University Of Varna
Published: September 2023

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis is a rare subepidermal bullous disease that can occur idiopathically or to be drug-induced. The disease affects both the skin and mucous membranes in children and adults. Drug-induced linear Ig A bullous dermatosis occurs more often in elderly patients who suffer from various chronic and systemic diseases. Among the most frequently reported medications causing the disease are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, anticoagulants, statins, ACE-inhibitors. In this report, we present a case of etoricoxib-induced linear Ig A bullous dermatosis in a woman with no known comorbidities at the time of hospitalization.
Greens & Grains – Investment Project
Authors:   ISCAP – P Porto, Figueirinha Beatriz , Mesquita Mónica ,   ISCAP – P Porto, Silva Tomás ,   ISCAP – P Porto, Vaz Vasco ,   ISCAP – P Porto, Pereira Adalmiro ,   ISCAP – P Porto teacher, CEOS member, Teixeira Tânia ,   ISCAP – P Porto teacher
Published: September 2023

The objective of this work is to examine an investment project of the company Greens & Grains, which operates in the catering sector. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the financial decisions taken and the results achieved, derived from these decisions. In this sense, the main financial evaluation indicators indicate that the project is viable. To achieve this goal we used the main financial ratios, like the Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the most common and accepted one. All of them indicate that the project here in analysis is positive and contribute to the increase of the value to the shareholders of the company.
Experiencias de madres con accidentes domésticos infantiles: consideraciones a la luz del Modelo de Adaptación de Roy
Authors: Ribeiro Beatriz Maria dos Santos Santiago , Da Silva Vladimir Araújo , Dalri Rita de Cassia de Marchi Barcelos , De Carvalho Erika Fermino Tudisco , Wielevski Daniela Cristina , Scorsolini-Comin Fabio
Published: September 2023

Objetivo principal: Describir las experiencias de las madres que vivieron accidentes domésticos que involucraron a sus hijos, a la luz del Modelo de Adaptación de Roy.  Método: Estudio cualitativo. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas y sometidos a la técnica de análisis de contenido. Se utilizó como marco teórico el Modelo de Adaptación de Roy. Resultados principales: Participaron 17 madres, cuyos discursos fueron agrupados en tres categorías: enfrentar el desafío de salvar la vida de su hijo; reconocer el momento de (falta de) cuidado de su hijo; y aprender de sus errores. Conclusión principal: Se identificaron madres con dificultades para reconocer sus errores y posibles negligencias, que les atribuyeron la responsabilidad del accidente al hijo. Los enfermeros, cuando basan su práctica clínica en el Modelo de Adaptación de Roy, deben prestarles atención a las necesidades emocionales de los sistemas adaptativos de los involucrados.
Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el autoexamen de mamas en mujeres de una zona rural
Authors: Ueki-Carrasco Ayumi Liliana , Rodriguez-Cruz Lisseth Dolores , Diaz-Manchay Rosa Jeuna , Geralda André Tatiane
Published: September 2023

Objetivo principal: Describir los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el autoexamen de mamas en mujeres de una zona rural. Metodología: Estudio cuantitativo de diseño no experimental, descriptivo, transversal. La muestra fue de 139 mujeres que viven en una zona rural en Lambayeque-Perú. Para la recolección de datos se empleó un cuestionario adaptado, validado por juicio de expertos y con α de Cronbach 0,88. Los datos fueron procesados y analizados mediante el uso del programa SPSS versión 25. Resultados principales: Se encontró que el 94,96% desconocen sobre el autoexamen de mamas, 93,6% de las participantes tienen actitud positiva para realizarlo, sin embargo, el 64,7% nunca se lo ha realizado. Conclusión principal: Las mujeres del estudio presentan conocimientos incorrectos sobre el autoexamen de mamas, una actitud positiva hacia esta técnica, pero una práctica inadecuada. Es necesario ampliar las coberturas y estrategias educativas en salud para que esta población conozca y practique el autoexamen de mama.
Fractional Schrodinger-Poisson systems with weighted Hardy potential and critical exponent
Authors: Su Yu , Chen Haibo , Liu Senli , Fang Xianwen
Published: September 2023

In this article we consider the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson system $$\displaylines{ (-\Delta)^{s} u - \mu \frac{\Phi(x/|x|)}{|x|^{2s}} u +\lambda \phi u = |u|^{2^*_s-2}u,\quad \text{in } \mathbb{R}^3,\cr (-\Delta)^t \phi = u^2, \quad \text{in } \mathbb{R}^3, }$$ where \(s\in(0,3/4)\), \(t\in(0,1)\), \(2t+4s=3\), \(\lambda>0\) and \(2^*_s=6/(3-2s)\) is the Sobolev critical exponent. By using perturbation method, we establish the existence of a solution for \(\lambda\) small enough.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2020/01/abstr.html
Lifespan of solutions of a fractional evolution equation with higher order diffusion on the Heisenberg group
Authors: Alsaedi Ahmed , Ahmad Bashir , Kirane Mokhtar , Nabti Aberrazak
Published: September 2023

We consider the higher order diffusion Schrodinger equation with a time nonlocal nonlinearity $$ i\partial_tu-(-\Delta_{\mathbb{H}})^mu =\frac{\lambda}{\Gamma(\alpha)}\int_0^t(t-s)^{\alpha-1} | u(s)|^{p}\,ds, $$ posed in \((\eta, t) \in \mathbb{H}\times(0,+\infty)\), supplemented with an initial data \(u(\eta,0)=f(\eta)\), where \(m>1,\,p>1,\,0<\alpha<1\), and \(\Delta_{\mathbb{H}}\) is the Laplacian operator on the \((2N+1)\)-dimensional Heisenberg group \(\mathbb{H}\). Then, we prove a blow up result for its solutions. Furthermore, we give an upper bound estimate of the life span of blow up solutions. For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2020/02/abstr.html
Convergence of approximate solutions to nonlinear Caputo nabla fractional difference equations with boundary conditions
Authors: Liu Xiang , Jia Baoguo , Gensler  Scott , Erbe Lynn , Peterson Allan
Published: September 2023

This article studies a boundary value problem for a nonlinear Caputo nabla fractional difference equation. We obtain quadratic convergence results for this equation using the generalized quasi-linearization method. Further, we obtain the convergence of the sequences is potentially improved by the Gauss-Seidel method. A numerical example illustrates our main results. For more information: https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2020/04/abstr.html
Singular p-biharmonic problems involving the Hardy-Sobolev exponent
Authors: Drissi Amor , Ghanmi Abdeljabbar , Repovs Dusan D.
Published: September 2023

This article concerns the existence and multiplicity of solutions for the singular p-biharmonic problem involving the Hardy potential and the critical Hardy-Sobolev exponent. To this end we use variational methods combined with the Mountain pass theorem and the Ekeland variational principle. We illustrate the usefulness of our results with and example.

For mote information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2023/61/abstr.html
Relações dendrométricas, edáficas e de produção de oleorresina de Copaifera multijuga Hayne, no município de Manicoré-AM
Authors: Maciel Luiz Rocha , Ramos Santiago Linorio Ferreyra , Silva Kátia Emídio da
Published: September 2023

O oleorresina de Copaifera multijuga Hayne apresenta grande importância socioeconômica para região amazônica. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi determinar como as variáveis dendrocronológicas, dendrométricas, edáficas e de produção, interagem entre si, e com a própria produção de oleorresina. Foram amostrados 14 indivíduos para extração do oleorresina, onde foram coletadas informações dendrométricas e realizadas coletas do solo no entorno de cada árvore. Uma análise descritiva foi realizada nas 30 variáveis observadas, sendo aplicada uma análise de componentes principais (ACP) das variáveis do solo. Em seguida, foi exercido uma análise de correlação de Pearson das variáveis do solo com as variáveis dendrométricas e de produção de oleorresina. Uma nova ACP foi executada, incluindo as variáveis de solos selecionadas na primeira ACP, as dendrométricas e produção de oleorresina. Os resultados indicaram que as 14 árvores analisadas produziram óleo, com produção média de 226,79 ml ± 126,91. A quantidade de óleo mostrou estar correlacionada negativamente com o teor de manganês (Mn) no solo, apesar da concentração de Mn não estar além dos limites toleráveis pelas plantas, não representando risco de toxicidade. Há que se destacar que de modo geral observou-se uma plasticidade das copaibeiras em ocorrer nas diversas concentrações das variáveis analisadas, o que sugere que esta espécie possui adaptabilidade para diferentes condições de solo, embora os atributos do solo tenham demonstrado pouca influência na produção de oleorresina.
Notes on some poorly-known or neglected species of the genera Beauverdia and Nothoscordum (Amaryllidaceae)
Authors: Deble Leonardo Paz
Published: September 2023

In this study, novelties are proposed for taxa that have solitary inflorescences belonging to the genera Beauverdia and Nothoscordum. All taxa studied occur in the Campos eco-region, mainly in Uruguay and neighbors. Beauverdia Sellowiana is recognized as a synonym of Beauverdia hirtella. Beauverdia Felipponei is rehabilitated from the synonymy of B. Sellowiana, and a lectotype is proposed for this species. Beauverdia subsessilis is recognized as a distinct species from B. hirtella and Nothoscordum Izaguirreae is added to its synonymy. Nothoscordum Ostenii is established as a valid species, being added to the Brazilian and Argentine flora, and Nothoscordum luteominus is added to its synonymy. All listed species are described and illustrated, and information on geographic distribution, habitat and taxonomic relationships is inferred.
The rediscovery of Nothoscordum modestum (Amaryllidaceae) helps to understand the subordination of Beauverdia in Nothoscordum
Authors: Deble Leonardo Paz , Moreira Bárbara
Published: September 2023

The rediscovery of Nothoscordum modestum (Amaryllidaceae) helps to understand the subordination of Beauverdia in Nothoscordum Nothoscordum modestum presents intermediate morphological characteristics between the genera Nothoscordum and Beauverdia. This species was known only by the type; however, new populations were found and during the analysis of specimens in loco it was evidenced that the taxon has flowers long pedicellate, morphological characteristic common in Nothoscordum; on the other hand, the scapes are curved at fruit maturity. The species is close related to N. Marchesii, N. Ostenii, N. setaceum and N. vittatum, and the main morphological differences between N. modestum and these species are commented. A list of species of Nothoscordum with one or two-flowered inflorescence is presented. As Beauverdia cannot be maintained as segregated from Nothoscordum, it is necessary to propose the new combination Nothoscordum hirtellum subsp. glabratum.
HEALTH CARE SEEKING AND INFERTILITY-A CROSS SECTIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY AMONGST FEMALES OF DYAL VILLAGE LAHORE
Authors: Shahadat Khan Rozina , Waseem Samina , Siddique Romaisa , Rohma Saqib  , Hafiz Umar Farooq
Published: September 2023

Background: Female infertility ends up in long term health implications especially in Pakistan where combined family system and social set-up pressurizes the newly married couple for child bearing.  But proper diagnosis and effective management is only possible through health care seeking.

Objective: To assess the actual magnitude of different types of infertility and its associated health care seeking amongst females of Dyal Village Lahore. Methodology: This cross sectional comparative study was conducted in rural female population of Dyal Village Lahore. The sample size was118 and data collection was done through Simple Random Sampling. Data was gathered using Personal Self-Concept Questionnaire containing information related to socio demographic, economic, female medical, family , gynecological and Health Care seeking history. Results: Out of 118 only 42 (35.59%) had Primary infertility. only 24.58% had Menorrhagia, 40.68% had Oligomenorrhea and 22.88% experienced Dysmenorrhea. Only 7% reported male factor. Majority females had ovulatory problems 38.3 % and 11.8 % with tubal blockage 9.7 % reported uterine problems. Only 68(57.63%) visited hospitals, 67 (56.78%) seeked medical treatment and 48(40.68) had both medical and surgical interventions. Surprisingly 29(24.58%) had received Instrumentation and medication by Dai and 10 (8.47) had medication following relatives advice. Study has also shown a significant relation with higher educational and economical status. Conclusion: The higher Primary infertility levels and trends of seeking health care services other than professional experts especially from Dai is alarming. Future research study can be focused for determining the predictors of such health care services for infertility. Key Words:  Infertility, Primary Infertility, Secondary infertility and Health Care Seeking,
A Literature Review: Factors of Success and Failure of Accounting Information System Implementation
Authors: Sarsiti Sarsiti
Published: September 2023

Organizations in the digital era increasingly understand the importance of implementing accounting information systems (AIS) because can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, as well as assist managerial decision making. In reality, not all AIS implementations are successful, because information systems are not just computerized systems that are run manually but more than that involve business processes and resource utilization. This article is a literature review aimed at understanding the factors that determine the success and failure of implementing an accounting information system. The discussion was carried out descriptively based on a literature review and previous findings related to the determining factors for the success and failure of implementing an accounting information system.
Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance dan Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan
Authors: Akhbar Taufik , Yuniarti Nursiah
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Suatu Perusahaan memiliki kewajiban untuk menghasilkan keuntungan maksimal bagi pemegang sahamnya. Good Corporate Governance memiliki peran penting untuk mencapai kinerja keuangan. Selain itu, perusahaan juga penting untuk mendapatkan kepercayaan masyarakat yang dapat dipengaruhi oleh Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sebagai faktor eksternal yang signifikan.

Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh tata kelola perusahaan yang baik (Good Corporate Governance/GCG) dan pengungkapan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan (Corporate Social Responsibility/CSR) sebagai variabel intervening terhadap kinerja keuangan.

Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan 20 sampel perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dan meraih Sustainable Reporting Award (SRA) yang diterbitkan oleh National Center of Sustainability Reporting pada periode 2011-2015. Dengan menggunakan purposive sampling dan regresi berganda dengan perangkat lunak statistik.

Hasil Penelitian: Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah komite audit dan CSR memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap kinerja perusahaan, tetapi komisaris independen dan kepemilikan institusional tidak memiliki dampak terhadap kinerja perusahaan. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa CSR memiliki efek intervening pada hubungan antara komisaris independen dan kinerja keuangan serta komite audit dan kinerja keuangan.

Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Pengungkapan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan (Corporate Social Responsibility/CSR) sebagai variabel intervening terhadap kinerja keuangan.
rOpenSci Champions Program Teams: Meet César and Marc
Authors: Camacho Cesar Luis Aybar , Choisy Marc
Published: September 2023

We designed the rOpenSci Champions Program with a mentorship aspect. Mentoring plays a significant role in the growth and development of both mentors and mentees alike.
Working with Qualtrics Data - Part 2: Excluding Data
Authors: Stevens Jeffrey
Published: September 2023

In the last post, we used the qualtRics  1  package to import survey data directly from Qualtrics accounts.I often use Qualtrics for survey data collected via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, which is an automated system that connects online respondents to paid surveys.However, sometimes those data are not super useful because the quality of the data is poor.In the anonymous, large-scale market of online survey respondents, the financial
Archiving blogs, pt. 2: The GigaBlog Top of the Pops
Authors: Edmunds Scott
Published: September 2023

In our previous post we announced we are now archived in Rogue Scholar, a new service that provides full-text search, long-term archiving, DOIs and metadata for science blogs such as ours. In the process of going back through our more than 300 posts over 12-years of blogging we thought we would highlight our favourites. And also use this opportunity to show off our shiny new Rogue Scholar DOIs. Greetings,
Balinese transliteration in public space: Error analysis in linguistics landscapes
Authors: Ratna Erawati Ni Ketut , Mulyawan I. Wayan , Ngurah Sulibra I. Ketut
Published: September 2023

Public space is one of the most accessible areas to the public eye. Placing any sign in a public space within a given territory creates a linguistic landscape environment. One of the essential functions of a linguistic landscape is representing a certain given territory's symbolic meaning. This symbolic meaning may represent local ideology or identity and local/national authority's power. This phenomenon occurs in Kuta village, Badung Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. Due to a lack of local identity, all public sign in Bali is oblique to put Balinese scripts transliteration above all Latin scripts as mandated by Bali's Governor Regulation no. 80/2018. This authority's power of language use over public space is one of Bali's government's efforts to gain its local identity in public space through public signs. This study aims to further analyse the transliteration of Latin script to Balinese script in public signs in Kuta village, as previous research indicates some mistakes and irregularity. This analysis is needed to identify, refine and regulate the transliteration procedure since Balinese script is a syllabic system different from Latin script. The finding showed that some issues must be maintained and regulated to have a good transliteration of Balinese script in public space as a landmark of Balinese identity in Bali's public spaces.
Metaphorical translation strategies of the white paper "China's Green Development in the New Era"
Authors: Liu Wenting , Yu Zhonggen
Published: September 2023

In recent years, the use of metaphor in white papers has proliferated as it plays a significant role in cognitive processing. In order to shed light on the intricate relationship between humans and the natural environment, this study focuses on the analysis of metaphor usage in a particular white paper titled "China's Green Development in the New Era" within the field of ecopolitics. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, namely the utilization of a self-built corpus and case studies, is employed to categorize the translation strategies of metaphors. The findings of this study demonstrate that the metaphors utilized in the white paper effectively capture elements of social cognition and ideology. Moreover, with the assistance of part-of-speech tagging tools, it is observed that most translated metaphors strive to maintain the salient features of the source text, aiming to achieve equivalence in both form and meaning.
Resurgimiento Omagua Etnocidio, etnogénesis y recurso cultural de un grupo invisible
Authors: Cabrero Miret Fernando Martin
Published: September 2023

Una cultura llamada “omagua”, entre otros nombres, fue descrita como una de las más numerosas del pasado amazónico en las primeras crónicas del descubrimiento europeo del Amazonas (siglo XVI y principios del XVII). También aparecen, de forma más definida, en los diarios jesuíticos de las misiones de Maynas (de la segunda mitad del XVII a fines del XVIII). A pesar del impacto de estas reducciones y de la colonización europea, los ilustrados, viajeros, y funcionarios de los siglos XVIII y XIX aún citan a los omaguas o kambebas (su nombre en Brasil) como un grupo orgulloso, reminiscencia de su posición como “señores” del río. A principios del siglo XX, entre las décadas de 1930 y 1950, son registrados etnográficamente en Iquitos y alrededores (Perú), cuando se evidencia su marginación geográfica, disminución poblacional, y prácticamente extinción cultural. ¿Continúan existiendo a principios del siglo XXI? En este artículo se revisa la literatura etnográfica del siglo XX referente a este pueblo, y se exponen los resultados del trabajo de campo realizado a principios de 2014 en territorio otrora habitado por los omaguas, haciendo una comparativa entre tres países con una dinámica sociocultural disímil: Perú (etnocidio), Brasil (etnogénesis), y Ecuador (recurso cultural).
El rol de la tecnología en el proceso productivo del cacao y chocolate en una organización de desarrollo
Authors: Abad Merchán Guido Andrés , Salgado Arteaga Francisco Rodrigo , Acuña Bermeo Cristina Fernanda , Naranjo Borja Klever Efraín
Published: September 2023

Este estudio de caso analiza el rol de la tecnología en el proceso productivo del cacao y chocolate en la Fundación Conservación y Desarrollo y su empresa asociada, Aroma Ecuador. Tiene por objetivo comprender la construcción social de la tecnología de esta organización en una perspectiva interpretativa. Se utilizó como sustento teórico las tres dimensiones de la tecnología planteadas por Roberts y Grabowski; estas son definidas como tecnologías mecánicas, tecnologías humanas o físicas y tecnologías del conocimiento, categorías por primera vez utilizadas en este tipo de análisis. La metodología utilizada fue la etnografía focalizada, aplicada a la comprensión de la triple dimensión de la tecnología dentro de esta organización de desarrollo. Los resultados describen la importancia de este producto primario de exportación en la historia económica del Ecuador; luego, se retrata la organización como objeto del estudio de caso y el papel que tiene la tecnología en el proceso de producción de cacao y chocolate. Este trabajo destaca la presencia de las tecnologías del conocimiento en los cinco procesos identificados.
Evaluación de toros mestizos en el trópico seco en explotación extensiva como predictor de la relación toro/vaca
Authors: Macías Moreira Yandri Andrés , Zambrano Villacís Juan José , Zambrano Aguayo Marina Dalila , Andrade Yucailla Verónica Cristina
Published: September 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la condición reproductiva de los toros mestizos en el trópico seco en condiciones de explotación extensiva, analizando la calidad del semen y otras características reproductivas asociadas a la fertilidad. La investigación se realizó en los meses de septiembre a octubre del 2018, en el cantón Rocafuerte, ubicado en la zona tropical seca de la provincia de Manabí, Ecuador. Se evaluaron 60 toros mestizos de diferentes cruces raciales y edades, bajo condiciones de monta natural y sin reposo sexual antes del examen. Las muestras de semen se obtuvieron mediante electro eyaculación, con el mínimo impacto sobre el bienestar de los toros. En la evaluación de los órganos primarios se observó una circunferencia escrotal de 33,1 cm, siendo el rango más alto 39,5 cm y una mínima de 28 cm. Se encontró que el 75 % de toros están dentro de los parámetros para monta natural por la concentración y la normalidad espermática de buena a muy buena. Además, el 68,33 % presentó una concentración espermática superior al estándar mínimo, se pudo establecer que los toros están montando las vacas a una relación del 5%, sin tener en cuenta la capacidad de servicio. Por lo que es importante la aplicación del examen andrológico como un predictor de la relación toro/vaca en monta natural y descartar los toros con problemas de subfertilidad, mejorando así la eficiencia reproductiva del semental, teniendo un gran impacto socioeconómico en el sector ganadero de la región del Litoral ecuatoriano.