bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parental Involvement of Economically Disadvantaged Students in Post-Pandemic Learning
Authors: Urbaningrum Luhjingga Panasari , Martono Nanang , Puspitasari Elis
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the involvement of parents of economically disadvantaged students in post-pandemic learning, a crucial issue considering the demotivation experienced by many students after the COVID-19 pandemic ended. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques. The informants include four parents, four students, and one teacher from SDN 2 Cidora, Lumbir Subdistrict, Banyumas Regency. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns of parental involvement. The findings reveal that parents of economically disadvantaged students engage in their children’s activities by providing physical facilities, offering motivation, paying attention to their children’s assignments, and supporting school activities. However, academic involvement remains low due to a limited understanding of the materials and time constraints. To overcome these challenges, parents rely on assistance from relatives as a form of social capital. The study concludes that economically disadvantaged students are able to compensate for the lack of economic capital through social and cultural capital, facilitating their adaptation to post-pandemic learning.
Innovative Super Steel Belt Technology and its Application in the Drying and Treatment of Iron-bearing Waste Ash in Baosteel Zhanjiang lron & Steel Co., Ltd
Authors:   School of Applied Sciences, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar 14191, Mongolia, Qian Yu
Published: December 2024

During the ironmaking, steelmaking and steel rolling processes,
steel enterprises generate a large amount of solid waste including
iron, zinc, dust (ash) and mud, accounting for about 10% of the
total steel production [1]. These solid wastes mainly include
fly ash or sludge of blast furnace and rotary hearth furnace
and some steel rolling sludge. The traditional way is to recycle
these sediment (ash) as ingredients and return them to sintering,
achieving internal recycling and utilization within the enterprise.
However, some of the ash contains high levels of harmful elements
such as zinc and lead. Directly returning to the batching process
will cause zinc and lead to continuous circulation and enrichment
in the system, resulting in excessive loads of zinc and lead in blast
furnaces, which seriously affects the safety, stable production, and
equipment life of steelmaking enterprises.
Enhancing Reliability and Efficiency: An ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit of a Regional Hospital
Authors:   Industrial Energy Engineer, Energy Group EM3 LLC Chicago Illinois, USA, Sharma Vibhu , Unune Deepak ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering. The LNM Institute Information of Technology, India
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the energy profile of a regional hospital in North America using an ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit. The
audit aimed to assess the efficiency of existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and recommend cost-effective measures
to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. The analysis revealed a well-maintained heating system with efficient
boilers. However, a critical concern emerged regarding operational risks due to the lack of redundancy in the cooling system.
To address this vulnerability, the study recommends installing an air-cooled chiller for increased operational resilience. The
economic feasibility of proposed improvements was evaluated, highlighting the balance between initial investment and longterm savings in energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The findings contribute to the discourse on sustainable
healthcare practices, emphasizing the importance of energy audits, strategic planning, and redundancy measures for optimized
performance and environmental responsibility in hospitals.
Throat colour polymorphism in relation to sex and body size of the Litter skink Lankascincus fallax
Authors: Jayamanna J.M.A. Ishara K. , de Silva Anslem , Ukuwela Kanishka D.B.
Published: December 2024

Colour polymorphism is a pervasive phenomenon in both the animal and plant kingdoms and understanding its evolution and maintenance is of great interest. Among the lizards of Sri Lanka, the endemic skink Lankascincus fallax shows throat colour polymorphism in which the underlying basis is not clearly known. In this study, we examined the relationship of the three different throat colour morphs observed in this species with sex, body size and geographic location. Live skinks were sampled from two locations in Sri Lanka and sex and throat colour were categorised visually and the snout-vent length (SVL) was measured. Tail tips of some selected individuals from the two locations were taken and a fragment of the 12S rRNA gene was sequenced in representative individuals having different throat colour morphs. Pairwise genetic distance of the three colour morphs ranged between 0.4–0.5%, confirming that the three colour morphs were the same species. The three throat colour morphs (red, black and white) were observed in males in both locations, while the females only had the white morph. This suggests that throat colour in this species is linked to sex and that the throat colour polymorphism was confined to males. There was a significant difference between the mean SVL of males with red and black throat colours (39.36 mm) and males with white throat colours (31.93 mm), suggesting that the throat colour is associated with the body size in males. However, future studies are necessary to understand the underlying drivers for the presence and maintenance of sexual dichromatism and throat colour polymorphism in L. fallax.
The brief life of the lizard Kentropyx viridistriga (Teiidae) from wet Chaco: a study based on skeletochronology
Authors: Ortiz Martín Alejandro , Bentancourt Judith Victoria , Sandoval María Teresa , Ibargüengoytía Nora Ruth
Published: December 2024

Estimation of individual age is key to answering questions on evolution and population ecology and to the conservation of species. Herein, we studied individual age, age at first reproduction and maximum life span of Kentropyx viridistriga (Boulenger, 1894), a lizard inhabiting the subtropical region of wet Chaco of Corrientes province, Argentina. We also estimated life history parameters such as lifetime reproductive effort, relative reproductive time and fecundity rate. Kentropyx viridistriga exhibited a lamellar pattern of bone growth, as typical of reptiles. Adult females exhibited thinner cortical bone than adult males. Males and females attain sexual maturity during their second activity season and reach a maximum life span of two and three years, respectively, suggesting a trade-off between maturation and longevity. Kentropyx viridistriga has a short life span, small clutch size and short relative reproductive time, suggesting that its capacity to demographically recover from habitat perturbations is limited, and populations are highly vulnerable to climatic and anthropogenic disturbances.

Keywords: Age estimation, life-history traits, longevity, Gran Chaco, Teiid
Genetic diversity and conservation priorities of the gecko Homonota uruguayensis from the pampas of Uruguay and southern Brazil
Authors: Elgue Ernesto , Camargo Arley , Maneyro Raul
Published: December 2024

Current knowledge in conservation genetics emphasises that the priority value of an area also depends on the genetic diversity it harbours, therefore fine-scaled studies of the spatial genetic structure are necessary for making informed decisions about prioritisation of natural areas and wild populations for conservation and/or management. Homonota uruguayensis is a threatened lizard according to IUCN criteria, with a distribution restricted to rocky outcrops of the Pampa biome in northern Uruguay and southern Brazil. The aim of this work was to establish conservation priorities of H. uruguayensis populations based on the spatial distribution of genetic phylodiversity and the delimitation of management and evolutionary significant units. Sequence data from the nuclear PRLR and the mitochondrial cytochrome b genes were obtained from most of the species distribution in order to estimate genealogies through Bayesian inference, delimit populations with Geneland, and calculate phylodiversity statistics. The results showed the presence of six geographically well defined populations with a strong structure, which we assign to different management units for conservation. The highest phylogenetic diversity were found in northern Artigas (Uruguay), and in the southernmost locations of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). However, northern Salto (Uruguay) is the region that best complements the protected area Paisaje Protegido Valle del Lunarejo in Uruguay, and we suggest that both areas would jointly ensure the conservation of the greatest proportion of the total phylogenetic diversity within the species.

Keywords: reptile, phylogenetic diversity, population genetics, DNA, Gekkota, management units
Impacts of climate change on the endemic and threatened herpetofauna from Pampas grassland, Argentina
Authors: Di Pietro Diego O. , Kacoliris Federico P. , Vera David G. , Martínez-Aguirre Tomás , Velasco Melina A. , Arellano María L. , Berkunsky Igor
Published: December 2024

Climate change is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. However, detailed knowledge about the impacts of climate change on most species in the Neotropical region is incipient, and the herpetofauna from Pampas grassland is no exception. In this frame, we model the suitable habitats of nine endemic amphibian and reptile species that inhabit the Pampas grassland of Argentina, under current climatic conditions and future climate change scenarios, with the general objective of prioritising conservation and management strategies. To model the suitable habitat of each species we used the Maxent algorithm, while the complementary spatial analyses were carried out with DIVA-GIS. We found a significant loss in both suitable habitat surfaces and known populations in most studied species. The relationship between these two parameters provided a ranking of species for long-term conservation and monitoring. Finally, based on the conservation priorities obtained for each species, we identified and discussed the main management strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our results were consistent with previous reports in the Neotropical region, highlighting the negative climate change impacts on herpetofauna species, and the urgent need for management strategies to mitigate it. In conclusion, our results establish the bases to develop monitoring, conservation and management strategies to face the predicted changes in the suitable habitats of the endemic and threatened herpetofauna from Pampas grassland.

Keywords: biodiversity, conservation, habitat loss, management, population loss
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Conditions and Health Outcomes: A Comparative Study Between Rohingya Refugees and Local People in Southeastern Bangladesh
Authors: Paul Alak , Hoque Md Atikul , Mahmud Ashfak , Esha Tasnia Aysha , Rashid Kazi Jihadur , Paul Bidhan , Barua Anupam , Saha Shanta , Nath Tapan Kumar
Published: December 2024

Bangladesh is now the home to 1.3 million Rohingya refugees living in the southeastern part of the country, specially following the massive violence in Rakhine state, Myanmar since August 2017. Water, sanitation, and an unhygienic situation have left the entire region the worst affected and most vulnerable, ultimately placing pressure on the health sector. This study assessed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions; and explored associated health outcomes, drawing empirical data from Kutupalong-Balukhali Rohingya refugee camp and its surrounding areas in south-eastern Bangladesh. To determine the WASH condition and associated health outcomes, we conducted 200 structured interviews (with both refugees and local residents), three focus group discussions, and two informal interviews with local physicians. The values of drinking water, sanitation, and hand washing ladders indicate that WASH conditions in both refugee camps and surrounding localities were basic to limited. Respondents believed that due to increasing heat and basic to limited WASH conditions, people suffer from many diseases such as diarrhea, heat rash, dehydration, dysentery, and pneumonia. As reported diseases are related to WASH, it is important to increase awareness among people about the significance of WASH.
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13(1), 2024, P 47-58
Rooftop Gardening as a Supplement to Urban Household Food and Nutrition Resilience of Dhaka City in Bangladesh
Authors: Nahar Nazmun , Ahmed Asib , Hossain Md Shamim
Published: December 2024

Increasing food demands along with shrinkage of agricultural lands make urban dwellers vulnerable to food insecurity. This leads to practice rooftop gardening (RTG) by the dwellers living in an urban area. The present research assessed the potentiality of rooftop gardening as a supplement to urban household food and nutrition resilience in Dhaka city of Bangladesh. The study follows a mix-method approach (i.e. qualitative and quantitative) to fulfill the objectives. Currently, the city has 257.95 ha area of RTG (i.e. 0.32% of 80,220 hectares of continuous roofs), which can fulfill the demand of about 0.3% fresh vegetables and fruits of the dwellers of Dhaka city. Moreover, yearly practices of RTG by the inhabitants of the city can contribute about 362 million BDT. The present study shows that contribution to household level resilience for vegetables and fruits produced from RTGs are about 6% and 18% respectively. The RTG practitioners consume about 75% cultivated fruits and vegetables. Utilization of rooftop spaces for gardening could be a potential solution to household food and nutrition insecurity in DMA.
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13(1), 2024, P 59-67
Assessing the Water Quality and Its Influence on the Chlorophyll-a Concentration in the Karnaphuli River Estuary
Authors: Sadi Sadia Haque , Chowdhury K M Azam , Tasnim Jarin , Hoque Md Minarul , Shaheen Mohammad Ashifur Rahman , Moontahab Ashraful
Published: December 2024

The Karnaphuli river, essential for the economy and biodiversity of Bangladesh, faces increasing threat due to the proximity of industries, necessitating regular water quality monitoring to safeguard both environmental and economic interests. Hence, this study investigates the nutrient distribution and physicochemical parameters (pH, temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and electric conductivity) in relation to the chlorophyll a dynamics in the Karnaphuli river estuary during the monsoon season for evaluating water quality in the river estuary, stretching about 42 kilometres. Surface and deep-water samples have been collected from five different stations. Nutrients, chlorophyll concentration, and dissolved oxygen have been evaluated using a Continuous Flow Autoanalyzer, spectrophotometer, and DO kit, respectively, while electric conductivity, temperature, turbidity, and pH have been measured using a CTD tool. Spatial mapping and correlation analysis have been conducted as well. Temperature and pH values didn’t show much fluctuation within the sampling stations falling within the range of 29°C-31°C and 6.5-7.5, respectively. Positive correlation of pH with ammonia at surface water (r=92) indicates that the effluents of ammonia plants are the primary source of pH in river water. TSP plant effluent has been shown to cause turbidity, evident from the positive correlation between phosphate and turbidity both at surface and deep water (r=91). Increase in turbidity (562.1 NTU) resulted in a decrease in dissolved oxygen (3 mg/L), which poses a serious threat to the survival of aquatic life, including fish, in the river downstream. Decreased water quality at river downstream is evident by comparatively low chlorophyll presence of 1.5 μg/L.  However, the shallow coastal region in the study area is indicative of a healthy aquatic ecosystem evident by the presence of high productivity indicated by high chlorophyll concentration of 8.9 μg/L, which is due to comparatively low levels of turbidity and also the water condition there met the standard DO for fisheries (>5mg/L). The findings underscore the critical importance of regular water quality monitoring in the Karnaphuli river to safeguard both the environment and economy of Bangladesh, urging collective action to mitigate the escalating threats posed by industrial activities and ensure the long-term sustainability of the river ecosystem.
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13(1), 2024, P 91-104
Mendambakan Kecantikan Ideal Sebagai Penindasan: Analisis Resepsi Iklan ImPerfect Beauty Elshe Skin
Authors: Effendy Rochmad , Damayanti Meirina Aulia , Widayati Sri , Setiyaningsih Lian Agustina
Published: December 2024

Involving down syndrome model, Imperfect Beauty ad is called pro-women's advertising. Reception analysis was carried out by employing critical perspective aimed at not only finding dominant meaning, negotiation and opposition but also trying to build audience’s agency to involve them in forming participatory culture. Through interview, focus group discussions and literature searches methods with informants who have backgrounds as student organization activists and are familiar with the entertainment and fashion development, this research found informants who rejected this pro-women advertisement; feelings of psychological insecurity, low self-esteem since they cannot meet ideal beauty standards which leads to self-oppression. Poor media representation of women which prioritizes their physical bodies over their political power leads to symbolic annihilation. Beautifying oneself has become a national and global political matter involving producers, the state and the media. Media naturalized beauty myths as if it were innocent and natural.
Abstrak
Dilihat dari tajuk dan pelibatan model penyandang down syndrome, reklame Imperfect Beauty merupakan iklan pemberdayaan perempuan. Analisis resepsi terhadap iklan ini dilakukan dengan menerapkan perspektif kritis yang diarahkan tidak hanya menemukan pemaknaan dominan, negosiasi dan oposisi tapi berusaha membangun agensi khalayak demi melibatkan mereka dalam membentuk budaya popular partisipatif. Lewat metode wawancara, diskusi kelompok terarah serta penelurusan pustaka dengan informan berlatarbelakang pegiat organisasi kemahasiswaan dan akrab dengan dunia entertainment dan fashion model, penelitian ini menemukan informan yang menolak iklan pro-perempuan ini (makna oposisi). Mereka merasakan ketidaknyamanan aman psikologis, harga diri yang rendah karena tidak bisa memenuhi standar kecantikan ideal. Dampaknya, mereka menindas diri. Representasi wanita di media yang lebih mengedepankan tubuh fisik daripada kekuatan sosial politiknya dapat mengarah kepada pemusnahan simbolik. Mempercantik diri menjadi masalah politik nasional dan global yang melibatkan produsen, negara dan media. Mitos kecantikan ciptaan industri oleh media dinaturalisasi; seolah alami dan memang demikian seharusnya.
Investigation and Analysis of the Diffusion Equation in Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps
Authors: Malik Pallavi , Sharma Kalpna
Published: December 2024

Ceramic metal halide lamps (CMH) are a type of high-intensity discharge lamp that are used for a variety of applications, including street lighting, stadium lighting, and horticulture. In this study, we investigate the thermal behaviour of CMH lamps by solving the diffusion equation. The diffusion equation is a partial differential equation that describes the diffusion of heat through a material. By solving this equation, obtain the temperature distribution within the CMH lamp has been obtained. In this study, the finite element method has been used in MATLAB to solve the diffusion equation for a typical CMH lamp. The simulation considers the lamp’s geometry, material properties, and operating conditions. The simulation provides a temperature profile plot of the CMH lamp, which allows us to analyse the heat transfer and thermal distribution within the lamp. The results show that the temperature profile of the CMH lamp is strongly influenced by the lamp’s geometry and operating conditions. The highest temperatures are found at the centre of the arc tube, while the temperatures at the ends of the tube are lower. The temperature distribution within the CMH lamp is non-uniform, which can have implications for the lamp’s performance and lifespan. The study provides important insights into the thermal behaviour of CMH lamps and can be useful for optimizing their design and performance. By understanding the temperature distribution within the lamp, the potential areas of improvement are identified, and new parameters, such as knee point, are opined to enhance the lamp’s efficiency and lifespan.
Formation of a New Identity of Road Service Objects Using Lighting Design Techniques: Lighting Concept and Design
Authors: Smirnova (Meshkova) Tatiana V. , Zaeva-Burdonskaya Elena A.
Published: December 2024

The article is a continuation of the article “Formation of a new identity of road service objects using lighting design techniques: pre-project analysis” [1]. This article is devoted to the design stages: the design system of the multifunctional zone (MFZ) of road service, the lighting design concept of the MFZ environment, the functional structure, and the lighting scenario of the gas station environment, depending on the typology features, are considered. An imaginative and stylistic concept of the MFZ environment based on lighting design is proposed. The design lighting models of service areas based on functional typology are described and justified. The reliability of the proposed solutions is confirmed by a lighting calculation and a feasibility study of the proposed solution based on the cost of equipment from one of the largest lighting equipment manufacturers in Russia.
A Criminal Case of Hypersexuality and Parkinson’s Disease
Authors:   Senior Resident in Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore., Ke Zhou , Chow Peter ,   Clinical Fellow,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore., Lim SC ,   Senior Consultant Geriatrician, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
Published: December 2024

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease which has a combination of motor and nonmotor symptoms. The non-motor symptoms pre-dates the appearance of motor symptoms which reflect
the deposition of alpha synuclein in regions of the brain which interfered with dopaminergic pathways.
Sexual dysfunction is common in PD and hypersexuality is a known impulse control disorder (ICD)
secondary to dopaminergic treatment. Hypersexuality as a prodrome to motor symptoms associated with
sexual dysfunction is not well described. Consequences of hypersexuality which resulted in criminal acts
may not be pardoned based on medical grounds alone.
Noradrenergic Modulation and a Treatment Algorithm for Behavioral Symptoms in Patients with Late Life Dementia
Authors:   Brooklyn, NY 11229, USA, Goldenberg Gregory
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Patients affected by neurodegeneration disorders (NDD) often experience difficult to
treat disruptive neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) i.e. verbal disruption, aggression, psychomotor
hyperactivity, sleep difficulties, hallucinations, delusions. The existing treatment algorithms include
antipsychotics, gabapentin, trazodone, prazosin, memantine, cholinesterase inhibitors.1,2 Some
NPS i.e. anxiety, agitation, aggression, disturbed sleep have been linked to overactivity of the brain
noradrenergic system (NAS). The current report suggests a treatment algorithm which includes a method
of noradrenergic modulation (NAM). Aims of the study: A. To evaluate a new treatment algorithm
for patients with NPS and late life dementia. B. To evaluate the method of NAM in treatment of NPS.
Participants and Methods: Nine elderly community dwelling patients (3 males and 6 females) with
probable Alzheimer’s dementia and NPS. Age of the patients 71-104 years (86.9, SD 9.4), 4 patients with
moderate and 5 patients with severe dementia. Treatment algorithm includes 5 steps and two pathways.
Each step is evaluated on the clinical global impression of change (CGI-C) scale. The psychosis
pathway (4 patients) begins with an antipsychotic, the alternative pathway (5 patients), with low dose
gabapentin (GBP). The psychosis pathway, if ineffective, can switch to the alternative pathway with
the add-on of GBP. The alternative pathway proceeds with addition of NAM which includes alpha-1
receptor antagonists (prazosin, doxazosin) and alpha-2 receptor agonists (transdermal clonidine,
guanfacine). Results: Treatment was well tolerated. Substantial (7 patients) and moderate (2 patients)
improvement in disruptive behaviors such as agitation, aggression, sleep was reflected on the CGI-C
scale (score 1.2, SD 0.4), on the Cohen-Mansfeld Agitation Inventory (the score decreased from 52.6,
SD 27.0 to 18.6, SD 7.9) and on the de novo introduced VAPS scale (from 8.7, SD 0.4 to 2.7, SD 0.8).
The final step of the algorithm, method of NAM was the “game changer” in both psychosis and nonpsychosis alternative pathways. Conclusion: The case series provides preliminary evidence supporting
the suggested approach to treatment of NPS in patients with late life dementia.
Integrative and Multi-Disciplinary Treatment for Severe Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Authors:   ¹The Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Gorbis Eda , Jajoo Aanya ,   University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Published: December 2024

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and complex psychiatric condition characterized
by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), affecting approximately 2.3%
of the global population. This paper presents an integrative and multi-disciplinary treatment approach
employed at the Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, directed by Dr. Eda Gorbis. Traditional
treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and pharmacotherapy, while effective for
many, often leave residual symptoms or fail in treatment-resistant cases. To address these limitations, the
Westwood Institute integrates newer modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Behavioral Therapy (MBBT)
and cognitive restructuring into a comprehensive treatment framework.
We review the current understanding of OCD, emphasizing its varied symptomatology, complex
etiology, and significant impact on daily functioning. The importance of thorough assessment and
psychoeducation in tailoring individualized treatment plans is underscored, ensuring that all relevant
aspects of the disorder are addressed. The integrative model at the Westwood Institute involves a diverse
team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, exposure coaches, and family
therapists, working collaboratively to provide holistic care.
This paper aims to provide clinicians with a detailed overview of the integrative treatment strategies
utilized at the Westwood Institute, highlighting the potential for improved outcomes in even the most
refractory cases of OCD. By combining traditional and innovative therapeutic modalities within a
cohesive framework, this approach offers a promising pathway for enhancing the quality of life for
individuals living with OCD.
Relationship Between Exercise Behavior Change, Physical Activity Levels and Healthy Eating Attitudes in Individuals Using Mobile Phone Applications
Authors: Yıldız Yağmur
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to examine exercise behavior change, physical activity levels and attitudes toward healthy eating among individuals who perform physical activity using HisApp mobile phone application. The present study was conducted with 246 participants (144 male and 102 female) using the HisApp application (mobile application of the Turkish Sport for All Federation). The weight, height, levels of physical activity and body mass index of the participants were recorded. An exercise behavior changes questionnaire, and a healthy nutrition attitude scale were administered to the participants through Google online survey. Findings showed that exercise behavior changes sub-dimensions and Health Attitude Scale sub-dimensions have a positive correlation. Physical activity positively affects healthy eating attitude sub-dimensions, while no effect was observed on knowledge about nutrition, feelings about nutrition, and malnutrition. The stages of exercise behavior change were related to the attitude scale toward healthy eating. There was a significant positive correlation between physical activity level and positive nutrition variables and a significantly negative correlation with malnutrition (p<0.05). This research concluded that positive attitudes towards healthy eating and encouraging people to make healthier choices can be attributed to a combination of education, accessibility, social norms, individual variables, and environmental factors. Additionally, it was found that individuals using the HisApp physical activity mobile application on their phones showed positive improvements in exercise behavior changes.
Atopic dermatitis in children of the first year of life: clinical and pathogenetic aspects, modern views on treatment from the perspective of a dermatologist
Authors: Ujukhu V. Yu. , Kubylinsky A. A.
Published: December 2024

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common skin diseases in children. Genetic disorders that determine the development of persistent dysfunction of cellular immunity play an important role in the development of clinical symptoms of atopic dermatitis. In the new concept of the occurrence of clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis (AD), T-regulatory lymphocytes are assigned, in the form of CD4+CD25+ phenotype, which is controlled by the transcription factor FoxP3. The study of the mechanism of itching, which is more or less observed in all children with blood pressure, showed that in the case of the island-inflammatory course of Th2-dependent blood pressure, itching is histamine-conditioned. According to the concept of «Outside to Inside – outside – inside», the most significant mechanisms causing the appearance of blood pressure are a genetic predisposition that causes the formation of allergic reactions, changes in the permeability of the epidermal barrier, against the background of transepidermal moisture loss, the occurrence of xerosis phenomena and a decrease in the itching threshold. Significant abnormalities in the state of the skin microbiota were found in children with AD. The species composition of the intestinal microbiota in children with AD differs significantly from that in children with healthy skin. Intestinal microbiocenosis largely determines the direction of morphofunctional processes in the epidermis, by means of translocation of intestinal bacteria regulating the humoral response directly in the skin. Most often, allergic reactions are triggered when food proteins enter the body. Among other allergens, cow’s milk protein is the most significant in the development of allergic reactions in young children. In many cases, in 1-year-old children with AD, goat’s milk mixtures are a good alternative to cow’s milk-based milk mixtures. At the present stage, the most important in the complex of therapeutic measures in children with blood pressure from the first year of life are diet therapy and active external therapy, including the phased use of topical steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, emollients.
Basic concepts about pathogenesis and therapy of vulvar lychen sclerous
Authors: Porsokhonova D. F. , Yakubovich A. I. , Ilesova N. N.
Published: December 2024

The article describes the main links in the etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of lichen sclerosus, and in particular vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS). The main etiopathogenetic concepts of the occurrence of VLS are presented, existing modern methods of treatment for VLS are presented, among which priority is given to minimally invasive treatment methods.
Efficiency of complex topical therapy and broadband pulsed non-coherent light in the treatment of erythematotelangiectatic subtype of rosacea
Authors: Yusova Zh. Yu. , Kazaryan V. E. , Matushevskaya Yu. I. , Rodina A. L.
Published: December 2024

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of facial localization. Treatment tactics for patients with rosacea is a complex task, since it depends on the severity and individual characteristics of the patient. Numerous studies determine the relevance of this problem. Observation of 22 patients, 11 of whom received only topical treatment with the erythematotelangiectatic subtype of rosacea treatment in the form of 15% azelaic acid, 0.5 % brimonidine tartrate gel, and 1 % metronidazole cream. In 11 other patients, topical treatment was combined with phototherapy – broadband incoherent pulsed light at intervals of 1 time in 4 weeks, 3 procedures per course. Evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy was carried out using the Antera 3D visualization and skin diagnostics device. Also, the dermatological index GSS (Global Severity Score) and the dermatological index of symptom scale (DISS) were used as clinical evaluation methods. The combination of 15 % azelaic acid, 0.5 % brimonidine tartrate gel, with broadband pulse therapy (3 procedures) showed higher efficiency than monotherapy with topical agents. The obtained results, indicating higher efficiency of the combined treatment method, can be explained by the synergistic effect of the combination of the physiotherapeutic factor and external drugs affecting the pathogenetic mechanisms of disease development.
Features of therapy of localized scleroderma in a severe comorbid patient
Authors: Gaydina T. A. , Skripkina P. A. , Silin A. A. , Dvornikova E. G.
Published: December 2024

Localized scleroderma is an autoimmune chronic connective tissue disease characterized by the appearance of foci of local inflammation in various areas of the skin, followed by the formation of sclerosis and/or atrophy of the skin and underlying tissues in them. Among systemic connective tissue diseases, scleroderma occupies the second place in terms of frequency, mainly female patients. The authors observed a severe comorbid patient S., 75 years old, who was hospitalized at the Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies of the FMBA of Russia in the department of medical rehabilitation for patients with impaired central nervous system function № 1 from 02.11.2022 to 03.01.2022 with a diagnosis of the underlying disease: the consequences of an ischemic stroke in the basin of the left middle cerebral artery from 02.23.2021, cardioembolic pathogenetic variant. Right-sided hemiparesis. Complex motor aphasia. After consulting a dermatovenerologist, a diagnosis was added to the concomitant diseases: localized scleroderma. Limited plaque shape. Patient S. external treatment was carried out (fluticasone ointment 0.005 % applied to the affected areas of the skin 1 time a day in a thin layer for 4 weeks), upon discharge, a course of physiotherapy at the place of residence was recommended.
Perancangan Aplikasi Analisis Sentimen Terhadap Opini Penghapusan Skripsi pada Twitter menggunakan Metode Naïve Bayes
Authors: Triyadi  , Sihombing Redo Abeputra , Natsir Fauzan
Published: December 2024

Analisis sentimen merupakan suatu teknik penambangan text mining untuk memperoleh data mengenai sentimen positif, netral, atau negatif. Analisis sentimen disediakan bagi orang-orang di social media dalam penyampaian ulasan-ulasan terkait isu berkembang. Twitter menjadi media sosial yang siapapun bebas mengemukakan opininya. Twitter hampir mempunyai 600 juta user dan menghasilkan lebih dari 250 juta tweets per hari. Oleh karena itu, social media Twitter ini dianggap sebagai sumber yang kaya akan informasi. Salah satu topik atau isu yang sedang berkembang belakangan ini dalam dunia pendidikan adalah terkait pernyataan tentang skripsi dihapuskan. Dengan penerapan teknik text mining dan metode klasifikasi kita dapat menentukan apakah sentimen yang di berikan oleh orang-orang tersebut bernilai positif, netral, atau negatif. Algoritma ini sering digunakan dalam analisis sentimen dengan metode pengklasifikasi Naïve Bayes. Tantangan dari penelitian ini adalah dengan data yang tidak terstruktur dan jumlah data yang banyak, maka akan kesulitan mengolah dan mengklasifikasi data tersebut. Untuk mempermudah dalam mengolah dan mengklasifikasikasi data tersebut maka di lakukan tahapan-tahapan preprocessing dimana sebelum data twitter ini di analisis menggunakan algortima Naïve Bayes. Pada tahap awal akan di lakukan tahap pemotongan string input dari sebuah kalimat selanjutnya proses menghilangkan kata-kata yang ambigu atau tidak di perlukan. Kemudian kata-kata tersebut di ubah terlebih dahulu menjadi text berdasarkan kata dasarnya sehingga saat pembobotan nilai kata tersebut antar beberapa kalimat dengan imbuhan yang berbeda bernilai sama dan mengubah huruf capital menjadi kuruf kecil. Hasil dari studi literatur dan pengujian dengan metode ini menghasilkan bahwa algoritma Naïve Bayes mendapatkan nilai akurasi 87.40% dari total 54 tweets yang dijadikan sample data.
RANCANG BANGUN TRAINER SENSOR BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLER
Authors: Muhammad syafik mubarrok  , Jati Widyo Leksono  , Yannuansa Nanndo , Imamatul Ummah
Published: December 2024

Perkembangan teknologi akhir-akhir ini berkembang pesat, hal tersebut mendorong penerapan system otomasi pada dunia industry. Pada system otomasi, didalamnya merupakan penggabungan dari system elektronik, mekanik dan komputerisasi. Trainer atau alat peraga merupakan suatu set peralatan yang dioperasikan di laboratorium yang mensimulasikan dan menerapkan pengetahuan konsep pada keadaan yang sebenarnya, sehingga keberadaan trainer ini sangat diperlukan peserta didik dalam memahami serta menguasai materi yang telah disampaikan pengajar dengan mempraktikannya. Dengan adanya trainer diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan dalam dunia industry. Diantaranya rancangan system control dan monitoring, memahami fungsi dan system kerja dari setiap komponen baik berupa inputan maupun outputan. Penelitian yang dilakukan oleh peneliti menggunakan metode eksperimental yang hampir sama dengan penelitian kuantitatif yang melakukan pengamatan untuk mencari data penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran secara sistematis, faktual, dan akurat mengenai trainer sensor mikrokontroler. Pengujian ini dilakukan dengan membandingkan beberapa sensor yaitu : sensor jarak dengan penggaris, sensor suhu dengan thermometer, sensor arus DC dengan ampere meter, sensor tegangan DC dengan volt meter, sensor berat dengan timbangan. Dengan dilakukan pengujian akurasi sensor maka akan didapat selisih nilai dari pembacaan sensor dengan alat ukur. Pengukuran tingkat akurasi trainer ini meliputi sensor ultrasonik, sensor suhu, sensor arus DC, sensor tegangan DC, dan sensor berat. Didapatkan rata rata tingkat akurasi pada trainer ini sebesar 96,77%.
Sistem Kendali Otomatis Untuk Meningkatkan Keamanan di Laboratorium Teknik Elektro Unhasy
Authors: Setiawan Bangun , Kholis Nur , Jati Widyo Leksono  , Izzati Nailul
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan pemanfaatan fitur otomatis untuk meningkatkan keamanan di Laboratorium Teknik Elektro Unhasy. Metode penelitian ini berjenis penelitian eksperimental yang berhubungan dengan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi mikrokontroler Arduino Mega dan NodeMcu Esp 8266 sebagai inti dalam mengendalikan servo, Fingerprint, LED, sensor DHT11, sensor LDR, dan sensor PIR. Fingerprint akan mengidentifikasi subjek jika subjek termasuk dalam member maka nilai output berupa servo sebagai kunci pintu akan bergerak membuka. Dalam pemantauan suhu yang dihasilkan oleh sensor DHT11 dapat membaca suhu ruang dengan akurasi rata-rata 99,10 %. Waktu respon sensor LDR terhadap kondisi lampu pada saat pukul 05.19 WIB akan padam dan pukul 17.38 WIB akan menyala.
Diarrhea and associated factors among under-five children in open defecation free and open defecation rural households of Degem district, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Dereje Demelash , Hailu Dejene , Debela Sisay Abebe , Yazew Tamiru , Tolesa Fikadu , Abebe Bogalu
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Diarrheal diseases are the top cause of preventable death, particularly among children under the age of five in developing countries like Ethiopia. Despite the national level of latrine coverage being 61%, diarrhea is responsible for the deaths of half a million children under 5 years annually. Therefore, this study aimed to assess diarrhea and its associated factors among children in open defecation free (ODF) and open defecation (OD) households of Degem district, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Methods

A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted within the community, involving 398 participants (200 from open defecation free [ODF] and 198 from open defecation [ODF] households). The selection of study participants from OD and ODF households was done using a multistage sampling approach. Data input was carried out using Epi Data 3.1, while data analysis would be performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 software, employing appropriate testing methods. Statistical significance and the strength of relationships were assessed using odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval.

Results

The prevalence of diarrhea among children in open defecation free and open defecation households was 26 and 38%, respectively. Factors such as children who were not vaccinated for rotavirus, mothers or caregivers did not have diarrhea, mothers or caregivers did not wash their hands at critical times, and individuals with poor latrine utilization were significantly associated with diarrhea among children in ODF households. On the other hand, children who were not vaccinated for rotavirus, not received vitamin A supplementation, mothers or caregivers did not wash their hands at critical times, children lacking access to latrines and children whose their families practice open field solid waste disposal were significantly associated with diarrhea among children in open defecation free households.

Conclusion

The study results indicated that the prevalence of diarrhea among children under five in open defecation areas was notably higher compared to those residing in open defecation free areas. Consequently, it is imperative for all responsible bodies to focus on evidence-based strategies to combat childhood diarrhea and to ensure child health status.
Do sports analytics affect footballer pay?
Authors: Butler David , Farnell Alex , Simmons Robert
Published: December 2024

Labor economists aspire to understand how workers' productivity impacts pay. While professional football is a well-established domain to explore this relationship, so far, research has relied on basic productivity measures. Football is now awash with advanced and granular performance metrics that can allow a deeper understanding of the pay-performance relationship. We specify a salary model considering the newly available data and use sophisticated performance measures to explain contracted salaries in the English Premier League and Italian Serie A. We make a methodological breakthrough by identifying a sample of players who are in the first year of a new contract only. This results in a much tighter relationship between pay and performance. We estimate different salary equations using both basic and advanced performance statistics. Our main findings are, first, that few of our advanced performance metrics help to explain player salary and, second, that there is misalignment between individual performance determinants of team points and player salaries.

JEL codes

J41, Z22
The Distribution and Predictive Factor of Extra-Pancreatic Malignancy Occurrence in Patients with Pancreatic Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm—A Ten-Year Follow-Up Case–Control Study in Taiwan
Authors: Wang Sheng-Fu , Wu Chi-Huan , Sung Kai-Feng , Tsou Yung-Kuan , Lin Cheng-Hui , Lee Mu-Hsien , Liu Nai-Jen
Published: December 2024

Background and Aims: A higher incidence of extra-pancreatic malignancies (EPMs) in patients with pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) than in the general population has been shown in several studies. We suppose that EPMs also occur after IPMN has been diagnosed, but few reports have discussed the risk factors that have been identified, except for old age, which was only noted in one study. Our study aims to recognize the distribution of EPMs in Taiwanese patients with a longer duration of follow-up and investigate the risk factors to predict EPMs in IPMN patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 114 patients with pancreatic IPMN from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2014 in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The characteristics of the patients were all recorded. Different EPMs are demonstrated as occurring before, concurrently with, or after IPMN diagnosis. The risk factors were compared between patients with or without an EPM. Results: After an average follow-up duration of 10.45 years, 47 EPMs occurred in 42 patients (36.8%), and over half were found after IPMN was diagnosed (55.3%). The most common EPMs were colon cancer and lung cancer (21.3%). Moreover, cyst size progression was highly associated with EPM occurrence (p = 0.004) and predictive of EPM occurrence after IPMN (p = 0.002), with a cut-off value of 1 cm (accuracy: 79%; sensitivity: 88%; specificity: 58%). Conclusions: Colon cancer and lung cancer account for the majority EPMs in Taiwan. EPMs were also frequently found after IPMN diagnosis when the follow-up duration was prolonged up to 10.45 years. Cyst size progression is a risk factor of EPM after IPMN diagnosis and we suggest a cut-off value of 1 cm for clinical utility.
A Declarative Modeling Framework for Intuitive Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis in a Visual Semantic Urban Planning Environment
Authors: Bardis Georgios
Published: December 2024

The magnitude and multiformity of recorded and readily available urban data from independent sensors and mobile user devices have paved new possibilities for city environment planning and evolution. In previous works, a visual semantic decision support system for urban planning was presented, and the capability of machine learning approaches, ranging from random forests to graph-based convolutional neural networks, to infer preferable directions for future development was explored, extrapolating upon previous opted locations and selected alternatives for publicly commercial services. In this work, the anterior decision-making process leading to establishment choices is addressed with the same sets of criteria and samples within the same environment. A Declarative Modeling shell is proposed, and Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis processes are adopted to encompass the DM’s/DMs’ rationale, solely relying on methodologies close to human intuition. To this end, outranking representatives from the PROMETHEE family as well as weighted sum approaches are employed, fueled by the interpretation of the declarative description of decision parameters on behalf of the DM(s), exploring the ability to achieve classifications in a straight synthetic manner, i.e., in the absence of previous knowledge, thus exhibiting the potential of decision analysis methodologies, enhanced by Declarative Modeling, to be used as powerful intuitive tools in similar paradigm contexts.