bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outcome of intrauterine insemination in couples with unexplained or male factor infertility at National Referral Hospital of Bhutan
Authors: Dorji Gyem , Wetasin Kanokwan , Gyeltshen Nidup , Dorji Minjur
Published: February 2024

Objectives:

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is the only facility offering intrauterine insemination (IUI) services in the country. In this study, we aim to study the success rate of IUI for the year 2022.

Material and Methods:

This retrospective study utilized secondary data extracted from the medical records of a cohort of 57 patients who underwent IUI procedures at the infertility clinic between January and December 2022. Ethical clearance and site approval were obtained from the Institutional Review Board at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan and JDWNRH, respectively. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26.0 by IBM Corp in Armonk, NY, was used to calculate frequencies, percentages and create statistical diagrams.

Results:

In the year 2022, the overall success rate of IUI was 5.3%. A majority of infertile men, representing 78.9%, fell within the age range of 30–39 years, and oligozoospermia emerged as the most common semen abnormality, affecting 45.6% of the infertile men in this study.

Conclusion:

Our study revealed that the IUI success rate in the country was 5.3%. This success rate of IUI in the country was found to be low compared to the success rate in neighboring countries. This is important information for patients to make informed decisions, aids fertility specialists in devising treatment plans, directs the allocation of resources, drives research and development initiatives, and informs policy and strategic adjustments at the national level.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF SOME PROPERTIES OF THE SPARKING DISCHARGE IN ATMOSPHERIC AIR
Authors: Talal Shamil K.
Published: February 2024

The current experimental study investigates some aspects of the electrical discharge properties between two planar electrodes. These properties involve the relationships of the minimum sparking potential to the electrode separation, the spark repetition rate, and the distribution of discharge pulse height concerning both the applied voltage and electrode separation. These discharge parameters tend to show nonlinear relationship with both applied voltage and electrode separation.
Effectiveness of Random Donor Platelet (RDP) Transfusion Therapy in Acute Leukaemia Patients: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors:   Department of Transfusion Medicine & Blood Centre Sector 36, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, Jain Neelesh , De Dibyendu ,   Department of Haematology, Balco Medical Centre, (A unit of Vedanta Medical Research Foundation), India, Aujla Ruchi ,   Department of Paediatrics, Balco Medical Centre, (A unit of Vedanta Medical Research Foundation), India
Published: February 2024

Introduction: In India, lympho-hematopoietic malignancies constitute 9.5% of all cancers in men and 5.5% in women. The incidence of ALL and AML are 35% and 15% of all hematological malignancies respectively. Acute leukemia patients require multiple transfusions for a prolonged period of time. Patients undergoing induction and/or consolidation chemotherapy for leukemia often require platelet transfusion at least every 3 days. Normal platelet survival is approximately 5-7 days. Long - term platelet supportive care may be complicated by the development of a state of refractoriness, resulting in inadequate recovery of platelets. Moreover, with the progress of medical technology, platelet transfusion therapy is gradually getting better in the treatment of leukemic patients.
Role of grain-level chemo-mechanics in composite cathode degradation of solid-state lithium batteries
Authors: Liu Chuanlai , Roters Franz , Raabe Dierk
Published: February 2024

Solid-state Li-ion batteries, utilizing Ni-rich oxide cathodes, hold promise for high-energy electrochemical storage. However, Li intercalation-induced dimensional changes can lead to crystal defect formation in these cathodes, and contact mechanics problems between cathode and solid electrolyte. Understanding the interplay between cathode microstructure, operating conditions, micromechanics of battery materials, and capacity decay remains a challenge. Here, we present a microstructure-sensitive chemo-mechanical model to study the impact of grain-level chemo-mechanics on the degradation of composite cathodes. We reveal that crystalline anisotropy, state-of-charge-dependent Li diffusion rates, and lattice dimension changes drive dislocation nucleation in cathodes and contact loss at the cathode/electrolyte interface. These dislocations induce large lattice strain and trigger oxygen loss and structural degradation preferentially near the surface area of cathode particles. Moreover, contact loss is caused by the micromechanics resulting from the crystalline anisotropy of cathodes and the mechanical properties of solid electrolytes, not just operating conditions. These findings highlight the significance of grain-level cathode microstructures in causing cracking, formation of crystal defects, and chemo-mechanical degradation of solid-state batteries.
Optical Chopper for LOngitudinal-Detected (LOD) EPR
Authors: Banerjee Utsab , Pang Zhenfeng , Lê Thanh Phong , Cappozi Andrea , Tan Kong Ooi
Published: February 2024

Dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) is a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) hyperpolarization technique that mediates polarization transfer from unpaired electrons to nuclear spins. DNP performance can vary significantly depending on the types of polarizing agents employed, and the criteria for optimum DNP efficiency are not fully understood. Thus, a better understanding of the structure, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) linewidths, and relaxation properties would aid in designing more efficient DNP polarizing agents. However, EPR characterizations of the polarizing agents are typically performed in different environments (e.g., strength of magnetic field and microwave power) than typical DNP experiments. Here, we demonstrate a low-cost and home-built setup that enables in-situ EPR detection in a dual resonance DNP-NMR/EPR probe using an optical chopper. The chopper modulates the microwave irradiation, thereby modulating the longitudinal magnetization (Mz) of the electron spins. Our results of DNP and EPR spectra on TEMPOL using a solid-state microwave source at 6.7 T / 188 GHz and 4.2 K showed a good agreement. In principle, an optical chopper should be compatible with a wide range of microwave sources, including gyrotrons that output high-power microwaves. To verify this, we placed an optical chopper in between the waveguides of a 527 GHz gyrotron and successfully reproduced a DNP field profile similar to the case without a chopper. Hence, our work provides a proof-of-principle setup that could enable a gyrotron-based EPR spectrometer in the future.
Effectiveness of osteosynthesis with flexible titanium rods in the long-term treatment of femoral fractures in children aged 0 to 7 years
Authors: Sidorov Sergey V. , Сhelpachenko Oleg B. , Yatsyk Sergey P. , Serova Natalya Yu. , Nikishov Sergey O.
Published: February 2024

Background. In recent years, in the treatment of hip fractures in pediatric practice, there has been a tendency to move from conservative methods using a plaster cast and traction to surgical stabilization.
Aim. To evaluate the results of treatment of femoral fractures by osteosynthesis with flexible titanium rods in children aged 0 to 7 years in the long-term period.
Materials and methods. The study included 118 children aged 0–7 years with femoral fractures. Average age – 3.3±1.8 years, 74 (62.7%) boys, 44 (37.3%) girls. In the main group (n=62), surgical treatment was performed, mainly with the help of osteosynthesis with flexible titanium rods – ESIN (n=56; 90.3%). The reference group (n=56) underwent conservative treatment of fractures.
Results. In the main group, accelerated fracture consolidation was noted in 74.2%, in the reference group – 32.1% of cases (p=0.032). With the use of conservative treatment, half of the patients had delayed consolidation of fractures, after surgical treatment there were only 5 such cases (8.1%, p=0.005). The overall frequency of long-term complications after fracture treatment (contracture and deformity of adjacent joints) in the main group was 8.1%, in the reference group it was 23.2% (p0.05). In the main group, 51.6% of patients had no movement restrictions in adjacent joints (in the reference group – 19.6%, p=0.012) and 64.5% had no change in limb length (in the reference group – 17.9%, p=0.025). In the main group, 88.7% of the children's relatives rated the result of treatment as “excellent” and “good”, in the reference group 83.9% of the ratings were satisfactory and unsatisfactory.
Conclusion. Long-term results of treatment of femoral fractures in children aged 0–7 years using ESIN are better, and satisfaction with treatment of relatives of children is higher than with conservative methods.
Ensuring the safety of surgical correction of scoliosis in children using neuromonitoring and O-arm navigation
Authors: Pimburskiy Ivan P. , Butenko Andrey S. , Samokhin Konstantin A. , Сhelpachenko Oleg B. , Zherdev Konstantin V. , Yatsyk Sergey P. , Zubkov Pavel A. , Petelguzov Alexander A.
Published: February 2024

Severe multiplanar spinal deformities of various etiologies are accompanied by disorders of the organ systems, causing early disability and reduced life expectancy of patients, which, in turn, dictates the need for surgical correction. The method of choice for the surgical correction of scoliosis is the technology of three-dimensional polysegmental fixation according to Cotrel–Dubousset. Despite the advantages of this spinal stabilization technology, it has its own specific difficulties and risks of various complications, most often associated with malposition of the supporting elements. To reduce the number of complications associated with the surgical correction of scoliosis, methods have been developed, including intraoperative neuromonitoring and O-arm navigation, the effectiveness of which will be discussed in this article.
Strategies for Implementing Progressive Law for Societal Development and Economic Growth
Authors: Nainggolan Bernard
Published: February 2024

The concept of progressive law is placed in a sociological perspective where law is directed to serve the interests of society. This research aims to create a more just, sustainable and participatory economy for Indonesian society, by placing sustainability as the main focus. This research identifies the challenges faced by Third World countries, especially in the context of globalization which leads to the domination of global economic actors over resources and markets. This has led to social stratification that is increasingly felt globally, increasing inequality and presenting sustainability and justice issues. Furthermore, concrete steps are needed to improve the legal system and mechanisms that support progressive economic development, including optimizing the Anti-Monopoly Law to prevent economic concentration, as well as implementing a progressive tax system to create a fairer distribution of wealth. In addition, this research encourages the active role of local governments, community-based market mechanisms, and community agricultural development.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE HERITAGE CENTER AS BANKRUPTCY CURATOR
Authors: Wijayanta Tata , Adistia Sheva Trisanda
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to find out and analyze the implications of the regulation of the Curator in Law No. 37 of 2004 on the Semarang Heritage Agency and the development of the Heritage Agency as bankruptcy curator. This study was empirical normative legal research that combined normative legal research and empirical legal research presented in a descriptive qualitative analysis. This research found that the change in Law No. 37 of 2004 was to add another curator besides the Heritage Agency. The results of the study and discussion show that the implication of setting the curator as the administrator and insolvency of bankruptcy assets is that the number of cases handled by the institution is divided into two, but in practice it is less than the curator and the developments that occur at the Property and Heritage Agency of Semarang in general are with the tasks of administering third party money and specifically the separation of duties on heritage and state curator (bankruptcy).
Facial Recognition System with Attendance Tracking Using Python and Open CV
Authors:   Department - Information Technology Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute), India, Singh Ashvani , Pratik Prakash Tiwari , Gupta Prince , Tiwari Prakash , Agarwal Ishu , Ansari Jabiullah , Pandey Jyoti , Kumari Kajal , Krishna Kushwaha Gopal , Kumar Sahu Dr.Ajay
Published: February 2024

In educational institutions, businesses, and offices, attendance tracking stands as a crucial daily task. Traditionally performed manually, be it through name calling or roll numbers, there is a need for a more efficient solution. This project aims to revolutionize attendance management by implementing a Face Recognition-based system. Installed in classrooms, the system captures student details like name, roll number, class, section, and photographs, utilizing OpenCV for image extraction. As students approach the device, it takes and compares pictures with a trained dataset. The process involves face identification with a Haar cascade classifier, recognition using LBPH and automatic attendance labeling. An Excel sheet is generated and updated hourly, incorporating information from the class instructor. This approach aligns with the demand for modernization and efficient time management in attendance procedures.
Smart Emotion Detector by Using Python
Authors:   Department of Information Technology Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute), India, Raj Ritik
Published: February 2024

The capability to perceive and comprehend human emotions holds significant importance across diverse realms of human interaction, ranging from enhancing human- computer interfaces to assisting in mental health diagnosis. This study presents an innovative Smart Emotion Detector, a resilient system engineered to precisely recognize and categorize facial human expression time. Face Detection entails the system's ability to identify human faces captured by the camera. In this context, we implement a digital attendance management system for classroom students utilizing facial recognition techniques.
Можливості відновлення постраждалих внаслідок війни урбанізованих територій України
Authors: Сергієнко Лариса Василівна , Захаров Дмитро Миколайович
Published: February 2024

У статті розглянуто можливості відновлення постраждалих урбанізованих територій після воєнних конфліктів. Досліджено різні підходи та методи, спрямовані на аналіз самовідновлення та реінтеграцію, зокрема, механізми, процедури відновлення, фінансування, роль соціального капіталу та важливість соціальних мереж. У статті зазначається, що економічне самовідновлення відіграє ключову роль у досягненні довгострокового сталого розвитку, а також забезпечення стійкості територій. Суттєвим фактором у відновленні постраждалих урбанізованих територій є активна участь місцевих громад, які мають взяти на себе відповідальність за процес відновлення, що сприятиме максимальному урахуванню потреб жителів таких територій, а також досягненню консенсусу при формуванні та реалізації політики. Також стаття підкреслює важливість соціальних та культурних зв’язків з місцем проживання для успішної реінтеграції внутрішньо переміщених осіб. Розробка збалансованої політики реінтеграції, яка ґрунтується на збереженні культурних та соціальних зв’язків, а також забезпеченні справедливості та рівних можливостей для всіх членів суспільства, визначається як важлива складова процесів відновлення в цілому. Досягнення довгострокової стабільності, стійкості, соціальної згуртованості та сталого розвитку вимагає комплексного та збалансованого підходу, який об’єднує відновлення та підтримку переміщених осіб. У статті розглянуто модель із відновлення постраждалих урбанізованих територій. Відновлення постраждалих територій не завжди може бути доцільним з позицій, як насамперед, відновлення соціального життя, так і з економічних причин. Окремі ситуації вимагають інвестицій у регіони, які постраждали менше і, як наслідок, стають центрами прийняття переміщених осіб. Інвестування у відновлення урбанізованих територій та допомога переміщеним особам обов’язково мають враховувати контекстні умови для відновлення життя на урбанізованих територіях.
Державне регулювання якості надання медичних послуг
Authors: Шалько Мирослава Назарівна
Published: February 2024

Зазначено, що безпека пацієнтів – це зниження до мінімуму ризику непотрібної шкоди, пов’язаного з наданням медичної допомоги. Прийнятний мінімум належить до колективних уявлень про поточні знання, наявні ресурси та контекст, у якому надавалася допомога, та зіставляється з ризиком відсутності лікування або альтернативного лікування. Проблема забезпечення рівня якості, безпечного надання медичних послуг є однією з важливих засад надання медичної допомоги. На цей час у країнах світу накопичено значний досвід з багатьох питань якості медичної допомоги: розроблено номенклатури оснащеності медичних установ, створено системи вдосконалення медичних кадрів з їхньою періодичною атестацією, організовано експертизу якості медичної допомоги та ін. Зниження розриву впровадження можливе при зміні парадигми управління. Такі зміни мають торкнутися питань розвитку інформатизації системи охорони здоров’я, управління ризиками, стандартизації. Інформатизація системи охорони здоров’я дозволить підвищити ефективність раціонального розподілу та використання наявних ресурсів, впровадження інноваційних підходів, методів надання медичної допомоги. Система управління ризиками дасть можливість своєчасного виявлення проблем, загроз для прийняття своєчасних та ефективних управлінських рішень з метою їх нейтралізації. Стандартизація умов, процесів, результатів у системі охорони здоров’я дозволяє забезпечити якісний рівень надання медичної допомоги у всіх регіонах країни.
Особливості реалізації маркетингової політики у банківській установі
Authors: Гладищук Яна Андріївна
Published: February 2024

Статтю присвячено дослідженню теоретичних засад маркетингової політики, її складових і специфіки формування у банківській установі. Окреслено прогалини в наукових дослідженнях при аналізі маркетингової політики (немає узагальненого тлумачення поняття «маркетингової політики», трактування маркетингової політики часто спирається на її окремі складові без розгляду поняття у комплексі). Виявлено потребу у дослідженні маркетингової політики з огляду на її важливість при веденні бізнесу. Проведено термінологічний розбір поняття «маркетингової політики», висновком якого стало ствердження, що це поняття охоплює не лише організацію маркетингової діяльності, але й відображає культуру та цінності суб’єкта господарювання. Запропоновано власне узагальнене тлумачення поняття «маркетингової політики». Досліджено особливості ведення маркетингової політики у банківській установі, завдяки чому визначено її основні відмінності. Виокремлено складові маркетингової політики суб’єкта господарювання (товарна політика, політика ціноутворення, політика збуту, комунікаційна політика, маркетингові дослідження, інноваційний маркетинг). Проведено порівняльний аналіз формування складових маркетингової політики підприємства і банку, на основі чого виокремлено їх основні відмінності. Запропоновано тлумачення маркетингової політики банківської установи.
Обліково-аналітичне забезпечення відповідального управління ланцюгами постачання за умови використання технології блокчейн
Authors: Жиглей Ірина Вікторівна , Козир Вікторія Ігорівна
Published: February 2024

Стаття присвячена питанням виявлення можливостей технології блокчейн у процесі обліково-аналітичного забезпечення відповідального управління ланцюгами постачання, що стрімко розвивається протягом останнього десятиліття. Досліджено зарубіжний досвід використання технології блокчейн у системі управління та в системі бухгалтерського обліку як її складової. Розглянуто відмінність між поняттями «управління процесом постачання» та «відповідальне управління ланцюгами постачань» з акцентом на соціальні, екологічні, етичні та економічні аспекти. Визначено можливості та переваги впровадження технології блокчейн у діяльність українських компаній у процесі відповідального управління ланцюгами постачань та обліково-аналітичного забезпечення цього процесу. Наведено принцип роботи технології блокчейн у контексті учасників ланцюга постачань з необмеженою кількістю учасників, географічно розташованих на значних відстанях. Обґрунтовано доцільність використання технології блокчейн для обліково-аналітичного забезпечення відповідального управління ланцюгами постачання як такої, що підвищує прозорість, достовірність інформації, прискорює її обмін, в результаті чого зростає довіра між всіма учасниками ланцюга постачання. Визначено, на яких саме ділянках обліку та яким чином ця технологія може бути використана: для аналізу платоспроможності контрагентів, через контроль вантажу на всіх етапах пересування, через укладання смарт-контрактів тощо. Відповідальне управління ланцюгами постачання за використання технології блокчейн розглянуто як складову ERP з можливістю підключення як всередині, так і за межами організації.
Discussion on the Application of Technical and Tactical Skills in Mixed Martial Arts Competitions
Authors: Huang Yu
Published: February 2024

This article mainly analyzes the application of technical and tactical skills in mixed martial arts competitions,including mixed martial arts and its competition characteristics, the main application significance of technical and tactical skills in mixed martial arts competitions, and its primary application strategies. It is hoped that this analysis can provide some guidelines for the appropriate application of mixed martial arts athletes’ technical and tactical skills to improve their winning rate in mixed martial arts competitions.
Research on the Development of Russian Translation Teaching Materials Within the Framework of Ideological and Political Education
Authors: Kader Goya Guli , Yang Aixia
Published: February 2024

Integrating curriculum ideology and politics into the construction of professional teaching materials is the mainsupport for the reform and development of education and teaching, and the main starting point for ideological and political work throughout the entire process of education and teaching. This article makes constructive thinking and conclusions on how to make the ideological and political education concept run through the talent training system, and how to integrate the ideological and political content of the curriculum into the construction content of translation textbooks in an all-round way.
The prevalence of dilated cardiomyopathy in the Weimaraner dog breed
Authors: Filipejová Zita , Kosková Benicie , Nečasová Andrea , Urbanová Lucie , Linhart Petr , Procházka Dominik , Fiedler Michael , Nečas Alois
Published: February 2024

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a well-recognised cause of cardiac morbidity and death in humans and dogs. It causes progressive structural changes in the myocardium, which leads to congestive heart failure or sudden death. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the second most common acquired cardiac disease and the most common cardiomyopathy in dogs. The highest prevalence is found in large and giant breeds of dogs; the most frequently affected dogs are Doberman Pinschers. Other breeds such as the Great Dane, Boxer, Irish Wolfhound or Cocker Spaniel also have a high prevalence of DCM. No study has yet been reported in regard to the prevalence of DCM in the Weimaraner and its genetic causes. In the study, a total of 232 Weimaraner dogs were enrolled. Out of this total number, 223 dogs were short-haired Weimaraners and 9 dogs were long-haired Weimaraners. The most frequently diagnosed disease was DCM but other diseases were identified. In our study, the prevalence of DCM in Weimaraners was 9.8%.
Detection of Helicobacter-like organisms in dogs with chronic gastric and intestinal inflammation
Authors: Angelová Aneta , Vávra Miloš , Linhart Petr , Škorič Miša
Published: February 2024

In humans, Helicobacter pylori and some other members of Helicobacteraceae are known to be implicated in both inflammatory and non-inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders. So far, conclusive evidence regarding the potential involvement of helicobacters in development of chronic inflammatory lesions of canine stomach and intestine is missing. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter-like organisms in endoscopic biopsy samples of different parts of the gastrointestinal tract of dogs with chronic inflammation and to reveal their potential relationship to the presence and severity of morphological and inflammatory changes. A total of 183 samples of inflammatory lesions were examined histologically and immunohistochemically. Helicobacter-like organisms were found in 64.1% of samples of gastritis, 5.3% of cases of duodenitis, 47.6% of cases of ileitis and 48% of cases of colitis. The most frequent gastric morphological change was surface epithelial injury. In duodenum epithelial injury together with villous stunting, and in ileum villous stunting were the most commonly observed morphological changes. Crypt dilation/ distortion was the most frequent morphological abnormality among colonic samples and was significantly more often a feature of colitis than duodenitis and ileitis. Our data show no effect of colonization with Helicobacter-like organisms on the presence of gastric pit epithelial injury and gastric mucosal fibrosis. No association was found between the presence/density of Helicobacter-like organisms and the presence or severity of morphological and inflammatory lesions of duodenal, ileal, and colonic mucosa.
Low Dose Spinal Anesthesia in Pregnant Patient with Eisenmenger Syndrome undergoing Caesarean Section
Authors: Tanuwijaya Tommy M , Aryasa Tjahya
Published: February 2024

Pregnancy with Eisenmenger syndrome is pregnancy with a high mortality rate and it is even recommended not to get pregnant based on the World Health Organization pregnancy risk. The aim of this paper is to present a choice of anesthetic techniques to facilitate pregnant patients with Eisenmenger syndrome undergoing caeasarean section. A 25-year-old woman at 37 weeks' gestation came to the hospital with signs of labor accompanied by comorbid Eisenmenger syndrome. Caesarean section was facilitated with spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine heavy 0.5% 7.5 mg, fentanyl 25 mcg at level L2-L3 while loading 250 ml of crystalloid fluid and preparing norepinephrine drip. The patient's hemodynamics can be stabilized by titrating norepinephrine drip to 0.2 mcg/kg/minute and the patient's shortness of breath is gradually reduced. The patient was treated in intensive care for 2 days and was allowed to be outpatient after 5 days of being treated in the postnatal ward. Appropriate perioperative management can provide optimal results and is expected to prevent fatal perioperative events. As conclusion, low-dose spinal anesthetic techniques can be an option to facilitate caesarean section in pregnant patients with Eisenmenger syndrome.
Kesehatan Holistik Pada Lansia – Eksplorasi Kadar Gula Darah, Fungsi Kognisi, Kekuatan Genggaman Tangan, dan Keseimbangan di Mengwi, Badung
Authors: Negara Anak Agung GAP , Antari Ni Komang AJ , Nugraha Made HS
Published: February 2024

Lanjut usia (lansia) di Kecamatan Mengwi, Badung, menghadapi tantangan serius terkait diabetes mellitus (DM). Penelitian ini menginvestigasi kompleksitas interaksi kadar gula darah, fungsi kognitif, kekuatan genggaman tangan, dan keseimbangan pada lansia, mengisi kesenjangan pengetahuan untuk pengembangan strategi kesehatan holistik. Penelitian di Desa Abianbase, Kecamatan Mengwi, Badung, pada Oktober 2023, melibatkan pra-lansia dan lansia dengan desain observasional analitik dan teknik pengambilan sample secara total sampling sebanyak 113 responden. Analisis statistik Chi-Square digunakan untuk mengetahui hubungan antar variabel. Analisis statistik menunjukkan korelasi positif antara kadar gula darah dengan kekuatan genggaman tangan (p=0,024) dan keseimbangan (p=0,004), sementara hubungan dengan fungsi kognitif tidak signifikan (p=0,151). Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan signifikan antara kadar gula darah dan status kognitif, namun terdapat hubungan antara kadar gula darah dengan kekuatan genggam tangan dan keseimbangan. Kontrol gula darah dapat mendukung keseimbangan dan kekuatan genggam tangan. Studi ini memberikan wawasan penting, namun penelitian lebih lanjut dengan subjek yang lebih besar diperlukan untuk konfirmasi lebih lanjut.
The restructuring nature
Authors: Wielicka Karolina
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This article aims to systematize the concept of restructuring and its types. Design/methodology/approach: The article uses literature analysis as a research tool. The issue covers domestic and foreign publications of the last quarter of a century. Findings: The activities carried out as part of the restructuring process are unique and unrepeatable. They cannot be directly copied or mapped in another organization. The concept of restructuring has been and is currently considered by authors in four approaches as a market phenomenon resulting from changes in the environment, as a microeconomic phenomenon, as a result of the systemic-industrial restructuring of the national economy and in meso- and macro-economic approach. Research limitations/implications: An article from a literature review is limited by its subjective selection. Originality/value: The article updates contemporary knowledge about the restructuring process. Its value is the diagrammatic representation of overlapping approaches to restructuring. Keywords: restructuring, definition, classification. Category of the paper: Literature review.
Efektivitas tanaman kangkung (Ipomoea reptans) dan pakcoy (Brassica rapa) sebagai fitoremediasi terhadap pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan lele sangkuriang (Clarias gariepinus) pada budidaya sistem akuaponik
Authors: Alfatihah Ainayah , Latuconsina Husain , Prasetyo Hamdani
Published: February 2024

Ikan lele sangkuriang (Clarias gariepinus) merupakan hasil perkawinan antara lele dumbo betina F2 dengan jantan F6. Menurunnya kualitas air dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan lele sangkuriang (C. gariepinus). Salah satu cara untuk mencegah menurunnya kualitas air yaitu dengan cara fitoremediasi dengan teknik budidaya sistem akuaponik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas fitoremediasi terhadap pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan lele sangkuriang (C. gariepinus) pada budidaya sistem akuaponik. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen, Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 3 perlakuan yaitu; A (kontrol), B Kangkung (Ipomoea reptans), dan C  Pakcoy (Brassica rapa). Analisis data menggunakan SPSS ver 29 yang meliputi uji Anova dan kruskal wallis yang bertujuan untuk membandingkan ada tidaknya perbedaan pertumbuhan ikan lele sangkuriang (C. gariepinus) antar perlakuan, dan uji korelasi yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kualitas air dengan sintasan dan pertumbuhan ikan lele sangkuriang (C. gariepinus). Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan fitoremediasi efektif terhadap pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan lele sangkuriang (Clarias gariepinus) dengan parameter lingkungan yang ideal. Meskipun pertumbuhan Panjang dan bobot ikan lele lele sangkuriang (C. gariepinus) maupun kelangsungan hidup tidak berbeda signifikan antar perlakuan, namun pertumbuhan tertinggi didapat pada perlakuan kangkung (I. reptans), dan kelangsungan hidup ikan lele sangkuriang (C. gariepinus) tertinggi didapat pada perlakuan Sawi pakcoy (B. rapa). Artinya penggunaan fitoremediasi efektif untuk mendukung partumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan lele sangkuriang pada budidaya sistem akuaponik.
Effect of Cocoa Bean Extract Concentration on the Diameter of the Clear Zone Preparing Streptococcus Mutans Bacteria
Authors: Rohmatin Iza Alfi , Suparno Suparno
Published: February 2024

Cocoa beans can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus Mutans. Utilization of cocoa bean extract as an anti-bacterial inhibitor containing chemical compounds extracted in simplicia aims to increase the content in the form of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and polyphenols. Streptococcus Mutans is a gram-positive facultative anaerobic coccus that is usually found in the human oral cavity and one of the causes of tooth decay or cariogenic bacteria capable of creating an acidic atmosphere in the mouth and can metabolize carbohydrates. This paper describes the effect of the concentration of cocoa bean extract on the diameter of the clear zone of Streptococcus Mutans bacteria. The antibacterial test was carried out using the Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) method, samples of cocoa bean extraction were prepared by maceration method with varying concentrations of 2.5% to 12.5% â€‹â€‹at 2.5% intervals. With an interval of three hours, measurements were carried out for 48 hours of observation. The results showed that the greater the concentration of cocoa bean extract, the larger the diameter of the clear zone, with the smallest diameter (8.44 Â± 1.61) mm (for a concentration of 2.5%) and the largest diameter (9.70 Â± 1.66) mm (for a concentration of 12.5%).
Medical educational study burnout and job satisfaction among general practitioners and occupational physicians during the COVID-19 epidemic
Authors: Adamopoulos Ioannis Pantelis , Frantzana Aikaterini Apostolos , Syrou Niki Fotios
Published: February 2024

In this narrative review, general practitioners and occupational physicians (GPOPs) are compared in terms of their burnout and job satisfaction. The studies used show an immediate link between burnout and a lack of job satisfaction. However, it is unclear which of these two factors, which will apparently need to be researched and discovered through more research, influences the growth of the other one. High burnout and low satisfaction rates arise because of intrapersonal variables, factors related to the workplace, and factors related to the dynamics of the workplace environment. There is a remarkable rise in burnout among GPOPs during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical psychological interventions be made to address burnout and boost job satisfaction levels as it has a detrimental impact and adverse effect on the medical working environment.
Accelerating SME growth in the African context: Harnessing FinTech, AI, and cybersecurity for economic prosperity
Authors: Chinwe Chinazo Okoye  , Ekene Ezinwa Nwankwo  , Favour Oluwadamilare Usman  , Noluthando Zamanjomane Mhlongo  , Olubusola. Odeyemi  , Chinedu Ugochukwu Ike
Published: February 2024

The economic landscape of Africa is evolving rapidly, and the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is increasingly recognized as a key driver of sustainable development. This review explores the potential of leveraging Financial Technology (FinTech), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity to accelerate SME growth in the African context, ultimately contributing to economic prosperity. In recent years, FinTech has gained prominence for its ability to revolutionize financial services. By facilitating seamless transactions, enhancing access to capital, and streamlining financial processes, FinTech presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in Africa to overcome traditional barriers to growth. The integration of AI technologies further amplifies this potential, enabling SMEs to harness data-driven insights for informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and personalized customer experiences. However, the adoption of FinTech and AI in the African SME sector necessitates robust cybersecurity measures. As digital transformation accelerates, the risk of cyber threats becomes more pronounced. Addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach to cybersecurity, encompassing robust data protection, threat intelligence, and resilient infrastructure. This review underscores the importance of a holistic approach, wherein the synergy between FinTech, AI, and Cybersecurity becomes a catalyst for economic prosperity. Policymakers, financial institutions, and technology providers must collaborate to create an enabling environment that fosters innovation, supports digital literacy, and ensures the security of digital ecosystems. By embracing this technological trifecta, African SMEs can navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape, foster innovation, and contribute significantly to job creation and economic growth. As Africa positions itself on the global stage, the strategic utilization of FinTech, AI, and Cybersecurity emerges as a pivotal driver for unlocking the full potential of SMEs and propelling the continent toward sustained economic prosperity.
A comprehensive review of AI applications in personalized medicine
Authors: Chioma Anthonia Okolo  , Tolulope Olorunsogo  , Oloruntoba Babawarun
Published: February 2024

Personalized medicine, propelled by advances in genomic and molecular understanding, is undergoing a transformative paradigm shift, and artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a pivotal catalyst in this evolution. This comprehensive review explores the intersection of AI and personalized medicine, aiming to provide a holistic overview of the current landscape, challenges, and future directions. The review delves into AI applications across key domains, including genomic medicine, disease diagnosis, risk prediction, patient stratification, and clinical trials. Special attention is given to the ethical considerations inherent in AI-powered personalized medicine, addressing issues of privacy, informed consent, transparency, and fairness. The narrative concludes by highlighting persistent challenges, anticipating future innovations, and advocating for collaborative endeavors to ensure the ethical implementation of AI in personalized medicine. This nuanced analysis serves as a valuable reference for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders engaged in navigating the intricate interplay of AI and personalized healthcare.
The role of accounting in mitigating food supply chain risks and food price volatility
Authors: Osato Itohan Oriekhoe  , Wilhelmina Afua Addy  , Chinwe Chinazo Okoye  , Adedoyin Tolulope Oyewole  , Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile  , Chinonye Esther Ugochukwu
Published: February 2024

The global food supply chain is a complex network of interconnected processes and actors that play a critical role in ensuring food security and stability. However, this intricate system is susceptible to various risks and challenges, including natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, market fluctuations, and regulatory changes. These risks often result in food price volatility, which can have profound implications for both consumers and producers worldwide. In this context, accounting emerges as a vital tool for mitigating risks and managing food price volatility within the supply chain. Accounting serves as a cornerstone in providing accurate, timely, and reliable financial information essential for decision-making at every stage of the food supply chain. Through effective financial reporting and analysis, accounting enables stakeholders to identify, assess, and respond to potential risks proactively. By employing risk management techniques such as scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and hedging strategies, accounting professionals can help organizations anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions, thereby reducing the impact of food price volatility. Furthermore, accounting facilitates transparency and accountability within the food supply chain, enhancing trust and cooperation among stakeholders. Through comprehensive cost accounting and performance measurement systems, organizations can identify inefficiencies, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational resilience. Moreover, accounting frameworks such as sustainability accounting enable businesses to assess and report the environmental and social impacts of their operations, fostering sustainable practices across the supply chain. In addition to its role in risk management and performance optimization, accounting contributes to regulatory compliance and governance within the food industry. By adhering to accounting standards and regulations, organizations can ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting, thereby enhancing investor confidence and mitigating legal and reputational risks. Moreover, accounting professionals play a crucial role in designing and implementing internal control systems to prevent fraud, errors, and misconduct, safeguarding the integrity of the supply chain. Accounting plays a multifaceted role in mitigating food supply chain risks and food price volatility. By providing financial insights, promoting transparency, and ensuring compliance, accounting empowers organizations to navigate challenges and promote stability in the global food system.
Inferior acromio-clavicular disjunction stage VI with clavicular shaft fracture: Very rare case report and review of the literature
Authors: Yassine El Qadiri  , Vinh Le Thai  , Charaf Eddine Berouag  , Yassir El Andaloussi  , Maroun Raad  , Constantin Balasoiu  , Michel Brax  , Mustapha Fadili
Published: February 2024

Introduction and importance: Acromioclavicular dislocations are relatively common in the young, athletic population. We report a rare case of a rockwood stage VI acromioclavicular dislocation associated with one of the clavicle. This is the case of a patient who presented with an inferior right acromioclavicular dislocation associated with a well-engaged mediodiaphyseal fracture of the right clavicle, treated surgically with a good functional result. Our work will be based on the study of this case, with a review of the clinical and therapeutic literature. Case report: This is a 41-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department with closed trauma of the right shoulder following a fall from a horse, with direct landing on the right shoulder. She complained of pain with total functional impotence of her right upper limb, with no downstream vascular-nervous disorders or other associated lesions. X-rays of the right shoulder face and profile with lamy and a right accromioclavicular defilement were consistent with Rockwood stage VI inferior right acromioclavicular dislocation associated with a well-engaged medio-diaphyseal fracture of the right clavicle. Treatment was surgical, with osteosynthesis of the right clavicle and reduction of the acromioclavicular joint, with satisfactory stability control, supplemented by immobilization in an elbow-to-body brace for 3 weeks and free mobilization beyond 3 weeks, as well as muscle strengthening from the 6th postoperative week. Discussion: Very few cases of type VI acromioclavicular dislocation have been found in the literature. These dislocations are observed very rarely and are difficult to diagnose in the early clinical findings, or may simply be overlooked due to the association of multiple traumas, as well as being associated with fractures of the acromion, clavicle, scapula and/or ribs. The therapeutic attitude is controversial, although surgical techniques differ, and conservative treatment with therapeutic abstention takes its place. Acromioclavicular dislocations must be classified into subtype VI-A for the subacromial and subtype VI-B for the subcoracoid, in order to codify the therapeutic attitude. Surgical treatment of this type of dislocation guarantees a satisfactory functional outcome, and our work supports this observation and is in line with the literature. Conclusion: Rockwood stage VI acromioclavicular dislocations, with its 2 subtypes, remain rare lesions requiring adequate surgical treatment with early and appropriate rehabilitation to ensure satisfactory functional results.
ANALISIS PEMECAHAN MASALAH BENTUK ALJABAR PADA SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 19 AMBON
Authors: Lalihatu Franklyn , Mataheru Wilmintjie , Huwaa Novalin C
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pemecahan masalah bentuk aljabar pada siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 19 Ambon. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian dilakukan dengan JK, JP, dan FS sebagai subjek yang dipilih untuk diwawancarai sesuai pertimbangan guru. Data penelitian berupa soal tes dan pedoman wawancara yang dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini sebagai berikut: JK dapat memenuhi keempat indikator pemecahan masalah, JP dapat memenuhi tiga dari keempat indikator pemecahan masalah, dan FS hanya memenuhi satu dari keempat indikator pemecahan masalah
(Des)Igualdades em análise: uma leitura materialista sobre sentidos atribuídos ao trabalho e às relações de trabalho enquanto direitos sociais
Authors: Souza Mariana Jantsch de , Silva Naiara Souza da
Published: February 2024

Com aporte pecheuxtiano da Análise Materialista do Discurso, buscamos dar ênfase à questão das (des)igualdades sociais materializadas em sentidos atribuídos ao trabalho e às relações de trabalho enquanto direitos sociais. Nosso ponto de partida questiona: como sentidos sobre trabalho e relações de trabalho são (re)produzidos nas polarizações de classe que constituem a sociedade capitalista? Procuramos problematizar, refletir e contribuir para a compreensão do nexo entre ideologia e discurso, atentando para os funcionamentos discursivos que movimentam sentidos de desigualdade/subordinação, (in)visibilização e menosprezo aos direitos fundamentais da classe trabalhadora.
The Use of A Geographically Weighted Regression Model to Analyze Predictors of The Rice Supply in Bojonegoro
Authors: Nurdiansyah Denny , Ma'ady Mochamad Nizar Palefi , Kartini Alif Yuanita , Yuliana Ummi Agustin
Published: February 2024

The research goal would be to understand all potential influences on the amount of rice available within every sub-district in the Bojonegoro district. Geographically weighted regression (GWR), a technique used for this study, uses kernels: adaptive bisquare, fixed bisquare, adaptive gaussian, and fixed gaussian. The state office for food security and farming inside the Bojonegoro district provided secondary statistics for the 2018 year that included information on the population, the harvested area, the rice production, and the rice supply. The outcomes from the kernel-fixed gaussian elected model using AIC minimum criteria for the GWR model. The implementation's conclusion is due to the impact of variety in locations. The next research recommendation is a time-series spatial study of the rice problem.
Qual a abordagem que fazem a Escola Austríaca de Economia e o Cristianismo sobre a função e os direitos da propriedade privada?
Authors: Rodrigues Syer , Arantes Elaine
Published: February 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é revisar a literatura existente sobre a abordagem que fazem a Escola Austríaca de Economia e o Cristianismo do ponto de vista da origem, do conteúdo e da motivação destas visões sobre a função e os direitos da propriedade privada. Esta pesquisa justifica-se a partir do vídeo produzido pelo Fórum Econômico com diretrizes para o fim da propriedade privada. As categorias de análise definidas para esta pesquisa foram:  Função social da propriedade privada; Direitos de propriedade; Propriedade privada como base da prosperidade humana; e Argumentos contrários à abolição da propriedade privada. Considerando estas categorias, os resultados alcançados apontam para a divergência entre as visões do Cristianismo e da Escola Austríaca sobre a origem dos temas pesquisados. Em relação ao conteúdo, as visões Cristãs e Austríaca são convergentes. Quanto à motivação, as duas visões convergem quanto aos direitos de propriedade e aos argumentos contrários à abolição da propriedade privada. Ambas as visões convergem parcialmente quanto à função social da propriedade privada e à propriedade privada como base da prosperidade humana. Recomenda-se a realização de trabalhos aprofundando o tema com foco em uma possível influência da Teologia Reformada na Escola Austríaca.