bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Motivation, Knowledge, and Ability to Pay on Compliance in Paying Premiums for Self-Participants in the National Health Insurance Program in West Lombok Regency
Authors: Saimi Saimi , Khaliq Abdul , Atmaja I Nengah Dwi Jendra
Published: March 2024

Compliance among participants in the self-funded health insurance scheme to pay premiums is crucial to facilitate access to healthcare services. Lack of knowledge, motivation, and the ability to pay are factors contributing to payment arrears. The aim of this research is to identify the factors influencing the compliance of self-funded health insurance participants in paying premiums in West Lombok Regency in 2022. This study is a quantitative research using a cross-sectional design. The population in this study consisted of 50,630 individuals. The research sample included 397 people selected using the Multistage cluster random sampling technique. Data analysis involved univariate and bivariate analysis, with chi-square and logistic regression tests. The research results indicate a correlation between the level of knowledge (0.03), motivation (0.000), and the ability to pay (0.000) with the compliance of self-funded health insurance participants in paying premiums. Meanwhile, the most dominant influencing factor is motivation (p=0.000; OR=32.410). Social Security Administering Agency - Health (BPJS - Kesehatan) is expected to enhance information and socialization efforts among participants regarding the national health insurance program so that the public is motivated to be more compliant in premium payments, and to provide flexible payment options for participants with irregular incomes in the form of installment payments.
Application of PCA and K-Means Clustering Methods to Identify Diabetes Mellitus Patient Groups Based on Risk Factors
Authors: Simanjuntak Anisa , Hasibuan Muhammad Siddik
Published: March 2024

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood that is high for a long period of time. Identification is the process of recognizing and determining the characteristics of a particular object or entity. hypertension (high blood pressure), smoking and lack of physical activity can affect the condition of diabetes mellitus patients. Therefore, an approach is needed that can identify groups of diabetic patients based on their risk factors, so that appropriate management and treatment can be carried out. The purpose of this study is to apply PCA method by reducing data dimension to identify the linear combination of the most contributing risk factors in diabetes mellitus patient data and apply K-Means Clustering to cluster into groups based on similar risk factors. The methods to be used are Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and K-Means Clustering. type of quantitative research, this research can be categorized as analytic research, variables are risk factors for diabetes mellitus disease. The results of research using the PCA (principal component analysis) method obtained 9 main components (PC) 86.9275%. correlation between attributes and principal components, then a matrix component is formed with a loading value that the greater the value, the stronger the correlation with the principal component formed with a cut off point of loading value> 0.4 regardless of positive and negative. By using the K-Means Clustering method, The clustering results obtained are divided into 3 groups of diabetes patients based on existing risk factors. Centroid C1 represents a group of diabetes mellitus patients whose condition is at a mild level, while Centroid C2 represents a group of diabetes mellitus patients who are at a moderate level, and Centroid C3 represents a group of patients with severe or dangerous diabetes mellitus.
Fun Game Based Learning Model to Enhance Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Children with Mild Intellectual Disability
Authors: Kesumawati Selvi Atesya , Fıkrı Aprızal , Ardianto Henu , Sukmawati Noviria , Hardiyono Bayu , Fahritsani Husni , Muslimin Muslimin
Published: March 2024

Children with mild intellectual disabilities struggle with learning, particularly in movement skills. Limited support facilities not tailored to their needs. FMS learning model centered on "Getting to Know Flowering Plants", enhancing movement skills and incorporating cognitive tasks. The research methodology employed in this study follows Borg and Gall's Research and Development approach. Procedure basically consists of two main objectives, namely: (1) developing products and; (2) testing the effectiveness of the product to achieve the goal. Small group trial subjects included 13 students (7 boys, 6 girls 9-10 years old) and 4 teachers, while large group trial subjects involved 26 students (12 boys, 14 girls 9-10 years old) and 4 teachers in the 3 SLB in Palembang city. The CVR analysis results for model indicate a value of 0.6, falling within the range of 1 to -1. This signifies that the content of the FMS getting to know flowering plants is deemed appropriate, relevant, and of high content validity. Upon calculating the correlation coefficient between rater test data for getting to know flowering plants instrument across movement skills, cognitive aspects, fun elements, and attention focus aspects, it is observed that there is a strong positive relationship between the scores assigned by rater 1 and the overall rater scores. Similarly, there is a substantial positive correlation between the scores given by rater 2 and the total rater score. Additionally, the relationship between rater score 3 and the total scores among raters also exhibits a significant positive relationship (p > 0.05).
Determination of Situational Self-Criticism Levels of Athletes Engaged in Struggle Sports
Authors: Alp Hulusi , Gülen Özgür
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study is to determine the situational self-criticism levels of struggle athletes. The research was designed in cross-sectional survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The population of the study consists of individuals who do combat sports in Yalova province. The sample consisted of a total of 202 athletes, 97 females and 105 males, who voluntarily accepted to participate in the study among the athletes constituting the universe. Athlete Situational Self-Criticism Scale consisting of 7 items was used as a data collection tool in the study. Statistical analyses in the study were performed using SPSS package programme. A significant difference was found between the participants according to nationality, age, sport age, education and branch variables p<0,05. As a result, it was determined that there was no difference between the situational self-criticism levels of the athletes in terms of gender and parental marital status variables. It was determined that there was a significant difference between the situational self-criticism levels of the athletes in terms of nationality, sports age, age, education and branch variables.
DIABETIC POLYNEUROPATHY AND COMORBIDITY ARE DIABETIC FOOT SYNDROME FORMATION FACTORS
Authors: Dubуnetska V.M.
Published: March 2024

Background. Data from the literature indicate about the development of diabetic polyneuropathy in 5 years after the onset of type 1 diabetes and in 10-15% of patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
The purpose of the study was to find out the clinical course of diabetic polyneuropathy and to determine the frequency of the occurrence of diabetic foot syndrome in conditions of the comorbidity.
Methods. We examined 121 patients, aged from 19 to 69 years, diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy due to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The examined patients were divided into three groups: with diabetic polyneuropathy and cardiovascular comorbidity (group A, n=52), multimorbidity (more than 3 nosologies) (group B, n=30), without comorbidity (group C, n=39).
Conclusions. Clinical manifestations of the diabetic polyneuropathy were more significant in the individuals with the cardiovascular comorbidity. The presence of stenoses and occlusions in the arterial channel in groups A and B served as a basis for the formation of ulcerative defects of the limbs in the future.
ORGANIZATION OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN REFLEXOLOGY
Authors: Chupryna G.M. , Svyrydova N.K. , Trufanov Y.O. , Hanenko N.V.
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the work experience of the Department of Neurology and Reflexology in organizing a continuous educational process in reflexology. The advantages of studying under the guidance of experienced teachers within the programs of specialization cycles organized by specialized departments have been demonstrated. For the purpose of continuous professional development, trainees are recommended to attend relevant cycles of thematic improvement, thematic schools, master classes, scientific and practical conferences.
Interações genéticas e moleculares na Doença de Crohn: Uma revisão
Authors: Lima Antonio Rodrigo Sousa , Cataldo Francielle Macedo , Costa Victória Valentina Ferreira , Jansen Maria Júlia Silva , Lima Guilherme Martins , Alvarenga Daniel Alves , Nogueira Kerolayne de Melo
Published: March 2024

A doença inflamatória intestinal (DII), incluindo a doença de Crohn, tem uma base genética significativa, destacada por mutações na proteína 2 (NOD2). Desse modo, essas mutações levam a uma resposta inflamatória exagerada contra a microbiota intestinal, envolvendo espécies reativas de oxigênio (ROS) e a ativação da via PI3K/AKT/PTEN, resultando na ativação do fator nuclear-κB (NF-κB) e produção de citocinas, como o TNFα. Assim, essa cascata molecular desempenha um papel central na patogênese da doença de Crohn, tornando-a alvo de pesquisas para desenvolvimento terapêutico. Ademais, compreender essas interações moleculares podem revelar novas oportunidades para tratamento da doença. Nesse sentido, tal inciativa tem sido foco em inúmeras atividades científicas de pesquisas e moldes de medicamentos, a fim de estabelecer novos alvos para o desenvolvimento terapêutico contra a doença de Cronh.
Manutenção centrada em confiabilidade: Implementação de uma melhoria realizada nos redutores de giro da lâmina de uma frota de motoniveladoras em uma mineradora contra quebras prematuras
Authors: Costa Marcus Dionatan Nascimento Bernardes da , Gomes Kívia Carolina Fonseca Campos
Published: March 2024

O presente trabalho objetivou implementar uma solução de engenharia para tratativa de falhas do componente redutor de giro da lâmina, com a minimização de custos e o aumento da confiabilidade de uma frota de motoniveladoras em uma mineradora de grande porte, localizada na região do Alto Paraopeba, em Minas Gerais. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto, foi aplicada a metodologia de pesquisa-ação, contando com a estreita participação do pesquisador. O processo de coleta de dados teve início em janeiro de 2022. Além da observação participante do autor principal, foram coletados dados históricos compreendidos entre o período de janeiro de 2018 à janeiro de 2022, referentes as quebras e aos custos de manutenção dos redutores de giro da lâmina. Após a implementação da melhoria no procedimento de pré-carga dos redutores de giro das lâminas das motoniveladoras, no ano de 2022, verificou que não houve nenhuma quebra precoce do componente até a conclusão da pesquisa, aumentando a disponibilidade e a confiabilidade dos equipamentos e reduzindo, significativamente, os custos de manutenção. Como resultados, pôde-se constatar que foi possível evitar a quebra de aproximadamente 25 redutores de giro e evitado o desembolso de R$ 2.656.554,06, em média por ano. Pode-se afirmar que atingiu-se os objetivos propostos no artigo, uma vez que foi possível eliminar completamente as paradas inesperadas por quebras dos redutores de giro com a aplicação do novo procedimento de pré-carga elaborado.
Eficácia dos dentifrícios de ação clareadora: Uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Bispo Laís Oliveira Vaz , Messias Neto Francisco Vieira , Lima Priscila Moraes , Carvalho Ester de Souza Pereira , Vieira Ian Matos , Soares Ana Flávia
Published: March 2024

Para a realização do clareamento dental destacam-se as técnicas de clareamento realizadas em consultório, o clareamento caseiro e a utilização dos dentifrícios clareadores. Este último possui diversos agentes em sua composição que atuam por mecanismos químicos, ópticos e abrasivos, sendo os quais: os peróxidos, a covarina azul, os abrasivos e o carvão ativado. O estudo teve como objetivo realizar um levantamento bibliográfico acerca da efetividade dos dentifrícios clareadores disponíveis atualmente. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa que utilizou das bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online e Scientific Electronic Library Online. Os descritores utilizados foram “Dentifrícios”, “Clareamento Dental”, “Efetividade” e “Abrasão Dentária” e os operadores booleanos associados com os descritores foram AND e OR. Um total de 13 artigos foram selecionados para a confecção desta revisão literária, podendo destacar que o carvão ativado foi um dos agentes mais abrasivos, a covarina azul foi eficaz no clareamento de manchas leves, a sílica apresentou um efeito clareador devido sua característica abrasiva. A partir da análise dos estudos encontrados, observou-se que os dentifrícios clareadores apresentados foram eficazes em promover o clareamento dental, no entanto ainda se necessita de mais estudos que discutam as possíveis repercussões que envolvem a utilização destes produtos.
Genetic Diversity in the Vigna Savi Collection and Characteristics Using Molecular Markers
Authors: Gulieva L. , Agazade G. , Musaeva S. , Alieva D.
Published: March 2024

Genetic diversity was assessed by biomorphological characters and ISSR markers in a collection of 30 accessions belonging to the genus Vigna Savi. In the studied collection, great variability in biomorphological characteristics was observed; genotypes with superior indicators were selected. The highest yield of K-259 (108 g) and Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis (L.) Verdc. (250 g). Among Vignaaccessions, the height to the first pod was 12.5-47.0 cm, which indicates that the vast majority of the studied genotypes are suitable for mechanized harvesting. For 30 samples with ISSR markers, a total of 22 alleles were amplified and genotypes with unique alleles in the collection were identified. The average genetic diversity index of the collection was very high — 0.73 units, indicating high genetic diversity between V. radiata (L.) R. Wilczek and V. unguiculata (L.) Walp. accessions. An average of 73% polymorphism was identified using ISSR markers. The results obtained make it possible to select genetically different samples with the best economic indicators and use them as parental forms to obtain recombinants of breeding value.
Lens culinaris Medik. Performance Depending on Zonal and Genotypic Factors in Apsheron and Jalilabad Districts of Azerbaijan
Authors: Narimanly U.
Published: March 2024

In modern literature there are opinions that the genetic diversity of the lentil plant has decreased by up to 40%. Taking this point of view into account, to increase the efficiency of breeding work, it is necessary to use the gene pool of the Lens culinaris Medik. species based on an in-depth study of economically important traits and obtain it as primary material, traditional and newly developed selection methods. The main role in this work should be assessed based on the study of the morphological, biochemical, agrobiological and other characteristics of the primary material. The exchange of hybrid samples between countries, their research in different ecological regions, different climatic and soil conditions, the discovery and creation of productive, high-quality, complexly resistant varieties and at the same time the use of these materials as starting material in future breeding work and hybridization programs are quite common in the world practice and gave effective, efficient results.
Studying the Condition of Irrigated Land in the Mil-Mughan Economic Region
Authors: Heydarova R.
Published: March 2024

The article examines the current reclamation state of irrigated lands in the Mil-Mughan economic region. There are favorable conditions for irrigation and growing heat-loving crops. However, the development of irrigated agriculture here is limited by soil salinity, which is widespread in the study area over quite large areas. Thick layers of soil and groundwater are susceptible to salinization. Conventionally, the territory is suitable for irrigation in hydrogeological and reclamation terms.
The Effect of Methylprednisolone on the Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations of a New Coronavirus Disease - 2019 Complicated by Severe Pneumonia
Authors: Murkamilov I. , Yusupov F. , Raimzhanov Z. , Duisheeva G. , Hakimov Sh. , Ymankulov D. , Yusupova T. , Yusupova Z.
Published: March 2024

The article presents current data on the use of methylprednisolone in patients with COVID-19 (COronaVIrus Disease 2019) and severe pneumonia. The author presents his own observation of patients with COVID-19 complicated by severe pneumonia, where different modes of “pulse therapy” with methylprednisolone were used. It was shown that therapy with high doses of methylprednisolone had a positive effect on the course of COVID-19 complicated by severe pneumonia. On the background of therapy with methylprednisolone in the form of a pulse, the levels of interleukin-6, C-reactive protein in the blood and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate significantly decreased. During treatment with methylprednisolone, the blood pressure level remained stable, the thermometry and the degree of blood oxygen saturation normalized. During the observation of patients with COVID-19 complicated by severe pneumonia who received methylprednisolone in the form of “pulse therapy”, no undesirable effects were noted. Hyperglycemia was transient and did not require hypoglycemic therapy.
Different Statin Dosages and Their Effects on Osteoporosis
Authors: Chyngyshpaev D. , Malevannaya V.
Published: March 2024

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of different doses of statins on the progression of osteoporosis during a 36-month follow-up period. The study included 98 postmenopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis and the presence of atherosclerosis of lower limb arteries. Patients were divided into 2 groups: women who received statins as part of atherosclerosis treatment (group 1, n=53) and those who did not receive statin therapy for hyperlipidemia (group 2, n=45). After 36 months of follow-up, patients were divided into two groups — with unfavorable (n=42) and favorable (n=56) course of osteoporosis. Progression of osteoporosis was considered unfavorable if during the follow-up period the patients had low traumatic fractures of large bones and/or progressive decrease in bone mineral density (BMD). Depending on the statin dose taken, patients were divided into groups: 1) those taking atorvastatin 20 mg or rosuvastatin 10 mg; 2) those taking atorvastatin 40 mg or rosuvastatin 20 mg. The results revealed a significant association between statin therapy and a favorable course of osteoporosis (OR=0.316, 95% C.I. =0.137-0.727, p=0.003). The use of higher doses of statins (atorvastatin 40 mg or rosuvastatin 20 mg) was associated with the development of low traumatic fractures of large bones and/or progressive decrease in MPC during 36 months of follow-up (OR=3.0, 95% C.I.=1.119-8.040, p=0.030). On the other hand, the use of lower doses of statins (20 mg atorvastatin or 10 mg rosuvastatin) was associated with a favorable course of osteoporosis (OR=0.047, 95% C.I.=0.010-0.212, p=0.030). The dose of statin taken was also moderately negatively correlated with IPC (r=−0.45; p=0.005). Thus, the use of statins for a long period (36 months) in low doses (atorvastatin 20 mg or rosuvastatin 10 mg) is an effective and safe method of treating cardiovascular comorbidities represented by atherosclerosis of lower limb vessels and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and is characterized by a reduced risk of osteoporosis-related large bone fractures.
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection for Head and Neck Cancer (Literature Review)
Authors: Sagynbekova G. , Dzhunushaliev K.
Published: March 2024

Metastatic damage to the cervical lymph nodes is one of the urgent and complex problems resulting from the occurrence of squamous cell cancer of the cervix and neck. Most patients die from them when the first tumor is cured. The frequency of metastasis to regional lymph nodes of the neck reaches 60-70%. Surgical treatment remains the determining component in treatment tactics. Various options for cervical lymph node dissection have been developed, each of them has its own indications. Some authors argue about the need for preventive lymph node dissection of the neck, while others, on the contrary, talk about selective operations, others prefer to perform radical surgical interventions, and others prefer to perform elective neck relief. Thus, in the treatment of regional metastases of head and neck cancer, there are issues that deserve serious attention and clarification. The purpose of this article is to review the available data on cervical lymph node dissections.
Factors Influencing the Formation of Health in Adolescent Children
Authors: Maimerova G. , Rakhatbek-kyzy A. , Makenzhan-uulu A. , Kondratieva E. , Beishenbaeva B.
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of an epidemiological study of adolescents aged 11, 13 and 15 in Bishkek. The assessment of adolescents’ own health and the factors influencing its formation was carried out.
Retrospective Indicators of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children of the Surgery Department of the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital
Authors: Erkulov E. , Maimerova G. , Mametov R. , Makenzhan-uulu A.
Published: March 2024

The article provides the results of a retrospective analysis of medical documentation (medical history form No. 003/Y) in 245 children with foreign bodies of the respiratory tract who were hospitalized at the Osh Interregional Clinical Children’s Hospital from 2012 to 2016. According to localization, foreign bodies in the respiratory tract were mostly in 56 (22.85%) patients — in the right main bronchus, 32 (13.1%) children — in the left main bronchus.
Analysis of the Frequency and Structure of Congenital Heart Defects in Children
Authors: Zaripov D.
Published: March 2024

The article provides the frequency of their occurrence and the structure of congenital heart defects in 1,492 children according to the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Among all forms of congenital heart defects in children, patients with enrichment of the small circle of blood circulation without cyanosis prevailed —1318 (88.3%) patients.
Assessment of Implementation of GMP Rules Requirements at Pharmaceutical Drugs Production Enterprises in Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Toktonaliev I. , Toktonalieva N.
Published: March 2024

As everyone knows, since May 29, 2014, the Kyrgyz Republic has been a member of the Eurasian Economic Union. With its accession to the EAEU, the Kyrgyz Republic joined international treaties concluded by the EAEU member states, which were harmonized with each other and, together with other agreements, uniform rules for the pharmaceutical drugs production were adopted. It should be noted that according to the bill “On the circulation of pharmaceutical drugs”, in accordance with the provisions of the acts of the EAEU, until 2026, all entities engaged in the pharmaceutical drugs production must implement the appropriate GMP standards, which means a complete transition in the sphere of circulation of pharmaceutical drugs from the concept of “quality control” to concept of “quality assurance”.
Rationalization of Empiric Antibiotics Therapy in Patients Hospital Acquired Pneumonia at the East OKU Regional General Hospital
Authors: Niza Hairun , Hanifah Sarah , Syavira Salsabila Regy
Published: March 2024

The use of antibiotics requires special attention to improve the quality of therapeutic results and prevent antimicrobial resistance. Through judicious administration of antibiotics, it is hoped that there will be an impact on the quality of treatment and control of microbial resistance. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis with a cross-sectional and retrospective research design, collecting data from medical record at East OKU Hospital for the period of 2016-2022. The analysis of the rationalization of the use of empiric antibiotics therapy showed that 65 % fell into the rational category, 35 % were irrational and had a total defined daily dose (DDD) value of 70.96 DDD/100 days of hospitalization.
Optimization of Temperature and Drying Time on Flavonoids Levels of Anjasmoro Variety Soybean (Glycine Max) Extract Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Wardatun Sri , Dewi Anggy Indah Puspita , Amalina Dhaifa Ghaisani Rizkia
Published: March 2024

Soybeans (Glycine max) contain a number of nutritional and health-supporting compounds, such as protein, fibers, phytosterols, and isoflavones. The pharmacological activities of soybeans include improving the immune system, acting as an antioxidant, inhibiting carcinogenesis, and reducing cholesterol levels. Anjasmoro variety is one of the superior varieties of large-seeded soybeans and is in great demand by farmers. The temperature and drying time of soybeans can have an effect on the level of compounds extracted. The aim of this research was to optimize flavonoid extraction from soybeans based on temperature and drying time using the response surface methodology (RSM). The results show that the optimal temperature and drying time of soybeans was obtained at 60.027 °C and 6.036 hours, with optimal flavonoid levels of 21.9707 mg QE/g. The verification results based on laboratory test confirmed that the level of flavonoids at optimal condition was 20.6461 mg QE/g, with a deviation of 6.03 % from prediction value and accuracy results of 93.97 %. The optimal drying temperature and drying time of soybeans can be used to obtain the highest flavonoid levels.
The Origins of Gender, not Sex: Evolution and the Reproductive Axis
Authors: Woodhill Bobbi , Samuels Curtis , Jamieson Graham
Published: March 2024

• This study presents what and where a biological gender resides in the human phenotype, giving further provenance to identity development and diversity separate from body sex. • Evolutionary principles, including natural and sexual selection, drive the evolution of traits that enhance survival and reproduction, leading to the prevalence of certain behaviors and psychological dispositions in males and females. These differences are adaptive for the human species as a whole and are regulated and maintained by evolutionary pressures. • Several stable and dimorphic cognitive behaviors influenced by innate sex hormones and regulated by reproductive drives play a role in the development of gender identity. • These gender differences in cognitive behavior are not solely a result of socialization. • Given the biological component of gender, what are the potential implications of studying cis- and non-cisgender communities? What are the current limitations and challenges to understanding the genetic basis of transgenderism?
Meta-QTL analysis and candidate genes for quality traits, mineral content, and abiotic-related traits in wild emmer
Authors: Cabas-Lühmann Patricia , Schwember Andrés R. , Arriagada Osvin , Marcotuli Ilaria , Matus Iván , Alfaro Christian , Gadaleta Agata
Published: March 2024

Wild emmer (Triticum turgidum ssp. dicoccoides) genotypes were studied for their high-nutritional value and good tolerance to various types of stress; for this reason, several QTL (quantitative trait loci) studies have been conducted to find favorable alleles to be introgressed into modern wheat cultivars. Given the complexity of the QTL nature, their interaction with the environment, and other QTLs, a small number of genotypes have been used in wheat breeding programs. Meta-QTL (MQTL) analysis helps to simplify the existing QTL information, identifying stable genomic regions and possible candidate genes for further allele introgression. The study aimed to identify stable QTL regions across different environmental conditions and genetic backgrounds using the QTL information of the past 14 years for different traits in wild emmer based upon 17 independent studies. A total of 41 traits were classified as quality traits (16), mineral composition traits (11), abiotic-related traits (13), and disease-related traits (1). The analysis revealed 852 QTLs distributed across all 14 chromosomes of wild emmer, with an average of 61 QTLs per chromosome. Quality traits had the highest number of QTLs (35%), followed by mineral content (33%), abiotic-related traits (28%), and disease-related traits (4%). Grain protein content (GPC) and thousand kernel weight (TKW) were associated with most of the QTLs detected. A total of 43 MQTLs were identified, simplifying the information, and reducing the average confidence interval (CI) from 22.6 to 4.78 cM. These MQTLs were associated with multiple traits across different categories. Nine candidate genes were identified for several stable MQTLs, potentially contributing to traits such as quality, mineral content, and abiotic stress resistance. These genes play essential roles in various plant processes, such as carbohydrate metabolism, nitrogen assimilation, cell wall biogenesis, and cell wall extensibility. Overall, this study underscores the importance of considering MQTL analysis in wheat breeding programs, as it identifies stable genomic regions associated with multiple traits, offering potential solutions for improving wheat varieties under diverse environmental conditions.
Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among working adults in Southeast Asia: results from a public health assessment
Authors: Abdul Aziz Amani Fadzlina , Ong Tiffanie
Published: March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted the mental health crisis among employees worldwide. However, burnout research is often industry- or occupation-specific, and limited knowledge currently exists on the prevalence of burnout in the general working population of Southeast Asia. This study aims to examine the prevalence of employee burnout and its associated factors among working adults in Southeast Asia using secondary data. 4,338 full-time employees aged 18–65 years old living in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia were assessed for burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and sociodemographic characteristics as part of an online public health assessment in October 2022. The prevalence of burnout in the region was 62.91%. Burnout was highest among employees in the Philippines (70.71%) and lowest in Malaysia (58.13%). Experiencing burnout was associated with severe or extremely severe depression (AOR = 6.48 [95% CI = 5.06–8.33]), anxiety (AOR = 2.22 [1.74–2.85]), and stress (AOR = 5.51 [4.13–7.39]). Working more than 50 hours a week (AOR = 1.38 [1.04–1.82]) and being very dissatisfied with the job led to higher odds of burnout (AOR = 16.46 [8.99–30.53]). Alarmingly, more than half of working adults in the region are reporting increased levels of burnout, and improving employee mental health and work conditions may be key to improving employee burnout in the region. Findings contribute to existing research on burnout prevalence in the region and provide more comprehensive insights into understanding the factors driving employee burnout in the working population of Southeast Asia 2 years after the onset of the pandemic.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS IN ST. PETERSBURG
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of architecture and civil engineering, TILININ YU.I.
Published: March 2024

The article considers the technologies for the construction of mainly civil buildings in different periods of construction in St. Petersburg. The subject of the study is building systems and building construction technologies, which are considered in order to study the development of industrial construction methods in St. Petersburg and predict trends in technical progress in the field of industrial construction methods. The prerequisites for technological progress in the construction complex of St. Petersburg is the development of the industry of material and technical resources of construction, namely the production of new building materials, structures, construction equipment, fixtures and construction machines, as well as small-scale mechanization and tools. This inevitably becomes the reason for the appearance in construction of more advanced building systems erected by industrial methods. In the course of the study, building systems were evaluated by the methods of an expert survey of specialists according to a previously developed questionnaire, in which there were mutually incomparable criteria reflecting the architectural, strength and economic characteristics of building systems of industrial production. The results of an expert assessment of building systems became the basis for determining the rational scope of prefabricated and precast-monolithic construction and identifying trends and promising directions for the development of industrial construction methods and scientific research in this area.
FORMATION OF DEFECTS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES DURING TRANSPORTATION BY RAIL
Authors:   Russian University of Transport, FEDOROV V.S. , TEREKHOV I.A. ,   Russian University of Transport, LIPATOV A.M. ,   Kolomna Institute (branch) Moscow Polytechnic University
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the provisions on the choice of vehicles for the transportation of prefabricated reinforced concrete structures. The need for the use of railway transport in the delivery of structures may be caused by construction in remote areas of Siberia, as well as the existing location of supplier enterprises. General-purpose gondola cars, as well as four-axle platforms, are mainly used for transporting structures. The methods of fixing and placing reinforced concrete structures are given. The main causes of damage to reinforced concrete structures are considered and recommendations for their elimination during transportation are developed. In most cases, structural damage during rail transportation occurs at the moment of collision of wagons when they are improperly lowered from the sorting slides due to displacement or fracture of fasteners under the action of shifting cargo, when the speeds of the platforms exceed the standard ones. The amount of damage is also affected by poor-quality fastening. The possibilities of loading mass-produced structures into gondola cars and onto platforms are investigated, assuming that they are loaded with reinforced concrete structures of the same weight and size. The proposals for improving the efficiency of rail transport are presented, including a recommended technical solution with the installation of a frame on a platform for transporting slabs.
MODEL OF HEAT-WIND REGIME OF BUILDING WALLS WITH LOUT SUN PROTECTION DEVICE
Authors:   National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, GIYASOV A.I. , MIRZOEV S.M. ,   National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the energy efficiency of walls with louvered sun shading devices. It has been noted that louvered façade systems with a ventilated layer are an effective means of protection from solar radiation in summer. As a result of the experimental studies carried out on building models, a number of significant thermophysical regularities were noted that determine heat and wind processes in the near-wall layer of facade systems, which can rightfully be applied in the actual design, construction and operation of objects. Prerequisites and conditions have been created for the development of a universal methodology for assessing heat and wind processes, determined by geometric and physical similarity when modeling processes in the near-wall air environment in solving architectural and structural problems of various compositions. It has been established that the effectiveness of ventilation of the wall layer of air and the first unbuilt column floor is achieved by using façade louvered sun-protection devices with an angle of inclination of their lamellas of 45° - 60° to the plane of the facade during their insolation. The energy efficiency of building walls was revealed through the use of sun-protection louver devices. Prerequisites for the architectural and construction design of external walls with louvered sun-protection devices have been determined that contribute to the formation of convective flows in the wall layer of air, which can subsequently be used for heating premises, as well as for extracting exhaust air from premises by determining the location of natural supply and exhaust openings and the operating mode of windows sashes, transoms, vents.
Application of Data Mining Using Methods K-Means Clustering for Clustering Baby Goods Rental Patterns (Case Study: Baby Kha House Store)
Authors: Roja' Putri Cintani  , Shafa Aurelia Putri  , Desti Fitriati
Published: March 2024

A baby item rental business is a practical option for parents who want to fulfill their baby's needs without buying them. Babykhahouse is one of the stores that offer rental services for various kinds of mother, baby, and child equipment. As the volume of data related to rental transactions increases, it is also increasingly difficult to know and understand the rental patterns found at the Babykhahouse store. This research aims to get a rental pattern that can later be a consideration for the store in determining promos and adding stock items. In handling these problems, data mining methods, especially clustering, are applied to group data and classify it based on certain groups. The clustering method used in this research is K-Means Clustering, which generates clusters to find similar rental patterns. In this study, 2 (two) types of clusters were formed, where, based on the 2 (two) clusters, it will be known which products have high and low rental rates. Based on the research, the results are 100 data in cluster 0, or the unsold cluster, and 64 in cluster 1, or the sold cluster. Products included in cluster 1 or in-demand clusters are products with a high level of sales.
Classification of Patient Satisfaction Level on Health Services Using the C4.5 Algorithm
Authors: Sriani  , Aidil Halim Lubis  , Sofiah
Published: March 2024

Quality health services are related to patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction can be used as a benchmark for improving the quality of health services. Problems often occur when implementing health techniques, such as service problems at the Restu Clinic. Patients and their families indicated that although the Restu Clinic was established with adequate facilities, it had not yet reached the maximum level of service. These indications include long waiting times for examinations, a lack of thoroughness by medical personnel, and services that are not timely. Service quality cannot be separated from the dimensions that are the core of quality services, which are expected to meet patient needs. Patient satisfaction is considered an important indicator of good quality. This research will only discuss four aspects of service quality, which are reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, from health workers at the Restu Clinic. The C4.5 algorithm is known to be superior in producing decision trees that efficiently solve discrete and numerical variables and provide satisfactory accuracy. Therefore, the author conducted a study to assess service quality using the C4.5 algorithm. This research aims to determine the factors that influence the quality of health services and to know patient satisfaction with health services at the Restu Clinic. Knowing the intensity of patient satisfaction with services at the Restu Clinic can improve the quality of optimal services and gain patients' trust in government agencies.
Education at the middle and higher level: Information Technologies, pre-eminence in teaching and learning processes in period of pandemic
Authors: Manuel-Morales Amador , Lino-Gamiño Juan Alfredo
Published: March 2024

At present, the influence generated by globalization, the knowledge society and information technologies (IT) propose challenges to educational institutions, the above due to changes related to educational models, job skills, interaction styles and communication between the different social sectors, and even in unexpected phenomena, such as the pandemic generated by COVID-19, a situation that caused chaos in the teaching and learning processes, where teachers and students had overnight the need to resort to technological tools and distance learning platforms in order to conclude a complicated 2020-2021 school year. This document analyzes the increasing influence of IT, the way in which these have increasingly modified educational spaces, for such analysis relevant IT issues that impact the teaching and learning processes are reviewed, at the same time it is also examined how the IT facilitate new pedagogical schemes, thus generating a range of possibilities in training modalities both for the field of online education or for face-to- face education, or even for mixed education (b-learning). Regarding academic training with IT, these allow differentiating a more influential training in students, discovering in them skills to solve problems, professional skills and complete learning, turning them into increasingly competent individuals.
Collaborative software project development with source code repository
Authors: Duran-Belman Israel , Magdaleno-Zavala Juan Antonio , Gallardo-Alvarez Dennise Ivonne
Published: March 2024

Working on projects in isolation presents significant limitations. The lack of interaction and collaboration among students hinders the learning of diverse approaches, limits the expansion of understanding on a subject, and can decrease students' commitment and interest. Additionally, the absence of interaction negatively affects the development of key skills for academic and professional success. In the field of software project development, having a centralized source code repository is essential. It facilitates collaboration among team members, allowing them to work on the same project, make changes, review code, and solve problems together. It provides tools and functionalities that improve coordination and version control, resulting in more efficient and higher quality development. In summary, this article highlights the importance of collaboration among students and the use of centralized source code repositories to facilitate interaction, knowledge sharing, and ensure the quality of work in both academic and professional settings. It promotes collaboration through group projects, team activities, and online platforms that facilitate the exchange of ideas
Analysis of impulse buying and its relationship with psychological variables in a sample of population from the South of the State of Sonora
Authors: Murillo-Félix Cecilia Aurora , Zazueta-Moroyoqui Lesly Gabriela , Galaviz–Zamora Marisol , Quiroz-Campas Celia Yaneth
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this proposal is to analyze the behavior towards impulse purchases and its relationship with psychological variables in a sample of the inhabitants of the city of Navojoa, Sonora, this study was born from the historical analysis of consumption, an analysis was carried out to contrast the hypotheses proposed, in addition the most significant correlations were sought and an analysis was made through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. This in order to identify the factors that affect the impulses towards purchase, its influence with gender, in order to identify with the support of the literature the psychological causes that could affect consumer behavior. The results indicate that self-esteem is significantly linked to impulse purchases, a low level of self-esteem implies making impulsive purchases more frequently, in this sense there are no significant differences by age or gender.
TikTok as a learning strategy for English language proficiency in higher education
Authors: Salazar-Rosas Ana Graciela , Sandoval-Palomares Jessica , López-Salazar Colette Helena
Published: March 2024

TikTok is used as an innovative language learning tool to improve fluency in English, favoring communication and grammar skills among university students. The study shows the analysis of video creation with seven specific tasks, namely: cultural investigations, personalized vocabulary speeches, grammar-focused discussions, role-play conversations, oral reading reports, listening comprehension and grammar explanations. The students created the TikTok videos and interacted with their peers; and these were used as part of the assessment of their subject. For data collection, a questionnaire was designed and included, in addition to conducting focus groups to collect information about the experience of its implementation. The results indicate that TikTok videos, as short lessons, integrate seamlessly into students' academic routines, allowing for error correction, grammar and vocabulary practice, improved pronunciation, increased confidence in speaking English, and quick class review. It is suggested that optimal recording conditions and creative effects be taken into account, respecting the privacy of those who create it. In conclusion, TikTok is considered to be a valuable tool to improve English language proficiency, promotes creativity, critical thinking and understanding of concepts. It is suggested that research be continued to explore long-term impacts.
Detection of internal corrosion by long-pulse thermography and digital image processing
Authors: Castillo-Valdez Georgina , Laria-Menchaca Julio , Gómez-Carpizo Santiago , Sandoval-Sánchez Juan Antonio
Published: March 2024

This paper addresses the problem of internal pitting corrosion in metals. The approach to solving this problem is carried out by means of long-pulse thermography (step heating) and digital image processing, using the median filter in the pre-processing and the Fourier transform in the processing. The long pulse thermography technique is an excellent way of detecting corrosion in metals. According to the state of the art, most of the works reviewed detect only the presence of external corrosion. In the experiments plates of different thickness were evaluated, one of 2 mm and another of 8 mm; this is another point in favor since most of the reviewed articles only focus on a single sample. In the development of this project, the following lines of research have been identified: implementation of new digital image processing methods, improvement of the thermography technique using other energy sources to heat the plates in a shorter time, exploring other functions of image processing in programming languages, carrying out tests with plates of different thickness and size, measuring the percentage of corrosion.
Environmental variables monitoring system and irrigation control in a greenhouse (RIO)
Authors: Gutiérrez-Enriquez Yared , Aguado-Ibarra Brian Salvador , Pizano-Pizano Jimena , Miranda-Alberto Cesar Antonio
Published: March 2024

The waste of water in recent years in the world has been increasing drastically, such is the case of the irrigation systems of the different crops that exist in addition to the multiple conditions where they are operating either in the open field or in a greenhouse. 70% of the water used in Mexico is destined for agriculture where 60% of this destined water is wasted by irrigation systems either by infiltration or evaporation. In Guanajuato the construction of greenhouses throughout the state is very common with different crops. The main objective of the project is to reduce the consumption of water in the irrigation systems, as well as to reduce their operating costs. To achieve the goal, an embedded system will be developed using microcontrollers, which will measure the greenhouse temperature at different points and through radio frequencies, a multipoint network will be created implementing xbee modules where the temperatures obtained will be sent to a central device which will process the information and activate irrigation automatically. To achieve this, techniques such as serial communication, analog-digital conversion, multiplexing, data analysis will be used.