bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Defense Strategy Against MSME Performance
Authors: Putri Eskasari , Bandi
Published: March 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has hurt various sectors, one of which is MSMEs. During the pandemic, MSMEs experienced a decrease in sales or turnover, and a few experienced an increase. This quantitative research aims to analyze survival strategies (financial attitudes, marketing strategies, locus of control, and self-efficacy) on the performance of MSMEs with business resilience as a moderating variable. This study involved 60 respondents (SME actors) in Surakarta who were positioned as research subjects. The data used are primary, data collection using survey methods with interview techniques using questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software by performing instrument tests, classical assumption tests, hypothesis testing, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) tests. The results of this study inform that, 1) financial attitudes have no effect on the performance of MSMEs, 2) marketing strategies do not affect the performance of MSMEs, 3) Locus of control affects the performance of MSMEs, 4) Self-efficacy affects the performance of MSMEs, 5) Financial attitude does not affect MSME resilience, 6) Marketing strategy does not affect MSME resilience, 7) Locus of control affects MSME resilience, 8) Self-efficacy affects MSME resilience, 9) Business resilience does not affect MSME performance, 10 ) Business resilience does not strengthen the relationship between financial attitudes and MSME performance, 11) Business resilience does not strengthen the relationship between marketing strategy and MSME performance, 12) Business resilience does not strengthen the locus of control relationship on MSME performance, 13) Resilience does not strengthen the relationship between self-efficacy and MSME performance. . Following up on the findings in this study, survival strategies on business performance must be optimized, one of which is through marketing strategies, financial attitudes and paying attention to the importance of self-confidence (locus of control & control).
Current Update Waste to Energy in Developing Country; A Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Muis Ramdiana , Anggraini Nani , Radde Hasniar Ambo , Rachman Indriyani , Matsumoto Toru
Published: March 2024

The concept of processing waste into energy has developed in the last few decades, especially in developing countries. This paper reviews a bibliometric overview of the waste-to-energy literature and related analyzes in developing countries in the last 10 years. The research method used is quantitative with bibliometric analysis on the Scopus database. Based on this method, the number of articles analyzed was 1,880 articles in the form of journals, conference papers, and scientific reviews. There are four stages of analysis, namely determining the source title, keywords, country, and selection literature. Data analysis using a bibliometric approach found 116 articles related to Waste-to-Energy Incineration in developing countries. This study uses VOSviewer software version 1.6.19 for data complexity. The results of this study indicate that the Waste to Energy was divided into five clusters with 56 keywords. The most powerful topics related to this Waste-to-Energy are Municipal Solid Waste and Technology. Research on related waste into energy has increased in developing countries since 2004. This study found keywords such as biofuel and electricity, indicating the current trends in Waste to Energy research in the visualization of research trend mapping.
Waste Generation and Composition in Karawang Regency
Authors: Salman Nurcholis , Iskandar Anan , Noviyanti Estin , Mellyanawaty Melly
Published: March 2024

Sources of waste in Karawang Regency come from various activities of residents who are concentrated in locations such as residential, commercial, social facilities and public facilities. Each source of waste has characteristics for the generation, composition and characteristics of the resulting waste. In general, the source of waste is divided into household (domestic) and non-household (non-domestic). It is known that the generation of waste for the domestic sector of households is 2.93 L/person/day or 0.42 Kg/person/ day. But when viewed from the economic level, high income housing has the highest generation of 3.27 L/person/day. This is because differences in economic level and lifestyle affect the consumption level of the residents of the House. The higher the level of community life, the greater the waste generation. Based on the calculation results, it is known that the value of waste generation of each facility is different. This is because each facility has different activities. Shops have the highest generation of 3.78 L/person/day, followed by markets and roads as much as 1.55 L/m2/day and 1.12 L/ m2/day. This indicates that the activity of the store produces more waste than the market and the street. When reviewing the waste generation of Karawang Regency, the generation is greater than the domestic sector alone. The result of one area of Karawang Regency showed the waste generation is 0.56 Kg/person/day or 4.06 L/person/day.
DESAIN DAN UJI COBA MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN WEBLOG BERBASIS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA MATERI HIDROKARBON
Authors: Sari Wulan Permata , Okmarisa Heppy
Published: March 2024

This study aims to produce a problem-based learning weblog on hydrocarbons. The research method used is Research and Development (RnD), the research model used is according to Borg and Gall which is limited to the 5th stage.  The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire using a Rating scale with five ratings arranged in the form of a checklist.  The results of this study are in the form of a problem-based learning weblog on hydrocarbon material called let's learn.  The weblog based on problem based learning on hydrocarbon material is declared feasible based on the results of the study, the percentage of assessment on media validation by material experts is 91% and media experts is 83.33% with very valid assessment criteria, the percentage of assessment on the teacher practicality test is 86.66%  with very practical assessment criteria, and student response test of 83.3% stated very good.
Perbedaan Recovery Denyut Nadi Berdasarkan Jeda Waktu Makan Setelah Olahraga
Authors: Wati Isti Dwi Puspita
Published: March 2024

The right time to eat for athletes is suggested to support achievement. However, research evidence on this matter still needs to be more extensive. This study aims to reveal evidence of differences in pulse after exercise by looking at the pause after eating. A one-shot case study experiment was conducted with 22 student samples divided into three groups. The first group of 7 people exercised immediately after eating (A), the second group of 8 people 1 hour after eating (B), and group 3 2 hours after eating (C). Pulse testing is carried out before exercising (basketball man to man half court) for 10 minutes, and then the pulse is measured after playing; further measurements are carried out every 3 minutes up to 4 times and 1 hour after stopping playing. The rest is done passively. The instruments used are tests and measurements of the pulse. Data analysis used is descriptive statistics and different tests using ANOVA. The results showed that, in this case, group A and Group C had the same pulse rate of 65 per minute, while Group B had an average of 77.5 per minute. Pulse after exercising consecutively 1130.29, 128, and 128.9 per minute. At the end of measuring the pulse after 1 hour of rest, it turned out that group C had the lowest pulse compared to groups A and B.

Keywords: Recovery, Food before sport, pulse
Keterampilan Teknik Dasar Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Olahraga Pasca Mata Kuliah Sepak Bola
Authors: Nusri Ardi , Khairuddin Khairuddin , Masrun Masrun
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of basic football technical skills for students of the Sports Science Study Program, Medan State University (Unimed IKOR Study Program) after taking courses during the pandemic. The design used in this research is quantitative descriptive. The research method used is a survey method with test and measurement techniques. The research population was all Unimed 2021 Sports Science Department students. The research sample consisted of 60 students. The sampling technique in this study is total sampling.Based on the data analysis carried out, it was found that the basic football technical skills of the Unimed IKOR Study Program students in 2021 as a whole were included in the good category with a score of 357.85. Furthermore, in more detail, students' passing and receiving skills are in the good category with an average of 78.5, dribbling skills are in the good category with an average of 80.61, heading skills are in the good category with an average of 79.7, and shooting skills in the medium category with an average of 79.66.

Keywords: Football, Basic Technical Skills, and Pandemic..
Pentingnya Penilaian Alternatif Dalam Pendidikan Jasmani
Authors: Syafruddin Muhammad Akbar , Sutriawan Agus , Hasanuddin M. Imran
Published: March 2024

Physical Education is not only related to the psychomotor aspects of students. This research found that traditional evaluation tests such as the Physical Fitness Test and subjective assessment criteria such as assessing student effort have been popular means of the assessment process in the past. This research aims to examine the importance of alternative assessment models in physical education to achieve more objective learning outcomes. This research is descriptive research that uses library observation methods from various existing literature. This research uses the literature study method. A literature search was conducted to answer the questions raised in this research. This research utilizes various literature from the last ten years sourced from Elsvier, Google Scholar, and Researchgate. Article searches were carried out using the keywords assessment, physical education, and authentic assessment. The conclusion that can be drawn from the results of the literature study is that alternative assessment methods are currently used and there is more emphasis on education as a whole. Because actually assessment in physical education must cover 3 aspects, namely cognitive, affective and psychomotor. In light of the above, this research article provides evidence of real progress in a field that has been beset by challenges to achieve educational goals as educational endeavors, much work remains to be done to disseminate what is considered to be excellent assessment practices.

Keywords: Physical Education, Alternative Assessment, Authentic Assessment
Analisis Self Disclosure dengan Minat Layanan Konseling Siswa SMK
Authors: Setiyowati Arbin Janu , Hasanah Annisa Uswatun , Multisari Widya
Published: March 2024

Visits of counseling services for Adi Husada Health Vocational High School students have decreased for 2 last years from 44 students in 2019/2020 to 17 students in 2020/2021. The one of interest internal factors of students that encourage to participate in counseling services which is self disclosure to students. The purpose of this research is to review the relationship between a self disclosure variables and interest of counseling services. The self disclosure instrument was structured according to DeVito’s theory (1986) and the interest of counseling services was based on interest theory by Winkel’s (2010). This research method use a quantitative correlation research with simple random sampling technique with sample are 125 students. Self disclosure results obtained as much as 68% in high category and 98% in very high category. There is no relationship between two variables with correlation number of 0,068. The conclusion is a high self disclosure doesn’t determine a high interest in counseling services and a low self disclosure doesn’t determine a low interest in counseling services. As suggestion, for further research are use  more variables that allow for relationship between self disclosure and interest in counseling services. And for counselors are be more active to offer the students about counseling services.
PERAN GURU BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR
Authors: Wan Heri Setya
Published: March 2024

Siswa juga harus diberikan bimbingan pelayanan yang dibutuhkan agar mereka semua mampu mengembangkan ketajaman sikapnya. yang menjadi peranan atau role bagi seorang guru Bimbingan Konseling. Dalam proses pembelajaran Jika Guru BK belum mampu untuk mencapai apa yang telah diharapkan, maka pengajar harus berusaha keras untuk membantu Siswa  agar apa yang diharapkan berhasil dan mampu menyelesaikan masalah yang dimiliki Peserta Didik.. Rumusan masalah penelitian inia adalah “Apakah Peran Guru Bimbingan dan Konseling sudah mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa di SMP N 1 Karanggede ?”. Berdasarkan rumusan masalah yang telah dipaparkan sebelumnya maka tujuan peneliti adalah mengidentifikasi Peran Guru Bimbingan dan Konseling (BK) dalam meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Peserta didik di SMP N 1 Karanggede. Hasil ini menjelaskan bahwa masih kurangnya motivasi belajar yang dirasakan dan peran Guru BK yang ada masih belum membantu siswa untuk menimbulkan motivasi belajarnya.
TEACHERS’ STRATEGY TO OVERCOMING STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMA ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG 1 SEMARANG
Authors: Cahyaningdyas Ardhia Lutfi , Ekaningsih Nur , Nugroho Kurniawan Yudhi , Maharani Mega Mulianing
Published: March 2024

There are four abilities that are crucial to master when studying English. As English teacher, you have to master affective strategies if you hope to succeed in the learning process. This researcher is aimed to describe the teachers strategies in teaching learning English for senior high school students. This study used descriptive qualitative method. English teachers at SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang were used as the sample in interviews, which served as the data source. The result, the two teachers used almost the same strategy given to the students. The first teacher used brainstorming, game, movie, song, and translation strategies. The other teacher used brainstorming, game, realia, motivation, activities (see, hear, and analyze), short movie, and song strategies. Those strategies was applied by teachers to solve problems faced by students in learning English at SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. The use of all of the above strategies provides positive changes indicated by the students when the English learning process takes place.
SISTEM MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN BERBASIS ANDROID PADA APPEL SPECIALIST REPAIR
Authors: Saputra Anggi , Zulkarnain Iskandar , Fauziyah Fauziyah
Published: March 2024

Appel Specialist Repair is a business that operates in Smartphone and Computer repair and maintenance services. Currently, the financial management process uses Google services, namely spreadsheets, and recording is still done manually, such as recording financial transactions, checking stock of goods, and preparing financial reports. This manual approach carries the risk of data duplication and accidental data deletion. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method consisting of literature studies related to the thesis title, field studies observations at Appel Specialist Repair, interviews with related parties, analysis of needs related to the system required, design and creation of an Android-based information system, and testing black box financial management application. Based on the research and analysis, UML models for designing and creating an Android-based financial management information system for Apple Specialist Repair in its finance.
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI QR CODE UNTUK SISTEM INFORMASI KEPENDUDUKAN DI DESA PILANGREJO
Authors: Burhanuddin Anas , Nugraha Fajar , Fithri Diana Laily , Handayani Putri Kurnia , Susanti Nanik
Published: March 2024

Desa Pilangrejo, terletak di Kabupaten Demak, merupakan sebuah desa yang dikelola oleh pemerintah daerah dan kemendesa dengan kepala desa sebagai pengelola. Walaupun pelaksanaan pelayanan desa berjalan cukup baik, namun masih dilakukan secara manual dengan mencatat informasi pada buku tanpa menggunakan teknologi informasi yang lebih modern. Salah satu masalah yang dihadapi adalah pengurusan surat yang memerlukan waktu lama dan rentan terhadap manipulasi oleh warga. Selain itu, data kependudukan seringkali tidak terupdate secara tepat waktu. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, penelitian ini menggunakan pengembangan waterfall dengan analisa kebutuhan melalui wawancara, observasi, studi pustaka, dan dokumentasi. Sistem informasi yang dirancang menggunakan UML (Unified Modelling Language) dan dilengkapi dengan QR code untuk menjaga keamanan surat-surat. Dengan demikian, sistem informasi ini dapat membantu mempercepat pekerjaan perangkat desa dalam pembuatan atau pengurusan pelayanan surat di Desa serta mencegah warga melakukan manipulasi pada surat palsu.
Perspektif Ginekologi Fistula Fesikovaginal
Authors: Purwara Benny Hasan
Published: March 2024

Etiologi fistula vesiko vaginal (FVV) telah berubah, menjadi lebih terkait dengan histerektomi. Meskipun banyak publikasi tentang hal ini, namun pengelolaan FVV tetap menjadi sumber perdebatan. Pilihan pengelolaan masih menjadi masalah mendasar seperti pendekatan bedah yang lebih disukai dan waktu operasi yang optimal masih sangat bervariasi.Di negara-negara berkembang, penyebab utama FVV adalah obstruksi akibat partus lama (97%).1 Sebaliknya, di negara-negara industri cedera iatrogenik pada saluran kemih adalah penyebab paling umum dari FVV dan mayoritas konsekuensi dari pembedahan ginekologis.Diperkirakan bahwa 0,8 per 1.000 dari semua histerektomi dipersulit oleh adanya risiko  FVV.2 Penyebab lain FVV adalah   neoplasma ganas dan iradiasi pelvis. Berbeda dengan fistula obstetrik dan iradiasi, yang khas pada fistula pascaoperasi (pasca histerektomi) adalah hasil dari trauma yang muncul lebih cepat terlihat dan terlokalisasi pada jaringan sehat.
The Role of Zinc-Rich Food Consumption on Zinc Level and the Incident of Preeclampsia
Authors: Hartono Harvey Alvin , Lukas Efendi , Mappaware Nasrudin Andi , Chalid Maisuri Tadjuddin , Tahir Andi Mardiah , Sunarno Isharyah
Published: March 2024

Objective: Investigate the correlation between dietary intake of zinc, preeclampsia and blood zinc levels. Methods: This study, which compared pregnant women in the third trimester at the Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital and the educational network hospital with and without preeclampsia, used a Cross Sectional methodology. Zinc level testing was carried out at Prodia using ICP-MS method. Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis, and chi square tests were used to examine the data.Results: Preeclampsia group (n=38) and control group (n=40) were two groups made up of a total of 78 pregnant women. Zn level of severe preeclampsia (47.73 ± 11.23 ng/mL) was lower than preeclampsia (50.50 ± 13.59 ng/mL) and non-preeclampsia (50.58 ± 10.12ng/mL), but not significantly. Lower zinc rich-food consumption was a significant effect on zinc deficiency (p< 0.05), and was no significant effect on preeclampsia (p > 0.05).Conclusion: Low intake of zinc-rich foods and occasionally exposure to cigarette smoke are the causes of zinc insufficiency in third trimester pregnancy, but has little impact on the occurrence of preeclampsia.Peranan Konsumsi Makanan Kaya Zink terhadap Kadar Zink dan Insiden PreeklamsiaAbstrak Tujuan: Mengetahui korelasi antara asupan zink, preeklamsia dan tingkat zink serum.Metode: Penelitian ini membandingkan ibu hamil trimester III di RS Wahidin Sudirohusodo dan RS jejaring pendidikan dengan dan tanpa preeklampsia menggunakan metodologi Cross Sectional. Pengujian kadar zink dilakukan di Prodia dengan menggunakan metode ICP-MS. Uji Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis dan Chi Square digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil: Kelompok preeklamsia (n=38) dan kelompok kontrol (n=40) adalah dua kelompok yang terdiri dari total 78 ibu hamil. Kadar Zn preeklamsia berat (47.73 ± 11.23 ng/mL) lebih rendah dibandingkan preeklamsia (50.50 ± 13.59 ng/mL) dan non preeklamsia (50.58 ± 10.12ng/mL), tetapi tidak bermakna. Rendahnya konsumsi makanan kaya zink berpengaruh signifikan terhadap defisiensi zink (p<0.05), namun tidak signifikan terhadap kejadian preeklamsia (p>0.05). Kesimpulan: Diet rendah zink dan paparan asap rokok adalah penyebab defisiensi zink pada kehamilan trimester III, tetapi memiliki dampak kecil terhadap insiden preeklamsia.Kata kunci: preeklamsia, kehamilan, zink
The palimpsest documents of Santa Sofia di Benevento (11th century) studied through the “Imaging multispectral”
Authors: Esposito Laura
Published: March 2024

Although the palimpsests codes are not longer a rarity, the rescripti documents are still very rare. It was the practice of reusing parchments already written, then erased and subjected to a particular treatment, for the purpose of recycling for the preparation of a new document. The study in question examines the parchments of Santa Sofia di Benevento and the conspicuous dossier consisting of documents concerning the monastery of Sant’Angelo di Ariano. The membranes examined for this study are twenty-two (twenty-one have double palimpsests, while one is triple), for a total of forty-five documents, all relating to the eleventh century. The new multispectral imaging technique has allowed the identification of new occurrences relating to the sofiano parchment background, through the experimentation of multispectral digital photography and the digital manipulation of dissected images, able to bring out, in their clarity, the traces of the writings no longer visible either to the naked eye, or through the classic use of the Wood Lamp; this new photographic technique allows the isolation and separation of one or more levels of writing.
O cartório oitocentista da Venerável Ordem Terceira da Penitência de São Francisco de Coimbra
Authors: Silva Ana Margarida Dias da
Published: March 2024

O principal objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a organização do cartório da Venerável Ordem Terceira da Penitência de S. Francisco de Coimbra (Portugal) realizada no século XIX. A partir do Inventário do Cartório da Venerável Ordem 3ª de Coimbra, de 1828, e do Livro de inventário dos livros e mais papéis do cartório, de 1887, é possível reconstruir a organização arquivística então estabelecida. A preocupação com a salvaguarda, o acesso e a organização dos documentos manifesta-se na elaboração deste dois inventários. Os dois livros de inventário do cartório da Ordem Terceira de Coimbra apresentam a organização do arquivo da instituição através da ordenação alfabética dos livros dentro cada série, entre as letras A e M, e os documentos avulsos agrupados em maços segundo uma ordenação numérica de 1 a 34. O inventário de 1887 segue o de 1828 embora com algumas alterações, particularmente na descrição dos maços. Os dois inventários sumariam o conteúdo dos livros e dos documentos e permitem saber que estes estavam arrumados na sala da secretaria.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan dan Kebijakan Sultan Alauddin Terhadap Kerajaan Makassar (1593 -1639 M)
Authors: Hikmahh Hikmahh , Mastanning  , Rahmawati
Published: March 2024

Sultan Alauddin (1593-1639) adalah anak dari raja Gowa ke-12 yang bernama Karaeng Bontolangkasa atau Tunijallo, dan ibunya adalah raja Tallo yang ke-4. Ketika ia dinobatkan sebagai raja Gowa ke-14, umurnya masih sangat muda sehingga yang menjalankan roda pemerintahan diwakilkan kepada raja Tallo ke-6 atau Mangkubumi Kerajaan Gowa-Tallo yang bernama Karaeng Matoaya. Raja Tallo yang merangkap Mangkubimi Kerajaan Gowa bernama I Malingkaang Daeng Manyonri adalah yang pertama kali menerima agama Islam dan mengucapkan dua kalimat Syahadat. Setelah pengucapan dua kalimat syahadat, beliau lalu diberi gelar Islam Sultan Abdullah Awwalul Islam, yang artinya orang yang pertama menerima agama Islam sebagai agamanya. Setelah itu menyusul raja Gowa yang bernama I Mangarangi Daeng Manra’bia raja Gowa ke-14, lalu kemudian diberi gelar Islam Sultan Alauddin. Pada 9 November 1607, dinyatakan sebagai penerimaan Islam oleh rakyat Gowa dan Tallo sebagai agamanya, dan Kerajaan Gowa menjadikan agama Islam sebagai agama resmi kerajaan. ketika pemerintahan Sultan Alauddin di Kerajaan Gowa, beliau sangat menekankan perlunya ada persamaan di antara sesama manusia, apakah itu adalah penduduk asli kerajaan ataukah mereka berasal dari luar, bahkan juga berlaku bagi bangsa asing. Hal ini tercermin dalam bidang perdagangan, dimana Pelabuhan Somba Opu dibuka selebar-lebarnya kepada siapa saja dengan tidak membedakan warna kulit. Hal inilah yang menyebabkan sehingga Kerajaan Gowa terkenal hingga ke luar negeri dan bangsa-bangsa asing berdatangan untuk melakukan perdagangan antar wilayah. Ia juga sangat menentang monopoli perdagangan di daerahnya.
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire – Revised Short Form Neuroticism Factors and Five-Factor Model Domains and Facets
Authors: Weiss Alexander
Published: March 2024

Variance in the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised Short Form’s (EPQ-RS) Neuroticism scale is divisible into a general factor (Neuroticism) and two special factors (Anxious-Tense and Worried-Vulnerable), and although all three factors are associated with poorer mental health, their associations with physical health differ: the general Neuroticism factor was associated with poorer health, the association between the Anxious-Tense factor and health was mixed, and the Worried-Vulnerable factor was associated with better health. One unanswered question is how these factors map onto the domains of the Five-Factor Model of personality, and these domains’ lower-order facets? I addressed this question by collecting data from 230 first year psychology undergraduates. These participants completed the 12-item EPQ-RS Neuroticism scale and the 30-item short form version of the Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2-S). The general Neuroticism factor was associated positively with higher Neuroticism and its facets of Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional volatility. This factor was also associated negatively with Extraversion and its facet Energy level, Agreeableness and its facet Trust, and with Conscientiousness. The Anxious-Tense factor was associated positively with Neuroticism and its facet Anxiety, and negatively with Extraversion and its facet Assertiveness. The Worried-Vulnerable factor was associated positively only with Neuroticism and its facet Anxiety. Future epidemiological studies should be cautious when interpreting the effects of Neuroticism when it is measured using the EPQ-RS and should seek to replicate the present findings in larger, representative samples, and with comprehensive measures of the Five-Factor Model, such as the NEO Inventories.
Tibial Plateau Angle Measurement in Dogs – Comparison of Three Different Methods
Authors: Todorović Anastasija Z. , Krstić Nikola E. , Žikić Dragan R. , Van Bree Henri JJ. , Gielen Ingrid Mlv. , Lazarević Macanović Mirjana V.
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to establish two new methods for measuring the tibial plateau angle (TPA): proximal tibial circle (PTC) as well as full tibial circle (FTC) method, and to test their reliability in comparison to the classical method (CM). Three radiologists implemented each method, and measurements were repeated three times.

The results of consecutive measurements obtained by two observers had excellent reliability with an interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) greater than 0.9 for all methods, while measurements obtained by the third observer had good reliability for the CM (ICC=0.885) and PTC method (ICC=0.851).

The results obtained by the three observers for all methods indicate good reliability for the PTC and FTC methods (ICC=0.848 and 0.880, respectively) and excellent reliability for CM (ICC = 0.909); the results of the different observers for each method were not significantly different.

The significant difference resulting from the applied measurement method (ICC = 0.447 and P<0.01) was confirmed. Statistically significant differences were not found between the CM and PTC method (P>0.05), while differences between the PTC and FTC, as well as CM and FTC methods, were statistically significant (P<0.01).

New methods for TPA measurements based on shorter tibial axes may be an alternative to a method based on the full-length axis. A high correlation between the methods indicates the precision of each of them. Newly established methods can be used when the tarsal joint is not included in radiographs or is affected by degenerative changes, making use of the classical method not possible.
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation: Early Post-Implantation Data
Authors: Yoncheva I. , Biserov D. , Negreva M.
Published: March 2024

Introduction:

Data on the development of left ventricular dysfunction after permanent pacemaker implantation are available. Myocardial collagen deposition is a well-known mechanism that occurs in left ventricular remodelling. This gave us reason to dynamically monitor the levels of the main molecules involved in collagen synthesis, PIPC (carboxy-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen) and PIIINP (amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen).

Materials and Methods:

PIPC and PIIINP levels were studied using enzyme-linked immunoassays in plasma from 45 patients (25 men, 20 women, 72.1 ± 9 years) and 46 controls (24 men, 22 women, 71.9 ± 8.7 years) without known cardiovascular diseases (except arterial hypertension, conduction disorder, indication for the procedure) at baseline (immediately before PPM implantation for patients), at 12 and 24 weeks.

Results:

There was no difference in baseline levels of PICP and PIIINP between patients and controls (p > 0.05, Table abstract). At week 12, PICP levels increased significantly in patients compared to baseline in controls (p < 0.05, Table abstract). At week 24, values continued to increase and were again significantly higher than baseline in the controls (p < 0.001, Table abstract). At the 12-week follow-up visit, PIIINP values in patients were significantly higher than those at baseline in controls (p < 0.001, Table abstract). At week 24, the values of the patients were still higher than those of the controls, but the difference was not significant (p > 0.05, Table abstract).

Conclusion:

This study showed early activation of collagen synthesis < 6 months after PPM (permanent pacemaker) implantation. Due to the selection of patients without concomitant cardiovascular pathology, we have reason to assume that it is a result of the procedure itself and a serious prerequisite for increased collagen deposition in the myocardium.
Expansion of Psychosocial Distress in Nurses Working in Hemodialysis During Exposure to COVID-19 Pandemic in Bulgaria
Authors: Madjarov N. , Nikolova R. , Kundurzhiev T. , Hristova L. , Lyubomirova K. , Tonev I.
Published: March 2024

A new type of virus, SARS-CoV-2, has spread globally throughout the world. The COVID-19 epidemic rapidly spread worldwide. The health care system, society and medical professionals have prepared to adapt, train and resist the increased psychosocial pressure. In this situation, the role and place of medical professionals has become noticeably more prominent, and the psychosocial stress of the work environment has increased its impact – progressing to high levels of harmful intensity towards the medical professionals. Focusing within the borders of Bulgaria, it can be argued that the initial two waves of high levels of COVID-19 prevalence were difficult and critical to overcome. The aim of our study is to investigate the impact of psychosocial stress on the functional status examined with the response of arterial blood pressure of nurses, practicing long-term care in hemodialysis clinics and centers during exposure to COVID-19 pandemic. A study was conducted on the subjective assessment of psychological and social risk factors, and arterial systolic and diastolic blood pressure in 2018-2019 (pre-COVID-19 period) and 2020 (COVID-19 period), respectively. The methods used were the NIOSH questionnaire – to assess psychosocial stress at work and to measure blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer. The results showed that the expansion of psychosocial risks from the work environment impacted on the functional status of nurses, with an increase in the level of social support and systolic blood pressure during the COVID-19 compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, and a decrease in the level of control when comparing the same periods. We will monitor and observe these effects with concern in order to respond in a timely manner with effective and practical strategies, policies and programs to counter and prevent psychosocial stress in the workplace. One of the outlined guiding goals and trends for this will be to both preserve and prolong the work life of nurses and to reposition them as a key and significant group for the healthcare system.
Bilayer Technique for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Pre-Prosthetic Implant Surgery: Indications and Problems
Authors: Deliverska E. , Yordanov B. , Kirilova J.
Published: March 2024

Background:

Prosthetic rehabilitation of missing teeth with dental implant-supported restorations has recently become a predictable treatment option in contemporary dentistry with a highly successful rate. Due to different factors, vertical and horizontal bone loss could present, and the available alveolar bone may not be sufficient for optimum implant position. Ridge augmentation procedures could be applied to increase the volume of the deficient sites for accurate prosthetic implant placement, which assures functional and esthetic stability of tissues around the implants, essential for long-term success.

Our

study aims to evaluate the efficiency of the bilayer technique of guided bone regeneration for alveolar ridge augmentation procedure in cases of bone deficiency for optimum implant placement and long-term success.

Materials and methods:

We present several cases of alveolar bone deficiency treated with the bilayer technique – the combination of allo- and xenograft, covered by collagen membrane, with long-term follow-up. The defects were filled with allograft, and a layer of xenograft and barrier membrane was placed above it. This technique combines the benefits of all xenografts and barrier membranes.

Results:

The bilayer technique with allo- and xenograft and collagen membranes is predictable, with a high success rate and lower morbidity. We have a 100% survival rate of the implants placed in a grafted area with long-term follow-up with excellent aesthetic and functional results.

Conclusions:

The bilayer technique uses the benefits of two bone graft materials, is associated with less morbidity for the patients, and has excellent long-term results if performed accurately according to indications and technique.
Operative Treatment of Idiopathic Isolated Clitoromegaly – A Clinical Case
Authors: Stoyanov S. , Ivanova K. , Koleva I.
Published: March 2024

Idiopathic clitoromegaly is a relatively rare disease. A case of isolated idiopathic clitoromegaly is presented. It concerns a 31-year-old woman, in whom the clitoris has showed a tendency for progressive enlargement in the last 3-4 years. The patient had no gynecological and systemic diseases and disorders. Karyotype and hormone levels were normal. No cystic changes in the ovaries and other changes in the abdominal organs were detected during ultrasound. Computerized axial tomographic (CAT) scan of the adrenal glands was performed and showed normal appearance. Method of selection in such cases is operative treatment – clitoroplasty with storage of neurovascular bundle of the clitoris.
Exploring the Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Phytochemicals from Anvillea radiata: In Vitro Assay, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Belakredar Amal , Boudou Farouk , Abdelghani Sehmi
Published: March 2024

This study delves into the comprehensive evaluation of phytochemicals extracted from Anvillea radiata, with a focus on their potential anti-inflammatory applications. High-performance liquid Chromatography analysis reveals the dominance of catechin in the aqueous extract, alongside other compounds such as syringic acid, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, and vanillic acid, as well as quercetin-3-β-D-glucoside and rutin in smaller quantities. An in vitro anti-inflammatory assay demonstrates the superior effectiveness of A. radiata aqueous extract at lower concentrations compared to Aspirin, raising possibilities for reduced side effects and enhanced cost-effectiveness. Drug-likeness predictions emphasize the potential of catechin, syringic acid, and vanillic acid for drug development due to their molecular characteristics. Toxicity risk assessment indicates that catechin, quercetin-3-β-D-glucoside, and rutin exhibit low toxicity risks and favorable drug-likeness properties. Molecular docking analysis highlights promising interactions between the identified compounds and crucial anti-inflammatory (COX-2, MPO, IL1β, IL6, and TNFα.) target proteins. Notably, catechin demonstrates a strong binding affinity to these proteins. Molecular dynamics simulations further support catechin’s potential, revealing significant deformability in complexes with COX-2 and MPO, indicating high structural flexibility. The variance map shows higher cumulative variances and the elastic network map yields satisfactory outcomes, further reinforcing the potential of A. radiata aqueous extract compounds, with catechin as a standout candidate for anti-inflammatory drug development.
Fire Risk Mapping for Holm Oak Forests in El Hassasna Region as Part of the Ecosystem Restoration Programme
Authors: Djellouli Yahia , Kefifa Abdelkrim , Nasrallah Yahia , Djebbouri Mohammed , Zouidi Mohamed
Published: March 2024

In the context of the restoration of the holm oak forest ecosystem, which has suffered damage from wildfires, and with the aim of reducing the wildfire risk, the primary threat to these natural habitats, this study seeks to establish a systematic approach to map areas at risk of forest fires. This approach relies on the use of remote sensing data, including Landsat 8 satellite images and digital elevation models using Geographic Information System (GIS). Factors influencing the ignition and spread of forest fires were assessed, including vegetation cover, topography, and human factors. A forest fire risk map has been created for the Holm oak forest in the Al Hassasna region (Saida province), enabling local authorities and forest managers to implement more effective fire prevention and management measures.
Bias Interrupters—Intentionally Disrupting the Status Quo to Create Inclusive and Well Workplaces
Authors: Mitchell Leith
Published: March 2024

Currently, only one in five Australians seek financial advice. There is significant future growth and potential for increased financial wellness for community, families and individuals through a financial advice relationship.

Leveraging diverse perspectives to reflect and understand clients’ diverse needs and to guard against ‘groupthink’ is critical to achieving this growth potential. Finance organisations are lagging behind in gender diversity in Australia and globally (Workplace Gender Equality Agency, 2017). The Association of Financial Advisers states that of all financial planners in Australia, only one in five financial planners are women, not reflecting the rapidly changing customer base where women control $12 trillion of the $18.4 trillion in consumer discretionary spending (International Herald Tribune, 2012).

With the recent move to professionalism for the industry, now is a point of agitation to redefine inclusive pathways in and through financial planning. Intentionally disrupting the current subtle and not-so-subtle business processes that perpetuate gender inequity requires a disruptive approach to the current practices of many Australian organisations. An Inclusion and Diversity audit assesses the current state of bias in structural, cultural, interpersonal and personal dimensions. Fundamental to bold pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity is an understanding of where bias occurs, measuring its progress, and a leadership focus to disrupt it.
GreatFree as a Generic Distributed Programming Language and the Foundation of the Cloud-Side Operating System
Authors: Li Bing
Published: March 2024

GreatFree is a generic distributed programming language to develop various distributed systems over the Internet-oriented computing environment. The fundamental characters of GreatFree are shaped by three essential techniques, including the message-passing, the physical-machine-visible, and the thread-visible. More important, GreatFree is equipped with three additional distinguished mechanisms, i.e., the distributed primitives, the distributed common patterns, and the distributed threads on the application level, which are sufficient to turn GreatFree into a generic distributed programming technology. To the best of our knowledge, compared with any others, GreatFree is the first one to achieve the goal. Thereafter, GreatFree is capable of exploiting distributed computing resources flexibly to adapt to any heterogeneous environments with a uniform solution. It indicates that GreatFree represents the common principles existed in various complicated computing circumstances over the Internet. That inspires that GreatFree is a proper technology to build a new concept of cloud computing environment, i.e., the cloud-side operating system, which dominates diverse distributed computing resources upon the common principles of GreatFree. Such a system is a generic development and running environment for any distributed systems. Without doubt, within the environment, GreatFree is the unique choice to program any distributed systems in a scalable manner.
Gender Equality Plan for Building Employer Branding of a Research Institution
Authors: Jarosławska-Sobór Sylwia
Published: March 2024

The aim of this article is to discuss the possibility of using gender equality plans (GEPs) to build a brand, especially the employer branding (EB) of a research institution. The example of the GEP of the Central Mining Institute-National Research Institute (GIG-PIB) has been used in this article. The research methodology includes an analysis of the existing data and a survey involving all the GIG-PIB employees, not only those in research and scientific positions. The computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) research covered five key areas associated with gender equality, such as work–life balance, gender balance in management and decision-making bodies, gender equality in recruitment and career development, gender mainstreaming in the research process and measures to combat gender-based violence. This article presents the results of the survey. The analysis of the results shows that the opportunities for professional, scientific and personal development were positively assessed by the staff of GIG-PIB. Such favourable opinions of employees are an important element of building a competitive advantage based on the brand of the research institution and its Employer Branding.
Genomic predictions and candidate single nucleotide polymorphisms for growth, form, and wood properties of teak clones
Authors: Callister Andrew N. , Jiménez-Madrigal Jose P. , Whetten Ross W. , Murillo Olman
Published: March 2024

Teak (Tectona grandis) is a premier hardwood timber, extensively cultivated throughout the tropics. The study aimed to undertake the first genomic selection of teak clones using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers and evaluate the prospects for prediction of stem volume (VOL), diameter (DBH), form Quality Score (QS), Specific Gravity (SG), and Heartwood Percentage (HW). Thirty-three elite teak clones from a genetic test in northern Costa Rica were genotyped at 10812 SNP loci and aligned to the teak reference genome sequence. The genomic relationship matrix revealed 7 cryptic groups of more highly related clones and within-group kinship values were consistent with full-sib families. Clone values for each of the 5 traits were calculated from 5-year field data for 26 of the geno-typed clones. Genomic prediction models were fitted to clone values using Bayesian Ridge Regression, BayesA, BayesB, BayesC, and Bayes Lasso. Predictive ability (PA) was greatest for DBH (up to 0.66), VOL (up to 0.63), SG (0.58), with 0.42 and 0.40 as the best PA for QS and HW, respectively. GWAS resulted in the discovery of 7 unique SNP markers for volume, 7 for DBH, 4 for QS, and 8 for SG. The small experimental size resulted in relatively large false discovery rates. Teak breeders are well positioned to benefit from the genomic tools and approaches to genotyping teak breeding and deployment populations on a large scale. Significant advantages are expected from widespread integration of genomic technologies into teak breeding systems to allow shortening of the breeding cycle.
CT-perfusion in the diagnosis of oropharyngeal cancer and monitoring of chemoradiotherapy.
Authors: Golovyakhina Alla V. , Solodkiy Vladimir A. , Nudnov Nikolai V.
Published: March 2024

Purpose of the study: to identify diagnostic effectiveness of the CT perfusion method in diagnosing squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx and in assessing dynamic changes in the affected area after chemoradiotherapy.

Materials and methods. The results of CT perfusion and CT with intravenous contrast were analyzed in 27 patients aged 40 to 76 years, who were divided into three groups: 1) a control group of patients with suspected oropharyngeal tumors – 9 people (33.4%); 2) group of primary (untreated) patients – 8 people. (29.6%) with a verified diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma; 3) a group of patients with this diagnosis only after chemoradiotherapy – 10 people (37.0%).

Results. Our own algorithm for CT perfusion of the oropharynx region was developed. Digital indicators characterizing the presence of tumor tissue in the tissues of the oropharynx were determined: arterial blood flow (AF) and blood volume (BV). When studying CT perfusion indicators, the following was established: in the group of untreated patients, in contrast to the control group of patients, the values of equivalent blood volume (BV), arterial blood flow velocity (AF) and permeability (FE) were statistically significantly increased. Whereas in patients after chemoradiation treatment, compared with the group of untreated patients, CT perfusion indices were statistically significantly reduced in the following parameters: equivalent blood volume (BV), arterial blood flow velocity (AF). The vascular permeability indicator (FE) is only of secondary importance in identifying the tumor process. Analysis of the results of CT perfusion in patients after chemoradiation treatment revealed an almost complete restoration of tissue perfusion indices in terms of AF and BV relative to perfusion indices in patients in the control group.

Conclusion. The results of our study indicate the diagnostic effectiveness of CT perfusion in detecting oropharyngeal cancer and in assessing the corresponding changes in the affected area that occur after chemoradiotherapy. Changes in CT perfusion parameters are associated with microcirculation in the tumor area, which is confirmed by a statistically significant decrease in BV and AF parameters after chemoradiotherapy.