bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nutritional and medicinal values of Mangifera indica L. fruit
Authors: Rajasekaran Anitha , Soundarapandian Sharmila
Published: November 2023

Mangifera indica L. (Mango, Anacardiaceae) is a popular tropical evergreen tree known for its nutritional and medicinal values. It is native to India and Southeast Asia and is known as the “king of fruits” in India and the Philippines. It is considered important in Ayurveda and other systems of medicine. Mango fruit is unique in its taste, colour, aroma, and nutritional qualities. Mangoes are a rich source of polyphenols (Mangiferin, Gallotannins, Quercetin, Isoquercetin, Ellagic acid, Glucogallin, Kaempferol, Catechins, Tannins, and the unique Xanthonoid), phenolic acids (Hydroxybenzoic acids- Gallic, Vanillic, Syringic, Protocatechuic, and p-Hydroxybenzoic acids, Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives-p-Coumaric, Chlorogenic, Ferulic, and Caffeic acids), flavonoids (β-carotene, α-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, and Lutein), Vitamin A, Vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Carbohydrates, Amino acids, Organic acids,  micronutrients (Potassium, Copper), fats (Omega-3 and 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids), dietary fibre and certain volatile compounds. About 25 different types of carotenoids have been isolated from the fruit pulp, which contributes to the colour of the fruit. Phytochemical and nutrient content may vary depending on the cultivar. Mangoes possess potential medicinal properties such as antioxidant, gastro-protective, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunomodulatory, anti-microbial, and many more. Mango fruit is an abundant source of all essential nutrients and phytochemicals; it could be ultilized as a nutritional supplement in the prevention and cure of several diseases. A comprehensive report on the nutritional and medicinal properties of fruit is presented below.
Harnessing psychoenergetics through meditation techniques to enhance yield and quality of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)
Authors: Lal Narayan , Nath Vishal
Published: November 2023

An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of psychoenergetic energy in litchi as positive and negative thoughts using a simple meditation technique at ICAR-NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur. The plant produced 24.75 g of fruit given positive energy, while the plant with negative thought energy produced 22.12 g of fruit. The fruit and seed weight increased by 11.88% and 13.63%, respectively, due to positive energy. The number of fruit retentions increased by 23.77% due to positive energy. Anthocyanin content in pericarp was increased by 5.45% in plants given positive energy. Fruit qualities were also significantly affected by psychoenergy. TSS (Brix) was significantly increased by 13.54% in plants given positive energy as compared to negative energy, and titratable acidity was reduced by 25% due to positive energy. Ascorbic acid was also increased by 30% in plant given positive thoughts. Sun burn was reduced by 54.76% and fruit cracking by 63.64% due to energy of thought. Fruit borer infestation was reduced by 70%, and mite infestation was reduced by 90% in plants given positive energy. The psychoenergetic potential is vast, and its ability to improve crop yield and quality cannot be overstated. The hidden power of thought is being practiced by all, but mostly people do not know this power and use it in an improper manner. This is a high time when we need to practice generating powerful thoughts to change present-day agriculture and its dependents.
Effects of pirfenidone on scar size and ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction: a preclinical study
Authors: Aimo Alberto , Burchielli Silvia , Barison Andrea , Aquaro Giovanni Donato , Musetti Veronica , Masotti Silvia , Pucci Angela , Modena Martina , Terlizzi Domiziana , Passino Claudio , Emdin Michele
Published: November 2023

Background

An intense fibrotic response after myocardial infarction (MI) may lead to scar expansion and left ventricular (LV) remodeling. We investigated the effects of the antifibrotic drug pirfenidone in this setting.

Methods

Male Wistar rats were randomized to: sham procedure (n = 13), reperfused MI-induced by ligating the left anterior descending artery (LAD) for 45 min (n = 17), reperfused MI plus standard therapy (aspirin, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, beta blocker, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) (n = 17), reperfused MI plus pirfenidone alone (n = 17), or reperfused MI plus standard therapy and pirfenidone (n = 17). Rats surviving MI induction underwent cardiac magnetic resonance scans after 72 h and 30 days from MI, and were sacrificed on day 31.

Results

Rats completing the whole protocol numbered 11 in the sham group, 9 in the untreated MI group, 8 in the standard treatment group, 9 in the pirfenidone alone group, and 9 in the standard treatment plus pirfenidone group. No significant differences emerged between LV volumes, ejection fraction or mass at 30 days or the differences from 72 h to 30 days. Small, nonsignificant differences between rats on pirfenidone alone vs. those on standard therapy emerged. The total extent of LV fibrosis, quantified as area and percentage of the tissue sample, did not differ significantly between rats on pirfenidone alone vs. those on standard therapy alone.

Conclusion

Pirfenidone does not have additional effects on LV remodeling or fibrosis compared with standard therapy, but its effects are similar to standard therapy alone.
Edoxaban and/or colchicine in outpatients with COVID-19: rationale and design of the CONVINCE trial
Authors: Landi Antonio , Morici Nuccia , Vranckx Pascal , Frigoli Enrico , Bonacchini Luca , Omazzi Barbara , Tresoldi Moreno , Camponovo Claudio , Moccetti Tiziano , Valgimigli Marco
Published: November 2023

Background

An excessive inflammatory response and a hypercoagulable state are not infrequent in patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and are associated with adverse clinical outcomes. However, the optimal treatment strategy for COVID-19 patients managed in the out-of-hospital setting is still uncertain.

Design

The CONVINCE (NCT04516941) is an investigator-initiated, open-label, blinded-endpoint, 2 × 2 factorial design randomized trial aimed at assessing two independently tested hypotheses (anticoagulation and anti-inflammatory ones) in COVID-19 patients. Adult symptomatic patients (≥18 years of age) within 7 days from reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection managed at home or in nursery settings were considered for eligibility. Eligible patients fulfilling all inclusion and no exclusion criteria were randomized to edoxaban versus no treatment (anticoagulation hypothesis) and colchicine versus no treatment (anti-inflammatory hypothesis) in a 1 : 1:1 : 1 ratio. The study had two co-primary endpoints (one for each randomization), including the composite of major vascular thrombotic events at 25 ± 3 days for the anticoagulation hypothesis and the composite of SARS-CoV-2 detection rates at 14 ± 3 days by RT-PCR or freedom from death or hospitalizations (anti-inflammatory hypothesis). Study endpoints will be adjudicated by a blinded Clinical Events Committee. With a final sample size of 420 patients, this study projects an 80% power for each of the two primary endpoints appraised separately.

Conclusion

The CONVINCE trial aims at determining whether targeting anticoagulation and/or anti-inflammatory pathways may confer benefit in COVID-19 patients managed in the out-of-hospital setting.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04516941.
Impact of proteinuria on long-term prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease
Authors: Funakubo Hiroshi , Tanaka Akihito , Tobe Akihiro , Kunieda Takeshige , Kubota Yoshiaki , Yoshioka Naoki , Otsuka Satoshi , Kudo Nobutaka , Shirai Yoshinori , Furusawa Kenji , Ishii Hideki , Murohara Toyoaki
Published: November 2023

Background

This study aimed to investigate the association between proteinuria and long-term prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease.

Methods

This was a single-center observational study. A total of 1351 patients were identified who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention, and whose urine data were available. Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence (n = 245) or absence (n = 1106) of proteinuria. All-cause and cardiovascular deaths were primarily evaluated.

Results

The prevalence rates of hypertension and diabetes were significantly higher, and the baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was lower in patients with proteinuria than in those without proteinuria. During the median follow-up of 4.1 years (interquartile range, 1.7–6.8 years), the occurrences of all-cause and cardiovascular deaths were significantly higher in patients with proteinuria. Multivariable Cox regression analysis indicated that the presence of proteinuria was a significant predictor of cardiovascular death as well as age, BMI, reduced eGFR, and left ventricular ejection fraction. When stratified into four groups based on eGFR category (eGFR <60 or ≥60 ml/min/1.73 m2) and absence or presence of proteinuria, the incidence rates of all-cause and cardiovascular deaths were highest in patients with proteinuria and eGFR less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Furthermore, the incidence rates of all-cause and cardiovascular deaths were significantly higher in patients with proteinuria among both diabetic and nondiabetic patients.

Conclusion

Proteinuria is associated with the long-term prognosis, and all-cause and cardiovascular deaths in patients with coronary artery disease, regardless of eGFR and the presence or absence of diabetes mellitus.
Determination of taurine in soft drinks by an ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method
Authors: Chalova P. , Salaskova D. , Csicsay F. , Galba J. , Kovac A. , Piestansky J.
Published: November 2023

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is a free sulfur-containing β-amino acid widely distributed in many mammalians. Owing to the energizing effects, it is mostly used in soft drinks and supplements for athletes. Regular intake of soft drinks may lead to an overdose of caffeine, taurine, and guarana and loss of bone mass, overweight, hypertension, and in older age, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is essential to control the maximum amount of taurine consumed by humans in the food and beverages. Here, a fast, simple, accurate, and robust method based on ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography hyphenated with mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) was successfully applied for the determination of taurine in selected soft drinks sold in Slovakia. The method was characterized by coefficient of determination higher than 0.99, and the predicted value of the limit of detection was 4.29 μmol/L. The analyzed levels of taurine in selected commercial drinks ranged from 2.8 to 3.78 mg/mL. The concentration in one brand of the investigated drinks was found to be extremely low (about 70%) compared to the declared content by the manufacturer.
The Exploration and Innovation of Green Assets Securitization
Authors: Qinxin Zhou , Yulin Zhong , Fangmin Zhao
Published: November 2023

Green assets securitization is an important part of the green financial systematic construction. Recently, green assets securitization has developed rapidly with a stimulus of good domestic polices and increasement in green financial demand. This thesis analyzes the definition, key elements, advantages and problems of Green assets securitization and studies the cases of it. Researching the innovation of Guangyang Isle’s Green assets securitization to broaden paths and possibilities for green assets securitization.
ОЦЕЊИВАЊЕ ЖИВОТНОГ ЦИKЛУСА МОДУЛАРНОГ ПРИБОРА ЗА ОБРАДУ ПОKЛОПЦА KУЋИШТА
Authors: Милошевић Александар , Агарски Борис , Вукелић Ђорђе
Published: November 2023

У раду је извршено вредновање утицаја производње елемената модуларног прибора за обраду поклопца кућишта на различите аспекте животне средине. Вредновање је извршено применом оцењивања животног циклуса и софтверског алата оpenLCA. На основу спроведеног вредновања може се закључити да је у погледу заштите животне средине од изузетног значаја испитивање процеса обраде сваког елемента модуларног прибора. Главни циљ оцењивања животног циклуса јесте да се проуче потенцијални утицаји и да се предложе одговарајући кораци који треба да се предузму како би се сманила емисија штетних материја у животну средину.
СЕИЗМИЧКО ПРОЈЕКТОВАЊЕ СТУБОВА МОНТАЖНИХ ЈЕДНОСПРАТНИХ КОНСТРУКЦИЈА ХАЛА ПРЕМА ЕВРОКОДУ 8
Authors: Терзић Томислав
Published: November 2023

Радом је представљено сеизмичко пројектовање кон-золног армирано бетонског стуба као изолованог сеизмичког елемента једне типске монтажне једное-тажне конструкције хале. Као резултат спроведене анализе, дефинисани су критеријуми оптималног сеизмичког пројектовања на основу препорука датих у одговарајућим деловима Еврокода.
СЕИЗМИЧКА АНАЛИЗА АБ КОНСТРУКЦИЈЕ (Пр + 5) ПРЕМА ЕВРОКОДУ 8
Authors: Ђурђевић Миодраг
Published: November 2023

Према пројектном задатку формиране су четири варијанте прорачунских модела на основу истог диспозиционог рјешења. Варијанте се међусобно разликују у положају и дужини сеизмичких зидова који су лоцирани у два „прстена“ у основи – спољни и унутрашњи. Фокус је на добијању резултата, за сваку варијанту посебно, који описују одговор конструкције на дејство земљотреса и њихово поређење. Разматрани параметри су период осциловања конструкције, релативна спратна помјерања, и количина потребне арматуре у сеизмичким зидовима за три различиза пројектна убрзања тла. Прорачуни су спроведени у софтверу „Tower 8“.
IMAGINARNI URBANI ARTEFAKT: ARHITEKTONSKI NARATIV I MEMORIJA TLA KAO ALATI U PROCESU ARHITEKTONSKOG PROJEKTOVANJA
Authors: Mitrović Petar
Published: November 2023

Definisanje termina imaginarnog urbanog artefakta pomoću alata arhitektonskog narativa, memorije tla, simbolizma i prostora kolektivne memorije, zajedno sa metaforičkim ekstenzijama iluzornih prostora. U master radu je kao prilog prikazana samostalna umetnička izložba autora, pod nazivom „Dekonstrukcija urbanog artefakta: selo sa tri dvorca u naselju Bočar u Vojvodini“ kao rezultat teorijskog istraživanja.
АГРО ЦЕНТАР У РУМИ
Authors: Миличић Теодора
Published: November 2023

Предмет истраживања је како побољшати начин живота због пренасељености становништва, односно хоризонтално баштованство ставити у други облик, тј. вертикално баштованство. Како тако нови начин изградње објеката, рада утиче на околину и какве су позитивне, а какве негативне стране.
ANALIZA OPTIMALNE DISPOZICIJE OBJEKATA NA PARCELI PRIMENOM BIM TEHNOLOGIJE I GENERATIVNOG DIZAJNA
Authors: Nikolić Filip , Lazić Marko
Published: November 2023

Rad se bavi opmizacijom dispozicije objekata u odnosu na maksimalnu privatnost korisnika prostora u zgradi. Izrađen je algoritam kojim je ovo omogućeno. Ulazni parametri za izvršenje algoritma su 3D geometrija objekta, gabaritno okruženje okolnih objkata i linija parcele. Izlazni rezultat je optimizovana lokacija i dispozicija objekta dobijena korišćenjem specifičnog algoritma i generativnog dizajna. Tehnologija je primenjena korišćenjem Autodesk Revit softvera i Dynamo dodatka. U algoritmu su korišćene vrednosti  dobijene iz literature o ljudskim čulima za model vidnog polja.
IMPLEMENTACIJA BOOTLOADER-A ZA MIKROKONTROLER STM32F413ZH
Authors: Milojičić Žarko
Published: November 2023

U ovom radu opisana je arhitektura i način implementacije bootlaoder-a za STM32 mikrokont­roler, kao i način njegovog testiranja.
Investigating the Knowledge and Attitudes of Adults Towards the Effects of Alcohol in Tabuk City: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alqahtani Saad , Badri Eyad , Almutairi Ghuyudh , Daghriri Abdulrhman , Alharbi Talal , Almunyif Abdullah , Alhadab Fatemah , Alhamali Seba , Awaji Hosam
Published: November 2023

Background: Alcohol use is linked to a variety of ailments and accidents, including cardiovascular conditions, malignancies, neurological and mental illnesses, as well as accidents involving transportation. Alcohol is a significant contributor to the entire global burden of illness, accounting for 4% of all fatalities and 4-5% of all years of life with a handicap. The present study aims to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of adults towards alcohol consumption in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, with a total of 584 participating adults. The data were collected using a questionnaire from various settings in community centers.

Results: The majority of the participants demonstrated good knowledge about the potential health risks associated with alcohol consumption, with a percentage of 95.8%. Among the participants, only 7.3% reported consuming alcohol, and male participants showed a significantly higher frequency of alcohol consumption than females. Employed participants also exhibited a significantly higher frequency of consuming alcohol than others (p < 0.001). The majority of the participants showed good knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. Smoking showed a highly significant correlation with alcohol consumption (r = 0.425 and p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Among the participants, 65.6% revealed that the consumption of alcohol is associated with increased crime rates, domestic violence, and the disruption of family dynamics. Among those who were consuming alcohol, personal enjoyment was the major reason. Only 20.9% of the participants showed awareness of resources or support services available in Tabuk City for individuals struggling with alcohol-related issues.
PEMBENTUKAN INVENTIVITAS MAHASISWA MELALUI MBKM PENELITIAN
Authors: Tiatri Sri , Fiscarina Claudia , Mirabella  , Perlita Nina , Ie Mei , Beng Jap Tji
Published: November 2023

Inventivitas atau kemampuan untuk berinvensi dan berinovasi merupakan salah satu kemampuan yang perlu dimiliki lulusan Prodi Sarjana. MBKM pada Prodi Sarjana adalah Program yang ditetapkan Kemendikbudristek tahun 2020. Program yang relatif baru ini masih terus mencari bentuk untuk menjadi perbendaharaan kegiatan yang kaya dan efektif efisien dalam memperoleh capaian pembelajaran. Salah satu program yang telah dilaksanakan di Univ. X adalah MBKM Penelitian. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji efektivitas MBKM Penelitian di Univ. X dalam meningkatkan inventivitas mahasiswa. Partisipan penelitian adalah 12 mahasiswa. Metode penelitian adalah eksperimen kuasi, dengan menerapkan Program MBKM Penelitian yang Terintegrasi. Program meliputi 5 tahap pembentukan inventivitas, dirancang oleh Tim Peneliti. Kelima tahap yaitu: tahap pemikiran terhadap persiapan penelitian, tahap pemikiran terhadap kegiatan yang diikuti, tahap focus group discussion terhadap temuan penelitian, tahap perancangan metode lanjutan, tahap evaluasi berkelanjutan. Metode pengumpulan data adalah campuran, kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Data kuantitatif diperoleh melalui kuesioner pengalaman mengikuti MBKM Penelitian, dan data kualitatif diperoleh melalui wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peserta MBKM Penelitian memiliki kemampuan mempelajari berbagai hal yang ditemui selama penelitian. Inventivitas yang terbangun juga tampak dari karya-karya yang dihasilkan. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa MBKM Penelitian yang dijalankan di Univ. X efektif dalam mencapai kompetensi inventivitas mahasiswa. Penyempurnaan masih perlu dilakukan terkait keterampilan mewujudkan invensi mereka dalam bentuk gambar/skema yang mudah dipahami banyak pihak.
PERAN COPING STRATEGY TERHADAP ACADEMIC BURNOUT PADA MAHASISWA TINGKAT AKHIR DI JAKARTA
Authors: Antonia Doris , Monika Monika
Published: November 2023

Pandemi COVID-19 menyebabkan banyak perubahan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Mahasiswa merupakan salah satu pihak yang terkena dampak dalam perubahan tersebut karena pembelajaran yang dulunya luring (luar jaringan) menjadi daring (dalam jaringan). Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti berfokus pada peran coping strategy dari mahasiswa tingkat akhir yang sedang mengerjakan tugas akhir (skripsi) terhadap academic burnout yang timbul selama mereka berada dalam masa pembelajaran daring. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif non-eksperimental karena peneliti tidak melakukan manipulasi atau intervensi terhadap sampel penelitian. Partisipan penelitian berjumlah 202 mahasiswa (68.3% perempuan & 31.7% laki-laki) berusia 21-25 tahun dari berbagai universitas di Jakarta yang diambil menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara online. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation-21 dan Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey yang telah diadaptasi ke Bahasa Indonesia. Analisis regresi berganda menunjukkan bahwa task focused coping (? = -0.430, p = < 0.01) dan emotion focused coping (? = 0.311, p = < 0.01) berperan secara signifikan terhadap academic burnout sebesar 28.8% tetapi tidak dengan avoidant coping (? = 0.116, p = 0.085). 
 
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes in daily life. Students are one of the affected parties in this change because learning that used to be offline (outside the network) has become online (in the network). In this research, the researcher focuses on the role of the coping strategy of final year students who are working on their final project (thesis) against academic burnout that occurs during their online learning period. The research method used in this research is non-experimental quantitative because the researcher did not manipulate or intervene on the research sample. The research participants were 202 students (68.3% female & 31.7% male) aged 21-25 years from various universities in Jakarta who were taken using purposive sampling method and the sampling was done online. The research instruments used are the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation-21 and the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey which have been adapted into Indonesian. Multiple regression analysis showed that task focused coping (? = -0.430, p = < 0.01) and emotion focused coping (? = 0.311, p = < 0.01) had a significant role in academic burnout by 28.8% but not with avoidant coping (? = 0.116, p = 0.085).
How the supervisory board was replaced by a monitoring board in the Healthcare unit
Authors: Selivanova I. A.
Published: November 2023

As a result of the simultaneous implementation of medical reform and corporate governance reform in Ukraine in the state and communal sectors of the economy, supervisory and supervisory boards appeared in medical enterprises. However, in 2022, supervisory boards were replaced by supervisory boards in the Fundamentals of Health Care Legislation. In order to consolidate this strange novel, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine prepared and presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine «On the supervisory board of a health care institution».

In the article, based on the analysis of the current and prospective legislation of Ukraine, scientific and practical publications and court practice, the conclusion about the different legal nature, purpose of activity, procedure of formation and competence of the supervisory board and the supervisory board is substantiated, and the illegality of replacing supervisory boards with supervisory boards is proven. The author substantiates the conclusion that the promotion of the idea of a special status of supervisory boards in health care institutions is carried out by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine with the aim of creating a collegial body to control the activities of the executive body of health care institutions of the director (directorate, board) that provide specialized medical assistance However, the means by which such a goal is achieved do not meet the requirements of the law.
Entrevista a María Antonieta Corcione Nieto
Authors: González-González Angélica María
Published: November 2023

Esta entrevista contribuye a la comprensión de las raíces del conflicto a través de una perspectiva antropológica para la construcción de paz.
Comportamiento de la extorsión posterior a la implementación de los acuerdos de paz en Colombia y pandemia COVID-19 en el periodo 2018 – 2021
Authors: Carreño-Cucaita Katherine
Published: November 2023

El comportamiento del delito de la extorsión en Colombia, caracterizado durante el periodo 2010 - 2021, ha incrementado aun tras los acuerdos de paz, con diversos actores como integrantes de grupos armados al margen de la ley como el ELN y las disidencias de las FARC. En la actualidad, este delito puede ser materializado por cualquier integrante de grupos ilegales, sin importar su ubicación geográfica, siempre y cuando tengan las herramientas necesarias para poder lucrarse (teléfonos fijo o celular, internet, etc.); de esta manera, no se requiere estar físicamente en el mismo espacio que la persona extorsionada para mantenerla bajo constreñimiento, presión violenta o psicológica a fin de obtener lucro o ganancia económica.
Paz y seguridad en la política exterior colombiana
Authors: Burgos-Giraldo Miguel Ángel
Published: November 2023

El presente documento aborda un análisis de la seguridad y la paz desde las teorías de Relaciones Internacionales, con el fin de plantear estos postulados como una herramienta de comprensión de la Política Exterior Colombiana en el sector defensa. Así, se realizará revisión bibliográfica del Realismo, Liberalismo y Constructivismo para consolidar las principales premisas de cada teoría en el tema a tratar y sus posibles aplicaciones en el caso colombiano.
Menakar Transparansi Keuangan Partai Politik Pada Pelaksanaan Pemilihan Umum
Authors: Arfiani Arfiani , Syofyan Syofirman
Published: November 2023

To support the implementation of the implementation of political party activities cannot be separated from the existence of large financial support. In the process of traveling political parties, political party funds come from contributions from party politicians, legitimate contributions in accordance with legal provisions; as well as financial assistance from the APBN and APBD from the government. Through the funds generated, an accountable and transparent report is needed to the public in order to create legal certainty and prevent acts of corruption originating from the party's funds. So through this research the authors underline the 2 (two) formulation of the problem that is important to be discussed. First, what is the urgency of disclosing political party financial information in preventing cultural practices of corruption in Indonesia? And Second, how is the accountability of political party financial funds sourced from APBN and APBD funds in Indonesia? This research uses the type of normative juridical research. The data used in the research comes from primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and literature studies from various literatures. The results of this study note that the form of political party financial reporting must record all sources of receipt of funds for the party and not only be accountable for funds originating from the APBN and APBD, then with regard to sanctions there must be strict action taken by the government not only the imposition of administrative sanctions imposed against a party.
Tribological property evaluation, optimization and performance of waste sunflower oil based green cutting fluid with silicon dioxide nanoparticles as additive
Authors: Ajmal N. , Maneesh T. , Rani S. , Mohanan Visakh , Thampi Ananthan D.
Published: November 2023

Mineral oil-based cutting fluids are hazardous and non-biodegradable, and their widespread usage has had a terrible effect on the environment and living things. The creation of a novel, ecologically sustainable cutting fluid technology is essential to avoid the above crisis. Commercial mineral oil alternatives are considered to possess identical lubricating properties as vegetable oils. Most vegetable oils are edible, so waste-cooking sunflower oil (WSO) is selected from this group to serve as the base stock for the green cutting fluid. The green cutting fluid is created using silicon dioxide nanoparticles as an additive and food-grade emulsifiers like Tween 80 and Span 80. According to the experimental findings, 0.05 weight percent silicon dioxide nanoparticles in the green cutting fluid performed better on a pin-on-disc tribometer.
Convertible staircase lift
Authors: Abhiram G. V. M. , Balaji M. , Naveen R. , Kiran M. Sai , Irshad Md. A. H. , Bharat T.
Published: November 2023

The present work investigates the design and analysis of a staircase lift, which can be used as a Material Handling System. A staircase lift is a mechanical device for lifting people and wheelchairs up and down the stairs, who may find difficulty in doing so themselves. For sufficiently wide stairs, a rail is mounted to the treads of the stairs. A chair or lifting platform is attached to the rail. A person on the chair or platform is lifted as the chair or platform moves along the rail, old age and goods are to be carried across the staircase. A staircase lift is a type of lift that can be mounted on the staircase without altering civil structure. Not only altering, but the person need not change the seat from the wheelchair to the staircase lift, there is a foldable supporting rod for the staircase lift which directly attaches to the wheelchair. This lift runs on electric power and consists of a motor, reduction gearbox, rope drive, two rails and a sliding chair. In this system, we use a DC motor for changing the polarity of the power supply which will make the motor run in reverse direction. Advantages over the conventional hydraulic lift are no civil structure and alteration is required, low cost, less bulkiness, less power, less maintenance required. Easy design, easy installations can be of industrial use too. Moreover, considering some drawbacks due to weight carrying capacity completely depends upon the capacity of the motor. There is a lot of scope for further modification in the project as using a monorail instead of two, using a belt drive or chain drive instead of a rope drive. Incorporation and automation/timer unit will ease the use of the device. Rack and carrier arrangement for using the device for a curved staircase and use of work & roller reduction gear assembly.
LABORATÓRIO DE INOVAÇÃO EM SAÚDE (LIS): PROPICIANDO A INTEGRAÇÃO REGIONAL PARA A FORMAÇÃO MULTIPROFISSIONAL EM SAÚDE
Authors: Arpini Miguel Edson Roberto , Aquiles Grace Jacqueline , Esteves Roberto Zonato , Amaral Greicy Cezar do , Alkamim Ederlei , Mitiko Kobayashi Elisabete
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Este estudo contextualiza a criação do Laboratório de Inovação na Saúde (LIS), estabelecido para integrar as entidades gestoras regionais de saúde e educação, de um estado no sul do Brasil. Considerando que inovação em saúde seja uma novidade funcional que provoca uma mudança transformadora e durável produzindo resultados significativos para a gestão do setor público. Objetivo: relatar a criação de uma organização intersetorial visando à formação profissional em saúde. Metodologia: Foram realizados encontros entre as instituições de ensino superior públicas e privadas e órgãos gestores regionais. Os encontros visaram ao aprofundamento teórico acerca da temática e a construção dos roteiros para nortear a formação profissional em saúde e educação. Resultados: Constataram-se avanços nas propostas de ações setoriais integradas das atividades, que inicialmente estimulam a implementação deste modelo aprimorando a formação dos profissionais na perspectiva da sistematização da assistência no contexto da saúde pública. Conclusão: a mobilização das pessoas e instituições foi de grande valia para a consolidação de um modelo para a formação de profissionais no setor da saúde.
Features of the training of specialists in the social and pedagogical sphere for the prevention of deviant behavior of minor children: foreign and ukrainian experience
Authors: Polishchuk Vira
Published: November 2023

Modern social and economic and socio-pedagogical realities in Ukraine have put on the agenda the necessity and expediency of purposeful training of future social workers and social pedagogues to prevent deviant behavior of minors. After all, the presence of deviant forms of behavior among minors, as the most vulnerable socio-demographic group, poses a threat to the stability, security and progress of society. Therefore, prevention, early detection, localization of antisocial phenomena, minimizing their negative consequences and creating optimally favorable conditions for successful socialization of the individual should become a priority area of activity of specialists whose professional activities are related to children and youth.

The author substantiates the feasibility of a systematic approach to improving the professional training of future specialists in the social and pedagogical sphere in the context of global priorities of social work and the modern interpretation of the mission of social and pedagogical activity as an important mechanism for the implementation of social policy tasks regarding the creation of favorable conditions for life, life support and life fulfillment of all members of society and humanization of the system of social relations. The mechanism of ensuring the cognitive-technological component of the readiness of future specialists to combine the resources and efforts of all socio-pedagogical institutions in order to create optimally favorable conditions for the socialization and social education of minors and the use of innovative models and technologies for the prevention and prevention of deviant behavior in them is revealed. Possibilities of improving educational and professional programs for training future social work specialists and social pedagogues to carry out preventive work in the children's and youth environment, relying on the strengths and resources of civil society, social institutions, territorial communities, pedagogical teams, parents, family members, public and volunteer associations.
EFFECTS OF NO DONOR ON MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTILITY IN MOUSE WITH HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Adyukina P.I. , Karimova R.G.
Published: November 2023

The contractility of the myocardium of mouse with hyperhomocysteinemia under the influence of a nitric oxide donor was studied. The absence of a negative inotropic effect (sodium nitroprusside, 1000 μM/l) was found in hyperhomocysteinemia.
EFFECTS OF A NITRIC OXIDE DONOR ON THE ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF THE HEART IN RATS WITH HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Garipova A.I. , Karimova R.G.
Published: November 2023

The electrical activity of the heart of rats with hyperhomocysteinemia under the influence of a nitric oxide donor was studied. The absence of the nitric oxide donor effect (nitroglycerin) has been established with hyperhomocysteinemia.
RESEARCH OF THE ABILITY OF ANIDULAFUNGIN TO FORM PORES IN MODEL MEMBRANES OF VARIOUS COMPOSITION
Authors:   Institute of Cytology RAS, Saint Petersburg, Zakharova A.A. , Efimova S.S. , Ostroumova O.S.
Published: November 2023

It was for the first time showed that anidulafungin is able to form ion-permeable pores in model membranes formed by inverted cone-shaped lipids. It might indicate a significant contribution of changes in the distribution of the lateral pressure in the bilayer in the regulation of the membrane activity of the antibiotic.
Os benefícios das terapias assistidas por animais no transtorno do espectro autista
Authors: Ribeiro Gabriele Frizzo , Panzenhagen Thiago , Luz Giovanna Dall Olivo da , Henkes Luiz Ernani
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Explorar a eficácia das Terapias Assistidas por Animais (TAA) no contexto do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Métodos: Mediante uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados PUBMED e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde, sem restrições temporais, foram selecionados nove artigos após a eliminação de duplicatas e a aplicação de critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Resultados: Destaca-se os efeitos positivos das TAA, demonstrando melhorias no engajamento e comunicação dos indivíduos com TEA. As interações com cães terapeutas têm proporcionado apoio emocional, resultando em avanços terapêuticos. Além disso, a equoterapia tem se mostrado benéfica ao aprimorar a coordenação motora, ciclo de marcha e aspectos cognitivos. A análise ressalta o caráter de complementaridade das TAA no tratamento do TEA, enfatizando a importância de critérios adequados de seleção e treinamento para assegurar a segurança e eficácia das intervenções. Considerações finais: Torna-se necessário personalizar as terapias conforme as necessidades individuais é fundamental para maximizar os benefícios. Ao integrar essas terapias em planos terapêuticos abrangentes e adaptados, é possível otimizar os resultados.
Lithium precipitated acute kidney injury: A rare case report
Authors: Gera Ayushi , Garg Shobit , Mittal Shaily
Published: November 2023

Lithium is known to cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, chronic tubule-interstitial nephropathy, and partial distal renal tubular acidosis. We are describing a rare instance of lithium precipitating acute renal injury within a week in a patient receiving long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for medically unexplained symptoms. The patient presented with fluctuating orientation, cerebellar signs, and brisk deep tendon reflexes. Citing associated lithium toxicity discontinuation of lithium and NSAIDs brought back kidney function test to normal. Lithium toxicity was treated with intravascular fluids. We conclude that lithium may precipitate severe but reversible renal failure.
Barriers to acute management of diarrhea in the home setting: An explorative study of under-five caregivers in southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Ogbo Patricia Uche , Aina Bolajoko Ajoke , Soremekun Rebecca Oritsemaje
Published: November 2023

Objectives:

Diarrhea remains the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years of age. Persistent mortality and poor outcomes despite available treatments such as oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets are indicators of possible barriers to home management among under-five caregivers. This study was designed to explore the potential barriers encountered by under-five caregivers in providing home management for acute diarrhea within the first 24 hours of recognition.

Materials and Methods:

This qualitative study was conducted among under-five caregivers attending Primary Health Centers in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Twelve under-five caregivers, who indicated in the larger cross-sectional study that they did not provide any form of home management for the child within the first 24 hours of recognizing diarrhea were interviewed. Interviews were recorded. Naturalized transcription, peer in vivo inductive coding, and debriefing w ere done. Th ematic a nalysis was c onducted and findings were presented as themes and subthemes.

Results:

Three themes emerged: (1) Waiting for natural stoppage of diarrhea, (2) perceived function of ORS/ zinc, and (3) disconnect between potential consequences of diarrhea and action taken. Subthemes include perceived cause and seriousness of diarrhea, misdiagnosis, misinformation on the functions of ORS/ zinc from health-care providers, and lack of awareness of potential consequences of untreated diarrhea.

Conclusion:

The study showed that the main barriers to providing adequate home management were caregivers’ perception of the cause and seriousness of diarrhea and the misinformation about the function of ORS and zinc therapy. Continuous and accurate education of under-five caregivers would improve the timely initiation of ORS/ zinc and correct home management of acute diarrhea.
Transscleral fixation of IOL in a patient with regmatogenic retinal detachment in aphakia
Authors:   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Karpov G.O. , Fayzrakhmanov R.R. ,   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Martynov A.O. ,   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: November 2023

Цель. Представить вариант транссклеральной фиксации интраокулярной линзы (ИОЛ) у пациента с регматогенной отслойкой сетчатки и афакией. Методы. Пациент Ш., 42 лет, поступил в НМХЦ им. акад. Н.И. Пирогова с жалобой на низкое зрение правого глаза. В анамнезе факоэмульсификация катаракты без имплантации ИОЛ правого глаза в связи с перенесенной тупой травмой. До операции: Vis OD 0,01, Vis OS 1,0; внутриглазное давление (ВГД) OD = 17 мм рт.ст., ВГД OS = 15 мм рт.ст. Поступил с диагнозом: регматогенная отслойка сетчатки, афакия правого глаза. Была выполнена транссклеральная фиксация ИОЛ, трехпортовая витрэктомия 25G + эндолазеркоагуляция + эндотампонада С2F6. Результаты. Послеоперационный период проходил без осложнений. Через 1 месяц: Vis OD = 0,5; ВГД = 16 мм рт.ст. Выводы. Транссклеральная фиксация ИОЛ у пациента с регматогенной отслойкой сетчатки и афакией является оптимальным вариантом хирургического лечения. Ключевые слова:регматогенная отслойка cетчатки, интраокулярная линза, транссклеральная фиксация
Extraction and characterization of marine chitosan from sea shrimp shell and its biomedical applications
Authors: Pradeep Dumpala , Vishnubabu Gandham , Ratnakumari Anantha , Kumar Brijesh , Sobha Kota
Published: November 2023

Biopolymer "Marine Chitosan" (MC) was extracted from the chitin of sea shrimp shells using standard protocol and was investigated for its morphological, elemental and biomedical applications. The extracted chitosan powder was first characterised by analytical techniques viz. XRD, FTIR, FESEM and UV-Vis/NIR spectroscopy. Then, the material was tested for its in vitro anti-oxidant assay using KMnO4 method with the highest mean inhibition of 96.94% at 1 mg/mL. MC showed a semi-crystalline phase investigated through XRD analysis and the FESEM presented non-spherical morphology with a mean particle size of 293 nm. The FTIR spectrum showed functional groups with O-H, N-H and C-O stretching. The anti-cancer activity determined on MCF-7 cell lines with an IC50 of approximately 71.45 μg and the optical property of MC-TiO2 composite with 19.16% higher absorbance than pure TiO2 at wavelength 808 nm could be applicable for photodynamic and photothermal therapy.
A study on the effect of peer empathy on trust, team commitment and team cooperative behavior in hotel cooking department
Authors:   The Table and Food Coordinate Society of Korea, Kim Young-Shin , Koo Dong-Woo , Lee Jong-Pil
Published: November 2023

This study aims to find out the relationship between peer empathy, trust, team commitment, and team cooperation behavior in the hotel cooking team. After that, the theoretical establishment was attempted from previous studies, research hypotheses were presented, and research models were derived. In order to verify the research hypothesis, a questionnaire was distributed to cooking workers at five-star hotels in Seoul and the metropolitan area. Finally, 275 parts of hypothesis verification were conducted. The hypothesis test results of this study show the findings as follows: Firstly, empathy for colleagues in the hotel cooking team has a positive and significant effect on cognitive and emotional trust. Second, cognitive and emotional trust positively and significantly influences team commitment. Third, cognitive and emotional trust positively and significantly affects team cooperation behavior. Lastly, team commitment has a positive and significant effect on team cooperation behavior. This study provides academic contributions to hospitality scholars and practical suggestions for hotel management.
Driving electrochemical organic hydrogenations on metal catalysts by tailoring hydrogen surface coverages
Authors: Li Tengfei , Ciotti Anna , Rahaman Motiar , Yeung Celine Wing See , García-Melchor Max , Reisner Erwin
Published: November 2023

Electrochemical hydrogenation using renewable electricity holds promise as a sustainable approach to organic synthesis and the valorization of biomass-derived chemicals. Current strategies in the field usually employ alkaline conditions to suppress the competing hydrogen evolution reaction, and sourcing of hydrogen atoms for the hydrogenation is thus a challenge that can be addressed through local water dissociation on the electrode surface. Herein we demonstrate the computationally-guided design of electrochemical hydrogenation catalysts by tailoring their hydrogen coverage density and binding strength. Theoretical studies predict Cu, Au and Ag (with moderate H coverages) to be promising catalysts for electrochemical hydrogenation in alkaline media, which experiments confirm for a model organic substrate attaining yields and Faradaic efficiencies up to 90%. Furthermore, Cu, a non-precious metal electrocatalyst, is shown to promote the selective hydrogenation of a broad scope of unsaturated compounds featuring C=O, C=C, C≡C, and C≡N bonds with moderate to excellent conversions and chemoselectivities. Overall, this work demonstrates how the hydrogen coverage on the electrode surface can be tailored to design electrocatalysts based on non-precious metals for the hydrogenation of organic substrates. This knowledge is envisioned to guide the development of more efficient catalysts for organic hydrogenations as well as other chemical transformations of industrial interest.
How Does Structural Disorder Impact Heterogeneous Catalysts? The Case of Ammonia Decomposition on Non-Stoichiometric Lithium Imide
Authors: Mambretti Francesco , Raucci Umberto , Yang Manyi , Parrinello Michele
Published: November 2023

Among the many catalysts suggested for ammonia decomposition, Li2NH has been shown to be quite promising. In the recent past, we have performed extensive \textit{ab-initio}-quality simulations to explain the workings of this unusual catalyst. In the complex scenario that has emerged, surface dynamics and structural disorder enhanced by the interaction with the reacting ammonia molecules played a crucial role. Non-stoichiometric lithium imide Li(2-x)(NH2)x(NH)(1-x) has been reported to have better catalytic performances than pure lithium imide. Stimulated by these findings, we follow up our first study simulating the ammonia decomposition on such non-stoichiometric compound. We attribute the enhanced reactivity to the fact that the compositional disorder further enhances the fluctuations in the topmost layers of the catalyst, strengthening our dynamical picture of this catalytic process.
Research on Developing BIM Intelligent Construction Programs Based on Application-Oriented Talent Cultivation
Authors: Yang Yuqing , Sun Jingjing
Published: November 2023

Cultivating application-oriented talents have become essential in vocational and higher education. This concept also applies to BIM intelligent construction programs. Based on literature review and general observations, we analyzed the connotation, key points, and value of developing a BIM intelligent construction program based on application-oriented talent cultivation. We also identified problems in the development of the program such as lack of comprehensive planning and the school being the sole authority in program development. Therefore, we proposed several strategies to address these problems, including systematic program development planning and fostering a multi-faceted partnership between schools and the industry. The goal is to provide valuable insights for the development of relevant programs in the new era.
Exploring the Internal Audit Practices of Electric Power Enterprises in the Context of the New Economic Normal
Authors: Huang Yi
Published: November 2023

In the current economic landscape characterized by a decelerating domestic economy, rising investments, and an extended project construction timeline, power generation enterprises must enhance their internal audit efforts to sustain their competitive edge in business development. Addressing systemic shortcomings methodically and practically can enhance the internal audit effectiveness within electric power enterprises and contribute to the steady enhancement of their production and operation performance.