bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inhaled Corticosteroids and the Risk of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in Chronic Airway Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Authors: Yoon Eun Chong , Lee Hyewon , Yoon Hee-Young
Published: June 2024

Background: Chronic airway diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are increasingly being treated with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). However, ICSs carry potential infection risks, particularly nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). This study investigated the association between ICS use and NTM infection risk using national insurance data, particularly for individuals with chronic airway diseases.Methods: We conducted a nationwide population-based study using data from the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort in South Korea from 2002 to 2019. The cohort included 57,553 patients diagnosed with COPD or asthma. To assess the risk of NTM infection, we used Cox proportional hazards models and propensity score-based inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) to ensure a balanced analysis of covariates.Results: Of the 57,553 patients (mean age 56.0 years, 43.2% male), 16.5% used ICS and 83.5% did not. We identified 63 NTM infection cases, including nine among ICS users and 54 among non-users. Before and after IPTW, ICS use was associated with a higher risk of NTM infection (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 4.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.48 to 15.58). Higher risks were significant for patients ≥65 years (adjusted HR, 6.40; 95% CI, 1.28 to 31.94), females (adjusted HR, 10.91; 95% CI, 2.24 to 53.20), never-smokers (adjusted HR, 6.31; 95% CI, 1.49 to 26.64), systemic steroid users (adjusted HR, 50.19; 95% CI, 8.07 to 312.19), and those with higher comorbidity scores (adjusted HR, 6.64; 95% CI, 1.19 to 37.03).Conclusion: ICS use in patients with chronic airway diseases might increase the risk of NTM infection, particularly in older females, never-smokers, and systemic steroid users.
Recurrent Sclerosing Polycystic Adenosis of the Parotid Gland: An Entity with Distinct Histomorphology on Biopsy
Authors: Thambiraj Paruvathavarthini , Venkatakrishnan Swetha , Gochhait Debasis , Rekha Jinkala Sree
Published: June 2024

Pathological examination plays a significant role in diagnosing and distinguishing benign and malignant tumors of the salivary gland. One such lesion which mimics malignancy clinically is sclerosing polycystic adenosis (SPA). This is a rare benign reactive lesion of the salivary glands included in the WHO 2017 classification in the “non-neoplastic epithelial lesion” category. Here, we describe a young female with SPA of the parotid gland showing classic histomorphological features. We clinically suspected a malignancy as it was recurrent with an expansile growth pattern. Awareness of this nonneoplastic rare entity is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis as it mimics malignancy.
Almost complex structure on finite points from bidirected graphs
Authors: Joardar Soumalya , Rahaman Atibur
Published: June 2024

We show that there is an almost complex structure on a differential calculus on finite points coming from a
bidirected
finite graph without multiple edges or loops. We concentrate on a polygon as a concrete case. In particular, a ‘holomorphic structure on the exterior bundle’ built from the polygon is studied. Also, a positive Hochschild 2-cocycle on the vertex set of the polygon, albeit a trivial one, is shown to arise naturally from the almost complex structure.
Postmortem diagnosis of arterial atherosclerosis in autopsy, postmortem computed tomography and histopathological examinations in medico-legal aspect = Pośmiertna diagnostyka miażdżycy naczyń tętniczych w badaniach sekcyjnych, w pośmiertnym badaniu tomografią komputerową oraz w badaniach histopatologicznych w aspekcie medyczno-sądowym
Authors: Juźwik-Kopacz Ewa , Kozak Aleksander , Rzepecka-Woźniak Ewa , Woźniak Krzysztof , Moskała Artur
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to provide a retrospective assessment of the possibility of determining the severity of atherosclerosis based on postmortem computed tomography (PMCT), autopsy protocols and histopathological examination results. In the first stage of the study, 200 cases were evaluated of persons over 40 years of age in whom postmortem computed tomography and autopsy were performed. In the second stage, the cases were divided into a study group (cardiovascular deaths) and a control group, as well as divided by age and, in addition to autopsy protocols and PMCT results, histopathological findings were evaluated.

The results of stage I demonstrated that the best detection of atherosclerosis was in the advanced stage with a predominance of detection in PMCT. Atherosclerosis detection in autopsy was highest in the coronary arteries, aorta and cerebral arteries; while in PMCT it remained equal in all evaluated locations. Autopsy showed higher detection of advanced atherosclerotic lesions in the coronary arteries and aorta compared to PMCT. The results of stage II of the study revealed that attaching the results of the general histopathological examination to the retrospective evaluation does not provide an opportunity to increase the accuracy of the evaluation of atherosclerotic lesions. The results obtained indicate the need for prospective studies.

Conclusions: autopsy allows macroscopic evaluation of a very broad spectrum of atherosclerotic lesions, but often without precise determination of their nature, and with limited localization; PMCT allows accurate and reproducible evaluation of calcified atherosclerotic lesions in large and medium-sized vessels, but is unsuitable for the evaluation of non-calcified lesions and small vessels; targeted histopathological examinations allow very accurate, but local assessment of atherosclerotic lesions.
Determination of paternity on the basis of half-sibling testing = Ustalenie ojcostwa na podstawie badań przyrodniego rodzeństwa
Authors: Linkowska Katarzyna
Published: June 2024

This paper presents the results of genetic testing in two cases of shared paternity between half-siblings. In the first example, the research was based on the analysis of half-siblings and their mothers with respect to 21 autosomal markers. In the second, the research was based on both the analysis of 30 autosomal markers and X chromosome markers in putative sisters and the mother of one of them. Selected examples are presented to illustrate how the use of different research strategies affects the outcome of the likelihood ratio and the ability to make inferences in complex kinship cases.
The life and death of windmills in central Poland: Between lost heritage and the heritage of memory
Authors: Piotrowski Robert , Prarat Maciej , Mosakowski Zachariasz , Bartz Wojciech
Published: June 2024

Windmills are one of the most complex human inventions of the pre-industrial era. Making use of wind energy to serve human needs was not only a miracle of architecture and technology: it produced silent witnesses of history – an important part of a rural landscape, local identity and folklore. Thanks to their multiple roles, windmills are useful research objects for scientists in various fields. In Poland the first written records of windmills date from the ;(many of them still fully operational) despite losses in the war. Today there are around 250 windmills under legal protection (around 70 of which were moved to open-air museums). This figure illustrates the vulnerability and progressive disappearance of Poland’s windmills. Despite the efforts made to protect this heritage, often the only remnants of such objects are the memories people living nearby. These memories join the present with the past, recall people and their work, and preserve the memory of an item. Windmills that have ceased to exist are still present in people’s collective remembering as a sum of their subjective experiences and impressions. In this paper, we decided to combine different approaches to the matter of heritage – both tangible and intangible. We argue for the importance of collecting recollections of ordinary people and interviews with eyewitnesses, as well as examples of institutional or private efforts made to protect windmills, to explain the equal value of both of these methods for preserving memories about the work and skills of millers – that is, the memory of a profession that was once a vital part of cultural identity.
ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF TOTAL PHENOLIC AND FLAVONOID CONTENT OF RHEUM RIBES L. BARK
Authors: Yolbaş İdris
Published: June 2024

Increasing evidence shows that Rheum ribes bark exhibits therapeutic and pharmacological effects. Therefore, we determined the total phenolic and flavonoid content and performed elemental analysis of R. ribes bark using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The results indicated a phenolic content of 0,61 ± 0,001 mg gallic acid-equivalent/g sample and a flavonoid content of 0,327 ± 0,026 mg catechin-equivalent/100 g sample. Elemental analysis of R. ribes bark revealed the presence of numerous essential elements, including Fe, K, Ca, Na, Al, and Mg. Our results show that R. ribes bark contains high levels of phenolic and flavonoid compounds and is a source of various important elements. Consequently, it may offer health benefits and might prove to be a valuable resource for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
La inteligencia artificial en los procesos editoriales y la evaluación por pares
Authors: Repiso Rafael
Published: June 2024

La narrativa mitológica de Epimeteo y Prometeo, retratada por Platón, sirve de introducción a la importancia de la inteligencia artificial (IA). El hombre se caracteriza en este mito, frente al resto de criaturas, por tener un don divino: la capacidad de crear herramientas. La IA representa un avance revolucionario al sustituir la labor intelectual humana, destacando su capacidad para generar nuevo conocimiento de forma autónoma. En el ámbito científico, la IA agiliza la revisión por pares y mejora la eficiencia en la evaluación de manuscritos, además de aportar elementos creativos, como la reescritura, traducción o creación de ilustraciones. Sin embargo, su implementación debe ser ética, limitada a un asistente y bajo la supervisión experta para evitar errores y abusos. La IA, una herramienta divina en evolución, requiere que cada uno de sus avances se estudie y aplique críticamente.
Factores internos y externos en la supervivencia empresarial: un estudio de caso en las empresas comerciales del cantón Quevedo
Authors: Monge Garcia Marcelo Geovanny , Bernal Yamuca Jorge Luis , Zamora Mayorga Darwin Javier
Published: June 2024

La supervivencia empresarial es importante para el desarrollo económico local y regional, y comprender los factores que afectan esta supervivencia es fundamental para formular políticas y estrategias empresariales efectivas. El presente estudio se centra en analizar los factores internos y externos que influyen en la supervivencia de las empresas comerciales en el cantón Quevedo, provincia de Los Ríos, Ecuador. La metodología consistió en un estudio cualitativo y cuantitativo aplicando encuestas estructuradas, la muestra consistió en una selección de 374 empresas comerciales, las herramientas estadísticas utilizadas fueron el coeficiente de Alfa de Cronbach, Análisis de Componentes Principales y Análisis de Regresión. Los principales resultados en base al macroentorno derivaron en la generación de dos componentes: inseguridad–pandemia y el Gobierno – política, los cuales influyeron inversamente en la supervivencia empresarial; en base al mesoentorno, el componente clientes y proveedores revelan una influencia negativa, y por último, el microentorno en sus componentes planificación y finanzas evidencia una influencia positiva con la permanencia de las empresas del mercado. Se concluye que las empresas que logran gestionar eficazmente los factores internos y externos tienen mayores probabilidades de mantenerse sostenibles a largo plazo en un entorno empresarial dinámico y desafiante.
Desajustos en la cerca de parella sentimental: educació i valors de gènere al mercat espanyol
Authors: van Damme Maike
Published: June 2024

En les darreres dècades el “mercat de la parella sentimental” ha canviat dràsticament. Els canvis més coneguts en l’estructura d’aquest mercat es troben a les discrepàncies en el nivell educatiu dels cònjuges potencials a causa de l’expansió educativa de la dona. Si no hi ha cap cònjuge potencial disponible (en una determinada població) amb recursos similars o amb les característiques desitjades, no hi ha possibilitat de parella homògama, essent aquesta la que la majoria prefereixen. Una investigació del Centre d ́Estudis Demogràfics (CED-CERCA) de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) examina per primera vegada l ́aspecte dels valors dels rols de gènere en els desajustos entre cònjuges potencials. No es pot passar per alt la importància de la (segona) meitat de la revolució de gènere. Cal esperar que, a mesura que el feminisme es generalitza, el paper dels homes en les tasques domèstiques augmenti en importància i, per tant, les dones buscaran cada cop més una parella potencial que valori aquesta visió igualitària. Utilitzant la més recent Enquesta de Fecunditat (2018) per a homes i dones joves espanyols, s’examina la bretxa de gènere combinada (educació-valors) a Espanya.
Mismatches in finding a romantic partner: Education and gender values in the Spanish marriage market
Authors: van Damme Maike
Published: June 2024

The last decades the ‘romantic partner market’ has been changing drastically. Well-known changes in the structure of this market have been found in the discrepancies in educational level of potential spouses due to the educational expansion for women. If there is no potential spouse with similar resources or characteristics available (in a certain population), there is no possibility to partner homogamous, for many being the preference. Research from the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED) at the Autònoma University of Barcelona (UAB) examines for the first time the aspect of gender role values to mismatches between potential spouses. The importance of the (second) half of the gender revolution cannot be overlooked. We might expect that, as feminism becomes more widespread, the role of men in household tasks increases in importance, and women would therefore more and more look for a potential partner that values such an egalitarian view. Using the only, most recient available, Encuesta de Fecundidad (2018) for young Spanish men and women, the combined education-values gender gap in Spain is examined.
Desajustes en la búsqueda de pareja: educación y valores de género en el mercado matrimonial español
Authors: van Damme Maike
Published: June 2024

En las últimas décadas el “mercado de la pareja “ ha cambiado drásticamente. Los cambios más conocidos en la estructura de este mercado se encuentran en las discrepancias en el nivel educativo de los cónyuges potenciales debido a la expansión educativa de la mujer. Si no hay ningún cónyuge potencial disponible (en una determinada población) con recursos o características similares, no hay posibilidad de tenir una pareja homógama, siendo la opción preferida para la mayoría. Una investigación del Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED-CERCA) en la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) examina por primera vez el aspecto de los valores de los roles de género en los desajustes entre cónyuges potenciales. No se puede pasar por alto la importancia de la (segunda) mitad de la revolución de género. Cabe esperar que, a medida que el feminismo se difunde, el papel de los Hombres en las tareas domésticas aumente en importancia y, por lo tanto, las mujeres buscaran cada vez más una pareja potencial que valore tal visión igualitaria. Utilizando la más reciente Encuesta de Fecundidad disponible (2018) para hombres y mujeres jóvenes españoles, se examina la brecha de género combinada (de educación- valores) en España.
Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars
Authors: Hallaç İbrahim Rıza , Akbaba Deniz , Gökce Gökhan , Tanyer S. Gokhun , Driessen Peter F.
Published: June 2024

This paper investigates the use of Deep Learning (DL) in multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar target detection, focusing on azimuth and elevation estimation. Traditional methods face challenges like interference and reflections, especially in multi-target scenarios. Feature extraction conventionally relies on range correlation, Doppler filtering, and angle beamforming, followed by detection after constant false alarm rate (CFAR) processing. However, early data sparsification by bin selection often leads to information loss, particularly with large data cubes required for practical implementation. Deep Learning techniques offer an alternative, specifically in azimuth and elevation detection at earlier stages of radar data processing. We developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) model that achieved Mean Square Errors (MSE) of 0.149 for azimuth and 0.168 for elevation on single-target data from 5,000 samples. The model's performance in dual-target scenarios showed MSEs ranging from 0.838 to 1.845, tested on 8,000 samples from a dataset of 72,000. This paper details the model development process, its impact on radar target detection, and potential future research directions involving the substitution of multi-bin Deep Learning blocks with traditional methods.
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CRIMINOLOGY STUDENT INTERNS DURING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: A PHENOMENOLOGY OF SACRIFICE AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Solis July Jean L. , Besas Marnie J. , Rodriguez Geraldine D.
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to unfold the lived experiences of Criminology student-interns of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges General Santos City. Table one reflects the emergent themes on the experiences of the Criminology student-interns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, namely: gaining new lessons, being able to extend help, challenging, exciting, limited learning, expectation gone wrong, and developing community involvement. Moreover, four essential themes emerged for the first part, which are about the challenges; these were financial, dealing with people, health issues due to exhaustion, and inability to manage time. On the other hand, five emergent themes emerged for the second part, which is about coping mechanisms: prayer, being optimistic, strategic, self-motivation, and balance time. Lastly, the insights of the Criminology student-interns covered nine emergent themes, these were: create a schedule, cherish every moment, set priorities, invest time for physical activity, be flexible, be ready always, productivity matters, follow instructions, persevere.
 

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APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN DESIGNING GAMES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING
Authors: Thu Hang Nguyen Thi , Anh Ninh Ngoc , Huyen Ngo Thu , Chau Lanh Thi Quynh , Linh Do Thi
Published: June 2024

This article discusses the use of information technology to enhance the teaching process for elementary school students through game development. It highlights the crucial role of games in engaging and motivating students, as well as improving the effectiveness of learning. By incorporating technology into game design, educators can establish an interactive learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and encourages exploration. The article also examines the advantages of technology in education, such as personalized content, instant feedback, and diverse learning experiences. Furthermore, it presents a method for utilizing information technology to create educational games for elementary school students, supported by specific examples.
 

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EXISTING AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING INNOVATIONS AND FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BY WOMEN FARMERS IN DAVAO DEL SUR: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Morata Rejean A. , Salapa Aristeo C.
Published: June 2024

Agriculture plays a vital role in the economic development of Davao Del Sur, Philippines. However, traditional farming methods often limit productivity and sustainability. As the sector faces numerous challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity, and changing market demands, innovative solutions are essential to enhance farm management practices. In recent years, agricultural engineering innovations have gained attention as a means to address these challenges. Further, analysing how innovations benefit women farmers can maximize their positive impact. However, some innovations that enhance efficiency may not adequately address women's unique needs. The literature review evaluated current relevant literature and shed light specifically on the existing agricultural engineering innovations employed by one of the agricultural provinces in the Philippines, Davao Del Sur, and highlighted local government units' attention to employing a top-down approach to a more grassroots-oriented approach and provide significance of collaboration to create public value understanding that innovations will be cascaded down to where it matters, and also learn from the feedback of specific areas as to what their needs are specifically women farmers.
 

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Design and Testing of Holagen Incandescent Lamp-Based Corn Drying Cabinet to Improve Efficiency and Cleanliness of the Processing Process
Authors: Purnomo Bagas Prasetyo , Fzahruddin A’rasy
Published: June 2024

Indonesia is a tropical country with entrepreneurs engaged in maize cultivation, most of whom live in rural areas. The corn processing process is heavily reliant on sunshine, however owing to the unpredictable environment and sunlight, which is less effective and hygienic in carrying out the corn drying process, the operation is hampered. As a result, a drying cabinet is created that uses heat from electricity and is specifically intended to accelerate the drying process. This corn drying rack employs incandescent lamps, including bulbs and holagen lamps. In addition, the number of drying racks is identified in order to assess the drying cabinet's capacity for work. After testing the tool with various blower speeds (15,000, 10,000, and 5,000 RPM), the electrical power utilized is 120 watts, which includes 50 watts of bulb/halogen lamp power, 40 watts of heated glass, and 30 watts of blower power. So it is known that holagen incandescent lamps are more successful at distributing work evenly on the shelf within 30 minutes, which can save drying time by 20% to 30%.
Pengaruh Evaluasi Pembelajaran terhadap Kualitas Pembelajaran Guru di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Gultom Yosafat Maheswara , Syahputra Fachri , Syahrial Syahrial
Published: June 2024

Memahami efektivitas strategi pengajaran dan pertumbuhan siswa memerlukan evaluasi pendidikan sepanjang proses pembelajaran. Untuk menemukan area pertumbuhan dan memodifikasi strategi pengajaran dengan tepat, evaluasi sangat penting tidak hanya di akhir pelajaran, tetapi juga selama pelajaran. Evaluasi yang sering memungkinkan intervensi dan modifikasi yang cepat untuk meningkatkan proses pembelajaran dengan menyoroti kekuatan dan kelemahan siswa dan strategi pengajaran. Evaluasi juga dapat membantu dalam mengidentifikasi kemungkinan masalah atau kesulitan yang dapat muncul selama proses pembelajaran, sehingga memungkinkan guru untuk menyelesaikannya dengan cepat dan berhasil. Secara umum, penilaian berkelanjutan diperlukan untuk menjamin siswa dapat mencapai potensi maksimalnya dan proses pembelajaran berjalan efisien.
Al Makky Wa Al Madany
Authors: Faruq Umar Al , Abdurrahman Izzuddin , Cahaya Kevin , Febrian Pungky Wahyu , Alif Muhammad Nizar
Published: June 2024

Turunnya Al-Qur'an memberikan berbagai perkembangan dan dinamika, dinamika ini mendapatkan reaksi yang beraneka ragam, seperti beberapa istilah yang muncul dari kajian terhadap Al-Qur'an. Salah satunya ialah istilah Makkiyah dan Madaniyah, yang mempelajari tentang tempat diwahyukannya ayat antara di kota Mekkah atau di kota Madinah. Selain itu ilmu ini juga mengkaji tentang keadaan tahapan perkembangan penduduk Makkah dan madinah pada periode awal islam. Dari mempelajari konsep makkiyah dan madaniyah, kita dapat mempelajari secara komprehensif terkait hakikat islam. Kemudian, kita bakal mengenal lebih jauh terkait hakikat dan konotasi al Makki dan al-Madani dalam konteks Sejarah dan pandangan agama Islam.
Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Peserta Didik pada Siswa Kelas V di SDN Sukaharja 1 Melalui Teknik Cooperative Learning Tipe TGT (Teams Games Tournament)
Authors: Lestari Anggita , Fajriyah Dede Nurul , Hamasah Habibah Syifa , Makbul M. , Farida Nur Aini
Published: June 2024

Saat seseorang menikmati momen-momen yang menyenangkan seperti melakukan permainan seru, dopamin dilepaskan ke otak, menghasilkan sensasi kebahagiaan yang mendorong individu serta menjadi komponen integral dalam sistem penghargaan otak. Lebih jauh, dopamin juga memiliki keterkaitan yang erat dengan berbagai perasaan positif lainnya, mulai dari perasaan jatuh cinta, kegembiraan, hingga peningkatan rasa percaya diri. Kepercayaan diri adalah keyakinan akan kemampuan seseorang dalam mengatasi masalah dan memberikan partisipasi yang positif bagi individu lain. Dalam ranah pendidikan, model pembelajaran kooperatif telah muncul sebagai pendekatan yang efektif untuk memperkuat kepercayaan diri peserta didik. Model ini memfasilitasi siswa untuk bekerja sama dalam kelompok kecil, saling membantu, berdiskusi, dan memperdalam pemahaman atas materi pelajaran. Salah satu varian yang menonjol dari model ini adalah Teams-Games-Tournament (TGT), di mana siswa diarahkan dalam tim kecil untuk bersaing dalam permainan yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan pemahaman  mereka terhadap materi. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengeksplorasi dan menganalisis dampak penggunaan Cooperative Learning tipe TGT dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan diri peserta didik, terutama pada siswa kelas V di SDN Sukaharja 1. Melalui penelitian ini, diperoleh hasil yaitu terjadinya peningkatan keaktifan dan percaya diri peserta didik selama proses pembelajaran yang menggunakan metode pembelajaran Cooperative Learning tipe TGT. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran dalam menggunakan metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Teams Games Tournament (TGT) telah memberikan dampak positif dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran, konsentrasi , dan kepercayaan diri peserta didik.
Evaluasi Manajemen Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan pada Era Digital di SMPN 34 Surabaya
Authors: Afiza Silva , Afrilia Fatma , Windasari Windasari
Published: June 2024

Di era globalisasi, integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan telah menjadi aspek penting dalam manajemen sekolah yang efektif. Integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan sudah menjadi kebutuhan dalam lingkungan pembelajaran di masa pandemi Covid-19. Integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan telah mengarah pada penggunaan teknologi dan informasi dalam aktivitas sehari-hari, menyediakan lingkungan belajar yang dinamis dan proaktif. Di era digital, penggunaan platform digital dan lingkungan pembelajaran digital dapat menimbulkan tantangan ketika kegiatan administratif tidak dilakukan secara efektif. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, administrator sekolah harus memberikan pelatihan yang sesuai kepada guru dalam menggunakan teknologi digital dan menyediakan sumber daya dan dukungan untuk memastikan bahwa semua anggota staf memiliki keterampilan dan kemampuan yang diperlukan untuk menggunakan platform digital dan lingkungan pembelajaran secara efektif. Di era globalisasi, integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan menjadi komponen penting dalam proses pembelajaran. Integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan tidak hanya meningkatkan kualitas pengajaran tetapi juga berkontribusi terhadap keberhasilan komunitas pembelajar dalam mengatasi tantangan globalisasi.
Psychosis: Impaired perception of reality
Authors:   Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Kyiv International University. Ukraine, Spytska Liana
Published: June 2024

The comorbidity of psychosis eliminates the patient’s chances of social interaction and adversely affects their ability to work. Objective: The purpose of this study is to diagnose disorders of neurocognitive functions in endogenous psychosis. Methods: The leading method for achieving the goal was the clinical-psychopathological method. An experiment and neurophysiological methods were used as additional methods.
Ultrastructural features of primary cancer and its metastases
Authors:   Department of Pathological Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, Histology, Donetsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Herasymenko Oleksandr
Published: June 2024

Mortality from metastatic lesions accounts for a significant proportion of oncological practice, and the issues of tumor chemoresistance and micrometastasis formation with the development of early recurrence are also important, which requires research and solution of these problems. Methods: The study used sectional material from the Pathology Department for ultrastructural examination of primary tumors and metastases, employing fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and electron microscopy imaging techniques.
Función sexual femenina antes y después del tratamiento del síndrome de relajación vaginal con láser de CO2 fraccionado
Authors:   Centro Médico Docente Paraíso. Maracaibo – Venezuela., Sabatini-Sáez Isabel Cristina
Published: June 2024

Se propuso comparar la función sexual en mujeres de edad mediana con síndrome de relajación vaginal, antes y después del tensado vaginal con Láser de CO2 fraccionado, atendidas en una consulta ginecológica privada en Maracaibo, Venezuela. Se realizó un estudio de cohorte, comparativo con diseño no experimental y longitudinal, en la cual se investigó la función sexual femenina por medio del Índice de Función Sexual Femenina (IFSF) antes y después del tratamiento intravaginal con láser de CO2 fraccionado, en una muestra de 50 mujeres de edad mediana, que consultaban por sensación de laxitud vaginal.
Percepción de los estudiantes universitarios sobre el uso del ChatGPT durante su formación profesional
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios, Perú, Estrada-Araoz Edwin Gustavo
Published: June 2024

Introducción: En los últimos años, el ChatGPT ha experimentado un avance significativo en el ámbito educativo, integrándose de manera notable y redefiniendo la experiencia del aprendizaje en línea. Este cambio disruptivo ha generado una transformación en la forma en que los estudiantes interactúan y se involucran con la información. Objetivo: Evaluar la percepción de los estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública sobre el uso del ChatGPT durante su formación profesional. Métodos: Se adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo, caracterizado por un diseño no experimental, y el tipo fue descriptivo transversal. La muestra fue conformada por 144 estudiantes a quienes se les administró el Cuestionario sobre el Uso del ChatGPT, instrumento con adecuados niveles de confiabilidad y validez de contenido.
COVID-19 y variación glucométrica en diabetes tipo 2 durante el Protocolo RECOVERY
Authors:   Universidad de La Sabana, Facultad de Medicina, Chía, Colombia, Arce Vivas Andrea
Published: June 2024

Introducción: El protocolo RECOVERY para pacientes con COVID-19 puede tener como efecto adverso la hiperglucemia, un factor asociado a morbimortalidad, al igual que el antecedente de diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Objetivo: Describir el comportamiento glucémico en pacientes con antecedente de diabetes tipo 2 sometidos a protocolo RECOVERY durante su hospitalización por COVID-19. Metodología: Estudio retrospectivo, transversal de todos los pacientes con COVID-19 con antecedente de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 a quienes se le inició el protocolo RECOVERY y que fueron hospitalizados en la Clínica de la Universidad de la Sabana durante junio 2020 a junio 2022.
Association Between Irrational Prophylactic Antibiotic Use and Post-Surgical Infections in Caesarean Section Patients at Indonesian Regional Hospitals
Authors:   Master Study Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Hasanuddin, 90245 Makassar, Indonesia, Jannah N Raudhatul
Published: June 2024

This study explores the link between irrational prophylactic antibiotic use and post-surgical infections in caesarean sections in Indonesia. A cross-sectional design was used, with medical data collected from patients who underwent caesarean section and received prophylactic antibiotics between 2018 and 2022 in a regional hospital in Indonesia. Antibiotic prescriptions were evaluated for appropriateness according to national guidelines. Medical record data was used to gather information regarding obstetric surgical wound infection (ICD-10 code: O86.1).
Ramsey’s 1923 “Induction: Keynes and Wittgenstein”, Paralyzed the Study of Keynes’s Theory of Logical Probability for Over 100 Years
Authors:   Adjunct Lecturer, California State University, Dominguez Hills, College of Business Administration and Public Policy, Department of Operations Management, 1000 East Victoria St Carson, California, 90747, USA, Brady Michael Emmett
Published: June 2024

Ramsey’s severe confusions, based on his ruminations and musings about the logical foundations for Keynes’s relational, propositional logic, led him to come to the bizarre conclusion that Keynes ‘s premises and conclusions, contained in Keynes’s Boolean, relational, propositional logic were somehow tied together with Plato’s metaphysical relations based on Plato’s theory of forms. How Ramsey came to this conclusion was based on his creation in his mind of a false analogy between Moore’s discussions of the Good, which were tied to Plato, with Keynes’s discussions of probability, which have nothing to do with Plato. This is easily discerned because there is no mention made by Keynes of Plato, Platonic forms, Platonic entities, Platonic relations, Platonism, or Neo Platonism anywhere in the text of the A Treatise on Probability, bibliography or index. Ramsey’s false analogy is presented in his 1923 paper, “Induction: Keynes and Wittgenstein”. Anyone, who had actually read Keynes’s book, would have to have concluded that Keynes’s relational, propositional logic is based only on G. Boole’s earlier relational, propositional logic as put forth in 1854.Plato’s theory of forms has no developed logic of propositions. The great mystery then, that has to be confronted in academia in the year 2024, is how was it possible for academicians for over 100 years to have accepted Ramsey’s claims, made without a shred of evidence based on any citations to Keynes’s A Treatise on Probability? Apparently, for over 100 years, academicians have been accepting Ramsey’s assessments of Keynes’s A Treatise on Probability without any citations to any pages of Keynes’s book to back up Ramsey’s claims.
Quality Assurance / Software Testing – Traditional to Modern
Authors:   USA, Singh Sahni Bhupinder Paul
Published: June 2024

This Paper focusses on the challenges faced by Traditional Software Testing and learnings from it which paved way to modern-day Software Quality Assurance/ Software Testing techniques. With the growth of the digital world and in a new era of Technology, modern-day Software Quality Assurance has come a long way. Not only the Software Quality Assurance need to ensure quality of the Product meeting Customer’s requirements, but also need to deal with things like cyber-security, Performance issues and the most important challenge of being cost effective with minimal issues. Has software testing evolved along with time and requirements? This paper answers these questions by going deep into different components added to modern-day Software Quality Assurance.
Certain Studies on Alzheimer's disease: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Arunachalam V  , Chitra S  , Lakshmi K
Published: June 2024

The brain serves as the central control centre for our body, and as time progresses, an increasing number of new brain diseases are being identified. A brain disease is any medical problem or disorder that interferes with the brain's normal functioning. This review briefs about various types of deep learning models for neurological disorders, in addition to neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. In addition to various dataset identifiers commonly used as the primary source of brain disease data in the reviewed studies, forty other methodologies are examined. AUC, sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and other performance evaluation parameters have also been addressed and recorded. The key findings from the reviewed articles are briefly summarized, and several major issues regarding machine learning and deep learning-based diagnostic approaches for brain diseases are discussed.
Hemodiyaliz Uygulanan Hastalarda Öz Bakım Gücü ve Spiritüel Bakım Gereksinimlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: HAS Emine , BAHÇECİK Ayşe Nefise
Published: June 2024

Amaç: Araştırma hemodiyaliz uygulanan hastalarda öz bakım
gücü ve spiritüel bakım gereksinimlerinin değerlendirmesi
amacıyla yapıldı.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel nitelikteki bu
araştırma, İstanbul İlinde bulunan dört diyaliz merkezinde 400
hasta ile gerçekleştirildi. Verilerin toplanmasında Hasta Tanıtıcı
Bilgi Formu, Öz Bakım Gücü Ölçeği ve Spiritüel Bakım
Gereksinimleri Ölçeği kullanıldı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde
tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Pearson ve Spearmen Korelasyon
analizi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Hastaların yaş ortalaması 57,10±12,95 olup,
%41,3’ünün kadın, %47,7’si ilköğretim mezunudur. Hastaların
Öz Bakım Gücü Ölçeği toplam, İlaç Kullanımı, Diyet, Kendi
Kendine İzlem, Hijyenik Bakım, Ruhsal Durum alt boyut puan
ortalamaları sırayla, 28,54±6,44, 8,21±2,41, 6,52±1,68,
3,87±1,86, 6,63±1,56, 3,32±1,74 olarak, Spiritüel Bakım
Gereksinimleri Ölçeği toplam, Anlam ve Umut, Önemseme ve
Saygı alt boyut puan ortalamaları sırayla 68,16±16,88,
39,26±11,02, 28,90±6,96 olarak bulundu. Önemseme ve Saygı
alt boyutundan aldıkları puanlar ile Öz Bakım Gücü Ölçeği
(r=0,126), Diyet (r=0,146) ve Kendi Kendine İzlem (r=0,132)
aldıkları puanlar arasında pozitif yönlü istatistiksel olarak
anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur
Sonuç: Hastaların öz-bakım gücü ve spiritüel bakım
gereksinimleri orta düzeyde olduğu saptandı. Hastaların
önemsenme ve saygı düzeyleri artıkça öz bakım güçleri de
artmaktadır. Hastaların öz-bakım gücünün iyileştirilmesini
içeren uygulamaların geliştirilmesi ve spiritüel bakım
gereksinimlerinin belirlenmesi ve karşılanması konusunda
destek ve eğitim programlarının yapılması gerektiği önerilebilir.
Hemodiyaliz Tedavisi Alan Hastalarda Ağrı ve Konfor Düzeyi Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: KILIÇ AKÇA Nazan , BAYKAN Sultan
Published: June 2024

Giriş ve Amaç: Bu çalışma hastaların hemodiyaliz tedavisi
sırasında yaşadıkları ağrı ile konfor düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi
belirlemek amacı ile yapıldı.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve ilişki arayıcı tipteki bu çalışma, bir
hastanenin diyaliz ünitesinde hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan 96 hasta
ile gerçekleştirildi. Veriler, “Hasta Tanıtım Formu”, “Visual
Analog Skala’’ ve “Hemodiyaliz Konfor Ölçeği” ile yüz yüze
görüşme yoluyla toplandı. Etik kurul onayı ve kurum izni alındı.
p<0,05 istatistiksel olarak anlamlı kabul edildi.
Bulgular: Hastaların hemodiyaliz sırasında orta şiddette ağrı
yaşadığı (4,39±1,0) ve Hemodiyaliz Konfor Ölçeği puan
ortalamalarının orta düzeyde (65,11±12,84) olduğu bulundu.
Hastaların VAS ağrı şiddeti puan ortalaması ile hemodiyaliz
konfor ölçeği alt boyutu fiziksel rahatlama (r=-0,269, p<0,05) ve
psikospritüel rahatlama (r=-0,317 p<0,05) arasında negatif ve
anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu saptandı.
Sonuç ve Öneriler: Yapılan bu çalışmada hemodiyaliz
hastalarının diyaliz sırasında orta şiddette ağrı yaşadığı ve
yaşanan bu ağrının fiziksel ve psikospritüel konforu azalttığı
saptandı. Hastaların diyaliz sırasındaki ağrı şiddetini azaltarak
konfor düzeylerini artıracak uygulamaların hemşireler tarafından
planlanması önerilebilir.
Designing a Cognitive Supply Chain Platform Using Sap ERP Solution for Smart Decision Support
Authors: Reddy Vummadi , Hajarath Krishna
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This paper aims to discuss how cognitive computing can work with supply chain management and differentiate it from the SAP ERP solutions which improves decision-making activities. It would reveal the potential of using analytics, machine learning techniques, and natural language processing for real-time decision-making.
Methodology: To start with, a critical review of the literature is made and a functional breakdown of SAP ERP is conducted to understand the system’s structure and components. Talking about it in detail, the paper explores the chances, threats, and outlooks of integrating cognitive computing into SCM.
Findings: In light of the above findings, it is revealed that integrating cognitive technologies with SAP ERP can enhance supply chain decision-making by equipping managers with complete timely information and possible future outcomes.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Considering this, the paper suggests that more studies and implementations of cognitive supply chain platforms connected to the SAP ERP solution will improve decision-making effectiveness and company competitiveness in the modern context.
Sosyal bilgiler öğretmenliği yüksek lisans öğrencilerinin çevre etiği yaklaşımlarının incelenmesi
Authors: Gülersoy Ali Ekber , Burkan Akyol Hazan
Published: June 2024

Sosyal bilgiler öğretmenliği yüksek lisans öğrencilerinin çevre etiği anlayışını değerlendirmeyi amaçlayan bu nitel durum çalışması, çevre etiği öğretiminin toplumda çevre bilincinin oluşturulmasına katkı sağlamadaki potansiyel etkilerini keşfetmektedir. Araştırma, katılımcıların genelde insan ve acı merkezci yaklaşımları tercih etmemelerini, bunun yerine canlı merkezci bir perspektifi benimsemelerini vurgulamaktadır.
Özellikle, katılımcıların çevre etiğini öğretilmesi amacına dair değerlendirmelerinde, öncelikli hedeflerin gelecek nesillere yaşanabilir bir çevre bırakma, çevre bilincini küçük yaşlarda oluşturma ve çevre ahlakını öğretme gibi temel unsurlar olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Ancak, katılımcıların çoğunluğunun eğitim programlarındaki çevre etiği önemine ilişkin mevcut vurgunun yetersiz olduğunu düşündükleri ve daha fazla vurgu yapılması gerektiğini belirttikleri gözlemlenmiştir.
Bu bulgular, çevre etiği öğretimi konusunda öğrencilerin farkındalığını ve taahhüdünü artırmak adına eğitim programlarında yapılabilecek güçlendirmelerin önemine işaret etmektedir. Öğretmenlerin, çevre etiği konusundaki eğitimlerini zenginleştirmeleri ve öğrencilere çevresel sorumluluklarını daha iyi anlatmaları için desteklenmeleri gerekebilir.
Ayrıca, eğitim programlarında çevre etiğine daha fazla vurgu yapılmasıyla, öğrencilerin çevreyle ilgili sorunları daha derinlemesine anlamaları ve çözüm için etik bir bakış açısı geliştirmeleri muhtemel olacaktır.
Code Smell Detection using Machine Learning Classification Algorithm
Authors: Yi Law Teng
Published: June 2024

Code smell indicates a poor implementation choice that affects software quality attributes (Pérez, 2013). Fowler (1999) also describes it as an internal code-level problem where the code becomes complex, the design broken, and eventually worsens software quality. Jose (2020) has reported that most applied existing approaches for code smells detection are search-based (30.1%), metric-based (24.1%), and symptom-based approaches (19.3%). However, these existing approaches can only apply to simpler detection; the greater the complexity of code smell, the lower the results for code smell detection (Mantyla M, 2004). Kessentini (2014) also has reported that detecting the problems of code smell is difficult and the performance is not effective using the existing approaches such as search-based, symptom-based, visualization-based, probabilistic, cooperative-based, manual, metrics-based, and rule-based. As a result, many of these approaches extend to the application of machine learning classifiers in software code smell detection. Fontana (2016) reported that a supervised machine learning strategy can be used to forecast the value of the dependent variable using machine learning classifiers to address the problem. In this project, we propose a machine learning supervised Gaussian processes algorithm for JAVA open-source code smell detection. The Gaussian process is a highly interpretable supervised machine learning algorithm used in regression testing to quantify prediction uncertainty. A code smell detection application prototype will be developed to implement the proposed work. The effectiveness of the proposed work in terms of detection accuracy will be evaluated further.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENGGAJIAN KARYAWAN PADA KOPERASI SIMPAN PINJAM SEDULUR TANI MAKMUR BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Bayu Jati M. Kahfi Aji , Khambali Ahmad , Handayani Hadwitya , Kurniawan Ichwan
Published: June 2024

Salah satu kegiatan penting yang sering dilakukan oleh HRD PT Adjitama Persada setiap bulannya adalah menghitung gaji bagi karyawan. Perhitungan gaji ini dilakukan dengan mencatat semua data sesuai dengan variabel gaji yang ada di PT Adjitama Persada. Data-data tersebut kemudian direkapitulasi dalam bentuk laporan penggajian sebagai hasil dari pengolahan data gaji karyawan. Report gaji merupakan salah satu dokumen penting yang akan dipertanggung jawabkan setiap bulan. Laporan perlu dikelola dan diatur secara baik, sehingga lebih terstruktur dan pengaksesannya kembali dapat dilakukan dengan mudah. Pada saat ini pencatatan absensi, lembur, pinjaman dan pembuatan laporan masih manual dan belum memiliki sistem basis data, serta file program penggajian pun dibuat secara konvensional dengan memodifikasi file excel penggajian sebelumnya. Sistem informasi penggajian karyawan dikembangkan untuk mencatat, mengolah, dan menyimpan data penggajian dengan baik ke dalam sebuah sistem basis data. Sistem ini juga dapat mencetak langsung dokumen laporan sebagai output. Oleh karena itu, sistem ini juga akan mempermudah melakukan pembuatan laporan penggajian. Adapun bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan untuk mengembangkan sistem ini adalah php, dan MySQL sebagai pengolah sistem basis data.
TRABALHO PSICOTERAPIA: ABORDAGEM FENOMENOLÓGICA
Authors: Nogueira Rodrigues de Brito Bianca , Fontes De Marchi Camila , Vitória de Farias Monteiro Gabriela , Dos Santos Secco Liliane , Antunes Matos Lizandra , Domenicali Soares Michele , Eleutério Alves Ricardo
Published: June 2024

Nesse estudo são abordados os aspectos da adolescência como um período de transição, marcado por uma série de mudanças significativas em diversas esferas da vida dos jovens. Este estágio, compreendido geralmente entre os 10 e 19 anos, é caracterizado por transformações físicas, cognitivas, emocionais e sociais que influenciam o desenvolvimento dos indivíduos. Neste contexto, surgem desafios e incertezas que podem desencadear alterações emocionais e comportamentais, demandando uma atenção especial à saúde mental dos adolescentes como a compreensão da depressão nessa fase, que não se limita apenas aos aspectos clínicos, mas envolve também uma análise profunda das experiências individuais dos jovens. Com relação a abordagem fenomenológica na psicologia, esta oferece uma perspectiva única e enriquecedora sobre a depressão em adolescentes, destacando a importância de compreender a experiência humana em toda a sua complexidade e individualidade. Assim, as informações citadas posteriormente buscam explorar o desenvolvimento humano e a depressão na adolescência sob a ótica fenomenológica, fornecendo informações valiosas para possíveis intervenções sensíveis e eficazes numa perspectiva psicológica que promovam o bem-estar emocional dos jovens durante esta fase crucial de transição para a vida adulta.