bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fluktuace uživatelských dat jako riziko pro soukromí
Authors: Klodwig Jakub
Published: July 2024

Článek přistupuje ke koncovým zařízením jako k bráně propojující uživatele a kyberprostor, přičemž analyzuje a kategorizuje relevantní datové toky. Jednotlivé kategorie dat jsou diskutovány a klasifikovány v kontextu ochrany osobních údajů a práva na ochranu soukromí v elektronických komunikacích. Autor na příkladech demonstruje rizika spojená s jednotlivými druhy dat a konkrétní praxi jejich šíření z koncového zařízení mimo dispozice koncových uživatelů.
Group Know-How
Authors: Fang Xuanzi ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: July 2024

In recent work, Palermos and Tollefsen develop a novel account of group know-how (GKH)—know-how applicable to a group as a whole—and which they take to be superior to envisioned accounts of group know-how that reduce the group know-how to that of individuals. While their argument has promise, I aim to show that it succumbs to several objections, an appreciation of which gives us a better sense of what desiderata a satisfactory account of group-level know-how will need to meet.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik dengan Menggunakan Aplikasi Wordwall pada Pembelajaran PPKn di SD
Authors: Putri Madani Setia , Sastra Salsabillah Amalia , Adrias Adrias , Alwi Nuuru Azmi
Published: July 2024

This systematic literature review aims to examine the effect of using the WordWall application on student learning outcomes in Civic Education learning in elementary schools. This study was conducted by analyzing relevant research using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Data were collected from various sources such as scientific journals, seminar proceedings, and research reports. The results of the analysis show that there is strong evidence that the use of the WordWall application can improve student learning outcomes in Civic Education learning in elementary schools.
Open Science Publishing for the Drug Repurposing Community
Authors: Dawson Stephanie
Published: July 2024

Drug Repurposing Central is an innovative Open Science publishing portal designed to advance the field of drug repurposing. Developed under the REPO4EU Horizon Europe project, this platform features a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to support the dissemination of research, including a dedicated preprint server (DrugRxiv), two diamond open access journals (
Drug Repurposing and
Network Medicine), and an interactive research collection. By integrating open peer review, persistent identifiers, machine-readable open licenses, and alternative metrics, Drug Repurposing Central enhances transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility. This portal addresses the balance between Open Science and intellectual property protection, ensuring that research outputs are both openly accessible and potentially patentable. As a beacon of Open Science, Drug Repurposing Central aims to foster collaboration, increase research impact, and drive the development of new treatments, contributing to the global effort to improve healthcare outcomes.
International Drug Repurposing Patent Landscaping, Part 1: Rare Diseases 2010–2023
Authors: Mucke Hermann A. M.
Published: July 2024

In this first installment of a series of papers on landscaping of drug repurposing patents, we present an analysis in the context of rare diseases. Using the RepoScope drug repurposing database, developed as part of the REPO4EU Horizon Europe project, we identified 190 documents that were published through the international PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) patent system from 2010 to 2023. These documents claimed utility in a total of 98 rare diseases. We provide detailed tabulated summaries for two representative disease classes: lysosomal storage diseases and muscular dystrophies. High variability in active pharmaceutical ingredients indicated high levels of innovation. Seventy-five percent of rare disease drug repurposing patents were filed by small/medium pharmaceutical companies or universities, often university spin-offs. Big pharmaceutical companies show limited interest in this area, as reflected by their low representation. Approximately one-third of all patent disclosures came from the United States and the European Union (EU). The EU demonstrated a stronger position in patenting for rare diseases than general pharmaceutical patenting. Patentees from China, Korea, and Japan, who are notable in the general pharmaceutical field, showed limited interest in rare disease drug repurposing patents, in contrast to their publication record in this area.
An Evaluation of Human Resource Practices on Employee Retention in State Corporations in Kenya
Authors: Millah Aden Abdi , Omuya Jacqueline
Published: July 2024

Organisations can achieve a competitive advantage by enhancing and expanding human resource knowledge, skills, motivation, and morale. The study aimed to determine the effect of performance management techniques on staff retention at the National Transport and Safety Authority-Kenya. The study focused on 2100 employees working in 15 of Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority branches. A descriptive research design was used in the study, with a sample size of 336 respondents selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Findings showed that Staff retention is positively correlated with performance management. There was a strong positive correlation (association) (r = 0.725) between performance management and employee retention. The ANOVA findings determined the regression model's significance, from which an f-significant value of P<0.001 was derived, indicating that the model's likelihood (probability) of producing an incorrect prediction is less than 0.001. Management of NTSA-Kenya should appropriately handle aspects of employee relations management, such as HR initiatives, leadership styles, and shared values. They should also provide their employees with rewards in the form of cash bonuses, payments based on performance and pension schemes. Previous research on human resource practices and employee retention has mostly focused on the private sector, leaving a study gap on the effect of these policies on staff retention in Kenyan state corporations such as NTSA. The study, therefore, fills the gap in Knowledge of the performance management practice affecting staff retention.
The Trend of Unemployment and Crime Index during COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia
Authors: Harun Nor Hidayah , Zainal Nor Fadzilah , Muhsain Siti Nur Fathini
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the number of unemployed to increase in Malaysia and the issue of unemployment has become a social problem that has always been positively linked to criminal activity. However, the crime index in Malaysia showed a decrease over the period of the Movement Control Order (MCO). This study aims to explore the issue using secondary data taken from various sources such as journals, books, proceedings, and press reports. The results of the study found that the crime index decreased even though the number of unemployed increased because it was in line with the theory of crime opportunity. As the community needs to stay at home during the MCO period, the chances of committing index crime are low because the home as well as property are monitored as well as individuals are not exposed to violent crime. However, the domino effect is non -index crime is reported to increase due to the stress of life that makes the individual is motivated to commit non-index crime. The results of the analysis of this study are expected to help the government, especially the Department of Social Welfare to be more efficient by helping and supporting the victims of non-index crime. The results of this study are also expected to provide an explanation to the community on the question of why the unemployment rate is negatively related to index crime as well as remove the negative impression of the report given by the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP). However, the results of this study are only a preliminary analysis and it is suggested that empirical studies can be conducted to support the results of this analysis.
COVID-19 Pandemic and E-Banking in Nigeria
Authors: Okunbanjo Olajide Idowu  , Fakunmoju Segun Kamoru
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and technology have redefined the channels through which business and financial transactions can be carried out. The objective of the study is to assess the connectivity between COVID-19 and electronic banking (E-Banking) during the periods of COVID-19 lockdown and the restriction of movement in Nigeria. Ex post facto research design and secondary data were used in the study. The study adopted descriptive analysis as its data analysis method. It was found that online transfer channels were mostly used throughout the periods of COVID-19 and the restriction of movement in Nigeria, and the volume of transactions for all the components of E-Banking (automated teller machines, point of sale transfer, online transfer, and USSD transfer) were low in the month of April compared to other months in the periods of study. The study concluded that COVID-19 increased the online transfer channel of E-Banking in Nigeria during COVID-19 lockdown and the restriction of movement in the year 2020. The study recommended that financial transactions via E-Banking be encouraged in Nigeria, in as much as COVID-19 still persists there. Also, there should be a reduction in the service charges as charged by the banks, telecommunications firms, and the Federal Government on the use of E-Banking for fund transfers in order to encourage more Nigerians to adopt E-Banking.
The Influence of Taxation and Economic Growth on Consumers’ Burden in Malaysia
Authors: Kamarudin Siti Nurhazwani , Norsiah Norsiah , Ridzuan Abdul Rahim
Published: July 2024

The tax reformation and economic development in Malaysia have sparked the motivation of this study to understand the influence of such reform on consumers’ burden. An investigation into these relationships is important due to the current increase on consumers burden which had become a popular issue since the introduction of GST in 2015, and the comeback of SST in 2018 to replace the GST. This study intends to provide evidence concerning Malaysian tax reform and economic growth on consumers burden by examining the influence on price level. It employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Error Correction Model (ARDL-ECM) estimation to analyze quarterly data for the period 1996-2020. The findings reveal that indirect taxes have negative relationship both in the short and long run while economic growth is positively related with consumers’ burden. This outcome rules out the public accusation that the tax reform would cause the price level to increase hence worsen the consumer’s burden. Nevertheless, it is the economic growth that consumers need to take advantage of as it positively influences the demand for goods and services hence increase the price. The study shed further direction for the government in formulating taxation and economic policies so as not to compromising the burden of consumers.
PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KEGIATAN SISWA DENGAN PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK PADA MATERI TURUNAN SMA
Authors: Dewi Erlinda Rahma , Izzati Lihar Raudina , Anggrella Dita Purwinda
Published: July 2024

This study aims to produce student activity sheets with a scientific approach to high school derivative materials and to determine the quality of student activity sheets from the aspects of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. This type of research is development research. The development model used is the ADDIE development model which consists of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The instrument used in this study was the Student Activity Sheet assessment sheet to measure the validity, the response questionnaire to the use of learning devices to measure practicality, and the learning outcome test questions to measure effectiveness. The results showed that the Student Activity Sheet developed was valid because the results of the assessment met the minimum classification "Good". Assessment of Student Activity Sheet gets an average score of 4.1 with the classification "Very Good". Based on the results of data analysis of teacher response questionnaires and student response questionnaires, the Student Activity Sheet is said to be practical because it meets the minimum classification "Good". The results of the teacher's questionnaire response to the use of the Student Activity Sheet got an average score of 3.25 with the classification "Good" and the student response questionnaire to the use of the Student Activity Sheet got an average score of 3.2 with the classification "good". Student Activity Sheets are said to be effective because the percentage of students' classical completeness reaches 84.62%.
KESULITAN KESULITAN SISWA SMP KELAS VIII DALAM MEMAHAMI KONSEP MATEMATIKA PADA MATERI SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARRIABEL (SPLDV)
Authors: Puji Astuti
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This study aims to determine the difficulty of students in class VIII in understanding the understanding of mathematical concepts in the system of linear two-variable equations and the principles experienced by students in solving the problem stories for two-variable linear equation systems and the factors that cause students to experience these difficulties. The method used in this research is descriptive method. The subjects used in this study were students of class VIII selected with consideration. The instrument used is a written test in the form of essays and interview guidelines. From the data analysis, it is known the difficulties and the factors causing the difficulties experienced by students. difficulty in converting story problems into mathematical sentences, difficulty in operating with the substitution method, difficulty in operating addition and subtraction. The factors that cause difficulties are the lack of mastery of the system of linear equations for the two variables SPLDV, the lack of persistence, lack of accuracy when working on the questions, do not master the concept of the linear system for the two variables SPLDV.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) MATERI BANGUN RUANG SISI DATAR PADA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP MUDER TERESA
Authors: Tokan Simon Seli , Ralmugiz Uke , Yusuf St. Muthmainnah
Published: July 2024

Development of Learning Devices Using a Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model for Building Flat Sided Spaces for Class VIII Students of Muder Teresa Middle School for the2020/2021 Academic Year. Thesis for the Mathematics Education Study Program, FKIP, Muhammadyah University, Kupang. This study aims to produce learning tools in the form of lesson plans and worksheets on flat sided geometric shapes using a problem-based learning model for class VIII students of SMP Muder Teresa Kupang who have valid, practical and effective qualifications. This research is development research using the modified ADDIE model which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation with 10 respondents. The data collection technique used was lesson plan assessment sheets, LKS assessment sheets and tests. To test the validity of the data, practicality, and effectiveness used analytical techniques. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that the development of mathematics learning tools using a problembased learning model to improve the ability and independence of learning mathematics for Grade VIII students of SMP Muder Teresa, Kupang, is feasible to use.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN SPASIAL SISWA DITINJAU DARI PERBEDAAN GENDER DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL BANGUN RUANG KUBUS
Authors: Ahmad Ihsanudin Maulid
Published: July 2024

Matematika memiliki peranan penting dalam aspek kehidupan. Salah satu materi yang diajarkan adalah geometri. Geometri merupakan salah satu materi yang sulit diterima oleh siswa. Pada materi ini memerlukan kemampuan yang bernama kemampuan spasial. Kemampuan spasial memiliki beberapa inikator, indikator kemampuan spasial siswa terdiri dari; 1) pengimajinasian; 2) Pengonsepan; 3) Pemecahan masala; 4) Menentukan pola (Ummi :2015). Berdasarkan penguraian indikator tersebut, sangat memungkinkan seorang siswa memiliki tingkat kemampuan spasiual yang tinggi, cepat dalam memahami dan menyelesaikan soal matematika terutama geometri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana kemampuan spasial siswa ditinjau dari perbedaan gender. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah deskritif kualitatif dengan subjek 3 siswa laki-laki dan 3 siswa perempuan kelas V SDN Muncul 03. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah kemampuan spasial laki-laki sudah memenuhi indikator kemampuan spasial, sedangkan siswa perempuan hanya memenuhi beberapa indikator saja. Penelitian ini bisa menjadi acuan guru untuk meningkatkan kemampuan spasial siswa, karena guru sudah mengetahui suda sampai mana siswa mengerti materi yang disampaikan terutama pada geometri.
efektivitas penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis sparkol videoscribe terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa smp muhammadiyah kupang
Authors: Mona Bella Marselina , Zulfikar Ryan Nizar , Rukman Nia Kurniaty , Tefa Defri
Published: July 2024

This comparative experiment with a quantitative approach study aimed to know the effectiveness of using Sparkol VideoScribe based learning media on the students’ creative thinking ability of Muhammadiyah Kupang Junior High School. The population were all seventh-grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah Kupang, while the samples were class VIIA as the control class and class VIIC as the experimental class. The cluster random sampling technique was used in this study. The data were analyzed based on the test results and using SPSS 23 software. The researcher also examined the hypothesis using the results of t test. The tcount value was 6.768 and the ttable for df 38 was 2.024, then 6.768> 2.024. So that, H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. The hypothesis test at the 0.05 level with the t value df 38 obtained a sig value of 0.000 <0.05, then H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there was an effect of using Sparkol VideoScribe-based learning media on the students' creative thinking skills.
ҚАЗІРГІ АЙТЫСТЫҢ ТАҚЫРЫПТЫҚ СИПАТЫ МЕН КӨРКЕМДІК ЕРЕКШЕЛІГІ (БАЛҒЫНБЕК ИМАШЕВ АЙТЫСТАРЫ НЕГІЗІНДЕ)
Authors: Тлеубердина Гульден , Тастемір Қ.И. , Батыргалиева Г.Т. , Шахманова Г.Ш.
Published: July 2024

Мақалада танымал айтыскер ақын Балғынбек Имашевтың шығармашылығы зерделеніп, айтыстары  қарастырылады. Ақынның айтыста көтеретін тақырыптары мен айтыстың әлеуметтік мәні, қоғамдық маңызы анықталады.
Бұрынғы айтыс пен қазіргі айтыстың ұқсастық жақтары мен айырмашылықтары сараланып, дәстүр жалғастығы мәселесі көтеріледі. Бүгінгі айтыс бұрынғы жақсы үрдістерді бойына сақтап, жаңа заман табалына сай дамып, жетіліп келе жатқаны жайлы сөз етіледі. Қазіргі айтыс өкілдерінің  сөз саптаулары ұлт дәрежесіне көтерілгені, ондағы ой жаңашылдығы, мәдени маңыздылығына тоқталады. Ақын Балғынбек Имашевтің  соңғы 30 жылдағы айтыстары талданып, оның ішіндегі көркемдік өрнектерді орынды пайдалана алуы, буын мен ұйқас мәселері,  ақынның өзіндік мақамы мен ырғағы сипатталады.
Мақала ҚР ҒжЖБ министрлігінің 2023-2025 жылдарға арналған гранттық қаржыландыруымен жүзеге асырылып жатқан AP19574645 «Қазіргі айтыстың типологиясы мен поэтикасы» атты  жобасы аясында  жазылған.
MODERN MODEL OF LANGUAGE TEACHING: INTEGRATION OF CONTENT, APPROACHES, RESOURCES
Authors: Kurebayeva G. , Mussatayeva I. , Kulgildinova Т. , Zhumabekova B.
Published: July 2024

The digital transformation of education, first of all, involves updating the methodological patterns of organizing training. In this regard, the issue of using digital educational resources in educational activities has become the most pressing for teachers. The problems of finding new methods determine the goal of our research: to increase the quality of language teaching methods.
We are at the stage of applying and improving new models of teaching systems based on the consistent, integrated use of digital technologies capable of harmonizing the conditions of the educational process with the individual characteristics of each student, as one of the effective means of optimizing the learning process.
In order to develop a model of language teaching in the context of digitalization to ensure effective integration of traditional and e-learning, in the framework of determining the structural and content components of the above model, points of interaction between traditional and e-learning, a survey was conducted on the topic “The Impact of Digitalization on Language Learning.”
Analysis of respondents' responses showed that educational digital content should have the following characteristics: accessibility, variety of tasks, the possibility of self-assessment, methodological expediency, and a clear interface.
The integrative-modular approach comprises the consolidation of didactic units and its structuring in the form of interconnected and flexible modules, which make it possible to take into account individual characteristics and the level of training of students without reducing their independence.
МӘТІННІҢ ФУНКЦИОАЛДЫ-ПРАГМАТИКАЛЫҚ КОНЦЕПЦИЯСЫ
Authors: Искакова Гулгул , Киякова Раушан , Букаева Анар , Исина Аягоз
Published: July 2024

Мақалада мәтін прагматикасы, тілдік қарым-қатынастағы коммуниканттардың аялық білімі мәселелері қарастырылады.
Көркем мәтінді интерпретациялаудағы қиындық мәтіннің астарлы ақпаратының болуымен туындайды. Қандай мәтін болмасын, оның қатысымдық-когнитивтік, функционалдық бүтіндік ретіндегі негізгі міндеті ‒ хабар беру, хабар алмасу; пікір алысуды жүзеге асырып, сол арқылы хабар алушыға (адресат) әсер етіп, оның жауап-қайтарымын (реакциясын) туғызу. Бұл ‒ мәтін прагматикасының нысаны.
Зерттеу жұмысының мақсаты ‒  мәтіннің функционалды прагматикалық мүмкіншілігін анықтау әрі автордың көркем мәтінде кейіпкерлердің аялық білімін таныту арқылы образды, кейіпкер тілін ашу мәселелерін қарастыру. Зерттеу материалы ретінде қазақ жазушысы Ә.Кекілбаев пен қырғыз жазушысы Ш.Айтматовтың көркем шығармалары  алынды.
Тілдік қарым-қатынастың сәтті немесе сәтсіз шығуына коммуниканттардың әлеуметтік-стереотиптік ерекшеліктері, коммуниканттардың аялық білімі, коммуниканттардың құзыретіндегі жақындық, я болмаса алшақтық, коммуниканттардың жыныс, жас, тұлғалық ерекшеліктеріне байланысты жайттарды ескеру-ескермеуі әсер етеді.
Тілдік коммуникация үдерісінің басты ерекшелігі ‒ сөйлеуші мен тыңдаушының өзара бір-бірін түсінісуі, ақпаратты дұрыс қабылдап, оны бағалауы. Ал өзара түсінісу болмаса, коммуникация өз мәнін, мағынасын жоғалтады, әрі сәтсіз аяқталады. Осы орайда, мәтінді қабылдауда сөйлеуші мен тыңдаушының аялық білімі  аса маңызды деген қорытындыға келдік.
Quality analysis of four filling techniques in ovoid root canals prepared with M® instruments
Authors: Rech Luara , Soares Grecca Fabiana , Fontoura de Melo Tiago André
Published: July 2024

Aims: This study aimed to assess the quality of various filling techniques in ovoid root canals prepared using M® instruments. Materials and Methods: Sixty ovoid root canals underwent endodontic treatment with M® instruments and were subsequently divided randomly into four experimental groups, each employing a different obturation technique: TU - single cone; TL - active lateral condensation; TH - Tagger hybrid; TS - Schilder technique. Digital radiographs were taken in both mesiodistal and buccolingual directions to examine the filled teeth. The percentage of filling material and empty spaces was quantified using Photoshop® software. Data were subjected to statistical analysis using the one-way ANOVA test and T test (? = 0.05). Results: In the TL and TS groups, there was a significantly lower average percentage of unfilled spaces compared to the TU and TH groups (P<0.0001). When analyzing the radiographic directions, the mesiodistal view exhibited the highest mean percentage of unfilled spaces, with differences in filling quality observed only in the TU and TL groups. Conclusions: Active lateral condensation and Schilder techniques demonstrated superior performance in achieving effective filling of ovoid root canals.
Coexposure of heavy metals and piracetam destroys adaptive behaviour
Authors: Karpukhina O. , Kalinina I. , Antonyan A. , Inozemtsev A.
Published: July 2024

In experiments on rats, it was found that lead, cadmium and cobalt salts inhibit the acquisition of an avoidance responses. Cases of increased neurotoxic effect of heavy metals on learning and memory in rats with their combined administration with piracetam have been noted. Ascorbic acid counteracts this neurotoxic impact of the heavy metals and piracetam cooexposure on the adaptive behaviour.
Dental implantation and radioprotectors after surgical treatment of head and neck oncology
Authors: Put V. , Arishkova V. , Anisimov D. , Tarba I. , Bagdasaryan V. , Ganshin I.
Published: July 2024

Worldwide, head and neck cancer (HNC–Head Neck Cancer) is one of the most common types of neoplasms with an ever-increasing prevalence and mortality rate. The aim of the work is to improve the methods of restoring masticatory function in patients who previously received radiation and chemotherapy, dental implantation techniques with immediate loading and the use of radio detectors based on sodium deoxyribonucleate ("Coletex-Gel-DNA-L"). Materials and methods. The main group included 61 patients. For local radiation treatment, the drugs "Coletex-gel-DNA" and "Coletex-gel-DNA-L" were used. The control group included 77 patients who, for the prevention and treatment of radiation reactions of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, used the classical method — applications of stone oils (olive, sunflower). Results. Of the 79 dental implants installed in patients of the second group, 17 implants were removed due to perimplantitis. The implant survival rate is 78.5% in the control group. Based on a follow-up period of 12 ± 2 months, the survival rate of implants was calculated in patients of the main and control groups. when using the drugs "Coletex-gel-DNA" and "Coletex-gel-DNA-L", there was a decrease in the frequency of radiation reactions of the III degree from 66.8 to 24.6% compared with the classical method of prevention, I and II degrees of radioepithelitis prevail, the results are reliable (p <0.01). IV degree was not observed in any patient of both groups. Conclusion. The results obtained indicate the effectiveness of the use of the drugs "Coletex-gel-DNA" and "Coletex-gel-DNA-L" for the prevention and treatment of radiation reactions of the oral mucosa and pharynx in patients with malignant neoplasms of the oropharyngeal zone. In this regard, this drug may be recommended for use as a therapy to accompany radiation, chemoradiotherapy and combined treatment. The introduction into the practice of dentists, the algorithm of complex restoration of masticatory function in patients with a history of oncology is justified. It is possible to reduce side effects, improve the recovery process.
The Influence of medical and social factors on the incidence of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
Authors: Chernolev A. , Mikhalskaia P.
Published: July 2024

the statue is about the effect of medical and social factors on the development of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses diseases, the degree of patient’s satisfaction with the medical care provided, and the analyzed approaches to patients care in prehospital and hospitals treatment.
Sclerotherapy Impact in Modern Treatment Methods of Children With Extracranial Venous Malformations
Authors: Voznitsyn L. , Topolnitskiy O. , Yakovlev S. , Medzhidov A.
Published: July 2024

Relevance.Venous malformation is an abnormal development of the collecting blood vessels based on the vascular wall formation disorder, which occurs during the peripheral vascular network differentiation. According to various sources, venous malformation prevalence ranges from 1 to 2 in 10 000 newborns. Head and neck VMs significantly reduce patients’ quality of life, causing severe functional and aesthetic impairments. Sclerotherapy is an effective treatment method for children with venous malformations. In recent years, bleomycin has been the most commonly used sclerosant. It is a glycopeptide antibiotic synthesized by Streptomyces verticillus and belongs to cytostatic medications. It is successfully used for venous malformations sclerotherapy, also in children. Purpose. The study aimed to improve the sclerotherapy method by combining the advantages of foam-form sclerotherapy and bleomycin. Materials and methods. We provided experimental and clinical stages of the study. There were 48 samples of rats’ external femoral veins morphologically examined in the experimental stage. We divided the rats into 2 groups depending on the administrated agent: the first group – 3% polidocanol (lauromacrogol 400), the second group – bleomycin-polidocanol mini-foam composition. The histological assessment identified the changes in the vein endothelium, necrosis of tissue structures, cell dystrophy characteristics. In the clinical stage we also divided patients into 2 groups following the same treatment protocols as in the experimental stage. The results assessment included presence or absence of clinical manifestations and magnetic resonance imaging malformation features. Results.In the experimental stage the first group, in which the bleomycin-polidocanol mini-foam composition was used, demonstrated more pronounced irreversible changes in the venous vessel endothelium compared to the second group. In the clinical stage the second group where bleomycin-polidocanol mini-foam composition was used showed rather good and satisfied results than in the group where standard polidocanol technique was carried out. Conclusions.The study revealed that the proposed method of venous malformation sclerotherapy using new bleomycin-polidocanol mini-foam composition is more effective than the polidocanol foam-form sclerotherapy. The new method is highly effective, minimally invasive, safe and can be considered an independent treatment method in children with head and neck venous malformations.
Heart Rate Variability, Pain Syndrome and Cortisol Concentration in Oral Fluid During Sinus-Lifting And Dental Implantation
Authors: Dragunova S. , Samoilova M. , Ganshin I. , Chernolev A.
Published: July 2024

Acute pain serves as an important biological function because it warns of the degree of damage or its potential deterioration. This is a rapid response to a harmful stimulus that does notlead to long-term consequences [1]. On the other hand, it can have various psychological and emotional consequences. Attention is therefore focused on aggressive prevention and treatment of acute pain to reduce complications and progression of chronic pain conditions. The study of pain syndrome after dental surgery is still relevant [2, 3], since in clinical [2-11] and experimental studies [12-20] it was shown that surgical interventions in the maxillofacial region entail a cascade of stress reactions [21, 22].
Comparison of fuzzy MCDM approaches in the elevator selection problem
Authors: Marković Goran , Catalin Francu , Ralev Vanyo , Zdravković Nebojša , Todorović Marko , Mladenović Predrag
Published: July 2024

Considering a part of the problem in the domain of vertical transport, and above all elevators, it is noticeable that there are a large number of technically feasible alternatives in most cases. The designer's task is to choose from a set of possible solutions that best match the technical and economic conditions defined by the project task. The design and appropriate MCDM technique determine the quality of the recommended decision, saving computational time without sacrificing quality in the final ranking of alternatives. The task is to choose solutions that best match the technical and economic conditions. Therefore, selecting an adequate elevator is a problem that requires the manipulation of a large number of different data and, at the same time, the inclusion of a significant number of relevant criteria and goals that can often conflict. Fuzzy logic has proven excellent in models where intuition and judgment are primary elements. This paper aims to present a systematic overview of the developed fuzzy MCDM techniques. By ranking and comparative analysis of the results, this research represents an attempt to choose a method to support decisionmaking and create a comprehensive tool in the elevator selection process.
Unfolding the consequences of customer satisfaction: Information from social media as a moderator
Authors: Villalan Thanuja , Subramaniyan Mohan , Elangovan Rajesh , Parayitam Satyanarayana
Published: July 2024

The present study examines the relationship between customer satisfaction and eWOM, value co-creation, and repurchase intentions. It also tested the moderating effect of information from social media. A conceptual model was developed, and hypotheses were tested using hierarchical regression. The sample of participants in the present study was limited to those who had extensive experience with online shopping, read product or service reviews frequently, and shared them online. We have received data from 455 respondents. The study's empirical findings expose that customer satisfaction is positively and significantly related to eWOM, value co-creation, and repurchase intention. The study also revealed that social media information moderates the relationship between customer satisfaction, value co-creation, and repurchase intention.
Relative Analysis for Carbon Sequestration Potential of Prominent Private and Public Green Spaces in Bengaluru, India
Authors: Gopinath Rajesh
Published: July 2024

With the advent of Climate Change and Global Warming, highly populated urban spaces are becoming more prone to various Environmental disasters. While forest are good sinks of CO2, it is highly impossible to introduce them into urban-level planning. In this context, nurturing Urban Green Spaces within cities, can serve well to perform the regulatory functions just like forests do. However, it is also imperative that their inception, must also ensure effective carbon sequestration. The objective of current research includes determination of carbon sequestration value for various ‘tree’ species, which eventually would serve to identify species with potential to serve better in Strategic Climate Sustainable Township Guidelines. To accomplish this objective, firstly three observatories (Richard’s Park, BMSIT&M Green Campus, and Lalbagh Botanical Garden) having distinct floral diversity were selected. Further, physical data collection was undertaken at these observatories and employed for biomass computation viz. ‘Biostatistics-based Allometric’ equation. Statistical Validation of data was accomplished viz. Multiple Linear Regression Modelling and One-way ANOVA. The average value of carbon sequestered (in tonnes per species) was found to be 20.13, 0.727 and 0.292, at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Richard’s Park, and BMSIT&M, respectively. Upon comprehensive evaluation, it was found that best three species offering high carbon sequestration potential are Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus globus and Samanea saman. These species would hence be keystone species that could play a potential role in naturally lowering CO2 levels in intra-urban spaces. These species would serve well in empowering Green Spaces to behave as Urban Cool Islands, to combat Urban/Global Warming.
THE INFLUENCE DIRECTIONS OF DIGITAL APPROACH TO BUSINESS AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT IN MODERN TIMES (on the example of Eastern Zangezur economic region)
Authors: Asadzade Zaur Adalat
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the research is to investigate the effects of digitalization on the business and competitive environment, the advantages it promises, clarifying the features of the formation of the business and competitive environment within the digital economy, as well as to develop proposals and recommendations in the direction of the formation of a favorable business and competitive environment with the application of digital technologies.

The methodology of the research - induction, deduction, analysis, synthesis, comparative analysis methods were used during the research work.

The practical importance of the research – the suggestions and recommendations put forward during the research in the direction of forming a favorable business and competitive environment with the application of digital technologies can be applied in the development of the region (Eastern Zangezur economic region) and in the development of the private sector in the region.

The results of the research - the effects of digitalization are explained, the ways of forming a favorable business and competitive environment with the application of digital technologies are explored.

The originality and scientific novelty of the research - although numerous and large-scale studies have been conducted in the direction of digitalization, business and competitive environment, regional development, these issues are being comprehensively investigated for the first time. At the end of the article, proposals and recommendations are given in the direction of creating a favorable environment in the region, specifically in Eastern Zangezur economic region, the wide application of digitalization in the direction of the development of the private sector, and the improvement of infrastructure provision.
Penerapan Teknologi Foot Impulse Sealer Machine untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Kemasan Produk pada UMKM Makmur Maju Bersama di Desa Madiredo Kecamatan Pujon Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Irianto Wahyu Sakti Gunawan , Faiz M. Rodhi , Wibowotomo Budi , Sujito  , Fahreza M. Dimas Aviv , Krisnawan Shandy
Published: July 2024

Terdapat pelaku usaha UMKM yang bergerak di bidang olahan berbagai makanan yang berada di Desa Madiredo Kecamatan Pujon Kabupaten Malang. Olahan makanan yang dihasilkan seperti keripik. basreng, peyek dan lain-lain. UMKM Makmur Maju Bersama salah satu pelaku usaha UMKM yang ada di Desa Madiredo, Kecamatan Pujon, Kabupaten Malang, memproduksi olahan makanan. Dalam proses produksi yaitu pengemasannya masih menggunakan mesin sealer tangan. Ketika dilakukan pengemasan dengan mesin sealer tangan tidak ada standar untuk tekanan apabila penekananya terlalu lama maka plastik atau bungkus dari makanan tersebut akan meleleh. Selain akan mudah meleleh, jika terlalu sebentar dalam menekannya maka hasilnya kurang rekat sehingga makanan yang ada di dalam bungkus akan mudah atau cepat melempem. Dari permasalahan UMKM Makmur Maju Bersama tim pengabdian masyarakat menawarkan sebuah teknologi tepat guna berupa Foot Impulse Sealer Machine untuk meningkatkan kualitas kemasan produk. Foot Impulse Sealer Machine memiliki keunggulan dibandingkan dengan mesin sealer tangan yaitu dapat mengatur tekanan dan suhu yang diberikan serta dapat mempercepat proses produksi.
Sosialisasi Pengenalan Kurikulum Merdeka di SMP Negeri Teflasi
Authors: Aprianti Iis , Sulaiman Eugelin , Siahaan Desta Gloria , Hasibuan Adi Saputra , Manalu Adelya I.
Published: July 2024

Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka yang digulirkan pemerintah Indonesia banyak menimbulkan kegagapan di sekolah, khususnya para guru. Para guru harus belajar dan berlatih lebih banyak tentang kurikulum baru ini. Sekolah-sekolah yang berada di kota dengan jaringan internet yang lancar barangkali menerima informasi tentang Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka dengan mudah. Hal ini tentunya tidak sama dengan sekolah-sekolah yang ada di pedalaman, termasuk SMP Negeri Teflasi. Sekolah dengan akses yang terjal dan kondisi jaringan internet yang buruk menjadikan informasi tentang Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka tidak mudah diperoleh. Tujuan adanya program pengabdian sosialisasi di SMP Negeri Teflasi adalah untuk memberikan informasi berkaitan dengan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka beserta platform merdeka belajar. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat Sosialisasi Pengenalan Kurikulum Merdeka ini disampaikan kepada para guru SMP Negeri Teflasi Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah metode presentasi yang  menampilkan materi melalui LCD dan juga demonstrasi langsung platform merdeka belajar melalui smartphone. Implementasi hasil pengabdian yang dilaksanakan adalah guru mengetahui informasi berkaitan dengan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di sekolah dan guru mampu menggunakan platform merdeka belajar. Guru-guru juga mengetahui perbedaan antara Kurikulum Merdeka dengan kurikulum sebelumnya. Guru-guru juga sudah memperoleh platform merdeka belajar di smartphone masing-masing dan dapat diakses kapanpun ketika jaringan internet baik.
Uncovering regional inequalities in digitalization: A multifaceted measurement for Germany
Authors: Detemple Jonas , Wicht Alexandra
Published: July 2024

The ongoing global digital transformation has significant implications for economies and societies, with potential benefits and challenges. This study addresses the critical need for a comprehensive measurement of regional digitalization in Germany to better understand its impact on various aspects of life, including education, employment, and working conditions. Using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), it introduces a multifaceted regional digitalization measure at the administrative district level (NUTS-3) that incorporates digital infrastructure, culture, technology capacity, high-tech human capital, and digitalization-related innovativeness. Results for 2013 and 2017 are compared. The study reveals that digitalization varies significantly across regions, but hardly over time. Urban regions tend to have higher digitalization levels, which are positively associated with economic productivity and high-skilled labor demand. Our developed measurement of regional digitalization is publicly available.
Pengaruh Senam Tai Chi terhadap Psychological Wellbeing Lansia di Posyandu Sugih Waras, Desa Ngargorejo, Kecamatan Ngemplak, Boyolali
Authors: Yuniandita Augustina Sekar , Wahyuni Endang Sri
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background: Elderly people experience aging which causes changes, especially psychological, experiencing empty nest syndrome, anxiety disorders, depression, loneliness, and other psychological disorders which can affect psychological well-being. Tai Chi is an exercise that can have a positive effect on psychological well-being in sufferers of various chronic diseases, can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve quality of life. Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect of Tai Chi exercise on the psychological well-being of elderly people at Sugih Waras Integrated Health Service Post, Ngargorejo Village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali. Methods: This research is a Pre-Experimental type of quantitative research with a one group pretest-posttest design and purposive sampling technique. Psychological well-being was measured using the Indonesian version of the 18-item Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale (RPWB). Data analysis used SPSS version 25. Results: Respondents were dominated by young elderly (73.9%), female (95.7%), housewives (91.3%), individuals with no schooling/not yet finished elementary school (47.8%), widows (69.6%), and individuals living with family (69.6%). The average pre-test and post-test RPWB scores increased by 2.53. The results of the paired sample t-test hypothesis test showed a p-value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05, indicating an influence of Tai Chi exercise on the psychological well-being of the elderly at Sugih Waras Integrated Health Service Post, Ngargorejo Village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali. Conclusion: Tai Chi exercise has an effect on the psychological well-being of the elderly at Sugih Waras Integrated Health Service Post, Ngargorejo Village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali.
Keywords : Tai Chi, Psychological Well-being, Elderly
Pengaruh Art Therapy (Painting) dengan Media Tote Bag terhadap Self Efficacy pada Pasien Skizofrenia di RSJD Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Provinsi Jawa Tengah
Authors: Ersinidya Ersinidya , Wahyuni Endang Sri
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background: Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic symptoms that affect different areas of the functioning of a person. Schizophrenics will experience impaired social functioning that is influenced by self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is a very important motivating factor to achieve success. One of the non-pharmacological therapies that can be given is art therapy (painting).  Objectives: This study was used to determine the effect of art therapy (painting) with tote bag media on self-efficacy in schizophrenia patients at RSJD Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Province of Central Java. Methods: This research is a pre-experimental quantitative research with one group pre and post-test design. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with a population of 35 samples. Self-efficacy was measured using the Indonesian version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) instrument. Hypothesis testing uses the Wilcoxon test. Results: The results showed that the age was predominantly late adulthood (45.7%), the majority were female (65.7%), the work history was predominantly non-working (37.1%), the majority of the sample had a marital status of being unmarried (60.0%), education level was dominated by SMA/MAN/SMK (42.9%), and the majority of the sample had an unspecified diagnosis of schizophrenia (65.7%). The average pre-test score is 21.91 and the post-test score is 29.89 with a difference of 7.98, which means there are differences in the results of the self-efficacy examination in the research sample. The results of this research were measured using the Wilcoxon test, obtaining a p-value of 0.000 (p-value <0.05). Conclusion Activities of art therapy (painting) with tote bag media influence self-efficacy in schizophrenia patients at RSJD Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Province of Central Java. It is hoped that the results of this research can become a routine therapeutic activity for schizophrenia patients at RSJD Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Province of Central Java.
Keywords : Art Therapy (Painting), Self Efficacy, Schizophrenia
Persepsi Terapis Wicara tentang penggunaan Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) dalam pemilihan Metode Terapi Afasia
Authors: Widiastuti Arfian , Siswanto Arif
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background: In line with the increasing number of speech therapists, services for stroke patients with language disorders are increasingly fulfilled. On the other hand, the application of various therapeutic methods in aphasia cases is also varied but it is not so clear whether the selection of these methods also uses the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP). Objectives: This study aims to determine the perception of speech therapists regarding the use of EBP in the selection of therapy methods for aphasia patients. Methods: Descriptive quantitative research design with a sample size of 44 people using purposive sampling. Results: Most speech therapists believe systematic review will be able to provide the best efficacy and EBP helps in the process of determining goals and selecting interventions for aphasia patients. The higher the frequency of using EBP literature, the better the application to the therapy method. Conclusion: The use of EBP is still weak in the selection of aphasia methods by most speech therapists. There needs to be strategic steps from the professional association to further socialize EBP at the clinical level.
Keywords: Perception, EBP, Therapy Method, Aphasia.