bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of targeted care using a risk warning model on burn site infection
Authors: Sun Chenchen , Wang Xiaowu , Wu Dong
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Prevention and control of wound infection in burn patients is critical. This study aimed to establish an infection risk warning model based on the clinical characteristics of burn patients, by formulating targeted care programs according to the risk warning factors, and analyzing the effects of these programs on wound infection in burn patients.
Methodology: Data of 73 burn patients admitted to the hospital between 2020 and 2022 who underwent microbial culture examinations were analyzed. The patients were categorized into infected (50) and uninfected (23) groups. The infected group was further divided into nosocomial and out-of-hospital infections. The patients’ clinical characteristics and their relationships with infection were analyzed. An infection risk warning model was established and targeted care programs were developed on the basis of these characteristics. In 2023, 50 patients were randomly assigned to routine care or targeted care groups, to assess the effects of targeted care on burn site infection with use of the risk warning model.
Results: Age, hypovolemic shock, and white blood cell counts were independent risk factors for wound infection in hospitalized patients with burn injuries. A degree III wound depth, hospitalization of ≥ 30 days, and duration from burn to first hospitalization of 3–72 hours were independent risk factors for nosocomial infection. Patients receiving targeted nursing care showed high wound healing efficiency, low nosocomial infection rates, and high satisfaction with nursing.
Conclusions: Use of an early warning model and implementing a targeted nursing program can effectively decrease infection risk in burn patients.
Article 9. Critique destructive et constructive
Authors: Bunge Mario
Published: January 2025

Chez les scientifiques, la plupart des critiques sont constructives, alors qu’elles sont destructrices chez les humanistes. En effet, les scientifiques font circuler leurs brouillons entre collègues et étudiants, dans l’espoir de recueillir leurs commentaires et suggestions avant de soumettre leurs travaux à la publication. En revanche, les philosophes et les penseurs politiques attaquent leurs rivaux à coup d’arguments ad hominem et d’insultes. La raison de cette différence est que les scientifiques recherchent la vérité, alors que la plupart des humanistes se battent pour des causes plus ou moins nobles, allant de la promotion de leur propre programme à la participation à des croisades pour ou contre la rationalité, le réalisme, la justice ou autre.
Article 10. Le métier de philosophe : sous le mode du témoignage
Authors: Miguelez Roberto
Published: January 2025

S’inspirant de Memorias. Entre dos mundos , ce texte se veut un témoignage et des commentaires de la perspective pédagogique développée par Mario Bunge dans le cadre de son enseignement de philosophie des sciences à l’Université de Buenos Aires dans les années soixante du siècle dernier. Perspective socratique du métier de philosophe qui ne renvoie cependant pas à une entreprise de dévoilement de la vérité, mais plutôt aux conditions de sa construction.
Article 13. Vérité partielle et réalisme scientifique : une approche bungéenne
Authors: Marquis Jean-Pierre
Published: January 2025

Le réalisme scientifique occupe une place centrale dans le système philosophique de Mario Bunge. Au cœur de cette thèse, on trouve l’affirmation selon laquelle nous pouvons connaître le monde partiellement. Il s’ensuit que les théories scientifiques ne sont pas totalement vraies ou totalement fausses, mais plutôt partiellement vraies et partiellement fausses. Ces énoncés sur la connaissance scientifique, à première vue plausible pour quiconque est familier avec la pratique scientifique, demandent néanmoins à être clarifiés, précisés et, ultimement, à être inclus dans un cadre théorique plus large et rigoureux. Depuis ses toutes premières publications sur ces questions et jusqu’à récemment, Bunge n’a cessé d’interpeller les philosophes afin qu’ils développent une théorie, au sens propre du terme, de la vérité partielle afin de clarifier les enjeux épistémologiques liés au réalisme scientifique. Bunge a lui-même proposé plusieurs parties de cette théorie au fil des années, mais aucune de ces propositions ne l’a satisfait pleinement et la construction de cette théorie demeure un problème entier. Dans ce texte, nous passerons rapidement en revue certaines des approches proposées par Bunge dans ses publications et nous esquisserons certaines pistes qui devraient servir à tout le moins de desiderata pour la construction d’une théorie de la vérité partielle.
visibilidade da cidade como cartografia
Authors: Miranda de Oliveira Nakagawa Regiane , Sadao Nakagawa Fábio , Maciel Gurgel Santos Adriana
Published: January 2025

Este artigo objetiva discutir as categorias do espaço propostas por Ferrara (2002) como estratégias metodológicas voltadas para a apreensão da cidade e, de que maneira, elas se relacionam com a cartografia. Segundo tal perspectiva, a urbe se constrói por meio de distintas espacialidades, cuja apreensão fenomênica ocorre por meio da visualidade, a qual implica, primordialmente, o exercício da deriva situacionista e do vaguear do flâneur. A visibilidade envolve a representação da experiência da urbe por meio de diagramas e cartografias, pelas quais pode-se delinear, de fato, as multiplicidades que constroem e redefinem continuamente a cidade. Por fim, a comunicabilidade implica colocar em relação diferentes cartografias e, com isso, inferir sentidos possíveis. Por meio dessa discussão, busca-se explicitar de que maneira a produção de conhecimento sobre a cidade não pode prescindir da experiência, ainda que não se limite unicamente a ela.
Cinema, corpo, território
Authors: Dos Santos Paul Newman , Castral Paulo Cesar
Published: January 2025

Volta-se à possibilidade de entender o cinema como um processo cartográfico. Partindo da perspectiva de autores como André Bazin, Gilles Deleuze e Giuliana Bruno, expõem-se comentários sobre as predominâncias e as tendências na produção cinematográfica contemporânea de filmes realistas atentos à materialidade do viver urbano. Se pressupõe que numa relação ativa entre espectador e obra, a cidade que se percebe em narrativas realistas não advém de um caráter visual que se mostra em sua totalidade, mas sobretudo se estabelece em um campo de sentidos e subjetividades. Assim, em um olhar panorâmico, objetiva-se pensar posturas estéticas que possibilitam entender esse cinema como um instrumento de inferência. Um dispositivo que mapeia modos de vida e dá a ver a dimensão processual dos fenômenos. Afirma-se que filmes, imbuídos da dimensão real do viver urbano, se colocam ao espectador como um ato cartográfico que, numa natureza relacional, rastreia movimentos e afetos.
Attitudes of healthcare workers at a District in KwaZulu-Natal regarding institutionalisation of antimicrobial stewardship
Authors: Dlungele Andile P. , Mathibe Lehlohonolo J.
Published: January 2025

Background: The Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programme is one of the strategic initiatives of the World Health Organization’s global action plan to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In sub-Saharan countries, there is insufficient scientific evidence regarding healthcare providers’ perception of institutionalisation of ASPs as a strategy to reduce AMR.Objectives: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers in the uMgungundlovu District regarding the enablers and barriers to institutionalisation of AMS programmes in public health settings.Method: This was a prospective, cross-sectional and a 5-point-Likert-scale (1 = minimal; 2 = limited; 3 = average; 4 = good and 5 = comprehensive) questionnaire-based arm of a larger mixed-methods study. Voluntary participants were purposively recruited from hospitals and community health centres in the uMgungundlovu District, South Africa.Results: Forty-nine (N = 49) participants were recruited. That is, 33% (n = 16), 28% (n = 14), 25% (n = 12) and 14% (n = 7) were nurses, pharmacists as well as pharmacist interns, medical practitioners and healthcare managers, respectively. Eighty percent (n = 40; median score 5, interquartile range [IQR] 4–5) and 67% (n = 33; median score 4, IQR 3–4) of participants felt that they had a key role in reducing antibiotic resistance; and good knowledge of antimicrobials as well as AMS programmes, respectively. However, participants who had been employed for less than 12 months across all the facilities had ‘limited’ knowledge (median score of 2; IQR 1–3.5) of antimicrobials and AMS programmes.Conclusion: Healthcare workers in public healthcare settings in the uMgungundlovu District knew how crucial their roles were in reducing AMR.Contribution: This study highlights the need for employment experience and adequate healthcare service providers as critical factors for the successful institutionalisation of AMS programmes in public health facilities.
Melatonin regulation and the function of the periodontal ligament: Future perspective and challenges
Authors: Scribante Andrea
Published: January 2025

The present article reviews the emerging role of melatonin (MT) and the Hippo-Yes-associated protein signaling pathway in periodontal regeneration, highlighting their potential to delay the aging process of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs). Oxidative stress and cellular senescence are major obstacles in regenerative therapies, especially in an aging population. MT, a potent antioxidant, restores the morphology, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation potential of PDLSCs under oxidative stress conditions. Recent research highlights how MT enhances PDLSC stemness by upregulating Yes-associated protein expression, offering a promising therapeutic strategy to antagonize tissue degeneration. In addition, the article discusses the growing interest in probiotics as a complementary approach to improve oral microbiota and support tissue regeneration. The integration of MT with traditional and novel therapeutic approaches may pave the way for innovative preventive or active treatments in periodontology, aimed at reducing oxidative stress. Future research needs to focus on translating these findings into clinical applications and promoting a deeper understanding of periodontal regeneration and cellular aging.
Immortalization of epidural fat-derived mesenchymal stem cells: In vitro characterization and adipocyte differentiation potential
Authors: Lee Seoung-Woo , Lim Young-Ju , Kim Hee-Yeon , Kim Wansoo , Park Wook-Tae , Ma Min-Jung , Lee Junho , Seo Min-Soo , Kim Young In , Park Sangbum , Choi Seong-Kyoon , Lee Gun Woo
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are promising candidates for regenerative therapy due to their self-renewal capability, multilineage differentiation potential, and immunomodulatory effects. The molecular characteristics of MSCs are influenced by their location. Recently, epidural fat (EF) and EF-derived MSCs (EF-MSCs) have garnered attention due to their potential benefits to the spinal microenvironment and their high expression of neural SC markers. However, their clinical applications are limited due to cell senescence and limited accessibility of EF. Although many studies have attempted to establish an immortalized, stable SC line, the characteristics of immortalized EF-MSCs remain to be clarified.

AIM

To establish and analyze stable immortalized EF-MSCs.

METHODS

The phenotypes of EF-MSCs were analyzed using optical microscopy. Cell immortalization was performed using lentiviral vectors. The biomolecular characteristics of the cells were analyzed by immunoblotting, quantitative PCR, and proteomics.

RESULTS

The immortalized EF-MSCs demonstrated a significantly extended lifespan compared to the control group, with well-preserved adipogenic potential and SC surface marker expression. Introduction of human telomerase reverse transcriptase genes markedly increased the lifespan of EF-MSCs. Proteomics analysis revealed substantial increase in the expression of DNA replication pathway components in immortalized EF-MSCs.

CONCLUSION

Immortalized EF-MSCs exhibited significantly enhanced proliferative capacity, retained adipogenic potential, and upregulated the expression of DNA replication pathway components.
Design and Impact Analysis of a Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic System in Ibri, Oman
Authors: Mehmood Arshad , Al Kalbani Waleed Saif Abdullah Habib
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the feasibility of establishing a grid-connected power system in Ibri, Oman. The primary goal is to address the rising energy demands and contribute to fighting climate change. By leveraging Ibri’s resources, the research highlights the feasibility of such a system, focusing on its economic, technological, and environmental benefits. Using PVsyst software for planning and evaluation, the study assesses climate conditions, component choices, and performance predictions to ensure optimal system performance. The proposed 10.81 kWp solar power system estimates an energy production of 16,981 kWh, achieving a system efficiency of 67.2% based on the performance ratio (PR). The financial analysis estimates a payback period of 7.5 to 8.3 years, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11.15% and a net present value (NPV) of $32,024.28, confirming the project’s viability. The system is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 379.939 tons over its lifetime, highlighting the significant ecological benefits of adopting solar energy (SE). The research demonstrates that incorporating PV systems in regions like Ibri is technically viable, economically beneficial, and environmentally advantageous. This study is a valuable resource for energy initiatives, promoting sustainable power production methods and encouraging the broader adoption of renewable technologies for a sustainable future.
Evaluation of the Photodegradation of Atrazine in the Presence of β-cyclodextrin Polymer: Experimental Design and Kinetic Study
Authors: Ayanda O. S. , Adewuyi S. O. , Yahaya S. M. , Adeyi O. , Nelana S. M. , Klink M. J.
Published: January 2025

The degradation of atrazine (ATZ) was studied in the presence of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) under ultraviolet light irradiation. The β-CD was characterized by modern analytical techniques and the different operating parameters of photodegradation were investigated. Experimental results revealed irregular shapes in the structure of β-CD, and the functional groups of β-CD were present in the glucose units. The BET surface area of β-CD was 285.02 m2/g with a pore volume of 0.172 cc/g and a pore diameter of 2.138 nm, whereas, the x-ray diffraction analysis revealed the polycrystalline nature of β-CD. The z-average diameter of the particle size distribution was determined as 63.21 nm, thermogravimetric analysis data demonstrated weight loss events while the differential thermal analysis data revealed associated energy changes during phase transitions. The photodegradation of ATZ in the presence of β-CD resulted in 80.80% and 59.40% degradation, respectively, for 6.25 mg/L and 100 mg/L of ATZ after 60 min of irradiation time. The treatment method could be described by the Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic model, with kc equals 0.1462 mgL-1min-1 and KLH equals 10.45 × 10-2 Lmg-1. Thus, photodegradation with β-CD as a catalyst could be effectively used for the remediation of pesticide-contaminated wastewater.
Eco Trauma: Unveiling the Anthropocentric Destruction, the Pathway to Apocalypse
Authors: G. Gajalakshmi , S. Meenakshi
Published: January 2025

Humans have evolved to the point where we are the most sophisticated animals in the world. The point of evolution is for creatures to become more suited to their natural habitat. A new degree of evolutionary adaption has been attained through humans. Massive technological advancements, new governments, and metropolises have all taken place. Every one of these societal advancements has one overarching goal: to ensure that our species continues to exist. As a species, we’ve figured out how to divide ourselves up into nations defined by shared values, religion, geography, and history. Divergences in geography, culture, and history have always been a source of contention among human beings. These disparities have, in the worst-case scenarios, led to war. Many various things, including religion and wealth, have sparked wars throughout history. War, though, never ends well; destruction is an inevitable byproduct. After a conflict, everyone is talking about how many lives were lost, how much property was destroyed, and how much money was spent. But the ecosystem is a quiet casualty of war. Seldom given a second thought are the deaths and devastation that befall Earth’s ecosystems, natural resources, and population. One can not help but question the impact of modern warfare on the environment and the consequences for humanity as a whole. The moral and social consequences of modern warfare’s assault on the environment can be seen by looking at the historical record of environmental degradation caused by this conflict. It is possible to learn about past and future efforts to safeguard the environment from human aggression by considering the problem from philosophical, scientific, and religious vantage points. If the Earth is to be further devastated by contemporary weaponry and combat, the loss endured by the environment will make the death toll of any contemporary battle appear negligible. The preservation of the natural world is crucial to the continuation of the human race.
The Influence of Political Factors on Economic Growth: a Study of the Interconnection Between Governance Spheres in a Global Context
Authors: Serbina Natalia , Daineko Valentyna , Tsyrfa Iuliia , Rozhkova Mariia , Lytvynenko Nataliia
Published: January 2025

Objective: The purpose is to study the interaction between global political factors and economic progress and to create a model that illustrates the interaction between political and economic development factors.
 
Theoretical Framework: This article explores how policy decisions at different administrative levels interact with economic dynamics at the national and regional levels.
 
Method: The study comprehensive review of academic sources, publications, reports, and statistics, and used correlation regression and statistical methods.
 
Results and Discussion: The research ultimately revealed a critical revelation: political factors play a vital role in economic progress, shaping the investment environment, maintaining macroeconomic stability, providing human capital resources, promoting infrastructure development, and creating efficient institutional framework conditions.
 
Research Implications: By analysing specific cases, we examine the impact of the political context on the investment environment, market regulation, trade relations and other economic aspects. The key factors linking the political sphere and economic development are highlighted, as well as their importance in developing effective management strategies in the contemporary environment.
 
Originality/Value: Effective policies that promote economic growth can bring prosperity and improve citizens' living standards, highlighting the vital link between policy decisions and economic outcomes.
Editorial
Authors: Diaz Dumont Jorge Rafael
Published: January 2025

Alpha Centauri Scientific and Technological Research Journal is a peer-reviewed journal produced internationally, published QUARTERLY in an online version ISSN: 2709-4502. Alpha Centauri publishes scientific articles specializing in Applied Social Sciences and Social Sciences in Information Technologies with a great impact at an international level. We are currently in trend in more than 24 countries disseminating Open Access scientific knowledge. IMAGES: Still images, audio recordings, video and related computer files for non-commercial use. NASA content (images, audio, video and computer files used in the reproduction of three-dimensional models, such as texture maps and polygonal data in any format).
Habilidades gerenciales y la gestión administrativa en una universidad pública
Authors: Huanhuayo Quispe Guido Dionicio
Published: January 2025

The objective of this research is to establish a link between administrative management and managerial skills in a public university in 2022. To achieve this, an applied research methodology was adopted using a correlational level and a non-experimental design. Information was collected from 44 administrative workers using a survey technique for both the population and the sample. Pearson's r coefficient was used to determine the correlation between the variables examined, encompassing the dimensions of managerial skills and administrative management. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was used to confirm the normality of the data, indicating that the data were normally distributed. The results of objective 1 showed a correlation of r = 66.7% with p = 0.000 < 0.05. This shows that personal skills have a direct and positive correlation with administrative management. When analyzing the data, it was found that for objective 2 there is a direct and positive correlation between interpersonal skills and administrative management, with an r value of 77.5% and a p value of 0.000 < 0.05. Similarly, for objective 3 there is a direct and positive correlation between group skills and administrative management, with an r value of 78.6% and a p value of 0.000 < 0.05. Considering the overall results, it can be concluded that there is a high correlation between managerial skills and administrative management, with an r value of 84.9% and a p value of 0.000 < 0.05.
Efecto del Gasto Público en la Producción Interna del Perú (1980-2023)
Authors: Valenzuela Muñoz Alberto , Ruiz Huaraz Carlos Bernardino , Aragon Rosadio Rodolfo Jorge , Panaspaico Medina Ángel Antonio
Published: January 2025

The objective of this article is to determine the effect of public expenditure on Peru's internal production during the period 1980-2023. Despite neoliberal discourse, government size has been steadily increasing, along with its influence on employment and the composition of internal production, both through public consumption and public investment.
This study utilized real data on these variables published by the Central Reserve Bank
of Peru. Their evolution and components were analyzed, and regression analysis was applied to measure the impact of public expenditure on internal production. The findings indicate that, despite an emphasis on market-driven economic activity, in practice, public consumption and investment have continued to grow, maintaining their importance in the formation of internal production.
Editorial
Authors: Valenzuela Muñoz Alberto
Published: January 2025

The Journal Scientific Research World Economy EconConnections - Professionals On Line, plays an essential role as the main platform for the dissemination of theoretical and empirical research in a wide range of disciplines within the field of economics and related areas. Enveloping a wide range of topics, it stands as the primary channel for the exploration of general economic theory, political economy, business economics, industrial economics, labor economics, urban and rural economics, development economics, technological economics, tourism economics, transportation economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, quantitative economics, resources and environmental economics, economic history and demography, as well as international trade, exchange rates, finance , accounting and insurance.
Aplicación de la herramienta 5s en empresas del sector industrial: Revisión de literatura 2023
Authors: Torres Saldaña Andry Hands , Pérez Castillo Emerson David
Published: January 2025

The objective of this article was to analyze the results of the scientific literature of various investigations to find evidence of the effects of the application of the 5s tool in companies in the industrial sector. To achieve this purpose, a systematic and organized search of studies related to the object of the investigation was carried out, in which it was possible to observe the access barriers that are currently manifested in the entities of the health sector to achieve levels of efficiency with the application of 5s tools, the most common practices associated with the methodology and the results of its implementation. To this end, we consider the following: What are the effects of the application of the 5s tool in companies in the industrial sector? For this, we proceeded to search for articles, identification of studies, for their respective analysis. Our research guides to identify the actions methods to follow to optimize and improve the performance in the management of the entities of the industrial sector.
Exploring the cooperation between management and school teachers in the implementation of Technical and Vocational Education Policy in Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi Muhammad , Abubakar Mustapha , Yankaba Bello Abubakar
Published: January 2025

This research explores the cooperation between management and school teachers in the implementation of technical and vocational education and training policy in Nigeria. The school teacher’s role in carrying out the technical and vocational education and training programme in Nigeria as well as the cooperation they receive from the top management in TVET institution has received little attention. There are excellent and well-formulated policies but ineffectively implemented. As a result, it leads to a broader gap between policy intent and its implementation. The study employs a qualitative method in which evidence is sought from school teachers’ interviews. A purposive sampling technique is used to select participants, the number of participants based on the data saturation point. The interview is audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis. NVIVO 12 qualitative analysis software is used to organize the data. The paper and pencil coding method are used for the analysis. The study finds out that there is cooperation between TVET top management and international research cooperation. The cooperation identified in the study is availability of funding, cooperation between TVET institution and other stakeholders and international research cooperation, These will lead to implementation of technical and vocational education and training.. TVET policy and research collaboration are ineffective if the partnership between management and "TVET Teachers is ineffective. As the TVET policy’s implementation had not been successful in Nigeria, this study will provide evidence for the need for future school teachers’ cooperation in implementing the TVET policy to prevent TVET graduates’ unemployment in Nigeria.
The Influence of Gender and Education Issues on Youth Political Interest: Evidence from Metro
Authors: Nugroho Dwi , Risvana Audy Anzany , Solehah Tika Amirul
Published: January 2025

Abstract
In recent decades, young people's political participation has emerged as a significant topic of political debate, given their role as agents of future social and political change. Many political actors conduct practical politics in a variety of ways to mobilize young people's choices. This research intends to explore young people's interest in political ideas that can cater to future requirements. This study used a hybrid method (quantitative and qualitative), combining survey data from 130 respondents, (samples were determined using the Lemeshow formula) and in-depth interviews with 12 Muslim and 3 non-Muslim. This study focuses on the perspectives of vulnerable young students aged 17 to 20 as first-time voters in Metro-Lampung. This study reveal that education and gender issues had a positive and significant influence on political interest of young people more than economic issues which many politicians campaign for public. It has been qualitatively proven that youths, both Muslims and non-Muslims, have a proclivity for gender and educational issues in making political choices. These findings imply that political ideas that are in line with the needs of young people and are a response to problems developing in society can influence youth political interest.
Unit Cost Analysis Using the Activity Based Costing (ABC) Method on the Competence of Vocational Welding Engineering Expertise
Authors: Herdianto Yogi , Sutopo Sutopo
Published: January 2025

This study aims to (1) Analyze the actual unit cost value for the competence of Vocational High Schools (SMK) welding engineering expertise using conventional calculation methods. (2) Analyze the actual unit cost value for SMK welding technique expertise competence with the Activity Based Costing (ABC) method. (3) Analyze the ideal unit cost value for vocational welding engineering expertise competence. (4) Analyze the effectiveness of education budget management in the learning process of SMK Welding Engineering.

The research used is a mixed type that uses a sequential exploratory model. In the first stage, qualitative methods are followed by quantitative methods, emphasizing quantitative methods. Qualitative methods at the beginning classify school operating costs and identify school activities and resources that incur costs for school activities, while the quantitative method for calculating the unit cost of education uses the Activity Based Costing (ABC) approach. This study aims to determine how much each student costs yearly to learn welding engineering skills. This research was carried out at SMKN 1 Tanjunganom Nganjuk, the only State Vocational School with the status of SMK Center of Excellence in Welding Engineering Expertise Competencies.

The study results are as follows: (1) The calculated unit costs/real unit costs per year per welding engineering student based on conventional calculations at SMKN 1 Tanjunganom are Rp. 3,593,558. (2) The calculated unit costs/real unit costs per year per welding engineering student at SMKN 1 Tanjunganom, based on the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) method, are Rp. 4,242,686 for class X, Rp. 4,203,831 for class XI, and Rp. 4,861,468 for class XII. (3) Rp is The calculated ideal unit cost per year per welding engineering student at SMKN 1 Tanjunganom based on the curriculum and RKAS. 4,512,200 for class X, Rp. 5,496,771 for class XI, and Rp. 5,506,018 for class XII. (4) The effectiveness of using the education budget in the welding engineering e-learning process at SMKN 1 Anjunganom can meet the learning objectives of SMK, which can prepare students to enter the workforce as much as 35% or 71 students; continuing to higher education as much as 15% or 30 students; and able to choose jobs, compete and develop themselves 50% or 101 students out of a total of 203 welding engineering students in 2023.
Large Language Models in Power Systems: Enhancing Control and Decision-Making
Authors: Bernadić Alen , Kujundžić Goran , Primorac Ivana
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in power systems, focusing on their potential to revolutionize control, optimization, and decision-making processes. We present a comprehensive review of current research and applications, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in this emerging field. A practical example is provided, demonstrating the implementation of an LLM agent for power system control using Python. The power system is modeled using Pandapower, while the LLM agent is based on Llama 3, executed through Ollama. Our findings suggest that LLMs can significantly enhance the efficiency and reliability of power system operations, paving the way for more intelligent and adaptive energy management systems.
Power systems, Large Language Models, Control
A Newly Modeling Procedure For Different Morphological Distributions Of Unit Cells In Lattice Structure With Constant Relative Density
Authors: Soldo Mario
Published: January 2025

The rapid growth of additive manufacturing has enabled the broad application of lattice structures in various engineering fields. The challenge of fitting lattice structures into the final product necessitates using different software packages. Rhinoceros's extension Grasshopper allows the incorporation of various morphological distributions of unit cells into simple and complex product designs. This work aims to design an algorithm to successfully fit unit cells on rectangular and curved surfaces in a lattice structure. In contrast, the relative density of the lattice structure remains constant. The ultimate goal of this work is to define a Grasshopper algorithm that will allow unit cells of lattice structures to fit into more complex product designs while ensuring that the material usage for the additive manufacturing of the lattice structure remains constant.
Unit Cell, Lattice structure, Morphological Distribution, Relative Density, Rhinoceros,
Grasshopper Algorithm
Energy-Efficient Wireless Communication Framework for IoT-Enabled Healthcare Using MIMO-OFDM
Authors: Mayur Kalubhai Tundiya
Published: January 2025

This paper presents an energy-efficient wireless communication framework utilizing MIMO-OFDM (Multiple Input Multiple Output - Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) tailored for IoT-enabled healthcare systems. By combining advanced modulation techniques, such as BPSK, QPSK, and QAM, with the robust Alamouti scheme, the framework optimizes energy consumption while ensuring reliable data transmission. Evaluation in an IoT-enabled healthcare environment demonstrates significant improvements in energy efficiency and data accuracy. Simulation results show reduced Bit Error Rates (BER) at varying Signal-to-Noise Ratios (SNR), with BPSK offering the best performance in low SNR conditions and QAM excelling at high data rates. Compared to traditional methods, the framework achieves superior energy efficiency and robust communication, supporting the seamless operation of IoT healthcare devices. These findings underline the potential of MIMO-OFDM technology in advancing scalable, energy-efficient, and reliable healthcare solutions
Comparison of Clinicopathological Features and Survival Outcomes Associated with HER2-Zero and HER2-Low Breast Cancers: A retrospective, Observational Study
Authors: UCAR Mahmut
Published: January 2025

Despite being classified as HER2-negative, HER2-zero and HER2-low subtypes are considered distinct entities due to their varying
clinicopathological features and survival outcomes. This study was designed to evaluate the sociodemographic, clinical, survival and
prognostic differences between HER2-zero and HER2-low patients who were evaluated as HER2 negative. This retrospective singlecenter study included patients with HER2-negative non-metastatic breast cancer between 2003 and 2022. Patients were analyzed
in two groups as HER2-zero and HER2-low. Of 680 patients, 484 (71%) were included in the HER2-zero group and 196 (29%) in the
HER2-low group. Statistically significant differences were found between the groups in terms of histopathologic subtyping (p< 0.001),
ER (p< 0.001) and PR status (p= 0.005), and presence of lymphovascular invasion (p= 0.023). When survival results were analyzed
according to HER2 status, overall survival and disease-free survival were not statistically different for all patients. This result was also
supported in luminal A, luminal B and triple negative patients (p>0.050). HER-2 status was not observed as a factor affecting OS
and DFS in univariant and multivariant analyses (p> 0.050). There were no clinically and pathologically significant differences between
HER2-low and HER2-zero, except that HER2-low patients had more ER and PR positivity, more luminal subgroups and more lymphovascular invasion. When evaluated together with histopathologic subgroups, no survival difference was detected between both
groups. HER2 status could not be determined as a prognostic factor.
Keywords: Breast cancer, Epidermal growth factor receptor, Survival analysis, Overall, Disease-free survival
Risk Factors and Prognosis of Extramedullary Disease in Newly-Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients
Authors: KILIC GUNES Ebru
Published: January 2025

Extramedullary Disease (EMD) in Multiple Myeloma (MM) is detected in 4-7% of patients at the time of diagnosis and increases to
6-20% in relapsed/refractory patients. In our study, we aimed to determine the risk factors for EMD, and the effects of bone marrow
(BM) fibrosis on survival in newly diagnosed MM patients presenting with EMD at the time of diagnosis. A total of 189 MM patients
who were newly diagnosed between November 2016 and September 2023 were included in the present study. EMD is defined as
soft tissue plasmacytomas that occur due to hematogenous spread and have no contact with bone structures. EMD was detected
in 21 (11.1%) of the 189 patients who were included in the present study. In multivariate analysis, the presence of fibrosis in the BM
(OR: 3.45, 95% CI: 1.09-10.89; p= 0.032) were found to be independent risk factors for EMD. After a median follow-up period of 36
months, the median overall survival (OS) in patients with EMD was 13 months, and the median OS in those without extramedullary
involvement was 77 months (HR: 3.09; 95% CI: 1.52-6.26, p= 0.002). No difference in OS was observed between patients with BM
fibrosis (Grade 1-3) and patients without fibrosis (HR:1.04, 95% CI: 0.60-1.79; p= 0.885). As a result of the present study, it was
found that BM fibrosis might be a predictive factor for the presence of EMD. A detailed examination for EMD might be required in
newly diagnosed MM
Keywords: Extramedullary Disease, Multiple Myeloma
Gustave Roussy Immune Score (GRIm-Score) Predicts Prognosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Nivolumab: A Multicenter Retrospective Study from Turkiye
Authors: MAJIDOVA Nargiz
Published: January 2025

The Gustave Roussy Immune Score (GRIm-Score) is a prognostic marker used for predicting the survival outcomes of cancer patients who are undergoing immunotherapy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prognostic significance of the GRIm-Score
in advanced NSCLC patients treated with nivolumab, and to explore its role in clinical decision-making and treatment optimization.
This two-center retrospective study included 285 patients with metastatic NSCLC treated with nivolumab between 2021 and 2024.
Clinico-pathologic characteristics, laboratory parameters and treatment responses were evaluated. GRIm-Score was calculated by
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), baseline albumin and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels. The median age of the patients was
64 years and men were 86.7% of all patients. Compared to those with a high GRIm-Score (2-3), those with a low GRIm-Score (0-1)
had significantly better disease control rates (DCR) and objective response rates (ORR) (DCR: 79.7% vs. 32.8%, p= 0.0001; ORR:
56.5% vs. 18.5%; p= 0.0001). In multivariate analysis, serum albumin level, de novo metastatic disease and NLR outcome were predictive of overall survival. Low GRIm-score was associated with long-term survival. The GRIm-Score is an important prognostic factor
in patients with advanced NSCLC treated with nivolumab. The GRIm-Score can guide clinicians in selecting patients for nivolumab
therapy, optimizing treatment outcomes and resource allocation in clinical practice.
Keywords: Non-small cell lung cancer, Gustave Roussy Immune Score, Peripheral blood inflammatory markers,
Nivolumab, Immunotherapy
O IMPACTO DO TRANSTORNO OBSESSIVO-COMPULSIVO (TOC) NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA
Authors: Silva Júlia Gomes da , Santos Mariana Fernandes Ramos dos
Published: January 2025

O transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo (TOC) é um transtorno psiquiátrico caracterizado pela presença  de obsessões e compulsões, que afetam significativamente a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos afetados. As obsessões são pensamentos, imagens, impulsos que invadem a mente de forma intrusiva e as compulsões são comportamentos realizados para aliviar ou neutralizar a angústia causada pelas obsessões. Este artigo busca aprofundar a compreensão acerca do impacto do TOC na qualidade de vida (QV), discutindo seus temas, os desafios relacionados à sua identificação e as implicações para a prática clínica. Através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, são abordados diversos aspectos do TOC e as estratégias terapêuticas baseadas em evidências, com ênfase na Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (TCC). A relevância do tema se sustenta na necessidade de ampliar a compreensão desse transtorno para promover intervenções mais assertivas e integrativas, visando a melhoria da qualidade de vida (QV) dos indivíduos afetados.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DAS FUNÇÕES URINÁRIA E COMPORTAMENTAL APÓS LESÃO MEDULAR ESPINHAL: ANÁLISE E CORRELAÇÃO
Authors: Barbosa Jenifer de Oliveira , Lopes Josiane
Published: January 2025

Este artigo buscou caracterizar as funções urinária e comportamental e estabelecer correlações em indivíduos após a lesão medular espinhal (LME). Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo transversal em uma amostra de conveniência de indivíduos após LME entrevistados com questionário sócio clínico, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionare – Short Form (ICQ-SF) e escala hospitalar de ansiedade e depressão. Resultados: Participaram 18 indivíduos após LME com predomínio de lesão nível torácico. A incontinência urinária (IU) foi mais frequente (61,12%) que a retenção urinária (38,88%). Todos utilizavam sonda vesical havendo alta frequência de episódios de infecção urinária. A prevalência de ansiedade foi de 38,88% e de depressão de 72,22%. O grupo com IU e depressão apresentou maiores valores de ICQ-SF (p= 0,04). Conclusão: O prejuízo da função urinária se manifestou mais como falha no processo de enchimento vesical, sobretudo em situações de aumento de pressão abdominal. A depressão esteve fortemente associada a piora do quadro de IU.
Effects of different climatic conditions on soil water storage patterns
Authors: Ehrhardt Annelie , Groh Jannis , Gerke Horst H.
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The soil water storage (SWS) defines the crop productivity of a soil and varies under different climatic conditions. Pattern identification and quantification of these variations in SWS remain difficult due to the non-linear behaviour of SWS changes over time. Wavelet analysis (WA) provides a tool to efficiently visualize and quantify these patterns by transferring the time series from the time domain into the frequency domain. We applied WA to an 8-year time series of SWS, precipitation (P), and actual evapotranspiration (ETa) in similar soils of lysimeters in a colder and drier location and in a warmer and wetter location within Germany. Correlations between SWS, P, and ETa at these sites might reveal the influence of altered climatic conditions but also of subsequent wet and dry years on SWS changes. We found that wet and dry years exerted an influence over SWS changes by leading to faster or slower response times of SWS changes in relation to precipitation with respect to normal years. The observed disruption of annual patterns in the wavelet spectra of both sites was possibly caused by extreme events. Extreme precipitation events were visible in SWS and P wavelet spectra. Time shifts in correlations between ETa and SWS became smaller at the wetter and warmer site over time in comparison to at the cooler and drier site, where they stayed constant. This could be attributed to an earlier onset of the vegetation period over the years and, thus, to an earlier ETa peak every year. This reflects the impact of different climatic conditions on soil water budget parameters.
Navajo Coyote Tales: The Curly Tó Aheedlíinii Version
Authors: Haile Father Berard
Published: January 2025

Coyote is easily the most popular character in the stories of Indian tribes from Canada to Mexico. This volume contains seventeen coyote tales collected and translated by Father Berard Haile, O.F.M., more than half a century ago. The original Navajo transcriptions are included, along with notes. The tales show Coyote as a warrior, a shaman, a trickster; a lecher, a thief; a sacrificial victim, and always as the indomitable force of life. He is the paradoxical hero and scamp whose adventures inspire laughter or awe, depending upon what shape he takes in a given story.
In his introduction to Navajo Coyote Tales, Karl W. Luckert considers Coyote mythology in a theoretical and historical framework.
Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada, 1867-1877
Authors: St. Germain Jill
Published: January 2025

Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada, 1867–1877 is a comparison of United States and Canadian Indian policies with emphasis on the reasons these governments embarked on treaty-making ventures in the 1860s and 1870s, how they conducted those negotiations, and their results. Jill St. Germain challenges assertions made by the Canadian government in 1877 of the superiority and distinctiveness of Canada’s Indian policy compared to that of the United States.

Indian treaties were the primary instruments of Indian relations in both British North America and the United States starting in the eighteenth century. At Medicine Lodge Creek in 1867 and at Fort Laramie in 1868, the United States concluded a series of important treaties with the Sioux, Cheyennes, Kiowas, and Comanches, while Canada negotiated the seven Numbered Treaties between 1871 and 1877 with the Crees, Ojibwas, and Blackfoot.

St. Germain explores the common roots of Indian policy in the two nations and charts the divergences in the application of the reserve and “civilization” policies that both governments embedded in treaties as a way to address the “Indian problem” in the West. Though Canadian Indian policies are often cited as a model that the United States should have followed, St. Germain shows that these policies have sometimes been as dismal and fraught with misunderstanding as those enacted by the United States.
A Study on the Location of the Paegang-Jangseong in Silla
Authors:   The Paek-San Society, Yi Sanghun
Published: January 2025

Various studies have been presented on the process of Silla's northward advance and the installation of the Paegang-jin(浿江鎭). However, there are still parts that have not been clearly identified, such as the timing of the installation of 14 county and county prefectures, the location of the Paegang-jin, and the relationship of the Janggu-jin(長口鎭). The same is true of the location of the Paegang-Jangseong(浿江長城), which was constructed in 826 during the process of Silla's northward advance. Silla's advance into the northwest border was largely carried out in two places: inland and coastal. Silla built an inland defense line by building the Paegang-Jangseong as a result of the development of inland transportation routes, and made the Janggu-jin a maritime base as a result of the development of coastal transportation routes. The topography and transportation routes of the 9th century when the Paegang-Jangseong was constructed looked different from today. The Geukseong(棘城) area that started the Paegang-Jangseong was bordered by the inland sea the Jeliang-hae(濟梁海) to the west. At that time, the main transportation routes were the Jabi-ryeong (慈悲嶺) and Suan(遂安) area. The Paegang-Jangseong was connected by waterway from the Jeliang-hae to the mouth of the Daedong River(大同江) to the west, and from The Geukseong to the Goksan(谷山) to the east along the mountain range.